湖南省长沙市长郡中学2020-2021学年高一上学期期中考试英语含答案

长郡中学2020－2021学年度高一第一学期期中考试英语时量：120分钟满分：100分第一部分听力(共两节，满分10分)第一节(共5小题；每小题0.5分，满分2.5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.￡19.15.B.￡9.18.C.￡9.15.答案是C。

1. What color was the woman’s shirt?A. Pink.B. White.C. Light yellow.2. What does the man want?A. Some coins.B. A one-dollar bill.C. A parking place.3. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. The news.B. British friends.C. English learning.4. What will the speakers probably do?A. Have dinner in the restaurant.B. Look around the restaurant.C. Find a cheaper restaurant.5. What is the man doing?A. Cooking.B. Having a meal.C. Doing shopping.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。

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 woman ask the man to do?A. Prepare a report.B. Attend a meeting.C. Look after her pet.7. What will the man do next?A. Visit his sister.B. Make a phone call.C. Go to the woman's flat.听第7段材料，回答第8,9题。

8. Where are the speakers?A. On Grand Road.B. On Emerton Avenue.C. On Brook Road.9. Where is the shopping center?A. Next to a park.B. Opposite a gas station.C. On the right of a post office.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。

10. When does the conversation take place?A. On Friday.B. On Wednesday.C. On Tuesday.11. What do we know about the woman?A. She is too busy this week.B. She has finished the report already.C. She will be absent from today’s meeting.12. What will the woman do later probably?A. Ask for a day off.B. Start writing her report.C. Meet the manager.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。

13. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Teacher and student.B. Manager and assistant.C. Interviewer and interviewee.14. What is the man’s opinion about his present job?A. It is boring.B. It is creative.C. It is challenging.15. What kind of course did the man take in college?A. A one-year course.B. A two-year course.C. A four-year course.16. What do we know about the man?A. He has a degree in computer.B. He works as a web page designer.C. He is still a student at a technical school.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。

17. What can people find in the left-hand corner?A. Exercise books.B. Novels and short stories.C. Computers for users free of charge.18. Where can people use their own notebook computers?A. In the study area.B. In the computer room.C. In the cafe.19. What can people do in the cafe?A. Do homework.B. Look at magazines and newspapers.C. Read novels taken from the shelves.20. What is the gallery used for?A. Holding talks.B. Putting up notices.C. Accepting visitors.第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5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。

ADiary of a Wimpy Kid Do-It-Yourself BookThis book based on Greg Hefley’s own "diary" lets kids express themselves in an exciting way. In the book, kids will be asked: What was the best dream you have ever had? The worst thing you have ever eaten? The best secret you have ever heard? This book is unique and special because it has blank pages for readers to write their own stories and keep their own diaries.Author: Jeff KinneyList Price: $10.95Price: $6.57 Buy it on .You save: $4.38(40%)Chinese Children's Favorite StoriesThis volume of beloved Chinese stories contains a delightful selection from the store of Chinese legend(传奇). Discover many delightful animal characters as well as Chang'e and Guan Yin. Retold for an international audience, the stories with beautiful pictures will give children aged six to ten in other countries a chance to learn about both the tradition and culture of China.Author: Mingmei YipList Price: $18.95Price: $12.89 Buy it on .You save: $6.06(32%)The Way Science WorksThe perfect introduction to show how science explains the world around us! Eye-opening experiments and extraordinary photography bring science to life. It explains everyday facts and the theories behind the technology in today’s fast-moving world. Full of facts about famous scientists, technology news and more.Author: Robin KerrodList Price: $24.99Price: $16.49 Buy it on .You save: $8.50(34%)21. Diary of a Wimpy Kid Do-It- Yourself Book is different from other books because you can .A. ask the author questionsB. write your own stories in the bookC. have a chance to see beautiful photosD. read many interesting stories about the author22. Chinese Children’s Favorite Stories is written for .A. Chinese children aged 6 to 10B. teenagers in other countriesC. junior students in other countriesD. foreign children aged 6 to 1023. Whose book would you like to read if you are interested in science and technology?A. Robin Kerrod’s.B. Jeff Kinney's.C. Mingmei Yip's.D. Eve Bunting's.BRyan Hreljac is a boy living in Canada. Without his help, hundreds of wells that now provide fresh water for people in Africa, Central America and India might never have been built. Ryan is what you might call a water ambassador(大使). He traveled the world to tell people how they can help solve a big problem: the lack of safe drinking water in many developing countries.Ryan’s efforts didn’t begin in a far-off place, but right at home in Kemptville, Ontario.When he was 6 years old, Ryan learned from his teacher that children in Africa often must walk miles each day to find water. Some even die from drinking bad water, his teacher said.So Ryan decided to act. He did chores for his parents and neighbors. He spoke to schools, churches, and clubs about his goal. The word spread. After several months of hard work, Ryan hadraised $ 2, 000, enough to dig one well.An organization called Canadian Physicians for Aid and Relief(CPAR) chose a site for the well in the village of Agweo, in Uganda. Two years later, CPAR arranged for Ryan to visit Uganda for the opening ceremony of the well. Ryan met a new friend named Jimmy. Then they formed a close friendship. He often traveled with Ryan to explain how water changed his life.After the first well, "the ripple(涟漪)effect took over," Ryan says, "and one goal led to another." With adult help, he founded Ryan’s Well Foundation to educate people about the importance of water. Now the foundation has raised more than $ 1.5 million and built 255 wells that serve more than 427, 000 people in 12 countries. Ryan has received many awards but he isn't bragging(炫耀). "The most impressive people I’ve met are the other kids who want to help too," he says. "I'm just a typical kid. I had a small dream, and I stayed with it. Everybody can do something."24. What problem is Ryan working to solve?A. The effect of poverty on children.B. The diseases caused by polluted water.C. A lack of safe drinking water.D. A lack of money to save water.25. How did Ryan earn money for his first well?A. He created an educational foundation.B. He traveled to villages across the world.C. He started a website to ask for donations.D. He did chores and sold his idea.26. To make a dream come true, what would be the most important for Ryan?A. Making friends.B. Not giving up.C. Knowing his limits.D. Not bragging about awards.27. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. An Organization of Saving WaterB. A Story of a WellC. A Boy Who Makes a DifferenceD. A Well That Brought People TogetherCBreakfast is food for the brain and for the rest of your body. And downing those morning calories(卡路里)is worth it, even for people worried about their weight, a new study finds.The study was led by Marlene Schwartz, a psychologist who studies obesity(肥胖). Her group studied some 600 middle-school students. Over three years, students from 12 different schools were asked about their breakfasts. Throughout the study about 34%-44% of all students said they regularly ate breakfast at home. Up to 17%, or almost one in every six kids. regularly ate breakfast atschool. Overall, about one in every 10 kids reported eating breakfasts both at home and at school. Eating habits changed somewhat as the kids got older. For example, fifth graders were more likely to regularly eat breakfast at home. But by seventh grade, 22% of the studied kids often skipped breakfast(不吃早饭).Surprisingly, at every age, kids who ate breakfast were less likely to be overweight. This was true even for those who ate breakfast at home and at school. It also found that students who skipped breakfast most often were those most likely to be overweight. These findings may seem puzzling. Yet Schwartz' s team can think of several possible explanations.Skipping breakfast may set people up to be “over-hungry”later in the day, she says. Then someone may eat more food than their body needs. When that happens, it might take the brain longer to realize “you have enough food and can stop eating now”. What' s more, not eating in the morning prevents our brains and bodies from working well. It's very difficult for children to pay attention in class if they arrive without having breakfast.But why should eating two breakfasts not lead to weight gain? One explanation may be that school breakfasts are very healthy and controlled in size, notes Schwartz. Also, most of the double-breakfast eaters are boys. These kids are active and actively growing. They sometimes eat twice as much as other people.28. What is the function(作用) of the first paragraph?A. To introduce the topic.B. To make a comparison.C. To show the background.D. To attract readers.29. What do we know about the new study?A. Its leader was a middle-school teacher.B. It was carried out among teachers.C. It lasted more than three years.D. Its findings were doubted by many people.30. According to the study, about sixty students .A. ate breakfast regularly at homeB. ate breakfast regularly at schoolC. ate two breakfasts regularlyD. seldom ate breakfast31. What may happen to a boy who eats breakfast regularly according to Paragraph 4?A. He may put on weight.B. His brain and body work badly.C. He is sure to have a healthy weight.D. He is very likely to be focused in class.DDuring the ongoing battle against the Novel Coronavirus Pneumonia (NCP)(新型冠状肺炎), you may have read news that garlic(大蒜)can quickly kill the virus but it proved to be misinformation. While the nation continues to fight against the NCP, it's also stepping up efforts to fight the spread of misinformation.In the Internet era(时代), the nature of how information spreads has changed largely. Information and misinformation can spread to thousands of people in seconds.For most people, fact-checking is an afterthought-if it is a thought at all. Therefore, misinformation spreads, said The Washington Post. People simply prefer passing on information that will lead to an emotional response from readers. Whether or not it is factual is not always important.Misinformation could be a greater danger than the virus itself. Misinformation is "making the work of our heroic workers even harder", World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros told China Daily. He said misinformation "causes confusion and spreads fear".During the fight against the NCP, Ghebreyesus said that "at the WHO we’re not just fighting against the virus, we're also battling…conspiracy(阴谋)theories that undermine our response."It is true that as China races to contain the NCP and minimize(减少到最低限度)its spread across countries. fears and rumors(谣言)surrounding the virus are creating their own problems on social media. "Ironically(讽刺地), speed is important on those things." US professor Gabriel Kahn told T he Los Angeles Times. "But…those are the ones you have to be most certain about verifying(验证)before you share."As ordinary people, we may not be able to devote ourselves like those medical staff. But we could think twice about what we read. If you can be careful about sharing information, it’s y our contribution to the fight against the outbreak.32. According to the article, what is the main cause of the spread of misinformation?A. The lack of fact-checking.B. An increase in viruses.C. People’s desire to trick others.D. Changes in the way people view information·33. What does the underlined word "undermine" in Para. 5 probably mean?A. Test.B. Harm.C. Guide.D. Explain.34. What problem has been found during the battle against the NCP?A. People have fears caused by misinformation.B. It is hard to deal with misinformation across countries.C. Rumors about the virus travel too fast to be controlled.D. Social media creates problems for people to verify misinformation.35. What is the author's purpose in writing the article?A. To share tips on how to fight against misinformation.B. To introduce some misinformation about the NCP.C. To call on people to watch out for misinformation.D. To tell people what China has done to deal with misinformation.第二节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5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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湖南省长郡中学2023-2024学年高一上学期期中考试英语试卷(含答案)

湖南省长郡中学2023-2024学年高一上学期期中考试英语试卷学校：___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解Welcome to our school. You can do a lot of things here. Come and join us.A. MondayB. WednesdayC. FridayD. Sunday2、If you want to learn something about the universe, when can you go to the class?A. 19:00 to 21:00 on Monday.B. 8:30 to 11:30 on Sunday.C. 18:30 to 21:00 on Friday.D. 19:30 to 21:00 on Wednesday.3、What can we know from the table?A. We only see many inventions by the teachers.B. We know Mr. Morison is from Harvard University.C. We can learn Photoshop skills on Tuesday.D. You may learn about a disease on Sunday.I’ve been having trouble concentrating on one thing. It made school difficult for me. When everyone else in the class was focusing on tasks, I could not.In my first literature class, Mrs. Smith asked us to read a story and then write on it, all within 45 minutes. I raised my hand right away and said, “Mrs. Smith, you see, the doctor said I have attention problems. I might not be abl e to do it.” She glanced down at me through her glasses, “You are not different from your classmates, young man.”I tried, but I didn’t finish the reading when the bell rang. I had to take it home.In the quietness of my bedroom, the story suddenly all became clear to me. It was about a blind person, Louis Braille. He lived in a time when the blind couldn’t get much education. But Louis didn’t give up. Instead, he invented a reading system of raised dots (点), which opened up a whole new world of knowledge to the blind.Wasn’t I the “blind” in my class, being made to learn like the “sighted” students? My thoughts spilled out and my pen started to dance. I completed the task within 40 minutes. Indeed, I was not different from others; I just needed a quieter place. If Louis could find his way out of his problems, why should I ever give up?I didn’t expect anything when I handed in my paper to Mrs. Smith, so it was quite a surprise when it came back to me the next day —with an “A” on it. At the bottom of the paper were these words: “See what you can do when you keep trying?”Inspired and touched, I began to keep trying hard in my study and struggled against attention problems. I believe one can find his way out of difficulty with determination (决心) and efforts.4、Why didn’t the author finish his reading in class?A. He missed several classes before.B. He was not a bit interested in literature.C. He was unable to concentrate on his task.D. He was used to doing his homework at home.5、What do we know about Louis Braille from the text?A. He was poor.B. He was well-educated.C. He was shortsighted.D. He was very creative.6、What kind of teacher is Mrs. Smith according to the text?A. Impatient.B. Encouraging.C. Disappointing.D. Careless.7、What can we learn from the last paragraph?A. You can never be too old to learn.B. Do not judge a book by its cover.C. One good turn deserves another.D. Where there is a will, there is a way.Sitting close with your little ones from an early age and enjoying a book together is always a great way to spend time, but do you know reading to your children has a whole range of benefits that will give them a flying start in life?Firstly, it’s a great introduction to vocabulary. Seeing an adult sounding out the words and linking them to the shapes on the page begins to build up vocabulary that they will use for the rest of their life.Then there are a variety of good effects of hearing stories which improve their minds and develop social awareness and skills. At a time when they are perhaps stuck indoors more than ever before, reading is the best way to motivate (激发) children’s imagination. They canhad lunch!There’s no better way to walk a mile in someone else’s shoes than reading their stories and seeing things from another’s point of view is a great way to build empathy (共鸣), tolerance and other qualities needed. There are some fantastic children’s books which show characters acting as strong role models. These stories can encourage future leaders and thinkers, so every child can feel they can achieve their dreams, from the Little Leaders series to Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls (叛逆女孩).Now is the perfect time to build up a library of excellent reads ready for children to enjoy now and in the future. They will create memories to last a lifetime. On top of the benefits for your little ones, it’．s fun, relaxing and a great chance to go back and reread the best books from your own childhood.8、What kind of people is the text written for?A. Parents.B. Children.C. Teachers.D. Leaders.9、What does the underlined phrase “pop into” in paragraph 3 probably mean?A.Start.B.Visit.C.Build.D.Leave.10、In which way does Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls do good to children?A.Going to bed easily at bedtime.B.Building good qualities.C.Building a strong body.D.Bringing back sweet memories.11、What is the text mainly about?A. Children’s reading habits.B. Children’s reading materials.C. Benefits of reading to children.D. Ways of reading children’s books.Begun 30 years ago, the Kubuqi desert greening project has succeeded in not only controlling the fast growth of the seventh-largest desert in China, about the size of Kuwait, but also turning about 6,000 square kilometers of the desert — one-third of it — green.The desert lies about 800 kilometers to the west of Beijing in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region (自治区) and the greening efforts have also controlled desertification (沙漠化) in the rest of the area.The project, which began about 30 years ago, can be looked to as an example of efforts to advance green development, in order to create harmony between humans and nature, and leave a better environment for future generations.The success of the project, which has been praised by the UN Environment Programme as an “eco-pioneer”, sets an example for successful desertification control and ecosystem improvement based on effective government policies, supported by investment (投资) in the eco-industry and combined with the efforts of local farmers. These three aspects are key to the success of the “Kubuqi model”.Elion, a private ecology (生态) and investment company, has invested about 38billion yuan ($5.82 billion) in the Kubuqi desert-greening project since 1988 helping to lift about 102,000 local farmers out of poverty. For example, the locals grow a drought-tolerant (耐旱) plant, Chinese licorice, which is the most used herb in traditional Chinese medicine. The plant helps enrich the desert soil, with the bacteria around the roots of the plants producing nitrogen(氮气). Besides, Cistanche, another type of drought-tolerant herb, was introduced after the successful planting of licorice. Under the company’s guidan ce and with the local government’s support, the local people benefit from the “environmental wealth”.More companies should be encouraged to apply the “Kubuqi model” in other desert control projects in Inner Mongolia and neighboring Gansu province, where the climate conditions are similar but not quite the same, so as to further gain experience and enrich the model in practice. Showing it can be successfully applied in other areas will help promote themodel worldwide.12、What do we know about the Kubuqi greening project?A. It increases the areas of desert.B. It has turned all of the desert green.C. It has achieved satisfying results.D. It is applied all over the world.13、Which is NOT the reason for the success of the “Kubuqi model”?A. Efforts of local farmers.B. Government policies’ support.C. Investment in the eco-industry.D. Help from the UN Environment Programme.14、How does the author develop paragraph 5?A. By following the time order.B. By giving examples.C. By giving a definition (定义).D. By making comparisons.15、What is the author’s attitude towards the greening project?A. Negative.B. Doubtful.C. Supportive.D. Indifferent.二、七选五16、Circumnavigating the planet (环球旅行) and stopping off wherever you like is the final trip for many travelers. ①_________Here is a guide to get you started.How to do it②_________Theoretically (理论上) any routing is possible, but knowing how the RTW booking system works will make your trip cheaper. For example, the Star Alliance (联盟) has 27 airlines which fly to 1,185 airports in 185 countries, and offers a RTW ticket with a maximum of 15 stops. But there are rules: you must follow one global direction and you must start and finish in the same country.When to goThe weather will never be ideal in all of your stops. ③_________ If a Himalaya hike is your highlight, do not land in Nepal mid-monsoon (季风中) season; if you want to swim with whale sharks off the coast of Western Australia, be there between April and July. In general,city sightseeing can be done year-round but outdoor adventures are more reliant on — and enjoyable in — the right weather.④_________The classic (and cheapest) RTW tickets flit between a few big cities, for example, London — Bangkok — Singapore — Sydney — LA. If you want to link more offbeat (另类的) places, prices will climb considerably. The cost of the ticket is based on the total distance covered or the number of countries visited. ⑤_________ Your daily outgoings will be far higher in Europe and North America than in South-East Asia. Indonesia, Bolivia and India are particularly cheap.A. Where to goB. How long will you needC. So, focus on what you want to do most and research conditions there.D. You could travel around the world in a weekend if you flew non-stop.E. Also, if budget (预算) is an issue, spend more time in less expensive countries.F. But booking a round-the-world (RTW) trip can be a complex (复杂的) business.G. The most economical (经济的) way is to buy a RTW air ticket that uses one airline alliance.三、完形填空（15空）My brother Henry and I were driving home when he took a wrong turn. The wrong turnto the side of the road. A young man holding a mobile phone was standing nearby, trying toearlier a minor car accident, and n ow this flat tire. But he called us “A breath of fresh air” and17、A. bridge B. road C. street D. tower18、A. Undoubtedly B. Unluckily C. Unexpectedly D. Unwillingly19、A. amused B. shocked C. upset D. pleased20、A. exit B. man C. car D. sign21、A. speeded up B. pulled over C. went out D. passed by22、A. greet B. impress C. fight D. call23、A. advice B. help C. food D. water24、A. wrong B. dirty C. small D. flat25、A. change B. roll C. pick D. buy26、A. busy B. great C. bad D. strange27、A. following B. thanking C. refusing D. admiring28、A. required B. asked C. allowed D. meant29、A. chance B. plan C. dream D. duty30、A. project B. turn C. process D. speech31、A. brave B. positive C. right D. different四、短文填空32、On Saturday morning, two good friends, Jeremy Savage and Ian Marshall, decided to climb Cathedral Mountain by①__________ (they) while their parents relaxed at the campsite. Everything went smooth. However, trouble ②__________ (begin) when Ian fell three meters off the side of a dangerous path. Jeremy climbed down to the place where Ian was and found him③__________ (bad) injured and not able to move. They waited for help. As darkness started to fall, their parents④__________ were waiting at the campsite, became very worried and they began searching⑤__________the boys.As it was completely dark, Ian told Jeremy to leave him and go back to their parents but Jeremy still did not leave. He thought it was too dangerous for Ian⑥__________ (be) alone on such a cold, windy night. Jeremy used his jacket and⑦__________extra shirt to keep Ian warm and they rested together through the night.Luckily, they ⑧__________ (rescue) fina lly. “I will always remember what Jeremy⑨__________ (do) for me,” said Ian afterwards. “He saved my life⑩__________ is the greatest thing that a person can do for his friend.”五、完成句子33、But then my son became angry and we had a big ________. (根据句意填空)34、As we walk the “path of life”, we may sometimes wish to be alone with our ownthoughts, for quiet periods of________ can lead to personal improvement. (根据句意填空) 35、After you have thought it through, explain your actions and feelings calmly, listen carefully, and ____________.(根据句意填空)36、Don’t be so quick to judge your friend. Perhaps she knows she is________ and wants to apologize, or maybe she has a simple explanation for her behaviour. (根据句意填空)37、As Lao-Tzu wisely said, “________.” You need to make a contin uous effort to train your mind and develop your character. (根据句意填空)六、书面表达38、假定你是李华，你的朋友 Maggie竞选学生会主席落选了，她感到很失落。

2020-2021学年度高一上学期期中考试英语试卷及答案(含两套题)

2020-2021学年度高一上学期期中考试英语试卷及答案考试时间：120分钟试卷满分：150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，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

AWhat’s happening?Your guide to the best place to go in townThe Art of the CameraBeautiful exhibition from some of the best young photographers working today.Stamford Hall, June 20th—30thFreeFilm ClubTonight’s movie at the Young People’s Film Club is the last of the series starring the Oscar-winning actor Johnny Depp. It’s the wonderful pirates of the Carbbean!Starts 6;30 pm. Tickets £3Winning V oicesMore than 20 bands ( 乐队) play their best songs in a competition to win a great prize: a place in the national final and the chance to record a CD.Stretford Student Center, 6 pmTickets £10 and £7.5Streetlife Dance GroupCome and see the amazing “SDG” at the Atlas Centre. Twenty- four dancers aged between 11 and 18 show off their skills in street dancing for you.Starts 7 pm. Tickets£15.Young Vic TheatreThe final per formance of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is tonight. This is yourlast chance to see this wonderful play. Don’t miss it.Starts 8 pm. Tickets £9, £7 and £5.5021. What can we learn about the Art of the Camera?A. It lasts half a monthB. It shows some old photosC. It is open to the public for freeD.It is held by 24 young artists22. Where can you watch street dancing ?A. At the Atlas CentreB.In Stamford HallC. At Young Vic TheatreD. At Stretford Student Centre23. If John only has £4, what could he do?A. See Romeo and JulietB.Watch Winning V oicesC.Watch Streetlife Dance GroupD. See Pirates of the CaribbeanBA long time ago, there was a farmer who had ten donkeys(驴). One evening, after a long day of hard work, the farmer returned home with the donkeys and began to tie them to the stakes(桩). When he finished nine donkeys, he found that the tenth rope was gone.What now? He could not let the last donkey run around all night. It would surely run away. Suddenly, he saw that, under a tree, there was a monk(和尚). The farmer ran to the monk and asked for voice. The monk said, “The only thing you have to do to the tenth donkey is make the movements(动作) you would have made with a rope in your hands. Pretend (假装) to tie the donkey. That’s all.”The farmer returned to the tenth donkey, pretended to fasten(拴紧) a rope around its neck and then to tie the rope to a stake. He then entered his little house, half trusting the monk’s advice, half worried that his donk ey would run away in the middle of the night.When he went outside very early the next morning, all the donkeys were still standing nicely next to their stakes, even the tenth one. The farmer untied the donkeys and wanted to take them to the field. But to his surprise, donkey number ten refused to move an inch. The farmer pulled and shouted but the animal just didn’t move.Suddenly, the farmer thought of what he had done to the donkey the night before. With a great “ah ha”, he returned to donkey number ten,and just after a simple movement the donkey happily walked with him to the field.24. What was the farmer’s problem when he tied the donkey?A. He needed one more rope.B. The tenth stake was gone.C. The tenth donkey ran away.D. He had left a rope in the field.25. Following the monk’s advice, what did the farmer do?A. He pretended to tie the tenth donkey.B.He went to sleep straight.C. He watched the tenth donkey all night.D. He tied the tenth donkey to the ninth stake.26. What did the farmer find in the next morning?A. All the donkeys were gone.B. The tenth donkey didn’t run away.C. Donkey number ten was running around.D. The donkeys went to the field by themselves.27. What does the underlined part“ a simple movement”refer to?A. Taking away the tenth stake.B. Pretending to untie the donkey.C. Pretending to cut the tenth rope.D. Trying the tenth donkey with a real rope.CFirst Lady Michelle Obama is a big fan of volunteering. V olunteering means working for free to help someone else. Mrs. Obama says volunteering is very important. “It should be part of everyone’s life, ” she says.Many teens agree. They say that helping others feels great and makes a difference. These days, more teens volunteer than work for pay. Teens clean up parks, walk dogs at animal shelters , visit the elderly and more.Some cities ---- including Seatle, Chicago, and Washingtong,D.C. ----require high school students to volunteer. Students must volunteer in order to graduate. Thestudent volunteers learn new skills and help their communities .Many parents are in favor of the idea ---- they say volunteering helps teens build job skills. But most teens don’t want to be forced to volunteer. They say they are busy. And they say voluntee ring is only fun if it’s a choice.Read both sides of the debate and decide.YESV olunteering can help teens get into college or get a job.Many cities and towns need help. V olunteers can help keep important programs going.Not all teens will volunteer if it isn’t required. Schools should repuire students to do all they can to get ready for adult life.NOMost teens are already very busy with classes, homework, jobs and sports. Forcing them to do more isn’t fair.It should be up to each person. Helping out doesn’t feel as good if you have to do it.Finding a volunteer job isn’t always easy. Students shouldn’t be kept from graduating because of something they can’t control.28. The writer mentions Michelle Obama in order to ,A. explain what volunteering isB. show she enjoys volunteeringC. tell what she does for the US D . introduce the topic of the text29. According to the text, in Chicago, .A. more people would rather work for payB. finding a volunteer job is quite easyC. volunteering is a must for high school studentsD. college students have to volunteer before graduation30. The underlined part “are in favor of “in the text means” .A. dropB. developC. likeD.catch31. Which question does the text mainly discuss?A. Is volunteering good for students?B.Which volunteer jobs shouldstudents do?C. What is the best time to volunteer?D. Should students be required to volunteer?DCoffee is an important part of Italian culture and since arriving here over six months ago, I have drunk a lot of it!Of course, coffee is also very popular in the UK but coffee culture in Italy is completely different. In Italy, when you order a coffee in a cafe or bar(酒吧), you are served with a tiny, bitter espresso. This is “normal (正常的) coffee” for Italians and they are not so interested in the huge coffees that we drink in the UK. If you want more than one sip(小口) of coffee in Italy, lungo is a good choice. In addition, while takeaway coffee is quite popular among Brits, it is not very common at all in Italy. Generally, Italians prefer to drink their tiny coffees while standing at the bar and, for many, this short break is an important part of their day.Usually, breakfast in a bar in Italy -includes a coffee and a pastry (酥皮糕点). Cappuccinos are very popular at breakfast time and, for me, a creamy cappuccino and a pastry with chocolate is the perfect way to start the day.Finally, I have found that coffee in Italy, such as espresso or macchiato (an espresso with a drop of milk), is so much cheaper than coffee in the UK. They are small, of course, but this means that in Italy it is possible to go out for coffee every day without breaking the bank.32.How is Paragraph 2 mainly developed?A.By time.B. By space.C. By comparisonD.By example.33.Which coffee will you get in Italy if you order one without special instructions?A. Espresso.B. Lungo.C. Cappuccino.D. Macchiato.34.What can we learn about the coffee culture in Italy?A.Takeaway coffee is very popular among Italians.B.Italians are very often seen drinking huge coffees.C.Few Italians take short breaks from work for coffee.D.Coffees are often served along with pastries during breakfasts.35.What does the author think of Italian coffee?A.She loves its bitter taste.B.It is too expensive for her.C.The cup it is served in is too small.D.It is a good choice for breakfast.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。

2020-2021学年长沙长郡中学高三英语上学期期中试题及参考答案

2020-2021学年长沙长郡中学高三英语上学期期中试题及参考答案第一部分阅读（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选项ABritain's brilliant bridges have supported trade, brought communities together andare always the mostexciting part of the journey. These must-see bridges are now tourist attractions in their own right.Clifton Suspension Bridge, BristolDescribed byits legendary engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel as “my first love, my darling", it was originally designed for horse-drawn traffic. Now, more than four million vehicles a year cross the 1,352ft-long toll（通行费）bridge over the Avon Gorge. The £ 1 toll for every journey pays for its maintenance. The history of the bridge, dating back to 1864, is kept alive through a programme of tours, events and exhibitions.Infinity Bridge, Stockton-On-TeesA pedestrian（行人）and cycle footbridge across the River Tees, its working title was the North Shore Footbridge, before it was given its grander name when opened in 2009. It is particularly incredible at night. The arches（拱形）of the bridge are also lit white and, on calm nights, their reflection in the water appears as an infinity（无穷大）symbol, thus inspiring the name which was chosen by the public.Tower Bridge, LondonAn engineering wonder built from thousands of tons of Portland stone and steel, it took construction workers eight years to complete. More than 120 years old, it's a popular tourist attraction, as well as a functional bridge. Visitors can take in the views over the capital, experience seeing London life through the Glass Floor, and visit the Victorian Engine Rooms.Iron Bridge, ShropshireOpened in 1781 , this is the first arch bridge in the world made out of cast iron. Recognised as one of the great symbols of the industrial revolution, it transformed the craft of bridge building and was a crucial factor in the development of the iron trade in Shropshire.1. Which bridge has the longest history?A. Clifton Suspension Bridge.B. Infinity Bridge.C. Tower Bridge.D. Iron Bridge.2. What can we know about Infinity Bridge?A. It was originally meant for pedestrains.B. The public give it two names.C. Ifs well worth visiting at night.D. Its arch is bigger than any other bridge's.3. What makes Clifton Suspension Bridge different from the other bridges introduced?A. It charges drivers for each passing.B. It offers walkers a good view at night.C. It was made from thousands of stones.D. It's a symbol of the industrial revolution.BMark Bertram lost the tips of two fingers at work in 2018 when his hand became trapped in a fan belt. “It’s life-changing but it’s not life-ending,”he says.After two surgeries and occupational therapy, Bertram decided to ask Eric Catalano, a tattoo artist, to create fingernail tattoos. The idea made everyone in the studio laugh—until they saw the final result. “The mood changed,” Catalano recalls from his Eternal Ink Tattoo Studio in Hecker, Illinois. “Everything turned from funny to wow.”Catalano posted a photo of the tattoos, and it eventually was viewed by millions of people around the world. The viral photo pushed Catalano, 40, further into the world of paramedical tattooing. Now people who want to cover their life-altering scars come from as far away as Ireland to visit his shop.Leslie Pollan, a dog breeder, was bitten on the face by a puppy. She underwent countless surgeries but those gave her no hope. She ultimately traveled six hours for a session with Catalano. HecamouflagedPollan’s lip scar, giving her back confidence.Though he is now known for his talent with intricate fingernail, Catalano uses the techniques he picked up years ago while helping breast cancer survivors. Those tattoos are among the most common paramedical requests. His grandmother had breast cancer, and her battle with the disease is one reason Catalano is so dedicated to helping those with the diagnosis.Catalano performs up to eight reconstructive tattoos each “Wellness Wednesday”. While he charges $100 per regular tattoo, he doesn’t charge for paramedical tattoos: A GoFundMe page established last year brought in more than $16,000, allowing Catalano to donate his work.“Financially, it doesn’t make sense,” Catalano says. “But every time I see emotions from my customers, I am 100 percent sure this is something that I can’t stop doing.”4. How did people in the studio react to Bertram’s idea at first?A. They took it lightly.B. They found it creative.C. They were confused.D. They were impressed.5. What does the underlined word “camouflaged” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A. Exposed.B. Hid.C. Ignored.D. Removed.6. What does Catalano say about his work with paramedical tattoos?A. It is flexible.B. It is demanding.C. It is profitable.D. It is rewarding.7. Which of the following can best describe Catalano?A. Humorous and experienced.B. Devoted and generous.C. Cooperative and grateful.D. Professional and tolerant.CThursday, two Russian submarines(潜艇) dived down 2.5 miles into the Arctic Ocean and planted a national flag onto a piece of continental shelf known as the Lomonosov Ridge. Rising from the center of the Arctic Basin, the flag sent a clear message to the surrounding nations: Russia had just laid claim(权利) to the vast oil and gas reserves contained in this underwater area.AfterRussia, theUnited States,Norway,SwedenandFinlandare all trying to gain profit. Projections show that the area of land and sea that falls within theArctic Circleis home to an estimated 90 billion barrels of oil, an incredible 13% of Earth’s reserves. It’s also estimated to contain almost a quarter of untapped global gas resources. But long before this oil race began, how did theArcticbecome so rich in energy?“The first thing you realize is that theArctic—unlike the Antarctic—is an ocean surrounded by continents”, Alastair Fraser, a geoscientist from Imperial College London, said. Firstly, this means there’s a huge quantity of organic material available, in the form of dead sea creatures such as plankton and algae, which form the basis of what will ultimately become oil and gas. Secondly, the surrounding ring of continents means that the Arctic Basin contains a high proportion of continental crust(大陆地壳), which makes up about 50% of its oceanic area. That’s significant because continental crust typically contains deep depressions called basins, into which organic matter sinks.Here, it gets inserted in rock and preserved in anoxic(缺氧) waters, meaning they contain little oxygen. “Normally, in a shallow sea with lots of oxygen, it would not be preserved. But if the sea is deep enough, the oxygenated waters at the top will be separated from the anoxic conditions at the base,” Fraser explained. Conserved within these oxygen-free basins, the matter maintains compounds that finally make it useful as an energy source for millions of years in the future.8. Why didRussiaplant a national flag onto the Lomonosov Ridge?A. To tell surrounding countries its armed forces.B. To show its advanced technology of submarines.C. To show abundant natural resources in theArcticBasin.D. To claim its privilege to explore for oil and gas in the area.9. What’s the function of the last sentence in paragraph 2?A. Making a comparison.B. Serving as a connecting link.C. Analyzing the cause and effect.D. Drawing the conclusion of the text.10. What can we know from the last paragraph?A. Oxygen only exists in the top part of the ocean.B. Organic materials mostly exist in the basins with oxygen.C. Water containing oxygen turns organic materials into oil and gas.D. Oxygen-free environment counts in the formation of the arctic’s rich energy.11. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. What makes theArcticattractive?B. Why do many nations focus on theArctic?C. Why is there so much oil in theArctic?D. How does theArcticBasincome into being?D“We are running out of space and the only places to go to are other worlds... Spreading out may be the only thing that saves us from ourselves. I am convinced that humans need to leave Earth.” These are the words of the famous scientist Stephen Hawking, spoken at a science festival inNorwayin 2017, a year before his death.Hawking was not alone in this view. Many experts feel that the only way for humanity to last far into the future is to colonize other planets. That way, if an asteroid, a terrible disease, nuclear war, or some other disaster strikes Earth, civilization as we know it would still have a chance. Mars is one of the most tempting destinations. NASA, theUnited Arab Emirates, the private company SpaceX, and the organization Mars One all have plans to send humans there. “Either we spread Earth to other planets, or we risk going extinct, SpaceX founder Elon Musk said at a conference in 2013.But not everyone agrees that colonizing Mars or any other planet is such a great plan. The most common argument against going is that it’s just too expensive or dangerous. It will take huge amounts of money and other resources just to get people there, let alone set up a place for them to live. It’s not even clear if humans could survive on Mars. One of the biggest dangers there is deadly radiation that bombards the planet.Maybe all the time and money people would pour into a Mars mission would be better spent on more urgentprojects here on Earth, like dealing with poverty or climate change. Some experts argue that handling a problem like an asteroid strike or disease outbreak while staying here on Earth would be much easier and less expensive than surviving on a new planet.In addition, moving to a new planet could harm or destroy anything that already lives there. Mars seems uninhabited, but it could possibly host microbial life. Human visitors may destroy this life or permanently change or damage the Martian environment. Some feel that’s too much of a risk to take.What do you think? Should humans colonize outer space or stay home?12. What can be inferred from the passage?A. Many experts insist that humans should take the risk.B. Mars is the most attractive destinations for human beings.C. Hawking firmly believes the only way to save humans is moving to Mars.D. All the other experts don’t agree with Hawking’s idea.13. Why do some experts disagree with the plan to colonize Mars?A. It will cost much more money to settle on Mars than on Earth.B. It is too long a distance from the Earth to the Mars.C. Human visitors will bring diseases to Martian environment.D. The deadly radiation that bombards the planet is the biggest danger.14. What’s the writing purpose of the passage?A. To raise people’s awareness of protecting the environment.B. To present different opinions on whether to move to the Mars.C. To arouse readers’ reflection on whether to colonize outer space.D. To inspire people to deal with the environmental problems.15. In which section of a magazine is the passage most likely from?A. Fiction.B. Current affairs.C. Social Studies.D. Science.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

2020届长郡中学高一上学期期中考试英语含答案【含mp3听力】

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1. When does the train leave for Chicago?A. At 9:10 a.m.B. At 9:20 a.m.C. At 9:40 a.m.2. What sport does the man like most?A. Jogging.B. Swimming.C. Basketball.3. What will the speakers have?A. A salad.B. Hamburgers.C. Meatballs.4. How many people will play cards?A. Six.B. Five.C. Four.5. Why will the woman buy the white car?A. Its appearance is cool.B. It’s more comfortable.C. It’s environmentally friendly.第二节听下面5段对话或独白。

湖南省长沙市长郡中学2020-2021学年高一上学期期中考试英语 Word版含答案

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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2020-2021学年湖南省长沙一中高一(上)期中英语试卷

2020-2021学年湖南省长沙一中高一（上）期中英语试卷第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共4小题；每小题6分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

1. Teenagers love to socialize, and the following websites give them a chance to do that while playinggames, exploring virtual（虚拟的）worlds and taking quizzes.InstagramInstagram allows teenagers to upload photos of their daily lives and share them with friends. People say that a picture is worth a thousand words, and that must be true because Instagram has around 300 million users who are active each month. The platform is all about photos with short captions.53 percent of its users are aged 18-29, but a big percentage of those may be even younger and simply （list their age as 18 in order to use the platform）.Habbo HotelHabbo Hotel is a place for teens to chat/Each teen receives personal room to decorate with virtual objects. They can also dress their avatars（网络头像） in virtual clothes or create games to play with friends. The room might have music, be set up like classroom, or have other features so different avatars can visit one another. Each room has an adult moderator（管理员） to make sure it stays safe.FanlalaFanlala is a social network that gives teens who love celebrities, music and TV shows a place to interact. Through it, users can get the latest news and gossip on their favorite shows, as well as take quizzes to test their knowledge. Teen ChatTeen Chat is place for teens to interact with one another through forums（论坛）according to their interests. For example, there are chat rooms for those who love anime（日本动漫） and for those who have just started college. There are also chat rooms for things like music, games, and sports.（1）What makes Instagram different from other site listed in the text？________A. The majority of its users are in their early 20s.B. It's a great place for people to share photos.C. It has the largest number of users.D. Only those above 18 normally use it.．（2）Which site allows its users to create their characters and design virtual rooms？________A. Habbo Hotel.B. Instagram.C. Fanlala.D. Teen Chat.．（3）What can you acquire from Fanlala？________A. Sports knowledge.B. Game skills.C. Anime videos.D. Entertainment news.．2. Three very strong women-my mother, my grandmother, and Melinda-deserve big credit（赞扬） for helping me become the man I am today. But Blanche Caffiere, a very kind librarian and teacher I've never written about publicly before, also had a huge influence on me.When I first met Mrs. Caffiere, she was the elegant and engaging school librarian at Seattle's View Ridge Elementary, and I was a shy fourth grader. I was desperately trying to go unnoticed, because I had somebig deficits, like terrible handwriting and a killingly messy desk. And I was trying to hide the fact that I liked to read something that was cool for girls but not for boys.Mrs. Caffiere took me under her wing and helped make it okay for me to be a messy, nerdy boy who was reading lots of books.She pulled me out of my shell by sharing her love of books. She started by asking questions like, "What do you like to read? " and "What are you interested in? " Then she found me a lot of books-ones that were more complex and challenging than the Tom Swift Jr. science fiction books I was reading at the time. For example, she gave me great biographies she had read. Once I'd read them, she would make the time to discuss them with me. She sincerely listened to what had to say. Through those conversations about books in the library and in the classroom we became good friends.Looking back on it now, there's no question that my time with Mrs. Caffiere helped spark my interest in libraries （Melinda's and my first large-scale effort in philanthropy（慈善））and my focus on helping every child in America get the benefit of great teachers. It's remarkable how much power one good person can have in shaping the life of a child.（1）We can learn from the passage that the author was________ before he met Mrs. Caffiere.A. not able to read and writeB. an average studentC. hated by other boysD. not self-confident．（2）What does the underlined word deficits in Paragraph 2 most probably mean？________A. Strengths.B. Accidents.C. Problems.D. Concerns.．（3）Mrs. Caffiere helped the author by________.A. telling him he was mot messy boyB. sharing reading reflections with himC. hiding him in the libraryD. listening to his complaint．（4）What is the last paragraph mainly about？________A. Mrs. Caffiere's influence on the author's life.B. The author's interest in libraries.C. The author's achievements later in his life.D. The importance of a good person in society.．3. Instead of using a credit card or smartphone to pay for your goods,Amazon wants you to use your hands. In a blog post. Dilip Kumar,vice president of Amazon Physical Retail introduced the company's palm recognition（掌纹识别） technology, known as Amazon One. The technology, first rolling out in Amazon's home market of Seattle: will use people's palms to identify（确认身份） them and combine that with details of the palm, such as lines and ridges, to build "palm signature."In addition to the trial in the company's stores in Seattle, starting today, Kumar added that Amazon One will come to other Amazon stores and will be used for more than just paying with your palm. "We believe Amazon one has broad applicability beyond our retail stores,so we also plan to offer the service to third parties like retailers（零售店）, stadiums,and office buildings so that more people can benefit from this ease and convenience in more places," Kumar added.Though Amazon has introduced other ways to pay for goods at its physical stores,including the use of Cameras and an app linked to your Amazon account. Kumar explained palm recognition offers another level of privacy."We selected palm recognition for a few important reasons," Kumar wrote. "One reason was that palm recognition is considered more private than other biometric（生物统计的） identifiers because you can't determine a person's identity by looking at a picture of their palm. It also requires users to make an intentional gesture by holding their palm over the device to use. This puts customers in control of when and where they use the service. What's more,it's contactless, which we think customers will appreciate, especially in current times."To use Amazon One, people don't need an Amazon account, but simply phone number and a credit card. For those concerned about privacy, Kumar wrote, users can delete their biometric data if they decide they no longer want to use it.（1）Which of the following best describes Amazon One？________A. Private and inexpensive.B. Convenient and safe.C. Widespread and user-friendly.D. Healthy and popular.．（2）From the first three paragraphs we can infer that________.A. Amazons' palm recognition technology is the best in the worldB. Amazon One is designed for Amazon online storesC. Amazon One has not yet been used in places beyond Amazon storesD. Amazon provides various services for society．（3）What makes palm recognition a better way to pay than using a camera and an app？________A. Customers don't need to make intentional gestures.B. Palm recognition makes fewer mistakes.C. Customers can use their palm to open an Amazon account.D. Customers can control when and where to use it.．（4）Which section of a website is the passage most possibly from？________A. Business news.B. Online shopping.C. Education.D. Advertisement.．4. In all the world's cultures, people sing, play instruments, and celebrate with music. It plays such an important role in our lives that all fields focus on its study, including one looking at the biology of music. Experts are finding that because of the way our brains process music, learning to play an instrument or just listening to music can have a wide range of benefits.Music education has received a lot of attention. Learning to play an instrument can help children improve math, science, and language skills. One study in Canada tracked children's IQ scores for nine months, discovering that children who studied music had the biggest test score improvements. The secret may lie in the way reading music and playing notes uses several areas of the brain, increasing our ability to learn school subjects. For example, reading notes improves spatial （空间的） reasoning skills, which are helpful in solving math problems like fractions（分数）.Music is also used for medical purposes, such as the treatment of diseases which affect memory.The secret lies in the way the brain processes music.One area near the forehead,the medial prefrontal cortex,connects music with memories stored in two other areas: the amygdale and hippocampus.That's why an old song can remind you of something that happened years ago. For patients suffering from diseases like Alzheimer's,listening to music can help unlock buried memories by strengthening musical pathways to memories.With the evidence of music's benefits pouring in,it's no wonder some countries make music study a part of their education systems.People are recognizing that more than just a form of entertainment,music is also great for the brain.（1）Scientists are studying music because________.A. music plays a very important role in our livesB. music can be used for medical treatmentsC. our brains can possess music in different waysD. music education has received a lot of attention．（2）According to the Canadian study, which children had increased IQ scores？________A. Those who had always played music.B. Those who already had high IQs.C. Those who could not play any instrument.D. Those who studied music for a period of time.．（3）Which of the following is a kind of disease？________A. Alzheimer's.B. Spatial reasoning.C. The amygdale and hippocampus.D. The medial prefrontal cortex.．（4）What can be the best title for the text？________A. Music and the mindB. Music and healthC. Music and educationD. Music and instruments．第二节（满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

2020-2021学年湖南省长沙市长郡中学高一上学期入学考试试题英语(解析版)

2020-2021学年湖南省长沙市长郡中学高一上学期入学考试试题英语注意事项：1．答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息2．请将答案正确填写在答题卡上第I卷（选择题）一、单项选择1．—What do you think of their school?—It's really beautiful. But I don't think their school is as big as________.A．ours B．us C．we D．our2．He used to be________, but now he likes to meet and talk to new people.A．busy B．strong C．tall D．shy3．When I got there, he________them to dance.A．is teaching B．teaches C．was teaching D．taught4．Could you________these books to the classroom?A．put B．take C．bring D．make5．—The light in the office is still on.—Oh, I forgot to________.A．turn it off B．turn it on C．turn it up D．turn it down6．—________ do you go to the gym?—Twice a week.A．How long B．How soon C．How many D．How often7．—Would you like to go and see the film with me tonight?—Thank you, but I________it already.A．saw B．have seen C．see D．will see8．—When will the party be held?—________ two weeks' time, ________15th July.A．In; on B．In; in C．On; on D．At; on9．If you don't get enough sleep at night, you'll have________energy the next day.A．fewer B．much C．less D．more10．—Can you tell me when________?—About two weeks ago.A．does he buy the car B．did he buy the carC．he bought the car D．he buys the car11．—Can you come on Monday or Tuesday?—I’m afraid ________ day is possible.A．either B．someC．neither D．any12．Of all the students in our class, she is________.A．most careful B．careful C．more careful D．the most careful13．—I'm sorry to keep you waiting.—Oh, not at all. I________here for only a few minutes.A．was B．have been C．will be D．am14．—Whose bike is this?—It________belong to Adam. Look! His bag is on it.A．must B．may C．will D．can15．The woman behind the girls________a famous actress.A．is B．are C．have D．has16．She will write to you as soon as she________to Guangzhou.A．got B．will get C．gets D．get17．I hate people________talk much but do little.A．whom B．whose C．which D．who18．A new cinema________in the city last year.A．built B．was built C．was building D．is built19．She won't let her daughter________by the river.A．play B．plays C．to play D．playing20．Things made by hand are usually more expensive than________produced in factories. A．these B．this C．that D．those21．________fine weather we have today!A．What a B．How C．What D．Which22．There is no water or air on the moon, ________?A．is there B．isn't there C．is it D．isn't it23．I don't think he will come tonight,________A．won't he B．will he C．does he D．doesn't he24．________ is the population of Henan?A．How much B．How C．What D．How about25．Neither of them________ a bike.A．have B．hasn't C．has got D．hasn't got26．He asked me what I________ the next Sunday.A．will do B．would do C．had done D．have done27．The maths problem was easy but________ most of us failed to work it out. A．instead B．in fact C．in other words D．at the end28．The girl fell off the horse while riding.________, her leg was broken.A．First of all B．From now on C．As a result D．In the way29．With the famous artist________ “Thank you” to the crowd, he left the hall quickly. A．finishing saying B．finishing to say C．to finish saying D．finished saying30．He is strict________his students in class but very kind________ them after class. A．in; with B．with; to C．with; of D．in; to31．To tell the truth, you can't________to learn a foreign language in a week. A．practice B．expect C．admit D．imagine32．Men need friends to share their joys and sorrows, and________animals also need to have friends to share with.A．hopefully B．happily C．similarly D．differently33．Do you think________possible for so many people to sit in such a small room? A．this B．that C．there D．it34．There are________books in our library than in theirs.A．many more B．more many C．much more D．too more35．—Would you like to go to the cinema tonight?—I'd like________, but I am too busy.A．so B．to C．it D．/36．—It's too cold now. Would you mind________the window?—________. Please do it now.A．to close; OK B．closing; Certainly notC．closing: of course D．to close; Good idea37．We are very________to meet you here again.A．pleasant B．pleased C．pleasing D．pleasure38．—An American or a Chinese meal?—________.A．It's up to you B．I follow you C．That's right D．That's OK39．I'm sorry I forgot________the letter for you though you asked me twice.A．post B．to post C．posting D．posted40．We must try our best to stop the pollution________a happier life.A．from living B．living C．to live D．live二、完形填空There was a woman in Detroit, who had two sons. She was worried about them, especially the younger one, Ben, 41 he was not doing well in school. Boys in his class made jokes about him because he seemed so 42 .The mother 43 that she would, herself, have to get her sons to do better in school. She told them to go to the Detroit Public Library to read a 44 a week and do a report about it for her.One day, in Ben's 45 , the teacher held up a rock and asked if anyone knew it. Ben put up his hand and the teacher let him 46 . “Why did Ben raise his hand?” they wondered. “He 47 said anything. What could he possibly want to say?”Well, Ben not only 48 the rock: he said a lot about it. He named other rocks in its group and even knew 49 the teacher had found it. The teacher and the students were 50 . Ben had learned all this from doing one of his book 51 .Ben later went on to the 52 of his class. When he finished high school, he went to Yale University and at last became one of the best doctors in the United States.After Ben had grown up, he 53 something about his mother that he did not knows as a 54 .She, herself, had never learned how to 55 .41．A．because B．so C．but D．though42．A．clever B．hard C．slow D．quick43．A．asked B．decided C．forgot D．heard44．A．notice B．message C．book D．question45．A．class B．room C．office D．lab46．A．think B．leave C．stand D．speak47．A．always B．even C．quickly D．never48．A．found B．played C．knew D．threw49．A．whether B．when C．where D．why50．A．afraid B．surprised C．worried D．unhappy51．A．pictures B．exercises C．shops D．reports52．A．top B．end C．back D．side53．A．learnt B．remembered C．understood D．guessed54．A．doctor B．child C．student D．teacher55．A．read B．work C．teach D．show第II卷（非选择题）请点击修改第II卷的文字说明三、阅读选择Not being able to fall asleep or stay asleep is not a disorder in itself but a sign of some other problems, often a physical one.If you have trouble sleeping, the American Sleep Disorders Association suggests that, for a week or two, you put down the time you go to bed, get up, exercise, and drink coffee, tea or wine. The purpose is to find the habits that may affect your sleep.Then: a. Don't drink coffee in the six hours before going to bed.b. Stop smoking and drinking at bedtime.c. Don't sleep during the day.d. Go to bed at the same time every night. Set your alarm clock for the same time every morning and get up at that time, whether or not you sleep well.e. Use the bedroom only for sleep. Read, watch TV, eat and talk elsewhere.f. Take sleeping pills according to your doctor's directions and don't take them for longer than three weeks at a time.g. If you haven't fallen asleep within 15 minutes of going to bed, don't turn over worrying about it. Get up and read or watch TV until you are sleepy, then return to bed.If you continue to have trouble sleeping, ask your doctor for help or go to a sleep-disorders center.56．According to the passage, there is probably ________ if you are not able to fall asleep or stay asleep.A．a bad way of sleepingB．a disorder in sleepC．a physical reasonD．a problem caused by the brain57．If you have trouble sleeping, you should try to ________.A．ask a doctor for help or go to a sleep-disorders centerB．put down the time you do things every dayC．do more physical exerciseD．find out the cause first58．According to the passage, which of the following would be the best way to help you sleep well?A．Taking some sleeping pills every day.B．Reading books before you go to bed.C．Setting your alarm clock at night.D．Forming good living habits.59．The author writes this article in order to ________.A．tell us not being able to fall asleep is a serious diseaseB．provide us with some suggestions on the sleep problemC．persuade us not to go to see the doctors when we are illD．help the American Sleep Disorders Association to find the causes of not being able to fall sleepTrain Floating On AirA train that floats on air? It's not magic—it's magnets (磁). And it's close to reality. In Virginia USA the fall of 2002, a train with no wheels traveled on air and carried college students across their campus. In Japan, a whisper-quiet railway engine hovered and raced at 350 miles per hour using magnets and electricity as the power. And in China, a magnet train line linked Shanghai with nearby Pudong Airport.These trains use magnetic levitation (悬浮) technology, “maglev” for short. They use the same rules as the magnets you pick up at home or school: opposite poles of magnets attract each other, and like poles repel each other.How does it work?Powerful magnets on the bottom of the train repel magnets on the track, which is actually just a magnet-filled guiding way. With a magnetic field of sufficient force, the train will go hovering on air, which seemed impossible to us in the past.When an electrical current is sent through the track, the train moves. Turn the current backwards and the train slows down.Maglev doesn't rely on the friction (摩擦力) of wheels on track, so it can climb a much steeper hill than a traditional train. And it can travel easily in snow and ice, something that could bring normal trains to a screaming stop.60．This passage is about ________.A．maglev B．magnets C．levitation D．electricity61．Which of the following is a repelling action?A．⇒⇐B．⇐⇒C．⇑⇑D．⇓⇓62．What can we learn from the text?A．A magnet filled guiding way is formed inside a maglev train.B．Instead of electricity magnets are used as the power of n maglev.C．Maglev trains can climb hills with the help of magnet wheels.D．Electric currents decide the movements of a maglev train.63．What is the difference between a maglev train and an ordinary train?A．A maglev train can climb mountains without power while an ordinary one can't.B．A maglev train can travel in college campus while an ordinary train is not allowed. C．Travelling without a track, a maglev train is safer and smoother than an ordinary one. D．Floating on a track, a maglev train is faster, quieter than an ordinary railway train.“Depend on yourself” is what nature says to every man. Parents can help you. Teachers can help you. But all these only help you to help yourself.There have been many great men in history. But many of them were very poor when they were young, and had no uncles, aunts or friends to help them. Schools were few and not very good.They could not depend upon them for education. They saw how it was, and set to work with all their strength to know something. They worked their own way till they became well-known. One of the most famous teachers in England used to tell his pupils. “I cannot make worthy men of you, but I can help make men of yourselves.”Some young men do not try their best to make themselves valuable to society. They can never gain achievements unless they see their weak points and keep improving themselves. They are nothing now and will be nothing as long as they live, unless they accept the advice of their parents and teachers, and depend on their own efforts.64．Which of the following titles fits this passage best?A．How to Become FamousB．What Helps to Make a Good TeacherC．Men Must Help Each OtherD．Depend on Your Own Efforts65．Many great men succeeded because ________.A．they were anxious to become richB．they had received good educationC．they had made great efforts to learn and workD．they wanted very much to become well-known66．If young people depend on their own efforts,________.A．they are more likely to succeed in their livesB．they are sure to be famous in the worldC．they will need no advice from their parents and teachersD．they will be nothing as long as they live67．From this passage we can see that the writer________.A．is a man with a strong willB．shows great respect for teachersC．is in favour of those who struggle for successD．feels it important to accept the advice of othersWhile I was in 9th grade, I built a circuit (电路装置) for the traffic system of our city. After getting the first prize, I got this valuable advice from my father; “Do whatever interests you, and don’t let the work challenge you, make sure you are challenging that work.”I have always preferred the projects which are challenging and related to real life problems. I clearly remember building a shipping program several years ago. I divided the whole project into several small sections. When I understood it clearly, used my brainstorming skill on it, and gave some basic ideas. Then I asked my professor for help before jumping into coding (编码). At first, I did not know how to ask questions correctly andalways asked the question “How do I do it?” As I kept working and discussed with my professor, I became more comfortable and those “how ”questions soon turned into “what if I do this and that” types of questions.It took me four days to write the code. The desire to solve the problem kept me sleepless all nights brainstorming in even greater details. Every time I saw my program running smoothly, I exploded with joy. I still remember the last day of my work. I was getting some problem and didn’t know what to do. At that moment, a man came in to clean. He has headphones, and he was dancing while cleaning the room. Seeing this, I burst out laughing. That moment calmed me. I regained energy and interest and started to work again, and soon I fixed the problem.My success in the project proved that breaking up a large problem into small parts could help find a possible solution. Discussing the problem with others was also very beneficial. Now I have gained the confidence to attempt any kind of project.68．According to the passage, the writer was interested in ________.A．developing traffic systemsB．doing challenging projectsC．winning great prizesD．writing different codes69．The writer asked the question “how do I do it” at first because ________.A．he had no clear idea about his programB．he was too shy to express himselfC．he wanted to he understood easilyD．he preferred this kind of question70．We learn from the passage that the writer’s shipping program ________.A．would benefit people a lotB．was done together with othersC．was difficult and needed patienceD．cost much money and energy71．What would be the best title of the passage?A．Do It YourselfB．No Pains, No GainsC．Learning with interestD．Practice Makes PerfectIt was a Sunday morning, and I was in a terrible mood. Two of my friends had gone to the movies the night before and hadn’t invited me. I was in my room thinking of ways to make them sorry when my father came in. “Want to go for a ride, today, Beck? It’s a beautiful day.”“No! Leave me alone!” Those were the last words I said to him that morning.My friends called and invited me to go to the mall with them a few hours later. I forgot to be mad at them and went. I came home to find a note on the table. My mother put it where I would be sure to see it. “Dad has had an accident. Please meet us at Highland Park Hospital”. When I reached the hospital, my mother came out and told me my father’s injuries were extensive. “Your father told the driver to leave him alone and just call 911, thank God! If he had moved Daddy, there’s no telling what might have happened. A broken rib (肋骨) might have pierced (穿透) a lung....”My mother may have said more, but I didn’t hear. I didn’t hear anything except those terrible words: Leave me alone. My dad said them to save himself from being hurt more. How much had I hurt him when I hurled (愤慨地说出) those words at him earlier in the day?It was several days later that he was finally able to have a conversation. I held his hand gently, afraid of hurting him.“Daddy... I am so sorry....”“It’s okay, sweetheart. I’ll be okay.”“No,” I said, “I mean about what I said to you that day. You know, that morning?”My father could no more tell a lie than he could fly. He looked at me and said, “Sweetheart, I don’t remember anything about that day, not before, during or after the accident. I remember kissing you goodnight the night before, though.” He managed a weak smile.My English teacher once told me that words have immeasurable power. They can hurt or they can heal. And we all have the power to choose our words. I intend to do that very carefully from now on.72．The author was in bad mood that morning because ________.A．his father had a terrible accidentB．he couldn’t drive to the mall with his friendsC．his friends hadn’t invited him to the cinemaD．his father didn’t allow him to go out with his friends73．Why did the author say sorry to his father in the hospital?A．Because he didn’t go along with his father.B．Because he was rude to his father that morning.C．Because he failed to come earlier after the accident.D．Because he couldn’t look after his father in the hospital.74．The reason why the author’s father said he forgot everything about that day is that________.A．he had a poor memoryB．he didn’t want to forgive his sonC．he just wanted to comfort his sonD．he lost his memory after the accident75．What lesson did Beck learn from the matter?A．Don’t treat your parents badly.B．Don’t hurt others with rude words.C．Don’t move the injured in an accident.D．Don’t be angry with friends at small things.My granddaughter, 10, was very happy the day before yesterday because her mother and the mother of one of her classmates took them to a park and a Pizza Hut (比萨饼屋) to celebrate Children's Day. For a whole day, the two girls played heartily—no homework, no extra-curricular (课外) skills training. The happy life lasted only for one day. Yesterday, everything returned to normal: doing homework till late at night and going over lessons learned at last weekend's English and “Olympic mathematics” (数学奥赛) courses.Every time I went to my daughter's house in the evening, I saw my granddaughter sitting by the small desk in her room doing math exercises or writing a composition given by her teacher. On the white wall behind the desk are some words she wrote. One sentence reads: “Why is the exercise endless?” Poor girl!Although teachers have stopped giving after-school homework to primary schoolchildren, parents have been forcing their kids to take part in different kinds of extra-curricular training courses—learning English, painting, music instrument (乐器) , weiqi, “Olympic mathematics” and so one very Saturday and Sunday.Are these extra-curricular courses really necessary in children's education? The answer is certainly “No”. Take the so-called “Olympic mathematics” for example. These courses are very difficult for the children to understand. Often, they are difficult even for adults.76．The writer's granddaughter celebrated her Children's Day by ________. A．playing all dayB．doing nothingC．having a partyD．going over lessons77．Usually at weekends the girl will ________.A．stay at homeB．play with their classmatesC．do whatever she likesD．go to different kinds of training courses78．The writer thinks that her granddaughter ________.A．lives a happy lifeB．goes to bed early at weekendsC．has too much homeworkD．likes to do more exercises79．Which is true according to (根据) the passage?A．The “Olympic mathematics” is too difficult for kids.B．The grandfather thinks playing is more important than learning.C．Teachers often give students useless homework.D．The parents don't want their kids to do lots of homework.80．From the last paragraph (段落) we know that the writer thinks ________.A．only school courses are useful to kidsB．some extra-curricular courses kids learn after school are not necessaryC．some extra-curricular courses are even more difficult for adultsD．kids shouldn't learn difficult courses四、开放性作文81．请以“My Favorite Teacher”为题，写一篇不少于六句且60字以上的小作文。

2020-2021学年长沙市长郡中学高三英语上学期期中考试试题及参考答案

2020-2021学年长沙市长郡中学高三英语上学期期中考试试题及参考答案第一部分阅读（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选项AThe Costa Book Awards consistently pick winners that are both of the moment and subsequently endure. It's our pleasure to confirm this year’s Category Winners.First Novel Award WinnerBook: Eleanor Oliphant is Completely FineAuthor: Gail HoneymanEleanor is 31 years old; work finishes on a Friday and begins again on a Monday. Between, her only company will be two bottles of vodka and her own solitary, unique wit (机智). It is contentment, of a kind, but an unexpected shared experience suddenly opens the door to possibility. Challenging reader expectations with a living, breathing character, Gail Honeyman’s debut (初次登台、开张)is a funny and moving diamond.Biography Award WinnerBook: In the Days of RainAuthor: Rebecca StottThe Exclusive Brethren were aclosed community who believed the world is ruled by Satan. Into this is born Rebecca. Her father had been an influential Brethren Minister. As her father lay dying, he begged her to help him write the memoir. He wanted to tell the story of their family who for generations had all been members of a fundamentalist Christian sect.Poetry Award WinnerBook: Inside the WaveAuthor: Helen DunmoreTo be alive is to be inside the wave, always travelling until it breaks and is gone. These poems are concerned with the borderline between the living and the dead — the underworld and the human living world – and the acutely intense being of both.Children's Award WinnerBook:The ExplorerAuthor: Katherine Rundell, Hannah HornFour children survive their aircraft plunging into the Amazon jungle, but for Fred and his friends it’s only the beginning of a cruel battle for survival. Brimming with adventure and a real command of character and incident, Rundell has few peers in superb children's fiction.1.What kind of life does Eleanor lead?A.boring and lonely.B.funny and touching.C.exciting and complex.D.ordinary and happy.2.Why did Rebecca Stott writeIn the Days of Rain?A.To introduce beliefs of the Exclusive Brethren.B.To help her father fulfill his last wish.CTo share the life of fundamentalist Christians.D.To pass on her family traditions.3.For a young adventurous soul, which book seems more appealing?A.Eleanor Oliphant is Completely FineB.In the Days of RainC.Inside the WaveD.The ExplorerBOnce a rich and clever boy had practically everything a boy could want, so he was not interested in most toys. But he couldn't get a very old mirror, and heconvinced his parents to buy it from mysterious（神秘的）old man. When the mirror arrived home, the boy went to see his reflection in it. His face looked very sad indeed. He tried smiling and making funny faces, but his reflection continued with its sad expression. "What a terrible mirror! It's the first time I've seen a mirror that didn't work properly!" the boy jumped violently.That same afternoon he went into the street to play and bought a few toys, but on his way to the park he saw a little girl who was crying her heart out. The girl was crying so much and looked so lonely that the rich boy went over to help her and to see what had happened. The little girl told him that she had lost her parents.Together the two set off in search of the parents. As the little girl wouldn't stop crying, the boy spent his money buying her sweets to cheer her up. Finally, after much walking, they found her parents who were much worried and were looking for her everywhere.The rich boy said goodbye to them. As it was getting late, he decided to head for home, without being able to play. At home, he went to his room, and noticed a shining light in the corner, the same corner he had left the mirror in. Seeing this, he went over to the mirror, and realised that the light was coming from his own body, soradiant（闪亮的）with happiness he had become.And so he understood the mystery of that mirror, the only mirror which could faithfully reflect the true joy of its owner. He realised it was true. He felt very happy at having helped that little girl. And since then, each morning when he looked in that mirror and failed to see a special shine, he knew what he had to do to bring it back.4. How did the boy feel when he first looked into the mirror?A. Embarrassed.B. Angry.C. Worried.D. Delighted.5. Why was the little girl crying so hard?A. She couldn't find her parents.B. She couldn't get the mysterious mirror.C. Her parents couldn't buy toys for her.D. The boy refused to give his toys to her.6. What could the boy see in the mirror after he went back from the park?A. A shining toy.B. A broken mirror.C. His happy face.D. The lovely girl.7. What is the purpose of this text?A. To tell us a horrible story.B. To introduce to us a strange mirror.C. To warn us not to be selfish.D. To encourage us to help others.CMany Americans experience surprise (or disappointment) when they wake up on Christmas Day. They might be surprised or disappointed by a family member’s actions. They might be happy or unhappy about a Christmas gift. Imagine a child expects to get an Xbox or PlayStation for Christmas. On Christmas morning, they quickly open their gift. Inside is an English grammar book. They might feel disappointed. The Everyday Grammar team would prefer the new English grammar book. But if you are like most young people, you would probably rather have a new video game.Today, we are going to explore those feelings-feelings of surprise and disappointment. In other words, we are going to explore how speakers show that reality was better or worse than their expectations.Many languages use words to express expectation. Speakers also use words to express how events are not happening as expected. This idea is known as “counter expectation”.Do not worry about the term. Just remember that it means that speakers use words to show that reality is countering their expectations.English has many words that serve this purpose. Three of the most common are the words “even”, “still” and “actually”. You will often hear them in informal, everyday speech. Speakers use these words to showdisappointment. The pitch of their voice tells you what they mean. Let’s study examples of each word.Speakers often use the word "even” to show disappointment or surprise. Imagine a young child that expects a phone call from a family member-perhaps an uncle or grandparent. The phone call never comes. The child might say the following: “What’s wrong with him? He didn’t even call me on Christmas day.” Americans sometimes use “still” for showing how reality does not quite meet their expectations: “You’re still here? It’s over! Go home. Go!” Another common word that shows surprise or disappointment is “actually”: “I can’t believe it! Uncle Bob actually stole her Christmas gift.”8. What might most young Americans prefer as a Christmas gift according to paragraph 1?A. A newly made video game.B. An English grammar book.C. A new designed school bag.D. A unique jacket from their parents.9. What does the underlined phrase “counter expectation” in paragraph 3 mean?A. Expression of disappointment.B. Something expected to happen.C. The same with one’s expectation.D. A result against what is expected.10. What do the three words “even”, “still” and “actually” have in common?A. They are easy to understand.B. They express disappointment.C. They show delighted feelings.D. They are used most at Christmas.11. What’s the last paragraph mainly about?A. Expectations from loved ones.B. Different uses of the three words.C. Examples of the use of the three words.D. Emotions of disappointment and surprise.DWhere doyou usually put your toothbrush?Do you keep it in the bathroom? How’s your toothbrush looking these days? Even if you can’t see it with a naked eye, experts say it may be saturated(使饱和)with millions of toilet germs!Dr. Charles Oerba, a germ expert, is amicrobiology professor at the University of Arizona. He says there are approximately 3 million bacteria per square inch in most toilet bowls, and every time you flush it without closing the lid, those millions of bacteria droplets spray into the air as far as twenty feet away and dirty everything in their path. And a common victim is your poor toothbrush, usually, left out on the bathroom sink, right?So, what do we do? Dr. Gerba says it’s easy. Close the toilet lid before you flush—that’ll greatly cut downthe germs, which will otherwise float in the air. And wash your toothbrush every few days in mouthwash or peroxide to get rid of any germs hiding in it. You can even put it through the dishwasher to sanitize(消毒)it. And alwaysstore your toothbrush in a closed cabinet.Here’s one more tip from Dr. Gerba, who says our kitchen sink is probably dirtier than our toilet. “If an alien came from space and studied the bacterial counts, he probably would conclude he should wash his hands in your toilet and go to the bathroom in your sink.” He says that’s because the kitchen sink is a great place where E. coli(大肠杆菌)to live and grow since it’s wet and damp. Bacteria feed on the food that people put down the drain or—that’s left on dishes in the sink. To reset your sink’s bacteria count back to zero, you’d better regularly wash it with hot water and sanitize yoursink with special chemicals. In fact, you may want to do it every day or before preparing dinner.12. What is the purpose of the text?A. To show how to brush your teeth.B. To tell people the importance of health.C. To warn people of the invisible germs.D. To introduce a microbiology professor.13. What can we learn from Paragraph 2?A. Bathroom sinks are the dirtiest places.B. Bacteria are bad for people’s health.C. Why bacteria spread through the air.D. How bacteria spread in the bathroom.14. What does the underlined word“that”in Paragraph 4 refer to?A. The food.B. The toothbrush.C. The sink.D. The chemical.15. Why does Dr. Gerba mention the example of an alien?A. To tell us a fiction story of an alien studying bacteria.B. To show our kitchen sink may be dirtier than our toilet.C. To teach us how to reset sink’s bacteria count back to zero.D. To prove coli prefers to live in the kitchen and the drain.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

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2020-2021学年长沙长郡中学高三英语上学期期中考试试卷及答案第一部分阅读（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选项AWashington D.C. SightseeingWith the information below, you’re not missing anything in D.C.! Click Here to find the perfect hotel for your stay as well.The Old Town Trolley TourIt offers something for the whole family. Not only will it give them something fun to do, but it will give them a history lesson. This tour will last about three hours and it’s proper for people of all ages.African American History TourBe sure to take this tour because African Americans have had an important role in the making of our country. Take this historical four-hour tour, where you will visit some important sites including Museum of African American History and Culture.Comedy Walks Washington D.C.This is a great experience allowing you to enjoy the capital in a new way. The walking tour lasts for about one hour and thirty minutes, which takes place in less than a mile journey from the starting place.D.C. Twilight TourCheck out the D.C. Twilight Tour for a unique view of some of the most famous sites! What makes this two-hour guided tour truly unique is that you can view many wonderful sites at night time!1.Which tour is recommended to a tourist who is fond of hiking?A.The Old Town Trolley TourB.African American History Touredy Walks WashingtonD.C. D.D.C. Twilight Tour2.Which tour lasts longest?A.The Old Town Trolley TourB.African American History Touredy Walks WashingtonD.C. D.D.C. Twilight Tour3.Where will you read this text most likely?A.In a guidebook.B.In a magazine.C.In a newspaper.D.On the Internet.BOne rainy afternoon, I was on a crosstown bus when ayoung woman jumped on. She had a child with her who must have been about 3 or 4 years old.The bus was full, bumpy, and it soon got noisy as her kid began crying because he couldn’t sit next to his mother. There were a couple of open seats, but they weren’t together. She wasflusteredand looked embarrassed.Then another woman, a little older, stood up and moved so that the mother and child could sit together. The mom smiled as a thank-you. And then three words came out of the older woman’s mouth that elevated the entire energy of that bus ride: “I’ve been there”.Simple, undramatic and honest. In that moment, it seemed to unite people. Why? Because almost all experiences are shared human experiences. We forget that, as we forge (前进) through life, focused onour own troubles and needs—which are actually less unique than we think. How can these three words create more connection in your life? Ask yourself: “Where am I holding back?One thing I know for sure is this: Healing others helps heal yourself. I noticed this recently with my friend, Tracy, who took a new friend who had suffered a miscarriage under her wing. Tracy had three of them before having her daughter two years ago. Our intellect needs a doctor to explain the medical side of things, yes. But our souls need human connection to help us along. No one can do that better than someone who has been exactly where you are.Can the essence of these three words help you make a small difference right now? It can be as simple as volunteering your seat, sharing some helpful advice or even lightening the mood with a joke when you notice that someone’s uncomfortable—because we’re all in this together.4. The underlined word “flustered” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to _______.A. angryB. anxiousC.scaredD. upset5. What does the woman mean by saying “ I’ve been there”in the third paragraph？A. The woman was on the bus and saw what had happened to the boy.B. The woman got to her destination and was ready to get off the bus.C. The woman once had the similar experience with that mother.D. The woman took the exact seat that the boy was on just now.6. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A. Everyone has his or her own unique problem that is difficult to solve.B. Doctors can help us get through when we have mental or physical problems.C. The author’s friend Tracy felt better after she was comforted by her new friend.D. One can indeed make a difference to those in need of help by doing simple things.7. The passage isintended to _______.A. show a harmonious world by telling some touching storiesB. praise those who are willing to help others in emergenciesC. appeal to readers to give timely help to those in needD. illustrate some ways of helping others in detailCItaly's fashion capital is gray — not only because of the blocks of stone buildings，but also due to its often-gray sky, which traps pollution. ButMilannow wants to change it.The city has an ambitious plan to plant 3 million new trees by 2030 - a move that experts say could offer relief from the city's hot weather. Some projects have already contributed to environmental improvements. Architect Stefano Boeri’s Vertical Forest residential (居民的) tower, completed in 2014, aims to improve not only air quality but the quality of life for Milan residents. Boeri created a smallisland of greenery in the heart ofMilan, filling every balcony with plants that absorb carbon dioxide.“I think forestation is one of the best chances that we have today. It is one of the most effective ways we have to fight climate change, because everyone can plant trees, Boeri said.Damiano Di Simine, a member of the environmental group Legambiente , said the greenMilanproject will lower temperatures in a city where the nighttime temperature can be 6 degrees Celsius higher than in the surrounding area. City show thatMilanexperiences 35 hot nights a year. Because the city lies close to theAlps, Milin gets very little wind to lower the city's temperatures. "Planting trees will help this," Di said.TheVerticalForesthas attracted more than 20 species of birds. And the shade provided by the 800 trees and 15,000 plants means that residents rarely have to put on air conditioning, even in hot summers. TheVerticalForest's total greenery- can absorb 30 metric tons of carbon dioxide every year. The presence of green trees has a very important effect on people's health and psychological state, as has already been proved.8. What change doesMilanplan to make?A. Planting more trees.B. Creating a new fashion style.C. Pulling down more gray stone buildings.D. Doing more surveys to study global wanning.9. What's Boeri's opinion on the city's plan?A. It costs a lot.B. It is unpractical.C. It fails to attract people's attention.D. It is helpful to fight against climate change.10. What is Di Simine's attitude toward the city's plan?A. Doubtful.B. Supportive.C. Disappointed.D. Unconcerned.11. What does the last paragraph focus on?A. Specifics of the city's plan.B. Challenges faced by the city.C. The aim of theVerticalForestproject.D. The positive effect of theVerticalForestproject.DAt the age of 50, Nina Schoen expects to have a long lifeahead of her, but has thought a lot about death—and why people are so reluctant to talk about it: “It’s going to happen to all of us,” she says, “but it should be a more positive experience than the fear we put into it.”When she first heard about a new end-of-life process that turns the body into compost (堆肥), “I was really moved by the idea,” says Schoen, who became one of the first to reserve a spot with a Seattle-based company called Recompose, the county’s first funeral home to offer human composting.Last year Recompose began transforming bodies to soil, more formally known as natural organic reduction. Before that, end-of-life options in the U.S. were limited to burial or cremation (火化), both of which come with environmental costs—U.S. cremations alone dump 1.7 billion pounds of carbon dioxide into theatmosphere every year.Katrina Spade pioneering the composting movement has spent a decade developing the process in hopes of offering people a greener option for death care. “I wondered, ‘What if we had a choice that helps the planet rather than harms it?’” Spade tells PEOPLE. “To know that the last gesture you’ll make will be gentle and beneficial and it just feels like the right thing to do.”After she had her own two sons, she began to wonder what she might do with her body after death. A friend who knew her interest in the topic reminded her that farmers sometimes compost the body of cows, andthatsparkedan idea for her theory: “If you can compost a cow, you can probably compost a human,” she thought, and she set about designing a facility to do just that.“This is about giving people another choice,” Spade says. “At first, people react with shock—‘You really can do that?’ But so many people today are looking at their impact on the Earth. This is a popular thing because when you die, you can give back to the planet.”12. How do people react when it comes to death according to paragraph 1?A. They are unwilling to comment.B. They can face it without fear.C. They feel it a positive experience.D. They would like to compost their bodies.13. What can we know about the company Recompose?A. Its CEO is Katrina Spade.B. It is located in Seattle.C. It was founded to resist cremation.D. It has spent 10 years composting bodies.14. What does the underlined word “sparked” probably mean?A. Changed.B. Compromised.C. Quitted.D. Inspired.15. What message does the author seem to convey in the text?A. A little things in our life can bring in big outcomes.B. We human beings should do all we can to help the earth.C. Composting is so popular that we should reserve a spot soon.D. We should reject burial because of its harm to environment.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

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