湖北省襄阳市第四中学2017-2018学年高二英语10月月考试题[精选].doc

湖北省襄阳市第四中学2017-2018学年高二英语10月月考试题

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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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，

并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

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“Asia’s Challenge 2020” Essay Prize

DESCRIPTION

What is the most important challenge facing Asia over the next decade? Why?

What should be done about it?

The best answer in 3,000 words or less will win a prize of 2,500. Two runners-up

will be awarded prizes of 1,000 each. These three prize winners will be invited to Singapore for an expenses-paid awards ceremony. The winning articles will be posted on Time.com. PURPOSE

The main purpose of the essay prize is to generate fresh ideas for tackling key challenges to Asia's continued competitiveness and development, as well as encourage young professionals to make an impact on public policy and business in Asia. SELECTION CRITERIA

The essay will be judged according to creativity, innovation, rigor of research and writing, as well as achievability of idea. It can be focused on one or more areas relevant to Asia, such as macro-economics, business, international relations, trade and investment, education, healthcare, urban development, science and technology, and energy and the environment. The essay must be written in English. It should not have been previously published in English in a publication with broad international circulation.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

The candidate authoring the essay must be under 32years of age as of December 31, 2010. The candidate must be an Asian national.

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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The essay should be submitted electronically to prize@asiabusinesscouncil.Org. by August 31, 2010. Prize winners will be announced in September 2010.

The submission should contain the candidate's full name, nationality, and month and year of birth. The essay should include a title and word count. 21. What is the main purpose of the essay prize?

A. To select young professionals of both ability and imagination B. To predict the prospects(前景) of Asia in the next decade C. To issue the challenges facing Asia

D. To inspire brilliant ideas for solving problems in Asia

22.Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?

A. The winners of the essay prize can travel to Singapore for free B. Articles published in local newspapers will not be accepted

C. Young people from Russia or Australia are excluded from the essay prize D. The candidate's article can deal with several aspects of developments in Asia 23.The candidate's article should be sent .

A. by air mail

B. by e-mail

C. by surface mail

D. by express mail

B

It may not come as a surprise but the world as a whole is getting richer. Some

people have more disposable(可支配的) income to spend on luxuries such as holidays, cars, TVs and smartphones. Recent data has shown that the number of people living in extreme poverty(贫穷) has halved in recent decades. So should we celebrate the fact that more of us now have a better standard of living?

Maybe not. Whilst the gap between rich and poor in some countries is narrowing, there is still a lot of inequality in other places-some people have a lot of money and opportunities and others don't. A recent report by Oxfam and Credit Suisse revealed how divided many of us are when it comes to wealth. A lot of the money in the world is in the hands of very few people. In fact, 48% of global wealth is owned by the richest 1% of the population.

But some countries are attempting to reduce this inequality and make the poor,

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less poor. According to David Bryer from Oxfam, Brazil has been taking \sensible measures-measures around having more progressive(逐步发展的) tax, around investing in a higher minimum wage and investing in central public services.\Having a higher minimum wage, can help people eat better and seek a better education. And more people with more money buy more things-and factories can produce more. In turn, a factory which produces more will need more workers. So, more jobs are created.

Other wealthy individuals are doing their bit to help reduce inequality. Bill Gates, the founder of Microsoft, earned a lot of money from his company but when he retired, he and his wife Melinda, created a foundation to help the poor. He thinks that rich people should, of course, pay their taxes but he also advises that they should all \at taking their wealth and being philanthropic, both in their own country and to help the global poorest.\

Bill Gates feels that giving money to help poor people is \super-rich people don't want to experience this fulfilment then, according to Oxfam, very soon the wealthiest 1% will soon own more money than the rest of the world's population.

24.According to a recent report by Oxfam and Credit Suisse, .

A. the gap between the rich and the poor is widening gradually B. increased wealth helps people to reduce the inequality C. people should be happy about the world’s getting richer D. a small number of people possesses the major wealth

25.What the author’s attitude towards Brazil’s measures?

A. Cautious D. Critical

B. Approving

C. Doubtful

26.What is the meaning of the underlines word “philanthropic”?

A. Merciful

B. Responsible

C. Realistic

D.

Broadminded

27.The author develops the article mainly by .

A. comparing opinions from different fields B. listing detailed numbers and analyzing them C. presenting a trend and analyzing its cause and effect

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D. presenting research findings and giving some examples

C

At times my mom has been uncomfortable seeing these qualities in me. For

example, when I was 12, I went to Puerto Rico all by myself to stay with my grandmother for the summer. My mom was extremely nervous about it. She kept telling me how things were different in Puerto Rico, to always put on sunscreen, not to wander away from my grandmother, and other warnings. She helped me pack and did not leave the airport until she saw my plane take off.

But despite her worries, she let me go on my own. As I moved into my teens, she continued to give me space to grow and learn even when it might have been difficult for her. When I reached my senior year, I decided to move away for college. Once again I found that I differed from my peers: while many of them wanted to stay close to home, I couldn't wait to be out in the world on my own. While my mom may not have been happy at the thought of me going away, she was supportive and excited for me.

One big thing I realized during my senior year, as my mom granted me more freedom, was that she actually believes in me and trusts me. That means a lot. Most of my life, and especially when I was little, the main person I tried to impress in my schoolwork or other things was my mother. I knew she expected nothing but the best from me. Sometimes it was hard to live up to her standards; getting a single B on my report card would make me feel bad because I knew she wanted me to have all A’s.

I know that her high standards have helped me stay focused on what's important, like education, and made me who I am. I am thankful for her support and involvement in my life. Most of all I respect her. She is the strongest woman I know and that's why I have turned out so strong and independent.

28.When the author decided to go to Puerto Rico, his mother .

A. wanted to go with him C. didn’t allow him to go advice

29.The author decided to move away for college to .

A. be different from his peers mother

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B. worried about his safety D. asked his grandmother for

B. keep away from his