北京八中乌兰察布分校高一下学期第一次调考英语试题 含答案
2019-2020学年内蒙古北京八中乌兰察布分校高一下学期期末考试英语试题
乌兰察布分校2019-2020学年第二学期教学质量调研高一年级英语试题注意事项：1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考号填写在答题卡上。
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第一部分：阅读理解（本大题共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列四篇短文，从每小题后所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
AGold Coast theme parks come in all shapes and sizes and whether you like roller coasters or petting furry animals, you’re sure to find something.Movie WorldMovie World is the only movie-related theme park in Australia.With one of the best coasts and a good handful of movie-related rides，you’ll experience a fun-filled adventure with the glamor of Hollywood. Get “behind the scenes” movie information and stunt (特技) shows to keep the whole family entertained for the best part of a day.Contact Information：Phone：07-5573-8485Address：Pacific Motorway，Oxenford，Queensland 4210Sea WorldWith an obvious emphasis on things that live in the water, Sea World has a fantastic range of fish，sharks, dolphins, seals, polar bears and other animals in the water.With a bunch of great rides, water slides and roller coasters, Sea World is known as the best all-round theme park on the Gold Coast.Contact Information：Phone：07-5588-2222Address：Sea World Drive，Main Beach，Queensland 4217Tropical Fruit WorldAt the home of the world’s largest variety of tropical fruits, it’s free to get in and shop for varieties of strange and wonderful fruits, or you can pay to join the plantation safaris(游猎), mini-train rides，jungle cruises (巡游) and fruit tasting shows. Admission is 32 for adults and 15 for kids and free for kids under 5.Contact Information：Phone：02-6677-7222Address：Duranbah Road，Duranbah，NSW 2487Currumbin Wildlife SanctuaryCrocodiles, kangaroos, koalas and almost all of the other famous Australian native animals are living in Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary.You can look at them, feed and pat some of them or just experience the fantastic 27-hectare bushland, an oasis of wildlife among the Gold Coast bustle(喧闹)．Contact Information：Phone：07-5534-1266Address：28 Tomewin Street Currumbin, Queensland 42231.Where can you go if you like sea animals?A. Movie World.B. Sea World.C. Tropical Fruit World.D. Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary.2.How much should a father and his 4-year-old son pay if they want to visit Tropical Fruit World?A. 15.B. 30.C. 32.D. 47.3.If you go to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary，you can______.A. look at many animals living in the waterB. experience the bushlandC. touch any animal in the parkD. take part in a huntBWe were on the way from Hutchinson to Chicago for a short spring break. For many years I had wanted to take my family on the train.We all had been to Chicago four years ago, and the kids loved it. Chicago is one of my favourite cities, too, so the thought struck me again last fall to ride the train to Chicago. Of course, flying would have been faster. But I don’t think flying is easier, especially these days, with all the security and waiting in lines at airports.Though we were tired in the middle of the night, the kids got on the train with the exhilaration of this adventure.“We’re moving,” my son William shouted happily with big eyes as the train began to pull away from the Hutchinson station.I removed my shoes and lay down to try to finish my night’s sleep.The sleeper car would have better enabled that, but the ordinary train seats were not too bad. An airline flight is a harder experience for me：not enough room, two hours of pain with my knees almost touching my mouth.On the train I could almost outstretch all of my 6-foot-2-plus body in the generous legroom.The journey didn’t feel at all as long as it was.We all found the train ride a joy.The car ride would have felt every minute of 13 hours. But on the train you are free to walk around, sit in the observation carriage for a while and enjoy the scenery out the windows, have a nice meal in the dining car, read a book, or play a board game.In short, the train is all about enjoying the trip, which isn’t something I do s o much when travelling by airline or by car, when the trip seems more of a mission(任务) to get there than an experience to enjoy along the way.Chicago offers much to do for a family.This time, getting there was half the fun.4.We can learn from the first paragraph that_____.A. the kids love the train journeyB. it was the first time that the kids had taken the trainC. the author didn’t enjoy the long train journeyD. Chicago is one of the kids’ favourite cities5.What does the underlined w ord “exhilaration” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?A. Tiredness.B. Relaxation.C. Excitement.D. Worry.6.In the third paragraph, an airline flight experience is mentioned to show________A. a train ride is more comfortableB. a train ride is too longC. an airline flight is miserableD. an airline flight is easier7.Which of the following words best describes the whole family’s feeling about the train journey?A. Moved.B. Nervous.C. Disappointed.D. Delighted.CIt was the first day of second grade, and Sarah had been looking forward to this moment.The night before, she laid out her favorite clothes: a white coat and a bright yellow shirt.When having breakfast, Sarah dropped some food on her shirt, so she had to change into her second-best clothes, blue jeans and a Jonas Brothers T-shirt.After breakfast Sarah rushed to catch the school bus and when she was just reaching the door, the bus driver opened it.The door hit right in Sarah’s face and blood dripped from her nose.The driver wanted to send her home, but she refused, “It is the most important day of the year! I can’t miss it！”Before classes, Sarah went to her favorite swing.When rising high, she saw her best friend little Jack.She let go of the swing and waved to him with one hand.Unfortunately, she flew out of the swing and landed hard on the sand, breaking a leg and an arm. As she lay in the sand, she noticed a shiny thing on the ground beside her.With her good hand she took it.When Sarah’s mother rushed into the ward, she was surprised by what she saw: her girl was lying in bed with an arm and a leg in the splint(夹板), a broken nose, and blood stains on her second-best clothes. Expecting to see her child crying, she was confused when she saw a big, bright smile on Sarah’s face.“Sarah, look at you!” her mother cried.“You were hurt so badly and why are you smiling？”“Look, Mommy, I found a diamond！” Sarah laughed.Life can be like that. It can be tough, even painful sometimes. But there are always treasures that make the pain worth suffering.8.When Sarah went to school，she was wearing__________.A. a white coat and a Jonas Brothers T-shirtB. blue jeans and a yellow shirtC. a white coat and a yellow shirtD. blue jeans and a Jonas Brothers T-shirt9.Sarah fell off the swing because__________.A. she seldom played on the swingB. she rose too highC. she waved one hand to her friendD. she was pulled down by her friend10.When Sarah’s mother saw her in the ward, her mother felt_________.A. upsetB. puzzledC. relaxedD. disappointed11.Which of the following can be used to describe Sarah’s story?A. Every cloud has a silver lining.B. Nothing is impossible to a willing mind.C. First think, then act.D. No pains, no gainsDThe most popular of the amusement parks in Canada is Paramount Canada’s Wonderland.This park frequently gets the most visitors of any seasonal park in North America. One reason is its numbers of wild rides. For younger kids,the television characters are very exciting.You can see Fred Flinstone，SpongeBob SquarePants or Dora the Explorer. There are often rides starring these characters that are more popular am ong younger children.There are plenty of fantastic shows for families to watch as well.What’s more, the admission to the park includes the nearby Splash Works.Another popular theme park is Galaxyland Amusement Park. Amusement park’s fun shouldn’t be limi ted to just the summer months, and Galaxyland is aware of this. As the world’s largest indoor amusement park, Galaxyland packs in it 25 breathtaking rides and attractions. It is also home to one of the world’s largest indoor roller coasters. Galaxyland rem ains one of the most popular theme parks in Canada for older children because of attractions like the Rock ’N’ Ride Dance Party.This party combines music，music videos and unlimited rides from 8 pm to midnight.One of the most visited amusement parks in Canada on the west coast is Playland. Playland, unlike other Canadian theme parks, has a long history in its city. Playland has all the fun of a carnival, with scary houses, merry-go-rounds(旋转木马) and a ferris wheel.There are also modern additions in the park, like a climbing wall for kids and a video game room. Playland is open from spring through fall, though only on weekends and holidays before June 18 and after September 1st.12.Which of the following is TRUE about Paramount Canada’s Wonderland?A. It is the largest seasonal park in Canada.B. It offers many interesting shows to visitors.C. Its rides star many characters popular among adults.D. It has the biggest number of visitors of all the Canadian parks.13.What makes Playland different from other Canadian theme parks?A. Its large indoor roller coaster.B. Its video game room.C. Its location.D. Its long history.14.What do these three popular theme parks have in common?A. They all have attractions for children.B. They all open throughout the year.C. They all have parties at night.D. They are all outdoor parks.15.The text is mainly intended to_______________.A. encourage people to travel in Canadapare different theme parks in CanadaC. introduce some popular Canadian theme parksD. offer some tips on visiting theme parks in Canada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。
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乌兰察布分校2017-2018学年第二学期第一次调考高一年级英语试题（命题人：朱英杰审核人：李文刚分值：120分时间：100分钟）注意事项：1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考号填写在答题卡上。
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AHidden from the noise of Washington, D.C., Hillwood Museum is a special treasure. It contains (包含) one of the finest personal collections (收藏) of Russian and French art in the world.Hillwood Museum was once the home of Marjorie Merriweather Post. She was a rich businesswoman. She owned one of the largest food companies in the United States. She was also very interested in collecting beautiful French art and furniture.She moved to Russia in the 1930s as her third husband, Joseph Davies, became the American ambassador (大使) in Moscow. Marjorie Merriweather Post had a love for Russian art as well. She bought the house in Washington in 1955 and she wanted to make it into a museum after her death. Many art experts helped Mrs. Post create its fine collection.Hillwood has many rooms which are filled with her treasures. Visitors can see beautiful music boxes from the eighteenth century and colorful paintings of European princesses (公主). Experts say the ancient wood and gold furniture from France is some of the finest ever made. Visitors can even look at Mrs. Post’s jewels and clothes.The museum also has several beautiful gardens. One is designed like the gardens in Japan. It has a bridge and visitors can watch flowers floating in the water. Flowers are also grown all the year in a special glass building or greenhouse. These flowers are placed in the house throughout the year.After a walk, visitors can rest at a nearby eating place. They can also buy objects to remember this special museum.1. From the second paragraph, we can learn that Marjorie Merriweather Post .A. lived near Hillwood MuseumB. owned a food company in FranceC. was a successful businesswomanD. was good at painting and designing2. Marjorie Merriweather Post moved to Russia because .A. she liked the environment thereB. her husband had a job thereC. she wanted to collect art worksD. she hoped to meet some art experts3. Which of the following treasures is NOT mentioned in the text?A. Paintings of Japanese princesses.B. Mrs. Post’s jewels and clothes.C. Ancient wood and gold furniture.D. Eighteenth century’s music boxes.4. What is special about the museum’s gardens?A. There are some rock hills.B. They are all built in Japanese style.C. Flowers are grown all the year.D. There are some restaurants.BIn some science-fiction movies, robots refuse to die no matter how people fight back (反击). Now, it has turned into a fact. For the first time, researchers have created a robot that can take a beating (挨打) and keep on working. Developed by scientists from Cornell University and the University of Vermont, the new robot looks like a spider with four legs.Until now, even the most advanced robot was almost certain to break down when damaged. That’s because its computer doesn’t know how to operate the machine af ter its shape has been changed.To solve this problem, the scientists put some sensors (传感器) into the machine. The sensors can read how the machine is working and send signals to the computer.Using this information, the system follows a new way to tell the machine’s shape at any given moment. The computer considers a lot of possible next steps, and it calculates how best to move the robot forward the longest possible distance, before trying to move it again.The new technology is a major advance in robotics (机器人技术), scientists say. It may someday help researchers create better artificial arms and legs that give new freedom to people who lack them. The new knowledge might also help scientists understand how people and animals tell their own sense of place in space.“Designing robots that can fit changing environments has been a difficult problem,” says scientist Olaf Sporns of Indiana University. “This work provides a new way toward solving this important problem.”5. 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 nothing special to protect them.D. The computer cannot operate a changed robot.6. How do the sensors in the robot work?A. They can replace the computer when it’s broken.B. They can find out where the damage comes from.C. They help the computer learn the robot’s condition.D. They can send signals to the person who uses the robot.7. The underlined word “them” in Paragraph 5 refers to “”.A. robotsB. arms and legsC. sensorsD. researchers8. What does Olaf Sporns think of the new robot?A. He does not express his opinions clearly.B. He doubts if it can work well in real life.C. He thinks it is a great development in robotics.D. He thinks more experiments are needed to test it.CIt is hardly surprising that clothing manufacturers (生产商) follow certain uniform standards for various features (特征) of clothes. What seems strange, however, is that the standard adopted for women is the opposite of the one for men. Take a look at the way your clothes button. Men’sclothes tend to button from the right, and women’s from the left. Considering most of the world’s population—men and women—are right-handed, the men’s standard would appear to make more sense for women. So why do women’s clothes button from the left?History really seems to matter here. Buttons first appeared only on the clothes of the rich in the 17th century, when rich women were dressed by servants. For the mostly right-handed servants, having women’s shirts button from the left would be easier. On the other hand, having men’s shirts button from the right made sense, too. Most men dressed themselves, and a sword drawn from the left with the right hand would be less likely to get caught in the shirt.Today women are seldom dressed by servants, but buttoning from the left is still the standard f0r them. Is it interesting? Actually, a standard, once set, resists change. At a time when all Women’s shirts buttoned from the left, it would have been risky for any single manufacturer to offer women’s shirts that buttoned from the right. After all, women had grown so used to shirts which buttoned from the left and would have to develop new habits and skills to switch. Besides, some women might have found it socially awkward to appear in public wearing shirts that buttoned from the right, since anyone who noticed that would believe they were wearing men’s shirts.9. What is surprising about the standard of the clothing industry?A. It has been followed by the industry for over 400 years.B. It is Afferent for men’s clothing and women’s.C. It works better with men than with women.D. It fails to consider right-handed people.10. What do we know about the rich men in the 17th century?A. They tended to wear clothes without buttons.B. They were interested in historical matters.C. They were mostly dressed by servants.D. They drew their swords from the left.11. Women’s clothes still button from the left today because .A. adopting men’s style is improper for women.B. manufacturers should follow standards.C. modern women dress themselves.D. customs are hard to change.12. The passage is mainly developed by .A. analyzing causesB. making comparisonsC. examining differencesD. following the time orderDWhen I looked at the grade on my math paper my jaw (下巴) almost dropped to the ground: a big “65” in bright red ink. I had never received such a terrible grade before.I was so ashamed that when I got home that afternoon I lied to my dad. I told him I got 85 and that the report wouldn’t come until the end of the month. Dad smiled. His daughter would never lie about her grade, so he didn’t doubt the unusual delay (延迟) of my report.A month later, Dad casually (随意地) asked me again about the report at the dinner table. He looked right into my eyes and asked for an answer. Having no choice. I told him that I had in fact got just 65 in my math final. I had lied because I didn’t want to let him down.For a moment, he just looked at me. I would have preferred a telling off (斥责) than that silence. Finally, Dad said, m a hurt voice, “You have already let me down, with your lie. I am not disappointed at your math score. That is no big deal-on one can be perfect all the time. But I am very disappointed in you. If you can’t be honest with your dad. who can you be honest with? It’s much easier to achieve a better grade than rebuild someone else’s trust in you.”Dad’s words touched my heart. I couldn’t forgive (原谅) myself for having hurt his feelings I took out the report that I had been hiding for weeks, handed to him and apologized, sincerely I realized that my honesty is not only important to me personally, but to those around me that truly care .about my well-being (幸福).In one of Shakespeare’s plays a character says: “No legacy (遗产) is so rich as honesty.” After the crisis between Dad and me, I began to understand those words.13. The first paragraph may suggest that the author .A. was punished by her father for a bad gradeB. never expected teachers to give her bad gradesC. usually got a higher gradeD. was bad at math14. Why did her father stay silent after his daughter told him that she had lied?A. He didn’t understand what his daughter had said.B. He was angry that his daughter lied to him again.C. He was unhappy with his daughter’s bad score.D. He was hurt that his daughter had lied to him.15. The purpose of the article is to tell us that .A. dishonesty may work sometimes, but there is a price to pay.B. sometimes a tie can make things easier.C. we should study hard to make our parents happy.D. we should accept the fact that we are not perfect.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。
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内蒙古乌兰察布市集宁区北京八中乌兰察布分校2024学年全国高考招生统一考试高考英语试题模拟试题（4）注意事项：1．答题前，考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写清楚，将条形码准确粘贴在考生信息条形码粘贴区。
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第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．The village evolved into a major e-commerce center, and _____ the past, the villagers owed their success to the reform and opening-up policy.A．reviewed B．reviewingC．to review D．being reviewed2．—What has made him in such high spirits recently?—_____ by his teacher for succeeding passing the exam.A．Being praised B．PraisedC．Having praised D．To praise3．This project ______ considered thoroughly, and I’m sure it ______ finished on time.A．must be; may be B．should be; can beC．may be; must be D．can be; should be4．I'd advise anyone to put aside a proportion of their earnings — ____________.A．nothing great is easy B．nothing comes from nothingC．a bad penny always turns up D．a penny saved is a penny earned5．The flat is good value for money because not only did they sell it to me at a cheap price, but they threw in some old furniture _________.A．at their command B．for good measureC．beyond my reach D．beneath their dignity6．Everyone had a form in his hand, but no one knew which office____．A．to send it to B．to sent it C．to be sent to D．to have it sent7．The lack of eco-friendly habits among the public is thought to be a major _____________ of global climate change. A．Result B．causeC．warning D．reflection8．In April,2009,President Hu inspected the warships in Qingdao,____ the 60th anniversary of the founding of the PLA Navy.A．marking B．markedC．having marked D．being marked9．—What about going to see the latest Chinese sci-fi blockbuster The Wandering Earth?—________. If time permits, I may go to see my grandma with my mother.A．Don’t mention it B．It doesn’t matterC．Forget it D．It depends10．The maple trees turn a brilliant red in autumn, adding another to the colors in the harvest season.A．theme B．versionC．category D．dimension11．They do have a different to the problem of overpopulation．A．solution B．opinionC．decision D．conclusion12．—Why can’t John land a__________job in years?—Anyone with criminal records will be laid off first when it comes time to let staff go.A．rewarding B．demanding C．worthwhile D．stable13．The Chinese people are hopeful for ________ 2019 will bring for their families and the country.A．how B．whichC．what D．that14．If he ________ his teacher’s suggestion, he would have won the Eng lish Speech Contest.A．had followed B．should followC．was to follow D．followed15．The explosion in the chemical plant ______ avoided had the county authorities, aiming too much at short-term interests, performed their duties from the beginning.A．should be B．might be C．must have been D．could have been16．—Have you found the new flat advertised in the newspaper?— Y es. But the community____ very large and I nearly got lost just now.A．had been B．was C．will be D．is17．_______naturally by the skin when exposed to sunlight, Vitamin D is needed for healthy bones, teeth and muscles. A．Making B．To makeC．Made D．Make18．The differences the children’s achievements can not be completely explained ________ their social backgrounds. A．in front of B．in case ofC．in need of D．in charge of19．---My son is addicted to computer games. He is hopeless，isn't he？---Yes，_____________he is determined to give up and start all over.A．if B．unlessC．though D．so20．Where was it ______ the road accident happened the other day?A．that B．whenC．how D．which第二部分阅读理解（满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
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乌兰察布分校2017-2018学年第二学期期中考试高一年级英语试题分值：120分时间：100分钟）注意事项：1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考号填写在答题卡上。
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3. 考试结束后，将答题卡交回。
第I卷（选择题，共70分）第一部分阅读理解（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，从每小题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
ADuring the school year many parents take on the role of driver as they drive their children from one lesson to another. Understandably so. Many of us want our children to have a little taste of everything, from organized sports to music, dance and more. But we can overdo it, leaving our children feeling a little burnt out, and according to parent educator Diane Loisie, it’s their school work which suffers the most. “After school, if they are busy in a number of sporting events, besides, they need to do their homework, then the time they will feel sleepy is in the classroom. Your child needs free time. So if you are filling up that after school time, then it is during the day they are going to be having a break.”Professor Claire McDermott agrees that there is a lot to be gained from sometimes putting those scheduled lessons and activities away. “Relaxing time is important for children. It’s time just to do the things they want to do. A child can go up to their room, or they can play around. It doesn’t look like productive time; parents certainly wouldn’tbe saying “Wow, are they ever leaning things now?” But this relaxing time gives both the body and the brain just a wonderful chance to relax after a day. It helps a child prepare for sleep, but it also helps to under stand the learning that’s gone on that day.”It’s hard to prevent signing our kids up for some activities and lessons. After all, many of us want our children to have a head start in life and the chance to join in the great activities in the arts or sports is a part of that. However, Loisie feels that in the long run most children feel better with just a few key activities because it gives them an opportunity to master them. “ When we get our children in too many activities because we want our children to e xperience everything, then what we’re doing is setting them up not be good at one thing or gaining a skill”. So choose your children’s activities wisely. It may be one of the best things you’ve ever done for your kids…and for the family drivers!1. What is the biggest disadvantage for children to attend too many lessons after school?A. They can get bored easily about everything.B. They might have no time to do the homework.C. They might not pay much attention to learning.D. They cannot easily focus on learning during the day.2. What should we think of children’s playing around aimlessly?A. It is productiveB. It is helpfulC. It is a bad habit.D. It is a waste of time3.Why should parents limit the activities our children attend?A. Because children have no time.B. Because children cannot learn many thingsC. Because children do not have enough sleep.D. Because children cannot focus on too many activities.4. What is the main idea of the passage?A. Don’t be children’s driver after schoolB. Choose activities for your children wisely.C. Make your children learn as much as possibleD. Let children learn something from various subjects.B5.If you take the job as a nature guide in Peru, you have to .A. work more than sixteen hours every dayB. accompany tourists in the jungleC. lead forest walks all the timeD. have some sporting skills6. To work in the Italian hotel-restaurant, you must .A. speak Italian fluentlyB. work all year roundC. be flexible and diligentD. have vocational training first7. According to the advertisement, as a volunteer teacher in Nepal, you .A. have to pay for your food and bedB. may give lessons in sports or the artsC. will teach both children and adultsD. should take care of students afterclass8. In which section of the classified ads can you find all the above information?A. Entertainment.B. Education.C. Job Vacancy.D. Travel.CGlobal Positioning Systems are now a part of everyday driving in many countries. These satellite-based systems provide turn-by-turn directions to help people get to where they want to go. But, they can also cause a lot of problems, send you to the wrong place or leave you completely lost. Many times, the driver is to blame. Sometimes a GPS error is responsible. Most often, says Barry Brown, it is a combination of the two.We spoke to Mr. Brown by Skype. He told us about an incident involving a friend who had flown to an airport in the eastern United States. There he borrowed aGPS-equipped car to use during his stay. Barry Brown: “ And they just plugged in an address and then set off to their destination. And, then it wasn’t until they were driving for thirty minutes that they realized they actually put in a destination back on the West Coast where they lived. They actually put their home address in. So again, the GPS is kind of ‘garbage in garbage out’.”Mr. Brown says this is a common human error. But, he says, what makes the problem worse has something to do with some of the shortcomings, or failures, of GPS equipment. Barry Brown: “One problem with a lot of the GPS units is that they have a very small screen and they just tell you the next turn. Because they just give you the next turn, sometimes that means that it is not really giving you the overview that you would need to know that it isgoing to the wrong place.”Barry Brown formerly served as a professor with the University of California, San Diego. While there, he worked on a project with Eric Laurier from the University ofEdinburgh. The two men studied the effects of GPS devices on Driving by placing cameras in people’s cars. They wrote a paper based on their research. It is called “The Normal, Natural Troubles of Driving with GPS.” It lists several area s where GPS systems can cause confusion for drivers. These include maps that are outdated, incorrect or difficult to understand. They also include timing issues related to when GPS commands are given.Barry Brown says to make GPS systems better, we need a better understanding of how drivers, passengers and GPS systems work together.9. In Para. 2, Mr. Brown mentioned his friend in the conversation to ______.A. laugh at his stupid friendB. describe an example of human errorC. build up his own reputationD. prove the GPS system is only garbage10. Which of the following statement would Barry Brown be most likely to agree with?A. GPS units are to blame for the most GPS service failure.B. We should introduce higher standard for the driving licenseC. Cameras are urgently needed to help improve GPS systems.D. Some shortcomings of GPS equipment are more likely to result in service failure.11. According to Barry and Eric, which of the following is NOT among the areas of GPS systems that may confuse drivers?A. Wrong maps.B. Out-dated maps.C. Difficult instructions.D. Timing of GPS commands.12. What would be the best title for the text?A. Driving with GPS Can Be Difficult.B. Driving Confusions Can Be Caused By Small Screen.C. Driving without GPS Should Be Much More Convenient.D. GPS Equipment In Driving: To Be Deserted Or Improved.DYou might notice something new in the next few years as you watch Disney programs: Starting in 2015, there won’t be any candy, sugary cereal or fa st-food commercials (广告) aimed at kids.The Walt Disney Company has become the first major media company to ban ads for junk food on its TV channels, radio stations and websites. It hopes this will stop kids from making poor food choices. First Lady Mich elle Obama called it a “game changer” that is sure to send a message to the rest of the children’s entertainment industry. “Just a few years ago, if you had told me or any other mom or dad in America that our kids wouldn’t see a single ad for junk food whi le they watched their favorite cartoons on a major TV network, we wouldn’t have believed you, ” said the First Lady, who heads a campaign to help stop child obesity (肥胖).The ban would apply to Disney-owned ABC stations as well as Radio Disney and Disney-owned websites aimed at families with young children. In addition, Disney plans to make changes to its kids’ menus at theme parks and resorts (度假胜地). Fast-food options will be replaced with healthier choices, such as smoothies (果汁), apples, vegetables and yogurt.In addition to candy bars and fast-food meals, other foods that don’t meet Disney’s nutritional standards will be banned from the company’s kid-targeted media. Any cereal with 10 grams or more of sugar per serving will be off the air. There will be no ads for full meals of more than 600 calories. Juices with high levels of sugar and foods with too much salt will also be pulled.Leslie Goodman, Disney’s senior vice-president of Corporate Citizenship, said a company that wants to advertise will need to show that it offers a range of healthy options.Disney isn’t the only one pushing away unhealthy foods. Last week, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg suggested a ban on drinks over 16 ounces sold in movie theaters, restaurants and convenience stores in the Big Apple. He says large, sugary drinks are partly to blame for obesity.13. What will the Walt Disney Company do from 2015?A. Produce more and better cartoons for young kids.B. Help kids develop healthy lifestyle in the program.C. Stop broadcasting advertisements for junk food on TV.D. Provide healthier food for kids while they are watching programs.14. What Michelle Obama said suggests that while watching cartoons, _______.A. kids didn’t believe what the commercials saidB. kids enjoy eating candy, sugary cereal or junk foodC. kids find pleasure in watching fast-food commercialsD. kids were to see a lot of fast-food commercials on TV15. According to Michael Bloomberg, to fight child obesity, kids should _______.A. watch fewer cartoonsB. drink less sugary drinksC. not go to movie theatersD. take more physical exercise第二节七选五（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。
2024北京八中高一(下)开学考英语(教师版)
2024北京八中高一（下）开学考英语考试时间：40分钟第一节：语法单项选择(共30 小题，每题1.5分)1. He will never make progress in math __________ he really wants to learn it.A. ifB. as long asC. unlessD. in case2. A report on food safety in Beijing ______on January 15th, 2024 and it has received positive reviews.A. publishedB. was publishedC. has publishedD. has been published3. This problem again? We __________ it many times!A. are discussingB. discussedC. had discussedD. have discussed4. On Sunday morning, Nancy __________ plans for the trip when her mother walked in.A. is reviewingB. will reviewC. was reviewingD. reviewed5. Just as I got to the school gate, I realized I ________ my bank in the cafe.A. have leftB. had leftC. would leaveD. was leaving6. —Is there a hospital nearby? I hurt my ankle, and cannot move now.—It’s about 3 blocks away. I _____ you there.A. tookB. takeC. will takeD. have taken7. Rosa _____ this washing machine for more than ten years. She is thinking about buying a new one.A. is usingB. usedC. had usedD. has been using8. The old bank, _____ appearance is not a pretty sight, is extremely beautiful on the inside.A. whoseB. whereC. whenD. which9. Usually Beijing Roast Duck _____ together with special pancakes, green onions and sweet sauce.A. was servedB. will serveC. is servedD. served10. _____ gas prices are rising, people are looking for less expensive ways to get around.A. Now thatB. Even ifC. AlthoughD. Unless11. You can smoke here __________ you leave a window open to let the smoke out.A. even thoughB. so thatC. in caseD. as long as12. —Can we play on the football field now?—No, the grass __________.A. will be cutB. is being cutC. was cutD. has been cut13. —You seem to be familiar with the school.—I __________ here for three years. It’s great to be back.A. studiedB. have studiedC. had studiedD. study14. The goals __________ he had fought all his life no longer seemed important to him.A. after whichB. with whichC. for whichD. at which15. Sir Denis has made it known that he __________ much of his collection to the nation after his death.A. has leftB. leftC. would leaveD. will leave16. —What’s the matter with Coco?—She has a headache because she __________ too long; she ought to stop working now.A. has been readingB. was readingC. readsD. had read17. If Nina __________ that her husband would go to the bus stop to meet her, she wouldn’t have walked back home.A. knowsB. knewC. has knownD. had known18. I keep the picture where I can see it every day, reminds me of the days in my hometown.A. thatB. whichC. whoD. when19. After college, he was employed in a middle school and there ever since.A. would workedB. had workedC. workedD. has worked20. Scientists are building a powerful instrument, which __________ them see deep into space.A. has helpedB. will helpC. helpedD. would helped21. Large groups that want to visit the museum have to get permission __________ they visit it.A. unlessB. whereC. asD. before22. Since 18th January, 2018, some airlines in China __________ mobile phone use on their aircrafts.A. allowB. allowedC. have allowedD. had allowed23. Moving abroad means entering a culture __________ the customs and the language are different.A. whereB. whenC. whichD. whose24. Once Jason becomes interested in some topic, he can’t help thinking about it __________ he goes.A. howeverB. whereverC. wheneverD. whomever25. Mike hasn’t appeared for two weeks, __________ his friends are wondering what has happened to him.A. soB. butC. orD. for26. She brought with her three friends，none of ________ I had ever met before.A. themB. whoC. whomD. these27. Look out! Don’t get too close to the house________ roof is under repair.A. whoseB. whichC. of whichD. what28. You can find whatever you need at the shopping centre, __________ is always busy at the weekend.A. thatB. whereC. whatD. which29. Finally they arrived at a place, __________ sold cigarettes and other small articles.A. whereB. whichC. in whichD. what30. Alice received an invitation from her boss, __________ came as a surprise.A. itB. thatC. whichD. who第二节完形填空(共10小题;每小题2分，共20分)阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
英语---内蒙古北京八中乌兰察布分校2016-2017学年高一下学期期中考试试题
内蒙古北京八中乌兰察布分校2016-2017学年高一下学期期中考试试题第一部分：阅读理解（本大题共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列四篇短文，从每小题后所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
Passage OneFew kids today are taught the value of empathy (同感；同情心). It seems so hard for people to show their love and care toward others and to actually understand what they are going through.As a child I was taught to go out of my way to make someone else happy. My mom would tell me to say at least one kind word to someone else every day. I admit that it wasn‟t very easy to do. But as soon as you see the look of gratitude (感激) in that person‟s eyes, you just want to do as much as you can.I had an experience with a guy that people were always making fun of. Every time I saw that happening, I knew in my heart that it was wrong. I decided I would try to be his friend. I started walking with him and introducing him to people around us. I was making him happy by just doing that. And I loved the fact that I was really making a difference in his life.After a while I realized that he wasn‟t the kind of person everybody thought he was. We are still really good friends today. People have almost completely stopped making fun of him. But he is still what he was. What had changed was the attitudes of others toward him.From this experience I‟ve learned to be more loving toward other people. What I did for my friend was so easy. And at the same time I had a lot of fun. So I hope that everyone could say a kind word to someone else at least once a day.I can promise it will be the best feeling you can ever get.One kind word could make someone‟s day brighter.1．We can learn from the fourth paragraph that .A. one‟s attitude to others can be changedB. one‟s nature can be changed as time goes byC. everyone can have a good friendshipD. people shouldn‟t make fun of others2．The last two paragraphs suggest that _______.A. saying a kind word will give you friendship and funB. it is really a hard thing to say a kind word to othersC. having a lot of fun in life will help to make a good lifeD. a kind word may benefit both the speaker and the listener3．What does the writer focus on in this passage?A. Understanding.B. Friendship.C. Kindness.D. Fun.Passage TwoHousework is a frequent source of disputes (争论) between lazy husbands and their hard-working wives, but women have been warned not to expect men to pull their weight any time soon.A study from Oxford University has found that men are unlikely to be doing an equal share of housework before 2050. Mothers, the researchers warned, will continue to shoulder the burden of childcare and housework for the next four decades, largely because housework such as cleaning and cooking is still regarded as “women‟s work”.The gap between the amount of time men and women spend on housework has narrowed slowly over the past 40 years. But it will take another four decades before true housework equality (平等) is achieved, the study concluded.The research found that in the Nordic countries, the burden of housework is shared more equally between men and women. In the UK, women spend an average of four hours and forty minutes each day on housework, compared with two hours and twenty-eight minutes for men. This is an improvement from the 1960s, when British women typically spent six hours a day on housework, while men spent just 90 minutes every day.But progress towards housework equality appears to be slowing in some countries. Dr Oriel Sullivan, a research reader from Oxford‟s Department of Sociology, said, “we‟ve looked at what is affecting the equality in the home, and we have found that certain tasks seem to be given according to whether they are viewed as …men‟s work‟ or …women‟s work‟.”Dr Sullivan said cultural attitudes taught at school may be responsible for the views of housework. “At school it is much easier for a girl to be a tomboy, but it is much more difficult fora boy to enjoy baking and dancing,” she said.4．The underlined part “pull their weight” in Paragraph 1 probably refers to “ __________ “.A. lose weightB. be lazyC. earn moneyD. do equal housework5．Women will continue to do more housework before 2050 mainly because _________ .A. men are too busy to helpB. they would like to do soC. they can do better in houseworkD. housework will still be considered as women‟s work6．From Paragraph 4 we know that in the UK ___________ .A. men now spend just 90 minutes a day on housework on averageB. women now are too busy with their work to do houseworkC. women now spend less time on housework than beforeD. housework is shared equally between men and women7．In D r Sullivan‟s opinion, what is to blame for the housework inequality?A. Cultural attitudes towards housework.B. Policies made by the government.C. The time spent on work.D. The type of housework.Passage ThreeThe Canadian red and white maple leaf (枫叶) flag is officially called the National Flag of Canada. The Canadian flag shows a stylized red maple leaf with 11 points on a white background, with red borders down each side. The Canadian flag is twice as long as it is wide. The white square containing the red maple leaf is the same width as the flag.The red and the white used in the National Flag of Canada were proclaimed the official colors of Canada in 1921 by King George Ⅴ. Although the maple leaf did not have its official status as a symbol of Canada until the announcement (宣告) of the national flag in 1965, it had historically been used as a Canadian symbol, and was used in 1860 in decorations for the visit of the Prince of Wales to Canada. The 11 points on the maple leaf have no special significance.In the early days，the Royal Union Flag，or the Union Jack, was still flown in British NorthAmerica. In 1925 and again in 1946, the Canadian Prime Minister Mackenzie King tried to get a national flag of Canada adopted, but failed. In 1964，Prime Minister Lester Pearson appointed a 15-member, all-party committee to come up with a design for a new flag. The committee was given six weeks to complete its task.The committee studied 2,000 submitted(提交的) designs as well as 3,900 that had been gathered as a result of the 1946 committee's study. Those designs with a chance of being accepted were given to the full committee for further study.The suggestion of a red and white single maple leaf design for the Canadian flag came from George Stanley, a professor at the Royal Military College. After a heated discussion, they finally decided on his suggestion.8．How many colors are there in the National Flag of Canada?A．One. B．Two. C．Three. D．Four.9．When did Canada have its own national flag?A．In 1921. B．In 1860. C．In 1964. D．In 1965.10．What does the underlined word “they” in the last paragraph refer to?A. The officials of the government.B. The professors from the Royal Military College.C. The members of the 1946 committee.D. The members of the 1964 committee.11．The passage is mainly about ________.A. the designer of the National Flag of CanadaB. the history of the National Flag of CanadaC. the meaning of the National Flag of CanadaD. why the red and white single maple leaf was chosen as the design for the National Flag of CanadaPassage FourWe can achieve knowledge either actively or passively. We achieve it actively by direct experience, by testing and proving an idea, or by reasoning.We achieve knowledge passively by being told by someone else. Most of the learning that takes place in the classroom and the kind that happens when we watch TV or read newspapers ormagazines is pas sive. Conditioned as we are to passive learning, it‟s not surprising that we depend on it in our everyday communication with friends and co-workers.Unfortunately, passive learning has a serious problem. It makes us tend to accept what we are told even when it is little more than hearsay(传闻) and rumor.Did you ever play the game Rumor? It begins when one person writes down a message but doesn‟t show it to anyone. Then the person whispers it, word for word, to another person. That person, in turn, whispers it to still another, and so on, through all the people playing the game. The last person writes down the message word for word as he or she hears it. Then the two written statements are compared. Typically, the original message has changed.That‟s what happ ens in daily life. The simple fact that people repeat a story in their own words changes the story. Then, too, most people listen imperfectly. And many enjoy adding their own creative touch to a story, trying to improve on it, stamping it with their own personal style. Yet those who hear it think they know.This process is also found among scholars and authors: A statement of opinion by one writer may be restated as fact by another, who may in turn be quoted by yet another; and this process may continue, unless it occurs to someone to question the facts on which the original writer based his opinion or to challenge the interpretation he placed upon those facts.12．According to the passage, active learning may occur in ________.A. reading scientific journalsB. listening to the teacher in classC. doing a chemical experimentD. watching news programmes on TV13．What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 2 refer to?A. Classroom.B. Newspapers.C. Active learning.D. Passive learning.14. The game Rumor is mentioned in Paragraph 4 in order to tell readers that ________.A. playing games can make people more activeB. people tend to like telling lies when playing gamesC. a message may be changed when being passed onD. people may have problems with their sense of hearing15．What can be inferred from the text?A. Scholars and authors can‟t be trusted.B. Passive learning may not be reliable.C. People like spreading rumors in daily life.D. Active learning is more Important than passive learning.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。
2024届内蒙古北京八中乌兰察布分校中考联考英语试卷含答案
2024届内蒙古北京八中乌兰察布分校中考联考英语试卷含答案考生须知：1．全卷分选择题和非选择题两部分，全部在答题纸上作答。
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Ⅰ. 单项选择1、－It's difficult for village children to cross the river to school.－I think a bridge ____ over the river.A．should be built B．will build C．is built D．was built2、It is blowing hard outside. Tell the boy _______Michael _______the window.A．call; to open B．called; to openC．called; not to open D．call; don’t open3、―terrible mess you have made!―Sorry, I will clear it up right now.A．What B．What a C．How D．How a4、I was very tired last night, ________ I went to sleep earlier.A．but B．or C．so D．for5、Taiji is my favorite and I often play it ______ healthy.A．to keep B．keepsC．keeping D．kept6、We are all encouraged to work hard and succeed life.A．on B．in C．out D．up7、As the road to the airport is under repair, we will have to _______ early to get there in time.A．turn off B．take off C．put off D．set off8、---How is your close friend Katie?---Oh, she’s moved to another city, so I’ve ever seen her since then.A．completely B．hardly C．simply9、--Have you decided _______ to Shanghai to visit World Expo, Simon?- -Yes. I’ll go there by train. It’s much cheaper than by plane.A．where to go B．how to goC．when to go D．whom to go10、We _____ the festival since the first pioneers arrived in America.A．celebrates B．celebratingC．celebrated D．have celebratedⅡ. 完形填空11、C．Choose the words to complete the passage. （选择最恰当的单词完成短文。
蒙古北京八中乌兰察布分校2025届高三3月份模拟考试英语试题含解析
蒙古北京八中乌兰察布分校2025届高三3月份模拟考试英语试题考生请注意：1．答题前请将考场、试室号、座位号、考生号、姓名写在试卷密封线内，不得在试卷上作任何标记。
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第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．—Do you think he is the only person for the job?—I’m not quite sure but he’ll prove_______ to the task.A．equal B．essentialC．special D．superior2．China's Beidou Navigation Satellite System has started providing global services, ________ to become complete around 2020.A．being scheduled B．scheduled C．to schedule D．scheduling3．Don’ t be joking. It’ s time to______your business.A．set out B．take up C．go on D．get down4．We have already discussed this plan _____, so next we should spare no effort to carry it out.A．at length B．at random C．at ease D．at best5．I was ill that day, otherwise I _______the sports meet.A．took part in B．would have taken part inC．had taken part in D．would take part in6．---I went to see The Wandering Earth last night. It was fantastic!---You were so lucky! How I wish I _____ the ticket too.A．get B．gotC．had got D．would get7．--Could you please cut the price a little?--Er... _________ you buy more than ten.A．even if B．so long as C．in case D．as soon as8．In spring, the scene on the top of the hill is so appealing that it is ________ my words.A．above B．overC．beyond D．off9．I ______ football since I left university.A．didn’t play B．don’t playC．won’t play D．haven’t played10．Bob was trying to ________ that he knew the famous singer who would perform in our city.A．let out B．lay outC．figure out D．make out11．—You know quite a lot about the fashion show.—Well, Cathy ________ it to me during lunch.A．introduces B．introducedC．had introduced D．will introduce12．Right now, lots of people search for products on the Internet but still buy them at stores. Internet shopping will really ____ when people are sure that it is safe.A．set up B．set off C．take off D．take up13．—Peter has spent too much time on novels recently.—That may ____ his poor grade in the exam.A．account for B．answer forC．apply for D．stand for14．We need a spiritual faith, or a philosophy, it should include this truth: if you choose to find the positive in every situation, you will be blessed, and if you choose to find the awful, you will be cursed. As with happiness itself, thisis ________your decision to make.A．absolutely B．totallyC．exactly D．largely15．—Why not talk with your parents about your willingness to attend 2017 Peking University Summer Camp?—I tried____ to get them to listen to me.A．in time B．in vainC．in need D．in case16．Fortunately somebody who happened to be passing by called the emergency aid the traffic accident occurred. A．hurriedly B．quickly C．immediately D．shortly17．—Have you watched the film “Avatar”?— Not yet. But I the film is worth watching.A．am told B．was told C．have told D．have been told18．—Alice, why aren’t you at work today?—I a day off．A．have given B．have been given C．gave D．was given19．It’s impossible for all the people to get jobs because ______of them is not fit for them.A．every one B．allC．not all D．none20．Our society would be better off but for the fact that the economy ________ by the current global financial crisis.A．had been affected B．were affectedC．should be affected D．is affected第二部分阅读理解（满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
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乌兰察布分校2015 -2016学年第二学期第一次调考高一年级英语试题（命题人：马占军审核人：马占军分值：150分时间：120分钟）注意事项：1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考号填写在答题卡上。
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4.温馨提示：本试卷从21题开始作答第一部分：1-20听力（略）第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）AOne of my wonderful memories is about a Christmas gift. Unlike other gifts, it came without wrap(包装).On September 11th. 1958, Mum gave birth to Richard. After she brought him home from hospital, she put him in my lap, saying. “I promised you a gift, and here it is” What an honor!I turned four a month earlier and none of my friends had such a baby doll of their own. I played with it day and night. I sang to it. I told it stories. 1 told it over and over how much I loved it!One morning, however, I found its bed empty. My doll was gone! I cried for it. Mum wept and told me that the poor little thing had been sent to a hospital. It had a fever. For several days, I heard Mum and Dad whispering such words as “hopeless”, “pitiful”, and “dying”, which sounded ominous.Christmas was coming. “Don’t expect any presents this year.” Dad said, pointing at the socks I hung in the living room. “If your baby brother lives, that'll be Christmas enough.”Ashe spoke, his eyes filled with tears. I'd never seen him cry before.The phone rang early on Christmas morning. Dad jumped out of bed to answer it. From my bedroom I heard him say. “What? He's all right? ”He hung up and shouted upstairs. “The hospital said we can bring Richard home! ”“Thank God.” I heard Mum cry.From the upstairs window, I watched my parents rush out to the car. I had never seen them so happy. And I was also full of joy. What a wonderful day! My baby doll would be home. I ran downstairs. My socks still hung there flat. But I knew they were not empty; they were filled with love!21.What happened to the author on September 11th, 1958 ?A. He became four years oldB. He got a Christmas giftC. He got a baby brotherD. He received a doll22. What does the underlined word "ominous" in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A. Impossible.B. FearfulC. DifficultD. Boring23. Which word can best describe the feeling of the father when Christmas was coming?A. SadnessB. Happiness.C. Excitement.D. Disappointment.24. What is the best title of this passage?A. A sad Christmas dayB. Life with a lovely babyC. Memories of a happy familyD. A special Christmas giftBAlmost everyone likes to eat apples. Apples grow in nearly every part of the world; The United States produces more apples than any other country except France. The states of Washington and New York grow the most apples. Perhaps this is why “New York” is often called “Big Apple” by some people. New York is on the east coast and Washington is on the west near Canada.Apples are red, yellow or green. They are very popular in the United States. Many people like to carry apples to work or to school to eat with their lunches. Most American people are often too busy or too tired to cook dinner, so they often have their dinners very simply. Apple juice is also a popular drink and apple pie is the favorite sweet dish for manyAmericans.The state of Washington is proud of its apples. The trees there produce nearly five billion apples every year—one apple for every man, woman and child in the whole world.There are many stories and sayings about apples. For example, “You are the apple of my eye.” means “You are actually the one I love best and care most.” In China, it is a custom in some places for the marrying couple to hold an apple in each one’s hand, promising that their marriage will be “safe” without anything bad and that their marriage will never be broken.“To apple polish” often refers to a man who fawns (奉承) on somebody for the purpose of getting some benefits. So you can easily get “apple polisher”. Whil e “in apple-pie order” usually has the same meaning as “in good order”.It is likely that you hear about “compare apples and oranges”. In fact, it’s another saying about “compare two things that can’t be compared”.25. What can we know from the underlined sentence?A. American apples taste good.B. We can see apples everywhere in America.C. Americans like to eat apples.D. Americans regard apples as their best food.26. From this passage, we know________.A. France produces the most apples in the worldB. there are more apples in America than in FranceC. the apples in France are better than those in AmericaD. apple trees are not easy to grow in New York27. Why do the marrying couple hold an apple in each one’s hand in some places of China?A. Because they like the sweet taste of apples.B. Because the Chinese apples are wonderful.C. Because people in China have no opinions of their own.D. Because it stands for “happiness of marriage”.28. If you are satisfied with the order of something, you will use the following phrase “_______”.A. Apple of one’s eyeB. To apple polishC. In apple-pie orderD. The big appleC★ Help WantedPAINTER Must have at least 3 years painting experience. Commercial and new construction work. $10/hr. Immediate opening. Call 435-9201 with work history.SECRETARY Part time position available in friendly, busy office. Good typing and general office skills. Some weekends required. High pay. Various duties. Apply (申请) at East Side Management, 500 Park Drive, Dewitt, NY. 13214.★ Help wantedVET ASSISTENT Person needed for busy animal hospital. Some nights and weekends. Apply in person to Johnson Marks Animal Hospital, 404 Snow Road, Syracuse, NY 13224. After 4 p.m. only please.NURSES' ASSISTANTSFulltime and part time positions available for modern nursing home. High pay. Call Mrs. Downes, R.N. at 543 7618.★ Help WantedCOOK NEEDEDImmediately. Busy downtown restaurant. Must be good and dependable. Experience preferred. Weekends required. Call 324-9817.SALESPERSONExperienced. Must have some knowledge of men's clothing industry. Available to work evenings and some Saturdays. Send resume(简历) to: Martin Apparel, 237 Rockledge St., Syracuse, NY. 13224.★ Help WantedTEACHER Small private school needs English and maths teachers. Must have BS degree and at least 4 years teaching experience. Send resume to: Wales Charter School 19 South 8th St. NY. 13214.HOTEL needs part time FRONT DESK CLERK. No experience necessary. Excellent people and phone skills a must. Some computer skills helpful. $13/hr.Call: Mr. Jones 357-2897.29. If you want to get a job as a maths teacher, send your resume to ____ .A. 237 Rockledge St.Syracuse, NY.13224B. 404 Snow Road Syracuse, NY. 13224，C. 500 Park Drive, DeWitt, NY. 13214D. 19 South 8th St. NY. 1321430. If you dislike working on Sundays, being a ______ should be your best choice.A.cookB. secretaryC. salespersonD. vet assistant31. If you want to get a job at _________, you must have office skills.A. Martin ApparelB. East Side ManagementC. Wales Charter SchoolD. Johnson Marks Animal HospitalDIt had been some time since Jack had seen the old man. College, career, and life itself got in the way. In fact, Jack moved all the time across the country to achieve his dreams. There, in the rush of his busy life, Jack had little time to think about the past and often no time to spend with his wife and son. He was working on his future, and nothing could stop him.Over the phone, his mother told him, “Mr. Besler died last night. The funeral (葬礼) is Wednesday.” Memories fl ashed through his mind like an old newsreel as he sat quietly remembering his childhood days.“Jack, did you hear me?”“Oh, sorry, Mom. Yes, I heard you. It’s been so long since I thought of him. I’m sorry, but I honestly thought he died years ago,” Jack s aid.“Well, he didn’t forget you. Every time I saw him, he’d ask how you were doing. He’d reminisce (回忆) about the many days you spent over ‘his side of the fence’ as he put it,” Mom told him.You know, Jack, after your father died, Mr. Besler stepped in to make sure you had a man’s influence in your life,” she said.“He’s the one who taught me carpentry (木工). I wouldn’t be in this business if it weren’t for him. He spent a lot of time teaching me things he thought were important… Mom, I’ll be there for the funeral,” Jack said.Busy as he was, he kept his word. Jack caught the next flight to his hometown. Mr. Besler’s funeral was small and uneventful (平凡的). He had no children of his own, and most of his relatives had passed away.The night before he had to return home, Jack and his Mom stopped by to see the old house next door one more time, which was exactly as he remembered. Every step held memories. Every picture, every piece of furniture… Jack stopped suddenly.“What’s wrong, Jack?” his Mom asked.“The box is gone,” he said.“What box?” Mom asked.“There was a small gold box that he kept locked on top of his desk. I must have asked him a thousand times what was inside. All he’d ever tell me was ‘the thing I value most’,” Jack said.It was gone. Everything about the house was exactly how Jack remembered it, except the box. He figured someone from the Besler family had taken it.“Now, I’ll never know what was so valuable to him,” Jack said sadly.Returning to his office the next day, he found a package on his desk. The return address caught his attention.“Mr. Harold Besler” it read.Jack tore open the package. There inside was the gold box and an envelope. Jack’s hands shook as he read the note inside.“Upon my death, please forward this box and its contents to Jack Bennett. It’s the thing I valued most in my life.” A small key was taped to the letter. His heart racing, and tears filling his eyes, Jack carefully unlocked the box. There inside he found a beautiful gold pocket watch. Running his fingers slowly over the fine cover, he opened it.Inside he found these words carved: “Jack, thanks for your time! Harold Belser.”“Oh, My God! This is the thing he valued most…”Jack held the watch for a few minutes, then called his assistant and put off his appointments to the next week. “Why?” his assistant asked.“I need some time to spend with my son,” he said.32．Jack’s mother told him on the phone about Mr. Besler EXCEPT that ______.A. Mr. Besler had asked for Jack’s mailing addressB. Mr. Besler’s funeral would take place on WednesdayC. Mr. Besler often asked how Jack was doingD. Mr. Besler had pleasant memories of their time together33. What made Jack feel so sad at the old house of Mr. Besler?A. All the wonderful memories with Mr. Besler in the pastB. The small gold box being taken by othersC. His not being able to know what Mr. Besler valued mostD. Mr. Besler’s refusing to tell him the secret of the box34．Why did Jack say he needed some time to spend with his son?A. He was very tired of his work and wanted to have a good rest.B. He had promised to spare more time to stay with his son.C. He came to realize the importance of the time with his family.D. He had missed his son and his family for days.35．Which of the following is the most suitable title for this passage?A. What He Valued MostB. The Good Old TimesC. An Old Gold WatchD. The Lost Childhood Days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。