辽宁省沈阳市高三上学期期中考试试题 英语 Word版含答案
辽宁省沈阳市城郊市重点联合体高三上学期期中考试英语试卷含答案
城郊市重点联合体高三年级英语试卷1.命题范围：外研版高中英语必修一、二、三2.试卷满分：120分考试时间：100分钟3.本试卷分第I卷（客观题）70分和第II卷（主观题）50分两部分。
第I卷（选择题）第一部分听力（略）第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节 (共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AI took a journey to New York, US several months ago. It was the first time I had been abroad. It was also the first time I had taken a trip by myself. I had great enthusiasm and high hopes, and I wasn't let down.It’s hard to describe how I felt when I arrived at the airport in N ew York. Looking at people of different races and nationalities passing by and hearing different languages all around me, I couldn’t say anything for a long time.I had never understood the cultural diversity of the US so clearly and closely before.The following days were even more impressive. We integrated（融入）into the forest of concrete and cement（混凝土和水泥）.We waved to the Statue of Liberty; we looked down at the busy island of Manhattan; we looked at well-known universities—Harvard of ancient Egypt.Then we visited some well-known university—Harvard, Yale, Princeton and Columbia—each with its own appealing and time-honored history. But what all these universities have in common is their peaceful academic atmospheres which you could feel everywhere. I was impressed by the libraries, decorated just like cathedrals（教堂）, and the laboratories just next to the classroom. My dream is to return to those places as an international student.Finally came our destinations—the Model United Nations conference at the University of Chicago. Students from various countries arrived to act as United Nations delegations and share their opinions about global issues.As a non-native speaker, I felt that competing against native speakers was a very tough task. But it was also a rare change to improve my English and I couldn’t throw it away. With perseverance and devotion, I got used to talking to other delegations naturally. Although I didn't win any awards, the chairman praised me at the closing ceremony for my excellent performance. That made me feel really proud.This trip brought me unforgettable and valuable experiences that will benefit me forever.1. What is the main purpose of the author's going to America?A. To see some places of interest.B. To visit some well-known universities.C. To attend a competition at a university.D. To learn about the cultural diversity there.2. How did the author feel when he/she saw the cultural diversity of the US?A. Regretful.B. Peaceful.C. Amazed.D. Confident.3. What is the author's wish in the future?A. To study in the famous universities in America.B. To tour more countries in the world.C. To have a job in the United States.D. To work for the United Nations.4. Why did the author feel proud?A. He won an award in the competition.B. He could persuade others to accept his opinions.C. He was praised by the chairman.D. He could speak English well at the conference.BWhile small may be beautiful, tall is just plain uncomfortable it seems, particularlywhen it comes to staying in hotels and eating in restaurants.The Tall Persons Club Great Britain (TPCGB), which was formed six months ago to campaign for the needs of the tall, has turned its attention to hotels and restaurants. Beds that are too small, shower heads that are too low, and restaurant tables with hardly any leg-room all make life difficult for those of above average height, it says.But it is not just the extra-tall whose needs are not being met. The average height of the population has been increasing yet the standard size of beds, doorways, and chairs has remained unchanged.“The bedding industry says a bed should be six inches larger than the person using it, so even a king-size bed at 6′6″(6 feet and 6 inches) is falling shor t for 25% of men, while the standard 6′3″ bed caters for less than half of the male population.” Said TPCGB president Phil Heinricy, “seven-foot beds would work fine.”Similarly, restaurant tables can cause no end of problems. Small tables, which mean the long-legged have to sit a foot or so away from them, are enough to make tall customers go elsewhere.Some have already taken note, however. At Queens Moat Houses′ Caledoman Hotel in Edinburgh, 6′6″beds are now put in as standard after requests for longe r beds from taller visitors, particularly Americans.5. What is the purpose of the TPCGB campaign?A. To provide better services.B. To draw public attention to the needs of the tall.C. To rebuild hotels and restaurants.D. To attract more people to become its members.6. Which of the following might be a bed of proper length according to Phil Heinricy?A. 7′2″.B. 6′3″C. 6′6″D. 7′7.What may happen to restaurants with small tables?A. They may lose some customers.B. They may start businesses elsewhere.C. They have to find easy chairs to match the tables.D. They have to provide enough space for the long-legged.8. What change has already been made in a hotel in Edinburgh?A. Tall people pay more for larger beds.B. Special rooms are kept for Americans.C. 6′6″beds have taken the place of 6′3″beds.D. Guest rooms are standardized.CCassandra Feeley finds it hard to manage on her husband’s income. So this year she did something more than a hobby: She planted vegetables in her yard. For her first garden, Ms. Feeley has put in 15 tomato plants, and five rows of a variety of vegetables. The family’s old farm house has become a chicken bourse, its residents arriving next month. Last year, Ms. Rita Gartin kept a small garden. This year she has made it much larger because, she said ,“The cost of everything is going up and I was looking to lose a few pounds too; so it’s a win-win situation all around.”They are among the growing number of Americans who, driven by higher living costs and a falling economy(经济), have taken up vegetable gardening for the first time. Others have increased the size of their existing gardens. Seed companies and garden shops say that not since the 1970s has there been such an increase in interest in growing food at home. Now many gardens across the country have been sold out for several months. In Austin, Tex., some of the gardens have a three-year waiting list.George C.Ball Jr , owner of a company, said sales of vegetable seeds and plants are up by 40%, over last year, double the average growth of last five years. Mr. Ball argues that some of the reasons have been building for the last few years. The big one is striking use in the cost of food like bread and milk, together with the increases in the price of fruit and vegetables. Food prices have increase because of higher oil price. People are driving less, taking fewer vacations, so there is more time to garden.9. What does the word “residents” in Paragraph 1 probably refer to?A. chickensB. tomatoesC. gardensD. people10. Why is vegetable gardening becoming increasingly popular?A. More Americans are dong it for fun.B. The cost of living is on the rise.C. There’s a growing need for fruits.D. The price of oil is lower thanbefore.11. Which of the following might be the best title for the text?A. Family Food PlanningB. Gardening as a HobbyC. A Belt-tightening MoveD. Banking on GardeningDBabies born in summer are more likely to become short-sighted in late life, a study has shown.As many as a quarter of all cases of short-sightedness are caused by too great an exposure to sunlight in the first weeks of life, say eye experts. They are advising all parents to put sunglasses on their babies during the first weeks. Scientists had already established that over-exposure to sunlight caused shortsightedness in animals. Researchers who compared the months in which babies were born with whether they needed glasses later on say the principle also applies to humans. A study of almost 300,000 young adults-the largest of its kind-showed that those born in June and July had a 25 per cent greater chance of becoming severely short-sighted than those born in December or January. Research leader Professor Michael Belkin, of Tel Aviv University, said it was because prolonged illumination(光照) causes the eyeball to lengthen-causing short-sightedness. Hence the more light a newborn is exposed to, the more the eyeball lengthens and the worse the short-sightedness will be. The mechanism which lengthens the eyeball is associated with levels of melatonin(褪黑激素), a pigment (色素) which protects the skin against harmful rays of the sun. In young babies not enough melatonin is released as protection, meaning they are more vulnerable to sunburn and changes to eyeball shape.Sight expert Professor Daniel O’Leary, of Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge, said “At the moment we don’t know the precise cause of why light exposure affects sight, but the evidence seems to prove that it is one of the reasons for people becoming shortsighted.”12. Babies born in summer are more likely to be shortsighted ____________.A. because the summer sun is too strong for babiesB. because babies who are born in summer have lengthened eyeballsC. if exposed to much sunlight in the first weeks after they are bornD. if parents don’t know a proper way to protect their babies’ eyes13. Melatonin is a kind of material to ___________.A. prevent the eyes from becoming near-sightedB. protect the skin from harmful sun raysC. make our body strongD. protect babies’ eyes from summer sun14. From what Professor Daniel O’Leary says we can conclude that ___________.A. there is no evidence that shortsightedness is related to exposure to sunlightB. whether light exposure affects sight still needs to be further provedC. he believes that light exposure can cause shortsightednessD. he tries to give the cause of why light exposure affects sight15. The underlined word “vulnerable” in the passage probably means __________.A. easy to be harmedB. resistantC. protectiveD. changeable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。
2021届沈阳市外国语学校高三英语上学期期中考试试卷及参考答案
2021届沈阳市外国语学校高三英语上学期期中考试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AConsumer Electronics Show (CES) is a global stage where the world’s next-generation inventions are introduced towards the marketplace, and lots of companies are participating. Here are several of the amazing inventions that were introduced at the showin 2020.August Wi-Fi Smart LockIt's an intelligent door lock to protect your home, and it works on Wi-Fi. The lock doesn’t require any additional hardware to attach to it and can be used with the existing door lock. The owner can remotely access the door from anywhere to lock or unlock and can provide guest keys to family or friends. It keeps statistics and records of your door’s “lock”, “unlock”, and who have visited.Motion PillowIt’s a pillow developed for anyone who has a snoring (打鼾) problem. The solution box detects, records, and analyses the sleeping person’s snoring patterns. By changing the internal airbag’s pressure, it fixes the position of the sleeping person’s neck and head gently to improve his breathing. Three layers of noise-reducing material minimize the user’s sleeping disturbance.Ao AirIt’s a high-tech face-covering wearable air purifier with no tight seal on the mouth and nose. The purifier pulls air inside through a filtration (过滤) process and uses fans to createa clean area in front of the device. It’s designed in such a way that it can clean more than 98 % of PM2.5 through filtration.Transparent HoodThe company Continental showed off this revolutionary invention at CES 2020 that got the Best Vehicle Intelligence and Transportation Award. It’s a technology that gives the driver the ability to see barriers and blind spots from the driving seat. Four cameras take surrounding pictures so that the driver can see the real-time blind spots and prevent even parking damage too.1.Who is the text mainly intended for?A.The general public.B.The science lovers.C.The electronic companies.D.The college students.2.Which of the following descriptions of Motion pillow is correct?A.It’s intended for all those who can’t sleep well.B.It can help sleepers breathe smoothly.C.It can remove the noise around to help people sleep.D.Its pressure is changed by sleepers themselves.3.What can we infer from the text?A.August Wi-Fi Smart Lock helps improve the safety of homes.B.Ao Air produces fresh air for its users.C.Motion Pillow reduces material to minimize sleeping disturbance.D.Transparent Hood helps make driving safer and easier.BNew Yorkis among the slowest cities during rush hour in the world, according to a report published in January. Crossing midtown by car is soul-destroying. The average speed is 4.7 miles per hour, not much quicker than a quick walk. But relief is in sight. On April 1st, state lawmakers agreed to introduce road charges, makingNew Yorkthe first big American city to do so. By next year vehicles will have to pay to enterManhattansouth of60th Street.The details of the new rule, including how much drivers will have to pay, how they will pay and how often they will pay, haveyet to be decided. A “traffic mobility review board" will be set up to work all this out. New Yorkers living in the fee zone who make less than $60,000 a year will be exempt (获豁免) . Other drivers, including motorcyclists, the city' s civil servants, disabled drivers and the trucking industry, all want discounts or exemptions, which might not be a good sign.If done right, road pricing could be expanded beyondManhattan.New Yorkcan learn from other cities.Singapore, for instance, which has had pricing for decades, adjusts prices regularly. It can also learn from mistakes.London, which rolled out its pricing in 2003, is only starting to charge on-demand car hires like Uber. Stockholm exempted too many vehicles, which caused a drop in revenues (收入) .Other cities considering road charges, includingLos Angeles, Philadelphia Portland,San FranciscoandSeattle, are watchingNew York. "We really have t1o make a good example," says Nicole Gelinas of the Manhattan Institute, aNew Yorkthink tank.4. What does the report find?A.New Yorkhas terrible road traffic.B.New Yorkoften introduces new laws.C. New Yorkers prefer walking to driving.D. New Yorkers face an increased cost of living.5. What can be inferred about the new rule from paragraph 2?A. It faces some potential problems.B. It has clear and detailed fee standards.C. It favors New Yorkers living in the fee zone.D. It fails to win a traffic mobility review board s approval.6. What doLondonandStockholmhave in common?A. They learn a lot fromSingapore.B. They have greatly increased revenues.C. They charge on-demand car hires heavily.D. They are bad examples of placing road charges.7. What is the best title for the text?A. How much does it cost to drive intoManhattan?B.New Yorkapproves road pricing forManhattanC. Drivers fear crossingManhattansouth of60th StreetD. Who will be exempt from road charges inManhattan?CHenry Cavill: Bring Superman to LifeHenry Cavill knew that he wanted to be a star at 16 years of age, after a chance meeting with movie star Russell Crowe who inspired hispassion for acting. But for the British-born actor, the bright lights and attraction ofHollywoodwere a long way away. Supported by his secretary mother and stockbroker father, he decided to study drama during high school. His journey to super star began.Before gaining the international recognition he has now, Cavill tried out for roles in the Harry Potter and Twilight series but failed to get either. He would have to keep waiting for his big chance.Determined as ever, Cavill took any acting jobs he could get his hands on and appeared in several low-budget horror movies and TV shows in hopes of getting noticed. It almost worked. In the early 2000s, at just 22 years old, he narrowly missed out on becoming the new James Bond. Finally, in 2007, his hard work paid off. He won a leading role as the first Duke of Suffolk in the period showThe Tudors. The TV show was very popular and helped to raise Cavill's popularity inAmerica.In 2011, Cavil landed his breakout role, playing Superman in the DC Extended Universe. He hasn't looked back and has since starred in many hit films, such asMission: Impossible- Fallout.More recently, he stepped back on to the small screen. Since 2019, he has starred in the popular seriesThe Witcher, adapted from the book series and video games of the same name. In the TV show, Cavill played a brave monster hunter named Geralt of Rivia, which was the perfect role for Cavill because he was a fan of the video games. Cavill also got a chance to play a classic English character — master detective Sherlock Holmes — in 2020'sEnola Holmes.However, Cavill isn't just a good guy on screen. His charity work also makes him a real-life hero. In 2014, he took part in the Ice Bucket Challenge while wearing his full Superman suit to support the ALS Association. Currently, he is an ambassador for the UK's Royal Marines Charity, which supports war veterans (退伍军人). Why does he do it? He love to make people feel good and bring smiles to people' faces. Indeed, Henry Cavill in living proof that you don't always need to wear a cape (斗篷) to act like a hero.8. Why did Cavil act in low-budget film and TV works early in his career?A. He was too polite to refuse.B. He was hoping to get noticed.C. He was encouraged to do so by his parents.D. He was friends with the directors of the projects.9. The role of the monster hunter was the perfect for Cavill because ________ .A. he had experienced hunting monstersB. he had played the same role in a movieC. he knew the writer of the books personallyD. he enjoyed the video games that the show was rooted in10. Which of the following words can best describe Cavill?A. Modest and friendly.B. Determined and kind.C. Talented and faithful.D. Honest and considerate.11. What made Cavill a real-life hero?A. Being a successful actor.B. Playing Superman on screen.C. Devoting to charities.D. Wearing a cape to take part in activities.DThe Nez Perce Indians are a tribe that lived in the Pacific Northwest of theUnited States. At the time of the Lewis and Clark expedition (探险队) , which was one of the first journeys by Americans from the Atlantic coast to the Pacific coast and back again, the Nez Perce territory (领土) covered about 17 million acres, covering parts of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. Butthat was a brief sweet history.In September 1805, when Lewis and Clark came off theRockieson their westward journey, the entire exploring party was hungry and ill -- too weak to defend themselves.Had the Nez Perce chosen to attack them, they could have put an end to the Lewis and Clark expedition there on the banks ofClearwater River. Instead the Nez Perce welcomed the white Americans and looked after them until they made a full recovery. Thus began a long friendship between the Nez Perce and white Americans. But white men’s greed for land and gold finally broke the friendship.In 1855 Governor Isaac Stevens ofWashingtonTerritoryinvited the Nez Perce to a peace conference. He said there were a great many white people in the country, and many more would come. But the Chief of the tribe at that time, Old Joseph, replied, “Take away your paper. I will not touch it with my hand.”Things were quiet for a while after that, but not for long. When Old Joseph died, the chiefship was passed onto Young Joseph. In the late 1870s, government officials came to order the Nez Perce to leave theWallowaValleyand then began hard battles between the Nez Perce and the white soldiers. After the tribe had fought thirteen battles and moved 1,600 miles to-wards Canada in an attempt to retreat(撤退) north, Young Joseph, gave in to the United States Army. Here was his famous statement, “Hear me my chiefs. I am tired; my heart is sick and sad. From where the sun now stands I will fight no more forever.”In 1885, Chief Joseph was sent along with manyof his band to the Colville Reservation inWashingtonwhere Joseph continued to lead his band for another 25 years, at times coming into conflict with the leaders of 11 other tribes living on the reservation.(保留地，居留地)12. What isTRUEabout the Lewis andClark expedition?A. They were well cared for by the Nez Perce.B. They ended their expedition on the banks ofClearwater River.C. They started the first battle with the Nez Perce.D. They were the first Americans to travel from theAtlanticto the Pacific.13. What ended the friendship between the Nez Perce and the Whites?A. Old Joseph’s proud mannerB. White men’s increasing demand for land and goldC. A growing number of white men in the landD The breakdown of the peace talk14. Young Joseph gave in at last because ________.A. he grew olderB. he was terribly illC. he hated the warD. he lost other chiefs’ support15. The passage might be followed by a paragraph about ________.A. the customs and traditions of the Nez Perce IndiansB. the last years of Chief Joseph in the Colville ReservationC. lasting fights between the Nez Perce and the whitesD. constant conflicts between the Nez Perce and other tribes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。
辽宁省沈阳市城郊市重点联合体2018-2019学年高三上学期期中考试英语试卷(word版附答案)
2018-2019学年度上学期城郊市重点联合体期中考试高三年级英语试卷1.命题范围：外研版高中英语必修一、二、三2.试卷满分：120分考试时间：100分钟3.本试卷分第I卷（客观题）70分和第II卷（主观题）50分两部分。
命题：沈阳市第七十六中学英语备课组第I卷（选择题）第一部分听力（略）第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
ASan Francisco Fire Engine ToursSan Francisco Winery TourRunning：February 1st through April 30thThis delicious tour goes through the city on its way to Treasure Island where we will stop at the famous Winery SF．Here you can enjoy 4 pours of some of the best wine San Francisco has to offer．（Included in tickets price）Departing from the Cannery：Tour time upon request．Duration（时长）：2 hoursPrice：﹩90Back to the Fifties TourRunning：August 16th through August 31stThis tour transports you back in time to one of San Francisco's most fantastic periods，the 1950s! Enjoy fun history as we take you through San Francisco for a free taste of ice cream．Departing from the Cannery：5：00 pm and 7：30 pmDuration：2 hoursPrice：﹩90Spooky Halloween TourRunning：October 10th through October 31stJoin us for a ride through the historical Presidio district．Authentic fire gear （服装）is provided for your warmth as our entertainers take you to some of the most thrilling parts of San Francisco.Departing from the Cannery：6：30 pm and 8：30 pmDuration：1 hour and 30 minutesPrice：Available upon requestHoliday Lights TourRunning：December 6th through December 23rdThis attractive tour takes you to some of San Francisco's most cheerful holiday scenes. Authentic fire gear is provided for your warmth as you get into the holiday spirit．Departing from the Cannery：7：00 pm and 9：00 pmDuration：1 hour and 30 minutesAdvance reservations required．1．Which of the tours is available in March？___A．San Francisco Winery Tour．B．Back to the Fifties Tour．C．Spooky Halloween Tour．D．Holiday Lights Tour．2．What can tourists do on Back to the Fifties Tour？___A．Go to Treasure Island．B．Enjoy the holiday scenes．C．Have free ice cream．D．Visit the Presidio district．3．What are tourists required to do to go on Holiday Lights Tour？___A．Take some drinks．B．Set off early in the morning．C．Make reservations in advance．D．Wear warm clothes.BOver 40 years ago, a country music DJ convention (大会) was held every year in Nashville, Tennessee. Many country performers used to attend (参加) the convention to give their performances. Fans would go to Nashville hoping to see their favorite performers. In the end, so many fans began showing up in Nashville that a festival named Fan Fair was born.The first Fan Fair was held in April 1972, in Nashville for four days. Some of country music's biggest stars attended. There were about fifty thousand fans. The first Fan Fair was so successful that planning began almost immediately for 1973. The date was changed to June, when the weather would be better. Over one hundred thousand fans attended the second Fan Fair.Every year brought so many performers and fans to Fan Fair that, in 1982, it was moved to the Tennessee State Fairgrounds. Fan Fair stayed at the fairgrounds for another nineteen years.There was always the unexpected during the festival. In 1974, former (以前的) Beatle Paul McCartney attended. In 1992, more than six hundred reporters from Europe, Asia, and South America went to cover the appearance of a popular star, Billy Ray Cyrus, who had introduced a new country line dance. In 1996, Garth Brooks, who made a surprise appearance, signed autographs for 23 hours.In 2001, Fan Fair returned to downtown Nashville as the world's biggest country music festival. Now, over one hundred and twenty-five thousand country music fans go to Nashville every June. As you can imagine, those who want to attend Fan Fair must plan ahead. For example, they need to buy a ticket several months ahead of time. Of course, there's much more to prepare.4. According to the text, Fan Fair _____.A. has a history of more than 50 yearsB. lasts almost half a month every yearC. is the most important music festival in AmericaD. is a time when country music lovers get together5. The second Fan Fair _____.A. was held in the spring of 1972B. was more popular than the first oneC. was moved from Nashville to the fairgroundsD. was attended by former Beatle Paul McCartney6. The purpose of the fourth paragraph is to _____.A. show why Fan Fair has been popularB. introduce three famous musiciansC. explain how Fan Fair startedD. ask people to attend Fan Fair7. What will the author probably talk about next?A. Advice for fans.B. Music in America.C. Education in Nashville.D. The future of country music.CWhen the dog named Judy spotted the first sheep in her life, she did what comes naturally. The four-year-old dog set off racing after the sheep across several fields and, being a city animal, lost both her sheep and her sense of direction. Then she ran along the edge of cliff (悬崖) and fell 100 feet, bouncing off a rock into the sea.Her owner Mike Holden panicked and called the coastguard of Cornwall, who turned up in seconds. Six volunteers slid down the cliff with the help of a rope but gave up all hope of finding her alive after a 90-minute search.Three days later, a hurricane hit the coast near Cornwall. Mr. Holden returned home from his holiday upset and convinced his pet was dead. He comforted himself with the thought she had died in the most beautiful part of the country.For the next two weeks, the Holdens were heartbroken. Then, one day, the phone rang and Steve Tregear. The coastguard of Cornwall, asked Holdens if he would like his dog back.A birdwatcher, armed with a telescope, found the pet sitting desperately on a rock. While he sounded the alarm, a student from Leeds climbed down the cliff to collect Judy.The dog had initially been knocked unconscious（失去知觉的）but had survived by drinking water from a fresh stream at the base of the cliff. She may have fed on the body of a sheep which had also fallen over the edge. "The dog was very thin and hungry, Steve Tregear said, "It was a very lucky dog. She survived because of a plentiful supply of fresh wate r,” he added.It was, as Mr. Holden admitted，“a minor miracle（奇迹）”8. The dog Judy fell down the cliff when she was .A. rescuing her ownerB. caught in a hurricaneC. blocked by a rockD. running after a sheep9. Who spotted Judy after the accident?A. A birdwatcher.B. A student from LeedsC. Six volunteersD. The coastguard of Cornwall10. What can we infer from the text?A. People like to travel with their petsB. Judy was taken to the fields for huntingC. Luck plays a vital rol e in Judy’s survivalD. Holden cared little where Judy was buried11. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. Miracle of the CoastguardB. Surviving a HurricaneC. Dangers in the Wild.D. Coming Back from the DeadDFood serves as a form of communication in two fundamental ways. Sharing bread or other foods is a common human tradition that can promote unity and trust. Food can also have a specific meaning, and play a significant role in a family or culture's celebrations or traditions. The foods we eat—and when and how we eat them—are often unique to a particular culture or may even differ between rural (农村的) and urban areas within one country.Sharing bread, whether during a special occasion (时刻) or at the family dinner table, is a common symbol of togetherness. Many cultures also celebrate birthdays and marriages with cakes that are cut and shared among the guests. Early forms of cake were simply a kind of bread, so this tradition hits its roots in the custom of sharing bread.Food also plays an important role in many New Year celebrations. In the southern United States, pieces of corn bread represent blocks of gold for prosperity (兴旺) in the New Year. In Greece, people share a special cake called vasilopita. A coin is put into the cake, which signifies success in the New Year for the person who receives it.Many cultures have ceremonies to celebrate the birth of a child, and food can play a significant role. In China, when a baby is one month old, families name and welcome their child in a celebration that includes giving red-colored eggs to guests. In many cultures, round foods such as grapes, bread, and moon cakes are eaten at welcome celebrations to represent family unity.Nutrition is necessary for life, so it is not surprising that food is such an important part of different cultures around the world.12.According to the passage, sharing bread______.A. indicates a lack of foodB. can help to develop unityC. is a custom unique to rural areasD. has its roots in birthday celebrations13. What does the coin in vasilopita signify for its receiver in the New Year?A. TrustB. SuccessC. Health.D. Togetherness14. The author explains the role of food in celebrations by_____.A. using examplesB. making comparisonsC. analyzing causesD. describing processes15. What is the passage mainly about?A. The custom of sharing foodB. The specific meaning of foodC. The role of food in ceremoniesD. The importance of food in culture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。
辽宁省沈阳市高三英语上学期期中试题-人教版高三全册英语试题
辽宁省沈阳市2018届高三英语上学期期中试题第I卷第一局部：阅读理解〔共两节，总分为40分〕第一节〔共15小题；每一小题2分，总分为30分〕阅读如下短文，从每题所给的四个选项〔A、B、C和D〕中，选出最优选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AHere is a list of some of the best museums for children in America.Please Touch Children's MuseumThis museum lies in Philadelphia. It offers Alice in Wonderland exhibits whereyoung children canplay with giant flowers and have tea parties. Kids can also playon musical instruments and babies cancrawl on lily pads , which make musicalsounds.The Children's Museum of IndianapolisThis museum lies in Indiana. It holds a fair share of dinosaur fossils (化石)．There are many fossils like the T. Rex, Bucky and many others in an 8 ,000-squarefootarea. Around 10,000 man-made objects, including a 55-ton steam engine anda 33-foot tall water clock, are there in the 365 ,000-square-foot area. It also offersactivities like dinosaur building, camps and classes featuring space themes andother educationalprograms.Boston Children's MuseumThis museum lies in Massachusetts. The exhibits here are of health, art,science , cultureandenvironment. In this museum, children also learn aboutJapanese culture. Activities like Play Lab, New Balance Climb and The RecycleShop bring out the creativity in children.National Museum of PlayThis museum, which lies in Rochester area of New York, has a widecollection of dolls, games, toys and other home crafts dating back to the 19th century. Here, educational tours include stories of machines and other toys. Kidscan walk in Sesame Street exhibit and cook food at play or TV studios.Children's Museum of HoustonThis museum lies in Texas. Termed as the best playground for mind, thismuseum offers scores of activities for kids of every age. It even offers free familyadventure events where families with their kids are encouraged to work on mathactivities and games. Children also learn about broadcasting activities andpreserving ecosystems.1. One who has interest in environmental protection can choose to visit .A. NationalMuseum of Play or Children's Museum of HoustonB. Boston Children's Museum or Children's Museum of HoustonC. Please Touch Children's Museum or Boston Children's MuseumD. The Children's Museum of Indianapolis or National Museum of Play2. While visiting National Museum of Play, you can take part in .A. dinosaur buildingB. playing with giant flowersC. New Balance ClimbD. cooking food at play or TV studios3. If a couple with kids of different ages want to do activities together, they shouldgo to .A. TexasB. New York CIndianaD. Massachusetts4. Who might be most interested in this passage?.A. ParentsB. Teachers.C. Children.D. Researchers.BSunitha Suresh was a college student when her grandmother had a majoroperationand was put in intensive care with three other patients. This meant her family couldn’t always be with her. They decided to put her favorite Indian music on an iPod, so she could listen around the clock.Sunitha could see the music relaxed her grandmother and made her feel less anxious,but she wondered if she also felt less pain. That would make sense because anxiety can make people more sensitive to pain. At the time Sunitha was majoring in biomedicalengineering at NorthwesternUniversity where her father, Santhanam Suresh, is a professor So father and daughter decided to work together on a study.It was a small study, with 60 patients between 9 and 14 years old taking part in it. All the patients had big operations that required them to stay in hospital for at least a couple of days. Right after their operations, the patientstook medicine to control pain. The next day they were divided into three groups One group listened to 30minutes of music of their choice, one listened to 30 minutes of stories of their choice and one listened to 30 minutes of silence via noisecanceling headphones,To measure pain, the researchers presented a smiling, frowning and crying face. The children pointed to which picture best showed their level of pain before and after they listened to music ,stories and silence. After a 30-minute session, the children who listened to music or stories reduced their pain burden by 1 point on a 10-point scale compared to the children who listened to silence.That might not sound much, but Sunitha says it equals to pain meditation like Advil or Tylenol. . Children don’t tolerate such medication as well as adults. They are smaller and are more likely to suffer side effects from pain medication such as trouble breathing and feeling of disgust. So the less pain medication, the better.5.What made Sunitha start the study?A.Her grandmother’s desire for music.B. Her majoring in biomedical engineering.C. Her grandmother’s listening to music after the operation.D. Her sympathy for patients who suffered from illnesses.6.How did Sunitha and her father draw the conclusion?A. By observing.B. By making comparison.C. By asking questions.D. By analyzing causes.7.What do we know about the research?A. It is of greater benefit to children.B. It should also be conducted on adults.C. It shows children suffered more from pain medication.D. It found more and more children are on pain medication.8. What may be the best title for the text?A. Reaching for your playlist to ease pain.B. Sunitha does an experiment with her father.C. Sunitha’s grandmother likes to listen to music.D. Stopping using pain medication on children.CDo you think teachers and students should be friends?It’s ok to have a fun relationship with teachers. When they befriend you, they are easier to talk to, they understand their students more, and it can even make learning more fun.Amy B,14It’s ok to have a teacher trying to be a student’s friend. It makes you enjoy the class more. Also having friendly teachers makes the task of going to school a lot less painful since not only are you connecting with your friends sitting next to you but also the one at the front of the class.Alyssa D,17 It’s cool that teachers attempt to be students’ friends as long as it doesn’tget too friendly. I think that it’s good to have a good relationship with everyone. Gloria L,17I think it’s strange when teachers try to be students’ friends. If they begin to know you too well, then it can become awkward in class. There needs to be boundaries in a teacher-student relationship.Ian M, 16 I think teachers being students’ friends is stupid. It shouldn’t be that way; there is always the question of favoritism(偏袒). You never know if the friendship will force them to give you a good mark or not.Kristen W,18It’s okay for students to be friends with your teachers. Older teachers only talk about when you were our age and about their past, but young teachers talk about things that students are interested in. Cool, young teachers don’t judge what students do at weekends or after school. They encourage us to have fun.NicoleL,149. Which of the following do both Ian M and Kristen W. agree with?A. Teachers shouldn’t know students too well.B. Teachers should be friendly to their studentsC. It’s not good for teachers to be students’ friendsD. Teachers will give their favorite students good marks.!0. Who thinks students can’t be too close to teachers?A. Amy BB. Alyssa DC. Gloria LD. Nicole L11. Why does Nicole L. think it’s good to be friends with young teachers?A. They tell their students what to do outside class.B. They like talking about things students are fond of.C. They make students like school and learning more.D. They are willing to share their experiences as students.DThe night before your interview, the beating of your heart is so fast. You feelanxious, and uneasy. Your imagination can make you feel like that. You're confusedif you are able to drag the time to finish everything or you wish to stop it becausethere are a lot of" what ifs" in your mind.Well,you call those feelings"interview nerves". It's normal for all people whohave little experience to feel this. So how can you release nervousness in thissituation? Actually there are some techniques to calm those anxious nerves.Firstly, practice and prepare. Practice makes perfect. The more you areinterviewed, the more confident you will be. If you have failed once, it doesn't meanit's the end of your world. Everybody has a lot of chances. All you've got to do isunderstand the reasons why you like the job.Secondly, you should get your interview skills ready ahead of time. So, in termsof that, you must know the background of the company and the position thatyou'reapplying for. Ask yourself" Am I suitable for this kind of job? And do I have anyextraordinary skills that I can show to them?" Think of some possible questions thatyou're going to face and find good answers to those questions.Thirdly, give only the facts and don't tell your life story to them. Giveassociated answers to the questions. If they want to know about you, you could tellthem something that is related to the job which you're applying for. In addition, youmay also practice an interview with another person.Last but not least, find someone who could share their experience with you andhelp you create a realistic interview situation. Experience is a better teacher, mostpeople say. Learn from other people's experience. And one more thing,interviewcoaching actually has competitive advantages. Find a professional coach in yourarea. It can cost a little bit but it's worth it for the personalized coaching that you'regoing to receive.12. The underlined words"what ifs"in Paragraph 1 can be replaced by .A. ideasB. chancesC. excusesD. questions13. According to the passage, the reason that people feel nervous and anxious before an interview is thatA. they aren't well preparedB. they have no special skillsC. they have failed again and againD. they imagine too much14. A person will become more competitive in a job interview if heA. has learnt to be more aggressive during the interviewB. has got a good knowledge of the background of the companyC. can tell the interviewers all about himself even if they don't ask him toD. can get an experienced friend to go along with him15. Which is the best title for this passage?A. How to Prepare for Your Job Interview?B. How to Get Rid of Your Fear?C. What are the"Interview Nerves"?D. What to say during an Interview?第二节〔共5小题：每一小题2分，总分为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优选项。
2020年沈阳市东北中山中学高三英语上学期期中考试试卷及答案
2020年沈阳市东北中山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AStepping Out Into NatureThe classic road trip is more popular than ever. Here are several places to hit the open road.Colo-road TripsThe Colorado Tourism Office has made it easy for road-trippers to explore the state’s 24 Scenic & Historic Byways.A new microsite includes-an interactive map that enables travelers to explore options by region, interest or season. Travelers seeking inspiration can also access insider tips and side-trip suggestions for historic attractions, active adventures and highlight cultural opportunities.TheBeartooth Highway.Visitors of this extraordinary byway experience the grand sights ofMontana,WyomingandYellowstonePark. The windy 68-mile stretch introduces road explorers to one of the most diverse ecosystems accessible by auto. Breathtakingly beautiful, this All-American Road showcases wide, high alpine plateaus（高原）, painted with ice blue lakes, forested valleys, waterfalls and wildlife.SewardHighway,AlaskaThe road that connectsAnchorageto Seward is 127-mile treasure of natural beauty, wildlife and stories of adventure. The drive begins at the base of theChugach Mountains, hugs the scenic shores of Turnagain Arm and winds through gold mining towns, national forests and fishing villages. Expect waterfalls, glaciers, eagles and some good bear stories.The Lighthouse Trail,MaineTravel the 375 miles betweenKitteryandCalais,Maine, visiting lighthouses along the way. Hear tales of shipwrecks（海难）and of the difficult and lonely life led by those who kept the lights burning brightly. If possible, visit theMaineLighthouseMuseum. where artifacts and hands-on exhibits for children provide an appealing break.1.What makes Colo-road Tips special?A.Good bear stories.B.A scenic beach.C.Hands-on exhibits.D.An interactive map.2.Where can you explore state of gold miners?A.Colorado.B.Montana.C.Alaska.D.Maine3.Which place is suitable for a family with children?A.Colo-road Trips.B.TheBeartooth Highway.C.Seward Highway.D.The Lighthouse Trail.BNina Wygant, 11, sits in front of a long table in a classroom that looks more like a trendy coffee shop than an elementary school classroom. Some of her fifth-grade classmates at Hopewell Memorial Junior High School sit on high-top chairs at counters. Others choose to sit in club chairs or soft bean bags in comfortable. "I like it because it gives us an environment we like or need to settle down and read a book that we would like to concentrate on instead of having desks and being all quiet," said Vivian Garcia, 10. “You can just space out and have your own little area. I find it very amazing that you can pick your own books instead of being told what to read.”That’s the end goal, said teacher Heather Shadish. Reading has always been a passion for this English language arts and science teacher, a passion she instills（灌输）in her pupils. Back then, in her literature class in graduate school at Chatham University, a professor read aloud the first chapter ofBecause of Winn-Dixieby Kate DiCamillo, a Newbery Medalist. "That was the moment I knew I wanted to some day teach reading. There was a spark there. I just felt these are the kind of books I need to share with kids ---the books that are going to make them feel something and make them fall in love with reading instead of reading being achore.”But information in children's workbooks is limited, so they open tablets and connect to Epic - a digital library that's free to educators and librarians, but $7.99 a month for parents — giving kids unlimited access to approximately 35,000 books（both print and audio）, quizzes and videos to enhance learning.“Epic gives students access to information not found in a textbook and presents it in a more interesting way," she said.4. What does Vivian think of the reading experience?A. She favors club chairs and free discussion.B. She feels comfortable to be told what to read.C. She enjoys the environment and reading choice.D. She finds it easy to pick a book in a crowded area.5. What does the underlined word “chore" in paragraph 2 mean?A. Task.B. Process.C. Habit.D. Skill.6. What can children get from Epic?A. Free audio books.B. Tasks on reading levels.C. Advice from educators.D. Useful learning resources.7. Which of the following is the best title of the passage?A. A Teacher's New Reading MethodB. Pupils' love of Reading RoomC. Options of Teaching ReadingD. Easy Access to Digital ReadingCI was at the hardware store the other day and overheard a woman tell Ed., the manager, that fall was her favorite time of year. Ed., because he liked to keep his customers happy, agreed that fall was a wonderful season, but I could tell he was lying.I was going through my mind recently, trying to find sweet memories of fall. I failed. I met my wife in the summer and married her two summers later. My sons were born in the winter and summer, my granddaughter in the winter. I’ve been fried twice in my life, both in fall. One October, a truck carrying tofu ran a red light and hit me, destroying my favorite car, combining the three things I most hate - trucks, tofu and October.I'm not saying fall is without its attractions. The leavesare beautiful. But fall's vacillation (立场摇摆)is troubling, its effort (努力)to please everyone, its continuous search for the middle ground to be all things to all people. Say what you will about summer and winter, at least they have the courage to keep their opinions strong, even if they kill us with extreme heat or cold.I recently read a story of a man coming out of a three-month coma (昏迷). It started in early fall and ended just as winter came. I hope if I were ever in a coma I would be just as lucky as the man.Upon my awakening, one of my families who stood around my bed would ask. "Don't you remember anything from the past three months?""Not the first thing," I would happily report.If I ever have enough money. I'm going to buy a second home inAustralia, so that when fall starts here, I can move there for three months, just when spring is starting.8. What did Ed think of the customers words according to the author?A. Ed understood them and supported the customer completely.B. Ed might hold a different opinion on the topic.C. Ed believed the customer wasn't telling the truth.D. Ed thought they stood for most peoples' opinion.9. What can we infer from Paragraph 2?A.The author has a big and loving family.B. The author is having a hard time at work.C. It is important to follow the rules of the road.D. Nothing good has happened to the author in fall.10. Why does the author say the man in Paragraph 4 was lucky?A. Because he slept fall away.B. Because he ho sweet memories of fall.C. Because hedreamed of fill many times.D. Because he was met by his family when waking up.11. Which of the following does the author most want to do?A. Drivetracks.B. Eat tofu dishes.C. Watch leaves falling in fall.D. Move toAustraliain October.DPortraits as ArtAccording to a dictionary, portraiture is “a representation (描绘) of a person, especially of the face by drawing or painting alikeness.” However, this definition neglects the complexities of portraiture. Portraits are works of art that engage with ideas of identity rather than just a likeness. These concepts of identity involve social rank, gender, age, profession, character of the subject, etc. It is impossible to copy all the aspects of identity. Therefore, portraits reflect only certain qualities of subjects. Portrait art has also undergone significant shifts in artistic practice. The majority of portraits are the outcome of current artistic fashions and favored styles. Therefore, portrait art is an art category providing various engagement with social, psychological, and artistic practices and expectations.Since portraits are different from other art categories, they are worthy of separate study. During their production, portraits require the presence of a specific person, or an image of the individual. In many instances, the production of portraiture has required sittings, which result in interaction between the subject(s) and theartist throughout the creation of the work. In certain instances, portrait artists depended on a combination of different involvement with their subjects. If the sitter can’t sit in the studio regularly, portraitists could use his or her photographs. InEurope, during the seventeenth and eighteenth century, the sitting time was sometimes decreased by focusing only on the head. Theoretically, portraitists could work from impressions or memories when creating a painting, but this rarely occurred according to documented records. Nonetheless, whether the work is based on model sittings, copying a photograph, or using memory, the process of painting a portrait is linked with the model’s attendance.Furthermore, portrait painting can be distinguished from other artistic categories by its connection with appearance, or likeness. As such, the art of portrait painting got a reputation for imitation instead of for artistic innovation. Based on Renaissance art theory, portraiture was related to the level of a mechanical exercise as opposed to a fine art. Michelangelo’s well-known protest against portraits is only one example. During the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, the attitude to portraiture was critical. Even so, artists from around the globe persisted in painting portraits despite their theoretical objections. Picasso, for example, became widely-known forcubist still-life painting(立体派静物画) early in his career, but some of his early experiments in this new style were his portraits of art dealers.12. What does paragraph 1 mainly tell us?A. The changing definition of portraiture reflects shifting attitudes to it.B. Most portraits reflect artistic fashions and favored styles when created.C. Portraiture is a more complex art form than is defined in a dictionary.D. Portrait art shouldn’t be seen as a distinct art category for its complexity.13. Which of the following is a characteristic of portraiture mentioned in paragraph 2?A. Portraiture typically takes much less time than other art forms.B. Portraiture often requires frequent cooperation between artists.C. Portraits show models in a more accurate way than other art forms.D. Portraits generally involve interaction between subjects and artists.14. According to paragraph 2, during portraits’ production, artists __________.A. based their work on the subjects’ attendanceB. preferred models’ photographs to their presenceC. were more willing to use impressions or memoriesD. reduced sitting time to concentrate on a sitter’s head15. Picasso is chosen as an example by the author because he __________.A. altered the way other artists felt about portrait artB. created portraits in spite of his objection to portrait artC. depended on portrait art to establish a higher reputationD. had fewer theoretical objections to portraitures than others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年沈阳市第一中学高三英语上学期期中考试试题及参考答案
2021年沈阳市第一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ASongkran, ThailandThis festival marks the Thai New Year, which is celebrated in the second week of April. This is the hottest time of the year in Thailand, so it makes sense that the biggest Songkran tradition is to throw water on people. Thais of all ages join in water fights, using buckets, hoses (软管)and water guns to celebrate the event.Boryeong Mud Festival, South KoreaDon't expect to come home clean after experiencing the Boryeong Mud Festival in South Korea. Famous for its mineral-rich mudflats, visitors rush to Boryeong in July to make themselves in mud, swim in grey pools and enjoy the party. There are even mudslides and a mud skiing competition for those who are seeking the extreme mud adventure!La Tomatina, SpainThe festival dates back to a parade in which some naughty teenagers knocked one performer off his stilts (高跷)and caused a fight of throwing vegetables accidentally. It was once banned until 1957 when the locals held a protest with a funeral. They carried a coffin containing a huge tomato as bands played a funeral march. In the following decades, La Tomatina has become a popular event. If you join the event, be aware that you squash (压扁) the tomato before throwing it. Have a great time but avoid causing any injury.Dia de los Muertos, MexicoBeginning at the midnight of October 31 and lasting through November 2,it is a festival when families gather together to remember those loved ones who have died, aiming to help them on their spiritual journey. On these days, Mexican families prepare special tables in their homes. On top of them they'll put photos of the dead and their favorite food. They also visit the graves of their beloved ones to show their respect to the dead.1.If you want to experience a special new year in a country, you can choose to visit ________.A.ThailandB.South KoreaC.SpainD.Mexico2.What may happen to you as a visitor in La Tomatina?A.You can perform stilts.B.Your can play funeral music in bands.C.You may be covered with mud.D.You may be attacked with tomatoes.3.Which festival is similar to the Tomb Sweeping Festival in China?A.Songkran.B.Boryeong Mud Festival. Tomatina.D.Dia de los Muertos.BWe touch our faces all the time, and it had never seemed to be a big problem—until COVID-19 arrived. Touching our faces—the "T-zone" of our eyes, nose and mouth in particular—can mean giving ourselves the deadly virus.This is why organizations like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have suggested that we avoid touching our faces. "Just stop this simple behavior," William Sawyer, founder of Henry the Hand, a nonprofit organization that promotes hand hygiene (卫生), told The Washington Post. "It's the one behavior that would be better than any vaccine (疫苗) ever created."Yet, stopping this "simple" behavior might be harder than you think because it's already hardwired (固定存在于) into our system.Some face touchingis an automatic reflex (反射) —like when there is an itch (痒) on your nose, you'll scratch (挠) it without thinking. According to CNBC, a 2014 study found that touching your face also helps to reduce stress and regulate emotions. For example, you're more likely to do it when you feel awkward or embarrassed. According to Dacher Keltner, a psychologist at the University of California Berkeley, US, this action may also come with a social function: When you are talking to someone and want to change the subject, for example, touching your face is like "the curtains on a stage, closing up one act of the social drama, ushering (引导) in the next," Keltner told the BBC.Moreover, face-touching in almost all of these occasions is subconscious, which means it's very hard to change "because you don't even know you're doing it", said Sawyer. But you're not alone. In a 2015 study, wherea group of medical students were filmed in class, it was found that they touched their faces an average of 23 times an hour—with 44 percent of the touches being in the "T-zones". That was particularly surprising since medical students were supposed to know better.Since it's so hard to shake the habit, maybe the easiest way is to wash our hands more often. This way, we can be sure that our hands are free from the novel coronavirus.4. What do the first two paragraphs talk about?A. The best way to fight COVID-19B. How organizations are fighting COVID-19.C. Typical hand hygiene problems in the fight against COVID-19.D. The necessity to avoid touching our faces to fight COVID-19.5. Why is it hard for people to stop touching their faces?A. It makes people feel more confident.B. Many are unaware of this behavior's risks.C. They usually do it automatically and subconsciouslyD. Many think the action helps them express their emotions.6. Which of the following is a social function of touching faces, according to the text?A. Using it as a sign to change the topicB. Bringing a conversation to an end.C. Showing an interest in the ongoing subject.D. Making others feel relaxed while talking.7. What is the author's purpose in mentioning a 2015 study on a group of medical students?A. To give tips on how to stop touching faces.B. To prove that it is common for people to touch their faces.C. To show it is impossible to shake the habit of touching your face.D. To show how hygiene awareness helps people avoid touching their faces.CDistinguished Baltimore artist John D. Ferguson died Sept 16. The Catonsville resident was 81.“His artist eye was in everything he did. His life was art and his family,” said Jennifer C. Jackson, who was Mr. Ferguson's friend for nearly three decades.” He was a lovable man who was always willing to talk about any topic he was interested in. At shows, people would go crazy for his work,” Ms. Jackson said. “He was also an enthusiastic sailor who loved nothing more than being on the water.” “His sculptures were just memorable,” said Mr. Lund, a Washingtonian. “I used to say, ‘Ferguson, I don't think you know how to do anything that is less than monumental.’”Mr. Ferguson earned a bachelor's degree in 1961 at Holy Cross University, where he developed an interest in painting. He served in the Army for two years until being discharged in 1963, and after studying briefly at the Boston Museum School, registered at the Chicago Art Institute, where he studied until 1966, when he entered the University of Illinois Chicago, where he obtained a bachelor's degree in 1966 in fine arts. Mr. Ferguson developed his interest and skills as a sculptor after moving to Baltimore to do further studies at the Maryland InstituteCollege of Art's Rinehart School of Sculpture, from which he graduated in 1971 with a master's degree in fine arts.“Over the years my work has moved gradually in the direction of elegance and simplicity,” Mr. Ferguson wrote in his artist statement. “Heavy, bulbous forms have been replaced by dancing, winglike forms. The welding process and respect for the qualities of the materials are interrelated and affect the final piece. “Most of the sculptures that are pictured in my works are made from steel, silicon bronze, and to Cor-Ten steel; shaped to create these beautiful and unique pieces of art. As you can see, my sculptures range in size anywhere from 12 inches to 30 feet or larger.”Through the years, his work found its way into such major public and private collections. “They encourage optimism, for they show strength and affirmation; there's nothing negative, depressing or anxiety-ridden about them”, wrote the late art critic John Dorsey in a 1997 exhibition review.8. What did Mr. Lund think of Ferguson?A. Likeable.B. Ordinary.C. Unwelcome.D. Interesting.9. What did Mr. Ferguson do first after serving in the army?A. He studied at the Boston Museum School.B. He got a bachelor's degree in fine arts.C. He entered the University of Illinois Chicago.D. He continued his studies at the Maryland Institute College.10. What influences the final sculptures?A. An even larger scale than before.B. The material comprised of metalsC. The shape of elegance and simplicity.D. Welding process as well as material quality.11. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?A. A stylish, stubborn old manB. Sculptures towering into the cloudsC. JohnD. Ferguson—a famous sculpturer D. The evolution of the sculptural styleDEmojis are very popular among mobile phone and social media users. While there are emojis of almost every kind imaginable, from dinosaurs to joyful tears and eggplants, there is no emoji for forgiveness. Seeing the need to show understanding, aFinnish group decided it was time for a "forgiveness" emoji.Every year, the Unicode Consortium, which sets the standards, adds new emojis to the emoji keyboard on mobile phones and computers. In 2019, the Forgivemoji campaign was launched. Forgivemoji's site made an open call to the public to give their designs for a new forgiveness emoji, with the goal of presenting the symbol to the Unicode Consortium and getting it accepted by people.Tuomo Pesonen, communications director of the Unicode Consortium, explained why the forgiveness emoji isindispensablein today's world. “In our modern communication culture, emojis are an important way of expressing human feelings beyond words.” The campaign gained popularity, reaching over two million people around the world. They received many designs, including a bandaged heart, two holding hands, and people from different cultures hugging.After hundreds of people offered their ideas for this emoji, the winner was announced in February 2020. Former Finnish president Tarja Halonen was selected to choose the winner as she has been important in building bridges between people. The emoji that will be presented to the Unicode Consortium is an image of two hands giving a thumbs-up symbol in front of a heart. If the Unicode Consortium accepts the design, it will become available to the public in late 2021.The Forgivemoji campaign goes far beyond having a strong influence on social media. The message of showing forgiveness and understanding is helpful for the world at large.12. What's the idea behind the Fogivemoji campaign?A. people develop pleasant habits.B. To get people more friendly to each other.C. To pick a forgiveness emoji for the public to use.D. To make mobile phones and computers more convenient to use.13. What does the underlined word “indispensable” in Paragraph 3 mean?A. Necessary.B. Different.C. Changeable.D. Interesting.14. Why was Tarja Halonen selected to choose the winner for the campaign?A. She launched the campaign herself.B. She designed the most popular emoji.C. She was familiar with the emoji history.D. She played an important role in relating people.15. What can be the best title for the text?A. Forgiveness is important for peopleB. Emoji for forgiveness is on the wayC. Emojis are becoming interestingly popularD. Finnish people explore the stories of emojis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。
辽宁省沈阳市高三英语上学期期中考试
辽宁省沈阳市高三英语上学期期中考试高三（13届）英语试题说明：1.测试时间：120分钟总分：150分2.客观题涂在答题卡上，主观题答在答题纸上。
第Ⅰ卷客观题试卷 (共二部分，满分100分)第一部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分60分）第一节单项填空（共30题，每小题1分，满分30分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
1. ---Would you mind giving your advice on how to improve our business management? ---If you make ______ most of the equipment, there will be ______ rise in production．A. /; /B. the; aC. /；aD. the; /2. ________ got on the train when it started to move.A. Scarcely I hadB. Scarcely had IC. No sooner I hadD. No sooner had I3. In no time ________ smoke coming out of the house.A. did we seeB. we sawC. are we seeingD. we see4. I can’t remember ________ made the teacher give Mary the permission to leave the class earlier.A. that it was whatB. what it was thatC. what was it thatD. that was it what5. I feel it is you who ________ for the accident.A. is to blameB. is to be blamedC. are to blameD. are to be blamed6. Seeing her father come back, ______________.A. tears ran down her cheeksB. Her tears ran outC. she burst into tearsD. She burst into crying7. Reportedly, yesterday a group of American soldiers were walking along the road in Iraq when a bomb was _______, three of whom were killed．A. set offB. set outC. set upD. set about8. At the age of twenty Steve left his hometown, _____ to return without making his mark.A. determining notB. not determinedC. determined notD. not determining9. Though ________ in San Francisco, Dave Mitchell had always preferred to record the plain facts of small-town life.A. raisedB. grownC. developedD. cultivated10. It was in the lab ___was taken charge of by our teacher____ they did the experiment.A. which; thatB. where; whichC. which; whereD. that; where11. The teacher asked the two students to discuss the question in a low voice ________ they should bother the others.A. so thatB. in caseC. in order thatD. now that12. ---He should have been warned of the danger.---_______, but he wouldn’t listen to me.A. So he hadB. So had heC. So was heD. So he was13. The last decade of the 21st century ________ the rapid, steady development of China in various fields.A. witnessedB. was witnessedC. is witnessedD. had witnessed14. It’s too bad that I failed in the math exam. If only I ______ hard at it!A. workedB. had workedC. has workedD. would work15. When ________ to danger and conflict, men tend to increase blood pressure, ________ nervous and anxious.A. exposed; feltB. exposed; feelingC. exposing;feelingD. exposing; felt16. Sir, a Mr. Wang is waiting for you at the gate. ________ he come in or stay there?A. WillB. MayC. ShallD. Must17. Such films _____ shown yesterday ______ not worth seeing again.A. that was; isB. as were; areC. as were; isD. those were; are18. A Du’s unique voice ________ especially to young people.A. attractsB. drawsC. catchesD. appeals19. New technology is being ________ almost every industrial process.A. applied forB. applied inC. applied ofD. applied to20. I think the English song is _________ worth _________ again.A. very; listening toB. very; listeningC. well; listeningtoD. well; listening21. Steve Jobs’ death _______ quickly and soon became the talk of the whole world.A. expressedB. spreadC. performedD. whispered22. Many scientists have believed that there may be a _________of life on the Mar．A. markB. signalC. sighD. sign23. If better use is ________ your spare time，you’ll make good progress in doing your business.A. spentB. made ofC. used forD. taken24. Bob looked back only to find an old classmate whose name ________ him for the moment.A. escapedB. missedC. forgotD. passed25. The TV play series The Revolution of 1911, broadcast on CCTV1 lately, is ________ the 100th anniversary of The Revolution of 1911.A. in favor ofB. in honor ofC. in place ofD. in search of26. _________ seems no sense in complaining．We should take action now．A. ThatB. ThisC. ItD. There27. When the peace talk failed．There was a fear that war may ____________ at anytime．A. break offB. break upC. break outD. break down28. Once new difficulties _________ in your work, it’s always important to use your brains．A. raiseB. ariseC. arouseD. rise29. They have held several meetings to _____ next year's production plans.A. set downB. make outC. work upD. draw up30. ---Let me help you cross the street.--- ________ ! I’m not that old.A. Take your timeB. No wayC. Come onD. Go ahead第二节完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
2020届辽宁省沈阳市城郊市重点联合体高三上学期期中考试(2)英语试卷 Word版
辽宁省沈阳市城郊市重点联合体高三上学期期中考试（2）英语试卷第一部分阅读理解（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。
AFrom the 007 series to Iron Man, cool gadgets( 装备)like smart watches and high-tech glasses impress audiences. Now the real world is welcoming them. The world of wearable technology is quietly growing, and it’s planning to take over. Let’s look at some of the gadgets.HeadwearReading on a bus or while you’re running often makes you dizzy. But with a small wearable device called Run-n-Read, you won’t have the same feeling any more. You can wear it on your headband or your T-shirt. It tracks your head movements and then moves the text on the screen of your iPad or other reading device at the same time as your eyes. Though a person standing nearby can see the text jumping up and down, for you the text looks perfectly still. Your head moves, but the words do not.BraceletsWearing a sensory bracelet ( 手镯) can help you find out where you’ve run, how many calories you’ve burned, how deep your sleep was, and many more things.A few companies have already been producing great fitness tracking devices for some time. But it seems that FitBit Surge is one of the best examples. The Surge has an LED touch display screen, which allows you to control your smartphone and see who is calling or messaging you. It also has eight different sensors and can record many different sporting activities. ShoesIf you’ve ever got tired of looking at your smartphone frequently for directio nsa little girl with a wild imagination taking her first music lesson. I had turned her contest when visiting a place, you might want to try Lechal smart shoes. The shoes work byusing Bluetooth to connect to a phone App. After you’ve entered the destination youwant to go to on your phone, the shoes direct you by vibrating( 振动)either the leftor right foot to tell you which way you should turn.1.From the text we know that the high-tech gadgets .A. only appear in the moviesB. can be used by common peopleC. are very expensiveD. have taken over everything2.When you wear a headwear, .A. the words on the screen don’t moveB. you often move your headC. it makes you feel dizzyD. you see the words jumping up and down3.What can we learn about Bracelets?A.Wearing bracelets can help find everything.B.People have used the new sensory bracelets.C.They are made to track people’s fitness.D.The Surge will take control of one’s activities.BThere are plenty of mindless activities to keep a child busy in this information age.Yet despite the competition, my 8-year-old daughter Alice wants to spend her leisuretime writing short stories. She wants to enter one of her stories into a writing contest, acompetition which she won last year.As a writer, I know about winning contests---and about losing them. I know what itis like to work hard on a story only to receive a rejection letter from the publisher. I alsoknow the pressure of trying to live up to a reputation created by previous victories. Whatif she doesn’t win the contest again? That’s the strange thing about being a parent. Somany of our own past scars and destroyed hopes can resurface in our children.A revelation( 启示) came last week when I asked her, “Don’t you want to winagain?” “No,” she replied, “I just want to tell the story of an angel going to first grade.”I had just spent weeks correcting her stories as she spontaneously(自发地)toldthem. Telling myself that I was merely an experienced writer guiding the young writeracross the hall, I offered suggestions for characters, conflicts and endings for her tales.The story about a fearful angel start ing first grade was quickly “guided” by me into thetale ofinto my contest without even realizing it.Staying back and giving kids space to grow is not as easy as it looks. Because I know very little about farm animals who use tools or angels who go to first grade, I had to accept the fact that I was co-opting my daughter’s experience.While stepping back was difficult for me, it was certainly a good first step that I will quickly follow with more steps, putting myself far enough away to give her room but close enough to help if asked. All the while I will be reminding myself that children need room to experiment, grow and find their own voices.4.What do we know about the author’s own writing experience?A.She was constantly under pressure to write more.B.She did not quite live up to her reputation as a writer.C.Most of her stories had been rejected by publishers.D.Her road to success was full of pain and frustrations.5.Why did Alice want to enter this year’s writing contest?A.She had won a prize in the previous contest.B.She wanted to share her stories with readers.C.She believed she possessed real talent for writing.D.She was sure of winning with her mother’s help.6.The underlined sentence probably means that the author was .A.trying not to let her daughter enjoy her own lifeB.making sure that her daughter would win the contestC.trying to get her daughter to do the thing as the author wishedD.helping her daughter develop real skills for writing7.What does the writer mean to tell us in the last two paragraphs?A.Children need more room to develop.B.Parents should co-opt children’s experience.C.Children should be provided enough help.D.Parents need to remind their children of their own choices.CEver walked to the shops only to find, once there, you’ve completely forgotten what you went for? Or strug gled to remember the name of an old friend? For years we’ve accepted that a forgetful brain is as much a part of aging as wrinkles and gray hair. But now a new book suggests that we’ve got it all wrong.According to The Secret Life of the Grown-up Brain, by science writer Barbara Strauch, when it comes to the important things, our brains actually get better with age. In fact, she argues that some studies have found that our brain hits its peak between our 40s and 60s— much later than previously thought.Furthermore, rather than losing many brain cells as we age, we keep them, and even produce new ones well into middle age. For years it's been assumed that brain, much like the body, declines with age. But the longest, largest study into what happens to people as they age suggests otherwise.This continuing research has followed 6,000 people since 1956, testing them every seven years. It has found that on average, participants performed better on cognitive （认知的）tests in their 40s and 50s than they had done in their 20s. Specifically, older people did better on tests of vocabulary, verbal memory (how many words you can remember) and problem solving. Where they performed less well was number ability and perceptual speed －how fast you can push a button when ordered. However, with more complex tasks such as problem-solving and language, we are at our best at middle age and beyond. In short, researchers are now coming up with scientific proof that we do get wiser with age.Neuroscientists are also finding that we are happier with aging. A recent US study found older people were much better at controlling and balancing their emotions. It is thought that when we're younger we need to focus more on the negative aspects of life in order to learn about the possible dangers in the world, but as we get older we've learned our lessons and are sub-consciously aware that we have less time left in life: therefore, it becomes more important for us to be happy.8.Barbara Strauch probably agrees that .A.the young are better at handling important thingsB.people's brains work best between their 40s and 60sC.ageing leads to the decline of the function of the brainD.wrinkles and gray hair are the only symbols of ageing9.The continuing research has found older people perform better on .A. number abilityB. vocabulary testsC. perceptual speedD. body balance10.People are happier with aging because .A.they know how to share feelingsB.they do not realize the possible dangersC.they cannot focus on negative aspectsD.they learn to value the time left11.What is the main idea of the passage?A.People get more forgetful with age.B. People get happier with age.C. People get wiser with age.D. People get more self-aware with age.DA staycation is a vacation when you do not travel at all. Some people use a staycation to just stay at home, and others prefer to experience the attractions around them without traveling very far.There are many choices for staycations. Any town or city has plenty of choices for things to do if you know where to look. If the weather is nice, you can visit the local gardens or forests for a hike. You can look online for several historic places and create your own history tours. Of course, you can also visit other attractions in the areas like museums, restaurants, bars, parks, beaches, and so on. Often, if you drive just a few hours, you can find a city that you can walk around and see. Then by driving home you can save the cost of a hotel and a plane ride.Others take the term “staycation” word for w ord and do not leave their houses at all. Some choices for this can include taking time off to cook a great meal and enjoy it together or spending all day at a pool.Just as a coin has two sides, staycation has its advantages as well as risks.Since you are not traveling or staying in a hotel, a staycation can be unbelievably cost-effective( 低成本的). You don’t have to pay for a hotel, so that cost has been completely eliminated. You are also saving by not driving very far and by not taking an airplane anywhere. Travel costs have become really high, and the farther you go, the higher they are. By staying close to home, you cut that cost by quite a bit. You are also pushing money back into your local economy by spending your money at local businesses rather than in cities that are far away from home. Finally, any stress that you feel with travel, whether that is from driving long distances or looking for an airport, will completely disappear. 12.For what purpose is the text written?A.To introduce the general information of staycations.B.To compare staycations with other vacations.C.To persuade more people to have staycations.D.To provide different ways of staycations.13.Which of the following belongs to the advantages of a staycation?A．The economy in other cities is also improved.B.People spend nothing when staying at home.C.You can visit local attractions for free.D.There is no stress from traveling.14.What does the underlined word “eliminated” in Paragraph 5 probably means? A．included B．removed C．covered D．raised15.What will probably be discussed in the following paragraph?A．When to take a staycation. B．Why people prefer a staycation.C．What risks a staycation has. D．How to have a staycation safely.第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分10 分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
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辽宁省沈阳市高三上学期期中考试试题英语Word版含答案高三（17届）英语试题说明：1.测试时间：120分钟总分：150分2.客观题涂在答题纸上，主观题答在答题纸的相应位置上第Ⅰ卷注意事项：1. 答第I 卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2. 选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上所对应题目的答案标号框涂黑。
如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号框。
不能答在本试卷上，否则无效。
第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题，每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What will the woman do?A. Have fun with the manB. Go to a birthday party.C. Go and have a drink.2. What does Lily’s father do?A. He builds buildings.B. He works as an officer.C. He cleans windows of buildings.3. What does the woman mean?A. She also wants to go to Mr. Brown’s class.B. It’s difficult to go to Mr. Brown’s class.C. Mr. Brown’s class is not very popular.4. What’s the woman’s father?A. An officer.B. A teacher.C. A farmer.5. What may the man do next?A. Go to cook.B. Reserve a table.C. Choose a restaurant.第二节（共15 小题；每小题1.5 分，满分22.5分）听下面5 段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5 秒钟；听完后，各小题给出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 至7题。
6. Why is the man moving out?A. Because the apartment is too far from where he works.B. Because he can live with a friend for free somewhere else.C. Because there is no heat in the apartment and he feels cold.7. What day is it today?A. Thursday.B. Friday.C. Saturday.听第7 段材料，回答第8 至10 题。
8. When did they plan to meet at first?A. At 7:30 am tomorrow.B. At 8:00 am tomorrow.C. At 8:30 am tomorrow.9. What will the woman and Tim most probably do tomorrow?A. Go hiking.B. Play football.C. Go shopping for clothes.10. Where does the conversation take place?A. At school.B. At home.C. Over the phone.听第8 段材料，回答第11 至13题。
11. Why does the woman like Stephen Benet’s poems?A. Because they are more beautiful than other poems.B. Because they tell beautiful love stories in America.C. Because they give Americans something to believe in.12. What did Stephen Benet do at the age of 17?A. He published his first book of poems.B. He dropped out of Yale University.C. He started writing poems.13. What does the woman usually write?A. Beautiful poems.B. Love stories.C. Stories about goodness.听第9段材料，回答第14 至17 题。
14. When will the man arrive in London?A. On August 6th.B. On August 7th.C. On August 8th.15. Why doesn’t the man choose the hotel 55?A. Because it is inconvenient for him.B. Because there is no garden.C. Because it is too costly.16. What does the man find the cost of Arran House Hotel?A. Low.B. Reasonable.C. Too high.17. Which hotel does the man choose in the end?A. Arran House Hotel.B. The Jesmond Hotel.C. The Hoxton.听第10段材料，回答第18 至20 题。
18. What makes the catch special?A. It is a rare fish in Alaska.B. It is an extremely big fish.C. It is a record-setting old fish.19. Where did Henry get the fish?A. In the deep sea.B. On the surface of the sea.C. In a deep river in Alaska.20. How did Henry learn about the fish?A. Through reading a local paper.B. Through talking to a researcher.C. Through referring to a guide book.第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）ARaised in a fatherless home, my father was extremely tightfisted towards us children. His attitude didn’t soften as I grew into adulthood and went to college. I had to ride the bus whenever I came home. Though the bus stopped about two miles from home, Dad never met me, even in severe weather. If I grumbled, he’d say in his loudest father-voice, “That’s what your legs are for!”The walk didn’t bother me as much as the fear of walking alone along the highway and country roads. I also felt less than valued th at my father didn’t seem concerned about my safety. But that feeling was canceled one spring evening.It had been a particularly difficult week at college after long hours in labs. I longed for home. When the bus reached a stop, I stepped off and dragged my suitcase to begin the long journey home.A row of hedge (树篱) edged the driveway that climbed the hill to our house. Once I had turned off the highway to start the last lap of my journey, I always had a sense of relief to see the hedge because it meant that I was almost home. On that particular evening, the hedge had just come into view when I saw something gray moving along the top of the hedge, moving toward the house. Upon closer observation, I realized it was the top of my father’s head. Then I knew, e ach time I’d come home, he had stood behind the hedge, watching, until he knew I had arrived safely.I swallowed hard against the tears. He did care, after all.On later visits, that spot of gray became my watchtower. I could hardly wait until I was close enough to watch for its secret movement above the greenery. Upon reaching home, I would find my father sitting innocently in his chair. “So! My son, it’s you!” he’d say, his face lengthening into pretended surprise.I replied, “Yes, Dad, it’s me. I’m home.”21. What does the underlined word “grumbled” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?A. Admitted readily.B. Explained clearly.C. Agreed lamely.D. Spoke unhappily.22. What made the author feel uncomfortable was ________.A. the tiredness after long hours in labsB. the fear of seeing something movingC. the feeling of being less than valuedD. the loneliness of riding the bus home23. The author’s father watched behind the hedge because ________.A. he was c oncerned about his son’s safetyB. he wanted to help his son build up courageC. he didn’t want to meet his son at the doorwayD. he didn’t think his son was old enough to walk alone24. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. My Father’s Secret.B. My College Life.C. Terrible Journey Home.D. Riding Bus Alone.BI have been teaching animal behavior at the Boulder County Prison in Colorado for 10 years. The course is one of the most popular in the prison. Prisoners have to earn the right to attend the course and they work hard to get in.One reason why the course is so popular is that many prisoners find it easier to connect with animals than with people, because animals don’t judge them. They trust animals in ways they don’t with humans.Yet, they hold a misunderstanding of how animals treat one another. Many admit that their own “animal behavior” is what got them into trouble in the first place. I teach that though there is competition and aggression in the animal kingdom, there is also a lot of cooperation and sympathy.Many of the students want to build healthy relationships, and they find that the class helps them. I use examples of the social behavior of group-living animals such as wolves as a model for developing and maintaining friendships among people who must work together for their own good and also for the good of the group.It’s clear that science inspires the students here and it also gives them hope. I know some students have gone back into education after their being set free while others have gone to work for humane societies or contributed time and money to conservation organizations. One went on to receive a master’s degree in nature writing.Science and humane education help the prisoners connect with values that they otherwise would not have done. It opens the door to understanding, trust, cooperation and hope. There’s a large population of people to whom science could mean a lot, if only they could have access to it. The class helps me, too. I get as much out of it as the students and it has made me a better teacher.25. The author’s course is welcomed by the prisoners because ______.A. they consider animals their best friendsB. they are curious about animal kingdomC. they feel it easier to get along with animalsD. they are more familiar with animal behavior26.The author used wolves as an example to ______.A. provide the prisoners with more knowledgeB. explain the cruel side of group-living animalsC. help the prisoners realize the importance of teamworkD. inform the prisoners that animals get people into trouble27. We can infer from the text that some prisoners ______.A. have turned over a new leafB. are required to attend the courseC. are willing to learn working skillsD. prefer humane education to scienceCYour heart vs. Your mindYou watch a sad film and get caught up in your emotions. You cry your eyes out at the dramatic plots—you feel sad for the characters if they suffer, or happy for them when they are successful. It is only when the movie is over that you realize that what you were watching is not real.But why couldn’t you accept that when you were so absorbed in the movie? It w as reported in Science Daily this week that scientists at Case Western Reserve University, US, discovered that people simply cannot think emotionally and logically at the same time.It has long been known that something different goes on in our brain when we use logic, rather than responding to something emotionally. Thinking logically is a step-by-step process, in which people make decisions through reasoning and find answers. When we think emotionally, we look at things from someone else’s point of view a nd try to feel their pain.Now scientists have found that thinking logically and emotionally are like the two ends of a seesaw (跷跷板) when we’re busy thinking emotionally, the part of the brain used for cold, hard analysis is prevented. And it’s also true t he other way round.To come to this conclusion, scientists gathered 45 people—men and women—to take brain scans as they solved different kinds of puzzles. Some of the puzzles were tough and involved math and physics and others were social problems that required participants to put themselves in other people’s shoes.Scientists found that when participants were doing a math problem, the region in their brain that is associated with logical thinking lit up, and when asked to make emotional decisions, the region for emotional thinking lit up. But the most interesting part is that when asked to solve problems that required both logical and emotional responses, the participants always used one of the regions at a time while the other one went dark.“Emotional thi nking and logical thinking are mutually (相互地) independent in the brain,” said Anthony Jack, leader of the study. “You don’t have to favor one, but cycle efficiently between them, and employ the right network at the right time.”However, people sometimes ended up using the wrong one. This explains why some people are good at solving complex math problems but have poor social skills. And why even the smartest people get taken in by fake but touching stories.28．Why does the author mention watching movies at the beginning of the article?A．To tell us that the movies that we watch are not real.B．To introduce the research findings from this experience.C．To show that logical thinking is much more important.D．To prove to us that the emotional thinking is powerful.29．Through their recent tests, scientists at Case Western Reserve University, US proved _____.A．logical thinking works differently from emotional thinkingB．logical thinking is much more efficient than emotional thinkingC．logical thinking and emotional thinking take turns to functionD．logical thinking and emotional thinking could work together30．The underlined expression in Paragraph 5 probably means ______.A．put one’s foot in one’s mouth B．put on other people’s shoesC．place oneself in others’ position D．stand on one’s own feet31．We can conclude from the last two paragraphs that ______.A．people can freely switch between different types of thinkingB．adopting the wrong thinking method could have bad resultsC．people could use both logical thinking and emotional thinkingD．people who think logically could easily be taken in by storiesDAt Wheeler Interests, a Virginia-based property development company, plans are under way to get employees boating. “We’re building a dock and I’d like to get six kayaks and canoes,” says CEO Jon Wheeler. The company is devoting itself to providing the “right type of culture and environment for employees and this includes physical exercise”.The company, explains Mr. Wheeler, sits on a branch of the Lynnhaven River and the idea is to let staff go canoeing and kayaking at lunchtime.It already has a gym, free yoga and a campus that encourage s walking. Given the location, Mr. Wheeler believes canoes and kayaks are a logical extension of this idea. The office gym has long been a place for staff to exercise, but to keep up with the changing world of the modern workout, some forward thinking businesses are starting to expand their fitness choices for staff.The Chiswick Park office complex in west London has a square that offers a wide range of sports facilities. “We often put up a football pitch or set up netball courts and we’re having a climbing wall in soon,” says Kate Olsen, events manager. “We also bring in professional coaches for various sports, such as golf,tennis.”Chiswick Park makes the most of its leafy location near the River Thames, too. There is a running club and the site has 10 bikes that the 4,500 employees of the companies can borrow. “There’s a mapped 10km route and a 5km route,” says Ms Olsen, “and if you want something different the receptionists can recommend routes.”Gwen Clerc, contract manager at Intelsat, one of the companies with offices at the park, is a regular cyclist and has used the free bikes for everything from exercise in nearby Gunnersbury Park to poppin g to local shops. “It’s a great idea, very handy and very popular with staff,” she says. If you get there late on a sunny day, they’ve often run out of bikes.”32. Wheeler Interests plans to get employees boating in order to ______.A. help develop more docks for the companyB. help sell more kayaks and canoes for the companyC. provide them with a healthy culture and environmentD. attract more out-door lovers to join the company33. What do we know from paragraph 3?A. The square has only two kinds of sports equipment.B. Employees are tired of playing football on the pitch.C. The climbing wall hasn’t been built in the square so far.D. Professional coaches for various sports are well paid.34. Chiswick Park is good for running because ______.A. employees can borrow bikes after runningB. it has many trees and is located near the River ThamesC. there are only two routes for employees to choose fromD. the clerks would advise employees to run properly35. According to Gwen Clerc, ______.A. employees would use the free bikes rather than their ownB. riding bikes is the best way for employees to keep healthyC. bikes always run out no matter what the weather is likeD. employees enjoy using the free bikes due to the convenience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的最佳选项。