【英语】 北京第八中学2019届高考英语仿真模拟试题
北京市八一中学2019届高考英语模拟练习试卷(四)
北京市八一中学2019届高考英语模拟练习试卷（四）注意事项：1．答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔在答题卡上填写自己的准考证号、姓名、试室号和座位号。
用2B型铅笔把答题卡上试室号、座位号对应的信息点涂黑。
2．选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B型铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案，答案不能答在试卷上。
3．非选择题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内的相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。
不按以上要求作答的答案无效。
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考试结束后，将试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分：知识运用（共两节，45分）语篇填空（共10小题；每小题 1.5分，共15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式She looks like any other schoolgirl, fresh-faced and full of life. Sarah Thomas is looking forward to the challengeof her new A-level course. But unlike her school friends, 16-year-old Sarah is not spending half-term 1(rest). Instead, she is earning ￡6,500 a day as 2llion dollars in the next year. HerSarah 3 (tell) that she could be Britain’s new supermodel, earning a mifather Peter, 44, wants her to give up school to model full-time. But Sarah, 4 has taken part in shows alongwith top models, wants 5 (prove) that she has brains as well as beauty. She is determined to carry on withher 6She has turned down several 7 (invitation) to star at shows in order to concentrate on her studies. Afterschool she plans to take a year off to model full-time before going to university to get a degree 8engineeringSarah says, "My dad thinks I should take the offer now. But at the moment, school 9 (come) first. I don’t want to get too absorbed in modeling. It is 10 (certain) fun but the lifestyle is a little unreal. I don’t want to have nothing else to fall back on when I can’t model any more."第二节完形填空（共20小题；每小题 1.5分，共30分）King Evan was so conscious about keeping his people happy and considered them as his own family. He took.great care to _11_ his people’s needs and they lived happilyHowever, King Evan used to hear his court（宫廷）men say that people in his kingdom always _12_ him for北京市八一中学2019届高考英语模拟练习试卷various reasons. One day, he secretly took a trip around his land to find out what made his countrymen feel _13_. However, he could not see any unhappy people and this gave him great __14_.He decided to _15_ a huge boulder（巨石）in the middle of the road to test the people who passed by. 16_his soldiers had placed a huge boulder in the road, they all hid in a nearby place to _17_ what would happen next.The boulder almost covered half of the road and many wealthy people simply walked around the boulder. Nobody really seemed to care about the boulder __18_ the movements of vehicles.19_ to move it away. Instead, they bad-mouthed the __20_ The king’s court men also saw the boulder but did _for not maintaining the road properly. These were the people whom the king _21__ to be loyal! The king was shocked to _22_ their words.A fruit seller walked along the road with his fruit. When he saw the huge boulder, he _23_ and tried to move the stone. After some _24_, the fruit seller removed the obstacle（障碍物）from the road __25_.He saw a huge bag placed under the boulder. He picked up and was extremely _26__. The bag had a note on it, 27_ for you! The bag has 1000 gold coins inside and they are for the one who __28_ this saying, “Here is a _obstacle!”The fruit seller was so happy and he was also __29_ by the king to a party where he was rewarded nicely.Every obstacle we face in our life is a(n) __30_!11. A. satisfy B. express C. record D. understand12. A. remembered B. thanked C. blamed D. forgave13. A. excited B. respected C. bored D. displeased14. A. advice B. relief C. power D. pressure15. A. fix B. hang C. hide D. place16. A. Before B. Since C. After D. Unless17. A. consider B. guess C. watch D. ask18. A. disturbing B. controlling C. directing D. changing19. A. something B. nothing C. everything D. anything20. A. king B. soldiers C. official D. passers-by21. A. knew B. proved C. announced D. believed22. A. repeat B. hear C. write D. read23. A. left B. smiled C. stopped D. returned北京市八一中学2019届高考英语模拟练习试卷24. A. attempts B. tests C. research D. discussion25. A. easily B. naturally C. hopefully D. successfully26. A. nervous B. surprised C. angry D. frightened27. A. task B. gift C. list D. joke28. A. notices B. breaks C. removes D. covers29. A. challenged B. forced C. sent D. invited30. A. opportunity B. concern C. message D. possibility第二部分：阅读理解(共两节，40分)第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，共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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
北京第八中学2019届高考英语仿真模拟试卷(含答案)
北京第八中学2019届高考仿真模拟试卷注意事项：1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。
回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分：知识运用（共两节，45分）第一节语篇填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
Diets have changed in China — and so too has its top crop. Since 2011, the country 1 (grow) more corn than rice. Corn production has jumped nearly 125 percent over 2 past 25 years, while rice has increased only 7 percent.A taste for meat is 3 (actual) behind the change: An important part of its corn is used to feed chickens, pigs, and cattle. Another reason for corn’s rise:The government encourages farmers to grow corn instead of rice 4 (improve) water quality. Corn uses less water 5 rice and creates less fertilizer(化肥) runoff. This switch has decreased 6 (pollute) in the country’s major lakes and reservoirs and made drinking water safer for people.According to the World Bank, China accounts for about 30 percent of total 7 (globe) fertilizer consumption. The Chinese Ministry of Agriculture finds that between 2005 — when the government 8 (start) a soil-testing program 9 gives specific fertilizer recommendations to farmers —and 2011, fertilizer use dropped by 7.7 million tons. That prevented the emission(排放) of 51.8 million tons of carbon dioxide. China’s approach to protecting its environment while 10 (feed) its citizens "offers useful lessons for agriculture and food policymakers worldwide," says the bank’s Juergen V oegele.第二节完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，共 30 分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的 A、 B、 C、 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
2019北京高考英语模拟试题及答案
2019北京⾼考英语模拟试题及答案北京⼤学附属中学2019届⾼考模拟卷英语试题第⼀部分：知识运⽤(共两节，45分)第⼀节阅读下列短⽂，根据短⽂内容填空。
(共10⼩题;每⼩题1分，共10分)在未给提⽰词的空⽩处仅填写 1个适当的单词，在给出提⽰词的空⽩处⽤括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
A hutong is an ancient city street typical in Beijing. 1.____________ (surround) the Forbidden City, many were built during the Yuan, Ming and Qing 2.____________ (dynasty). In order to establish the strongest power, emperors planned the city and arranged the residential areas. 3.____________ center of the city Beijing was the royal palace—the Forbidden City.At the end of the Qing dynasty, after 4.____________ (close) China came under the influence from abroad, many old hutongs lost 5.____________ (they) former neat arrangement.After the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949, the conditions of hutong 6.____________ (improve). But in recent years, the houses in many hutongs have been pulled 7.____________ and replaced by modern buildings. And the hutong today is fading into the shade for 8.____________ tourists and local people.However，in the urban district of Beijing, hutongs still occupy one 9.____________ (three) of the total area, providing housing for half population, so many hutongs 10.____________ (survive) these years. In this respect, we see Beijing as an ancient yet modern city.第⼆节完形填空(共 20 ⼩题;每⼩题 1.5 分，共 30 分)阅读下⾯短⽂，掌握其⼤意，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂⿊。
2019年北京高考模拟英语考试(含答案)
绝密★启用前2019年高考模拟英语考试（北京卷）英语本试卷共16页，共150分。
考试时间为120分钟。
考生务必将答案答在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。
考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分：听力理解（共三节：30 分）第一节（共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，共 7.5 分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题，每段对话你将听一遍。
1.What does the man want to borrow?A.A pencil.B.An eraser.C.A pen.2.What is the woman doing now?A.Eating.B.Going home.C.Having group study.3.What does the man have for earthquake preparation?A.A candle.B.A radio.C.A flashlight.4.Where does the conversation most probably take place?A.In a bank.B. In a hotel.C.In a store.5.Where will the man go for his holiday?A.Brazil.B.Denmark.C.Greece.第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）听下面4段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读每小题。
听完后，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白你将听两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。
6.When does the supermarket close on Sundays?A.At 5:00 pm.B.At 7:00 pm.C. At 8:00 pm.7.What have the two speakers decided to do now?A.Go shopping.B.Take a walk.C.Have dinner听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。
2019年北京市高考模拟卷预测卷英语试题(八)
2019年北京市高考模拟预测卷（八）英语试题本试卷共12页。
全卷满分150分。
考试用时120分钟。
出卷人：何永顺第一部分：知识运用（共两节，45分）第一节语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分, 共15分）阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。
在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
AThe lion is a special animal to Chinese people. A pair of stone lions, a male and a female, are 1 (common) seen in front of the gates of traditional buildings.The lion 2 (regard) as the king in the animal world so it represents power. The stone lions are also used to indicate the ranks of 3 (official).BIt is interesting to note that China had no lions originally. The earliest stone lions were sculpted 4 the beginning of Eastern Han Dynasty (25—220 AD) with5 introduction of Buddhism into ancient China. In the Buddhist faith, the lion,6 can protect the Truth and keep off evils, is considered a holy animal of nobleness and dignity. In Chinese folk tales, the lion has become a symbol of 7 (brave), power and good luck.CIt was also popular 8 (decorated bridges with sculpted stone lions for the same reason. The 9 (well) known of this is the Lugouqiao (also as Marco Polo Bridge),10 (build) from 1189 to 1192. A famous proverb says, “The lions on the Lugouqiao are uncountable.”第二节完形填空（共20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，共30 分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
北京顺义区第八中学2019年高二英语模拟试题含解析
北京顺义区第八中学2019年高二英语模拟试题含解析一、选择题13. It’s no use arguing with him; _____ to persuade him to join us, he did not change his mind.A. however I tried hardB. however hard did I tryC. however hard tried ID. however hard I tried参考答案：D略2. Witnesses said the participants, __________ young men, approached in a very orderly fashion.A. mostB. mostlyC. foremostD. almost参考答案：B考查副词辨析。
A. most最多，几乎；B. mostly大部分，主要地；C. foremost首先；D. almost几乎。
句意：目击者说参加抗议的人，大部分为年轻人，他们以“非常有秩序的方式”进行抗议。
故选B。
3. The manager promised to keep us _____ of how our business was going on. （）A. informedB. informingC. being informedD. to be informed参考答案：6.【答案】A4. It’s reported that a UFO stopped over a mou ntain village for a while and then vanished in the direction _______ it had come.A. from whichB. in whichC. of whichD. by which参考答案：A5. The teachers are said _____ to the new office, where they have better conditions.A. to moveB. to have movedC. movingD. having moved参考答案：B6. To be frank, I’d rather you ____in the case.A. will not be involvedB. not involvedC. have not been involvedD. were not involved参考答案：D7. At the routine office meeting, the headmaster insisted that the problems _______ paid specialattention to.A. referred to beingB. referred to beC. refer to beingD. refer to be参考答案：B8. Time,correctly,is money in the bank.A.to useedinge参考答案：B提示:考查非谓语动词。
2019-2020学年北京八中高中部高三英语二模试卷及答案解析
2019-2020学年北京八中高中部高三英语二模试卷及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ABob and Sue Harvey spent nine years as resident fellows in a dormitory at Sanford and in their bookVirtual Reality and The College Freshman, they write “The Freshman oftenfaces an identity problem during the first semester.” College is a more pressured environment than it used to be, in part because the academic gap between high school and college has increased. Many college freshmen have never had to make independent decisions about sex, drugs and alcohol. Most don’t know how to manage their time or money. They often feel lonely and overwhelmed, resulting in anxiety and depression.Nancy Corbin, director of clinical service for student-counseling (咨询) services at Iowa State University, says her office is seeing a significant increase in requests for counseling from freshmen who are having trouble making the adjustment to college life. She says older teenagers increasingly lack the skills to deal with personal problems that aren’t easily defined or fixed. And they get homesick but have a hard time admitting it.Parents and high schools can make things easier on freshmen by preparing them differently. For example, by teaching them to budget their hours and dollars. The Harveys think high schools should offer a college-life course. “Parents need to focus more on relationship and personal issues and less on how many sheets and towels to take,” they say. Many homesick freshmen think they’ll be regarded as failures if they come home before Thanksgiving. So parents can help by letting them know they’re welcome to return if they feel the need. In the meantime, parents have to find new ways to keep in touch with their college kids. One of the best ways is e-mail. It’s less unpleasant and less expensive than constant phone calls and is more likely to be answered than a handwritten letter.1. Why is the first semester difficult for freshmen in college?A. Because they often fail in exams.B. Because they lack time and money.C. Because they are too homesick to make new friends.D. Because they have to settle personal issues on their own.2. In the last paragraph, it is suggested that ________.A. parents should stop buying anything for their kidsB. parents should develop a good relationship with their kidsC. parents should be taught how to send e-mails to their kidsD. parents should work with high schools in college-life courses3. Which of the following might be the best title for the passage?A. Hard Life of College FreshmenB. Approaches to Trouble in CollegeC. Freshmen’s Adaptation ProblemsD. A Strange Phenomenon in CollegeBEach year, the women of Olney and Liberal compete in an unusual footrace. Dressed in aprons (围裙) and headscarves, they wait at both towns’starting lines. Each woman holds a frying pan with one pancake inside. At the signal, the women flip (轻抛) pancakes and they’re off!This “pancake racing” tradition is said to have started on Shrove Tuesday, 1445, in Olney. Shrove Tuesday is the day beforethe Christian season of Lent (大斋戒) begins. During Lent, many people decide to give up sugary or fatty foods.Legend says that in 1445, an Olney woman was making pancakes to use up some of her sugar and cooking fats before Lent. She lost track of time and suddenly heard the church bells ring, signaling the beginning of the Shrove Tuesday service. Realizing that she was going to be late for church, she raced out the door still wearing her apron and headscarf and holding her frying pan with a pancake in it. In the following years, the woman’s neighbors imitated her dash to church, and pancake racing was born.The rules are simple. Racers must wear the traditional headscarf and apron. They must flip their pancakes twice - once before starting and once after crossing the finish line. After the race, there are Shrove Tuesday church services. Then Liberal and Olney connect through a video call to compare race times and declare a winner.In both towns, the races have grown into larger festivals. Olney’s festival is an all-day event starting with a big pancake breakfast. Liberal’s festival lasts four days and includes a parade, a talent show, and contests that feature eating and flipping pancakes. Although the women’s race is still the main event, both towns now hold additional races for boys and girls of all ages.4. How did pancake racing start?A. A woman in Olney created it.B. Women made pancakes before Lent.C. A woman dashed to church with a pancake.D. People followed the suit of an interesting incident.5. What should racers obey during the race?A. They can wear fashionable headscarves and aprons.B. They must flip their pancakes once in the race.C. They must flip their pancakes at the beginning of the race.D. They can flip their pancakes in the middle of the race.6. What can we learn about the race from the last paragraph?A. People can show their talent in Olney festival.B. People can enjoy a one-day holiday in Liberal.C. The race is not only intended for women now.D. People can have a big pancake breakfast in both towns.7. What is the text mainly about?A. The origin of pancake racing.B. The history of pancake racing.C. The development of pancake racing.D. The introduction to pancake racing.CUK physicist Isaac Newton once said, ''Nature is pleased with simplicity and nature is no dummy (傻子). '' Indeed, Mother Nature can provide almost everything human beings need if we follow her rules. But if we break the rules, she is likely to be cruel andlash out at us.The outbreak of the novel coronavirus pneumonia (新型冠状病毒肺炎, NCP) in China and some other countries at the beginning of this year is an example. According to Xinhua News Agency, the new coronavirus is similar to a virus found in a bat in 2017 and probably has an intermediate host (中间宿主). It's believed that the virus originated from the Huanan Seafood Market in Wuhan, Hubei province, where live wild animals were sold.The Wall Street Journal reported that Dr Peter Daszak, president of the US-based health organization EcoHealth Alliance, said, ''This outbreak is a lesson for us. On a global scale, human population density, wildlife diversity, and land use change are what drive new pandemics (流行病). ''In ancient times, people needed to rely on nature to survive so they held it in awe (敬畏). For example, the American Indians believed that humans are a part of nature and nature is a part of humans. Chinese ancients always pursued the harmony between nature and human beings.However, as human beings master more knowledge and make more advanced tools, people try to changeand even conquer nature. They use more land to make buildings, genetically modify (改变) plants, capture some wild and rare animals to suit their own needs. In this process, humans gradually lose contact with nature and even throw it out of balance. For example, cutting a large number of forests means carbon dioxide must build up in the atmosphere and it contributes to global warming.Although we don't know for sure what first caused the NCP outbreak, Brian Lamacraft at Medium said it's time for people to ''reflect on our relationship with our planet'' and ''reconnect with this world and everything that we've been given''. After all, according to US poet Gary Snyder, ''Nature is not the place to visit. It's our home. ''8. What does the phrase ''lash out at'' in Paragraph 1 probably mean?A. punishB. controlC. testD. challenge9. What lesson did Daszak think human beings should learn from the NCP outbreak?A. Bats are one of the most dangerous wild animals.B. It's impossible to prevent new pandemics globally.C. We should stop the wildlife trade around the world.D. Humans should live peacefully with nature.10. What is the main idea of Paragraph 5?A. How human beings become their own masters.B. How human activities cause global warming.C. How human beings break the balance of nature.D. How humans use technology to improve their lives.11. What is the author's purpose in writing this article?A. To reflect on the NCP outbreak.B. To explain what led to the NCP outbreak.C. To describe experts' predictions on new pandemics.D. To compare ancient and modern attitudes toward nature.DGetting drunk on ice cream used to be the stuff of dreams, but thanks to Will Rogers, inventor and owner of WDS Dessert Stations in Hinkley, Illinois, it has become a delicious reality. The Below Zero icecream machine uses a unique technique to freeze alcohol, which allows you to turn beers, cocktails and even spirits (烈酒) intodelicious soft —serve ice cream.Rogers was trying to create a highly — caffeinated espresso ice cream flavor when he realized hecould use the same technique with alcoholic beverages. He started experimenting with various gums and stabilizers commonly used in the ice cream industry and eventually patented something called the NEA gel. It’s this magical concoction (调制品) that allows the alcohol to freeze to a near solid inside the Below Zero ice cream machine.Even though Below Zero changes the texture (质地) of beer, cocktails and even spirits, essentially turning them into soft —serve ice cream, it does not affect the alcohol contentat all. The ABV (酒精度) remains exactly the same, which means you can get drunk on ice — cream just as you would on the same concoctions in liquid form.Will Rogers claims that it takes around 30 minutes for beer to go from liquid to ice cream form, but higher alcohol content drinks take longer. Essentially, the higher the alcohol level, the longer the wait.The American inventor plans to sell Below Zero ice cream machines to bars and breweries wanting to surprise their patrons. Metro reports that machines will sell for about 6,000.12. What’s the name of the machine which can change beer and spirits into ice cream?A. Will RogersB. WDS Dessert StationsC. HinkleyD. Below Zero13. What makes alcohol to freeze to a near solid inside the machine?A. gums.B. stabilizers.C. NEA gel.D. ABV.14. What can we know from the passage?A. The machine can change all liquids into ice cream.B. It takes 20 minutes for beer to change into ice cream.C. The higher the alcohol level, the shorter the wait will be.D. The machine changes the texture of beer, cocktails and even spirits.15. What can we infer from the passage?A. The machine affects the alcohol content.B. You can get drunk if you have ice—creams made from spirits.C. The American inventor doesn’t want to sell themagical machine.D. Bars and breweries will not become potential buyers of the machine.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。
北京第八中学2019届高考英语信息模拟试卷(二)
北京第八中学2019届高考英语信息模拟试卷（二）注意事项：1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。
回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分：知识运用（共两节，45分）语篇填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式Few people I know seem to have much desire or time to cook. Making Chinese 1 （dish) is seen as especially troublesome. Many westerners 2 come to China cook much less than in their own countries once they realize how cheap 3 can be to eat out. I still remember 4 (visit) a friend who’d lived here for five years and I 5 （shock) when I learnt she hadn’t cooked once in all that time.While regularly eating out seems to 6 (become)common for many young people in recent years, it’s not without a cost. The obvious one is money; eating out once or twice a week may be 7 (afford) but doing this most days adds up. There could be an even 8 (high) cost on your health. Researchers have found that there is a direct link between the increase in food eaten outside the home and the rise in 9 (weigh) problems.If you are not going to suffer this problem, then I suggest that the next time you go to your mum’s home 10 dinner, get a few cooking tips from her. Cooking food can be fun. You might also begin to notice the effects not only on your health but in your pocket.第二节：完形填空。
2019-2020学年北京市第八中学高三英语三模试卷及答案
2019-2020学年北京市第八中学高三英语三模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ASome of the world’s most talented musicians have played concerts atLincolnCenter. On September 10, the center hosted a unique class of star musicians: kids and teens. The young players are part of the World Peace Orchestra, or WPO. The group held its first Music for Peace concert inNew York City, with 134 students from more than 60 countries taking part. Musicians were chosen from all over the world.The World Peace Orchestra began in 2013. The nonprofit group brings kids together using the common language of music. To be considered for the orchestra, students first had to be recommended by their teachers and then audition online for a group of judges. Once chosen, professional musicians and teachers then worked with the players to improve their skills.Some of the young musicians played classical instruments, such as violins and flutes. Others played instruments unique to their home country. For example, Amold Mugo, 16, fromKenya, played an instrument called the djembe. The drum is originally fromWest Africa. Mugo said he was shocked when he learned he was chosen for the orchestra. “I can’t express how I felt. I was rolling on the floor. It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity,” he said.Adomas Hendrixson, 13, fromLithuania, played piano for the WPO. Before theNew York Cityperformance, Hendrixson talked about what he hoped to take away from the event. “Fun and joy-- people smiling and clapping,” he said.“This is one of the only times in your life this could happen and I'm very excited.”Mugo says his favorite part of the WPO is making new friends from around the world. “I hope when I go home, I just take a little bit of every friend that I made here-- Brazil, Portugal, Queens,” Mugo said, “I hope that I take part of their culture home with me so I understand them more.”1. Who is most likely to have played for the WPO according to this passage?A. Li Ming, 16, a student fromChina.B. Daniel, 44, a judge fromAmerica.C. Edward, 21, a clerk fromAustralia.D. Catherine, 32, a teacher fromEngland.2. We can learn from the last paragraph that Mugo ________.A.performed best for the WPO.B. has learned some foreign culture.C. was eager to be chosen for a second time.D. received a great award for his performance.3. What would be the best title for this passage?A. Kids were good at playing music.B. Mugo liked making foreign friends.C. Concerts were played atLincolncentre.D. Young musicians played for peace.B"Sorry, but I don't agree with you..."This is usually followed by unbearable silence and angry tears. I've always found it difficult to disagree with someone, because I don't want to lose a friend. I've found it even harder to accept it when someone disagrees with me, because my ego（自尊心）ishurt.Before the other person gets a chance to explain why she disagrees with me, my usual response would be," If you aren't able to see my point of view, then what you think isn't worth my time or consideration, either." But now I've come to realize that when a friend disagrees with me, sometimes she is simply saying, "I don't agree with the way things are done." She still respects me as a person, and is only pointing out a better way to look at a matter. However, there may be times when my friend disagrees with me because I'm against the truth. That's when need to listen to what she says.I've learned that one way to help my friend is for me to be open and honest with the other to voice my thoughts and listen to the other carefully. While we can't control how a person will respond to our views, we must learn to disagree with our friends in love. We will never feel that we are better than the other person.And that will help us to be less emotional, and more objective in the way we express our opinions.In the same way, we can also stay open to feedback（反馈）from others,knowing that our friends may be correcting us in love.Good friendships build each other up, sometimes through disagreements and honest opinions. Though I don't like being disagreed with, I'm starting to see the value of such disagreements.4. The author has found it difficult to disagree with someone because .A. he is a friendly personB. he usually hides his ideasC. he has no mind of his ownD. he wants to keep the friendship5. When a friend disagreed with him,the author used to .A. be unhappyB. argue with the friendC. break up with the friendD. explain things calmly6. The author will listen to a friend when .A. he is against the truthB. he doesn't tell the truthC. he is respected by a friendD. he does things in the wrong way7. What does the author mainly talk about in the text?A. How to keep friendship.B. How to avoid hurting a friend.C. How to express disagreements.D. How to deal with disagreements.CTwo years ago, I decided to study at theUniversityofSt. Edwardsin the city ofAustin,Texas. When I was on my research to find the perfect place to study in, I considered many aspects: a safe place, a city where there were companies devoted to marketing or technology, a place where speaking Spanish and English was an advantage and a school where I could learn about digital strategies (数字策略). After comparing and evaluating many cities and universities. I finally decided onAustin.Since I arrived inAustin,Texas. I had been living inside the university where I had a private room and shared common areas with more students. University life was not very different from the life inMexicoand classes weresemblableand the way of socializing too. However, in theUnited States, the classes were more practical and teachers encouraged you to be self-responsible and complete your tasks.The classes that I was taking were related to social media, digital marketing and advertising. I was very excited to be able to study technology-related courses.What I liked most about the experience was being able to live with students from many places, which allowed me to learn from other cultures and to share mine with other students. Also, international student services usually organized events and tours that helped me to get to know the city and the school.I certainly think that studying abroad is a beneficial experience. It makes us capable of understanding cultural differences and accepting diversity. Personally, I would suggest that you first determine what your goals are by going abroad, research the opportunities and lifestyle, evaluate your universities,and finally decide on the one where you feel more comfortable, connecting with your values and way of seeing life.8. Which of the following can best describe the author according to paragraph 1？A. Casual.B. Cautious.C. Changeable.D. Adventurous.9.What does the underlined word “semblable” in paragraph 2 probably mean?A. Worthwhile.B. Practical.C. Same.D. Similar.10. What made the author most pleased?A. Speaking Spanish and English inAustin,Texas.B. Working as a designer in a technology company.C. Having a chance to learn about different cultures.D. Organizing many events and tours independently.11. What are the students who intend to study abroad advised to do?A. Be careful to choose the university to study in.B. Set no limits on theiracademic performances.C. Study where they're familiar with everything.D. Adjust personal lifestyles for the university.DYu Chenrui, 29, is a maker of automata (机关人偶) in Chengdu, Sichuan province. Automata are built to look like humans or animals and give the illusion (错觉) of being able to move on their own, “The art form amazes me, becauseit combines various skills, from storytelling to mechanics, and the pieces are built with a sense of humor,” Yu says. His creations have caught the attention of well-known artists and his fancy pieces of art have attracted collectors worldwide.Interested in handcrafts as a boy, Yu first encountered automata designed by Japanese artist Kazuaki at an exhibition in 2015 when he studied at the Communication University of China inBeijing. “It was like meeting a like-minded friend, ” Yu says, recalling the moment. As an art and design major, he began to learn the craft by himself and, with the support of his tutor, he kept studying and examining automata in school.When he graduated in 2016, Yu landed a job at an advertising agency inBeijing. He stayed on at the company for three years because, at that time, he was not sure that he could make a living out of his hobby. While working as a designer Yu kept exploring and advancing his skills in wood carving and mechanics. Eventually, despite the job’s good salary, it was not enough to make up for not following his true passion. Finally, in 2018, Yu quit his job and returned toChengduto open his automata workshop.To keep himself occupied while running his workshop, he planted blueberries, raspberries and cherries. He watered, weeded and added fertilizer (肥料) every day. “Daily routines helped me calm down and inspire my creativity, which resulted in an automaton called To Observe the Autumn,” Yu says.Over time, Yu’s reputation grew and his business flourished (兴旺). Many of Yu’s creations are built with adash of wisdom, a sprinkle of humor and are inspired by observations of real life. Yu knows that there are many more creative ideas waiting to be expressed. “It feels quite good to be fully devoted to automata creation and I am still searching for myself.”12. What can we learn from the first paragraph?A. Yu is equipped with various skills.B. Yu is a person full of sense of humor.C. Yu is now gaining recognition worldwide.D. Yu is following the latest trend in handcraft.13. Why did Yu quit his job inBeijing?A. He couldn't make a living out of it.B. He wanted to pursue his own dream.C. He missed his family inChengdu.D. He thought he had a lot experience.14. According to Yu, what contributes to his creativity as an automata artist?A. The fruits he grows.B. Success of his business.C. His devotion to the job.D. Observation from daily life.15. Which of the following can best describe Yu’s story?A. There is no end to learning.B. Great hopes make great man.C. Actions speak louder than words.D. Experience is the mother of wisdom.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。
2019-2020学年北京市第八中学高三英语一模试卷及答案解析
2019-2020学年北京市第八中学高三英语一模试卷及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AAs the MOOC craze continues to explode, anyone interested in taking an online course faces a tricky question: Which course to take? Here are five aspects that you should consider before you start.(1)What is your learning style?Many MOOCs are video-based. Other courses use presentation formats. Some also require participation in group work. If you want to stay motivated during your course, think about how you enjoy learning.Are you a visual learner, preferring to use images to understand a topic? If so, a video-based course will work well for you. If you are a verbal learner who gains new information by speaking and writing, try a text-based course with lots of note-taking. Social learners, meanwhile, will thrive in forum discussions and project-based assessment.(2)Are you ready to become a full-time student?Be realistic about the time that you can commit to your online studies. Participating in an online course can take as much time and commitment as a class-based program. Check the course requirements and make a plan around your current schedule.(3) Does the course really meet your needs?Whether you are interested in a professional qualification or want to take a personal development course like yoga, there is a MOOC for you. It's easy to get caught up in the excitement of taking lots of free courses in everything that you ever wanted to learn. Before you start a course, think about the end goal. Is the course aimed at beginners or advanced learners? Why do you need this qualification?(4) Do you need a support group?Some people learn best from seeing how others approach the problem. If you are such as learner, you will need to supplement your online lessons with an in-person support group.(5) What kind of certification will you get?Take time to find out what kind of certification is available upon completion of the course, and how you can prove your learning to others - for example, certificates, transcripts or digital badges.1. What kind of MOOC's does the author recommend to verbal learners?A. A video-based course.B. A text-based course.C. A forum-based discussion.D. A project-based assessment.2. What kind of learners need an in-person support group?A. Learners who prefer individual work.B. Learners who are in great need of a certificate.C. Learners who are too busy to become a full-time student.D. Learners who learn best from observing how others address the problem.3. What is the passage mainly about?A. Picking the right MOOC's for you.B. Deciding your learning style.C. Taking the right course you need.D. Choosing a suitable support group.BA team of researchersfrom theUniversityofColorado Boulderhave created a revolutionary type of robotic muscles. They are strong and flexible at the same time, can feel the movements they perform and, whenever they suffer damage, they can self-heal. However, what is best about them is probably the fact that they are extremely cheap to manufacture.The robotic muscles have been called actuators, and have drawn inspiration from real-life muscles. By creating robots equipped with this kind of actuators, researchers would allowthem to perform movements just like human muscles.To make the robotic muscles work, they filled some flexible material with electrodes(电极)and with liquid and oil. Then, they applied some electricity, and the liquid and oil started moving around the electrodes and powered them. This way, the robotic muscles started contracting and relaxing just like real muscles, but a lot quicker.Researchers also took inspiration from the variety of human muscles, and created more types of actuators, each of them performing a different movement. They called these robotic muscles HASEL ( Hydraulically-Amplified Self-healing Electrostatic). However, they are superior to biological muscles as they are stronger, faster, and more flexible.Even the researchers were amazed they could develop such technology. Eric Acome, the author of one of the studies, explained what is unique about the robotic muscles.“The ability to create electrically powered soft actuators that lift a gallon of water at several times per second is something we haven't seen before.”These muscles are special because they are also self-healing. This property is given by the liquid placed inside of them, which also gives them a lot more advantages than those mechanisms (机械)using solids. In the end, the material which keeps the liquid, the oil and the electrodes is extremely cheap. It is a type of polymer (聚合物)similar to the one used for potato chips bags, and can be manufactures for only 10 cents.4. What can we learn about actuators?A. They can heal on their own.B. They are biological muscles.C. They can not move like human muscles.D. They are slower to react than real muscles.5. What do actuators use to directly power electrodes?A. Solids.B. Liquid and oil.C. A type of polymer.D. Potato chips bags.6. What is the last paragraph mainly about?A. The origin of actuators.B. The opinions on actuators.C. The advantages of actuators.D. The significance of actuators.7. In which part of a newspaper will the textmost probably appear?A. Health.B. Culture.C. Education.D. Technology.CLast summer, I spent four months working in France, where the company I was working for put me up in a house that didn’t have Wi-Fi. I wasn’t looking forward to it.I soon discovered, however, that living in a house without Wi-Fi was easier than I expected.Contact between my friends and family was significantly reduced to the odd text message here and there. I couldn’t enjoy my usual web browsing on BBC iPlayer, social media sites, keeping up to date with the news, or even wanting to know the opening hours of shops in the new area I was in.I didn’t, however, spend a full four months without connecting to a Wi-Fi network. It was only a five minute walk to the reception where I could connect for free and spend as much time online as I wanted to at my own leisure. It made me think , though , how unnecessary it can be , how unnecessarily we rely on it—how we perhaps rely on it too much. As a person, I was more sociable. I spent more time with my housemates instead of hiding behind a computer screen. I did other things that I wouldn’t necessarily have done if I could have browsed the web at my leisure. I read more, I cooked meals for my friends, and I even tidied up more often. Dare I say it; I learned how to live without Wi-Fi. Dare I say it; I found it was easier than I had imagined.8. What was the writer’s first feeling when finding her house had no Wi-Fi?A. Unexpected.B. Angry.C. Shocked.D. Depressed.9. How did the writer keep in touch with her friends and family without Wi-Fi?A. By writing regularly.B. By text message.C. By video calls.D. By telegram.10. What was the writer’s life like without Wi-Fi?A. Dull.B. Lonely.C. Active.D. Relaxing.11. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. A life without Wi-FiB. Different views on the InternetC. The disadvantages of Wi-FiD. How to use the InternetDNow most of the workers work from 9 am to 5 pm. However, according to the global Internet survey done by the UK Sleep Council, thesiesta（午睡）was the right idea all along. The UK Sleep Council called on the country'sbosses to end nine-to-five working in favor of more flexible hours. They believe what would really increase the workers' productivity is a nice afternoon nap, rather than those bonuses.Forty-one percent of the 12,000 people who responded to the council's survey said they were most productive in the morning, while 38 percent said theyhit their stridein the evening. "This means most of them cannot fully pay attention to what they do in the middle of the day," said sleep expert Dr. Chris Idzikowskii. "We must conclude from this survey that the traditional nine-to-five working day does not suit most workers." He suggested that allowing workers to follow their natural sleeping habits would actually benefit employers by allowing them to expand their working hours and be more productive.Fortunately, being a college lecturer, I don't have to go to work everyday. I only work three days a week, but during the three days I work really long hours and have no time for a little siesta. I'm usually so tired and sleepy in the afternoon, which really affects thevitality（活力）of my classes.I think Dr. Chris Idzikowskii's idea is worthwhile. When people have flexible working hours they could reach their highest productivity. On top of that, flexible working hours mean thatpeople don't have to work all at the same time. That way we could avoid traffic jams. Therefore, it's really killing two birds with one stone!12. What can improve the workers' productivity, according to the UK Sleep Council?A. More bonuses.B. The flexible working time.C. Working for long hours.D. Working in a relaxing way.13. What does the underlined part probably mean in Paragraph 2?A. Were most sleepy.B. Were most flexible.C. Worked at their own pace.D. Worked at their best.14. What did the UK Sleep Council's survey find?A. Few people are suitable to work at noon.B. People are more productive in the morning.C. Some people like to expand their working hours.D. More and more people prefer to work in the evening.15. Why does the author support Dr. Chris Idzikowskii's idea?A. It could solve most of the traffic problems.B. He finds Dr. Chris Idzikowskii respectable.C. He thinks the idea can benefit the society.D. It allows him to work for fewer hours.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
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北京第八中学2019届高考英语仿真模拟英语试题第一部分：知识运用（共两节，45分）第一节语篇填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
Diets have changed in China —and so too has its top crop. Since 2011, the country 1 (grow) more corn than rice. Corn production has jumped nearly 125 percent over 2 past 25 years, while rice has increased only 7 percent. A taste for meat is 3 (actual) behind the change: An important part of its corn is used to feed chickens, pigs, and cattle. Another reason for corn’s rise:The government encourages farmers to grow corn instead of rice 4 (improve) water quality. Corn uses less water 5 rice and creates less fertilizer(化肥) runoff. This switch has decreased 6 (pollute) in the country’s major lakes and reservoirs and made drinking water s afer for people.According to the World Bank, China accounts for about 30 percent of total 7 (globe) fertilizer consumption. The Chinese Ministry of Agriculture finds that between 2005 — when the government 8 (start) a soil-testing program 9 gives specific fertilizer recommendations to farmers — and 2011, fertilizer use dropped by 7.7 million tons. That prevented the emission(排放) of 51.8 million tons of carbon dioxide. China’s approach to protecting its environment while10 (feed) its citizens "offers useful lessons for agriculture and food policymakers worldwide," says the bank’s Juergen Voegele.第二节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，共30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的 A、 B、 C、 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Recently，I began seeking my dream of becoming a motivational(激励人的) speaker. After a four-year relationship with Fortune 100 Company __11__ as a sales trainer and ending as a regional(区域的) sales manager，I left the company at the __12__ of my career.Many people were __13__ that I would leave after earning a six-figure __14__.And they asked why I would risk everything for a __15__.I made a decision to start my __16__ company after attending a regional sales meeting. The vice-president of our company delivered a __17__ that changed my life.He asked us，“If a godwould __18__ you three wishes，what would they be？”After giving us a __19__ to write down the three wishes，he then asked us，“__20__ do you need a god？”I would never forget the power I __21__ at that moment.I realized that everything I had achieved in the past had __22__ me for this moment. I was __23__ and didn’t need a god’s help to become a motivational speaker. A motivational speaker was __24__.Having made that decision，I was immediately __25__. One week after I gave notice for engagements(签约)，I __26__ my cellphone. Worse still，half a year passed and I didn’t get any engagements __27__. But I held fast to my dream.The wonder __28__ began to happen. About seven months later，I was able to book quite a few __29__ engagements with new customers. I discovered the incredible(难以置信的) __30__ of dreams.11．A.acting B．beginning C．considering D．working12．A.crossroad B．edge C．length D．height13．A.disappointed B．moved C．surprised D．worried14．A.income B．wealth C．position D．respect15．A.dream B．person C．promise D．speaker16．A.good B．big C．new D．own17．A.message B．passage C．speech D．letter18．A.answer B．offer C．share D．tell19．A.hand B．paper C．moment D．second20．A.Why B．Where C．When D．How21．A.felt B．gave C．made D．sent22．forted B．prepared C．changed D．driven23．A.happy B．proud C．ready D．well24．A.made B．formed C．brought D．born25．A.tested B．checked C．punished D．shocked26．A.bought B．sold C．lost D．found27．A.at last B．at all C．at most D．at least28．A.almost B．really C．hardly D．gradually29．A.speaking B．training C．selling D．writing30．A.force B．help C．effect D．power第二部分：阅读理解(共两节，40分)第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，共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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AEveryone at Pacsafe is always eager to get out in the world and enjoy new cultures, food, and experiences. With that in mind we asked a few of our top travel bugs for their best travel destination recommendations for 2019. They also included their favorite Pacsafe bag to take on the trip. Enjoy and hopefully get some ideas for your own globe-trotting adventure.Sri Lanka---Alison Hanko, Global Marketing DirectorI’m going to Sri Lanka this summer holiday and can’t wait. It’s close to Hong Kon g where I live and I’ve always wanted to go. The food is supposed to be amazing. It seems really relaxing and I really want to do the Kandy to Badulla train ride, which looks just stunning. We’ve booked a good mix of beaches, some time in a safari tent to hopefully see elephants in the wild.For my bag, I’ll most likely take the Quiksilver 40L Pack because it has the built-in wet pack for my bikinis. It’s also a great size for a week-long trip in a warm climate.Japan---Ben Barras, Creative DirectorJapan is definitely my best travel destination recommendation. The culture, the streets, the architecture, the inspiration you get from all of that is amazing. The food is also fascinating. It’s where I’m most planning to go. Tokyo obviously, but also visiti ng the mountains. You can go snowboarding, which I haven’t done for years.I have a Vibe 25L Backpack which you can pack a lot in. The thing I like most about it is that it’s compact, but still fits plenty in. I’ll pair that up with a larger travel bag fo r the rest of my things and use the backpack to get around day to day.Berlin---Phil Hayes, Executive VP of Global DesignFor me, it’s definitely Berlin. I’m particularly excited about the fashion, which I hear is pretty full on. Also the art galleries an d history. Food, nightlife. Everything I’ve heard about Berlin is pretty cool, so I’m going to suck as much as I can out of it. World’s Global Style Network had the Berlin shopping list that came out recently, so I’m going to follow that through as well.Bag wise, it will be the Quiksilver X Collab Bag. It’s the 25L Anti-theft Backpack. It’s normally my go-to bag for city trips because it’s super easy to lock on the plane and in bars, and it’s just the right amount of space.31. Which of the Pacsafe bag is a good choice for beach travel?A. The Quiksilver 40L Pack.B. The Vibe 25L Backpack.C. The Quiksilver X Collab Bag.D. 25L Anti-theft Backpack.32. If you are interested in fashion, which destination should you choose?A. Sri Lanka.B. Japan.C. Hong Kong.D. Berlin.33. What can you enjoy in all the three places mentioned?A. Beautiful beaches.B. Amazing food.C. Fascinating art.D. Cool snowboarding.34. The main purpose of the passage is to ________.A. share personal travelling experiencesB. offer practical tips on taking adventureC. present cultures in different countriesD. recommend favorable travel destinationsBWelcome to AMDAYour future in the performing arts doesn’t have to be a dream. For over 50 years, AMDA has launched some of the most successful careers in theatre, film and television. AMDA creates industry professionals who don’t just wait for life to happen—they stage their own career path. Now it’s your turn.Program descriptionA t AMDA, we believe a performer must perform. From the first day, you’ll find many performance opportunities in the three core areas of acting, musical theatre and dance, both in and out of the classroom, plus individual voice lessons. Over the course of your four semesters (学期), you’ll also improve your performance technique through an intensive curriculum that focuses on both foundational and advanced concepts in acting, musical theatre and dance. Finally, through courses in career preparation, you’ll lear n how to apply all of this training to a successful career on stage and screen.Philosophy and missionAMDA is committed to providing a splendid performing arts education to a diverse community of creative artists. AMDA serves as both school and stage, where students are given the support and opportunity to identify their own personal objectives and to develop and improve their own distinctive artistic voices. AMDA tries to create an environment for students to develop the skills, confidence, imagination, and power to contribute to their community as artists, businesspeople, lifelong learners, and hard-working citizens of the world Above all, AMDA wants to teach students that commitment and passion are the marks of a successful and joyous career.Registration6305 Yucca Street Los Angeles800-367-7908https://35．What is the curriculum of AMDA about?A．Drawing.B．Philosophy.C．PerformingD．Photography.36．How long does the course last?A．One semester.B．Two years.C．Three semesters.D．Four years.37．What can students learn in AMDA?A．How to sing beautifully.B．How to train a performer.C．The way to build a stage.D．The way to be a director.CDogs and humans have been living side-by-side for about 15，000 years，but there are tons of facts about dogs that perhaps we have never heard of．Night visionDogs have good night vision．Their large pupils let more light in and the rods (视杆细胞)work better in poor light．But the biggest factor is the tapetum(反光组织)，which reflects light at the back of the eye．Besides，dogs’ whiskers(胡须)also help them “see” in the dark because they pick up on very small changes in air，providing dogs with information about the size，shape，and speed of things nearby．Secret tail codeDogs can use their tails to communicate．They wag their tails to the right when they are relaxed or happy，and to the left when nervous or threatened．When they’re aggressive，the tails will stick straight up in the air．A broad wag is friendly while a slow wag is neutral，neither excited nor anxious．DreamsWe often see a dog’s body making sudden movements in its sleep．Dogs have the same brain wave patterns as humans’ while they are asleep，so they dream just like we do．Super noseDogs can find their way home despite long distances．Their noses are a vital part of their incredible sense of direction．The part of a dog’s brain that control smell is 40 times larger than humans’．They’re able to follow smells for miles．Furthermore，dogs have an amazing ability to recognize the smells given off by the abnormal cells in human bodies，including cancer．This is something scientists are eager to explore further．And interestingly，a dog’s “fingerprint” is on its nose．The patterns on dogs’ noses are so distinct that they can actually b e used to identify the animals．A sixth senseDogs act strangely before something bad，like a storm or earthquake，happens，for they are sensitive to low frequencies that humans can’t sense．So don’t let their strange behavior go unnoticed next time．It could save your life．38．Which of the following indirectly helps dogs see well in the dark?A．Their rods．B．Their tapetum．C．Their whiskers．D．Their pupils．39．If a dog holds up the tail，it indicates________．A．happiness B．attack C．friendliness D．relaxation40．What hasn’t been discovered about a dog?A．Why it can sense natural disasters．B．Why it has an acute sense of smell．C．What emotions it shows with its tail．D．How it can smell humans’ illnesses．41．In what way are dogs like humans?A．They dream when they sleep．B．They have good night vision．C．They have distinct nose patterns．D．They can react to low frequencies．DWhat a Messy Desk Says About YouFor some time, psychologists have been studying how personality traits affect health and health-related choices. Not surprisingly, they have found that people blessed with innate conscientiousness, meaning that they are organized and predictable, typically eat better and live longer than people who are disorderly. They also tend to have immaculate offices.What has been less clear is whether neat environments can produce good habits even in those who aren’t necessarily innately conscientious. To find out, r esearchers at the University of Minnesota conducted a series of experiments. In the first experiment, they randomly assigned a group of college-age students to spend time in two office spaces, one of which was very neat, the other wildly cluttered (乱堆) with papers and other work-related stuff. The students spent their time filling out questionnaires unrelated to the study. After 10 minutes, they were told they could leave with an apple or a chocolate bar. Those students who sat in the orderly office were twice as likely to choose the apple as those who sat among the mess.A second experiment, however, found that working in chaos has its advantages, too. In this one, college students were placed in a messy or a neat office and asked to dream up new uses for Ping-Pong balls. Those in messy spaces generated ideas that were significantly more creative, according to two independent judges, than those in offices where stacks of papers and other objects were neatly arranged.The results were something of a surprise, says Dr. V ohs, the leader of the study. Few previous studies found much virtue in disorder. The broken window theory, proposed decades ago, holds that even slight disorder and neglect can encourage indifference and poor discipline.But in the study by Dr. V ohs, disordered offices encouraged originality and a search for novelty. In the final portion of the study, adults were given the choice of adding a health “boost” totheir lunchtime smoothie that was labeled either “new” or “classic.” The volunteers in the messy space were far more likely to choose the new one; those in the tidy office generally chose the classic version.“Disorderly environments seem to inspire breaking free of tradition,” Dr. Vohs and her co-authors conclude in the study, “which can produce fresh insights.”The implications of these findings are also practical. “My advice would be, if you need to think outside the box for a future project”, Dr. Vohs says, “then let the clutter rise and free your imagination. But if your primary goal is to eat well or to go to the gym, pick up around your office first. By doing this, the naturally messy can acquire some of the discipline of the conscientious.”42. The underlined word “immaculate” in Paragraph 1 probably means ______.A. messyB. tidyC. terribleD. comfortable43. Which of the following can best explain the broken window theory?A. Chaos begets chaos.B. Misfortune may be an actual blessing.C. Bad news has wings.D. When a door shuts, a window opens.44. Which of the following will Dr. V ohs probably agree with?A. More virtue exists in organized people.B. Creativity results from tidiness and discipline.C. Disorderly surroundings help to create new ideas.D. Workers’ good habits guarantee the success of a project.45. What can we conclude from the study results?A. The naturally neat people tend to be very creative.B. A messy office will cause quite low working efficiency.C. Environments can affect people’s way of thinking and behavior.D. People’s personalities are determined by their working environments.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共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。