英语辽宁省葫芦岛第六高级中届高三上学期第二次阶段期中考试英语试题.docx

1、英语辽宁省葫芦岛第六高级中届高三上学期第二次阶段期中考试英语试题第一部分 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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AGypsies According to the linguistic and genetic researches, ancestors of the Gypsies left the land of India in the amount that did not go beyond 1,000 people. Today there are about 10 million

2、Gypsies in the world. Some scientists believe that Gypsies were Egyptians.Sumerians Sumerians must be the mysterious people in the ancient world. We know nothing about their origin and nothing about the origin of their language. The Sumerians were rather advancedthey became the first in the Near Eas

3、t to use a wheel, to create an irrigation system and their unique writing. And besides, they were impressively good at maths and astronomy.Maya Some scientists believe that they are connected to legendary atlantes (男像柱), others suppose their ancestors were Egyptians. Its thought that the Maya create

4、d an efficient agricultural system and had deep astronomy knowledge. Their calendar was used by other people of Central America. Maya applied the hieroglyphic writing (象形文字) system. Now it seems that the Maya came from nowhere and disappeared nowhere.1. Whose ancestors do some scientists believe wer

5、e Egyptians?A. Gypsies and Maya. B. Maya and Sumerians.C. Gypsies and Sumerians. D. Europeans and Sumerians.2. The Maya are thought to .A. exist on the earth now B. have 10 million peopleC. have no writing system D. be creative in some fields3. What can we learn from the text?A. The origion of the M

6、aya has been discovered by scientists.B. The ancestors of the Gypsies left the land of India in the middle ages.C. The Europeans were thought to be the most mysterious people in the ancient world.D. The Sumerians were the first to use a wheel in the irrigation system in the Near East.BIve worked par

7、t time since taking early retirement ten years ago. I was inspired by an older friend. We worked for the same company, and he retired two years before I was also considered “spare”, as some companies call it.Soon after I left work, we had lunch together. First, he assured me that there was life afte

8、r work. Then he related his own experience. He didnt want to take another full-time job, so he turned his daughters old bedroom into a home office. He arranged for some consulting work from our old company, and he picked up more projects from other contacts. Soon he was working 20 to 30 hours a week

9、. He wasnt making as much money. His kids were grown-up, so he didnt need as much income. “As soon as I left that job,” he told me, “my back problems went away. I started to eat better and get more exercise, I make half as much money, but I feel twice as good, and Im twice as happy.”I decided to fol

10、low a similar track. At the time, my younger child almost finished college, so my parental responsibilities were winding down. We sold our old house and moved into a townhouse. I went to work for myself. And the result? Today I, too, make less money. But we make ends meet. And I feel twice as good a

11、nd twice as happy.Our experience isnt for everybody. But a lot of people have retired early and lived to tell the tale, which proves it possible. Jack, another friend, was a salesman for a communication firm. He had a long distance to work and did a lot of traveling. He decided to leave the corporat

12、e world, in part because he had health problems and he wanted to spend more time with his family. Later, he quit his job with flexible hours and was restored to his health. And now he has found a part-time job, and he, together with his family, is leading a more relaxing life.4. How did the author a

13、nd his friends feel about their retired life?A. Its busy but wealthy. B. Its flexible but tiring.C. Its healthy and happy. D. Its relaxing and wasteful.5. What did the writers friend try to tell him at lunch that day?A. He regretted not leaving his job earlier.B. He lived a much better life after re

14、tiring.C. He made more money after finding a new job.D. His life was not easy for him after losing his job.6. Before Jack left his last job, he .A. lived a busy life B. used to find part-time jobsC. often traveled with his family D. worked hard as a real travel agent7. What does the author mainly co

15、nfirm by writing the text?A. Health is more important than work.B. Young people generally live an exhausting life.C. More retired people are paying attention to health.D. It may be a good choice for people who retire early to do a part-time job.COn Aug 29, 1988, the University of Wisconsin-Madison j

16、uniors Tim Keck and Christopher Johnson published the first-ever issue of The Onion. The two founders claimed it was the “finest news source” in the US. 25 years later, the news has become one of the most established media presences in the US. But dont expect accuracy and timeliness from it, because

17、 The Onion only publishes fake news or news satire (讽刺). Its aim is to make readers laugh and see things from a different angle.Will Tracy, The Onions editor-in-chief, told the NPR in an interview. “The stories are presented in that sort of news voice which improves the news to a certain level of im

18、portance. The news isnt actually understandable but it has an ability to elegantly locate a problem with concise and plain words.” For example, when George W. Bush became the US president in 2001, The Onion published a satire piece predicting massive debt and a huge growth in military spending. The

19、headline said it allBush: “Our long national nightmare of peace and prosperity is finally over”.Traditional media outlets are cautious when reporting sensitive topics such as religion and race. Tracy says/Nothing is off limits for The Onion, no matter how uncomfortable they may make some readers.” B

20、ut editors at The Onion do stand a fine line, as Tracy explains: “What you have to be really careful about is what the target of the joke is. If the target of the joke is wrong, then it doesnt feel right and it also doesnt feel funny.” The Onion made the public outrageous when earlier this year, it

21、tried to make fun of a 9-year-old Oscar-nominated (奥斯卡提名的) actress by using highly impolite language. It later apologized.8. What do we know about The Onion from Paragraph 1?A. Its news materials are all timely and accurate.B. It often makes fun of the public based on the real news.C. It aims at mak

22、ing readers feel relaxed and see problems from different points.D. Its first articles on Aug 29, 1988 were written by Tim Keck and Christopher Johnson.9. What can be inferred from the example in Paragraph 2?A. The Onion often scolded the US president Bush.B. The Onion, s editors were very familiar w

23、ith their news.C. The Onion could put their satire into effect in simple and clear words.D. The Americans would face lots of difficulties when Bush became president.10. What does the underlined word “outrageous” in Paragraph 3 mean?A. Angry. B. Glad. C. Ambitious. D. Impolite.11. What can we learn a

24、bout The Onion from the text?A. It has never apologized for what it published.B. It needs to be cautious about the target of the joke.C. It enjoys treating children as the targets of the joke.D. It avoids reporting news about politician, religion and race.DPound for pound, healthy food is cheaper th

25、an junk food, according to a new research from the U. K.The Institute of Economic Affairs found that the average cost for a “wide range” of healthy foods was about 2 per kilogram, compared with 3 a kilogram for less-healthy products such as processed and ready-made foods.Still, study after study fin

26、ds that cost is often a barrier when it comes to healthy eating. Convenience drives consumers to care about habits more than prices, the U. K. study concluded. Taste and convenience often play a larger role in peoples food choices than price or nutritional quality.“Processed foods are extremely expe

27、nsive, especially when it comes to the nutrient value. Some of the healthiest, most inexpensive foods arent so attractive. Beans cost next to nothing, especially when bought dry and in great amounts. They take time and some skills to prepare. ” said Ciara Foy, a nutritionist.Instead, busy parents re

28、ach for the chicken. “You might be getting something that has enough calories to fill you up but youre actually not getting any nutrients, so your bodys going to keep wanting more and more food,” said Foy. “And thats why in North America we, re overfed and undernourished (营养不良的).”Makers tend to try

29、to promote their product based on perceived health benefits, which makes consumers confused at times with what is a healthy product and how much you should pay for those benefits. The most expensive items, healthy or not, are the ones that end up in the trash. “A lot of people waste a lot of food,”

30、Foy said. Its estimated that more than $ 30 billion of food is wasted in Canada every year. Foy recommends taking a look in your fridge to see what needs to be used up when planning for the next nights meals. “If you actually cut down on the waste youll find that you can afford healthy food,” Foy sa

31、id.12. In the authors opinion, people choose junk food mainly because of its .A. quality and taste B. price and nutritionC. taste and convenience D. advertisement and nutrition13. Why are beans unpopular with some people?A. It is not convenient to buy them.B. They are too expensive to afford.C. They

32、 make people want more and more food.D. It is not very easy to prepare them for dishes.14. What can be learned from the text?A. Healthy food must cost more.B. Not wasting food, we can afford healthy food.C. Canadians are most fond of eating junk food now.D. Food makers always take health benefits into consideration.15. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. Dont