淅川二高高二上学期第一次月考试题
第 I 卷 基础知识部分（40分）
第一节 阅读理解 （每个2分，共30分）
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My husband Desmond was once a financial（金融的） planner. Even though he couldn’t balance our budget(预算), his clients trusted him completely and he made them feel secure. In exchange they paid him very well. We had a nice life then. At that time, my yoga studio (瑜伽馆) was just starting to make a profit, and I had recently decorated it. At last, I was in control of my working life and poured my heart and soul into making it succeed.
When we first met, I fell hard for Desmond right away, although I wouldn’t call it love I’d never been with a man who was smarter than I was, but after a while I got used to this, and it didn’t bother me so much. I was recovering from a broken heart and needed something to help me move on. If it wasn’t love, it was good enough, and when he asked me to marry him I jumped at the chance, knowing that it might be my last.
Things started out so well. I was working steadily and Desmond was patiently climbing up the ladder in his department. Then, without any warning, one gray winter afternoon in year five, he left his desk at the bank, handed in his resignation, and came home and told me he wanted to start an interior design business.
He has always loved mixing and matching, and has a real eye for color, texture, and shape, but the idea of turning a hobby into a business wasn’t something we had ever discussed. I thought the stress of his job was becoming too much and perhaps he would take a few months off over the spring and summer to relax and get the idea out of his system. I didn’t believe he could be serious. But once he had a few clients, he began to draw up plans, ordering catalogues and turning our empty workshop into a kind of makeshift (权宜之计)studio with all of his sketches(草图) pinned to the wall. After spending a lot of time and money on all of this preparation, and really doing quite a nice job of it, he called each client in turn and apologized, saying he wouldn’t be able to design their living spaces after all.
21．As a financial planner, Desmond ________.
A．paid his client very well B．was trusted by his clients
C．was making his yoga studio profitable D．could make his family’s budget balanced
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22．His wife thought Desmond suddenly quit his job because he ________. A．couldn’t wait to be promoted B．had experience in interior design C．couldn’t bear the pressure from his job D．wanted to do something he enjoyed 23．The woman ________ her husband’s decision. A．was supportive of B．was uninterested in C．was satisfied with D．was negative about
24．It can be inferred from the last paragraph that Desmond ________.
A．was more likely to change his mind B．would return to his office in the bank C．made a big business in interior design D．was not well prepared for his business
B
When it comes to success in business and success in life, there are few qualities (素质，素养)as important as confidence.
People naturally have different levels of confidence. Some have a higher level of confidence than others do, but even those whose confidence is lacking can learn to build their level of confidence and reach their most important goals. Increasing self-confidence is one of the most common reasons people give for seeking the help of psychologists (心理学家)and other professionals(专业人员).
One of the many places where a greater level of confidence is useful is in the workplace. We all know how difficult it can be, for instance, to ask the boss for a raise. This process can be extremely difficult for those who lack confidence in their own abilities. After all, if you are unsure about your own abilities, how will you ever convince your boss that you deserve more money for the work you do?
Even if you are not asking for that big raise, having plenty of confidence in your abilities is important to success. If you are certain of your abilities, chances are that those around you, whether they are your coworkers, your colleagues or your superiors, will see that confidence, and that will help to assure them that you are the best at what you do.
Being thought of as the person to go to, and being seen as an expert in your chosen field, is naturally very important to success on the job. If you can make yourself the person people go to for guidance and advice, you will help to protect yourself from the ever present danger of downsizing (裁员). After all, if you are a recognized expert in the office, you will be regarded as
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an indispensable member of the team.
Having a high level of confidence, after all, does not mean overlooking the places where you could improve. Knowing what you do well and where you need help will help you enjoy increased success and confidence.
25．What is the passage mainly about?
A．The influence of confidence on one’s life. B．The difference of people’s confidence. C．The importance of confidence to success. D．The judgment on one’s confidence. 26．Psychologists and other professionals can offer help to those ________.
A．who dream to be recognized experts B．who expect to give guidance to others C．who want to ask the boss for a raise D．who think their goals are hard to reach 27．What does the underlined word “indispensable” in Paragraph 5 probably mean? A．Outgoing. B．Attractive. C．Important. C Guide to Stockholm University Library
Our library offers different types of studying places and provides a good studying environment.
Zones
The library is divided into different zones.The upper floor is a quiet zone with over a thousand places for silent reading, and places where you can sit and work with your own computer.The reading places consist mostly of tables and chairs.The ground floor is the zone where you can talk.Here you can find sofas and armchairs for group work.
Computers
You can use your own computer to connect to the Wi-Fi specially prepared for notebook computers; you can also use library computers, which contain the most commonly used applications, such as Microsoft Office.They are situated in the area known as the Experimental Field on the ground floor.
Group-study Places
If you want to discuss freely without disturbing others, you can book a study room or sit at a table on the ground floor.Some study rooms are for 2－3 people and others can hold up to 6－8 people.All rooms are marked on the library maps.
There are 40 group-study rooms that must be booked via the website.To book, you need an active University account and a valid University card.You can use a room three hours per day, nine hours at most per week.
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D．Energetic.
Storage of Study Material
The library has lockers for students to store course literature.When you have obtained at least 40 credits (学分), you may rent a locker and pay 400 SEK for a year’s rental period.
Rules to be Followed
Mobile phone conversations are not permitted anywhere in the library.Keep your phone on silent as if you were in a lecture and exit the library if you need to receive calls.
Please note that food and fruit are forbidden in the library, but you are allowed to have drinks and sweets with you.
28．The library’s upper floor is mainly for students to ________.
A．read in a quiet place B．have group discussions C．take comfortable seats D．get their computers fixed 29．Library computers on the ground floor ________. A．help students with their field experiments
B．contain software essential(必要的) for schoolwork C．are for those who want to access the Wi-Fi D．are mostly used for filling out application forms（申请表） 30．What condition should be met to book a group-study room? A．A group must consist of 8 people. B．Three-hour use per day is the minimum. C．One should first register at the university. D．Applicants must mark the room on the map.
31．A student can rent a locker in the library if he________.
A．can afford the rental fee （租金） B．attends certain courses C．has nowhere to put his books D．has earned the required credits
D
Teenagers are often a difficult group. With all those hormones (荷尔蒙) flooding their bodies, they can be moody, unpredictable, and tend to make uncertain choices. But however confusing their teenage years are, kids can still be generally happy, depending on their lifestyle choices. According to a new research by British scientists, teens who don’t smoke, drink only moderately
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or not at all, and who don’t eat much junk food are likely to be happier than other teens.
The study looked at 40,000 British families and came up with some interesting findings. For example, kids who never drank alcohol were up to six times more likely to report higher levels of happiness than kids who drank. And teens who smoked were five times less likely to rate high on happiness charts compared to kids who don’t smoke. Same goes for diet and physical activity. The more fruits and vegetables kids eat, and the more hours they spend playing sports, the happier they are.
Now, of course this doesn’t mean that not smoking or drinking, and playing sports guarantees happiness. It could be that kids who have happy character tend to be more active and less addicted to drinking or smoking. And it could equally be the case that kids who are unhappy are more related to drinking and smoking and eating junk food.
Other studies have shown that exercise is a proven way to treat anxiety and depression. Future studies may support the idea that other healthful behavior, including refraining (克制) from smoking, drinking, and eating too much junk, can avoid sadness and increase happiness, too.
32．The author developed the second paragraph mainly by ________. A．making comparisons B．providing statistics C．offering examples D．analyzing causes 33．What can we learn from the text?
A．Not smoking or drinking guarantees happiness. B．Teens with flooding hormones can not be happy. C．Playing sports can decrease teen’s unhappiness. D．Unhappiness can certainly lead to smoking and drinking. 34．Which of the following might help teens quit anxiety? A．Smoking and drinking. B．Taking exercise. C．Eating junk food. D．Going on a diet. 35．Which can be the best title for the text?
A．Ways to treat anxiety and depression B．Exercise and teenagers’ health C．Teenagers shouldn’t drink or smoke D．Teenagers’ lifestyle and their happiness 第二节(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)
根据短文，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。
Tips for cooking on a Tight Schedule（安排）
From my experience, there are three main reasons why people don’t cook more often: ability,
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