武汉二中2015-2016学年高一下学期期末英语试卷

武汉二中2015-2016学年高一下学期期末英语试卷第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）AMy mother was a firm supporter of corporal punishment, but for all her talking she has never spanked(打屁股)my sisters, and me only once. Instead she found ways of punishment that left me a more lasting memory. One of the most memorable of these occasions occurred when I was four.That day mother picked me up early from daycare because we were going to Sears&Roebuck to pay on a Christmas Layaway. I was excited by the lights and decorations, and as we walked through the toy section on the way to the Layaway Department, I saw a toy I had to have. It was a white and red telephone whose bells rang as it was pulled along on a string. Looking lovingly up at my mother I ask ed, “Mama, can I have that telephone?”She replied, "Baby, not now, but if you are a good girl maybe Santa will bring it to you. " "But Mama, I want that telephone right now. " Her eyes narrowed and her hand tightened on mine. "Becky, you can’t have that telephone today, but if you misbehave you can have a spanking. "By now we were standing in the long Holiday line in the Layaway Department, and I figure it was now or never. I lay down on the ground and began screaming, "I want that telephone, " over and over again. Weary Christmas shoppers looked as my mother calmly said, "Becky, you better get up by the count of three or else. One…Two…Three. " Nothing. I was still in full tantrum. So then she lay down beside me on the floor, and began kicking and screaming, "I want a new car, I want a new house, I want some jewelry, I want…" Shocked, I stood up."Mama, stop. Mama get up, " I tearfully requested.She stood, and brushed herself off. At first stunned, the others waiting in line began to clap, and before I knew it they were cheering and laughing and patting my mother on her back. She blushed and took a little bow and the next thirty minutes in line was pure misery for me as various parents leaving the Layaway Department, shake their heads at me and say with a smile, "Your mom got you good. I bet you’ll never try that again. "And I didn’t, because it left a lasting mental picture more effective then any physical mark.21. From the second paragraph, we can know that .A. It was after ChristmasB. I was very well-behavedC. I liked a red and blue telephoneD. I was a primary school student22. The underlined word “tantrum” can be replaced by .A. disappointmentB. sadnessC. bad temperD. excitement23.Why did the mother scream together with her daughter? .A. She wanted to educate the girlB. She wanted to amuse othersC. She wanted the girl to buy those things for herD. She wanted to embarrass the girl24. What can be inferred from this passage?A. The mother has many fans on educating daughter.B. The mother hit the girl in the Department.C. The mother planned to buy the telephone when the girl first asked.D. The girl is still naughty after this experience.BWhy are people interested in eating raw foods or whole foods ? One reason is that eating these types of food reduces the risk of acid accumulation (积累；堆积)in your body.Raw and whole foods are usually digested more than cooked and refined foods. When we cook foods, we destroy the natural enzymes(酶) that are part of the food in its raw form. These enzymes were intended by nature to help us digest the food. When we consume food without these natural enzymes , our bodies either digest the food improperly or allow too many nutrients to be absorbed into bloodstream. In both instances, the result is obesity. When too many nutrients are absorbed at once, the body grows fat. Improperly digested food moves slowly through the digestive tract, where it becomes increasingly acidic. To protect its vital organs from this acidic waste, the body changes the acid into fat and stores it safely away from the organs.Processed foods contain chemical elements, which might confuse the appetite mechanism that tells us when we’ve had enough to eat; as a result, people often overeat. Processed foods also upset the digestive cycle. The body will eitheridentify these foods as allergens and then store them safely away from the organs as fat, or the remains of undigested food will become acidic and enter the bloodstream as acid waste, which will stick to the blood vessel walls and block the passage of vital oxygen and nutrients heading for the body’s cells. The body’s metabolism(新陈代谢)becomes inactive, and the result is weight gain and obesity.The accumulation of acid in the digestive tract makes digestion increasingly inefficient. When that happens, even healthy foods can become acidic and the food allergies will become more common.To stop this vicious circle in its tracks, people need to consume food and supplements that will neutralize the acid already accumulated in the body. Eating the right types of raw and whole foods can help. It’s also important to restore your enzyme balance. You need to identify and avoid the foods that increase enzyme production. If you truly want to change and help your body heal itself, you need to take an active approach.25. It can be inferred from Para. 2 that _______.A. it is essential for people to protect their vital organsB. giving up cooked and refined foods is a new lifestyleC. we’d better be cautious about raw and whole foodsD. foods with natural enzymes help people keep fit26. Processed foods are unhealthy because they _______.A. stop body’s metabolism.B. are difficult to digestC. may lead to obesityD. destroy body’s cells27. What is the main purpose of this passage?A. To tell the differences between raw and processed foods.B. To inform people of the harm of processed foods.C. To warn people of the problem of obesity.D. To advocate eating more raw and whole foods.28. What is likely to be talked about following the last paragraph?A. Suitable types of raw and whole foods.B. Different causes of acid accumulation.C. Active approaches to avoid acid.D. Correct ways to cook raw foods.CCelebrate the English Garden this summer at Compton Verney gallery Compton Verney gallery is the perfect place for a garden-related exhibition this summer, especially when it is set in an impr essive landscape designed by “Capability” Brown.The exhibition, called Stanley Spencer and the English Garden, explores some of the lesser known works by Britain’s highly regarded and best loved artists. The exhibits include some of Spencer’s beautiful v iews and landscapes of the 1920s, 30s, and 40s. These works, often overlooked by critics, record Spencer’s personal vision of the gardens which he regarded as “private heavens”.You can appreciate the works of “Capability” Brown who designed the landscape s surrounding Compton Verney in the exhibition. The exhibition also focuses on some of the famous landscapes in these areas such as Croome, Charlecote Park and Compton Verney. It uses the latest research to examine how these parks were designed and constructed, and how hills and lakes were created in the days before the coming of tractors.The exhibition runs from 25 June to 2 OctoberExtra members can get a 2 for 1 deal on admission to the exhibition. The offer runs until October.Help with offers and events●Extra is free to join. You need to be a member of Extra in order to gain access to other discounts. To register your e-mail address for the first time, select the “Click here to take up this offer ”link above.●Members also need to sign in on the guardian. co. uk website via a link in the top left corner of the screen to be able to take up offers, book tickets or enter competitions.29. Compton Verney gallery is the perfect place for a garden-related exhibition mainly because .A. it was built without the use of tractorsB. “Capability” Brown once had an exhibition hereC. it has many famous landscapesD. “Capability” Brown sets it in his works30. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? .A. Critics never failed to acknowledge all of Stanley Spencer’s worksB. The exhibition displays some of Britain’s most famous paintingsC. Stanley Spencer regarded some gardens as “private heavens”D. The exhibition displays some works of Britain’s least known artists31. If you come to attend the exhibition, you will NOT be able to appreciate .A. the works of some foreign artistsB. some landscapes of the 1930sC. Stanley Spencer’s worksD. some landscapes of Charlecote Park32. Which of the following information about Extra member is NOT true? .A. Extra members enter the exhibition for free.B. It’s free to become an Extra member.C. Extra members can enjoy some discounts.D. An Extra member paying admission fee can bring a friend to the exhibition.DOne windy spring day, I observed young people having fun using the wind to fly their kites. Multicolored creations of varying shapes and sizes filled the skies like beautiful birds dashing and dancing in the exciting atmosphere above the earth. As the strong winds gusted against the kites, a string kept them in check.Instead of blowing away with the wind, they arose against it to achieve great heights. They shook and pulled, but the controlling string and the clumsy tail kept them in tow(牵引)，facing upward and against the wind. As the kites struggled and trembled against the string, they seemed to say, “Let me go!Let me go! I want to be free!” They flew beautifully even as they fought the forced restriction of the string. Final ly, one of the kites succeeded in breaking loose. “Free at last!”, it seemed to say. “Free to fly with the wind. ”Yet freedom from control simply put it at the mercy of an unsympathetic gentle wind. It flew ungracefully to the ground and landed in a twist ed mass of weeds and string against a dead bush. “Free at last!” Free to lie powerless in the dirt, to be blown helplessly along the ground, and to settle down lifeless against the first roadblock.How much like kites we sometimes are. There always exist misfortunes and restrictions, rules to follow from which we can grow and gain strength. Prohibition is necessary counterpart to the winds of opposition. Some of us pulled at the rules so hard that we never fly fast to reach the heights we might have obtained. If we keep all the commandment(戒律), we will never rise high enough to get our tails off to the ground.Let us each rise to the great heights, recognizing that some of the prohibitions are actually the steady force that help us climb and achieve.33. In the passage the writer watched .A. many young people enjoying the sunny dayB. many birds dashing and dancing in the skyC. many young people flying multicolored kitesD. the strong winds blowing against the sky34. What enables a kite fly gracefully in the sky according to the story?A. The kite itself and strange shapesB. A long string and blowing windC. A windy spring day and blue skyD. The size and a long string35. Which of the following is the best title of the passage?A. Fly with RestrictionsB. Where to FlyC. Why to Fly KitesD. Fly to Freedom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入空白处的最佳选项。