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2019-2020学年度第一学期高二英语周练试卷第二部分：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中，选出最佳选项。

AWell, parents, surprise! Lots of us are using Twitter and Facebook to find rides, and not just to school. It’s awkward to call a friend and ask for a ride, and half the time they’ll say, “Sorry, my car is full.” But with Twitter, you just tweet #Ashleys Pool Party and look for other people heading the same way.It may sound risky, but many teens stay within their own social circles to find rides, and don’t branch out beyond friends when asking on Twitter. For me, I only rideshare with people I know, but to some young people, especially those taking longer trips, stranger danger is less of a concern.The sharing economy got big during the recession（经济衰退）. It allows people to access more goods and services using technology, while also allowing them to share cost. And that technology, for me, is what the car was for my mom, a gateway to more freedom.According to the researchers at the University of Michigan, 30 years ago, eight in ten American 18-year-olds had a driver’s license. Today it’s six in ten. So it’s not that surprising that on my 16th birthday I wasn’t rushing to get a license. All I wanted was an iPhone. Juliet Schor (Sociology professor at Boston College) knows people of my age love being connected and for young people driving means they have to disconnect from their technology, and that’s a negative. So if they could sit in the passenger side and still be connected, that’s going to be a plus.To me, another plus is ridesharing represents something more than trying to save money. I see it as evidence that people still depend on each other. My generation shares their cars and apartments the way neighbors used to share cups of sugar. For the system to work, some of us still need our own cars. But until I get my own version of the silver Super Beetle, you can find me on Twitter.21 The writer usually rideshares with _____.A. anyone heading the same wayB. people he knowsC. friends of friendsD. strangers of his age22. Some young people choose to rideshares instead of driving because _____.A. driving means offering free rides to others.B. getting a driving license becomes more difficult.C. driving one’s own cars causes a negative impression.D. driving makes them disconnected from technology.23. We can conclude from the passage that _____.A. the writer rideshares in order to save moneyB. people under 18 are not allowed to driveC. people can’t live well without others’ helpD. the older generation had to fight for freedomBNature is full of color, from rainbows and roses to butterfly wings and peacock tails. Even the fruits and vegetables you eat have different colors: blue blueberries, red strawberries, green broccoli, and orange carrots.Plant and animals often use color to attract attention. The substances responsible for these colors belong to a class of chemical called antioxidants(抗氧化物). Plants make antioxidant to protect themselves from the sun’s ultraviolet(UV)(紫外线)light.Ultraviolet light causes chemicals called free radicals(自由基)to form within plant cells. They can destroy parts of plant. Free radicals also have damaging effects on human beings. Some of these effects like wrinkled skin can be seen. The damage is caused by the free radicals attacking cells in our bodies. Certain cancers and heart disease are linked to free radicals.Our bodies have natural defences for fighting off free radicals. While we are young, our defences are pretty strong. However, they ge t weaker as we get older. The body’s built-in defences can only go so far without extra help.The key to fighting free radicals with fruits and vegetables is to mix and match colors. It’s like sunscreen(防晒霜)for the inside of your body. Go for a range of very bright colors. Colorful foods contain hundreds of healthy chemicals not found anywhere else.Research into how chemicals in blueberries affect the brain’s function in rats suggests thatthese chemicals may help our own brains work more efficiently.Don’t just blame the sun. Ultraviolet light isn’t the only source of free radicals. If you breathe polluted air such as smog, automobile exhaust(废气), or wasted gas from a factory, you take in chemicals that also cause such damage. And, the body itself produces free radicals as it processes food.24. Which of the following not true?A. Antioxidants are responsible for plant colorsB. Plants use color to attract attentionC. Antioxidants can protect plants from UV lightD. Antioxidants help free radicals to attack plants25. In which order do the following facts occur?a. Wrinkled skin can be seenb. UV light causes free radicals to formc. Free radicals damage cells in our bodiesd. The sun gives out UV lightA. a, b, c, dB. d, b, c, aC. c, a, d, bD. d, b, a, c26. We need extra help for fighting off free radicals from fruits and vegetables because ____.A. our bodies’ defences are not naturalB. we are too young to defend ourselvesC. our defences get weaker as we get olderD. our bodies’ built-in defences can only go away27. Which of the following can not cause free radicals to form?A. Colorful foodB. UV light from the sunC. Polluted airD. The body itselfCThe ancient Greek philosopher Plato said, “Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and joy to life and to everything.”"We know that music brings joy and comfort, and makes us feel happy," Spencer says. "But research has also discovered music plays a powerful role in the mental development of children. Music inspires creativity, imagination and self-expression. It also builds self-respect and is goodfor memory skills. "The power of musicMuch research supports both Spencer and Plato. A Stanford University study found that musical training improves the way the brain processes the spoken word.Research from Canada found that children aged four to six years old who had music lessons had better memories, as well as higher ability to read and write and maths levels．Not in the curr iculum （课程）Research shows it's not that smart kids play music; it's that music makes kids smarter. It supports Spencer's call for music to be a standard part of the school curriculum, like English and maths．“Music is everywhere, but not at 75 per cent of public schools around Australia who don't have a devoted music teacher," Spencer says. "It's sad that many children don't have access to formal musical education, particularly when it has such an effect on a child's development.”It's up to parentsInvolving our children in music doesn't have to be expensive. And many parents give their kids musical exposure subliminally（下意识地）, be it through singing, the radio or stereo. But parents can take it to the next level by talking about music and exposing kids to different styles.For many older children, music is part of their culture and while parents don't have to like it, they can still engage their kids in conversation about it．Ideally, Spencer would like every child to learn an instrument. “Kids can access cheap instruments like a ukulele, recorder or harmonica," Spencer says. He says the Internet has a lot of free videos which teach you how to play instruments．"I can't stress enough how important music is," he says. "It builds relationships, unites people and, most importantly, it is fun.”28.Plato's words are mentioned at the beginning of the text to show that ______．A. music has magic powerB. everything is related to musicC. Don Spencer admires PlatoD. music was important in ancient time29. From the research mentioned in the passage, we can learn ______．A. music can make children smarterB. children aged four to six have better memoriesC. there are no professional music teachers in AustraliaD. music is a standard part of the school curriculum in most schools30. It can be inferred from the last four paragraphs that ______．A. parents always expose their children to different musicB. parents cannot talk about music with their older childrenC. musical instruments are often expensive and not availableD. people can have easy access to learning how to play instruments31. What might be the best title for the passage?A. When Music Is TaughtB. Why Music MattersC. What We Learn from MusicD. How Children Learn MusicDThey are most likely to be healthy, wealthy and wise, according to the old saying.But those who are early to bed and early to rise do not always have the upper hand, researchers say. They have revealed that night owls are generally brighter and wealthier than those able to get up early in the morning.Experts from the University of Madrid carried out tests on around 1,000 teenagers and found that those who preferred to stay up late demonstrated the kind of intelligence associated with honored jobs and higher incomes. ‘Larks or ‘morning people’, however, often acquired better exam results, possibly because lessons are held at the wrong time of day for night owls. The researchers examined the habits and body clocks of the youngsters to determine whether they liked to stay up late and sleep in later in the morning, or preferred to go to bed early and were at their peak in the morning. School performance and inductive (归纳的) intelligence, or problem solving, were measured and academic grades in the major subjects were also taken into account. The results showed that evening type s scored higher than morning types on inductive reasoning, which has been shown to be a good estimate of general intelligence and a strong indicator of academic performance. They also had a greater capacity to think conceptually as well as analytically. Such abilities have been linked to innovative thinking, more admired occupations and better incomes.Famous night owls include President Obama, Charles Darwin, Winston Churchill, KeithRichards and Elvis Presley. George W Bush, who is regularly in bed by 10pm, Thomas Edison, Napoleon, Condoleezza Rice, who wakes at 4.30am, and Ernest Hemingway are among those known as larks. Jim Horne, professor of psychophysiology at Loughborough University, said: ‘Evening types tend to be the more active and creative types, the poets, artists and inventors, while the morning types are the deducers (推断者), as are often seen with civil servants and accountants.’ A previous study of US Air Force recruits found evening types were much better at thinking laterally (横向) to solve problems than larks.32. The underlined word “owl” in the text means:__________A. A bird of prey that flies at nightB. A bird of prey that is a symbol of wisdomC. A kind of person who stays up lateD. A kind of person who gets up early33. The following features belong to night owls except that _______.A. Night owls are much healthier, wealthier and wiserB. Night owls have a strong ability to reason logicallyC. Night owls are expert in analyzing and innovative thinkingD. Night owls stay up late and sle ep later in the morning34. What’s the author’s attitude towards night owls?A. Skeptical.B. Negative.C. Subjective.D. Objective.35. According to the passage, which of the following is true?A. The early bird will catch the worm.B. Morning types have a tendency to do some creative jobs.C. Night owls usually do poorer in the examinations than larks.D. President Obama and George W Bush are models of night owls.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项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

高二英语上学期第八周检测试题

得夺市安庆阳光实验学校中学高二英语上学期第八周检测试题1. What will the weather be like this afternoon?A. Sunny.B. Windy.C. Rainy.2. Where does the conversation most probably take place?A. In an office.B. In a restaurant.C. At home.3. What does the boy want to be in the future?A. A businessman.B. A lawyer.C. A professor.4. What is the man doing?A. Offering help.B. Expressing thanks.C. Asking for permission.5. What does the man mean?A. He will deliver the luggage by car.B. He won’t take the luggage with him.C. He doesn’t need any help with the luggage.第二节(共15小题：每小题1.5分。

满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独自后有几个小题,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。

请听第6段材料，回答第6、7、8题。

6. Where does this conversation take place?A. In a restaurant.B. In a night club.C. In a supermarket.7. What kind of snack does the woman have?A. Pancake.B. Chips.C. Salad.8. How much does the man pay for the things he asked for?A. 75 cents.B. 1.30 dollars.C. 2.05 dollars.请听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。

河南省郑州市2020学年高二英语上学期第八次周考试题

河南省郑州市2020学年高二英语上学期第八次周考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）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，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。

AAs you grow older, you’ll be faced with some challenging decisions—like whether to cut class or try cigarettes. Making decisions on your own is hard enough, but when other people get involved and try to pressure you one way or another it can be even harder. People who are your age, like your classmates, are called peers. When they try to influence how you act, to get you to do something, it’s called peer pressure.Peers can have a positive influence on each other. Maybe another student in your science class taught you an easy way to remember the planets in the solar system. Maybe you got others excited about your new favorite book, and now everyone’s reading it. These are examples of how peers positively influence each other.Sometimes peers influence each other in negative ways. For example, a few kids in school might try to get you to cut class with them; your soccer friend might try to convince you to be mean to another player and never pass him the ball.It is tough to be the only one who says “no” to peer pressure, but you can do it. Paying attention to your own feelings and beliefs about what is right and wrong can help you know the right thing to do.You’ve probably had a parent or teacher advising you to“choose your friends wisely”. Peer pressure is a big reason why they say this. If youchoose friends who don’t cut class, smoke cigarettes, or lie to their parents, then you probably won’t do these things either, even if other kids do. If you continue to face peer pressure and you’re finding it difficult to handle, talk to someone you trust. Don’t feel guilty if you’ve made a mistake or two.21. For whom is the passage most probably written?A .Students B. Parents C. Teachers D. Doctors.22. In the last three paragraphs, the author mainly_____.A．explains why friendship is so importantB．gives advice on how to deal with peer pressureC．discusses how peers influence usD．shows how to make more good friends23. Which of following may help handle peer pressure?A．Spending more time with classmates. B．Taking up more relaxing hobbies. C．Choosing friends with no bad habits. D．Helping others who are in trouble.24. What is the topic of the passage?A．Friendship B．Making decisions C．Self-confidence D．Peer pressure BI hated dinner parties. But I decided to give them another shot because I’m in London. And my friend Mallery invited me. And because dinner parties in Lo ndon are very different from those in New York, “I’m having a dinner party” means: “I’m booking a table for 12 at a restaurant you can’t afford and we’ll be sharing the cheque evenly, no matter what you eat.” Wors e, in Manhattan there is always someone who leaves before the bill arrives. They’ll throw down cash, half of what they owe, and then people like me, who don’t drink, end up paying even more. But if I try to use the same trick, the hostess will shout; “Where are you going?” And it’s not like I cansay I have somewhere to go: everyone knows I have nowhere to go.But in London, dinner parties are in people’s homes. Not only that, the guests are an interesting mix. The last time I went to one, the guests were from France, India, Denmark and Nigeria; it was like a gathering at the United Nations. In New York, the mix is less striking. It’s like a gathering at Bloomingdale’s , a well-known department store.For New Yorkers, talking about other parts of the world means Brooklyn and Queens in New Yorkers. Bu t at Mallery’s, when I said that I had been to Myanmar recently, people knew where it was. In New York people would think it was a usual club.25. What does the word “shot” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?A. choiceB. tryC. styleD. goal26. What does the writer dislike most about dinner parties in New Yorkers?A. There is a strange mix of people.B. The restaurants are expensive.C. The bill is not fairly shared.D. People have to pay cash27. What does the author think of the parties in London?A. A bit unusualB. Full of tricksC. Less costlyD. More interesting28. What is the author’s opinion of some New Yorkers from her experience?A. Easy-goingB. Self-centred.C. GenerousD. ConservativeCHere is an astonishing and significant fact: Mental work alone can’t make us tired. It sounds absurd. But a few years ago, scientists tried to find out how long the human could labor without reaching a stage of fatigue(疲劳). To the amazement of these scientists, they discovered that blood passing through the brain, when it is active, shows no fatigue at all! If we took a drop of blood from a day labourer, we could find it full of fatigue toxins(毒素) and fatigue products. But if we took blood from the brain of Albert Einstein, it would show no fatigue toxins at the end of the day.So far as the brain is concerned, it can work as well and swiftly at the end of eight or even twelve hours of efforts as at the beginning. The brain is totally tireless. So what makes us tired.Some scientists declare that most of our fatigue come from our mental and emotional(情感的) attitudes. One of England’s most outstanding scientists J. A. Hadfield, says, “The greater part of the fatigue from which we suffer is of mental origin. In fact, fatigue of purely physical origin is rare.” Dr. Brill, a famous American scientist, goes even further. He declares, “One hundred percent of the fatigue of a sitting worker in good health is due to emotional problems.”What kinds of emotions make sitting workers tired? Joy? Satisfaction? No!A feeling of being bored, anger, anxiety, tenseness, worry, a feeling of not being appreciated---those are emotions that tire sitting workers. Hard work by itself seldom causes fatigue. We get tired because our emotions produce nervousness in the body.29.What surprised the scientists a few years ago?A. Fatigue toxins could hardly be found in a labour’s blood.B. Albert Einstein didn’t feel worn out after a day’s work.C. The brain could work for many hours without fatigue.D. A mental worker’s blood was filled with fatigue toxins.30. According to the author, which of the following can make sitting worker tired？A．Challenging mental work. B．Unpleasant emotions.C．Endless tasks. D．Physical labor.31. What’s the author’s attitude towards the scientists’ ideas?A．He agrees with them. B．He doubts them.C．He argues against them. D．He hesitates to accept them.32. We can infer from the passage that in order to stay energetic, sitting workers need to ______.A．have some good blood B．enjoy their workC．exercise regularly D．discover fatigue toxinD“Indeed,” George Washington wrote in his diary in 1785, “some kind of fly, or bug, had begun to eat the leaves before I left home.” But the father of America was not the father of bug. When Washington wrote that, Englishmen had been referring to insects as bugs for more than a century, and Americans had already created lightning-bug(萤火虫). But the English were soon to stop using the bugs in their language, leaving it to the Americans to call a bug a bug in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.The American bug could also be a person, referring to someone who was crazy about a particular activity. Although fan became the usual term, sports fans used to be called racing bugs, baseball bugs, and the like.Or the bug could be a small machine or object, for example, a bug-shaped car. The bug could also be a burglar alarm, from which comes the expression to bug, that is, “to install (安装) an alarm”. Now it means a small piece of equipment that people use for li stening secretly to others’ conversation. Since the 1840s, to bug has long meant “to cheat”, and since the 1940s it has been annoying.We also know the bug as a flaw in a computer program or other design. That meaning dates back to the time of Thomas Edison. In 1878 he explained bugs as “little problems and difficulties” that required months of studyand labor to overcome in developing a successful product. In 1889 it was recorded that Edison “had been up the two previous nights discovering ‘a bug’ in his invented record player.”33. We learn from Paragraph 1 that ________.A. Americans had difficulty in learning to use the word bugB. George Washington was the first person to call an insect a bugC. the word bug was still popularly used in English in the nineteenth centuryD. both Englishman and Americans used the word bug in the eighteenth century34. What does the word “flaw” in the last paragraph probably mean________.A. Explanation.B. Finding.C. Origin.D. Fault.35. The passage is mainly concerned with________.A. the misunderstanding of the word bugB. the development of the word bugC. the public views of the word bugD. the special characteristics of the word bug第二节（共5小题：每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容,从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项.选项中有两项为多余选项。

高二英语上学期第八次周考试题

高二英语上学期第八次周考试题第二局部阅读理解〔一共两节，满分是40分〕第一节〔一共15小题；每一小题2分，满分是30分〕阅读以下短文，从每一小题所给的四个选项〔A、B、C和D〕中，选出最正确选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。

AAs you grow older, you’ll be faced with some challenging decisions—like whether to cut class or try cigarettes. Making decisions on your own is hard enough, but when other people get involved and try to pressure you one way or another it can be even harder. People who are your age, like your classmates, are called peers. When they try to influence how you act, to get you to do something, it’s called peer pressure.Peers can have a positive influence on each other. Maybe another student in your science class taught you an easy way to remember the planets in the solar system. Maybe you got others excited about your new favorite book, and now everyone’s reading it. These are examples of how peers positively influence each other.Sometimes peers influence each other in negative ways. For example, a few kids in school might try to get you to cut class with them; your soccer friend might try to convince you to be mean to another player and never pass him the ball.It is tough to be the only one who says “no〞 to peer pressure, but you cando it. Paying attention to your own feelings and beliefs about what is right and wrong can help you know the right thing to do.You’ve probably had a parent or teacher advising you to“choose your friends wisely〞. Peer pressure is a big reason why they say this. If you choose friends who don’t cut class, smoke cigarettes, or lie to their parents, then you probably won’t do these things either, even if other kids do.If you continue to face peer pressure and you’re finding it difficult to handle, talk to someone you trust. Don’t feel guilty if you’ve made a mistake or two.21. For whom is the passage most probably written?A .Students B. Parents C. Teachers D. Doctors.22. In the last three paragraphs, the author mainly_____.A．explains why friendship is so importantB．gives advice on how to deal with peer pressureC．discusses how peers influence usD．shows how to make more good friends23. Which of following may help handle peer pressure?A．Spending more time with classmates. B．Taking up more relaxing hobbies. C．Choosing friends with no bad habits. D．Helping others who are in trouble. 24. What is the topic of the passage?A．Friendship B．Making decisions C．Self-confidence D．Peer pressureBI hated dinner parties. But I decided to give them another shot because I’min London. And my friend Mallery invited me. And because dinner parties in London are very different from those in New York, “I’m having a dinner party〞 means: “I’m booking a table for 12 at a restaurant you can’t afford an d we’ll be sharing the cheque evenly, no matter what you eat.〞 Worse, in Manhattan there is always someone who leaves before the bill arrives. They’ll throw down cash, half of what they owe, and then people like me, who don’t drink, end up paying even more. But if I try to use the same trick, the hostess will shout; “Where are you going?〞And it’s not like I can say I have somewhere to go: everyone knows I have nowhere to go.But in London, dinner parties are in people’s homes. Not only that, the guests are an interesting mix. The last time I went to one, the guests were from France, India, Denmark and Nigeria; it was like a gathering at the United Nations. In New York, the mix is less striking. It’s like a gathering at Bloomingdale’s , a well-known department store.For New Yorkers, talking about other parts of the world means Brooklyn and Queens in New Yorkers. But at Mallery’s,when I said that I had been to Myanmar recently, people knew where it was. In New York people would think it was a usual club.25. What does the word “shot〞 in Paragraph 1 probably mean?A. choiceB. tryC. styleD. goal26. What does the writer dislike most about dinner parties in New Yorkers?A. There is a strange mix of people.B. The restaurants are expensive.C. The bill is not fairly shared.D. People have to pay cash27. What does the author think of the parties in London?A. A bit unusualB. Full of tricksC. Less costlyD. More interesting28. What is the author’s opinion of some New Yorkers from her experience?A. Easy-goingB. Self-centred.C. GenerousD. ConservativeCHere is an astonishing and significant fact: Mental work alone can’t make us tired. It sounds absurd. But a few years ago, scientists tried to find out how long the human could labor without reaching a stage of fatigue(疲劳). To the amazement of these scientists, they discovered that blood passing through the brain, when it is active, shows no fatigue at all! If we took a drop of blood from a day labourer, we could find it full of fatigue toxins(毒素) and fatigue products. But if we took blood from the brain of Albert Einstein, it would show no fatigue toxins at the end of the day.So far as the brain is concerned, it can work as well and swiftly at the end of eight or even twelve hours of efforts as at the beginning. The brain is totally tireless. So what makes us tired.Some scientists declare that most of our fatigue come from our mental and emotional(情感的) attitudes. One of England’s most outstanding scientists J. A. Hadfield, says, “The greater part of the fatigue from which we suffer is of mental origin. In fact, fatigue of purely physical origin is rare.〞 Dr. Brill, a famous American scientist, goes even further. He declares, “One hundred percent of the fatigue of a sitting worker in good health is due to emotional problems.〞What kinds of emotions make sitting workers tired? Joy? Satisfaction? No! A feeling of being bored, anger, anxiety, tenseness, worry, a feeling of not being appreciated---those are emotions that tire sitting workers. Hard work by itself seldom causes fatigue. We get tired because our emotions produce nervousness in the body.29.What surprised the scientists a few years ago?A. Fatigue toxins could hardly be found in a labour’s blood.B. Albert Einstein didn’t feel worn out after a day’s work.C. The brain could work for many hours without fatigue.D. A mental worker’s blood was filled with fatigue toxins.30. According to the author, which of the following can make sitting worker tired？A．Challenging mental work. B．Unpleasant emotions.C．Endless tasks. D．Physical labor.31. What’s the author’s attitude towards the scientists’ ideas?A．He agrees with them. B．He doubts them.C．He argues against them. D．He hesitates to accept them.32. We can infer from the passage that in order to stay energetic, sitting workers need to ______.A．have some good blood B．enjoy their workC．exercise regularly D．discover fatigue toxinD“Indeed,〞George Washington wrote in his diary in 1785, “some kind of fly,or bug, had begun to eat the leaves before I left home.〞 But the father of America was not the father of bug. When Washington wrote that, Englishmen had been referring to insects as bugs for more than a century, and Americans had already created lightning-bug(萤火虫). But the English were soon to stop using the bugs in their language, leaving it to the Americans to call a bug a bug in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.The American bug could also be a person, referring to someone who was crazy about a particular activity. Although fan became the usual term, sports fans used to be called racing bugs, baseball bugs, and the like.Or the bug could be a small machine or object, for example, a bug-shaped car. The bug could also be a burglar alarm, from which comes the expression to bug, that is, “to install (安装) an alarm〞. Now it means a small piece of equipment that people use for li stening secretly to others’ conversation. Since the 1840s, to bug has long meant “to cheat〞, and since the 1940s it has been annoying.We also know the bug as a flaw in a computer program or other design. That meaning dates back to the time of Thomas Edison. In 1878 he explained bugs as “little problems and difficulties〞 that required months of study and labor to overcome in developing a successful product. In 1889 it was recorde d that Edison “had been up the two previous nights discovering ‘a bug’ in his invented record player.〞33. We learn from Paragraph 1 that ________.A. Americans had difficulty in learning to use the word bugB. George Washington was the first person to call an insect a bugC. the word bug was still popularly used in English in the nineteenth centuryD. both Englishman and Americans used the word bug in the eighteenth century34. What does the word “flaw〞 in the last paragraph probably mean________.A. Explanation.B. Finding.C. Origin.D. Fault.35. The passage is mainly concerned with________.A. the misunderstanding of the word bugB. the development of the word bugC. the public views of the word bugD. the special characteristics of the word bug第二节〔一共5小题：每一小题2分，满分是10分〕根据短文内容,从短文后的七个选项里面选出能填入空白处的最正确选项.选项里面有两项为多余选项。

高二英语上册第八次周考试题

高二英语上册第八次周考试题（英语）21. — Do you mind if I open the window?—______ I feel a bit cold.A. Of course not.B. I’d rather you didn’t.C. Go ahead.D. Why not?22. The Wilsons live in _____ A-shaped house near the coast. It is _____ 17th century cottage.A. the; 不填B. an; theC. 不填；theD. an; a23. --- Would you like to go to Mike’s birthday party?---That depends on _________ I am invited.A. whether.B. whomeverC. thatD. why24. Then she went into all the rooms one after another to see if _____ was all all right.A. somethingB. anythingC. everythingD. nothing25. It’s a simple dish to prepare, mainly _____rice and vegetables.A. consisting ofB. made up forC. made fromD. consisting in26. Have you seen the film" Titanic", _____ leading actor is world famous?A. itsB. it’sC. whoseD. which27. _____, the northerners are keen on dumplings while the southerners are fond of rice.A. In commonB. In totalC. In generalD. In particular28. You can’t shut your eyes to the fa ct _______he did was right.A. thatB. whatC. whichD. that what29. I don’t believe that Mr Andrew’s daughter is able to design a digital camera, ______?A. is sheB. isn’t sheC. do ID. is he30. Papermaking began in China and from here it _______ to North Africa and Europe.A. spreadB. grewC. carriedD. developed31. We’re going to the bookstore in John’s car. You can come with us ____ you can meet us there later.A. butB. andC. orD. then32. —Have you heard that Tom, along with his parents, _____to Japan?—Really? No wonder I haven’t seen him these days.A. has beenB. has goneC. have beenD. have gone33. His height and reach give him a big advantage ______other boxers.A. atB. inC. overD. of34. I do every single bit of housework _____ my husband Bob just does the dishes now and then.A. sinceB. whileC. whenD. as35. I insisted on my father his medicine every day, but he refused.A. reminding; takingB. to remind; to takeC. to remind; takingD. reminding; to take第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从36～55各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。

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河北省邯郸市大名县第一中学2020-2021学年高二英语上学期第八周周测试题时间：50分钟分值：100分一．阅读理解〔共15小题; 每一小题4分，总分为60分〕阅读如下短文，从每题所给的四个选项〔A、B、C和D〕中，选出最优选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

AHere we introduce some rental houses to you.Apartment Levant in KomizaOverlooking one of the most beautiful fishing villages in Croatia, our two-storey house also gives you a full view of Komiza bay as well as neighboring island of Bisevo.The apartment has a wide，covered balcony and a small garden with lemon trees. It is only 10 minutes’walk from the centre of the village, although it is on the edge of the village, with forests behind the house.Apartment DominaLocated in the centre of the city, the apartment is protected as a historical site. All other facilities are at your fingertips such as restaurants, shops and museums. The apartment is fully equipped and air-conditioned, having a kitchen with a dishwasher, a satellite TV and the free Web access. It contains a bedroom with a double bed and antique furniture. Besides, the apartment offers pet-friendly accommodation.Apartment TonkaThe apartment is located in an old stone house in the centre of Komiza. It offers two bedrooms, each with a separate bathroom, and a living room with a furnished kitchen. The house is only a couple of minutes away from the old harbor, along the old town’s street where you can enjoy Komiza’s rich cultural history. The bus stop is less than 200 meters away, near the fruit and vegetable market.Pearl of IssaThis two-bedroom apartment is only a few minutes’ walk from beautiful beaches, shops, restaurants, cafés and bars. It consists of two bedrooms, a fully equipped modern kitchen, a dining room and a resting area with a sofa, which can be used as an extra sleeping place for one person, a bathroom and a balcony with comfortable garden furniture and barbecue equipment.1. What can we learn about Apartment Levant in Komiza?A. It is the most beautiful fishing village in Croatia.B. It offers a chance to admire the whole Komiza bay.C. It’s inconvenient to go to the centre of the village.D. It lies in the center of the village with forests around.2. Which of the following does Apartment Domina provide?A. Washing machines.B. Modern furniture.C. Free Internet use.D. Friendly pets.3. Which of the following apartments contain two bedrooms?A. Apartment Tonka and Pearl of Issa.B. Apartment Domina and Pearl of Issa.C. Apartment Tonka and Apartment Domina.D. Apartment Domina and Apartment Levant in Komiza.BDolphins are not fish, but warm-blooded animals. They live in groups, and speak to each other in their own language. In this way they are like other animals, such as bees and birds. But dolphins are very different from almost all land animals. Their brain is nearly the same size as our own, and they live a long time --- at least twenty or thirty years.Like some animals, dolphins use sound to help them find their way around. They also use these sounds to talk to each other and to help them find food. We now know they do not use their ears to receive these sounds, but the lower part of the mouth, called the jaw.Strangely, dolphins seem to like man, and for thousands of years there have been stories about the dolphin and its friendship with people.There is a story about sailors in the 19th century. In a dangerous part of the sea off the coast of New Zealand, they learnt to look for a dolphin called Jack. From 1871 to 1903 Jack met every boat in the area and showed it the way. Then in 1903 a passenger on a boat called The Penguin shot and wounded Jack. He recovered and for nine years more continued to guide all ships through the area－except for The Penguin.Today, some people continue to kill dolphins, but many countries of the world now protect them and in these places it is against the law to kill them.4. Dolphins are different from many other animals in that they _____.A. live in groupsB. have their own languageC. are warm-bloodedD. have large brains5.Which of the following does the dolphin use to help it find its way around?A. Its jaw.B. Its earsC. Its nose.D. Its eyes.6. By telling the story of Jack the writer wanted to show that _____.A. people are cruel to animalsB. Jack is different from other dolphinsC. dolphins are friendly and cleverD. dolphins should be protected by law7.Why did the sailors off the coast of New Zealand look for Jack?A. They wanted his help.B. They enjoyed playing with him.C. He was lonely and liked to be with peopleD. He was seriously wounded.CA merica’s latest superhero Austin Perine, who calls himself President Austin，is now taking the country by storm. But he is not a typical superhero. Two things set him apart: He doesn’t fight human enemies，but hunger and homelessness. Also, he’s only four ye ars old.Our superhero’s origin story started from the day when TJ Perine, his father, took Austin to the Firehouse Ministries, a local shelter that provides housing, food and other services for the homeless. As they drove by the building，they saw a group of 25 homeless men standing on the street corner. That day, Austin used his allowance to buy each man a sandwich and handed the food out himself with his slogan，“Don’t forget to show love!〞After he returned every week for five weeks in a row, word of Aust in’s kindness spread through social media. Austin and TJ could feed 25 to 50 people at a time before，and now，thanks to community support，they can feed 800 to 2,000 people.But Austin isn’t merely filling stomachs. He has been improving the lives of the homeless people he meets. On that first trip to Firehouse Ministries，TJ and Austin talked to a poor man named Raymont. The respect Austin showed for him touched 41-year-old Raymont，who regained his confidence in life and finally found a job with the help of TJ. All that was made possible because a little boy took the time to care.Austin’s passion has become his family’s calling. After raising money through a GoFundMe page，Audrey, TJ’s mother established the nonprofit Show Love Foundation，dedicated to fighting homelessness. She now serves as president，and TJ oversees public relations for the foundation full time. They offer medical and mental health care as preventive steps against homelessness. As for President Austin，he continues to give out food，smiles，and his inspirational message of love.“It makes me feel like I’m saving the day,〞 he said proudly.8. Why has Austin become well—known to the entire country?A. He has super power to fill the stomachs of the homeless.B. He fights hunger and homelessness at such a young age.C. He has removed the poverty of the local community.D. He has chosen an impressive and unique name.9. Which of the following can replace the underlined word“dedicated〞in Paragraph 5?A. Exposed.B. Opposed.C. Devoted.D. Addicted.10. Why does the author introduce the example of Raymont in Paragraph 4?A. To show Austin’s positive influence.B. To persuade people to live off their own.C. To prove the personal ability of Austin’s father.D. To describe the difficult situation of poor people.11. What is the author’s attitude towards what Austin does?A. Sympathetic.B. Humorous.C. Approving.D. Considerate.DA company in San Francisco, California, has found a way to turn used plastic bottles into women’s shoes.Every day, millions of Americans drink water and other liquids from plastic bottles. More than 60 million of them are thrown away each day. Many of the plastic bottles end up in landfills or are burned with other waste products.A San Francisco start-up company called Rothy’s, h owever, turns this plastic waste into environmentally friendly shoes. Roth Martin is the company’s co-founder. He explains how they turn plastic into soft material for women’s feet. They take the plastic, clean it, and break it down into small pieces. Then they press them through a device that makes soft fibers. Those fibers are then combined together. This is done by a 3D machine. It is designed to reduce waste while making the shoes. The knitted stuff and the inner part of the shoe are then attached to th e shoe’s outer part, called the sole (鞋底). This outer sole is also made from environmentally friendly material: responsibly sourced no-carbon rubber.Rothy’s shoes are sold online. They are flat shoes, with either a rounded or pointed toe. They come in different colors and designs. They cost either $ 125 or $ 145 per pair, depending on the design. After American actress Gwyneth Paltrow discovered them last year,the demand for the shoes grew. Martin says there is no shortage of material to fill that demand. “We’re not going to run out of water bottles any time soon. So we have a limitless supply of material, and I think that is a good sign for our future.〞 When the environmentally friendly shoes wear out, customers can return them at no cost to a company that uses the recycled materials to make other products.For now, the shoes are only available to be shipped in the United States. However, the company says it will add international shipping in the near future.12. How are used plastic bottles usually dealt with?A. They are buried or burned.B. They are used to make shoes.C. They are changed into soft materials.D. They arc returned to factories for reuse.13. What does the underlined word“knitted〞in the third paragraph mean?A. Attached.B. Fixed.C. Combined.D. Repaired.14. Which of the following directly helped to increase the sales of Rothy’s shoes?A. The design and color.B. The reasonable price.C. The company’s advertisement.D. The star power of Gwyneth Paltrow.15. What is the purpose of the text?A. To advertise a new kind of shoes.B. To describe the process of making shoes.C. To introduce a new way of recycling plastic waste.D. To stress the importance of environmental protection.二．句子填空〔共10小题，每题4分，总分为40分〕16. _______ was evident that the policy was a failure; nothing has changed at all.17. _______ (be) it to rain ,the crops would be saved.18. The dog died after serving the family ________(faith) for thirty years.19.The anti-smoking campaign is mainly ______(aim) at young teenagers.20.Generally ,parents have a strong ________(prefer) for their youngest child in China.21.The news ______ our team has won the game was true.22.______ is known to everybody, the moon travels round the earth.23.He did his homework ,________(listen) to classical music.24.If you _________(work) hard then ,you would be in the university now.25.________ surprised me is that everybody seemed to be very indifferent to her.答案：一．1-5 BCADA 6-10 CABCA 11-15 CACDC二．16.It 17.Were 18.faithfully 19.aimed 20.preference 21.that22.As 23.listening 24.had worked 25.What。

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时遁市安宁阳光实验学校高二上学期第八次周练英语试题1、词汇A、单词拼写（根据句意及所给首字母写出正确的单词）1. As we joined in the crowd,I got s__________from my parents.2. The book will have a great i____________on children’s growth.3. Our library has a large c___________ of fairy tales.4. Much to our d_____________,Mary won the first prize in the competition.5. Expensive as it is to live in cities,it brings much c___________to our lives.6. We benefit a lot from the s_________he made on how to learn English.7. Our class is d__________ into four groups.8. You will be informed when the book is a____________.9. The medical team c___________ of ten doctors and a nurse.10. The woman’s illness p_________the doctor;he couldn’t find the cause.B、用恰当的介词或副词填空。

1. It is known ______us that Mary is known ________a writer.2. I don’t think Tom is connected _______the murder.3. _________ no condition will he give in to others.4. Much ______our surprise,the boy failed _______the exam again.5. Teachers ask us not to leave ______key points while taking notes.6. The illness is believed to be linked ______the use of chemical pesticides.7. I’d like to have attended the lecture,but my car broke_____ on the half way.8. Much of the crime in the area is related ______ drug abuse.9. He founded the charity ________memory of his late wife.10. The prisoner broke away _________the guards and fled at full speed.11. I have no idea what he means _________saying that?12. I can see a horse fasted _______a tree next ______the house.13. The squid lives ______the dark ______a great depth of the bottom of the ocean.14. He keeps _______touch _______his parents _______telephone.15. The man stood _______the pole ______a cigarratte in his mouth.C、用所给单词或词组的正确形式填空。

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2019-2020年高二上学期第二次周练英语试题含答案2019-2020年高二上学期第二次周练英语试题含答案Ⅰ.语境填词1．He es from Shanghai and he has a different2．It is very convenient to use the during rush hours in Beijing.3．Hundreds of people had all night to get in.4．They asked me so many questions that I got .5．Your (讲话，话语) may hurt her.6．To my delight，the students are making progress (不断地)．7．Tell us everything that occurred.Don’t (省略)anything.8．The (结构) of the school house is excellent.Ⅱ.选词填空make a difference；get around；be similar to；have difficulty (in)doing sth.；pared to/with；be different from/differ from1．many women，she was indeed very lucky.2．In this way，French English.3．My teaching style that of most other teachers.4．I making myself understood.5．News soon that he had resigned.6．What will it if he knows or not?Ⅲ.同义词辨析1．用normal，mon，ordinary，general，usual填空(1)I have nothing in with Jane.(2)He should be able to lead a perfectly life.(3)The practice in such cases is to apply for a court order.(4)She arrived later than .(5)We were dressed up for the party but she was still in her clothes.(6)In with other students，T om is often late for school.2．用lead to，lie in的适当形式填空(1)Hard work success.(2)Failure often laziness.(3)Eating too much sugar can health problems.Ⅳ.单项填空1．________this house with that one，you’ll find this house is better.A．pared B．T o pare C．paring D．When pared2．You can’t imagine the difficulty he ________ onto the cliff and saving the boy in trouble.A．had to climb B．had climbed C．had climbing D．had on climbing 3．It was not until we had stayed together for a couple of weeks that I found we had a lot ________.A．in truth B．in general C．in mon D．in debt4．—What do you feel like，staying at home or going shopping?—It ________ to me.A．is not a difference B．makes no differenceC．is not different D．makes not a difference5．Some studies even suggest that playing more ________ brains that are ________ at reasoning and learning.A．refers to；good B．turns；better C．sticks to；good D．leads to；better 6．There is a difference ________ ten degrees ________ temperature between the day and the night.A．in；from B．of；than C．of；in D．in；than7．The policeman’s ________ traffic directions made all the drivers quite ________.A．confused；confused B．confusing；confusingC．confusing；confused D．confused；confusing8．I don’t like to watch this.There’s a better programme on CCTV 6. Please ________.A．turn back B．turn on C．switch off D．switch over 9．After checks on the quality of products，we are greatly surprised to find that ________ of powdered milks have quality problems.A．kind B．varieties C．sort D．type 10．________ that the famous star will get married for the third time.A．It has got around B．That has got round C．It got round D．That g ets around Ⅴ.阅读理解A few years ago I had an “aha！”moment regarding handwriting.I had in my hand a sheet of paper with handwritten instructions on it for some sort of editorial task.It occurred at first that I did not recognize the handwriting，and then I realized whose it must be.I finally became aware of the fact that I had been working with this colleague for at least a year，maybe two，and yet I did not recognize her handwriting at that point.It was a very important event in the puterization of life—a sign that the informal，friendly munication of people working together in an office had changed from notes in pen to instant messages and emails.There was a time when our workdays were filled with little letters，and we recognized one another’s handwriting the way we knew voices or faces.As a child visiting my father’s office，I was pleased to recognize，in little notes on the desks of his staff，the same handwriting I would see at home in the notes he would leave on the fridge—except that those notes were signed “dad” insteadof “RFW”．All this has been on my mind because of the talk about The Rise and Fall of Hand w riting，a book by Florey.She shows in her book a deep concern about the fall of handwriting and the failure of schools to teach children to write well，but many others argue that people in a digital age can’t be expected to learn to hold a pen.I don’t buy it.I don’t want to see anyone cut off from the expressive，personal associations that a pen still promotes better than a digital keyboard does.For many a biographer，part of really getting to know their subjects is learning to read their handwriting.What some people advocate is teaching one of the many attractive handwritings based on the handwriting of 16thcentury Italy.That may sound impossibly grand—as if they want kids to learn to draw by copying classical paintings.However，they have worked in many school systems.1．Why was the author surprised at not recognizing his colleague’s handwriting?A．He had worked with his colleague long enough.B．His collea gue’s handwriting was so beautiful.C．His colleague’s handwriting was so terrible.D．He still had a lot of work to do.2．People working together in an office used to ________.A．talk more about handwriting B．take more notes on workdaysC．know better one an other’s handwriting D．municate better with one another 3．The author’s father wrote notes in pen ________.A．to both his family and his staff B．to his family in small lettersC．to his family on the fridge D．to his staff on the desk4．According to the author，handwritten notes ________.A．are harder to teach in schools B．attract more attention C．are used only between friends D．carry more message Ⅳ.阅读填空The traditional American school year begins in late August or early September.It ends in May or June，followed by summer vacation.__1__Because long ago，young people had to help their families harvest the summer crops.At least this is what people today may think._2__A recent report from aneducation policy center at Indiana University explored the historical roots of the traditional school calendar.In the early days of the United States，children were not required to attend school.School calendars depended on local needs.__3__They worked on family farms during the other months.City schools were often open much longer，some for eleven months of the year.After the Civil War，more and more people saw the need for a system of required education._4__Many city schools wanted a shorter year and a longer summer break.The schools were often crowded.There was no modern air conditioning.Hot days would make it difficult to learn.Many rural educators，however，pushed for a longer school year.They thought it would keep children safe from industrial dangers when there were few childlabor laws.So the traditional school calendar was a promise(折中)．The average school year used to be one hundred and seventy days.Times have not changed much.__5__But some experts thinkthe traditional school calendar needs to change because the needs of the nation have changed.This thinking has led some schools to keep students in class longer.A．Why such a long break?B．Today the mon average is one hundred and eighty days.C．Americans think highly of their traditional school calendar.D．Most schools had similar school calendars.E．But the reason has more to it.F．Students in rural areas went to school for no more than six months of the year.G．But they had different ideas for the calendar.答案：Ⅰ.语境填词1．accent.2．subway3．queued4．confused5．remarks6．steadily7．omit8．structureⅡ.选词填空1．pared_to/with2．is_different_from/differs_from 3．is_similar_to4．had_no_difficulty_(in)5．got_around6．differenceⅢ.同义词辨析1．(1) mon(2) normal(3) general(4) usual.(5) ordinary(6) mon2．(1) leads_to(2) lies_in(3) lead_toⅣ.1．C2．C3．C4．B5．D6．C7．C8．D9．B10．AⅤ.阅读理解1．A 2．C 3．A 4．D Ⅳ.1.A2.E3.F4.G5.B2019-2020年高二上学期第二次学段（期末）考试英语试题含答案注意事项：1.本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。

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2019-2020年高二英语上学期周末卷八含答案I.GrammarChina has an even greater high—speed railway plan—to connect the country with Southeast Asia，and eventually Eastern Europe．China ____1____(negotiate) to extend its own high·-speed railway network to up to 17 countries in 1 0 to 15 years，eventually ____2___(reach) London and Singapore．China has proposed three such projects．The first could possibly connect Kunming with Singapore via Vietnam and Malaysia．Another _____3__ start in Urumqi and go through Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan，and possibly to Germany．The third would start in the northeast and go north ___4_____ Russia and then into Western Europe．The new system would still follow China’s high—speed railway standard．And the trains would be able to go 346 kilometers an hour，almost as fast as some airplanes．China’s bullet train，the _____5____ connecting Wuhan to Guangzhou，already has the World’s fastest average speed．It ____6____ (cover)1,069 kilometers in about three hours．Of course，there are some technical challenges ___7____(overe)．There are so many issues that need _____8____(settle)，such as safety，rail gauge，maintenance of railway tracks．So，it’s important to pay attention to every detail．But the key issue is really money．China is already spending hundreds of billions of yuan on domestic railway expansion．China prefers that the other countries pay in natural resources ____9____ ____9______with capital investment．Those countries ____10____ _____10____ resources streamed will bring China a win-win project. II.Vocabulary:Adult children are giving up the equivalent of a full-time working week each month –at an annual cost of almost £4,000 –to care for an elderly parent or parents, a report published today ___(11)___.The “Cost of a Parent” study,from insurance and investment group Liverpool Victoria(LV), highlights the increasing problems faced by a "sandwich generation" caught between paying their own bills, meeting the costs of their parents' care and, in one of 20 cases, ___(12)___ financially to their over-18 children.Mike Rogers, group chief executive of LV, which surveyed 2,000 adults last month, said many adults were walking a “fine tightrope” between these three costs. "The care that elderly relatives receive from their families is ___(13)___, but there is clearly a growing concern that financial support for rising residential care costs may simply be ___(14)___," he said. Caught up in the recession（衰退）, almost half of those people with elderly parents said they felt less ___(15)___ able than they did a year ago to meet any care costs."The financial crisis only serves to highlight the difficulties older people, their families and caregivers are ___(16)___ facing when trying to pay for care," said Stephen Burke, chief executive of Counsel and Care. "The situation has been made worse by the ___(17)___ in the housing market, which has made it harder for older people to sell their houses to pay for their care costs."People with parents who need care do not just face financial ___(18)___, according to the LV report. Of those surveyed, 13% had put off career changes or sacrificed ___(19)___ at work, while the same proportion had put off moving house.A third of respondents(调查对象) had put their holiday plans on hold, while a further 13% had sacrificed financial support for their children.III. Reading prehension(A)“Just relax,” I said, “and let the water support you!”Of course, such things are usually easier said than done.When I discovered that the university I work at has a swimmingpool, I was quite pleased. Swimming is a great way to exercise. So I suggested to Ellen that we should go for a dip. She declined. At first, I thought it was because she thought it might be too cold to go swimming, but as the summer heat rolled in, she continued to resist my offers.Eventu ally, I asked her what was stopping her, and was surprised to hear, “I can't swim!”Most Australians learn to swim fairly early on, with school programs teaching it. With the population of Australia mostly gathered around the edge of the continent, going to the beach and swimming in the sea are incredibly popular things to do, so someone who can’t swim is fairly unmon.Ellen’s confession drove me to make a foolish offer — that I would teach her to swim.If I’d foreseen the problems that were to e, I would p robably have never set foot in the pool.Once we got past the initial hurdle of the water being “too cold”, “too scary” and having “a funny smell”, I persuaded Ellen to put her arms around my neck, and try to let her legs float out behind her, while I gently pulled her along.That night, I tried to sleep without moving my neck, as Ellen’s tight grasp had almost torn my head from my shoulders. She panicked after a small wave splashed some water up her nose, and nearly drowned the pair of us in the resulting waving of arms and legs.I think it was at that point I decided to buy her a large life ring, so that she could float along without holding me tight. And I hope, in that way, Ellen will be a little more confident in the water.20. Ellen refused to go swimming with her husband because ______.A. it was too cold at that timeB. there was no swimming pool aroundC. she couldn’t stand the summer heatD. she did not know how to swim21. Which of the following CANNOT be learned according to the passage?A. Swimming is a required course in many Australian schools.B. Most of the Australians learn to swim at a fairly early age.C. It is convenient for most Australians to go to the seaside.D. Swimming is the most popular activity among Australians.22. The und erlined word “hurdle” in the passage probably means ________.A. frameB. excitementC. obstacleD. jump23. How did the author probably feel after teaching his wife to swim for the first time?A. Surprised and tired.B. Exhausted and regretful.C. Energetic and confident.D. Disappointed and angry.(B)The following articles are extracts from editorials.24. According to the passages, reducing workforces may result in ______.A. the enhancement of work efficiencyB. the increase of employees’workloadC. better chances of promotionD. the cutdown of employees’ ine25. According to the passages, the Olympic Games should ______.A. include more highly skilled and well-paid individualsB. choose rugby when considering the addition of new sportsC. aim at providing more enjoyment for ordinary peopleD. improve their standards of candidates at any cost26. What is in mon among these three articles?A. They all quote exact figures to illustrate their points.B. Each of them expresses a strong opinion about a current issue.C. Each of them reflects a different voice about the same problem.D. They all offer constructive suggestions to the authority.(C)One often hears that children should arrive at school “ready to learn.” For most children, the acquisition of reading and math skills starts in the first grade. In states where kindergarten is pulsory, it begins even earlier.Many parents, teachers, and politicians maintain that preschool is the best way to prepare children to learn. There is no real consensus(一致), however, about how this preparation should be achieved.For some, early childhood education relates to the development of the whole child. They think that preschool should encourage exploration and discovery. Group activities teach positive social behaviors such as sharing, kindness, and patience. Time spent alone encourages independence. Learning letters and counting is important only for children who show an interest in them.Advocates（提倡者） of this approach stress that each child is unique and should learn at his or her own pace.Other people refer to research showing that children are ready to absorb basic academic concepts by age 3 or 4. They claim that early introduction to letters and numbers lays the foundation for later academic excellence. Since the 1980s, many people have stressed the value of preschool and point to the success of programs －such as Head Start － that target low-ine children.Is there proof that an academic curriculum in preschool will lead to academic success? Studies have not been conclusive. In the short term, evidence suggests that middle-class children who attend preschool are ahead of their peers in maths and language skills, as well as in social skills, when they enter school. However, the same studies show that the gap narrows considerably by the time children reach age 8.Children living in poverty are a different matter. Those enrolled in programs such as Head Start seem to do better than impoverished(穷困的) children who do not attend a preschool. For instance, youngsters in one group enrolled in the program, tracked until the age of 21, earned higher scores on intelligence tests, were more likely to graduate from high school, and demonstrated more interest in higher education.The idea of public preschool raises many issues. Providing Head Start for all children would be a financial burden on munities that already struggle to fund current school programs. Also, where would a sufficient number of teachers trained in early childhood development be found?27. Advocates of the development of the whole child believe school readiness is _______.A.showing eagerness in exploration and discoveryB.learning basic skills, such as knowing letters and countingC.Showing great interest in basic academic conceptsD.demonstration of intellectual, social and emotional skills28. According to the passage, Head Start is most probably _________.A. a preschool program that supports disabled childrenB. a program that helps impoverished children attend a schoolC.an organization that aims to improve current school programsD. a program that helps design the academic curriculum in preschool29. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A.Preschool benefits middle-class children more than poor children.B.Most children start school with similar language and social skills.C.Providing Head Start for all children has encountered great difficulties.D.All children are ready to absorb basic academic concepts by age 3 or 4.30. Which of the following may best summarize the main idea of the passage?A.An academic curriculum in preschool will lead to academic success.B.Preshool is helpful, despite the disagreement about what it should offer.C.Children enrolled in preschool demonstrate more interest in learning.D.Preschool education shouldn’t be a financial burden on munities.IV. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1. 他花光所有的积蓄买下了那套公寓。

高二英语上学期第八次双周考试题

中牟县第一高级中学2021-2021学年高二英语上学期第八次双周考试题第二局部阅读理解〔一共两节，满分是40分〕第一节〔一共15小题；每一小题2分，满分是30分〕阅读以下短文，从每一小题所给的四个选项〔A、B、C和D〕中，选出最正确选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。

AWelcome to the Electronic Village to explore new ways of language teaching andlearning.21.Nearpod can be used to ______.A. offer grammar testsB. teach listening on-lineC. help vocabulary learningD. gain fluency in speaking22.If you want to improve your speaking skills, you can go to____________.A. Room 501B. Room 502C. Room 601D. Room 60223.Which of the following can assess your grammar learning?A. Nearpod.B. Kahoot.C. TEO.D. Prezi.24.A teacher who wants to learn on-line teaching is expected to arrive by ______.A. 9:00 amB. 10:30 amC. 2:00 pmD. 3:30 pmBA university in southwest China's Chongqing City set up a reading room as part of a campaign that stops students from taking their mobile phones with them in case the device distracts them from concentrating on their studies.Reportedly a student named Hu Xiaopeng participating in the campaign studied530 minutes without using his mobile phone. Unlike Hu, another one picked up his mobile phone in less than 20 minutes. “Having seen many students use their mobile phones in the library, a habit that shortens their study time and negatively impacts their learning, we decided to open this reading room,〞 said Zhang Shuran,the person responsible for the project at the university.Zhang added that students can keep their phones in appointed bags with numbers on them. The bags are placed on a desk near the door of the reading room. “Staff members at the reading room will check the phones when there's a call, 〞said Zhang, adding that they will inform students when their parents or teachers call them, but will not tell students if an unknown person is calling or when there is a text message. Based on the time students hand in their phones when they come to the reading room and the time they get them back when they leave the room, Hu Xiaopeng from College of Animal Science and Technology of the university set a record of the longest time. Hu spent 530 minutes studying without using his phone. Though feeling somewhat surprised, Hu said, “It's bad to keep mobile phone with you when you are reading or studying.〞The campaign has attracted nearly 200 students since it was launched a week ago. Some Internet users praised the campaign. One user named Liu Jingchang said, “It's good. I don’t bring my phone when going to the library in case I get distracted.〞25.Why is the reading room opened in Chongqing City?A. To prevent students using mobile phones in the library.B. To help students focus on their studies.C. To prevent the mobile phones from being stolen.D. To encourage students to read more books.26. What can we infer from Paragraph 3?A. The bags are on the desk near the students.B. The time when the mobile phones are put in the bags is recorded.C. The student will be informed if a stranger calls him.D. Hu Xiaopeng thinks the campaign is a bad idea.27. What is the attitude of the students toward the reading room?A. Cautious.B. Supportive.C. Doubtful.D. Anxious.28. What is the best title for the passage?A. New methods to attract students to read.B. The harm of mobile phones.C. A student studying nearly nine hours without using the mobile phone.D. Students are encouraged to study with their mobile phones.CAs we all know, drinking beers while running can upset the stomach. However, that's all part of the attraction of the Beer Mile, a unique race that has participants competing in running and drinking. The Beer Mile Race started off as a tradition in 1990, when a group of Canadians thought it would be fun to race each other while drinking a few beers. But it has come a long way since then. The Beer Mile Race is now a major sporting event with around 100,000 official competitors, brand name sponsors and so on. In 2021, the first Beer Mile World Classic was heldin San Francisco, where all of the record holders from Canada and the United States came together for the competition. But this year, the event was organized in London, in an effort to take in more competitors about the sport outside North America.The rules of the race are pretty simple: runners have to consume four beers before each of the four 400-meter laps making up the famous Beer Mile.The beers can come in bottles or cans but should not be less than 355ml and must be at least 5% alcohol. The drink like apple juice will not do. Runners must drink the beers within a 10 meter zone before the start/finish line and then they are required to tip the bottle/can over their heads to confirm it is empty.In the case of vomiting〔呕吐〕during the race, and yes, there’s quite a bit of that during the Beer Mile, offenders must complete one more lap at the end of the race. Organizers mention that even in the case of vomiting several times, only one more lap must be completed.This year, the Elite Men's race was won by Canadian Corey Bellemore,who also set a new world record with a time of 4 minutes and 34 seconds.“I just drink the beers as quickly as I could, hold them down and get the burps〔饱嗝〕out,〞Corey said. “If you can drink a beer in 8 seconds and also run very fast with a feeling of vomiting, then you’ll be fine like me.〞29. What can we know about the Beer Mile Race from Paragraph 1?A. It was highly admired by drinkers.B. It was developed very well.C. It was criticized by many people.D. It was only held in English speaking countries.30. The purpose the 2021 Beer Mile held in London was______.A. to collect more fund for the sportB. to raise wide awareness about the sportC. to encourage competitors to put more efforts into itD. to attract more people worldwide to participate in it31. What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?A. The rules of drinking beers.B. The rules of the Beer Mile Race.C. The standard of drinking beers.D. The zones of drinking beers.32.What is implied in Corey's words in the last paragraph?A. Everybody can run in the race if they are interested.B. The speed of drinking beers makes him win.C. A lot of preparations are needed to win the race.D. It is not easy for him to win the race.DThose who claim bananas are fattening argue that bananas cause the body to make lots of insulin (胰岛素), and insulin causes fat growth.How much insulin we produce is related to how fast food becomes sugar in our bloodstream. How can you know if food makes a lot of sugar quickly? The glycemic index(血糖指数), or GI rating tells us. Foods with GI scores above 75 are considered high-GI foods, leading to faster sugar development. Bananas have a GI of 62, which is considered low.Weight loss can be a struggle for anyone, but it is especially hard for diabetics(糖尿病患者). A study looked at how the starch(淀粉) from unripe bananas affected the weight of a group of obese diabetics. After four weeks of a diet high in bananas, diabetics lost significantly more weight than on a control diet. They also saw improvements in insulin sensitivity from the banana diet.What’s more, bananas have been sh own to cut risks of strokes, diabetes and cancers (Bananas are the most powerful fruit for lowering the risk of kidney cancer.). Bananas are also a rich source of fiber, which has been shown to help weight loss. Bananas that still have some green on the skin are even higher in fiber.Skins from green bananas can be taken and after removing the stem and dark tip, cut into small pieces 2-3 inches long and 1/2 inch wide. These pieces can be made into a tea or added to a dish. When you eat the skins, be sure you are eating organic bananas. The flesh of regular bananas is low in pesticides, but the skins are not.33. What conclusion can we draw from Paragraphs 1 & 2?A. Bananas are likely to make people fat.B. Insulin determines the amount of sugar.C. Low-GI foods can turn into sugar more slowly.D. The faster the food becomes sugar, the less insulin.34.What does the author say about bananas?A. Including bananas in diets is good for health.B. Bananas can cure people suffering kidney cancer.C. Eating organic bananas protect people from strokes.D. Bananas’ abundant fiber improves insulin sensitivity.35.What is discussed in the last paragraph?A. The use of banana skins.B. The benefits of banana skins.C. The importance of banana skins.D. The ways of choosing organic bananas. 笫二节〔一共5小题；每一小题2分，满分是10分〕根据短文内容，从选项里面选出能填入空白处的最正确选项，选项里面有两项为多余选项。

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2020学年高二英语上学期周练8时间：60分钟总分100分出题人： 2018年10月21日一、完形填空（每题2分，共40分）A cactus(仙人掌)stood all alone in the desert, wondering why it was stuck in the middle of nowhere．“I do nothing but 1 here all day,” it sighed．“What 2 am I ? I'm the ugliest plant in the desert. I can't 3 any passing traveler with shade or juicy fruit．I don't see what I can do 4 ．”All it did was stand in the sun day after day, growing taller and fatter．Its spines grew longer and its leaves tougher…It truly was strange-looking．“I wish I could do something useful,” it 5 ．By day, eagles circled high overhead．“What can I do with my life?” the cactus called．Whether they heard or not, the eagles sailed 6 ．At night, the moon floated into the sky and 7 its pale light on the desert．“What good can I do with my life?” the cactus called．The moon only stared coldly as it went on its way．A lizard（蜥蜴）moved by, 8 a little trail （痕迹）in the sand with its tail．“What worthy thing can I do?” the cactus called．“You?” the lizard laughed, pausi ng a moment．“Worthy deed? Why, you can't do 9 ! You do nothing but get uglier every day．”And so it 10 year after year．At last the cactus grew 11 , and it knew its time was short．“Oh, God” it cried out, “I've 12 so long, and I've tried so hard． 13 me if I've failed to find something worthy to do．I am afraid that now it is too 14 .”But just then the cactus felt a strange stirring and unfolding．A flow of joy drove away all 15 . At its very tip, like a sudden crown, a beautiful 16 suddenly opened. 17 had the desert known such a blossom. Its fragrance went through the air far and wide and brought 18 to all passing by．In the desert, a voice was sounding．“You have waited long, and the heart which seeks（寻求）to do good will always bring something 19 to the world, something for which all can be happy ---- 20 for only a moment.”1. A. lie B. sit C. sleep D. stand2. A. good B. advantage C. use D. help3. A. provide B. lend C. offer D. make4. A. after all B. at last C. at all D. in all5. A. smiled B. stated C. announced D. sighed6. A. away B. out C. up D. down7. A. turned B. threw C. lit D. burnt8. A. sweeping B. running C. leaving D. passing9. A. anything B. nothing C. something D. everything10. A. went back B. went down C. went off D. went on11. A. strong B. big C. old D. ugly12. A. grown B. missed C. moved D. wondered13. A. Tell B. Forgive C. Promise D. Kill14. A. late B. long C. early D. young15. A. hope B. depression C. content D. optimism16. A. flower B. fruit C. seed D. weed17. A. Never B. Ever C. Even D. Always18. A. sadness B. enjoyment C. laughter D. freedom19. A. considerate B. modest C. subjective D. worthwhile20. A. as if B. now that C. even though D. only if二、阅读理解（每题3分，共9分）As a little child，I was always plump (胖的)．In college I started blowing up. It got out of control when I went to law school.I’d made a decision a thousand times：I’m going to lose weight now. But what motivated （激发）me to get serious about it was turning 30. I weighed 414 pounds. I was always tired. Some of my family members have suffered from heart disease, and I was frightened. I also wanted to look better. So after my birthday, I walked into the office of a weight loss doctor.She was very understanding. Her focus was on balanced meals and she wanted me to exercise.Walking was all I could do at first. I started by walking a few blocks and gradually increased the distance, until one weekend，I heard myself saying，“Wow，this seems pretty easy.” So I started to run.I was losing nine or ten pounds a month，and I had more energy. I started to think about the New York City Marathon. For years，I watched the runners and thought，“This looks like fun，but I could never do that.” But now I realized that maybe I could. I joined the New York Road Runners. I ran a 10km，then a half marathon. I still wasn’t confident I could run a full 26 miles. But I told myself I was going to do it，no matter what.By my 33rd birthday，I was down to 180 pounds. I started formally training for the marathon. And on the morning of November 1，I stood on the Verrazano Bridge in Staten Island with more than 40,000 other runners，waiting for the event to start.It was unbelievable to have the audience cheering me on，handing me cups of water. And I crossed the finish line. My friends sprayed (向……喷射) me with beer，as if I’d won the Super Bowl. And at that moment，I knew：If I set my mind to something，nothing is impossible.21. The underlined phrase “blowing up” in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to________.A. going weakerB. growinghighC. becoming healthierD. becoming fatter22. From the passage we can know that the author _____________.A. controlled his weight at collegeB. may have a family history of heart attackC. was satisfied with his figure as a kidD. began to consider losing weight at 3023. Which of the following sayings can best summarize the passage?A．A good beginning is half done.B．Pride comes before a fall.C．Where there is a will，there is a way.D．Practice makes perfect.三、七选五（每题3分，共15分）No fight can end, and no friendship can move on, until everyone says these little words: I’m sorry. Sometimes, though, they can be difficult to say. ____24●It’s not about winning.Friendships are not like the Super Bowl, and there should never be a winner and a loser. When you start fighting with a friend, it may feel important that you “win” the fight by proving you’re right and he is wrong, or by making him be the first to apologize.In reality, you’ll BOTH LOSE if you let your fight ruin your friendship, and you will BOTH WIN if you find a way to heal it.● 25You may have heard the expression “His pride stood in the way.” It is usually used to describea person who is so determined to be “right” that he lets an opportunity for happiness pass him by forever.26 Remember: as time goes on, we usually forget who was right and who was wrong in a disagreement, and only remember: the sadness of losing a friend.● Take the first step.Are you sick of fighting? Do you think this fight is just not important enough to ruin your friendship?27 You don’t have to take full responsibility for starting th e fight, or even say that your feelings were wrong. But you should find something you did or said that’s worth apologizing for. Maybe you’re sorry that you let the fight goes for so long, or that you overreacted to something your friend did. If you say you’re sorry, it’s like an invitation for your friend to do the same. 28A.Then try to be the first to apologize.B.Stop thinking about your pride.C.It’s about taking some responsibility for the argument.D.Don’t let this happen to a friendship you care about.E.Here are some things to keep in mind.F.There are some special cases when you should not be the one to apologize first.G.Once you have both said it, you’ll both feel a million times better.四、语法填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）John Snow was a famous doctor in London- so expert, indeed,_1_ he attended Queen Victoria as her personal __2__(physics). But he became inspired when he thought about helping ordinary people __3___ (expose) to cholera. This was the __4__(die) disease of its day. __5__ its cause nor its cure was understood. So many thousands of terrified people died every time there was an outbreak. John Snow wanted to face __6__ challenge and solve this problem. He knew that cholera would never be controlled ___7__ its cause was found.He __8_(interest) in two theories that possibly explained how cholera killed people. The first suggested that cholera __9__ (multiply) in the air. A cloud of dangerous gas floated around until it found its victims. The second suggested that people absorbed this disease into their bodies _10__ their meals. From the stomach the disease quickly attacked the body and soon the affected person died.答题卡四：填入适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式（每题1分，共10分）1、 2、 3、4、5、6、7、8、9、10五：单词填空（每题1分，共25分）1、有相同的特点（词组）2、显然的adj.3、令人困惑的adj.4、与…..相似（词组）5、做某事有困难（词组）6、深刻的；极大地7、平均 8、尤其、特别9、感谢的；感激的 10、可获得的11、导致，引起（词组） 12、称…为…..（词组）13、传统的 14、健康15、幸亏，多亏（词组） 16、（主动）提出（愿意做某事）17、经过 18、任务19、参考，查阅n. 20、标准n.21、加倍 22、外向的23、个性、性格 24、讯速地 adv.25、声明，宣告 n. 26、必不可少的adj.2020学年高二英语知识清单易错题目定时训练一、完型填空1——5、DCACD 6——10、ABCAD 11——15、CDBAB16——20、AABDC二、阅读理解21——23、DBC三、七选五24——28、EBDAG四、语法填空1、that;2、physician;3、exposed;4、deadly;5、Neither;6、the;7、until;8、became\was interested;9、multiplied; 10 with五、单词填空1、have….in common2、obvious3、confusing4、be similar to5、have difficulty (in) doing sth6、profound7、on average8、in particular9、grateful 10、available 11、lead to 12、refer to…as…. 13、traditional 14、fitness 15、thanks to 16、offer to do sth 17、pass by 18、mission 19、reference 20、standard 21、double 22、outgoing 23、personality24、rapidly 25、announcement 26、essential。

江西省上饶市2020学年高二英语上学期第八周周考试题(无答案)

江西省上饶市横峰中学2020学年高二英语上学期第八周周考试题考试日期：10月20日一单项选择题（共15小题，满分15分）1. He decided to study _____ second foreign language in order to find _____ well-paid job.A. the; aB. a; theC. a; aD. the; the2. Do you have any difficulty ___?A．to get rid of B．getting rid of C．got rid of D．get rid of3. I’m quite interested in Spanish history, the civil war in Spain _______.A. in particularB. in commonC. in advanceD. in general4. More wild tigers have been seen in the forest around this area, ____ thereused to be very few.A. whenB. whereC. whatD. which5. He spends a lot of time ________ the TV set.A．in watching B．about C．in front of D．on watching6. From the ___ expression on her face, we knew that she was very ___with the result.A. exciting; pleasingB. exciting; pleasedC. excited; pleasedD. excited; pleasing7. I_____ this computer for 4,000 yuan.A．paid B．offered C．spent D．cost8. ______ your teacher against your plan?A．Do B．Does C．Is D．Can9. When he got off the bus, he found his pocket ________.A．stolen B．picked C．gone D．missing10. Let's go out for a picnic if ________.A．you are convenient B．it is convenient to you C．you feel convenient D．it is convenient with you11. Although he likes playing tennis, he is ________ but a good tennis player.A．anything B．something C．nothing D. everything12. Having arrived at the station, _____.．A. it was found that the train had leftB. the train hadleftC. the train was found leftD. he found that the train had left13. The discovery of new evidence led to ______.A. the thief having caughtB. caught the thiefC. the thief’s being caughtD. the thief to be caught14. The number of people invited _____ fifty, but a number of them ____ absentfor different reasons.A. were; wasB. was; wasC. was; wereD. were; were15. ____for my illness,I would have lent him a helping hand.A. Not beingB. Had it not beenC. Without beingD. Not having been二完形填空（共20小题，满分30分）Born in America, I spoke English, not Chinese, the language of my ancestors. When I was three, my parents flashed cards with Chinese__16__at my face, but I pushed them__17__ . My mom believed I would learn__18__ I was ready. But the__19__ never came.On a Chinese New Year’s Eve, my uncle spoke to me in Chinese, but all I could do was__20__ at him, confused, scratching my head. “Still can’t speakChinese?” He __21__ me, “You can’t even buy a fish in Chinatown.”“Hey, this is America, not China. I’ll get some __22__ with or without Chinese.” I replied and turned to my mom for __23__.“Remember to ask for fresh fish, Xin Xian Yu,” she said, handing over a $20 bill. I __24__ the words, running downstairs into the streets of Chinatown.I found the fish __25__ surrounded in a sea of customers. “I’d like to buy some fresh fish,” I shouted to the fishmonger. But he__26___ my English words and turned to serve the next customer. The laugh of the people behind increased __27___ their impatience. With every ___28___ , the breath of the dragons（龙）on my back grew stronger---my blood boiling--- ___29__ me to cry out, “Xian Sheng Yu，please.” “ Very Xian Sheng,” I repeated. The crowd erupted into laughter. My face turned___30__ and I ran back home __31___, expect for the $20 bill I held tightly in my pocket.Should I laugh or cry? They’re Chinese. I’m Chinese. I should feel right at__32__ Instead , I was the joke , a disgrace（丢脸）to the language. Sometimes, I laugh at my fish _33_but, in the end the joke is on__34__. Every laugh is a culture ___35__ ; every laugh is my heritage （传统）fading away.16. A. custom B. games C .language D. characters17 A. around B. ahead C. aside D. along18 A. before B. unless C. when D. until19 A. study B. time C. success D. attempt20 A. aim B. joke C. nod D. stare21 A. cared about B. argued with C. laughed at D. asked after22 A. from now B. at times C. in time D. right now23A. permission B. decision C. information D. preparation24 A. reviewed B. spelled C. repeated D. kept25 A. pond B. market C. farm D. stand26 A. guessed B. forgot C. ignored D. doubted27 A. by B. with C. as D. from28 A. second B. effort C. desire D. movement29 A. forcing B. allowing C. persuading D. leading30 A. bright B. blank C. red D. pale31 A. open-mouthed B. tongue-tied C. empty-handed D. broken-hearted32 A. service B. root C. risk D. home33 A. trade B. deed C. incident D. thing34 A. it B. us C. them D. me35 A. thrown B. lost C. divided D. reflected 三阅读理解（共20小题，满分40分）AThere has been a dramatic increase in the number of natural disasters over the past few years，and it is assumed that global warming and climate change could cause even more disasters in the future. Some of the world's leading cities are facing disasters like floods and heat waves.LondonLondon's flood defences are getting older. Since 1982, the Thames Barrier(水闸)has protected the city from the threat of flooding，but it wasonly designed to last until 2030 and close once every two or three years. About 21 years later the barrier now closes five or six times a year and according to Environment Agency predictions, by 2050 the barrier will be closed on almost every tide if the problem is not addressed.There are 26 underground stations, 400 schools, 16 hospitals，an airport and 80 billion worth of property in London's flood risk area, so large scale flooding would be disastrous.ParisShanghaiShanghai is the fastest growing city on Earth. It has a population of 18 million and is only 4 meters above sea level. Sea levels are predicted to rise by 20 cm within the next century.An estimated 250,000 people move to Shanghai every year in search of work, placing extra demands on energy consumption. China relies heavily on coalfired power stations, but these emissions increase temperatures and, in turn, warmer seas increase the risk of typhoons.36Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?A. Solutions to Natural DisastersB. Big Disasters in the FutureC. The Increase of Natural DisastersD. Big Cities Facing Big Disasters37What problem should be settled now in London?A. How to improve the function of the old flood defencesB. Where to build its flood defences.C. How to use the Thames Barrier to protect the city.D. How to protect the city's property.38Which of the following measures can't solve the heat wave disaster in Paris?A. Putting up new types of buildings with a covering of bamboo.B. Forbidding the city to build “Flower Tower”．C. Having airconditioners installed in elderly care homes.D. Encouraging architects to design new types of buildings.39The major threats to Shanghai are ________.A. increasing population and coalfired power stationsB. extremely high temperature and rising sea levelsC. rising sea levels and typhoonsD. extra demands on energy consumption and typhoons40The purpose of the passage is ________.A. to tell us how to protect the big citiesB. to give advice on how to defend natural disastersC. to explain what causes flood and heat wavesD. to warn us of the increasing natural disasters in big citiesBAfter lots of hype, the new iPhone 3GS has arrived, boasting an improved camera, better battery life, and speedier performance. But is it a must? The iPhone 3GS is available in two versions: 16GB and 32GB. The 16GB version costs $199, while the 32GB version costs $299. From the outside, the iPhone 3GS looks exactly like the iPhone 3G. Like the iPhone 3G, the new model comes in black and white versions, and sports a 3.5-inch touch screen. Most ofthe changes to the iPhone 3GS have been made on the inside. Apple says that battery life is better, but the biggest boost is in the iPhone's speed: The iPhone 3GS runs twice as fast as the iPhone 3G. Instead of a lot of software installed on it, the iPhone 3GS comes with the most recent version of the iPhone Software -- version 3.0 –installed, but it does come with easy access to Apple's App Store. The speedier performance of the iPhone 3GS extends to surfing the Web, too. You can see entire Web pages, and can zoom(急速移动) in and out with ease.41. The difference between 3G and 3GS lies mainly in ________.A. their colorsB. their batteries and speedsC. their screensD. their outside shapes42. What can we infer from the second paragraph about 3G?A. It has two versions: either black or white.B. It offers an easy access to the web pages.C. In spite of slow speed, it functions the same as 3GS.D. It has the latest iPhone software installed.43. What does MMS probably refer to in the passage?A. Major Messaging Software.B. Membership Management System.C. Multi-media Messaging Service.D. Multi-Media Software Store.44. According to the text, what is the notable advantage 3GS has in messaging?A. Pictures and videos can be sent through SMS .B. Pictures and videos can be sent more quicklyC. It’s more convenient to send and receive messages.D. It’s more convenient to compose messages via keys.45. What is the best title of the text?A. 3GS is a must nowadays.B. 3GS is the best choice nowadays.C. Is 3GS a must nowadays?D. Is 3GS worth your money?CThe year is 2094. It has been announced that a comet (彗星) is heading towards the Earth. Most of it will miss our planet, but two pieces will probably hit the southern half of the Earth.On 17 July, a piece four kilometers wide enters the Earth’s atmosphere with a massive explosion. About half of the piece is destroyed, but the remaining part hits the South Atlantic at 200 times the speed of sound. The sea boils and a huge hole is made in the sea bed. Huge waves are created and spread outwards from the hole. The wall of water, a kilometer high, rushes towards southern Africa at 800 kilometers an hour. Cities on the African coast are totally destroyed and millions of people are drowned.Before the waves reach South America, the second piece of the comet lands in Argentina. Earthquakes and volcanoes are set off in the Andes Mountains. The shock waves move north into California and all around the Pacific Ocean. The cities of Los Angeles, San Francisco and Tokyo are completely destroyedby earthquakes. Millions of people in the southern half of the earth are already dead, but the north won’t escape for long. Because of the explosions, the sun is hidden by clouds of dust, and temperatures around the world fall to almost zero. Crops are ruined. The sun won’t be seen again for many years. Wars break out as countries fight for food. A year later, no more than 10 million remain alive.Could it really happen? In fact, it has already happened more than once in the history of the Earth. The dinosaurs were on the Earth for over 160 million years. Then 65 million years ago they suddenly disappeared. Many scientists believe that the Earth was hit by a piece of object in space. The dinosaurs couldn’t live through the cold climate that followed and they died out. Will we meet the same end?46. When the first piece hits the South Atlantic, it causes _____________.A. an earthquakeB. damages to citiesC. an Earth explosionD. huge waves47. Why can’t the northern half of the earth escape for long?A. Because the land is covered with waterB. Because the light and heat from the sun can not reach the earth.C. Because people there can not live at the temperature of zero.D. Because wars break out among countries.48. By giving the example of dinosaurs, the author tries to prove_____________.A. animals could not live in the cold climateB. what happened 65 million years ago was an invented storyC. the human beings will die out in 2094D. the Earth could be hit by other objects in space49. We may guess that the writer is ______________.A. worriedB. practicalC. a scientistD. full of imagination50. What is mainly described in the passage?A. A historic discovery.B. An event of imagination.C. A research on space.D. A scientific adventure.DExercise may hold the key to youth, according to a study published recently which showed people who keep fit are up to nine years biologically younger than those who do not.The findings are the first to show in humans how keeping fit affects the ageing process.The study of 2,401 twins found that a sedentary (惯于久坐的) lifestyle raises the risk of a range of problems from heart disease to cancer and appears to play a key role in the ageing process.It all appears to boil down to the length of structures called telomeres －which protect the DNA on the chromosomes(染色体), the researchers from King's College London wrote in the Archives of Internal Medicine.Many studies have shown telomeres get shorter over time, suggesting the cells are ageing or dying. The study, which extracted a DNA sample from their volunteers, found people who exercised more each week had longer telomeres. Exercise lowers the risk of a range of problems such as heart disease, diabetes(糖尿病)and cancer, the researchers said.“It is not just walking around the block. It is really working up a sweat,” said Tim Spector, agenetic epidemiologist(流行病学家) who led the study, in a telephone interview.The study found people who exercised vigorously 3 hours each week had longer telomeres and they were 9 years biologically younger than people who did under 15 minutes.Spector’s team, who also adjusted for body weight, smoking, economic status and physical activity at work, also said moderate exercise for 1-1/2 hours each week provided a four-year advantage.The reason why exercise has this effect is not clear but we believe physical activity somehow defends against the natural process.51. According to the study, people sitting long_________. .A. are tending to be more healthyB. are more likely to live longerC. are inclined to be taken illD. are getting old more slowly52. The underlined phrase “boil down to” most probablymeans .A. lie inB. lead toC. aimat D. show up53. Which of the following statements are NOT true?A. Telomeres get shorter as time goes on.B. Slight walking prevents people getting ill.C. Exercise energetically reduces the chance of diseases.D. Body weight, smoking and economic status affect people’s health.54. It can be inferred from the passage that .A. people’s health is decided by their body weight and economic statusB. scientists have known why exercise affects the ageing processC. the more violently one exercises, the healthier one getsD. the longer telomeres one has, the more slowly one gets old55. Which of the following would be the best title of the passage?A. Lifestyle affects people’s healthB. Physical activity prevents diseasesC. Exercise keeps you youngerD. Sitting long suffers from cancer四阅读表达（共5小题，满分10分）In swimming, there are certain rules every swimmer should follow:(1) Never swim alone! No matter how good you are in the water, don’t risk drowning by swimming alone. If you swim by yourself, with no life guards or friends with you, you may get into trouble.(2) Don’t go beyond your abilities. Most swimmers know enough not to swim too far from the bank or the beach. Showing off by doing dangerous tricks is no good. Swim safely and you will continue to swim and alive.(3) Don’t smoke. Swimming depends on a healthy body; good lungs are part of it.(4) Work at any activity that builds muscles.56．What is the main idea of the passage? （no more than 10 words）____________________________________57．Fill in the blank in Paragraph 2 with proper words. （no more than 7 words）__________________________________58．Please complete the following statement with proper words .(no more than 5 words)____________________________and the recognition of its danger are sensible. 59．Why should not you swim alone according to the passage? ( no more than 10 words)_________________________________________________________________ 60．What does the word “it” (Line 6, Paragraph 3) probably refer to? （no more than 3 words）________________________________________________________________五书面表达（满分25分）你所在的班级学生对是否取消晚自习展开了一次讨论。

2020届高三英语上学期第八周周考试题

2020届高三英语上学期第八周周考试题
一、根据汉语提示写出单词并进行词性转换： (每空1分，共30分)
1.adj.多种文化的
2.n.风景；景色
3.n.行李
4.adj.城市的
5.adj.宽阔的；广泛的
6.n.洲；大陆 adj.大陆的
7.n.财富 adj.富有的
8.n.西方adj.西方的 adv.向西
9.v.包围；围绕 adj.周围的；附近的
n. 环境
10.adj.轻微的；微小的 adv.轻微地；稍稍
11.vi.& vt.混合；包围n.混合（物）；混合状态
adj.混合的；复杂的
12.vt.受惊吓；使恐怖；恐吓adj.感到惊吓的
adj.令人惊吓的 n.恐惧
adj可怕的；糟糕的
13.vt.使印象深刻；使铭记 n.印象 adj.留下印象的
14.adv.在附近adj.附近的；邻近的
15.vt.证实；证明；批准
二、根据汉语意思写词组：（每小题1分，共20分）
1.与其；不愿
2.位于；坐落于
3.看见
4.看不见
5.对...有天赋
6.设法成功做某事
7.在远处
8.采取措施做某事
9.给某人留下...的印象
10.更确切地说
11.定居；平静下来
12.被...包围着
13.经历
14.有...的历史
15.有...人口
16.因为...而著名
17.开始存在；产生
18.在黎明时刻
19.是......的两倍远
20.呈现新面貌。

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山西省××市和诚高中2018-2019学年高二英语上学期周练8时间：60分钟总分100分出题人： 2018年10月21日一、完形填空（每题2分，共40分）A cactus(仙人掌)stood all alone in the desert, wondering why it was stuck in the middle of nowhere．“I do nothing but 1 here all day,” it sighed．“What 2 am I ? I'm the ugliest plant in the desert. I can't 3 any passing traveler with shade or juicy fruit．I don't see what I can do 4 ．”All it did was stand in the sun day after day, growing taller and fatter．Its spines grew longer and its leaves tougher…It truly was st range-looking．“I wish I could do something useful,” it 5 ．By day, eagles circled high overhead．“What can I do with my life?” the cactus called．Whether they heard or not, the eagles sailed 6 ．At night, the moon floated into the sky and 7 its pale light on the desert．“What good can I do with my life?” the cactus called．The moon only stared coldly as it went on its way．A lizard（蜥蜴）moved by, 8 a little trail （痕迹）in the sand with its tail．“What worthy thing can I do?” the cactus called．“You?” the lizard laughed, pausing a moment．“Worthy deed? Why, you can't do 9 ! You do nothing but get uglier every day．”And so it 10 year after year．At last the cactus grew 11 , and it knew its time was short．“Oh, God” it cried out, “I've 12 so long, and I've tried so hard． 13 me if I've failed to find something worthy to do．I am afraid that now it is too 14 .”But just then the cactus felt a strange stirring and unfolding．A flow of joy drove away all 15 . At its very tip, like a sudden crown, a beautiful 16 suddenly opened. 17 had the desert known such a blossom. Its fragrance went through the air far and wide and brought 18 to all passing by．In the desert, a voice was sounding．“You have waited long, and the heart which seeks（寻求）to do good will always bring something 19 to the world, something for which all can be happy ---- 20 for only a moment.”1. A. lie B. sit C. sleep D. stand2. A. good B. advantage C. use D. help3. A. provide B. lend C. offer D. make4. A. after all B. at last C. at all D. in all5. A. smiled B. stated C. announced D. sighed6. A. away B. out C. up D. down7. A. turned B. threw C. lit D. burnt8. A. sweeping B. running C. leaving D. passing9. A. anything B. nothing C. something D. everything10. A. went back B. went down C. went off D. went on11. A. strong B. big C. old D. ugly12. A. grown B. missed C. moved D. wondered13. A. Tell B. Forgive C. Promise D. Kill14. A. late B. long C. early D. young15. A. hope B. depression C. content D. optimism16. A. flower B. fruit C. seed D. weed17. A. Never B. Ever C. Even D. Always18. A. sadness B. enjoyment C. laughter D. freedom19. A. considerate B. modest C. subjective D. worthwhile20. A. as if B. now that C. even though D. only if二、阅读理解（每题3分，共9分）As a little child，I was always plump (胖的)．In college I started blowing up. It got out of control when I went to law school.I’d made a deci sion a thousand times：I’m going to lose weight now. But what motivated （激发）me to get serious about it was turning 30. I weighed 414 pounds. I was always tired. Some of my family members have suffered from heart disease, and I was frightened. I also wanted to look better. So after my birthday, I walked into the office of a weight loss doctor.She was very understanding. Her focus was on balanced meals and she wanted me to exercise.Walking was all I could do at first. I started by walking a few blocks and gradually increased the distance, until one weekend，I heard myself saying，“Wow，this seems pretty easy.” So I started to run.I was losing nine or ten pounds a month，and I had more energy. I started to think about the New York City Marathon. For years，I watched the runners and thought，“This looks like fun，but I could never do that.” But now I realized that maybe I could. I joined the New York Road Runners. I ran a 10km，then a half marathon. I still wasn’t confident I could run a full 26 miles. But I told mys elf I was going to do it，no matter what.By my 33rd birthday，I was down to 180 pounds. I started formally training for the marathon. And on the morning of November 1，I stood on the Verrazano Bridge in Staten Island with more than 40,000 other runners，waiting for the event to start.It was unbelievable to have the audience cheering me on，handing me cups of water. And I crossed the finish line. My friends sprayed (向……喷射) me with beer，as if I’d won the Super Bowl. And at that moment，I knew：If I set my mind to something，nothing is impossible.21. The underlined phrase “blowing up” in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to________.A. going weakerB. growinghighC. becoming healthierD. becoming fatter22. From the passage we can know that the author _____________.A. controlled his weight at collegeB. may have a family history of heart attackC. was satisfied with his figure as a kidD. began to consider losing weight at 3023. Which of the following sayings can best summarize the passage?A．A good beginning is half done.B．Pride comes before a fall.C．Where there is a will，there is a way.D．Practice makes perfect.三、七选五（每题3分，共15分）No fight can end, and no friendship can move on, until everyone says these little words: I’m sorry. Sometimes, though, they can be difficult to say. ____24●It’s not about winning.Friendships are not like the Super Bowl, and there should never be a winner and a loser. When you start fighting with a friend, it may feel important that you “win” the fight by proving you’re right and he is wrong, or by making him be the first to apologize.In reality, you’ll BOTH LOSE if you let your fight ruin your friendship, and you will BOTH WIN if you find a way to heal it.● 25You may have heard th e expression “His pride stood in the way.” It is usually used to describea person who is so determined to be “right” that he lets an opportunity for happiness pass him by forever. 26 Remember: as time goes on, we usually forget who was right and who was wrong in a disagreement, and only remember: the sadness of losing a friend.● Take the first step.Are you sick of fighting? Do you think this fight is just not important enough to ruin your friendship?27 You don’t have to take full responsibility for starting the fight, or even say that your feelings were wrong. But you should find something you did or said that’s worth apologizing for. Maybe you’re sorry that you let the fight goes for so long, or that you overreacted to something your friend did.If you say you’re sorry, it’s like an invitation for your friend to do the same. 28A.Then try to be the first to apologize.B.Stop thinking about your pride.C.It’s about taking some responsibility for the argument.D.Don’t let this happen to a friendship you care about.E.Here are some things to keep in mind.F.There are some special cases when you should not be the one to apologize first.G.Once you have both said it, you’ll both feel a million times better.四、语法填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）John Snow was a famous doctor in London- so expert, indeed,_1_ he attended Queen Victoria as her personal __2__(physics). But he became inspired when he thought about helping ordinary people __3___ (expose) to cholera. This was the __4__(die) disease of its day. __5__ its cause nor its cure was understood. So many thousands of terrified people died every time there was an outbreak. John Snow wanted to face __6__ challenge and solve this problem. He knew that cholera would never be controlled ___7__ its cause was found.He __8_(interest) in two theories that possibly explained how cholera killed people. The first suggested that cholera __9__ (multiply) in the air. A cloud of dangerous gas floated around until it found its victims. The second suggested that people absorbed this disease into their bodies _10__ their meals. From the stomach the disease quickly attacked the body and soon the affected person died.答题卡四：填入适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式（每题1分，共10分）1、 2、 3、4、5、6、7、8、9、10五：单词填空（每题1分，共25分）1、有相同的特点（词组）2、显然的adj.3、令人困惑的adj.4、与…..相似（词组）5、做某事有困难（词组）6、深刻的；极大地7、平均 8、尤其、特别9、感谢的；感激的 10、可获得的11、导致，引起（词组） 12、称…为…..（词组）13、传统的 14、健康15、幸亏，多亏（词组） 16、（主动）提出（愿意做某事）17、经过 18、任务19、参考，查阅n. 20、标准n.21、加倍 22、外向的23、个性、性格 24、讯速地 adv.25、声明，宣告 n. 26、必不可少的adj.和诚中学2018-2019学年高二英语知识清单易错题目定时训练一、完型填空1——5、DCACD 6——10、ABCAD 11——15、CDBAB16——20、AABDC二、阅读理解21——23、DBC三、七选五24——28、EBDAG四、语法填空1、that;2、physician;3、exposed;4、deadly;5、Neither;6、the;7、until;8、became\was interested;9、multiplied; 10 with五、单词填空1、have….in common2、obvious3、confusing4、be similar to5、have difficulty (in) doing sth6、profound7、on average8、in particular9、grateful 10、available 11、lead to 12、refer to…as…. 13、traditional 14、fitness 15、thanks to 16、offer to do sth 17、pass by 18、mission 19、reference 20、standard 21、double 22、outgoing 23、personality24、rapidly 25、announcement 26、essential。