2014-2015學(xué)年河北省衡水市武邑中學(xué)高三（下）單元測試卷（40）

第三部分：閱讀理解（共兩節(jié)，40分）第一節(jié)（共30分）閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個(gè)選項(xiàng)中，選出最佳選項(xiàng)，并在答題卡上將該項(xiàng)涂黑．

• 1．The Dangers at the Beach British beaches look harmless，but there are hidden dangers．
  Allergy
     The lesser weever is the fish to look out for on British beaches．It lies almost buried in the sand with just its mouth and fin exposed，a trap for unlucky fishermen and beachgoers walking around in the shallows．If you stand on a weever fish，it'll sting （刺） you badly．The sting may cause heart attacks，and shock，though usually it just causes pain，redness and swelling．
     Many people have an allergic reaction to the fish and may start to sweat，develop a faster heartbeat and feel sick as the poison gets further into the body．People who have been stung should take painkillers and if they develop an allergic reaction to the sting，an antihistamine （a drug used to treat an allergy） is recommended．
  Sea currents
     But fish are the least of your worries on the beach．The force of the sea is much more dangerous than anything swimming about inside it．
  Coastguards are warning the public not to swim if there is a red flag flying on a beach and to find out about local tides and currents．
  Dangerous swimming
     The Coastguard Agency says people should not swim if they feel unwell，for at least an hour after a meal，if they have been drinking alcohol or if they are cold and tired．They also warn against swimming alone，swimming too far out to sea if you have breathing problems．
  Pollution
     A recent study of UK beaches showed more than 10% are failing to meet standards for clean water．The Marine Conservation Society said polluted water was still being pumped into the sea in some areas and was winding its way onto beaches．But the water companies say the society's standards are too tough and that 90% of British beaches pass European standards．
  
  （1）What can we learn about the lesser weever from the passage？

  
  A．Its poison can be washed off by water．
  B．Its sting is usually serious．
  C．It buries itself deep in the sand．
  D．It can be dangerous on the beach．
  （2）From the passage，we know you'd better swim

  ．
  A．when there is a red flag flying on the beach
  B．when there are strong sea currents
  C．together with friends
  D．just after eating
  （3）Which of the following can best describe the UK beaches？

  
  A．Most beaches in the UK are fine．
  B．There is no pollution on UK beaches．
  C．Most beaches fail to meet European standards．
  D．10% of British beaches meet European standards．
  組卷：11引用：2難度：0.5

  解析

• 2．Three-year-old Teddy Lasry was sleeping in his cowboy outfit （套裝） yesterday at his family's Fifth Ave．a(chǎn)partment when he shot up in bed screaming．A 3-foot-long black-and-white snake twisted around his left arm and had just bitten his little finger．
     "The babysitter （a person taking care of children while their parents are away for a short time） was frightened to death，" said Teddy's father，David Lasry，who，along with his wife，Evelyn，was at work when the snake appeared about 4：00 pm．
     The horrified babysitter called 911 and the building's doorman．The doorman and two cable TV workers helped take the snake off the boy's arm and put it in a garbage bag．Police rushed Teddy to Mount Sinai Medical Center，where he spent two hours attached to a heart monitor as a precaution in case the snake was poisonous．It wasn't．Experts at the snakebite treatment center at Jacobi Medical Center in the Bronx，where policemen took the snake，found out it was a non-poisonous California king snake．
     But how did it end up in Teddy's bed？
     A little detective work determined that the snake had escaped two weeks ago from its cage in the apartment of a doctor whose family lives four floors below the Lasrys．The apologetic owner said his son's pet snake likely traveled up the water pipes and into his neighbor's apartment． "It's a very gentle，very harmless snake，" he said． "It's handled by our family all the time．"
     David Lasry believed the pet was simply hungry after two weeks of wandering．Evelyn said her son seems to have overcome his fright by thinking of himself as a hero cowboy as he rode in the back of the police car to the hospital．
      "I told Teddy he's a pretty snake，a nice pet snake who got out of his cage，" Evelyn said． "But he asked， 'Why did he bite my finger，Mamma？' And I said， 'Because he saw that you are a big boy，Teddy，in your cowboy outfit and he got scared．'"
  
  （1）What did the babysitter do after Teddy was bitten by a snake？

  
  A．She made an emergency call．
  B．She called the TV company．
  C．She ran out of the apartment．
  D．She took the snake off Teddy's arm．
  （2）We can learn from the passage that the snake

  ．
  A．was poisonous
  B．was deserted by its owner
  C．was kept in a cage by its owner
  D．escaped to the apartment downstairs
  （3）From the passage，we know

  ．
  A．the snake was used to being touched
  B．Teddy was awake when the snake arrived
  C．Teddy's mother was at home when the snake turned up
  D．Teddy needed a heart machine to stay alive for two hours
  （4）Teddy probably believed he was attacked because

  ．
  A．his parents weren't at home
  B．the snake was scared of him
  C．he was asleep
  D．the snake was hungry
  組卷：0引用：1難度：0.7

  解析

第二節(jié)（共10分）根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的七個(gè)選項(xiàng)中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)．選項(xiàng)中有兩項(xiàng)為多余選項(xiàng)．

• 5．Every culture has its own unwritten list of behavior that is acceptable．Every society also has its taboos，or types of behavior that are considered a violation （違反） of good manners．
     The word"taboo"comes from the Tongan language and is used in modern English to describe verbal and nonverbal behavior that is forbidden or to be avoided．（1）

  They tend to be specific to a culture or country，and usually form around a group's values and beliefs．What is considered acceptable behavior in one country may be a serious taboo in another．
     Verbal taboos usually involve topics that people believe are too private to talk about publicly，or relate to one's manner of speaking．In many cultures，for example，it is considered bad manners to discuss subjects such as sex or religion in public．In some countries，the volume （音量） of one's voice may annoy people．（2）

  
     （3）

  For example，one of the biggest differences among many Western，Asian，and African cultures is the use of eye contact．In the US，people make eye contact when they talk to others．（4）

  In many Asian and African cultures，however，children are taught to lower their eyes when talking to their elders，or those of higher rank，as a way to show respect．
     Certain gestures made with the hands can have very different meanings depending on the country you are in．Crossing your middle finger over your forefinger is the sign for good luck in many western countries．（5）

  Also，in some Asian countries，moving your hands a lot while talking，or'talking with your hands'，is considered unsuitable．
  Behavior that is acceptable and non-offensive in one culture can be highly offensive in another．When visiting a foreign country，be aware of some of the basic differences，as this will help to ensure a more enjoyable trip．
  
  A．Nonverbal taboos usually relate to body language．
  B．In Vietnam and Argentina，however，it is a rude gesture．
  C．In spite of what some people may think，taboos are not universal．
  D．Cancer is a taboo subject and people are frightened to talk openly about it．
  E．Learn a country's customs so that you don't hurt the local people unconsciously．
  F．They might think that someone who is speaking or laughing loudly is rude or aggressive．
  G．If a person avoids eye contact，others might think he is being dishonest or unconfident．
  組卷：2引用：2難度：0.7

  解析

第二節(jié)（每小題1.5分，滿分15分）閱讀下面材料，在空白處填入適當(dāng)?shù)膬?nèi)容（不多于3個(gè)單詞）或括號內(nèi)單詞的正確形式．

• 6．Agent：What is（1）

  with you，madam？You look pale and anxious．
  Jane：Oh，my God !My luggage got lost just now．
  Agent：Take it easy．Would you please describe it（2）

  detail ？I will try to help you．
  Jane：Thank you．I have just been to the cafe，（3）

  I put my luggage under the table．Then I（4）

  （order） a coffee when I was waiting for the train．When I finished drinking，I found my suitcase（5）

  （go）．
  Agent：I feel sorry to hear that．Or perhaps someone just picked up the wrong case．
  Jane：I can't believe it．It is（6）

  （possible）!
  Agent：Will you please leave your name and your address here？We will make an attempt（7）

  （find）the suitcase for you．
  Jane：How long does it take？
  Agent：Sorry，I have（8）

  idea．Will you please wait here for a while？We are going to extend your ticket to the next train，only by this means（9）

  you have enough time to find your luggage．
  Jane：Anyway，（10）

  （sound） a better choice．I have to wait for a while and have a try．
  組卷：0引用：2難度：0.3

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