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1、精选优质文档-倾情为你奉上高二英语下学期期末考试试卷14山西省永济中学2018-2019高二英语下学期期末考试试题(本试题满分150分,考试时间120分钟。考查范围与高考相同。)第一部分 阅读理解(共两节,满分60分)第一节(共15小题,每小题3分,共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,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AThere are many universities that have been in existence for a long time and are still very popular for their quality educa
2、tion. The following are three of them.University of Oxford, EnglandThe foundation year of this university is around 1096. There is evidence of teaching being undertaken then. It gained a lot of popularity in the early 1167, as Henry put a ban on English students from entering the University of Paris
3、. It is regarded as one of the best places to get a higher education today, and it consists of 38 different colleges specializing in various fields of study. .University of Salamanca, SpainThis is the oldest university in Spain, and is located in the town of Salamanca, west of Madrid. It is the thir
4、d oldest university in Europe that has been in continuous operation since it was founded in 1218. Today, it is the most important institution in the world for studying humanities and languages. Christopher Columbus is said to have consulted with its scholars when he was seeking a route to Indies.Uni
5、versity of Padua, ItalyThis is the chief university of Italy. It was started as a law school. It is said to be founded in 1222 by a group of students and professors. Theology (神学) and law were the first subjects taught here. The fields of botany, history, and theater are the most well-known and purs
6、ued courses here, and it has established its greatness in the educated world. In 2015, it was ranked as the best university among all Italian educational institutions for higher education.1. How did the University of Oxford become quite popular?.A. It received a lot of financial support from Henry .
7、B. It decided to run more courses to educate more students.C. Henry allowed the university to accept foreign students.D. Henry forbade English students to attend the University of Paris.2The author mentions Christopher Columbus to show .A. scholars in the University of Salamanca are knowledgeable.B.
8、 Columbus graduated from the University of Salamanca.C. Columbus was grateful for the help provided by the university.D. some of his friends in the university held a farewell party for him.3What do we know about the University of Padua?A. It is located in the west of Madrid.B. It is the third oldest
9、 university in Europe.C. Theology and law were the first subjects taught there.D. It is the premier institution in the world for studying humanities.BEvery summer there are a few reports of shark attacks at beaches, and every year people seem shocked. Here are the facts: Sharks live in the water, an
10、d when people go in the water they become a potential food source for sharks. Sharks attack humans for the same reason they do anything: because they are trying to survive. Still, shark attacks are not common, and if you head to the beach your chances of getting eaten arent very high. Most sharks, e
11、specially those close to shore, arent big enough to threaten you.The whale shark is technically the largest shark in the world at a maximum length of around fifty feet. However, the whale shark is a filter feeder (滤食动物), and unless you are plankton (浮游生物), you have nothing to fear from it.Sharks are
12、 dangerous animals, and if you decide to go into the water, you are entering their area. But the sad truth is that sharks have far more to fear from humans than we do from them. Illegal fishing practices have decreased the shark population around the world, and few species go unscathed. When a shark
13、 attacks a human they are only trying to survive, but humans have destroyed the shark population for no reason other than greed. As much as you may fear sharks, they are a very important part of the natural world. With proper education and conservation efforts many species can come back, but only if
14、 enough people are interested in making a difference.A healthy fear of sharks or any wild animal is a good thing. It reminds us of our place in the world from time to time. And, remember, the surest way to avoid a shark attack is to stay out of the water!.4Why do sharks attack humans every summer?A.
15、 They want to drive humans away.B. They want to survive.C. They treat humans as interesting toys.D. They become strong after attacking humans.5What can we know about the whale shark from the text?.A. It mainly feeds on plankton in the oceans.B. It is the second largest shark in the world.C. It can g
16、row to a minimum length of 50 feet.D. It is the most dangerous animal for humans.6What should humans do according to the last paragraph?.A. Benefit from all wild animals.B. Avoid fearing sharks of all kinds.C. Live in harmony with wild animals.D. Stay in sharks area while swimming.7What can be known
17、 from the text?A. Protective efforts havent made any difference.B. Humans have more to fear from sharks than they do from us.C. The shark population has decreased greatly because of human greed.D. Humans have become greedier ever since sharks began to attack hmans.CWith the rise of digital technolog
18、y, paper maps have gradually given way to satellite-aided travel. Of course, there are numerous advantages of GPS. You do not need to understand complex map symbols or plot out your route. Youre less likely to get lost because GPS announces turn-by-turn directions in real time. GPS automatically upd
19、ates itself. It informs you of traffic jams and changes your route if necessary.But even with so many pluses, GPS isnt as reliable or accurate as you might think. Physical maps still offer a few advantages that technology cant. For one thing, studying a map allows you to have a whole view of where y
20、oure going, including the roads, forests, towns, historic sites, rivers, mountains and cities youll run into along the way. You simply dont get that from a small GPS screen that shows little more than your next exit. According to Betsy Mason, author of “All Over The Map: A Cartographic Odyssey”, map
21、s can be far more than just navigational (导航的) aid. He thinks many older maps are brilliant, offering a lovely feast for the eyes. Plus, they can take you back in time, showing you how places transform across the ages.Maps even occasionally bring about surprising results. For example, when geologist
22、s compared maps of damage from the 1906 San Francisco earthquake with maps of the geologic structure under these areas, they quickly noticed a connection between the type of rock and sediment (沉积物) beneath buildings and their possibility of falling down. .A paper map is a must-have for your travels.
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