梅州市皇华中学2013届高二上学期第一次质检(英语)

梅州市皇华中学2013届高二上学期第一次质检英语（满分：135分考试时间：120分钟）第一部分听说部分(略)第二部分语言知识及应用第一节. 完形填空（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，掌握其大意，然后从A、B、C、D项中，选出最佳选项A successful businessman was growing old and knew it was time to choose a successor(继任者) to take over the business. __1__choosing one of his children，he decided to do something different.He__2__ all the young executives(主管)in his company together，and said，―I will give each one of you a seed today. I want you to plant the seed，water it，and__3__here one year from today with what you have grown from the seed. I will then__4__your plants，and the one I choose will be the next CEO.‖ Jim was there that day and he also received a seed. He went home__5__，and got a pot，some soil and planted the seed. Everyday，he watered it and watched to see if it had grown，__6__ nothing ever grew.Time flew，and it was time to__7__their plants to the boss. When Jim arrived，he was amazed at the variety of plants grown by the other executives. They were all__8__－in all shapes and sizes. When the old CEO arrived，he __9__the room and greeted his young executives.―My！What great plants，trees，and flowers you have grown.‖ All of a sudden，the CEO _10__Jim at the back of the room with his__11__pot.He asked him what had happened to his seed－Jim told him his__12__.The CEO looked at Jim，and then__13__to the young executives，―Now we have the next Chief Executive Officer－his name is Jim！‖Nobody could__14__ it，including Jim himself. Then the CEO said，―One year ago the seeds I gave everyone were all boiled seeds；it was not__15__for them to grow. Remember，everyone，if you plant honesty，you will reap(收获) trust.‖1. A. Because B. In addition to C. Apart from D. Instead of2. A. took B. called C. left D. kept3. A. come back B. get off C. forget about D. walk around4. A. collect B. buy C. sell D. judge5. A. excitedly B. nervously C. carefully D. angrily6. A. so B. since C. but D. if7. A. dig out B. pack up C. meet with D. bring back8. A. green B. beautiful C. depressing D. dying9. A. scanned B. found C. searched D. inspected10. A. told B. spotted C. praised D. blamed11. A. empty B. broken C. big D. expensive12. A. secret B. story C. cause D. doubt13. A. explained B. suggested C. announced D. introduced14. A. hear B. know C. realize D. believe15. A. necessary B. important C. possible D. practical第二节、语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为16—-25的相应位置上。

Have you ever lived abroad? When living overseas in a place where people speak a different language, 16 can be difficult to make yourself understood even in 17 （relative）simple but important areas of life, like shopping and getting around town. It can be really upset trying to ask for something in a store or to tell the taxi driver 18 you are going.Sometimes you may be at a 19 (lose) as to what to do; sometimes you are certain that people understand you 20 are just pretending that they don’t; and other times they make a very 21 (consider) effort to communicate with you.You should also be prepared to make changes in the diet and get accustomed to 22 local foods and the limited selection of familiar foods in the stores and restaurants. You may not have the nice variety of very large and grocery stores you had back home.Besides, you will experience some stress and anxiety 23 you are living in a different culture with different values 24 your own. You may find that some of your cherished and deeply 25 (hold) values about life may not be equally important to members of your new host culture.第三部分：第一节阅读理解（共20小题，每题2分，满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D 选项中选出最佳答案。

AWhen first entered, Vanak Restaurant does not look like much of a restaurant, but once the pleasant smells of kabob(烤肉串)hit the senses, you are incapable of calling it anything less. Owned by a local couple, this Persian restaurant has an inviting, homelike atmosphere that many restaurants lack.The space is small with only a few dining tables and nearly no decoration, but the environment is truly charming.Lying in a hardly noticeable street corner, the restaurant still attracts all customers, especially those experienced in the delights of Middle Eastern cooking.A common sight is that of old Persian men sitting in the corner talking loudly about world topics, watching news events on TV, drinking a black tea known as Persian chai , and reading local Persian newspapers all the while trying to finish off their plates piled with food.The variety of food at the restaurant is limited, but the amount of each dish is fairly large. Most of the meals can serve two people and are under $10, so not only is it affordable but practical as well. The food especially appeals to healthconscious eaters because each dish is very healthy, made with limited fat and oil and served straight off the grill(烤肉架)．The main dish that the restaurant is popular for is its kabobs, which are different style of grilled meat.One delicious and extremely healthy dish is the Joojeh Kabob, which is made of grilled chicken pieces served with either rice or bread. Another great kabob is the Chelo Kabob, a kabob consisting of grilled beef.Although the restaurant is small, the atmosphere and the food is delicious. It is a place that should not be overlooked.26.When first entering the restaurant, one can find that it________.A．is splendidly decorated B．has pleasant smells of kabobsC．is crowded with dining tables D．looks like a common restaurant27.What activity is also mentioned apart from dining in the restaurant?A．Watching news events on TV. B．Drinking a kind of black coffee.C．Reading local English newspapers. D．Discussing world topics in low voices.28.The food of the restaurant ________.A．is served in small amounts B．is rather expensiveC．is rich in variety D．is very healthy29.What is the dish Joojeh Kabob mainly made of?A．Rice. B．Chicken. C．Bread. D．Beef.30.It can be inferred from the passage that the restaurant ________.A．occupies a large space B．owns a favorable locationC．is popular for its special food D．has a quiet environment insideBHow you end a computer session depends on how you use the computer, your views on energy conservation(能源的节约), and what you have been told about how your decision will affect your investment’s longevity: will frequent starting and stopping cause its circuits(电路) to burn out sooner?Rest easy, your computer is more likely to be damaged by a virus picked up from the Internet than by being turned off and on too much. They are also energyefficient: such efficiency has reached the point where most computers place themselves in sleep mode if they remain idle(闲置的) for a certain period of time. So your computer will likely slip into sleep mode anyway, even if you leave it on overnight.Sleep mode itself, once a pretty unreliable option—you never knew if you would be able to wake your computer without having to reboot (重新启动) it—has been vastly improved with newer operating systems. If you want your computer to consume as little energy as possible when not in use, shut it down. If you want it to consume zero energy, you’re going to have to unplug (拔去……的电源插头) it.Your computer can be in only three states: on, sleep or off—each of which draws some level of electric current. A computer that is ―on‖ will either be actively processing information or sitting idle, depending on whether the user is typing a document, reading an email or has stepped away briefly. The amount of wattage (瓦特数) drawn when the computer is on varies greatly depending on whether it is a laptop or a desktop computer. The latter uses more energy because desktop power supplies are less efficient and require a separate and often larger, powerhungry monitor. It also varies based on the type of work being done: complex calculations requiring intensive processing are more powerhungry, whereas writing or Web browsing consumes far less electricity.31.If sleep mode goes wrong, what will probably happen to your computer?A．It will consume as little energy as possible.B．It is more likely to be damaged by a virus picked up from the Internet.C．It will have to be rebooted when used again.D．It has to be shut down and unplugged.32.Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text that contributes to the different amount of energy a computer consumes?A．Whether it is a laptop or a desktop computer.B．What kind of work the computer is dealing with.C．The choice of how you use your computer.D．Whether the operating systems are new.33.When does a computer consume the most energy?A．When we let it remain idle.B．When we use it to do complex calculations.C．When we use it to type some documents and emails.D．When we use it for surfing the Internet.34.The reason why a desktop computer uses more energy than a laptop computer is that______. A．a desktop computer’s monitor is separate and often largerB．a desktop computer is larger than a laptop computer in sizeC．a desktop computer performs more kinds of work than a laptop computerD．a desktop computer is not energyefficient35.Which of the following is implied in the first two paragraphs?A．Frequent starting and stopping can damage a computer.B．A computer’s longevity depends more on the proper way you use it.C．A virus picked up from the Internet is likely to damage a computer.D．The more often you use a computer, the more smoothly it works.CSHANGHAI—Health experts in Shanghai are calling for more protection for young children as the latest research shows about half of the youngsters are suffering from second hand smoke. About 45 percent of children suffer passive smoking in families, 50 percent in public places, and almost 6 percent on public transportation, shows a research released by the Shanghai Children’s Medical Center on Tuesday.―Not only adults but also children and newborn babies are at risk for the adverse effects of passive smoking，‖ said Tang Jingyan, a doctor at the Shanghai Children’s Medical Center.―Actually, those young children whose bodies are still growing and developing are more sensitive to the effects of second hand smoke.‖Research has shown that children who are exposed to secondhand smoke will suffer from more colds, coughs and sore throats, and they are more likely to suffer from bronchitis, pneumonia and will have a higher risk of developing cancer.Doctors even suggested that children suffering passive smoking are more likely to have behavioral problems and may not develop mentally as quickly as their peers.Other research by the Shanghai Children’s Medical Center has found that more than 80 percent of child patients in the center live in a smokefilled household, where one or both parents smoke.―Though doctors have stressed the harm of passive smoking over and over, it is still hard to reach a totally smokefree home，‖ said a pediatrician named Zhang Yiwen, noting that parents are often tempted to smoke even though they have learned the harmful effects of secondhand smoke. China has 540 million people suffering from passive smoke, 180 million of them younger than 15.The age of smokers is also getting lower, earlier reports said.―There are more young smokers than b efore. You can see young people wearing a school uniform and carrying a schoolbag light a cigarette on the street. Some of them are even female students，‖ said Jing Xingming, a professor of children’s developmental behavior at the center.―Children like to imitate adults, especially their parents. If parents often smoke at home, it is very likely children will develop a smoking habit, which can cause a vicious circle，‖ Jin said.Reports from the Ministry of Health said China has about 350 million smokers, of whom 15 million are underage smokers. Also , around 40 million of the country’s 130 million children aged between 13 and 18 had tried smoking, and 15 million had become addicted to tobacco.36.What is the main idea of the passage?A．About half of the youngsters are suffering from secondhand smoke.B．Experts are calling for more protection for youngsters from smoking.C．More and more youngsters are picking up the habit of smoking.D．Smoking does great harm to the health of the youngsters.37.What kind of the youngsters most possibly develop a habit of smoking?A．Children of nonsmoking mothers.B．Children of nonsmoking fathers.C．Children of heavy smokers.D．Children from some smoking centers.38.Which of the following disease may not be connected with secondhand smoking? A．Cancer. B．Behavioral problems.C．Sore throats. D．Coughs.39.The underlined word ―vicious‖ in the eleventh paragra ph most probably means ________. A．complete B．simple C．great D．bad40.What can be inferred from the passage?A．About 80 percent of the children in the Shanghai Children’s Medical Center smoke heavily. B．About 45 percent o f children suffer passive smoking in the Shanghai Children’s Medical Center.C．About 540 million people are heavy smokers in China.D．Children aged between 13 to 18 are more likely addicted to smoking.DThe Best of AlaskaNothing evokes(唤起) Alaska like a whale exploding out of the water or an eagle pulling a silver fish from the river. Combine these images with high mountains, brilliant icebergs and wonderful meals and you really do have the Best of Alaska! Join us for an unforgettable 7day excursion(远足) to the last frontier!Highlights：JUNEAU: Juneau, the state capital, is rich in culture and scenic beauty. It is here that we start and end our trip.HAINES: Haines is a small community located along the fjords(海湾)．The natural beauty and expansive wilderness found here have made Haines a premier center for adventure in Alaska. ALASKA INDIAN ARTS: Alaska Indian Arts is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to the preservation and continuation of traditional native craft and culture of the Northwest Native Tribes. We spend a few hours learning carving, native beading and culture from these master artists. SKAGWAY: Skagway is a lively town, which still reflects its gold rush roots and contains colorful shops. n Skagway, we stop by the Klondike G old Rush National Park Visitor’s Center and ride the White Pass Yukon Route Railway.GUSTAVUS: Gustavus is the gateway to Glacier Bay National Park. We’ll stay at a comfortable lodge here for two nights. This will be the base for both the whalewatching excursion and a full day cruise in Glacier Bay.DATES/PRICES：2011: May 15, June 17, July 16, August 14.7 days—$3500, including lodging, all meals, excursions, guides, park fees, sales taxes, and transportation between Juneau, Skagway, Haines, and Gustavus. Not included: Alcohol, personal items, airfare to and from Juneau.Contact：Email: info@Call: 1－800－766－3396Write: Alaska Mountain Guides & Climbing SchoolP．O. Box 1081, Haines AK 9982741.You can feel the history of the local place at ________.A．Juneau B．Skagway C．Haines D．Gustavus42.You can watch a whale exploding out of the water at ________.A．Glacier Bay National Park B．the Klondike Gold Rush National ParkC．the White Pass Yukon D．the fjords43.According to the advertisement, the participants of the excursion ________.A．will spend one day experiencing the local culture at Alaska Indian ArtsB．can contact Alaska Mountain Guides & Climbing School by email or faxC．are able to experience some adventurous activities in HainesD．can get lots of traditional native artwork free of charge44.Which of the following is a participant required to pay additional fees?A．Going from Gustavus to Juneau by train. B．A full day cruise in Glacier Bay. C．Having the last supper at Juneau. D．Flying from Juneau to his hometown.45.It is known from the advertisement that ________.A．the native culture of the Northwest Native Tribes is dying outB．Juneau, as the state capital, is much more beautiful than HainesC．Skagway was the richest town of Alaska in the pastD．Alaska is famous for its culture, history and natural beauty第二节信息匹配（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。