2021-2022学年福建省福州八中九年级(下)期中英语试卷(附答案详解)
2021-2022年九年级全册英语期中试卷带答案
一、选择题1．We still know little about the Moon ________ men have landed on it.A．if B．since C．although D．because 2．We should use our time and energy________, then we can be a man full of_______. A．wisely, wise B．wised, wisdomC．wisely, wisdom D．wise, wisdom3．In my opinion, he doesn’t seem __________ to take this job.A．wisely enough B．enough wiselyC．wise enough D．enough wise4．I’ll _______ the time of the trains to Chengdu as soon as I get to the railway station. A．look at B．look for C．look up D．look up to 5．--Are you going out with Jade tonight?--That's my . Mind your own!A．offer B．business C．question D．chance 6．——How much _______ the tiger __________? ——It’s about 100 pounds.A．does, weight B．does, weigh C．is, weight D．is, weigh 7．My grandmother always treats others with _______.A．warm B．warmly C．warmth D．warmer 8．He asked me_________.A．if I would go skating with himB．when did I buy the CDC．that I had a good time9．— ________ did you study English?— By asking the teacher ________ help.A．How; for B．How; in C．What; for D．What; to 10．Jack is so little a boy, but he always talks to others _________.A．polite B．politely C．impolite D．impolitely 11．There are many parents _________for their children at the school gate.A．wait B．waits C．to wait D．waiting 12．—I didn’t watch the match last week. Can you tell me what happened?—Our team _________ during the last few minutes and _________the match .A．beat；won B．beat； missed C．scored；won D．scored；missed13．The boy is very brave．I ________ he ________ the tall tree．A．dare say; dares to climbB．dare to say; dare climbingC．dare saying; dares climbD．dare to say; dares climbed14．He__________succeeds because he is so lazy.A．seldom B．usually C．always15．When the earth started to shake , people ran .A．all direction B．all directions C．in all direction D．in all directions 16．—Your coat is so much like mine that I put yours on ________ mistake.—It doesn't matter.A．through B．without C．as D．by17．Mr. Lee used to ____________dinner in the restaurant, but now he is used to____________every meal with his family at home.A．have; eating B．having; eat C．have; eat18．To my surprise, Daniel's parents allowed him ___________ Shanghai Disneyland with me. A．to visit B．visiting C．visit D．visits19．— Your sweater looks nice. Is it made __________ cotton?— Yes, and it was made __________ Shanghai.A．of; by B．of; in C．from; by D．from; in 20．How ______ they study! They always have good grades.A．hardly B．hard C．hard-working D．good【参考答案】***试卷处理标记，请不要删除一、选择题1．C解析：C【详解】句意：虽然人类已经登上月球，但我们对月球仍然知之甚少。
福建省福州市第八中学高二英语下学期期中试题新人教版
福建省福州市第八中学2021-2021学年高二英语下学期期中试题新人教版（计分100分）I 听力测试30分第一节（共5题；每题1.5分，总分值7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项当选出最正确选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你有10秒钟的时刻来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. How will the woman get in touch with Ann?A. By mail.B. By e-mail.C. By telephone.2. What does the man ask the woman to do?A. Get him a newspaper.B. Give him a cup of coffee.C. Bring him something to eat.3. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In the man’s home.B. In a restaurant.C. In a supermarket.4. What are the speakers discussing?A. A man.B. A book.C. A building.5. What does the woman mean?A. Jimmy is not serious in making decisions.B. Jimmy is rich enough to buy a big house.C. Jimmy’s words are often unreliable.第二节（共15题；每题1.5分，总分值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三个选项当选出最正确选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时刻阅读每一个小题，每题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时刻。
福建省福州市九校联考2022-2023学年八年级下学期期中考试英语试题
福建省福州市九校联考2022-2023学年八年级下学期期中考试英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、单项选择1．As we know, the rabbit is ______ fourth sign in the Chinese zodiac (生肖) cycle.A．a B．the C．/2．Hainan Province lies ______ the south of Guangdong Province.A．on B．in C．to3．You look tired, so you should take a ______.A．condition B．direction C．vacation4．Tom, don’t throw litter around. It ________ terrible in summer.A．tastes B．smells C．sounds5．I think they are talking about a ______ beach in Australia.A．fantastic B．difficult C．confident6．My brother likes eating sweet food very much, ______ chocolate cookies.A．especially B．certainly C．really7．My grandparents often have trouble ______ at night.A．sleep B．sleeping C．to sleep8．—I didn’t watch the program Touching China ______ I finished my homework last night.—I watched it, too. And I think it was wonderful.A．when B．until C．since9．—How much did you __________ on the computer?—5300 yuan.A．spend B．cost C．take10．Life in the 2020s will be full of difficulties, but we believe we can ________ any problem.A．find out B．point out C．work out11．It’s very important for young children ______ how to do something by themselves.A．to rush B．to deal C．to learn12．My parents are ______ me because I won first place in the physics test.A．strict with B．proud of C．angry with13．—________ is it from here to the science museum?—About two hours by car.A．How soon B．How long C．How far14．—Do you know when he ______ home?—Sorry, I don’t know. When he ______ home, I’ll call you at once.A．will come; will arrive B．will come; arrives C．comes; will arrive 15．—My sister wants to watch the soccer game tomorrow, but she has no tickets.—________________A．What a pity!B．That’s a good idea.C．Sounds good.二、完形填空At the beginning of this term, my P.E. teacher suggested that I should take part in the marathon(马拉松). I was very surprised 16 I was never a good runner. In order to encourage(鼓励) me, he said that if I took part in the race, I would get the highest score for the term’s P.E. class. Therefore, I decided to have a try because I had 17 to lose.I prepared for the race very 18 . I ran every day in the morning. And after class, I19 running with other runners on the sports ground. I even had the special diet(饮食) for athletes. I heard that the special diet could help me get good results.When the 20 of the marathon arrived, I was very nervous. 21 , I got up in the morning, had my breakfast, and listened to some music. Then my father took me to the 22 , because the marathon race was going to take place(举行) there in an hour. All my family wished me good luck because they knew how 23 this race was for me and how hard I practiced for it.The other runners looked like athletes. I was 24 that I would be last. However, when I started to run, I thought only about the race. As I paid much attention to the race itself, I did not remember when I 25 the others. Suddenly I realized(意识到) that I had come first. I was very happy when I won the race. From the experience, I learned that success always comes out of hard work.16．A．because B．though C．but 17．A．something B．everything C．nothing 18．A．carefully B．shyly C．angrily 19．A．joined B．practiced C．watched20．A．day B．week C．month 21．A．As a result B．As usual C．In fact 22．A．sports ground B．school C．bank 23．A．easy B．important C．disappointed 24．A．surprised B．lucky C．afraid 25．A．passed B．followed C．felt三、阅读理解26．The main purpose of the text is to show ________.A．volunteering is good for you B．most people want to volunteerC．volunteering is good for study D．many people volunteered last year 27．How many people think volunteering makes them feel stronger?A．76%.B．78%.C．80%.D．94%. 28．Which of the following is TRUE about volunteering?A．96% say that volunteering makes them happier.B．94% say that volunteering helps them feel less upset.C．95% say that volunteering makes their life meaningful.D．80% say that they feel they have a better feeling in health.29．What do 96% of volunteers think of what they’re doing?A．Difficult.B．Boring.C．Useful.D．Surprising. 30．In which section of a newspaper would you probably read the text?A．Science.B．Society.C．Travel.D．Art.Little Tommy was doing very badly in math. His parents had tried everything-tutors (家庭教师), cards, special learning centers-in short, everything they could think of. Finally they took Tommy to a Catholic (天主教的) school.After the first day, little Tommy came home with a very serious look on his face. He didn’t kiss his mother. Instead, he went straight to his room and started studying. Books and papers were spread (铺开) out all over the room and little Tommy was hard at work. His mother was surprised. She called him down to dinner and as soon as he finished eating, he went back to his room without a word. In no time he was back hitting the books as hard as before. This went on for some time day after day while the mother tried to understand what was happening.Finally, little Tommy brought home his report card. He quietly put it on the table and went up to his room and hit the books. His mother looked at it and to her surprise, littleTommy got an A in math. She could no longer hold her curiosity (好奇心) about the reason. She went to his room and asked, “Son, what was it? Was it the nuns (修女)?”Little Tommy looked at her and shook his head, “No.”“Well then,” she asked again. “What was it?”Little Tommy looked at her and said, “Well, on the first day of school, when I saw that man nailed (钉) to the cross, I knew they weren’t joking.”31．Tommy’s parents sent him to a Catholic school because ______.A．he could eat well there B．he could learn more about nunsC．they wanted him to do better in his math D．they didn’t want him to learn mathanymore32．Tommy’s mother felt surprised that her son ______.A．was still the same as before B．ate so much dinnerC．kissed her after school D．worked hard but said little33．The underlined word “it” in Paragraph 3 refers to ______.A．the reason B．the book C．the report card D．the cross 34．The last sentence in the text shows that ______.A．Tommy felt sorry for the man B．Tommy was afraid of being nailedC．Tommy didn’t like the cross D．Tommy liked playing jokes on others 35．From the text, we can infer that ______.A．teachers should be strict with their studentsB．mistaking (误解) might do good sometimesC．a Catholic school is much better than other onesD．nuns are good at helping children with their mathBecause of the COVID-19, many people look for fun online. Watching livestreaming shows has become part of their lives. At the same time, traditional culture has found a bigger stage（舞台）online. Many traditional artists are starting to livestream like Douyin and Bilibili.Some of them sing Peking Opera（京剧）, some make paper cutting, while others perform Chinese classical music. A growing number of young people are starting to become more interested in traditional culture because of livestreaming.Li Jun is a Peking Opera performer from the Shanghai Jingju Theater Company. The 59-year-old took up his smart phone and started livestreaming. Unlike performing on a real stage, Li uses common places as his stage, including his office and study room. Except（除了）singing, Li also teaches viewers（观众）about Peking Opera. People can ask him questions and get answers directly.“Livestreaming has brought this traditional art down to earth.” One viewer said, “it gives young people an easier way to learn more about the traditional art.” Li has more than 6,000 fans on Douyin, while one of his videos got 42,000 views on Bilibili.On March 26th, 2020, Bilibili livestreamed a huafu show on the third China Huafu Day. Performers showed clothes in traditional Chinese styles, including those from Wei, Tang and Ming dynasties. During the show, viewers not only enjoyed looking at the clothes, but also watched how performers used ancient styles of make-up.As Guangming Daily said, livestreaming has come to a new stage through which traditional culture can be kept alive.36．In Paragraph 1, we may see the following program EXCEPT ________in the livestreaming.A．B．C．D．37．The writer mentioned Li Jun in order to ________ in Paragraph 2.A．give an example of traditional culture livestreamingB．ask young people to learn from Li JunC．tell young people to learn Peking OperaD．ask young people to enjoy Li Jun’s livestreaming38．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A．Many traditional artists start to sell traditional objects on Douyin and Bilibili.B．More people have interest in traditional culture with the help of livestreaming.C．Peking Opera performer Li Jun has more than 42,000 fans on Douyin.D．Perfomers performed Chinese classical music in the Huafu show.39．Which is the main idea of the passage?A．Livestreaming is getting more and more popular.B．We should help to save the traditional art.C．Livestreaming brings traditional art back to life.D．Traditional art keeps livestreaming alive.40．Which picture shows the structure（结构）of the passage?A．B．C．D．Chaka Salt Lake is in Qinghai Province. It sits at an altitude of about 3,100 meters and covers an area of 105 square km. It is rich in salt with a heavy salt bed close to the lake surface. That makes the lake a main source of salt in our country. When the weather is clear, the lake provides beautiful reflections (映像) of the blue sky. That is why people call it “Sky Mirror”.Because of its amazing views, people see the lake as one of the “must-go” places in China. The best time to visit it would be from July to August. It is believed that breathing (呼吸) in the humid air with its salt content is especially good for the lungs.If you want to go on a trip to the lake, the following tips may be helpful.★Don’t eat the salt in the lake directly.★Wear sunglasses and a hat because of the ultraviolet rays (紫外线).★Prepare some medicine for the weak and the elderly to deal with altitude sickness.Traveling to such a beautiful world of salt surrounded by snowy mountains and green grassland, you will feel like you are in a wonderland.If you have a chance, why not go there and enjoy the amazing place?41．Why do people call Chaka Salt Lake “Sky Mirror”?A．Because it has rich salt.B．Because it has a high altitude.C．Because the ultraviolet rays over the lake are strong.D．Because it provides beautiful reflections of the blue sky.42．What makes the lake a main source of salt in China?A．The wide area of the lake.B．The warm weather of the lake.C．The high altitude of the lake.D．The heavy salt bed close to the lake surface.43．What does the underlined word “humid” mean in Chinese?A．寒冷的B．肮脏的C．潮湿的D．异样的44．What does the writer think of Chaka Salt Lake?A．Dangerous.B．Beautiful.C．Hot.D．Common. 45．What can we get from the text?A．Chaka Salt Lake has a warm winter.B．Chaka Salt Lake is a big lake in South China.C．Chaka Salt Lake is a wonderful place to visit.D．The best season to visit Chaka Salt Lake is spring.从短文后所给的五个选项中选出能填入短文空白处的最佳选项，使短文通顺连贯，意思完整。
2022-2023学年福建省福州市教育学院附中九年级(下)期中英语试卷(附答案详解)
2022-2023学年福建省福州市教育学院附中九年级（下）期中英语试卷一、看图填空（本大题共9小题，共18.0分）1. 当你在国外，想知道公交车站怎么走时，你会这么询问当地人：______ ，could you tell me the way to the bus stop？2. 当你得知你的朋友Jenny即将出发去旅行，你会这么祝福她：______ ，Jenny!3. 你想关掉宿舍的电风扇，可以这么询问舍友Nancy的意见：______ if I turn off the fan，Nancy？4. 你想知道此刻美国当地的天气，可以这么问你的美国笔友Peter：______ in America now，Peter？5. 你的朋友David想放弃学习，你可以这样劝导他：Don't ______6. there be ______7. at this time yesterday ______8. than ______9. necessary；follow ______二、单选题（本大题共15小题，共15.0分）10. Mr.Brown has_______unique collection of Chinese paper- cutting works.（）A. aB. anC. the11. The story is_______simple English.My 10- year- old sister can understand it.（）A. forB. byC. in12. — Hello!May I speak to Kate？— Sorry，she isn't in now.She_______ping pong in the gym（）A. is playingB. playsC. played13. The firefighters displayed great_______in the face of danger.（）A. courageB. advantageC. message14. — Andrew and Doris are leading by 10 points._______must catch up!—Come on!Let's do it!（）A. TheyB. WeC. It15. —_______I turn on the lights？It's getting dark.— Sure，go ahead.（）A. MustB. ShallC. Would16. Chirs had breakfast_______as he was late.（）A. carefullyB. quicklyC. suddenly17. _______it was raining，the football match still went on.（）A. BecauseB. UnlessC. Although18. —You.can_______have the sweets_______the chocolates，but you cannot have both，or you will have a toothache.—OK，Mom.（）A. either ....orB. neither...norC. not only...but also19. The painting works from Qi Baishi_______at the art museum this weekend.（）A. showB. will showC. will be shown20. Many people in the community joined volunteers and_______the COVID-19 battle.（）A. made contributions toB. stay away fromC. come up with21. ChatGPT is a type of AI and it is a good example of modern technology_______allows peopleto get information easily.（）A. whatB. whoC. that22. —Guess what!My father bought me a ticket to The Wandering Earth II.— Oh.It is_______movie that I' ve ever seen.You must watch it!（）A. the most tiringB. the most disappointingC. the most exciting23. —_______does it take to go to Beijing from here？—That depends.If you fly there，it will save more time.（）A. How longB. How oftenC. How far24. —Do you know why some parents buy smart watches for their children？—For the children's safety I guess.Because the watches can tell_______（）A. what time it is.B. where their children are.C. whether their children are studying.三、完形填空（本大题共10小题，共15.0分）Have you ever seen lions dancing in the streets The lions dance to the beat of a drum.Of course，they are not （1）______ lions.They are dancers in lion （2）______ .Lion dancing first started in China centuries ago.It is（3）______ to bring good luck in the coming year.Usually，a lion is made up of two dancers.One dancer controls the（4）______ .The other controls the tail. "I think of it as a sport，"says Anthony Huang，aged 16.He is a member of the New York Chinese Freemasons Athletic Club.Anthony performs as the lion's head.It can（5）______ as much as 20pounds.Lion dancing is（6）______ to Anthony." This tradition really lifts me up，"he says.In the past，lion dancing was（7）______ performed by men.But it is different today.LionDanceMe is a lion dancing group in San Francisco，California.There are boys and girls on its team.They dance together. " Anyone can（8）______ lion dancing.You have to believe that you can do it，" says Ananda Tang-Lee，a 17-year-old girl.Lion dancing will （9）______ to develop.But a team's sense of（10）______ will never change."We call it a family，"Ananda says."It's really great，because we always have each other's backs."25. A. real B. dangerous C. wild26. A. fields B. groups C. costumes27. A. able B. meant C. surprised28. A. hand B. mouth C. head29. A. eat B. bear C. weigh30. A. important B. difficult C. easy31. A. mostly B. hardly C. secretly32. A. put up B. take up C. build up33. A. manage B. continue C. remember34. A. community B. happiness C. achievement四、补全对话-填空（本大题共1小题，共5.0分）35. Lots of people find it hard to get up in the morning and put the blame（责备）on the alarm clock.（1）______ Here's how to make one.●Find the right motivation（动机）.（2）______ Do you want to get up in time to have breakfast with your family，get in some exercise，or just be better prepared for your day Once you are clear about your reasons，tell your family or roommates about the change you want to make.●（3）______Since you know why you want to wake up，consider re-arranging（安排）your morning activities.For example，if you want time to have breakfast with your family，save some time the night before by setting out clothes，shoes，and bags.●（4）______If you're tired out by Friday night，getting up late on Saturday could sound wonderful.But it mightcause excessive sleepiness during the following week，a recent study found.So stick to your set bedtime and wake-up time，no matter what day it is.●Keep a record and evaluate it weekly.Record your efforts and write down how you feel.After you've tried a new method for a week，take a look at your record.（5）______ If not，take another look at other methods you could try.A.Keep your daily schedule on weekends.B.If the steps you take are working，keep it up.C.In order to make a change，you need to decide why it's important.D.In fact，the key to easy wake-up is to make a better plan for sleep.E.Rethink morning activities.(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)五、阅读理解（本大题共20小题，共40.0分）AA father bought a kite for his son.The son couldn't wait to fly it.So，on the next windy day，they took the kite to a park.First，the father taught his son to fly the kite.Soon，the son was flying the kite high in the air.When it couldn't go higher，the son realized something."The string is holding the kite down，"he said to himself."If I cut it，it can fly higher."The son cut the string.After that，the kite flew up a little more.However，the kite didn't rise for long.It slowly came down until it landed in a tree far away.The son was surprised."I thought the kite could fly higher without the string，"he said."What happened？""The string wasn't holding the kite down，"said the father."It was helping it stay higher.After you cut the string，it didn't have any support."Actually，▲ are the string that seems to hold us down in our daily life.But without them，we can't fly high like the kite.We should never let go of them.36. Which of the following word can be put in the ▲ place？______A. rulesB. customsC. suggestionsD. actions37. Why did the son cut the string______A. He wanted to fly another kite.B. He wanted to control the kiteC. He wanted to make the kite fly higher.D. He wanted to prove that his father was wrong.38. What happened after the son cut the string？______A. The kite was picked up by the father.B. The kite stay higher for a long time.C. The kite flew higher and then landed in a tree.D. The kite was blown away by wind and disappeared.39. What is the function of the string according to the father______A. Hold the kite downB. Support the kiteC. Stop the kiteD. Let go of the kite？40. From the story we may infer that we should keep the balance between ______ .A. ups and downsB. safety and risksC. work and relaxationD. discipline and freedomBWild animals seem to have escaped the Indian Ocean tsunami（海啸），adding weight to the idea that they have a"sixth sense"for disasters，experts said on Thursday.Sri Lanka wildlife officials have said the waves that killed over 24，000 people along the Indian Ocean island's coast seemingly missed wild animals，because no dead animals were found."No elephants are dead，not even a dead rabbit.I think animals can sense disaster.They have a 'sixth sense'.They know when things are happening，"H.D.Ratnayake，director of Sri Lanka's Wildlife Department，said on Wednesday."There has been a lot of evidence（证据）about dogs barking or birds migrating（迁徙）beforeearthquakes.But it has not been proved."said Matthew van Lierop，an animal behaviour specialist at Johannesburg Zoo."There have been no specific studies because you can't really test it in a lab，"he said. "Wildlife seems to be able to pick up certain signs，especially birds.There are many reports of birds detecting（发现）coming disasters."said Clive Walker，who has written several books on African wildlife. Animals certainly rely on the known senses such as smell or hearing to avoid danger from predators（掠食动物）.And Sri Lanka's damaged coast is likely to become important evidence of the long-lasting idea about an animal's "sixth sense".41. Which of the following is TRUE about the Indian Ocean tsunami？______A. The coast was not damaged seriously.B. Many people died but wild animals survived.C. A number of Wild animals were killed or missing.D. The "six sense"of wild animals was proved after that.42. What is Matthew van Lierop's job？______A. He is a zoo keeper.B. He is a wildlife official.C. He is a movie director.D. He is an animal behaviour expert.43. What does the underlined word "it" refer to？______A. The fact that animals may sense earthquakes.B. The place where animals can stay safe.C. The reason why earthquakes happen.D. The time when earthquakes happen.44. What can we infer from the text？______A. The"sixth sense"is a known sense that animals can rely on.B. The experts hold different opinions about animals' natural power.C. It has not been proved that animals do have a sixth sense for disasters.D. We can test if an elephant can sense danger from the coming disasters.45. In which section of a newspaper can we read this text？______A. Travel.B. Society.C. Culture.D. Discovery.CWhen you open a dictionary，you often come across a lot of unfamiliar words.You might think this is a bit frightening.But many of them are formed using other simpler words.This is called word formation. Words formed by combining（合并）other words are called compounds，for example，"penfriend"and"well-known".Prefixes and suffixes often have fixed meanings.If you add un-or in-to a word，the new word usually means the opposite.For example，if something isn't correct，it's incorrect.Words with the suffixes-ment and-ness are often nouns.For example，if somebody has improved a lot，they have made great improvement.Conversion is the word formation process in which a word of one grammatical form becomes a word of another grammatical form without any changes to spelling or pronunciation.For example，the word"email"may appear before the verb or simply be used as a verb：I can either send you an email（noun）or simply email（verb）you.Another kind of word formation is called abbreviation，which means shortening a word.Some words are made up of the first letters of several words："World Trade Organization"can be referred to as WTO.And ASAP is short for "as soon as possible".It is impossible to know the meaning of every word.But knowing about word formation can help us guess their meanings.46. Which of the following word is a compound word？______A. Improvement.B. Railway.C. Present.D. Impossible.47. The word "carelessness" can be used as an example to explain ______ .A. compoundB. prefixesC. suffixesD. abbreviation48. Which paragraph does this sentence belong to："Face to face" is written as "F2 F" for short.______A. Paragraph 2B. Paragraph 3C. Paragraph 4D. Paragraph 549. What does the underlined word "conversion" mean in Chinese？______A. 合成B. 转换C. 简略C.借鉴50. What is the purpose of the text？______A. To explain different types of word formation.B. To tell us the importance of using dictionaries.C. To encourage people to recite as many words as possible.D. To introduce the development of English word formation.DMany studies have shown the learning-by-teaching effect.Students who spend time teaching what they've learned show better understanding and ability to remember knowledge than students who simply spend the same time re-studying.But why does teaching helpResearchers did a study to test their idea that teaching improves the one's learning because it forces the teacher to retrieve（检索）what they've learned，which leads to deeper and longer-lasting acquisition（获得）of that information than spending more time re-studying.They asked 124 students to spend ten minutes studying a text.They told the students they could take notes while studying，but would teach the material afterwards without notes.After studying the text，the students were divided into four groups.In one group the students spent five minutes giving a lesson on the study material without notes.The other groups either spent the same time answering the questions，teaching with a script（讲稿）or writing down all they could remember from the text-a form of recalling practice.A week later，all the students took a surprise test of their knowledge and understanding of the text.The important finding is that the teaching-without-notes group and the recalling-practice group performed better than the group that answered the questions and the group that taught with a script.The researchers said the result shows that the benefits of the learning-by-teaching method are caused by recalling practice；that is，the learning-by-teaching method works only when the teaching includes recalling the taught materials.The new findings have a practical suggestion for how the learning-by-teaching method is used in education.In order to make sure that students learn and remember an educational material，they should internalize（内化）the material before presenting it to others，rather than depend on notes during the presentation process.51. What is the purpose of the study that the researchers did？______A. To test the best way of teaching.B. To compare different methods of learning.C. To find out the reason why people like teaching.D. To check the effects of the learning-by-teaching method.52. What is Paragraph 3 mainly about？______A. Why the study started.B. Who took part in the study.C. How the study was performed.D. What conclusion the researchers made.53. Which picture may be the result of the surprise test a week later according to the passage？______A.B.C.D.54. Which of the following ways may be praised by the author？______A. Memory GameB. Note-taking.C. Teaching each other.D. Mind-mapping.55. Where is the text probably from？______A. A news report.B. A story book.C. A guide book.D. An education magazine.六、任务型阅读-多任务混合（本大题共1小题，共2.0分）56. while ______七、阅读填空（本大题共1小题，共10.0分）57. Everyone knows that fish is good for health.It is thought to help（1）______ /prɪ'vent/heart disease.But it seems that many people don't cook fish at home.Americans eat only about fifteen pounds of fish per person per year，but we eat twice（2）______ much fish in restaurants as at home.Buying，storing，and cooking fish isn't difficult.It just requires a little（3）______ /'nɒlɪdʒ/.This text is about（4）______ to buy and cook fish in an easy way.When buying fish，you should first smell it.Fresh fish should smell sweet：you should feel that you're standing at the ocean's edge.Any fishy or strong smell means the fish isn't fresh.Do not buy it.When you have（5）______ （buy）a fish and arrive home，you'd better store the fish in the fridge（6）______ you don't cook it immediately，but fresh fish should be（7）______ （store）in your fridge for only a day or two.Frozen fish isn't as tasty as the fresh one.There are many common（8）______ （method）used to cook fish.The（9）______ （easy）is to steam it.First，clean it and season it with your（10）______ /tʃɔɪs/of spices（调料）.Put the whole fish on a plate and steam it in a steam pot for 8 to 10 minutes if it weighs about one pound.（A larger one will take more time.）Then，it's ready to serve.(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8)(9)(10)八、书面表达（本大题共1小题，共15.0分）58. China Daily正在开展关于线上学习和线下学习的讨论活动，加入你是李华，请根据以下表格，谈谈你个人更喜欢的学习方式以及理由，并指出另一种学习方式的不足之处。
2021年福州市第八中学高三英语下学期期中试卷及参考答案
2021年福州市第八中学高三英语下学期期中试卷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AI started working with my hands at a young age. The youngest of five brothers, I took on the role as a “maintenance (维修) man” at an early age for our family’s small grocery store. Often my dad wouldn’t give me a clear idea of how something shouldbe done, so I just had to figure it out by researching or through trial and error.Fast forward to 2016 and those problem-solving skills would become the focus of Tippecanoe High School’s Homebuilding class. I knew I wanted to teach the students skills that went beyond just being able to hammer nails or cut pieces of two-by-fours. The problem was that we didn’t have the resources at the time to do much else. The idea of attracting some type of funding seemed very important. Designing, building and selling a tiny house on wheels seemed like the perfect project to accomplishthe task. I reached out to a number of local businesses and most of them responded with the greatest support for what x k w we were doing.This year we added a new element to the program. Through one of our partners, we were able to connect with the nonprofit Veteran’s Ananda Incorporated. Students in the Homebuilding class are leading the design and production of micro houses to be donated to this organization. The new partnership gives the students another focus to consider when designing and building the houses.There has been no shortage of students since our first year. Three years ago we had 41 students, the next 191, and this year it was limited to just over 160 students so we could have a safe and manageable classroom environment. The number of girls taking the class has risen steadily over the last few years as well. This class offers something for everyone and the skills are universal.1. How can we describe the young author?A. He opened a small grocery store.B. He did a lot of research in the lab.C. He enjoyed doing hands-on activities.D. He learnt about maintenance from his father.2. What do the underlined words “the task” in paragraph 2 refer to?A. Getting some financial support.B. Selling a tiny house on wheels.C. Reaching out to many local businesses.D. Offering the students some problem-solving skills.3. What can be inferred about the Homebuilding class from the last paragraph?A. Its size needs increasing.B. Itis popular with the students.C. It has caused some safety concerns.D. Its classroom environment is hard to manage.BIt might have been Jimmy Kimmel, or any other sharp-tongued talk show hosts of late-night TV. In this instance, it was Samantha Bee, stating her opposition to childhood vaccinations humorously. “Who are you going to believe?” she asked. “Leading authorities on medical science, or 800 comments on your cousin’s Facebook page?”Joking about science can have serious effects, according to studies by communication scholars. Accordingly, since 2013, Paul, a psychological professor, has conducted studies of how satire (讥讽) can influence people’s beliefs about science, which have shown that if you want to interest people in science and shape their views on hot-button science issues, satirical humor can work better.Many Americans pay little attention to science. Even people who regularly watch TV news receive only scraps of science information in their media diet, because mainstream media outlets devote so little airtime to the subject. On top of that, some Americans may regard science as inaccessible.Yet satirical humor can reach viewers who would never watch NOVA or read — well, National Geographic. Millions of people watch late-night television programs live, and videos of these shows get millions of views on streaming services. In 2016, a vote conducted by the University of Delaware Center indicated that nearly one in 10 said they learned about science from late-night television shows.Late-night hosts may occasionally poke fun at scientists. More often, however, the hosts promote a positive image of science. By making science entertaining to audience with little knowledge of the topic, late-night television could spark science engagement. Furthermore, the researchers concluded that satirical shows had the biggest impact among the least educated viewers, thus helping to narrow a gap in attention to science. Though late-night satirical humor can boost science interest and awareness, it has its limits. Science is complex, and conveying that complexity in a few minutes while telling jokes can be a challenge.4. What does Paul’s studies of joking about science indicate?A. It may do serious damage to science.B. It can effectively popularize science.C. It totally changes people’s attitude to science.D. It will shift people’s attention from entertainment to science.5. Why do TV watchers receive a little science information?A. Because they enjoy watching entertainments.B. Because science is not easy to come up with.C. Because they find no interest in science issues.D. Because science is scarcely seen on mainstream media.6. What do we know about the late-night shows involving science?A. The hosts get used to playing tricks on scientists.B. The hosts’ aim is to build a positive image of science.C. Education gap can be bridged through late-night shows.D. Science participation can be promoted among their viewers.7. What’s the author’s attitude towards combining science with satire?A. Critical.B. Objective.C. Positive.D. Negative.CA student had to get his long hair cut off in a middle school in GuangDong Province. It was talked a lot among teachers and students.In fact, all schools have their own rules. In most schools, boy students are not allowed to have long hair while girls are not allowed to dye their hair. And most school rules say that students should wear their school uniforms at school. And students must obey these rules so that they can get healthy development at school.But some students have disagreements. They think that boy students having long hair doesn't mean that they are not good students. They want to show their own personality. They think that they would look cool too if they had long hair and the hairstyles like their favorite stars.A girl student thought that she would look much more beautiful if she had brown hair. So she had her dark hair dyed brown one day. When she went back to school the next day, the teacher was very angry with her. She said that she worked hard at her lessons and did well in every subject. She just didn't know why the teacher didn't allow her to dye her hair while women teachers can.It is not wrong for teenagers to love stars' hairstyles or wear their favorite clothes. However, a school has its own rules for all the students to obey so that the school can be in good order. Students should not break the rules at school.8. What aren't boy students allowed to do in most middle schools according to this passage?A. To have long hair.B. To wear uniforms.C. To like famous stars.D. To show their own personalities.9. Why did the girl make her hair brown?A. Because she wanted to be cool.B. Because she thought that she would look much more beautiful.C. Because she wanted to make her teacher angry.D Because women teachers dyed their hair.10. What does the writer think of these school rules?A. The students should be against them.B. They are bad for students.C. They can make schools in good order.D. They can't make students grow healthily.11. What is the passage mainly about?A. Hair styles and clothes.B. Schoolboys and schoolgirls.C. Students and famous stars.D. School rules.DIt was very cold and I had been watching a homeless man make himself comfortable in a “shelter” on the river bank. His “shelter” was a tarpaulin (油布)tied to rocks to keep the wind from blowing it away. He had been living there for over a month. I never saw him with warm clothing or food. I knew what I wanted to do.When I told my parents what I wanted to do they werealarmed. They said I could be putting myself at risk, taking a box to a homeless person at night! But I knew, in my deep heart, that I would be safe.I got a box. My parents watched as I added warm gloves, a heavy blanket ... into the box until it was full! Then, I put a Christmas card on top. It said, “Even though we hardly know each other, I want to wish you a Merry Christmas!” I put ten one-dollar bills inside it as well.My father insisted he went there with me as it was 10 pm on Christmas Eve. I said he could drive me but he had to stay in the car. He agreed.I took the box and walked towards his “house”. I called, “Sir, I have a Christmas box for you!”“Go away!” he shouted.“Sir,” I repeated.“Go away!” he shouted.“Why?” I asked him.He walked over and I expected to see an angry face. Instead I saw two of the most beautiful, gentle, blue eyes I have ever seen.“Merry Christmas!” I said.“Why are you doing this?” he asked.“Because you matter to me,” I said. With that I gave him the box.Tears came to his eyes and he thanked me. I got back to the car and watched him carry the box like it was filled with gold. I didn’t want to embarrass (使困窘) him by watching him any more so Dad and I left.12. The underlined word “alarmed” can best be replaced by _____.A. pleasedB. worriedC. disappointedD. surprised13. Why did the author ask his father to stay in the car?A. Because he wanted to prove he was brave.B. Because he believed the homeless man was bad.C. Because he wanted to protect his father from being hurt.D. Because he didn’t want the homeless man to feel bad.14. When the homeless man saw the author first, he was _____.A. quite angryB. very excitedC. quite puzzledD. very curious15. The author’s purpose in writing the text is to tell readers that _____.A. it is easier said than doneB. poverty is the mother of healthC. where there is a will, there is a wayD. a willing helper doesnot wait until he is asked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。
2021年福州第八中学高三英语下学期期中试题及答案解析
2021年福州第八中学高三英语下学期期中试题及答案解析第一部分阅读（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ARome can be pricey for travelers, which is why many choose to stay in a hostel (旅社). The hostels in Rome offer a bed in a dorm room for around $25 anight, and for that, you’ll often get to stay in a central location (位置) with security and comfort.Yellow HostelIf I had to make just one recommendation for where to stay in Rome, it would be Yellow Hostel. It’s one of the best-rated hostels in the city, and for good reason. It’s affordable, and it’s got a fun atmosphere without being too noisy. As an added bonus, it’s close to the main train station.Hostel Alessandro PalaceIf you love social hostels, this is the best hostel for you in Rome. Hostel Alessandro Palace is fun. Staff members hold plenty of bar events for guests like free shots, bar crawls and karaoke. There’s also an area on the rooftop for hanging out with other travelers during the summer.Youth Station HostelIf you’re looking for cleanliness and a modern hostel, look no further than Youth Station. It offers beautiful furnishings and beds. There are plenty of other benefits, too; it doesn’t charge city tax; it has both air conditioning and a heater for the rooms; it also has free Wi-Fi in every room.Hotel and Hostel Des ArtistesHotel and Hostel Des Artistes is located just a 10-minute walk from the central city station and it’s close to all of the city’s main attractions. The staff is friendly and helpful, providing you with a map of the city when you arrive, and offering advice if you require some. However, you need to pay 2 euros a day for Wi-Fi.1.What is probably the major concern of travelers who choose to stay in a hostel?fort.B.Security.C.Price.D.Location.2.Which hotel best suits people who enjoy an active social life?A.Yellow Hostel.B.Hostel Alessandro Palace.C.Youth Station Hostel.D.Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes.3.What is the disadvantage of Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes?A.It gets noisy at night.B.Its staff is too talkative.C.It charges for Wi-Fi.D.It’s inconveniently located.BFor our official holidays, like the National Holiday, many people'd like to go on a visit to some places of interest. Yesterday our class had a heated discussion about whether we should travel during holidays.One man's meat is another man's poison.Some students are for it. They think visitors can enjoy a good variety of scenery. Facing glorious(壮丽的) touristattractions, travelers may well broaden their eyes. At the same time, they can keep fit by walking on foot, and taste different delicious food that they can't get in their own hometowns. What's more, travelling can make a contribution to our economy development, mainly to the local economy development. Most travelers need to buy tickets to go to their destinations, thus traffic department will earn money. Travelers also need to sleep and eat, thus local hotels and restaurants also share benefits. Paying admission(门票费) benefits local governments. As for native farmers, they can benefit from selling local specialities to many travelers. In this case, money circulation(货币流通) is speeded up.On the other hand, other students are against it. They believe it's a waste of money. Some famous places of interest are too crowded, while those smaller ones are not worth visiting. Travelling may cause traffic jams here and there. What's worse, due to travelling here and there, there exist some accidents on the road. Besides, it's known that travelling can also pollute the local environment. In order to reduce air and waste pollution, people should have a rest to the full, reading books or watching TV at home. Recently, many have been afraid of being infected with COVID-19 in particular.As far as I am concerned, travelling is a good choice to spend holidays. And the government should take some measures to solve the existing problems. More policemen should be on duty to deal with accidents in time. Can we make a small change to the period when people don't have to go to work in some provinces? Let's take the example of the National Holiday, if some provinces of our country spend this holiday mainly in late September, with the National Day coming to an end, rather than in earlyOctober, most famous places of interest will not become crowded. At the same time, visitors must obey traffic rules and shouldn't throw rubbish freely here and there. Last but not least, never should we travel when there is a pandemic(大流行病，瘟疫). It's our duty to prevent its spread.4. What does the underlined sentence “One man's meat is another man's poison” in this passage mean?A. Some persons like meat, while others don't.B. Different persons taste meals differently.C. A man mistakes meat for poison.D. Different persons have different opinions on one thing.5. How do travelers contribute to our economy development?A. They buy all kinds of tickets.B. They walk, sleep, eat and meet native farmers.C. They speed up money circulation by spending money on transport, accommodations(膳宿), specialities and admission.D. They only enjoy visiting many glorious tourist attractions.6. Which sentence of the following is not true?A. There's a need for more policemen.B Some provinces can change the date of an official holiday completely.C. Visitors must obey traffic rules and shouldn't throw rubbish freely.D. People should never travel when there is a pandemic.7. What the author's attitude to travel during holidays?A. He doesn't show his opinion.B. He doesn't agree at all.C. He supports unconditionally.D. He supports and makes some suggestions.CAmerican football was the fastest-growing sport for US young players last year, according to a survey sponsored by the sport's governing body.But it was the game's no tackle variety that showed the biggest increase－a finding that may reflect concerns about injury. In American football, a tackle (抢断球) refers to an attempt to stop an opponent by forcing them to the ground.The number of participants in football grew in 2015 while most other sport, except baseball, posted a decline, USA Football said on Monday, citing(引用) the findings of a survey of 30,000 children and teenagers.Participation in flag football (a no-tackle type of football) increased by 8.7 percent among children aged 6 to 14, while tackle football rose by 1.9 percent. For that age group, the only other sport that grew was baseball, with a 3. 3 percent increase.In the 15-to-18 age group, flag football rose by 10. 5 percent, while tackle grew by 2.5 percent.Basketball was the third, with a 1. 1 percent increase. Participation in all other sports declined.Tom Farrey, executive director of the Aspen Institute's Sports & Society Program, said he was surprised that flag football participation rose so much.“The trend suggests that parents aremarching to the beat of a different drummer, in pursuing flagas an alternative for their kids," he said.The findings come at a time of increasing concern about the risk associated with youth sports, particularly hockey (曲棍球) and football, where medical researchers have warned about the risk of concussions (damagesto the brain caused by violent blows to the head) and death linked to brain injury.USA Football, anIndianapolis,Indianabased nonprofit funded in part by the National Football League, believed that the increases resulted from better safety and health education."Football participation increases, even modest increases, may signal that programs such as our Heads Up Football program and practice guidelines are making a positive difference," said Scot Hallenbeck, USA Football chief executive, in a statement.Robert Cantu, aBostonUniversityneurosurgery professor and investigator at the school's chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) Center said the increase in fag football participation signaled that more parents were directing children to a safe alternative8. What can we learn about the two age groups?A. Flag football grew the fastest in the 6-to-18 group.B. Tackle football grew he fastest in the 6-to-14 group.C. Participation in baseball declined the most in both groupsD. Participation in tackle football increased the most in both groups.9. The underlined part probably means ________.A working at a different paceB. behaving in a different wayC. ignoring the major differencesD. trying to accept different opinions10. The popularity of flag football is inked with the fact thatA. its rules have been adapted for young playersB. it receives more funds than other varietiesC. tackle football is an old-fashioned gameD. experts worry about children's safety11. What is the cause of football growth according to USA Football?A. Their safety programs are successful.B. More children show interest in the game.C. Football is less likely to cause concussions.D. There are different types of football to choose from.D12. The five passes all include ________.A. a dinner cruiseB. a magic showC. a city tourD. a trolley ride13. Accordingto the rules and restrictions, ________.A. visitors can return their ticketsB. reservations cannot be cancelledC. passes cannot be shared among usersD. users can visit attractions more than once14. To make reservations, you can ________.A. write an e-mailB. make a phone callC. send a text messageD. fill out an online form15. In which section of a newspaper would you most likely find this advertisement?A. Leisure & TravelB. Health & BeautyC. Restaurants & FoodD. Sports & Entertainment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。
2021年福州第八中学高三英语下学期期中试卷及答案
2021年福州第八中学高三英语下学期期中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AStudents, teachers, and local community members are strongly encouraged to register online to receive real-time information of emergency events fromColumbiaUniversity.Text message warnings will only be used in rare cases where ongoing events causean immediate threat or have a significant influence. Possible situations include severe weather conditions, emergency campus closures, crimes in progress that may endanger the community, and major transportation interruptions.Read instructions on how to sign up for emergency notifications（通知）.ColumbiastudentsColumbiastudents can easily register for text message notifications. Simply enter Student Services Online, click on "Text Message Enrollment" and add your cellphone number. Students can register parents or family members by following the instructions for the public below.ColumbiateachersColumbiateachers can register for text message notifications by following the step by step instructions below:● Register with your UNI and password .● Select "Faculty & Staff"at the top of the page.● Select "Contact Details".● Click the "+" under "Phone".● Select "Campus Alert 1".● Enter your mobile number.To receive emergency information on additional mobile phones, you may follow the above instructions for "Campus Alert2" and "Campus Alert 3" for a total of three.Community/General PublicCommunity/General Public interested in receiving emergency information fromColumbiacan sign up by clicking on the "Register" button on the registration page and entering their email and mobile number. Users will receive confirmation code（密码）on their phone and will need to confirm their account via email.Users can choose not to use the Emergency Text Alert System at any time by texting STOP to 226787, calling226789 or sending an email tolr27682@.1.Which is a possiblesituation where a text message will be sent?A.The temperature will drop slightly tomorrow.B.The campus will be closed during Christmas.C.The main railway system of the city is interrupted.D.A bank robber is being sentenced in the court of the city.2.Which step comes before the others when teachers register?A.Selecting Campus Alert.B.Entering mobile numbers.C.Clicking "+" under "Phone".D.Selecting "Faculty& Staff".3.How can users stop receiving text messages?A.By sending an email.B.By texting STOP to 226789.C.By managing information online.D.By making a phone call to 226787.BSonoma County is adding artificial intelligence to its wildfire fighting. The county has entered into an agreement with the South Korean firm Alchera to equip its network of fire-spotting cameras with software that detects wildfire activity and then issues a warning to authorities.The technology examines past and current images of terrain (地形;地势) and searches for certain changes, such as flames burning in darkness, said Chris Godley, the county’s director of emergency management. But emergency workers will first have to“teach”the system to distinguish between images that show fire smoke, and others that might show clouds, fog etc. The software will use feedback from humans to improve its algorithm(算法) and will eventually be able to detect fires on its own — or at least that’s what county officials hope.“It’s kind of like learning how to read,”Godley said. “What letters can I put together to make up a word?” The county activated the technology Wednesday and received 16 positive reports of smoke — all of which turned out to be permitted burns, he said. Once a seasonal ban on controlled burns goes into effect in April or May, the county plans to speed up the testing and feedback phase. The hope is that by November, the system will no longer need to be taught and can start providing reliable intelligence. Godley said. “It’s going to take us a while to make sure weget the bugs outand that we really can depend on it because ultimately this is a lifesaving mission.”The technology is intended to help officials investigate potential fire starts earlier so they can get personnelout to them more quickly and issue necessary warnings. Officials expect other places will adopt it if the technology is successful, particularly because it plugs into the camera network that’s already in place statewide.“We ultimately believe its potential could be realized in a year or two,” Godley said. “And it could really havea dramatic impact here in California.”4. What does the system first have to do before being put into work?A. Equip its network of fire-spotting cameras with software.B. Learn to tell between images of fire smoke and other pictures.C. Use feedbacks to improve its ability to detect fire independently.D. Examine images of the terrain and search for any possible changes.5. What do local officials expect the technology to accomplish?A. Be able to make positive reports of smoke.B. Be able to control seasonal burns in the area.C. Help them spot potential fire starts as soon as possible.D. Learn how to distinguish pictures of flames from clouds.6. What does the underlined part in paragraph 3 mean?A. kill all the bugs.B. get rid of mistakesC. provide reliable informationD. speed up testing process7. What does the author mainly intend to tell us?A. AI is creating a dramatic impact in California.B. AI is applied to monitor terrains in California.C. A new tool to help detect wildfire in California.D. A new way to put an end to wildfire in California.CANew Zealandcouncil has announced a month-long road closure in order to allow a sea lion and her pup to reach the ocean safely.John Wilson Ocean Drive in Dunedin will be closed after the New Zealand sea lions made their home at a nearby golf course and started "regularly crossing the road to get to the beach," according to a Facebook post from Dunedin City Council."You can still visit the area on foot or by bicycle, but please give the sea lions lots of space," continued the post.Locals applauded the decision, and one even called for the closure to be made permanent."No dogs should be on the beach, either," wrote Gaylene Smith. "We need to protect our beautiful sea life."Dogs are known to attack sea lions, and Chisholm Links Golf Course, where the sea lions have made their home, also posted advice to dog walkers in a Facebook update."We're lucky to have sea lions on our coastline and we need to share the space with them,as this is what makes our coastline so unique!" wrote the course on Facebook.The council went on to explain thatNew Zealandsea lions are endangered, and are one of the world's rarest species of sea lion.There are an estimated 12,000New Zealandsea lions left, according to the Department of Conservation. Under local law, anyone who kills a sea lion could face up to two years in prison or a fine of up to NZ$250,000(US$178,000).8. What decision has the Dunedin City Council made?A. Closing an ocean drive for a month.B. Forbidding entry into a golf course.C. Forbidding walking dogs outside.D. Closing the nearby beach temporarily.9. How did the City Council announce the decision?A. By informing on TV.B. By sending out notices.C. By posting on Facebook.D. By advertising in a newspaper.10. What is the attitude of the local people toward the closure?A. Doubtful.B. Supportive.C. Uncaring.D. Critical.11. What can we learn aboutNew Zealandsea lions from the text?A. They are afraid of humans.B. They are a common species.C. They are being killed by dogs.D. They are under legal protection.DPreparations for the Tokyo Olympics have suffered another challenge after a survey found that 60% of people in Japan want them to be cancelled,less than three months before the Games are scheduled to open.Japan has extended a state of emergency in Tokyo and several other regions until the end of May as it struggles to control a fast increase in COVID-19 cases caused by new, more catching variants（变异体）with medical staff warning that health services in some areas are on the edge of breaking down.The Olympics, which were delayed by a year due to the pandemic, are set to open on 23 July, with the International Olympic Committee（IOC）and organizers insisting that measures will be put in place to ensure thesafety of athletes and other visitors, as well as a nervous Japanese public.The survey, conducted between 7 and 9 May by the conservative Yomiuri Shimbun, showed 60% wanted the Games cancelled as opposed to 39% who said they should be held. “Postponement” — an option abandoned by the IOC — was not offered as a choice.Of those who said the Olympics should go ahead, 23% said they should take place without audience. Foreign audience have been banned but a final decision on native attendance will be made in June.Another poll conducted at the weekend by TBS News found 65% wanted the Games cancelled or postponed again, with 37% voting to give up the event altogether and 28% calling for another delay. A similar poll in April conducted by Kyodo news agency found 70% wanted the Olympics cancelled or postponed.The IOC's vice president, John Coates, said that while Japanese sentiment about the Games “was a concern”, he could foresee no situation under which the sporting events would not go ahead.12. How many Japanese wish the Olympics would not be held in Tokyo according to the survey?A. 60%.B. 28%.C. 37%.D. 70%.13. What should be put into consideration if the Olympics open?A. The economic crisis.B. The urban transport.C. The safety of athletes.D. The health condition of citizens.14. What is some people's attitude towards foreign spectators in Paragraph 5?A. Welcome.B. Unfriendly.C. Cold.D. Unsupported.15. What can we conclude from John Coates'words?A. The Olympics will be stopped this year.B. The Olympics will be put off.C. The Olympics will be held normally.D. The Olympics will take place in other place.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。
2021年福州第八中学高三英语期中考试试题及答案解析
2021年福州第八中学高三英语期中考试试题及答案解析第一部分阅读（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APlan Your Visit to the British MuseumWe've made a few changes to ensure you can safely enjoy your visit:How to book tickets·Tickets for the permanent collection can only be hooked online in advance.·To book tickets for exhibitions, visit our exhibition pages. If you want to guarantee your visit to the permanent collection as well as the exhibition on your visit, you will need to book a separate ticket.·We are limiting numbers of people in the museum to ensure there is room for you to safely enjoy your visit. Everyone, including members and volunteers, will therefore need to book a free, timed ticket in advance.Important information about your ticket booking·You can book up to six tickets for people who live in the same family.·We will email yourticket to you, and you will need to show it either printed out or on your device (设备) when you arrive.·Please arrive at the time stated on your ticket-we cannot guarantee admission before or after it.Following the routeWe have created a new one-way route through the museum which will allow you to safely explore world cultures from the Mediterranean to the Middle East and from the Americas to Africa.·View a map of the route (Open in a new window).·Our audio guides (音频指南) are not available. However, youcan pay to download the audio introductions from iTunes (Open in a new window) or Google Play (Open in a new window) to each of the galleries and listen on your own device. Please remember to bring along your own headphones.1.Why does the museum offer timed tickets?A.To earn more money.B.To hire more volunteers.C.To save room for collections.D.To control the number of visitors.2.How can a visitor learn about the new route in advance?A.View an online map.B.Buy a new headphone.C.Buy audio guides from the museum.D.Download video introductions from iTunes.3.Where can you probably find the text?A.In a newspaper.B.In a magazine.C.On a website.D.In a report.BShanghairesidents passing through the city’s eastern Huangpu district in Octobermight have astonished at an unusual sight: a “walking” building. An 85-year-old primary school has been lifted off the ground in its entirety and relocated using new technology named the “walking” machine.In the city’s latest effort to preserve historic structures, engineers used nearly 200 mobile supports under the five-story building. The supports act like robotic legs. They’re split into two groups which in turns rise up and down, imitating the human step. Attached sensors help control how the building moves forward.TheLagenaPrimary School, which weighs 7,600 tons, faced a new challenge — it’s T-shaped, while previously relocated structures were square or rectangular. Experts and technicians met to discuss possibilities and test a number of different technologies before deciding on the “walking machine”.Over the course of 18 days, the building was rotated 21degrees and moved 62 meters away to its new location. The old school building is set to become a center for heritage protection and cultural protection. The project marks the first time this “walking machine” method has been used inShanghaito relocate a historical building.In recent years,China’s rapid modernization has seen many historic buildingsrazedto clear land for skyscrapers and office buildings. But there has been growing concern about the architectural heritage loss as a result of destruction across the country.Shanghaihas beenChina’s most progressive city when it comes to heritage preservation. The survival of a number of 1930s buildings in the famous Bund district and 19th-century “Shikumen” houses in the repaired Xintiandi neighborhood has offered examples of how to give old buildings new life. The city also has a track record of relocating old buildings. In 2018, the city relocated a 90-year-old building in Hongkou district, which was then considered to beShanghai’s most complex relocation project to date.4. How did the primary school get moved?A. By reducing the weight of it.B. By using movable supports.C. By dividing it into several parts.D. By using robotic legs.5. What does the underlined word “razed” probably mean in Paragraph 5?A. Replaced.B. Burnt.C. Protected.D. Destroyed.6. What can we infer about the heritage preservation inChina?A. The use of advanced technology leads to growing concern.B. Shanghai is the pioneer in preserving architectural heritage.C.A number of old buildings have been given new life.D. Many historic buildings will be relocated.7. What is the passage mainly about?A. New preservation campaigns are launched inChina.B. New technology gives new life to historic buildings.C. A building inShanghai“walks” to a new location.D. “Walking machine” makes heritage protection simpler.C“Your mind is a garden; your thoughts are the seeds. The harvest can either be flowers or weeds,” William Wordsworth wrote. In the above quote, William suggests that the process of gardening mirrors human life. Depending on what we “plant” in our lives, we bloom (生长茂盛) or don’t. Before you start to work in your garden, it’s necessary to have a vision for it. Thinking of what youwant to grow in your garden and how to lay it out is a good first step in making your vision a fruitful reality. In life, you should consider what you want to create and what you want to achieve, because your mind-garden is like the white paper and the possibilities are endless. Regardless of what you choose to plant, poor soil isn’t suitable for growth. This is why gardeners take the time and energy to upgrade the soil before planting. So, creating the right soil is important to the realization of your goals and dreams. Fortunately, there are countless ways to make your personal bedrock better. Getting an education is one of the most effective ways, which can help you enrich your life’s soil.You don’t have to be an enthusiastic gardener to understand the meaning of “You reap(收获) what you sow.” When a gardener wants tomatoes, they just need to plant tomato seeds. It’s a very clear act that produces an expected result. Each of us has the power to decide which “life seeds” to plant. For example, if you plant ill seeds,it's likely that you’ll experience pain in return. Contrarily, if you plant seeds of kindness and understanding, your life will bloom with happiness and love.A gardener’s trulyarduouswork begins after the seeds are in the ground because a garden requires a lot of care and attention. Regular watering and weeding are required for a healthy garden. So, to ensure your dreams take root, you should be devoted, aware, and present. After countless hours and energy spent, the crops have grown well and are finally ready to be harvested.8. What is important before gardeners break ground in their gardens?A. Receiving some training in planting.B. Drawing up a good plan for their gardens.C. Having the courage to accept the worst outcome.D. Doing research on the common local garden plants.9. What is compared to getting education by the author?A. Improving the condition of the soil.B. Growing your most favorable plants.C. Taking care of the plants in your garden.D. Selecting proper goals in gardening work.10. What does the author want to express in Paragraph 3?A. Your quality of life depends on your positive action.B. Your experience can help you understand plants better.C. Your choice of soil is an important part in your gardening.D. Your knowledge of planting will make you a successful gardener.11. What does the underlined word “arduous” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A. BeneficialB. CreativeC. Boring.D. ToughDIf you think you’d like to live on Mars, you may have that possibility by 2023. A Dutch company called Mars One will soon advertise for people interested in colonizing (开拓) Mars. Ifyou have all the necessary skills, you could be one of the first colonists. Are you ready for the challenge?You won’t have to pay for the mission to Mars. Mars One has already received money from some donors and is hoping to get more from TV viewers who will become interested in the show where all applicants have a debate for the rare chances.The main responsibility of the first colonists is to create an artificial environment on Mars where there is no air to breathe and no land to farm. Scientists know it’s quite possible because something similar has already beendone inAntarctica.Another problem is that space travel to Mars takes nearly a year to get to Mars and the colonists will live the rest of their lives there. When a human lives in an environment without gravity or with low gravity for a long time, the systems in the body weaken. Luckily, spinning (旋转) the spaceship can create artificial gravity, and artificial gravity can ease these problems. It will also be difficult for Mars colonists to be far from home, living in small spaces, and seeing the same people over and over. Colonists with depression could put the mission in danger. Fortunately, a few years ago, a joint Russian and European project called the Mars500 Mission studied people’s reactions in a Mars-like environment. It is viewed as a great success because scientists were able to see how people handle emotional and physical stresses.Recent studies show that seven percent of people would want to go on such an adventure.Mars One will soon start accepting its first colonists. Are you interested?12. What do we know about the applicants to Mars from the first two paragraphs?A. They will land on Mars in 2023.B. They can get money from donors.C. They will compete in a TV show.D. They do not need special skills.13. What will the first colonists do to solve the basic living problems on Mars?A. Create earth-like conditions.B. Build labs inAntarctica.C. Spin the spaceship.D. Start the Mars500Mission.14. What can the life of the first colonists be like according to the passage?A. Difficult and dangerous.B. Different but adaptable.C. Challenging and unbearable .D. Acceptable but depressing.15. What’s the best title for the text?A. Mars: our final destination?B. Ready to be Mars’ colonists?C. Space travel: a thrilling adventure?D. Are you a qualified Mars astronaut?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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2021-2022学年福建省福州八中九年级（下）期中英语试卷1. —Jimmy found the lost phone and returned it to the woman.—Great!He is such ________ honest boy that everyone loves him very much.（）A. aB. anC. the2.There are millions of new information on the Internet every day.The thing that matters is ________ to choose useful information.（）A. whatB. howC. when3. -We can always find something good in a bad_______if we look for it.-It's so true.Let's make full use of it.（）A. situationB. directionC. instruction4.A small town in Norway doesn't get direct sunlight from late September to mid-March ________ si x months out of the year.（）A. hardlyB. nearlyC. clearly5. —Learning to love is like learning to walk.—Yes.________ we step out bravely，we'll find it's not so difficult.（）A. As soon asB. Even thoughC. As long as6. We_______have a graduation ceremony next week，but I'm not sure.（）A. needB. mightC. must7. — Jane won first prize in the English speech competition.— ________ great progress she has made!Her English used to be pretty bad.（）A. How aB. What aC. What8. The three boys are all good at drawing，but Jason is ________ of the three.（）A. talentedB. more talentedC. the most talented9.Young people usually_______ city life to country life while old people ________ live in the countr y.（）A. would rather；preferB. prefer；would ratherC. would rather；would rather10. Don't worry.We will meet next Monday ________ the project again.（）A. discussB. discussedC. to discuss11. —Eric，you ________ to go to the teachers' office just now.What's up？—We're not allowed to bring phones to school.I broke the rule.（）A. toldB. are toldC. were told12.Neither Emma nor her parents_______ to America.But _______ of them speak American English v ery well.（）A. have been；allB. nave been；noneC. have been；neither13. —Why didn't you go swimming with us yesterday afternoon？—Because I ________ my father wash the car then.（）A. helpedB. was helpingC. has helped14.Dr.Zhong Nanshan is a pioneer ________ has made a lot of contributions in the field of medical sci ence.（）A. whichB. whoC. whose15. — Could you tell me ________ these days？— In order to prepare for the coming Senior High School Entrance Exam.（）A. if he is worriedB. whether he is able to pass the examC. why he stays up so lateWhat does the word ecology mean？It was （1） by Ernst Haeckel，a German biologist.He joined two Greek words：oikos，meaning"house"，and logie，meaning "the study of".Together they mean "the study of the house".The "house" Haeckel had in mind is our（2），Earth.Earth is home for all living things—humans，animals，plants.To study a house is to learn how its residents（居民） use it.An ecologist is a scientist who studies the （3） between organisms（生物） and their environment.The environment is an organism's surroundings.It may（4） water，gases，rocks and temperature.Ecologists also study the balance of using the environment while protecting it.An ecologist once asked a boy （5） he thought it meant to protect the environment.The boy said， "You go into the forest and look for somebody who wants to cut down a tree.You take away his axe.You tell him about how（6） trees are.You say they are good for natural beauty，saving soil，and giving shelter to birds and other animals.""Good answer，" said the ecologist， "（7） it may not be easy to find a woodcutter to talk to.Also，remember that sometimes it's （8） to cut down a tree.If we cut down too many trees，the forest will disappear.If we don't cut down any trees，we won't get any resources from the forest.We have to find the right（9） . ""I get it， " the boy said. "We need the forest's （10） for wood and paper or we might not hav e desks or notebooks for school. ""Exactly—and school is a good place to learn about ecology， "added the ecologist. "Then you will k now how to protect the natural environment. "16. A. proved B. invented C. marked17. A. planet B. building C. project18. A. feeling B. relationships C. distance19. A. pollute B. control C. include20. A. who B. whose C. what21. A. wild B. common C. important22. A. but B. and C. so23. A. comfortable B. necessary C. impossible24. A. mystery B. temperature C. balance25. A. soil B. resources C. landscapeQIt's not just people that are practicing social distancing.Some famous brands are doing it，too.They have come up with creative slogans（口号）and fun branding ideas.As for McDonald's，it changed the profile photo of itsBrazilian Facebook page.The fast-food brand moved thetwo peaks of the"M"away from each other so that they nolonger touch.The page also updated its cover video，showing the logo dividing into two and then joining backtogether.The video says："______"Similarly，gaming hardware producer Razer hasseparated the threeinterlocking snakes of its traditionallogo and made them into three individual snakes.Thecompany has been encouraging users on social media toplay games at home as well.Artists around the world are also offering their creativeideas.One of them added a face mask（口罩）to Starbucks'double-tailed mermaid（美人鱼）.What's more，he haschanged Nike's"Just do it"slogan to"Just don't doit."Another sports fan moved the basketball player awayfrom the traditional NBA logo and added space betweenthe three lines of the Adidas logo.26. Which of the following can be put in" "？A. Impossible is nothing.B. Let us make things better.C. No business too small，no problem too big.D. Separated for a moment to always be together.27. The underlined word interlocking means" "in Chinese.A. 环环相扣的B. 井井有条的C. 息息相关的D. 栩栩如生的28. The artist changed the Starbucks' double-tailed mermaid by.A. cutting off one tailB. joining the tails togetherC. adding a face maskD. moving the face mask away29. Which picture shows the creative Adidas logo according to the text？A. AB. BC. CD. D30. The creative slogans are to ".A. make their company more popularB. make their business better and betterC. encourage people to create more slogansD. encourage people to practice social distancingRMy brother and I were driving home together and started talking about something interesting.Without pa ying attention，my brother took a wrong turn.Unfortunately，the wrong turn took us toward a bridge and，we had no way of turning back.My brother had to pay to cross.He was clearly frustrated by the mistake a nd the needless waste of ＄4.As we drove forward，my brother noticed an old black Mustang （福特野马汽车）by the side of the road.A young guy was standing nearby trying to phone someone.I was busy trying to figure out which way we went next but my brother pulled over and asked the guy if he needed any help.And he did.He had a flat tire.My brother helped him change the flat.We started getting to know the young man who was from a rough （粗糙的）neighborhood nearby.He said that this has been a bad week for him；earlier he had gotten into a minor （不严重的）car accident，and now this flat on his way home from work.But he called us "a breath of fresh air" and kept thanking us because he really would have been stuck if we hadn't come along.After we had finished the job，he thanked us again and pulled out ＄20to try to give it to us. "No，" I said. "We were never supposed to even get on that bridge.We took a wrong turn.But now we know w hy we did.It was to help you.Thank you for turning our mistake into an opportunity to serve."What I loved most was watching my brother throughout this process.He was able to turn his annoyanc e over the mistake into positive energy.He was able to see a chance to help （which I totally missed!） e ven in an otherwise negative situation，which can only come from a calm mind and an open heart.That was the bridge we were meant to cross.根据材料内容选择最佳答案。