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1、黑龙江省大庆中学1617学年下学期高二期末考试英语试题第一部分：阅读理解（共两节，20小题，总分40）第一节 阅读下面的短文，从每题所给选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ADuolingoCost: FreeThis language learning app offers courses in Spanish, French, Italian, German and Portuguese. And its not all about reading and writingit uses the phones microphone to test users pronunciati
2、on skills as well.LumosityCost: Free trial; $ 14 per month.Lumosity aims to improve users thinking abilities by using simple games and tests that adapt to users cognitive. (认知的) levels to improve their memory and attention. The company says no two users will have the same experience. More than 18 mi
3、llion people have downloaded it.Daily artCost: Free.Each day the app presents a different-classic painting from storied artists such as Vincent Van Vogh and Monet. Even if you have known the work, you may not know all the fascinating details the app serves up on the back story of the art.VCost: $ 2.
4、99 per month.Never again get embarrassed using the wrong word at a dinner party with this app. It has more than 120,000 questions that can help you learn over 12，000 words. Users can even battle their friends to see who the biggest word master is.Todays documentsCost: Free.The U. S. National, Archiv
5、e manages, his educational app, which serves up a historical document or photo each day of the year. Past documents include evening from a letter by Woodrow Wilson creating Mothers Day to a photo of Gerald Ford as a baby.1. Where must these apps mentioned in the passage be used?A. On the computer.B.
6、 In the movie.C. In the car.D. On the phone.2. What can we know about the app Lumosity?A. It provides the same text.B. It can solve mental problems.C. It is very popular.D. Its totally free.3. Which would you download if youd like to know more about the past?A. Todays documents.B. V.C. Duolingo.D. D
7、aily art.BThey say there are three ways to experience the Grand Canyon (科罗拉多人峡谷): on foot, on mules (骡子) or by air. We chose the first. Up early, my husband and I and our three children couldnt wait to get started. We decided to walk along a lovely path named Bright Angel Trail.As we set out, I was
8、shocked at how narrow the path was. And I couldnt help noticing that the other tourists werent like us. They had heavy backpacks, water bottles, and hats. But as usual we were dressed. As the sun rose higher, Arizonas famous heat seemed to roast (烘烤) us. There was no shade and our legs were aching.
9、We decided to go back, with the girl on my back and the boys far behind. By the time we finally got back, we were weak.The next day, after wed bad a long rest and a good breakfast, we were ready for another view of the Canyon by air. After our last walk, this would be the easiest thing in the world.
10、We called to each other excitedly as the plane took off and circled around the Canyon. But the smiles on our faces disappeared as the pilot tossed (翻转) the plane around, pretending he was going to hit the ground. I shouted, “STOP, TAKE US BACK!” When we finally arrived back on land, once again our l
11、egs were like jelly(果冻). We hardly spoke as we drove back.As I said, there are three ways to view the Grand Canyon. We never tried the mules, but personally Id suggest a fourth: buy yourself a good magazine like National Geographic. That way, you can see the Canyon, without fear or tiredness.4. How
12、many ways did the author and her family try to experience the Grand Canyon?A. oneB. twoC. threeD. four5. How did the author and her family feel before they first experienced the Grand Canyon on foot?A. Excited.B. TiredC. BoredD. Relaxed.6. Which of the following is NOT the reason why the author and
13、her family gave up their first trip?A. They didnt prepare well before the trip.B. It was too hot in Arizona.C. There were no shade and their legs wore out.D. They wanted to make a trip by air.7. What did the author think of the trip by air?A. ComfortableB. Relaxing.C. FrighteningD. Interesting.CSome
14、 people would start shaking ail over whenever they went up to the stage, whether it is to make a speech or announce something or even to collect a prize. There is nothing wrong in feeling nervous before going on stage. It is perfectly normal. Everyone faces it some time or the other.First of all, th
15、e fear is only in the mind. So relax your mind before it is time for you to go onstage. Stop dwelling (仔细想) in the nervousness and divert your mind till it is time for you to go onstage. This will help to decrease your fear.Secondly, the fear may arise due to lack of confidence in yourself. This can be remedied (补救) by practicing thoroughly the speech or item scores of times with your family/friends as an audience. You could also stand before a mirror and watch yourself speak.Thirdly, the fear may be because of the large number of people that you have to fa
