湖南省2020-2021学年高二英语下学期开学考试试题
湖南省2020-2021学年高二下学期英语月考试题汇编 语法填空专题 Word版含答案
湖南省2020-2021年高二下学期3月英语月考试题汇编语法填空专题2020-2021学年度湖南省永州市祁阳一中下学期高二第一次月考英语试卷阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Those working on behalf of①_____ poor and the disabled might be inspired by a 73-year-old British woman, Rachel Pinniger, who has devoted years to②_____ (train) doctors in the countryside around Asia.It was in 2011 that she came to Chengdu. Rachel first started writing a book for rural③_____(physician) and then started her business by collecting handmade products,④_____ can reduce local families' financial burdens. To expand the market for her products, Rachel organized her oversea friends to buy the products as home decorations or gifts. She would also offer suggestions to local craftsmen (工匠) and help them find training to become⑤_____ (professional) than before.To further her efforts in China, Rachel, in 2013, opened a handicraft shop in Chengdu. Called "Blue Sheep", it offers a wide⑥_____ (various) of handmade ethnic(民族的) items. Although small, the store⑦_____ (benefit) more than 600 poor families living in mountain areas so far. Rachel said that all the craft items⑧_____ (display) at her store were made by the hands of those ethnic minority families and by⑨_____(physical) disabled.Unfortunately, she got cancer last year, but after a short period of treatment, she still insisted on opening the shop, and went into remote areas to help those⑩_____ need.[答案]①the ②training ③physicians ④which ⑤more professional ⑥variety ⑦has benefitted/has benefited ⑧displayed ⑨physically ⑩in2020-2021学年度湖南省永州市祁阳二中下学期高二第一次月考英语试卷阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
湖南师范大学附属中学2020-2021学年高二英语下学期第一次大练习试题(word版附答案)
湖南师范大学附属中学2020-2021学年高二英语下学期第一次大练习试题（word版附答案）湖南师大附中2020-2021学年度高二第二学期第一次大练习英语第一部分阅读技能(共两节，满分45分)第一节阅读理解(共12小题；每题3分，满分36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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AThis is my son Matthew’s last night at home before college. I know that this is good news. I feel proud that Matthew will go to a great school. I know that this is the finest hour. But looking at the suitcases on his bed sends me out of the room to a hidden corner where I can’t stop crying.Through the sorrow, I feel embarrassed. “Pull yourself together!” I tell myself. There are parents sending their kids off to battle zones. How dare I feel so shocked and upset? One of the great gifts of my life has been having my boys, Matthew and John Owen. Through them, I have explored the mysterious, complicated bond between fathers and sons. As my wife and Iraised them, I have discovered the love and loss between my father and me. After my parents’ divorce, I spent weekends with my dad in Ohio. By the time Sunday came around, I was unable to enjoy the day’s activities because I was already afraid of the goodbye of the evening.Now, standing among Matthew’s accumulation of possessions, I realize it’s me who has become a boy again. All my sadness and longing to hold on to things are back, sweeping over me as they did when I was a child.His bed is tidy and spare. It already has the feel of a guest bed. In my mind I replay wrapping him in his favorite blanket. That was our nightly routine until one evening he said, “Daddy, I don’t think I need a blanket tonight.” I think of all the times we lay among the covers reading. I look at the bed and think of all the recent times I was annoyed at how late he was going to sleep. I’ll never have to worry about that again, I realize. For his part, Matthew has been a rock. He is treating his leaving as just another day at the office. And I’m glad. After all, someone’s got to be strong. I’m proud that he is charging into the first chapter of his adult life with such conf idence.1. What does the writer mean by “Pull yourself together!”?A. Get up!B. Take up!C. Cheer up!D. Wake up!2. We can infer from the passage that__________.A. the writer is accustomed to sleeping earlyB. Matthew doesn’t get on well with his fatherC. the writer wasn’t brave enough to face his parents’ divorceD. Matthew is ready for his new life3. How does the writer feel about his son’s leaving for college?A. Worried.B. Grateful.C. Relieved.D. Bittersweet.4. Which of the following could be the best title of the text?A. Sweet MemoriesB. Unavoidable GoodbyeC. A Glorious MomentD. Unconditional LoveBWith reports suggesting a second wave of coronavirus(新冠病毒) may be on its way (or here already), it makes sense to give yourselves a check if we’re still doing all the right things. Washing hands is one of those things that we were hopefully already doing, but realized in the wake of the pandemic that we could always be doing it more and for longer. But what about washing our food? Given the news that there have been outbreaks in food factories and processing plants from-Bernard Matthews to Mr. Kipling locations-it does make sense to think about it. Although the government have confirmed that the chance of catching coronavirus from food and food packaging is “veryunlikely”, washing food before eating is a part of good habit that can reduce that small risk. Sally Bloomfield, chair of the scientific advisory board of the International Scientific Forum on Home Hygiene tells people, “Because the items you pick off the shelves in the supermarket will have been touched by other people, there is a chance that the packaging may have become harmful via their hands. Washing your shopping is not a question of whether it is necessary, it’s about minimizing risk-and if someone in the home is at increased risk of infection, this becomes more important.”Dr. Perpetua Emeagi, a lecturer in Human Biology and Biological Sciences at Liverpool Hope University, says, “If someone with COVID-19 asked you if you wanted a bite of their sandwich, you clearly wouldn’t go anywhere near it.” And the same caution has to be taken with everything you bring home from the supermarket, as you simply don t know who’s been handling it before you. Imagine a scene where someone with COVID-19 has sneezed into his hands before entering the store and picked up a tin of beans. The same person changes his mind, puts the tin of beans back on the shelf, only for you to come and place it in your basket shortly afterwards. On the science side, she continues, “Officially, Public Health England tells us that thequantity of infectious virus on any surface is likely to have decreased significantly by 24 hours, and even more so by 48 hours. But there’s also some evidence to suggest the virus could survive for up to seven days outside the human body. Surfaces like cardboard and plastic-common supermarket packagingproducts-are known to effectively harborCOVID-19. And my advice would be this: Wash or wipe down everything you bring home thoroughly before either putting in your cupboards or consuming it.”5. Why did the author mention coronavirus in the first paragraph?A. To give some evidence.B. To attract young readers.C. To lead to the topic.D. To relate the latest event.6. Which of the following is TRUE according to Paragraph 2?A. People can by no means catch a virus from food.B. Washing food before eating is a positive and necessary action.C. The items you pick from the supermarket can have a lot of viruses.D. The government has confirmed that there is no need to wash food before eating.7. What does the underlined word mean in Paragraph 3?A. Cause.B. Destroy.C. Protect.D. Carry.8. What does the passage mainly talk about?A. Necessity of washing food before eating.B. Ways to stop the spread of coronavirus.C. Approaches to picking up groceries.D. Ways to deal with infection with coronavirus.CA study showed that the experiences children have in their first few years are important . These experiences affect the development of the brain. When children receive more attention, they often have higher IQs. Babies receive information when they see, hear and feel things, which makes connections between different parts of the brain. There are a hundred trillion(万亿)connections in the brain of a three-year-old child. Researcher Judit Gervain tested how good newborns are at distinguishing different sound patterns. Her researchers produced images of the brains of babies as they heard different sound patterns. For example, one order was mu-ba-ba. This is the pattern"A-B-B". Another order was mu-ba-ge. This is the pattern “A-B-C”. The images showed that the part of the brain responsible for speech was more active during the" A-B-B"pattern. This shows that babies can tell the difference between different patterns. They also were sensitive to where it occurred in the order.Gervain is excited by these findings because the order of sounds is the building block of words and grammar. "Position is key to language," she says. "If something is at the beginning or at the end, it makes a big difference: 'John caught the bear.' is very different from 'The bear caught John.'”Researchers led by scientist Patricia Kuhl have found that language delivered by televisions, audio books, the Internet, or smartphones－no matter how educational－doesn’t appear to be enough for children’s brain development. They carried out a study of nine-month-old American babies. They expected the first group who’d watched videos in Chinese to show the same kind of learning as the second group who were broughtface-to-face with the same sounds. Instead they found a huge difference. The babies in the second group were able to distinguish between similar Chinese sounds as well as native listeners. But the other babies －regardless of whether they had watched the video or listened to the audio－learned nothing.9. What makes connections in a baby’s brain?A. Having a higher IQ.B. Experiencing new information.C. The baby’s early age.D. The connection with other babies.10. What did Judit Gervain and her team find in the experiment?A. Babies can identify different sound patterns.B. Word order is relevant to meaning.C. Babies can well understand different words.D. A certain brain region processes language.11. What does the underlined sentence mean in Paragraph 3?A. Words have different sounds.B. Different orders have different meanings.C. Different languages have different grammar.D. Grammar is important in learning languages12. What is the main conclusion from the study led by Patricia Kuhl?A. Babies shouldn’t watch a lot of television.B. Foreign languages help babies’ brain develop.C. Listening to different languages develops babies’ brain.D. Social communication improves babies’ brain development. 第二节小标题填空(共3小题；每小题3分，满分9分)下面文章中有3处(第13~15题)需要添加小标题。
2020-2021学年高二英语下学期开学检测考试试题
2020-2021学年高二英语下学期开学检测考试试题第一部分听力(共两节, 每小题1分，满分20分)第一节：听下面5段对话，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项.1、Where does the woman live now ?A. In the heart of town .B. In the south of town .C. Near the center of town .2、What color suit did the man wear yesterday ?A. Brown .B. Green .C. Gray .3、How much does the man have to pay ?A. Five yuan .B. Ten yuan .C. Fifteen yuan .4、What will the two speakers probably do next ?A. Go to Mary's home .B. Go back home at once .C. Go and buy an umbrella .5、What is the probable relationship between the two speakers ?A. Mother and babysitter .B. Teacher and student .C. Husband and wife .第二节：听下面5段对话或独白，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项.请听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6、How will the man go to the station ?A. By subway .B. By taxi .C. By bus .7、What will the woman do ?A. Catch a train .B. Visit her cousin .C. Go shopping .请听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
湖南省永州市耀祥中学2020-2021学年高二下学期3月月考英语试卷含答案
湖南省永州市耀祥中学2020-2021学年度高二第二学期3月月考试卷英语科满分共120分考试时间120分钟第一部分阅读理解（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，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
ALike many, I felt pressure from my parents and teachers to go to university and study something academic. With top grades I received at the end of high school, I was almost able to enter any course of my pick. Yet the thought of spending the next few years facing the four walls of a classroom caused a lump(肿块) in my throat.After a year majoring in photography at university, which was not just what I expected, I made the decision to take a break and go on a gap year. In fact, I gained more knowledge in the real world in four months than I did from my entire schooling, but most importantly, I learnt so much about myself.One day, my posted photos were noticed by Topdeck Travel, and they asked if they could use some of my travel pictures for their posters. This really was the beginning of my career. I began developing my relationship with Topdeck Travel, and before long, I got my first paid travelling overseas to take photographs.Soon I reached the point where I had to make a decision—either to play it safe, go back to university and settle down like everyone else, or to follow my heart and go my own way—a path with an uncertain future. I chose the latter, and it was the scariest and best decision I have ever made.Five years after leaving school, I might not have a university degree, a well-paid job, a husband or a house with a white fence. Instead, I'm sitting at my office, with a cafe by a beach at Goa, India. As I stare past my laptop screen at the sun setting beyond the waves, a salty breeze touches my face.To me, success is about pursuing my dreams and creating my own path instead of trying to follow someone else's. Somehow, I feel like my life is exactly where it is meant to be.1.What did the author think of going to university?A.She took it seriously.B.She showed little interest.C.She looked forward to it.D.She thought it was a must.2.What benefit did the author gain from her gap year?A.The knowledge about the real world.B.Her paid overseas travel experience.C.Realising what she really wanted in her life.D.Knowing what really mattered at university.3.What can we infer about the author from the passage?A.She regrets not going back to university.B.She gets less knowledge in the real world.C.She feels quite satisfied with her present life.D.She misses the days working for Topdeck Travel.BA new report connects eating eggs to an increased risk of heart disease. The results follow several earlier studies that found eating eggs was generally healthy. The study collects data from six other earlier studies. It shows a 6 percent increased risk of heart disease when the number of eggs a person ate each day increased by half an egg.Norrina Allen, an associate professor at Northwestern University said that, in the United States, eggs are generally one of the top sources of cholesterol(胆固醇) in a person’s daily food. People with higher levels of cholesterol in their food are at increased risk of the development of heart disease later in life. However, Allen added that she would not say that eggs are completely unhealthy. “I’m not saying that people should take them completely out of their food,” she said. “I’m just suggesting that people eat them in a proper amount.”Some experts believe the new study does not prove that eggs are causing heart disease. “Cholesterol’s role in the development of heart disease has been discussed for more than 30 years,” said Bruemmer, an associate professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.“This study does have clear shortcomings, including self-reporting at a single time point,” he added.Bruemmer said, “Eggs in moderation (适度) are probably acceptable from a nutritional standpoint.” “Moderation,” he added, “is less than one egg a day, including eggs in foods such as bread”.Holly Andersen, a doctor at the NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, agrees that the study has “real shortcomings”. On e problem Andersen has with the study is that a lot of the egg-eating people in the study also appeared to be eating much meat and processed meat. “If you’re taking a lot of processed meat, it doesn’t matter how many eggs you’re eating,” Andersen said.Als o, Andersen said, “The study can only show there is a relation between eggs eating and heart disease. But it cannot prove eggs are the cause of the disease. It may just be that people eating a lot of eggs are also taking a lot of bacon.”4.What does Norrina Allen agree with?A.Eggs are completely unhealthy.B.Eggs should be eaten in a right amount.C.Eggs contain the most cholesterol.D.Eggs have no connection with heart disease.5.What is Bruemmer’s attitude towards thestudy?A.Interested.B.Concerned.C.Doubtful.D.Hopeful.6.What can we learn from Holly Andersen’s words?A.Processed meat may cause heart disease.B.Eggs and meat cannot be eaten together.C.Processed meat should be avoided.D.The study is supported by evidence.7.What’s the best title of the text?A.Are eggs the top source of cholesterol?B.Do eggs cause heartdisease?C.What’s the proper amount of eggs eaten?D.Is the cholesterol to blame for heart disease?CJournalists are the major group of people who make their living from writing. Many young people who see themselves as future novelists choose journalism as a way of earning a living while developing their writing skills. Although writing for newspapers and writing for books require different qualities, the aspiration (志向) to be a great writer is not one to be discouraged in a would-be journalist.Most people want their work to be recognized by others. This helps to give it value. Some people also want themselves to be recognized, so that they have status (地位) in the eyes of society. It is not a bad motive to wish to be famous, but this must never become your main reason for being a journalist. You will not be a good journalist if you care more for impressing your audience than for serving their needs.Knowing the power of the printed or spoken word or image, some people enter journalism for the power it will give them to influence people. There is a strong belief that journalists control the mass media but the best journalists recognize their role as servants of the people. There is a difference between the desire to influence events for your own sake, and the desire to do it for other people. You should never use journalism for selfish ends, but you can use it to improve the life of other people.Curiosity is a natural part of most people’s characters and a n important ingredient for any journalist. Lots of young men and women enter the profession with the desire to know more about the world without needing to specialize in limited fields of study. Most journalists tend to know a little bit about a lot of things, rather than a lot about one subject. Knowledge has many uses. It can simply help to make you a fuller and more interesting person. It can also give you power over people, especially people who do not have that particular knowledge. Always bear in mind that power can be used in a positive way to improve people’s lives.8.What can we know from the first paragraph?A.Journalists are most likely to become great writers.B.Writing for newspapers is similar to writing for novels.C.Most of the journalists make a living by writing books.D.Journalism can be used as a means to improve writing.9.Why do some people want themselves to be recognized?A.To gain high position.B.To get great power.C.To earn much wealth.D.To learn rich knowledge.10.What is most necessary for journalists according to Paragraph 4?A.Being specialized in a certain field.B.Having a wide range of knowledge.C.Being good at making friends with others.D.Being able to speak a foreign language well.11.What does the text mainly talk about?A.The development of journalism.B.The challenges journalists face now.C.How to become a qualified journalist.D.Why people choose a career in journalism.DA clever technologist took steamboat inventions and turned them into the first commercial steamboat service.Although Robert Fulton did not invent the steamboat, as is commonly believed, he played an important role in making steamboat travel a reality. He was born in Pennsylvania in 1765. As a young man, he set out to make his name as a portrait painter. His career took him to Europe and into the orbit of people with the power to support him politically and financially.Fulton entered London society after he painted Benjamin Franklin’s portrait. While abroad, Fulton left the arts for a career in shipbuilding. He was interested in the recently-invented steam engine, and thought it could be used to power ships. Fulton’s vision was not original; many others had entered the field, and the unfortunate inventor John Fitch had built a working steamship already. But like Henry F ord, Fulton’s talent lay not in the invention but in the product’s application in the marketplace.Fulton didn’t focus entirely on the steamboat. In 1804, he tested the first submarine successfully, which he had built for the British Royal Navy. His invention would make him a celebrity upon his return to the United States two years later. Fulton’s partner Robert Livingston obtained an exclusive license for steamboat services on New York’s Hudson River. It was time for Fulton to deliver.To build an efficient, reliable steamboat, Fulton used a special English steam engine. The ship’s bottom was flat and its stern was square. The steamboat Clermont made its debut (首次亮相) on August 17, 1807, steaming up the river from New York to Albany, and it soon entered commercial services. The hilly terrain of New York made water transport faster than land transport, and Fulton’s boat —formerly known as the “North River Steamboat” — was a hit. Within five years, Fulton would be running services on six major rivers plus the Chesapeake Bay, and bring in great profits.12.What can be inferred from Paragraph 3?A.Henry Ford was as unfortunate as JohnFitch.B.Henry Ford was talented in product application.C.Fulton left the arts as he couldn’t support himself.D.Fulton was the first to create a working steamship.13.When did Fulton becomea celebrity in the United States?A.In 1804.B.In 1806.C.In 1807.D.In 1812.14.What is mentioned about Clermont?A.It operated for five years.B.It earned Fault much money.C.It had an American steam engine.D.It was not accepted by people at first.15.What’s the best title of the text?A.Robert Fulton and his SteamboatB.Robert Fulton: A Great InventorC.Steamboats Changing Water TransportD.The History of Commercial Steamboats第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
2020-2021学年高二英语下学期开学考试试题 (IV)
2020-2021学年高二英语下学期开学考试试题 (IV)第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题，每题2分，共30分）Most students spend their school days sitting at desks learning. Aurelious Woolfolk, however, does a lot more than sit at a desk when he is in school. He scrambles up high ladders, walks down the sides of buildings, and rides in a fire engine. He is learning to be a firefighter at the New Haven Fire Academy.Woolfolk and 28 other students are currently learning what it takes to bee a firefighter. Classes at the fire academy, which is in Connecticut, last for about 22 weeks. For two days each week, the students sit in a classroom to learn science, math, and emergency medicine. They learn the science of fires, how to calculate water pressure, and how to treat medical emergencies. During the other three days, the students go outside and learn how to hook hoses to fire hydrants(消防栓), climb buildings, rescue people trapped in burning buildings, and many other things.“Firefighters have to know lots of different things,” said Pablo Menendez, an i nstructor at the school. “We have to treat medical emergencies, know how to handle dangerous chemicals, and rescue people who have fallen from cliffs.”Teamwork is one of the most important lessons students learn at the school. “Working together saves lives,” said Capt. William Seward, the director of the academy. “Students need to learn that they are part of a team.”Fighting fires is not easy. The suits and equipment a firefighter wears weigh about 40 pounds.Firefighters are very busy. In New Haven, they respond to 32,000 emergency calls a year Each time firefighters go out, they know they might not e back. Across the United States about 100 firefighters die each year. “That’s whythe lessons learned here at the academy are so important,” said Seward. “Wha t they learn here can save their lives.”Firefighters know how dangerous their jobs are. Their training helps them overe their heights and fires. “When you’re up there on the ladder looking down, it’s scary,” said one student. “To do this job, you’ve got to wipe out the fear.” Firefighters overe their fear for one reason. “I wanted to help other people,” said Leah Harwin. “I think it is important to help other people whenever you can.”（）21．According to the passage, which activity must a student at the Fire Academy plete?A. handling dangerous chemicalsB. swimming under pressureC. jumping from a buildingD. sitting in the classroom（）22．Why is it important for students at the Fire Academy to have lessons inside and outside the classroom?A. Firefighters need to practice emotional skills to calm people down.B. Firefighters need to practice mental and physical skills to succeed.C. Firefighters need to practice wearing heavy gear to get used to the weight.D. Firefighters need to practice climbing a ladder to overe a fear of height（）23．What is the purpose of the passage?A. to describe the activities at the New Haven Fire AcademyB. to inform the reader of the dangers of being a firefighterC .to pare the New Haven Fire Academy to public schoolD. to force students to attend the New Haven Fire AcademyBSome colors people see late at night could cause signs of clinical(临床的)depression(沮丧). That was the finding of a study that builds on earlier study findings. They show that individuals(个人) who live or work in low levels of light overnight(整夜) can develop clinical depression. Doctors use the word “clinical depression” to describe severe form of depression. Signs may include loss of interest or pleasure in most activities, low energy levels and thoughts of death or suicide.In the new study, American investigators designed an experiment that exposed hamsters(仓鼠)to different colors. The researchers chose hamsters because they are nocturnal, which means they sleep during the day and are active at night.The animals were separated into four groups. One group of hamsters was kept in the dark during their night-time period. Another group was placed in front of a blue light, a third group slept in front of a white light, while a fourth was put in front of a red light.After four weeks, the researchers noted how much sugary water the hamsters drank. They found that the most depressed animals drank the least amount of water.Randy Nelson heads the Department of Neuroscience at Ohio State University. He says animals that slept in blue and white light appeared to be the most depressed. “What we saw is that these animals didn’t show any sleep uneasiness(不安) at all but they did mess up biological clock genes and they did show depressive sign while if they were in the dim(微弱)red light, they did not.”Randy Nelson notes that photosensitive(感光)cells in the eyes have little to do with eyesight. He says these cells send signals to the area of the brain that controls what has been called the natural sleep-wake cycle.He sa ys there’s a lot of blue in white light. This explains why the blue light and white light hamsters appear to be more depressed than the hamsters seeing red light or darkness.（）24．Researchers use hamsters in the experiment because __________.A.they are similar to humans in dealing with colorsB.they are easy to observe and studyC.they are sensitive to colors like human beingsD.they are active at night and sleep during the day（）25．What sign shows that the hamsters are being depressed?A.They drink less sugary water.B.They don’t sleep well.C.Their eyesight bees worse.D.Their energy level bees low.（）26．__________ tends to cause hamsters to be depressed.A.Dim lightB.Red lightC.Blue lightD.Darkness（）27．What can help people who work late at night to avoid being depressed?A.Not being exposed to dim red light when using puters.B.Equipping their puter screens to put it more in the reddish light.C.Living or working in low levels of light overnight.D.Going to see doctors of clinical depression regularly for help.CAlmost all theme park accidents can be prevented. Here, based on coverage of theme park safety, are some tips to help you and your family stay safe on your next visit.If you are visiting with a child, take a moment to explain the ride to them, and tell them how they should behave. They are depending upon you to keep them safe. Set a good example for them by following the rules of the park, and make sure thatthey know you expect them to follow those rules, too.Tell them to stay seated, to hold the grab bar or put their hands in the laps, and not to stick their knees and feet outside a ride vehicle. Make them look to you for the okay to get on or off a ride, too. And never put a crying child on a ride. If your child starts to cry, let others pass you in line until your child is calmed. Or, gently exit the queue and find something more relaxing to do.Young kids can’t keep an adult’s pace in a theme park. Let them take plenty of breaks.“Kids get tired,” said TPI reader Matt Johnson, a father of four. “Tired kids make parents even more tired. And tired kids and parents may get hurt —physically and emotionally.” He advises that parents plan a mid-day break, perhaps a swim back at the hotel, to avoid mid-day heat and crowds. “You will see cranky families having a miserable time while you are refreshed and having a great evening.”（）28. The second paragraph tells readers that ________.A. children should be trained to be more independentB. adults should tell children some safety rules firstlyC. adults should set a good example to behave well in a theme parkD. there is a danger to take young children to visit a theme park（）29. Which of the following is NOT right for children who are taking the rides?A. They cannot put their hands away from the grab bar.B. They are forbidden to put their knees or feet out.C. They should ask adults’ permission first to get on a ride.D. Without adults’ okay sign, children shouldn’t get off a ride.（）30. If your child begins to cry just when he is going to take a ride, you should ________.A. tell him to be relaxedB. make him share your interestC. give up the present activityD. encourage him to be brave（）31. We may infer from Matt Johnson’s words that ________.A. he doesn’t lik e to visit a theme park with his childrenB. parents with many children may be tired of visiting a theme parkC. not all the families are relaxed or happy when they visit a theme parkD. visitors should arrange everything carefully before startingDWhat will power your house in the future？Nuclear，wind，or solar power？According to scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the US，it might be leaves — but artificial (人造的) ones.Natural leaves are able to change sunlight and water into energy. It is known as photosynthesis (光合作用)．Now researchers have found a way to imitate this seemingly simple process.The artificial leaf developed by Daniel Nocera and his colleagues at MIT can be seen as a special silicon chip with catalysts (催化剂)．Similar to natural leaves，it can split water into hydrogen and oxygen when put into a bucket of water. The hydrogen and oxygen gases are then stored in a fuel cell，which uses those two materials to produce electricity，located either on top of a house or beside the house.Though the leaf is only about the shape of a poker card，scientists claimed that it is promising to be an inexpensive source of electricity in developing countries. “One can imagine villages in India and Africa not long from now purchasin g an affordable basic power system based on this technology,” said Nocera at a conference of the American Chemical Society.The artificial leaf is not a new idea. The first artificial leaf was invented in 1997 but was too expensive and unstable for practical use. The new leaf，by contrast，is made of cheap materials，easy to use and highly stable. In laboratory studies，Nocera showed that an artificial leaf prototype (原型) could operate continuously for at least 45 hours without a drop in activity.The wonderful improvements e from Nocera's recent discovery of several powerful，new and inexpensive catalysts. These catalysts make the energy transformation inside the leaf more efficient with water and sunlight. Right now，the new leaf is about 10 times more efficient at carrying out photosynthesis than a natural one. Besides，the device can run in whatever water is available；that is，it doesn't need pure water. This is important for some countries that don't have access to pure water.With the goal to “make each home its own power station” and “give energy to the poor”，scientists believe that the new technology could be widely used indeveloping countries，especially in India and rural China.（）32. What does the underlined word “imitate” in Paragraph 2 me an?A produce B. hold C. prevent D. copy（）33.Which of the following orders correctly shows how the artificial leaf is used to produce electricity?a．artificial leaves split water into hydrogen and oxygenb．the hydrogen and oxygen gases are stored in a fuel cellc．the artificial leaves are put in waterd．the fuel cell uses hydrogen and oxygen to produce electricityA．c，a，b，d B．c，b，a，dC．b，c，a，d D．c，a，d，b（）34.The purpose of the scientists at MIT in developing the new artificial leaf is to________.A．build up more power stations in the worldB．provide cheaper energy for developing countriesC．offer people in developing countries access to pure waterD．gain a deeper understanding of the photosynthesis process（）35.The main idea of this passage is ________.A．an introduction to the history of artificial leavesB．a mixture of water power and solar energyC．giving energy to the poorD．an invention copying photosynthesis第二节七选五（共5题每题2分共10分）How to FocusImproving your focus can make you a better student or employee as well as a happier and more organized person. If you want to improve your focus, you need to learn to avoid distractions and to be prepared with a focus-filled game plan before you set out to acplish a task. 361. Build up your focus stamina (耐力). Each person may start off with a certain amount of “focus stamina” but this is something that can be improved over time. To build your focus stamina, just give yourself a certain amount of time to do nothingbut work on a certain task. 37 It may be just another five minutes or another half hour.2. Meditate. Meditating is more than a great way to relax. 38 When you meditate, you’ll be focusing on clearing your head and concentrating on your body and breath. You can easily transfer these skills to clearing your head and focusing on the work ahead of you.3. Read more. 39 Try reading something without stopping for just thirty minutes, and slowly build your stamina to reading for an hour or even two hours with only short breaks. Being able to focus on the material in front of you will help you learn to focus on your work.4. Multi-task less. 40 However, it is actually harmful to your concentration. When you multi-task, you’re not putting all of your focus and energy into any one task, which actually harms your concentration. Work on getting just one thing done at a time and you’ll see that you get this done more quickly. Chatting with your friends online while, getting work done is one of the worst forms of multi-tasking. Chatting with a friend can slow your productivity down by half.A. Reading is a great way to build up your focus.B. If you want to know how to focus like a laser, just follow these steps!C. Keep going until you feel you need to stop, and try to focus for longer the next day.D. When that time passes, see how long you can keep going before actually stopping.E. Many people think getting two or three things done at once is a great way to acplish goals more quickly.F. Did you waste your whole day reading random articles that people posted on Facebook?G. If you meditate for just 10 to 20 minutes every day, you will slowly improve your focus.第二部分完形填空（每小题1.5分）Disneyland opened on July 17, 1955 and instantly became the world’s most recognizable and popular theme park. This was the only Disney theme park visited by Walt Disney, who died in 1966. Disneyland is 41 one hour south of Los Angeles, California. You may get there by air or by bus.Disneyland 42 most of its visitors from 43 . So avoid weekends and school vacations to get the 44 waits. The period before or after Christmas Day is the busiest of the 45 , with the park often held more extra guests each day. Whenever you visit, 46 early —about an hour 47 the opening time —to get the popular attractions before crowds 48 .Disneyland also 49 tickets online, but does not allow you to 50 them at home. So you’ll have to order far enough 51 for them to arrive by mail. Tickets 52 also be available through your local auto club, Disney Store or your school or work activities office.Space Mountain 53 in early July, xx after a two-year rehab (修复) to rebuild the track and improve show 54 . If you are travelling with little kids, you’ll want to visit Fantasyland first in the morn ing, 55 several popular kids’ rides in that area, 56 Dumbo and Peter Pan, have low capacities (容量) and build long 57 early in the day. 58 , head west to Adventure land and New Orleans Square 59 the park opens, visiting the Indiana Jones Adventure and Splash Mountain, 60 ing back to the Haunted Mansion and Pirates of the Caribbean.（）41. A. limited B. located C. circled D. expanded（）42. A. pleases B. organizes C.draws D. benefits（）43. A. villages B. foreigners C.students D. locals（）44. A. shortest B. busiest C.longest D. biggest（）45. A. time B. week C.day D. year（）46. A. leave B. plan C. arrive D. book（）47. A. after B.until C. pastD. before（）48. A. avoid B. build C. break D. bine（）49. A. sells B. shows C. sends D. collects（）50. A. reserve B. keep C.copy D. print（）51. A. in advance B. in case C. in order D. in turn（）52. A. ought B. must C. will D. may（）53. A. opened B. reopened C.closed D. reduced（）54. A. possibilities B. changes C. developments D. effects（）55. A. when B. since C. as D. because of（）56. A. unluckily B. unexpectedly C.especially D. normally（）57. A. rows B. waits C. places D. passages（）58. A. If not B. In a word C. As a result D. What’s more（）59. A. where B.that C.how D. when（）60. A. now B. andC. justD. then第二卷写作第一节语法填空（每小题1.5分）China’s tourism market was in stable operation on the 61 (five) of the National Day holiday with 93 million Chinese tourists traveling around the country, the China National Tourism Administration 62 (say) on Thursday. The figure represents 63 increase of 12.1 percent year on year. Domestic 64 (tourist) spent 76.3 billion yuan on the day, up 14.7 percent year on year. The National Day holiday, 65 runs from Oct. 1 to 8, sees a surge in passenger flows as leisure travel has bee a major holiday entertainment due to 66 (improve) living standard. Due to high tourist traffic, a number of popular tourist sites including the Forbidden City, the Huangshan Mountain and the Baiyangdian Lake have to impose (强加) 67 (they) visit ceilings (上限). Visits to 68 (specially) townships, new socialist countryside and munist revolutionary heritage sites bee popular during holiday. One of China’s two “Golden Weeks”，this year’s National Day holiday has 69 (extend) by one day as the Mid-Autumn Festival falls 70 Oct. 4.第二节改错（共10分）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。
2020-2021学年高二英语下学期开学考试试题 (I)
2020-2021学年高二英语下学期开学考试试题 (I)本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，满分150分。
考试时间：120分钟。
注意：1、答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名和考号填写在答题卡指定的位置，在规定的位置贴好条形码。
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3、非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔在答题卷上作答，字体工整，笔迹清楚。
请按照题号在各题的答题区域（黑色线框）内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效。
保持卡面清洁，不折叠, 不破损。
第I卷（选择题，共90 分）第一部分听力（共两节，满分20分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt?A. £ 19. 15.B. £ 9. 18.C. £9. 15.答案是 C。
1.What will James do tomorrow ?A. Watch a TV program.B. Give a talk.C. Write a report.2.What can we say about the woman?A. She’s generous.B. She’s curious.C. She’s helpful.3.When does the train leave?A. At 6:30.B. At 8:30.C. At 10:30.4.How does the woman go to work?A. By car.B. On foot.C. By bike.5.What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Classmates.B. Teacher and student.C. Doctor and patient.第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）听下面5段对话或独白。
2020-2021学年高二英语下学期开学考试试题
2020-2021学年高二英语下学期开学考试试题第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What is the man going to do on Sunday?A.Visit his mother.B. Do some gardeningC. Move into a new house.2. What does the man think of the building might be?A. An apartment building.B. A hotel.C. A department store.3. Where does the conversation take place?A. In a store.B. In a bank.C. In a classroom.4. When will the next bus e?A. At 6:35.B.At 6:45.C. At 7:00.5. When does the conversation probably take place?A. At 4:30p.mB. At 5:00p.m.C. At 5:30 p.m.第二节（15小题，每小题1.5分，共22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6，7题。
6.W hat’s the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Friends.B. Neighbors.C.Customer and waitress.7.H ow will Bill and Mary go home?A. By bus.B. By taxiC. By subway.听第7段材料，回答第8, 9题。
2020-2021学年通用版英语高二下学期开学返校知识与题型精练：01.语法回顾专练(解析版)
2020-2021学年下学期高二英语开学返校知识回顾与题型赋能专练01.语法回顾专练1. Children who are not active or_____ diet is high in fat will gain weight quickly.A. whatB. whoseC. whichD. that2. In china, the number of cities is increasing ________development is recognized across the world.A. whereB. whichC. whoseD. that3. I refuse to accept the blame for something ________ was someone else's fault.A. whoB. thatC. asD. what4. The newly-built café, the walls of are painted light green, is really a peaceful place for us, especially after hard work.A. thatB. itC. whatD. which5. The old temple roof was damaged in storm is now under repair.A. whereB. whichC. itsD. whose6. After graduating from college，I took some time off to go travelling，______ turned out to be a wise decision.A. thatB. whichC. whenD. where7. Stephen Hawking believes that the earth is unlikely to be the onlyplanet life has developed gradually.A. thatB. whereC. whichD. whose8. He was allowed to go out,but his parents made it a_____that he should get home before midnight.A. solutionB. conditionC. stateD. situation9. I wonder if the book is_____worth_____.Can you tell me?A. very;readingB. well;to readC. well;readingD. very;to read10. Come and see me whenever .A. you are convenientB. you will be convenientC. it is convenient for youD. it will be convenient to you11. In any unsafe situation, simply ________ the button and a highly-trained agent will get you the help you need.A. pressB. to pressC. pressingD. pressed12. My grandma, living separately in the country, is just content to sit comfortably in front of TV each evening, happy ________ Chinese traditional opera programs.A. to be watchingB. watchingC. to watchD. to be watched13. I was going to pay by cash when it suddenly occurred to me _________ I had left my purse at home.A. whetherB. whatC. thatD. where14. Ten years ago the population of our village was_________ that of theirs.A. as twice large asB. twice as large asC. twice as much asD. as twice much as15. The room is nice________.A. living inB. to be livedC. to liveD. to live in16. The boy pretended ______ asleep when his father came back.A. to fallB. to have fallenC. to be fallingD. have fallen17. ---I’ve he ard a lot about you. You got promoted, right? ______--- Many thanks.A. Good for youB. You asked for itC. There you areD. You’ve gone too far18. He was told that it would be at least three more months _____ he could recover and return to work.A. whenB. sinceC. beforeD. that19. Jack is a great talker. It’s high time that __________ something instead of just talking.A. will doB. has doneC. doD. did20. _____more time, he’ll make a first-class tennis player.A. Having givenB. To giveC. GivingD. Given21. —Mum ,why do you always make me eat an egg every day?—______enough protein and nutrition as you are growing up.A. GetB. GettingC. To getD. To be going22. --- Let me tell you something about the journalists.--- Don't you remember ____ me the story yesterday?A. toldB. tellingC. to tellD. to have told23. She asked me to help her, _____that she couldn’t move the heavy suitcase alone.A. only to realizeB. realizingC. having been realizedD. realized24. He claimed _______ in the supermarket when he was doing shopping yesterday.A. being badly treatedB. treating badlyC. to be treated badlyD. to have been badly treated25. Tony was very unhappy for ______ to the party.A. having not been invitedB. not having invitedC. having not invitedD. not having been invited26. I’ve worked with children before,so I know what _________ in my new job.A. expectedB. to expectC. to be expectingD. expects27. I hoped Tina _________ to my birthday party next Thursday.A. to comeB. is comingC. will comeD. was coming28. He got himself into a bad situation where he was ________to lose the game.A. likelyB. perhapsC. possibleD. probably29. It is ______________the trouble to explain a job fully to new employees.A. worthwhile takingB. worthy takingC. worthy of takeD. worth to take30. Peter won't drive us to the station. He has___________ to take us all.A. a very small carB. too small a carC. a too small carD. such a small car31. It is not what we do once in a while _____ shapes our lives, _____ what we do consistently.A. which; that;B. that; thatC. which; butD. that; but32. __________ in the world ______China is a great country with a long history and rich history.A. There is no doubt; ifB. It is no doubt; thatC. There is no doubt; thatD. It is no doubt; whether33. I don’t doubt he took the first place in his class, but I doubt he will succeed in the end.A. if; thatB. if; whichC. whether; whetherD. that; whether34. One Friday，we were packing to leave for a weekend away ________my daughter heard cries for help.A. whenB. ifC. butD. unless35. I was taking a walk in the park bathing in the sun ________ something unusual caught my attention.A. whileB. thatC. whenD. as36. Some passenger s were walking through the big halls at Paris’ Airport______the whole root fell down.A. whileB. whenC. as soon asD. after37. Peter was so excited _________ he received an invitation from his friend__________Chongqing.A. that; to visitB. when; to visitC. that; visitingD. when; visiting38. ______ the news that he had eaten 10 hamburgers in one meal, a(n) ______ expression swiftly appeared on her face.A. After she heard; astonishedB. Hearing; delightfulC. After she heard; astonishingD. Hearing; delighted39. _______relevant departments stressed no plastic covers were used for books, I didn't realize these covers contained harmful chemicals.A. UntilB. UnlessC. WhileD. Since40. —Have you got the results of the final exam?—Not yet. I'm afraid it will be a few days we know the final results.A. beforeB. afterC. untilD. when41. He was deeply struck by the natural beauty of the West Lake___________he went to Hangzhou.A. at the first timeB. the first timeC. for the first timeD. at the first time when42. _________I saw him, I knew he was the man the police were looking for.A. The placeB. The weekC. The dayD. The instant43. ______the phone call, the construction site is crowded with workers full of joy and excitement.A. On receivingB. As soon as receivingC. The Moment he receivedD. Receiving44. I used to love that film______I was a child, but I don’t feel it that way any more.A. onceB. whenC. sinceD. although45. “You can’t have this football back_____you promise not to kick it at my cat again.” the old man said firmly.A. becauseB. sinceC. whenD. until46. Tom was so angry____ he heard his friend betrayed him____ he tore the letter into twoimmediately.A. that; whenB. that; thatC. when; whatD. when; that47. Our C hinese teacher didn’t go to bed he finished his work last night.A. ifB. untilC. sinceD. because48. My friend walked me to the bus stop and waited with me______________ the bus arrived.A. onceB. unlessC. whenD. until49. It won't be long _our summer vacation begins, but my vacation plans are still up in the air.A. whenB. untilC. thatD. before50. China is playing a key role in controlling the virus. However, it will take long and much effort ________ it is under control.A. untilB. afterC. beforeD. unless答案与解析1. B【解析】考查定语从句。
湖南省株洲市二中2020学年高二英语下学期入学考试试题新人教版
高二下学期入学考试英语试题本试卷分知识运用、阅读技能和写作技能三个部分，时量70分钟，满分100分。
第一部分：知识运用（共两节，满分40分）第一节单项填空（共10个小题，每小题2分，满分20分）从A. B. C. D四个选项中选出最佳答案填空。
1. Most of us found ______ difficult to finish the work in such a short time.A. thisB. whichC. whatD. it2. ______ for some time after a tiring day is very enjoyable and exciting for me in summer.A. SwimB. SwimmingC. Go swimmingD. To swim3. Most students like the teachers ______ understand them well.A. whoB. whenC. whatD. which4. The question ______ he left the room is confusing.A. whenB. whereC. whyD. that5. —Do you know where Mary is?—No, I don’t. I ______ her since last Sunday nig ht.A. haven’t seenB. didn’t seeC. won’t seeD. don’t see6. Our teacher tells us that the moon ______ around the earth.A. traveledB. has traveledC. travelsD. travel7. Every year we plant trees on the mountains. In a few years the mountains ______ with trees.A. are coveredB. will be coveredC. are coveringD. will cover8. Last month I came to Britain. My English has improved a lot _______ I use it all the time.A. unlessB. whileC. whenD. as9. Smith didn’t expect to see you yesterday, ________?A. did heB. wasn’t heC. didn’t heD. was he10. — _____ I use your pen?— Go ahead, please.A. MustB. NeedC. ShallD. May第二节完形填空（共10个小题，每小题2分，满分20分）阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个最佳答案。
湖南省2020-2021学年高二英语下学期期中试题
湖南省2020-2021学年高二英语下学期期中试题时量：120分钟分值：150分第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）( ) 1. What is the man doing?A. Seeing his friends off.B. Getting his hair cut.C. Picking someone up. ( ) 2. What does the woman want to do?A. Find a roommate.B. Buy a houseC. Rent an apartment( ) 3. What does the woman ask the man to do?A. Repair the window.B. Clean the living room.C. Call the apartment manager ( ) 4. What are the speakers talking about?A. Their weekend plans.B. Their foreign friendsC. Their favorite cities ( ) 5. How will the man get to the airport probably?A. By busB. By taxiC. By car第二节 (共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面一段对话，回答第6、7题。
( ) 6.Where does the woman want to go?A. The wetlands.B. The mountains.C. The beach.( ) 7. What will the weather be like probably on the weekend?A. Cloudy.B. Rainy.C. Sunny.听下面一段对话，第8、9题。
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湖南省怀化市辰溪县第一中学2020-2021学年高二英语下学期开学考试试题注意事项：1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。
2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。
回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。
写在本试卷上无效。
第一部分阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题;每小题2. 5分，满分37. 5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
AThis famous site features one of the largest and most representative collections of Buddhist architecture and art in China. It was rated as a 5A-class tourist attraction in 2010.The Lingshan Grand Buddha is an 88-meter-high open-air bronze statue of Sakyamuni. It is 17 meters higher than the Grand Buddha at Leshan Mountain. It is part of the pattern of Five Buddhas in five directions together with the Big Buddha at Lantau Island in Hong Kong to the south, the Grand Buddha at Leshan Mountain to the west, the Grand Buddha in Yungang Caves to the north and the Grand Buddha at the Longmen Caves in the central area. At the feet of the Grand Buddha, you can feel the loftiness （雄伟）and dignity of Buddhism.Tips：Location: Lingshan Road, Mashan town, Binhu district, WuxiTickets: Through ticket： 210 yuan （ $ 31. 85） , and free tickets for the performance of Ode to Auspiciousness for individual visitorsOpening hours for Lingshan Mountain: 7：00 17：00Opening hours for Brahma Palace: 9：00 18：00Recommendations:The Nine-Dragon FountainThe Nine-Dragon Fountain in front of the giant Buddha will start to play music and the song, The Birth of Buddha , at 10 am every day. A huge lotus（莲花）slowly blooms with six petals, and a 7-meter golden statue of Prince Buddha rises from the lotus, with one hand pointing to the sky and one hand at the earth, symbolizing Buddha's light shining on all things.The Brahma PalaceThe whole palace shows the mixture of traditional cultural elements with Western architectural features. Many cultural heritage items and art works can be found there. Its splendid design surprises every visitor.1. What is the Lingshan Grand Buddha famous for?A. Its typical collections of architecture and art.B. Its special material.C. Its geographical location.D. Its long history.2. What do we know about the performance of Ode to Auspiciousness?A. It lasts 10 hours for visitors.B. It costs 210 yuan at least.C. It's available only for group visitors.D. It's free if you get a through ticket.3. Why does the writer recommend the Brahma Palace to us?A. It’s in front of the giant Buddha.B. Its design and collections are amazing.C. Visitors can enjoy a huge lotus there.D. Many traditional cultural items are on sale.BBradley McConachie, a 33-year-old Australian is actually a student in international relations completing his PhD through Griffith University. He came to Beijing for a cooperative research at Beijing University two years ago. Such an academic life was colorful with a chance offered by the cultural exchanges project, “I'm in China".Bradley was lucky to win the most "likes" for his photo story about his life inChina and became one of 20 winners to visit locations by the project this summer. All thewinners’ experiences were filmed to produce a r eality show, My Chinese Working Day, which will be broadcast by mid-September.Bradley was chosen to work as a recreational manager for a Chinese wedding. The film crew took them to many “amazing sites" and the staff at the resort taught them a lot about how to incorporate modern Chinese features while still keeping traditional customs.“I would have to say two things stick out as the most memorable： the helicopter ride and talking with the staff at the hotel about how they organize weddings here in China," he said. That was Bradley's first time to be in a helicopter, and he was too absorbed with the “stunning" view of the coastline.“I think it is so important to show other Australians the different landscapes China has to offer. I think so many Australians, when they think about China, imagine the historical sites of Beijing and the exciting things to see in Shanghai but have no idea about other beautiful places, like Sanya or the many other places people have been taken to in this TV series. It was nice to experience these little touches. I was happy to be a part of that experience!” Bradley said.4. What made Bradley's life more colorful?A. Obtaining his PhD.B. The cultural exchanges project.C. The research about Beijing University.D. The interest in international relations.5. Why was Bradley given the chance?A. He produced the reality show.B. His life in China was interesting.C. He was one of the top 20 winners.D. He liked photo stories most.6. Which of the following best explains “stunning" in P aragraph 4?A. Fantastic.B. Confusing.C. Agreeable.D. Extreme.7. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. It's difficult to produce moving TV series.B. Beijing and Shanghai are historical sites.C. Sanya is worth visiting for foreigners.D. Many Australians know little about China.CAt a time when industries are under greater pressure to reduce costs and increase efficiencies, more production facilities are turning to digital sensing technology to provide the real-time insights they need for improved performance. What if one digital sensor could measure multiple signals?Yokogawa's DPharp（差压传送器）digital technology has the unique ability to measure two pressure parameters （参数），delivering reliable and accurate measurement of plant operations. The unique aspect of this digital technology is that it measures two parameters in one sensor module, providing additional insight into a plant's operations. It is the only sensor in the world that does this.DPharp transmitters（发射器）use silicon（硅）resonant（谐振的）sensor technology to measure both differential（差别） and still pressure. The sensor consists of two H-shaped crystal silicon resonators that shake at a certain frequency and，, when pressure is applied, the frequency of one resonator increases while the other decreases. By monitoring these frequencies digitally, both differential and still pressure can be measured at the same time. The frequency output is directly read by the central processing unit of the transmitter.DPharp can be used in any processing plant across any industry—oil and gas to food and drinks. DPharp's unique digital sensing technology allows engineering firms and plant engineers to create designs that will equate to an average reduction of 40 percent. Where they would typically use five measuring devices, they are using three by using the multi-sensing technology. That is a significant cost reduction in the number of devices installed and the added benefit is that, as there are less devices, the engineering and design is less complex, which means less materials andless equipment to maintain. Furthermore, there are fewer transmitter spares required, which reduces costs. Tony Farah, Product Manager, said that more organisations are seeing the significant benefits of smart devices like DPharp.8. What is special about DPharp digital technology?A. It provides the real-time insights.B. It brings significant changes in engineering.C. It measures two parameters in one sensor.D. It provides accurate measurement.9. What is the frequency output read by?A. Two H-shaped crystal silicon resonators.B. The central processing unit of the transmitter.C. Monitoring devices.D. The operator of the plant.10. What is the plants' attitude to DPharp?A. Cautious.B. Ambiguous.C. Favorable.D. Disapproving.11. What is the text mainly about?A. How DPharp is bringing value across production plants.B. How sensor works in a different way.C. Why DPharp is efficient and reliable.D. Where DPharp can be used.DLast year, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that 55 million people in the U. S. are “gig workers" which is more than 35 percent of the U. S. workforce. That number is projected to jump to 43 percent by 2020.People are drawn to gig work（零工）because it brings in a little extra income without a major time commitment. And recent technologies like Skype, Slack, and Dropbox have made the gig life a reality, giving you maximum freedom, an ideal work-life balance, and the chance to pursue your passions.If you're thinking of joining the gig economy, it's never been easier. One of the great things about the gig economy is that you don't have a boss breathing downyour neck. As a freelancer, you no longer have to cater to a company culture or work schedule that might cause physical or emotional stress. Instead, you get to choose the type of work you do and who you work with. But this degree of freedom requires a corresponding amount of discipline. With no boss to make sure you're on task, it's all on you.A lot of gig workers start their careers by hopping on a project because the employer is desperate and in need of help. On the employer's end, it's tough to take on people for higher management positions when the pool of talent is full of gig workers who haven't been given an opportunity to improve their skills. Businesses have to evolve to learn how to account for an influx（(涌入）of temporary workers. It is harder for gig workers to becomeskilled and get promoted.The workforce is becoming more advanced and educated by the day. You have to keep learning and keep up with industry trends to maintain a competitive edge. This is true even for people in traditional office settings, but it's critical if you're your own boss.12. What made the gig life a reality?A. Greater work-life balance.B. New technologies.C. A little extra money.D. Maximum freedom.13. What does the underlined phrase “breathing down your nec", in Paragraph 3 mean?A. Making you unable to breathe freely.B. Standing very close behind you.C. Threatening you by saying something.D. Monitoring you closely.14. What can we infer from the last but one paragraph?A. Employers should invest in training the temporary workers.B. Gig workers start their jobs out of passion.C. It's hard for employers to employ people for higher positions.D. It's hard for gig workers to develop skills.15. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. The Strengths and Weaknesses of the Gig EconomyB. The Challenges of the Gig EconomyC. The Increase of the Gig EconomyD. The Reason for the Gig Economy第二节（共5小题;每小题2. 5分，满分12. 5分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。