1、石家庄市普通高中 2018-2019 学年第一学期 10 月考试卷高二英语（考试时间：90 分钟 满分：150 分） 一、阅读理解（总分 40，每题 2 分）AHere is an astonishing and significant fact: Mental work alone cant make us tired. It sounds absurd. But a few years ago, scientists tried to find out how long the human brain could labor without reaching a stage of fati
2、gue (疲劳). To the amazement of these scientists, they discovered that blood passing through the brain,when it is active, shows no fatigue at all! If we took a drop of blood from a day laborer, we would find it full of fatigue toxins (毒素) and fatigue products. But if we took blood from the brain of an
3、 Albert Einstein, it would show no fatigue toxins at the end of the day.So far as the brain is concerned, it can work as well and swiftly at the end of eight or even twelve hours of effort as at the beginning. The brain is totally tireless. So what makes us tired?Some scientists declare that most of
4、 our fatigue comes from our mental and emotional (情感的) attitudes. One of Englands most outstanding scientists,J. A. Hadfield,says,“The greater part of the fatigue from which we suffer is of mental origin. In fact, fatigue of purely physical origin is rare.” Dr. Brill,a famous American scientist, goe
5、s even further. He declares, “One hundred percent of the fatigue of a sitting worker in good health is due to emotional problems.”What kinds of emotions make sitting workers tired? Joy? Satisfaction? No! A feeling of being bored, anger, anxiety, tenseness, worry, a feeling of not being appreciatedth
6、ose are the emotions that tire sitting workers. Hard work by itself seldom causes fatigue. We get tired because our emotions produce nervousness in the body.1.What surprised the scientists a few years ago?A.Fatigue toxins could hardly be found in a laborers blood.B.Albert Einstein didnt feel worn ou
7、t after a days work.C.The brain could work for many hours without fatigue.D.A mental workers blood was filled with fatigue toxins.2.According to the author, which of the following can make sitting workers tired?A.Challenging mental work. B.Unpleasant emotions.C.Endless tasks. D.Physical labor.3.What
8、s the authors attitude towards the scientists ideas?A.He agrees with them. B.He doubts them.C.He argues against them. D.He hesitates to accept them.4.We can infer from the passage that in order to stay energetic, sitting workers need to_.A.have some good food B.enjoy their workC.exercise regularly D
9、.discover fatigue toxinsBI travel a lot,and I find out different “styles” (风格)of directions every time I ask “How can I get to the post office?”Foreign tourists are often confused(困惑的)in Japan because most streets there dont have names;in Japan,people use landmarks(地标)in their directions instead of
10、street names. For example, the Japanese will say to travelers,“Go straight down to the corner. Turn left at the big hotel and go past a fruit market. The post office is across from the bus stop. ”In the countryside of the American Midwest, there are not usually many landmarks. There are no mountains
11、, so the land is very flat; in many places there are no towns or buildings within miles. Instead of landmarks, people will tell you directions and distances. In Kansas or Iowa, for example, people will say, “Go north two miles. Turn east,and then go another mile.“People in Los Angeles, California, h
12、ave no idea of distance on the map; they measure distance in time,not miles. “How far away is the post office?” you ask. “Oh,”they answer, “its about five minutes from here. You say,“Yes,but how many miles away is it?”They dont know.Its true that a person doesnt know the answer to your question some
13、times. What happens in such a situation? A New Yorker might say,wSorry, I have no idea. But in Yucatan, Mexico, no one answers “I dont know.“ People in Yucatan believe that “I dont know“ is impolite. They usually give an answer, often a wrong one. A tourist can get very, very lost in Yucatan!5.When
14、a tourist asks the Japanese the way to acertain place,they usually .A.describe the place carefully B.show him a map of the placeC.tell him the names of the streets D.refer to recognizable buildings and places6.Which is the place where people measure distance in time?A.New York. B.Los Angeles. C.Kans
15、as. D.Iowa.7.People in Yucatan may give a tourist a wrong answer .A.in order to save time B.as a testC.so as to be polite D.for fun8.what can we infer from the text?A.Its important for travelers to understand cultural differences.B.Its useful for travelers to know how to ask the way properly.C.Peopl
16、e have similar understandings of politeness.D.New Yorkers are generally friendly to visitorsCWeve reached a strangesome would say unusualpoint. While fighting world hunger continues to be the matter of vital importance according to a recent report from the World Health Organization, more people now
17、die from being overweight, or say, from being extremely fat, than from being underweight. Its the good life thats more likely to kill us these days.Worse still, nearly 18 million children under the age of five around the world are estimated to be overweight. Whats going on?We really dont have many e
18、xcuses for our weight problems. The dangers of the problem have been drilled into us by publichealth campaigns since 2001 and the message is getting through-up to a point.In the 1970s, Finland, for example, had the highest rate of heart disease in the world and being overweight was its main cause. N
19、ot any more. A publichealth campaign has greatly reduced the number of heart disease deaths by 80 percent over the past three decades.Maybe that explains why the percentage of people in Finland taking diet pills doubled between 2001 and 2005, and doctors even offer surgery of removing fat inside and
20、 change the shape of the body. That has become a sort of fashion. No wonder it ranks as the worlds most body conscious country.We know what we should be doing to lose weightbut actually doing it is another matter. By far the most popular excuse is not taking enough exercise. More than half of us adm
21、it we lack willpower. Others blame good food. They say: its just too inviting and it makes them overeat. Still others lay the blame on the Americans, complaining that pounds have piled on thanks to eating too much Americanstyle fast food.Some also blame their parentstheir genes. But unfortunately, t
22、he parents are wronged because theyre normal in shape, or rather slim.Its a similar story around the world, although people are relatively unlikely to have tried to lose weight. Parents are eager to see their kids shape up. Do as I saynot as I do.9.Whats the “strange” point mentioned in the first se
23、ntence?A.The good life is a greater risk than the bad life.B.Starvation is taking more peoples lives in the world.C.WHO report shows peoples unawareness of food safety.D.Overweight issue remains unresolved despite WHOs efforts.10.Why does the author think that people have no excuse for being overwei
24、ght?A.A lot of effective diet pills are available.B.Body image has nothing to do with good food.C.They have been made fully aware of its dangers.D.There are too many overweight people in the world.11.The example of Finland is used to illustrate _.A.the cause of heart disease B.there are too many ove
25、rweight people in the worldC.the effectiveness of a campaign D.the fashion of body shaping12.Which would be the best title for the passage?A.Actions or Excuses B.Overweight or UnderweightC.WHO in a Dilemma D.No Longer Dying of HungerDHomestay provides English language students with the opportunity t
26、o speak English outside the classroom and the experience of being part of a British home.What to ExpectThe host will provide accommodation and meals. Rooms will be cleaned and bedcovers changed at least once a week. You will be given the house key and the host is there to offer help and advice as we
27、ll as to take an interest in your physical and mental health.Accommodation ZonesHomestays are located in London mainly in Zones 2,3 and 4 of the transport system. Most hosts do not live in the town centre as much of central London is commercial and not residential 居住的) Zones 3 and 4 often offer larg
28、er accommodation in a less crowded area. It is very convenient to travel in London by Underground.Meal Plans AvailableContinental BreakfastBreakfast and DinnerBreakfast, Packed Lunch and DinnerIts important to note that few English families still provide a traditional cooked breakfast. Your accommod
29、ation includes Continental Breakfast which normally consists of fruit juice, cereal(谷物类食品),bread and tea or coffee. Cheese, fruit and cold meat are not normally part of a Continental Breakfast in England. Dinners usually consist of meat or fish with vegetables followed by dessert,fruit and coffee.Fr
30、iendsIf you wish to invite a friend over to visit,you must first ask your host5s permission. You have no right to entertain friends in a family home as some families feel it is an invasion of their privacy.Self-Catering Accommodation in Private HomesAccommodation on a room 一 only basis includes shar
31、ed kitchen and bathroom facilities and often a main living room. This kind of accommodation offers an independent lifestyle and is more suitable for the long-stay student. However, it does not provide the same family atmosphere as an ordinary homestay and may not benefit those who need to practise E
32、nglish at home quite as much.13.The passage is probably written for .A.hosts willing to receive foreign students B.foreigners hoping to build British cultureC.travellers planning to visit families in LondonD.English learners applying to live in English homes14.Which of the following will the host pr
33、ovide?A.Room cleaning. B.Medical care.C.Free transport. D.Physical training.15.What can be inferred from Paragraph 3?A.Zone 4 is more crowded than Zone 2.B.The business centre of London is in Zone 1.C.Hosts dislike travelling to the city centre.D.Accommodation in the city centre is not provided.16.A
34、ccording to the passage, what does Continental Breakfast include?A.Dessert and coffee. B.Fruit and vegetables.C.Bread and fruit juice. D.Cereal and cold meat.ENSE Summer School is suitable for those who are at, or are about to start university. It will begin accepting applications in January 2013.Co
35、urses: Accounting and Finance; Economics; Management; Law ; International Relations ; Government and SocietyDates:Session 1:7 July25 July Session 2:28 July15 AugustRate: Standard Rate: One session: $ 1,400; Both sessions: $2,400Reduced Student Rate: One session: $ 1,100; Both sessions: $1,875The Red
36、uced Student Rate applies to (适用于) full-time students registered at a university or college anywhere in the world. Accommodation is not included, and fees range from $ 500 $ 1,000 for 20 nights.Applicant requirements :If you have studied in the USA then you do not need any additional English qualifi
37、cations (资格). Students from other countrieswill generally not require a visa (签证) to study at the Summer School. However, you will enter the USA as a “Student Visitor”. You are permitted to change courses before the start of the program and within the first three days of the session.Contact hours an
38、d teaching methods:Summer School courses are full-time and normally consist of 48 contact hours over the three-week period, taking the form of 36 hours of lectures and 12 hours of classes. Lectures, attended by all students, take place in either the morning or afternoon supplemented by small one-hou
39、r classes, of approximately 15 students.Assessment and examinations:Assessment for Summer School is based upon the results of either two written examinations, or a final written examination and assessment work. Everyone is required to take the examinations and no exception can be made for any reason
40、.Summer School lecture series:Famous economistsTony Godden and David Heldhave agreed to give lectures to Summer School participants in July in 2013.If any question, please click here to see our Frequently Asked Questions/Contact Us Page.17.During the course, .A.students can learn about everything fr
41、om culture to scienceB.students can choose not to attend the lectures they dont likeC.worldfamous economists will give students lessons every dayD.all the students must take part in the exams without any excuse18.From the Passage, we can learn that .A.the program is specially designed for foreign st
42、udentsB.NSE Summer School is a universitylevel programC.students can change their courses whenever they want toD.a visa is required to study at the NSE Summer School19.The purpose of the advertisement is to .A.attract students to NSE Summer SchoolB.introduce famous economists to studentsC.help stude
43、nts to pass the final examsD.advertise for new staff for university20.You will most probably find this passage .A.in a newspaper B.in a guidebook C.on a webpage D.in a magazine二、七选五（总分 15，每题 3 分）根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Many of us deal with the rush every morning in preparation for w
44、ork or school, but it doesnt have to be this way. With a little time management, these steps can help you cut down on your morning stress.Create an evening preparation routine.21 These simple tasks will take you less than 30 minutes to complete each evening and will save you a huge headache every mo
45、rning. Get a good nights sleep.Make sure you start winding down for bed at a reasonable hour to allow enough time for a healthy nights sleep. 22 If needed, set a bedtime reminder alarm on your alarm clock. Always keep the temperature in your bedroom comfortably cool.23 An extra 30 minutes in the mor
46、ning will make a difference. As long as you go to bed on time, waking up 30 minutes earlier should seem natural after just a few days. Use this time to think, shower and eat breakfast.Plan a realistic day.Writing things down means you dont have to worry about forgetting to do them. 24Write down anyt
47、hing that cannot be put off to the following day.25Getting up to face a new day is far more satisfying when you have something to look forward to. Make sure you manage your time better so that you have time to do something you love on a daily basis.A. Morning stress is very common.B. Schedule someth
48、ing you love daily.C. Never fill your mind with unnecessary worries.D. Make a summary of what you did in the daytime.E. Wake up 30 minutes earlier.F. Iron your clothes, locate your keys, plan a nutritious breakfast, etc.G. Most people require between seven and eight hours sleep each night.三、完形填空（总分
49、40,每题 2 分）The following is an e-mail conversation between one of my students in Shanghai and me. I needed a little26 as I twisted (扭 )my foot bone out of place. She sent me directions to a reputable (名声好的) 27 along with a map to get there and directions for a taxi driver.Then she wrote, “ I hope that my 28 could make some help. I know sometimes it is really 29 to live in a foreign country
