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1、山西省山西大学附中学年高二英语下学期模块诊断试题含参考答案2018-2019学年高二英语下学期2月模块诊断试题考试时间：100分钟 考试范围：高考范围 第I卷（选择题 共100分）第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分60分）第一节（共15小题；每小题3分，满分45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。A Washington, D.C. Bicycle ToursCherry Blossom Bike Tour in Washington, D.C.Duration: 3 hoursThis small group bike tour is a fantastic

2、 way to see a world-famous cherry trees with beautiful flowers of Washington, D.C. Your guide will provide a history lesson about the trees and the famous monuments where they blossom. Reserve your spot before availabilityand the cherry blossomsdisappear!Washington Capital Monuments Bicycle TourDura

3、tion: 3 hours (4 miles)Join a guided bike tour and view some of the most popular monuments in Washington, D.C. Explore the monuments and memorials on the National Mall as your guide shares unique facts and history at each stop. Guided tour includes bike, helmet, cookies and bottled water.Capital Cit

4、y Bike Tour In Washington, D.C.Duration: 3 hours Morning or afternoon, this bike tour is the perfect tour for D. C. newcomers and locals looking to experience Washington, D.C. in a healthy way with minimum effort. Knowledgeable guides will entertain you with the most interesting stories about Presid

5、ents, Congress, memorials, and parks. Comfortable bikes and a smooth tour route(路线) make cycling between the sites fun and relaxing.Washington Capital Sites at Night Bicycle Tour Duration: 3 hours(7miles)Join a small group bike tour for an evening of exploration in the heart of Washington, D.C. Get

6、up close to the monuments and memorials as you bike the sites of Capitol Hill and the National Mall. Frequent stops are made for photo taking as your guide offers unique facts and history. Tour includes bike, helmet, and bottled water. All riders are equipped with reflective vests and safety lights.

7、1. Which tour do you need to book in advance?A. Washington Capital Monuments Bicycle Tour.B. Capital City Bike Tour in Washington, D.C.C. Washington Capital Sites at Night Bicycle Tour. D. Cherry Blossom Bike Tour in Washington, D.C.2. What will you do on the Capital City Bike Tour?A. Meet famous pe

8、ople. B. Enjoy interesting stories.C. Visit well-known museums. D. Go to a national park.3. Which of the following does the bicycle tour at night provide?A. City maps. B. Cameras. C. Safety lights D. Meals BMy First MarathonA month before my first marathon, one of my ankles was injured and this mean

9、t not running for two weeks, leaving me only two weeks to train. Yet, I was determined to go ahead.I remember back to my 7th year in school. In my first P.E. class, the teacher required us to run laps and then hit a softball. I didnt do either well. He later informed me that I was “not athletic”.The

10、 idea that I was “not athletic” stuck with me for years. When I started running in my 30s, I realized running was a battle against myself, not about competition or whether or not I was athletic. It was all about the battle against my own body and mind. A test of wills!The night before my marathon, I

11、 dreamt that I couldnt even find the finish line. I woke up sweating and nervous, but ready to prove something to myself.Shortly after crossing the start line, my shoe laces(鞋带) became untied. So I stopped to readjust. Not the start I wanted!At mile 3, I passed a sign: “GO FOR IT, RUNNERS!”By mile 1

12、7, I became out of breath and the once injured ankle hurt badly. Despite the pain, I stayed the course walking a bit and then running again.By mile 21, I was starving!As I approached mile 23, I could see my wife waving a sign. She is my biggest fan. She never minded the alarm clock sounding at 4 a.m

13、. or questioned my expenses on running.I was one of the final runners to finish. But I finished! And I got a medal. In fact, I got the same medal as the one that the guy who came in first place had.Determined to be myself, move forward, free of shame and worldly labels(世俗标签), I can now call myself a

14、 “marathon winner”.4. Amonthbeforethemarathon,theauthor _.A. madeuphismindtorun B. waswelltrained C. feltscared D. losthope5. WhydidtheauthormentiontheP.E.classinhis7thyear?A. Toacknowledgethesupportofhisteacher. B. Toamusethereaderswithafunnystory.C. Toshowhewasnottalentedinsports. D. Toshareapreci

15、ousmemory.6. Howwastheauthorsfirstmarathon?A. Hequithalfway. B. Hemadeit. C. Hegotthefirstprize. D. Hewalkedtotheend.7. Whatdoesthestorymainlytellus?A. Amanoweshissuccesstohisfamilysupport. B. Failureisthemotherofsuccess.C. Oneisnevertoooldtolearn. D. Awinnerisonewithagreateffortofwill.CTeens and yo

16、unger children are reading a lot less for fun, according to a Common Sense Media report published Monday.While the decline over the past decade is steep for teen readers, some data in the report shows that reading remains a big part of many childrens lives, and indicates how parents might help encou

17、rage more reading. According to the reports key findings, “the proportion (比例) who say they hardly ever read for fun has gone from 8 percent of 13-year-olds and 9 percent of 17-year-olds in 1984 to 22 percent and 27 percent respectively today.”The report data shows that pleasure reading levels for y

18、ounger children, ages 2-8, remain largely the same. But the amount of time spent in reading each session has declined, from closer to an hour or more to closer to a half hour per session.When it comes to technology and reading, the report does little to counsel(建议) parents looking for data about the

19、 effect of e-readers and tablets on reading. It does point out that many parents still limit electronic reading, mainly due to concerns about increased screen time.The most hopeful data shared in the report shows clear evidence of parents serving as examples and important guides for their kids when

20、it comes to reading. Data shows that kids and teens who do read frequently, compared to infrequent readers, have more books in the home, more books purchased for them, parents who read more often, and parents who set aside time for them to read.As the end of school approaches, and school vacation re

21、ading lists loom(逼近) ahead, parents might take this chance to step in and make their own summer reading list and plan a family trip to the library or bookstore.8. What is the Common Sense Media report probably about?A. Childrens after-class activities. B. Quality of childrens books.C. Childrens read

22、ing habits. D. Parent-child relationships.9. Where can you find the data that best supports “children are reading a lot less for fun”?A. In paragraph 2. B. In paragraph 3. C. In paragraph 4. D. In paragraph 5.10. Why do many parents limit electronic reading?A. E-books are of poor quality. B. It may

23、harm childrens health.C. It could be a waste of time. D. E-readers are expensive.11. How should parents encourage their children to read more?A. Set up reading groups for them. B. Ask them to write book reports.C. Act as role models for them. D. Talk with their reading class teachers. DIf you want t

24、o disturb the car industry, youd better have a few billion dollars: Mom-and-pop carmakers are unlikely to beat the biggest car companies. But in agriculture, small farmers can get the best of the major players. By connecting directly with customers, and by responding quickly to changes in the market

25、s as well as in the ecosystems(生态系统), small farmers can keep one step ahead of the big guys. As the co-founder of the National Young Farmers Coalition (NYFC, 美国青年农会) and a family farmer myself, I have a front-row seat to the innovations among small farmers that are transforming the industry.For exam

26、ple, take the Quick Cut Greens Harvester, a tool developed just a couple of years ago by a young farmer, Jonathan Dysinger, in Tennessee, with a small loan from a local Slow Money group. It enables small-scale farmers to harvest 175 pounds of green vegetables per houra huge improvement over harvesti

27、ng just a few dozen pounds by handsuddenly making it possible for the little guys to compete with large farms of California. Before the tool came out, small farmers couldnt touch the price per pound offered by California farms. But now, with the combination of a better price point and a generally fr

28、esher product, they can stay in business.The sustainable success of small farmers, though, wont happen without fundamental changes to the industry. One crucial factor is secure access to land. Competition from investors, developers, and established large farmers makes owning ones own land unattainab

29、le for many new farmers. From 2004 to 2013, agricultural land values doubled, and they continue to rise in many regions.Another challenge for more than a million of the most qualified farm workers and managers is a non-existent path to citizenship the greatest barrier to building a farm of their own

30、. With farmers over the age of 65 outnumbering(多于) farmers younger than 35 by six to one, and with two-thirds of the nations farmland in need of a new farmer, we must clear the path for talented people willing to grow the nations food.There are solutions that could light a path toward a more sustain

31、able and fair farm economy, but farmers cant clumsily put them together before us. We at the NYFC need broad support as we urge Congress to increase farmland conservation, as we push for immigration reform, and as we seek policies that will ensure the success of a diverse and ambitious next generati

32、on of farmers from all backgrounds. With a new farm bill to be debated in Congress, consumers must take a stand with young farmers.12. The author mentions car industry at the beginning of the passage to introduce .A. the progress made in car industry B. the importance of investing in car industryC. a trend of development in agriculture D.