2024-2024学年高一下学期期中考试英语模拟试卷2
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)
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。
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There are plenty of reasons why people go to the library. People go there mainly for school, for work, or for personal research. There are a few who make use of the library only when specific data or information can’t be had by any other means. No matter what your motivation for visiting the library is, you’ll surely want to set your eyes on the following four largest libraries in the world
Washington D.C.’s Library of Congress
If you’ve already watched the movie National Treasure 2, then you’ve already taken a glimpse of this magnificent library. Within this library, you’ll find all you need to answer your questions about culture, science, philosophy, history, and any other subject matter. It has been used in numerous movies. With a vast book collection at over 30 million and written in just about any language you can think of, the Library of Congress, established I 1800, definitely deserves all the fame. The public can visit the library, but only high-ranking American officials are allowed to check out books.
Beijing’s National Library of China
Situated in Beijing and with 26.3 million books in its collection, the NLC is sure to give joy to the average bibliophile(藏书家) . Among its books, you’ll find the world’s greatest and richest complications of Chinese writings and ancient documents. Founded in 1909 and opened doors to the public three years after, the NLC also contains a lot of Qing Dynasty writings as well as a collection of literature written on bones and tortoise shells. Massachusetts’ Harvard University Library
Compared to all the other libraries in universities in the world, Harvard University Library houses the most enormous private collection of books. Established in 1638, the Harvard Library is considered as America’s oldest. In 1764, a disastrous fire broke out and it turned a considerable number of books into ashes. Today, the library has a total of over 13 million books displayed in 90 library wings, each dealing with a particular field of study. London’s British Library
When it comes to the number of items in its collection, the British Library , founded in 1973, is unparalleled. It has over 150 million items, a lot of which are works circulated in the United Kingdom. The library also has scores of items from other countries and has books written in a number of languages. You will also discover that these works can be found in formats ranging from stone inscriptions(刻印文字) to digital publications. The growth rate of the British Library is 3 million pieces per year.
21.Which library has the longest history?
A. Washington D.C.’s Library of Congress B. Beijing’s National Library of China C. Massachusetts’ Harvard University Library D. London’s British Library
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22. Which library has frequently appeared in numerous movies? A. Washington D.C.’s Library of Congress B. Beijing’s National Library of China C. Massachusetts’ Harvard University Library D. London’s British Library 23. It can be inferred from the passage that________.
A. there exists the largest number of books in London’s British Library.
B. people are free to check out books in Washington D. C.’s Library of Congress
C. Beijing’s National Library of China was open to the public the moment it was founded. D. Massachusetts’ Harvard University Library remained safe and sound because of the fire in 1764.
B
You're sitting on the sofa, and there's your dog, right at your feet. You stand up? He stands up. But then you head to the bathroom, and guess who comes with? Why, your dog, of course. But why? Why does your dog follow you like a shadow, no matter where you go?
Ever get the feeling you're being followed? As for why your companion follows you everywhere you go, read on!
\dog and the individual situation,\（行为学家）.
These explanations include:
Positive reinforcement（正面强化）：When your dog follows you, good things happen. Think dog food, a hot bath and taking a walk around the neighborhood. Your dog's no dummy. And one of his many talents is learning from experience, that is \
Natural instinct(本能) to be part of a pack: In fact, a study out of Princeton University that was published in the journal, Science Advances, shows that your dog's drive (驱动力)to follow you around (as well as watch you attentively and seek physical contact (身体接触) from you) lies in his genes(基因).
Feel good chemicals(化学物质): Your presence causes your dog's brain to release \chemicals, Dr. Primm explains, citing this study. Considering how much we as humans enjoy those feel-good chemicals, it's no surprise your dog likes them too—and will follow you around to get some!
Sense of responsibility : As you move about your home, your dog might feel that you are patrolling your territory (巡视领地) and take on the duty to assist you. 24. What is the passage mainly about?
A . Explanations for some dog behaviors. B . Some natural instincts of the dogs. C . The reasons why dogs follow you. D . Dogs are good friends of humans. 25. How does the author introduce the topic? A . By listing numbers. B . By giving examples. C . By telling a story. D . By making a survey. 26. What does the underlined word \ A . cute. B . considerate. C . stupid. D . lovely. 27. Why does the dog like to be part of a pack? A . This kind of behaviour is reinforced. B . Dog's brain releases chemicals. C . Dogs have sense of responsibility. D . It is passed from elder generations.
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Lazy people will never gain anything in life. However, laziness can be defeated once a few changes have been made in your mind.
One way to fight laziness is to get enough sleep. Many people lack sleep constantly, since they stay up too late and get up too early to prepare for work. These people have little motivation once they arrive home. Laziness works hand in hand with a lack of motivation and a tendency to put off things. By adjusting your sleep schedule to provide a few more hours of meaningful rest, you can fight laziness throughout the day.
Another way to fight laziness is to change your mind from passive to active. Some people treat their lives as if they were pushed from task to task. Others take a more positive approach, viewing each task as a challenge they must overcome alone. Laziness appears when you no longer feel in charge of your own mind.
Some people fight laziness by removing the temptations that surround them. A television in the living room may provide entertainment, but watching too much TV often contributes to laziness. Create a reward system for yourself, just as parents do for a child. Complete a few tasks and reward yourself with what you enjoy, such as a good dinner or a film.
Laziness can also be a lasting problem at home. Couples and children may all have different energy levels, but laziness can be spread if not dealt with immediately. To fight family laziness, set an example. Be the first to collect and wash dishes after a meal. Others in the home may eventually follow your example and perform their own task. It is difficult to practice laziness when you are surrounded by motivated（（（（（people.
Finally, taking exercise regularly can help you fight laziness. Enough exercise and a balanced diet can help you to develop a healthy lifestyle, thus enabling you to have more energy and help lift your spirits.
28. How many ways have been mentioned in this passage to defeat laziness? A. three B. four C. five D.six 29. According to Paragraph 2, we can know that ________. A.people who don’t get enough sleep must be lazy B.people who lack of motivation must be lazy
C.people who stay up too late and get up too early must be lazy D.people who adjust their sleep schedule mustn’t be lazy
30. The underlined word “temptations” is closest in meaning to _______.
A.excitements B.distractions C.attractions D.entertainments 31. Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A.How to fight laziness? B.Laziness does great harm to our life.
C.Lazy people will never gain anything. D.Laziness can be defeated.
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“Friendly doctors are bad for their patients' health，”researchers have warned as a new study revealed two thirds of young doctors struggle to be truthful with patients they like.
Blurring (使……变得模糊不清) the lines between social and professional relationships can affect the level of care offered and prevent patients from being honest about important side effects.
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“Doctors should avoid adding patients as friends on Facebook, and they should not hug or allow patients to call them by their first names，” regulators have warned.“Those who break the boundaries will face some punishment.”
It comes as a survey of 338 oncologists (肿瘤学家)under the age of 40, finding 59 per cent said they found it difficult to tell the truth to those patients they like. Sixty per cent of respondents said if doctors felt too close to their patients，it could prevent them from making objective decisions about a person's care.
Lesley Fallowfield of Brighton and Sussex Medical School said:“Oncology is a profession that can be enormously rewarding but is filled with many challenges.Young oncologists have to master the means of dealing with anxious patients who are facing a life-threatening disease, conveying the true prognosis (预断), discussing the complexity of modern treatments, and explaining the unavailability of some drugs, the side effects of treatments, and likely treatment aims.”
But she said，“Those doctors who have entered the profession in the age of ‘the Internet world’ are more likely to fall victim to blurring the professional boundaries with patients.”
She said:“The difficulty，if you hug and kiss patients, if you allow them to call you by your first name, is that quickly the relationship can become confusing as a social one rather than a professional one. Doctors become confused, ‘I really like these people, how can I bear to tell them that they're going to die？’They find it more difficult to be objective.” 32.Why are friendly doctors bad for their patients' health? A．They don't like to cheat patients. B．They are not good at treating patients.
C．They find it not easy to be objective to the patients. D．They seldom blur the relationship with patients. 33.What should doctors do according to the regulators? A．Add patients as friends on Facebook.
B．Have a close connection with patients in life. C．Always be cold to patients.
D．Keep a proper distance to patients.
34.Which opinion will Lesley Fallowfield agree with?
A．Oncology is a rewarding profession without challenges.
B．The Internet makes it easier for young doctors to break the boundaries. C．It's not the doctors' duty to deal with patients' anxiety.
D．Becoming friends with patients will help them recover soon.
35.Young oncologists will face the following challenges EXCEPT ________． A．dealing with a lot of life-threatening diseases B．discussing difficulties of treatments with patients C．explaining the reasons for the lack of some medicines D．informing patients of the possible results of the treatments
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。选项中有两项为多余
选项。
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Easy Ways to Keep Your Brain Sharp
Everyone is forgetful, but as we age, we start to feel like our brains are slowing down a bit- -and that can be a very annoying thing. 36 Read on for some techniques worth trying. 1. ____37_____
People who regularly made plans and looked forward to upcoming events had a 50 percent reduced chance of Alzheimer’s disease (早老性痴呆症)（according to a recent study. 38 Something as simple as setting a goal to have a weekly coffee date with a friend will do. There’s evidence that people who have a purpose in life or who are working on long or short-term goals appear to do better. In other words, keep your brain looking forward.
2. Go for a walk.
Mildly raised glucose (葡萄糖) levels can harm the area of the brain that helps you form memories and physical activity can help get blood glucose down to normal levels. In fact, exercise produces chemicals that are good for your brain. 39
3. Learn something new.
Take a Spanish class online, join a drawing club, or learn to play cards. A study found that mental stimulation (刺激) limits the weakening effects of aging on memory and the mind. But the best thing for your brain is when you learn something new and are physically active at the same time. 40 Or go dancing with your friends.
A. Focus on the future.
B. This can be especially harmful to the aged. C. It should be something like learning gardening. D. So take a few minutes each day to do some reading.
E. But don’t worry if your schedule isn’t filled with life changing events. F. Luckily, research shows there is a lot you can do to avoid those moments G. In other words, when you take care of your body, you take care of your brain.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分45分) 第一节 (共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处
的最佳选项。
He lost his arms in an accident that claimed his father’s life---who was the main 41 of support for the family. He had to 42 the arms of his younger brother. For the sake of taking care of him, his younger brother became his 43 , never leaving him alone for years. Except for writing with his toes, he was completely unable to do 44 in his life.
One late night, his younger brother accompanied him into the toilet and then went back to the dorm to 45 . But being so 46 , his younger brother fell asleep, leaving him on the toilet for two hours. As the two brothers grew up together, they had their share of problems and they would often 47 . Then one day, his younger brother wanted to live 48 from him, living his own life, as many normal people do. So he was 49 and didn’t know what to do.
A 50 misfortune befell a girl, too. One night her mother, who suffered from mental illness 51 . So her father went out looking for her mother, leaving her alone at home. She tried to
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2024-2024学年高一下学期期中考试英语模拟试卷2
