广东卷学年高中英语 Unit 2 Sailing the oceans测试题含答案Word格式.docx

1、每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从115各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项。I was warned about certain law and order issues in the city of Amsterdam before I landed there. But I was surely not 1 for my car being broken into in the first hour of being there. I took enough measures to lock my car with a 2 steering lock afte

2、r I had parked it. However, an hour later, I found my favorite jacket, among other things, 3 from the cars back seat. However, this was just an incident and Amsterdam is a very 4 place for travelers.I soon forgot about my 5 among the vast fields of roses and tulips （郁金香） that have become decorations

3、 in Holland. Apart from tulips, Amsterdam has a rich history that shines through the citys 6 . A small part of the city, the Dam square, is covered with cobble-stones that link the concrete road and the Royal 7 . This anomaly （异常） in construction is because the palace was a town hall until 1808, whe

4、n Napoleons brother Louis Bonaparte considered it to be a structure fit for the 8 , due to its central location. For most part of the year, the palace is 9 , but it opens up for tourists in summer.Whatever image you associate with Holland, the first thing 10 to come to mind is the windmill （风车）. The

5、se living monuments have so much 11 attached to Holland that there is even a National Windmill Day （11 May）. Windmills are decorated with 12 , figures of angels and the Dutch flag on festive occasions and national holidays. For centuries, windmills have helped the Dutch fight 13 shortages so they we

6、re the first to develop “ 14 technology”. Spread throughout Holland, they are the 15 of the country and there are eight of them in Amsterdam alone. 1. A. responsible B. prepared C. sorry D. eager 2. A. big B. cheap C. plastic D. precious 3. A. swept B. worn C. gone D. packed 4. A. comfortable B. coo

7、l C. quiet D. safe 5. A. argument B. hurry C. loss D. mistake 6. A. lifestyle B. architecture C. traffic D. location 7. A. Museum B. Garden C. Theatre D. Palace 8. A. ruler B. police C. traveler D. designer 9. A. changed B. closed C. repaired D. decorated10. A. likely B. lucky C. necessary D. myster

8、ious11. A. cost B. importance C. labor D. energy12. A. flowers B. clothes C. stones D. locks13. A. sugar B. flour C. salt D. water14. A. law B. structure C. windmill D. building15. A. hope B. need C. concern D. pride第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在标有16 25的空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词

9、语的正确形式填空。Thirteen months ago, in a library John took a book and found himself interested in the notes in the margin （页白）. The soft handwriting reflected 16 thoughtful soul. Later, he discovered the previous owners name, Hollis Maynell and her address. He wrote her a letter 17 （introduce） himself and

10、 they got to know each other by mail. John requested a photograph exchange, 18 she refused. She felt that it wouldnt matter what she looked like 19 he really cared.Finally, they scheduled their first meeting. “Youll recognize 20 ,” she wrote. “Ill be wearing a red rose.” At 7:00 pm John was in the s

11、tation looking for the girl 21 the rose. Suddenly, a young beautiful woman appeared but was walking quickly away and just then he saw “Hollis Maynell” a woman over 40. Being a little 22 （disappoint）, he still said to her, “Im John, and you must be Miss Maynell. I am very glad you could meet me. May

12、I take you to dinner?”The woman smiled, “I dont know 23 this is about, son, but the young woman just 24 （beg） me to wear this rose on my coat. She said if you were to ask me to dinner, I should tell you she is waiting 25 you across the street. She said it was some kind of test!16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21

13、. 22. 23. 24. 25. . 阅读 （共两节，满分50分）第一节 阅读理解 （共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项。AAuthorities in India warn that the world-famous Taj Mahal desperately needs repairs. Some say that this architectural landmark could eventually collapse unless efforts are made to protect and preserve it.The

14、 Taj Mahal, completed in 1648, was built in Agra, India, on the edge of the Yamuna River. The wooden foundation that holds up the building stays strong because of the moist environment around the river. If the river were to dry out, the wooden foundation could crack and fall apart. Over the past dec

15、ade, the Yamuna has been shrinking, especially during the summer months. This is partly because of overuse of the river water by residents and businesses.Some officials have said the building may collapse in as little as five years. Other experts disagree and question whether the building really fac

16、es any danger. Certain politicians and historians, however, are pushing the government to begin preservation efforts, or work to repair and take care of the monument. This is not the first time the Taj Mahal has been threatened. In 1996, officials thought air pollution was turning the building yello

17、w. The Indian government ordered nearby factories to stop burning coal or leave the area.Shah Jahan, a former emperor of India, began building the Taj Mahal in 1631. He had it built in honor of his deceased （已故的） wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who was buried inside the Taj Mahal with Jahan. Many architects say

18、 the building is a masterpiece of symmetry. Symmetry is a visual technique where the right side of an object looks the same as the left side of the object. The Taj Mahal has been named one of the Seven Wonders of the World, a list of amazing human-made landmarks. The United Nations Educational, Scie

19、ntific and Cultural Organization （UNESCO） lists the Taj Mahal as a World Heritage Site and helps preserve the famous structure. Because of the buildings importance in Indian culture, Minister of Parliament Ramshankar Katheria has taken the case to both the Prime Minister and President of India. Kath

20、eria has said, “I am demanding a high-level inquiry to analyze the severe threat posed to the wooden structures in the foundation of the Taj.”26. According to the first paragraph, it is suggested that . A. people like the Taj Mahal worldwide B. some repair work has ever been done with the Taj Mahal

21、C. the Taj Mahal is in danger D. the Taj Mahal will be rebuilt27. In Paragraph 2, the underlined word “shrinking” could be replaced by “ ”. A. reducing B. flowing C. cooling D. flooding28. Unlike some officials, other experts . A. are good at repairing the Taj Mahal B. believe the Taj Mahal is in go

22、od shape C. do some research on the Taj Mahal D. suggest the Taj Mahal be protected29. Which of the following is TRUE of the Taj Mahal according to the text? A. It was built over the Yamuna River. B. It almost fell down due to the air pollution there. C. It was built in memory of Mumtaz Mahal. D. It

23、 is well managed by the UNESCO.30. What would be the best title of the text? A. The Taj Mahal, the symbol of Indian culture B. The Taj Mahal, a great wonder C. Mumtaz Mahal and the Taj Mahal D. Trouble at the Taj MahalBPerhaps every old generation since ancient times has complained about young peopl

24、e, and today is no different. Isnt it clear that compared with our glorious selves, kids these days are self-absorbed social network addicts?However, this summer, my impression of todays kids has been restored by the story of Rachel Beckwith. She could teach my generation a great deal about maturity

25、 and unselfishness even though shes just 9 years old, or was when she died on July 23.At age 5, Rachel had her long hair shorn off and sent to Locks of Love, which uses hair donations to make artificial hair for children who have lost their own hair because of cancer or other diseases. After that, R

26、achel announced that she would grow her hair long again and donate it again. And thats what she did.Then when she was 8 years old, her church began raising money to build wells in Africa through an organization called charity: water. Rachel was astonished when she learned that other children had no

27、clean water, so she skipped her ninth birthday party. Rachel set up a birthday page on the charity: water website with a target of $300. Instead of presents, she asked her friends to donate $9 each to charity: water. Finally Rachel raised only $220 which had left her just a bit disappointed.Then, on

28、 July 20, a serious traffic accident left Rachel critically injured. Church members and friends, seeking some way of showing support, began donating on Rachels birthday page charitywater.org/Rachel and donations reached her $300 goal, and kept rising. But Rachel couldnt hear that she had raised beyo

29、nd the $47,544 that the singer Justin Bieber had raised for charity: water on his 17th birthday. “I think Rachel would have been overjoyed for she secretly had a crush on （迷恋） him,” Rachels mom said. When it was clear that Rachel would never regain consciousness, the family decided to remove the lif

30、e support system. Her parents donated her hair for the final time to Locks of Love, and her organs to other children. Word about Rachels last fund-raising spread. Contributions poured in, often in $9 each. The total donations soon topped $100,000, then $300,000. This is a story not just of one girl,

31、 but of a young generation of outstanding problem-solvers working creatively.31. What does the author think of todays kids after he knew the story of Rachel Beckwith? A. They are good at social network. B. They have narrow minds and care about nothing. C. They are unselfish as grown-ups. D. They can get problems settled effectively.32. When was it that Rachels hair was donated for the final time to Locks of Love? A. At her age of 5. B. Before her ninth birthday. C. Right after the traffi