高二英语第二次周考
高二下期英语第二次周测试题
命题人：周康2020. 05 27伯阳双语学校2019-2020高二下期第二次周测英语试题2020.05.27选修八Unit2-Unit4总分120分时间70分钟第一部分基础知识（每题2分，共20分）1).用括号中所给单词的正确形式填空1. Another part of the body that needed special________(cautious) is the eyes.2.I have heard his story ________(tell) many times.3.He forced us to grow up into _________(educate) and honest people.4.The new government must set about_____(find) solutions to the problems.5.The little boy made an________ (adapt) to his new school finally .2).在空白处填上合适的单词6.There is some doubt________he is the man who robbed the boy.7.The heavy work robs him______his free time.8. Hurry up , _______ you’ll be late for the train.9. _______occurred to her that she should adopt the homeless child.10.He.is forbidden ______leaving the country for some reasons.第二部分．阅读理解（每题两分，共10分）The National Dark-Sky Week (NDSW) is a week during which people all over the United States turn off their lights to enjoy the beauty of the night sky without light pollution. This even was started by Jennifer Barlow of Midlothian, Virginia in 2003, and it is becoming more popular each year. It has been supported by the International Dark-Sky Association, the American Astronomical Society, and the Astronomical League.This even always occurs in April, during the week of the new moon so that the sky can be as dark as possible for the best viewing conditions.“It is my wish that people could see the night sky without other light in the sky as our ancestors (祖先) saw it hundreds of years ago,” explains Barlow.Since it only lasts a week and not everyone in the country will take part in it, how will the National Dark-Sky Week reduce light pollution? The main goal of NDSW is to increase awareness (意识) of the harmful effects of light pollution. It is not possible for all of the light pollution in this part of the world to disappear. However, it is possible to make a small difference in the quality of the night sky. Another goal of this even is to promote (促进) the use of better lighting systems that direct light toward the ground instead of up into the sky.Jennifer Barlow states, “The night sky is a gift of such beauty that it should not be polluted by wasted light. In this way, our children will not lose touch with the wonder of our universe.”11. This passage is mainly about ______________.A. better lighting systemsB. the beauty of the night skyC. the harm of light pollutionD. the National Dark-Sky Week12. Which of the following statements about the National Dark-Sky Week is WRONG?A. It is becoming more and more popular in America.B. The event was started in 2003 by Jennifer Barlow.C. The event takes place in the first week of every April.D. American people are supposed to turn off their lights during that week.13. What is Jennifer Barlow’s wish?A. That light would be directed up into the sky.B. That the sky would always be as dark as possible.C. That people could see the night sky without light pollution as our ancestors did.D. That people could spend time enjoying the beauty of the sky every night.14. We can infer from the underlined（划线的）sentence in Paragraph 4 that ____________.A. many people in America hate this eventB. it may be hard to reduce light pollutionC. the event should last a month every yearD. light will no longer pollute the sky soon15. What is the main goal of the National Dark-Sky Week?A. To promote the use of better lighting systems.B. To help people realize the harm of light pollution.C. To cause all the light pollution in America to disappear.D. To help young children enjoy the wonder of our universe.第三部分．完形填空（每题1.5分，共30分）“Mum, I want to make you a bet,” I said. “If I go a whole year without TV, will you give me a hundred dollars?”“Well, if you can ___16___do it, …”“Of course I can,” I replied, ___17___to convince myself.___18___, all this started from my ___19___of a picture in the newspaper. I couldn’t be ar to look at that boy, ___20___to have gone one year without TV for a hundred dollars, st命题人：周康 2020. 05 27学校 班级 考场 考号 姓名________________ ◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆装◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆订◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆线◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆aring at me with mocking(嘲笑的) eyes. He seemed to ___21___ at me! “I did it, ___22___ you can’t!” he said. I ___23__ at the boy’s face.That year I did a lot of things. ___24___, my father taught me to ski, which became my favourite sport. Many winter afternoons snowball wars with my neighbours ___25___ daily dr ama. I went on bike trips with my friends and ___26___ as much as a fish.It was unbelievable how much ___27___ I had without TV. I learned so many new gam es. I guess the biggest thing I learnt, ___28___, was self-motivation(上进心).I started to do my ___29___. I went from a D student to an A student within a couple of weeks.I ___30___ hate reading if there were no ___31___, but now I began to read and enjoy it. I could ___32___ all the pictures just the way I wanted them —my own little ___33___, right inside my head!I’m ___34___ what I did. I got a lot more from the ___35___ than just the 100 dollars!16. A. only B. really C. occasionally D. finally 17. A. trying B. advising C. needing D. asking 18. A. However B. What’s more C. As a result D. In fact 19. A. joy B. disbelief C. anger D. curiosity 20. A. managed B. expected C. said D. had 21. A. glare B. laugh C. come D. shoot 22. A. and B. but C. or D. besides 23. A. wondered B. glanced C. glared D. looked 24. A. Worse still B. Such as C. For example D. In place 25. A. replaced B. formed C. offered D. joined 26. A. ran B. swam C. breathed D. jumped 27. A. difficulty B. knowledge C. fun D. trouble 28. A. though B. but C. luckily D. even 29. A. washing B. shopping C. sports D. homework 30. A. came to B. used to C. stopped to D. happened to 31. A. pictures B. explanations C. plots D. praises 32. A. draw up B. arrange off C. make up D. find out 33. A. TV B. books C. work D. drama 34. A. surprised at B. interested in C. proud of D. changed by 35. A. experience B. bet C. incident D. picture第四部分，语法填空（每题2分 共20分）Just now, I entered the website “Topic for Today”. I feel __36__(interest) in the report on middle school students' using cell-phones on campus. In fact, more students now come to school __37__cell-phones. My schoolmates have different opinions. Some think__38__is convenient to get in touch with others with the cell-phone, which also makes you feel safe especially in time of trouble.__39__, it is nice to enjoy various functions of different cell-phones.__40__think differently. First, the cell-phone is not__41__must in school, as__42__are some IC phones there,__43__(make) it easy to call others. Second, many students often play e-games and send e-massages with their cell-phones, even in class,__44__will surely have bad effects on their study. What's more, it will result in a great waste of time and money. In my opinion, the cell-phone is a__45__(use) tool in our daily life. But it doesn't mean we can use freely in school. 第五部分 短文改错（每题1.5分 共15分）One rainy day while I was walking home with one of my friend, a truck came to a stop besides us. The driver put the window down and offered us a umbrella because he found we were wet through. I stood there and couldn't believe in that a complete stranger is such thoughtful. The man insisted, so I grateful accepted the offer, thanked him and watched the truck disappear down the road. This man might need the umbrella himself, and he preferred to give it to everyone else. It was a lesson to us that it was possible give without expect anything in return. 第六部分 书面表达（满分25分）丰富多彩的课外活动(after-class activities)可以充实校园生话，减轻学习压力.同学们还可以在活动中强身健体、在合作中增进友谊。
高二英语下学期第二次周考试题 2
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英语4月周考试卷第二局部阅读理解〔一共两节，满分是40分〕第一节〔一共15小题;每一小题2分，满分是30分〕阅读以下短文，从每一小题所给的四个选项〔A 、B 、C 和 D 〕中，选出最佳选项，并在题卡上将该项涂黑。
AI passed all the other courses〔课程〕 that I took at my university, but I could have never passed botany〔植物学〕. This was because all botany students had to spend several hours a week in a laboratory〔实验室〕 looking through a microscope〔显微镜〕 at plant cells, and I could never once see a cell through a microscope. This used to make my professor angry. He would wander around〔彷徨〕 the laboratory pleased with the progress all the students were making in drawing the structure〔构造〕 of flower cells, until he came to me. I would just be standing there. “I can’t see anythi ng,〞 I would say. He would begin patiently enough, explaining how anybody can see through a microscope, but he would always end up angrily, claiming that I could see through a microscope but just pretended〔假装〕that I couldn’t. “It takes away from〔减损〕 the beauty of flowers anyway.〞I used to tell him. “We are not concerned with beauty in this course,〞he would say. “We are concerned with the structure of flowers.〞“Well,〞I’d say. “I can’t see anything.〞“Try it just once again,〞he’d say, and I would put my eye to the microscope and see nothing at all, except now and again〔时而〕 something unclear and milky〔混浊不清的〕. “You were supposed to〔应该〕 see a clear, moving plant cellsshaped like clocks.〞“I see what looks like a lot of milk.〞 I would tell him. This, he claimed, was the result of my not having adjusted the microscope properly, so he would readjust it for me, or rather, for himself. And I would look again and see milk.I failed to pass botany that year, and had to wait a year and try again, or I couldn’t graduate. The next term the same professor was eager to explain cell-structure again to his classes. “Well,〞he said to me, happily, “we’re going to see cells this time, aren’t we?〞“Yes, sir,〞 I said. Students to the right of me and to the left of me and in front of me were seeing cells; what’s more, they were. Of course, I didn’t see anything.So the professor and I tried with every adjustment〔调整〕 of the microscope known to man. With only once did I see anything but blackness or the familiar milk, and that time I saw, to my pleasure and amazement, something like stars. These I hurriedly drew. The professor, noting〔注意到〕 my activity, came to me, a smile on his lips〔嘴唇〕 and his eyebrows〔眉毛〕 high in hope. He looked at my cell drawing. “What’s that?〞he asked. “That’s what I saw,〞I said. “You didn’t, you didn’t, you didn’t!〞 he screamed〔尖叫〕, losing control of himself immediately, and he bent over〔弯腰〕 and looked into the microscope. He raised his head suddenly. “That’s your eye!〞he shouted. “You’ve adjusted the mic roscope so that it reflects〔反射〕! You’ve drawn your eye!You were always not able to adjust the microscope properly!〞21. Why couldn’t the writer see the flower cells through the microscope? .A. Because he had poor eyesight.B. Because the microscope didn’t work properly.C. Because he was not able to adjust the microscope properly.D. Because he was just playing jokes on his professor by pretending not to have seen it.22. What does the writer mean by “his eyebrows high in hope〞 in the last paragraph?A. His professor hoped he could perform his task with attention〔认真地〕.B. His professor expected him to have seen the cells and drawn the picture of them.C. His professor wished him to learn how to draw pictures.D. His professor looked forward to seeing all his students finish their drawings.23. What is the thing like stars that the writer saw in the last paragraph?A. His own eye.B. Real stars.C. Something unknown.D. Milk.24. In what writing style did the writer write the passage?A. Realistic〔现实的〕.B. Romantic〔浪漫的〕.C. Serious〔严肃的〕.D. Humorous.BBelow is a housing guide for students going to London.A. It has more offers from accommodation agencies than Renting.B. It gives you personal information about other co-renters.C. Their website is designed mainly for students.D. There are some good bargains.26. A good agent can help you _____.A. know more peopleB. find cheap accommodationC. get the right accommodation quicklyD. get free information about most accommodations27. The information passed on by word of mouth is important because _____.A. it is better than that found through any other sourceB. it helps you find some of the best housing never advertisedC. the final year students always offer better informationD. the landlords have little valuable informationCThe unquestioned(无疑问的) role of a student is to learn as much as possible through whatever means(方式〕 it takes to acquire〔获得〕 knowledge. Teachers and professors are human beings and are therefore not perfect. No one knows the correct answer to every question even when you limit〔限制〕 the questions to a certain 〔领域〕field of study. Having certain skepticism (质疑) about what they are being taught can help students to make the teachers even better by correcting mistakes and misinformation〔错误信息〕.Students certainly have a huge role in their own abilities to learn. Teachers should act more as guides〔指路人〕 along the way rather than try to force〔强迫〕 each student to learn. The best teachers in the world cannot teach an unmotivated〔没有动机的〕 student. If the teacher, for whatever reason, cannot motivate〔鼓励〕 the student, then the student must somehow〔不管怎样〕 find a way to motivate himself or herself.One method of doing this is by becoming an active rather than a passive〔消极的〕 student. The more the student involves〔参与〕 himself or herself in the act of studying, the better he or she can learn. One of the best ways to become more active is simply to ask the teacher or professor questions. Students who passively〔被动地〕 sit in a classroom and take everything that the teacher says for granted〔认为......是理所当然的〕 are not fully using their mental capacities〔才能〕 to learn.Better education comes from teachers who are able to get their students to think about a subject〔科目〕 rather than merely absorb〔吸收〕 a certain amount of information. Havinga healthy skepticism can improve a student’s ability to both think and absorb knowledge in a learning situation.Teachers are human beings and no one is completely〔完全地〕 right all of the time, even in a classroom situation. Perhaps a teacher would simply unconsciously〔无意识地〕 say the wrong word or pass on some misinformation that the teacher truly believed was correct. A student’s question could prevent〔阻止〕 an entire classmates from becoming confused or misinformed〔误导〕.There is of course a fine balance〔平衡〕 between a student having a healthy skepticism and just being a downright〔完全的〕skeptic〔疑心者〕. But with the proper attitude toward learning and a little skepticism, both the students and teachers can improve upon the learning process and maximize〔最大化〕 learning efficiency〔效率〕.28. Which of the following is the author’s main argument〔论点〕?A. Passive learning results from passive teaching in class.B. A healthy skepticism and proper attitude contribute to〔有助于〕 effective learning.C. A healthy skepticism fully depends on students’ motivation and ability.D. A student’s ability plays a huge role in the learning process.29. Being passive learners, the students .A. use lots of their mental ability while studyingB. ask their teachers questions as many as possibleC. can hardly tell the right from the wrong in classD. seldom involve themselves completely in learning30. According to the passage, a good teacher should .A. help the unmotivated students impatientlyB. Instruct〔指导〕 students in the learning processC. make no mistakes in the teaching processD. answer all the questions raised by students31. The author will most probably agree that .A. keeping skepticism to a certain degree〔到达某种程度〕 is importantB. having a passive attitude can ensure the learning processC. taking everything for granted makes a student learn somethingD. a teacher’s ability can not be improved by encouraging doubtDBenefits of Cross-Country Skiing〔越野滑雪〕Cross-country skiing can be enjoyed by a wide range of〔范围广泛的〕 students, from the youngest kindergartners〔幼儿园小孩〕 to those secondary students. It is really a fun activity, providing students a gentle workout outside in winter. While having fun, students can gain physical and mental benefits.The physical〔身体的〕 benefits of cross-country skiing are well known. If we look at Olympic cross-country skiers, we can see the positive〔积极的〕 effects on the body that result from 〔由于〕 training for cross-country skiing. The average〔平均〕 best female cross-country skier carries 11 percent body fat〔体脂〕, and best male skiers carry 5 percent. These percentages 〔比例〕 are well below the average for people who are considered to be athletic --17 percent for females and 10 percent for males. The high number of calories burned while skiing helps to keep skiers slim〔苗条的〕 in a healthy and attractive way.Cross-country skiing is also an efficient〔高效的〕 way to exercise a large number of muscles at once. Because skiers use ski poles〔杆〕 as a means of propulsion〔推进〕, the force that drives〔驱动〕 skiers forward, the upper body gets much more of workout. Of course, the leg muscles also do their fair share〔公平分配〕. People who use cross-country skiing as a workout over several weeks will discover that the muscles of their entire body increase in strength. Cross-country skiing on a regular basis has a tremendous〔极大的〕effect on a person’s cardiovascular〔心血管的〕 system. In addition to gaining strength in the muscles of the upper and lower body, people who use cross-country skiing as a workout method over several weekswill also discover that their heart is stronger. A strong heart pumps〔跳动〕 more efficiently, sending out more blood to the muscles with each contraction(收缩). Through weeks of skiing, people often discover that their resting〔静止的〕 heart rate has decreased〔降低〕. Highly trained Olympic cross-country skiers have resting heart rates between 28 and 40 beats per minute. Compare that to the resting heart rate of the average person, which is 60 to 80 beats per minute! The benefits of cross-country skiing extend〔延伸〕 beyond overall〔全部的〕 general health. It also has mental benefits. A lot of evidence exists indicating〔说明〕 that regular physical activity increases the release〔释放〕 of mood-lifting endorphin (内啡肽) in the body. After one of the energetic and fun skiing lessons, students will be smiling and laughing; they will be relaxed and in a better mood than when they started class. Students will leave class with a sense of accomplishment〔成就感〕, knowing that they have developed new skills in a fun activity.Cross-country skiing is a great way to work〔锻炼〕 the total body. Now more and more students are taking part in this exercise outside during the winter months. They are enjoying it and benefiting from it!32. The underlined word “workout〞 means_______.A. mannerB. opportunityC. applicationD. exercise33. According to the passage, we can learn that cross-country skiing ______.A. can balance out〔相抵〕the skiers’ increased caloriesB. requires the use of most muscle groupsC. can increase the athletes’ resting heart ratesD. offers students a only way to keep fit34. How does the author prove the benefits of skiing in the fifth paragraph?A. By giving explanations〔解释〕.B. By giving data.C. By making comparisons〔作比拟〕.D. By giving comments.35. Which of the following shows the development of ideas in the passage?A BC DCP: Central point〔中心要点〕 P: Point Sp: Sub-point (次要点) C: Conclusion 第二节〔一共5小题；每一小题2分，满分是10 分〕根据短文内容，从短文后的选项里面选出能填入空白处的最正确选项。
高二英语下学期第二次周练试题
河北省保定市高阳中学学年高二春季版第二次周练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）AMy mom just bought me a new bike. Since my cousin Mary didn’t have a bike with her, she walked next to me. I thought that Mary would jump on the luggage carrier (行李架) over the back tire when I was riding. Mom knew exactly what I was thinking. “Don’t ride the bike with Mary on the back,” she said. “It’s too dangerous. You could kill yourself. Take turns.”I nodded, but I was thinking I could handle this. A few minutes later, I turned right to a wide road. “Jump on the back,” I told Mary. I rode fast, laughing as the wind blew through our hair. It was exciting, until the handlebar (车把) started shaking. The front tire dropped into a drain (下水道) and I fell off the bike, still holding the handlebar.My face, hands, and knees crashed into the pavement. The pain in my mouth was unbearable, and I tasted blood. I turned towards Mary who was on the ground, holding her knee and crying. Seconds later, it seemed that my mom’s car stopped next to us. I wanted Mom to say, “Oh, my poor sweetheart. Let me hug you and everything will be fine.”However, my mom only said, “What have you done to your face? Vanessa,look at what you’ve done!” Mom wasn’t the gentle “I love you, sweetie” type.Sometimes, I thought Mom had no mercy. But in her own way, she was holding me tighter than I could understand — she was teaching me the lesson I needed. “You did it — deal with it and learn from it. One day, the consequences (后果) will be greater and I won’t be there to help you. Think it out, Vanessa.”1. We can learn from the text that .A. Vanessa fell because she didn’t hold the handlebarB. Vanessa and Mary rode the bike by turnsC. Vanessa was blown down by the heavy windD. Vanessa and Mary were all injured2. In the author’s opinion, her mother .A. was always gentle to herB. encouraged her all the timeC. was cold sometimesD. didn’t care about her at all3. What’s the main idea of the last paragraph?A. Vanessa’s mother was strict with her.B. Vanessa understood her mother’s love.C. Vanessa’s mother would leave her.D. Vanessa wasn’t eager for her mom’s hug any more.BCARE London to Paris Cycle ChallengeIn this challenge you’ll cycle from London to Paris in three days, enjoying the beautiful countryside along the way.You will cycle through the peace of rural (乡村的) England to Portsmouth, where you will cross the river by boat to Ouistreham. The route then winds through peaceful lands and attractive villages, where you can taste fine French food before cycling to your final destination, Paris.Why join our London to Paris Cycle Challenge?This is a great way to get fit and experience the best of rural Europe with friends, colleagues or on your own as a personal challenge. The money you raise will support CARE’s work around the world. CARE works to help poor people lift themselves out of poverty (贫穷). For example, we support volunteers like Eugenia who travels by bike to distant towns near her home in Peru to make sure pregnant (怀孕的) women and new mothers receive medical care. Before, women were often left with little support or language barriers which meant medical care assistants could not communicate effectively with them. With local volunteers’ suppo rt, women living in remote areas can benefit from health services.What is included on the London to Paris Cycle Challenge?Guides, medicine and support staffThree nights’ accommodationMeals during the challenge, including a celebration meal on the final night in ParisBoat from Portsmouth to OuistrehamReturn from Paris to LondonThe minimum amount of the money you’ll have to collect for this challenge is £1,350, which includes your registration (注册) fee. We’ll support you throughout your training and ge neral preparation.4. CARE is probably the name of .A. a constructionB. a placeC. an eventD. an organization5. CARE London to Paris Cycle Challenge is held mainly to .A. help people keep fitB. develop travel industryC. raise money for charityD. call on environmental protection6. Eugenia is mentioned in the text because .A. she is fond of cyclingB. she helps people in needC. she is a former championD. she is preparing for the cycling7. Which part of the journey needs boat transportation?A. From Portsmouth to Ouistreham.B. From London to Ouistreham.C. From Ouistreham to Paris.D. From Paris to London.CWhen Paul Cave was 19, his father-in-law told him how, on March 19, 1932, he had queued (排队) up for two days at Wynyard Station so he could buy the first rail ticket to cross the Sydney Harbour Bridge. In 1985, two days before he died, he gave that ticket to Cave —ticket number 00001. “It created a fascination (酷爱) with the bridge that I have to this day,” says Cave. And it started him on a long journey towards another Harbour Bridge first.Cave came up with a simple but daring idea — lease (租用) the bridge from the government and allow ordinary people to climb Australia’s greatest icon. “I thought it would take two years,” says Cave, 63. “What appeared like a simple job turned into some very complex activities. But in business, you just have to keep going —it’s about having self-belief.” Indeed, it took him nine years and ten months to convince t he NSW government to allow his dream to be a reality. “Six years were wasted dealing with some very restrictive officials,” says Cave. They threw difficulty after difficulty in his path with doubts over the safety of the climbers and the motorists below — the list went on and on.Through it all, Cave held the ticket tightly. It was a constant reminder of why, to Cave, this fight wasworth winning. Finally, in 1995, came the breakthrough (突破) he’d worked for — a letter arrived from WorkCover, the state’s oc cupational health and safety insurer, backing his idea.Since opening on October 1, 1998, over 1.8 million people have climbed the 1,439 steps to the top of the bridge, making BridgeClimb a $50-million-a-year success and a major international tourist attraction.8. Cave at first thought his dream .A. was a hard taskB. was easy to come trueC. would get support from the governmentD. would become some complex activities9. What was the restrictive officials’ attitude towards Cave’s id ea?A. Cautious.B. Approving.C. Doubtful.D. Enthusiastic.10. What inspired Cave to fight for his dream during the hard situation?A. WorkCover.B. Harbour Bridge.C. BridgeClimb.D. Ticket 00001.11. The text mainly tells us that .A. not every dream in our life is very easy to come trueB. you should have self-belief even faced with great difficultyC. family members always give you the inspiration for successD. life seems a long journey towards another Harbour Bridge firstDA habitat is a natural area where wildlife lives undisturbed. Most animals and plants have become endangered not because they have been killed on purpose but because their habitats are being destroyed.Human activities have changed or destroyed habitats for thousands of years. The natural habitats in almost every country in the world have been affected in some way. Let us take Britain as an example. Nowadays most of the British countryside consists of fields of grass grown for cattle and sheep or crops for humans. If you had lived about a thousand years ago, the countryside would have looked very different for most of Britain was covered with forest.Now there are only small areas of woodland across the country, one of the largest areas being the New Forest in Hampshire. Throughout the centuries humans have steadily (持续地) cut down the trees to make room for the human population which has increased greatly particularly during the past 200 years or so. The trees have been replaced by houses, factories, schools, roads, farmland etc. Hedgerows (灌木篱笆) which were planted by humans as boundaries (边界) around fields have replaced woodlands.As you may imagine, the great loss of habitats has affected the wildlife that lives in them. Large animals such as the Brown Bear and the Auroch became extinct in Britain during the 10th century mainly due to destruction (粉碎) of their forest habitats. Other British species of animals and plants have become extinct during the last few hundred years and many more are endangered today. Although many organizations are working to protect wildlife, natural habitats are still being destroyed.12. The text mainly tells us .A. what a habitat isB. how to protect wildlifeC. habitat destruction makes animals endangeredD. how to prevent the environment from being destroyed13. According to the text, animals are endangered mainly because .A. people kill wild animals on purposeB. the environment is seriously pollutedC. humans haven’t worked to protect themD. the human population has increased greatly14. We can learn from the text that .A. the New Forest is the largest woodland in the worldB. the Brown Bear has been extinct for many years in BritainC. humans destroyed natural habitats mainly by growing cropsD. humans planted hedgerows to make home for cattle and sheep15. Which of the following may the writer agree with?A. Setting up reserves is the best way to protect animals.B. We can hardly stop animals from being endangered.C. Things will become better for wild animals in Britain.D. Human activities began to affect wildlife 200 years ago.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）按照短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
安徽省亳州市2023-2024学年高二下学期第二次阶段测试英语试题含答案
2023~2024学年下学期高二年级第二次阶段测试英语（答案在最后）考生注意：1.本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。
满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2.答题前，考生务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。
3.考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。
选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
4.本卷命题范围：人教版必修第一册~选择性必修第四册Unit3。
第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What does the man mean?A.He doesn’t have to work today.B.He forgot to set an alarm clock.C.He slept late last night.2.What is the woman?A.An actress.B.A broadcaster.C.A boss.3.When will the man have an appointment?A.At7:30am.B.At8:30am.C.At9:00am.4.What will the woman probably do tonight?A.See a film.B.Cook an Italian dinner.C.Meet with Maggie.5.Why does the woman ask for a leave sometimes?A.To look after Lily.B.To find a babysitter.C.To visit her friend.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
高二英语第2次周考试题.docx
高2017级英语第2次周考（时间：60分钟，总分：100分）完型填空（1・5分/1个，总分30分）My father often works very hard. And he has 1 to see a film. Here IT1 tell you 2 about him.One afternoon, when he finished his work and 3 go home, he found a film ticket under the 4 on his desk. He thought he 5 to have not much work to do that day and 6 was quite wonderful to pass the 7 at the cinema. So he came back home and 8 finished his supper. Then he said 9 to us and left.But to our 10 , he came back about half an hour later, I 11 him what was the matter. He smiled and told us about 12 funny thing that had happened at the cinema.When my father was sitting in his seat, a 13 came to my father^ and said that the seat was 14 • My father was surprised. He took out the ticket _15 looked at it carefully. It was Row 17, 16 • And then he looked at the seat. It was the same. So he asked her 17 her ticket. She took out the ticket at once and the seat shown in it was Row 17, Seat 3.18 ? What^s the matter with all this? While they were wondering suddenly the woman said, “The 19 of the tickets are different, mine is red, while yours is green； So t hey looked at the ticket more carefully. After a while, my father said, “Oh,20_ , I made a mistake. My ticket is for the film a month ago. Take this seat, please；With these words, he left the cinema.1. A. little money B • much money C• little time D. much time2. A. a funny story B • a good story C • an old story D. a strange story3. A. is to B• was about to C. had to D. ought4. A. box B• book C. glass D• paper5. A< happened B・ liked C. pretended D. wanted6. A. it B・ this C・ that D・ which7. A. morning B • afternoon C. day D. evening8. A. early B. quietly C. quickly D. suddenly9. A. hello B • good-bye C. good evening D. good night10. A. disappointment B. joy C • sorrow D. surprise11. A. asked B. explained C・ told D. wanted12. A・ a B. one C. some D・ the13. A. man B • woman C. doctor D. nurse14. A. hers B・ his C. taken D. wrong15・ A. and B・ but C・or D. so16・ A. Seatl B ・ Seat2 C・ Seat3 D・ Seat417. A. it bring B ・ to get C • to see D. to show18・A・Why B・ How C. When D. where19. A. designs B. colors C. prices D. owners20. A. I'm sad B. Fm sorry C. Fm wrong D. Fm worried阅读理解（每小题4分，满分20分）A hobby can be almost anything a person likes to do in his spare time. Hobbyists raise pets, build model ships, weave baskets, watch birds, hunt animals, climb mountains, raise flowers, fish, ski, skate and swim. Hobbyists also paint pictures, attend concerts and plays, and perform on musical instruments. They collect everything from books to butterflies and from shells to stamps.People take up hobbies because these activities offer enjoyment, friendship, knowledge, and relaxation. Sometimes they even give financial profits- Hobbies help people relax after periods of hard work, and provide a balance between work and play. Hobbies also offer interesting activities for persons who have retired. Anyone, rich or poor, old or young, sick or well, can follow a satisfying hobby, regardless of his age, position, or income.Hobbies can help a person's mental and physical health. Doctors have found that hobbies are valuable in helping patients recover from physical or mental illness. Hobbies give bedridden or wheel-chair patients something to do, and provide interests that keep them from thinking about themselves. Many hospitals treat patients by having them take up interesting hobbies or pastimes（娱乐）•In early times, most people were too busy making a living to have many hobbies. But some persons who had spare time did enjoy hobbies. The ancient Egyptians played games with balls made of wood, pottery（陶器）.People today have more time than ever before for hobbies. Machines have reduced the amount of time they must spend on their jobs. Hobbies provide variety for workers who do the same unchanging tasks all day long. More people are retiring than ever before, and at an earlier age. Those who have developed hobbies never need to worry about what to do with their newly found spare time hours.Sir William Osier, a famous Canadian doctor expressed the value of hobbies by saying, “No man is really happy or safe w让hout a hobby”.21.Which of the following is RIGHT?A.Hobby is one's regular activity in his office.B.Hobby is one's regular activity in his spare time.C.Hobby is a kind of activity only for old people.D.Hobby is a kind of activity only for young people.22.It seems that people who ________ may spend more time enjoying their hobbies.A.have little money B• have much moneyC. have retired from their workD. have left school23.The phrase^ recover from" in the third paragraph means “ _______A. get back B•become healthy againC. become calm D- supply with a new cover24.In early times,most people spent less time on their hobbies, because・A. they were brave and hard-workingB. the living conditions were poorC. they were engaged in making a livingD. B and C25 • Whats the writer's opinion about hobbies?A. People all over the world have the same hobby.B • Machines also have their hobbies.C.Hobbies are popular among people in Egypt.D.People should have hobbies in their spare time.语法填空(每小题2分，满分20分)Once a group of 50 people was attending a meeting. Halfway through his talk, the speaker stopped and decided 26 ______________ ( create) a group activity. He went around the hall and gave each person a balloon. Each one was asked to write his or her name on the balloon ________ 27 _____ (use) a marked pen. Then all the balloons 28 ___ (collect) and put in another room.The speaker then asked the group to find the balloon _______ 29 had their name written on within five minutes. Everyone was __________ 30 _____ (hurried) searching for their name, bumping into each other, pushing each other around. It was chaos. At the end of the five minutes, no one could find 31 (them) own balloon.Now each person was asked to randomly collect _____ 32 balloon and giveit to the person whose name was written on it. Within two minutes everyone _____ 33 (have) their own balloon. When everyone quieted down, the speaker began to talk, saying that this is exactly what was happening in our 34 (life). Everyone is hurriedly looking for happiness, and not knowing where 让is.Our happiness sometimes lies in the happiness of other people. Give them their happiness 35 you will get your own happiness.从对话后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳答案。
高二英语下学期第二次双周考试题高二全册英语试题
得夺市安庆阳光实验学校荆州中学高二英语下学期第二次双周考试题第Ⅰ卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt?A.&19.15B. &9.15 C．￡9.18. 答案：B1. Where does the conversation take place?A. In a hotel.B. In a school.C. In a supermarket.2. What is the woman doing?A. Buying a handbag.B. Drawing a colorful picture.C. Trying on a piece of clothing.3. When will the man go to the cinema?A. On Sunday morning.B. On Sunday afternoon.C. On Sunday evening.4. What kind of tea does Tina usually drink?A. English tea.B. Japanese tea.C. Chinese tea.5. How much will the man pay?A. $ 8.B.$32.C. $ 40.第二节（共15小题：每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
河南省2020学年高二英语下学期第二次周考试题
高二英语下学期第二次周考试题考试总分：150分考试时间：120分钟第I卷选择题（100分）一、阅读理解（一共20小题，每小题2分，总计40分）AClear and BrightOf all the Chinese 24 solar terms, Clear and Bright(清明)is the only onewhose first day is also a tradition-al Chinese fest ival, the Qingming Festival. Thewords " clear" and "bright" describe the weather during thi-s period.Temperaturesbegin to rise and rainfall increases, making it an important time for plowing and sowing in the spring. As is known, it is a time to worship anc estors, however, here are several thing-s you may not know about Clear and Bright.Spring OutingsNot only is it a period to honor the dead, it is also time for people to go out andenjoy nature. As tree-s turn green, flowers blossom, and the sun shin es brightly,everything returns to life. lt is a fine time to appr-eci ate the beauty of nature.Flying KitesFlying kites is an activity favored by many Chinese during Tomb-Sw eeping Day.Kites are not only flow-n during the day time but also in the evening. Little lanternsare tied to the kite. And when the kites are flyi-ng in the sky, t he lanterns look liketwinkling stars at night. What makes flying kites during this day special is thatpeople cut the string while the kite is in the sky to let it fly freely. It is said this brings good luck and that diseases can be chased away by doing this.CujuCuju is an interesting game played during this period. Juis a ball made ofleather with hairs plugged in it. Legend has it that the Yellow Emp eror first inventedit for training warriors. Later, Cu Ju was used by people to buildup their bodies whenthey were unable to eat hot food during the Cold Food Festival.Feasting on QingtuanIn the lower parts of the Yangtze River region, qingtuan is very popular on Tomb-Sweeping Day. Qingtuan is a kind of round green cake.In order to make the cakes, people mash(捣碎) barnyard grass(艾草)to squeeze juice from it and mix the flour and juice to a paste. Then they put fllings into the paste and steam them. Pretty and delicate, qingtuan have a special flavor.1、What is special about flying kites during Clear and Bright?A. Flying kites with lanterns in the evening.B. Flying kites to bring good luck.C. Cutting the kite string to let it fly freely.D. Flying kites both in the daytime and at night.2、What can we learn from the passage?A. Clear and Bright is an important period for farming.B. Qingtuan is traditionally eaten during the period of Clear andBright all over China.C.Cuju was invented by the Yellow Emperor to play in the QingmingFestival.D. Clear and Bright is one of the 24 solar terms whose first day is also a traditionalChinese festival.3、What is the main idea of the passage?A. How to celebrate the Qingming Festival.B. Flying kites in a special way.C. Ways to have fun during Clear and Bright.D. Some unknown customs about Clear and Bright.BI thought we all knew why independent school students do better than those in the state sector(公立学校). They have more money, more funding and better resources and they don’t have the more challenging students we get in the state sector.That was before I became a teacher-researcher in a two-year project led by my college, aiming to find the best way to support high-ability students. With funding from the London Schools Excellence Fund, we teamed up with some of the country’s top private schools, like Eton and St Paul’s, as well as a number of state schools, to find out how to bring the knowledge-rich learning that characterizes independent schools into the state sector.Before the project, I hadn’t had much contact with people who had been educated there. But the first thing I found when I visited was that teachers are the same. In the independent sector, they have challenges too—just different ones.After two years, our research project has produced a huge set of findings.One of the most useful findings was the importance of independent learning habits outside the classroom. I realized that although I was always telling students that they needed to do four to five hours of private study a week, they didn’t have a clear idea of what this could look like beyond making notes. So I set them different activities including reading articles, doing activities and completing examination questions.I started to put much more emphasis on activities outside the classroom, like researching topics beyond the syllabus(教学大纲) or discussing things in the news. And I praised anyone who asked questions in class, so we created a culture where students were proud to ask a question rather than seeing it as a way of flagging upthe fact that they hadn’t understood something.My research is beginning to have a real influence. My students now come to class and tell me what they want to know about. But they no longer expect me to do the research—they want to find out for themselves. At the end of the year I gave students a questionnaire on independent learning. One wrote, “Independent learning would limit the help I got from other students. It helps you to think for yourself.”4．What did the author say about independent school students before her research? A．They were troublemakers.B．They enjoyed excellent learning conditions.C．They performed worse than state school students.D．They faced the same challenges as state school students.5．Why did the author join the project?A．To introduce good learning methods to state schools.B．To exchange teaching ideas with other teachers.C．To partner with other schools in education.D．To find enough funds for state schools.6．What changes did the author make in her classes?A．She focused on group learning. B．She worked out a different syllabus. C．She encouraged independent learning. D．She carried out various activities in class.7．How is the author’s research going?A．It has made a big difference. B．It has failed to make progress.C．I t is questioned by her students. D．It involves many more students.CThe University of Birmingham is the first excellent UK Russell Group university to announce that it will accept the "Gaokao" exam for high-flying Chinese students wishing to join its undergraduate courses in 2019. High school students who complete the "National Higher Education Entrance Examination", or Gaokao, with top grades will be able to apply for direct entry onto Birmingham degree programmes without first completing a foundation year which is a routine for the freshman.Gaokao is usually taken by students in their last year of senior high school and, every year, each province in China sets the grades required to gain admission to its universities. It is usually held across China in early June. Students are tested in Chinese, Mathematics, a Foreign Language and social sciences or natural sciences.University of Birmingham Vice-Chancellor Professor Sir David Eastwood said: "The University of Birmingham has been challenging and developing great minds for more than a century. We welcome people from around the globe to study at Birmingham and Chinese students form an integral part of our education and research community. We are further opening access to Birmighamˈs wealth of education opportunities for the brightest and most dedicated Chinese students by accepting this strict and important qualification. I look forward to welcoming these high-flying students to the University of Birmingham. "Gaokao is increasingly accepted by universities in Australia, the USA, Canada and mainland Europe. Birmingham will only be considering high quality students who achieve a minimum 80% Gaokao score and meet additional academic and English language requirements.Professor J on Frampton, Director of the University of Birminghamˈs China Institute said: "The University of Birmingham has a long history of educating students from China and one of our most famous graduates is Li Siguang-the founding father of Chinese geology. I am delighted that the University is now accepting the Gaokao. This gives the brightest and best Chinese students an opportunity to move straight into the first year of our undergraduate programmes and experience the benefits of studying at a global Top 100 university, such as Birmingham. "8．What do Chinese students have to do to enter the University of Birmingham before 2019?A．Score over 80% of the universityˈs qualification examination.B．Prepare Birmingham degree programmes.C．Acquire the right to permanent residency.D．Go through a foundation year.9．Who is the announcement intended for?A．Chinese students.B．All people living in the UK.C．The students of the UK.D．The foreign students in China.10．Which of the following best explains "integral" underlined in paragraph 3? A．complete. B．indifferent.C．necessary. D．unimportant.11．What does the text mainly talk about?A．The introduction to the "Gaokao" of China.B．The University of Birminghamˈs admission to Gaokao.C．The high quality students accepted by top universities.D．The history of the University of Birmingham.DWould you BET on the future of this man? He is 53 years old. Most of his adult life has been a losing struggle against debt and misfortune. A war injury has made his left hand stop functioning, and he has often been in prison. Driven by heaven-knows-what motives, he determines to write a book.The book turns out to be one that has appealed to the world for more than 350 years. That former prisoner was Cervantes, and the book was Don Quixote（《堂吉诃德》）. And the story poses an interesting question: why do some people discover new vitality and creativity to the end of their days, while others go to seed long before?We’ve all known people who run out of steam before they reach life’s halfway mark. I’m not talking about those who fail to get to the top. We can’t all get there. I’m talking about people who have stoppe d learning on growing because they have adopted the fixed attitudes and opinions that all too often come with passing years.Most of us, in fact, progressively narrow the variety of our lives. We succeed in our field of specialization and then become trapped in it. Nothing surprises us. We lose our sense of wonder. But, if we are willing to learn, the opportunities are everywhere.The things we learn in maturity seldom involve information and skills. We learnto bear with the things we can’t change. We lear n to avoid self-pity. We learn that however much we try to please, some people are never going to love us—an idea that troubles at first but is eventually relaxing.With high motivation and enthusiasm, we can keep on learning. Then we will know how important it is to have meaning in our life. However, we can achieve meaning only if we have made a commitment to something larger than our own little egos(自我), whether to loved ones, to fellow humans, to work, or to some moral concept.Many of us equate(视……等同于) “commitment” with such “caring” occupations as teaching and nursing. But doing any ordinary job as well as one can is in itself an admirable commitment. People who work toward such excellence—whether they are driving a truck, or running a store—make the world better just by being the kind of people they are. They’ve learned life’s most valuable lesson.12．The passage starts with the story of Cervantes to show that ________.A．loss of freedom stimulates one’s creativityB．age is not a barrier to achieving on e’s goalC．misery inspires a man to fight against his fateD．disability cannot stop a man’s pursuit of success13．What could be inferred from Paragraph 4？A．Those who dare to try often get themselves trapped.B．Those who tend to think back can hardly go ahead.C．Opportunity favors those with a curious mind.D．Opportunity awaits those with a cautious mind.14．What does the author intend to tell us in Paragraph 5？A．A tough man can tolerate suffering.B．A wise man can live without self-pity.C．A man should try to satisfy people around him.D．A man should learn suitable ways to deal with life.15．What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage？A．To provide guidance on leading a meaningful adult life.B．To stress the need of shouldering responsibilities at work.C．To state the importance of generating motivation for learning.D．To suggest a way of pursuing excellence in our lifelong career.EIf you’re feeling empty, you’re not alone. Many of us feel empty in different ways. For instance, you might feel empty because something is missing in your life. Or the emptiness might stem from slowly abandoning yourselves, not listening to your own hopes and desires. Abandoning yourselves can also spark anxiety, depression, guilt and shame, 16．. Here are several suggestions to help you out.Acknowledge the emptiness. If you're experiencing emptiness that's more like a gaping hole, acknowledge it, and be gentle with yourself. 17． If this emptiness is because of a loved one's passing, get angry with yourself. In that case you learn to live life alongside that hole of missing that person.Explore your feelings of emptiness. Scientists suggested exploring the below questions. We can do this while journaling, taking a walk or drinking a cup of tea.●Do I tell myself positive things?●What am I trying to prove or win?●18．●Am I blaming myself for things that are out of my control?19． Fight the urge to turn to the outside world for fulfillment. Instead of trying to fill the emptiness with drugs, alcohol, TV, computer games or anything else, look within, and spend time with yourself. It may feel uncomfortable at first, but the more you practice devoting time and energy to yourself and caring for yourself, the less present those empty feelings, will be.20．Whether you are experiencing difficult relationships, losses, or feeling a lack of purpose or mining, you are worthy of a fulfilling and meaningful life. A．Explore your current feelings.B．Spend with yourself every day.C．How do you handle your emptiness?D．Den t heat yourself up for feeling this way.E. Have I been judging myself or comparing myself to others?F. It's important to acknowledge and accept your feelings of emptiness.G. Do you too much time on TV, computer games or anything else?二、完形填空（一共40小题，每小题1.5分，总计60分）AThe Value of EducationI have just started my job as an English Language Assistant in the Parisian suburbs.I was 21 by how rich Paris really is. The 22 of the buildings and the large amount of luxurious(豪华的)monuments completely 23 the city's rich reputation.I was also very surprised at how 24 the suburbs are: in the UK, traditionally, the suburbs are the 25 part of a city，but here it is the complete opposite.The schools that I 26 in are located just outside of Paris and are not as 27 as the ones in the centre of the city. However, the 28 here are so eager to learn my language.For my first lesson I 29 some postcards and souvenirs to 30 my pupils what my hometown is like in the UK. They were so 31 by my postcard of my town's 32 and my souvenir of the Welsh dragon. For us in the UK, a postcard of a castle is not necessarily the most exciting thing but, for these pupils it 33 real-life magic and mystery. I realized that in their suburb there are no castles or famous monuments. All those things 34 to Paris.One of the teachers told me that despite the 35 that these children live only four kilometers from Paris, some of them have never been there throughout their entire lives. I 36 a chance for them to discover another world.I never 37 , until my job in France, just how 38 education really is. For these children it represents a(n)d 39 to do something different; it represents hope for their 40 and that is priceless.21．A．impressed B．encouraged C．delighted D．frightened 22．A．history B．color C．appearance D．architecture 23．A．enjoy B．represent C．ruin D．acquire 24．A．different B．large C．quiet D．beautiful25．A．dirtiest B．poorest C．richest D．easiest26．A．study B．play C．stay D．teach27．A．poor B．wealthy C．clean D．far28．A．people B．farmers C．pupils D．workers 29．A．brought in B．took in C．asked for D．gave up30．A．give B．show C．instruct D．explain 31．A．touched B．moved C．inspired D．excited 32．A．scenery B．advantages C．mountain D．castle33．A．meant B．practised C．lost D．explained 34．A．survive B．belong C．allow D．happen35．A．habit B．effort C．fact D．disadvantage 36．A．spoiled B．kept C．offered D．provided 37．A．proved B．admitted C．knew D．realized 38．A．convenient B．valuable C．practical D．simple39．A．symbol B．plan C．opportunity D．picture 40．A．families B．academics C．abilities D．futuresBA big thought can be one of the 41 forces in the world. I was 42 with that idea all over again when I heard the story of Mary Crowe.Young Mary was washing her father’s overalls one day when the big thought 43 her.In her mind she saw herself 44 from college in cap and gown, accepting her diploma, ready to 45 a career.Since Mary came from a low-income family, her dream seemed out of 46 . There would never be enough money to send Mary to college. 47 , no member of her family had ever gone to college. But Mary 48 that thought. In secondary school she studied hard, and spoke 49 of her dream to teachers and friends. When her 50 day at school came, her principal (校长) called her into his office.“I have a(n) 51 for you,” he said.It contained a scholarship to a nearby college. The power of a thought had 52its first dividend (红利). But the scholarship could cover only part of her college 53 . Mary took every part-time job she could find.Mary’s dream came true when she graduated from college. Then she too k a coursein insurance. When she 54 herself to a local insurance company for a job, she was 55 . She applied again. The answer was no. She kept going back until the manager 56 her.Twenty-five years later Mary Crowe’s associates in that c ompany 57 at a special dinner in her honour, recognizing her for her outstanding achievements asan insurance saleswoman.“Each of us is constantly in a state of becoming,” she said, giving her formula (方法) for 58 . “Through 59 and faith you can become what you think. Not that your life will be without problems, but along the way problems will be 60 . Ask and believe; dream and believe; work and believe.”41．A．safest B．strongest C．heaviest D．weakest 42．A．shocked B．familiar C．nervous D．impressed 43．A．seized B．greeted C．struck D．beat 44．A．graduating B．escaping C．driving D．judging45．A．start B．finish C．abandon D．quit46．A．control B．question C．sight D．thought 47．A．However B．Instead C．Therefore D．Besides48．A．held on to B．took pride in C．made up for D．came up with 49．A．selfishly B．freely C．unwillingly D．jokingly50．A．first B．formal C．final D．unique51．A．book B．envelope C．souvenir D．test52．A．joined B．wasted C．consumed D．produced 53．A．expenses B．secrets C．incomes D．ambitions 54．A．limited B．related C．accustomed D．presented 55．A．picked up B．put aside C．turned down D．taken in 56．A．believed B．praised C．accepted D．noticed 57．A．gathered B．declared C．resigned D．parted58．A．reputation B．independence C．responsibility D．success 59．A．suspension B．enthusiasm C．politeness D．status 60．A．corrected B．overcome C．forgotten D．collected第II卷非选择题（50分）三、语法填空阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
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高二英语第二次周测试题(120分钟150分)第一卷第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）AJoker found one of the biggest diamonds in the world in his own backyard. He sold the stone to a diamond dealer for over three hundred thousand dollars. In New York, the diamond was resold，this time for almost eight hundred thousand dollars. The true value of a diamond is never known until it has been cut. Once cut successfully, its value can increase a thousand times. It’s easy to understand why the owner of the Joker diamond went to the best diamond cutter he knew, Kaplan. The cutter studied the diamond for twelve whole months.When he felt he was ready to start work, he discovered a flaw （瑕疵）. He had to begin with his calculations all over again, or he might have made the stone useless. Six more months passed, and Kaplan finally said to the owner, “I am ready to start my work. There will be one excellent diamond that will be comparable to any in the world, plus eleven small diamonds of first-class quality. ” Kaplan waited a few more days until he felt he was in the best physical and mental （精神的）condition possible. He picked up his tools and held his breath as he made the first blow. The diamond split （切开）exactly as he promised.1. A diamond dealer is a person ______,A. in the diamond businessB. who stores diamondsC. who cuts diamondsD. who sells diamonds2. The owner of the Joker diamond thought that if the diamond was cut successfully, it might be worth ________.A. $300, 000B. $500, 000C. $300, 000, 000D. $800, 000, 0003. Kaplan studied the diamond for ________.A. one yearB. more than half a yearC. over eighteen monthsD. more than two yearsBOn Christmas morning, I went to the Cockhedge Mall. People there were all busy buying their last minute requirements. I needed to buy a birthday card for my son-in-law whose birthday is the 29th of December. Picking up a few more things as well as my card I went to join the line for the express checkout which was for people who only had a few items in a basket and not a trolley load. This line was next to the Customer Service desk.Seemingly waiting quite a long time, I was jogged out of my thoughts by a voice behind me making comments on the things I bought.It was so funny when I realized that she was describing the contents of my basket. The owner of the voice was a very pretty young lady. I said to her that I was going tobuy a box of Christmas cookies but the only ones left were not to my liking. The lady told me that just opposite Cockhedge in Superdrug they had lots of cookies. I said, “I’m not going to bother now. I had enough of shops and I’m going home. ”The assistant from the Customer Service came across at this time saying “If there is anyone in the line with a few items in their basket, none of which needed to be weighed, I will check out their groceries at the desk. ” Because I had the sprouts which needed to be weighed, the young lady accepted the offer and walked away waving goodbye.Eventually my turn came at the checkout. I was walking away when I met my new friend once again who handed me a beautiful box of Christmas cookies. With a big hug she said “Hope you have a lovely Christmas. ” She had been into Superdrug to buy me the cookies while I was still queuing in Cockhedge.What a generosity to a stranger! I was so surprised you could have knocked me down with a feather. My Good Samaritan would never know what a joyful Christmas day I had with my family. Telling them this story, as we ate around the table, kept everyone spellbound.4. The underlined word “spellbound” in the last paragraph probably means _______ . A．interested B．disappointedC. astonished D．frightened5．Which of the following could be the best title of the story?A．A Piece of Lucky Feather B．A Surprise Christmas GiftC．The Boring Shopping Experience D．The Unforgettable Big Hug6．How does the writer feel about the pretty young lady?A．Worried. B．Satisfied. C．Grateful. D．Proud. 7．What can we learn from the story?A．Nobody is sure what will happen the next moment.B．A simple action can bring other people happiness.C．Being patient will decrease the waiting time.D．Life without hope and faith is a dull thing.CMr and Mrs Brown were going abroad for their holiday. They had a dog called Blackie which they were very fond of，but they could not take him abroad with them，so they looked for a good place to leave him in while they were away，and at last found a place which looked after dogs very well while their owners were away. They took Blackie there just before they left for their holiday，and sadly said goodbye to him.At the end of their holiday，they got back to England very late at night，and as they thought that the place where Blackie was staying might be closed at that hour，they decided to wait until the next morning before going to get him back.So the next morning Mr Brown got into his car and drove off happily to collect Blackie.When he reached home with the dog，he said to his wife, “Do you know，dear，I don’t think Blackie can have enjoyed his stay at that place very much. He barke d allthe way home in the car as if he wanted to tell me something. ”Mrs Brown looked at the dog carefully and then answered，“You are quite right，dear. He was certainly trying to tell you something. But he wasn’t trying to tell you that he hadn’t en joyed his stay at that place，he was only complaining （抱怨）that you were bringing the wrong dog home. This isn’t Blackie!8. The Browns decided to leave their dog somewhere while they were away because ________ .A. they were not fond of him any moreB. they did not want to take him with themC. the dog refused to go with themD. they were not allowed to take him abroad9. They ________ before they left for their holiday.A. asked a friend to take care of the dogB. left it to their house keeperC. took it to an old man who looked after dogs very wellD. found Blackie a good place where dogs were taken care of10. As the dog ________，he barked all the way.A. did not recognize Mr BrownB. had something to tell his old masterC. had enjoyed his stay at that placeD. knew he was with their masters again11. What do you think “You are quite right，dear. ” means?A. She fully agreed with her husband.B. She was saying that what he did was right.C. The dog did want to tell him something. He was bringing home the wrong dog.D. There was something wrong with their old dog.DLife comes in a package. This package includes happiness and sorrow, failure and success, hope and despair. Life is a learning process. Experiences in life teach us new lessons and make us a better person. With each passing day we learn to handle various situations.LoveLove plays a pivotal role in our life. Love makes you feel wanted. Without love a person could go hayward（不归路）and also become cruel and ferocious. In the early stage of our life, our parents are the ones who shower us with unconditional love and care, they teach us about what is right and wrong, good and bad. But we always tend to take this for granted. It is only after marriage and having kids that a person understands and becomes sensitive to others’ feelings. Kids make a person responsible and mature and help us to understand life better.Happiness and SorrowMaterialistic happiness is short-lived, but happiness achieved by bringing a smile on others’ face gives a certain level of fulfillment. Peace of mind is the main link to happiness. No mind is happy without peace. We realize the true worth of happiness when we are in sorrow. Sorrow is basically due to death of a loved one,failure and despair. But these things are temporary and pass away.Failure and SuccessFailure is the path to success. It helps us to touch the sky, teaches us to survive and shows us a specific way. Success brings in money, fame, pride and self-respect. Here it becomes very important to keep our head on our shoulder. The only way to show our gratitude to God for bestowing success on us is by being humble, modest, courteous and respectful to the less fortunate ones.Hope and DespairHope is what keeps life going. Parents always hope their children will do well. Hope makes us dream. Hope builds in patience. Life teaches us not to despair even in the darkest hour, because after every night there is a day. Nothing remains the same, we have only one choice—keep moving on in life and be hopeful.Life teaches us not to regret over yesterday, for it has passed and is beyond our control. Tomorrow is unknown, for it could either be bright or dull. So the only alternative is to work hard today, so that we will enjoy a better tomorrow.12. In the passage, the author compares life to _____ .A. a packageB. joy and sorrowC. failure and successD. hope and despair13. In which section can readers probably read the passage?A. Opinions.B. Politics.C. Education.D. Lifestyles.14. How is the passage organized?A. In order of rules.B. In order of frequency.C. By making comparisons.D. In order of importance.15. What’s the purpose of the passage?A. To encourage people to love each other.B. To tell people how to deal with happiness and sorrow.C. To remind people of keeping having a beautiful dream.D. To give readers some information about life.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。
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2020年高二第二次周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）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B. C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
AThere is always something going on at the National Museum of America History! This page is divided into the following parts.Things to DoLearn the story behind the American national anthem （国歌），consider the roles of the President, discover 200 years of family history in a New England house and more in our exhibitions.View our introductory film, We the People, in the Warner Brothers Theater.Create in our Spark Lab hands-on activity space （Note：Spark Lab is designed for children aged 6-12 and does not require reservations, but you can find details on guidelines — visiting — sparklab — groups, com. Spark Lab is closed on Tuesdays）.Some Tips for VisitingTo enter the building quickly, please ask your students to carry as little as possible （backpacks, bags, etc. ）Security checks are now required of Museum visitors, and all bags are searched.Some Simple RulesTo ensure the enjoyment and safety of all Museum visitors, please share these rules with your students：Walking and talking are appropriate, while running and shouting are not.Food, drink, and gum are not allowed in the Museum except the specific eating areas.Our exhibits are delicate： Please do not touch exhibits or lean on exhibit cases.If students use cell phones, please be sure that their use does not disturb other visitors.1. What can visitors learn in the MuseumA. The family history in a New England house.B. The film about Warner Brothers.C. The stories of all the presidents.D. The art of a 200-year-old house.2 What are the visitors required to do in the museumA. Walk quietly.B. Avoid eating and drinking.C. Keep their hands off the exhibits.D. Turn off their cell phones.3. Who is the text aimed atA. History lovers.B. Indoor activities fans.C. Parents and children.D. Teachers and students.BCraig Blackburn, a father and car fan, built a Batmobile for his son's hope for using the vehicle to brighten the lives of sick children. And now he hopes to use it for more than just his son's hope after seeing the children's reaction to the Batmobile.Based on the number of failures he had seen in car groups, he estimated that only about one in 50 attempted constructions was actually finished and he realized what an incredible opportunity he had.Mr. Blackburn started the project at the beginning of 2018 after hearing a friend in the US was doing the same thing. It started with importing an outer shell overseas, before picking brains of a friend who had a background as a worker in a car factory to gain knowledge of how to build the car. With the help of his friend, Mr. Blackburn built the Batmobile in 18 months with the cost reaching six figures.Mr. Blackburn hoped to add a flamethrower （喷火器）onto the back of the vehicleand said he had thought about building the more recent Batman Tumbler from the series film Dark Knight.Though Mr. Blackburn encountered plenty of difficulties to get over during the construction, in September 2019, the car made its first show at the Carnival of Flowers in Toowoomba, before being used by Blackburn's son for his hope.“ It was great. It was so good to see the kids' and adults' excitement at seeing the Batmobile. " Mr. Blackburn said. As a result, the car lovers hope to make the car work on the roads as soon as possible, so he can visit sick children and take them out with his son.4. What is Craig Blackburn's initial purpose of making the BatmobileA. To realize his son's dream.B. To donate it to sick children.C. To pay his respects to the film Dark Knight.D. To show off at the Carnival of Flowers in Toowoomba.5. How did Blackburn feel about the car-making at firstA. Hopeful.B. Uncertain.C. Impossible.D. Confused.6. How did Blackburn's friend help himA. By offering him financial support.B. By making an outer shell for him.C. By sharing the knowledge of building cars.D. By telling him the backgroud of the car factory.7. What is the car lovers' expectation of the BatmobileA. It can be displayed around the world.B. It will be driven soon on the roads.C. It can change the lives of sick children.D. It will appear in the next film about Batman.CA trip to the theater, museum or art gallery could help you live longer. And the more often, the better, a new study suggests. Researchers from University College London （UCL）found that people engaged in the arts more frequently had a 31% lower risk of dying early when compared to those who didn't. Even going to the theater or museum once or twice a year was linked with a 14% lower risk.“While other health behaviors like smoking, alcohol and exercise are undoubtedly bigger predictors of the rate of death, these leisure and pleasure activities people don't think as a health related activity do support good health and long life," said Fancourt, an associate professor at UCL's Research Department of Behavioral Science and Health.How often an individual engaged in art activities, also including exhibitions, concerts and opera but not cinema, was measured at the start of the study in 2004 to 2005. The study looked at a range of economic, health and social factors to try and explain why there is a link between “arts engagement" and living longer, although as an observational study it can't establish cause. Part of the reason, the study said, comes down to social and economic differences among those who go and don't go to museums, exhibitions and art galleries. Wealth, they found, explained about 9% of the association. Cognitive （认知的）differences, social engagement and mental health also played a role.“Things like free time and occupational status made no material difference," said Fancourt, “ but engagement in arts can reduce stress and build creativity that allows people to adapt to changing circumstances. It also helps people build social capital — accessing emotional support and information that helps people age more successfully. A greater sense of purpose could also play a role. If this (study) is added to the larger body of evidence, we are getting an increasingly rich picture on how arts can benefit health and it's not about one single outcome. It can have wide ranging benefits and support healthier lives lived longer.This study did not look at the effects of taking part in art-related activities but a World Health Organization review of available evidence published last year found that both receptive participation, like visiting a museum, and activeparticipation, like singing in a choir, had health benefits.8. How is the text mainly developedA. By giving examples.B. By making a comparison.C. By listing data.D. By presenting facts.9. What does the new study suggestA. Engagement in art activities could help people live longer.B. Arts engagement plays a big part in people's good health.C. Smoking, alcohol and exercise are good to people's health.D. Smoking, alcohol and exercise could lower the risk of death.10. Which of the following is not much of an art activityA. Going to the theatre.B. Attending a concert.C. Visiting the museum.D. Watching a movie.11. What can we infer from the textA. Arts engagement depends on whether we have free time.B. Social and economic differences affect our arts engagement greatly.C. Participating in art activities can bring us many health benefits.D. This new study is scientifically confirmed.DPeople feel good about recycling, maybe even more so when it comes to electronics. While electronics recycling isn't bad, making it a panacea （万能药）for the e-waste problem we currently have certainly is. Unfortunately, that's how we think of recycling —and companies to jump on that trend to appear more “green".A case in point： Apple. In 2016, there was lots of report on Liam, a robot able to dismantle （拆卸）an iPhone in just 11 seconds — a good way to recycle 1. 2 million units a year. That sounds amazing until you take into account thefact that Apple had actually sold 231 million new iPhones the year before. Liam, actually, is the perfect symbol for recycling in the field of high-tech：a drop of green water in an ocean of pollution.According to a recent UN report, the US produces about 6. 3 million tons or 14% of the world's electronic waste. Worldwide, almost 45 million tons of electronic waste were produced in 2016. Among them, only 20% had been recycled in some shape or form. The remaining 80% made its way to a more environmentally damaging end at the landfill （垃圾填埋场）.Of course, we can say it's time to double our recycling efforts. However, the huge amount of e-waste is impossible to cope with. The UN report points out that while there is an increased focus on recycling today compared to the past, the effort to reuse used devices simply can't keep pace with the high consumption rates for new devices.In their environmental responsibility report, Apple admits that 77% of the carbon footprint of their electronics comes from their manufacture, versus （相对于）17% comes from its actual use. The environmental effect of replacing a device, even if it is recycled after, remains significant.12. Which of the following can best describe LiamA. It's useful but can't make a big difference.B. It's energy-saving but too expensive.C. It's well-made but won't become popular.D. It's advanced but impractical.13. What caused the e-waste recycling problemA. Few high-tech companies.B. Not enough recycling efforts.C. High demand for new electronics.D. Difficult recycling processes.14. What does the author think of the electronics recyclingA. It is very effective.B. It is quite good.C. It is environmentally damaging.D. It is far from “green" recycling.15. What can be the best title for the textA. A Recent UN Report on E-Waste ProblemB. The Limitation of Electronics RecyclingC. A Good Way to Cope With E-WasteD. The Responsibility for Apple to Decrease E-Waste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。