1、Period Two Learning about Language & Using Language.阅读理解A(2018山东滕州三中高二检测)Stephen Hawking is perhaps the worlds most famous physicist.To the public，hes best known as an author of bestsellers such as The Universe in a Nutshell and A Brief History of Time，which have brought an appreciation of theoretic
2、al physics to millions.He is regarded as having one of the brightest minds on the planet.But outstanding astrophysicist(天体物理学家) Stephen Hawking has admitted that he did not learn to read until he was eight years old.In a public lecture at the Royal Albert Hall，Professor Hawking also admitted that he
3、 was not active in studying while at Oxford University，where he studied physics，and that only the news that he might die young from motor neurone(运动神经元) disease made him focus on his work.Professor Hawking said，“My sister Philippa could read by the age of 4 but then she was brighter than me.” He sai
4、d that he was common at school and was never further than halfway up his class.“My classwork was very untidy，and my handwriting was very bad in the teachers eyes，” he said.“But my classmates gave me the name Einstein，so probably they saw signs of something better.”But he said that it was when doctor
5、s told him that he probably only had a few years to live at the age of 21 that he began to focus on his work，which resulted in some of his early achievements.He said，“When you are faced with the possibility of an early death，it makes you realize that life is worth living and there are lots of things
6、 you want to do.” Hawking serves as Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at the University of Cambridge，where he continues to contribute to both highlevel physics and the popular understanding of our universe.语 篇 解 读 本 文 介 绍 了 著 名 的 物 理 学 家 史 蒂 芬 霍 金 。1When Stephen Hawking studied in Oxford University，
7、he was .Aclever BlazyCbright Dmean答案 B解析 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Professor Hawking also admitted that he was not active in studying while at Oxford University”可知，Stephen Hawking 在牛津大学上学时是非常懒惰的。故选 B。2What made Stephen Hawking devote himself to his work?APatience. BKnowledge.CDisease. DLaziness.答案 C解析 细节理解题。根据最
8、后一段中的“But he said that it was when doctors told him that he probably only had a few years to live at the age of 21 that he began to focus on his work”可知，是 Stephen Hawking 的病使得他把注意力集中在工作上。故选 C。3From whom did Hawking get a fair judgment when he was at school?AHis sister. BHis classmates.CHis teachers.
9、 DHis parents.答案 B解析 推理判断题。根据第三段最后一句“But my classmates gave me the name Einstein，so probably they saw signs of something better.”可知，当时 Stephen Hawking 的同学对他作出了公正的评价。故选 B。4What can we learn from the last paragraph?AHawking didnt realize his dreams in physics.BHawking succeeded in overcoming the fear
10、of an early death.CThe purpose of the doctor was to encourage him to work hard.DThe doctor warned Hawking that his life might be taken away by hard work.答案 B解析 推理判断题。根据最后一段最后一句“Hawking serves as Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at the University of Cambridge，where he continues to contribute to both
11、 highlevel physics and the popular understanding of our universe.”可知，Stephen Hawking 成功地克服了对早逝的恐惧。故选 B。BJane EyreJane Eyre，a novel written by Charlotte Bronte，was published in 1847 in England.It is Charlotte Brontes most famous book.Jane Eyre is a love story.It tells about a young and independent wo
12、man called Jane Eyre，who is brave enough to pursue her own love.Uncle Toms CabinUncle Toms Cabin is an antislavery novel by American author Harriet Beecher Stowe.Published in 1852，the novel “helped lay the base for the Civil War”，according to Will Kaufman.When Abraham Lincoln met Stowe at the start
13、of the Civil War，Lincoln declared，“So it is the little lady who started this great war.” The character of Uncle Tom in the novel is a longsuffering black slave.The sad novel exposes the reality of slavery.Gone with the WindGone with the Wind is a novel by Margaret Mitchell in 1936.It tells the story
14、 of Scarlett OHara，and her adventures in the American South during the Civil War.She falls in love with Rhett Butler，a city gentleman.It is one of the most famous books of its time，and was made into a movie with the same name.The title took its name from the lines of an Ernest Dowson poem: “I have f
15、orgotten much，Cynara! Gone with the wind.” (This line also appears in the book.) The book won the Pulitzer Prize on May 3,1937.Rich Dad Poor DadRich Dad Poor Dad is a book by Robert Kiyosaki and Sharon Lechter.In the story，Robert s own father was the superintendent(厅长) of education in Hawaii and end
16、 up dying penniless.His best friends father dropped out of school at age 13 and went on to become one of the wealthiest men in Hawaii.It advocates financial independence through investing，real estate(地产 )，owning businesses，and the use of finance protection tactics.语篇解读 本文介绍了四本小说：简爱、汤姆叔叔的小屋、飘和穷爸爸富爸爸。
17、5Whose book had a great impact on the Civil War in the US.?ACharlotte Brontes.BHarriet Beecher Stowes.CMargaret Mitchells.DRobert Kiyosaki and Sharon Lechter s.答案 B解析 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Uncle Toms Cabin is an antislavery novel by American author Harriet Beecher Stowe.Published in 1852， the novel helped l
18、ay the base for the Civil War”可知选 B。6Where was the name of the book Gone w ith the Wind taken from?AAn adventurous story.BThe Civil War.CA poem.DThe Pulitzer Prize.答案 C解析 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“The title took its name from the lines of an Ernest Dowson poem：I have forgotten much，Cynara！Gone with the wind.” 可
19、知选 C。7Who will be interested in the book Rich Dad Poor Dad?AA woman who is eager for free love.BA historian who studies the history of the USA.CA businessman who wants to be wealthy.DA politician who wants to enter politics.答案 C解析 推理判断题。根据最后一段最后一句“It advocates financial independence through investin
20、g，real estate(地产)， owning businesses，and the use of finance protection tactics.”可知，想发财的人会对这本书感兴趣。故选 C。.七选五(2018黑龙江哈三中高二期中)What Teenagers Can Do to Earn More RespectAs teenagers continue to grow and develop into young adults，the transition(过渡) into adulthood has begun.With so many physical and emotio
21、nal changes going on，certain manners are often forgotten and other adult traits(品质) are not yet accepted as a way of life. 8 By doing the following things，you will earn more respect.Contribute to the household.At the very least，clean up after yourself.As a teenager，you are old enough to clean up aft
22、er yourself.When you make a mess，clean it up. 9 All chores(琐事) that you do help to reduce the load of the person who did them before.Now that youre old enough and capable，why shouldnt you contribute to the household？ 10 Be responsible.11 Whether they are basic things，like brushing your teeth or doin
23、g your homework，or more involved chores that contribute to the household，simply fulfill your responsibilities on time.When adults know that they can rely on you，their trust and respect for you will increase.Solve more of your own problem without asking for help.Instead of taking the easy approach an
24、d asking for help，make an effort to solve your problems on your own first.The “easy way” is only easy for you，but it is an extra task for the person from whom you are seeking help.Seek help only after you have made an honest effort to solve your own problems. 12 When you become a good problem solver
25、，you increase your value to the community.AEveryone has certain responsibilities.BBy being aware of these manners and traits，you can manage them sooner.CThe people doing the chores before will greatly appreciate the help.DThis includes，but is not limited to，your dishes and your room.EIt will make yo
26、ur life more pleasant.FDepending on the problem,15 minutes of effort is usually a good guideline.GWhen speaking to a group，speak loud enough.答案 8.B 9.D 10.C 11.A 12.F.短文改错(2018河北石家庄一中高二期中)As a Senior Two student，my favorite sport is football.I was a member of our school football team.We practice for
27、 three times a week and often watch football match on TV or on the Internet together.Play football not only makes us grow tall and strong but also give us a sense of fair play and team spirit.We must keep in minds that we play for the team instead for ourselves.Also， sports teach us the important of
28、 obeying the rules in a match.Each player must listen to the captain，which is the leader of the team.And they must not break the rules too often if we want to win the game.答案As a Senior Two student，my favorite sport is football.I a member of our school wasamfootball team.We practice for three times
29、a week and often watch football on TV or on matchmatchesthe Internet together. football not only makes us grow tall and strong but also us a PlayPlaying givegivessense of fair play and team spirit.We must keep in that we play for the team instead mindsmind offor ourselves.Also，sports teach us the of obeying the rules in a match.Each player importantimportancemust listen to the captain， is the leader of the team.And must not break the rules too whichwho theyweoften if we want to win the game.