湖南省永州市学年高二上学期期末英语试题Word格式.docx

1、_考号：_一、阅读选择 Caves （洞穴） have a primary appeal they hold the secrets to our past and are mysterious in and of themselves. Mammoth CaveKentucky, USAThe longest cave system in the world lies beneath the Green River Valley in Kentucky and while over 400 miles of passageways have been mapped, it has yet t

2、o be fully discovered. The complex limestone labyrinth （石灰岩迷宫） was discovered by humans 4,000 years ago. Blue GrottoCapri, ItalyOnce used as the personal swimming hole for the Roman Emperor Tiberius, this extremely bright sea cave is almost 200 feet long and 82 feet wide. Its unique glow comes from

3、the light entering the small opening to the outside. Avshalom Cave Nature ReserveBeit Shemesh, IsraelAlso known as the Soreq Cave Nature Reserve, Avshalom is considered to be the Rosetta Stone of climate history in the Eastern Mediterranean through the packed stalactites （钟乳石） found in the cave, som

4、e of which are over 13 feet long, and are as old as 300,000 years. Cave of the CrystalsNaica, MexicoThis unique cave system in Mexico contains some of the largest natural crystals （水晶） ever foundthe longest of which is 39 feet long and 13 feet thick. However, it is rarely explored due to logistical

5、difficulties: it is extremely hot due to its location above a volcanic vent, and the huge crystals block also block the passage.1Where does the longest cave lie in?AKentucky, USA BCapri, Italy.CBeit Shemesh, Israel. DNaica, Mexico.2Avshalom is famous as .Athe most beautiful cave. Bthe Soreq Cave Nat

6、ure Reserve.Cthe Emperors swimming hole. Dover 400 miles of passageways.3Which cave includes the largest natural crystals?ACave of the Crystals. BBlue Grotto.CMammoth Cave. DAvshalom Cave Nature Reserve. “I had no intention to adopt a cat that day. I just liked being around animals. ” Miranda says.

7、But when she saw Nala in her metal cage, “We made eye contact and I couldnt resist （抗拒） her big blue eyes.” At that point, “Nala was so small. I asked the shelter if I could hold her. Once I had Nala in my arms, Nala looked up at me and licked （舔） my face.” And that was when she knew she had to take

8、 this kitty home.Still, Miranda never imagined Nala would become an Insta-star. “I started Nalas Instagram account in 2012 as a way to share photos with my close friends and family in Thailand,” she explained. The possibility of Nala gaining attention beyond that small group of people hadnt occurred

9、 to her until it happened.Miranda says, “Each time Nalas photo was featured on Instagrams popular page, her account would gain 1,000 new followers. ” From there, Nalas popularity snowballed. Large nationwide brands messaged Miranda about hiring Nala to do ads. “This took us by surprise because we co

10、uldnt believe that a big brand wanted to pay them to take photos with their products next to Nala”.Nala started life out in a shelter, just waiting to be loved like many other animals that were abandoned. Today that dream has surely come true. Nala has over 4 million followers on Instagram, which ea

11、rned her the title “Guinness World Records Most Popular Cat on Instagram.”In addition to managing her Insta fame, Nala is being asked to test various cat food brands. More importantly, “Nala is our chance to share the love to help create a better life for other animals, so they can grow well and bri

12、ng joy to the world like Nala has.”4What is the first paragraph mainly about?AVisits to a shelter. BLove at first sight.CPower of blue eyes. DDuty to adopt cats.5Why did Miranda open Nalas Instagram account?ATo meet Nalas needs. BTo assist Nala be a star.CTo share Nalas pictures. DTo attract public

13、attention.6How did Miranda feel about Nalas popularity?ASatisfied. BAmazed.CUpset. DDisappointed.7What does the underlined phrase “that dream” in paragraph 4 refer to?ABeing eager to be loved.BStarting life in the shelter.CGaining chances to earn money.DBeing raised by Instagram fans. Two little gir

14、ls who are lovely in Britain are bringing thousands of people together to sign a petition （请愿书） demanding that Burger King and McDonalds stop giving away free plastic toys.With the help of their mother, nine-year-old Ella and seven-year-old Caitlin started an online petition in order to persuade the

15、 fast food giants （巨头） to do away with the wasteful toys that come with Happy Meals and Junior Meals.Since starting the petition, the youngsters have got over 350,000 signatures of their 500,000 goal, and the call to action has already received further support from adults and children.“Weve been learning all about the environment at school and the problem of plastic. It made us very sad to see how plastic harms wildlife and pollutes the ocean, and we want to change this,” reads the petition. “Thats why we want Burger King and McDonalds to t