高一下学期英语周练4.docx

第二学期高一英语周练4（现时40分钟）班级 _座号_ 姓名_一：阅读理解ATwo years ago, Oban was diagnosed with an uncommon form of blood cancer that can seriously damage the body's ability to fight off illnesses and diseases. Still, his love for animals and photography persisted(存留) and gave him hope as he battled this terrible disease.That's why,when it came time to plan an adventure through Make-A-Wish,Oban chose to spend his wish on a wildlife adventure! With his family,the 8-year-oldvisited Florida to explore the wildlife living there.“When he was first diagnosed, we just wanted him back to where he was in one way, shape, or form," Tom Birmingham, his dad, said. "And we could never imaginewe're almost 11 months out of treatment, and you'd have no idea what he went through.”Best of all, they had an amazing guide - National Geographic wildlife photographer,Carlton Ward! Together, they went through Florida's Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, a place that deer, birds,and tons of other animals call home.“I was blown away by Oban's knowledge coming in here as an 8-year-old,”Carlton said.“When we talked about the Florida panther(黑豹),Oban was able to recite facts about the panther from articles that I was a part of that he'd read and knew the back story, and he'd learned about me and what I do. It's super inspiring.”While on their adventure, Carlton was able to teach Oban all about being a wildlife photographer,including how to get the perfect angles and shots. Plus, Oban had the opportunity to see some of the animals he loves so much up-close andin-person!Oban may be too young to be a wildlife photographer like Carlton for now,but this intelligent and thoughtful little boy is well on his way to making that dream a reality.1.What happened to Oban two years ago?A.He won his battle with cancer.B.He suffered from health problems.C.He volunteered in Make-A-Wish.D.He developed an interest in animals.2.Why did Oban go to Florida?A. To protect wildlife. B.To have an adventure.C.To seek medical treatment. D.To get together with his parents.3.What impressed Carlton most?A.Oban's journey to recovery. B.Oban's article about panthers.C.Oban's knowledge of wildlife. D.Oban's talent for photography.4.What is the text mainly about?A. A terrible disease. B. A study of nature.C.An amazing guide. D.A dream come true.BMany people know that line from the second act of Romeo and Juliet, where Juliet Capulet decides that "a rose by any other name would smell as sweet."Juliet was trying to make herself believe that her situation might turn out all right if Romeo weren't a Montague (the Montagues and Capulets are enemies), because it's not the name that defines what a person or a thing actually is.The lllinois Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are doing their own version of that “a rose by any other name" thing with an invasive freshwater fish. Last year, the Department announced that it would be proposing a new name“Copi”for Asian carp in order to make it sound more delicious to diners and supermarket shoppers."Copi is a great name: Short,crisp and easy to say.What diner won't be attracted when they read Copi hamburgers on a menu?" lllinois DNR Director ColleenCallahan said.“It's a tasty fish that's easy to work with in the kitchen and it plates beautifully.Every time we offered samples during the lllinois State Fair, people were surprised by how delicious it was.”The name comes from the word “copious”which is definitely an adjective that could be used to describe these fish. According to the Illinois DNR,anywherebetween 20 million to 50 million pounds of Coni could be caught in the Illinois River alone every single year.Those numbers are part of the push to make carp.er.Copi seem more delicious, and to reduce their numbers by encouraging people to eat up. The fish were originally imported into the US in the 1970s because they could both eat the algae(菜类)from wastewater treatment plants and clean up catfish ponds.But they finallyfound ways to swim out of those environments and into the Illinois and Missouri Rivers, having a serious impact on native fish,and officials have been doingeverything they can to prevent them from making their way into the Great Lakes.5.The author uses the line from Romeo and Juliet in paragraph 1 toA.introduce the topic B.recommend the playC.give readers somc advice D.provide background information6. What does Colleen Callahan think of Asian carp?A. They look attractive. B.They are good to eat.C.They are popular with diners. D.They taste better than catfish.7. What might the underlined word “copious” in paragraph 4 mean?A.Various. B.Precious. C.Numerous. D.Delicious.8. What happened to Asian carp in the 1970s?A.They were introduced to America.B.They appeared in American restaurants.C.They did harm to the American environment.D.They swam freely in the Great Lakes of America.CAs US wildfires have grown larger and deadlier in recent years, one company is using drones and fire-starting“dragon eggs” to help prevent extreme wildfires and save firefighters' lives.Drone Amplified, a Nebraska-based startup, tries to improve one of the oldest and most effective methods of preventing wildfires: prescribed burns.This technique refers to the controlled application of fire by a team of experts to reduce fuel in areas where wildfires are easy to cause. Carrick Detweiler, founder and CEO of Drone Amplified, said that this method works by"burning up the dead leaves and sticks tha would cause major wildfires when they dry out later in the summer."While the technique of prescribed burns has been around for centuries,it can be difficult and risky at times for firefighters carrying it out today. Firefighters often must walk or ride a special vehicle to start small fires in specific, distant locations.“Then you have helicopters flying really low and slow over the fire.About a quarter of all wildland firefighting deaths are related to aviation(飞行),"Detweiler said.“And for me,this really was a motivation to start Drone Amplified.”Detweiler notes that firetighters can also use “tens of thousands of our systems for the same cost as a helicopter."A drone from the company costs about $80,000.The drones carry so-called“dragon eggs,”or fireballs that start burning when they land on the ground. The drones allow firefighters to work at a distance from fires, according to Detweiler. Moreover,the firefighting technology can be used,"when it's dark, when it's smoky, and when other airplanes can't be out there."The drones can also allow the fire-starting balls to be dropped in very specific locations.Detweiler said his company's equipment aims to prevent fire escapes through the use of thermal cameras, visual cameras and other technology that lets firefighters see through smoke. While Drone Amplified is already being used by the US Forest Service and other organizations,Detweiler said he hopes to see the technology on the back of every firefighter's truck in the future.9. What can we learn about the method of prescribed burns?A.It is put forward by Detweiler.B.It is aimed at burning dead trees.C.It is used to prevent deadly wildfires.D.It is carried out during the summer.10.Why did Detweiler start Drone Amplified?A. To help firefighters reach distant areas.B.To reduce as many wildfires as possible.C.To put out wildfires with few firefighters.D.To make firefighters'work safe and easy.11.What does paragraph 4 mainly tell us about the drones?A.Their markets. B.Their advantages.C.Their successful uses. D.Their technical support.12. What does Detweiler expect of his technology?A.It'll be widely used.B.It'll be more user friendly.C.It'll be tested in real conditions.D.It'll be equipped with modern cameras.DDo you like to shop online? 13 Maybe you like to do both these things. Smart shoppers know how to use different methods to get the best price.One common shopper strategy is “showrooming”.This means that customers go into a store, look at the product,talk to a salesperson, and then use their smartphones or other mobile devices to find a better price."Reverse showrooming"is another strategy. 14_ One thing is for certain: shoppers are now using many strategies to get the best price.The number of online shoppers is rising,but not as fast as retailers first thought. People still like to go into stores. Teens especially prefer to shop at the shopping center. 15In order to keep customers coming into stores, managers need to train salespeople well.In-store shoppers want salespeople to give them a lot of attention, be polite, and know a lot about the product16At the top of the list are electronic products easy to research these products and compare prices online.However, online shopping doesn't work for every product. People prefer to shop for food in a store. 17 But you still need to drive the car.If you're buying a mattress, online reviews can't tell you if it will be comfortable for you.You still need to go into the store and lie on it.A. What products do shoppers like to buy online?B. With online shopping, you can't try before you buyC.Usually the products we find online have better pricesD.Or do you prefer to go into a store and look at a productE.If you're buying a new car, you can research prices onlineF.Shopping for them is not about finding the best price;it's a social experience.G.Customers first go online to do research and then go into a store to get the product.三：完形填空When my older daughter Hope was five years Old, she was looking for a gift to give me for Christmas. Not having any 1._of her own, Hope went to different neighbors and asked if she could do small 2._to make some money.I don't know how she 3_.it,but that Christmas she gave me a gift I will never 4_.Because money was tight, I had not been 5._to subscribe to (订阅)thenewspaper.Reading a newspaper is one of my 6._and I would look for one at doctors' offices or anywhere else a 7_. one might be found.Hope 8._ this as we often read these freebies together. Thus, her gift.It was wrapped in bright festive paper and taped together with clear tape.9._ enough to be held in my hand, I questioned the 10._of the gift.Hope laughed,"You' Il love it!"Inside were two 11._“It's for a newspaper,” she said. "We can go get a 12._ one out of the machine!"I held those precious quarters in my hand and knew then that I was a very13._woman.That was many years ago. Hope is in college now. When she left for college, I gave her a jar of quarters, a reminder that her love was 14._to me. It was a reminder that love costs nothing,but means 15._ to a mother and her daughter.1.A.money B.gifts . C.time D.plans2.A.changes B.jumps C.tests D.jobs3.A. did B.got C.found D.liked4.A.openB.need C.forget D.understand 5. A.afraid B.able C.limited D.used6.A.dreams B.weaknesses C.concerns D.pleasures7.A.cheap B.lost C.waste D.free8.A. knew B.hatedC believedD.mentioned9.A.Long B. Hard C.Small D. Warm10.A.cost B.content C.size D. source11.A.quarters B. tapes C.bills D.newspapers12.A.real B.similar C.fresh D.dirty13.A.wise B.rich C.pretty D.strong14. A.familiar B.acceptable C.surprising D.priceless15. A.anything B.everything C. something D.nothing五：语法填空：阅读下面短文，在空台处填入1个恰当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。People's life expectancy in Africa 1. _(rise) by nearly 10 years inthe first two decades of this century.In the year 2000,the average African couldexpect 2._ (live) to be 46. That increased to 56 in 2019. The WorldHealth Organization (WHO) said the rise was the 3._(big) of anywhere in the world over the same period.However,the WHO said Africa was still considerably below 4._ global average of 64 years old.The figures were from theWHO's State of Health in Africa report.The report said the improvement was because of better maternal and child healthcare(母婴保健),advances in 5._(fight) infectious diseases, such as malaria and HIV,and the easier access to health services.The WHO report 6. _(strong) suggested African nations keep theprogress going.It called for greater investment in healthcare systems so that they are better equipped to deal with the challenges ahead.These include 7. _(add) pressure on hospitals from growing populations,and the 8._ (grow) ofnon-communicable(非传染性的) diseases like cancer. The WHO said there has been a big increase 9._the numbers of Africans with high blood pressure and diabetes.The WHO's Regional Director for Africa said,“The progress must not stop10._ countries take measures, theses health achievements could bedamaged.福州一中高一下英语周练4参考答案A:BBCDB:ABCAC:CDBAD:DGFAE完型：ADACBDDACBACBDB短文填空：RoseTo liveBiggestTheFightingStronglyAddedGrownInunless学科网（北京）股份有限公司