珠海市 2017-2018 学年度第二学期学生学业质量监测
高二英语
本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）、第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，满分 120 分，考试时间 120 分钟 注意事项：
1. 答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名和考生号、试室号、座位号填 写在答题卡上。
2. 选择题每小题选出答案后，用 2B 铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑，如需 改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案，答案不能答在试卷上。
3. 非选择题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应 位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再填写新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以 上要求作答的答案无效。
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第 I 卷（满分 70 分）
第一部分：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，从每小题后所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将 该选项涂黑。
A
Retiring abroad in a different country from where you work and live is gaining popularity. If you’re considering relocating abroad, you should research your options. Fortunately, International Living’s Global Retirement Index lists the best countries to seek retirement. Below you will find four of the best countries to retire, listed in the order of their ranking. Consider retirement in these countries to extend your quality of life once you get older. 1. Mexico
Because of its neighboring country---the U.S., Mexico draws more than a million retirees to its borders. Thriving expat ( 移 居 国 外 者 ) communities enjoy seaside living and conversations with friendly, English speaking locals. Plus, legal residents over the age of 60 receive airline, grocery, and restaurant discounts.
2. Malaysia
Retirees who choose to make Malaysia home will appreciate its rich culture and exotic scenery. Moreover, the country offers modern equipment at bargain prices. Expats enjoy convenience and comfort. You will find low-cost rental units, delicious street food, and spectacular shopping malls. 3. Portugal
Retirees flock to Portugal for its warm weather, facilities, and residency options. Ranked as the third safest country in the world, it is a hub for the expat lifestyle. Not only can couples live comfortably on a $1,500 per month budget, but also they have access to excellent healthcare. 4. Nicaragua
Nicaragua offers a multitude of opportunities and adventures. Retirees are attracted to the beautiful destination due to its tropical climate and welcoming expat community. In addition to the low living costs, the government offers incentive to foreign retirees. As a retiree, you’ll enjoy any money earned outside of Nicaragua, tax-free.
21. What is Mexico’s greatest strength that attracts a large number of retirees?
A. Its weather.
B. Its location.
C. Its culture.
D. Its low cost.
22. If an old lady prefers to live in a secure country with a great healthcare system, which of the following can be the best choice for her? A. Mexico.
B. Malaysia.
C. Portugal.
D. Nicaragua.
23. Why do foreign retirees choose Nicaragua as an ideal place for retirement?
A. Because of its rich culture and exotic scenery.
B. Because of its weather and friendly atmosphere. C. Because of its low living costs and free tax. D. Because of its government’s adventurous measures.
B
Stephen W. Hawking, the Cambridge University physicist and best-selling author, who roamed the cosmos ( 宇宙) from a wheelchair, thinking about the origin of the universe and becoming a symbol of human determination, died at his home in Cambridge, England at the age of 76.
“Not since Albert Einstein has a scientist so captured the public imagination and endeared himself to tens of millions of people all over the world,” MichioKaku, a professor of theoretical physics at City University of New York, said in an interview.
Stephen William Hawking was born in Oxford, England, on Jan. 8, 1942 — 300 years to the day, he liked to point out, after the death of Galileo, who had begun the study of gravity. His mother, the former
Isobel Walker, had determined to live in Oxford to avoid the bombs that fell nightly during the war. His father, Frank Hawking, was an outstanding research biologist.
The oldest of four children, Stephen was a second-rated student at St. Albans School in London, though his inborn brilliance was recognized by some classmates and teachers. Later, at University College, Oxford, he found studies in mathematics and physics so easy that he rarely consulted a book or took notes. The only subject he found exciting was cosmology because, he said, it dealt with the big question: “Where did the universe come from?”
He moved to Cambridge upon his graduation from Oxford. Before he could begin his research, however, the young Hawking had been experiencing occasional weakness and falling spells for several years. Shortly after his birthday, in 1963, doctors told him that he had amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (肌 肉萎缩性脊髓侧索硬化症). They gave him less than three years to live.
His first response was severe depression. He dreamed he was going to be executed, he said. Then, against all odds, the disease appeared to stabilize. Though he was slowly losing control of his muscles, he was still able to perform simple tasks, though laboriously, like dressing and undressing. He felt a new sense of purpose.
“When you are faced with the possibility of an early death,” he recalled, “it makes you realize that life is worth living and that there are a lot of things you want to do.”
24. What can be inferred from MichioKaku’s words in Paragraph 2?
A. Stephen Hawking is more popular than Albert Einstein as a scientist. B. Stephen Hawking is more important than Albert Einstein in science. C. Stephen Hawking is as influential a science giant as Albert Einstein. D. Stephen Hawking has gained the same achievements as Albert Einstein.
25. It can be learned from Paragraph 4 and 5 that
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A. Stephen was an excellent student at St. Albans School
B. Stephen had no difficulty in learning mathematics and physics
C. Stephen had been suffering from continuous weakness at that time
D. Stephen was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis at the age of 23
26. How did Stephen Hawking feel when first hearing the doctor’s analysis?
A. Ashamed. B. Moved. C. Annoyed. D. Miserable.
27. What does “a new sense of purpose” refer to in Paragraph 6?
A. It means he felt pleased because his disease began to stabilize. B. It means that he felt confused and hesitant about his new life.
C. It means when facing the threat of death, he realized what he should do. D. It means that he was not afraid of the possible death any more.