山东省日照市2017-2018学年高一下学期期末考试英语试题
绝密★启用前试卷类型: A2017-2018学年度高一下学期模块考试英语2018.07 本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
注意事项:1.答题前，考生务必用0.5毫米黑色签宇笔将自己的姓名、座号、考生号和科类填写在答题卡和试卷规定的位置上。
2.选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。
3.第三部分第二节和第四部分必须用0.5毫米黑色签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应的位置，不能写在试卷上;如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然再写上新的答案;不能使用涂改液、胶带纸、修正带。
不按以上要求作答的答案无效。
第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题，每题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What will the speakers bring to the picnic?A.Some drinks.B. Some fruit.C. Some desserts.2.What did the man like about the movie?A. The acting.B. The music.C. The scenery.3. What is the woman going to do?A. Play baseball.B. Watch a game.C. Do her work.4. What will the woman work as?A. An assistant.B. A lawyer.C. A teacher.5. Who is the girl talking to?A. A dentist.B. A policeman.C. A salesman.第二节（共15小题，每题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What does the man take to school?A. Five books.B. Three pens.C. Two rulers.7. Why does the man’s back hurt?A. He studies for too long.B. He picks up some dictionaries.C. He carries a heavy backpack.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Who lost the car keys?A. Kelsey.B. Tim.C. David.9. Where are the speakers?A. In a car.B. In the main office.C. In Tim’s office.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What will Millie’s mother receive for her birthday?A. A shirt.B.A skirt.C. A small cake.11. Who will cook the special dinner?lie’s mother.lie’s friend.C. Millie.12. Where will the speakers go this afternoon?A. To a bakery.B. To a grocery store.C. To a gift shop.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Who got a new job?A. Anna.B. Anna’s father.C. Anna’s mother.14. What do we know about Anna’s new house?A. It has small rooms.B. It has few windows.C. It has many trees around it.15. How does Anna feel about the old house?A. She misses it.B. She thinks it’s pretty.C. She loves it the most.16. When is Dave coming over probably?A. This weekend.B. This summer.C. Next weekend.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is a major challenge that Stevie Wonder has had to face?A. His unsuccessful records.B. Pressure from other musicians.C. Not being able to use his eyes.18. When did Stevie Wonder start his professional career?A. At the age of 6.B. At the age of 11.C. At the age of 19.19. How many Grammy Awards did Stevie Wonder receive?A. 10.B. 25.C. 30.20. What kinds of songs did Stevie Wonder often record?A. Rap songs about life.B. Sad songs about death.C. Happy songs about love.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A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳答案，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AMany wealthy and well-traveled people want a completely new experience, but they don’t necessarily want to give up luxury(奢华的) accommodations and service. The following vacations could be best choices.Cruise down the Amazon RiverAqua Expeditions takes up to 32 passengers at a time on guided journeys of three, four, or seven days down the Amazon River. Those adventurers see forests and waterfalls, visit local fish markets, and take canoe trips. They also take in wildlife such as capuchin monkeys and river dolphins.Go Glamping in MontanaThe Resort at Paws Up located on a cattle ranch(牧场) is a standout in the type. The ranch rents homes with up to four bedrooms, but it’s the luxury tents that offer closer communion with the outdoors. Tents are arranged into camps, each of which has a private chef and butler, the latter of whom helps build campfires and arrange daytime activities. Guests can participate in a cattle drive, go clay shooting, take a hot air balloon trip, or ride horses.Climb inside a Volcano in IcelandIceland is famous for its volcanoes and has plenty of luxury hotel options.Thrill-seekers can actually go down into the dormant (休眠的), 700-foot-deep hrihnukagigur, by using an open elevator. Take a helicopter if you want to skip the 2-mile hike to the volcano, and arrange a private tour to avoid crowds. And visitors traveling there can enjoy the luxury hotel such as the ION Luxury Adventure Hotel and the Hotel Rangá.21．What can adventurers do when traveling down the Amazon River?A.Enjoy individually-guided tours.B.Travel with hot air balloons.C.Get a chance to see wildlife.D.Ride horses along the trail.22．At which place can guests enjoy food quite to their taste?A.Aqua Expeditions.B.The Resort at Paws Up.C.Thrihnukagigur.D.The Hotel Rangá.23．What do the three vacations have in common?A.They are adventurous.B.They are animal-centered.C.They have luxury hotel options.D.They are intended for new travelers.BGerman engineers Gottlieb Daimler and Karl Benz built the first successful gasoline engines in 1885．After 1900，however，the United States became a leader in automobile production．The first cars were handmade and very expensive．Only people in rich cities couldafford them．The first company to make gasoline cars in the U．S．was the Duryea Motor Wagon Company．Then，in 1901，Ransom E．Olds Began mass-producing his car，the Oldsmobile．In 1913Henry Ford made great strides in the mass production of cars by using an assembly line in his factory．Mass production meant that each car was less expensive to make．Now car ownership was affordable for the average person．By 1916there were more than one million cars in the United States．The automobile gave people the freedom to travel anywhere there were passable roads．Families that lived great distance apart could travel by automobile to visit each other．People could visit places they had never seen before．Before the mass production of cars，people lived close to work．Their means of transportation included walking，riding a bicycle，using a horse and carriage，or taking a train．The automobile gave people the ability to live farther away from work．The result was that gradually people moved out of the cities to the less crowded suburbs．The automobile industry created millions of jobs．The jobs were not just in the auto factories，where the cars were assembled．Workers were needed to make auto parts，run gas stations and repair shops，and work at new motels and restaurants that served people who traveled by car．Jobs became available at car rental companies．People were needed to build roads．These jobs and many others still exist because of the automobile．24.The first automobiles were made in .A.JapanB.EnglandC.AmericaD.Germany25.From paragraph 2,we know that mass production cars were than handmake ones.A.more difficult to makeB.more expensiveC.much cheaperD.easier to operate26.From paragraph 4,we may learn that with existence of cars .A.people’s living areas expandedB.people lived closer to their workC.cities became more crowdedD.people rushed to the suburbs27.The automobiles industry .A.added to working opportunitiesB.changed the ways of eatingC.improved the road conditionsD.reduced the office hoursCIn Western society, especially in the English-speaking world, the chance for young people to see the other countries and experience life is considered important. Many young people, when they finish school at the age of 18, take a gap year before they go to university.Parents often want their children to grow up a little and see what the real world is like when they finish school. Although they are worried about their safety, many think that the advantages of independence and experience are worth the worries. Children are encouraged to be brave, independent and to explore the world on their own or with friends.Young people also want to experience freedom and see what life is like on the other side. This other side could be the other side of the world or just the other side of life. For example, if they have a rich life, they may want to see how people in poor areas live.A gap year after school is also an important chance for young people to spend time thinking about what they want to do with their lives. A little bit of growing up and experience will help them make their important career decisions, especially when they are unsure about what they want to study.Another reason for going straight after school is to get a break from studying before they start the next few years of university. So anywhere you travel in the world, you will meet young European people exploring the world.So much of the world has been travelled and explored. The young people are now looking for more worthy experiences. Some of them work as volunteers to do something for the country they are visiting. Many gap year volunteers are now spending a few months teaching English in Thailand, helping feed giant pandas in China or building a well(井) in a village in Africa.These young people’s wish to explore the world is an expression of the values of the societies that they are part of. Both discovering the world and making a positive difference in it are important parts of the Western mind.28.Which is NOT a reason for young people to take a gap year?A. Young people want to take a break from studying.B. Young people want to be sure about what to study.C. Parents encourage them to be brave and independent.D. Parents encourage them to live a free and wealthy life.29.Now a gap year volunteer might do something more valuable like .A. experiencing different culturesB. helping protect rainforests in BrazilC. making friends with more peopleD. enjoying traditional local food30.By taking a gap year, young people may .A. stay with their parents all the timeB. make money for their further studyC. help change the world for the betterD. change the Western mind completely31.The purpose of writing this article is to .A. show different opinions about gap yearB. offer readers information about gap yearC. discover new ways to take a gap yearD. tell young people when to take a gap yearDGetting stuck in a traffic jam is one of the most boring problems for people living in big cities.The fact that you’re moving so slowly leads too stress,anger and the wish that your car could just fly over the traffic like an airplane.Soon,however, that wish could come true .On May 8, US car-renting company Uber showed off what it described as “the transportation mode of the future: on-demand air transport,”reported ABC News .According to Nikhill Goel, head of products for Uber Air, the company's air taxi service may launch test flights in the US cities of Dallas and Los Angeles , as well as Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, as early as 2020. If everything goes according to plan, passengers will be able to fly to work by 2023 .When the Olympics comes to Los Angeles in 2028 . Uber “expects to have hundreds , if not thousands , of its aircraft in the skies.” Goel told Newsweek .So what would Uber's flying vehicles be like ?They are small , electric aircraft that take off and land vertically (垂直地) , ther give off zero emissions (排放) and are quiet enough to operate in cities .Just like an airplane , the vehicles will have fixed wings to help them glide . But while a helicopter has just one big fixed rotor (定量) . Uber's vehicles will have multiple rotors , which will help increase fuel efficiency (效率) while reducing emissions and noise.Because of these fixed wines and multiple rotors . Uber’s flying taxis“should be quieter and safer than a helicopter.” reported ABC News .However , the service still has a long way to go before it's ready to accept passengers.For example , to avoid any potential accidents . Uber is working with NASA to study air traffic control problems associated with low-flying aircraft. But just as Dubai's Mayor Betty Price said in a news release . “This program is revolutionary and future-oriented （面向未来的）. ”32. Uber 's flying taxis are expected to start to take passengers inA.2020B.2023C.2028D.203033. How are ber s flying taxis different from helicopters?A. They have one big rotorB. They need more fuel to fly.C. They have fewer fixed wingsD. They should be quieter and safer34. Which is true about the flying cars according to the passage?A. They can be as efficient as airplanes and helicoptersB. They must be in larger number a few years later.C. They nearly do no harm to the environment.D. They will surely help passengers avoid accidents35. What is the passage mainly about?A Ubers plan to launch flying taxisB. The advantages of Ubers flying taxisC. Different opinions about Uber's flying taxis.D. The difficulties Uber is facing in testing flying vehicles第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分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佳选项。
高一英语下学期期中试题(5)
阜蒙县第二高中2017~2018学年度第二学期高一期中考试英语试卷时间：100分钟分数：120分第一部分：阅读理解（共两节；第一节：共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分）AOn the first day of my new high school, I almost had a nervous breakdown. Everything about the school seemed so difficult. When I got home, my parents said, “You're nervous and that's okay. Everyone is afraid of high school.” I denied it. I wanted to be strong, so I refused to let anyone know about my fear, even my closest friends.On the first day I was late for every class and was constantly lost. The school seemed like a puzzle(迷宫) that I couldn't figure out. Was this how the whole year was going to be?I didn't think I could rise to this challenge, especially carrying a huge backpack that I could hardly lift. It was so big that I could knock someone out with it! The schoolmates seemed to regard me as a fool, and they were probably right.Despite my fears, after the first week I finally had my schedule figured out. With the exception of falling up and down the stairs a couple of times and getting laughed at, high school was turning out to be not so bad. It was actually much better than middle school and much more challenging.Since then, I've been elected vice monitor of my class, which wasn't much of a victory since only three people ran for the four positions.It is normal to be scared about a new school. Take a deep breath and relax. High school is something that any student can overcome. Make sure you participate in some outofclass activities because you'll find it easier to make friends. Try to do your best, even if it isn't straight A's.Most important of all, be who you are, whether you're a “fool”， an athlete, or a lower grader. Don't try to pretend to be someone you're not. Now you know the true secrets of high school.1. The main reason for the author's fear on his first day is that ________.A．he was not familiar with the new surroundingsB．his schoolmates were unfriendly to himC．he was unable to work out the puzzleD．his schoolbag was too heavy for him to carry2. From the author's first day experience we can infer that ________.A．he didn't know the right way to classB．he got to school before classes beganC．he was fond of the school immediately.D．his home was far from the school3. After his first week at school, the author ________.A．was still not accustomed to the scheduleB．gradually adjusted himself to the new schoolC．found high school not so challenging as he had imaginedD．ran for monitor of his class against three other students4. According to the passage, the secret of the author's success lies mainly in________.A．making more friends B．getting more A's at schoolC．being who he really is D．joining in out of class activitiesBEvery day we go to school and listen to teachers, and the teacher will ask us some questions. Sometimes, the classmates will ask your opinions of the work of the class. When you are telling others in the class what you have found out about these topics, remember that they must be able to hear what you are saying. You are not taking part in a family conversation or having a chat with friends --- you are in a situation where a large group of people will remain silent, waiting to hear what you have to say. You must speak so that they can hear you loudly enough and clearly enough but without trying to shout or appearing to force yourself.Remember, too, that it is the same if you are called to an interview whether it is with a professor of your school or a government official who might meet you. The person you are seeing will try to put you at your ease in ordinary conversation but the situation is somewhat different from that of an ordinary conversation. You must take special care that you can be heard.5. When you speak to the class, you should speak __________.A．as loudly as possible B．loudly C．in a lowvoice D．forcefully6. The situation in the class is _________ that in your house.A．not very different from B．not the same asC．the same as D．sometimes the same as7. The main idea of this passage is __________.A．that we should talk in different ways in different situationsB．that we must speak loudlyC．that we must keep silent at any time D．that we must talk with the classCLong bus rides are like television shows. They have a beginning, a middle, and an end with commercials thrown in every three or four minutes. The commercials are unavoidable. They happen whether you want them or not. Every couple of minutes a billboard glides by outside the bus window. "Buy Super Clean Toothpaste.”Drink Good Wet Root Beer.”Fill up with Pacific Gas.”Only if you sleep, which is equal to turning the television set off, are you spared the unending cry of "You Need It! Buy It Now!"The beginning of the ride is comfortable and somewhat exciting, even if you’ve traveled that way before. Usually some things have changed new houses, new buildings, sometimes even a new road. The bus driver has a style of driving and it’s fun to try to figure it out the first hour or so. If the driver is particularly reckless （鲁莽的） or daring, the ride can be as thrilling （惊心动魄的） as a suspense story. Will the driver pass the truck in time? Will the driver move into the right or the left hand lane? After a while, of course, the excitement dies down. Sleeping for a while helps pass the middle hours of the ride. Food always makes bus rides more interesting. But you’ve got to be careful of what kind of food you eat. Too much salty food can make you very thirsty between stops.The end of the ride is somewhat like the beginning. You know it will soon be over and there’s a kind of expectation and excitement in that. The seat of course, has become harder as the hours have passed. By now you’ve sat with your legs crossed, with your hands in your lap,with your hands on the armrests even with your hands crossed behind your head. The end comes just at no more ways to sit.8. According to the passage, what do the passengers usually see when they are on a long bus trip?A. Advertisements on the billboards.B. Films on television.C. Buses on the road.D. Gas stations.9. What is the purpose of this passage?A. To give the writer’s opinion about long bus trips.B. To persuade you to take a long bus trip.C. To explain how bus trips and television shows differ.D. To describe the billboards along the road.10. The writer of this passage would probably favor .A. bus drivers who aren’t recklessB. driving aloneC. a television set on the busD. no billboards along the road11. The writer feels long bus rides are like TV shows because .A. the commercials both on TV shows and on billboards along the road are funB. they both have a beginning, a middle, and an end, with commercials in betweenC. the drivers are always reckless on TV shows just as they are on busesD. both traveling and watching TV are not exciting.12. The writer thinks that the end of the ride is somewhat like the beginning because both are.A. comfortableB. excitingC. tiringD. boringDTokyo is one of those places that you can love and hate at the same time.In Tokyo there are always too many people in the places where I want to go. Of course there are too many cars. The Japanese drive very fast, but in Tokyo they often spend a long time in traffic jams. Tokyo is not different from London, Paris and New York in that, it is different when one wants to walk.At certain times of the day there are a lot of people on foot in London's Oxford Street. But the streets near the Ginze in Tokyo always have a lot of people on foot, and sometimes it is really difficult to walk. People are very polite; there are just too many of them. The worst time to be in the street is at 11:30 at night. That is when the night-clubs are closing and every-body wants to go home. There are 35,000 night-clubs in Tokyo, and you do not often see one that is empty(空的).During the day, most people travel to and from work by train. Tokyo people buy six million train tickets every day. At most stations, trains arrive every two or three minutes, but at certain hours there do not seem to be enough trains. Although they are usually crowded, Japanese trains are very good. They always leave and arrive on time.In Tokyo, I stood outside the station for five minutes. Three fire-engines raced past on the way to one of the many fires that Tokyo has every day. Tokyo has so many surprises that none of them can really surprise me now.13. Tokyo is different from London in that ______.A. it has a larger populationB. there are more traffic jamsC. night clubs are sometimes emptyD. it is more difficult to go somewhere on foot14. Fires break out___________ in Tokyo according to the writer.A. not very oftenB. only several times a dayC. quite oftenD. very seldom15. Japanese trains ______A. often leave and arrive on timeB. are often crowdedC. are the main means people use to travel to and from workD. all of the above第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）Everyone wants to achieve happiness and smile．16 How can you find real happiness and smile? By getting rich? In case you are scratching your head，looking for some reasons or ideas to be happy, here are a few．Throw an impromptu(即兴的) party. 17 An impromptu one increases the joy to a new level. And of course making other people happy is bound to have the same effect on you.Treat yourself. Sometimes all it takes to make one happy is a little ind ulgence(放纵). So, go ahead and grab a cup of coffee and sit inside a blanket with a good book! You will be surprised at how happy it makes you．18 Happiness can be transformed! When we feel happy and excited, it can lift the spirits of others. Your simple gesture can transform a person’s day and get him or her prepared to take on any challenge.Have a conversation with a parent. If you are like most kids, you possibly spend more time texting or surfing the Internet than talking to your family. 19 You will be surprised at the feeling of joy that it brings to you.Finally, don’t forget to be happy every day! While International Day of Happiness may come about only once a year, happiness is around you all day and night. 20A. You just have to seek it out and grab it．B. But life is hard，so it is very difficult to find real happiness and smile．C. Most of your family members show no interest in texting or the Internet．D. Set aside your mobile phone for a few minutes and have a chat with a family member.E. Be friendly to others and smile at a stranger．F. Nothing makes people happier than being invited to a party.G. You should try to celebrate the Day of Happiness every day and everywhere．第二部分英语知识运用第一节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）“Mum, can I invite my classmate Brett over to stay tomorrow night, please? It’s Friday, and we don’t have any _21__. Can I, please?” Mum was sitting at the kitchen table. Dad was _22__next to her, resting his head on his arms. Mum could _23__that James wanted so badly to have his friend over.“I’m so sorry, James,” she said.“I’m never allowed to have friends come to the house? Why, Mum?” James asked sadly, almost in _24__.“I know it’s _25__ for you,”Mum said softly. “But I’m just worried other people might think we’re a little… strange. And then they would make fun of you.”“No, they wouldn’t, Mum,” James protested. “We’re not _26__ at all. We’re just ordinary people.”Mum sighed heavily. “To tell you the truth, James, my neck has been so painful that it’s given me a heavy _27__. And your poor father –he doesn’t feel _28__. He really needs a rest.”“I can help, Mum!” James said. “__29_ I can make you and Dad feel better, can Brett come over? Please?”“Well…”Mum began.“Great! Thanks Mum!” James almost shouted. “Just sit there, don’t move.” He rushed over to the kitchen drawer and _30__ what he needed –two spanners(螺丝扳手). “Hang on, Mum,”he said. “This won’t take a second.” After some __31_, James was finished. With a smile of _32__ on his face he said, “There! How does that feel?”“Oh, James,”Mum said. “That’s a much better! How did you do it?”“Easy,”James said _33__.”Dad had tightened your neck bolts (螺栓) too much! I just_34__ them slightly! I learned that in robotic science at school.”“What about you father? Can you _35__ him?” asked Mum.“I’ll try,” James 36 . He lifted up Dad’s hair at the back of his neck. and plugged （插）the electric wire into Dad’s head. Then he turned the _37__on. Dad opened his eyes and __38_ immediately. “He just let his battery（电池）run too low, that’s all,” James said, “Shall I tell Brett to come 39 straight after school tomorrow?”“I guess so,” replied Mum. “Your friends will just have to _40__ that we are a very unusual family. Thanks, son!”21. A．homework B．message C．chance D．difficulty22. A．asleep B．reading C．alone D．standing23 . A．explain B．see C．agree D．doubt24 . A．terror B．tears C．surprise D．silence25 . A．fair B．easy C．hard D．good26 . A．normal B．strang C．popular D．anxious27 . A．loss B．headache C．task D．day28 . A．ill B．funny C．sorry D．well29 . A．As B．If C．Since D．Before30 . A．kept B．controlled C．found D．returned31 . A．requests B．repairs C．thoughts D．instructions32 . A．sympathy B．satisfaction C．bitterness D．politeness33 . A．embarrassedly B．proudly C．impatiently D．gratefully34 . A．covered B．collected C．produced D．adjusted35 . A．greet B．accompany C．help D．ask36 . A．told B．say C．replied D．amazed37 . A．television B．power C．light D．gas38 . A．sat up B．lay down C．broke down D．grew up39 . A．down B．in C．away D．over40. A．accept B．expect C．suspect D．prove第二节：语篇填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
山东省日照市实验高级中学2024-2025学年高一上学期第一次阶段性考试英语试题
山东省日照市实验高级中学2024-2025学年高一上学期第一次阶段性考试英语试题一、阅读理解You probably know who Marie Curie was, but you may not have heard of Rachel Carson. Of the outstanding ladies listed below, who do you think was the most important woman of the past 100 years?Jane Addams (1860 — 1935)Anyone who has ever been helped by a social worker has Jane Addams to thank. Addams helped the poor and worked for peace. She encouraged a sense of community by creating shelters and promoting education and services for people in need. In 1931, Addams became the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.Rachel Carson (1907 — 1964)If it weren’t for Rachel Carson, the environmental movement might not exist today. Her popular 1962 book Silent Spring raised awareness of the dangers of pollution and the harmful effects of chemicals on humans and on the world’s lakes and oceans.Sandra Day O’Connor (1930-present)When Sandra Day O’Connor finished third in her class at Stanford Law School, in 1952, she could not find work at a law firm because she was a woman. She became an Arizona state senator (参议员) and, in 1981, the first woman to join the U. S. Supreme Court. O’Connor gave the deciding vote in many important cases during her 24 years on the top court.Rosa Parks (1913 — 2005)On December 1, 1955, in Montgomery, Alabama, Rosa Parks would not give up her seat on a bus to a passenger. Her simple act landed Parks in prison. But it also set off the Montgomery bus boycott (抵制). It lasted for more than a year, and kicked off the civil-rights movement. “The only tired I was, was tired of giving in,” said Parks.1．What is Jane Addams noted for in history?A．Her social work.B．Her lack of proper training in law.C．Her efforts to win a prize.D．Her community background.2．Who made a great contribution to the civil-rights movement in the US?A．Jane Addams.B．Rachel Carson.C．Sandra Day O’Connor.D．Rosa Parks.3．What can we infer about the women mentioned in the text?A．They are highly educated.B．They are truly creative.C．They are pioneers.D．They are peace-lovers.Electrical devices (电子仪器) could soon use power made by human energy. Scientists say they have developed an experimental device that produces electricity from the physical movement of a person walking, British scientist Max Donelan and other scientists in Canada and the United States developed the device.The device connects to a person’s knee. As the person walks, the device captures energy each time the person slows down. To do this, the device helps with the slowing down movement of the leg, the movements of the walking person push parts of a small machine that produces electricity. Using the device, an adult walking quickly could produce thirteen watts of electricity in just a minute. Donelan says walking at that speed could produce enough power to operate a laptop computer for six minutes.There are several possible uses for the device. Developers say it could help people who work in areas without electricity to operate small computers. The device could also be used in hospitals to operate heart pacemakers (起博器) and it could even be used to assist in the movement of robotic arms and legs.The experimental version of the device weighs about one and a half kilograms, but it is too costly for most people to buy, but the researchers hope to make a lighter, less costly version. An improved version should be ready in one year.The developers hope the device will one day help developing countries; nearly twenty five percent of people around the world live without electric power.A similar product was invented in 2005 by Larry Rome of the University of Pennsylvania. He created a bag carried on a person’s back that also produces power from walking. The knee device does not produce as much electricity as the bag, but the bag requires the walker to carry a load of twenty to thirty kilograms.4．The second paragraph mainly talks about________.A．Who developed the deviceB．How the device worksC．Several users for the devicesD．How much electricity the device can produce5．What is the disadvantage of the experimental version of the device?A．It is too heavy for the walker to bear.B．It is too complex for people to use.C．It is too expensive for most people to afford.D．It will slow down one’s walking speed.6．Compared with the device designed by Larry Rome, this new device________.A．produces power without adding a heavy load to the walkerB．can produce more power in a much shorter timeC．needs to be equipped with a batteryD．can help the walker walk faster7．What would be the best title for the passage?A．First device powered by walking will soon be on the market.B．Advanced technology brings in a new way to operate heart pacemakers.C．Device gives new meaning to the idea of power walking.D．Human energy will become a main source of electricity.My best friend and I made our first trip to Ireland less than a year ago. I wasn’t very excited about it at the very beginning. But my uncle wanted me to go and offered to pay for my trip. Then I did. All of the words “magical, charming or memorable” don’t even touch what Ireland is. Our favorites were Kilkenny, Cobh, and Killarney. We did a self-drive tour, which was not as hard as people made it sound.We stayed in a castle in Dublin for two days, where my ancestors came from. The town we thought we might be bored in was Kilkenny, but we loved every minute we were there. There were so many places to explore and the pictures we took were beautiful.Our driver was so informative and entertaining that he knew just where to stop for the bestphotos. And seeing the little village of Cobh and knowing it was the last stop for the Titanic were so touching. We loved the visitor’s center there and the little shops. We never got any bad food there. It was so mouth-watering at every stop! And when we stayed in Westmeath and looked out for our window to see the Trim Castle and found some scenes from Brave Heart were filmed there, we were so impressed. Again, more beautiful pictures were taken in that tiny town.We love the country, the people, the food, and the magic! We would go back very soon. I was so indebted to my uncle who had given me the chance to be here.The one piece of advice I would offer is to bring your own washcloths. Only one of our hotels supplied them, because people there think they are not environmentally-friendly. I have no words to adequately describe our trip. Go, explore the small villages, eat and enjoy! I still look at my pictures and can’t believe I was actually there.8．Which statement is NOT true according to the passage?________A．The writer didn’t show great interest in visiting Ireland at first.B．The trip was more exciting than they expected.C．They had thought the self-drive tour was very easy.D．It was the first time for the writer to visit Ireland.9．How did the writer find Kilkenny? ________A．It was not interesting at all.B．It was also a wonderful place.C．It needed to open up to visitors more.D．It was not worth staying at for a long time. 10．What can be inferred from the passage? ________A．Their driver helped a lot during the journey.B．The Titanic was filmed in Cobh.C．The writer knew nothing about Brave Heart.D．The writer visited the Trim Castle alone. 11．What does the underlined word “indebted” most probably mean in Paragraph 5? ________ A．Angry.B．Amazed.C．Stressed.D．Thankful.Recently, more than 1,000 researchers and executives signed an open letter calling for a pause (暂停) in research on artificial intelligence. The letter warns that AI may threaten jobs, spread propaganda (宣传), and even lead to the “loss of control of our civilization”. Many of the signatories (签署者) are thoughtful and experienced AI practitioners. Their concerns should be taken seriously. On balance, though, their approach is likely to evolve into an opposition toprogress.Consider the broader worldview expressed in this document. It said, “Powerful AI systems should be developed only once we are confident that their effects will be positive and risks manageable.” This is a formula for complete stop, as no one can ever be so confident. The history of innovation is one of trial and error, risk and reward. One reason why the US leads the world in digital technology is that it did not constrain (约束) the industry with well-meaning but doubtful regulation. Slowing Al progress, moreover, carries risks all its own. Don't forget that this technology is likely to make the world richer, healthier, smarter and more productive for decades to come. By 2030, it might be contributing more than $15 trillion to the global economy. Advances in medicine, biology, climate science, education, manufacturing, transportation and much more are on the horizon. Any new rules must be balanced against the vast potential of these efforts.Nor is AI research advancing into a void (空白领域). The industry already operates within legal parameters (范畴) in response to potential harms. Companies have ensured their products are safe. Trade associations are developing codes of conduct and ethical frameworks. Far from the“ out-of-control race”, the AI business is constrained by law and politics and consumer sentiment (情绪).It's natural to worry about new technologies, but the wealth and abundance of American society is due in no small part to risks taken in the past, in a spirit of openness and optimism. The AI revolution deserves no less.12．Why did the researchers and executives sign the open letter?A．Because the research on AI had been paused.B．Because AI had uncontrollably destroyed human civilization.C．Because they were worried about the potential risks of AI.D．Because they were more experienced than others in AI field.13．Why is the US mentioned in paragraph 2?A．To support that innovation comes from taking risks.B．To stress that the US is very important in the digital field.C．To draw attention to the benefits of well-meaning regulations.D．To reveal those people's real purpose of signing the letter.14．What can we infer from this passage?A．Al technology consumes more money than it can earn.B．Society will hugely benefit from AI technology in the future.C．The AI industry is now developing without any restrictions.D．The development of AI technology is just a solo effort.15．What is the passage mainly about?A．Regulations on AI are well-intended but doubtful.B．The future of AI is filled with unmanageable risks.C．AI safety concerns justify a temporary research pause.D．A pause in AI would hold back progress in innovation.Have you ever wished you didn’t have to wake up early and go all the way to school? For 700,000 American kids, this wish comes true. 16 This kind of learning has different names: online learning or distance learning. Regardless of what it is called, this idea may create an impression of a lonely kid reading pages of information on a computer screen rather than from a book or an image of another kid spending the day playing video games instead of learning mathematics or reading a book. Where online education is concerned, both of these are false! Actually, online learning simply means learning differently.17 Flexibility is the main advantage. Students can attend school wherever and whenever they desire. Homework can be turned in from anywhere the student has Internet access. Additionally, many online schools will allow students to work at their own pace.Another advantage of online schooling is with the variety of courses. Most online schools teach the same basic classes like English, math, science, and history. 18 However, traditional schools are often unable to offer these types of classes if there are not enough students.Online schools also have different types of learning tools for kids to use. For example, many online schools have special Web sites where only students registered in online classes can watch videos, see lessons presented, or chat with teachers and other students. Some online schools have live class times where students can call and talk with the teacher directly. 19 Computer technology is amazing, and we use computers for chatting with our friends, listening to music, and playing games. 20 Since 2012, at least 38 states either have had theirown online schools or made rules for students attending them. It looks like online schools are here to stay, but only you can decide if this type of learning is right for you.A．Online schools offer many benefits for the learners.B．Of course, there are some disadvantages of going to school online.C．Almost every part of our lives is affected by it, and school is no exception.D．They attend school over the Internet using ordinary home or library computers.E．Other online schools even have online clubs where kids can talk about their hobbies. F．Some online schools also offer specialized classes in subjects such as space science, French, or zoology.G．For some students, online school may be ideal, but for others, traditional school may better meet their needs.二、完形填空Have you ever had problems in your life and don’t know how to be happy? If so, you will find “Being a Happy Teenager” by Australian writer Andrew Matthews 21 .In his book, Matthews 22 us how to have a happy life and answers the 23 of teenagers.Matthews writes about many 24 in the book, such as parents and friends, and the book says we should stop being angry and learn to forgive. The book tells us of useful skills 25 how to put what you have learned into pictures of your mind to make your memory better.Many teenagers think 26 happiness comes from a good exam result, or praise from other people. But you can 27 be happy even when there are no such “good” things. Success comes from a(n) 28 attitude. If you 29 from problems, you will have success in the future.Some school students have 30 of being too tall or too short. But Matthews tells us that 31 comes from thinking about things in a positive 32 . If you are 33 , people notice you and you can get a better view at the movie; if you are short, your clothes and shoes 34 less room in your bedroom! This is Matthews’ most important 35 : you choose to be happy!21．A．wise B．smart C．useful D．simple 22．A．orders B．tells C．asks D．argues 23．A．problems B．ideas C．questions D．comments 24．A．rules B．classes C．courses D．topics 25．A．for B．like C．at D．with 26．A．what B．how C．that D．whether 27．A．yet B．already C．still D．rather 28．A．bad B．good C．independent D．normal 29．A．learn B．rescue C．struggle D．separate 30．A．experiences B．difficulties C．personalities D．problems 31．A．success B．happiness C．failure D．height 32．A．way B．means C．goal D．spirit 33．A．short B．small C．tall D．fat34．A．take up B．stand up C．turn up D．burn up 35．A．work B．lesson C．teaching D．study三、单词拼写36．The secret of happiness is to keep setting yourself new (挑战).（根据汉语提示单词拼写）37．She was unable to attend because of the (压力) of work. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 38．A good teacher, like a child in his soul, should have the (创造性), imagination and exploration (探索) ability. (根据汉语提示拼写单词)39．They presented a new a to learning computer skills. (根据首字母单词拼写) 40．Health officials throughout the world have tried to make people raise a about AIDS. (根据首字母单词拼写)四、完成句子41．有了你同事的帮助，我们毫不费力地找到了你的公司。
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2017年松江一中高一下学期英语月考试卷II. Grammar and Vocabulary (36’)Section ADirections: After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with a given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.(A)The sun is out.The weather is pleasant.It’s a great day for running. But before you start, here are some tips for avoiding (21) ______ (injure).Pay attention to (22) ______ is happening around you while you run. If you are running along road, wear light-colored clothes (23) ______ ______ drivers can see you.Running is(24) ______ (tire) and can hurt. But consistent pain indicates that something is wrong. Maybe you need to change the way you move to put less pressure on certain muscles or joints. Or maybe you’re overtired and need a day off. Resting, when (25) ______ (need), will help you get back to running as soon as possible.Pick comfortable shoes (26) ______ fit the unique shape of your foot. This will prevent strain on your feet, ankles, legs and back.Many experts recommend cross-training --- doing other physical activities besides running. That could mean biking, swimming or playing a sport. By doing various exercises, you avoid injuries (27) ______ (cause) by repeated motion.(28) ______ (Follow) this simple advice will help you stay safe while you get healthy.(B)The possibility that something bad will happen is a risk.Risk also can be defined as the degree of danger that goes along with (29) ______ opportunity. (30) ______ all risks have possible negative results, some risks are worth (31) ______ (take). For example, suppose that you have the chance to join a school team. You risk a possible injury while playing to achieve the sense of accomplishment that comes with being on the team. You decide that the pleasure of playing is worth the risk of injury. By being fit, you can also reduce the risk of physical injury.How can we determine the risks (32) ______ (involve) in an action? Many risks that relate to health choices have been studied. Scientists use statistics to measure these risks. When it comes to statistics, it is a branch of mathematics that can determine the possibility that something will occur. The information about the possibility (33) ______ (call) statistical risk and can help you make healthy choices.For example, statistics indicate that in the United States the chance of dying from cancer is about 20 percent. In this sense, (34) ______ about two out of every ten deaths are due to some kind of cancer,the risk of death from cancer is quite high. However, statistics also show that80 percent of all cancers are related (35) ______ things over which you have some control. In other words, you may as well make choices that will reduce your risk of developing cancer. These include such things as avoiding pollution, not smoking, and eating a diet high in fiber. If you do them on (36) ______ own, you are less likely to develop cancer.Section BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only beused once. Note that there is one word more than you need.thing?Critics of zoos would __37__ that animals often suffer physically and mentally as a result of being enclosed. Even the best __38__ environments can’t match the space, diversity and freedom that animals have in their natural habitats. This deprivation causes many zoo animals to become stressed or mentally ill. It is common that __39__ parks often force dolphins and whales to perform tricks. These mammals may die decades earlier than their wild relatives, and some even try to commit suicide.On the other hand, by bringing people and animals together, zoos have the __40__ to educate the public about conservation issues and inspire people to protect animals and their habitats. Zoos also carry out important research into subjects like animal behavior and how to treat illnesses. One of the most important modern functions of zoos is supporting international breeding programs, especially for __41__ species. A good zoo will enable these species to live and breed in a __42__ environment. In addition, as the number of some wild species drops, there is an increasing danger of populations becoming too __43__ similar. Zoo-bre animals can be released into the wild to increase genetic diversity.However, __44__ of zoos say that the vast majority of breeding programs do not __45__ animals back into the wild. Extra animals are sold not only to other zoos but also to circuses or hunting ranches in the U.S. Or South Africa, where some people are willing to pay a lot of money for the chance to kill an animal in a fenced enclosure. Often, these animals are familiar with humans and have very little chance of escaping.Are zoos good for animals or not? Perhaps it all depends on how well individual zoos are managed, and the benefits of zoos can surely __46__ their harmful effects. However, it is understandable that many people believe imprisoning animals for any reason is simply wrong.The net plays another, more active, role on the linguistic（语言学的）front, a role that is __47__ overlooked by many people who believe English victory is on the go. Since the advent (来临) of World Wide Web, many minority __48__，those spoken by single nations or ethnic groups, have enjoyed a dramatic upsurge (急剧上升) in vitality. Many such tongues were __49__ endangered just a decade ago. Late-century mobility and economic currents were taking more and more speakers out of their communities and away from fellow speakers. Languages were __50__ at an alarming rate.Like biological extinction, linguistic __51__ is a serious loss for all of humankind. Languages are some of the __52__ ways people maintain their culture and are crucial to understanding other cultures. When fewer and fewer people share a(n) __53__ language, it may die, and when it does, part of our collective human culture dies with it.Surprisingly, though, the Internet has become a valuable tool for __54__ endangered languages. Speakers of these languages not only have been particularly active in putting up web pages in their various languages, but also in mounting (配置) __55__ effective, large-scale dictionary and language-learning projects online. There is no reason why minority languages cannot live together with a common social language like English. Indeed, the Internet offers more hope for their __56__ than they have ever known before, especially as translation tools become more effective.III. Reading Comprehension (47’)Section ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.When it comes to lowering stress at work, studies from around the world have yielded a set of five tips, with advice __57__ from grabbing 40 winks at your desk to taking your pet to work.The first tip highlighted by New Scientist magazine is that workers should be sociable - but not too sociable. British research has shown that __58__ is good for the health, with a study of thousands of civil servants revealing that __59__ from colleagues, encouragement from supervisors and clear direction from bosses kept stress levels __60__. Male civil servants who __61__ support in the workplace were 31 per cent more likely to suffer from __62__ and depression, and women 43 per cent. __63__, too much socializing could lead to work piling up.The second tip is to ensure your surroundings are as __64__ as possible. Simply being able to see your colleagues makes the working day much more __65__, with the height of partitions (隔墙) dividing up office space affecting stress levels.__66__, the higher the partition is, the more people complain about noise from their neighbours. Research from the University of Montreal shows that the optimum (最适宜的) partition height is 4ft 3ins (1.3m) - high enough to provide __67__ but low enough to ensure staff do not feel __68__.The third piece of advice for workers is to learn to switch off. Mobile phones and other __69__ equipment should be switched off after hours to allow burnt-out brain cells to recharge.Playing with a cat or dog can also __70__ relaxation and if workers can persuade their boss to let them into the office then the day will __71__.57. A. differing B. ranging C. changing D. including58. A. sociability B. responsibility C. ability D. reliability59. A. lessons B. standard C. support D. behavior60. A. up B. high C. still D. down61. A. needed B. lack C. gained D. gave62. A. anxiety B. ambition C. accident D. poverty63. A. Therefore B. Otherwise C. However D. Moreover64. A. pleasant B. colorful C. serious D. wide65. A. miserable B. understandable C. unforgettable D. manageable66. A. Obviously B. Luckily C. Surprisingly D. Naturally67. A. space B. privacy C. communication D. cooperation68. A. crowded B. surrounded C. devoted D. isolated69. A. electronic B. industrial C. office D. expensive70. A. aid B. destroy C. leave D. reduce71. A. go on B. draw near C. be over D. fly bySection BDirections: Read the following four passage. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)In some science fiction movies, evil robots refuse to die, no matter how hard people fight back.Now science fiction has become science fact. For the first time, scientists have made a robot that can take a beating and keep on going. Scientists from Cornell University made the robot, which looks like a spider with four legs.Until now, even the most advanced robot was almost certain to break down when it was damaged. That is because its computer inside simply doesn’t know how to make the machine work after its shape has changed.To deal with this problem, the scientists put eight motors and two sensors that read how the machine is working. They all give signals to the machine’s software. Using this information, the computer can then figure out the machine’s shape at any moment.The new technology is a big advance in robot-making, scientists say, and it’s far from scary. It may someday help scientists create better artificial arms and legs and give new freedom to people who lose them. It might also help scientists understand how people and animals figure out their own sense of place in space.“It has been difficult to design robots that can work well when the environment changes or when it’s damaged,” says Olaf Sporns of Indiana University in US. “With this work, we are nearer to solving this problem.”72.Why do robots easily break down when they are damaged?A．They cannot repair themselves.B．The computer has changed a lot.C．They have no computers inside.D．The computer cannot work if the robot changes.73.The new technology(技术) allows the robot to .A．keep working after being damagedB．tell people where it isC．do house work for humansD．remember a lot of information74.The underlined word “them” in Paragraph 5 refers to ______.A．sensors B．robots C．scientists D．arms and legs75.How do the sensors in the robot work?A．They can replace the computer when it’s broken.B．They help the computer learn the robot’s condition.C．They can find out where the damage comes from.D．They can send signals to the person who uses the robot.(B)One of the greatest gifts one generation can give to other generations is the wisdom it has gained from experience. This idea has inspired the award-winning photographer AndrewZuckerman. He interviewed and took photos of fifty over-sixty-five-year-olds all over the world. His project explores various aspects of their lives. The photos and interviews are now available on our website.Click on the introductions to read the complete interviews.Let us now have a culture of peace.—Federico Mayor Zaragoza, SpainFederico Mayor Zaragoza obtained a doctorate in pharmacy (药学) from the Complutense University of Madrid in 1958. After many years spent in politics, he became Director-General of UNESCO in 1987. In 1999, he created the Foundation for a Culture of Peace, of which he is now the president. In addition to many scientific publications, he has published four collections of poems and several books of essays.Writing is a discovery.—Nadine Gordimer, South AfricaDue to a weak heart, Nadine Gordimer attended school and university briefly. She read widely and began writing at an early age. She published her first short story at the age of fifteen, and has completed a large number of works, which have been translated into forty languages. In 1991, Gordimer won the Nobel Prize for Literature.Jazz is about the only form of art today.—Dave Brubeck, USADave Brubeck studied music at the University of the Pacific and graduated in 1942. After World War Two he was encouraged to play jazz. In 1951, he recorded his first album(专辑). Brubeck’s 1959 album has become a jazz standard. He received a Grammy lifetime Achievement Award in 1996.For more figures, CLICK HERE.76.Why did Andrew Zuckerman choose the fifty elders for his project?A．Because their wisdom deserves to be passed on.B．Because they are physically impressive.C．Because their accomplishments inspired him.D．Because they have similar experiences.77.According to the web page, Federico Mayor Zaragoza_____.A．has won many awards for his work in politicsB．has served as the president of a universityC．has devoted all his life to the field of scienceD．has made achievements in different areas78.Who most probably said “My education has been the library and books” in the interviewwhen reflecting on his/her experience?A．Andrew Zuckerman.B．Federico Mayor Zaragoza.C．Nadine Gordimer.D．Dave Brubeck.79.What is the main purpose of this web page?A．To show Zuckerman’s awards.B．To publicize Zuckerman’s project.C．To spread the wisdom of the three people.D．To celebrate the achievements of the three people.（C）Most people in business have a strong sense that meetings are demanding more and more of their time. Fifty years ago meetings were barely necessary – the boss decided what was going to happen and told employees in a brief office memo.Now everything in business is discussed extensively in large meetings attended by anybody who has the remotest interest in the subject. The gradual erosion of formal systems of authority has increased the appetite for face-to-face meetings. Consultation and discussion has taken the place of direct instruction.The amount of travel to get to these meetings is increasing. More than nine million people passed through Heathrow(希思罗机场) in 2005 on the way to internal company events. As a consequence, corporate travel is a growing part of UK carbon emissions(排放). It would be easy to say we must reverse the trend towards more meetings to reduce the climate-change impact of modern business. Unfortunately, it is not going to be easy. Some interesting recent research shows that most of the attendees at corporate meetings do complain about the waste of time involved. But when they were questioned in private, the picture changes. Only 15 per cent of people rated their most recent meeting adversely. Though most attendees saw room for improvement, meetings were valuable both in helping build plans for action and in making employees feel part of the organization.But do these meetings have to be face-to-face? British Telecom recently presented some data on the success of its internal voice conferencing. In the most recent year, more than two million telephone conferences took place in the company. BT estimates a saving of over ?200m from the use of this technology and a cut of almost 100,000 tonnes of CO2. Of course BT has a clear interest in telling us that phone meetings are a good substitute for wasteful corporate get-togethers. So far, such conferencing has struggled to take off as people have tended to prefer to travel. It is, after all, rather more difficult to understand the boss's body language over the phone. Nevertheless, BT's research on the considerable benefits of conferencing is reasonable. Rather than try to get rid of apparently unproductive meetings, we need to find ways to make telephone and video conferences ever better substitutes for those traditional meetings.80. Why are there more and more meetings according to the passage?A. Because the formal systems of authority has been established.B. Because people prefer to solve problems through discussion.C. Because the organizations are getting more and more complex.D. Because modern transportation has been developing rapidly.81. The word “ adversely” in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to ______.A. approvinglyB. enthusiasticallyC. feasiblyD. unfavorably82. British Telecom presented the figures to prove that voice conferencing _______.A. stimulates the development of technologyB. plays a vital role in large organizationsC. may well replace conventional onesD. brings large profit to the company83. What can we learn from the passage?A. Traditional face-to-face meetings bring more benefits than harm.B. Corporate travel contributes a lot to environmental problems.C. The idea of telephone conference is well accepted by employees.D. Meetings should be abandoned because they are a waste of time.Imagine living on the edge of a vast desert, which is moving quietly closer to your village every day and covering your fields. The desert is on the move. This is called desertification.Desertification occurs in regions close to an already existing desert. 84 The first is over-use of water in the area. There is not enough water in any case, and if it is not carefully used, disaster can follow. As time goes on, water shortages make farming more and more difficult. In some places, locals can remember local lakes and marshes which were once the homes for all kinds of fish and birds. They have been completely buried by the sand now.Farmers leave the land, and fields are replaced by deserts.The second cause is misuse or over-use of the land. 85 Ploughing(耕) large fields and removing bushes and trees means that the wind will blow away the soil. Once the soil is lost, it is hard to replace, and if there is rain, it has nowhere to go, and brings no benefit.86 Every spring, the skies over some of eastern cities, thousands of kilometers away from the deserts, can be darkened by sandstorms. Dust from deserts can have a great effect on weather systems. While desertification is perhaps being partly caused by global warming, these sandstorms can make global warming worse by adding to what is known as the greenhouse effect.What can be done to slow down or stop the process of desertification? A great deal of work is already under way. Obviously first steps are to find new water sources. 87 Some types of grass also hold the soil together, and stop the wind taking it. Without these efforts, it will be harder and harder to stop the world's deserts in their tracks, and more and more farmers will give up and head for cities. The lesson to be learnt lies beneath the sand.第II卷（42分）I. Blank Filling1.I will never forget the precious day _______ I have spent with you.2._______ is reported in the newspaper, talks between the two countries are making progress.3.Ellen is the girl _______ I think will succeed in the test.4.The book tells stories of the earthquake through the eyes of those _______ lives were affected.5.It’s uncertain _______ the experiment is worth doing.6.As the day was fine, I made the suggestion _______ we should go for a walk in the park.7.It was really a splendid evening. It is years _______ I enjoyed myself so much.8._______ journalism seems like a good profession, I would prefer to be a teacher.9.He wrote down the names of the students in the photo _______ ________ he should forget them.10._______ hard I tried, I still couldn’t manage it.11.Do let her know the truth. She appears _______(tell) everything.12.That is the second time I __________(be) there.13.A close friend of mine kept me _______(supply) with exercise books last year.14.She told me that she _______(be) free next week.15.One of the doors of this building is really hard _______ (open) indeed.II. Translation1.私人的公共汽车直到全部坐满之后才出发。
高一英语下学期期末考试试题(26)
长安一中2017～2018学年度第二学期期末考试高一英语试题第I卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What season is it most probably now?A.Summer.B.Winter.C. Autumn.2.Why was the woman absent?A. She looked after her daughter.B.She forgot the invitation.C.She wasn't feeling well.3.What does the man mean?A.He has no interest in wild life.B. He is sorry to fail the exam.C. He won't join the group.4.What does the man want to do?A.Book a room.B.PayMr.Stephen a visit.C.Invite the woman to dinner.5.What is the man trying to do?A. Make an apology.B.Make a decision.C.Make an invitation.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。
山东省日照市2023-2024学年高一下学期期末考试英语试题
山东省日照市2023-2024学年高一下学期期末考试英语试题一、阅读理解A river cruise (乘船游览) is an ideal opportunity to explore cities and landscapes beyond the ocean’s reach, while you are enjoying fine dining and exceptional service of waterways. The grand river destinations listed below ensure there’s a dream holiday tailored for you.Nile River CruiseYou’ll spend a few days in Cairo, tasting local food and visiting ancient sites with a full-day city tour that takes in the Egyptian Museum and a visit to the famous Khan El Khalili market to pick up some local produce. Moving on, you’ll enjoy a relaxing cruise down the Nile with some short trips along the way.Mekong River CruiseThe first few days will be spent on land where you’ll discover Ho Chi Minh City. On your cruise, you’ll make your way to Cambodia and discover floating villages, endless rice fields and breathtaking scenery. A visit to Cambodia’s Angkor Wat is uniquely included, a UNESCO World Heritage site, where you’ll have the memorable time when the sun goes down.Rhine River CruiseWith an experienced guide, we can enjoy Amsterdam before boarding the MS Amadeus ship where we’ll discover cities like Cologne, Basel, and Strasbourg, each filled with rich history and culture. Optional short trips ashore include a visit to the famous wine region of Moselle Valley, where you can taste local wines.Danube River CruiseThe holiday begins in Munich, followed by a conducted city tour through the German city of Passau before cruising on the MS Amadeus ship. Along the cruise, you’ll stop off in Emmer Dorf, where you’ll enjoy a guided vineyard tour. You’ll witness the operatic beauty of Vienna, the bohemian wonder of Budapest and all the fantastic Eastern European charm of Bratislava. An invite to the captain’s grand dinner awaits you as the ship cruises into Linz.1．What can you do in Cairo?A．Restore ancient sites.B．Join in beach activities.C．Learn to cook specials.D．Shop at a local market.2．What highlights the Mekong River Cruise?A．Going sightseeing on land.B．Surveying floating villages.C．Experiencing rice planting.D．Witnessing the beauty of sunset.3．What do the last two cruises have in common?A．They offer a big dinner party.B．They serve local wine tasting.C．They provide a guided city tour.D．They allow access to Moselle Valley.Many climbers consider a selfie from the highest point on the planet to be the ultimate award. They call this their “Qomolangma selfie”. To get it, more than a few people have risked everything and tragically, many have died during the climb, with their precious images still locked in their cameras.But as a professional climber who’s spent the past. two decades pursuing summits(顶峰) all over the world, I had refused the idea of an expedition(探险) to Mount Qomolangma. The mountain seemed to represent the opposite of everything that I loved and respected about climbing.The first mountain I attempted to climb was just a 500-foot cliff. I, together with a friend managed to make our way a couple hundred feet up the nearly vertical(垂直) wall to the. safety of a small ledge. Sitting side by side, we watched the sun dip toward the horizon, amazed by what we had done and wondered how we were going to get down. The thrill of doing something most people wouldn’t consider, the discovery of the view at the top and the bond my friend and I shared all came to define the meaning of what I have been seeking in the mountain s ever since.I would have never changed my mind, were it not for an old friend and his devotion to one of mountaineering’s greatest mysteries—whether Mallory, a legendary British climber, might have reached the top in 1924—nearly 30 years before Edmund Hillary and Tensing Norgay. The camera he likely carried had never been found. That’s how I found myself searching for a long-lost climber and, just maybe, history’s first highest point selfie.My expedition didn’t find the camera, but it did cause me to reconsider Mount Qomolangma. As I packed for Xizang, I expected that our state-of-the-art equipment and bottled oxygen would make the climb manageable, perhaps easy. Actually, when the top photo was taken,I was more exhausted than I’d ever been on any expedition. Along the way, I continuously tipped my hat, not just to Mallory, but to anyone who had the drive to push themselves up this route. 4．What are most climbers’ understanding of “Oomolangma selfie”?A．It comes at a big cost.B．It shows their respect for nature.C．It is inspired by passion.D．It brings a sense of achievement.5．Why did the author mention his first climbing experience?A．To stress the difficulty in climbing the cliff.B．To explain his focus on mountain climbing.C．To express his thoughts on “Oomolangma selfie”.D．To meet his desire to climb Mount Qomolangma.6．Which word can best describe the author’s expedition to Mount Qomolangma?A．Respectable.B．Challenging.C．Enjoyable.D．Charming. 7．What does the author seem to convey in the text?A．Not all expeditions are worth the effort.B．The meaning of climbing varies greatly.C．Perseverance lies behind “Qomolangma selfie”.D．Think twice before climbing Mount Qomolangma.I think it all started with microwaves. A typical microwave can cook an entire chicken in 16minutes. That’s 3 times faster than the best convection oven (对流烤箱). We still stand in front of microwaves, impatiently tapping our feet, waiting for popcorn to pop.Modern consumer technology and the Internet have only amplified that convenience impatience. We have emails that literally travel around the world in seconds, and yet we still ask the recipient: Did you get it? Where is it? It should be there. A file that takes more than 10 seconds to download is considered a crime.And we’re suddenly faced with a digital queue. The system can’t serve us all at once and asks us to wait. But waiting is a chain in our DNA that is breaking up. This leads to the toe tapping, fingers pianoing on the desk, pen chewing, and eventually hair-pulling as if the thought of waiting a few minutes will drive us mad.Millennials and Gen Z are products of an instant-response childhood. They’ve long lived ina world where their every thought is met with instant response in texts and social media. In real life, these same people have no idea how to wait for a response. The assumption (设想) is that real world works exactly the same as digital. But the system in a company or government doesn’t move at anything near digital speed. In fact, it often moves as slowly as it did in the pre-Internet age. There’s a disconnect between these waits and most of our lives lived through technology.We are biology living in a digital space, enjoying the benefits of instant answers and access, but unable to change our own programming to match its speed. Operating at digital and Internet speed is a great benefit, but we forget that somewhere in the instant access path is often a comparatively slow-moving and slow-thinking human, who can only do so much, and only at a certain pace.When people say slow down, take a breath, they usually mean that you should step back from a busy moment. But this should also include stepping back from your instant-access existence to see that not everything can happen right away. Most of the time, it just doesn’t need to.8．What does the underlined word “amplified” in paragraph 2 mean?A．Balanced.B．Worsened.C．Maintained.D．Weakened. 9．What is people’s reaction towards a digital queue?A．They lose patience to wait.B．They get embarrassed.C．They enjoy waiting to be served.D．They consider it as normal.10．What do we know about Millennials and Gen Z?A．They are lacking in social experience.B．They desire for immediate responses.C．They are deeply influenced by the social media.D．They have a good understanding of the real word.11．What can be concluded from the text?A．Accept things happen at their own pace.B．Go for instant response at any time.C．Make sure everything happens right away.D．Step back to see what has happened.Over the years, many scientists have attempted to explain why spending time in green spaces can reduce feelings of stress and anxiety, from their supposed ability to clean the air to theirmysterious effects on our brains.The most common saying I tend to hear is that plants, particularly houseplants, clean the air. The latest research now suggests that in indoor spaces you would need a lot of them before you see any noticeable benefit. How many? Well, several hundred per square meter of living space to achieve the same benefit of simply opening a window.What we do know, however, is that there is something unusual about the color green that seems to affect how our brains function. Researchers investigating the effect of exercise on psychological well-being have found that seeing views of the natural world on screens had additional benefits over and above the workout alone. However, when they changed the screens to show the same views in black and white or in shades of red, the effect was markedly reduced compared to the original green. This may mean that having evergreen species in your garden or even something as simple as painting your fence green might contribute to its effect.Similarly, designing your garden to require higher maintenance (维护) so that it is not simply somewhere to sunbathe in summer may improve the beneficial effect by encouraging gentle workouts. Low-impact, prolonged exercise, such as gardening, can burn more calories (卡路里) than a hard-hitting gym session, despite feeling easier. It is a way of being active that may appeal to far more people.Gardening is also a classic form of practicing mindfulness, which can help to focus our thoughts on the here and now, distracting us from any worries or stresses. Mindfulness exercises are well-documented to have a positive impact on psychological well-being. So act now, embrace (接受) the power of greenery and turn your garden into a welcoming space.12．Which factor determines houseplants’ effect on cleaning the air?A．Their quantity.B．Their colors.C．Their varieties.D．Their placement.13．What is a benefit of seeing the color green during exercise?A．Promoting sports technique.B．Burning more calories.C．Increasing intelligence level.D．Improving mental health.14．What contributes to the popularity of gardening?A．It is accessible and effective.B．It is affordable and appealing.C．It requires higher maintenance.D．It offers a connection with nature.15．Why is gardening a form of mindfulness?A．It helps develop a sense of success.B．It frees us from our daily matters.C．It directs our attention to the present.D．It encourages learning and creativity.Creativity is the skill of thinking up new and different ideas and solutions. 16 It comes out in the way we do all sorts of-things, such as solving riddles, playing games or dreaming up new ideas.Neuroscientists describe creativity as the brain’s way of coming up with an idea that is original, new or different. Some people make art, music or paintings. 17 You can be creative in anything you enjoy, such as baking, inventing games or playing with numbers. “The best thing about creativity is that there’s no right or wrong way to do it — it’s about finding ways to have fun,” says Rakhee Jasani, a writer who helps people discover their creativity.18 It can relieve stress, give you energy and help you feel calm. “It’s like taking a deep breath when we’re feeling stressed,”Jasani explains. “Doing something creative that we enjoy is sometimes just for ourselves — it helps us to express how we’re feeling so that we feel stronger and prouder. ”Exercising can make your body strong. 19 Think of a time when you’ve solved a problem, finished a jigsaw puzzle — this is your creative brain at work.Neuroscientists say that being creative means your brain has to mix up different “mental representations” in order to come up with something new or different. Mental representations are the images your mind creates — like when you dream of flying or imagine yourself travelling somewhere you’ve never actually been. We can all be creative in our own way. You can’t be bad at it. 20A．Every single one of us has a creative. side.B．But that’s not the only way to be creative.C．Similarly, being creative helps to exercise your brain.D．You can make use of creativity to achieve your goals.E．Creativity has lots of benefits for your brain, body and mind.F．It’s just about exploring things and sharing them with others.G．Creativity is the way you use your imagination to express yourself.二、完形填空What can you see if you walk around the Rahway Trail in the South Mountain Reservation of Millburn? You may 21 more than just leaves, trees and animals. You’ll 22 fairies (小精灵) among the leaves. Small houses are 23 in the tree trunks and branches — a surprisingly sweet 24 in an otherwise normal-looking forest.The fairy homes were built by volunteers. The 25 to add small houses to the landscape came from a woman named Therese Ojibway. She wanted her son, who 26 from autism (自闭症), to have a safe space to explore in the 27 . “So, she found this Rahway Trail and 28 leaving small fairies here and there, creating something for her son and 29 to search for,” said Julie Gould, one of the keepers of the trail.The South Mountain Reservation noticed the 30 houses around the forest. When they 31 that Ojibway was making the little fairies by hand, they decided to allow her to continue building her 32 kingdom, which is now known as the Fairy Trail. “She thought this was a 33 of getting little children into nature and fueling their imaginations,” said Beth Kelly, another trail 34 .Ojibway and her son moved out of the area a few years ago, but their fairy trail legacy (遗产) 35 .21．A．pick up B．come across C．take away D．watch for 22．A．explore B．search C．frighten D．discover 23．A．hidden B．rested C．hung D．left 24．A．show B．memory C．sight D．place 25．A．goal B．idea C．imagination D．design 26．A．suffered B．died C．recovered D．escaped 27．A．river B．valley C．house D．forest 28．A．enjoyed B．allowed C．started D．advised 29．A．parents B．others C．fairies D．herself 30．A．extra B．similar C．little D．old 31．A．warned B．learned C．responded D．advertised32．A．magical B．distant C．lonely D．romantic 33．A．part B．matter C．result D．way 34．A．keeper B．member C．owner D．visitor 35．A．catches on B．shows up C．lives on D．goes up三、语法填空36．It will be a long time we meet again. (用适当的词填空)37．Deeply (affect) by the film, they couldn’t hold back their tears. (所给词的适当形式填空)38．All in all, it is high time that we devoted ourselves to (protect) oceans. （所给词的适当形式填空）39．remains important is that we have an incredible desire to think and create. (用适当的词填空)40．To their (disappoint), the applicants left the interviewer’s office with upset looks on their faces. (所给词的适当形式填空)41．(frank) speaking, I don’t -really appreciate the painting drawn by the well-known artist. (所给词的适当形式填空)42．My teachers and classmates helped me with my lessons after my long (absent) from school. (所给词的适当形式填空)43．There is some doubt he will turn up in the meeting. (用适当的词填空) 44．Benchley (dive) when he came cross an awful sight. (所给词的适当形式填空) 45．You may rely on that Jack will come and help us if we are in trouble. (用适当的词填空)四、书信写作46．假定你是李华，本学期你校开设了中国戏剧课。
2017—2018学年上期期末考试英语试卷(含答案)
2017—2018学年上期期末考试九年级英语试题卷注意：本试卷分试题卷和答题卡两部分．考试试卷100分钟，满分120分。
考生应首先阅读试题卷及答题卡上的相关信息，然后在答题卡上作答，在试题卷上作答无效。
交卷时只交答题卡。
一、听力理解（20小题，每小题1分，共20分）第一节听下面五段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，井在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
每段对话读两遍。
1. What is the man?A. A servant.B. A waiter.C. A director.2. What happened to Mary?A. She missed the train.B. She took the wrong seat.C. She lost her wallet.3. How is the school now?A. It’s not as good as it was.B. It’s better than it used to be.C. It’s wo rse than people say.4. When will the movie start?A. At 10 o’clock.B. At 10:30.C. At 10:50.5. What did the woman advise the man to do?A. Go to see a doctor at once.B. Give up solving the problem.C. Be patient with the problem.第二节听下面几段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳答案，并将其标号填入题前括号内。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第6至第8三个小题。
6. Who sent the scarf to Tina?A. Her mother.B. Her boyfriend.C. Her brother.7. Where does Tina come from?A. Sydney.B. London.C. New York.8. Who are the two speakers?A. Relatives.B. Neighbors.C. Classmates.听下面一段独白，回答第9至第10两个小题。
2022-2023学年山东省各区(青岛烟台德州日照等)高二上学期期末考试英语试题汇编：完形填空
山东省部分地区2022-2023学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题分类汇编完形填空山东省济宁市2022-2023学年高二上学期2月期末英语试题第一节（共15小题；每小题1分, 满分15分）阅读下面短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项。
It was the middle of winter some 30 years ago. I was a young father with three little mouths to 41 . My college education, however, didn’t help me to 42 a well-paid job. I was working in a woodcutting business for just above the 43 wage. Working outdoors for 8 hours a day had caused my 44 to split（裂开）and bleed at their tips in the cold, dry air.That day at work was harder than normal. We 45 workers. Worse still, the machines kept breaking down. When the day finally ended, I took off the gloves and 46 my painful hands. The splits were 47 than ever and I had bled through the band-aids again. I tried to 48 my back but it hurt badly. I had never felt that tired and 49 before, wondering why life was so tough and how long I could keep doing this.I tried to 50 a smile as I got home. My daughter ran up to me merrily, yelled “Daddy! ”, and 51 her little arms around my neck. My heart exploded with 52 . My aches and tiredness disappeared into her 53 . And the joy in my heart 54 the depression away. At that moment I knew I could continue on and that things would get better.We all have 55 fingers and band-aid days in our lives here. But with love we can make it through them all.41. A. water B. hold C. feed D. whisper42. A. quit B. offer C. reject D. secure43. A. minimum B. appropriate C. desired D. original44. A. lips B. legs C. feet D. fingers45. A. trained B. lacked C. motivated D. fired46. A. ignored B. cured C. examined D. washed47. A. worse B. dirtier C. smaller D. nicer48. A. lighten B. protect C. straighten D. shake49. A. homesick B. free C. embarrassed D. down50. A. count on B. put on C. run after D. show off51. A. reached B. wrapped C. broke D. crossed52. A. sadness B. complaint C. pity D. love53. A. worry B. mind C. hug D. room54. A. drove B. turned C. gave D. scared55. A. flexible B. bleeding C. powerful D. amazing山东省菏泽市2022-2023学年高二上学期期末学习质量检测英语试题六、完形填空The train had been long delayed. Running out of 41, Andy put down his book and looked out. He found the 42 at once: it was raining hard.He lay down and fell asleep but was soon woken up by a woman. She handed him his bag and 43 that it had slipped to the floor. He gratefully took it back and opened it, 44 to see his mother’s scarf and some sandwiches inside.Andy’s thoughts drifted(飘)to when he was 45 . His mother had insisted on putting her scarf in. “If it rains, it may get cold. ” He remembered feeling 46 and had taken it out. But it was still here.47 Andy realized he was burning with fever. Feeling helpless, he called his mum. “Take a48 I have put in medicine, just 49,” she suggested. Touched by his mother’s 50 he took the medicine and soon fell deep asleep in the 51 of the scarf.Andy woke up later feeling much better. Then he noticed the woman, who’d 52 him earlier, 53 holding a baby in her arms, both shaking. Their clothes did little against the cold wind.Without thinking twice, Andy wrapped his mother’s scarf around the baby. To his 54 , the child soon fell asleep in the love of not one, but two 55.41. A. luck B. patience C. time D. energy42. A. train B. truth C. cause D. notice43. A. insisted B. explained C. apologized D. admitted44. A. surprised B. ready C. thankful D. expecting45. A. checking B. leaving C. planning D. packing46. A. hurt B. annoyed C. ashamed D. puzzled47. A. Lately B. Finally C. Suddenly D. Instantly48. A. look B. pill C. rest D. sandwich49. A. for safety B. on purpose C. in case D. by accident50. A. calmness B. confidence C. comfort D. care51. A. warmth B. memory C. smell D. touch52. A. helped B. pleased C. disturbed D. greeted53. A. comfortably B. safely C. gently D. tightly54. A. relief B. amazement C. mind D. advantage55. A. arms B. scarfs C. passengers D. mothers山东省青岛地区2022-2023学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题五、完形填空A struggling actor, Stallone was poor at one point. He ended up becoming 41 , sleeping in abus station, and 42 to afford food. In the end, he managed to get $25 in his pocket by selling his 43 .Soon after, Stallone decided to take his 44 into his own hands and write a movie role for himself. After watching a boxing match, Stallone wrote the script (剧本) for Rocky very quickly, and soon studios wanted to buy the screenplay to make. Stallone was offered $125,000 for the Rocky script, but he wanted to 45 in the movie and turned down the money in order to 46 his dream.After being 47 on that idea because he “looked and talked funny”, Stallone was then offered $350,000 for the screenplay. He refused it unless he could star in it. The 48 wanted this screenplay so badly, but was not willing to 49 the money on this unknown actor.Stallone stayed 50 , and finally the studio let him star but gave him a (an) 51 amount for the script. Luckily, his movie proved an instant hit.With his 52 up, Stallone went to buy back his dog, but the guy he sold it to would not sell him back. Stallone 53 offered the man $15,000 for the dog.And this is why Stallone has 54 his success – he was willing to do whatever it takes to get his 55 .41.A. famous B. disabled C. homeless D. determined42.A. struggled B. refused C. decided D. hoped43.A. house B. coat C. dog D. script44.A. problem B. adventure C. career D. feeling45.A. stay B. star C. travel D. fight46.A. change B. end C. forget D. pursue47.A. rejected B. approved C. focused D. motivated48.A. actor B. guy C. studio D. audience49.A. keep B. save C. set D. risk50.A. generous B. firm C. disappointed D. calm51.A. small B. considerable C. enormous D. full52.A. courage B. strength C. performances D. fortunes53.A. easily B. eventually C. sadly D. patiently54.A. prayed B. witnessed C. deserved D. remembered55.A. dream B. duty C. money D. prize山东省泰安市2022-2023学年高二上学期期末英语试卷第一节(共15小题；每小题1分, 满分15分)阅读下面短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
【小初高学习】2017-2018学年高一英语下学期期中试题(艺术班)
新绛二中2017—2018学年第二学期期中考试试题（艺术班）高一英语阅读理解（60分，每题3分）AShopping is one of the best ways to relax after a stressful week. Nothing is more satisfying than finding a perfect item -- and when I’ m bored with shopping for clothes I move on to make-up and shoes. I never shop in sales -- the reason the items haven’ t sold at full price is usually because they are badly made or horrible colours.--BlancaI hate shopping and it bores me enormously. I really cannot understand sucha useless and expensive habit. I only shop for clothes when I can’ t get out of it and when I do, I make sure I buy good quality and as much as I can afford, to put off having to go again for as long as possible. I have friends who will spend a Whole day going from shop to shop trying on lots of different clothes and not buying anything. That’s really stupid.--PamI can’ t see the point in spending a lot of money on clothes, when they are so much cheaper abroad. I do most of my shopping when I go on holiday, and get great clothes for half the price. I love finding bargains! I also buy a lot in sales. The clothes may be out of fashion a bit, but they’ re good quality, and if you wait long enough, they come back into fashion!--MeghanI personally still spend half of my wage on clothes. I usually only ever wear something three times before I throw it in the back of my wardrobe (衣橱). I never wear a party dress more than once. If I lost my job and couldn’t afford to buy lots of clothes, I would never be able to go out of the house again.--Shelly1. What does Pam focus on when shopping for clothes?A. Price.B. Brand.C. Pattern.D. Quality.2. Who is a bargain hunter?A. Blanca.B. Pam.C. MeghanD. Shelly.3. Which of the following can best describe Shelly?A. She has no taste for clothes.B. She is addicted to shopping.C. She is always leading the fashion.D. She goes shopping only when necessary.BGifts．com provides more than just ideas．Sure，our unique （独特的） and unforgettable gift suggestions are a big part of why people love us，but we also offer endless ideas and tools to make every day a reason to celebrate．Here are our Great Christmas Gift Ideas：Christmas Gifts for ParentsYou love your parents like no one else，and you want to give them something special for Christmas．But what would make their holiday bright？Finding them the perfect Christmas gift will be easy this year，with all our top picks in one place．Christmas Gifts for Parents Under $45Holiday Gift BasketsThe gift basket is a great way to give a gift to a group．Our gift basket ideas come from all the top stores online，so you can easily find everything from fruit gift baskets to wine gift baskets in one place．Gift Baskets Under $50Ideas for TeensTrying to find the right gift for a teen？Teens can be a challenge （挑战）．What do they want？What could they use？They're all unique，but we think we've got something for them，even though they're a special group that are hard to deal with．Top Picks for Teens Under $20The Secret Santa Exchange （交换）The Secret Santa is a great way to exchange gifts in the office，when it's often impossible to give everyone a present．We've got an office guide right here to help you find proper gifts for the workplace．And then there's always the gift basket，with things that are sure to please everyone in the office．Business Gifts Under $254．What makes Gifts．com popular？A．It gives people a good reason to celebrate．B．It is organized according to personal taste．C．Its endless new gifts．D．Its special gift ideas．5．What's special about this year's"Christmas Gifts for Parents"？A．They list popular gifts in one place．B．They include top choices from parents．C．They make a holiday brighter．D．They are much cheaper．6．Both"Holiday Gift Baskets"and"The Secret Santa Exchange" ．A．are designed for people working in officesB．have a guide to help people choose giftsC．sell gifts from top stores onlineD．provide gift baskets7．You may find it most difficult to choose a gift for ．A．a businessman B．a teenager C．a group D．a parent．CI have many new teachers in high school, but Lori Runkle, my English Language and Composition teacher, is my favorite teacher.Ms. Runkle enjoys getting to know more about students, so I have many chances to talk with her after class. I have always wanted to become a journalist (新闻记者). Since Ms. Runkle used to be a journalist back in the United States, she has introduced many helpful journalistic writing skills to me.Although she is my teacher, Ms. Runkle and I are more like friends. She often invites my classmates and me to take part in different activities outside of school. For example, I went to listen to a journalist's speech, which helped me better understand current events (时事).Not only does Ms. Runkle talk with me outside of school, she is also a great teacher in the classroom. English Language and Composition is a really hard subject for a second language learner. We felt worried in the beginning, but Ms. Runkle really makes an effort to help us out. In class, Ms. Runkle always encourages students to question everything to keep us active. One part of class I love the most is when groups of students are required to give speeches on events that are happening in the world. It requires a lot of deep thinking and I really learn quite a lot from it.I love Ms. Runkle very much. She not only helps me to get good scores, but also acts as a good friend and always gives me advice on life.8. After class, the author _____.A. seldom sees Ms. RunkleB. talks with Ms. Runkle quite a lotC. enjoys introducing Ms. Runkle to her friendsD. often invites Ms. Runkle to different activities9. We can infer from the text that Ms. Runkle is _____.A. friendly and helpfulB. kind and humorousC. clever and activeD. strict and boring10. The author's favorite part of Ms. Runkle's class is when Ms. Runkle _____.A. tells them how to get good scoresB. asks them questions about the worldC. asks them to describe current eventsD. tells them about events that are happening11. What is the author's purpose of writing the text?A. To express how much she misses Ms. Runkle.B. To look back on her special high school life.C. To describe an unforgettable teacher.D. To show what makes a good teacher.DThe Chinese word "Shanzhai" means a small mountain village, but now it becomes an accepted name for fakes (假货), after "Shanzhai Cell-phones" produced by small workshops in southern China became popular in the mainland market over the past two years. Besides (除……之外，还有)"Shanzhai" electronic products, there are "Shanzhai" movies, "Shanzhai" stars and even a "Shanzhai" Spring Festival Gala, a copy of the 25-year-old traditional show presented by CCTV on Chinese Lunar New Year's Eve."Shanzhai" has become a culture of its own, meaning anything that imitates something famous. In Chongqing, "Shanzhai" version "Bird's Nest（鸟巢）" and "Water Cube（水立方）" woven by farmers with bamboo attract(吸引) wide attention from tourists. Both are copies of the famous Olympic buildings in Beijing.A literature critic said that taking the "Shanzhai" Gala as an example, when the traditional CCTV program becomes less and less attractive to the audience, the "Shanzhai" version appears timely to attract people. "Although it is often connected with poor techniques and operation, 'Shanzhai' culture meets the psychological needs of common people and could be a comfort to their minds," he said.To the mainstream（主流） culture, the rise of "Shanzhai" culture is a challenge and a motivation（推动）. People believe different kinds of cultures developing together is a perfect way and it is for the public to choose.12．The Chinese word "Shanzhai" may have started with_______.A. fake(假的) cell-phonesB. electronic productsC. Spring Festival GalaD. Olympic buildings13．According to the passage, "Shanzhai" culture means_______.A. the action that a person imitates famous peopleB. products with poor techniques and qualityC. anything that are copies of something famousD. those similar names to famous brands14．We can infer that the mainstream culture_______.A. is held back by "Shanzhai" cultureB. is the challenge of"Shanzhai" cultureC. will be replaced by "Shanzhai" cultureD. may develop faster because of the challenge of "Shanzhai" culture15．The underlined word "imitates" is closest in meaning to_______.A. 偷窃B. 仿造C. 做广告D. 欺骗第二节（共 5 小题，每小题 3 分，满分 15 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佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。
2024届山东省日照市高三下学期2月校际联合考试(一模)英语试题
2024届山东省日照市高三下学期2月校际联合考试（一模）英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解Learn to Turn Your Favorite Photo into a Digital Illustration That’s right. We’re about to seriously school you on the art of portraiture, using nothing but a photo, your computer, and our trusty friend, Adobe Illustrator. In our brand-new class, Digital Illustration: Turn Your Photos Into Art, artist and designer Kristin Berry will teach you how to create your own digital portrait art using a photograph.In Berry’s latest Digital Illustration class, you’ll be surprised and delighted by how just a few simple steps can result in a custom piece of art. It’s a great creative skill to learn for creating wedding invitations, holiday cards, birthday gifts, or wall art for your home. Plus, if you want to change the color of your shirt or add in a crazy color background, she’ll teach you how to do that too. There are endless ways you can customize your digital illustration, and this class will show you all the tips and tricks you need.In the 82-minute online class, we’ll teach you:·The best way to organize your Adobe Illustrator workspace·How to illustrate the human form from the face all the way to the outfit·Tips on how to add special touches to make your illustration unique and personalizedOnce you sign up for the class, it’s yours to take on-demand, meaning you can watch it whenever (and at your own pace). Students will also get access to a design class that will have you learning from a professional. You’ll also get to download an exclusive course workbook that will help guide you through the class.Sounds amazing, right? So find your most portrait-worthy photo and sign up for Digital Illustration: Turn Photos Into Art TODAY!1．What is Adobe Illustrator probably?A．An art teacher.B．An application.C．A course workbook.D．A portraitphotographer.2．What skill can you learn in Kristin Berry’s class?A．Taking digital photos.B．Designing online courses.C．Making Christmas cards.D．Organizing wedding parties.3．What is the text?A．A report.B．A journal.C．An announcement.D．Anadvertisement.Sri Nihal Tammana, age 13, of Edison, New Jersey, was named a winner of the 2022 Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes. The Barron Prize annually honors 25 outstanding young leaders who have made a significant positive impact on people, their communities, and the environment.Nihal founded Recycle My Battery to promote and facilitate the recycling of used batteries. His nonprofit places free battery recycling bins(箱子)and educates young people and adults about battery recycling. In just three years he has built a team of more than 250 student volunteers across the globe who have recycled nearly 200,000 batteries and educated millions of people. Nihal learned at age 10 that 15 billion batteries are thrown away each year and that most end up in landfills(垃圾填埋地)where they pollute groundwater, harm the ecosystem, and can cause catastrophic fires. Inspired to tackle the problem, he began collecting used batteries from his community. He put them in free recycling bins at stores like Staples until he was told he was bringing too many and had to stop.Undeterred, he reached out for help from Call2Recycle, the largest battery recycling nonprofit in North America. Call2Recycle agreed to assist and provided recycling bins for free, which were placed in schools, libraries, and other public places. Nihal’s organization now operates across the U.S. and is expanding to other countries including Canada, Switzerland, and India. “Earth gives us so much — oxygen, food, water — everything! So it’s important that we give something back when we can,” says Nihal.The Barron Prize was founded in 2001 by author T. A．Barron. “Nothing is more inspiring than stories about heroic people who have truly made a difference to the world,” says T. A．Barron. “And we need our heroes today more than ever. Not celebrities, but heroes — people whose character can inspire us all. That is the purpose of the Barron Prize: to shine the spotlight on these amazing young people so that their stories will inspire others.”4．What does Recycle My Battery intend to do?A．Protect the earth from used batteries.B．Promote used batteries across the globe.C．Make money by collecting used batteries.D．Stop people throwing used batteries away.5．What does the underlined word “Undeterred” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A．Undiscouraged.B．Unprepared.C．Unsurprised.D．Uninterested. 6．How did Call2Recycle help Nihal’s organization?A．By making it go global.B．By offering free recycling bins.C．By providing financial support.D．By buying more used batteries. 7．What is the text mainly about?A．The importance of recycling batteries.B．The impact of batteries on the environment.C．The achievements of the Barron Prize winners.D．The inspiring story of a young environmentalist.More than 50 million people in Asia, Africa, the Middle East and elsewhere follow pastoralism(游牧) as a way of life. The practice has survived for so long because it is designed to change with the environment. Pastoralists move with animals to find new lands and water, leaving behind eaten plants to regrow.Mongolia is well known for its pastoralism. Agvaantogtokh and his family are herders(牧民). On horseback, he rides with nearly a thousand sheep and goats to help them find water. Sometimes, he and his wife, Nurmaa, stop to help struggling young ones, weak after a difficult winter.For families like Agvaantogtokh’s, pastoralism is more than a profession. It is a cultural identity that connects generations. At its heart is the human connection to animals. While they consider the animals as their property, they also see them as living beings working alongside them.Researchers say herders believe in “animal agency”. Agvaantogtokh lets his animals choose the food they eat and where they find water. To him, restricting an animal’s movement and asking it to eat the same thing each day is like putting a person in prison.In Mongolia, weather extremes are a part of life. When Agvaantogtokh thinks about climate change, he is concerned about humans and animals. Continuous dry and warm weather affects Mongolia. Since 1940, the government says, average temperatures have risen 2.2 degrees Celsius. To keep their practice alive, pastoralists seek ways to modernize. In Mongolia, Lkhaebum recently began using a small vehicle to more easily search for horses. The family uses electricity and has other technologies including a TV and a washing machine.They also use a cellphone to follow the weather and access social media where herders share information.One of the biggest threats to pastoralism comes from within. Nurmaa and Agvaantogtokh’s 18-year-old daughter studies medicine. Their son spoke about becoming a herder when he was a child, but not anymore. “I won’t regret anything if my child won’t be a herder,” Nurmaa said. “I would like them to do what they desire to do.”8．What contributes to the survival of pastoralism?A．Huge pastoralist populations.B．Adaptation to the environment.C．Herders’ desire to travel to new places.D．Slow development of modernization. 9．What does pastoralism mean to Agvaantogtokh?A．The distinct identity of animals.B．A poorly-paid profession.C．An out-of-date lifestyle.D．The bond between man and animals. 10．What does “animal agency” in Paragraph 4 refer to?A．Animals’ living in cages.B．Animals’ eating the same thing.C．Animals’ struggling in shelters.D．Animals’ moving around freely. 11．What is a big challenge for pastoralism?A．Modern technology.B．No government support.C．Young people’s disinterest in it.D．Lack of information exchange.Dr Paul King at Texas Christian University has been an influential scholar in the field of communication studies for 30 years. I spoke to King about his research into “state anxiety in listening performance”. Most of us believe that anxiety impacts only the person giving the speech or presentation. Dr King has discovered that audience members feel anxiety, too.King says that listening is a tiring activity because the learner is continually adding material to be remembered-retrieved-later. This is what he means by “cognitive backlog(认知积压)”. Put simply, the longer the task or the more information that is delivered, the greater the cognitive load. According to King, listening to a five-minute presentation produces a relatively small amount of cognitive backlog; an 18-minute presentation produces a little more, while a 60-minute presentation produces so much backlog that you risk seriously upsetting your audience unless you create a very engaging presentation with “soft breaks”— stories, videos, demonstrations, or other speakers.The longer the presentation, the more the listener has to organize, comprehend, andremember. The burden increases along with a listener’s anxiety. They become increasingly frustrated, even angry. King says that the current research into memory processing suggests that it’s better to study content on two or three occasions for a short period of time instead of spending an entire evening cramming(填鸭式学习).King applies the results to his graduate class on research methods. If given a choice, most graduate students would rather attend a single three-hour class than three 50-minute classes. When King taught his class once a week, he found that the students returned for the next class having lost most of the information they had learned the prior week. King discovered the “better practice” was to schedule the same content on three separate occasions, such as Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. King said that despite objections, when he taught the class on three occasions his students scored better and exhibited a better memory of the complex material.12．What does Dr Paul King say about “cognitive backlog”?A．It should be prevented from happening.B．It is affected by the number of listeners.C．It changes with the length of a presentation.D．It produces a negative effect on mental health.13．What is the function of “soft breaks”?A．To ease listeners’ anxiety.B．To show the talents of speakers.C．To add topics to the presentation.D．To make the presentation longer. 14．What does Dr Paul King’s new practice focus on?A．Exploring complex materials.B．Completing a single task at a time.C．Breaking up the whole into parts.D．Grouping students by their levels. 15．What can we learn about Dr Paul King’s new class schedule?A．It was welcomed by students.B．It turned out to be a success.C．It made no difference indeed.D．It still had room for improvement.No matter how friendly your tone is or how honey sweet you are in a conversation, when you use one of these two words (or both) in your sentences, the message to your conversation companion is “You are wrong”. 16 They are “no” and “but”.These words don’t say, “Let’s discuss this” or “I’d love to hear what you think about this” to people. They say, “You are wrong and I am right.” If your conversation companion is alsoeager to win at any cost, you will have a potential battle on your hands. The result? 17 Are you interested in a little test to see how competitive your co-workers are? Try this. For one week, keep a scorecard of how many times each person uses “no” or “but”. 18 And, if you explore a little deeper, you’ll see patterns emerge. For instance, some people use these words to gain power. You’ll see how much people hate it, consciously or not, and how it stifles(抑制)rather than opens up discussions.19 Practically without even thinking, I keep count of their use of these two little words. It’s such an important indicator! If the numbers pile up in an initial meeting with a client, I’ll interrupt him or her and say, “We’ve been talking for almost an hour now, and do you realize that you have responded 17 times with either ‘no’ or ‘but’?” This is the moment when a serious talk about changing behavior begins.If this is your interpersonal challenge, you can do this little test for yourself just as easily as you can to judge your co-workers. Stop trying to defend your position and start monitoring how many times you begin remarks with “no” or “but”. 20 For example That’s true, but...”. Another expression is “Yes, but...”.A．I use this technique with my clients.B．Why do people like to say these two words?C．What are these conversation stopping words?D．Nothing more can happen that will be productive.E．It’s human nature to like being accepted and recognized.F．You will be shocked at how frequently these words are used.G．Pay close attention to when you use these words in sentences.二、完形填空A Florida police officer is receiving praise for his quick response in rescuing tworip off his shirt, and 25 into the water and save not one, but two people who were extremely, so far back in the water, 26 in horrible rip currents,” she said.Sean McSweeney, another witness on the spot, was 27 moved by the officer’s heroic actions. “I’d never seen anything like it. It was shocking, yet 28 , to witness a rescuer 29 so quickly, and it was truly remarkable,” he said.The Flagler Beach Police Department shared Qualls’ photos of the 30 to their Facebook page and thanked Coffman for going the extra mile.“Serving comes in many different ways, and thanks to Brooke Qualls for 31 this photo of Officer Dylan Coffman 32 as he responded yesterday to two swimmers caught in dangerous rip currents. Thanks to Officer Coffman’s 33 , they were successfully returned to the 34 uninjured! Coffman contributed a lot to make our city 35 !” the department wrote.21．A．disappointment B．amazement C．sympathy D．annoyance 22．A．efficient B．comfortable C．terrible D．dangerous 23．A．finished B．lost C．evaluated D．considered 24．A．climb B．jump C．roll D．fall 25．A．drop B．look C．dive D．slip 26．A．stuck B．buried C．bathed D．engaged 27．A．hardly B．slightly C．gradually D．equally 28．A．interesting B．embarrassing C．heartwarming D．confusing 29．A．escape B．react C．row D．think 30．A．conflict B．practice C．competition D．rescue 31．A．collecting B．developing C．shooting D．processing 32．A．in need B．in trouble C．in shock D．in action 33．A．dreams B．inspirations C．efforts D．talents 34．A．hospital B．shore C．shelter D．hotel 35．A．safe B．modern C．tidy D．lively三、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
2017-2018学年上海市建平中学高一第二学期期末考试英语试卷分析
2017-2018学年建平中学高一第二学期期末考试英语试卷Section ADirections:After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.In colleges around the country, most students are also workers.The reality of college can be pretty different from the images __1__(present) in movies and television. Instead of the students who wake up late, party all the time, and study only before exams, many colleges are full of students __2__ tight schedules of not just classes and activities, but real jobs, too.This isn’t a temporary ph enomenon. The share of working students __3__ (be) on the rise since the 1970s, and one-fifth of students work year round. About one-quarter of those __4__ work while attending school have both a full-course load and a full-time job. The arrangement can help pay for tuition (学费) and living costs, obviously. And there’s value in it beyond the direct cause: such jobs __5__ also be critical for developing important professional and social skills that make __6__ easier to land a job after graduation. With many employers __7__(look) for students with already-developed skill sets, on-the-job training while in college can be the best way to ensure a job later on.But it’s not all upside. Even full-time work may not completely cover the cost of tuition and living expenses. The study notes that __8__ a student worked a full-time job at the federal minimum wage, they would earn just over $15,000 each year, certainly not enough __9__ for tuition, room, and board at many colleges without some serious financial aid. That means that though they’re sacrificing time away from the classroom, many working students will still graduate with at least some debt. And working full time can reduce the chance that students will graduate at all, by cutting into（减少） the time available for studying and attending classes.There is little reward for attending but not finishing college. Working too much while in school can create a cycle where students __10__(push) further into debt without receiving any of the financial or career benefits.1.【答案】presented【分析】考查非谓语. 过去分词做后置定语.2.【答案】with【分析】考查介词．根据句意：许多大学有时间表排得紧紧的学生．3.【答案】has been【分析】考查被动语态．根据句意：已经工作的大学生的占比从上世纪70年代有所上升，因为后面有since，所以被动要用现在完成时．4.【答案】who【分析】考查定语从句．先行词是those，指人，并在定语从句中做主语，所以用关系代词who引导．5.【答案】can【分析】考查情态动词．根据句意：这样的工作也可以是对……至关重要的 .6.【答案】it【分析】考查代词．Make it easier，其中，it作形式宾语 .7.【答案】looking【分析】考查非谓语．With引导伴随状语从句．8.【答案】if【分析】考查连词．If引导让步状语从句．9.【答案】to pay【分析】考查非谓语．不定式充当目的状语引导目的状语从句．10.【答案】are pushed【分析】考查被动语态．根据句意：读书时工作的太多会导致学生被推进一个……的循环里。