甘肃省高台县第一中学2017-2018学年高二上学期第一次检测英语试题

高台一中2017年秋学期高二年级第一次检测高二英语试卷第一部分阅读理解（共两节，25小题，每题2分，满分50分）第一节（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40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，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。

AThe National GalleryDescription：The National Gallery is the British national art museum built on the north side of Trafalgar Square in London. It houses adiverse collection of more than 2,300 examples of European art ranging from 13th­century religious paintings to more modern ones by Renoir and Van Gogh.The older collections of the gallery are reached through the main entrance while the more modern works in the East Wing are most easily reached from Trafalgar Square by a ground floor entranceLayout：The modern Sainsbury Wing on the western side of the building houses 13th­to 15th­century paintings，and artists include Duccio，Uccello，Van Eyck，Lippi，Mantegna，Botticelli and Memling.The main West Wing houses 16th­century paintings，and artists include Leonardo da Vinci，Cranach，Michelangelo，Raphael，Bruegel，Bronzino，Titian and Veronese. The North Wing h ouses 17th­century paintings，and artists include Caravaggio，Rubens，Poussin，Van Dyck，Veláazquez，Claude and Vermeer.The East Wing houses 18th­to early 20th­century paintings，and artists include Canaletto，Goya，Turner，Constable，Renoir and Van Gogh.Opening Hours：The Gallery is open every day from 10am to 6pm (Fridays 10am to 9pm) and is free，but charges apply to some special exhibitions.Getting There：Nearest underground stations：Charing Cross (2­minute walk)，Leicester Square (3­minute walk)，Embankm ent (7­minute walk)，and Piccadilly Circus (8­minute walk)．1. In which century’s collection can you see religious paintings?A．The 13th. B．The 17th. C．The 18th. D．The 20th.2. Where are Leonardo da Vinci’s works shown?A．In the East Wing. B．In the main West Wing.C．In the Sainsbury Wing. D．In the North Wing.3. Which underground station is closest to the National Gallery?A．Embankment. B．Leicester Square.C．Piccadilly Circus. D．Charing Cross.4. According to the passage, which statement is true?A. The Gallery is open from 10am to 6pm every day.B. The Gallery is open on Fridays 10am to 9pm sometimes.C. The Gallery is free，but charges apply to some special exhibitions.D. The Gallery charges all the time.5. What's the purpose of this passage?A. To introduce the exhibition.B. To explain the contents of the National GalleryC. To tell us how to get to the National GalleryD.To attract visitors to visit The National GalleryBIn recent years ,advances in medical technology have made it possible for people to live longer than in the past. New medicines and machines are being developed every day to extend life.However, some people, including some doctors, are not in favor of these life extending measures, and they argue that people should have the right to die when they want. They say that the quality of life is as important as life itself, and that people should not be forced to go on living when conditions of life have become unbearable. They say that people should be allowed to die with dignity and to decide when they want to die. Others argue that life under any conditions is better than death and that the duty of doctors is always to extend life as long and possible. And so the battle goes on without a definite answer.6.The best title for this passage is_________.A. The Right to liveB. The Right to dieC. The Doctors’ dutyD. Life is better than death7.In recent years, people can live longer than in the past. It’s because of________.A. the development of medical technologyB. big hospitalsC. good doctorsD. both B and C8.In the writer’s opinion,________.A. death is better than lifeB. the surroundings is very unimportant to life.C. neither death nor lifeD. none of the above9.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A. Most of the medical workers join in the argument.B. The argument has ended in favor of the patient.C. The argument hasn’t ended yet.D. The quality of life is not as important as life itself, so it is generally thought that people should not be allowed to die under any conditions.10. Some people, including some doctors, disagree these life extending measures because they think that_______A. People should have no right to die when they want.B. The quality of life is not as important as life itself.C. People should be forced to go on living when conditions of life have become unbearable.D. People should be allowed to die with dignity and to decide when they want to die.CMy grandma whom we all called Nanny was a solid, first-generation, Italian immigrant. She came to this country with her family on a tiny ship during World War I when she was only 8 years old. During the trip she survived stormy seas, little food, and an attack by a German U-boat. After getting here, her large family worked hard to build a new life in America. They never had much money but were rich in love. One day, when I was about 5 or 6 years old, my parents and brothers went on a trip. It was just me and Nanny in the house for the weekend. Nanny seemed so happy to be taking care of me all by herself. She made me a special breakfast that first morning. However, all I could do was complain about how the food was not how Mom always made it. Nanny quietly put down the plate and went into the living room. I followed a minute later and saw that she had tears in her eyes. It was the first time I had ever seen my strong and proud grandmother cry and I was the one who had caused it.I walked over to Nanny, climbed on her lap, and for the first time in my short life I did something else too. I apologized without being told to and asked Nanny to forgive me. She smiled, rubbed my head, and told me I was a good boy even though I didn’t feel like one then.That memory just like my Nanny’s love will stay in my heart forever. It is a signof both strength and wisdom. Asking for forgiveness helps us to learn to grow, and to love.11. W hy did Nanny’s family immigrate to America?A. Because they suffered starvation in their homeland.B. Because they wanted to start a rich life in the new land.C. Because they tried to get away from the terrible climate.D. Because their country was in war and they needed peace.12. The boy complained to Nanny that the food _______.A. wasn’t cooked the way his mom didB. was served a bit later than usualC. was prepared in a special wayD. was just to his parents’ taste13. When seeing Nanny crying in the living room, the author felt _______.A. surprisedB. ashamedC. shockedD. annoyed14. What does the author mainly want to tell us?A. Forgiveness can be beneficial to people asking for it.B. Hardships can make children more indifferent (漠不关心的).C. Grandparents are more tolerant than their grandchildren.D. Family ties can sometimes be misused.15. Which of the following is not true about my grandma's trip?A. She survived an attack by a German U-boat.B. She survived stormy seas.C. She survived a ship crash.D. She survived little food.DFood serves as a form of communication in two fundamental ways. Sharing bread or other foods is a common human tradition that can promote unity and trust. Food cancelebrations or traditions. The foods we eat—and when and how we eat them—are often unique to a particular culture or may even differ between rural (农村的) and urban areas within one country.Sharing bread, whether during a special occasion (时刻) or at the family dinner table, is a common symbol of togetherness. Many cultures also celebrate birthdays and marriages with cakes that are cut and shared among the guests. Early forms of cake were simply a kind of bread, so this tradition hits its roots in the custom ofsharing bread.Food also plays an important role in many New Year celebrations. In the southern United States, pieces of corn bread represent blocks of gold for prosperity (兴旺) in the New Year. In Greece, people share a special cake called vasilopita. A coin is put into the cake, which signifies (预示) success in the New Year for the person who receives it.Many cultures have ceremonies to celebrate the birth of a child, and food can play a significant role. In China, when a baby is one month old, families name and welcome their child in a celebration that includes giving red-colored eggs to guests.In many cultures, round foods such as grapes, bread, and moon cakes are eaten at welcome celebrations to represent family unity.Nutrition is necessary for life, so it is not surprising that food is such an important part of different cultures around the world.16.According to the passage, sharing bread______.A. indicates a lack of foodB. can help to develop unityC. is a custom unique to rural areasD. has its roots in birthday celebrations17.What does the underlined world “significant” in Paragraph 1 mean?A. very common.B. very important.C. universal.D. unique.18.The author explains the role of food in celebrations by______.A. using examplesB. making comparisonsC. analyzing causesD. describing processes19.What is the passage mainly about?A. The custom of sharing food.B. The specific meaning of food.C. The role of food in ceremonies.D. The importance of food in culture.20. How many fundamental ways does food serve as a form of communication ?A. OneB. TwoC. ThreeD. Four第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填人空白处的最佳选项。