一中学1617学年下学期高二第一次质量检测英语试题附答案 1.docx

1、一中学1617学年下学期高二第一次质量检测英语试题附答案 1广东省阳江市阳东区第一中学1617学年下学期高二第一次质量检测英语试题第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）AIn 1826, a Frenchman named Niepce needed pictures for his business. But he was not a good artist. So he invented a very simple camera. He put it in a window of his house and took a picture of his garden. That was t

2、he first photo.The next important date in the history of photography was 1837. That year, Daguerre, another Frenchman, took a picture of his reading room. He used a new kind of camera in a different way. Daguerre invented the Daguerreotype process, which started the history of human flat image. In h

3、is picture you could see everything very clearly, even the smallest thing. This kind of photo was called a Daguerreotype. Soon, other people began to use Daguerres way. Travelers brought back wonderful photos from all around the world. People took pictures of famous buildings, cities and mountains.I

4、n about 1840, photography was developed. Then photographers could take pictures of people and moving things, which was not simple. The photographers had to carry a lot of film and other machines. But this did not stop them, for example, some in the United States worked so hard. Mathew Brady was a fa

5、mous American photographer. He took many pictures of great people. The pictures were unusual because they were very lifelike.Photographers also became one kind of art by the end of the 19th century. Some photos were not just copies of the real world. They showed ideas and feelings, like other art fo

6、rms.21. The Daguerreotype was_.A. a FrenchmanB. a kind of picture C. a kind of camera D. a photographer22. If a photographer wanted to take pictures of moving things in the year of 1840, he had to_.A. watch lots of films B. buy himself an expensive cameraC. stop in most cities D. take lots of film a

7、nd other things23. This passage mainly tells us_. A. how photography was developed B. how to show your feelings in picturesC. how pictures spread around the world D. how to use different camerasB Chocolate is good for your heart, skin and brain. Usually, people think that chocolate is bad for their

8、health. They describe chocolate as “something to die for” or say “death by chocolate”. Now they should bite their tongues! Evidence is showing that some kinds of chocolate are actually good for you in the following ways:A happier heartScientists at Harvard University recently examined 136 studies on

9、 cocoa（可可） the main ingredient（成分）in chocolate and found that it does seem to strengthen the heart. Studies have shown heart benefits from increased blood flow. These benefits are the result of cocoas chemicals, which seem to prevent both cell damage and inflammation（炎症）.Better blood pressureIf your

10、s is high, chocolate may help. Jeffrey Blumberg from Tufts University recently found that people with high blood pressure who ate 3.5 ounces of dark chocolate per day for two weeks saw their blood pressure drop quickly.Muscle magicChocolate milk may help you recover after a hard workout（锻炼）. In a sm

11、all study at Indiana University, people who drank chocolate milk between workouts did better on a tiredness test than those who had some sports drinks.Better for your skinGerman researchers gave 24 women a half-cup of special cocoa every day. After three months, the womens skin was moister（滑润的）and s

12、moother. The research shows that chocolate helps protect and increase blood flow to the skin, improving its appearance.Brain gainsIt sounds almost too good to be true, but research suggests that chocolate may improve your memory, attention span, reaction time, and problem-solving by increasing blood

13、 flow to the brain.24Whats the meaning of “bite their tongues”in Paragraph 1? A. Stop thinking. B. Stop talking. C. Stop listening. D. Stop moving.25According to the German researchers,chocolate can make the skin smoother because chocolate helps to . A. increase blood flow to the skin B. change and

14、replace the cells of the skin C. reduce the wrinkles of the skin D. strengthen the top layer of the skin26Which of the following is NOT TRUE? A. Chocolate may benefit your heart. B. Chocolate may help to lower your blood pressure. C. People used to consider chocolate harmful. D. Chocolate may improv

15、e your IQ.27Whats the main idea of the text? A. Suggestions on Eating Chocolate B. More Chocolate,No Diseases C. Chocolate, a Healthy Food D. Chocolate,a Junk FoodCBKLYN House HotelThis hotel features works by Brooklyn artists. The 116 rooms are good value and Manhattan is only 20 minutes away by ta

16、xi or subway. The immediate surroundings feel urban the hotel is by a high-rise public housing project while the nearest commercial street is under elevated(高的) subway tracks but Bushwicks best bars and cafes/restaurants are nearby. Doubles from $99, room only. Tel: 718 388 4433Archer HotelVisitors

17、eager to stay in the heart of Manhattan should try one of the bargain-priced rooms at this hotel. Rates vary from great value to expensive; some start from as low as $179 a night (if prepaying in full). Rooms are small but tasteful, with nice touches such as exposed brick. Some have close-up views o

18、f the Empire State Building. Doubles from $199, room only. Tel: 212 719 4100Pod 39 HotelIn an elegant brick building in Manhattans Murray Hill, this excellent budget option opened following the success of its sister hotel, The Pod. The rooms are called pods given for their small size and may not sui

19、t everyone. But with prices among the most competitive in Manhattan, budgeters will be happy. Doubles from $95, room only. Tel: 212 865 5700CitizenM New York Times SquareThis is the first US location for a Netherlands-based concept hotel chain CitizenM. The hotel features self check-in at its 230 li

20、ttle but comfortable rooms via touch screen “MoodPads”. Theres a rooftop bar, a 24-hour grab-and-go cafeteria and an area with public iMac workspaces. Although New Yorkers avoid nearby Times Square, all the lights, cameras and action can make it a fun tourist experience.Doubles from $170, room only.

21、 Tel: 212 319 700028. What can we know about BKLYN House Hotel?A. It has the most rooms.B. It is next to Manhattan. C. It is Bushwicks best hotel. D. It is decorated with some art works.29. Which number should you call if you want to live in the heart of Manhattan? A. 212 319 7000. B. 718 388 4433.

22、C. 212 719 4100. D. 212 865 5700.30. Which hotel might attract those who have a tight budget 预算?A. Archer Hotel. B. Pod 39 Hotel.C. BKLYN House Hotel. D. CitizenM New York Times Square.31. What is the advantage of living in CitizenM New York Times Square?A. Regulars can enjoy a certain discount. B.

23、Visitors will get a “MoodPads” as a gift. C. Visitors can enjoy themselves in a rooftop bar.D. Visitors can have a good view of the Empire State Building.DWhen people introduce themselves, I always hear them say Im just a housewife. I dont understand why their introduction is always filled with regr

24、et and self-pity. Is it really a crime to be a housewife? Is it really embarrassing when you choose not to work outside and instead choose to work in your home？ How could you be just a housewife when the basic social unit of society depends on you and your service? A housewife works for the longest

25、hour, supporting your husband, child studies, caring for elders, managing finances, paying bills, grocery shopping, cooking according to individual taste, cleaning, etc. A housewife could be anyone: daughter, wife, mother, teacher, financial advisor, fashion designer and nurse, gardener, driver, coo

26、k, and so on. Dont think you are not being paid for it. You get the reward that no money can offer-the love and affection of your family, their trust on you, a happy home and your own satisfaction. It is you who choose to be in this occupation, willingly or for any other reason. After a busy day, al

27、l wait to return to the comfortable home set by you. They know you will be there to absorb all their stress and tiredness and relax them. Would the life have been the same had you been working outside to earn some money? Would you along with your family have been able to buy all the content in life

28、that you are enjoying now with that money?Respect yourself for what you are. Introduce yourself to the world with the same dignity. The world understands the importance of your job; its time to make them accept it. Introduce yourself with pride and with twinkle in your eyes I am a housewife. Kick th

29、at just out. 32. How do people feel when they say Im just a housewife: ？ A. Satisfied. B. Proud. C. Regretful. D. Anxious.33. Listing the housewifes duties, the author implies a housewife A. usually leads a terrible life B. plays a less important role C. does not always get her reward D. makes a gre

30、at contribution to the family34. If a housewife worked outside, she would A. lose the content that she is enjoyingB. set a comfortable home for her familyC. absorb her familys stress D. have the same life like before 35. What is the authors attitude toward housewives?A. Supportive. B. Doubtful. C. O

31、pposed. D. Tolerant.How to make the world a better placeWhen you think about people who have made the world a better place, you probably think of famous scientists or great leaders. That is not all the truth. 36._ An act of kindness can bring a smile to a persons face even if only for a moment.Give

32、away your money. 37._For example, if you want to help hungry children, you can try to find an international organization that provides food for those in poor areas. Every cent you give away will mean a lot.Help a stranger. Your small actions can brighten the day of others. Hold the door for someone whose hands are full. Help the blind cross the street. 38._ The key is