1、1河北省大名县一中 2018-2019 学年高二英语下学期第二周周测试题1、阅读理解 (每题 2 分）AStephen Hawking, a world famous British physicist, also wrote a childrens book with his daughter. Hawking said the book would be “a bit like Harry Potter” but without the magic. “It explains the wonders of the universe,” said Hawking, while he was
2、on a visit to Hong Kong over 10 years ago.Hawking, is probably the worlds most famous scientist after Albert Einstein. He is an expert on black holes. He has put his whole life into digging into the beginning (and the end) of the universe. “My goal is simple,” Hawking once said. “It is to completely
3、 understand the universe, why it is as it is and why it is there at all.”Hawking has a bad illness that stops him from moving or talking. For a period of time, he had no way to communicate except by blinking.Now he sits on a wheelchair with a computer by his side. To communicate, he moves two finger
4、s to control the computers mouse. He selects his words from the screen, which are then spoken by a voice synthesizer.“I have had the disease for most of my life,” Hawking once said. “Yet it has not stopped me from being successful at my work.”Although Hawking is such a disabled man, he made great ac
5、hievements. He has received many awards and prizes for his work over the years. This includes winning the Albert Einstein Award. It is the highest achievement in theoretical physics.1.In the first paragraph, the book that Stephen Hawking wrote is_.A.the same as Harry PotterB.is quite different from
6、Harry Potter.C.about the magicD.about science2.From the text we can learn _.A.Hawking is more famous than EinsteinB.Hawking is less famous than Einstein2C.Both Hawking and Einstein are very famousD.Neither Hawking nor Einstein is famous3.What does the underlined pronoun “It” in the second paragraph
7、stand for?A.The goal.B.The magic.C.The universe.D.The book.4.According to the text, which of the following statements is the fact?A.Hawking has received many awards and prizes except the Albert Einstein Award.B.The illness keeps him from moving and talking.C.He communicates with others by speaking.D
8、.The illness stopped him from being successful.BIn the far future, robots live on Earth as humans but the population of humans is smaller than a thousand. This is a story of a repair robot R-62.One day, a car came to the repair factory and a human stepped out of the car.“Wow, a human! I have never s
9、een a real one,” said R-62.“Humans are quite clever. Theyre able to do any action they want to. Theyre even able to harm other human beings or organize wars, which they have been doing a lot in the history. Also they dont even have to follow orders if they dont want to,” said another robot T-59 quie
10、tly to R-62.“How terrible it is! And almost all robots seem afraid of him and dont look at him directly,” said R-62.The human then sat down and asked if there had been any problems in the last 10 years and he only got a quick answer, “No, sir.”Then suddenly, R-62 said loudly, “I have one question fo
11、r you.”The human said, “Yes”, a bit unhappy for not getting “sir”.“Why do human create so many robots?” asked R-62.Silence followed the question and he then said, “I dont need to answer questions from robots!” He then went into his car and drove away quickly.3“I really dont understand why humans rep
12、laced themselves with robots,”asked R-62.“Because they thought that robots were more advanced than humans. They created us to support themselves,” answered T-59.“But there are so few humans on Earth. What they should do is to take away the robots or at least make them stop doing the work which human
13、s are supposed to do,” said R-62.“I agree. But we can do nothing about it. And now we have to finish repairing this car,” said T-59.“All right, lets continue.”5.In T-59s opinion, humans are_.A.smartB.politeC.dangerousD.stupid6.According to the text, R-62_.A.dared not look at the human directlyB.was
14、not friendly to the humanC.decided to give up its jobD.hope to live on Earth7.What can we learn from the story?A.R-62 doesnt know what human beings look like.B.R-62 and T-59 are brothers and do different jobs.C.T-59 doesnt want to support human beings.D.T-59 knows a lot about human beings.8.Whats R-
15、62s attitude towards humans creating robots?A.Frightened.B.Excited.C.Doubtful.D.Supportive.CPreparing Cities for Robot Cars4The possibility of self-driving robot cars has often seemed like a futurists dream, years away from materializing in the real world. Well, the future is apparently now. The Cal
16、ifornia Department of Motor Vehicles began giving permits in April for companies to test truly self-driving cars on public roads. The state also cleared the way for companies to sell or rent out self-driving cars, and for companies to operate driverless taxi services. California, it should be noted,
17、 isnt leading the way here. Companies have been testing their vehicles in cities across the country. Its hard to predict when driverless cars will be everywhere on our roads. But however long it takes, the technology has the potential to change our transportation systems and our cities, for better o
18、r for worse, depending on how the transformation is regulated.While much of the debate so far has been focused on the safety of driverless cars(and rightfully so), policymakers also should be talking about how self-driving vehicles can help reduce traffic jams, cut emissions(排放) and offer more conve
19、nient, affordable mobility options. The arrival of driverless vehicles is a chance to make sure that those vehicles are environmentally friendly and more shared.Do we want to copy or even worsen the traffic of today with driverless cars? Imagine a future where most adults own individual self-driving
20、 vehicles. They tolerate long, slow journeys to and from work on packed highways because they can work, entertain themselves or sleep on the ride, which encourages urban spread. They take their driverless car to an appointment and set the empty vehicle to circle the building to avoid paying for park
21、ing. Instead of walking a few blocks to pick up a child or the dry cleaning, they send the self-driving minibus. The convenience even leads fewer people to take public transport an unwelcome side effect researchers have already found in ride-hailing(叫车) services.A study from the University of Califo
22、rnia at Davis suggested that replacing petrol-powered private cars worldwide with electric, self-driving and shared systems could reduce carbon emissions from transportation 80% and cut the cost of transportation infrastructure(基础设施) and operations 40% by 2050. Fewer emissions and cheaper travel sou
23、nd pretty appealing. The first commercially 5available driverless cars will almost certainly be fielded by ride-hailing services, considering the cost of self-driving technology as well as liability and maintenance issues(责任与维护问题). But driverless car ownership could increase as the prices drop and m
24、ore people become comfortable with the technology.Policymakers should start thinking now about how to make sure the appearance of driverless vehicles doesnt extend the worst aspects of the car-controlled transportation system we have today. The coming technological advancement presents a chance for
25、cities and states to develop transportation systems designed to move more people, and more affordably. The car of the future is coming. We just have to plan for it.9.According to the author, attention should be paid to how driverless cars can _.A.help deal with transportation-related problemsB.provi
26、de better services to customersC.cause damage to our environmentD.make some people lose jobs10.As for driverless cars, what is the authors major concern?A.Safety.B.Side effects.C.Affordability.D.Management.11.What is the authors attitude to the future of self-driving cars?A.Doubtful.B.Positive.C.Dis
27、approving.D.Sympathetic.DPeople who increased the number of times they chewed their food before swallowing ate less each meal, according to a new study.Slow eaters tend to be slimmer. Before the study, the researchers didnt know whether asking people to chew more would change the amount of food they
28、 ate. But they found meal 6sizes became smaller when adults chewed more before swallowing- whether they were slim, normal-weight, overweight or obese.“The study proves the benefits of taking time to chew food well,” said dietitian Brown Giggs.The participants were asked to eat five pizza rolls and c
29、ount the number of times they chewed each roll. Researchers did not tell them what exactly was being tested in the study. 47 people went on to finish the study. 10 were slim, 10 were normal-weight, 27 were overweight. Those participants attended three weekly lunchtime test periods. Each day, researc
30、hers gave them 60 pizza rolls and told them to eat until they were full. Depending on the period, researchers asked people to chew every bite the same number of times as at their test visit, 50% more or twice as many times.Slim participants ate more slowly than normal-weight and overweight participa
31、nts. Overall, people spent more time eating when they increased the number of times they chewed. The participants rated their appetite ( 食欲) the same after each meal even though slower chewing reduced how much they ate.Researchers noted that the study was conducted under lab conditions, so its not c
32、lear whether it would adapt to normal life. The researchers are now looking to see whether how fast people eat, for example, influences how much they eat. “It takes about 20 minutes for the brain to signal your stomach that you re full,” Brown Riggs said. “Fast eaters can eat a large amount of food
33、within that 20-minute period causing more calories, which can lead to being overweight or obesity.”12.What does the passage tell us?A.Slim people should take time to chew food well.B.People should eat slowly if they want to be slim.C.The amount of food people eat depends on the times they chew it.D.
34、Peoples appetite is deeply influenced by the times they chew the food.13.In the study, participants were told to_.A.take more calories from the pizza rollsB.eat five portions of pizza rolls every dayC.understand the purpose of the testD.control the times they chewed the pizza rolls714.What can we in
35、fer from the last but one paragraph?A.The normal-weight ones ate the most slowly among the participants.B.The longer time a person eats for, the more times he chewsC.A persons eating speed doesnt affect his appetite for foodD.The quantity of food a person takes has something to do with his appetite1
36、5.Participants in the study reduced their food amount probably because they _.A.didnt like eating food containing lots of caloriesB.had less space in their stomach to contain too much foodC.had enough time to receive the signal of being full from their brainD.Were not used to eating food in the lab
37、conditions2、七选五（每题 2 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。选项中有两项为多余选项。Moving into a new home in a new neighborhood is an exciting experience. Of course, you want to make sure that you become an accepted and valuable part of your new neighborhood. The easiest way to accomplish this is to make sure you cond
38、uct yourself as a good neighbor. 16 _Perhaps one of the most important things you can do as a good neighbor is to keep your property(房产) neat, clean, and in good repair. 17_By choosing to keep the outside of the home in great shape, you will help to improve the look and feel of the area.Second, take
39、 the overall appearance of the neighborhood seriously. When going for a walk, take along a small garbage bag. 18_This small act will let your neighbors know that you care about the area.19_If a neighbor is going to be out of town, offer to collect mail and newspapers. If a neighbor suffers an illnes
40、s, offer to do the grocery shopping . Let them know that you are there to help in any way that is acceptable, while still respecting the privacy of your neighbor.20_ By following the basic rules of respecting others, taking care of what belongs to you, and taking pride in the appearance of the 8neig
41、hborhood in general, you will quickly become a good neighbor that everyone appreciates.A. In general, keep an eye on their property while they are gone.B. A good neighbor is also one who likes to help out in small ways.C. Being a good neighbor is more or less about considerate behavior.D. Sometimes
42、neighbors may go to the supermarket together to do shopping.E. Should you come across waste paper thrown out of a passing car, pick it up.F. People tend to take pride in keeping everything in their street fresh and inviting.G. Here are a few tips to help you win over everyone in the neighborhood qui
43、ckly.三、完形填空（每题 2 分）From Disappointment to PurposeIm known for my determination. If I want something, I 21 for it; I refuse to give up until I succeed. Over the years this attitude has worked well for me and helped me achieve my goals. 22 , when I wanted to be on the dance team at school, I learned a
44、ll the dances and practiced until I could hardly 23 . And when I wanted money for a new computer, I washed cars, babysat, and walked dogs for all my neighbors.24 this year everything changed. I had set my sights on a summer 25 that I was determined to get at the Water Zone, because the employees the
45、re could go on the water rides after their work and get free food at the snack bar. It was the 26 job to have on hot summer vacations. So just as I had achieved every goal in the past, I set out to 27 the job. I completed the application in my neatest handwriting, carefully prepared for my interview
46、, and gathered a pack of recommendation letters. I was certain that nothing 28 keep me from my dream job.But after my 29 , the manager of the Water Zone told me that he could hire only those with experience in water safety. I was 30 . I felt like a failure.On the last weekend before school ended, my
47、 teacher, Mrs. Keller, asked me 31 I would be interested in the kids summer day camp. I decided that 9I had nothing to 32 , so I called the manager and 33 an interview. She was 34 by my babysitting experience and employed me. In less than a week, I had completely 35 about wanting to work at the wate
48、r park. Each time I comforted a little boy who missed his mother or a little girl who needed to help tying her shoes, I felt I was doing something 36 . I realized that I had discovered my lifes 37 : to work with children. I now have a new goal. Im going to study to become an elementary school teache
49、r.Sometimes in life we dont get 38 what we want. Our dream guy or girl may not be interested in us. The coach may not select us for the team. A certain employer may not choose to hire us. Its natural to feel 39 ; I sure did. But I also learned an important lesson. Occasionally, when we dont get what we want, something even 40 is waiting for us around the corner!21.A.go B.apply C.cheer D.wait22.A.In addition B.For example C.Be
