河北省正定县第三中学高二英语5月月考试题

河北省正定县第三中学2017-2018学年高二英语5月月考试题一．阅读理解。（40分）

第一节：（30分）

A

A businessman had two sons. While he gave the younger son a lot of love and gifts, he neglected (忽视) the elder son. It was completely puzzling (令人费解) and no one knew why.

When the boys grew up, they were asked to manage the father’s business. The elder son was absorbed in the business. From morning till late in the evening, he was busy working. Within a few years, he ran the business very well and even expanded (扩大) it.

What about the younger son? He didn’t have much to do except have a good time. But the father believed that his favorite son would be a success. If the elder son could be a successful businessman, surely the younger one, with a higher education, would do much better.

A few years later, the results of his decision became clear. Uninterested in business, the younger son continued spending his time enjoying himself. And he went out of business. But the elder son’s far smaller share (份) of business had expanded and he had proved himself to be a good decision maker.

Ashamed at the turn of events, the father met the elder son and was angry with the younger one. The elder son, who was listening to all this quietly, suddenly said he wanted to set up an independent business and live on his own.

“Why?” asked the father.

“I blame (责备) one person for the way my brother has turned out, and it’s not him. You can’t blame children for the faults (过失) of their parents, can you?” asked the elder son.

1.Before the younger son went into the father 9s business, he .

A.was well-educated at school

B.had achieved great success

C.often looked down upon his brother

D.was interested in business

2.Why did the father treat the two sons differently?

A.the elder son didn’t work hard

B.the younger son was hardworking

C.no one knew why he did it

D.he wanted to do an experiment

3.Which is NOT the reason for the younger son’s going out of business?

A.he himself didn’t work hard

B.his father didn’t e ducate him properly

C.he was not interested in business at all

D.he was busy working every day

4.What does the text really want to teach us?

A.Once something is done, you should do it well.

B.Parents are responsible for children’s development.

C.Interest is the most important for success.

D.One has responsibility for what he himself has done.

B

Apple announced its new iPhones last week, but competitors’ mobile phones can do many of the same things for less money.

The new iPhone 8 and X have wireless charging, edge-to-edge glass screen and double cameras. But all of these features are already available in smart phones from China’s Huawei and Oppo, and Korea’s Samsung. While Apple asks buyers to pay $1,000 for its high-end model, some Asian phone makers can offer similar features for less.

At one time, Chinese manufacturers copied features and designs from others to produce low-cost phones. But they have now added high-end features to their phones and they control nearly half the global mobile phone market.

Media MarktSaturn is Europe’s biggest electronics seller. A spokesperson for the store told Reuters that, “Huawei is seen as a relevant competitor to Apple and Samsung by covering all major price points and placing big investments in marketing

and sales. ’’ She also said that the Chinese companies Huawei, ZTE, Lenovo and TCL were among the top-10 best-selling smart phones in its stores.

Chinese manufacturers’ fast growth has been fueled by strong sales in China. But they now export 40 percent of their smart phones. That is almost double the number from just three years ago, according to the Hong Kong investment company CLSA.

Huawei is currently the world’s third largest phone maker behind Samsung and Apple. According to research companyCanalys, the Chinese company is getting closer to second-place Apple and might overtake it later this year. Huawei plans to show its top-of-the-line Mate 10 phone on Oct. 16. The phone will have artificial intelligence features such as instant translation and image recognition and will cost less than $1,000.

5.What is the text mainly about?

A.Smart phone’s manufacturers.

B.Apple smart phone’s features.

https://www.360docs.net/doc/1b5777271.html,n phone makers’ fast growth.

https://www.360docs.net/doc/1b5777271.html,petition among Asian phone makers.

6.Which is NOT among the top 3 phone makers in the world?

A.TCL.

B.Samsung.

C.Apple.

D.Huawei.

7.What do we know from the text?

A.Huewei will have overtaken Apple by later 2017.

B.Chinese makers’ phones with high-end features cost less.

C.The top-10 smart phones are to enter the high-end competition.

D.40 percent of Asian smart phones are exported now.

8.What is the writer’s attitude towards Asian phone makers?

A.Doubtful.

B.Concerned.

C.Optimistic.

D.Uncertain.

C

Life is difficult.

What do you think about life? Maybe most people say that life is difficult. But life is no longer difficult once we truly understand and accept it. Most people do not fully see this truth. Instead, they complain about their problems and difficulties as if life should be easy. It seems to them that their difficulties represent a special kind of suffering especially forced upon (强加于) them or their families, their class, or even their nation.

What makes life difficult is that the process of facing and solving problems is a painful one. Problems, depending on their nature, cause us sadness or loneliness or regret or anger or fear. These are uncomfortable feelings, often as painful as any kind of physical pain. And since life causes an endless series of problems, life is always difficult and is full of pain as well as joy.

Yet, it is in this whole process of solving problems that life has its meaning.

Problems are the serious test that tells success from failure. When we desire to encourage the growth of the human spirit, we encourage the human ability to solve problems, just as in school we set problems for our children to solve. It is through the pain of meeting and working out problems that we learn. As Benjamin Franklin said, “Those things that hurt instruct.” It is for this reason that wise people learn not to fear but to welcome the pain of problems.

9.The writer probably used just one short sentence in the first paragraph to

_________.

A.show his opinion

B.argue with readers

C.give an example

D.get readers’ attention

10.According to the passage we give school children difficult problems in order to _________.

A.encourage them to solve problems

B.teach them to fear the pain of solving problems

C.help them learn to deal with pain

D.teach them how to respect problems

11.The saying from Benjamin Franklin “Those things that hurt instruct.” suggests that _________.

A.we do not learn from experience

B.we do not learn when we are in pain

C.pain teaches us important lessons

D.the pain of problems is not welcome

12.The passage mainly tells us that _________.

A.we become stronger by facing and solving the problems of life

B.life is difficult because our problems bring us pain

C.people like to complain about their problems

D.everybody has problems

D

One form of social prejudice against older people is the belief that they cannot understand or use modern technology. Activities like playing computer games, going on the Net and downloading MP3s are only for the youngsters. Isn’t it unfair that older people enjoying a computer game should be frowned(皱眉) upon by their children and grandchildren?

Nowadays older people have more control over their lives and they play a full part in society. Moreover, better health care has left more people in their sixties and seventies feeling fit and active after retirement. Mental activity, as well as physical exercise, can contribute to better health. Playing computer games is a very effective way of exercising the brain.

When personal computers were first introduced, most o lder people didn’t believe they would ever familiarize themselves with it. Now computers have been around for a few generations and retired people have gradually become more relaxed about using them for fun. Gamers over 65 prefer playing puzzle games and card games. Kate Stevens, aged 72, says: “I find it very relaxing. It’s not very demanding, but you still need to concentrate. ”

Another development that has favored “grey games” is a change in the type of videogames available on the market. There’s a g reater variety of games to choose

from, including more intellectual and complex strategy(策略) and simulation(模拟) games. Internet Chess and Train Simulator are among the most popular of these. Train Simulator is based on real-world rail activities. Players can choose from a variety of challenges, such as keeping to a strict-timetable and using helper engines during a winter storm.

Some people argue that “grey gamers” simply don’t have the skills required for computer games, and that teenagers are better. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Most computer games require the kind of analytical thinking that improves with practice, which means that the “grey gamers” may well be far better than gamers half a century younger than them. In games where speed is the main consideration, older people would be at a disadvantage because they may have slower reaction times. On the other hand, “grey gamers” have a preference for slower paced, mind challenging games.

13.The second paragraph is intended to ____.

A.show the best way to exercise the brain

B.stress the importance of good health

C.explain why grey gamers exist

D.teach how to play videogames

14.The method the author uses to develop Paragraph 4 is_____.

A.offering analyses

B.giving examples

C.making comparisons

D.providing details

15.By saying “This couldn’t be further from the truth.” in Paragrap h 5, the author means_____.

A.mind challenging games are not suitable for older people

B.children should improve their skills with practice

C.playing computer games requires analytical thinking

D.older people can perform well in some computer games

第二节：（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,选项中有两项为多余选项。

Reasons Why Physical Education is Important in School Are you looking for information about the importance of physical education in schools and why it should be emphasized? Do you want a healthy active lifestyle for your kids? Then this article can help you convince your kids that exercising and participation especially in school PE classes are important.

●It's a link to good health.

16. It's only in physical education classrooms that students learn the value of taking care of themselves through proper healthy eating and regular exercise.

●It's preventive measure against diseases.

17. Without any forms of diet management and control with the numerous processed foods students intake every day, a student's health can easily be at risk of many diseases. Physical education in schools is a preventive measure to teach students the value of regular exercise.

●18.

Physical health allows students to function even better in classrooms. A good cardiovascular(心血管的) system developing from regular exercise promotes excellent blood and oxygen circulation. This means more nutrients circulate throughout the body which includes the brain. This circulation produces longer attention time during classes allowing longer concentration and better absorption.

●It builds self-esteem.

Students who are active in physical activities like basketball, volleyball and running are more confident with themselves according to most social school studies.19. In school, the physical education program introduces these sport activities to students allowing them to make choices of which sport areas they want to get involved in.

●20.

Most physical education programs are holistic. The program allows students to interact together to a common goal, that is, to win and excel physically. It not only brings out the competitive sides of students working with both body and mind but also promotes sportsmanship.

●It promotes a physically active lifestyle.

The purpose of physical education is to instill(逐渐灌输) in students, at an early age, the value of self-preservation and choosing a lifestyle that is good for both the mind and body.

A.Physical education plays a vital role in students' development and growth.

B.It's a program for muscle strength and fitness.

C.It's probably because of the dedication made to a sport that brings out the best in students.

D.It develops cooperation, teamwork and sportsmanship.

E.The value of physical fitness cannot be overstated too much.

F.It promotes academic learning.

G.Many doctors today agree that obesity is a serious health risk.

二、完形填空（40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。

Sometimes people around you can change your values. My elder brother Steve, in the — 21 of my father who died when I was six, gave me important lessons in 22 that helped me grow into an adult. Once when I returned 23 from a baseball game, it was Steve 24 took the time to ask me what happened. When I explained that my baseball

had 25 through Mrs. Holt’s basement window, breaking the glass, Steve encouraged me to 26 to her. After all, I should have played in the park and not in the path 27 buildings. Although

my 28 trembled as I stood explaining, I offered

to 29 the window if she would return my ball. I also learned that personal property is a 30 thing.

After I found a shiny silver pen in my fifth-grade classroom. I wanted to keep it, but Steve explained that it might be important to someone

else 31 the fact that it had little value. He reminded me of how much I’d hate to lose to someone else the small dog my father 32 from a piece of cheap wood. I returned the pen to my teacher, and 33 remembered the smell of her perfume as she patted me on my shoulder. Yet of all

the 34 Steve gave me, his respect for life is the

most 35 in my mind.

At twelve I killed a sparrow with a gun. Excited with my 36 , I screamed to Steve to take a look. I shall never forget the way he stood for a long moment and 37 the bird on the ground. Then in a dead, quiet voice, he asked, “Did it hurt you first, Mark? “ I didn't know what to answer. He continued with his eyes 38 . "The only time you should even think of hurting a living thing is 39 it hurts you first. And then you think a long, long time. " I really felt terrible then, but that moment 40 as the most important lesson my brother has taught me.

21.A.absence B.influence C.presence D. appearance

22.A.personalities B.beliefs C.impressions D.values

23.A.in surprise B.in tears C.at ease D.in vain

24.A.which B.what C.who D.whom

25.A.dashed B.rocketed C.swelled D.paced

26.A.admit B.subscribe C.confess D.appeal

27.A.beneath B.above C.in D.between

28.A.legs B.hands C.toes D.back

29.A.pay for B.break down C.account for D.pull through

30.A.genuine B.sacred C.magical D.specific

31.A.regardless of B.instead of