1、- 1 -2019 年春期高二第二次周考英 语 试 题第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 40分）第一节（共 15小题，每题 2分，共 30分）AMost students spend their school days sitting at desks learning. Aurelious Woolfolk, however, does a lot more than sit at a desk when he is in school. He scrambles up high ladders, walks down the sides of buildings, and rides in
2、 a fire engine. He is learning to be a firefighter at the New Haven Fire Academy.Woolfolk and 28 other students are currently learning what it takes to become a firefighter. Classes at the fire academy, which is in Connecticut, last for about 22 weeks. For two days each week, the students sit in a c
3、lassroom to learn science, math, and emergency medicine. They learn the science of fires, how to calculate water pressure, and how to treat medical emergencies. During the other three days, the students go outside and learn how to hook hoses to fire hydrants(消防栓), climb buildings, rescue people trap
4、ped in burning buildings, and many other things.“Firefighters have to know lots of different things,” said Pablo Menendez, an instructor at the school. “We have to treat medical emergencies, know how to handle dangerous chemicals, and rescue people who have fallen from cliffs.”Teamwork is one of the
5、 most important lessons students learn at the school. “Working together saves lives,” said Capt. William Seward, the director of the academy. “Students need to learn that they are part of a team.”Fighting fires is not easy. The suits and equipment a firefighter wears weigh about 40 pounds.Firefighte
6、rs are very busy. In New Haven, they respond to 32,000 emergency calls a year Each time firefighters go out, they know they might not come back. Across the United States about 100 firefighters die each year. “Thats why the lessons learned here at the academy are so important,” said Seward. “What the
7、y learn here can save their lives.”Firefighters know how dangerous their jobs are. Their training helps them overcome their heights and fires. “When youre up there on the ladder looking down, its scary,” said one student. “To do this job, youve got to wipe out the fear.” Firefighters overcome their
8、fear for one reason. “I wanted to help other people,” said Leah Harwin. “I think it is important to help other people whenever you can.”21According to the passage, which activity must a student at the Fire Academy complete?A. handling dangerous chemicals B. swimming under pressure- 2 -C. jumping fro
9、m a building D. sitting in the classroom22Why is it important for students at the Fire Academy to have lessons inside and outside the classroom?A. Firefighters need to practice emotional skills to calm people down.B. Firefighters need to practice mental and physical skills to succeed.C. Firefighters
10、 need to practice wearing heavy gear to get used to the weight.D. Firefighters need to practice climbing a ladder to overcome a fear of height23What is the purpose of the passage?A. to describe the activities at the New Haven Fire AcademyB. to inform the reader of the dangers of being a firefighterC
11、 .to compare the New Haven Fire Academy to public schoolD. to force students to attend the New Haven Fire AcademyBSome colors people see late at night could cause signs of clinical(临床的)depression(沮丧). That was the finding of a study that builds on earlier study findings. They show that individuals(个
12、人) who live or work in low levels of light overnight(整夜) can develop clinical depression. Doctors use the word “clinical depression” to describe severe form of depression. Signs may include loss of interest or pleasure in most activities, low energy levels and thoughts of death or suicide.In the new
13、 study, American investigators designed an experiment that exposed hamsters(仓鼠)to different colors. The researchers chose hamsters because they are nocturnal, which means they sleep during the day and are active at night.The animals were separated into four groups. One group of hamsters was kept in
14、the dark during their night-time period. Another group was placed in front of a blue light, a third group slept in front of a white light, while a fourth was put in front of a red light.After four weeks, the researchers noted how much sugary water the hamsters drank. They found that the most depress
15、ed animals drank the least amount of water.Randy Nelson heads the Department of Neuroscience at Ohio State University. He says animals that slept in blue and white light appeared to be the most depressed. “What we saw is that these animals didnt show any sleep uneasiness(不安) at all but they did mess
16、 up biological clock genes and they did - 3 -show depressive sign while if they were in the dim(微弱)red light, they did not.”Randy Nelson notes that photosensitive(感光)cells in the eyes have little to do with eyesight. He says these cells send signals to the area of the brain that controls what has be
17、en called the natural sleep-wake cycle.He says theres a lot of blue in white light. This explains why the blue light and white light hamsters appear to be more depressed than the hamsters seeing red light or darkness.24Researchers use hamsters in the experiment because _.A.they are similar to humans
18、 in dealing with colorsB.they are easy to observe and studyC.they are sensitive to colors like human beingsD.they are active at night and sleep during the day25What sign shows that the hamsters are being depressed?A.They drink less sugary water. B.They dont sleep well.C.Their eyesight becomes worse.
19、 D.Their energy level becomes low.26_ tends to cause hamsters to be depressed.A.Dim light B.Red light C.Blue light D.Darkness27What can help people who work late at night to avoid being depressed?A.Not being exposed to dim red light when using computers.B.Equipping their computer screens to put it m
20、ore in the reddish light.C.Living or working in low levels of light overnight.D.Going to see doctors of clinical depression regularly for help.CAlmost all theme park accidents can be prevented. Here, based on coverage of theme park safety, are some tips to help you and your family stay safe on your
21、next visit.If you are visiting with a child, take a moment to explain the ride to them, and tell them how they should behave. They are depending upon you to keep them safe. Set a good example for them by following the rules of the park, and make sure that they know you expect them to follow those ru
22、les, too.Tell them to stay seated, to hold the grab bar or put their hands in the laps, and not to stick their knees and feet outside a ride vehicle. Make them look to you for the okay to get on or off a ride, too. And never put a crying child on a ride. If your child starts to cry, let others pass
23、you in line until your child is calmed. Or, gently exit the queue and find something more relaxing to do. Young kids cant keep an adults pace in a theme park. Let them take - 4 -plenty of breaks.“Kids get tired,” said TPI reader Matt Johnson, a father of four. “Tired kids make parents even more tire
24、d. And tired kids and parents may get hurt physically and emotionally.” He advises that parents plan a mid-day break, perhaps a swim back at the hotel, to avoid mid-day heat and crowds. “You will see cranky families having a miserable time while you are refreshed and having a great evening.”28. The
25、second paragraph tells readers that _.A. children should be trained to be more independentB. adults should tell children some safety rules firstlyC. adults should set a good example to behave well in a theme parkD. there is a danger to take young children to visit a theme park29. Which of the follow
26、ing is NOT right for children who are taking the rides?A. They cannot put their hands away from the grab bar.B. They are forbidden to put their knees or feet out.C. They should ask adults permission first to get on a ride.D. Without adults okay sign, children shouldnt get off a ride.30. If your chil
27、d begins to cry just when he is going to take a ride, you should _.A. tell him to be relaxed B. make him share your interestC. give up the present activity D. encourage him to be brave31. We may infer from Matt Johnsons words that _.A. he doesnt like to visit a theme park with his childrenB. parents
28、 with many children may be tired of visiting a theme parkC. not all the families are relaxed or happy when they visit a theme parkD. visitors should arrange everything carefully before startingDWhat will power your house in the future？Nuclear，wind，or solar power？According to scientists at the Massac
29、husetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the US，it might be leaves but artificial (人造的) ones.Natural leaves are able to change sunlight and water into energy. It is known as photosynthesis (光合作用)Now researchers have found a way to imitate this seemingly simple process.The artificial leaf developed b
30、y Daniel Nocera and his colleagues at MIT can be seen as a special silicon chip with catalysts (催化剂)Similar to natural leaves，it can split water into hydrogen and oxygen when put into a bucket of water. The hydrogen and oxygen gases are then stored in a fuel cell，which uses - 5 -those two materials
31、to produce electricity，located either on top of a house or beside the house.Though the leaf is only about the shape of a poker card，scientists claimed that it is promising to be an inexpensive source of electricity in developing countries. “One can imagine villages in India and Africa not long from
32、now purchasing an affordable basic power system based on this technology,” said Nocera at a conference of the American Chemical Society.The artificial leaf is not a new idea. The first artificial leaf was invented in 1997 but was too expensive and unstable for practical use. The new leaf，by contrast
33、，is made of cheap materials，easy to use and highly stable. In laboratory studies，Nocera showed that an artificial leaf prototype (原型) could operate continuously for at least 45 hours without a drop in activity.The wonderful improvements come from Noceras recent discovery of several powerful，new and
34、inexpensive catalysts. These catalysts make the energy transformation inside the leaf more efficient with water and sunlight. Right now，the new leaf is about 10 times more efficient at carrying out photosynthesis than a natural one. Besides，the device can run in whatever water is available；that is，i
35、t doesnt need pure water. This is important for some countries that dont have access to pure water.With the goal to “make each home its own power station” and “give energy to the poor”， scientists believe that the new technology could be widely used in developing countries，especially in India and ru
36、ral China.32. What does the underlined word “imitate” in Paragraph 2 mean?A. produce B. hold C. prevent D. copy 33.Which of the following orders correctly shows how the artificial leaf is used to produce electricity?aartificial leaves split water into hydrogen and oxygenbthe hydrogen and oxygen gase
37、s are stored in a fuel cellcthe artificial leaves are put in waterdthe fuel cell uses hydrogen and oxygen to produce electricityAc，a，b，d Bc，b，a，dCb，c，a，d Dc，a，d，b34.The purpose of the scientists at MIT in developing the new artificial leaf is to_.Abuild up more power stations in the worldBprovide ch
38、eaper energy for developing countriesCoffer people in developing countries access to pure water- 6 -Dgain a deeper understanding of the photosynthesis process35.The main idea of this passage is _.Aan introduction to the history of artificial leaves Ba mixture of water power and solar energyCgiving e
39、nergy to the poor Dan invention copying photosynthesis第二节 七选五（共 5题 每题 2分 共 10分）How to FocusImproving your focus can make you a better student or employee as well as a happier and more organized person. If you want to improve your focus, you need to learn to avoid distractions and to be prepared with
40、 a focus-filled game plan before you set out to accomplish a task. 36 1. Build up your focus stamina (耐力). Each person may start off with a certain amount of “focus stamina” but this is something that can be improved over time. To build your focus stamina, just give yourself a certain amount of time
41、 to do nothing but work on a certain task. 37 It may be just another five minutes or another half hour.2. Meditate. Meditating is more than a great way to relax. 38 When you meditate, youll be focusing on clearing your head and concentrating on your body and breath. You can easily transfer these ski
42、lls to clearing your head and focusing on the work ahead of you.3. Read more. 39 Try reading something without stopping for just thirty minutes, and slowly build your stamina to reading for an hour or even two hours with only short breaks. Being able to focus on the material in front of you will hel
43、p you learn to focus on your work.4. Multi-task less. 40 However, it is actually harmful to your concentration. When you multi-task, youre not putting all of your focus and energy into any one task, which actually harms your concentration. Work on getting just one thing done at a time and youll see
44、that you get this done more quickly. Chatting with your friends online while, getting work done is one of the worst forms of multi-tasking. Chatting with a friend can slow your productivity down by half.A. Reading is a great way to build up your focus.B. If you want to know how to focus like a laser
45、, just follow these steps!C. Keep going until you feel you need to stop, and try to focus for longer the next day.- 7 -D. When that time passes, see how long you can keep going before actually stopping.E. Many people think getting two or three things done at once is a great way to accomplish goals m
46、ore quickly.F. Did you waste your whole day reading random articles that people posted on Facebook?G. If you meditate for just 10 to 20 minutes every day, you will slowly improve your focus.第三部分 第一节 完形填空（每小题 1.5分）Disneyland opened on July 17, 1955 and instantly became the worlds most recognizable an
47、d popular theme park. This was the only Disney theme park visited by Walt Disney, who died in 1966. Disneyland is 41 one hour south of Los Angeles, California. You may get there by air or by bus.Disneyland 42 most of its visitors from 43 . So avoid weekends and school vacations to get the 44 waits.
48、The period before or after Christmas Day is the busiest of the 45 , with the park often held more extra guests each day. Whenever you visit, 46 early about an hour 47 the opening time to get the popular attractions before crowds 48 .Disneyland also 49 tickets online, but does not allow you to 50 the
49、m at home. So youll have to order far enough 51 for them to arrive by mail. Tickets 52 also be available through your local auto club, Disney Store or your school or work activities office.Space Mountain 53 in early July, 2005 after a two-year rehab (修复) to rebuild the track and improve show 54 . If you are travelling with little kids, youll want to visit Fantasyland first in the morning, 55 several popular kids rides in that area, 56 Dumbo and Peter Pan, have l
