1、高二英语限时练习一一阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ASince the age of three, Chelsie Hill had dreamed of becoming a dancer. That ambition nearly ended one night in 2010. Hill, then a 17-year-old high school senior in Pacific Grove, California, was in a car accident that put her in the hospital f
2、or 51 days and left her paralyzed from the waist down. For most people, that would have ruined any hope of a dancing career. For Hill, it was the beginning. Far from being a barrier, her wheelchair made her even stronger. “I wanted to prove to my community and to myself that I was still normal,” she
3、 told Teen Vogue.“Half of my body was taken away from me, and I have to move it with my hands,” Hill said, “It definitely took a lot of learning and patience.” After leaving school, Hill wanted to expand her dance network to include women like her. She met people online who had suffered various spin
4、al cord injuries but shared her determination, and she invited them to dance with her. Hoping to reach more people in a larger city, Hill moved to Los Angeles in 2014 and formed a team of dancers with disabilities she called the Rollettes. “I want to break down the stereotype of wheelchair users and
5、 show that dance is dance, whether youre walking or youre rolling,” she said.Hill has attained what many of us never will: her childhood dream. Shes a dancer. But the Rollettes have helped her find something else just as fulfilling. Every year she held a dance camp for wheelchair users of all ages a
6、nd abilities. In 2019, 173 participants from ten countries attended.Many people have received help. Steph Aiello told Teen Vogue that working with Hill challenged her to be more independent. Edna Serrano says that being part of the Rollettes team has given her the courage to get behind the wheel of
7、a car, “I didnt know I could do so many things that these girls have taught me.”1. What can be learned from the text?A. It took Hill nearly a month to recover in the hospital.B. People from more than 20 countries joined the Rollettes.C. Hill helped the dancers find their self-confidence.D. Hill woul
8、d expand her dance camp.2. Which the following words can best describe Hill?A. Ambitious and curious.B. Honest and hardworking.C. Humorous and brave.D. Strong-willed and warm-hearted.3. What can be the best title for the text?A. A way to realize ones dream.B. An inspiring story of dancers.C. Chelsie
9、 Hill: a brave dancer.D. A dance camp for the disabled.BScientists have been trying to figure out how to alter the genes of humans for many years, and it looks like theyve finally cracked (破解) the code. But while this may seem like a great step forward in science, some also believe that its one step
10、 back when it comes to ethics (道德准则). In August, a group of scientists from the USA and South Korea worked together to successfully edit a human embryo (胚胎) and remove a genetic mutation (突变) that would have led to heart disease, reported The Guardian. This was done with the help of CRISPR, a gene-e
11、diting tool that allows scientists to “cut and paste” human DNA.Although this was the first example of an embryos genes being changed successfully, the advantages of gene editing have already been tested in living patients. In 2015, a five-month-old girl from the UK was saved after doctors used edit
12、ed cells to fight off her cancer. As of today, shes alive and well. And in the USA last year, scientists managed to remove HIV cells from several patients by editing the genes inside their bodies.Some people hope that in the future, diseases or birth defects could simply be edited out”. However, oth
13、ers believe this could lead to so-called designer babies, giving parents the option to choose everything from eye color to intelligence. “You could find wealthy parents buying the latest “upgrades” for their children, leading to even greater inequality than we already live with,” Marcy Camovsky, dir
14、ector of the San Francisco Center for Genetics, told BBC News.In spite of these ethical concerns, experts say its not possible to create the “perfect” human being. Despite the progress scientists have made, we dont understand human genes enough to give all unborn children great brainpower or amazing
15、 singing abilities. “Right now, we know nothing about genetic enhancement,” Hank Greely, a director at Stanford University, USA, told The New York Times. “Were never going to be able to say, honestly, this embryo looks like it would score high on the two-part SAT.”So it looks like if we want good ex
16、am results, or to impress people with our piano skills, well have to stick with the old fashioned method of plain hard work-at least for now.4. The underlined word “alter” in Paragraph 1 probably means _.A. recordB. changeC. removeD. increase5. What was the first successful example of human embryo g
17、ene editing?A. A genetic mutation related to heart disease was removed by scientists.B. A newborn baby with cancer was saved by edited cells.C. HIV cells were removed from patients9 bodies.D. Some birth defects were simply edited out.6. Why do some people consider human gene editing a step backwards
18、?A. They dont think it is an effective way to fight diseases.B. They are concerned that it could lead to genetic mutations.C. They think it could lead to designer babies and increased inequality.D. They worry that it could make parents abandon children with birth defects.7. What can we conclude from
19、 the text?A. Gene editing is regarded as the perfect way to treat birth defects.B. There is still a long way to go to fully understand human genes.C. Gene editing could help enhance human intelligence in the near future.D. Scientists are pessimistic (悲观的) about the future of gene editing.CYou are gi
20、ven many opportunities in life to choose to be a victim (受害者) or a creator. When you choose to be a victim, the world is a cold and difficult place. “They” did things to you which caused all of your pain and suffering. “They” are wrong and bad, and life is terrible as long as “they” are around. Or y
21、ou may blame yourself for all your problems, thus internalizing (内化) your victimization. The truth is, your life is likely to stay that way as long as you feel a need to blame yourself or others.Those who choose to be creators look at life quite differently. They know there are individuals who might
22、 like to control their lives, but they dont let this get in the way. They know they have their weaknesses, yet they dont blame themselves when they fail. Whatever happens, they have choices in the matter. They believe their dance with each sacred moment of life is a gift and that storms are a natura
23、l part of life which can bring the rain needed for emotional and spiritual growth.Victims and creators live in the same physical world and deal with many of the same physical realities, yet their experience of life is worlds apart. Victims relish (沉溺) in anger, guilt, and other emotions that cause o
24、thers-and even themselves-to feel like victims, too. Creators consciously choose love, inspiration, and other qualities which inspire not only themselves, but all around them. Both victims and creators always have the choice to determine the direction of their lives.In reality, all of us play the vi
25、ctim or the creator at various points in our lives. One person, on losing a job or a special relationship, may feel as if it is the end of the world and sink into terrible suffering for months, years, or even a lifetime. Another with the same experience may choose to first experience the grief, then
26、 accept the loss and soon move on to be a powerful creative force in his life.In every moment and every situation, you can choose to have a fuller, richer life by setting a clear intention to transform the victim within, and by inviting into your life the powerful creator that you are.8. According t
27、o Paragraph 2, creators _.A. handle ups and downs of life wiselyB. possess the ability to predict future lifeC. seem willing to experience failure in lifeD. have the potential to create something new9. The examples mentioned in Paragraph 4 show that _.A. people may become victims if they care too mu
28、ch about sufferingsB. people need family support to deal with challenges in lifeC. it takes creators quite a long time to get rid of their painsD. ones experiences determine his attitude towards life10. What is the authors purpose in writing this passage?A. To define victims and creators.B. To evalu
29、ate victims against creators.C. To explain the relationship between victims and creators.D. To suggest the transformation from victims to creators.第二节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5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。有两项为多余选项。Gratitude is not only an art in daily life, but also part of our traditional virtue (美德). Has y
30、our mother or friend told you that youre an ungrateful person? Do you feel unable to appreciate the world or people around you? Are you obsessed (着迷) with things you dont have instead of being thankful for what you do have? _11_ If so, then you will definitely need to work on being a more grateful p
31、erson.The proposal to show gratitude has been put forward in the last few decades. Although such encouragement is morally meaningful, it seems still to be too abstract . So, how can you make giving thanks part of your daily routine? _12_Stopping playing the victim is the first step youre supposed to
32、 take. _13_ If you want to be grateful, stop complaining to the world, your teachers, your friends and your family about not putting themselves in your shoes, and focus on how much theyve helped and cared about you.Volunteering in your community is another effective way to show how grateful you are
33、for what the world has given you. Whether youre helping clean up a local park, working in a soup kitchen, or teaching children or adults in your community to learn to read, your viewpoints on life will change positively. _14_15_ You shouldnt always be good only to your close friends or family member
34、s. You can help a neighbor look for a lost dog. You can also help an old lady carry her groceries. You dont have to search for these opportunities purposefully. Sometimes they will present themselves. So when they come, act with generosity. Youll be more grateful for your role played in the world.A.
35、 You are likely to work hard to avoid these questions.B. You may find yourself involved in one of these situations.C. Gradually, youll be more grateful for the chances to repay the society.D Doing an act of kindness is also a great way of practicing gratitude.E. There are some tips that help make it
36、 possible for you to practice gratitude.F. Ungrateful people are always blaming the world for the problems and owing all the faults to others.G. When you reflect on your thoughts, feelings, emotions and actions, you are actually reflecting on your values.语法填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，在标有序号的空白处填入一个适当
37、的词，或填入括号中单词的正确形式。 Many students want to find friends on the Internet as a way of practicing their language skills and learning _36_ different cultures. With the Internet finding friends has been much _37_ (easy) and such relationship is called key pals. However, you should take care when _38_ (find)
38、 friends on the Internet.First, look for reviews of your chosen sites _39_ (learn) more about other students experiences. Dont join service until you have done your research. Then, youd better use a nickname, rather than your real name to protect _40_ (you), and never give personal _41_ (inform) to
39、anyone, your home address, phone number and birthday included. Whats more, you should stop contact with others if you feel _42_ (comfort) with the topics of conversation. Meanwhile, its best to ask appropriate questions to learn someones personal experience, _43_ may help you understand _44_ whole culture. Most importantly, tell your teachers, parents or even the police_45_ a problem arises.
