河南省周口市西华县学年高二上学期期中联考英语试题Word格式.docx

1、用签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。第I卷第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分，略）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。AFamous Places in France That Everyone Will Want to VisitWhen visiting a new destination, it is always a good idea to know about the places on the must-see list. Fran

2、ce is one of those countries that everyone would like to visit. Here is a list of some of the most famous places in France that one should not miss going to.La Valle de ChamonixSituated near Mt. Blanc, the Chamonix Valley is a paradise for nature lovers and explorers. It has beautiful scenery all ye

3、ar round. The place is also famous for winter sports, being one of the oldest ski resorts. Lifts transport the visitors to the heart of the massif（山丘）, which offers breathtaking view of the valley. Perfect for adventurous explorers.Place Massna（Nice）This one is known globally as one of the most beau

4、tiful public squares. The atmosphere here, is enhanced by fountains, statues and gardens. It is famous for street performances and concerts, specially the carnival parade in February. Another highlight nearby, is Vieux Nice, But the main attraction is at night, when the atmosphere is atmosphere is m

5、agical due to the illuminations.Lascaux II（Montignac）Lascaux II is a reproduction of the set of caves that were discovered in 1940. These caves were estimated to be more than 17,000 years old. The caves have some 1,500 paintings of wild animals. It is believed to have been a sanctuary（圣所）for the per

6、formance of sacred rites. Lascaux II is open for art lovers who wish to see the early cave paintings and learn more about the history of European art.Luxembourg Gardens（Paris）This place acts as a perfect place to relax after a tiring day of sightseeing. These formal gardens, which were open to only

7、the royalty before the French Revolution, now serve as one of Paris most popular destinations. Families can spend time here, relaxing and enjoying the beauty of the nature. Before visiting these gardens, you can visit Fontaine de 1 Observatoire, which is situated just south of the site21. If you lov

8、e to explore, which place may be your favorite? A. Place Massna B. La Vall C. Luxembourg Gardens D. Lascaux II （Montignac） 22. What can you probably see in Place Massena? A. Royal gardens B. Natural scenery C. Cave paintings D. A street performance.23. Who is more likely to visit Lascaux II? A. A pe

9、rson who enjoy attending concerts B. A person who likes adventurous explorations C. A person interested in the history of European art. D. A person who needs a good rest after sightseeing24. What is special about Luxembourg Gardens? A. It is location in Paris B. It is suitable for families together

10、C. It has beautiful gardens D. It is the most famous place in France.B“This is your last chance,” warned Mrs Gillfeather. I broke out in a sweat and my hands started to shake. We both wanted to get to sleep, but before we could, I had to put a cannula（针管） in her arm.Before becoming a doctor Id only

11、a vague idea what a cannula was, coming from an hour spent with a plastic arm while at medical school. Once I became a doctor, however, I couldnt seem to get away from them.For those of you who are lucky enough to have never come into contact with one, theyre tiny little tubes that are put into a ve

12、in（静脉）so that fluid or medicines can do directly into the blood. Thats the theory. Unfortunately, the problem is that for them to work, you have to get them into the vein in the first place. This tends to be trickier than youd imagineand its a job that tends to fall on the junior doctors.Mrs Gillfea

13、thers veins were particularly elusive that evening. Id been jabbing the needle in for at least 20 minutes.“Isnt there someone else who could do this?” she asked, for the fourth time. “Someone who knows what theyre doing, perhaps,” she said under her breath, just loud enough for me to hear.Finally, I

14、 got it in. Mrs. Gillfeather and I both breathed a sigh of reliefJust as I was about to leave the ward, the nurse called me over, “Max, theres another cannula to do on bed 16.”25. What does the underlined word “elusive” in Paragraph Four probably mean? A. Hard to find B. Hard to understand C. Easy t

15、o describe D. Easy to reach.26. From Paragraph Three, we can learn that the author_ A. was a younger doctor B. didnt like to be a doctor C. felt himself unlucky D. thought it easy to do the job.27. How did the author learn to put the needle into the vein at medical school? A. By imitating other doct

16、ors B. By doing it on his own arms C. By learning from parents D. By practicing with a plastic arm28. What is the best title of the passage? A. Practice was in vain B. An unfortunate doctor C. All my efforts paid off D. A medical accidentCOn 20th July 1969, millions of people saw Neil Armstrong take

17、 his first steps in space on television. Armstrong got out of the spacecraft Apollo 11, touched the ground of the moon and said, “Thats one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.”A conspiracy（阴谋）theory has existed since the night of his lunar handing. Armstrongs achievements were considered

18、 amazing, but people wondered if it really happened. Many people believe that the scene on the moon wasnt real. Rumours spread throughout coffee shops, street comers, and newspapers, but it soon died down.But theories resurfaced in 2001 Suspicion began when an American television network aired a pro

19、gram called Conspiracy Theory: Did We Land on the Moon? The show argued that NASA did not have the money for such a voyage, and that the whole scene was probably filmed in a movie studio. Many critics say that there were no stars in the background during the lunar landing, so it must have been a fak

20、e. They also point out that the American flag that was posted was waving. How could that be if there is no wind on the moon?NASA（National Aeronautics and Space Administration）has denied these rumours many times. They explained that now photographers can capture the brightness of the astronauts with

21、the dimness of the stars behind them. Also, they said that the flag was waving because the astronauts were pulling it back and forth trying to get it deeper into the rock. NASA also points out that the television program fails to mention that Armstrong and his team brought back 800 pounds of rock fr

22、om the moon.Nell Armstrong is seen as a national icon in the US and his lunar landing is one of the most historic events in the countrys history. But either way, this conspiracy theory still exists today.29. What didnt the TV program Did We Land on the Moon? mention? A. money B. stars C. the flag D.

23、 rocks30. How did NASA react to the rumor? A. It showed great anger B. It had to accept the rumor C. It turned a deaf ear to the rumor D. It gave explanations against the rumor31. According to NASA, the American flag was waving because of_. A. the wind B. the astronauts pulling C. the gravity D. the

24、 cameras movingDThe American state of Colorado is considering a ban on smartphones for children younger than 13.A Denver-based doctor - and father - is leading the effort. Tim Farnum is the founder of a group called Parents Against Underage Smartphones. His proposal would ban sales of smartphones to

25、 children under the age of 13. It would also ban sales to anyone who wishes to buy such a device for anyone younger than 13. The measure would also require sellers of smartphones to provide proof to the state government that they have asked buyers if the phone is for anyone under 13.The measure now

26、needs about 300,000 signatures in order to appear on Colorados statewide ballot （投票权）next year. If it makes the ballot and is approved by voters, Colorado would become the first state to have such a ban.Tim Farnum said he decided to push for the measure after watching his own children struggle with

27、the mental effects of always having a smartphone around. They would get the phones andlockthemselves in the room and change who they were, he told The Coloradoan newspaper.State Senator John Kefalas, a Democrat, said he understands the reasoning behind the proposed law. However, he told The Colorado

28、an that a childs smartphone usage is a family matter and not something the government should decide. Ultimately, this comes down to parenting,” he said, “making sure their kids are not putting themselves at risk.”Last year, the AAP （the American Academy of Pediatrics） releasedguidelinesfor media use

29、 by children. The group advised parents to limit time spent watching videos to no more than one hour a day of high-quality programming until age 6. After that, it said, parents should set reasonable time limits for their children and make sure electronic devices do not take time away from sleep or e

30、xercise.32. Whats NOT right about Tim Farnums proposal? A. It will be passed by the state of Colorado next year B. It needs 300,000 signatures to gain the ballot C. It bans buying smartphones for children under 13. D. It bans selling smartphones to children under 13.33. Whats the driving force of Ti

31、m Farnums proposal? A. Other parents request B. His own childrens addiction to Smartphones C. Smartphones harm to childrens healthD. The guidelines released by the AAp.34. Whats the attitude of John Kefalas toward Tim Farnums proposal?A. Positive B. Doubtful C. Disapproving D. Unconcerned35. From the last paragraph, we can infer that_A. children under 6 shouldnt watch videosB. parents are to blame for childrens media useC. parents should control childrens media useD. electronic devices wont