高二上学期英语期末考试试卷第45套真题

高二上学期英语期末考试试卷一、阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）1. 阅读理解DuolingoOver70 million people have registered with Duolingo, a free and incrediblywell-designed language learning app. Though not a replacement for properlanguage tuition, the app is a fun way to get the basics, or to keep yourselffresh on grammar and vocabulary, before a trip abroad. Just like a computergame, the app guides you through levels that you need to complete beforeadvancing, and you gain experience points along the way.Free, iOS and Android, XECurrencyXE isthe go-to site for currency conversions on the web, so it’s no surprise thatits app is so popular: with over 20 million downloads since launch. It has lotsof business-oriented features, such as rates for previous metals and historiccharts, but for the traveler it is most useful for the simple fact that it’sable to convert every world currency. It also functions offline by saving thelatest updated rates.Free,iOS and Android, Appin the AirAppin the Air is a smart, straightforward, flight tracking app that has thebestcoverage of airlines and airports. It will keep you updated about flight statuseven if you don’t have internet coverage and help you manage your time at theairport, breaking down each flight into four stages: check in, boarding,takeoff and landing time.Free,iOS and Android, appintheair.mobiWolframSun ExposureThereare a few apps out there that help you manage your time in the sun safely, butthis one offers the most detailed information to keep you informed. You enteryour skin type and it calculates how long you can spend sunning yourself beforegetting burned, based on the time of day, where you are and the strength of suncream you’re wearing. It also provides UV forecasts for your location.£0.79,iOS（1）If you want to know the information about the change rate of money, you can turn to for help.A . Wolfram.B . App in the Air.C . XE Currency.D . Duolingo.（2）About these apps, which of the following is TRUE?A . All of these four can be used in the same system.B . Duolingo is an unbelievable gaming app where you gain experience points along the way.C . You can learn the latest news about the flights with limited connectivity in App in the Air.D . Your time in the sun safely is influenced by the brand of sun cream you’re applying.（3）The passage is intended for .A . teenagers.B . travelers.C . businessmen.D . guides.2. 阅读理解At the age of eight, Glenn Cunningham wasseverely injured in a fire. He had major burns over the lower half of his bodyand was taken to a nearby county hospital.From his bed, the semi-consciouslittle boy heard the doctortalking to his mother. The doctor told his mother that her son would surelydie—which was for the best, really—for the terrible fire had destroyed thelower half of his body.But somehow, to theamazement of the physician, he did survive. The mother was told that her sonwas bound to spend a lifetime in a wheelchair.But this brave little boy was determined that hewould walk and even run. But unfortunately, from the waist down, Glenn had nomotor ability. His thin, scarred legs just hung there, all but lifeless. Yethis courage that he would walk was as strong as ever.One sunny day his mother wheeled him out intothe yard to get some fresh air. This day, instead of sitting there, he threwhimself from the chair. Glenn worked his way to the fence, dragging his legsbehind him. Then, step by step, he began dragging himself along the fence,determined that he would walk. He started to do this every day until eventuallyGlenn did develop the ability first to stand up , then to walk with help, thento walk by himself—and then amazingly—to run. Glenn began to run to school. Heran everywhere as fast as he could. Later in college, Glenn joined the trackteam where he receivedthe nicknamethe “Kansas Flyer”.1938 witnessed this young man’s another amazingachievement. This young man, who was not expected to survive, who would surelynever walk, who could never hope to run, ran the mile in 4 minutes and 4.4seconds, the world’s fastest indoor mile! His persistence paid off.（1）What did the doctor think of Glenn’s injury?A . It would take a long time for him to fully recover.B . It would cost lots of money to cure him.C . He would be semi-conscious.D . He had little chance of surviving.（2）Why did Glenn receive the nick name the “ Kansas Flyer”?A . Because he looked like the” Kansas Flyer”.B . Because he once acted as the” Kansas Flyer”.C . Because he could run very fast.D . Because he joined the track team.（3）What achievement did Glenn make in 1938?A . He survived.B . He developed the ability to walk.C . He began to run to school.D . He set a world record.（4）What is the best title for the passage?A . The power of determination.B . The dream for championship.C . The key to high performance.D . The mistake of a doctor.3. 阅读理解Gases, like black carbon, methaneand the ozone in city smog,are called “short-lived climate pollutants”, which exist bothoutdoors and indoors and decrease agricultural crops.WHO says emissionsfrom these climatepollutants cause many serious illnesses, including lung cancer. And thesepollutants are responsible for many of the more than 7 million premature deathseach year that are connected to air pollution.Maria Neira in WHO says the pollutants have astrong impact on climate change. But the good news is that they only stay inthe atmosphere for a few days to 10 years. That is much shorter than carbondioxide, a greenhouse gas that can remain for hundreds, or even thousands ofyears.According to Maria Neira, when you addressthe short-lived pollutants, you can reduce emissions very rapidly, and thenimprove air quality. You will have an immediate reduction in the ill-health anddiseases caused by the reduction of air pollution.WHO has many available and affordable ways toreduce these short-lived climate pollutants. At the top of their list: cuttingvehicle emissions by requiring higher emissions and efficiency standards. Moreemissions are released when engines are running.Indoor air pollution also contributes to badhealth and premature death. WHO reports that nearly 3 billion low-incomehouseholds rely on “dirty fuels”. Coal, wood and kerosene used forcooking and heating are examples. Cleaner and more efficient stoves and fuelalternatives could cut down on the health risks.Another way to cut back on these pollutants isto have more investments and policies for rapid transport. These include buses,trains, bicycles andpedestrians or walking routes. These investments couldhave many benefits, including safer travel, reduced health risks from noise andair pollution and more physical activity.The WHO report also calls for encouraging highand middle-income populations to include more plant-based foods in their diets.It says this could reduce heart disease and some cancers. It could also slowthe methane gas production that comes with some animal-sourced foods.（1）The “short-lived climate pollutants” are so called because .A . they cause many to die young.B . they exist shorter than the greenhouse gas.C . they live indoors for a short time.D . they have a short effect on people’s health.（2）The underlined word “address” in Paragraph 4 means “ “.A . live on.B . talk about.C . deal with.D . turn to.（3）What can be inferred from the whole passage?A . Rich people hardly ever eat plant-based foods in daily life.B . No emissions are released from stopped engines.C . Governments should take measures to fight pollution.D . Heart disease and some cancers are caused by the pollutants.（4）Which of the following may be the best title for the text?A . The ways to fight air pollution.B . Reducing short-lived climate pollutants to save lives.C . Some sources of serious air pollution.D . A report about pollution from WHO.4. 阅读理解For ageneration now, school reform has meant what students must be taught andcarried out by standardizedtests.Here’s athought experiment. Suppose t hat next year almost every student passed thetests. What would the reaction be from people? Would they shake their heads inrespect and say, “Damn, those teachers must be good!”?Of coursenot. Such remarkable success would be used as evidence that the test s were tooeasy and it needs to raise standards. “High standards” really means “standardsthat all students will never be able to meet”. My little thoughtexperiment uncovers a truth that we have been taught to respond with doubtwhenever all members of any group are successful. In America, success doesn’tcount unless it is got by only a few.Considerwidespread complaints about “grade inflation” in higher education.Many people don’t even bother to stress that grades have risen over time. Theysimply point to ho w many students get A’s right now. The goal, in other words,isn’t to do well but to defeat other people who are also trying to do well.Grades in testing should be used to announce who’s beating whom.A school’sfinal task, apparently, is not to help everyon e learn but to prepare the gameso that there will always be losers.Thismakes no sense in any situation. Perhaps, for example, we can defend ratingstates or nations based on the quality of their air, health care or schools,but ranking them is foolish. Sch ool testing ranking doesn’t lead toimprovements in performance but tends to hold us back from doing our best. Itmakes productive teamwork less likely and leads all concerned to focusnot onmeaningful improvements but on trying to beat everyone else.Most ofall, it encourages the false belief that excellence is a zero-sum game. Itwould be more reasonable to rescue the spirit of the concept: Everyone may notsucceed, but at least in theory all of us could.（1）What did the writer’s thought experiment prove?A . Good teachers represent higher test scores.B . Excellence is regarded as a rare thing.C . American tests are usually too easy.D . Students don’t meet the test standards.（2）What does the writer think American schools seem to do?A . Promote teachers to teach better.B . Remove the belief of beating others.C . Help all students do well at school.D . Ensure the existence of failures.（3）What is the writer’s attitude towards schools testing ranking?A . Disapproving.B . Optimistic.C . Sympathetic.D . Unconcerned.（4）What is the best title for the text?A . How Can Students Succeed?B . Why Can’t Everyone Get A’s?C . What Standards Do Schools Set?D . Who Get Best Grades at School?二、任务型阅读（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）5. 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。