高二英语泛读试题

PART I Choose the correct definition for the following italicized words(50%) (2 points for each answer)1. How often would they go awry?a. twistedb. wrongc. staightd.right2. The pharmacy industry insists that worries over error rates are overblown.a. exaggeratedb.overchargedc. unusuald. reasonable3. These third-party payers are imposing ever-lower reimbursement rates on pharmacies, which must churn out a high volume of prescriptions to keep profit margins up.a. bring aboutb. move about violentlyc. carry outd. produce in large amounts4. And there’s no dearth of homework.a. shortageb. increasec.muchd. decrease5. Nevada’s board of pharmacy reprimanded Paxton’s parmacist, saying he should have warned her of the potential for allergic reaction.a. reproachedb. argued withc. representedd. requesteda. be corrected byb. be worsened byc. be due tod. be diverted to7. Since 1992 the FDA and the drug manufacturers have issued warnings that mixing the two drugs could be fatal.a. effectiveb. deadlyc. disastrousd. useless8. They usually aren’t prepared by pharmacists or physicians-but by commercial vendors.a. sellersb. consumersc. agentsd. advertisers9. And national error-reporting programs such as one run by U.S. Pharmacopeia are voluntary.a. unforcedb. popularc. obligatoryd. enforced10. Her attorney presented 233 incident reports that had been submitted to Harco management.a. returnedb. writtenc. sentd. reconsidered11. But Carmen Catizone, executive director of the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy, which represents state licensing boards across the country, argues for greater oversight.a. supervisionb. neglectc. overlookd. punishment12. In most states, pharmacists are required by law to counsel customers about new prescriptions.a. consultb. advisec. contactd. inquire13. Marriage was not an affair of personal affection, but of family avarice, particularly in the chivalrous upper classes.a. greedb. burdenc. status c.d. interest14. “Yet even so,” Professor Trevelyan concludes, “neither Shakespeare’s women nor those of authentic sventeenth-century memoirs….seem wanting in personality and character.”a. government documentsb. records of one’s life andexperiencesc. well-preserved manuscriptsd.. history books15. Nor shall we find her in any collection of anecdotes.a. short narratives concerning interesting eventsb. letters related to provide experiencesc. memoirs of great men or womend. official writings16. All these facts lie somewhere, presumably, in parish registers and account books; the life of the average Elizabethan woman must be scatterd about somewhere, could one collect it and make a book of it.a. records of names or eventsb. church documentsb. religious scripts d. official writings17. For one often catches a glimpse of them in the lives of the great, whisking away into the background, concealing, I sometimes think, a wink, a laugh, perhaps a tear.a. eacapingb. hidingc. going lightly and quicklyd. disappearing18. He was, it is well known, a wild boy who poached rabbits, perhaps shota deer, and had, rather sooner than he should have done, to marry a woman in the neighborhood, who bore him a child rather quicker than was right.a. ran after quicklyb. ensnared patientlyc. killed successfullyd. hunted illegally19. She was as adventurous, as imaginative, as agog to see the world as he was.a. eagerb. openc. timidd. bold20. Perhaps she scribbled some pages up in an apple loft on the sly, but was careful to hide them or set fire to them.a. hastilyb. happilyc. sneakilyd. openly21. Yet her genius was for fiction and lusted to feed abundantly upon the lives of men and women and the study of their ways.a. matured precociouslyb. worked enthusiasticallyc. desired passionatelyd. yearned quietly22. It was a woman Edward Fitzgerald, I think, suggested who made the ballads and the folk-songs, crooning them to her children, beguiling her spinning with them, on the length of the winter’s night.a. singing in a low, soothing soundb. nodifying in a suitable wayc. copying down carefullyd. passing on orally23. They have said that smokers are hooked on their own kind of drug, nicotine.a. addicted tob. puzzled overc. cheated intod. closely linked24. what can you say when someone accuses you of being afraid to smoke?a. cures…ofb. accustoms…ofc. charges…ofd. admires…for25. Molly’s character was someone who had decided not to smoke and resisted being branded a weirdo..a. markedb. burntc. stainedd. styledPART II READING COMPREHENSION (50%)(2 points for each answer)In this section there are several passages followed by twenty questions or unfinished statements, each with four suggested answers marked A, B, C, and D. Choose the one that you think is the best answer.Mark your answers on your answer sheet.Text AIn Britain there is a National Health Service (NHS) which is paid for bytaxes and National Insurance, and in general, people do not have to pay for medical treatment. Every person is registered with a doctor in his or her local area, known as a general practitioner (全科医生) or GP. This means that their names are on the GP’s list, and they may make anappointment to see the doctor or may call the doctor out to visit them if they are ill. People sometimes do have to pay part of the cost of drugs that the doctor prescribes. GPs are trained in general medicine but are not specialists in any particular subject. If a patient needs to see a specialist doctor, they must first go to their GP and then the GP will make an appointment for the patient to see aspecialist at a hospital or clinic.Although everyone in Britain can have free treatment under the NHS, it is also possible for him to have treatment done privately, for which he has to pay. Some people have private health insurance to help them pay for privatetreatment. Under the NHS, people who need to go to hospital may have to wait for a long time on a waiting list for their treatment. Anyone who is very ill can call an ambulance (救护车) and get taken to hospital for free urgent medical treatment. Ambulance are a free service in Britain.26. In Britain, the National Health Service refers to _____________.A、a local hospitalB 、a medicine supplierC 、a medical care systemD 、an insurance company27. Under the National Health Service, British citizens _____________.A 、are all registered with a general practitionerB 、do not need to buy private health insuranceC 、can only go to see a general practitionerD 、cannot call in a general practitioner28. People buy private health insurance in order to ____________.A 、pay for the ambulance serviceB 、receive free urgent treatmentC 、see a general practitionerD 、have private treatment29. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A 、People in Britain do not have to pay for any kind of medical careB 、People in Britain may wait long for their free medical treatmentC 、In Britain you have to pay for ambulance service.D 、British private medical insurance is free.30. What is this passage mainly about?A 、Private medical care in Britain.B 、Roles of general practitioners.C 、Taxes and free medical care.D 、Health services in Britain.Text BCHICAGO (AP) on Jan. 1, an order went into effect requiring that every checked bag at more than 400 of the nation’s commercial airports be screened (扫描检查) for bombs and weapons.Sunday was expected to be the heaviest travel day since Jan.1. Yet spot checks on Sunday at several of the nation’s airports showed no major delays caused by the new security measures.At the international terminal for Northwest Airlines at John F. KennedyInternational Airport in New York, passengers waited up to 30 minutes longer than usual. Their bags were sent through giant screening machines and workers tore open taped boxes and searched through their contents before closing them up again.Most travelers simply accepted stricter screening developed since the terrorist (恐怖分子的) attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, before which only 5percent of the roughly 2 million bags checked each day were screened forbombs.The U.S. Government has put an additional 23, 000 people into airports to carry out the new order.Sonny Salgatar, a 23-year-old college student flying home to San Diego from Chicago, was told by an airport officer after the first pass that one of his bags was “hot”, meaning there was something he couldn’t i dentify and he wanted to open the bag for an inspection.The “hot” item turned out to be Salgatar’s clothing iron.“Listen, anything they want to do for security is OK for me,” Salgatar said. 31. The neasure was adopted to guard against ____________.A 、terrorisew mt attacksB 、luggage damageC 、flight delaysD 、air crash32. The word “hot” (Line 2, Para. 6) most probably means _____________________.A 、heatedB、popularC、expensiveD、suspicious33. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A、Major delays were caused after the security order went into effect.B、Most passengers regard the new measure as necessary.C、Passengers complain about longer delay at the airport.D、There will be more and stricter security measures.34. What was the attitude of Sonny Salgatar towards the security measure taken?A、He was annoyed.B、He had no objection.C、He thought it useless.D、He didn’t worry about it.35. The best title of the passage might be _________.A、Fear of Terrorist AttacksB、Latest Screening TechnologyC、New Security Measures AdoptedD、Inspection of Bombs and WeaponsText CThe holiday shopping season got off to a flying start over the Thanksgiving (感恩节) weekend in the U.S. Retails (零售商) attracted discount-hungry consumers with specials (特价商品) of televisions, DVD players and other gifts. Discounters like Wal-Mart and Target had the greatest success, offering customers early bird specials, while major department stores and clothing chains only met modest sales goals. Online sales were also strong.“It was as expected. It wasn’t a source of great prosperity, but it was a good start,” said Nevill, a man in a US retail consulting firm. He said, “ One thing we often heard was that only things marked down (降价) were selling. Consumers want a bargain, especially around the holiday”. Shoppers did seem to like the many markdowns. A lady in the State of Connecticut said, “I’ve never seen so many sales. I feel like a kid in a candy store.”Nevill estimated that discounters had a 4% gain over last year’s Thanksgiving figure, while sales at department stores and mall-based clothing chains were up 2% for the weekend. However, the Thanksgiving weekend is not necessarily a good way to judge how retailers will be successful for the season. Over the past few years, the weekend accounted for less than 10% of sales.Online merchants also had a good weekend. Sales were up 61% last Friday, compared to the day after Thanksgiving a year ago.36. Over the Thanksgiving weekend, people bought a lot more than usualbecause _ ____________________.A 、Wal-Mart and Target offered birds as gifts B 、shopping was the major weekend activityC 、people had time to go shopping onlineD 、they were allowed special discounts37. Retailers have the experience that consumers seem to __________.A 、feel eager to buy discounted goods B、be hungry for special kinds of goodsC 、like to buy new DVD players as giftsD 、be interested in major department stores38. From the context we know that Wal-Mart and Target are the names of two ___________.A 、food storesB 、large retailersC 、online servicesD 、clothing chains39. By saying “I feel like a kid in a candy store,” the lady in Connecticut probably means that __________.A 、she has difficulty choosing form such a wide variety of goodsB 、she cannot decide whether she should buy some candyC 、she is quite interested in buying candyD 、she recalls her happy childhood days40. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A 、Online sales were 61% higher than retailers’.B 、Online merchants had an average weekend sale.C 、Retailers lost much profit because of the discounts they offered.D 、Retailers had an increase in sales in the Thanksgiving weekend.Text DThe Future of General Motors (GM) Is YoursWe have everything college students need to know about GM’s cooperativeEducation and Intern (实习) Programs in our Student Center. Each fall, GM recruiters (招聘人员) visit the campuses of many of the nation’s topengineering and business colleges and universities to recruit students. These students are considered for interesting assignments throughout our U.S. operations. Check out our Recruiting Calendar to see if GM will be visiting your campus. If your campus is not listed, please apply online. Will GM start your career moving? Fasten your seat belt!For full-time college students, General Motors offers both a cooperative Education and an Intern Program. Participants in these real-business-worldeducational programs gain valuable degree-related experience, develop an insider’s understanding of how GM works and earn competitive wages. These programs are designed to provide GM with a source of highly talented candidates while giving students an opportunity for hands-onexperience in their chosen field. As a result, participants in these programs are given serious consideration for full-time positions with GM when they graduate. Candidates for these programs must successfully complete an online assessment and possess qualifications that match the business needs of the organization.41. GM is likely to recruit college students for its programs who ________.A 、do a full-time college program B 、major in engineering and business C 、have had some practical experienceD 、have gathered information about GM42. The Recruiting Calendar (Line 5, Para.1) gives the information about __________________.A 、the kinds of people GM needs to trainB 、the nation’s top colleges and universitiesC 、GM recruiters’ visits to colleges and universities.D 、The interesting tasks GM expects the students to fulfill43. Those students whose university is not listed on the Recruiting Calendar may _________________.A 、apply to GM online.B 、be given interesting tasksC 、come to the GM’s training offices directlyD 、invite recruiters to visit their universities.44. The programs that GM offers to full-time college students will help them to ________.A 、A) gain information about business in generalB 、B) get business experience and good wagesC、C) develop their talents fullyD、D) obtain a higher degree45. GM offers the Cooperative Education and Intern Programs in order to_______________.A、make its business needs known to the publicB、perform successful online assessmentsC、advertise its newly-designed productsD、find out highly talented candidatesText EWhen a rare disease ALD threatened to kill the four-year-old boy Lorenzo,his parents refused to give up hope. Doctors explained that there was nocure for ALD, and that he would probably die within three years. ButLorenzo’s parents se tout to prove the doctors wrong.The parents devoted themselves to keeping their son alive and searching fora cure. But doctors and the families of other ALD patients often refused totake them seriously. They thought the efforts to find a cure were a waste oftime, and drug companies weren’t interested in supporting research intosuch a rare disease.However, the parents still refused to give up and spent every available hourin medical libraries and talking to anyone who would help. Through trialand error (反复实验)，they finally created a cure from ingredients (调料)commonly found in the kitchen. The cure, named “Lorenzo’s Oil”, savedthe boy’s life. Despite the good results, scientists and doctors remainedunconvinced. They said there was no real evidence that the oil worked andthat the treatment was just a theory. As a result, some families with ALDchildren were reluctant to try it.Finally, the boy’s father organized an international study to test the oil.After ten years of trials, the answer is: the oil keeps ALD children healthy.46. Doctors said that Lorenzo might die within three years because _______.A、they had never treated the disease beforeB、Lorenzo was too young to be curedC、no cure had been found for ALDD、ALD was a rare disease47. The families of other ALD patients thought that ________.A、the research for the new cure would cost too much moneyB、the efforts of Lorenzo’s parents were a waste of timeC、Lorenzo’s parents would succeed in finding a cureD、Lorenzo’s oil was a real cure for ALD48. Scientists and doctors believed that Lorenzo’s Oil __________.A、was really effectiveB、was a success storyC、only worked in theoryD、would save the boy’s life49. Lorenzo’s father organized an international study to ________.A、test Lorenzo’s OilB、get financial supportC、find a cure for the diseaseD、introduce the cure worldwide50. From the passage we can conclude that ____________.A、doctors remain doubtful of the effectiveness of the cureB、many ALD patients still refuse to use the oilC、various cures have been found for ALDD、the oil really works as a cure for ALD[文档可能无法思考全面，请浏览后下载，另外祝您生活愉快，工作顺利，万事如意!]。

Unit3 泛读技能初养成阅读“Reading 2”中的材料，选出最佳选项。

1．Which team did Chinese women's volleyball team defeat in the final? A．The United States.B．Brazil.C．Serbia. D．Netherlands.2．Who won the Most Valuable Player finally?A．Lang Ping.B．Zhu Ting.C．Hui Ruoqi.D．Zhang Changning.[答案]1－2CBWords And Phrases知识要点1keep...from doing sth.阻止……做……(教材P29)But it didn't keep her from taking part.但是那没有阻止她参与。

[例1]I don't want to keep you from doing your work.我不想阻止你去做你的工作。

[例2]Faith can keep people from doing bad things.信仰可使人不做坏事。

[造句]然而，你绝不应该禁止他去做。

However，you should never keep them from doing it.(1)(2)在被动语态中，以上结构中的from都不可省略。

①Guards stood at the doors to prevent anyone from leaving(leave)．②Nothing can prevent/stop/keep him from carrying(carry) out his plan.知识要点2cheat v．欺骗；作弊(教材P29)es video technology to help judge our sporting competitions can make sure that no one cheats.……使用视频技术帮助判断我们的体育比赛，可以确保没有人作弊。

＿On the＿7＿, everything is the same. Taxis ＿8＿the streets of Manhattan, buses and subways run, and the lights of Times Square are＿9＿. Downtown, tourists still ＿10＿themselves next to the statue of a＿11＿, a symbol of Wall Street＿12＿. But New Yorkers from all ＿13＿of life say they're on edge."Everybody is very quiet, waiting. The feeling is of waiting, perhaps not quite＿14＿. I don't think any of us understands yet just how＿15＿it might get," said Rosemary Scanlon, a ＿16＿of real estate and urban regional＿17＿. She noted that every Wall Street job supported as many as three jobs in other industries. "And so the income multiplier of a downturn in jobs is＿18＿," she said. "And it's felt ＿19＿in the restaurants, in the city, taxi drivers and limo drivers will feel the＿20＿."二、Reading comprehension. Read the followingpassages and choose the correct answer to eachquestion.(60 points in total and 2.0 for each.)PASSAGE 1Scientists are racing to build the world’s first thinking robot．This is not science fiction：some say they will have made it by the year 2020 Carol Packer reports machines that walk，speak and feel are no longer science fiction．Kismet is the name of an android(机器人)which scientists have built at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology(M IT)．Kismet is different from the traditional robot because it Can show human emotions．Its eyes，ears and lips move to show when it feels happy. sad or bored．Kismet is one of the first of a new generation of androids——robots that look like human beings——which Can imitate human feelings．Cog，another android invented by the M IT, imitates the action of a mother．However, scientists admit that So far Cog has the mental ability of a two—year—old．The optimists(乐观主义者)say that by the year 2020 we will have created humanoids(机器人)with brains similar to those of all adult human being．These robots will be designed to look like people to make them more attractive and easier to sell to the public．What kind of jobs will they do? In the future，robots like Robonaut，a humanoid invented by NASA，will be doing dangerous jobs，like repairing space stations．They will also be doing more and more of the household work for us. In Japan，scientists are designing androids that will entertain us by dancing and playing the piano．Some people worry about what the future holds：will robots become monsters(怪物)?Will people themselves become increasingly like robots? Experts predict that more and more peoplewill be wearing micro—computers，connected to the Internet，in the future．People will have micro—chips in various parts of their body，which will connect them to a wide variety of gadgets (小装置)．Perhaps we should not exaggerate(夸大)the importance of technology，but one wonders whether，in years to come，we will still be falling in love，and whether we will still feel pain．Who knows?21 Kismet is different from traditional robots becauseA it thinks for itselfB It is not like science fictionC it can look after two—year-old．D it seems to have human feelings．22 What makes Cog special?A It looks like a mother．B It behaves like a child．C It can imitate the behavior of a mother．D It has a huge brain．23 In about 15 years’ time from now，robotsA will become space designers．B will look like monsters．C will behave like animals．D will think like humans．24 In the future robots will alsoA explore space．B entertain people．C move much faster．D do a11 of the housework．25 What is the writer’s attitude to robots in the future?A Critical．B Hostile．C Objective．D EnthusiasticPASSAGE 2A credit card that will not work unless it hears its owner’s voice could become an important weapon in the fight against fraud(欺骗)．The card requires users to give a spoken password that it recognizes using a built-inV oice-recognition chip．The idea is to prevent thieves using a stolen card or fraudsters using someone else’s credit card details to buy goods online．A model built by engineers at Beepcard in Santa Monica，California，attempt to pack a microphone。

高二英语语音辨析练习题50题(带答案)1. Which word has a different vowel sound from the others?A. catB. cakeC. mapD. hat答案：B。

解析：cat、map、hat中的字母a发/æ/音，而cake中的字母a发/eɪ/音。

2. The vowel sound in which word is different?A. bigB. pigC. bikeD. fish答案：C。

解析：big、pig、fish中的字母i发/ɪ/音，而bike中的字母i发/aɪ/音。

3. Which of the following has a distinct vowel pronunciation?A. boxB. dogC. noseD. hot答案：C。

解析：box、dog、hot中的字母o发/ɒ/音，而nose中的字母o发əʊ音。

4. In which word does the vowel 'e' have a different sound?A. bedB. penC. beD. red答案：C。

解析：bed、pen、red中的字母e发/e/音，而be中的字母e发/iː/音。

5. Which word has a unique vowel sound?A. cupB. cutC. blueD. bus答案：C。

解析：cup、cut、bus中的字母u发/ʌ/音，而blue中的字母u发/uː/音。

6. The vowel in which word is pronounced differently?A. appleB. nameC. catD. dad答案：B。

解析：apple、cat、dad中的字母a发/æ/音，而name中的字母a发/eɪ/音。

7. Which of these words has a different vowel sound?B. fiveC. bigD. pig答案：B。

大学英语泛读试题及答案一、选择题（每题2分，共20分）1. What does the word "innovative" mean?A) TraditionalB) InnovativeC) ConservativeD) Outdated答案：B2. The phrase "break the ice" is used to describe:A) Starting a fightB) Making a speechC) Introducing someoneD) Starting a conversation答案：D3. Which of the following is not a form of renewable energy?A) Solar powerB) Wind powerC) CoalD) Hydropower答案：C4. The idiom "a piece of cake" is used to describe something that is:A) DifficultB) ExpensiveC) EasyD) Rare答案：C5. In the context of a business meeting, "agenda" refers to:A) The building where the meeting is heldB) The list of items to be discussedC) The people attending the meetingD) The time the meeting will start答案：B6. The word "meticulous" is an adjective that means:A) CarelessB) ImpulsiveC) DetailedD) Overlooked答案：C7. "To go viral" on the internet means that something:A) Becomes unpopularB) Spreads quickly and becomes very popularC) Is removed from the internetD) Is shared by a small group of people答案：B8. What does the acronym "FAQ" stand for?A) Frequently Asked QuestionsB) Fast And QuickC) Full Attention RequiredD) First And Quickest答案：A9. If a book is described as "a bestseller," it means that:A) It is very expensiveB) It is very oldC) It is very popular and has sold many copiesD) It is very long答案：C10. The phrase "to hit the books" is an idiom that means:A) To write a bookB) To read or studyC) To throw away booksD) To sell books答案：B二、填空题（每题2分，共20分）1. The opposite of "positive" is _________.答案：negative2. If you are "on time," you are _________.答案：punctual3. A "deadline" is a _________.答案：specific time by which something must be done4. "To be absent" means to _________.答案：not be present5. "To be punctual" means to _________.答案：arrive at the agreed time6. "To be late" means to _________.答案：arrive after the agreed time7. "To be early" means to _________.答案：arrive before the agreed time8. "To be on schedule" means to _________.答案：follow the planned time9. "To be behind schedule" means to _________.答案：be late10. "To be ahead of schedule" means to _________.答案：be early三、阅读理解题（每题5分，共30分）阅读以下短文，并回答问题。

英语泛读考试及答案一、阅读理解（共20分，每题4分）1. What is the main idea of the passage?A. The importance of reading books.B. The benefits of reading books.C. The disadvantages of reading books.D. The history of reading books.答案：B2. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a benefit of reading books?A. It can improve our vocabulary.B. It can help us understand different cultures.C. It can make us more creative.D. It can make us more social.答案：D3. What does the author suggest we should do to improve our reading skills?A. Read more books.B. Join a book club.C. Discuss books with friends.D. All of the above.答案：D4. Which of the following is an example of a classic book mentioned in the passage?A. "Pride and Prejudice"B. "To Kill a Mockingbird"C. "1984"D. All of the above.答案：D5. What is the purpose of the passage?A. To encourage people to read more books.B. To provide a list of recommended books.C. To discuss the history of book publishing.D. To describe the process of writing a book.答案：A二、词汇与语法（共20分，每题2分）6. The teacher asked the students to ________ the assignment before the end of the week.A. hand outB. hand inC. hand overD. hand down答案：B7. Despite the heavy rain, the football match went on as ________.A. plannedB. planningC. to planD. being planned答案：A8. The company has decided to ________ the price of its products.A. reduceB. decreaseC. lowerD. all of the above答案：D9. She is a very ________ person and always willing to help others.A. generousB. selfishC. stingyD. mean答案：A10. The movie was so ________ that everyone in the audience was moved to tears.A. touchingB. touchedC. touchD. to touch答案：A三、完形填空（共20分，每题2分）阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的选项中选出最佳选项。

英语泛读练习题### English Extensive Reading Practice QuestionsPassage 1: The Wonders of the InternetThe internet has revolutionized the way we communicate, learn, and access information. It has become an integral part of our daily lives, connecting people across the globe in seconds.Questions:1. What has the internet done to the way we communicate?2. How has the internet changed the process of learning?3. What is the significance of the internet in accessing information?Passage 2: The Impact of Social MediaSocial media platforms have transformed the way we interact with one another. They have become a significant tool for sharing personal experiences, opinions, and news. However,they also bring challenges such as privacy concerns and the spread of misinformation.Questions:1. How have social media platforms changed our interactions?2. What are some of the benefits of using social media?3. What challenges do social media platforms present?Passage 3: The Future of Renewable EnergyAs the world moves towards sustainability, renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and hydroelectric power are gaining prominence. These sources offer a cleaner alternative tofossil fuels and are expected to play a crucial role in reducing carbon emissions.Questions:1. Why is the world focusing on renewable energy sources?2. What are some of the main types of renewable energy?3. How do renewable energy sources help in reducing carbon emissions?Passage 4: The Importance of BiodiversityBiodiversity refers to the variety of life on Earth, encompassing the genetic, species, and ecosystem levels. Itis vital for the health of our planet and supports thebalance of ecosystems, which in turn supports human life.Questions:1. What does the term 'biodiversity' encompass?2. Why is biodiversity important for the health of our planet?3. How does biodiversity support the balance of ecosystems?Passage 5: The Role of Technology in EducationTechnology has become a fundamental part of the educational landscape. It enhances learning experiences, facilitates access to a wealth of resources, and enables personalizedlearning. However, it also presents challenges such asdigital divide and screen time concerns.Questions:1. How does technology enhance learning experiences?2. What are some of the benefits of using technology in education?3. What challenges does the integration of technology in education present?Passage 6: The Effects of Climate ChangeClimate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time. It affects weather patterns, leads to the melting of polarice caps, and contributes to rising sea levels. Understanding its effects is crucial for developing strategies to mitigateits impacts.Questions:1. What are some of the effects of climate change on the environment?2. How does climate change impact weather patterns?3. What strategies can be employed to mitigate the impacts of climate change?Passage 7: The Benefits of Regular ExerciseRegular physical activity is essential for maintaining good health. It can improve cardiovascular health, reduce stress, and boost mental well-being. Incorporating exercise intodaily routines can lead to a healthier and more activelifestyle.Questions:1. Why is regular exercise important for health?2. What are some of the health benefits of regular physical activity?3. How can exercise improve mental well-being?Passage 8: The Art of Effective CommunicationEffective communication is key in both personal and professional settings. It involves not only speaking but also listening and understanding. Developing these skills can lead to better relationships and more successful interactions.Questions:1. What are the components of effective communication?2. Why is effective communication important in personal and professional settings?3. How can one develop skills in effective communication?。

英语泛读期末试卷-推荐下载课程英语泛读考试形式闭卷90分钟考试日期_______________ 阅卷教师_______________ 得分_______________班级_______________ 姓名________________ 学号_______________Part One Vocabulary (20 points)For each underlined word, choose the best meaning below and put the answers on the answer sheet.I. hated the big formal dances and felt very awkward..A. pleasant B .happy. C.uncomfortable D. boring2. Let’s go to the movies tonight.A. moveB. t5he filmC. movementD. exhibition3. Housekeeping involves cooking, washing dishes, sweeping and cleaning.A. tiesB. includesC. containsD. lists4. The first symptom of a cold is often a sore throat.A. signB. symbolC. ideaD. disease5. The plane crashed shortly after take-off.A. speeded upB. slowed downC. had an accident and broke in piecesD. had an accident and changed its direction6. The whole building was in flames.A. in confusionB. on fireC. in struggleD. under control7. Making mistakes is inevitable, so do not be discouraged.A. cannot be blamedB. cannot be avoidedC. cannot last longD. cannot be found8. The police came to my help instantly.A. immediatelyB. closelyC. happilyD. kindly9.The house was filled with the aroma of coffee.A. tasteB. colorC. smellD. length10.Details of the competition are available from our head office.A. able to be discussedB. able to be obtainedC. able to be questionedD. able to be asked11.These people deserve recognition for their talentsA. are proud ofB. are worthy ofC. are in need ofD. are in favor of12. It was not surprising that she turned out to be the champion in the competition because she was the best player.A. winnerB. loserC. challengerD. player13. The earthquake occurred at midnight; a lot of people died when they were asleep.A. endedB. spreadC. happenedD. made14. You must do physical exercises everyday if you want to keep fit.A. suitableB. qualifiedC. healthyD. informed15. Please concentrate on your own test paper. Don’t look around.A. focus attention onB. start workingC. finish working onD. avoid doing16. She interpreted his silence as anger.A. translatedB. understood the meaning ofC. strongly believedD. showed17. Will the strike affect the price of coal ?A. raiseB. lowerC. influenceD. increase18. I spoke to him about it on numerous occasions.A. differentB. fewC. manyD. some19 He .worked so hard that eventually ha made himself illA. at the beginningB. in the middleC. in the endD. during the time.20.Is this your permanent address , or are you only staying there for a short time?A. lasting for a few monthsB. lasting for everC. lasting for a few yearsD. lasting for only one dayPart Two (10 points)Fill in each of the blanks with the given word in its proper form and put the answers on the answer sheet.1. The __________ was drunk .He was stopped by the police when he was spreading ( drive)2. He smiled in _________ . He was very pleased with what hehad done.( satisfy)3. The works of this famous _________ are now exhibited in leading European and American galleries.( painting)4. You will be able to overcome the difficulties if you do not lose ___________ in yourself.( confident)5 .Now more and more people are realizing the__________ of clean air.(important)6. I was so _________ at the sight of a snake crawling in the grass near my feet.( frighten)7. I want my children to be brought up in a ___________ world. (peace)8. Though they are old classmates and close friends , they often had _________ ( agree).9. I love this movie because the __________ is my favourite. ( action)10.The _________ was awarded by the government for his useful inventions. ( invention)Part Three Reading Skill (10 points)With the help of the context clues, write down the definition of the italicized word or phrases in the space provided and put the answers on the answer sheet.1.Put it in a prominent, or noticeable, place in your room, or carry it with you.2.This revision should be cumulative----- adding a bit to the total at a time, covering briefly all thework done so far in the term.3.When the student meets another miserable person from the same country , he will pour out hisunhappy feelings. Together they can complain in their native language.4.The symptoms range from being ill at ease to being seriously depressed. Feeling homesick, unhappy,and very sensitive are other signs of culture shock.5.When he made Mickey Mouse talk on the movie screen, audiences ---- people who saw the movie ---- were delighted.6.Research says that California ‘s population will expand by 500,000 people a year, and two thirds ofthis increase will be Hispanics and Asians.7.By 1980, American industries were in trouble. The United States’ gross national product (GNP), thetotal of goods and services produced, had fallen from first in the world to seven.8.They also find it difficult to be pleased by compliments because they believe they are unworthy ofpraise.9.Some people start to say something while looking right at you, but, three words into the sentence,they break eye contact and look out the window.10.The Iroquois Indians , who were an extremely large tribe with many branches and sub-branches (called “nations ”), had developed a highly sophisticated system of government to keep the various branches of the tribe from fighting one another. Part Four Cloze (10 points) Fill in each of the blanks with a given word below and put the answers on the answer sheet.survive developed knife unknown lived desert thrown determined food machinesThe Australian Aborigines came to the continent at least 30,000 years ago. Down the centuries they _____1.____ a way oflife that enabled them to ____2____in all kinds of environments on the continent, including coast, forest and plain, and even in the hot ____3_____ lands where there are no permanent surface waters.Much of their everyday life was spent in gathering____4___ , such as roots, fruit and berries and hunting animals of all kinds, including the large kangaroo,turtles and crocodiles. Their wanderings about their own territory were _____5_____ by the seasonal, supply of food and water.Their main weapons and implements were the spear, spear-thrower, ,digging stick, club, boomerang, shield , stone ax and ______6_____ .The returning boomerang , a curved club which can be thrown so that its flight will bring it back near the place whence it was thrown, was made only in the east and west and was_____7____ to Aborigines in the center and the north. It was mainly a plaything, although it was sometimes ___8____ into flocks of birds.Part Five Reading Passages (40 points) Passage l.There are three theories about why people are shy .One theory says that a person inherits shyness from the parents . Another theory is that shy people never learned how to act with other people because no one ever taught them social skills. The third theory says that shy people learned to be shy when they were children because their parents didn’t encourage them to be more confident . The parents probably comforted them and gave them extra attention when they acted shy, so the children learned that being shy was a good way to get extra love and attention.. Now researchers say that apparently all three theories are true.Can shy people change their behavior ? Sometimes they can force them selves to do things that are different .” Practice makesperfect..” If they practice enough, the difficult situations become easier. However , it takes a lot of courage to do this.People who have more self-confidence can notice when people are shy and encourage them to talk and praise them when they are successful in their job or studies.Shy people feel miserable much of the time. Others can help them feel more comfortable.Decide whether each of the following statements is true or false.____ 1. One theory says that people are shy because nobody taught them social skills.____2. It takes a little effort for shy people to change their behavior.____3. Shy people need praise and encouragement .____4. Shy people feel comfortable much of the time.Passage TwoIntercultural communication is communication between members of different cultures . This definition is simple, but the process is complex . Intercultural communication involves different beliefs , attitudes, and interpretations.2. We know that .even two people from the same culture can have communication problems . People can unconsciously hurt each other by something they say or do. Isn’t logical that we will have more communication problems among people who do not share the same language and culture ?要加于管路况下与常工作卷安故障Cultures do not communicate; individuals do . When cultural conflicts do arise, they may appear aspersonal rather than cultural. Cultural misunderstanding can create negative feelings and confusion.5. Intercultural communication is ___________ communication among people of the same culture.A.as easy asB.as difficult asC.more difficult thanD.easier than6.When we speak of intercultural communication, we mean that___________.A. two cultures communicate with each otherB. people from different cultures communicate with each otherC. intercultural communication is confusingD. cultural conflicts usually do not arise Passage ThreeArabs consider it extremely bad manners to start talking business immediately . Even the busiest government official or executive always takes extra time to be polite and offer refreshments. No matter how busy you are, you should make time for this hospitality.“ The conference visit” is a way of doing business throughout the Arab world.3... Frequently, you will have to discuss your business in the presence of strangers, who may or may not have anything to do with your business. Do not be surprised if your meeting is interrupted several times by people who come into the room unannounced, whisper, or speak softly to the person with whom you are talking, and leave. Act as though you do not hear, and never show displeasure at being interrupted.Making decision quickly is not an Arab custom. There is a vagueness in doing business in the Middle East which will puzzle a newcomer. Give yourself lots of time and ask lots of questions.Patience is an important quality. You may have to wait two or three days to see high- level government officials as they are verybusy. Give yourself enough time.Personal relationships are very important. They are the key to doing business in Arab countries. 4. Try to identify the decision –maker regarding your product or service immediately and get to know him on a friendly basis. Do your homework.. Be prepared to discuss details of your product or proposal. Be ready to answer technical questions.Decide whether each of the following statements is true or false.7._________ Arabs consider it good manners to start talking business immediately.8._________ The “ conference visit” means that peo ple discuss business in front of strangers.9.._________ Making decisions quickly is an Arab custom.10._________ Personal relationships are very important in doing business in Arab countries.Passage FourWhy do people blush? Not much research has been done on it. Psychologists say that people of all skin colors blush. Women blush more than men, and young people blush more than older people. Some people blush only a few seconds, but the blush can appear and disappear for five or ten minutes in other people. Usually only the face or upper part of the body blushes.Blushing is related to general anxiety, when people feel worried and nervous about what is going to happen. Some people blush because they are always worried about what others think of them. They do n’t have any confidence in themselves. They think other people are more attractive and more popular . They believe others have more knowledge . They become very uneasy if they have to deal with people from a different socialbackground, or if they have to work with more intelligent or more skilled people.5. Shy people get very anxious when they don’t know how to act in some situations that other people think are just ordinary. They feel inferior and want to get out of the situation.11.. Shy people blush because___________.A. they are worried about othersB. they are worried about what others think of them.设技术包含线设完毕案以与相关技术作，来采用高C. they have special skin colors12. Shy people have a strong sense of the following except_________.A. inferiorityB. anxietyC. confidencePassage FiveIn 1968 the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, had a problem. The city's school system needed a new school building and teachers but did not have the money to pay for this multi million-dollar project. City officials solved the problem in a unique way. They decided to use the many scientific and cultural institutions in the city as the classrooms. Experts who worked in the various institutions would be the teachers. Among these institutions were such prestigious names as the Franklin Institute, with its science museum, workshops, and classes; the Free Library, containing nearly a million volumes; the Academy of Natural Sciences, Fels Planetarium, and the Rodin Museum.The experiment in education, known as the Parkway Program, began in February 1969. John Bremer, an Englishman and education innovator, planned the program and became itsdirector.The Program has grown in size from 142 to 500 high school students and is so popular that thousands of applicants are denied places each year. The Program gives a freedom to high school education never known before. To supplement basic courses required for a diploma languages, history, science m students may choose from more than a hundred other courses. Any subject will be offered if an instructor can be found. Every group of 15 boys and girls belongs to a "tutorial group", led by a teacher and one assistant. Students in the Program say that school is no longer a place but an interesting activity.About 100 institutions in Philadelphia m public, private, commercial m help the Program. During any one week students may be found in such diverse places as a bakery, a church or the municipal gas plant. Such places merely provide space for classrooms. Other institutions such as the University of Pennsylvania or the Temple University Medical School allow the Program's own faculty to teach in their laboratories or other facilities. Other establishments provide both classroom space and instruction. One pharmaceutical-manufacturing company, for example, conducts a chemistry course.In addition to their studies, students are encouraged to take part-time jobs. "The life of the city is our curriculum," says Director Bremer. "Life and learning are all part of the same process.” Learning is excitement in this experimental program but it is not meant for every child. The student must be able to handle the freedom and self-discipline that the Program demands for academic successChoose the best answer:13... What was the problem Philadelphia had in 1968?a. Its school system needed a new school building.b. More teachers were needed for its school system.c. It lacked money for its educational project.d. Both a and b.14.. The word "unique" here means______________a. "very unusual"b. "proper"c. "ordinary"d. "pretty usual"15. Who was the program planner?a. A famous English innovator.b. The director of a cultural institution.c. An Englishman called John Bremer.d. Someone in charge of the city's school system.16..Every "tutorial group" consists of____________.a. a large group of children and their tutorb. 15 boys and girls, a teacher and his assistantc. 15 boys and 15 girlsd. 15 boys but no girls17.. About 100 institutions in Philadelphia______________.a. provide space for classroomsb. open such courses as are required in the Programc. allow their laboratories and other facilities to be usedd. offer their helpPassage SixIn October 1800 John Todd was born in Rutland, Vermont. Soon afterward his parents moved to Killingworth, Connecticut. When John was six, both his parents died. A kind-hearted aunt in North Killingworth agreed to take John and give him a home. Hewas brought up by her and lived in her homeuntil he left to study for the ministry.His aunt took seriously iii and feared she was about to die. In great distress she wrote John T odd aletter in which she asked him to tell her what death would be like.Here is the letter he sent in reply:It is now thirty-five years since I, as a little boy of six, was left quite alone in the world. You sent meword you would give me a home and be a kind mother to me. I have never forgotten the day when I madethe long journey of ten miles to your house in North Killingworth. I can still recall my disappointmentwhen, instead of coming for me yourself, you sent your servant James to fetch me.I well remember my tears and anxiety as, perched high on your horse and clinging tight to James, Irode off to my new home. Night fell before we finished the journey, and as it grew dark I becamelonely and afraid. "Do you think she'll go to bed before we get there?" I asked James anxiously. "Oh, no,"he said reassuringly. "She'll stay up for you. When we get out of these woods you'll see her candleshining in the window."Presently we did ride out into the clearing, and there, sure enough, was your candle. I re memberyou were waiting at the door, that you put your arms close about me and that you lifted me--a tired and bewildered little boy -- down from the horse. You had a fire burning on the hearth, a hot supper waitingon the stove. After supper you took me to my new room, heard me say my prayers, and then sat besideme until I fell asleep.You probably realize why [ am recalling all this to your memory. Some day soon God will send foryou, to take you to a new home. Don't fear the summons, the strange journey, or the dark messenger ofdeath who will fetch you. God can be trusted to do as much for you as you were kind enough to do forme so many years ago. At the end of the road you will find love and a welcome waiting, and you will besafe in God's care. I shall watch you and pray for you till you are out of sight, and then wait for the daywhen I shall make the same journey myself and find you waiting at the end of the road to greet me.Choose the best answer:18.. Why did John Todd's aunt ask him to go to North Killingworth?a. His parents had died and he was alone.b. His parents didn't want him anymore.c. She meant him to study for the ministry.d. She was afraid that he would run away from home.19... Why was John Todd disappointed when he arrived in North Killingworth?a. There was no one there to meet him.b. He didn't like the town.c. His aunt's servant had come to meet him, rather than his aunt herself.d. He didn't like his aunt.20.. Which of the following did NOT await John Todd at his new home?a. A fire on the hearth.b. A hot supper.c. A hot bath.d. A new room.21.... Why do you think John Todd's aunt wrote to him thirty-five years later?a. She missed having him at home with her.b. He was a doctor and could possibly cure her illness.c. She wanted him at her side when she died.d. He was a minister and was used to comforting dying people.22... Which of the following does John T odd discuss in his letter to his aunt?a. The summons from God.b. The strange journey.c. The dark messenger of death.d. All of the above.23.. John Todd's letter says God can be trusteda. to provide a painless deathb. to provide love and a welcome at the end of the roadc. to prevent deathd. to cure her illness24. John Todd wrote the letter in order toa. comfort his auntb. scare his auntc. feel better about his own deathd. recall his childhoodPart Six（10 points）Translate the Five underlined parts ( in paragraph 1. 2.3. 4.) into Chinese on the Answer Sheet.1.2.3.4.5.Answer SheetName__________ Class_________ Number____________Part One1.____2._______3.________4.________5._______6________7.________8.________9.________10.___ ____11.____12______13.______14.______15.________16.______17.______ _18._______19._______20.___ ____Part Two1.____________2._____________3.________________4._______________5.________________6.____________7.______________8._______________9._______________10._______________Part Three1.___________________________2.___________________________3._______________________4.___________________________5_____________________________6.___ __________________7.___________________________8._____________________________9._______ ______________ 10.__________________________Part Four1.__________1._____________3.____________4.______________5._____ _________6.__________7.______________8.____________9._____________10._________ ____ Part Five1.____2._____3._____4.______5._____6._____7._____8._____.9._____10._____11.___12.____13.____14.____15.____16.____17._____18._____19.____20. ____ 21.___22____23_____24____25_____Part Six1．2.3.．4.5.。

高二学生英语阅读练习题1. 阅读理解阅读下面的短文，然后根据短文内容回答问题。

As summer vacation approaches, many high school students begin preparing for advanced English language tests such as TOEFL or IELTS. These tests are important for students who plan to study or work in English-speaking countries.Reading comprehension is a crucial part of these exams. In order to improve your skills, you should practice regularly. Here are some tips to help you excel in reading comprehension:a) Skim the passage: Before diving into the questions, take a quick look at the passage to get a general understanding of the topic and main ideas. Pay attention to headings, subheadings, and any highlighted or bolded text.b) Read the questions first: Reading the questions before reading the passage can help you focus on the specific information you need to find. This saves time and helps you approach the text with a purpose.c) Highlight or underline key information: As you read the passage, mark or highlight important details that might be useful in answering the questions. This can include dates, names, statistics, or any other specific pieces of information.d) Practice active reading: Instead of passively reading the text, actively engage with it. Ask yourself questions about the author's purpose,the tone of the passage, and the main message. This will help you understand the text on a deeper level.e) Use context clues: When encountering unfamiliar words or phrases, try to understand their meaning based on the surrounding text. Look for clues in the sentence or paragraph that can help you deduce the word's definition.f) Take timed practice tests: Time management is crucial in these exams. Set a timer and practice reading passages and answering questions within the allotted time. This will help you build speed and efficiency.By following these tips and practicing regularly, you can improve your reading comprehension skills and perform well on your English language tests.Questions:1. Why are TOEFL and IELTS important for high school students?2. What should you do before diving into the questions according to the passage?3. How can highlighting or underlining key information help in answering questions?4. What does practicing active reading involve?5. Why is time management important in these exams?2. 选择题选择正确的单词或短语填入空白处，使句子完整且语法正确。