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1、辽宁省本溪市第一中学2020学年高一英语上学期期末考试试题 第I卷第二部分 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。ANexttime you raise an eyebrow at the views of your partner, friend, sibling (兄弟姐妹) or colleague, remember they could be helping to make you smarter. New research shows that intelligence is
2、not fixed but can be improved throughout adulthood by family members, bright mates and intellectually challenging careers. The study challenges the commonly held belief that intelligence isfixedby the age of about 18.Scientific consensus suggests that intelligence is controlled by genes, with enviro
3、nmental factors such as schooling and nutrition playing a partial role up to this age. After this point, IQ scores become steady (稳定的). But James Flynn, professor of political studies and psychology at theUniversityofOtagoinNew Zealand, argues that people can “upgrade” their own intelligence through
4、out their lives. He believes intellectual stimulation (刺激) from others is important as the “brain seems to be rather like a muscle the more you use it, the stronger it gets”. However, the opposite is also true so people sharing a home or workplace with those who are intellectually challenged risk se
5、eing their IQ levels nosedive as a result.Professor Flynn analyzed US intelligence tests from the last 65 years and created new IQ “age tables”. He found a bright ten-year-old with brothers and sisters of average intelligence will suffer a five to ten point IQ disadvantage compared to a similar chil
6、d with equally bright brothers and sisters and special educational treatment to help pull them up.Professor Flynn also concluded that although genetics and early life experiences determine about 80% of intelligence, the remaining 20% is linked to lifestyle. This means that people can raise their IQ,
7、 or allow it to fall, by ten points or more. He suggested the best way to improve IQ levels is to mix with bright friends, find an intellectually challenging job and marry someone cleverer.21. According to the text, it is commonly believed that _.A. people s IQ level falls as they ageB. it is wise t
8、o share family members viewsC. people cannot improve their intelligence during adulthoodD. doing something challenging is good for ones intelligence22. The underlined word “nosedive” inparagraph 2 probably means _.A. varyB. developC. changeD. fall23. Which of the following can help improve ones inte
9、lligence according to Professor Flynn?A. Making many friends.B. Staying with smart people.C. Doing exercise every day.D. Learning from brothers or sisters24. The purpose of the text is to _.A. informB. advertiseC. entertainD. persuadeBHow Important Is Fashion?Is looking fashionable more important th
10、an being comfortable? Many people seem to think so, judging by the things they wear. But fashion is not everything. It is more important to be a healthy andgood person.People try to be fashionable. Some people think they have to have a certain body type, so they go on extreme, unhealthy diets in ord
11、er to change their bodies. In addition, many women wear uncomfortable fashions, such as high-heeled shoes that create blisters(水泡), tight body shapers that limit blood flow, and sticky false eyelashes(假睫毛). Men and women alike spend time and money on products that change their natural hair color and
12、 use hot irons and blow dryers to curl or straighten their hair. Some people spendseveral hours a day in front of a mirror. Is fashion important enough to spend so much time and effort on changing how you look like?If the purpose of fashion is to make a person feel good, it does not make sense that
13、he or she would go through so much discomfort to be fashionable. Fashion should not come first. People should prioritize(优先考虑)being healthy and positive. What people wear does not indicate anything about their personalities. Instead of spending hours choosing a suit, perhaps you should call your fri
14、ends and do something together! Instead of going on strict diets and starving, why not eat some healthy foods and then exercise? By doing these things, you can keep a healthy lifestyleand truly grow as a person.25.The authors main purpose in writing the text is to.A.show readers advantages and disad
15、vantages of dietingB.inform readers of the latest fashion trendsC.tell readers ways to become fashionableD.persuade readers to value health more than fashion26.Which statement best shows the authors viewpoint?A.When you look good, you feel good.B.Fashion increases famous peoples self-respect.C.Fashion can make people do some unhealthy things.D.People need to diet to lose weight.27.Which of the following activities would the author most likely suggest?A.Going skating with friends.B.Starting a new diet with a friend.C. Shopping for bargain clothes.D.Changing the hairstyl
