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2019-2020年高二英语下学期第6周周练试题

2019-2020年高二英语下学期第6周周练试题
2019-2020年高二英语下学期第6周周练试题

2019-2020年高二英语下学期第6周周练试题

第一部分阅读理解(每题2.5分,满分10分)

阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项中,选出最佳选项

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The free Kindle for Mac application will give users access to more than 325,000 books in the Kindle Store, allowing them to download and read the e-books on their puter, and even add a virtual bookmark to a page so that they do not lose their place.

Amazon has its own range of Kindle e-book readers, which have sold well in the United States. The first Kindle device appeared in the UK last October, but British consumers have been slower to embrace the digital reading revolution.

The online seller has attempted to expand the presence of its Kindle brand by making the software for downloading and reading electronic books available on a variety of other platforms, such as the iPhone and Windows-based PCs, rather than just Kindle devices.

“Kindle for Mac is the perfect panion application for customers who own a Kindle or Kindle DX, " said Jay Marine, director of Amazon's Kindle division.

“For those customers around the world who don’t yet have a Kindle, Kindle for Mac is a great way' to instantly access and read the most popular new releases as well as their old favourites.”

The Kindle for Mac application will synchronise(使同步)books and bookmarks between a Mac and a Kindle device. Amazon said it would be adding more features to the software in the ing months, including the ability to search the text of a book

develop a version of its existing iPhone Kindle app for the iPad, but privately there are concerns that Apple’s move into the e-book market, and the addition of an e-book store to the existing Apple iTunes and App Store ecosystem could steal customers from the Kindle store.

32.Which of the following can be done on Kindle

A. Buy e-books on the puter.

B. Download a variety of software.

C. Add virtual bookmarks.

D. Sell second-hand books.

33. In which place did the Kindle device first e into the market

A. America.

B. Britain.

C. Australia.

D. Canada.

34. What does the underlined word "annotation" in the last paragraph probably mean?

A. Reading.

B. Attention.

C. Relation.

D. Note-taking.

35. What can be inferred from the last two paragraphs?

A. Kindle’s added functions may n ot ensure a big increase in its users.

B. We have free access to the most popular books on a Kindle device.

C. People who don’ t have a Kindle are not able to read e-books.

D. We can now read on Mac whatever we read on a Kindle device.

B七选五(每题三分,满分15分)

No one ever said the College Entrance Examination was easy. Staying up late to study for the exam has made you exhausted . But while you struggle to review as many books as possible to prepare for your test, don’t forget your health. 36 Here are some tips on dieting, dressing and sleeping you can follow to stay energized as you go through your finals weeks.

Sleeping

All of that studying during finals week will be for nothing if you don’t get enough sleep. Make a good arrangement of your schedule to stay ahead of the game. You know your body, your study habits, and your finals schedule, so plan accordingly to squeeze in six to eight hours of solid sleep. 37

Food and drink

The most important thing to remember about eating and drinking is to do just that: eat and drink. 38 . Don’t disturb your food schedule too much. Eat a healthy breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the same times you always do.

39

In addition to eating and drinking, it’s also important how you dress for exams. 40 During finals week, it doesn’t hurt to dress things up a little bit , but the most important thing is to stay casual and fortable.

A. Dressed as usual, you’ll want to stick to something short-sleeved as a top.

B. Drink plenty of water, and then drink some more. Nothing else will help your mind stay clear and keep your energy levels high.

C. Besides, take time for short naps here and there as well.

D. It’s easy to forget during intense studying, but your brain needs nutrition(营养) if you have any hope of gaining information.

E. Aft er all, if you’re sick and unfortable during your tests, every effort you’ve made might be in vain.

F. Put your head down or lie down and set an alarm for half an hour to get some quick power sleep .

G. Dressing

第二部分完形填空(共20小题;每小题2分,满分40分)

A few years ago, an elderly woman entered my video store, along with her daughter. The 41 was displaying a serious case of impatience, 42 her watch every few seconds. If she had possessed a leash(绳子), her mother would have been 43 to it as a means of pulling her along to 44 the rush of other shoppers.

I walked over and asked 45 I could help her find something. The woman smiled up at me and showed me a __46 on a piece of paper. 47 rushing off to find the DVD for the woman, I asked her to 48 with me so I could show her where she could find it and I wanted to enjoy her 49 for a moment. As we walked along the back of the store, I 50 its floor plan: old television shows, action movies, cartoons, science fiction. The woman seemed glad of the unrushed “trip” and 51 conversation.

I said to her daughter, “ 52 some advice?” “Of course not,” said the daughter, “Cherish(珍爱) 53 ,” I said. “when she’ s gone, it’s the little 54 that’ll e back to you. Times like this. I know.” It was 55 . I still missed my mom and remembered the times when I’d used my impatience to make her 56 .

Together they made their way toward the store’s resting area. They sat there for a moment, side by side, 57 the holiday crowds. Then the daughter glanced over and immediately 58 he mother lovingly. And slowly, she placed her arm with 59

unaccustomed affection around her mother’s shoulders and 60 guided her back into the crowd.

41. A. mother B. daughter C. merchant D. waitress

42. A. checking B. fixing C. adjusting D. removing

43. A. accustomed B. fastened C. applied D. devoted

44. A. get along with B. break away from C. keep step with D. make way for

45. A. why B .when C. how D. if

46. A. receipt B. ticket C. title D.

tip

47. A. Rather than B. Regardless of C. Apart from D. As to

48. A. jog B. trade C. walk D. municate

49. A. pany B. time C. stay D. holiday

50. A. corrected B. described C. appreciated D. blamed

51. A. attractive B. convincing C. serious D. casual

52. A. Offer B. Lack C. Mind D. Prepare

53. A. me B. her C. yourself D. it

54. A. chances B. feelings C. moments D. presents

55. A. true B. appropriate C. reasonable D. possible

56. A. puzzled B. astonished C. desperate D. upset

57. A. observing B. expecting C. approaching D. evaluating

58. A. regarded B. recognized C. attended to D.

brought back

59. A basically B. apparently C. gradually D. abruptly

60. A. smoothly B. accidentally C. randomly D. gently 第三部分语法填空(共10小题;每小题2分,满分20分)

阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

Traditional Chinese culture is beginning to capture the attention of the world. Kung Fu, 61 (especial), has had a great effect 62 the millions of people who first learned about China through it. From that, they may e to China and learn about other 63 (aspect) of this culture. Other Asian nations have long know about the 64 (great)of ancient Chinese culture. Their own cultures are 65 mix of native ones and those Chinese characteristics. Korea and Japan long ago adopted ideas such as Confucianism is something that continues today even as it 66 (challenge)by Pop Culture. This strength es from the ideas 67 (give)in the Four Books of Confucianism, which built upon the ideas of an even 68 (much)ancient period codified(编纂)in the Five Classics. From them, the West learns 69 is uniquely Chinese, for example, feng shui. So far China has taken steps 70 (further) this spread of its culture by establishing Chinese Cultural Centers in such places as the United States and Europe.

61. ____________ 62.______________ 63._________

_____64.____________65._____________

66. ____________ 67.______________

68.______________69.____________70._____________

第四部分短文改错(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)

假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共

有10处语言错误,每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧),并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除:把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。

修改:在错的词下划一横线(___),并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意:1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;

2.只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分。

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