1、 高二英语 第八周周测 时间：50分钟 分值：100分一阅读理解（共15小题; 每小题4分，满分60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。 AHere we introduce some rental houses to you.Apartment Levant in KomizaOverlooking one of the most beautiful fishing villages in Croatia, our two-storey house also gives you a full view of Komiza bay
2、 as well as neighboring island of Bisevo.The apartment has a wide，covered balcony and a small garden with lemon trees. It is only 10 minutes walk from the centre of the village, although it is on the edge of the village, with forests behind the house.Apartment DominaLocated in the centre of the city
3、, the apartment is protected as a historical site. All other facilities are at your fingertips such as restaurants, shops and museums. The apartment is fully equipped and air-conditioned, having a kitchen with a dishwasher, a satellite TV and the free Web access. It contains a bedroom with a double
4、bed and antique furniture. Besides, the apartment offers pet-friendly accommodation.Apartment TonkaThe apartment is located in an old stone house in the centre of Komiza. It offers two bedrooms, each with a separate bathroom, and a living room with a furnished kitchen. The house is only a couple of
5、minutes away from the old harbor, along the old towns street where you can enjoy Komizas rich cultural history. The bus stop is less than 200 meters away, near the fruit and vegetable market.Pearl of IssaThis two-bedroom apartment is only a few minutes walk from beautiful beaches, shops, restaurants
6、, cafs and bars. It consists of two bedrooms, a fully equipped modern kitchen, a dining room and a resting area with a sofa, which can be used as an extra sleeping place for one person, a bathroom and a balcony with comfortable garden furniture and barbecue equipment.1. What can we learn about Apart
7、ment Levant in Komiza?A. It is the most beautiful fishing village in Croatia.B. It offers a chance to admire the whole Komiza bay.C. Its inconvenient to go to the centre of the village.D. It lies in the center of the village with forests around.2. Which of the following does Apartment Domina provide
8、?A. Washing machines. B. Modern furniture.C. Free Internet use. D. Friendly pets.3. Which of the following apartments contain two bedrooms?A. Apartment Tonka and Pearl of Issa.B. Apartment Domina and Pearl of Issa.C. Apartment Tonka and Apartment Domina.D. Apartment Domina and Apartment Levant in Ko
9、miza. BDolphins are not fish, but warm-blooded animals. They live in groups, and speak to each other in their own language. In this way they are like other animals, such as bees and birds. But dolphins are very different from almost all land animals. Their brain is nearly the same size as our own, a
10、nd they live a long time - at least twenty or thirty years.Like some animals, dolphins use sound to help them find their way around. They also use these sounds to talk to each other and to help them find food. We now know they do not use their ears to receive these sounds, but the lower part of the
11、mouth, called the jaw.Strangely, dolphins seem to like man, and for thousands of years there have been stories about the dolphin and its friendship with people.There is a story about sailors in the 19th century. In a dangerous part of the sea off the coast of New Zealand, they learnt to look for a d
12、olphin called Jack. From 1871 to 1903 Jack met every boat in the area and showed it the way. Then in 1903 a passenger on a boat called The Penguin shot and wounded Jack. He recovered and for nine years more continued to guide all ships through the areaexcept for The Penguin.Today, some people contin
13、ue to kill dolphins, but many countries of the world now protect them and in these places it is against the law to kill them.4. Dolphins are different from many other animals in that they _.A. live in groups B. have their own languageC. are warm-blooded D. have large brains5.Which of the following d
14、oes the dolphin use to help it find its way around?A. Its jaw. B. Its ears C. Its nose. D. Its eyes.6. By telling the story of Jack the writer wanted to show that _.A. people are cruel to animals B. Jack is different from other dolphinsC. dolphins are friendly and clever D. dolphins should be protec
15、ted by law7.Why did the sailors off the coast of New Zealand look for Jack?A. They wanted his help.B. They enjoyed playing with him.C. He was lonely and liked to be with peopleD. He was seriously wounded.CAmericas latest superhero Austin Perine, who calls himself President Austin，is now taking the c
16、ountry by storm. But he is not a typical superhero. Two things set him apart: He doesnt fight human enemies，but hunger and homelessness. Also, hes only four years old.Our superheros origin story started from the day when TJ Perine, his father, took Austin to the Firehouse Ministries, a local shelter
17、 that provides housing, food and other services for the homeless. As they drove by the building，they saw a group of 25 homeless men standing on the street corner. That day, Austin used his allowance to buy each man a sandwich and handed the food out himself with his slogan，“Dont forget to show love!
18、”After he returned every week for five weeks in a row, word of Austins kindness spread through social media. Austin and TJ could feed 25 to 50 people at a time before，and now，thanks to community support，they can feed 800 to 2,000 people.But Austin isnt merely filling stomachs. He has been improving
19、the lives of the homeless people he meets. On that first trip to Firehouse Ministries，TJ and Austin talked to a poor man named Raymont. The respect Austin showed for him touched 41-year-old Raymont，who regained his confidence in life and finally found a job with the help of TJ. All that was made pos
20、sible because a little boy took the time to care.Austins passion has become his familys calling. After raising money through a GoFundMe page，Audrey, TJs mother established the nonprofit Show Love Foundation，dedicated to fighting homelessness. She now serves as president，and TJ oversees public relati
21、ons for the foundation full time. They offer medical and mental health care as preventive steps against homelessness. As for President Austin，he continues to give out food，smiles，and his inspirational message of love.“It makes me feel like Im saving the day,” he said proudly.8. Why has Austin become
22、 wellknown to the entire country?A. He has super power to fill the stomachs of the homeless.B. He fights hunger and homelessness at such a young age.C. He has removed the poverty of the local community.D. He has chosen an impressive and unique name.9. Which of the following can replace the underline
23、d word“dedicated”in Paragraph 5?A. Exposed.B. Opposed.C. Devoted.D. Addicted.10. Why does the author introduce the example of Raymont in Paragraph 4?A. To show Austins positive influence.B. To persuade people to live off their own.C. To prove the personal ability of Austins father.D. To describe the
24、 difficult situation of poor people.11. What is the authors attitude towards what Austin does?A. Sympathetic.B. Humorous.C. Approving.D. Considerate. DA company in San Francisco, California, has found a way to turn used plastic bottles into womens shoes.Every day, millions of Americans drink water a
25、nd other liquids from plastic bottles. More than 60 million of them are thrown away each day. Many of the plastic bottles end up in landfills or are burned with other waste products.A San Francisco start-up company called Rothys, however, turns this plastic waste into environmentally friendly shoes.
26、 Roth Martin is the companys co-founder. He explains how they turn plastic into soft material for womens feet. They take the plastic, clean it, and break it down into small pieces. Then they press them through a device that makes soft fibers. Those fibers are then combined together. This is done by
27、a 3D machine. It is designed to reduce waste while making the shoes. The knitted stuff and the inner part of the shoe are then attached to the shoes outer part, called the sole (鞋底). This outer sole is also made from environmentally friendly material: responsibly sourced no-carbon rubber.Rothys shoe
28、s are sold online. They are flat shoes, with either a rounded or pointed toe. They come in different colors and designs. They cost either $ 125 or $ 145 per pair, depending on the design. After American actress Gwyneth Paltrow discovered them last year, the demand for the shoes grew. Martin says the
29、re is no shortage of material to fill that demand. “Were not going to run out of water bottles any time soon. So we have a limitless supply of material, and I think that is a good sign for our future.” When the environmentally friendly shoes wear out, customers can return them at no cost to a compan
30、y that uses the recycled materials to make other products.For now, the shoes are only available to be shipped in the United States. However, the company says it will add international shipping in the near future.12. How are used plastic bottles usually dealt with?A. They are buried or burned.B. They
31、 are used to make shoes.C. They are changed into soft materials.D. They arc returned to factories for reuse.13. What does the underlined word“knitted”in the third paragraph mean?A. Attached.B. Fixed.C. Combined.D. Repaired.14. Which of the following directly helped to increase the sales of Rothys sh
32、oes?A. The design and color.B. The reasonable price.C. The companys advertisement.D. The star power of Gwyneth Paltrow.15. What is the purpose of the text?A. To advertise a new kind of shoes.B. To describe the process of making shoes.C. To introduce a new way of recycling plastic waste.D. To stress
33、the importance of environmental protection.二句子填空（共10小题，每题4分，满分40分）16. _ was evident that the policy was a failure; nothing has changed at all.17. _ (be) it to rain ,the crops would be saved.18. The dog died after serving the family _(faith) for thirty years.19.The anti-smoking campaign is mainly _(a
34、im) at young teenagers.20.Generally ,parents have a strong _(prefer) for their youngest child in China.21.The news _ our team has won the game was true.22._ is known to everybody, the moon travels round the earth.23.He did his homework ,_(listen) to classical music.24.If you _(work) hard then ,you would be in the university now.25._ surprised me is that everybody seemed to be very indifferent to her.答案：一1-5 BCADA 6-10 CABCA 11-15 CACDC二16.It 17.Were 18.faithfully 19.aimed 20.preference 21.that 22.As 23.listening 24.had worked 25.What
