《2025年实验班全程提优训练高中英语必修第二册人教版》

C(2025·甘肃华池第一中学期末)
With the rise of technology, we’re experiencing an important change in our lives. But what exactly are the differences between a modern lifestyle and a traditional lifestyle?
A traditional lifestyle is often defined by cultural and social standards passed down through generations(几代人). However, the modern lifestyle is characterised by a more personal approach, where personal freedom is often more important than traditional standards.
But the differences between the two go much deeper than just cultural standards. The way we live our daily lives has also changed greatly. Modern lifestyles are often characterised by technology-driven convenience. On the other hand, traditional lifestyles favour(青睐)a more simple approach to daily living.
So what does it mean to live a modern lifestyle, and how does it differ from a traditional one? The development of communication methods is a heated topic that gives us insights into the rich history of mankind. Letters were once the primary means of communicating across great distances, and they held a special place in people’s hearts, sharing news of loved ones. Writing a letter was so amazing as it required thoughtful consideration.
As time passed and technology advanced, communication methods changed, and today we live in an age controlled by instant(即时的)messaging and social media. While these tools offer speed and convenience, they have damaged the depth of our relationships.
In our modern lifestyle, we’re connected in a real-time way, but sometimes we feel more disconnected than ever before. The instant messages can leave us feeling anxious, while the art of face-to-face conversation is in danger of being lost.
But it’s not all bad news. Technology has brought us closer in many ways, providing new forms of communication. Video calls, for example, have made it possible to meet with loved ones from anywhere in the world, creating a sense of community that was once impossible.
28. What does the underlined word “defined” in Paragraph 2 mean?
A. Doubted.
B. Inspired.
C. Shaped.
D. Contacted.
29. What does the author think of letters?
A. They have been out of date.
B. They meant a lot to loved ones.
C. They make us disconnected.
D. They changed the way we read.
30. What does the author want to say by mentioning instant messaging?
A. It is a must to build a sense of community.
B. Advances in technology make the old suffer.
C. We should live up to parents’ expectations.
D. People are becoming cold and indifferent.
31. In which part of a magazine may you read this text?
A. Lifestyle.
B. Business.
C. Health.
D. Travel.

答案： 28.C 29.B 30.D 31.A

D(2025·山东威海银滩高级中学期中)
You may be surprised to learn that English gets 30 to 45 percent of its words from French. The reason goes back to the year 1066, when Norman forces invaded(入侵)Britain. The Normans were from northern France and spoke French. During the Norman occupation, French became the language of England’s rulers and wealthy class. This lasted for more than 300 years. Other people in England continued to speak English during this period.
Over time, the two languages combined and shared words. Some researchers believe that about 10,000 French words eventually entered the English language. However, although English took many French words, their meanings have not always stayed the same. Sometimes the differences in meanings can be very important, and lead to funny or strange situations if the words are used in the wrong way.
Take the French word college for example. In English, college can often be used in place of the word university, or sometimes as a school within a university. However, in French, college actually means “middle school”, or the level of schooling for students in grades five or six through eight.
There are many other similar words in the two languages with completely different meanings. In English, the word chat means “to talk casually(随意)”; but in French, the word chat is the word for an animal: a cat.
If an English speaker says someone is jolly, that means he is cheerful or friendly. But in French, jolie means someone is good-looking or pleasant to look at. In any case, both are nice things to say to someone.
32. What is the purpose of the first paragraph?
A. To show the influence of the Normans on England.
B. To present the relationship between Britain and France.
C. To introduce how English and French combined together.
D. To explain why so many French words entered the English language.
33. What does the author stress about similar words in English and French?
A. Their funny stories.
B. Their changes in history.
C. Their spelling forms.
D. Their different meanings.
34. What does an Englishman mean if he says he’d like to have a chat?
A. He likes a kind of pet.
B. He wants to have a small talk.
C. He prefers to talk in public.
D. He’d like to have an interview.
35. What is the text mainly about?
A. Development of English.
B. Difficulties in learning English.
C. French words in English.
D. Similarities between English and French.

答案： 32.D 33.D 34.B 35.C