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1、人教版高中英语必修二Unit4 History and Traditions第I卷（选择题）一、完形填空（共15分）In a year of sadness, one fast food manager is doing what she can to spread a message of love.April DiDonna told a customer she(1)him after he ordered at the(2)where she works in Washington. Three months later, she has told thousands of peopl
2、e I love you.Its filling my heart with so much more love. I know that the little three(3)could mean so much to so many people, DiDonna told a reporter. I(4)that if we just love each other, the world will be better.The love(5)kept going and DiDonna started(6)how many people have said I love you back.
3、 About 2,700 customers have(7)to the message since October 3.Sometimes people are(8), DiDonna said. Then I just explain it. If people can hate for no(9), why cant I love?One time an elderly woman was,(10)by her, and she simply thanked DiDonna before she left the store, Thank you for felling me that
4、you love me. The customer told DiDonna that her husband had(11). I dont have anyone to tell me that they love me anymore, the woman said,(12).DiDonna then hugged the woman(13), When I gave this woman a hug, she just stayed in my arms with tears in her eyes, DiDonna said.Never(14)doing little things
5、for others. Sometimes those things occupy(占据) a(n)(15)part of their hearts.1. A. neededB. lovedC. welcomedD. supported2. A. factoryB. hotelC. companyD. store3. A. wordsB. lettersC. symbolsD. tips4. A. worryB. believeC. explainD. announce5. A. actionB. scheduleC. puzzleD. method6. A. forgettingB. cou
6、ntingC. imaginingD. considering7. A. returnedB. attendedC. repliedD. applied8. A. thankfulB. nervousC. generousD. curious9. A. opinionB. reasonC. answerD. choice10. A. movedB. remindedC. recognizedD. greeted11. A. turned upB. given inC. taken overD. passed away12. A. cryingB. shoutingC. wavingD. jum
7、ping13. A. officiallyB. gracefullyC. tightlyD. eagerly14. A. depend onB. adapt toC. get tired ofD. be crazy about15. A. fascinatingB. strikingC. extraD. big二、阅读理解（共30分）AThe traditional Chinese lunar calendar(农历) divides the year into 24 solar terms(节气). Start of Winter, the 19th solar term of the ye
8、ar, begins this year on Nov 7 and ends on Nov 21.Start of Winter is the first solar term of winter, which means winter is coming and crops harvested in autumn should he stored up.In ancient times, the Start of Winter was regarded as the beginning of winter, however, due to geographical factors, the
9、actual winter time varies from place to place.In fact, the Start of Winter is not the beginning of winter in terms of meteorology(气象学). The weather every year is different, so the beginning of winter could be quite different. And as China is very large, it starts at different times in different area
10、s.The beginnings of the four seasons were important festivals in ancient times. Before the Start of Winter, the ancient emperor would take a shower and have no more meat. On that day, the emperor would lead his officials to the countryside and welcome the winter.People eat dumplings on the beginning
11、 of winter. Legend has it that in the late Eastern Han Dynasty, Zhang Zhongjing invented Jiao Ear (娇耳) to treat typhoid(伤寒) patients with ear frostbite(冻疮). He cooked mutton, hot peppers and herbs to drive out the cold and warm up the body. He put these materials into a dough skin and made them into
12、 an ear shape. Since then, people have learned to make the food which became known as dumpling or jiaozi. Today there is still a saying that goes Eat dumplings on Start of Winter Day, or your ears will be frostbitten.16. Which of the following is right about Start of Winter?A. It is one of the solar
13、 terms in Chinese calendar.B. People begin to harvest crops on this day.C. Winter begins on November 7 this year.D. It begins in different months in different places.17. What does it in paragraph 4 refer to?A. the start of winterB. the change of weatherC. the important festivalD. the beginning of wi
14、nter18. What do the last two paragraphs mainly talk about?A. Importance of Start of Winter.B. Customs of Start of Winter.C. Origin(起源) of Start of Winter.D. Food eaten on Start of Winter.19. Why do people eat dumplings on Start of Winter day?A. Because dumplings can drive away typhoid.B. Because the
15、y wish for good luck for themselves.C. Because eating dumplings can warm up their ears.D. Because they want to prevent the coming of winter.BA new study suggests that long periods in space can cause the human heart to shrink(缩小). The studyby a team of American researcherscomes as the U.S. makes plan
16、s to build a long-term base on the moon and prepares to send astronauts to Mars.Part of the study was based on the experiences of the retired astronaut Scott Kelly. The U. S. space agency NASA says that during his career, Kelly spent more time in space than any other American astronaut. One of Kelly
17、s stays aboard the International Space Station(ISS) lasted 340 days. Researchers from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center(UT Southwestern) in Dallas collected and analyzed the physical data during Kellys long stay aboard the ISS. The goal was to learn the effects of weightlessness on
18、 heart health and performance. The team found that during Kellys stay in space, the left ventricle(心室) of his heart shrank about 0.74 grams per week.Dr. Benjamin Levine is a professor at UT Southwestern. He was the leader of the research. In a statement, he explained that because of the conditions i
19、n space, the heart does not have to work as hard to pump(输送) blood uphill from the feet. Over time, this can cause shrinkage. In an effort to keep their hearts and bodies healthy in space, astronauts are required to perform different kinds of exercises throughout their stay.Reductions in heart size
20、are also seen in patients who spend long periods in bed because they are lying flat and the heart does not have to work as hard to pump. A second part of the study examined data from a long-distance swimmer who spent nearly a year trying to cross the Pacific Ocean. The swimmer, Benoit Lecomte, was c
21、hosen because he swam more than 2,800 kilometers over 159days. Levine says long-distance swimming has similar effects on weightlessness. The study showed that during Lecomtes swim, his left heart ventricle shrank about 0.72 grams per week.20. How did the researchers carry out their study?A. By inter
22、viewing astronauts.B. By examining collected information.C. By experimenting aboard the ISS.D. By comparing people in different fields.21. What are astronauts asked to do to keep their hearts fit in space?A. Do various exercises. B. Get regular blood tests.C. Stay in space for less time. D. Stand on
23、 their heads sometimes.22. Who is least likely to suffer from a shrunk heart according to the text?A. A patient spending a long time in bed.B. An astronaut traveling in space for long.C. A long-distance professional swimmer.D. A well-trained marathon runner.23. What can be the best title for the tex
24、t?A. New Ways to Fight Heart DiseasesB. The U.S. Builds a Medical Center in SpaceC. Long Space Flights Can Shrink the HeartD. Long-distance Swimming Keeps Your Heart FitCChina is recognized as a world leader in the development of artificial intelligence and facial recognition systems. A Chinese comp
25、any says it has created a new facial recognition system that can identify people even if they are wearing masks (口罩). Engineers at the Beijing-based company say their system is the first to be created to effectively identify people wearing face masks.The company told a news agency that a team of 20
26、people built the system in about a month. Tho system is based on existing technologies developed over the past 10 years. The process involved adding a collection of about 6 million unmasked faces and a much smaller collection of masked faces, the company said.The company is now selling two main kind
27、s of products that use the new technology. One performs single channel recognition, which is designed to be used at the entrances to buildings. The other product is a multi-channel recognition system that uses groups of surveillance (监视) cameras. It can identify individuals in a crowd of up to 30 pe
28、ople within a second.When people are wearing a mask that covers the mouth and the nose, the recognition rate can reach about 95%, which can ensure that most people can be identified, said Huang, vice president of the company. He added that the systems success rate for people not wearing a mask is ab
29、out 99.5%.However, the new system struggles to identify people wearing both a mask and sunglasses. In this situation, all of the key facial information is lost. In such cases recognition is graunchy, Huang said.People respond (响应) differently to the new technology. While some citizens have been agai
30、nst using such tools, the majority have accepted the technology as an effective way to reduce crime and catch criminals.24. What did the company do to build the system?A. It used the latest technology.B. It gathered many face images.C. It employed hundreds of people.D. It added a collection of masks
31、.25. What can we know about the new system?A. Its success rate is affected by cameras.B. Its performance varies with the location.C. It does better in identifying unmasked faces.D. It can recognize groups of people in seconds.26. What does the underlined word graunchy mean?A. Tough.B. Specific.C. No
32、rmal.D. Different.27. What is most peoples attitude towards the new system?A. Supportive.B. Objective.C. Uncaring.D. Doubtful.DBest royal(王室的) palaces in Europe you can visitThere are some royal palaces in Europe that often open their doors to the public.Drottningholm Palace, SwedenThis breathtaking
33、 palace in Drottningholm is not only a residence of the Swedish royal family, but its also a UNESCO World Heritage Site thanks to its impressively preserved castle and theatre. The palace and park are open to the public year-round.Royal Palace, Oslo, NorwayThe official royal residence for the Norweg
34、ian ovals has neoclassical architecture and landscaped gardens with ponds and eye-catching statues. During the summer months the palace opens to the public on guided tours, which include beautiful staterooms including the Bird Room, Mirror Hall, Small Ceremonial Hall and Banqueting Hall.Royal Palace
35、 of Madrid, SpainWhile the Royal Palace of Madrid is officially the royal residence, nowadays the Spanish royals choose to live in the Zarzuela Palace instead, with the Madrid Palace used mainly for slate ceremonies. There are over 3,000 rooms in this breathtaking palace making it one of the largest
36、 in the world. Highlights include the royal kitchens and the painting gallery, while the Changing of the guard never fails to be a hit with tourists.Palace of Versailles, FranceIf you want to visit a palace thats luxurious(豪华的), then the Palace of Versailles needs to be on your list. France hasnt ha
37、d a royal family since the French Revolution in 1789, but this palace offers a glimpse(短暂的感受) into how the former royals lived, as well as serving as a museum which preserves some of the finest works by the most gifted painters, sculptors and craftsmen of the time.28. When is Royal Palace, Oslo like
38、ly to open to the public?A. In mach. B. In July. C. In October. D. In December.29. Where should visitors go if they want to see state ceremonies ?A. Drottningholm Palace.B. Royal Palace, Oslo.C. Royal Palace of Madrid.D. Palace of Versailles.30. What can visions do at Palace of Versailles?A. Come ac
39、ross royal members.B. Enjoy some excellent artworks.C. Communicate with gifted painters.D. Learn the history of French Revolution.第II卷（非选择题）三、语法填空（共30分）AThe ancient town of Fenghuang is a place with idyllic (平和美丽的) village life in rural China. Having travelled directly from the busy city, I regard F
40、enghuang as a better(1)(choose) to have a breath of the fresh air.When I paid(2)visit to Fenghuang, it was July. My friend and I(3)(excited) explored, walking along the ancient wall and crossing the beautiful, old bridges. People there were very(4)(relax). They were neither troubled by the hot weath
41、er nor by the tourists, walking, eating and playing outdoors.(5)the first evening we bought spicy, cold noodles and ate on the riverbank as we watched the sunset.We stayed in a small hotel(6)was similar to many of the traditional(7)(building) in the village. Our room was built on high stilts (桩子) ov
42、er the banks of the river. From our window we could hear the rush of the water and the sounds of excited tourists(8)(travel) in small boats downstream. We saw people at work busy catching fish and young children playing in shallow waters.Although there(9)(be) many visitors to Fenghuang, we did not s
43、ee any other foreigner during our stay. After several days, I was still unwilling(10)(leave).BAn ancient culture dating back more than 5,000 years proved Chinas early exchanges with other societies, experts say.Experts believe the Majiayao culture had a close(1)(connect) with other various cultures.
44、 They put it forward at a recent meeting(2)was held in Gansu Province. With more than 5,000 years of history, it plays an important role in the development of the Chinese civilization (文明). This culture spread to Central Asia through(3)is now Chinas Xinjiang Province,(4)(bring) rice from China to th
45、e west.Swedish expert Johan first(5)(investigate) cultural sites in 1924. In the 1940s, Xia Nai named the sites after the Majiayao, with painted pottery (彩陶) as(6)(it) most special feature. Some experts point out that the Majiayao culture(7)(obvious) shares similarities with the cultures of some par
46、ts of the Black Sea. People from these cultures used pottery(8)(make) human head sculptures.(9)addition, some Central Asian features also appeared on the painted pottery of the Majiayao.Actions(10)(take) to protect the Majiayao culture by building museums, organizing meetings and doing more research so far.四、书面表达（共25分）假定你是李华，得知你的美国笔友Tom上周来到中国。他对孔子很感兴趣，所以你决定邀请他到曲阜游玩并一起去逛“三孔”（即孔府、孔庙和孔林）。请根据下列要点给他写一封电子邮件。内容包括：1.表示欢迎；2.行程安排。注意：1.词数80左右；2.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数；3.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear Tom,Im more than glad to learn that you came to China last week._