鹤壁高中2020-2021学年高二上学期阶段性检测(二)英语试题1
河南省鹤壁市淇滨高级中学2020-2021学年高二英语上学期第二次周考试题【含答案】
河南省鹤壁市淇滨高级中学2020-2021学年高二英语上学期第二次周考试题考试时间：100分钟分值：120分第二部分阅读理解（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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
ABest New Dog Books to Read in 2020If you’re looking for a heartwarming true story of loyalty and companionship, you’ll find it in this list of new dog books to read in 2020.WagWhether you are training a new dog, considering adopting a dog or simply curious about your own dog’s happiness and behavior, Wag has all the answers and then more. Respected dog trainer and social psychologist, Zazie Todd, describes the inner life of dogs and shares recommendations from researchers and trainers to help you develop the respectful relationship with your dog.By Zazie ToddHardcover $ 24. 96Paperback $14. 18No Ordinary DogNo Ordinary Dog is about a powerful true story of a SEAL Team Operator and military dog handler, and the dog that saved his life. Two dozen Navy SEALs attacked Osama bin Laden in May 2011. After the mission（使命）, only one name was made public: Cairo, a Belgian Malinois and military working dog. This is Cairo’s story, and that of his handler, Will Chesney.By Will ChesneyHardcover $17. 99Paperback $14. 72Good BoyGood Boy is a universal account of a remarkable story: showing how a young “boy” became a middle-aged woman—accompanied at seven key moments of growth and transformation by seven memorable dogs. “Everything I know about love,” she writes, “I learned from dogs.” Their love enables us to achieve what seem like impossible things.By Jennifer Finney BoylanHardcover $ 25.89Paperback $17.77Our Dogs, OurselvesWe keep dogs and are kept by them. We love dogs and we are loved by them. We buy them sweaters, toys, shoes; we are concerned with their social lives, their food, and their health. The story of humans and dogs is thousands of years old but is far from understood.In Our Dogs, Ourselves, Alexandra Horowitz explores all aspects of this unique and complex relationship.By Alexandra HorowitzHardcover $ 28Paperback $14. 9921. Who was rescued by a dog?A. Cairo.B. Will Chesney.C. Zazie Todd.D. Alexandra Horowitz.22. How much do two Jennifer Finney Boylan’s hardcover-version books cost?A. $ 25.89.B. $ 35.54.C. $ 43.66.D. $ 51.78.23. What does the book Our Dogs, Ourselves focus on?A. The human-dog relationship.B. How to adopt and train a seal.C. True stories of seven pet dogs.D. The exploration of dogs’ clothes.BI have well travelled in Spain and visited a good number of Spanish cities. However, no city will ever quite match Cádiz, where I spent six months studying as a student.Before that, I knew very little about Cádiz but I decided to take a risk and explore it. Well, the risk certainly paid off.Cádiz, Europe’s oldest city, hangs off Spain’s southern coast on a peninsula（半岛）, surrounded almost entirely by water. As you leave the shady streets of the historical old city and explore more of it, you are met with vast areas of the blue Atlantic Ocean and white sandy beaches, which in my opinion are some of the best in Spain!One of the great things about Cádiz is the wonderful, rich culture of food and drink. There are little tapas（小吃）bars lining every street and most will serve tapas for around 1. 50～2 euros, meaning you can try a whole variety of Andalusian dishes.Cádiz has also come to be known as “The Singing City”. It comes from the annual carnival（狂欢节）, one of the biggest in Europe. A very large number of people go to Cádiz to see it. During those ten days, Cádiz’s narrow streets are filled with the sound of singing as musical groups fight for a place in the contest, which takes place on the last Saturday of carnival. The songs perfectly show the sense of humor of the Gaditanos, who, besides being so warm and welcoming, are said to have the best sense of humor in Spain!That is my experience of Cádiz. a wonderful, typically Andalusian city which is often overlooked but well worth a visit. I am currently living in Huelva, just a short drive from Cádiz, so please pay attention to my next sharing!24. What does the word “that” underlined in paragraph 2 refer to?A. Studying in Cádiz.B. Competing in a match.C. Teaching a student.D. Becoming an explorer.25. What does the third paragraph mainly talk about?A. The unknown origin and long history of Cádiz.B. The beautiful life of people living in Cádiz.C. The geographic position and scenery of Cádiz.D. The author’s complex attitude towards Cádiz.26. Why is Cádiz called “The Singing City”?A. A number of local people enjoy humorous songs.B. Singing is everywhere during a big annual carnival.C. Many grand carnivals attract well-known singers.D. A lot of singing competitions take place each year.27. From which is the text most probably taken?A. A post on the Internet.B. A geography textbook.C. A travel brochure.D. A biography.CAre you a talkative person? Do you like chatting with your colleagues? Every day around the world, most people who go to work avoid making small talk with their colleagues once they get there.Some put on their headphones and keep their eyes low. Others will pretend to receive an urgent message that requires an immediate, life-or-death rapid response, which prevents them from doing pretty much anything else, including the conversation made while people are heating up lunch in the office microwave or while walking from the entrance of their office building to the nearest bus stop.If those sound familiar or if you’ve convinced yourself that avoiding small talk with colleagues is smart self-preservation and that the risk of saying something offensive or coming across as socially unskillful is not worth the reward of connecting with somebody, then there is a bad piece of news—your false logic could be costing you a higher position at work.Jamie Terran, a licensed career coach in New York City, said that small talk between colleagues builds rapport, which builds trust. “Rapport is the feeling that allows you to extend the deadline, or overlook smaller mistakes because it makes your colleagues to remember that we’re only human,” she added.However, many people underestimate how much their conversation partners like them. But it’s not necessary. Imagine that after you have an awkward small talk with your colleague, do you think that the colleague you just talked with is a terrible conversationalist? No. You just feel bad about yourself. And your colleague feels the same about himself or herself.If you’re generally anxious in social situations, Terran suggested coming up with questions or stories from which you can pull. “Whether or not you share personal information about yourself is up to you, but discussing things you truly care about always works,” she said. “Topics related to your professional field, for example, thesports you do well, is a great place to start.”28. How do most people avoid chatting with their colleagues?A. By asking their colleagues to stay far away.B. By getting themselves occupied on purpose.C. By reading something unrelated to their work.D. By devoting themselves fully to the deadlines.29. What may people lose if they avoid small talk with colleagues?A. Smart self-preservation.B. Trust in their colleagues.C. Professional and social skills.D. A chance for job promotion.30. What do people worry about after an awkward chat with their colleagues?A. Their colleagues will overlook their efforts.B. They are likely to make more big mistakes.C. Their colleagues may think poorly of them.D. They will lose heart during the coming days.31. What does Jamie Terran strongly suggest about making small talk?A. Making up funny stories about others.B. Talking about something you are good at.C. Choosing serious topics for discussion.D. Sharing private information about yourself.DCorn is among the most commonly consumed grains on the planet. Globally, the average human will consume 70 pounds of corn each year! That’s a whole lot of corn that needs to be grown each year, and that’s not even accounting for corn being grown for animal consumption and biofuel. Just like many other popular foods, farmers are finding it difficult to get enough corn produced.Of course, complicating matters is the fact that corn is a tropical（热带的）plant, meaning farmers can’t produce it during the colder months of the year. Now, researchers from Cornell University’s Boyce Thompson Institute have developed their own solution: a new variation of corn that recovers much more quickly after being exposed to cold temperatures.Lead researcher David Stern, president of the Boyce Thompson Institute, and his team made this incredible breakthrough by building on research originally published two years ago. That study had discovered that increasing the levels of an enzyme（酶）called Rubisco in plants caused them to grow more rapidly and reach larger sizes. Rubisco helps plants turn atmospheric carbon dioxide （CO2） into sugar. Regarding corn specifically, Rubisco levels in corn drop considerably in cold weather.This time, the research team planted a large group of corn plants, and provided a portion of the group with more Rubisco. Then, they allowed all the plants to grow for three weeks at 77 degrees Fahrenheit （normal growing temperature for corn）before dropping the temperature to 57 degrees Fahrenheit for two more weeks. Finally, theyheated things up back again to 77 degrees.“The corn with more Rubisco performed better than regular corn before, during and after chilling（冷却）,” explains first author Coralie Salesse-Smith. “In fact, we were able to reduce the severity of chilling stress and allow for a more rapid recovery.”All in all, the corn with more Rubisco was able to recover from the colder temperatures more quickly and with less damage done. The Rubisco corn plants grew to be taller. These results are very promising. However, Stern and his team say they’re still working on improving their approach.32. What makes the research particularly necessary according to the text?A. The great climate change.B. Lack of heat-tolerant corn.C. The large demand for corn.D. Corn’s insensitivity to climate.33. What did the researchers do during the study?A. They made those corn plants resist Rubisco.B. They assessed corn plants’ ability to absorb CO2.C. They removed all the chilling stress on corn plants.D. They exposed corn plants to different temperatures.34. What should the researchers think of the corn plant they developed?A. It has functioned well in solving global starvation.B. It is qualified enough to be grown around the world.C. It recovers from the colder temperatures more slowly.D. It isn’t yet completely perfect for chilling tolerance.35. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. Much More Corn Plants Are Badly NeededB. Corn Plants Aren’t Sensitive to Cold WeatherC. Scientists Have Developed Cold-resistant CornD. Tropical Corn Is Going to Become History Soon第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
河南省鹤壁市淇县高级中学2020-2021学年高二英语联考试卷含部分解析
河南省鹤壁市淇县高级中学2020-2021学年高二英语联考试卷含解析一、选择题1. The ___look suggested that there must be something ____around her.A. scaring; scared B scaring ; scaring C. scared ;scaring D. scared; scared参考答案：C2. He telephoned the travel agency to ________ three air tickets to London.A. orderB. bookC. takeD. arrange 参考答案：B3. People have been complaining about SK-II recently and think the advertisements always persuade people _________ the products which are not so good.A. buyB. to buyC. buyingD. bought参考答案：B略4. If you want to do the experiment again, you’d better be more careful ______ you have made a mistake.A. whereB. thatC. whyD. when参考答案：A24. — Shall we go to the art exhibition right away?— ________.A. It’s your opinionB. I don’t mindC. It’s all up to youD. That’s your decision参考答案：C 6. _____ she can’t come, who will do the work?A. SupposedB. SupposingC. Having supposedD. Being supposed 参考答案：B解析：supposing (that)可引导条件状语从句,意为“假使”。
2020-2021学年河南鹤壁高二上英语月考试卷
2020-2021学年河南鹤壁高二上英语月考试卷一、阅读理解1.4 Best Basketball Camps in the USAPGC Basketball CampsFor the last few decades, PGC（point guard college）basketball camps have helped thousands of players improve a variety of skills. While the name may have you believe it's for point guards only, that's not the case. PGC basketball camps operate in a number of different states and they have over 100 camps all over the country. While many of the PGC basketball camps are aimed at youth in high school and college athletes, there are also the Skills Academy camps for those as young as the 4th grade.Nike Basketball CampsNike offers introductory camps, shooting camps, overnight camps, day camps and many more. There are even camps that let you work with former or current NBA and WNBA players. One of the best things about Nike camps are the quality of coaching and instruction you will get. They also operate in nearly every state, so no matter where you are, there is likely a Nike basketball camp close. These Nike camps are also great for all ages.NBC Basketball CampsSince the early 1970s, NBC（Northwest Basketball Camp）has been among the world leaders in the space. Whether you are in elementary school, junior high or high school, there is an NBC basketball camp for you. These camps are offered across the USA, as well as in Canada and even the UK. The camps they offer include clinics, team camps, overnight camps, and college prep camps, just to name a few. They aim to provide you all of the tools you need to succeed in basketball and in life.The National Basketball AcademyThe National Basketball Academy（also known as TNBA）partners with NBA teams like the Bucks and Pacers to provide camps, clinics, and training for basketball players of all ages. TNBA operates in Milwaukee, Orlando, Houston, Indiana, and Cleveland. It also operates in many other nations around the world such as Brazil, France, Argentina, and Spain. These camps and clinics range from a single day to multiple weeks. They also host various tournaments（锦标赛）so you can show off the skills you have learned.（1）What do we know about PGC basketball camps?A.They have the most camps.B.They are mainly aimed at little kids.C.They hire some former NBA coaches.D.Not only students of PGC can join them.（2）What do NBC Basketball Camps and the National Basketball Academy have in common?A.They focus on teamwork.B.They hold various tournaments.C.They only offer long-term camps.D.They operate both at home and abroad.（3）If you want to work with some NBA players, which camp should you choose?A.A PGC basketball camp.B.A Nike basketball camp.C.A NBC basketball camp.D.A TNBA basketball camp.2.American track and field athlete Jacqueline Joyner-Kersee once said, "Age is no barrier. It's a limitation you put on your mind." And 50-year-old Indian Lakyntiew Syiemlieh stands an evidence for this saying. She recently cleared her Class 12 board exams. Lakyntiew, who has four children and two grandchildren, decided to go after her higher secondary education over three decades after dropping out of school. Earlier this year, she was one of the 24,267 students who appeared for the state board's Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate （HSSLC）exam. Lakyntiew took part in the exams for the arts stream and had chosen subjects like Khasi, English, Political Science, Economics, and Education as her areas of specialization.On July 13, 2020, when the results were announced, she was excited. "Though I only got the third division（分段）, my children were still so excited that they started shouting, hugging, and kissing me when the results were declared," said Lakyntiew.In fact, the grandmother of two has expressed her interest in pursuing（追求）higher studies in the field of local language. Lakyntiew took up a distance education course offered by a university in 2015. She stopped going to school because mathematics was too difficult for her to understand. She was offered a job to teach in a preschool in 2008, and that was the beginning of her love for re-learning.Being the oldest student in the class, most of Lakyntiew's classmates called her as "Mei", which means "mother" in the local language. Besides concentrating on academics, she also participated in after-class activities like field trips, dance competitions, and singing challenges, among others.Age is not a problem when one is in search of education. Lakyntiew Syiemlieh is an example for everybody, and especially for those who give up studies midway.（1）When did Lakyntiew probably drop out of school?A.In 2008.B.In 1998.C.In 1988.D.In 1968.（2）Which of the following caused Lakyntiew to stop going to school?A.Her family was too poor to afford her education.B.She had too much difficulty in learning one subject.C.She was offered so good a job that she couldn't refuse.D.She had many children to raise and had no time to study.（3）Which can best describe Lakyntiew's performance at school?A.Independent.B.Reasonable.C.Outstanding.D.Active.（4）What can we learn from Lakyntiew's story?A.Live and learn.B.Hard work pays off.C.Many hands make light work.cation is the key to success.3.Young people's career expectations have become more concentrated in fewer occupations （职业）over the past two decades though social media and technologies like Artificial Intelligence（AI）are developing rapidly, according to a report from the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development（OECD）. Traditional occupations from the 19th and 20th centuries, such as lawyers and police officers, continue to trap（使陷人）the imaginations of young people around the world as they did nearly 20 years ago.The report, based on a latest survey of the 15-year-olds in 41 countries, said the career expectations of youngsters may be "antiquated and unrealistic". Nearly half of young people around the world wish to work in just 10 of the most common professions. The surveys show that too many teenagers are ignoring, or don't know, new types of jobs that are coming up, particularly as a result of digitalisation（数字化）. It is a concern that more young people than before appear to be picking their dream job from a small list of the most popular, traditional occupations, like teachers, lawyers or business managers.The report found that among boys and girls who perform similarly in science, boys are more likely to expect to work in science and engineering. The top 10 occupations preferred by boys have changed very little since 2000—but girls are now more likely to want to be architects, police officers, and designers rather than hairdressers or writers.The report also found a broader range of career expectations in countries with strong and firm occupational training for teenagers. For example, in Germany teenagers show a much wider range of career interests that better reflect patterns of labour market demands. More than a third of students in the UK report a lack of career advice at schools and colleges. Young people's wishes are set as young as age seven, and do not change enough over time to meet demands.（1）What does the underlined word "antiquated" in paragraph 2 probably mean?A.Outdated.B.Uncertain.C.Purposeful.D.Demanding.（2）How does the author feel about the young's job interest?A.Puzzled.B.Surprised.C.Satisfied.D.Worried.（3）What measure can widen career interests of the youth?A.Strengthening the occupational training for teenagers.B.Offering more new types of occupations with high pay.C.Advertising new types of occupations on social media.D.Enriching the occupation imaginations of young people.（4）What is the best title for the text?A.New Occupations for Young PeopleB.Young People's Career ExpectationsC.The Occupational Training for TeenagersD.The Different Demands in Labour Market4.Children walking in their sleep is not uncommon. 20% to 25% of children may sleepwalk at least once in their lifetime. So what is sleepwalking? Sleepwalking is a disorder（紊乱）that occurs during the deepest stage of sleep resulting in walking around or performing "complex" behaviors. These behaviors can range from simply walking around the bedroom, to getting dressed, walking out the front door and even driving. There are several causes, but the most common ones are lack of sleep, stress, and heredity（遗传）.If you see your child sleepwalking, it's important to quietly and calmly direct them back to bed. Interacting with the sleepwalker too much can cause more confusion and even make the event last longer. You don't have to awaken them or force them out of it, but can just guide them back to their bed.If it happens occasionally, there is no reason to be concerned. It's normal and many of us have sleepwalked at some point. However, if it happens more than twice a week and lasts for a few weeks, or if dangerous behaviors are occurring, further judgement may be necessary. Some children have succeeded in getting outside of the home, or injuring themselves during sleepwalking events, both of which can be dangerous. Sometimes sleepwalking is a time that lasts for a few months to a few years. Other times it is caused by an underlying sleep disorder, so treatment could be helpful. If sleepwalking occurs more often, it is recommended that you speak with your doctor. He or she may refer you to a sleep doctor for further judgement.Sleep studies are sometimes recommended to judge the causes of sleepwalking. These studies allow doctors to identify things like breathing or movement abnormalities. If a sleep disorder is identified, treatments to settle it may decrease your sleepwalking. In other cases, analysis of the child's sleep patterns or stress levels can help identify ways to decrease sleepwalking.Some families have members that sleepwalk into adulthood, but most will outgrow that behavior during their teenage years. Keeping sleepwalkers safe is the most important part of the process.（1）What do we know about children's sleepwalking?A.Sleepwalking children sleep too much.B.Sleepwalking children only walk around.C.Examination anxiety can cause sleepwalking.D.Few children have the sleepwalking problem.（2）What should be done with sleepwalking children?A.Calming them down.B.Following them.C.Waking them up.D.Leading them to bed.（3）It is unnecessary for children to see a doctor when they ________.A.suffer a sleep disorderB.sleepwalk now and thenC.sleepwalk every other dayD.get hurt in sleepwalking（4）What does the author intend to do in the last paragraph?A.Describe the treatment process.B.Present some common examples.C.Provide some advice for the readers.D.Introduce a new topic for discussion.二、七选五5. 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，选项中有两项为多余选项。
2020-2021学年河南鹤壁高二上英语月考试卷 (2)
2020-2021学年河南鹤壁高二上英语月考试卷一、阅读理解1.Here are some of the top writing contests for those who are interested in writing.Young Lions Fiction AwardAward amount（金额）: $5,000Deadline: Usually in SeptemberFee: FreeThe Young Lions Fiction Award was created for the next generation of fiction writers. Five finalists are recognized, with one taking home the grand prize of $5,000. To qualify, the author must be 35 or younger and submit（提交）a novel or a collection of short stories.Ocean Awareness ContestAward amount: Scholarships up to $10,000Deadline: December 15, 2020Fee: FreeThe Ocean Awareness Contest aims to recognize writers while raising awareness about the climate crisis. You can submit visual art, film, music, poetry, or multimedia pieces. You can even submit as a club, class or group if you want.Lewis Center Play ContestAward amount: 100to500Deadline: March 31 each yearFee: FreeAnyone can submit a 10-minute play in the Lewis Center Ten-Minute Play Contest. The play can be at most 10 pages and can be of any topic. The plays will be judged by Princeton University faculty members.53-Word Story ContestAward amount: $1,000 to be used towards your higher educationDeadline: 21st of each monthFee: FreeIn the contest hosted by Prime Number Magazine and Press 53, writers are put to the test and have to respond to a prompt（提示）with a 53-word story. The responses must be 53 words exactly—no more and no less. Only stories—i. e. no poems—are permitted, and only one submission per writer is allowed.（1）What's special about the Young Lions Fiction Award?A.It's free of charge.B.It offers the biggest prize.C.It takes place on a yearly basis.D.It sets a limit on the authors' age.（2）What challenges the writers at the 53-Word Story Contest?A.Time length.B.Speed.C.Memory.D.Word number.（3）Which event directs our attention to climate change?A.53-Word Story Contest.B.Young Lions Fiction Award.C.Ocean Awareness Contest.D.Lewis Center Play Contest.2.Gym class was not considered important at the private school I attended from kindergarten to Grade 6 and the words "movement skill development" would have caused brows to wrinkle.For Grades 7 and 8 I moved into the public school system. It was the early 1980s and we had to wear green gym shorts and white T-shirts with the school crest（饰章）on them. We had to climb ropes. We had to go for long runs in the valley beside the school and excuses were not allowed.My mom, also somewhat of a "non-sporty mom", wrote me notes to get me out of this nightmare once a month. And when she didn't, I sometimes forged my own. One day I arrived for gym class with my note explaining why I could not participate. It was signed by my "mother". There were at least two classes of Grade 8 girls sitting on the side of the hill when I boldly（冒失地）presented my note. The PE teacher asked me why my mother's signature looked so messy. What I said next might be the finest example of just how stupid I was when I was 13: "It's messy because she signed it while she was driving."My classmates giggled（傻笑）nervously. I thought maybe I had pushed things too far but wasn't at all prepared for what happened next. The teacher grabbed my ear and dragged me all the way up the millions of stairs, through the miles of hallways, and into the principal's office. That was where my memories from junior high gym class ended.The next year I went to the first day of Grade 9 gym with a positive outlook, high hopes, and good intentions. But all I ended up developing was the habit of hiding in the girls' bathroom for the duration of the class.When my counsellor（辅导员）called a meeting between me and the gym teacher later that year, I remember the teacher looking at me and saying, "I wouldn't know this girl was in my class if I hit her with my car."（1）What is the author's impression of her gym class?A.It was great fun before Grade 6.B.It was dull and terrible all the way.C.It helped her improve sports skills.D.It was tiring but interesting at public school.（2）Which can replace the underlined word "forged" in paragraph 3?A.improvedB.gatheredC.createdD.discovered（3）Why was the author punished by her PE teacher at age 13?A.She told a lie to the teacher.B.She had an argument with others.C.She made the same mistake repeatedly.D.She was too careless in signing her name.（4）When did the author's attitude to gym class change for the better?A.At the beginning of Grade 9.B.In the early eighties.C.In the middle of Grade 8.D.During Grades 7 and 8.3.After living, studying and traveling in Rome for over nine months, I finally flew back "across the pond" to America. While the reunion with my friends and family was unbelievable, I began to feel the so-called "reverse（反向的）culture shock".Before experiencing any psychological distress（忧虑）upon re-entry, I noticed all of the obvious physical and cultural differences between Italy and Indiana—one of which occurred in Walmart. As I walked down the seemingly endless aisles, I was confused. When I finally found the cream cheese, I just stopped and stared. "Is it really necessary to sell over ten different flavors of the same product?" I thought. I immediately recalled the small grocery store, Carrefour, a block away from the Rome Global Gateway. While the store was small compared to Walmart, it still sold everything I ever wanted. It seemed that Walmart is a perfect example of over-indulgence（放纵）and materialism, two known negative qualities of American culture.Because I struggled to communicate with the locals of Rome, who spoke very little English, I was unexpectedly pleased to have the ability to talk to anyone once again. Personally, I have never been the type to strike up conversation with strangers, yet I found myself enjoying conversation with others I hadn't met before in public. It feels good to no longer be the "outsider" walking on eggshells so as not to offend anyone or say something with the wrong accent or incorrect grammar.While attending a Student Safety Summit for Notre Dame students traveling abroad, one of the speakers noted that living in a foreign country will "change you in ways you can't even imagine yet," including the way you interact with others, how you dress, what you eat, and how you perceive（感知）the world. Before living abroad, I thought to myself that nothingcould influence my sense of identity, let alone the way I dress! However, those words have stuck with me, and I believe the speaker was right!（1）What puzzled the author at Walmart?A.It was not selling a common product.B.Its cream cheese had a terrible flavor.C.It was located very close to its competitor.D.It was unnecessarily rich in product varieties.（2）According to paragraph 2, what's the author's attitude towards American culture? A.Proud. B.Curious. C.Unsupportive. D.Uninterested.（3）Before coming to Rome, the author was used to ________.A.speaking with an accentB.not talking to strangersC.keeping his identity secretD.correcting others' grammar（4）What is the best title for the text?A.How to Prepare for Culture ShockB.Keeping Your Identity During TravelC.Dealing with Reverse Culture ShockD.How to Follow Foreign Customs as You Travel4.People and other great apes are known for their willingness to help others in need, even strangers. Now, researchers have shown for the first time that some birds—specifically African grey parrots—are similarly helpful."We found that African grey parrots voluntarily help familiar parrots to achieve a goal, without obvious immediate benefit to themselves," says Désirée Brucks of the Max Planck Institute for Birds Study, Germany.Parrots and crows are known for having large brains relative to the size of their bodies and problem-solving skills to match. For that reason, they are sometimes considered to be "feathered apes," explains Brucks. However, earlier studies showed that, despite（尽管）their impressive social intelligence, crows don't help other crows. In their new study, Brucks and his fellows wondered: what about parrots?To find out, they placed pairs of grey parrots and blue-headed parrots in boxes alongside each other with a transfer（转移）hole between the two, and a hole facing a human experimenter that was either kept open or closed. Both parrot species quickly learned thatthey could exchange tokens（筹码）with the experimenter for a nut treat—but only the grey parrots helped their neighbors when their own hole facing the scientist was closed, preventing them from gaining any personal reward.In the very first round, seven out of eight grey parrots were willing to transfer tokens in their possession to their neighbors so that their friends could feast when they could not. The fact that they did so without knowing they would later be tested in the other role showed that those giving were not expecting the favor to be rewarded, said Brucks.Significantly, the grey parrots appeared to understand the nature of the task, instead of acting out of playfulness. When they saw the other parrot had an opportunity for exchange, they'd pass a token over—but otherwise, they would not. And, like humans, the grey parrots appeared to favor their friends, sharing more tokens with birds they had previously closely associated with, though they still gave some to those they are familiar with.（1）Parrots are considered "feathered apes" mainly due to ________.A.their brain sizeB.their body structureC.their language skillsD.their intelligence level（2）What's the purpose of Brucks' new study?A.To learn how parrots take on their tasks.B.To discover whether parrots are helpful.C.To prove parrots are socially active birds.D.To find out links between apes and crows.（3）What's the use of a "transfer hole" in the experiment?A.Parrots passed their tokens through it.B.Parrots got their rewards through it.C.Researchers exchanged tokens through it.D.Researchers fed the parrots through it.（4）What can we infer about grey parrots from the last paragraph?A.They are naturally interested in playful tasks.B.They rarely build friendship with their neighbors.C.They use tokens to get favors from their neighbors.D.They are more likely to help their friends if possible.二、七选五5. 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。
河南省鹤壁市淇县第一中学2020┄2021学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题
第Ⅰ卷第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）（略）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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AWhen I was a boy growing up in New Jersey in the 1960s, we had a milkman delivering milk to our doorstep. His name was Mr. Basille. He wore a white cap and drove a white truck. As a 5-year-old boy, I couldn’t take my eyes off the coin changer fixed to his belt. He noticed this one day during a delivery and gave me a quarter out of his coin changer.Of course, he delivered more than milk. There was cheese, eggs and so on. If we needed to change our order, my mother would pen a note —“Please add a bottle of buttermilk next delivery” — and place it in the box along with the empty bottles. And then, the buttermilk would magically appear.All of this was about more than convenience. There existed a close relationship between families and their milkmen. Mr. Basille even had a key to our house, for those times when it was so cold outside that we put the box indoors, so that the milk wouldn’t fre eze. And I remember Mr. Basille from time to time taking a break at our kitchen table, having a cup of tea and telling stories about his delivery.There is sadly no home milk delivery today. Big companies allowed the production of cheaper milk, thus making it difficult for milkmen to compete. Besides, milk is for sale everywhere, and it may just not have been practical to have a delivery service.Recently, an old milk box in the countryside I saw brought back my childhood memories. I took it home and planted it on the back porch （门廊）. Every so often my son’s friends will ask what it is. So I start telling stories of my boyhood, and of the milkman who brought us friendship along with his milk.21．Mr. Basille gave the boy a quarter out of his coin changer ________.A．to show his magical power B．to pay for the deliveryC．to satisfy his curiosity D．to please his mother22．What can be inferred from the fact that the milkman had the key to the boy’s house？A．He wanted to have tea there. B．He was a respectable person.C．He was treated as a family member. D．He was fully trusted by the family.23．Why does home milk delivery no longer exits？A．Nobody wants to be a milkman now. B．It has been driven out of the market.C．Its service is getting poor. D．It is forbidden by law.BMemory, they say, is a matter of practice and exercise. If you have the wish and really made a conscious（自觉的）effort, then you can quite easily improve your ability to remember things. But even if you are successful, there are times when your memory seems to play tricks on you. Sometimes you remember things that really did not happen. One morning last week, for example, I got up and found that I had left the front door unlocked all night, yet I clearlyremember locking it carefully the night before.Memory “trick” work the other way as well. Once in a while you remember not doing something, and then find out that you did. One day last month, for example, I was sitting in a barber（理发师）shop waiting for my turn to get a haircut, and suddenly I realized that I had got a haircut two days before at the barber shop across the street from my office.We always seem to find something funny and amusing（有趣的）in incidents caused by people’s forge tfulness or absent-mindedness. Stories about absent-minded professors have been told for years, and we never got tired of hearing new ones. Unfortunately, however, absent-mindedness is not always funny. There are times when “trick” of our memory can cause us great trouble.24. If you want to have a good memory, .A. you should force yourself to remember thingsB. you should try hard to remember thingsC. you should never stop learningD. you should make a conscious effort of practice and exercise25. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage？A. The writer remembered unlocking the front door.B. One night the writer forgot having locked the front door.C. The writer remembered to lock the door.D. One night the writer forgot to lock the front door.26. From the sentence “We never get tired of hearing new ones”, we can infer that .A. absent-mindedness happens not only to professors but to many other peopleB. we don’t want to know anything more about absent-mindedness of professorsC. we will never get tired of listening to new stories about absent-mindednessD. we enjoy hearing new stories about absent-mindedness of professors27. The best title for this passage is .A. How to Get a Good MemoryB. “Tricks” Of MemoryC. Forgetfulness and Absent-mindedness is DangerousD. Get Rid of Absent-mindednessCNowadays，Korea is influenced by American culture.If you visit Seoul （汉城），you will see a lot of fast food stores in each avenue，places such as KFC，McDonald’s and Burger King.You will also be surprised to see many western style clothes which are different from our traditional clothes such as the Han Bouk.When you go around department stores，you can see many young students waiting in line to buy famous brands such as 96 New York jeans，Guess，Polo，Guest，Channel，and Cartiers.It is hard to find clothes which represent （代表）traditional Korean culture.There are only a few stores which sell traditional clothing，and these stores are starting to disappear.When you visit middle schools in Korea，you will also find students listening to music on their CD players，mostly rock and roll，including the pop music of singers such as Britney Spiers，Christina Aquilera，and Ricky Martin. Moreover，if you ask students to talk about Korean music traditions，they probably will not give you an answer at once.Now，however，there are some voices which are urging us to preserve our own culture. One is an association which insists people eat traditional food such as kimchi.They makewebsites to show how traditional Korean foods are beneficial for health，and they advertise on TV regularly about traditional customs.They say that Koreans are losing their identity （特性），and they are also concerned because young people don’t even know about the traditional Korean holidays.They suggest that the government prepare extra programs to teach young students about Korean traditions.Some middle schools have tried to do this，but it isn’t working very effectively.28．The passage mainly tells us ________.A．the influence of American culture on South KoreaB．what the capital city Seoul is likeC．the popularity of fast food in South KoreaD．the social customs in South Korea29．From the second paragraph we can see that Guess，Polo，Guest are ________.A．fast food restaurants B．names of famous storesC．famous brand of clothes D．traditional Korean clothes30．What does the underlined word “preserve” mean i n this passage？A．protect. B．prevent. C．pretend. D．respect.31．What is the main purpose of the association？A．To encourage people to eat traditional food.B．To make people realize their duties.C．To make sure young people live healthily.D．To keep their own way of life and culture alive.DWhat will the house of the future look like？ Could it have gardens on its walls, or a pool with fish for dinner？ Architects believe that they are all possibilities. The only thing for sure is that the houses will be as green as possible.The tree houseMany architects in the world would like to build a “tree house.” Like a leaf, the surface of the house collects sunlight during the day. The energy can be used to heat water, produce electricity, and e ven create fresh air for the home. The “root” （根） of the house is deep under the ground. It uses the soil （土壤）to the home’s temperature.The Lizard houseLike a lizard （蜥蜴）, changing color with the weather is the most important design of a lizard hous e. When it’s in the bright sun, the cover of the house will turn dark to protect it from strong heat. During dark days, it turns white and takes in as much light and heat as possible to produce energy.Meals at homeThis design is perhaps as much about the future of food production as architecture （建筑风格）. It has gardens on the outside wall of the house. People can plant tomatoes, carrots and green tea on them. So every day in the morning, you just need to walk outside and collect your meals.Learning from the pastLooking to the future isn’t the only way to be green. Sometimes, ancient techniques （古老的技术） can also help cut down energy use. For example, a chimney （烟囱） can be a useful air conditioner because it is easier of hot air to flow out at the chimney.32. What is the best title （标题） of the passage？A. Green house of the future.B.The greener, the better.C. How to build green houses.D. Changes of the houses.33. We can heat water, produce electricity or create fresh air for the home .A. with the root of a leaf.B.with the energy from sunlight.C. with the soil under the groundD. with gardens on its walls.34. What will happen to the cover of the lizard house when it’s in the br ight sun？A. It will take in light.B.It will produce energy.C. It will turn dark.D. It will turn white.35. The passage seems to tell us that meals at home in the future .A. will be more delicious.B.will be greener.C. cost as much as possible.D. need more cooks.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
河南省鹤壁市高级中学2020-2021学年高二上学期阶段性检测(二)英语试题
2022届阶段性检测英语试题（二）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，从每道题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
ASchedule an Appointment at the Center for Women's HealthPlease call your doctor's office or the clinic as far in advance as possible to schedule your appointments. This will make it easier to choose times that are most convenient for you.Be sure to register after you have scheduled your first appointment. Registration helps each clinic correctly identify you and your medical information.If your health plan restricts the clinics you can use, be sure your plan has approved the healthcare you are requesting. This will help you avoid unexpected fees.Checklist of information you will need when making an appointmentWe will ask you for the following information:Your nameYour date of birth or Social Security number (this helps ensure that your medical information is not confused with someone who has a similar name)Reasons for the appointment (be as specific as possible so that we can reserve the right amount of time for your visit)Whether you want a particular doctor or the first available appointmentCanceling an appointmentIf you cannot keep your appointment, please call your doctor's office or clinic as soon as possible or no later than the day before. We realize that sometimes emergencies come up and your plans may change. However, giving us as much notice as possible helps us better serve you and our other patients. When you call, we will help you reschedule for another day and time.1. What helps to identify you and your medical information correctly?A. Your first appointment.B. Your registration..C. Your health plan.D. Your phone call.2. What can distinguish the information of two persons with a similar name?A. The birth place.B. The Social Security number.C. The reasons for an appointmentD. The need for a particular doctor.3. What is the deadline for canceling your appointment of April 14?A. April 12.B. April 11.C. April 13.D. April 10.BWhen Rachel Ratelle saw a news video of a burned koala trying to climb a tree to safety in fire-stricken Australia, she decided to do something about it. She looked up wildlife rescue and relief agencies in Australia to find out what they needed most. Besides donations, many organizations asked for hand-sewn and knitted pouches(袋子) and wraps for koalas and other animals that were burned or had lost their homes and parents in the fires.This idea attracted Ratelle, but there was just one problem. "I'd never sewn in my life," said Ratelle, 17, a senior at Rancho Buena Vista High School in Vista, US. "Giving money seemed like something too simple. But I wanted to directly help these animals by doing something myself so I decided to learn how to sew."Over the next few months, Ratelle bought her own sewing machine and taught herself how to sew via videos online. Then she purchased 18 yards of fabric and sewed 25 pouches of different sizes and shipped them off to FAWNA, one of several relief organizations that have rushed to rescue koalas, kangaroos and other species suffering from burns.A week later, she received a photo from FAWNA with a young koala in one of her larger pouches. "It made me feel like I contributed to the world and it showed how a simple act of kindness can go a long way," said Ratelle, who hopes to study biology for a future career as a nurse practitioner.Several craft(手工) websites around the world have appealed to people to make the animal pouches. Karen Newberry and her two daughters Madison, 12, and Rochelle, 8, from San Diego also offered their help in such a way. For Newberry, “It was a big push that made us crafters, sewers realize there's something more we can do than just make things for ourselves,” she said.4. What does the first paragraph mainly talk about?A. What inspired Ratelle to learn to sew.B. The poor living conditions of Australian animals.C. What is needed to save koalas and other species.D. Different ways to help koalas and other animals.5. How did Ratelle feel when she received a photo from FAWNA?A. Calm.B. Surprised.C. Proud.D. Disappointed.6. What can we learn from the last paragraph?A. It is challenging for crafters and sewers to do relief work.B. Life is not easy for crafters and sewers in Australia.C. People should stay united through difficult times.D. Many people are involved in helping injured animals.7. What's the best title for the text?A. Helping Injured WildlifeB. A Big Bushfire in AustraliaC. Making Animal PouchesD. Relief Agencies in AustraliaCThe snow in Antarctica is turning green and scientists say climate change may be to blame. According to a study at the Cambridge University, microscopic algae blooms (藻类爆发) across the surface of the snow is slowly turning Antarctica’s winter white landscape green. Although microscopic, scientists say they’re able to see the “green snow” from space when the algae blooms all together.Researchers created a large-scale map of green snow algae along the Antarctic coast using a combination of satellite data and on-the-ground observations over the course of two summers. The study found that the green snow algae bloomed in warmer areas where the average temperatures are just above 0℃ during the southern hemisphere’s (半球的) summer months from November to February.“As Antarctica warms, we predict the overall mass of snow algae will increase,” said Dr. Andrew Gray, lead author of the paper, and a researcher. Researchers say larger blooms of algae can be found north of the Antarctic and South Shetland Islands, where it can spread to higher ground as the snow melts.The team also discovered some sea birds and mammals influenced the distribution of algae. Over 60% of algae blooms were found within three miles of a penguin settlement. Scientists hypothesize this may be due to their droppings, which act as a “highly nutritious fertilizer.”“This is a significant advance in our understanding of land-based life on Antarctica, and howit might change in the coming years as the climate warms,” said Dr. Matt Davey in the University of Cambridge’s Department of Plant Sciences, who led the study.8. What is turning the Antarctic snow green?A. The melting of snow.B. The blooming algae.C. The beautiful landscape.D. The balanced temperature.9. Where is microscopic algae most likely to bloom in Antarctica?A. North of the Antarctic.B. West of the South Pole.C. South of the Antarctic.D. Around the southern hemisphere.10. What does the underlined word “hypothesize” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A. confirm.B. support.C. assume.D. warn.11. What can we learn from the text?A. Penguins feed on microscopic algae.B. Antarctic algae grow under the snow.C. Ground observation lasted for four months.D. Animal droppings contribute to the algae blooms.DCall it a mobility system or a wheelchair—it can be seen at the Tokyo airport moving on its own. It is helping with social distancing while fighting the spread of the coronavirus. It also helps older passengers and those who otherwise need assistance walking the last few steps to the boarding gate.The mobility system seats one person and runs on its own without hitting anything. It has a pre-programmed path of about 600 meters at Tokyo's Haneda International Airport. It was shown on Monday by WHILL, the company behind the technology.WHILL Chief Executive Satoshi Sugie said robotics and self-driving technology reduce the need for a human at the wheel. They are good for these times of "living with" coronavirus. The ride lasts several minutes. It travels from the security area to the boarding gate at a speed of 3.5 kilometers per hour. But many people hope the technology can help in other places, such as hospitals or parks. The technology uses sensors and cameras to see a clear path and avoid hitting those walking toward it. It could also help Japan free up laborers. Japan, like many other nations, suffers from a labor shortage. The technology could free a worker to do another job.Tests have been carried out at several airports since last year, including John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. The company hopes to put it in airports around the world.The person on the machine can start or stop it through a simple controller. It runs on batteries and is programmed to return to where it started when its passenger gets off. Anyone needing help walking long distances can use it at Terminal One at Haneda airport. It is called the “last-mile mobility”, says WHILL.12. What do we know about the mobility system?A. It can seat more than one person.B. It runs with the assistance of a controller.C. It helps older passengers to the boarding gate.D. It has a flexible path of about 600 meters.13. What does “They” in Paragraph 3 refer to?A. Humans at the wheel.B. The needs for human beings.C. These times of "living with" coronavirus.D. Robotics and self-driving technology.14. What plays an essential part in the technology?A. Sensors and cameras.B. The speed of the machine.C. The path of the ride.D. The distance of the ride.15. What can we infer from the last two paragraphs?A. The system runs completely on its own.B. The system has been put into use in the US.C. WHILL will continue to test the system in airports worldwide.D. The system is controlled by a passenger to return to the start.第二节（共5 小题；每小题2 分，满分10 分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
河南省鹤壁市高中2020-2021学年高二下学期第二次段考英语试题含解析
A.He is attending a book fair.
B.He is drafting a research proposal.
C.He is advertising children’s storybooks.
D.He is working with others on a project.
When I was one, my parents and I moved into a tiny apartment off 20th Street. I wrote my first poem sitting in the corner of my bedroom, surrounded by toys. I was 7 or 8 and the poem was for my best friend who had moved away. I was angry with him for being willing to leave me, and when I get angry, I get mean. I figured his leaving would be easier to face, if I pushed him away first. But as soon as the moving truck pulled away, I realized how foolish I’d been.
When people ask me where in Birmingham I grew up, I sometimes say “Everywhere”. We moved around a lot and the neighborhoods of Birmingham find their way into so much of what I write.
河南省鹤壁市高级中学2020┄2021届高三上学期第二次段考英语试题
第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题：每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AChina has announced it’s abolishing its one-child policy. What difference has it made, statistically speaking？400 million births preventedThe one-child policy, officially in place since 1979, has prevented 400 million births. Parents have faced fines and other punishments for having more children.The majority of the decrease in China’s fertility rate（生育率） happened in the 1970s. It dropped from 5.8 children per woman in 1970 to 2.7 in 1978. Despite the one-child policy the rate had only fallen to 1.7 by21:28-baby deaths rat eSince the one-child policy was introduced, baby girls have become more likely to die than boys.In the 1970s, according to the United Nations, 60 males per 1, 000 live births died under the age of one. For girls the figure was 53. In the 1980s, after the one-child policy became official, the rate for both was 36. By the 1990s, 26 males per 1,000 live births died before the age of one - and 33 girls. The 2000s saw 21 boys per 1,000 live births dying and 28 girls.1.16 boys born for every girlSexually selective abortions have been considered as a major cause of China's unusual imbalance.Gietel-Basten, associate professor in social policy at Oxford University, says the births of many girls are not registered if parents have broken the rule by having two children, adding officials often turn a blind eye. It's estimated there are now 33 million more men than women in China.4: 2: 1 familiesWith the ageing of China's population and the continuation of the one-child policy, a “4：2 ：1”home is the description given to households in which there are four grandparent, cared for by two working age parents, who themselves have one child.By 2050, it’s predicted that a quarter of China's population will be 65 or older. The predicted decline in the number of people of working age is thought to have persuaded the government to drop the one-child policy.1. When was the baby deaths rate for both boys and girls equal？A. In the 1970s.B. In the 1980s.C. In the 1990s.D. In the 2000s2. What makes the one-child policy abolished according to the passage？A. The decline of birth rate.B. The rise of baby deaths rate.C. The change of family structure.D. The decline of working age people.3. The passage sums up the one child policy by ________________.A. numberB. exampleC. contrastD. analysis【答案】1.B2.D3.A【名师点睛】关于细节理解题用细节定位法：细节理解题属直接解答性问题，是阅读理解题中最简单的一种，多数属中低难度的送分题。
河南省鹤壁市育才学校2020-2021学年高二英语测试题含部分解析
河南省鹤壁市育才学校2020-2021学年高二英语测试题含解析一、选择题1. As a result of destroying the forests, a large _____of desert _____covered the land.A. number; hasB. quantity; hasC. number; haveD. quantity; have参考答案：B2. I can’t stand him any more._ Don’t be angry, ___________,he is only a child.A, No wonder B.After all C.Above all D.No doubt参考答案：B略3. If you had followed the doctor’s advice, you would be much better now. But you _______.A. don’tB. haven’tC. hadn’tD. didn’t参考答案：D4. The moment she came back from work, she ________ to clean the kitchen thoroughly.A. set aboutB. set outC. set offD. set up参考答案：B5. Eco-travel is a form of travel that ______ normal tourism with learning and it is more environmentally-friendly.A. exchangesB. sharesC. combinesD. matches参考答案：C6. ___________ many times, but he still couldn’t understand it.A. Though he had been toldB. Having been toldC. Having toldD. He had been told参考答案：D7. Tom made the same mistake for a second time dropping ______ “n” in the word “government”.A. /B. aC. theD. an参考答案：D8. He always______ careful note while he is listening to the teacher in class.A. will takeB. tookC. takesD. is taking参考答案：C9. We did an online survey _____ married women over 30 years old inApril.A. targetedB. to be targetedC. targetingD. being targeted参考答案：C10. He always did well at school _____ having to do part-time jobs every weekends.A．in spite of B．regardless ofC．on account of D．in case of参考答案：A考查介词短语词义辨析。
高二上学期阶段性检测(一)英语试题(解析版)
B.He made it with hard work and great effort.
C.His dad offered him great encouragement.
D.His dad led him into the movie business.
Tony Lip, an uneducated Italian-American who’s known for using his fists to get his way, is hired to drive world-class, famous pianist Don Shirley on a concert tour from Manhattan to the Deep South. They must rely on the “Negro Motorist Green Book” to guide them to the few settlements that were then safe for blacks.
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细节理解题。根据A Star is BornDirect: Bradley Cooper，Actors: Bradley Cooper, Lady Gaga的可知，这部电影导演也是演员，故选D。
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He runs from explosions, drives over waterfalls and jumps from tall buildings. That might sound like Superman, but stuntman(特技演员) Vince Deadrick Jr. is very much human.
河南省鹤壁市淇滨高级中学2021-2021学年高二英语上学期第二次周考试题.doc
河南省鹤壁市淇滨高级中学2021-2022高二英语上学期第二次周考试题考试时间：100分钟分值：120分第二部分阅读理解（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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
ABest New Dog Books to Read in 2021If you’re looking for a heartwarming true story of loyalty and companionship, you’ll find it in this list of new dog books to read in 2021.WagWhether you are training a new dog, considering adopting a dog or simply curious about your own dog’s happiness and behavior, Wag has all the answers and then more. Respected dog trainer and social psychologist, Zazie Todd, describes the inner life of dogs and shares recommendations from researchers and trainers to help you develop the respectful relationship with your dog.By Zazie ToddHardcover $ 24. 96Paperback $14. 18No Ordinary DogNo Ordinary Dog is about a powerful true story of a SEAL Team Operator and military dog handler, and the dog that saved his life. Two dozen Navy SEALs attacked Osama bin Laden in May 2011. After the mission（使命）, only one name was made public: Cairo, a Belgian Malinois and military working dog. This is Cairo’s story, and that of his handler, Will Chesney.By Will ChesneyHardcover $17. 99Paperback $14. 72Good BoyGood Boy is a universal account of a remarkable story: showing how a young “boy” became a middle-aged woman—accompanied at seven key moments of growth and transformation by seven memorable dogs. “Everything I know about love,” she writes, “I learned from dogs.” Their love enables us to achieve what seem like impossible things.By Jennifer Finney BoylanHardcover $ 25.89Paperback $17.77Our Dogs, OurselvesWe keep dogs and are kept by them. We love dogs and we are loved by them. We buy them sweaters, toys, shoes; we are concerned with their social lives, their food, and their health. The story of humans and dogs is thousands of years old but is far from understood. In Our Dogs, Ourselves, Alexandra Horowitz explores all aspects of this unique and complex relationship.By Alexandra HorowitzHardcover $ 28Paperback $14. 9921. Who was rescued by a dog?A. Cairo.B. Will Chesney.C. Zazie Todd.D. Alexandra Horowitz.22. How much do two Jennifer Finney Boylan’s hardcover-version books cost?A. $ 25.89.B. $ 35.54.C. $ 43.66.D. $ 51.78.23. What does the book Our Dogs, Ourselves focus on?A. The human-dog relationship.B. How to adopt and train a seal.C. True stories of seven pet dogs.D. The exploration of dogs’ clothes.BI have well travelled in Spain and visited a good number of Spanish cities. However, no city will ever quite match Cádiz, where I spent six months studying as a student.Before that, I knew very little about Cádiz but I decided to take a risk and explore it. Well, the risk certainly paid off.Cádiz, Europe’s oldest city, hangs off Spain’s southern coast on a peninsula（半岛）, surrounded almost entirely by water. As you leave the shady streets of the historical old city and explore more of it, you are met with vast areas of the blue Atlantic Ocean and white sandy beaches, which in my opinion are some of the best in Spain!One of the great things about Cádiz is the wonderful, rich culture of food and drink. There are little tapas（小吃）bars lining every street and most will serve tapas for around 1. 50～2 euros, meaning you can try a whole variety of Andalusian dishes.Cádiz has also come to be known as “The Singing City”. It comes from the annual carn ival （狂欢节）, one of the biggest in Europe. A very large number of people go to Cádiz to see it. During those ten days, Cádiz’s narrow streets are filled with the sound of singing as musical groups fight for a place in the contest, which takes place on the last Saturday of carnival. The songs perfectly show the sense of humor of the Gaditanos, who, besides being so warm and welcoming, are said to have the best sense of humor in Spain!That is my experience of Cádiz. a wonderful, typically Andalusian city w hich is often overlooked but well worth a visit. I am currently living in Huelva, just a short drive from Cádiz, so please pay attention to my next sharing!24. What does the word “that” underlined in paragraph 2 refer to?A. Studying in Cádiz.B. Competing in a match.C. Teaching a student.D. Becoming an explorer.25. What does the third paragraph mainly talk about?A. The unknown origin and long history of Cádiz.B. The beautiful life of people living in Cád iz.C. The geographic position and scenery of Cádiz.D. The author’s complex attitude towards Cádiz.26. Why is Cádiz called “The Singing City”?A. A number of local people enjoy humorous songs.B. Singing is everywhere during a big annual carnival.C. Many grand carnivals attract well-known singers.D. A lot of singing competitions take place each year.27. From which is the text most probably taken?A. A post on the Internet.B. A geography textbook.C. A travel brochure.D. A biography.CAre you a talkative person? Do you like chatting with your colleagues? Every day around the world, most people who go to work avoid making small talk with their colleagues once they get there.Some put on their headphones and keep their eyes low. Others will pretend to receive an urgent message that requires an immediate, life-or-death rapid response, which prevents them from doing pretty much anything else, including the conversation made while people are heating up lunch in the office microwave or while walking from the entrance of their office building to the nearest bus stop.If those sound familiar or if you’ve convinced yourself that avoiding small talk with colleagues is smart self-preservation and that the risk of saying something offensive or coming across as socially unskillful is not worth the reward of connecting with somebody, then there is a bad piece of news—your false logic could be costing you a higher position at work. Jamie Terran, a licensed career coach in New York City, said that small talk between colleagues builds rapport, which builds trust. “Rapport is the feeling that allows you to extend the deadline, or overlook smaller mistakes because it makes your colleagues to remember that we’re only human,” she added.However, many people underestimate how much their conversation partners like them. But it’s not necessary. Imagine that after you have an awkward small talk with your colleague, do you think that the colleague you just talked with is a terrible conversationalist? No. You just feel bad about yourself. And your colleague feels the same about himself or herself.If you’re generally anxious in social situations, Terran suggested coming up with questions or storie s from which you can pull. “Whether or not you share personal information about yourself is up to you, but discussing things you truly care about always works,” she said. “Topics related to your professional field, for example, the sports you do well, isa great place to start.”28. How do most people avoid chatting with their colleagues?A. By asking their colleagues to stay far away.B. By getting themselves occupied on purpose.C. By reading something unrelated to their work.D. By devoting themselves fully to the deadlines.29. What may people lose if they avoid small talk with colleagues?A. Smart self-preservation.B. Trust in their colleagues.C. Professional and social skills.D. A chance for job promotion.30. What do people worry about after an awkward chat with their colleagues?A. Their colleagues will overlook their efforts.B. They are likely to make more big mistakes.C. Their colleagues may think poorly of them.D. They will lose heart during the coming days.31. What does Jamie Terran strongly suggest about making small talk?A. Making up funny stories about others.B. Talking about something you are good at.C. Choosing serious topics for discussion.D. Sharing private information about yourself.DCorn is among the most commonly consumed grains on the planet. Globally, the average human will consume 70 pounds of corn each year! That’s a whole lot of corn that needs to be grown each year, and that’s not even accounting for c orn being grown for animal consumption and biofuel. Just like many other popular foods, farmers are finding it difficult to get enough corn produced.Of course, complicating matters is the fact that corn is a tropical（热带的）plant, meaning farmers can’t p roduce it during the colder months of the year. Now, researchers from Cornell University’s Boyce Thompson Institute have developed their own solution: a new variation of corn that recovers much more quickly after being exposed to cold temperatures.Lead researcher David Stern, president of the Boyce Thompson Institute, and his team made this incredible breakthrough by building on research originally published two years ago. That study had discovered that increasing the levels of an enzyme（酶） called Rubisco in plants caused them to grow more rapidly and reach larger sizes. Rubisco helps plants turn atmospheric carbon dioxide （CO2） into sugar. Regarding corn specifically, Rubisco levels in corn drop considerably in cold weather.This time, the research team planted a large group of corn plants, and provided a portion of the group with more Rubisco. Then, they allowed all the plants to grow for three weeks at 77 degrees Fahrenheit （normal growing temperature for corn） before dropping the temperature to 57 degrees Fahrenheit for two more weeks. Finally, they heated things up back again to 77 degrees.“The corn with more Rubisco performed better than regular corn before, during and after chilling（冷却）,” explains first author Coralie Salesse-Smith. “In fact, we were able to reduce the severity of chilling stress and allow for a more rapid recovery.”All in all, the corn with more Rubisco was able to recover from the colder temperatures more quickly and with less damage done. The Rubisco corn plants grew to be taller. These results are very promising. However, Stern and his team say they’re still working on improving theirapproach.32. What makes the research particularly necessary according to the text?A. The great climate change.B. Lack of heat-tolerant corn.C. The large demand for corn.D. Corn’s insensitivity to climate.33. What did the researchers do during the study?A. They made those corn plants resist Rubisco.B. They assessed corn plants’ ability to absorb CO2.C. They removed all the chilling stress on corn plants.D. They exposed corn plants to different temperatures.34. What should the researchers think of the corn plant they developed?A. It has functioned well in solving global starvation.B. It is qualified enough to be grown around the world.C. It recovers from the colder temperatures more slowly.D. It isn’t yet completely perfect for chilling tolerance.35. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. Much More Corn Plants Are Badly NeededB. Corn Plants Aren’t Sensitive to Cold WeatherC. Scientists Have Developed Cold-resistant CornD. Tropical Corn Is Going to Become History Soon第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
河南省鹤壁高级中学2020-2021学年高二上学期周练试题8.14英语
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，从每道题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
AHere are four tourist attractions in Havana in Cuba.Museum of the CityThe Museum of the City was built in 179L. The building once served as the Presidential Palace and home to colonial governors. The museum’s exhibits include collections of weapons，history and art as well as rooms documenting wars for Cuban independence.Tel：+53-7-861-6130 .Open：9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday.Admission：$ 3Revolution SquareRevolution Square is one of the largest open public spaces in Cuba and one of the largest public squares in the world. The site is home to the 138-foot Jose Mart Memorial, the tallest structure in Havana，which celebrates the national hero. Cuba’s important lea ders, including Fidel Castro, usually use the platform in front of the memorial to address the large crowds that gather on the square. The Jose Marti Memorial also includes a museum and an elevator that takes tourists to the top of the monument.Tel：+53-7-338-6363Open：9 a.m. to 5 p.m.，Monday through Saturday.Admission：$ 5Cigar FactoriesCubans famous cigar-making factories are open to the public. Three cigar factories in Havana offer public tours that show how Cuba’s cigars are hand-rolled in the traditional way. The Partagas Cigar Factory，founded in 1827，is the oldest in Havana. The other two factories open for tours are La Corona and Romeo Julieta, and they include gift shops.Tel：+53-7-338-060Open：9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday.Admission：$ 10Old HavanaOld Havana is the capital’s historic district，which dates back to 1519 when Spain used the city as a colonial port. Old Havana was important Spanish naval （海军的）base. Presently，Old Havana’s stone streets are home to museums, hotels and restaura nts among the grand colonial buildings that once housed Spanish power.Tel：+53-7-885-752Open：daily.Admission：free1. When is the Museum of the City closed？A. FridayB. SaturdayC. SundayD. Monday2. Where might you see Fidel Castro？A. In front of the Jose Marti Memorial.B. On the stone streets of Old Havana.C. In the Partagas cigar factory.D. In the Museum of the City.3. Which number should you call if you want to know about cigarette production？A. +53-7-338-060B. +53-7-885-752C. +53-7-338-6363D. +53-7-861-6130BTencent announced yesterday that it will limit the daily time for youngsters to play its popular King of Glory game after parents and schools in Shanghai and other areas complained their children had become addicted to playing it.From tomorrow, children younger than 12 will only be allowed to play the game for a maximum （最大值） of one hour a day, and after 9 p.m., they will be banned from logging into it, said Tencent. Those older than 12 will be able to play a maximum two hours a day.The game system will remind players the time they have been playing and young players will be forced to log out when the time is up.Tencent claimed these were the strictest measures in China's game industry to prevent addiction and the company expected they would ease parents' anxiety.The company also said it had updated its system for parents to keep tabs on their children using its games.Since February, parents can receive messages when children log in and spend money on the game after they connect children's game accounts with their mobile phone numbers.Now, parents can connect phones, tablets or computers that their children use to play games, so that they can keep an eye on the children even if they have several game accounts, Tencent said.Song Zhe, a father of a Shanghai high school student, welcomed the measures but was not sure if they would be sufficiently effective. "I like the system that could lock up the devices aschildren can register many accounts," he said, "but children are so clever that they can always think out counter measures."4. What can we infer from Paragraph 2？A.Kids under 11 could play the game for at most 7 hours in a week.B. Girls under 8 are able to log in the game at 10 p.m.C.Those older than 16 are able to play the game all the time.D. Children over 13 can log in the game after playing 3 hours in a day.5. The underlined phrase "keep tabs on" is closest in meaning to "_______".A. be careful withB. be in control ofC. have an eye onD. keep contact with6. What can we learn about the game system according to the passage？A. Parents can monitor their children even if they try to register different game accounts.B. Parents need to connect their tablets or computers to the game accounts of their children.C. Parents can be reminded of the time their children have been playing the games.D. Parents should pay attention to their phones all the time in case they miss any message.7. What did Song Zhe's father think of the game system？A. The game system was absolutely welcomed by him.B. Children were too dull to break out of the system.C. He was uncertain about the effectiveness of the system.D. Children could register lots of accounts to unlock the devices.CMonkeys seem to have a way with numbers.A team of researchers trained three Rhesus monkeys to associate 26 clearly different symbols consisting of numbers and selective letters with 0-25 drops of water or juice as a reward. The researchers then tested how the monkeys combined — or added — the symbols to get the reward.Here's how Harvard Medical School scientist Margaret Livingstone, who led the team, described the experiment：In their cages the monkeys were provided with touch screens. On one part of the screen, a symbol would appear, and on the other side two symbols inside a circle were shown. For example, the number 7 would flash on one side of the screen and the other end would have 9 and 8. If the monkeys touched the left side of the screen, they would be rewarded with seven drops of water or juice; if they went for the circle, they would be rewarded with the sum of the numbers — 17 in this example.After running hundreds of tests, the researchers noted that the monkeys would go for the higher values more than half the time, indicating that they were performing a calculation, not just memorizing the value of each combination.When the team examined the results of the experiment more closely, they noticed that the monkeys tended to underestimate （低估）a sum compared with a single symbol when the two were close in value — sometimes choosing, for example, a 13 over the sum of 8 and 6. The underestimation was systematic：When adding two numbers, the monkeys always paid attention to the larger of the two, and then added only a fraction （小部分）of the smaller number to it."This indicates that there is a certain way quantity is represented in their brains," Dr. Livingstone says. "But in this experiment what they're doing is paying more attention to the bignumber than the little one."8. What did the researchers do to the monkeys before testing them？A. They fed them.B. They named them.C. They trained them.D. They measured them.9. How did the monkeys get their reward in the experiment？A. By drawing a circle.B. By touching a screen.C. By watching videos.D. By mixing two drinks.10. What did Livingstone's team find about the monkeys？A. They could perform basic addition.B. They could understand simple words.C. They could memorize numbers easily.D. They could hold their attention for long.11. In which section of a newspaper may this text appear？A. Entertainment.B.Health.cation.D. Science.D54-year-old Abdul has a special job. He has been working as a living statue （活体雕像） for over three decades, standing perfectly still for six hours a day and resisting people’s attempts to make him move or smile, anything that proves he is a living person.Abdul, known as “India’s Statue Man”, has been performing his daily routine ever s ince 1985, soon after getting a job as a security guard. His boss had recently traveled to the UK, where he was so impressed by the statue-like members of the Royal Guard outside Buckingham Palace that he wanted to do something similar back home. So he had his guards receive three months of training, where they would sit perfectly still for around four hours. Theyweren’t allowed to talk or smile, eat, drink, or even shoo away a fly if it sat on their faces. In the end, Abdul proved the best of the group, so he got the strange job.Abdul isn’t the only person in the world acting as a living statue, but what makes him special is the fact that he can do it for as long as six hours without even blinking his eyes. Once, a $ 155 prize was put up for anyone who can make him move a muscle. But try as they might, no one has ever succeeded. Actually, Abdul tries to move about as much as he can in his spare time, and only eats healthy home-cooked food, to keep his body in shape. But he claims yoga has been the biggest help. In the 32 years, Abdul has become a celebrity in India and other Asian countries. Many Bollywood celebrities have come to witness this living statue and try to finally make him move, but none have succeeded.Abdul earns about 10,000 rupees （$ 156） a month, which is enough to support his family, but definitely not enough to encourage his children to follow in his footsteps. It’s just too stressful and taxing on the body. “Despite all the hardship and health problems, I love my job and I am thankful to people for the love and respect they have showered on me, , , he says. “When the time comes, I want to die playing a statue. ”12. What is Abdul’s daily routine？A. Performing as a living statue.B. Proving to be a living person.C. Smiling at his customers.D. Keeping his body in shape.13. Why could Abdul get the strange job given by his boss？A. He had his special ambition.B. He was most familiar with the job.C. He stood out among the group.D. He knew the boss more than others.14. What does Abdul do in his spare time？A. He eats a lot of snacks.B. He practices yoga for 12 hours a day.C. He cooks for his family.D. He always moves a lot.15. How does Abdul feel about his job according to the text？A. It’s overpaid.B. It’s satisfying.C. It’s boring.D. It’s instructive.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
河南省鹤壁市高级中学2021下学期高二年级第二次段考性检测英语试卷
河南省鹤壁市高级中学2021学年下学期高二年级第二次段考性检测英语试卷第一部分阅读理解（共两节，20小题，每小题2分，满分40分）第一节阅读下面短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D ）中，选出最佳选项。
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高二上学期阶段性检测(一)英语试题
河南省鹤壁市高级中学2020-2021学年高二上学期阶段性检测（一）英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读选择2019 Oscars Academy Award Nominees (提名) for Best PictureBlack PantherType: AdventureRunning Time: 134 min.Release Date: February 16, 2018Current rank: ★★★★Director: Ryan CooglerActors: Chadwick Boseman, Michael B．JordanWith his father having died in Captain America: Civil War, T’Challa is the new ruler of the advanced kingdom of Wakanda. As the king, whenever a challenger for the crown announces his intentions, he must give up his powers and take them on in a physical challenge.The FavoriteType: DramaRunning Time: 120 min.Release Date: November 30, 2018Current rank: ★★★Director: Yorgos LanthimosActors: Emma Stone, Rachel WeiszIn the early 18th century, with England and France at war, a fragile Queen Anne occupies the throne as her close friend Lady Sarah Churchill governs the country in her stead, while tending to Anne’s ill health and changeable temper.Green BookType: DramaRunning Time: 130 min.Release Date: November 21, 2018Current rank: ★★★★★Director: Peter FarrellyActors: Viggo Mortensen, Mahershala AliTony Lip, an uneducated Italian-American who’s known for using his fists to get his way, is hired to drive world-class, famous pianist Don Shirley on a concert tour from Manhattan to the Deep South. They must rely on the “Negro Motorist Green Book” to guide them to the few settlements that were then safe for blacks.A Star is BornType: MusicalRunning Time: 135 min.Release Date: October 5, 2018Current rank: ★★★★Direct: Bradley CooperActors: Bradley Cooper, Lady GagaWhen country music star Jackson Maine stops at a bar for a drink after a concert, he’s both entertained and attracted by young nightclub singer Ally. He discovers that she writes songs as well as being a talented singer, but hasn’t had a break because of her looks.1．Which film is the least popular among audience?A．Black Panther. B．The Favorite.C．Green Book. D．A Star is Born.2．The film about the rights of black people belongs to .A．adventure B．musicalC．drama D．comedy3．Who works as a director and actor?A．Ryan Coogler. B．Yorgos Lanthimos.C．Peter Farrelly. D．Bradley Cooper.He runs from explosions, drives over waterfalls and jumps from tall buildings. That might sound like Superman, but stuntman(特技演员) Vince Deadrick Jr. is very much human.As a stuntman in movies and television shows, Deadrick admits he’s no stranger to getting hurt. He has suffered broken bones, bled, gotten knocked out and nearly fallen to death, but he considers himself lucky to be alive after some of the stunts he has performed.Deadrick has been a stunt coordinator(协调员) for the Nickelodeon channel for 12 years. He has worked with famous actors, directors and producers, and he has travelled all over theworld. But that doesn’t mean his work is easy.It took him years of hard work to get where he is today. Deadrick’s father, Vince Deadrick Sr., was also a stuntman, but his family connection didn’t give Deadrick a free pa ss into the movie business. He learned from his dad how to set up cardboard boxes and fall mats for high falls, and he started training on his own once he decided to follow in his father's footsteps.As a stunt coordinator, Deadrick takes danger seriously. When he hires a new stunt performer, he looks for a professional(专业人士).“You’re only as good as the people you hire,” he says. A stuntman needs to know his own abilities and limitations so he won’t shy away from doing his best but also won’t be such a daredevil(铤而走险的人) that he could hurt himself or others.When the actors and stuntmen are going to do something dangerous, they need to know they’re trusting the right person. With over 40 years in the business, Deadrick is an expert at making stunts both realistic and safe.Though he has a large amount of responsibility, Deadrick loves his job.“I’m in a position where I have to make decisions on risk factors, keeping the actors and stuntmen safe while still making it look impressive. I love my business, and I love the excitement.”4．It can be inferred from paragraph 2 that Deadrick is_____.A．careless B．unfortunateC．optimistic D．generous5．What do we know about Deadrick’s path to success?A．He learned his stunt skills from a stuntman.B．He made it with hard work and great effort.C．His dad offered him great encouragement.D．His dad led him into the movie business.6．When hiring stuntmen,Deadrick___.A．is very careful B．prefers the fearless onesC．likes those with no limitations D．puts experience above all else 7．What does Deadrick think of his job?A．Hard and boring. B．Easy and attractive.C．Skilled but relaxing. D．Challenging but exciting.A UK college has started teaching students the Danish concept of hygge — said to make homes nicer and people happier. But what exactly is it?Sitting by the fire on a cold night, while petting a dog — probably surrounded by candles. That’ s certainly “hygge”. Eating home-made cakes. Watching TV under a warm quilt. Tea served in a china set. Family get-togeth ers at Christmas. They’re all hygge too.The Danish word, pronounced “hoo-ga”, is usually translated into English as “cosiness(舒适)”. But it’s much more than that — it is an entire attitude to life that makes Denmark one of the world’s happiest countries.Morley College, in central London, is teaching students how to achieve hygge as part of its Danish language course. “We have long, cold winters in Denmark,” says lecturer Susanne Nilsson. “That influences things. Hygge doesn’t have to be a winter-only thi ng, but it isn’t that fine for much of the year.”With up to 17 hours of darkness per day in winter, and average temperatures staying around 0℃, people spend more time indoors as a result, says Nilsson, meaning there’s greater focus on home entertaining.The idea is to feel as at-home as possible, forgetting life’s worries. “Hygge works best when there’s not too large an empty space around the person or people,” Nilsson adds.The recent growth in Scandinavian-themed restaurants, cafes and bars in the UK is helping to export hygge, Nilsson says. Most customers won’t have heard of the term, but they might get a sense of it.Similarly, in the US, the wallpaper and fabric firm Hygge & West aims to channel the concept through its cheery designs, as does a Los Angeles bakery, called Hygge, which sells traditional Danish cakes and treats.Hygge is a deep-rooted tradition in Danes’ life. Helen Russell, author of The Year of Living Danishly: Uncovering the Secrets of the World ’ s Happiest Country, says, “Hygge is so important for those who live Danishly that the other day, I saw a camper car parked by the roadside with lit candles in the windows.”8．Which can be used to explain the concept of hygge?A．It means success. B．It is a way to relax.C．It requires a large room. D．It is a candle-involved moment. 9．What makes the Danish have more home life according to the text?A．The country’s climate.B．The country’s culture.C．The country’s economy.D．The country’s education.10．What do we learn about hygge in the UK and the US?A．It is ignored by the two countries’ people.B．It is quite different from that in Denmark. C．It is a new trend in the two countries. D．It is related to several traditions. 11．What is the main purpose of the text?A．To explain the history of hygge. B．To discuss a UK college course. C．To encourage people to live Danishly. D．To introduce a traditional Danish lifestyle.Academic learning is usually in the spotlight at school, but teaching elementary-age students “soft” skills like self-control and how to get along with others might help to keepat-risk kids out of criminal trouble in the future.Once a program called Fast Track was started in the early 1990s for more than 7,600 children of 55 schools in America. They were identified by their teachers and parents to be at high risk for developing aggressive behavioral problems. The students were randomly divided into two groups; half took part in the intervention, which included a teacher-led curriculum, parent training groups, academic tutoring and lessons in self-control and social skills. The program, which lasted from first grade through 10th grade, reduced delinquency(少年犯罪), arrests and use of health and mental health services as the students aged through adolescence and young adulthood.In another latest study, by looking at the data from nearly 900 students in previous findings, researchers found that about a third of the influence on future crime outcomes was due to the social and self-regulation skills the students learned from ages 6 to 11.The academic skills, or hard skills like learning of physics, which were taught as part of Fast Track, turned out to have less of an influence on crime and delinquency rates than did the soft skills, which are associated with emotional(情绪的) intelligence. Soft skills might include teaching kids to work cooperatively in a group or teaching them how to think about thelong-term consequences when they make a decision.Researchers drew the conclusion that these soft skills should be emphasized even more in our education system and in our system of socializing children. Parents should do all they can to promote these skills with their children as should education policymakers. To the extent we can improve those skills, we can improve outcomes in delinquency.12．Fast Track was intended for children who .A．were randomly chosen from their schoolsB．had some problems with academic learningC．often went against their teachers and parents’ wishesD．were considered to have criminal trouble in the future13．What can be learned about "the intervention" in Paragraph 2?A．It included all the students.B．It focused on social skills.C．It improved health services.D．It had positive outcomes.14．Compared with soft skills, hard skills .A．almost have no influence on studentsB．are more affected by students’ emotionC．are mainly related to academic learningD．offer children greater self-control abilities15．Which is the best title for the passage?A．Soft Social Skills MatterB．Fast Track Helps ChildrenC．How to Prevent DelinquencyD．What to DO for EducationFood is life; it gives us the nourishment we need to stay alive and be healthy. Usually, we eat because we are hungry or need energy. Brian Wansink, a professor at the University of Illinois, says we also eat certain foods because they make us feel good, and remind us of happy memories. 16．For some people, ice cream is a comfort food. For others, a bowl of noodles makes them feel good.17．Professor Wansink believes that we connect food with important times, feelings, and people in our lives. “When I was a child, my mother made a delicious soup; I loved it. 18．And it helps me feel better,” says one of Wansink's coworkers.Do men and women choose different comfort foods? Wansink's research at the University of Illinois says “yes”. In his study, the favorite comfort for both men and women was ice cream. After this, men usually preferred hot, delicious foods like soup or noodles. 19．Men and women like to eat comfort foods when they are happy, but women eat these foods more whenthey are sad or worried.20．About 40 percent of the comfort foods in Wansink’s study were healthy dishes or soups and vegetables. It shows, says Wansink, that a comfort food can taste good and be good for you.A．Not all comfort food is junk food.B．Where can we buy this sort of food?C．Sweet foods are also their preference.D．How does a food become comfort food?E.Wansink calls this kind of food comfort food.F.Women liked sweet things such as chocolate and candies.G.Now, I often eat this soup when I am tired or worried.二、完形填空Hundreds of people have formed impressions of you through that little device (装置) on your desk. And they’ve never actually 21 you. Everything they know about you 22 through this device, sometimes from hundreds of miles away. 23 they feel they can know you 24 from the sound of your voice. That’s how powerful the 25 is.Powerful, yes, but not always 26 . For years I dealt with my travel agent only by phone. Rani, my faceless age nt whom I’d never met 27 , got me rock-bottom prices on airfares, cars, and hotels. But her cold voice really 28 me. I sometimes wished to29 another agent.One morning, I had to 30 an immediate flight home for a family emergency. I ran into Rani’s office 31 . The woman sitting at the desk, 32 my madness, sympathetically jumped up. She gave me a 33 smile, nodded while listening patiently, and then printed out the 34 immediately. ＂What a wonderful lady! ＂ I thought.Rushing out 35 I called out over my shoulder, ＂By the way, what’s your name?＂＂I’m Rani,＂ she said. I turned around and saw a 36 woman with a big smile on her face waving to wish me a safe trip. I was 37 ! Why had I thought she was cold? Rani was, well, so 38 .Sitting back in the car on the way to the airport, I figured it all out. Rani’s 39 —her warm smile, her nods, her ‘I’m here for you’ 40 —were all silent signals that didn’t travel through wires.21．A．accepted B．noticed C．heard D．met 22．A．came B．moved C．ran D．developed 23．A．Thus B．Yet C．Then D．Indeed 24．A．rather B．also C．just D．already 25．A．telephone B．voice C．connection D．impression 26．A．direct B．useful C．easy D．accurate 27．A．in person B．by myself C．in public D．on purpose 28．A．annoyed B．interested C．discouraged D．confused 29．A．promote B．train C．find D．know 30．A．arrange B．postpone C．confirm D．book 31．A．for the first time B．at any time C．from time to time D．in good time32．A．expecting B．seeing C．testing D．avoiding 33．A．shy B．comforting C．familiar D．forced 34．A．bill B．form C．ticket D．list 35．A．hopefully B．disappointedly C．gratefully D．regretfully 36．A．careful B．serious C．nervous D．pleasant 37．A．amused B．worried C．helpless D．speechless 38．A．calm B．nice C．proud D．clever 39．A．forgiveness B．eagerness C．friendliness D．skillfulness 40．A．explanation B．attitude C．concept D．behavior三、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
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鹤壁高中2020-2021学年高二上学期阶段性检测（二）英语试题第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每道题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
ASchedule an Appointment at the Center for Women's HealthPlease call your doctor's office or the clinic as far in advance as possible to schedule your appointments. This will make it easier to choose times that are most convenient for you.Be sure to register after you have scheduled your first appointment. Registration helps each clinic correctly identify you and your medical information.If your health plan restricts the clinics you can use, be sure your plan has approved the healthcare you are requesting. This will help you avoid unexpected fees.Checklist of information you will need when making an appointmentWe will ask you for the following information:Your nameYour date of birth or Social Security number (this helps ensure that your medical information is not confused with someone who has a similar name)Reasons for the appointment (be as specific as possible so that we can reserve the right amount of time for your visit)Whether you want a particular doctor or the first available appointmentCanceling an appointmentIf you cannot keep your appointment, please call your doctor's office or clinic as soon as possible or no later than the day before. We realize that sometimes emergencies come up and your plans may change. However, giving us as much notice as possible helps us better serve you and our other patients. When you call, we will help you reschedule for another day and time.1. What helps to identify you and your medical information correctly?A. Your first appointment.B. Your registration.C. Your health plan.D. Your phone call.2. What can distinguish the information of two persons with a similar name?A. The birth place.B. The Social Security number.1C. The reasons for an appointment.D. The need for a particular doctor. 3. What is the deadline for canceling your appointment of April 14? A. April 12. B. April 11. C. April 13. D. April 10. B When Rachel Ratelle saw a news video of a burned koala trying to climb a tree to safety infire-stricken Australia, she decided to do something about it. She looked up wildlife rescue and relief agencies in Australia to find out what they needed most. Besides donations, many organizations asked for hand-sewn and knitted pouches(袋子) and wraps for koalas and other animals that were burned or had lost their homes and parents in the fires.This idea attracted Ratelle, but there was just one problem. "I'd never sewn in my life," said Ratelle, 17, a senior at Rancho Buena Vista High School in Vista, US. "Giving money seemed like something too simple. But I wanted to directly help these animals by doing something myself so I decided to learn how to sew."Over the next few months, Ratelle bought her own sewing machine and taught herself how to sew via videos online. Then she purchased 18 yards of fabric and sewed 25 pouches of different sizes and shipped them off to FAWNA, one of several relief organizations that have rushed to rescue koalas, kangaroos and other species suffering from burns.A week later, she received a photo from FAWNA with a young koala in one of her larger pouches. "It made me feel like I contributed to the world and it showed how a simple act of kindness can go a long way," said Ratelle, who hopes to study biology for a future career as a nurse practitioner.Several craft(手工) websites around the world have appealed to people to make the animal pouches. Karen Newberry and her two daughters Madison, 12, and Rochelle, 8, from San Diego also offered their help in such a way. For Newberry, “It was a big push that made us crafters, sewers realize there's something more we can do than just make things for ourselves,” she said.4. What does the first paragraph mainly talk about?A. What inspired Ratelle to learn to sew.B. The poor living conditions of Australian animals.C. What is needed to save koalas and other species.D. Different ways to help koalas and other animals.5. How did Ratelle feel when she received a photo from FAWNA?A. Calm.B. Surprised.C. Proud.D. Disappointed.26. What can we learn from the last paragraph?A. It is challenging for crafters and sewers to do relief work.B. Life is not easy for crafters and sewers in Australia.C. People should stay united through difficult times.D. Many people are involved in helping injured animals.7. What's the best title for the text?A. Helping Injured WildlifeB. A Big Bushfire in AustraliaC. Making Animal PouchesD. Relief Agencies in AustraliaCThe snow in Antarctica is turning green and scientists say climate change may be to blame. According to a study at the Cambridge University, microscopic algae blooms (藻类爆发) across the surface of the snow is slowly turning Antarctica’s winter white landscape green. Although microscopic, scientists say they’re able to see the “green snow” from space when the algae blooms all together.Researchers created a large-scale map of green snow algae along the Antarctic coast using a combination of satellite data and on-the-ground observations over the course of two summers. The study found that the green snow algae bloomed in warmer areas where the average temperatures are just above 0℃ during the southern hemisphere’s (半球的) summer months from November to February.“As Antarctica warms, we predict the overall mass of snow algae will increase,” said Dr. Andrew Gray, lead author of the paper, and a researcher. Researchers say larger blooms of algae can be found north of the Antarctic and South Shetland Islands, where it can spread to higher ground as the snow melts.The team also discovered some sea birds and mammals influenced the distribution of algae. Over 60% of algae blooms were found within three miles of a penguin settlement. Scientists hypothesize this may be due t o their droppings, which act as a “highly nutritious fertilizer.”“This is a significant advance in our understanding of land-based life on Antarctica, and how it might change in the coming years as the climate warms,” said Dr. Matt Davey in the University of Cambridge’s Department of Plant Sciences, who led the study.8. What is turning the Antarctic snow green?A. The melting of snow.B. The blooming algae.C. The beautiful landscape.D. The balanced temperature.9. Where is microscopic algae most likely to bloom in Antarctica?3A. North of the Antarctic.B. West of the South Pole.C. South of the Antarctic.D. Around the southern hemisphere.10. What does the underlined word “hypothesize” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A. confirm.B. support.C. assume.D. warn.11. What can we learn from the text?A. Penguins feed on microscopic algae.B. Antarctic algae grow under the snow.C. Ground observation lasted for four months.D. Animal droppings contribute to the algae blooms.DCall it a mobility system or a wheelchair—it can be seen at the Tokyo airport moving on its own. It is helping with social distancing while fighting the spread of the coronavirus. It also helps older passengers and those who otherwise need assistance walking the last few steps to the boarding gate.The mobility system seats one person and runs on its own without hitting anything. It has a pre-programmed path of about 600 meters at Tokyo's Haneda International Airport. It was shown on Monday by WHILL, the company behind the technology.WHILL Chief Executive Satoshi Sugie said robotics and self-driving technology reduce the need for a human at the wheel. They are good for these times of "living with" coronavirus. The ride lasts several minutes. It travels from the security area to the boarding gate at a speed of 3.5 kilometers per hour. But many people hope the technology can help in other places, such as hospitals or parks. The technology uses sensors and cameras to see a clear path and avoid hitting those walking toward it. It could also help Japan free up laborers. Japan, like many other nations, suffers from a labor shortage. The technology could free a worker to do another job.Tests have been carried out at several airports since last year, including John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. The company hopes to put it in airports around the world.The person on the machine can start or stop it through a simple controller. It runs on batteries and is programmed to return to where it started when its passenger gets off. Anyone needing help walking long distances can use it at Terminal One at Haneda airport. It is called the “last-mile mobility”, says WHILL.12. What do we know about the mobility system?A. It can seat more than one person.B. It runs with the assistance of a controller.C. It helps older passengers to the boarding gate.D. It has a flexible path of about 600 meters.413. What does “They” in Paragraph 3 refer to?A. Humans at the wheel.B. The needs for human beings.C. These times of "living with" coronavirus.D. Robotics and self-driving technology.14. What plays an essential part in the technology?A. Sensors and cameras.B. The speed of the machine.C. The path of the ride.D. The distance of the ride.15. What can we infer from the last two paragraphs?A. The system runs completely on its own.B. The system has been put into use in the US.C. WHILL will continue to test the system in airports worldwide.D. The system is controlled by a passenger to return to the start.第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分10 分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。