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1、 山东省临沂市2017-2018学年高一上学期期末考试英语试题第二部分：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）ALife-Changing Science DiscoveriesHeres a look at some discoveries that have changed the world. Its impossible to rank their importance, so theyre listed in the order they were discoveredMicro-organismBefore French chemist Loui
2、s Pasteur began experimenting with bacteria in the 1860s, people did not know what caused disease. He not only discovered that disease came from micro-organisms, but also realized that bacteria could be killed by heat and disinfectant(消毒剂). This idea caused doctors to wash their hands and disinfect
3、their instruments, which has saved millions of lives.PenicillinAntibiotics are powerful drugs that kill dangerous bacteria in our bodies that make us sick. In 1928, British Alexander Fleming discovered the first antibiotic, penicillin, which he grew in his lab. Without antibiotics, infections like s
4、trep throat could be deadlyDNAOn February 28, 1853, James Watson of the United States and Francis Crick of England made one of the greatest scientific discoveries in history. The two scientists found the structure of DNA. Our genes are made of DNA and determine how things like what color hair and ey
5、e well have. In 1962, they were awarded the Nobel Prize for this work . The discovery has helped doctors understand diseases and may someday prevent some illnesses like heart disease and cancer.X-raysWilhelm Roentgen, a German physicist, discovered X-rays in 1895. X-rays go right through some substa
6、nces, like flesh and wood, but are stopped by others, such as bones and lead. This allows them to be used to see broken bones or explosives inside suitcases, which makes them useful for doctors and security officers. For this discovery, Roentgen was awarded the first-ever Nobel Prize in Physics in 1
7、901.21. What did Louis Pasteur contribute to the world? A. He discovered bacteria B. His findings helped save lives C. He found ways to grow bacteria D. His discovery won a Nobel Prize22. Which discovery was made by two scientists from different countries? A. Micro-organism B. Penicillin C. DNA D. X
8、-rays23. Why is the discovery of X-rays important? A. It can be used to see through bones and lead B. It can help us to know why we are different C. It is useful for doctor and security officers D. It is used to kill dangerous bacteria in our bodies.24. What is common among the discoveries above? A.
9、 They can help to prevent certain diseases B. They are all related to medical fields C. They are awarded the Nobel Prize D. They are all made in EuropeBOne morning while Officer Vogel was on his coffee break in a restaurant, a man ran in a yelled. “Officer! A little kid is driving a car down the str
10、eet!He ran out at once and saw a cargoing slowly-about 25 milesan hour-but it wasnt going very straight. He jumped into his police car and followed it. When the car was stopped, Officer Vogel looked inside. The driver was a little boy. His name was Rocco Morabiro and he was 5. In the back seat was h
11、is two-year-old sister. Both children were crying.I want my mummy! the boy cried. But she cant get here. I have the car.” Then he had an idea. Just a minute. he told Officer Vogel. I can drive. Ill go to get her.”“No! Officer Vogel said. “You stay with me! Then he drove them to the police station an
12、d he called their mother. They had many questions for Rocco. The first question was: Where did you get the car keys?Rocco said. “From the top of the refrigerator. At seven that morning Roccos father was at work and his mother was sleeping, Rocco saw the keys on top of the refrigerator. He climbed up
13、 on a chair, and took the keys.Rocco got into the car and started the engine. When Roccos sister heard the engine, she ran to the car and cried. She wanted to go with him.It was 7 a. m.-rush hour-so there was much traffic. Rocco drove one mile in heavytraffic. Then Officer Vogel stopped him.Newspape
14、rs and TV stations heard about Rocco, and a lot of reporters went to his house. One reporter asked Rocco, “What do you want to be when you grow up?“A truck driver, he said, smiling.25. Why did the officer asked Rocco to stay with him? A. He would drive them home B. Other cars would go much faster C.
15、 Rocco would not cause any accident D. Roccos sister would not feel alone26. For what purpose were Rocco and his sister taken to the police station? A. To have a good breakfast B. To learn some traffic rules C. To answer the policemens questions D. To wait for their mother and deal with the matter27. According to the reporters, Roccos driving was_. A. unbelievable B. disappointing C. reasonable D. boringCDerek Rabclo is not the only surfer to conquer Hawaii s famous Pipeline big
