2020-2021学年高二英语下学期第一次阶段考试试题

2021年湖北省新高考联合协作体高二下学期期中考试高二英语试卷考试时间：2021年4月试卷满分：150分注意事项：1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。

2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。

如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。

回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。

3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。

第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. Why does Jane become thinner?A. She has been on a diet.B. She has had an illness.C. She has exercised a lot.2. Where are the speakers?A. Ina library.B. Ina bookshop.C. In a classroom.3. What time does the bus usually arrive?A. 7. 30.B. 7:35.C. 7. 40.4. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Mother and son.B. Husband and wife.C. Teacher and student.5. What are the speakers talking about?A. Kate's friends.B. Today's weather.C. Jim's weekend.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

北京市西城区2020-2021学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题本试卷共15页，共140分。

考试时长120分钟。

考生务必将答案写在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。

第Ⅰ卷（共75分）I. 听力理解（共三节，22.5分）第一节：(共4小题；每小题1.5分，共6分)听下面四段对话, 每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

每段对话你将听一遍。

1. What is the wom an’s suggestion for the man?A. Having a good rest.B. Doing more exercise.C. Taking some medicine.2. Where did the man study last night?A. At his home.B. At the Smiths’.C. At a café.3. What does the man like to read best?A. Romantic poetry.B. Detective novels.C. Science fiction.4. What is the man probably doing?A. Creating a design.B. Introducing a major.C. Having an interview.第二节：（共6小题；每小题1.5分，共9分）听下面三段对话, 每段对话后有两道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

每段对话你将听两遍。

听第5段材料，回答第5至第6小题。

5. Why did the woman start to learn dancing?A. She wanted to become a dancer.B. She had to take part in a show.C. She needed to keep in shape.16. Who persuaded the man to learn piano?A. His uncle.B. His teacher.C. His mother.听第6段材料，回答第7至第8小题。

高2019级高二下期5月阶段性测试英语试题考试时间：120分钟满分：150分命题人：黄杏审题人：石海、肖洪林第一部分听力测试（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1.When will the man’s mother probably arrive?A.At3:30pm.B.At4:30pm.C.At7:00pm.2.What does the man mean?A.He is waiting for someone else.B.He doesn’t want to talk with Mr Miller.C.He doesn’t have time now.3.What does the woman want to be after graduation?A.A lawyer.B.A teacher.C.A doctor.4.Where is Mr Davis now?A.At home.B.In his office.C.On his way to office.5.What is the man doing?A.Making a phone call.B.Making a visit.C.Making an appointment.第二节（共15小题；每小题 1.5分,满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟；听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听下面一段对话,回答第6和第7题。

6.What is probably related to the man’s parking number“A1214”?A.The man’s birthday.B.The birthday of the man’s son.C.The birthday of the man’s wife.7.What is probably the woman?A.A security guard.B.A police officer.C.A resident.听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10题。

甘肃省兰州第一中学20212021学年高二英语下学期期中试题（含解析）英语说明：本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分，满分120分。

考试时刻100分钟。

答案写在答题卡上，交卷时只交答题卡。

第I卷选择题（共60分）第一节 (共10小题；每小题2分，满分20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。

AShanghai Disneyland ParkTickets for Shanghai Disneyland Park will be on sale from March 28, 2021. Visitors can book tickets on the official website of the park or by calling400-180-0000 or 86-21-31580000.Shanghai Disneyland Park, located in Chuansha New Town of Pudong New Area,is officially confirmed to open on June 16th, 2021. As the sixth in the world and the second in China (after Hong Kong Disneyland), Shanghai Disneyland creates many records among the existing Disney parks.It has the tallest theme Castle – magical Storybook Castle, the first garden-designed zone, and the first pirate-themed garden. It also combines movie figures with Chinese culture, like the Chinese Zodiac Murals in the Gardens of Imagination. Visitors can also enjoy classical musicals and stage plays, like Tarzan: Call of the Jungle, Frozen: A Sing-along Celebration, and the Lion King. Mickey's Storybook Express cruises through the six parks during the day. With inspiring music, the movie figures put on interesting performances on the street and give guests an unforgettable great time.Admission FeeNote:Children below 3.3 feet (1 meter) can enter for free when accompanied by an adult.Children between 3.3 and 4.6 feet ( 1 - 1.4 meters) and seniors above 65 years old can enjoy a 25% discount.1. When will Shanghai Disneyland Park open officially?A. On June 16th, 2021.B. On March 28th, 2021.C. On June 30th, 2021.D. On March 29th, 2021.2. What can we know about Shanghai Disneyland Park?A. You can book your tickets on all websites.B. It has the 2nd tallest theme Castle in China.C. You can enjoy classical films like Tarzan.D. It creates something different from the others.3. If the Browns with their son (4 feet) want to visit the park on Oct.1 and 2 , how much should they pay?A. About CNY 2500B. About CNY 2600C. About CNY 2700D. About CNY 3000【答案】1. A 2. D 3. B【解析】本文对上海迪士尼乐园的园区设施和门票价格进行了介绍。

湖南省2020-2021年高二下学期3月英语月考试题汇编语法填空专题2020-2021学年度湖南省永州市祁阳一中下学期高二第一次月考英语试卷阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Those working on behalf of①_____ poor and the disabled might be inspired by a 73-year-old British woman, Rachel Pinniger, who has devoted years to②_____ (train) doctors in the countryside around Asia.It was in 2011 that she came to Chengdu. Rachel first started writing a book for rural③_____(physician) and then started her business by collecting handmade products,④_____ can reduce local families' financial burdens. To expand the market for her products, Rachel organized her oversea friends to buy the products as home decorations or gifts. She would also offer suggestions to local craftsmen (工匠) and help them find training to become⑤_____ (professional) than before.To further her efforts in China, Rachel, in 2013, opened a handicraft shop in Chengdu. Called "Blue Sheep", it offers a wide⑥_____ (various) of handmade ethnic(民族的) items. Although small, the store⑦_____ (benefit) more than 600 poor families living in mountain areas so far. Rachel said that all the craft items⑧_____ (display) at her store were made by the hands of those ethnic minority families and by⑨_____(physical) disabled.Unfortunately, she got cancer last year, but after a short period of treatment, she still insisted on opening the shop, and went into remote areas to help those⑩_____ need.[答案]①the ②training ③physicians ④which ⑤more professional ⑥variety ⑦has benefitted/has benefited ⑧displayed ⑨physically ⑩in2020-2021学年度湖南省永州市祁阳二中下学期高二第一次月考英语试卷阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

三明一中2022—2023学年下学期第1次月考高二英语试题（考试时间：120分钟；满分：150分）本试卷由四个部分组成，其中第一、二部分和第三部分的第一节为选择题，第三部分的第二节和第四部分为非选择题。

考生注意：1.考生前，考生务必将个人信息填写在答题卡上。

考生要认真核对答题卡上的信息。

2.选择题部分每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。

非选择题答案请黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内规范作答，凡是答题不规范一律无效。

3. 考生应遵守考试规定，做到“诚信考试，杜绝舞弊”。

第一部分听力理解（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5 段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1.What did Grace borrow from Edward last week?A. A bike.B. A book.C. Some money.2.What color dress does the woman like best?A. Red.B. Black.C. White.3.When did the man last go to the library?A. Yesterday.B. The day before yesterday.C. One week ago.4.What does the man suggest the woman do?A. Have a good rest.B. Exercise daily.C. Work hard.5.What does the boy think about swimming outside in cold days?A. Dangerous.B. Boring.C. Exciting.第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分, 满分22.5分)听下面5 段对话或独白。

北京市第四十三中学 2020—2021 学年度第二学期期中考试高二英语2021.5试卷满分：142 分考试时间：120 分钟第一部分：听力理解（共三节，30 分）第一节（共5 小题；每小题1. 5 分，共7. 5 分）听下面5 段对话。

每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后。

你将有10 秒钟的时间回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话你将听一遍。

l. Who was ill?A. George’s brother.B. George’s wife.C. George’s father.2.What will the man do first after class?A.Go to the library.B. See Professor Smith.C. Go to the bar.3.What does the woman imply?A.The tickets are more expensive than expected.B.The tickets are sold in advance at half price.C.It’s better to buy the tickets beforehand.4.Where did the conversation most probably take place?A.At a publishing house.B. At a bookstore.C. In a reading room.5.What does the woman mean?A.The man can stay in her brother’s apartment.B.Her brother can help the man find a cheaper hotel.C.Her brother can find an apartment for the man.第二节（共10 小题；每小题1. 5 分，满分15 分）请听下面4段对话或独白。

北京市海淀区2020-2021学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题一、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下列短文,根据短文内容填空,在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词,在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

Seven years ago, Steve lost his beloved dog Wolfgang. In memory of it, he began to adopt dogs who had been in their last few years. He 1．(choose) to rescue these senior dogs because they otherwise wouldn't have had a home. When2．(ask) how he could bear to adopt senior dog, Steve answered, “These abandoned animals need love, and they also have a lot of love to give, 3．is just one of the things these d ogs wish you knew.”【答案】1．chose2．asked3．which【分析】这是一篇记叙文。

七年前，Steve去了他心爱的狗狗Wolfgang。

为了纪念它，他开始收养那些已经奄奄一息的老年狗的故事。

1．考查动词时态。

句意：他选择拯救这些老年狗，因为不这样做的话它们就没有家了。

根据上文“Seven years ago”可知事情发生在七年前，应用一般过去时。

故填chose。

2．考查省略句。

句意：当被问及他如何能忍受收养老年狗时，Steve回答说，“这些被遗弃的动物需要爱，它们也有很多爱可以给予，这正是这些狗希望你知道的事情之一。

” 在when引导的时间状语从句中，从句主语和主句主语一致且含有be的某种形式时，可省略从句的主语和be，从句完整形式为“When he was asked how he could bear to adopt senior dog”，相当于省略了he was。

凤冈二中2020学年度第二学期第一次月考试题高二英语学科（卷面总分：120分考试时间：100分钟）第一部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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。

AIn the mornings Alain Pepin works in a surveying office, doing clerical (文书的) work, but in the afternoons and at weekends he does something much more exciting — he is an underwater stuntman (特技演员). In this week’s article he tells us what a summer day in his life is like.What time do you get up?A summer day for me starts around 7 am. I have breakfast and ride my bike to work. I start to work at 8 am. I spend all morning in front of my network computer working until lunchtime.What do you do after work?Well, I leave the office at 1 pm and have lunch. If the weather is fine, I pack my equipment and set off to the location of the stunt（绝技）. When I get there, I set up the equipment and get into the water. This is when the fun starts. I move about in and under the water in a wetsuit and helmet (潜水服和头盔) performing tricks. It’s quite tiring though, because each stunt is different and takes a different length of time. A photo shoot usually takes a long time to complete because everything has to be perfect.What do you do when you are not diving?I enjoy water-skiing, kayaking and snorkelling (带呼吸管潜泳). I spend most of my spare time, however, planning, practicing and training for my stunts.How do you like working underwater?I love it. It can be a bit boring in the winter, though, when the weather is cold. It is difficult to get a swimming pool all to myself so I can practice. But when I’m divi ng, I really enjoy it. Every time I come home after work, I feel full of energy and I have a great sense of achievement.1. The clerical work Alain Pepin does _____.A. is about sportsB. pays very wellC. is a full-time jobD. has to be finished online2. According to Alain Pepin, working underwater is _____.A. fairly easyB. full of dangerC. quite interestingD. perfect for everyone3. We can say that Alain Pepin _____.A. leads a double lifeB. should choose a better jobC. needs to plan for the futureD. is always ready to help othersBIn the U.S speaking more than one language fluently is not very common —except in Los Angeles, California. The city has one of the largest populations in the U.S. of young people between the ages of 18 and 34. More than half of them in Los Angeles are bilingual (会说两种语言的). Maria Elena Burgos, a mother of two American-born daughters, is cooking a Mexican breakfast. She says making Mexican food is just one of the many traditions in her home. Another is speaking Spanish to her children. “We want to keep Spanish somewhere in their learning too, not only at home.” Ms. Burgos thinks being bilingual will give them more opportunities in the future. Knowing Spanish also means the children can talk with their relatives in Mexico.Ms. Burgos' daughters both want to know their family's culture. “We are doing this in order to go back to our roots because that's part of who we are,” they say.The U.S. Census Bureau (人口普查局) says more than half the adults in the Los Angeles area between 18 and 34 years old speak a language otherthan English at home. For the whole country, the number of bilingual adults is only 25 percent. The number of bilingual speakers has gone up since the 1990s.University of California Los Angeles professor Raul Hinojosa says that in the past, the children and grandchildren of immigrants (移民) did not continue to speak the parents' native language. But now the opposite is true.In the last ten years, more immigrant parents say they want their children to keep speaking their native language. Mr. Hinojosa calls their choice the “path of pride”. The decision to keep a native language is clear in Los Angeles now. And, as the number of minorities in the U.S. continues to grow, he thinks bilingualism will spread to the rest of the country.4. Ms. Burgos hopes her two daughters can _____.A. have a healthy dietB. become true AmericansC. develop many good habitsD. have a competitive advantage5. What's the attitude of Ms. Burgos' daughters towards speaking Spanish?A. Bored.B. Worried.C. Interested.D. Surprised.6. From the last three paragraphs, we can learn that more people in the U.S. _____.A. are proud of their new countryB. speak English very fluentlyC. are learning a second languageD. are forgetting their parents' native language7. Mr. Hinojosa is sure that _____.A. more people will immigrate to the U.S.B. the U.S. is on the path to bilingualismC. the population of Los Angeles will dropD. more minorities will be accepted by the U.SCWhen I was four years old, I got stung by a bee twice in one week! After that, I had a fear of bees. That’s when my parents suggested that I learn about bees instead of being frightened. I read picture books and watched videos about bees, and I learned that bees help make the food we eat because of their pollination. Take pizza, for example. If we didn’t have bees to pollinate tomato plants, we wouldn’t have tomatoes fo r sauce. And we wouldn’t have cheese without pollination, either.The bad news is that bees are struggling to survive. Many are dying. Some scientists think it might be because of chemicals that are used to kill other insects. What would happen if there were no more bees? I wanted to help. I thought, “What if I make lemonade, sell it, and raise money to help bees? I talked to my grandmother, Helen. She gave me her recipe for lemonade. It came from a cookbook from 1940.I added honey to her old recipe. That way, I could sell the lemonade and donate some oft the money to groups that are helping to save bees. I could also support local beekeepers by using their honey in my product. And I would be educating others on the importance of bees and helping to save them.My dad showed me how to work out what supplies I needed to buy. At first, I sold lemonade at a stand at a kids’ business event. But I wanted to help bees all year round. We talked to a pizza place near where I live. They said they wanted to sell it. Now more than 30 stores sell it, too. This year we sold about 140,000 bottles. I love helping to save bees. It’s the sweetest feeling ever.8.After learning about bees, the author_______A.discovered their importance to peopleB. developed an interest in insectsC. knew how to deal with themD. became afraid of them9. What led the author to start her business?A. Bees worrying condition.B. A cookbook from 1940.C. Неlеn’ѕ ѕресіаl rесіре.D. Her parents' words.10. Which of the following words can best describe the author?A. Careful and polite.B.Kind and caringC. Brave and smartD.Strong and patient11. What’s the best title for the text?A. From lemon to lemonade.B. A kid and her bees.C. A healthy heart.D.A sweet heart.DDear Mr / Ms,I would like to suggest that the starting time is changed at our school. Classes at Sebastian Valley Middle School simply start too early in the morning. Getting eight to nine hours of sleep each night is almost impossible when classes begin at 7:30 am. In order to shower, dress, get organized, eat a quick breakfast, and meet the school bus by 6:45, I would have to get up at 5:45.Early in the morning, students are too sleepy to learn well. Without enough sleep, young people cannot think clearly or enjoy learning. According to a report called “Are Students Getting Enough Sleep?” from Sebastian Valley Times, “Sleepiness disturbs concentration, reduces short-term memory, and caus es bad feelings.”Researchers have learned that teens normally fall asleep and wake up later than adults. Teens who stay up late at night have trouble getting up early in the morning. Studies show that some schools have already adjusted school hours to better match the teen sleep cycle (周期); as a result, students in these schools are learning better on the new schedule.Some of my classmates argue that starting school an hour later will prevent them from taking part in after-school athletic programs. A solution would be to carry out these programs before school instead of after school.The students who are involved in sports and clubs would continue to arrive at the usual time. The rest of the student body could get a little more sleep and arrive an hour later.Teens usually have a later sleep cycle, and learn and behave better when rested. So I would like to suggest that we have a meeting to discuss the problem and listen to all the students’ voice.Thank you for considering this request!Tom Sullivan, Grade 812. In T om’s opinion, classes should begin at _____.A. 6:45B. 7:30C. 8:00D. 8:3013. A report from Sebastian Valley Times was mentioned in Paragraph2 toshow_______.A. the popularity of T om’s schoolB. the disadvantages of lacking sleepC. the importance of athletic programsD. the characteristics of the teen sleep cycle14. Which of the following does T om probably agree with?A. Sleep is food for the brain.B. Books should be few but good.C. Challenge is needed for success.D. Early to bed makes a man healthy.15. Tom wrote the letter mainly to _____.A. put forward a suggestionB. send his congratulationsC. make an apologyD. express thanks第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出空白处的最佳选项。

蓉城名校联盟2020〜2021学年度下期高中2019级入学联考英语考试时间共120分钟，满分150分3.考试结束后由监考老师将答题卡收回。

第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

AAntarcticaOne of the most remote destinations on the planet,Antarctica is not an easy(or affordable)endeavor.Perhaps the difficulty is part of the attraction—the seventh continent remains on the top of many travelers'wish lists.The striking white desert,with its dramatic,snowy peaks and vibrant turquoise waters,as well its exotic wildlife, including Emperor penguins and Weddell seals,is truly a once—in—a—lifetime experience.HawaiiHawaii is underrated.To be sure,it is a gorgeous place,with breathtaking sunrises and sunsets,and every beach seemingly prettier than the next,but its beauty goes much deeper than its preternatural appearance. Extraordinary beaches—some even boast black and green sand(Papakolea Beach and Punalu'u Beach, respectively)—have their expected appeal,but visitors who take time to venture out and away from the coast quickly discover Hawaii's charms are everywhere.CanadaSkiing,surfing,hiking and Northern-lights sighting.Eclectic cuisine,world-class shopping,a diverse and rich culture.This is Canada.The13provinces and territories that make up the world's second-largest country by total area.It has something wonderful for every type of traveler.Nature lovers take solace in mountains,glaciers, waterfalls and Atlantic or Pacific coastlines while sophisticated palates nosh at Michelin-starred restaurants and hole-in-the-wall mainstays alike.SingaporeTravelers don't want to spend any more time in an airport than they have to.But Singapore's Changi is not an ordinary airport.While the rest of the world was staying at home,Singaporean locals were paying to hang out at Changi,whether it was co—working in one of the lounges or camping alongside the world's tallest indoor waterfall at the Changi Jewel,which opened in2019.21.Which place would you like to choose if you are an animal lover?A.Hawaii.B.Canada.C.Singapore.D.Antarctica.22.What is special about Canada from the text?A.It is the second most beautiful place in the world.B.It can almost satisfy all kinds of travelers.C.It has some extraordinary beaches.D.It attracts many locals.23.What can tourists do when they stay in Changi?A.They can appreciate the world's tallest indoor waterfall.B.They can experience Michelin-starred restaurants.C.They can decorate the lounges together.D.They can enjoy world-class shopping.BYou should always support your kids and their natural talents.And if you nurture（培养）them,great things will happen.That's what9-year-old Joe Whale's parents thought when they encouraged their son to keep drawing, even though he got into trouble for doodling（涂鸦）during class.They sent Joe to an after school art class and his artistic abilities were quickly noticed by those around him.In fact,Joe was invited to decorate the dining room of the"Number4”restaurant in Shrewsbury,England.Now,Joe is known as The Doodle Boy and has his own website,as well as social media pages showing off his awesome art.According to Greg,Joe's dad,his son has always loved drawing and"was added to the Gifted register in primary school aged4”.Greg also mentioned how long it took Joe to finish his drawings on the dining room walls in the restaurant."Joe spent about12hours illustrating the wall."What's more,Greg had some advice for parents who want to encourage their kids to develop their talents:"I would advise parents to encourage their children to always follow their passion and dreams-research local workshops or groups within your local community."Joe's teacher recognized his talent and posted his work on Instagram.His drawings caught the eye of the "Number4"restaurant which asked him to come over and decorate their walls with his doodles.Now,his dad drives him there so he can draw his heart out.Who knew that drawing in an after-class program would lead Joe to get his first job at barely9years old?24.What made Joe get into trouble in his class?A.Supported other naughty children.B.Left school to find his parents.C.Drew pictures in the class.D.Decorated the classroom.25.What is Greg's suggestion?A.To force the children to stay at school all day long.B.To offer enough support for the children's dream.C.To talk with the children's teacher actively.D.To send the children to the local restaurant.26.Why did the“Number4"restaurant adopt Joe's drawings?A.Joe was famous in the community.B.Joe's teacher recommended Joe to the restaurant.C.Joe has his website looked through by the restaurant.D.Joe's works got attention from the“Number4"restaurant.27.Who is the text mainly addressed to?A.Parents.B.Children.C.Teachers.D.Restaurant owners.CResearchers studied a group of black-legged kittiwakes that nest in an abandoned radar tower on Middleton Island,Alaska.They attached GPS-accelerometers onto kittiwakes to track their flight performance and discovered that they sometimes travel as far as155miles(250kilometers)a day to find food.By combining data from the GPS tracker with minute muscle samples from some of the birds,the researchers found that—despite beating their wings less frequently—birds with larger muscle fibers were able to fly as fast as those with smaller fibers.The team also found that birds that flew faster had a higher number of nuclei—which produce the proteins to power flight—in their muscle cells,allowing the birds to increase more muscle fibers to power their flight.Athletes exercise to maintain muscle tone.The same may be happening with kittiwakes,with those individuals that exercise the most—that is,fly the most—having better developed muscles than those that move less.“Past studies have focused on hormone levels,body mass,or levels of red blood cells as a predictor of flight performance.We found that muscle structure and body mass together predict performance,says study coauthor Kyle Elliott,an assistant professor in McGill University's department of natural resource sciences in the Bieler School of Environment.“With the data from the GPS-accelerometers,we can understand a lot about these birds,like where they're going to find food,how fast they're flying,and how frequently they're beating their wings in flight,"says Kristen Lalla,the first author of the paper,which she co-wrote as an undergraduate student under Elliott's guidance.“In the past,one of the challenges of measuring muscle structure in small birds was that it usually requires dissecting(解剖)the muscle."28.What do the first two paragraphs tell us about kittiwakes?A.They nest in an abandoned Island of Alaska.B.With smaller muscle fibers,they can fly faster.C.They often travel as far as250kilometers a day.D.Muscle fibers play an important role in their flight.29.According to Kyle Elliott,which of the following can predict flight performance?A.Body mass.B.Hormone levels.C.Levels of red blood cells.D.Muscle structure and body mass.30.What is the text mainly about?A.The influential factors of kittiwakes'flight performance.B.The importance of protecting kittiwakes.C.The reasons for Kittiwakes flying so far.D.The process of kittiwakes'flying.31.From which section of a newspaper may this text appear?A.Sport.B.Nature.C.Health.D.Entertainment.DThe time that cars could go completely driverless is coming“very soon”,according to Jianxiong Xiao,CEO and founder of AutoX,a Shenzhen-based start-up developing autonomous driving technology.Now,most regulations across various cities in China still require the presence of a safety driver in vehicles,but the company foresees that as more data gets captured over time,that requirement would be reduced,Xiao told CNBC's“Street Signs Asia"on Wednesday.The autonomous driving tech firm chose to partner with Alibaba's AMAP—a Chinese mapping service provider---to roll out its RoboTaxi ride hailing service in Shanghai on Monday.AMAP is a"super mobility app" with almost500million active monthly users,according to Xiao.AutoX had received support from Shanghai authorities to roll out a fleet of100autonomous ride-hailing cars in Shanghai's Jiading district in September last year.Earlier this month,AutoX announced that it had set up an80,000square feet RoboTaxi operations center in Shanghai to help facilitate(使容易)operations of its driverless fleet,as well as act as a center to collect data from daily operations.Backed by investors such as Alibaba,Shanghai Motor and Dongfeng Motor,AutoX is one of the players in the trillion U.S.dollar Chinese autonomous driving vehicles market alongside others like DiDi Chuxing.Xiao said they were working with the technology to ensure the vehicles were"very,very safe55and are carrying out a lot of testing.Over a hundred vehicles have been arranged on roads daily to obtain enough data needed to validate the software and system,according to Xiao.He added that the company was also running a hundred times more simulations(模拟)in the car every day,and the“huge amount of data"would help to prove that the vehicles could be used in"full safety".“Our goal is not to just make(it)as safe as human beings,but going one step forward to really make...a superhuman safety standard;(cars)that(can)drive much safer than any human being ever,“Xiao said.32.What will be most required to go driverless according to CEO of AutoX?A.Traffic regulations.B.Driving technology.C.Enough data.D.Mapping service.33.What is the attitude of Shanghai authorities towards driverless technology?A.Doubtful.B.Optimistic.C.Disappointed.D.Uncertain.34.Which of the following can replace the underlined word"Validate"in paragraph8?A.testB.inventC.develop.D.design35.What can be a suitable title for the text?A.Driving TechnologyB.Science AchievementC.No Driver in the FutureD.The Development of Driverless第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10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。