广东省揭阳市汕尾普宁华美实验学校2020学年高二英语下学期期中试题

广东省普宁市2020-2021学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题第一部分阅读(共两节,满分50分)第一节(共15小题:每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

AJob OpportunitiesCranbrook Education Campus works to help young people become fulfilled, confident and motivated citizens. We are in need of:KS2 Primary TeacherWe are looking for an individual who shares our passion and is prepared to support our students. If successful, you will be given opportunities to develop your career as an outstanding teacher. If you have completed your teacher training, we would welcome an application from you.The closing date for the post is March 27.Early Years TeacherWe are looking for someone who has the good humour and patience needed to make sure that all children feel valued. He should be able to create an exciting and engaging learning environment. Excellent organizational skills are needed.The closing date for the post is March 28.Mealtime AssistantWe are looking for an assistant to support our children during the lunch break. A friendly personality with an organized approach is essential. Responsibilities include supervising(监督) children, helping younger children to eat, setting up the room, and basic cleaning.The closing date for the post is March 25.Upper Primary LeaderWe are looking for a leader who has the energy and creativity to lead our grade 4-6. You will demonstrate leadership in all activities, developing their learning through focused teaching and the development of productive relationships. The successful candidate will be placed on ourLeadership Program.The closing date for the post is March 29.1. Which of the following is a must for the KS2 Primary Teacher?A. Experience in teaching.B. Excellence in organizational skills.C. Completion of teacher training.D. Evidence of being an outstanding teacher.2. What does the Mealtime Assistant have duty to do?A. Help children feel valued.B. Do the cleaning after lunch?C. Prepare lunch for children.D. Develop productive relationships.3. When is the deadline for applications for the Leadership Program?A. March 29.B. March 27.C. March 28.D. March 25.BPlant a native; help save Los Angeles. That’s Cassy and Kirk Aoyagi’s mission(使命). For years, the FormLA Landscaping designers have worked to improve the landscape of Los Angeles by replacing over 20,000 square feet of lawns with indigenous(土生土长的) plants, which can help fight climate change.In 2010, the couple purchased a 1953 house. The home featured a bare backyard of dirt, rocks and trees. Soon after buying the home, the couple covered the yard with 12 inches of rich soil and took care of the original plants. When a large Italian stone pine tree fell over four years later, they decided it was time to address the exposed part.When it came time to choose plants, the couple were understandably overwhelmed. They made a list of 70 different native plants. Then they narrowed the list by dividing the plants into three categories: plants to save water, plants to fight erosion(侵蚀), and plants for food. The first chosen plants included California lilacs, Nevins barberry and Catalina cherries.As soon as they decided on the plants, the couple arranged them in the garden accordingly. One of the garden’s most distinctive touches is the use of existing rocks. “We make sure that we move them to areas where we like to hang out so that we can be part of that experience,” said Cassy.After the natives were planted, the ecosystem took off. Birds, lizards and crows are nowregular visitors to the yard, along with bees, ladybugs and butterflies. This landscape is more than just a garden; it’s a natural habitat.“Everyone deserves to find the right fit,” said Cassy. Landscaping affects our health, our mood and our planet. Our authentic beauty can save us in so many ways.”4. What do Cassy and Kirk mainly use to improve the landscape of Los Angeles?A. Existing rocks.B. Native plantsC. Special garden designs.D. Specially designed lawns5. When did the couple begin to add new plants to the backyard?A. In 1953.B. In 1957.C. In 2010D. In 2014.6. Which factor had the couple considered when they chose plants for the backyard?A. The size of the plantsB. The cost of the plants.C. Being environmentally friendlyD. Being able to fight insects7. Why is Cassy and Kirk’s backyard considered more than just a garden?A. It has become a tourist attraction.B. It follows the rules of natural ecology.C. It mainly consists of original plantsD. It makes foreign creatures feel at home.CTo someone stuck in a traffic jam, the ability to soar right over other cars seems like a dream. Inventors and businessmen tried to make flying cars, but have never been able to. That may be changing. Many companies are competing to be the first to develop a flying car.One of the ideas being developed is a car with wings that unfold for flight. But most are more like helicopters instead of cars and they are operated by a battery-powered motor.Still, some companies are moving forward. They see a need for “air taxis”, especially as cities grow more congested. These taxis would send passengers to the rooftops of office buildings during rush hours.Charles Eastlake is a professor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He says advances in technology have opened the door to a whole new world of flying machines. But he also expresses some hesitancy. “It’s possible that people actually use self-flying air taxis in the next 10 or 15 years. But the challenges are big.”The key is to make longer-lasting batteries. Batteries now could keep an air taxi in the sky for about 15 to 30 minutes. That probably isn’t enough time to transport passengers, depending onhow fast it flies.Companies will also have to get permission from the government. The government office in charge of flying says further study is needed on flying cars. It thinks the ideas being worked on are good ones, but they must be safe.Reducing noise is another challenge because air taxis will be taking off and landing in areas with a lot of people. Creating enough landing pads to deal with many flying cars at the same time is also a challenge.Though there are so many challenges for humans to deal with, inventors and businessmen think their dream of making flying cars will come true soon.8. What do we know about flying cars now?A. They can fly as fast as helicopters.B. Their appearance isn’t like normal cars.C. They mainly depend on the sunlight. D They can fold their wings easily.9. The underlined word “congested” in Paragraph 3 probably means_______.A. modernB. developedC. crowdedD. convenient10. According to Charles Eastlake, we can infer that he _________.A. supposes that making flying cars is beyond his powerB. advises to apply the advanced technology to flying carsC. still has confidence in making flying cars into realityD. will devote himself to designing flying machines11. The challenges of making flying cars are mentioned show_______.A. noise is the biggest problemB. making flying cars is only a dreamC. safety is of importance to flying carsD. there is a long way to make real flying carsDA new study has found that cats can connect with people in the same way as dogs and children. In experiments in cats and humans, the researchers found that cats do show specific “attachment styles toward human caregivers”. This suggests that cats show some of the same social abilities that historically have only been linked to dogs.In a statement, writers of the study said the evidence suggests that both cat and dogattachments to humans may represent the same kind of connection that exists between children and their caretakers. “Our study indicates that when cats live in a state of dependency with a human, that attachment(依恋) behavior is flexible and the majority of cats use humans as a source of comfort.”The researchers designed experiments similar to the methods used to measure human attachment behavior. For example, other studies have observed how babies react to being reunited with caregivers after being separated for short periods. In this experiment, adult and young cats first spent two minutes in a room with their caregivers. The cats then spent two minutes in the room alone, followed by a two-minute reunion period with the caregivers.About 70 cats were studied. The behavior of the animals was observed by experts who divided them into two groups. Sixty-four percent were judged to be “securely attached” to caregivers, while 36 percent were found to be “insecurely attached” to caregivers.The cats with secure attachments showed several signs “reduced stress” levels. These cats were found to be more comfortable and effectively balance their attention between the person and their surroundings. “The majority of cats use their owner as a source of security. Your cat is depending on you to feel secure when they are stressed out,” researchers said. They added that the results showed that the level of secure and insecure attachments in cats is very close to those measured in human babies. In humans, research has found that 65 percent of babies are also securely attached to their caregivers.12. What can we infer from the passage?A. Cats feel less secure when they stay with their caregivers.B. Only dogs are much like children in the attachment to caregivers.C. People used to think that only dogs were attached to their caregivers.D. Cats and dogs have different ways to be attached to their caregivers.13. How are cats attached to humans according to the experiment?A. Cats depend on humans in every way.B. Cats feel less stressed with humans aside.C. Most cats use humans as a source of comfort.D. Most cats feel anxious with humans not present.14. What could be the signs of the cats with secure attachments?A. They stayed close to their caregivers.B. Their stress was obviously reduced.C. They gave more attention to the surroundings.D. They liked to be with children better than with adults.15. Which column of the newspaper does this passage belong to?A. Science.B. HealthC. Zoology.D. Entertainment.第二节(共5小题:每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

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• 48. convenience 49. possibility
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• 41. unfamiliar 42.how 43. Garments
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• Jatin looked up and he saw the other boys rushing ahead. Refusing to give up at this crucial point, Jatin clenched his teeth, jumped to his feet and ran as fast as he could. Finally, he was the fourth one to dash across the finish line. Jatin couldn't help sobbing at the thought of letting his sister down. But much to his surprise, the runner who collided with him was disqualified for breaking the rule and Jatin won the third prize. Jatin felt overjoyed and relieved during the award ceremony, holding the shoes close to his chest.

第一部分：阅读理解（共两节, 每小题2.5分，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分, 满分37.5分）阅读下列短文, 从每篇短文后所给各题的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中, 选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

ABook Worm Cultural Homestay ProgramSTAY IN THE ASIAN COUNTRY OF YOURCHOICE FOR 3 MONTHSOur program gives you the chance to improve your Asian language skills (or startlearning a new language) as well as discovering more about the country you arevisiting. You will live with a local family specially chosen for you based on yourshared interests. In return for teaching the fami ly’s children English for around 2hours each day, you will be given the chance to experience the local language andculture. You will also receive 400 dollars pocket money each month, as well as freeplane tickets to and from the country you visit.ABOUT THE PROGRAMTO TAKE PART YOUMUST:•Have a current passport•Be a senior middle school or university student•Be between 16 and 25 years old •Have excellent English language skills•Be open to other cultures•Be interested in Asian cultureBOOKWORM WILL GIVEYOU:•Free return ticket to the country you choose•Local language lessons (6 hours per week) •Your own private bedroom with free Internet•Pocket money ($400 a month)•A local phone card•Airport pickup, welcome dinner and3-day city tourFor a full list of participating countries and details about how to apply please visitour website at: 21.Why would a homestay family probably want to take part in this program?A.They are eager to share their interests.B.They are paid to do so by the company.C.They wish to travel to other countries later.D.They want their own children to learn English.22. Who CANNOT take part in the program as a homestay visitor?A.Someone who already speaks an Asian language.B.A student that has taken part in the program before.C.A 24-year-old middle school English teacher from Britain.D.A student born in a non-English language speaking country.23.What will each homestay visitor receive for free as part of the program?A.A mobile phone.B.A return airplane ticket.C.Three restaurant meals a day.D.Citywide bus and train travel.BI didn't like his looks and hated doing business with him, but I needed the money．He was the first customer to come to my new timber（木材）yard．The moment he came, his strangely twisted and scarred face repelled me．He was in his late twenties, and he held his head low throughout the trade．In checking his credit rating, I found that Frank Dandridge was a qualified concrete contractor．The frequency of Frank's trips to the yard increased．Sometimes I had the feeling that he wanted to talk to me but was hesitant to do so．Then one morning Frank Dandridge came in to make a purchase．When his order was completed and put into his truck, he scanned his load and headed back into the office．Naturally, I guessed something was wrong．As I followed him into the office, I was ready to defend the quality of my goods．Neither of us spoke for a long minute．At last he said, "Do you remember a Mrs Standish who once worked for you as a bookkeeper?""I do, indeed．That was years ago．""And do you remember her son, who accidentally shot himself in the face while hunting?"Of course, I remembered the little boy, who bravely returned to school, enduring the teasing of his thoughtless classmates about his artificial eye and scarred face．"Well then," Dandridge continued, "you must remember how you used to visit the boy after the accident and bring him toys and ice cream and draw funny animal pictures to make him laugh．"That was eighteen years ago, but I've never forgotten．Frank Dandridge was obviously that boy．"But, Frankie," I protested, "why didn't you tell me who you were that first day?""Well, from the moment I read your advertisement in the paper, I decided to be your first customer to express my gratitude in this way for the help you gave me so long ago．"I looked at him now and for the first time I did not see scars．I saw his kindness, his desire to广东省普宁市华美实验学校2020-2021学年高二下学期第一次月考英语试卷be friendly, and I recognized a brighter radiance（光辉）in his personality．24. What does the underlined word "repelled" in paragraph 1 probably mean?A. Delighted．B. Comforted．C. Disgusted．D. Confused．25. What happened to Mrs Standish's son?A. He was greatly encouraged by others' friendliness．B. He became aggressive to those who made fun of him．C. He didn't dare to go to school because of his scarred face．D. He wasn't well treated by his classmates after the accident．26. Why didn't Dandridge tell the author who he was that first day?A. He wanted to see whether the author still remembered him．B. He was busy and could not find time to chat with the author．C. He was sure that the author would recognize him the next time．D. He wanted to support the author's business as a common customer．27. What can we infer from the text?A. The author often sold goods of poor quality．B. The boy's appearance had changed a lot．C. The author pretended not to recognize the boy．D. Mrs Standish didn't remember the author any more．CGrowing up in south Florida, Rebecca dreamed of becoming a professional singer, but after a serious illness damaged her voice at college, she settled for the next-best thing.She couldn't be an artist, but she could become a lawyer for artists. “I knew I'd go to a law school and I'd try to help musicians because even if I didn't have my own voice, I could help them find theirs,” said Rebecca, 19. “There hasn’t been a day when I've questioned my choice,”That seems to be the case with hundreds of students who have signed up for entertainment law courses at Harvard Law School (HLS) over the last 20 years. It marks a trend among law students to change from the traditional field of corporate law and look to working in creative industries. The trend, also noticeable at other law schools around the country, has pushed growth in the field of entertainment law.“These students are propelled by a love for music, the arts, and show business. It's an exciting career for a music lover,” said HLS Clinical Professor of Law Brian Price, who's in charge of the Entertainment Law Clinic.Price added, “Although entertainment lawyers work behind the scenes, they can have a bigger influence on artists' careers than managers. They review artists’ agreements, deals and contacts, making sure their customers’ interests ar e protected.”“Artists are becoming wise and want to be involved in the business aspects of their careers,” said Price. “When they ask for legal advice, they warn to know their legal rights, and how to make good deals and find ways to make more money.”Most HLS graduates end up working in business or corporate law, though some have had successful careers in the entertainment industry. Among them are Bruce Ramer, 58, who represents customers like George Clooney and Clint East wood; Bert Fields, 52, who represents Michael Jackson.28. What does the author want to show through the example of Rebecca?A. The importance of learning entertainment law.B. Her determination to succeed in the field of law.C. The rising popularity in the field of entertainment law.D. Her dull future caused by her serious illness at college.29. What does the underlined word “propelled” in paragraph 4 mean?A. Blown.B. Driven.C. Depressed.D. Confused.30. What can be learned from the last paragraph?A. HLS is home to many famous artists.B. Artists are wise enough to learn corporate law.C. Artists are becoming more focused on legal needs.D. Famous artists pay no attention to making money.31. What can be the best title for the text?A. The Death of Rebecca's DreamB. Making It Big behind the ScenesC. Helping Musicians Improve ThemselvesD. A Brief Introduction to Entertainment LawDWe have heard some interesting news about how 5G wireless technology might change our lives in the future .5G-short for the 5th Generation Cellular Network Technology, promises the Internet speeds 50 to 100 times faster than current 4G systems.While 5G is set to be used in some limited areas of America this year, much of the world is not expected to receive widely available service until 2023.One project in Britain, however, is already testing this super fast technology on an unlikely group of the Internet users-cows. The project was developed by Cisco Systems, an American technology company. It also receives money from the British government. Cisco says the program seeks to explore the future of 5G connectivity in rural areas around the world.Testing areas were set up on farms in three rural areas in England. The cows are equipped with 5G-connected devices that link up to a roboti milking system, which uses sensors and machine learning to fully automate the process. System designers say technology takes over after a cow feels ready to be milked and walks toward an automatic gate. The device is designed to recognize each individual cow . It then positions equipment to the right body position for milking. During the process, machines release food for the cow as a reward.Other 5G technology tools include automated brushes that start when the cow rubs againstthem . Sensors also control the amount of light in the cows living areas depending on the weather. And an automatic feeding system makes sure the animals always get enough food to eat.Duncan Forbes , head of the project , told Reuters that the project shows the farm's cow operation can be greatly improved with 5G technology and that the experiment provides strong evidence that 5G technology can be widely used in the future, not just on farms in Britain, but in rural communities across the world.32. What is the purpose of Cisco Systems' program?A. To win financial support from British government.B. To test the effects of 5G technology on animals.C. To promote its technological development in Britain.D. To expand the future use of 5G in rural communities.33. What does the underlined word "It" in Paragraph 3 refer to?A. The project.B.The company.C.The technology.D. The group.34. What can we learn about 5G according to the text?A. It is no better than 4G in terms of speed.B. It is already widely available in the world.C. It enables cows to control their own milking.D. It is based on sensors and machine learning.35. In which section of a newspaper may this text appear?A.Entertainment.B.Lifestyle.cation.D. Technology.第二节七选五（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出填入空白处的最佳选项。

第二次月考英语试题卷第一部分阅读理解（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, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

ARocky Mountain Summer Adventure Camps Bring Learning to Life!The Museum of Idaho Rocky Mountain Adventure Camps are available for students aged 6-14. Participants will have amazing outdoor experiences combined with adventure and fun. Space is limited to 20 participants each session and registration is not complete until payment has been received by the Museum of Idaho. Registration fee is non-returnable.Junior Adventure CampChildren aged 6-9 （must have completed first grade）.We’ll conduct experiments, go on field trips, and discover the fun and excitement of science! This year, we will learn about colonial（殖民主义的） science to go along with our exhibit, America’s Revolution!Instructor: Chloe Doucette Dates: June 27- June 30 Time: 9:00 a.m. – noonCost: $75 per child, $60 per child for MOI members, $50 each additional brother or sister Original CampChildren aged 9-12 （must have completed third grade）Original Camp is for children who are ready for an exciting full-day outdoor camp. Participants visit various habitats and ecosystems as we explore eastern Idaho. We’ll go bird watching, hiking in the mountains, and lots more!Instructors: Alana Jensen, Jerry Petty Dates: July 18- July 21Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. （9:00-6:00 on the last day）Cost: $150 per child, $125 per child for MOI members, $100 each additional brother or sister High Adventure CampYouth aged 11-14 （must have completed fifth grade）High Adventure Camp is for youth who are looking for an amazing summer adventure! This outdoor camp is full of exciting physical challenges and involves participants in even more in-depth activities than the Original Camp. This year, students will study how rattlesnakes experience the outdoors!Instructors: Chloe Doucette, Mike Winston, Jerry Petty Dates: August 8- August 11Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. （9:00 – 6:00 on the last day）Cost: $150 per child, $125 per child for MOI members, $100 each additional brother or sister Participate in both Original AND High Adventure for only $200! Call 522-1400 ext. 3002 to take advantage of this great offer. If you have any questions about the Museum of Idaho’s education programs, contact Chloe Doucette, Education Director at （208） 522-1400 ext. 3002.1. If participants want to register successfully, they need to _________.A. choose their favorite instructorsB. make up a team of 20 participantsC. be accompanied by familyD. pay for the fee ahead of time2. To make experiments, what will a 9-year-old boy choose？A. Original Camp.B. Junior Adventure Camp.C. High Adventure Camp.D. Three of them.3. How much will a child and his brother spend at least if they sign up for both Original and High Adventure Camp？A. $400.B. $450.C. $500.D. $550.BThe morning had been a disaster. My tooth was aching. And I’d been in an argument witha friend. Her words still hurt：“The trouble with you is that you won’t put yourself in myplace. Can’t you see things from my point of view？” I shook my head stubbornly—and felt the ache in my tooth. I’d thought I could hold out till my dentist came back from holiday, but the pain was really unbearable. I started calling the dentists in the phone book, but no one could see me immediately. Finally, at about lunchtime, I got lucky.“If you come by right now,” the receptionist said, “the dentist will fit you in.”I took my puree and keys and rushed to my car. But suddenly I began to doubt about thedentist. What kind of dentist would be so eager to treat someone at such short notice？ Why wasn't he as busy as the others？In the dentist's office, I sat down and looked around. I saw nothing but the bare walls and I became even more worried. The assistant noticed my nervousness and placed her warm hand over my ice-cold one.When I told her my fears, she laughed and said, "Don't worry. The dentist is very good. ""How long do I have to wait for him？" I asked impatiently."Come on, he is coming. Just lie down and relax. And enjoy the artwork," the assistant said."The artwork？" I was puzzled.The chair went back. Suddenly I smiled. There was a beautiful picture, right where I could enjoy it：on the ceiling. How considerate the dentist was! At that moment, I began tounderstand what my friend meant by her words.What a relief!4. Which of the following best describes the author’s feeling that morning？A. Cheerful.B. Nervous.C. Satisfied.D. Upset.5. What made the author begin to doubt about the dentist？A. The dentist's agreeing to treat her at very short notice.B. The dentist's being as busy as the other dentists.C. The surroundings of the dentist's office.D. The laughing assistant of the dentist.6. Why did the author suddenly smile？A. Because the dentist came at last.B. Because she saw a picture on the ceiling.C. Because she could relax in the chair.D. Because the assistant kept comforting her.7. What did the author learn from her experience most probably？A. Strike while the iron is hot.B. Have a good word for one's friend.C. Put oneself in other's shoes.D. A friend in need is a friend indeed.CYou might think that “global warming” means nothing more than a rise in the world’s temperature. But rising sea levels caused by it have resulted in the first evacuation（撤离）of an island nation—the citizens of Tuvalu will have to leave their homeland.During the 20th century, sea level rose 8—12 inches. As a result. Tuvalu has experienced lowland flooding of salt water which has polluted the country’s drinking water.Paani Laupepa, a Tuvaluan government official , reported to the Earth Policy Institute that the nation suffered an unusaually high number of fierce storms in the past ten years .Many scientists connect higher surface water temperatures resulting from global warming to greater and more damaging storms.Laupepa expressed dissatisfaction with the United States for refusing to sign the Kyoto Protocol, an international agreement calling for industrialized nations to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions（导致温室效应的气体排放）,which are a main cause of global warming . “By refusing to sign the agreement, the US has effectively taken away the freedom of future generations of Tuvaluans to live where their forefathers have lived for thousands of year s,” Laupepa told the BBC.Tuvalu has asked Australia and New Zealand to allow the gradual move of its people to both countries .Tuvalu is not the only country that is vulnerable （易受影响的）to rising sea levels. Maumoon Gayoon, president of the Maldives, told the United Nations that global warming has made his country of 311,000 an “endangered nation”.8．The text is mainly about .A．rapid changes in the earth’s temperature B．bad effects of global warming C．moving of a country to a new place D．reasons for lowland flooding9．According to scientists ,the DIRECT cause of more and fiercer storms is . A．greenhouse gas emissions in industrialized nationsB．higher surface water temperatures of the seaC．continuous global warmingD．rising sea levels10．Laupepa was not satisfied with the United States because it did not .A．agree to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions B．sign an agreement with Tuvalu C．allow Tuvaluans to move to the US D．believe the problems facing Tuvalu were real 11．The country whose situation is similar to that of Tuvalu is .A．Australia B．New Zealand C．the Maldives D．the United StatesDMany Americans think of driverless cars as a futuristic technology that will revolutionize travel in cities and along state highways. But recent experiments are proving that autonomous vehicles also have the potential to improve the quality of life for millions of Americans underserved by traditional modes of transportation, such as the elderly and disabled, so long as lawmakers make smart policies that pave the way for innovation.A retirement community in San Jose, Calif. , which has been transformed by a small fleet of driverless taxis, shows the potential of self-driving cars to transform people’s lives.B uilt by a tech start-up called Voyage, the modified Ford Fusions are currently limited to a two-mile road, but residents are already having the benefits of these autonomous vehicles, which allow them to participate in social activities they would otherwise be unable to enjoy simply because they could not get to them.When the trial run finally expands to 15 miles of road, these residents—whose average age is 76—will also have a convenient and reliable new way to appointments. As these cars continue to serve residents there, it is easy to understand why California is moving to simplify regulations for the industry.In Michigan, forward-thinking policies have the potential to unlock other hidden benefits of autonomous vehicles, especially for those with physical disabilities. The Michigan Disability Rights Coalition has strongly advocated for the development of this technology, saying that it could give people with disabilities greater opportunities in the workforce and enable them to lead more fulfilling, independent lives.Many recognize that autonomous vehicles will be the future of transportation, but it is too often overlooked that this future cannot arrive fast enough for millions of Americans who areforced to depend on others for day-to-day travel. The policymakers should follow the lead of places like California and Michigan, and pass rules and regulations to unlock these hidden benefits of driverless cars.12. What’s the attitude of most American people to the future of autonomous vehicles？A. uncertainB. doubtfulC. indifferentD. optimistic13. What is the modified Ford Fusion？A. The collection of social activities.B. The name of a retirement community.C. A kind of autonomous vehicle.D. A two-mile road for self-driving cars.14 Examples are given in the third and forth paragraphs to prove______A. what are preventing the development of the technologyB. why driverless cars are restricted in many states in AmericaC. how driverless technology benefits the aged and disabledD. when driverless cars can enter people’s life eventually15. What does the author attempt to inform us in the last paragraph？A. The concept of autonomous vehicles has been widely recognized.B. The weak groups are often overlooked despite technology advances.C. The benefits of driverless cars have been fully unlocked.D. Regulations should go hand in hand with driverless technology.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。