2020学年高二英语上学期期中联考试题
【人教版】2020学年高二英语上学期期中试题 新人教 版(2)
2020学年度上学期高二年级英语学科期中考试试题本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，共150分。
第I卷第一部分：听力（共两节，满分20分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分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.Where are they talking?A. In a house.B. In a park.C. In a library.2.What can we learn from the conversation?A. This lab is generally locked on Saturdays.B. Something strange happened in the lab on Saturday.C. The lab should never be locked.3.What does the woman think of the price?A. Reasonable.B. Too high.C. A bit low.4.How long did the man spend traveling?A. About thirteen hours.B. About a day and a half.C. About one day.5.How did the man train his dog?A. Punished him.B. Fastened him.C. Rewarded him.第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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。
2020高二英语上学期期中联考试题(含解析)
【2019最新】精选高二英语上学期期中联考试题（含解析）英语试题考生注意：1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将考生号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。
回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。
写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
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。
例：How much is the shirt?A. ￡19.15B. ￡9.18C. ￡9.15答案是C。
1. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. On the streetB. In the motorcycle shopC. At arestaurant2. When did the train leave?A. At 10:35B. At 11:05C. At 11:253. What are the speakers talking about?A. Marvin and JoanB. Their weddingC. An old photo4. What does the man want to do on Friday evening?A. Celebrate his birthdayB. Go to danceC. Have a meal out5. What does the woman mean?A. She doesn’t want to eat anythingB. She wants to eat somethingC. She is getting better now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。
2020学年高二英语上学期期中联考试题 人教版 新版
2019学年上期高二期中考试英语试题本试题卷共8页；全卷满分120分，考试用时100分钟。
★祝考试顺利★注意事项：1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试题卷和答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡指定位置。
2.选择题的作答，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。
写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
3.非选择题的作答，用签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。
写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
第I卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分，略）第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AFamous Places in France That Everyone Will Want to VisitWhen visiting a new destination, it is always a good idea to know about the places on the must-see list. France is one of those countries that everyone would like to visit. Here is a list of some of the most famous places in France that one should not miss going to.La Vallee de ChamonixSituated near Mt.Blanc, the Chamonix Valley is a paradise for nature lovers and explorers. U has beautiful scenery all year round. The place is also famous for winter sports, being one of the oldest ski resorts. Lifts transport the visitors to the heart ot the massif (山丘），which offers breathtaking view of the valley. Perfect for adventurous explorers.Place Massena (Nice)This one is known globally as one of the most beautiful public squares. The atmosphere here, is enhanced by fountains, statues and gardens. It is famous for street performances and concerts, specially the carnival parade in February. Another highlight nearby, is Vieux Nice. But the main attraction is at night, when the atmosphere is magical due to the illuminations.Lascaux II (Montignac)Lascaux II is a reproduction of the set of caves that were discovered in 1940. These caves were estimated to be more than 17,000 years old. The caves have some 1,500 paintings of wild animals.It is believed to have been a sanctuary(圣所）for the performance of sacred scaux II is open fo art lovers who wish to see the early cave paintings and learn more about the history of European art.Luxembourg Gardens (Paris)This place acts as a perfect place to relax after a tiring day of sightseeing. These formal gardens, which were open to only the royalty before the French Revolution, now serve as one of Paris niost popular destinations. Families can spend time here，relaxing and enjoying the beauty of the nature. Before visiting these gardens, you can visit Fontaine de robservatoire, which is situated just south of the site.21. If you love to explore, which place may be your favorite?A.Place Massena. Vallee de Chamonix.C. Luxembourg Gardens.scaux II (Montignac).22. What can you probably see in Place Massena?A. Royal gardens.B.Natural scenery.C. Cave paintings.D.A street performance.23. Who is more likely to visit Lascaux II?A. A person who enjoys attending concerts.B. A person who likes adventurous explorations.C. A person interested in the history of European art,D. A person who needs a good rest after sightseeing.24. What is special about Luxembourg Gardens?A.It is located in Paris.B. It is suitable for families together.C. It has beautiful gardens.D. It is the most famous place in France.B“This is your last chance,” warned Mrs Gillfeather. I broke out in a sweat and my hands started to shake. We both wanted to get to sleep, but before we could, I had to put a cannuta(针管）in her arm.Before becoming a doctor I'd only a vague idea what a cannula was, coming from an hour spent with a plastic arm while at medical school. Once I became a doctor, however, I couldn't seem to get away from them.For those of you who are lucky enough to have never come into contact with one, they're tmy Mtle rubes that are put into a vein(静脉）so that fluid or medicines can go directly into the blood. That's the theory. Unfortunately, the problem is that for them to work, you have to get them into the vein in the first place This tends to be trickier than you'd imagine- and it's a job that tends to fall on the junior doctors.Mrs GiJifeather's veins were particularly elusive that evening. I'd been jabbing the needle in for least 20 minutes.“Isn't there someone else who could do this?” she asked, for th e fourth time. “Someone who k nows what they're doing, perhaps,- she said under her breath, just loud enough for me to hear.Finally, I got it in. Mrs. Gillfeather and I both breathed a sigh of relief. Just as I was about to leave the ward, the nurse called me over, "Max, there’s another cannula to d0 on bed 16. ”25. What does the underlined word “elusive” in Paragraph Four probably mean?A. Hard to find.B.Hard to understand,C. Easy to describe.D.Easy to reach.26. From Paragraph Three, we can learn that the author .A. was a younger doctor.B.didn’t like to be a doctor.C. felt himself unlucky.D.thought it easy to do the job.27. How did the author learn to put the needle into the vein at medical school?A. By imitating other doctors.B.By doing it on his own arms.C. By learning from parents,D.By practicing with a plastic ami.28. What is the best title of the passage?A.Practice was in vain.B.An unfortunate doctor.C.All my efforts paid off.D.A medical accident.COn 20th July 1969, millions of people saw Neil Armstrong take his first steps in space on television. Armstrong got out of the spacecraft Apollo 11，touched the ground of the moon and said, “That’s one small step for man，one giant leap for mankind.”A conspiracy(阴谋）theory has existed since the night of his lunar landing. Armstrong's achievements were considered amazing，but people wondered if it really happened. Many people believe that the scene on the moon wasn’t real. Rumours spread throughout coffee shops, street comers, and newspapers, but it soon died down.But theories resurfaced in 2001. Suspicion began when an American television network aired a program called Conspiracy Theory: Did We Land on the Moon7 The show argued that NASA did not have the money for such a voyage, and that the whole scene was probably filmed in a movie studio. Many critics say that there were no stars in the background during the lunar landing，so it must have been a fake. They also point out that the American flag that was posted was waving. How could that be if there is no wind on the moon?NASA(NationaI Aeronautics and Space Administration) has denied these rumours many times. They explained that now photographers can capture the brightness of the astronauts with the dimness of the stars behind them. Also, they said that the flag was waving because the astronauts were pulling it back and forth trying to get it deeper into the rock. NASA also points out that the television program fails to mention that Armstrong and his team brought back 800 pounds of rock from the moon.Neil Armstrong is seen as a national icon in the US and his lunar landing isone of the most historic events in the country's history. But either way, this conspiracy theory still exists today,29. What didn't the TV program Did We Land on the Moon? mention?A.moneyB. starsC.the flagD.rocks30. How did NASA react to the rumo?A. siunvcd great angerB.It had to accept the rumor.C. It turned a deaf ear to the rumor.D. It gave explanations gainst the rumor.31.According to NASA ,the American flag was waving because of .A.the windB.the astronauts' pullingC.the gravityD.tte camera's movingDThe American state of Colorado is considering a ban on smartphones for children younger than 13.A Denver-based doctor father -is leading the effort. Tim Famum is the founder of a group called 'Parents Against Underage Smartphones His propesal would ban sales of smartphones to children under the age of 13. It would also ban sales to anyone who wishes to buy such a device for anyone younger than 13.The measure would also require sellers of smartphones to provide proof to the state government that they have asked buyers if the phone is for anypne under 13.The measure now needs about 300,000 signatures in toappear on Colorado's statewide ballot (投票权）next year. If it makes the ballot and is approved by voters, Colorado's would become the first state to have such a ban.Tim Farnum said he decided to push for the measure after watchinghis own children struggle with the mental effects of always having a smartphone around .They would get the phone and lock themselves in the room and change who they were,”he told The Coloradoan newspaper.State Senator John Kefalas, a Democrat, said he understands the reasoning behind the proposed l aw. However, he told The Coloradoan that a child’s smartphone usagei s a "family matter and not something the government should decide. “Ultimately, this comes down to parenting,” he sai d,“making sure their kids are not putting themselves at risk.”Last year，the AAP (the American Academy of Pediatrics) released guidelines for media use by children. The group advised parents to limit time spent watching videos to no more than one hour a day of high-quality programming until age 6. After that, it said, parents should set reasonable time limits for their children and make sure electronic devices do not take time away from sleep or exercise.32. What’s NOT right about Tim Famum’s proposal ?A.It will be passed by the state of Colorado next year.B. It needs 300,000 signatures to gain the ballotC. It bans buying smartphones for children under 13.D. It bans selling smartphones to children under 13,33. What’s the driving force of Tim Famum’s proposal?A. Other parents’ request,B. His own children’s addiction to Smartphones.C. Smartphone harm to children's health.D. The guidelines released by the APP.34. What's the attitude of John Kefalas toward Tim Famum's propral?A. PositiveB.DoubtfulC.DisapprovingD. Unconcerned35. From the last paragraph, we can infer that .A. children under 6 shouldnft watch videosB. parents are to blame for children's media use.C.parents should control children's media use.D.electronic devices won’t affect chi ldren's sleep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。
湖北省鄂东南省级示范高中教育教学改革联盟学校2020学年高二英语上学期期中联考试题
湖北省鄂东南省级示范高中教育教学改革联盟学校2020学年高二英语上学期期中联考试题考试时间：2020 年11 月13 日下午14:30—16:30 试卷满分：150 分注意事项：1．答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
2．选择题的作答：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。
写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
3．非选择题的作答：用黑色签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。
写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
4．考试结束后，请将本试卷和答题卡一并上交。
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。
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．Where are they most probably talking?A．In the office. B．In a phone box. C．At home. 2．What does the man want to do?A．To get a camera. B．To buy batteries. C．To go to the cinema.3．When will the man go to the cinema?A．On Sunday morning. B．On Sunday afternoon. C．On Sunday evening.4．What do you know from the man’s replies?A．He lost Lily’s book. B．He was badly pressedwith his work.C．He was sure that the book could be found.5．What does the man like to collect?A．Magazines. B．Coins. C．Paintings.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。
安徽2020学年高二英语上学期期中试题
第一学期期中考试高二年级英语试卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分30 分）第一节（共 5 小题，每题 1.5 分）1.Where does the conversation most probably take place?A. At a schoolB.At a hospitalC.At a post office2.What happened to the man?A.He slept badlyB.He ate nothingC.He felt uncomfortable with his stomach.3.What will the man do tomorrow?A.Stay at homeB.Visit the womanC.Do something special4.Where did the woman want to go at first?5.When will the man meet Dr.Block probably?A.At 9:30 amB.At 11:00 amC.At 1:00 pm第二节（共 15 题，每题 1.5 分）听第 6 段资料，回答6、 7 题6.What should the man do for the next exam?A.Work harderB.Be more carefulC.Worry about the exam7.What can we learn from the conversation?A. The woman gave comfort to the man.B. The man always worries about his exam.C.The man didn ’t work hard.听第 7 段资料，回答第8、 9 题。
8.What does the man think of the present?A.He thinks it’s perfect.B.He thinks it’s too colorful.C.He thinks it fits her boyfriend.9.What will the woman do when choosing a present next time?A.She will get some help from the man.B.She will ask her boyfriend to come with her.C.She will learn how to bargain.听第 8 段资料，回答第10至 12题。
北京市2020学年高二英语上学期期中试题A卷
第一学期期中考试联考高二英语（A卷）（本试卷满分共130分，考试时间120分钟）一、听力理解（共20小题，30分。
每小题1.5分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，共7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话你将听一遍。
1. How much did the man pay for the shirt?A. $30.B. $35.C. $40.2. When will the man have his next driving lesson?A. On Friday.B. On Saturday.C. On Monday.3. Which petrol station will the woman go to?A. The one next to the bridge.B. The one around the corner.C. The one opposite the cinema.4. Why does the man come back late?A. He was stuck in a traffic jam.B. He did homework at John’s house.C. He played football with his friends.5. What is the weather like for the man’s holiday?A. B. C.第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）听下面4段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几道小题，从每题所给的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5秒钟的时间阅读每小题。
听完后，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白你将听两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。
6. What’s the woman doing?A. Giving suggestions.B. Making comments.C. Asking for information.7. What’s the woman probably going to do?A. Give a performance.B. Go to the Peking Opera.C. Study traditional music.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。
辽宁省2020学年高二英语上学期期中试题(含解析)
高二英语上学期期中试题（含解析）本试卷分四部分，卷面分数120分。
考试用时100分钟。
第一部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AKettle’s Yard, CambridgeThis modern-art gallery in a Victorian house was founded in the 1950s by Tate Jim and reopened in February following a two-year redevelopment by Jamie Fobert Architects, the team behind the 2017 Tate Steves extension. This means a new cafe, a four-floor education wing and improved gallery space that can accommodate more visitors. The gallery’s permanent collection includes works by Joan Miró, Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth.Being Brunel, BristolTo celebrate the life and work of famous civil engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunei, Being Brunei will open in March on Bristol’s harbourside. The museum w ill include a range of interactive and entertaining exhibits, including talking portraits of his friends and family and personal possessions, including an 1821 school report. It is a good place for families to strengthen connections.Royal Academy of Arts, LondonThe RA reopens on 19 May for its 250th anniversary, following a £50m renovation (翻新) with a gallery and expanded exhibition programme. These will include three day-lit galleries, which will host exhibitions with a focus on contemporary art and architecture. The grand frontwall of the Burlington Gardens building has also been restored—possibly the first time it’s had a proper clean in its 150 year history.V&A, DundeeOne of the most significant new openings of the year will be Scotland’s first design museum and also the first V&A anywhere outside of London on 15 September. Themuseum building sits on the river Tay. It will celebrate Scottish design and objects in its collection.1. What do we know about Being Brunel?A. It has a long school report.B. It includes three day-lit galleries.C. It is family-friendly.D. It possesses permanent collections.2. The purpose of the RA reopening is _______.A. to expand the exhibitionB. to mark its 250th anniversaryC. to display contemporary artD. to present its 150-year history3. What does the writer intend to tell us?A. To compare different tourist attractions.B. To attract more visitors to the UK.C. To describe some famous museums and artists.D. To introduce openings of some famous art museums.【答案】1. C 2. B 3. D【解析】【分析】这是一篇应用文。
2020-2021学年第一学期高二英语期中联考试卷
2020—2021学年第一学期期中考试高二英语（考试时间：120分钟满分：150分）注意事项：1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2．将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效，考试结束后，只交答题卡。
第一部分：听力（共两节每小题1.5分，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。
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. Why is it hard to see Tom?A. He is busy this semester.B. He quit the tennis team.C. He moved somewhere else.2. Who is the most famous film star in the man’s eyes?A. Joan.B. Miss Green.C. Austen.3. At what time does the second film start?A. 6:45.B. 8:15.C. 8:20.4. What does the man suggest the woman do?A. Keep on trying.B. Leave the cake there.C. Learn cooking from him.5. What does the woman imply?A. The party should have ended sooner.B. They don’t need to c ook food today.C. The man has to spend much time cleaning.第二节（共15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。
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2019学年第一学期期中联考高二英语试卷班级姓名座号成绩说明：1、本试卷分第I、II 两卷，考试时间：150分钟满分：150分2、Ⅰ卷的答案用2B铅笔填涂到答题卡上；Ⅱ卷的答案用黑色签字笔填写在答题卡上。
第一部分听力（共两节,每题1.5分，满分30分）第一节听下面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. Where are the speakers probably going?A. A theater.B. A stadium.C. A classroom.2. What are the speakers probably talking about?A. A holiday.B. A party.C. A meeting.3. What does the woman ask Jimmy to do?A. Take out the garbage.B. Visit his grandparents.C. Clean the kitchen floor.4. What will the man do this Saturday?A. Attend a party.B. Visit a friend.C. See a film.5. What did Jason think of his trip to Africa?A. Exciting.B. Boring.C. Tiring.第二节听下面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。
6. Whose birthday is it tomorrow?A. Annie’s.B. Michael’s.C. Lynn’s.7. Why will John go to London?A. For a meeting.B. For a piano concert.C. For an international festival.听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。
8. What are the speakers getting ready for?A. Timmy’s birthday.B. Christmas.C. New Year’s Day.9. What will the woman do later?A. Wrap the presents.B. Send holiday cards.C. Go to the mall.听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。
10. Why does the woman talk to the man?A. To get a discount.B. To ask for his opinion.C. To learn more information.11. What color does the woman dislike?A. Red.B. Yellow.C. Blue.12. What’s the woman’s final decision?A. Take the purple dress.B. Wait for the sales.C. Go to other stores. 听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。
13. What do we know about the man?A. He is good at saving money.B. He thinks saving is unnecessary.C. He finds saving a little bit difficult.14. What percentage of allowance does the woman try to save?A. 10%.B. 30%.C. 50%.15. What does the woman say about saving?A. It’s a culture.B. It’s very difficult.C. It brings surprises.16. What does the man hope the woman to do?A. Talk to her mother.B. Give him some advice.C. Get adapted to saving. 听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。
17. How many rooms does Peter need?A. 2.B. 3.C. 4.18. Which meal is free of charge?A. Breakfast.B. Lunch.C. Supper.19. When will Peter check out?A. On August 10th.B. On August 11th.C. On August 13th.20. Who is probably the speaker?A. A tour guide.B. A hotel clerk.C. Peter’s secretary.第二部分阅读理解 (每小题2分, 满分40分)第一节：阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AFounded in 1764 by French traders, St. Louis today is the fifteenth largest urban area in the United States. There are many attractive destinations for tourists. ★American Kennel Club Museum of the DogDog lovers who visit St. Louis won't want to miss this 14, 000-square-foot museum. Inside are over 500 paintings, prints, watercolors, and a variety of other dog art objects.The Museum is open year round, Tuesday through Saturday 10 AM to 4 PM, and Sunday 1 PM to 5 PM. Admission is $ 5 for adults, $ 2. 50 for seniors, and $ 1 for children up to 14.★Anheuser Busch BreweryThe Anheuser Busch Brewery tour is not just for beer lovers. The tour includes the historic Brew House. Then the tour continues to the modern Bevo Packaging Plant. The best will be the Budvwelser Clydesdale stables. The tours are always free.★ Gateway ArchDesigned by Eero Sarinen and Hannskari Bandel, it took over two years and 900 tons of stainless steel to build. It is the tallest of the country's National Monuments. The Arch is part of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial. About one million people per year come to the top of the Arch, where there is an observation platform providing a great view of the city.★ The St. Loui s ZooFirst version of the St. Louis Zoo opened in 1904 at the St. Louis World's Fair, but in the century since it has grown into one of the chief zoos in the world. The passenger train takes visitors around the Zoo, which contains over 9, 000 animalsof over 800 species.The Zoo is open every day but Christmas and New Year, with summer hours of 8 AM to 7 PM, and hours the rest of the year of 9 AM to 5 PM. Admission to the Zoo is free.21. If a senior high school student plans to visit American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog with his parents and his five-year-old brother, he has to payA. $8.5B. $12C. $13.5D. $1622. If you are interested in how to make beer, you canvisit____________.A. The St. Louis zooB. Anheuser Busch BreweryC. Gateway ArchD. American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog23. Which of the following statements about Gateway Arch is TRUE?A. People can see the city clearly on the top of the ArchB. It was designed by two famous Italian architectsC. It took 900 tons of stainless steel and cement to buildD. It is the largest of the country's National Monuments24. If you plan to visit the St. Louis Zoo, you can go there__________.A. on New Year' DayB. on Christmas DayC. at 5: 30 p. m. in winterD. at 8: 30 a. m. in summerBAlbert Einstein(1879--1955) was one of the greatest and most original scientific thinkers of all time.Born of Jewish parents in Germany, he completed his education in Switzerland and got his Ph. D at the University of Zurich. He went to live in the United States in 1933 because of the rise of Nazism(纳粹) in Germany and Hitler's persecution(迫害)of the Jews.In 1905, while still at Zurich, he published his S pecial Theory of Relativity, which was based on things everyone may have noticed. If two trains are standing alongside each other and one train starts to move, a person sitting in the train may wonder whether his own train is moving or the other is moving, and before he finds out what is happening, he can see that one train is moving relatively to the other. From this and also from other more complicated facts, Einstein came to the conclusion that all motion is relative and that there are really no such things as absolute motion.Some of the other conclusions he drew are that nothing can go faster than light, and that if something such as a ruler was moving faster and faster it would seem to get shorter and shorter as its speed was near the sp eed of light. By 1915, Einstein had made known his General Theory of Relativity. He also improved on Newton's theory of gravity. Most of his theories have been tested and found to be true though some may sound strange. For his important work he was awarded the 1921 Nobel Prize for Physics.25. In 1933. Einstein went to live in the United States because___________.A. he loved the USA more than his own countryB. he had got some friends there with whom he could work togetherC. he wanted to live quietly in the USAD. he could no longer work in Germany when Hitler came into power26. Einstein published his Special Theory of Relativity when he was__________.A. in the United StatesB. in Ulm, Germany after he got his Ph. DC. still in Switzerland at the age of twenty-sixD. still at the University of Zurich at the age of thirty-six27. One of the conclusions drawn by Einstein is that ____________.A. places go faster than trains and busesB. people couldn’t run as fast as vehiclesC. light goes the fastest of all the thingsD. two trains can go in different directionsCIn the future your automobile will run on instead of gas! You will be able to buy a supercomputer that fitsin your pocket! You might even drive a flying car!Not all past predictions have been proven wrong. A few of them have been surprisingly accurate. Some great thinkers predicted the arrival of the credit card, the fax machine and even the Internet years before they happened. But for each prediction that has come true, some others have missed by a mile. Many of these predictions didn't consider how people would want to use the technology, or if people really needed it in their lives or not. Let,'s look at some predictions from the not-too-distant past.Robot HelpersWhere's the robot in my kitchen? Nowhere,of course. And he' s probably not coming anytime soon. Robots do exist today, but mostly in factories and other working environments. Back in the 1950s, however, people said that by now personal robots would be in most people's homes. So why hasn't it happened? Maybe because robots are still too expensive and clumsy(笨拙的)。