1、1学科网（北京）股份有限公司高二英语下学期第一次周练高二英语下学期第一次周练第一节第一节(共共 15 小题；每小题小题；每小题 2 分，满分分，满分 30 分分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。四个选项中选出最佳选项。AYou may probably meet most of the powerful graduation speakers here who arewellknown people in their fields. I think the schools couldn t have picked better sp
2、eakersthan them, because they set good examples, deeply inspiring us in our daily life.Steve Jobs, Stanford University：“The best way I know is to avoid the trap of thinking that you have something to lose.There is no reason not to follow your heart. Your time is limited, so don t waste it livingsome
3、one else s life. Don t let the noise of others opinions affect your own voice.”Oprah Winfrey, Stanford University：“I consider the world, this Earth, to be like a school. And the secret I ve learned to getahead is being open to the lessons from the great universe of all. Don t react against a badsitu
4、ation. And the solution will come from the challenge. So don t give up easily, acting withresponsibility.”Bono, University of Pennsylvania：“For four years you ve been buying, trading, and selling everything you ve got in thismarketplace of ideas. Your pockets are full, even if your parents are empty
5、, and now you vegot to figure out what to spend it on The world is waiting for you to shape it.”Michael Dell, University of Texas atAustin：“Now it s time for you to move on to what s next and get what you want. But you mustnot let anything prevent you from taking those first steps. Don t spend so mu
6、ch time tryingto choose the perfect opportunity, or sometimes you ll miss the right opportunity. Recognizethat there will be failures and obstacles. But you will learn from your mistakes and themistakes of others.”21Who wants to express “listen to your own heart”？ASteve Jobs.BBono.CMichael Dell.DOpr
7、ah Winfrey.22What does Michael Dell ask people to do?ADo their own work practically.BWait for their own dreams.CCreate their own journey.DCorrect their own mistakes.23What can we be likely to get from these powerful graduation speeches?ASome wellknown people.BSome life lessons.CSome social skills.DS
8、ome effective solutions.2学科网（北京）股份有限公司BGeorge Washington Carver was born some time in the early mid1860s. A sickly child,Carver was unable to work in the fields, so he did gardening. He was left with many freehours to walk in the woods beginning his career with nature. He soon became known asthe “Pl
9、ant Doctor” and would help friends and neighbors manage sick plants.In 1890, Carver began to study music and art at Simpson College. His artwork was onshow at the 1893 World s Fair. Painting gave him the chance to combine his two loves artand nature. Yet it was his talents for gardening that took hi
10、m in another direction in 1891.Carver became the first AfricanAmerican to attend what is today Iowa State University. Heproved to be a firstclass student and upon graduation he became the school s firstAfricanAmerican teacher.In 1896, he received an invitation from Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Sch
11、ool inTuskegee, Alabama. Upon arriving, he found that the school was short of money so DrCarver had to equip his own lab. He and his students would search trash heaps (垃圾堆垃圾堆) forthings to use. This proved that Dr Carver was well ahead of his time.In 1916, he published a research report on peanuts,
12、which helped many farmers turn topeanuts as a cash crop and saved the economy of the South when it was destroyed by thecotton insects attack. Carver continued his research with the peanut. He went on to findmany uses for the peanut. But he didn t invent peanut butter (花生酱花生酱).Dr Carver s research ea
13、rned him much worldwide praise. Dr George WashingtonCarver died on 5 January1943, and was buried at Tuskegee. Carver contributed his wholelife savings to Tuskegee. Upon his death, Franklin DRoosevelt gave him this title “aninspiring example to youth everywhere”24How was Carver s childhood?AHe took u
14、p gardening.BHe grew crops in the fields.CHe enjoyed good health.DHe dreamed of being a doctor.25How was Carver s performance during his education?ABad.BStrange.COrdinary.DExcellent.26What do we know about Carver s life in Tuskegee Normal and Industrial School?AHe was well paid by the school.BHe rel
15、ied on himself and his students to build his lab.CHe saved money by picking up trash.DHe published his findings ahead of time.27What can be learned about Carver s report on peanuts?AIt made a contribution to the economy.3学科网（北京）股份有限公司BIt included new findings on peanut butter.CIt prevented peanuts f
16、rom insects attacking.DIt helped farmers find many other uses of peanuts.CAfter 400 years, William Shakespeare (15641616) is still widely celebrated as a greatcrafter (工匠工匠) of language and playwright (剧作家剧作家). But he was not the only great master ofdramatic writing and he is certainly not the only
17、writer to have left a lasting impact ontheatre. While less known worldwide, Tang Xianzu is considered China s greatestplaywright and is highly admired in that country of ancient literary and dramatic traditions.Tang was born in 1550 in Linchuan, Jiangxi Province, and worked as a governmentofficial u
18、ntil, in 1598 and aged 49, he retired to focus on writing. Unlike Shakespeare s largebody of plays and poems, Tang wrote only four major plays: The Purple Hairpin, A Dreamunder a Southern Bough, Dream of Handan and The Peony Pavilion widely considered tobe his masterpiece. In the latter three, much
19、of the story is told through dream sequences.Tang used these scenes to explore human emotions in ways that challenged the feudal systemof his time. It is a similar dream structure that we find in Shakespeare s A MidsummerNight s Dream.Tang lived towards the end of the Ming Dynasty (1368 1644) and, s
20、imilarly toShakespeare, his lasting success was partly due to the growth of theatre as an artisticpractice during his lifetime. As in Shakespeare s England, it became hugely popular inChina, with public theatres opening in different cities and traveling performance groupsbecoming common. Theatrical
21、audiences started to populate open public spaces, and theatreas a popular form of entertainment found its place outside palaces. However, unlike inShakespeare s England, there was hardly any mixing of the rich with commoners attheatrical events.During this time, the way in which playtexts were enjoy
22、ed, spread and performed alsochanged. Initially, Chinese dramas had an emphasis on poetic language and were distributedin book form, to be read like novels. They were seldom, if ever, performed. However, fromthe mid16th century, kunqu opera, a form of musical drama, spread from southern Chinato beco
23、me a symbol of Chinese culture.While Tang and Shakespeare lived a world away from each other, they share in commonthe humanity of their drama, their heroic figures, their love for language, a lastingpopularity and the anniversary during which we still celebrate them.28Why does the writer refer to Sh
24、akespeare throughout this article about Tang?ATo compare the writing styles of the writers.4学科网（北京）股份有限公司BTo emphasize Tang s importance in literature.CTo assess the achievements of these two great writers.DTo examine the different influences of Tang and Shakespeare.29What distinguishes The Purple H
25、airpin from Tang s other plays?AIt does not rely heavily on dream scenes.BIt is widely considered to be his best work.CIt was the only play to be publicly performed.DIt challenged the feudal system of ancient China.30What characteristic was shared by both English and Chinese theatre during Tang slif
26、etime?AMusic and poetry were present in most performances.BThe popularity of public theatrical performances grew rapidly.CDifferent social classes often attended the same performances.DMost plays were written to be read as novels rather than performed.31Which of the following would the author probab
27、ly agree with?ATang s plays were superior to his poems.BTang is more widely read than Shakespeare.CTang is the best playwright in Chinese history.DTang and Shakespeare knew of each other s works.DBorn Hedwig Eva Maria Kiesler 9 November, 1914, the Austria native took an earlyinterest in the performi
28、ng arts, but seemed equally fascinated with science and engineering.In 1937, she signed a contract with Hollywood s MetroGoldwynMayer studio under thename Hedy Lamarr. Her first film was a great success and soon Lamarr was a householdname.During her Hollywood years, Lamarr was known for her knowledg
29、e on aviation (航空航空)design and theory. But it wasn t until 1942 that Lamarr s innovative thinking inspired acreative invention. In cooperation with composer George Antheil, Lamarr designed afrequencyhopping(跳频跳频)system that minimized the_jamming_of_radio_signals.During World War ， Hedy s mother was
30、trapped in Vienna. It was hard for Hedy tohelp her mother to get to America because every American ship was getting blown up by theNazis. So she worked on inventing a remote controlled torpedo (鱼雷鱼雷) so advanced that itwould be able to hunt down and blow up every Nazi submarine in the Atlantic, thus
31、 securingsafe passage to the US. To make sure the Nazis couldn t detect the radio signal for hertorpedo, she created a “secret communication system” that couldn t be detected.5学科网（北京）股份有限公司The “secret communication system” employed changing radio frequencies to preventenemies from interpreting messa
32、ges. Multiple radio frequencies were used to broadcast aradio signal, which changed frequencies in an apparently random manner. To anyonelistening, it would just sound like noise. But the signal would be clear if both the sender andreceiver hopped frequencies at the same time.Although the technology
33、 was never used in wartime, it ended up playing a critical rolein communication methods throughout the decades. Many believe that Lamarr s inventionmade technology like WiFi, GPS and Bluetooth, as well as devices like cellphones, possible.32What does the underlined phrase “the jamming of radio signa
34、ls” in Paragraph 2refer to?ADetecting the radio signals.BSending the radio signals.CReceiving the radio signals.DBoosting the radio signals.33What led Lamarr to invent a new communication system?AHer passion for science.BHer interest in performing.CHer contract with a studio.DHer desire to help her
35、mother out.34What does Paragraph 4 focus on?AShowing the application of the system.BInterpreting how the system functioned.CStressing the significance of the system.DExplaining how the system was invented.35What can we infer about Hedy Lamarr from the text?AShe was very ambitious.BShe was a producti
36、ve actress.CShe was completely devoted to science.DShe contributed to communication technology.第二节第二节(共共 5 小题；每小题小题；每小题 2 分，满分分，满分 10 分分)阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。多余选项。The idea that history is an outdated course of study that will lead to limited
37、careeroptions has spread. _36_ It is a wonderful way to prepare for a successful future. Here area few reasons why it s important that today s students continue to learn about the past.Understanding where people come from is key in understanding who we are. _37_It s deeply influenced the world and i
38、ts citizens. For this reason, it s important tounderstand history in order to understand why people are the way that they are._38_ Through history classes, you can experience a change in the way you think.6学科网（北京）股份有限公司You ll look at things from a new angle, as you understand the world in a new way.
39、 In theend, this change can improve your ability to assess and understand situations, makeeducated decisions, and learn how to weigh the consequences linked with each choice beforeyou.Learning from the past prevents future mistakes. _39_ From wars to fashion topolitical trends, historians are often
40、able to make predictions about the future based uponthe past. By having a firm grasp on what happened in the past, today s generation canbetter prepare for a brighter future by making the right decisions instead of repeating oldmistakes._40_ The idea that a degree in history can t lead to a good car
41、eer is untrue. In fact,students who graduate with degrees in history can become lawyers, business owners,foundation leaders, and nonprofit leaders. Besides, history degrees can lead to working asan educator, a leader in a historical organization, a writer, an editor, a journalist, or aproducer of mu
42、ltimedia materials.ALearning history can change how you think.BYou will understand the world much better.CHistory degrees can lead to wellpaying careers.DMany people don t know well about themselves.EThe idea that history repeats itself is rooted in truth.FBut the truth is that studying history is s
43、till important.GHistory has shaped cultures, attitudes, and social structures.第三部分第三部分语言运用语言运用(共两节，满分共两节，满分 30 分分)第一节第一节(共共 15 小题；每小题小题；每小题 1 分，满分分，满分 15 分分)阅读下面短文，从每题所给的阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。项。Just several days ago, a violent storm hit our community. I looked o
44、ut of the windowand witnessed a tree being abused by the _41_ wind. The branches bent, thanks to their_42_ to avoid breaking. The leaves desperately stuck to the branches because their lifedepended on the tree.After the storm had passed, the tree gracefully returned to its _43_ position standingtall
45、 among the chaos. It managed to _44_ the storm, and what _45_ is that the tree wonthe fight for its life.For a long time, I couldn t understand why this tree caught my attention the way it did.As time passed, it became clear that it wasn t just about the tree but about the _46_ rootswhich are deep i
46、nto the soil providing water and nutrition. The roots allow the tree to beable to take a _47_ because they are there to support them.7学科网（北京）股份有限公司_48_， the next time you catch your kids _49_， when you are underpaid and the_50_ is tight, and when the storms of life are blowing, go back to your roots
47、. Life is full of_51_. They will make you _52_ and make you lose some leaves, but the _53_ yourroots, the stronger you stand. However hard the wind blows don t let life _54_ you into anuncomfortable position. Your _55_ lies in your roots.41A.fierceBstrangeCunusualDgentle42A.heightBflexibility Coutli
48、neDweight43A.currentBfinalCoriginalDcomfortable44A.exploreBavoidCovercomeDsurvive45A.differsBmattersCconcernsDreveals46A.unseenBdirtyCobviousDnew47A.standBbeatingCchanceDturning48A.HoweverBStillCThusDBesides49A.misleadingBinterpretingCwithdrawingDmisbehaving50A.budgetBdeadlineChandDliving51A.dreamsB
49、beautiesCstormsDfeatures52A.winBbendCloosenDstay53A.deeperBbiggerCmoreDbrighter54A.trickBforceCleadDadmit55A.courageBambitionCvalueDstrength第二节第二节(共共 10 小题；每小题小题；每小题 1 分，满分分，满分 10 分分)阅读下面短文，在空白处填入阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。From 1405 to 1433, Zheng He made seven historic voya
50、ges to Asia and Africa. Thanksto frequent and friendly _56_ (exchange) between China and foreign countries, Zheng Hesuccessfully _57_(promote) friendship between China and southeast Asian countries tonew heights. From 1403 to 1424, _58_number of envoys (使者使者) visiting ancient Chinareached a record o
