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1、高二年级英语试卷1.命题范围：外研版高中英语必修五2.试卷满分：120分 考试时间：100分钟 3.本试卷分第I卷（客观题）70分和第II卷（主观题）50分 两部分。 命题：沈阳第七十六中学英语备课组 第I卷（选择题）第一部分 听力（略）第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节 (共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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。AThe first decade of the 21st century has been a remarkable period for inventions. Here are
2、 some of the most influential inventions in the first decade.1. iPod and iTunes: These two inventions from Apple Inc. presented a revolutionary new way for people to listen to music and fundamentally changed the recording industry. iTunes was introduced in January, 2001 and was marketed as a program
3、 that transferred (转录) CDs into digital audio files and helped organize digital recordings. Later that year, Apple introduced the iPod, a device (设备)that used a hard disk to store music files. The first model had a 5GB capacity and could hold over 1,000 songs.2. iPhone: The iPhone from Apple Inc. wa
4、s released in June of 2007 and completely changed the way mobile phones are used personally and in business. Older phones typically included voice communications and sometimes a keyboard to send text messages. Phones that offered internet access were usually unreadable and difficult to handle. The i
5、Phone introduced the multi-touch interface(界面) that allows for quick and easy access to data, music, and pictures while providing storage for other important information. 3. Electric Car: Tesla Motors was formed in 2003. It was the first company to produce a vehicle that did not have significant dif
6、ficulty in production or sales. Tesla vehicles claim an 88% efficiency rating compared to 20-25% for traditional gasoline-powered cars. According to data from the National Fire Protection Association, a driver is “5 times more likely to experience a fire in a traditional gasoline car than a Tesla.”4
7、. Facebook: Facebook was not the first social networking website, but since its introduction in 2004 it has been the most influential medium. 150 million users worldwide appreciate its multitude of features and easy accessibility. The concept of building connections through internet has changed the
8、manner in which businesses market their products and people interact with one another.1. What can we learn about iTunes?A. It is used to store music. B. It has a hard disk. C. It turns CDs into digital audio files. D. It was introduced after iPod was invented.2. Compared to a traditional gasoline-po
9、wered car, Tesla . A. takes in bigger profits B. works in lower efficiency C. sells better in the car market D. is much safer from fire damage3 .Which two inventions changed the way of doing business?A. iPod and iTunes. B. iPhone and FacebookC. iPhone and Electric Car. D. Electric Car and Facebook.B
10、When I was young, my father had one of the first telephones in our neighborhood. I remember the shiny box on the wall. But I was too little to reach it. I could only listen to my mother talk on it.I discovered that inside the-wonderful box lived an amazing person whose name was Information Please. T
11、here was nothing she did not know.One day my mother went out. I accidentally hurt my finger when I was playing with a hammer. I walked around the house sucking my finger, finally seeing the telephone. Quickly I dragged a chair over and climbed up.“Information Please, ”I spoke into the receiver. A cl
12、ick or two and a small clear voice spoke into my ear. “Information.”“I hurt my finger”I cried into the phone. “Isnt your mother home?” came the question.“Nobodys home but me.” I sobbed. “Are you bleeding?” the voice asked.“No,” I replied, “I hit my finger with the hammer and it hurts.”“Can you open
13、your icebox?” she asked. I said I could.“Then take a little piece of ice and hold it to your finger.” said the voice.After that, I called “Information Please” for everything. I asked her for help with my geography and she told me where Philadelphia was. She helped me with my math. She told me her na
14、me was Sally.Then, there was the time my pet canary（金丝雀）died. I called “Information Please” and told Sally the sad story. “Why is it that birds sing so beautifully and bring joy to all families , only to end up as a pile of feathers?” She listened, then said quietly, “Paul, always remember that ther
15、e are other worlds to sing in.” Somehow, I felt better.One day when I called “Information Please” again, a different voice answered “Information.”I asked for Sally. “Are you a friend?” she said.“Yes,” I answered.“Im sorry to have to tell you this,” she said. “She died five days ago.” Before I could
16、hang up she said, “Wait a minute. Did you say your name was Paul?” “Yes.”“Well, Sally left a message for you. The note said, Tell him I still say there are other worlds to sing in. Hell know what I mean.” I thanked her and hung up. I knew what Sally meant.4When the author hurt his finger, he rang because _.Ahe beli
