高二下学期英语练习

高二下周测卷

李锦秀

一、阅读理解A

There are billions of people on this planet, and many of us love to eat meat. In 2018 alone, the average American will consume more than 100 kgs of red meat, according to a report from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). At the same time, the environmental impact caused by meat consumption – waste, animal treatment, health issues and even the greenhouse gas effects – has given rise to a number of startups （新兴企业）looking for ways to fill our growing demand for meat. But can the demand be filled in a sustainable and affordable way?

A bunch of companies are not only optimistic but are working to make this happen sooner. All of these companies harvest cells from animals and grow them in a lab. For example, San Francisco-based Memphis Meats is developing cell-based meats in its laboratories by manufacturing fat and muscle cells without requiring any animals. And don’t worry if you’re not a meat lover. Startups such as Jet Eat, which is based in Israel, are working on food products grown in labs that are plant based and produce meats using natural ingredients while still maintaining flavor, consistency and the “overall sensory experience”.

As you can imagine, there are plenty of hurdles facing the industry. Educating the public is a big one. Another controversial issue is the labelling of the products. Meat industry trade groups have been pressing the USDA to more strictly regulate alternative meats, labeled as “imitation products”.

Many of us have concerns about the challenges facing future generations as our global population swells and the earth’s natural resources shrink. The good news is that there are plenty of companies around the world – like those producing lab-grown meats - who are working to solve some of these problems and make a few bucks in the process. Nothing wrong with that.

1．What does the underlined word “this” in Paragraph 2 probably refer to?

A．Protecting the meat industry. B．Promoting a healthy lifestyle.

C．Reducing meat consumption gradually. D．Meeting human demands for meat sustainably.

2．What kind of meat does Jet Eat produce?

A．It tastes as good as real meat. B．It is harvested directly from animals.

C．It looks like plants completely. D．It contains fat and muscle cells.

3．According to the passage, how can consumers tell the lab-grown meat?

A．By receiving public education. B．By referring to the label.

C．By observing it closely. D．By consulting the USDA．

4．What is the text mainly about?

A．Extraordinary jobs done by new startups. B．Lab-grown meat ready to feed the world. C．Effective strategies applied when shopping. D．The existing threat faced by humans.

B

For Western designers, China and its rich culture have long been an inspiration for Western creative.

“It’s no secret that China has always been a source(来源) of inspiration for designers,” says Amanda Hill, chief creative officer at A+E Networks, a global media company and home to some of the biggest fashion(时尚) shows.

Earlier this year, the China Through A Looking Glass exhibition in New York exhibited 140 pieces of China-inspired fashionable clothing alongside Chinese works of art, with the aim of exploring the influence of Chinese aesthetics(美学) on Western fashion and how China has fueled the fashionable imagination for centuries. The exhibition had record attendance, showing that there is huge interest in Chinese influences.

“China is impossible to overlook,” says Hill. “Chinese models are the faces of beauty and fashion campaigns that sell dreams to women all over the world, which means Chinese women are not just consumers of fashion —they are central to its movement.” Of course, not only are today’s top Western designers being influenced by China—some of the best designers of contemporary fashion are themselves Chinese. “Vera Wang, Alexander Wang, Jason Wu are taking on Galliano, Albaz, Marc Jacobs—and beating them hands down in design and sales,” adds Hill.

For Hill, it is impossible not to talk about China as the leading player when discussing fashion. “The most famous designers are Chinese, s o are the models, and so are the consumers,” she says. “China is no longer just another market; in many senses it has become the market. If you talk about fashion today, you are talking about China—its influences, its direction, its breathtaking clothes, and how young designers and models are finally acknowledging that in many ways.”

5．What can we learn about the exhibition in New York?

A．It promoted the sales of artworks. B．It attracted a large number of visitors.

C．It showed ancient Chinese clothes. D．It aimed to introduce Chinese models.

6．What does Hill say about Chinese women?

A．They are setting the fashion. B．They start many fashion campaigns.

C．They admire super models. D．They do business all over the world.

7．What do the underlined words “taking on” in paragraph 4 mean?

A．learning from B．looking down on C．working with D．competing against

8．What can be a suitable title for the text?

A．Young Models Selling Dreams to the World B．A Chinese Art Exhibition Held in New York C．Differences Between Eastern and Western Aesthetics

D．Chinese Culture Fueling International Fashion Trends

7选5

How to keep yourself safe from new virus?

After a new-type coronavirus was detected in viral pneumonia cases in Central China's Wuhan city a month ago, more cases have been reported in recent days. ____1_____:

1. Wear masks outdoors

●Wearing a mask is one of the most effective ways to protect you from getting infected.

●Make sure to wear it properly by tightening up the nose clip and pulling the bottom of it over your chin.

●____2____, a mask is also needed to prevent you from spreading germs to others.

2. Cover your coughs and sneeze with tissue

Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, or you can cough or sneeze into your sleeve, but avoid covering with your hands directly.

3. ____3_____

Wash your hands with soap and running water thoroughly for at least 15 seconds.

● Before eating and after using the toilet

● After returning home

● After touching trash or garbage

● After contacting with animals or handling animal wastes

4. Strengthen your immune system and exercise regularly

● Exercise regularly is one of the most important ways to help you stay away from catching any infections.