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1、高二英语暑假作业（2）第一部分 阅读理解第一节阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。A Harper Lee was an American novelist widely known for To Kill a Mockingbird, published in 1960, which won the 1961 Pulitzer Prize and has become a classic of modern American literature. The 1962 film adaptation starring Gregory Peck won three
2、Academy Awards. For decades, the book was Lees only major work, but it was hugely influential for generations of US readers. It has sold more than 10 million copies, and is one of the most widely taught novels in US schools. In 2007 she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom for her contribut
3、ions to literature. Lee wanted to live a simple life and was never comfortable with the attention the novel brought her, and she practically disappeared from public life after the novel was published. The world, however, continued waiting for a new novel from her, and on occasion she suggested that
4、she had a story in progress. In 2015, a book did come out. Go Seta Watchman was more of a first draft, featuring Scout, the young girl who was the main character of To Kill a Mockingbird. Go Set a Watchman tells a story of Scout as an adult. Accusations arose that the 89-year-old Lee was not able to
5、 agree to the manuscripts release, and that various parties had signed on her behalf. Though Lee moved to New York in 1949, she spent many years guarding her privacy(隐私) in Monroeville, which served as the clear inspiration for the setting in To Kill a Mockingbird. In 2007, Lee suffered a stroke(中风)
6、, but recovered and later settled in Monroeville permanently to care for her sister, Alice. She was said to eat breakfast every morning at the same fast-food spot, and be friendly with her neighbors. The countless Americans knew her only through her works, and they will undoubtedly miss her.1.What c
7、an be learned about Harper Lee from the first two paragraphs?A.She was regarded as the greatest writer in America.B.She made great contributions to American literature.C.She once starred in a film adapted from her own novel.D.She has written several novels well accepted in most American schools.2.Wh
8、y did Harper Lee disappear from public life after her first novel came out?A.She tried to get out of accusations.B.She intended to focus on writing another novel.C.She wanted to remain mysterious.D.She wasnt accustomed to being the centre of attention.3.What can we infer about Harper Lees Go Set a W
9、atchman?A.It tells her own life story.B.It has been adapted into a famous film.C.It has won her lots of honors and awards.D.It continues the story of her earlier one.B Two British teachers have broken the world record for the longest journey in a tuk-tuk after pulling their failing vehicle for 43 mi
10、les. Richard Sears and Nick Gough traveled 37,500 kilometers around the world and passed through 37 countries. They did this to support a grassroots education project in Africa, Asia and South America. The pair, who set off from London, thought their expedition was over when the vehicle started to f
11、ail. When the tuk-tuk broke, they were only 70 kilometers from their destination. They decided to pull it the rest of the way. The tuk-tuk, which weighs 800 kilograms, was pulled in turns by Richard and Nick over three days. On arrival in Chepen, Peru, they discovered a mechanic who specialized in t
12、uk-tuks and managed to fix it. The pair were back on the road and aiming for their next goal. Along their journey they had to tackle deserts and jungles. They also survived close encounters with elephants in Uganda and Botswana and an accident in Malaysia. The greatest hardship on the tuk-tuk was th
13、e mountain ranges lying in their path, including the Alps, the Himalayas and the Andes. Nick and Richard uncovered some inspirational projects across Africa, Asia and South America. They witnessed firsthand the educational challenges these areas face today. They joined street children in the slums o
14、f Cairo, Khartoum, Kampala, Mumbai and Phnom Penh. They visited Congolese refugees (难民) in camps in Eastern Burundi. They witnessed how education could free sex workers in Delhi and victims of human trafficking(贩卖人口) in Nepal. The pair established The Tuk Tuk Educational Trust, a U.K. registered cha
15、rity. Talking about their motivation, Richard said: The worlds leaders have made a commitment to achieving universal primary education but, in spite of this pledge (承诺), over 57 million primary-aged children worldwide are still out of school; many more are in school, though still cannot have access
16、to quality learning opportunities.1.Why did the two teachers travel the world?A.To support an education project.B.To create a new world record.C.To entertain themselves.D.To challenge themselves.2.How far did the two teachers pull the tuk-tuk each day on average before they arrived in Chepen?A.A lit
17、tle more than 25 kilometers.B.About 14 miles.C.43 miles.D.70 kilometers.3.What is the third paragraph mainly about?A.How they realized their next goal.B.Their exciting experience on the road.C.The beautiful scenery of famous mountains.D.The difficulties and dangers they faced in the journey.4.Which
18、of the following best describes the two teachers?A.Curious and brave.B.Humorous and generous.C.Courageous and responsible.D.Efficient and honest.C Ever called a movie theatre to find out show time? Or called a customer service centre for help? Chances are you didnt speak to a human being. You probab
19、ly gave commands to an Automated Speech Recognition (ASR) system. These types of systems are efficient money-saving tools that allow companies to address many customers, concerns with minimum human intervention. The technology for such a system has advanced greatly since its appearance in the 1950s.
20、 One significant recent achievement is the launch of virtual personal assistants (VPAs) on mobile phones. The most well-known of these is Apples iPhone VPA, Siri. If you tell Siri that you want to schedule lunch with a friend, she can set the appointment on your phone in seconds. The VPA can also ho
21、ld a basic conversation with a sense of humour. However, it can only be set off when the human user speaks certain key phrases or words. While the potential for communication between a human and a machine may seem exciting, this possibility concerns some people. Some experts worry about peopled atta
22、chment to these machines and fear that the art of successful human-to-human conversation will be undeveloped in younger generations. They worry that people wont be able to display the right emotion or tone in conversations because they havent been practising those skills. Others fear that machines w
23、ill take over the functions that were traditionally performed by humans, such as customer service. Another concern often associated with the development of new technology is the invasion of privacy. When people use certain speech recognition applications, they leave behind an audio track of their sp
24、eech. When you ask a VPA for directions, your speech is often sent to a remote server and saved for processing. This digital information may lead to data mining, or the collection of large quantities of personal data. For now, however, the continuing evolution of ASR software is thrilling. Asking fo
25、r and acquiring information from an automated source has never been easier. Leading companies in the speech recognition world will make human communication with machines as seamless as possiblein other words, just like communicating with another human.1. What can we say about Apples Siri?A. Its a he
26、lpful VPA. B. It first appeared in the 1950s. C. Its the most advanced ASR system. D. It has the same sense of humour as humans. 2. What are Paragraphs 3 and 4 mainly about?A. The broad definition of ASR. B. Potential problems of ASR. C. The fast development of ASR. D. Movements against using ASR. 3
27、. What is the authors attitude towards the future of ASR?A. Worried. B. Doubtful. C. Hopeful. D. Indifferent. 4. What is the best title for the text?A. Talking to TechnologyB. The Application of SiriC. The Art of ConversationD. VPAs on Mobile PhonesD There are as many kinds of careers as there are p
28、eople. They vary greatly in the types of work involved(涉及) and in the ways they influence a persons life. The kind of career you have can affect your life in many ways. By making wise decisions concerning your career, you can help yourself build the life you want. To do that, you need as much inform
29、ation as possible. The more you know about yourself, the better able you will be to choose a satisfying career. What do people hope to obtain from a career? Some people desire a high income. Some hope for fame. Others seek for adventure. Still, others intend to serve people and make the world a bett
30、er place. Before you begin to explore career fields, you should determine your values, your interests, and your aptitudes that will make you competent in your future work. Most people are happiest with jobs that fit their values, interests, and skills. Each person has many values, which vary in stre
31、ngth. For example, money is the strongest value for some peoplethat is, wealth is more important to them than anything else. As a result, they focus their thoughts, behaviour, and emotions on the goal of earning a high income. Other values include devoting themselves to religion, taking risks, spend
32、ing time with family, and helping others. Before making a career decision, you can ask yourself what is the most important for you and examine your belief to better know your values. For example, is it important to you to work as a member of a team? Or would you rather be in charge or work alone? If
33、 working alone or being in charge is important to you, independence is probably one of your primary values.1.How can we make a wise career decision?A.By learning more about ourselves.B.By sticking to our belief more firmly.C.By changing our interests more often.D.By finding more career opportunities
34、.2.What does the underlined word aptitudes mean in Paragraph 2?A.Experiences.B.Abilities.C.Feelings.D.Families.3.According to the writer, a satisfying career is the one that _.A.brings huge wealthB.meets inner demandsC.develops interests and skillsD.contributes to forming values4.What does the write
35、r convey to us in the last paragraph?A.The contents of our values.B.The foundations of our values.C.The places to achieve our values.D.The ways to understand our values.第二节根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Why people collect art? Many people through history have gone to great lengths to colle
36、ct art. But what motivates these collectors? One popular explanation for collecting art is that they can have financial gain. Some resell artworks, earning enormous profit. _. Immorally, some collectors purchase art as a form of money laundering (洗钱), since it is far easier to move art than cash bet
37、ween countries without examination. _. For them, art is important for other reasons. The best way to understand the underlying drive of art collecting is as a means of creating and strengthening social bonds, and as a way for collectors to communicate within these new networks. Not only are collecto
38、rs fond of creating social links, but they are also motivated by the messages they can send once these social networks are created. We all know art is a powerful way for the artist to express thoughts and feelings. _. Displaying art can send a message about who the collector really is - at least who
39、 he sees himself as. _. Through the collections, collectors convey messages not just about themselves, but about the world as a whole. For example, the kid with the shoebox made of bird feathers might show others her collection not just to make friends, but to convince them of the importance of prot
40、ecting endangered species. People collect art for various reasons. _.A.Some gain artworks in an illegal wayB.But most collectors think little of profitC.Artworks preserve the qualities of their makersD.No doubt art collecting is an addiction hard to overcomeE.Some get large tax reductions for donati
41、ng art to museumsF.It also serves as an effective way for collectors to express themselvesG.Other art collectors see their collections as having a broader power第二部分第一节阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。After I graduated from the university, I got so pressured in finding a job. I submitted a
42、 lot of 1 both online and going in person to a particular company. One day I went to 2 my CV (履历) to a certain company and I wanted to meet the human resources manager in person because I believed it was a better 3 than leaving my CV at the reception.Unfortunately, in this company the 4 did not allo
43、w me to see the human resources manager and 5 asked me to just leave the CV with her and said that she would 6 it. I was really 7 since I knew she wouldnt do that and my CV would just be thrown in the trash can. I thought so because it usually 8 in some other companies. So I just left with my head 9
44、 and never thought about it again since I knew I would never get any 10 from the company.Days passed and one day I received a call from a(n) 11 number and guessed what.it was the human resources manager of that same company. I was really shocked since I did not 12 it at all. He said he received my C
45、V and that he would 13 it.I was so happy and felt bad at the same time for 14 the receptionist the other day. This humbled me and it was a 15 of believing in people and not assuming things just because of the norm.1.A. designsB. applicationsC. preparationsD. examinations2.A. hand inB. give upC. carr
46、y outD. take back3.A. resultB. chanceC. positionD. suggestion4.A. lawyerB. presidentC. reporterD. receptionist5.A. thusB. stillC. insteadD. therefore6.A. createB. shareC. deliverD. exchange7.A. amazedB. frightenedC. puzzledD. disappointed8.A. failsB. worksC. changesD. happens9.A. upB. downC. asideD.
47、 forward10.A. responseB. suggestionC. projectD. comment11.A. familiarB. importantC. unknownD. common12.A. expectB. connectC. valueD. confirm13.A. agree onB. work onC. refer toD. search for14.A. doubtingB. scoldingC. admiringD. punishing15.A. decisionB. conclusionC. reminderD. criterion第二节阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 China has become the first country to land a spacecraft on the far side of the moon. The unmanned Change-4 pro