浙江省金华十校2017-2018学年高一下学期期末调研考试英语试题Word版含答案

“Asia, Africa and South America, for the most part, saw an increase in artificial night lighting. More and more places are fixing outdoor lighting, due to its low cost and the growth in communities’ wealth,” the scientists said.

The biological effect from the increasing man-made light is obvious, according to the researchers. People’s sleep can be damaged, which in turn can affect their health. The living behavior of birds, fish, insects and bats can be interrupted. And forget about seeing stars or the Milky Way if the pollution continues.

“Many people are using light at night without really thinking about the cost,” said Franz Holker, one of the co-authors. “Not just the economic cost, but also the cost that you have to pay for environmental damage.” 24. Why is the night becoming increasingly brighter? A. Artificial light is used in larger areas. B. The light sensors fail to work properly. C. LED lighting gives off too much blue light. D. More families afford to use lighting at home. 25. The brighter nights will bring about ________. A. a more balanced sleeping schedule B. reduced cost of lighting during the night C. a better view of stars and the Milky Way D. harmful biological effects on some animals 26. Where is this passage probably taken from? A. A tourist guide.

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The letter arrived as I was dressing for dinner in my room on the evening of 23rd September 1902.

London was deserted at that time of the summer, and I had become very bored and depressed with my daily routine of work at the Foreign Office. All my friends were away enjoying themselves at country house parties, but here was I who was forced to remain in London because of my job.

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B. A science magazine. D. A medical report.

C. A biology textbook.

I had encouraged my friends to believe that the Foreign Office could not manage without me during the summer, but the truth was that my work was neither interesting nor important, mainly taking messages for absent officials, whose holiday plans had destroyed mine.

Although my friends had sent me letters to show pity, it was clear that I had not been greatly missed, and now, at the end of September, I realized another bitter truth. Two more days, and I would be free to start my holiday, but I had nowhere to go! The country house parties were all breaking up, and though I could always go home, which fashionable young man wants to spend his holiday with his own family?

So, when a letter, with a German stamp, arrived that evening, I felt a touch of interest, even excitement. I opened it and read: Dear Carruthers,

You will probably be surprised to hear from me, as it’s a long time since we met. But I write in the hope that you might like to come here and join me in a little sailing and perhaps, duck shooting. This part of the Baltic is very beautiful and there should be plenty of ducks soon, if it gets cold enough. The friend who was with me has had to leave, and I really need someone else, as I’d like to stay out here for a while. I know you speak German perfectly, and that will be a great help.

Yours ever, Arthur Davies

His letter seemed rather unpromising. His friend had left him—why? The Baltic was beautiful—yes, but what about October storms? Did I really want to spend my holiday freezing in the Baltic, with a man who I didn’t know well? The letter was a turning point in my life, though I did not know it at the time. 27. How did the writer feel about his coming holiday? A. Depressed.

D. Hopeful.

B. Delighted.

C. Interested.

28. What did Arthur Davies ask the writer to do in the letter? A. Sail in the Baltic Sea. C. Help him with German.

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B. Take care of his work.

D. Join him in duck watching.

29. Which of the following statements is true?

A. The letter arrived when the writer was having dinner. B. The writer accepted the invitation without any hesitation. C. The letter was to make a great difference to the writer's life. D. The writer felt honored to take messages for absent officials.

30. The underlined word “unpromising” in the last paragraph can be replaced by ________. A. pleasant

D. doubtful

B. uninteresting

C. amusing

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，并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。

Flu（流感）can be very dangerous although in most people the illness may last only a week or two. Getting a flu vaccine（疫苗）every year is the best way to prevent getting the flu. 31

Recognize flu symptoms（症状）.Before you can effectively treat the flu, make sure that’ s what you actually have. 32 Common symptoms of flu include serious cough, sore throat, fever above 100F, headaches, weakness and so on while symptoms of the common cold usually include mild cough, low-grade or no fever as well as slight aches.

33 In some extreme cases, the flu can cause symptoms severe enough to require hospitalization. You need to see a doctor immediately if you are experiencing the following symptoms: shortness of breath or difficulty breathing; chest pain or pressure; blueish skin or purplish lips; evere headache or neck pain.

Get some rest. Sometimes it’s possible to keep working or going to school with a cold, but when you have the flu, it’s important to rest. 34 Since the flu may spread by contact, staying home is as considerate as it is necessary for your recovery.

Take vitamin C. Vitamin C is essential for health. Studies suggest that a proper amount of vitamin C can help remove cold and flu symptoms. Take 1000mg per hour for

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the first six hours as soon as symptoms appear. Then take 1000mg three times daily. 35 Though it rarely happens, too much of it may get you poisoned. A. Know when to seek emergency medical treatment. B. But if you get the flu, it pays to learn how to treat it. C. Take a few days off to give your body time to recover. D. Orange juice is another good source of natural vitamin C. E. Flu symptoms are similar to cold symptoms, but more severe. F. You can remove the discomfort of fever by using a cool cloth. G. Do not continue to take too much vitamin C after you feel better. 第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）

第一节 完形填空（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四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。

In my study are collections of toys, a baseball bat and gloves of my childhood. 36 from one shelf to my left is my father’s cane（手杖）.

Two years ago, he passed away. I had the task of 37 all of his belongings. My 38 found their way into small boxes on the walls and the valuables hidden 39 no thief would ever find them.

Most belongings are gone now, 40 the photographs and memories. And, oh yes, his cane. I found it in his car when I was 41 it out to sell. It wasn’t the one he used in the last year of his life, 42 the one he 43 for many years earlier. He stopped using it because he broke it while 44 an exercise bike for health. 45 any good repairman would do, he used tape（胶带）to 46 it. But the doctor said he needed better 47 than that. Then a brand new cane 48 the old one. It was adjustable in case he grew taller, but the fact was that life and poor health was 49 him to bend lower.

I won’t throw that cane away. Here, look at it. I have it 50 on my desk as I write this. The scars（疤痕）on the cane 51 me of the hard battles my father fought. It is taped where it was damaged 52 . Perhaps that break shows he fought

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