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1、-高二英语寒假试卷及答案-第 12 页2018高二英语寒假测试卷总分；100分 时间；90分钟出卷人：眭浅予第一部分 阅读理解 （共两节，满分30分）第一节 （共15小题;每小题分，满分分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中 ，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Long ago a Native American chief named Shenandoah lived with his tribes(部落) in what is now the state of Virginia. Little is known about Shenandoah, but in
2、 some way, the soft sound of his name was given to a river. The Shenandoah River still flows in a deep valley between the Allegheny and Blue Ridge Mountains, just as it did when Chief Shenandoah lived. It is a slow moving river, soft and as beautiful as its name. Some word experts who believe the wo
3、rd “Shenandoah” means “spruce river” because the waters of the river run through great forests of spruce trees(云杉). And this explanation could be correct. However, there is an old Native American story which is far more beautiful than that of the experts. Centuries before Europeans came to the New W
4、orld, there was a great lake of blue water hidden in the mountains of Virginia. For hundreds of years, Native American tribes lived near this lake, feeding on the fish from its clean waters. The Native Americans often climbed up the mountains and camped there during their long hunts for food. In the
5、 evenings they sat near their camp and looked down at the beautiful lake. On a clear, starry night you could see thousands of stars shining and dancing on the water below. The Native Americans loved this lake, and because they could see the stars in it, they called the lake, “Clear Daughter of the S
6、tars.” In their language, the word for this was “Shenandoah.” One day the lake started to disappear. Its water ran out of the valley, through a break in the mountain side. The waters ran on and on until they joined another river known as the Potomac. At last, the lake was gone. In its place was only
7、 a river. It is the beautiful Shenandoah River today. However, the word Shenandoah becomes well known to people because someone wrote a song about it some years ago.“Shenandoah” is perhaps one of Americas most recognizable folk songs. Some say the song refers to the river. Others say it is about the
8、 daughter of Chief Shenandoah. Regardless of what the song is about, Shenandoah remains an American classic.“O2 Shenandoah, I love your daughter, Away you rolling river; O Shenandoah, I love your daughter, Away Im bound to go, Cross the wide Missouri ”1. According to the text, “ Shenandoah” may be t
9、he following EXCEPT_. A. “spruce river” B. the Potomac C. “Clear Daughter of the Stars” D. an American chiefs name 2. “ Shenandoah” is familiar to Americans mostly because of _. A. pure and refreshing water B. a great historical character C. an American classic song D. the mysterious disappearance o
10、f a lake3. The most suitable title of the passage is _. A. Shenandoah and Its Native American RootsB. An American Chiefs Romantic Tale C. The Mystery of a Missing LakeD. A Beautiful American SongB Americans love peanut butter. The average child will eat 1,500 peanut butter before he or she graduates
11、 high school. But there is a controversy over a new peanut butter. It is called STEEM Peanut Butter. This peanut butter adds a new ingredient: caffeine. Coffee is a popular morning drink because it has caffeine and gives people energy in the morning. Even small amounts of caffeine can be dangerous t
12、o children. United States Senator(参议员) Charles Schumer says.“Peanut butter, one of the snacks most closely connected with children, might have to be stored in the medicine cupboard rather than in the kitchen cupboard. This will shock the Food and Drug Administration.” Schumer wants the U.S. FDA to i
13、nvestigate. He observed that earlier the FDA prevented plans for a caffeinated chewing gum. STEEM, the manufacturer, said, “We are selling the caffeinated peanut butter all over the world. The product provides caffeine in an easily digestible way. Caffeinated foods have been sold in U.S. stores for
14、well over a decade and are in no way a new idea. Customers tell us they want to eat the caffeinated peanut butter so they dont have to drink as much coffee or energy drinks. The peanut butter is not intended for children.” “Peanut butter has been a favorite of children for generations,” Schumer cont
15、inued: “Parents across the country have to worry about a scene in which their child might unknowingly bite into a peanut butter that contains more caffeine than two cups of coffee.” The American Academy of Pediatrics says caffeine in small amounts can help the physical performance of adults. But the
16、 academy urges parents not to allow children to take even small amounts of caffeine owing to caffeines possible negative effects on a childs heart and brain development.4. There is a controversy over the STEEM Peanut Butter because it contains _. A. fat B. peanut C. caffeine D. nutrition 5. Charles
17、Schumer suggests that the new peanut butter should be _. A. kept in the kitchen cupboard B. out of childrens reach C. manufactured in huge quantitiesD. eaten by children for generations6. According to STEEM, the new peanut butter is popular with adults because_. A. it is a traditional foodB. it is d
18、igested more easily C. its production is not bannedD. they eat it instead of energy drinks7. We can guess from the text that the responsibility of the Food and Drug Administration is to_. A. introduce new foods and drugs B. promote the sales of foods and drugs C. guarantee the safety of foods and dr
19、ugsD. improve the physical performance of adultsCState media Guangming Daily published an article on March 28 blaming the game for “distorting history.” The article claimed that, despite using many famous names from Chinese history, King of Glory completely misrepresented the figures true stories an
20、d status.According to the newspaper, famous poet Li Bai from the Tang Dynasty became an assassin (刺 客), while noted doctor Bian Que from the Spring and Autumn Period was cast as an expert on poison. More than 60 characters in the game were characters from history, including many from the classic nov
21、el “Romance of the Three Kingdoms.”“They (the characters in the game) not only travel through time and space to fight together, but also take on historical figures names with no connection at all to their experiences in history,” the newspaper argued, adding that this characteristic could easily con
22、fuse young players. Some 54 percent of the games players are aged between 11 and 20, the newspaper added.“King of Glory” is a multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game designed by Tencent Games. It was launched in 2015. In 2016, the total profit of the game reached nearly 7 billion RMB, some 18 pe
23、rcent of the total profit for mobile gaming in China.The Guangming Daily article was met with significant support and approval. Some people pointed to online search results for the historical figures, which increasingly provide information about the characters in the game rather than the real histor
24、ical figures.However, some hit back at the criticism, arguing that games are supposed to be creative, and that “King of Glory” doesnt claim to be set in any specific historical period.“I am aware that there are many young players, some even in primary school. Some might be affected by the game in ce
25、rtain ways, but it can do a lot of good if students become interested in the characters and do more research to that end,” one “King of Glory” player told the Peoples Daily Online.8.What does the underlined word “distorting” in paragragh 1 mean?A.Reflecting.B. Recording.C. Twisting.D. Creating.9.Whi
26、ch is NOT true according to the passage? A.About half of the games players range from11 to 20 in age. B.In 2016 the total profit for mobile games in China amounts to about 39 billion RMB. C.You may get information about the assassin Li Bai in the game through a search engine. D.Many young players be
27、come interested in the historical figures through the game.10.What is the authors main purpose of writing the passage? A.To explain why the game is popular. B.To present that the game has become a target for criticism. C.To convince people that the game is distorting history. D.To introduce the game
28、 to the public.11.Whats the authors attitude towards the game? A.Objective.B. Doubtful.C. Favorable.D. Disapproving.DSoaping up your hands may do more than just get rid of bacteria. It may wash away the inner stress you feel right after being forced to make a choice between two attractive choices, a
29、ccording to a new study. The study builds on the past research into a phenomenon known as “the Macbeth effect”. It turns out that Shakespeare was really onto something when he imagined Lady Macbeth trying to clean her conscience by rubbing (擦) invisible bloodstains (血迹) from her hands in his tragedy
30、 Macbeth.A few years ago, scientists asked people to describe a past wrong act. If people were then given a chance to clean their hands, they later expressed less guilty than people who hadnt cleaned.This finding interested W. S. Lee, a researcher, “anything from the past, any kind of negative emoti
31、onal experiences might be washed away,” says Lee.He decided to test hand washings effect on one kind of bad feeling: the stress we feel after being forced to choose between two attractive choices, because picking one choice makes us feel that weve lost the other.People usually try to calm this inner
32、 conflict by later exaggerating(夸大) the positive aspects of their choice.He had students rank 10 different music CDs. Then he offered students two of the CDs and told them to select one as a gift. Some students then used liquid soap. Others only looked at the soap or sniffed it. “Actually, you do no
33、t need water and soap,” says Lee.Later, the students again had to rank all the music CDs. People who didnt wash their hands had the normal responsethey scored their take-home CD higher, suggesting that they now saw it as an even more attractive one than before. But this wasnt true for the hand washe
34、rs. They ranked the music about the same.“They feel no need at all to justify the choice,” says Lee.But Lee also says its too soon to know whether people should head for a sink after making a tough choice. He says washing may help decision-makers by cleaning away mental disorder. But perhaps if they
35、 dont go through the usual post-decision process of justifying their choice, they might feel more sorrow in the long run.12.What is true about “the Macbeth effect”? A.Shakespeare used to wash his hands before writing Macbeth. B.Macbeth knew about the importance of cleaning hands. C.People feel less
36、ashamed after washing their hands. D.Lady Macbeth had a habit of washing hands.13.In Lees experiment, those who didnt wash their hands after making a choice_. A.felt regretful about their choice B.valued their choice more than before C.wished they had washed their hands D.didnt care about their choi
37、ce14.According to Lee, those hand washers _. A.will surely feel more sorrow in the long run B.tend to exaggerate the positive side of their choice C.will never regret their choice D.consider justifying their choice unnecessary15.What is the best title of the text? A.Benefits of Washing Your Hands B.
38、Importance of Justifying Your Choice C.Washing Away Your Stress D.How to Reduce Choice Anxiety第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 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。 Gratitude is beneficial to both the one giving and the one receiving. You can show gratitude toothers by saying “please and thank you”
39、 and “yes (or no) maam (or sir).” 16 It can be as simple as getting up in the morning and appreciating that you woke up not everyone has that privilege! Instead of getting mad at others, show them gratitude. Make an effort to communicate more effectively instead of being critical or judgmental. When
40、 you are having a hard day at work, take a break and remember some of the good days that youve had that month. 17 Research shows that individuals who express gratitude have a more positive outlook on life, better health, less stress; they are more likely to forgive; and they have stronger relationsh
41、ips. 18 Having a gratitude box reminds us of the feeling we felt when we were “in the moment.” It allows us to be more mindful and present. So find a medium-sized box you like and start recording all of your happy memories and events throughout the year. Keep some decorative paper close so that you
42、can jot(略记) these memories down and place them in the box. 19 And you can remember all of the good times that you have had throughout the year. 20Be specific when you reflect back on your memory so that you wont forget any important details. If possible, be personal and include names when writing do
43、wn your entry.A.Instead of the common practice of using a gratitude journal, I started using a gratitude box.B.You shouldnt be too critical.C.You can record your happy memories in the box.D.There are many reasons for which to express your gratitude.E.Dont forget that it is only a bad day, not a bad
44、life.F.When you are having a bad day, you can reach into your gratitude box.G.Be creative when writing down what you are grateful for.第二部分: 英语知识运用（共两节， 满分40分）第一节: 完形填空（共20 小题；每小题分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。When I was young, I really doubted whether there was lov
45、e between my parents. Every day they were busy earning money so that they could the high tuition my brother and I needed. They didnt 22. _ in the romantic ways that I read in books or saw on TVOne day, Mom was sewing a quilt(被子). I 23. _ sat down beside her. “Mom, I have a 24. _ here,” I said after
46、a while“Is there love between you and Dad?” I asked her in a very 25. _ voiceMom stopped her work and raised her head with 26. _in her eyesShe didnt answer immediately. She bent her head and continued to sew the quiltI was 27. _if I had hurt herI was in great embarrassment and I was at a loss what t
47、o doBut at last she said, very 28. _, “Susan, look at this 29. _. Sometimes it appears, but most of it disappears in the quilt. The thread really makes the quilt strong and lasting. If 30. _ is a quilt, then love should be a thread. It can hardly be seen, but its really there. Love is 31. _.”I listened carefully but I couldnt understand her until years laterOne day, Dad accidentally got 32. _while on duty. Ever since then he could no lo