1、河北省武邑中学2017-2018学年高一英语下学期课练5（实验班）阅读理解AI was stuck in Ohare airport on an extremely long weather delay, pacing up and down the waiting hall for some exercise, when I passed a wine bar for the twentieth time or so. But this time there was a young woman behind the piano, playing what I could only descr
2、ibe as absolutely beautiful classical music. She had not been there ten minutes earlier when I passed.I sat down at an empty table for four very near the piano, and began to be warmed by her music and a bit by the wine! She played so effortlessly and with such beauty in every note. Her music immedia
3、tely brought a huge smile to my face!Soon, on a break, I thanked her and she told me that after a long day traveling, and now also facing long weather delays, she just needed to blow off some steam. Wow! Her version of blowing off steam was a gift to get.As I sat alone drinking my wine, absorbed in
4、this young womans celebration of her musical passion, two women approached my table and asked if they could join me. I invited them to sit and we immediately began sharing our love of music and celebrating the happiness the piano music was bringing us at that moment.The two women and I began to talk
5、 about our travels, life journeys, and passions. Hearing that unbelievable piano music, and then meeting such interesting women, who generously shared with me their wisdom, perspectives, and feelings of love for each other, was truly joyous. Faced with an 11- hour travel day - to get what normally t
6、akes 45 minutes -could have been physically and emotionally exhausting. Rather, by accident of walking by a wine bar at the right moment, and having a couple of seats open at my table, my life was filled with joy.I will cherish those moments for some time to come. This experience highlights (突出) the
7、 critical need in our lives to stop and listen to the music, to invite others to sit at your life table, to open yourself up to a stranger or two, sharing some of your deepest perspectives and experiences. Be open to noticing, absorbing, and also contributing to the joy around you!21.What does the u
8、nderlined phrase “blow off some steam” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A. Reduce anger. B. Relax herself. C. Make full use of time. D. Breathe fresh air.22. How long was the authors travel supposed to take without weather delay?A. 10 minutes.B. 20 minutes.C. 45 minutes.D. 11 hours.23. How did the autho
9、r feel about the experience in the airport?A. Happy and meaningful. B. Lonely but unforgettable.C. Boring and meaningless. D. Long and tiring.24. The author writes the text in order to encourage people _.A. to make the acquaintance of strangers B.to share your experiences with othersC.to communicate
10、 with others more often D.to notice and enjoy the happiness around youBWhile your pet fish may appear to be ignorant of your presence, chances are that it knows you extremely well and can probably even identify you from a crowd of human faces! At least, that is the conclusion reached by scientists t
11、he University of Oxford in the U.K. and the University of Queensland in Australia, following an extensive study of the archerfish (喷水鱼), a species of tropical fish that can be found all the way from India to Indonesia, the Philippines, and Australia.The ability to distinguish between human faces is
12、a complex task. Thats because we all have the same basic features two eyes sitting above a nose and a mouth. Its only the subtle differences that make humans distinct from one another. Since this requires a combination of both visual sense and memory, researchers had always assumed that it was a ski
13、ll possessed only by those with complicated brains, i.e., humans, a few select animals such as horses, cows, dogs, monkeys and some birds, like pigeons.To test if this assumption was accurate, a team of scientists led by Dr. Cait Newport, Marie Curie Research Fellow in the Department of Zoology at O
14、xford University, decided to study fish. The aquatic (水生的) animals have small brains that lack the neocortex（大脑新皮层）, or neocortex-like structure, believed to help recognize the subtle differences between human facial features.The team began by presenting four archerfish with images of two human face
15、s. Initially, the fish spat randomly at both. However, they soon learned that pouring water at the one selected by the researchers earned them a food treat. After that, they focused primarily on that image. The researchers then took the experiment one step further, by introducing 44 other human face
16、s to the mix.To the researchers astonishment, the trained archerfish were able to recall the learned image almost 81% of the time. And this accuracy improved to 86% when the researchers made the identification even harder, by replacing the colored photos with a set of black and white images and hidi
17、ng the shape of the head.25. What is the conclusion of the study made by the scientists from the universities?A. Some fish may ignore your presence.B. Some fish can recognize your faces.C. Some fish have complicated brains.D. Some fish have large brains.26. What does the underlined word “it” in Para
18、graph 2 refer to?A. The ability to distinguish between human faces.B. A combination of visual sense and memory.C. The ability of memorizing complicated things.D. The ability of telling beasts from birds.27. In the experiment, the researchers trained the archerfish _.A. by taking photos of fish B. by
19、 improving peoples imagesC. by rewarding them with foodD. by covering their heads CFallingwater is a house built over a waterfall in Southwestern Pennsylvania. Frank Lloyd Wright, Americas most famous architect, designed the house in 1935. It instantly became famous, and today it is a National Histo
20、ric Landmark.Guided House TourThis tour features all the major rooms of the house and lasts about one hour. Photography is not permitted during this tour. The Guided House Tour allows children six-year-old and older to enjoy the house with their parents.Adults $ 20. 00 with advance purchase.$ 23. 00
21、 when purchased on siteYouth (ages 612) $ 14. 00 with advance purchase $ 17. 00 when purchased on siteDaily from 10：00 am to 4：00 pm，except Wednesday.In-Depth TourThe tour is best if you desire a greater understanding of what Wright was seeking to create with his masterwork. The number of visitors o
22、n each tour is limited and photography is permitted for personal use only. Children nine years and older may accompany adults on this tour.$ 65. 00 per person(Available by advance ticket purchase only)Daily from 10： 00 am to 4： 00 pmSunset TourAs afternoon turns to evening, the changing light allows
23、 you to see Fallingwater from an entirely new perspective. The number of visitors is limited and photography is permitted for personal use only. Children under nine-years-old are not permitted on this tour.$ 110. 00 per person(Available by advance ticket purchase only)May, June, & September-Saturday
24、s at 4：30 p. m.July & August-Fridays and Saturdays at 4：45 p. m.Brunch TourThe guests join their guide for brunch before they leave. Children nine years and older may accompany adults on this tour. Please allow three hours total for this experience.$ 115. 00 per person(Available by advance ticket pu
25、rchase only)May through September Saturdays & Sundays at 9：00 a. m28. How much will a father and his two children (one is 9, the other is 15) spend if they buy the Guided House Tour tickets ahead of time?A. $ 48 B. $54 C. $ 63 D. $ 5129. Where can a couple with an eight-year-old girl make a tour?A.
26、Guided House Tour. B. In-Depth Tour. C. Brunch Tour. D. Sunset Tour.30. What can we know about Sunset Tour?A. The number of visitors is not limited. B. It is not accessible in August.C. It is only open for teenagers. D. The ticket isnt available on site.31. What do the four tours mentioned have in c
27、ommon?A. They encourage advance tickets B. They offer brunch free of chargeC. They forbid visitors taking photos D. They have the same price of ticketsDYou cant always predict a heavy rain or remember your umbrella. But designer Mikhail Belyaev doesnt think that forgetting to check the weather forec
28、ast before heading out should result in your getting wet. Thats why he created Lampbrella, a lamp post with its own rain sensing umbrella. The designer says he came up with the idea after watching people get wet on streets in Russia. “Once, I was driving on a central Saint Petersburg street and saw
29、the street lamps lighting up people trying to hide from the rain. I thought it would be appropriate to have a canopy (伞蓬) built into a street lamp,” he said. The Lampbrella is a standard-looking street lamp fitted with an umbrella canopy. It has a built-in electric motor which can open or close the
30、umbrella on demand. Sensors (传感器) ensure that the umbrella offers pedestrians (行人) shelter whenever it starts raining. In addition to the rain sensor, theres also a 360 motion sensor on the fiberglass street lamp which detects whether anyone is using the Lampbrella. After three minutes of not being
31、used the canopy is closed. According to the designer, the Lampbrella would move at a relatively low speed, so as not to cause harm to the pedestrians. Besides, it would be grounded to protect from possible lightning strike. Each Lampbrella would offer enough shelter for several people. Being install
32、ed at 2 meters off the ground, it would only be a danger for the tallest of pedestrians. While there are no plans to take Lampbrella into production, Belyaev says he recently introduced his creation to one Moscow Department, and insists this creation could be installed on any street where a lot of p
33、eople walk but there are no canopies to provide shelter. 32. For what purpose did Belyaev create the Lampbrella?A. To predict a heavy rain. B. To check the weather forecast. C. To protect people from the rain. D. To remind people to take an umbrella. 33. What do we know from Belyaevs words in Paragr
34、aph 2?A. His creation was inspired by an experience. B. It rains a lot in the city of Saint Petersburg.C. Street lamps are protected by canopies. D. He enjoyed taking walks in the rain.34. Which of the following shows how the Lampbrella works?A. motorcanopysensors B. sensorsmotorcanopy C. motorsenso
35、rscanopyD. canopymotorsensors35. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. The designer will open a company to promote his product.B. The Lampbrella could be put into immediate production. C. The designer is confident that his creation is practical.D. The Lampbrella would be put on show in Mos
36、cow. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）As a parent, you must have a lot of concerns regarding the various skills you would like your child to acquire. Music is one of them. 36 On the other hand, it is great for a childs overall development if he or she has an interest in the fine arts. 37 It is well known that t
37、hey stay out of trouble as teenagers and young adults if they have music as a serious interest. The concentration helps them with their grades. Their learning and communication skills are better than those of their peer group. They also develop lots of confidence and self-esteem.Another advantage of
38、 your child learning music becomes obvious only at a later stage. 38 It can be very beneficial and many top musicians had a very early exposure to music and credit this with their later successes.You can start when your child is only a baby, by exposing him or her to a wide range of music at home. 3
39、9 And you could sustain (维持) your childs interest by having the both of you singing together.Some parents start their children on a musical instrument as early as 3 years of age. This is great if the child is having a good time. It goes without saying that you should not have to drag your child to l
40、essons. You can be sure that nothing productive will come out of it. 40 . If you start your child on music lesson by the age of 5, taking care to encourage her and not to push her, your child will grow up into an accomplished adult with a well-rounded personality.A. It can have good effects on your
41、child.B. That is why many people make a selection of music as a career.C. And your child will have a lifelong dislike of music.D. Otherwise youll completely spoil your childs future.E. You could ensure that there is a song or melody playing in the background.F. There are a couple of advantages of te
42、aching children to play a musical instrument.G. On the one hand, you can encourage your childs creativity and natural hobby.第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题的A、B、C、D四个选项中，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。The other evening we had a knock at the door. It was a _41_ neighbor w
43、ho introduced himself and his boys to us. He also invited us to a block party as a way to know the people in the _42_ as well as celebrate the first anniversary of his two _43_ sons coming to live with him.Weve lived here for almost six years and no one has ever come to _44_ themselves. I suppose we
44、 should have _45_ it on to introduce ourselves to people moving in, but we havent. In my opinion, it took the initiative(首创)of a young _46_ and his adopted sons to show me how I could _47_ better attention to my own community. We have many local friends but I have to _48_ that I havent usually been
45、the one to develop the _49_ in my own neighborhood.This _50_ reminded me of one of my favorite quotes, When I was a young man, I wanted to change the world. I found it was _51_ to change the world, so I tried to my nation. When I found I couldnt change the nation, I began to _52_ my town. I couldnt
46、change the town and as a(n) _53 _man, I tried to change my _54_ . Now, as an old man ,I _55_ the only thing I can change is myself, and _56_ I realize that if long ago I had change myself, I could have made an impact on my family and _57_ on our town. The impact could have changed the nation and I c
47、ould indeed have changed the _58_ . For those of us who want to make a(n) _59_ in the world, its important to remember what Bucky Fuller said,” Think globally ,but act _60_.” For me, Im going to make it a point to meet more of my neighbors-starting now.41.A.familiar B. friendly C. new D. old42.A. ne
48、ighborhood B. town C. company D. city43.A.accepted B. adopted C. adapted D. appointed44.A.help B. treat C .introduce D. enjoy45.A.put B. focused C. turned D. taken46.A.man B. student C. woman D. mother47.A.draw B. fix C. offer D. pay48.A.forgive B. admit C. agree D. consider49.A.habit B. concern C .
49、friendship D. business50.A.accident B. activity C. thought D. experience51.A.convenient B. possible C. interesting D. difficult52.A.make out B. concentrate on C. get into D. refer to53.A.older B. younger C .smarter D. wiser54.A.student B. family C .friend D. mind55.A.realize B. forget C. recognize D
50、. regret56.A.suddenly B. happily C. actually D. luckily57.A.ever B. even C. only D. still58.A.environment B. world C. village D. lifestyle59.A.decision B. adjustment C .difference D. discovery60.A.carefully B selflessly C. immediately D. locally语法填空 Im writing to apply 61 the position as a volunteer
51、. I want this precious opportunity very much 62 (improve) my organizational ability, communication skills as well as 63 confidence in speaking English in public. As 64 outgoing girl, it is my 65 (strong) to get along well with my classmates. 66 , I have such a good command of English that I am elect
52、ed as assistant to my English teacher. So far, I 67 (organize) several English activities of my class 68 (successful), which have been appreciated by both teachers and classmates. I would appreciate it if you could take me into 69 (consider). Looking forward to 70 (receive) your reply.第一节：单词拼写 根据汉语写
53、出下列单词的正确形式71. John Snow wanted to face the _(挑战)and solve the problem.72. The campus _（组成）of two large buildings is beautiful.73. Though _(缺少) for nothing, they are unwilling to carry out the plan74. You will find all your _(同事) very eager to assist you .75. Last of all, the chief editor read it and
54、 _(批准) it.76. It looked as if the situation was becoming _(无法忍受的).77. He slowed the bleeding by _(运用) pressure to the wounds until help arrived.78.Tie a bandage _(牢固地)over the burnt area.79.It was _(典型的)of him to be so rude.80.Their family home and _(财产) were destroyed in the fire.第二节：短文改错1.每处错误及其修改
55、均限一词。2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。For students learned instruments, summer is always a “music season”. During vacation time, we are always busy attending various of lessons, taking exams and participating in competitions. This summer I joined in a music competition but was lucky to get the second place.
56、 It was the first time that I have played on the stage. In front of the stage was my excited schoolmates. Facing such many people. I felt very upset at first, but the encourage from my teacher kept me going ahead.Fortunate, I was given a silver medal, that increased my confidence. In short, nothing
57、is impossible to willing heart.第三节书面表达 (20分)假定你是李华。你班同学决定为小明举办生日聚会。请你写信邀请外教Susan参加，要点包括： 时间：周五晚8点至9点 地点：学生俱乐部（the Students Club） 内容：生日歌、蛋糕、游戏等 要求：备小礼物注意： 词数100左右，开头语已为你写好；可以适当增加细节，以便行文连贯；Hi, Susan,Were throwing a surprise party for Xiaomings birthday. _ Yours, LiHuaHi, Susan,Were throwing a surprise
58、 party for Xiaomings birthday. Wed like to invite you to the party. We want to give him a surprise, so please keep quiet about it. Well gather at the Students Club at 8 p.m. this Friday, after the evening classes. And its going to last about an hour. We each will prepare a little present. When he co
59、mes, well light the candles and sing “Happy Birthday” together for him. Then the cake will be cut and well sing songs and play games. Itll be nice to see how excited he will be. Im sure youll have a good time at the party, too. Looking forward to your coming.Yours,Li Hua21-24BCAD 25-27BAC 28-31BADA
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61、. (I have) have had 5. ( stage was) was were 6. (Facing such) such so7. (the encourage) encourage encouragement 8. Fortunate Fortunately9.(medal, that) that which 10. (to willing) to 后加a to a willingHi, Susan,Were throwing a surprise party for Xiaomings birthday. Wed like to invite you to the party.
62、 We want to give him a surprise, so please keep quiet about it. Well gather at the Students Club at 8 p.m. this Friday, after the evening classes. And its going to last about an hour. We each will prepare a little present. When he comes, well light the candles and sing “Happy Birthday” together for
63、him. Then the cake will be cut and well sing songs and play games. Itll be nice to see how excited he will be. Im sure youll have a good time at the party, too. Looking forward to your coming.Yours,Li Hua21-24BCAD 25-27BAC 28-31BADA 32-35 CABC 36-40 GFBEC41-45CABCD 46-50ADBCD .51-55DBABA 56-60ABBCD6
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65、so7. (the encourage) encourage encouragement 8. Fortunate Fortunately9.(medal, that) that which 10. (to willing) to 后加a to a willingHi, Susan,Were throwing a surprise party for Xiaomings birthday. Wed like to invite you to the party. We want to give him a surprise, so please keep quiet about it. Wel
66、l gather at the Students Club at 8 p.m. this Friday, after the evening classes. And its going to last about an hour. We each will prepare a little present. When he comes, well light the candles and sing “Happy Birthday” together for him. Then the cake will be cut and well sing songs and play games.
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70、1. (students learned ) learned learning 2.( various of ) 去掉 of3. ( competition but ) but and 4. (I have) have had 5. ( stage was) was were 6. (Facing such) such so7. (the encourage) encourage encouragement 8. Fortunate Fortunately9.(medal, that) that which 10. (to willing) to 后加a to a willingHi, Sus
71、an,Were throwing a surprise party for Xiaomings birthday. Wed like to invite you to the party. We want to give him a surprise, so please keep quiet about it. Well gather at the Students Club at 8 p.m. this Friday, after the evening classes. And its going to last about an hour. We each will prepare a little present. When he comes, well light the candles and sing “Happy Birthday” together for him. Then the cake will be cut and well sing songs and play games. Itll be nice to see how excited he will be. Im sure youll have a good time at the party, too. Looking forward to your coming.Yours,Li Hua
