1、广平一中2015-2016学年第一学期高二年级9月考试英语试卷 卷A本试卷共150分。考试时间120分钟。第卷的答案涂在机读卡上，第卷的答案写在答题纸上。第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节 (共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中, 选出最佳选项。并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑A Most people know that Marie Curie was the first woman to win the Nobel Prize, and the first person to win it twice. However, few
2、people know that she was also the mother of a Nobel Prize winner. Born in September, 1987, Irene Curie was the first of the Curies two daughters. Along with nine other children whose parents were also famous scholars, Irene studied in their own school, and her mother was one of the teachers. She fin
3、ished her high school education at the College of Sevigne in Paris. Irene entered the University of Paris in 1914 to prepare for a degree in mathematics and physics. When World War I began, Irene went to help her mother, who was using X-ray facilities to help save the lives of wounded soldiers. Iren
4、e continued the work by developing X-ray facilities in military hospitals in France and Belgium. Her services were recognized in the form of a Militarys Medal by the French government.In 1918, Irene became her mothers assistant at the Curie Institute. In December 1924, Frederic Joliot joined the Ins
5、titute, and Irene taught him the techniques required for his work. They soon fell in love and were married in 1926. Their daughter Helene was born in 1927 and their son Pierre five years later. Like her mother, Irene combined family and career. Like her mother, Irene was awarded a Nobel Prize, along
6、 with her husband, in 1935. Unfortunately, also like her mother, she developed leukemia(白血病) because of her work with radioactivity（放射性）. Irene Joliot-Curie died from leukemia on March 17, 1956. 21. Why was Irene Curie awarded a Military Medal? A. Because she received a degree in mathematics. B. Bec
7、ause she contributed to saving the wounded. C. Because she won the Nobel Prize with Frederic. D. Because she worked as a helper to her mother. 22. Where did Irene Curie meet her husband Frederic Joliot? A. At the Curie Institute. B. At the University of Paris. C. At a military hospital. D. At the Co
8、llege of Sevigne. 23. When was the second child of Irene Curie and Frederic Joliot born? A. In 1932. B. In 1927. C. In 1897. D. In 1926. 24. In which of the following aspects was Irene Curie different from her mother?A. Irene worked with radioactivity. B. Irene won the Nobel Prize twice C. Irene com
9、bined family and career. D. Irene won the Nobel Prize once B The next great land area that man hopes to control is the moon. In size it is nearly equal to the area of North and South America. However, it presents a hostile (不友好的) environment. Temperatures range +120 to -150 degrees Centigrade. There
10、 is no air, and no water. Today there is considerable scientific speculation (思索) about living on the moon. When man will begin life on the moon surface is still not determined. But experts believe that settlement will take place in three steps. First, there will be increasing periods of exploration
11、 with temporary shelters. These periods will be followed by longer stays with housing under the surface of the moon and daily necessities brought by the settlers themselves from the earth. Finally, settlements that are self-supporting will be founded. The main job of the early settlers will be to st
12、ay alive. They will have to plant crops under huge domes (圆顶屋) to produce food and oxygen and find water sources. After this is done, the settlers will have time to explore the possibilities of commercial (商业的) development and to make discoveries important to science. The characteristics of the moon
13、 that make it bad for human staying alive may make it ideal for certain kinds of manufacturing . Operations requiring a vacuum (真空) or extreme cold are examples. Therefore, industrial diamonds might be produced on the moon.25. The area of the moon is _.A. about the same as that of North and South Am
14、ericaB. larger than that of North and South AmericaC. hardly equal to that of North and South AmericaD. far smaller than that of North and South America26. To stay alive on the moon, first of all the early settlers must be able to _.A. get enough food, oxygen and water B. develop businessC. make dis
15、coveries important D. explore the possibilities of industrial development27. Though the environment on the moon is bad for human staying alive, it is very good for _.A. all kinds of manufactured goods B. commercial development C. making such things as industrial diamonds D. scientific experiments CI
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22、l way to celebrate his 90th birthday. The Catholic priest took $ 15,000 in cash to Los Angeles gutter(贫民区) and gave it away. Twenty wheelchairbound people received $100 bills, while the rest received $1to $ 3 each“I come out here to tell them that God loves them and I love them and that someone is c
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26、“He has a lot of respect from me,” Kemp said. “I know I couldnt do it.”32. Which of the following makes Chase feel the happiest?A. Celebrating his birthday with his neighbours.B. Working in Loyola Marymount University.C. Celebrating Christmas with the people he has helped.D. Going to Los Angeles gut
27、ter to help people there.33. Whats the source of the money Chase used to help people?A. All his savings. B. His earnings as a Catholic priest.C. Donations from the wealthy and celebrities.D. Donations from Loyola Marymount University.34. Travis Kemp is mentioned in the text to show _.A. he was the l
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29、 Maurice Chase gave the cash away not only on his birthday but also on other occasions.C. Although Father Maurice Chase gave the cash away on his birthday, he didnt receive anything in return.D. Father Maurice Chase earned a lot of money as assistant to the president of Loyola Marymount University.第
30、二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。In 2004, the 410,000 residential(住宅的) fires in America caused more than 14,000 injuries and 3,000 deaths. You can prevent fire-related deaths and injuries, and even most residential fires by knowing about fire safety. 36 Fire s
31、afety escape planA fire safety escape plan tells everyone what to do if your home catches fire. Your family need to design an escape plan for your home.37 When you discuss with your family, it is a good idea to talk about each persons responsibilities in case of a fire, such as who helps whom out of
32、 the house.Fire safety and kids38 Children cause thousands of residential fires each year, most of which are caused by children playing with matches. You need to teach your children to obey the following fire safety rules: 39 Always have an adults help when cooking. Always STOP, DROP, and ROLL, if y
33、ou or your clothes catch fire.Fire safety and your homeElectrical fires are the most common type of residential fires in America. Electric heaters, and clothes dryers are responsible for most of residential electrical fires. If a fire happens, shut off the electricity, put out small fires with your
34、home fire extinguisher(灭火器). Do not put water on electrical fires. 40 Call 911 and report the fire.A. Dont stop to save anything.B. Never play with matches or lighters.C. Fire safety education begins with children.D. Do not try to deal with large fires by yourself.E. Your children are the most impor
35、tant people in your life.F. The escape plan needs to be known by everyone in your family.G. Protect you and your family by making an escape plan and learning fire safety.第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每题1. 5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（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。Many years ago, I w
36、as working at my job at a community college(社区大学) when a homeless woman came in. She began 41 as she lay on one of the sofas in the student rest room. 42 , she wasnt well. Without thinking too much I went next door to the Student Affairs office where I knew I could find 43 in the Lost and Found box.
37、 I 44 up a set of clothing and went back to my office, 45 I heard a colleague calling me. She told me that I should not 46 this person, as it would only lead to her wanting more help. I refused her 47 and went back to help the woman, 48 my co-workers warning . Two weeks later, while I was working, a
38、 very cute elderly man entered my 49 and asked to speak with me in private. Curiously, I gave him my full 50 and he told me that he had happened to hear my 51 with the co-worker about helping the 52 woman. He wanted me to know that it was always okay to help people and that was why he wanted to give
39、 me a 53 for $1,000. I burst into tears, not only because I 54 needed the money at the time, but also because I had never been 55 in such a way for helping someone! We soon became good 56 and 10 years later he called me up suddenly and told me he wanted to help me 57 my first home! He 58 giving me $
40、120,000 as part payment for my dream house in my home town. I asked him why he wanted to give me such a large amount of money and he said it was because I was a giver and that I 59 it ! To make a long story short, I was able to buy the perfect little home for myself, all because one day I did not he
41、sitate（犹豫）to help a 60 woman.41 A. smiling B. talking C. shouting D. coughing 42. A. Luckily B. Clearly C. Strangely D. Sadly 43. A. clothes B. books C. food D. medicine 44. A. gave B. turned C. gathered D. made 45. A. while B. when C. how D. why 46. A. ignore B. disturb C. value D. help 47. A. advi
42、ce B. request C. plan D. offer 48. A. more than B. rather than C. in spite of D. apart from 49. A. home B. office C. classroom D. dormitory 50. A. energy B. love C. care D. attention 51. A. disagreement B. discussion C. fight D. quarrel52. A. young B. old C. sick D. wealthy 53. A. support B. check C
43、. tip D. promise 54. A. anxiously B. eagerly C. hardly D. really 55. A. recognized B. measured C. taught D. praised 56. A. colleagues B. competitors C .partners D. friends 57. A. build B. buy C. rent D. repair 58. A. came out B. ended up C. carried on D. resulted in 59. A. deserved B. wanted C. need
44、ed D. enjoyed 60. A. hopeless B. careless C. homeless D. selfless第二节 语法填空（满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。One early morning, John was walking outside when he caught _6 1_(see) of heavy smoke _62_(come) up from his neighbours house. There must be _63_ fire. He immediately went to dial 11
45、9. The fire-engine soon came and the firemen started to put the fire _64_.Suddenly, they heard someone _65_(cry) for help. A boy and a girl could be seen _66_(trap) in the _67_(burn) house. Their life was _68_ danger. The next moment, one of the firemen started to climb onto the roof, _69_(use) a lo
46、ng ladder, and managed to carry the boy and the girl down.Thanks _70 them and the firemen, the fire was soon put out and nobody was seriously hurt.第四部分：写作(共两节，满分35分)第一节 短文改错(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)注意：1每处错误及其修改均仅限一词； 2只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。Recently I have conducted a survey on whether girls should lose t
47、he weight among my classmates. Most of the students held the opinion that girls should lose weight. To their opinion, girls who are slim are more beautiful and attractively, and they are more confident in their study and work than those who are heavy. However, a few of the student have a different o
48、pinion. We think its a waste of time and money. In addition, lose weight may be harmful to their body and mind. After all, anything is more important than health. If girls take weight-loss pills and then stops doing that some day, they will become fatter. So there is no need for young girls lose wei
49、ght as long as they keep fit.第二节 书面表达 ( 满分25分 )假设你叫李华，是一家英文杂志社的心理咨询师。某中学生小王给你写信，提到自己偏胖，想节食减肥，征求你的意见。请你给她回一封信，谈谈你对该问题的见解。内容要点如下：1健康比漂亮更重要；2学生以学习为主，不要过于注重外貌和别人的看法；3可通过多锻炼身体保持健康，要改变不良的饮食习惯；4健康的心态也很重要。注意：1短文必须包括所有内容要点，可适当发挥；2词数：120左右。3参考词汇：state of mind 心态Dear Xiao Wang, I have received and read your letter, in which you mentioned that you wanted to lose weight by dieting. _
