贵州省安顺市西秀区高二英语下学期第一次月考试题Word文件下载.docx

1、They carried out the first two experiments from the sidewalk near BerkeleyThey noted that drivers of newer and more expensive cars were more likely to cut off other cars and pedestrians at crosswalksNearly 45 percent of people driving expensive cars ignored a peaestrian compared with only 30 percent

2、 of people driving more modest（不豪华的）carsIn another experiment，a group of college students was asked if they would do unethical things in various everyday situationsExamples included taking printer paper from work and not telling a salesperson when he or she gave back more changeStudents from higher-

3、class families were more likely to act dishonestlyAccording to the scientists，rich people often think money call get them out of troubleThis makes them less afraid to take risksIt also means they care less about other peoples feelingsFinally，it simply makes them greedier“Higher wealth status seems t

4、o make you want even more，and that increased want leads you to bend the rules or break the rules to serve your self-interest，said Paul Piif, lead scientist of the studyPiff pointed out that the findings dont mean that all rich people are untrustworthy（不能信赖的）or all poor people honestHe said the exper

5、iments were to show how people living in different social situations express their instincts and values in different ways1By saying“ money is the root of all evil”，the author wants to_Adraw readers attention to the researchB1ink wealth with bad behaviorCshow how the saying proves the findings Ddefen

6、d rich people who do unethical things2Which of the following is TRUE about the experiments the scientists did，according to the scientist quoted?AMost wealthy people are not trustworthyBThe findings were not persuasive enough and the scientists will do further experimentsCDrivers of more expensive ca

7、rs are more likely to break traffic rulesDStudents from poorer families are not as honest as students from richer families3What makes rich people unethical according to the scientists？athey become more selfishbthey have more desirescthey believe money talksdthey welcome risksAa b Ba b d Cb cDa b c4W

8、hy did the scientists do the experiments?ATo show how social status affects peoples ethicsBTo show peoples instincts and values in different waysC. To test whether the saying “money is the root of all evil” is trueDTo show the difference between higher-class people and lower-class people5What does t

9、he article really want to show us?AMoney is the root of all evilBThe rich are more likely to act badlyCThe saying is reasonableDAll rich people are untrustworthyBIt is one of the most annoying words in the English language and it seems there is no escaping itThe word “huh?”is in worldwide use, a stu

10、dy foundResearchers discovered that languages spoken in countries from Ghana and Laos to Iceland and Italy all includehuh?”,or something that sounds very like it. They said that while the study may sound silly，the word is an absolutely necessary part of speechWithout it and similar words，it would be

11、 impossible to show that we havent heard or understood what had been said and this would 1cad to constant misunderstandingsBut while other words used in the same context，such as story or what”，vary widely across languages，“huh?”remains unchangedThe Dutch researchers carefully studied ten languages f

12、rom around the world，including Siwu, which is spoken in Ghana, and an Australian Aboriginal language，as well as Italian，Spanish，Dutch and Mandarin ChineseThey analysed tapes of recorded conversations for words that sounded like huh?”and were used to request that whatever had Just been said be repeat

13、edAll contained a version of “huh?”The word was also found in another21 languagesWhile there were subtle differences in each country,a11 sounded basically the sameThis is surprising because normally unrelated languages will use very different words to describe the same thingFor instance，the Japanese

14、 for “dog is inu”，while the French ischien”It is thought that languages around the world have developed their own version of “huh? because the sound is quick and simple to form，as well as being easily undertoodThe researchers，said that it might seem unimportant to carry out scientific research into

15、a word like “huh? but in fact this little word is an essential tool in human communicationThey also have an answer for those who claimthathuh?isnt a wordThey say that it qualifies because of the small differences in its pronunciation in different languagesIt also can be considered a word because its

16、 something we learn to say，rather than a grunt or cry that weare born knowing how to make6According to researchers，the word “huh?”is very important in speech because A. its stable meaning in language development Bits important function in communicationCits simple and easy sound and spellingDits popu

17、larity in every language7What is the natural response if you hear the lady youre speaking to say“huh?”?AYou should ask her to repeat what she says before that：BYou should apologize to her for speaking in a low voiceCYou should invite her to share her different views politelyD. You should try to repe

18、at what youve just said in a clearer way8.The main method used in the research of“huh?”was_Ainterviewing language experts in universitiesBtalking with people from ten different countriesCanalyzing the recorded conversations in different languagesDcomparing different words with the same meaning in di

19、fferent languages9According to researchers，huh?”should be considered a wordrather than a sound because _ .Ait is listed in most dictionariesBit is something humans learn to sayCthere is a clear and consistent spelling of the word Dit is pronounces quite differently around the world10What is the purp

20、ose of the text?ATo inform readers about research on the worldwide used word “huh?”BTo argue that “huh?”is the most important word in every languageCTo entertain readers by relating similar idioms in different languagesDTo instruct readers of the differences of “huh?”in different languagesCWhen I wa

21、s young I wanted to be a model，so when a national contest was staged，I convinced my parents to take me for an audition（试演）. I was selected and told I had potentialThey said that for only$900 I could attend a weekend event which dozens of the most prestigious（有声望的）modeling agencies from around the wo

22、rld would attendAt l 3，my hopes of fame and fortune clouded all judgment and I begged my parents to let me goWe havenever been rich，but they saw my enthusiasm and agreedI imagined being signed by some famous model companiesFor months，any boredom or disappointment I faced was pushed aside because I k

23、new I would soon have the chance to be a real modelI thought I would grace the covers of famous magazines!Of course，I wasnt signed，but what hurt the most was being told that if I grew to 59”（about 175metres）I could be a successI prayed for a growth spurt（冲刺）because I could not imagine giving up my d

24、reamI made an appointment with a local modeling agency and the agent demanded$500 for classes$500 for a photo shoot and $300 for other expensesMy parents only agreed after hours and hours of me beggingThe agency sent me out on a few auditions，but with every day I didnt receive a call，I grew more dep

25、ressedThe final strawcame in July after I had decided to focus on commercial modelingThere was an open call in New York CityWe spent hours driving and another few hours waitingonly to be told that I was too shortI was devastated（感到难以承受的）Years later，I realized that the trip to New York was good as it

26、 made me notice I didnt actually love modeling，just the idea of itI wanted to be special and 1 was innocently determined to reach an impossible goalThe experience has made me stronger and that will help me in the future11Whats the main reason why the author wanted to be a model?AShe won a national c

27、ontestBShe wanted to get reputation and wealthCShe was urged by some modeling agenciesDShe had full potential to be a successful model12Whats the authors parents attitude toward her dream?AEncouragingBWorriedCDoubtfulDEnthusiastic13What was it that made the author end her attempt to become a model?A

28、Her parents were strongly against itBShe realized that it was impossible for herCEven a local modeling agency turned her downDShe didnt actually love the idea of modeling14The underlined phrase The final straw” probably means _ .Athe refusal in spite of her long hours of waiting and workingBthe fina

29、l result that she was admired by the model companyCthe final audition given by the famous agencyDthe decision she made at last not to be a model15What did the author learn from her experience of struggling to be a model?AWhere theres a will，theres a wayBBeing a model is not that easyCWe should have

30、our own judgment and should not just follow othersDwe might set unpractical goals but the experiences earl help us growDLeadership is the most significant word in todays competitive business environment because it directs the manager of a business to focus inward on their personal abilities and styleExperts on leadersh