1、- 1 -山西省山西大学附中 2018-2019 学年高二英语下学期 2 月模块诊断试题考试时间：100 分钟 考试范围：高考范围 第 I 卷（选择题 共 100 分）第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 60 分） 第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 3 分，满分 45 分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中选出最佳选项。A Washington, D.C. Bicycle ToursCherry Blossom Bike Tour in Washington, D.C.Duration: 3 hoursThis small group bike tour is a fan
2、tastic way to see a world-famous cherry trees with beautiful flowers of Washington, D.C. Your guide will provide a history lesson about the trees and the famous monuments where they blossom. Reserve your spot before availabilityand the cherry blossomsdisappear!Washington Capital Monuments Bicycle To
3、urDuration: 3 hours (4 miles)Join a guided bike tour and view some of the most popular monuments in Washington, D.C. Explore the monuments and memorials on the National Mall as your guide shares unique facts and history at each stop. Guided tour includes bike, helmet, cookies and bottled water.Capit
4、al City Bike Tour In Washington, D.C.Duration: 3 hours Morning or afternoon, this bike tour is the perfect tour for D. C. newcomers and locals looking to experience Washington, D.C. in a healthy way with minimum effort. Knowledgeable guides will entertain you with the most interesting stories about
5、Presidents, Congress, memorials, and parks. Comfortable bikes and a smooth tour route(路线) make cycling between the sites fun and relaxing.Washington Capital Sites at Night Bicycle Tour Duration: 3 hours(7miles)Join a small group bike tour for an evening of exploration in the heart of Washington, D.C
6、. Get up close to the monuments and memorials as you bike the sites of Capitol Hill and the National Mall. Frequent stops are made for photo taking as your guide offers unique facts and history. Tour includes bike, helmet, and bottled water. All riders are equipped with reflective vests and safety l
7、ights.1. Which tour do you need to book in advance?- 2 -A. Washington Capital Monuments Bicycle Tour.B. Capital City Bike Tour in Washington, D.C.C. Washington Capital Sites at Night Bicycle Tour. D. Cherry Blossom Bike Tour in Washington, D.C.2. What will you do on the Capital City Bike Tour?A. Mee
8、t famous people. B. Enjoy interesting stories.C. Visit well-known museums. D. Go to a national park.3. Which of the following does the bicycle tour at night provide?A. City maps. B. Cameras. C. Safety lights D. Meals BMy First MarathonA month before my first marathon, one of my ankles was injured an
9、d this meant not running for two weeks, leaving me only two weeks to train. Yet, I was determined to go ahead.I remember back to my 7th year in school. In my first P.E. class, the teacher required us to run laps and then hit a softball. I didnt do either well. He later informed me that I was “not at
10、hletic”.The idea that I was “not athletic” stuck with me for years. When I started running in my 30s, I realized running was a battle against myself, not about competition or whether or not I was athletic. It was all about the battle against my own body and mind. A test of wills!The night before my
11、marathon, I dreamt that I couldnt even find the finish line. I woke up sweating and nervous, but ready to prove something to myself.Shortly after crossing the start line, my shoe laces(鞋带) became untied. So I stopped to readjust. Not the start I wanted!At mile 3, I passed a sign: “GO FOR IT, RUNNERS
12、!”By mile 17, I became out of breath and the once injured ankle hurt badly. Despite the pain, I stayed the course walking a bit and then running again.By mile 21, I was starving!As I approached mile 23, I could see my wife waving a sign. She is my biggest fan. She never minded the alarm clock soundi
13、ng at 4 a.m. or questioned my expenses on running.I was one of the final runners to finish. But I finished! And I got a medal. In fact, I got the same medal as the one that the guy who came in first place had.Determined to be myself, move forward, free of shame and worldly labels(世俗标签), I can now ca
14、ll myself a “marathon winner”.4. A month before the marathon, the author _.- 3 -A. made up his mind to run B. was well trained C. felt scared D. lost hope5. Why did the author mention the P.E. class in his 7th year?A. To acknowledge the support of his teacher. B. To amuse the readers with a funny st
15、ory.C. To show he was not talented in sports. D. To share a precious memory.6. How was the authors first marathon?A. He quit halfway. B. He made it. C. He got the first prize. D. He walked to the end.7. What does the story mainly tell us?A. A man owes his success to his family support. B. Failure is
16、 the mother of success.C. One is never too old to learn. D. A winner is one with a great effort of will.CTeens and younger children are reading a lot less for fun, according to a Common Sense Media report published Monday.While the decline over the past decade is steep for teen readers, some data in
17、 the report shows that reading remains a big part of many childrens lives, and indicates how parents might help encourage more reading.According to the reports key findings, “the proportion (比例) who say they hardly ever read for fun has gone from 8 percent of 13-year-olds and 9 percent of 17-year-ol
18、ds in 1984 to 22 percent and 27 percent respectively today.”The report data shows that pleasure reading levels for younger children, ages 2-8, remain largely the same. But the amount of time spent in reading each session has declined, from closer to an hour or more to closer to a half hour per sessi
19、on.When it comes to technology and reading, the report does little to counsel(建议) parents looking for data about the effect of e-readers and tablets on reading. It does point out that many parents still limit electronic reading, mainly due to concerns about increased screen time.The most hopeful dat
20、a shared in the report shows clear evidence of parents serving as examples and important guides for their kids when it comes to reading. Data shows that kids and teens who do read frequently, compared to infrequent readers, have more books in the home, more books purchased for them, parents who read
21、 more often, and parents who set aside time for them to read.- 4 -As the end of school approaches, and school vacation reading lists loom(逼近) ahead, parents might take this chance to step in and make their own summer reading list and plan a family trip to the library or bookstore.8. What is the Comm
22、on Sense Media report probably about?A. Childrens after-class activities. B. Quality of childrens books.C. Childrens reading habits. D. Parent-child relationships.9. Where can you find the data that best supports “children are reading a lot less for fun”?A. In paragraph 2. B. In paragraph 3. C. In p
23、aragraph 4. D. In paragraph 5.10. Why do many parents limit electronic reading?A. E-books are of poor quality. B. It may harm childrens health.C. It could be a waste of time. D. E-readers are expensive.11. How should parents encourage their children to read more?A. Set up reading groups for them. B.
24、 Ask them to write book reports.C. Act as role models for them. D. Talk with their reading class teachers. DIf you want to disturb the car industry, youd better have a few billion dollars: Mom-and-pop carmakers are unlikely to beat the biggest car companies. But in agriculture, small farmers can get
25、 the best of the major players. By connecting directly with customers, and by responding quickly to changes in the markets as well as in the ecosystems(生态系统), small farmers can keep one step ahead of the big guys. As the co-founder of the National Young Farmers Coalition (NYFC, 美国青年农会) and a family
26、farmer myself, I have a front-row seat to the innovations among small farmers that are transforming the industry.For example, take the Quick Cut Greens Harvester, a tool developed just a couple of years ago by a young farmer, Jonathan Dysinger, in Tennessee, with a small loan from a local Slow Money
27、 group. It enables small-scale farmers to harvest 175 pounds of green vegetables per houra huge improvement over harvesting just a few dozen pounds by handsuddenly making it possible for the little guys to compete with large farms of California. Before the tool came out, small farmers couldnt touch
28、the price per pound offered by California farms. But now, with the combination of a better price point and a generally fresher product, they can stay in business.- 5 -The sustainable success of small farmers, though, wont happen without fundamental changes to the industry. One crucial factor is secu
29、re access to land. Competition from investors, developers, and established large farmers makes owning ones own land unattainable for many new farmers. From 2004 to 2013, agricultural land values doubled, and they continue to rise in many regions.Another challenge for more than a million of the most
30、qualified farm workers and managers is a non-existent path to citizenship the greatest barrier to building a farm of their own. With farmers over the age of 65 outnumbering(多于) farmers younger than 35 by six to one, and with two-thirds of the nations farmland in need of a new farmer, we must clear t
31、he path for talented people willing to grow the nations food.There are solutions that could light a path toward a more sustainable and fair farm economy, but farmers cant clumsily put them together before us. We at the NYFC need broad support as we urge Congress to increase farmland conservation, as
32、 we push for immigration reform, and as we seek policies that will ensure the success of a diverse and ambitious next generation of farmers from all backgrounds. With a new farm bill to be debated in Congress, consumers must take a stand with young farmers.12. The author mentions car industry at the
33、 beginning of the passage to introduce .A. the progress made in car industry B. the importance of investing in car industryC. a trend of development in agriculture D. a special feature of agriculture13. What does the author want to illustrate with the example in paragraph 2?A. Small farmers may gain
34、 some advantages over big ones.B. Loans to small local farmers are necessary.C. Technology is vital for agricultural development.D. Competition between small and big farms is fierce.14.What is the difficulty for those new farmers?A. To gain more financial aid. B. To hire good farm managers.C. To hav
35、e farms of their own. D. To win old farmers support.15. What should farmers do for a more sustainable and fair farm economy?A. Invest more to improve technology. B. Expand farmland conservation.C. Become members of NYFC. D. Seek support beyond NYFC. - 6 -第二节 （共 5 小题；每小题 3 分，满分 15 分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选
36、出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Many facts suggest that children are overweight and the situation is getting worse, according to the doctors. 16_.Some people blame the fact that we are surrounded by shops selling unhealthy, fatty foods, such as fried chicken and ice cream at low prices. 17_, then probably
37、children would buy less take-away food.18_. I agree with this, because good eating habits begin early in life, long before children start to visit fast food shops. If parents often give their children fried chicken and chocolate rather than healthy food, they will go for sweet and salty foods, and c
38、hildren will find it hard to get rid of the habit.There is a third reason for this situation. Children these days take very little exercise. They do not walk to school. When they get home, they sit in front of the television or their computers and play computer games. 19_. What they need is to go ou
39、tside and play active games or sports.The above are the main reasons for this problem. 20_, as well as forcing them away from fast food shops and bad eating habits.A. There is another argument that blames parents for allowing their children to become overweightB. Adults are becoming fatter and unhea
40、lthier tooC. If there were fewer of these restaurantsD. So we have to encourage young people to be more activeE. Not only is this an unhealthy pastime (消遣), it also gives them time to eat more unhealthy foodF. I feel there are a number of reasons for thisG. Its a good idea to allow children to eat w
41、hat they choose第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分 55 分）第 1 节 完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 40 分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。During the war, my husband was stationed at an army camp in a desert in California. I went to live there in order to be 21 him. I hated the place. I had never 22 been so unhappy.
42、 My husband was ordered out on a long-term duty, and I was left in a tiny shack(棚屋) alone. The heat was 23 almost 125 0F even in the shade of a cactus(仙人掌). 24 a soul to talk to. The wind blew non-stop, and all the food I ate, and the very air I breathed, were 25 with - 7 -sand, sand, sand !I was so
43、 sorry for myself that I wrote to my parents. I told them I was 26 and coming back home. I said I couldnt stand it one minute longer. I 27 be in prison! My father answered my 28 with just two lines two lines that will always sing in my 29 two lines that completely changed my life:Two men looked out
44、from prison bars, One saw the mud, the other saw the stars. I read those two lines 30 . I was ashamed of myself. I made up my mind I would find out what was good in my present 31 ; I would look for the stars. I made friends with the natives, and their 32 amazed me. They gave me presents of their fav
45、orite artworks which they had 33 to sell to tourists. I studied the delightful forms of the cactus. I watched for the desert sunsets, and 34 for seashells that had been left there millions of years ago when the desert had been an ocean 35 .What brought about this 36 change in me? The desert hadnt ch
46、anged, 37 I had. I had changed my 38 . And by doing so, I changed an unhappy experience into the most amazing 39 of my life. I was excited by this new world that I had discovered. I had looked out of my self-created prison and 40 the stars. 21. A. off B. near C. behind D. beyond22. A. already B. bef
47、ore C. then D. still23. A. inflexible B. incomprehensible C. uncontrollable D. unbearable24. A. Only B. Many C. Not D. Such25. A. filled B. buried C. covered D. charged26. A. catching up B. keeping up C. getting up D. giving up 27. A. would rather B. might well C. ought to D. had better28. A. reques
48、t B. call C. question D. letter29. A. comparison B. imagination C. memory D. consideration30. A. up and down B. by and by C. over and over D. now and then31. A. company B. situation C. occupation D. relationship32. A. reaction B. movement C. guidance D. purpose33. A. refused B. failed C. managed D.
49、happened34. A. asked B. waited C. hunted D. headed- 8 -35. A. surface B. floor C. rock D. level36. A. shocking B. challenging C. puzzling D. astonishing37. A. as B. for C. but D. or 38. A. attitude B. principle C. identity D. standard39. A. vacation B. operation C. affair D. adventure40. A. sought B. found C. cou
