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1、丰城中学校本资料第8页 共8页丰城中学2023-2023学年下学期高二周练试卷英 语重点班命题人：余丛芳审题人：高三英语备课组2023-4-27一、阅读理解共20小题；每题2分，总分值40分第一节共15小题；每题2分，总分值30分AOur planet is home to about seven billion people. Since the 1990s, population experts have predicted the number would grow to nine billion before it begins to slow down and possibly de

2、crease.But a new report predicts the worlds population is likely to increase to almost 11-billion by 2100. The new estimates are based on the most modern statistical tools. They make use of government records and expert predictions about death rates, fertility(生育) rates and international migration,

3、or people moving across borders.During the rest of this century, Africa is likely to experience the largest increase in population. The report says Africas population will grow from about 3.5 billion to 5.1 billion people over the next 85 years.John Wilmoth is director of the United Nations Populati

4、on Division. He says that in the past, researchers thought population growth in Africa would be similar to that of other areas. They expected slower growth rates as birth control use became more widespread. But he says those estimates were wrong.“The level of contraception use has continued to incre

5、ase but slowly more slowly than expected and fertility therefore has been falling less rapidly than expected, and the population therefore continues to grow somewhat more rapidly than we expected.The new findings are based on a joint research project of the United Nations and the University of The r

6、esearchers believe the population of Asia will reach five billion by 2050. That is up from the current 4.4-billion people.The researchers also believe that North America, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean area will have a total population of below one billion.John Wilmoth says the pressure of

7、feeding the rising population is likely to be less than might be expected.“The relatively good news is that the world has been winning the race between population growth and food production. If you look back historically over the last 50 years, certainly for the world as a whole and for many, most i

8、ndividual countries and regions, the increase in food production has outpaced the increase of population.21. Which of the following will experience the largest increase in population by the centurys end?A. Asia B. North America C. Europe D. Africa第二节共5小题；每题2分，总分值10分根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最正确选项，并在答题

9、卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。How to communicate effectivelyEffective communication is a must for everyone who hopes to be successful. It helps express your thoughts and improves your career prospects (前景) as well as strengthens relationships. Therefore, its necessary to work hard to improve your communicatio

10、n skills.36Before you are ready to talk to a group of people, you should think about what you are going to talk about. Although a printed copy of a speech may not be always necessary, highlighting a few important issues in your mind is a must. 37 And it reduces the possibilities of getting away from

11、 the main issues. Choose your wordsChoice of words is the most important part of any communication. Simple, clear words are appropriate for the issue you are discussing. Needless to say, words that could make your audience unpleasant are best kept out of the communication. Most people tend to be car

12、eful about their language while at work.38 This may hurt your loved ones beyond your imagination. Body languageMany people use body language by mistake and end up making a fool of themselves. Body language means keeping eye contact and using hand gestures only wherever required. 39This will make you

13、r talk more of a stage performance and defeat its purpose. Listen and concentrateCommunication is an exchange of ideas. Once you are done with your part, listen carefully to what other people plan to say. 40 Get rid of all distractions (分散注意力的事物) such as a phone before you begin communication. A dis

14、traction A. Gather your thoughtsB. Prepare a copy of a speechC. However, when they get home they often use colorful language(大量使用咒骂语言).D. This will help you remain focused throughout your communication.E. If you are giving a speech, it is important that you focus on that activity only.F. Effective c

15、ommunication is a gradual process and requires efforts on your part.G. Remember, there is no need to speak every word with a gesture or facial expression.二、完形填空共20小题；每题1.5分，总分值30分On a warm Monday, Jenny Neilson bought a sandwich and parked her car under some trees. Rolling down the windows to 41 in

16、fresh air, she settled back to enjoy her lunch. Suddenly she 42 a big bald秃顶的man running through the parking lot. Before she came to Neilson 44.Pulling open her door, the man seized her 45 the neck and hair, and threw her out of the car onto the ground. She screamed, 46 her purse and the keys.Two re

17、porters of the local newspaper, Robert Bruce and Jeff Jackson, just outside their office building on a 47, heard the screams and began running .When they 48 Neilsons car, the attacker had jumped into the drivers seat and was 49 searching for the keys. Bruce opened the door, and he and Jackson dragge

18、d the man out. The attacker 50 back. But even in his cornered panic, he was no 51 for the two athletic men.Reggie Miller, a worker of the local newspaper, heard the screams, too. He rushed back to the office to 52 the police, and then ran back with some plastic ropesused to tie up newspapers.With hi

19、s arms 53 tightly behind him, the prisoner looked up and said 54, “I hope you guys feel good about yourselvesyou just caught one of the most wanted men. They 55 him and waited for the police.Later, Bruce and Jackson were shocked to learn the man was the 56 carjacker(劫车者)and suspected murderer, whose

20、 57but with a full head of hairhad been recently printed in their own newspaper.Neilson considers herself lucky 58 she suffered injuries. She believes the story might have had a 59 ending if those good people had not come to her aid. “Unfortunately, she says, “many people would 60 have done what the

21、y did, and that is the real truth.41. A. bringB. letC. gatherD. send42. A. recognizedB. watchedC. noticed D. met43. A. realize B. understandC. imagine D. conclude44. A. escaped B. struggledC. refused D. obeyed45. A. by B. around C. with D. on46. A. burying B. forgetting C. offering D. grabbing47. A.

22、 trip B. visitC. breakD. holiday48. A. startedB. stoppedC. enteredD. reached 49. A. carefullyB. madly C. disappointedly D. patiently50. A. fought B. turned C. jumped D. shouted51. A. matchB. target C. equalD. companion52. A. remindB. phoneC. invite D. beg53. A. rolledB. foldedC. bentD. tied54. A. an

23、grily B. kindly C. coldly D. warmly55. A. caught B. thanked C. comforted D. ignored 56. A. ordinaryB. professionalC. honestD. outstanding 57. A. picture B. background C. characterD. story58. A. andB. but C. thoughD. when 59. A. ridiculous B. similar C. strange D. different60. A. sometimesB. never C.

24、 oftenD. forever三、语法填空共10小题，每题1.5分，总分值15分I met my step-mom for the first time when I moved to America. That night before I went to bed she came to my room, _61_was the first room I had ever had for my own. She told me she was glad to have me and that she _62_(take) good care of me. Because I was nev

25、er shown affection _63_ a child, I did not know how to react, so I just stared at her. To this day, I have a hard time _64_ (let) others be affectionate towards me. She asked me for a hug, but I did not know what _65_ word “hug meant. So, I just looked at her _66_ a questioning expression on my face

26、. But she didnt give up. She called my father into the room and asked him to explain to me what she meant. When he did I looked at my new step-mom and wondered_67_ she wanted to hug me. She then told me it was because she loved me and you hug people when you love _68_. So she opened her arms wide and timidly I opened_69_ and we hugged. That was my very first hug and I was eleven years old