1、第 1页，共 11页12 月 12 日高二英语周测试题一、阅读理解（本大题共 15 小题，共 30 分）AWhat is eBay? The simple answer is that it is a global trading platform (贸易平台) where nearly anyone cantrade practically anything. People can sell and buy all kinds of products and goods, including cars, movies andDVDs, sporting goods, travel ticke
2、ts, musical instruments, clothes and shoesthe list goes on and on.The idea came from Peter Omidyar, who was born in Paris and moved to Washington when he was still a child.At high school, he became very interested in computer programming and after graduating from Tufts University in1988, he worked f
3、or the next few years as a computer engineer. In his free time he started eBay as a kind of hobby,at first offering the service free by word of mouth. By 1996 there was so much traffic on the website that he had toupgrade (升级) and he began charging a fee to members. Joined by a friend, Peter Skill,
4、and in 1998 by his capableCEO, Meg Whitman, he has never looked back. eBay has gone from strength to strength. It is now one of the tenmost visited online shopping websites on the Internet.eBay sells connections, not goods, putting buyer and seller into contact with each other. All you have to do is
5、make an e-photo, write a description, fill out a sales form and you are in business: the world is your market place.Of course for each item sold eBay gets a percentage and that is great deal of money. Every day there are more thansixteen million items listed on eBay and eighty percent of the items a
6、re sold.1.We learn from the text that eBay provides people with _.A.a place to exhibit their own photosB.a website for them to upgradeC.a way of buying and selling goodsD.a chance to buy things at low prices2.From he has never looked back in Paragraph 2, we learn that Peter _.A.did not feel lonelyB.
7、was always hopefulC.became more and more successfulD.did not think about the past3.How does eBay make money from its website?第 2页，共 11页A.By bringing callers together.B.By making e-photos.C.By listing items online.D.By charging for each sale.BThe computer is a powerful tool.With it,teachers can impro
8、ve the classroom experience in a variety of ways.Butmisuse of the computer will probably result in disadvantages.To investigate the way technology is being used in our school district,I recently spoke with Jeanine Lowell,whoteaches social studies at Lake Town Middle School.Mrs.Lowell informed me tha
9、t computers have helped toincrease students motivation and prepare them for life in a technological society. These kids are probably going tobe using some kind of computer system when they graduate from high school, Lowell noted. Its important thatwe provide a proper introduction to them in the clas
10、sroom. Lowell also observed that the computers have made iteasier to promote different areas of learning,so that students can work on a project or topic that relates to more thanone subject.With all of these benefits,however,come a few shortcomings.Although Mrs.Lowell has nearly wallpapered herroom
11、with warnings that state：The computer is NOT A TOY，not everyone in the class agrees with thisidea.Some students get easily distracted（分心）by the internet and are quite good at making it look as if they aredoing work when they are really checking their email or watching videos. Youve got to be three s
12、teps ahead, shetold me,if you want to stay on top of what theyre actually doing on the computer.Some schools use some type of blocking software to ensure that students cannot access improper sites atschool.More complex programs use a server-based,network-wide program instead of software that runs on
13、 personalcomputers.Research has shown that in a way these server-based blocking programs provide better security,becausesome students can disable the software on a personal computer.However,there is no replacement for the watchful eye of a good teacher like Jeanine Lowell.There are also noelectronic
14、 cure-alls for any of educations many challenges.Technology is a useful tool,but that is all it is：a tool.4.Where is this passage most likely from？ _A.A newspaper.B.An advertisement.C.A novel.D.A diary.5.Which of the following isnt the benefit of computer use in the classroom？ _A.Improved motivation
15、 in the classroom.B.Opportunities for learning across different subjects.第 3页，共 11页C.Increased preparation for the future use in the workplace.D.Convenience of sharing ideas with people living across the globe.6.The best way to prevent students from accessing improper sites on school computers is to
16、 _ .A.post warning signs throughout the classroomB.use blocking software on personal computersC.monitor what students do on the computers carefullyD.use server-based software programs on personal computers7.What is the writers opinion on the use of computers in the classroom？ _A.It does more harm th
17、an good.B.It is only supported by experts.C.It contributes to teaching in some way.D.It is more beneficial to teachers than students.CWe had just begun breakfast on September 16，2018，when we received the radio call,saying a flood pulse wascoming in 30 minutes.Photo assistant Jeff and I（a photographe
18、r）camped some 6890 feet below ground with a Russian caving team.Wedbeen underground for 11 days in the deepest known cave in the world：the Veryovkina system.Flood pulsesa sudden accumulation of water bursts through any opening it meets happen often in caves,so atfirst we werent concerned.We continue
19、d with our breakfast.Suddenly,it sounded as if a train were about to crash through camp.Everyone stood openmouthed staringupward.An enormous torrent（奔流）rushed past our camp and went deeper into the cave.We waited to see how itwould develop,as sometimes flood pulses pass quickly.Before long,Petr,a Ru
20、ssian caver,noticed gurgling from a deep hole.When he inspected it,his white face said it all：the water was rising.We had to act fast.We hurriedly put on dry suits and climbing gear over the only base layers we wore.I grabbed the memory cardsfrom the camera,leaving the rest behind.We climbed ropes h
21、anging through shafts （通风井） that had become raging waterfalls.I was in the lead,followed byJeff.We reached a temporary camp where we could wait safely.Only one caver appeared,others stillmissing.Worried,we continued on to the next camp and waited.Luckily,everyone appeared,though Petrs knee was第 4页，共
22、 11页badly injured.We waited 16 hours there because of the harsh conditions.We didnt take off anything,in caseanything happened.Finally,the flood died down.Jeff and I sent the injured Petr to the next camp,while the others went back down,trying to save what they couldfrom below.It took us four days b
23、ack.My senses are usually heightened after I am back from a caving trip.But thistime,everything seemed strangely dampened.But I had never felt more relieved.8.Which of the following is true according to the passage？ _A.Though Petr got injured,every member arrived at the camp.B.Back on the surface,I
24、felt quite worried and exhausted.C.With the water rising quickly,I hesitantly climbed up.D.All members went to search for lost items after the flood.9.What can we infer from the passage？ _A.To relieve his burden,the author threw away all equipment.B.The team didnt take the flood pulse warning seriou
25、sly at first.C.Knowing they were safe.the team members took off their suits.D.After the narrow escape,the author felt the same as before.10. How did the author feel at the end？ _A.Scared.B.Alert.C.Worried.D.Relaxed.11. Which is the best title of the passage？ _A.The deepest known cave in the worldB.M
26、y experience in climbing cavesC.Cave escape in a flood pulseD.Never underestimate flood pulsesDDodder is an unusual and unwanted plant that attacks other plants.Except for its flowers,the plant looks likespaghetti,a kind of noodles in the shape of long thin pieces that look like string when they are
27、 cooked.Its almostleafless,thread-like stems hang down on top of other plants that dodder needs to stay alive.Dodder does not produceits own food.Instead,it steals food from other plants.It feeds by sucking juices from the plant which is wrappedaround,often making its host very weak or even killing
28、it.Dodder can find other plants by their smell.When a young dodder plant starts growing,it follows the smell of plants第 5页，共 11页it prefers,like tomato plants,potato plants,or other farm crops.Unlike most plants that usually grow in the directionof light or warmth,a dodder plant will grow in the dire
29、ction of,for example,tomato smellif a tomato happens to begrowing nearby.However,a young dodder plant must find a host plant quickly.It no longer needs its root once it is attached to thehost and wrapped around it.If it cannot catch a smell of a potential host within a few days,it will dry up and va
30、nisheven if there is plenty of water around.Once it finds a host,the young dodder plant will attach itself to it and startgrowing faster.At that point the dodder plant will drop its root.Dodder is thus a difficult weed to manage and a real headache for farmers.When it does get out of hand,dodder can
31、greatly reduce a farmers harvest or even destroy crops completely.Before sowing their produce,especially farmersin warm parts of the world often check to make sure no unwanted dodder seeds have mixed with their cropseeds.This is a good way to stop dodder plants from making their way to a crop field
32、secretly.12. Why does the author mention spaghetti in the first paragraph？ _A.To analyze the content of some food.B.To introduce the topic of this passage.C.To tell the usage of the dodder plants.D.To describe the shape of dodder plants.13. What does the underlined word vanish in the third paragraph
33、 mean？ _A.invade.B.grow.C.escape.D.disappear.14. What can be inferred from the passage？ _A.Dodder doesnt produce its own food.B.Dodder gives off smell to attract plants.C.Dodder can affect farmers income.D.Dodder can only survive in the shade.15. What is the purpose of the passage？ _A.To introduce a
34、 new variety of farm crops.B.To introduce plants that are harmful to humans.C.To introduce the special abilities of a dangerous plant.D.To introduce recent improvements in farming methods.二、阅读七选五（本大题共 5 小题，共 10 分）第 6页，共 11页With the pressure of life increasing,many people feel more and more depressed
35、. (16) Here are some suggestionswhich may be helpful to you.Keep optimistic. (17) Optimists have a 35% less chance of having a heart attack or stroke,are more likely to eat ahealthy diet and exercise regularly,have stronger immune systems and even live longer.If you face a challenge orobstacle,youre
36、 more likely to see it as a temporary or even optimistic thing,allowing you to learn and grow.Begin volunteering. (18) .It can reduce the risk of cognitive（认知）disorder.It can even help us live longer.Even ifyou have a little time to offer,just the act of giving has been shown to improve your health,
37、possibly by temporarilyreducing your sense of pain.Be grateful.Counting our blessing protects us against anxiety and depression and boots optimism.One of the bestways to make thankfulness a part of your life is to keep a journal. (19)Keeping gratitude and recording your good deeds may help you live
38、happily.(20) People who are more socially connected to family,friends and community are happier.Theyre physicallyhealthier,and they live longer than people who are less connected.High-conflict marriages,without muchaffection,turn out to be very bad for health,perhaps worse than getting divorced.Inst
39、ead,living in a goodrelationships if beneficial to health.A.You can write down some positive experience in your diary.B.Strengthen social connections.C.Eat healthily and happily.D.Youll have no time to volunteer and give thanks in your life.E.Looking on the bright side of life is really good for you
40、.F.Researches show volunteering can reduce stress and depression.G.How can we solve the problem and live a happy life？三、完形填空（本大题共 20 小题，共 30 分）On Thursday morning,two teenage boys were saved by a drone（无人机）in Australia while lifeguards were stilltraining to use the machine.The(21)，aged 15-17，got int
41、o difficulties about 700 feet off the coast of Lennox Head,New South Wales（NSW） .A passer-by saw them(22)in dangerous waves.Lifesavers(23)sent the drone to drop a lifeboat,and the pairmade their way safely to the(24).The drone,known as Little Riper， was actually not(25)to be saving anyone just yetli
42、feguards were being trained第 7页，共 11页to(26) the machine.When a call came through about the swimmers in(27) the drone happened to be nearby.Jai Sheridan was the lifeguard who(28)the drone.He described the experience as(29). The Little Ripper(30) proveditself today.It is a highly efficient piece of li
43、fesaving equipment.I was(31)the drone when the alarm was raised.Idirected it towards the swimmers and dropped the(32).With its support they made their way to safety.Theywere(33)，but not hurt.The teens were saved in just 70 seconds with the dronewhile a lifeguard would have takenup to six minutes to(
44、34) the rescue.John Barilaro,an official of the state,(35) the rescue as historic. It was the worlds(36) rescue by the unmannedairplane, he said. Never before has a drone been used to(37) swimmers like this.Last December,the NSW state government(38) some Little Ripper drones for 247，000 pounds.(39)s
45、ome aredesigned to spot sharks,others are(40) with lifeboats,alarms and loudspeakers. It was money well spent, said JohnBarilaro.21. A.swimmersB.managersC.visitorsD.passers-by22. A.playingB.racingC.strugglingD.training23. A.finallyB.secretlyC.immediatelyD.gratefully24. A.islandB.shipC.hospitalD.shor
46、e25. A.recommendedB.supposedC.allowedD.guided26. A.get familiar withB.repairC.take care ofD.power27. A.chargeB.placeC.actionD.trouble28. A.flewB.broughtC.checkedD.designed29. A.funnyB.usefulC.amazingD.important30 A.necessarilyB.basicallyC.probablyD.certainly31. A.studyingB.pilotingC.boardingD.inspec
47、ting32. A.lifebeltB.lifelineC.lifeguardD.lifeboat33. A.sickB.tiredC.excitedD.surprised34. A.recordB.completeC.experienceD.report35. A.thankedB.greetedC.imaginedD.praised36. A.latestB.bestC.firstD.quickest37. A.saveB.warnC.protectD.reward38. A.offeredB.boughtC.hookedD.made第 8页，共 11页39. A.SinceB.Unles
48、sC.WhileD.Before40. A.equippedB.connectedC.coveredD.filled四、语法填空（本大题共 1 小题，共 15 分）Are we alone in the universe？Scientists have spent years（41）_（search） deep into space for signs of lifebeyond our planet.Now theyve discovered what might be life on Venus.Venus is the second planet from the sun in our
49、solar system.Its one of the brightest（42）_（object） in thenight sky.Several billion years ago,the surfaces of Venus and Earth may have been more similar（43）_now.But today,the surface of Venus is too hot for life.And until recently,Venuss thick clouds were thoughtto be too poisonous for a living thing
50、（44）_（survive） there.（ 45） _ September 14， in the journal Nature Astronomy,scientists reported the discovery of a chemical （46）_（call）phosphine（磷化氢）in the clouds of Venus.On Earth,phosphine gas（47）_（ give）off byliving things.Scientists arent yet able to prove that life on Venus is（48）_ is producing
