江苏省盐城市2021届高三上学期期中考试英语答案
盐城市2021届高三年级第一学期期中考试英语试题参考答案第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）1. A2. B3. B4. A5. A6. B7. A8. C9. B 10. C 11. C 12. A 13. A 14. C 15. B 16. C 17. C 18. B 19. B 20. A第二部分阅读(共两节，满分50分)第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)21. D 22. C 23. D 24. B 25. A 26. A 27. C 28. D 29. B 30. B 31. D 32. B 33. C 34. A 35. B第二节(共5小题；每小题2. 5分，满分12. 5分)36. B 37. A 38. D 39. F 40. E第三部分语言运用(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)41. C 42. A 43. B 44. D 45. A 46. B 47. C 48. D 49. A 50. C 51. D 52. D 53. C 54. B 55. A第二节(共10小题；每小题1. 5分，满分15分)56. whose 57. Hopefully 58. less 59. participants 60. efficiently 61. informed 62. called 63. and 64. is patterned 65. For第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分)第一节(满分15分)Sustainable DevelopmentHello, everyone!I’m privileged to have the chance to speak on behalf of my class here.As people are becoming more aware of the need to protect the environment, sustainable development has become an irreversible trend.While nearly everything we do in modern lives requires use of the Earth’s natural resources, they do have many disadvantages. They are non-renewable and burning fuels can be harmful to the environment. That’s why people are pushing for the use of alternative energy sources.Alternative energy sources, including solar energy, wind energy and hydroelectricity, can be used without running out. On top of this, they are environment-friendly and beneficial to the lives of our children and grandchildren.That’s all. Thank you.第二节(满分25分)He t hought for a moment and then asked quietly: “Do you have a suspended coffee?”The cashier smiled and nodded, poured the man a cup of hot coffee and placed it in front of him. Theman thanked him, took the glass and left. No one else seemed to take notice of this moment, which appeared to be ordinary in this café, but I could not help but be moved by this little gesture. However, to my puzzlement, what does a suspended coffee mean on earth?When he saw my expression, my friend began to explain it to me.“An yone can prepay for a cup of coffee for someone less fortunate without making them feel bad. The cup of coffee waits for anyone interested in it, and who knows better than us what a warm cup of coffee can do for a cold day.” When we got up to leave, I stopped for a moment and went back to the cash register. “I just wanted to buy another cup of coffee. Suspended.”听力原文Text 1M: I’m going swimming in the lake on Sunday. Do you want to come?W: Isn’t it going to be cloudy?M: That doesn’t matter because it will be 25 degrees.W: OK. I went swimming last Saturday when it was raining. It was funnier than swimming on a sunny day!Text 2M: Emma! What are you doing outside? Aren’t you enjoying the party?W: Parties aren’t really my thing. I’ll head home soon.M: I will go back too. I’ve got a meeting tomorrow morning.Text 3M: Hello, Maria.W: Hi, Mike. Are you having your breakfast?M: No. I’m helping my dad move the furniture in my bedroom. Then we’re going to paint the walls.W: OK. I’ll send you a text later. Have fun painting.Text 4M: Do you want to go to the concert this evening?W: Yeah. We could go and eat something first.M: All right. Why don’t I wait for you outside the bookstore at about six?W: OK. I’ll meet you there when I finish work. The n we can look for a café before the concert.Text 5W: That’s the first film I’ve seen with an interval. It was hard to work out what was happening and the break even made me forget the actors’ names.M: Indeed. They kept playing the same song, but it added to the atmosphere.Text 6W: How did your appointment go?M: Yeah, fine. They didn’t need to do anything.W: Great! So your eyes are all OK then?M: The sight test is next week, actually, Mum. I was having my teeth checked today.W: Oh, yes. Your da d made the appointments this time, so I couldn’t remember who you were seeing first. He should be back from the doctor’s any minute.M: So are you making the dinner tonight?W: I am, and it’s your favorite—noodles.M: Great!Text 7W: Ben. Did you see the program last night about the Olympic Games? It was brilliant. I learnt so much!M: Did you? I thought it was quite boring. In fact, I’m not really interested in sports programs. W: But you love sports. You play football and tennis and basketball and …M: Yes, I enjoy playing sports, but I hate watching them on TV.W: Oh, so what kind of TV programs do you like?M: To be honest, I don’t watch much TV. I prefer watching movies on my notebook computer.Text 8W: What do you think of the airport?M: Well, it’s far from downtown and when the traffic is bad, it can take an hour and a half to get there. The city really needs to build a new airport that is closer to the city.W: Do you usually drive to the airport?M: No. I usually take the airport bus. It’s clean and comfortable, and it’s a lot cheaper than driving because you don’t have to pay for parking. But my wife prefers taking the subway.W: Is there much to do there while you wait for your flight?M: Sure. There are a couple of stores that sell souvenirs and magazines. There are also a couple of fast-food places and the service there is nice.W: How long does it take to check in?M: It doesn’t take long. They’re pretty efficient.Text 9W: Hey Jack, can I ask you something?M: Sure, what’s up?W: Is something wrong with the system? I’ve been trying to get in for the past 10 minutes but it’s been kicking me out.M: It’s all fine for me. What do you mean, “kicking you out”?W: I’m putting in my password and it tells me the system’s offline. I’ve t ried every single combination I can think of but nothing works.M: That’s strange. My computer’s been fine. Have you tried calling IT?W: I did, but no one picked up the phone.M: Oh, right, they’ve got a meeting right now—but you can interrupt them if it’s an emergency. W: I know. I just didn’t want to disturb others if it’s something simple. Besides, I’ve got a couple of phone calls to make today so I can make them now while I wait.M: They’d better be long phone calls, then. From what Tom told me, their meeting’s going to lastthree hours.W: Three hours! What sort of meeting is this?M: It’s that planning meeting about the factory they mentioned, isn’t it? Yeah, you’d better go and interrupt them. They’re going to be in there all day.Text 10M:Se lling your things online helps you get rid of those you don’t need, and it can also be a great source of income.One thing you need to consider carefully is the platform on which you are going to advertise. Most big platforms in the field are so popular with sellers, not just because they can give you access to a bigger pool of potential customers, but also because they offer insurance, both to the seller and the buyer.The disadvantage, however, is that you will need to pay some money for using the platform. You can use some platforms that either charge a smaller fee for advertising or even no fee at all —but, in that case, what you will need to keep in mind is your safety, especially if the value of the product you’re selling is high. It’s always best to meet the buyer during the day at a public place such as a coffee shop, a library, or a supermarket parking lot — anywhere monitored by security cameras is good.A few more things to keep in mind: always be accurate with your descriptions of the things you are selling. The last thing you want is to be accused of cheating and banned from the website. Moreover, be careful with your personal information: do not give out your full name and don’t give out your home address or cell phone number unless you have to, and have a separate e-mail address for selling online.Remember that a smart, prepared seller is a happy seller.。
江苏省盐城中学2021届高三上学期12月第三次阶段检测英语试卷(word版含解析)
江苏省盐城中学2021届高三上学期12月第三次阶段性质量检测英语试题(2020.12)第二部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
AThe Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (the Hall of Fame for short) is a fantastic destination for everyone from lifelong basketball fans to families with children who are just beginning to explore the world's most popular sport. Each year, several thousand visitors crowd into this birthplace of basket-ball.Dates and Hours of OperationThe Hall of Fame is open Wednesday through Sunday from late November through March 31 and daily the rest of the year. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Friday through Sunday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.). Because it may close for private functions, it is wise to confirm hours of operation ahead of your visit. Just call 1-877-466-6752.Ticket InformationAdmission to the Hall of Fame (as of 2019) is S24 for people aged over 16, $ 16 for youths aged from 5 to 16 and free for children under age 5. Since the number of visitors is limited each day, you are advised to make a reservation in advance. For more information, please call 1-877-466-6831.Travelling from All DirectionsThe Hall of Fame is conveniently located (位于) within driving distance from Boston (in the cast), Albany (in the west), Vermont (in the north) and New York (in the south) and is right off of MA Route 91. For those who prefer to travel by air. the museum is not far from Logan International Airport and Bradley International Airport. For more information about the transportation, call 1-877-446-6755.A Friendly Reminder1. No food and beverage inside of the hall.2. Backpacks and any large bags are not permitted inside of the hall unless needed for medical reasons.3. If you wish to participate in shooting on Center Court, please wear appropriate footwear. Also, contests of any kind and half court shots are not allowed for every one's safety.4. For anything you don’t know for sure, call 413-781-6500.21. When can visitors visit the Hall of Fame?A. At 11:00 a.m., Monday, Nov. 30th.B. At 3:00 p.m., Friday, Mar. I2th.C. At 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, Apr. 1st.D. At 5:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 20th.22. What is the purpose of the fourth paragraph of the text?A. To tell about the location of the Hall of Fame.B. To introduce several cities near the Hall of Fame.C. To stress the easy accessibility to the Hall of Fame.D. To encourage people to reach the Hall of Fame by car.23. What are visitors advised to do in the Hall of Fame?A. Join in shooting contests on Center Court.B. Take some snacks in case they are hungry.C. Take care of their backpacks during the visit.D. Wear suitable shoes if they want to try shooting.【答案】21. B22. C 23. DBThis is Ella Stevens who, at just 13 years old, is fighting for a chance to drive for the most famous team in Formula One-Ferrari (法拉利一级方程式赛车).This fall Stevens faces a series of challenges, on and off track at the Paul Ricard circuit in France, with the ultimate prize a place on the famous Ferrari Driver Academy as its first female racer. “It's a very good opportunity for me,” Ella, already a British karting champion, tells CNN. “We have to do a few fitness tests in the first phase so that they can see our driving.”The Academy is, in fact, a breeding ground for future racing stars. Its current crop includes Mick Schumacher, the son of legendary Ferrari driver Michael, Enzo Fittipaldi, whose grandfather Emerson was a double FI world champion, as well as Arthur Leclerc, the younger brother of Ferrari's current FI racer Charles.On the face of it, ifs no place for a 13-year-old girl from a small village in England —who already has a mountain to climb as a female in a sport still dominated by males. After all, a female has not raced in FI for more than 40 years, and just six women have taken part in a grand prix (大奖赛) weekend.But Stevens is being supported by a popular figure in the F1 community. Rob Smediey. He worked as a Ferrari engineer for more than a decade and is now teaching Stevens through his own Electroheads Talent Academy.Smediey describes Ferrari’s search for a potential female racer as a “huge step”. “Having a major player in the sport, with such a rich history as Ferrari, leading on this has to be applauded'”, he tells CNN. “It's absolutely amazing that they want to do this and they're taking positive action to increase the gender diversity within the sport.”24. What will Ella win after fighting off a series of challenges?A. She'll become a karting champion.B. Shell have to pass a few fitness tests.C. Shell drive for Formula One-Ferrari.D. She'll become the first female racing champion.25. Why is Mick Schumacher mentioned in Paragraph 3?A. To make people believe he's a famous racer.B. To show how he became a FI world champion.C. To introduce that he was once a double FI world champion.D. To prove Ferrari Driver Academy is home to the promising racers.26. The underlined word “dominated” in Paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ______.A. wonB. placedC. ruledD. grasped27. What's the best title of the text?A. Ella Stevens: the first female racerB. Ella Stevens: a promising racing starC. Formula One-Ferrari: the world top raceD. Formula One-Ferrari: a race without female【答案】24. C 25. D 26. C 27. BCAwe is generally defined as the sense that you are in the presence of something larger and more consequential than yourself According to a study called “awe walks'”, people who took a fresh look at the world around them during brief, weekly walks felt more upbeat and hopeful in general than walkers who did not. Feeling a sense of awe also seems to up our overall feelings of gladness and improve health.Previous studies have linked increased physical activity to greater happiness and reduced risks for anxiety, depression and other mental illnesses. But no studies had looked into whether mixing awe and activity might increase the benefits of or, on the other hand, reduce them. So, for the new study, scientists concentrated on people in their 60s, 70s and 80s, an age when some people can face risks for declining mental health.The scientists asked 52 study volunteers to add a weekly 15-minute walk to their normal schedules. All of them were physically healthy and psychologically well-adjusted, with little anxiety or depression. Then they were randomly divided into two groups. One, as a control group, was asked to start walking, preferably outside, but given few other requirements. The other group was not only asked to walk once a week, but also were instructed in how to cultivate awe as they walked. “Basically, we told them to try to go and walk somewhere new, since novelty helps to cultivate awe,” says Virginia Sturm, an associate professor who led the new study.Both groups were asked to take a few selfies (自拍) during their walks and upload them to a lab website and also complete a daily online assessment of their current mood. After eight weeks, the scientists compared the groups' responses and photos. Not surprisingly, the awe walkers felt happier, less upset and more socially connected than the control group members.The findings are subjective, though, since awe, like other emotions, is difficult to quantify, but Dr. Sturm thinks awe walks could be a simple thing for small wonders without any downside.28. What makes the new study different from the previous ones?A. It concentrated on older people.B. It found the solution to mental health.C. It associated physical exercise with happiness.D. It took both activity and awe into consideration.29. What can we learn from paragraph 3?A. The volunteers were suffering mental diseases.B. Only the control group practiced weekly walks.C. The study volunteers were divided by age.D. Novelty can produce awe feelings.30. Why are the findings regarded subjective?A. The number of volunteers is small.B. The awe emotion is hard to measure.C. The daily assessments are difficult to complete.D. The period of the experiment isn't long enough.31. What is the attitude of Dr. Sturm to “awe walks” ？A. Skeptical.B. Supportive.C. Indifferent.D. Critical.【答案】28. D 29. D 30. B 31. BDThough not as mainstream as devices like smart-phones and fitness trackers, more companies are now experimenting with the concept of connected garments. Among the pioneers is London-based CuteCircuit, which has been creating fashionable smart clothing since 2004. The company's latest innovation is the “Sound Shirt”, which allows deaf people to “feel” live music by transforming the tunes into touch sensations in real time.The fashionable shirt achieves the feat, using software that changes the music into data and wirelessly sends it to the 16 micro-actuators (驱动器) fixed inside the clothing's fabric. The devices vibrate with the intensity of the music being played、allowing the wearer to feel each instrument individually. For example, violins can be felt on the arms, while the deeper, heavier bass notes can be felt close to the stomach. The series of touch-like sensations across the wearer's body enables them to feel the entire composition, resulting in a fully immersive (沉浸式虚拟现实的)musical experience.To ensure the shirt is comfortable, the designers chose to leave out wires and instead wove conductive textiles into the garments fabric. Francesca Rosella, chief creative officer of CuteCircuit, explains, “There're no wires inside, so we're only using smart fabrics. We have a combination of micro-electronics and very thin, flexible, and conductive fabrics. All these little electronic motors are connected with these conductive fabrics so that the garment is soft and stretchable.”CuteCircuit, which has been testing the Sound Shirt for three years, expects to make it available to the general public shortly. Priced at S3,673, the smart jacket won't be cheap. However, twin sisters Hermon and Heroda Berhane, who lost their hearing at a young age, believe the hi-tech garment is a worthwhile investment, especially for deaf people with a passion for dancing. “It's almost like fueling the depth of the music,” says Hermon. “It just feels as though we can move along with it.”This is not CuteCircuit’s first groundbreaking smart garment. Over the years, the company has introduced hundreds of amazing connected outfits. Among them is an interactive concert dress for American musical artist Nicole Scherzinger that displayed tweets from her fans. Also fun is the Hugshirt which enables people to send hugs to loved ones who are not physically in the same area.32. What is the function of the first paragraph?A. To give an example.B. To introduce the topic.C. To make a comparison.D. To provide the background.33. What does the second paragraph focus on?A. How the Sound Shirt works.B. How the Sound Shirt is produced.C. Why the Sound Shirt is accepted.D. Where people can buy the Sound Shirt.34. How is the Sound Shirt made comfortable?A. By reducing its hardness.B. By using proper materials.C. By using stretchable wire.D. By softening its electronics.35. Why are the twin sisters mentioned in the passage?A. To stress their love for music.B. To show the shirt is expensive.C. To indicate the shirt is comfortable.D. To predict the bright future of the shirt.【答案】32. B 33. A 34. B 35. D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能填入空白处的最佳选项。
2021届江苏省盐城市2018级高三上学期期中考试英语试卷参考答案
英语试卷听力原文
Text 1
Байду номын сангаасM: I’m going swimming in the lake on Sunday. Do you want to come?
W: Isn’t it going to be cloudy?
M: That doesn’t matter because it will be 25 degrees.
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第三部分 语言运用 (共两节,满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题；每小题1分,满分15分)
W: OK. I went swimming last Saturday when it was raining. It was funnier thanswimmingon a
sunny day!
Text 2
M: Emma! What are you doing outside? Aren’t you enjoying the party?
That’s all. Thank you.
第二节 (满分25分)
He thought for a moment and then asked quietly: “Do you have a suspended coffee?”The cashier smiled and nodded, poured the man a cup of hot coffee and placed it in front of him. The man thanked him, took the glass and left. No one else seemed to take notice of this moment, which appeared to be ordinary in this café, but I could not help but be moved by this little gesture. However, to my puzzlement, what does a suspended coffee mean on earth?
2020-2021学年盐城中学高三英语上学期期中试卷及答案解析
2020-2021学年盐城中学高三英语上学期期中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AWhen you grow up in Voss, outdoor adventures become a way of living. This is why visitors will find outdoor activities for all ages and levels. Many people get the impression that such activities as river sports, air sports and other extreme sports are only for the experts. Actually, you will find many outdoor adventures for those who simply want a taste of these elements in Voss.◆River KayakingThe river in Voss are great for river kayaking. If you are a beginner, we advise you to try an introduction course of 3 hours. A course of 2 days can be tested out if you really want to learn the sport of kayaking. Get a totally new experience with one of the best kayak centers inNorway.Prices From NOK 850 per person◆RaftingThe most popular summer activity in Voss. Thrilling, fun and suitable for beginners as well as those with experience! Includes transportation, safety instruction, swim test and about8kmof breathtaking rafting starting off in softer steams before getting on to the more exciting streams.Season Daily May—OctoberPrices From NOK 1,120Info All necessary equipment is provided. Please bring your own swimwear and towel.◆Bavallsekspressen Chair LiftExplore the mountain by riding the Bavallsekpressen chair lift all the way to the top to get immediate access to a great variety of hiking trails in beautiful scenery. The lift is also open for those who want to bring their bike or paraglider. Start and end: From Bavallen to Hangurstoppen.Season: Sat/Sun 24 June—06 August 12:00-16:00Prices Single trip: NOK 100 Day pass: NOK 250◆HusdyrparkenAt Husdyrparken, visitors get to experience Norwegian farm animals. You can participate in animal feeding and farm competitions, or simply relax with an organic ice cream in the café. You can also visit a small museumwith old farming equipment.Season: Daily 18 June—21 AugustPrices: Adults NOK 120 Children NOK 60 Senior NOK 60Family Pass NOK 200 (For up to two adults and two kids)1. Who are the intended readers of the passage?A. Local residents.B. Professional athletes.C. Travel experts.D. Common Tourists.2. Which of the following activities provide instructions for beginners?A. River Kayaking and Rafting.B. Husdyrparken and River Kayaking.C. Rafting and Bavallsekspressen Chair Lift.D. Bavallsekspressen Chair Lift and Husdyrparken.3. How much should Jan pay for a farm trip with her little son and her mother in Voss?A. NOK 240.B. NOK 200.C. NOK 180.D. NOK 120.BDoctors are known to be terrible pilots. They don’t listen because they already know it all, I was lucky: I became a pilot in 1970, almost ten years before I graduated from medical school. I didn’t realize then, but becoming a pilot makes me a better surgeon. I loved flying. As 1 flew bigger, faster planes, and in worse weather, I learned about crew resource management (机组资源管理), or CRM, a new idea to make flying safer. It means that crew members should listen and speak up for a good result, regardless of positions.I first read about CRM in 1980. Not long after that, an attending doctor and I were flying in bad weather. The controller had us turn too late to get our landing ready. The attending doctor was flying; I was safety pilot. He was so busy because of the bad turn, he had forgotten to put the landing gear (起落架) down. He was a better pilot—and my boss—so it felt unusual to speak up. But I had to: Our lives were in danger. I put aside my uneasiness sand said, we need to put the landing gear down now! That was my first real lesson in the power of CRM, and I’ve used it in the operating room ever since.CRM requires that the pilot/surgeon encourage others to speak up. It further requires that when opinions are from the opposite, the doctor doesn’t overreact, which might prevent fellow doctors from voicing opinions again. So when I’m in the operating room, I ask for ideas and help from others. Sometimes they’re not willing to speak up. But I hope that if I continue to encourage them, someday someone will keep me from landing gear up.4. What does the author say about doctors in general?A. They like flying by themselves.B. They are quick learners of CRM.C. They pretend to be good pilots.D. They are unwilling to take advice.5. The author deepened his understanding of the power of CRM when .A. his boss landed the plane too lateB. he was in charge of a flying taskC. he saved the plane by speaking upD. his boss operated on a patient6. In the last paragraph landing gear up probably means .A. following flying requirementsB. making a mistake that may cost livesC. listening to what fellow doctors sayD. overreacting to different opinions7. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. CRM: A New Way to Make Flying SafeB. A Pilot-Turned DoctorC. The Making of a Good PilotD. Flying Makes Me a Better DoctorCThink ofJapanin the spring and the image that comes to mind is likely the country’s famous cherry blossoms, also known as “Sakura” — white and pink flowers, blooming across cities and mountains.The flowers, which experience a “peak bloom” that only lasts a few days, have been loved inJapanfor more than a thousand years. Crowds celebrate with viewing parties,flockingto the most popular locations to take photos and have picnics underneath the branches.But this year, cherry blossom season has come and gone in the blink of an eye, in one of the earliest blooms on record. Scientists warn it’s a symptom of the larger climate crisis threatening ecosystems everywhere.Yasuyuki Aono, a researcher atOsakaPrefectureUniversity, has gathered records fromKyotoback to 812 AD from historical documents and diaries. In the central city ofKyoto, cherry blossoms peaked on March 26, the earliest in more than 1,200 years, Aono said. And in the capitalTokyo, cherry blossoms reached full bloom onMarch 22, the second-earliest date on record.The peak bloom dates shift every year, depending on numerous factors including weather and rainfall, but have shown a general trend of moving earlier and earlier. InKyoto, the peak date stayed around mid-April for centuries, but began moving into early April during the 1800s. The date has only dipped into late March a handful of times in recorded history.“Sakura blooms are very temperature sensitive,” said Aono. “Flowering and full bloom could be earlier or later depending on the temperature alone,” he said. “The temperature was low in the 1820s, but it has risen by about 3.5 degrees Celsius to this day.”This year’s seasons in particular influenced the blossom dates, he added. The winter was very cold, but the spring came fast and unusually warm.8. What is the best title of the passage?A. Cherry blossom celebrations.B. Warning of a climate crisis.C. A strong love for cherry blossom.D. Cherry blossom season coming earlier.9. What does the underlined word “flocking” mean?A. Blocking.B. Flooding.C. Running.D. Following.10. What can we infer from paragraph 5?A. The peak blossom dates fall on a fixed date.B. The cherry blossom rarely peaks in March.C. The peak bloom dates mainly depend on weather and rainfall.D. Cherry blossom peaks around mid-April inTokyo.11. What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage?A. To inform people the date of cherry blossom.B. To show a study on cherry blossom dates.C. To present a Japanese tradition of cherry blossom celebration.D. To make people aware of the influence of climate change on cherry blossom.DA 10-year-old swimmer with sky-high dreams and a name to match them has broken a record previously held by Olympian Michael Phelps.Clark Kent Apuada, whose friends call him“Superman", swam the 100-meter butterfly in 1:09.38 at the Far Western Long Course Championships in his home state of California this Sunday. That's a second faster than the record Phelps set at the same event in 1995 with a time of 1: 10. 48 in the same category of boys under 10.Clark, a rising fifth-grader who is Filipino-American, told HuffPost he's been dreaming about breaking Phelps' record ever since he started swimming competitively at age 7."I was so motivated,"Clarksaid about his win."I was so happy that I was able to beat that record.”Phelps competed in his first Olympics at age 15. He went on to become the mostdecoratedOlympian in history, with 28 medals overall. “Everyone in the crowd was excited when they realized what a special swim they had just seen when we announced the long-standing record had been broken,"Cindy Rowland,Pacific Swimming's director, wrote in an email.Clarkwon first place for all the swimming events he competed in at this year's Far Western Championships. Pacific Swimming or PacSwim, a regional association that is part of USA Swimming, organizes the Far Western Long Course Championships. Cynthia Apuada,Clark' s mother,said that her child seems to be “living by his name at this point”。
2020-2021学年江苏省盐城景山中学高三英语上学期期中试卷及参考答案
2020-2021学年江苏省盐城景山中学高三英语上学期期中试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AI truly thought thatI might die that day. Had I not seen three bears and a few wolves over the last couple of days near the road, I might have just lain down and called it quits. What in the world was I thinking, dragging my bike up to Yellowstone and thinking I could ride from West Yellowstone to Old Faithful in the snow? No less!I had planned this trip for more than two months, and I wasn't about to give up so easily. The first few miles were beautiful. Ten miles in, I started sucking wind. Fifteen miles and my legs felt like they were made of lead. By twenty miles, my lungs were burning and felt like there was nothing left in the tank. That was when I turned around and saw my husband and three children cheering me on in the van behind me. I knew I couldn't quit because I tell my children all the time that just because something is hard doesn't mean that you stop doing it. I had to live what I'd been preaching(说教). That thought got me up that mountain and to the end of the ride.The importance of that ride was apparent after only a week. My eight-year-old daughter Emalee wanted to ride in a twelve-mile charity ride. That day was cold as well. She was the youngest rider. About four miles into the ride, she started feeling cold. The chill(寒冷)was making her muscles cramp a little and she began to struggle. By six miles, she had tears running down her face. It broke my heart to see her suffering like that.I told herthat she didn't have to finish. She said that she wouldn't quit. I told her how I had wanted to quit the week before, but perseverance had gotten me to the end and I knew she could do it, too.The look on her face as she pulled into the finish was priceless. She threw her arms around me and said, “You didn't quit, Mommy, so neither did I.”1. What motivated the author to finish her ride?A. Her family's encouragement.B. Her own instruction for children.C. The beautiful scenery and weather.D. The careful and thorough preparation.2. By describing the conditions Emalee met, the author wanted to________.A. show her guilt for her daughterB. prove that riding is a tough taskC. persuade her daughter to give upD. indicate she was proud of Emalee3. What does the author want to tell us according to the story?A. Never say die.B. Do nothing by halves.C. Children are what the mothers are.D. Every mother's child is handsome.BMany Americans experience surprise (or disappointment) when they wake up on Christmas Day. They might be surprised or disappointed by a family member’s actions. They might be happy or unhappy about a Christmas gift. Imagine a child expects to get an Xbox or PlayStation for Christmas. On Christmas morning, they quickly open their gift. Inside is an English grammar book. They might feel disappointed. The Everyday Grammar team would prefer the new English grammar book. But if you are like most young people, you would probably rather have a new video game.Today, we are going to explore those feelings-feelings of surprise and disappointment. In other words, we are going to explore how speakers show that reality was better or worse than their expectations.Many languages use words to express expectation. Speakers also use words to express how events are not happening as expected. This idea is known as “counter expectation”.Do not worry about the term. Just remember that it means that speakers use words to show that reality is countering their expectations.English has many words that serve this purpose. Three of the most common are the words “even”, “still” and “actually”. You will often hear them in informal, everyday speech. Speakers use these words to show disappointment. The pitch of their voice tells you what they mean. Let’s study examples of each word.Speakers often use the word "even” to show disappointment or surprise. Imagine a young child that expects a phone call from a family member-perhaps an uncle or grandparent. The phone call never comes. The child might say the following: “What’s wrong with him? He didn’t even call me on Christmas day.” Americans sometimes use “still” for showing how reality does not quite meet their expectations: “You’re still here? It’s over! Go home. Go!” Another common word that shows surprise or disappointment is “actually”: “I can’t believe it! Uncle Bob actually stole her Christmas gift.”4. What might most young Americans prefer as a Christmas gift according to paragraph 1?A. A newly made video game.B. An English grammar book.C. A new designed school bag.D. A unique jacket from their parents.5. What does the underlined phrase “counter expectation” in paragraph 3 mean?A. Expression of disappointment.B. Something expected to happen.C. The same with one’s expectation.D. A result against what is expected.6. What do the three words “even”, “still” and “actually” have in common?A. They are easy to understand.B. They express disappointment.C. They show delighted feelings.D. They are used most at Christmas.7. What’s the last paragraph mainly about?A. Expectations from loved ones.B. Different uses of the three words.C. Examples of the use of the three words.D. Emotions of disappointment and surprise.CCalifornia's August Complex Fire tore through more than 1,600 square miles of forest last summer,burning nearly every tree in its path. It was the largest wildfire in the state's recorded history, breaking the record previously set in 2018. After the fire, land managers must determine where to most efficiently plant new trees.A predictive mapping model called the Postfire Spatial Conifer Restoration Planning Tool recently described in Ecological Applications could inform these decisions, saving time and expense. The tool can “show where young trees are needed most, where the forest isn't going to come back on its own, where we need to intervene（干预）if we want to maintain forests," says lead author Joseph Stewart, an ecologist at the University of California, Davis.To develop the model, Stewart and his colleagues classified data collected from more than 1,200 study plots in 19 areas that burned between 2004 and 2012. They combined these data with information on rainfall, geography, climate, forest composition and bum severity.Theyalso included how many seeds sample conifer trees （针叶树）produced in 216locations over 18 years, assessing whether the trees release different numbers of seeds after a fire.The tool's potential benefits are significant, says Kimberley Davis, a conservation scientist at theUniversityofMontana, who was not involved in the study. Those managers will still have to make hard decisions, such as which species to plant in areas that may experience warmer and drier conditions resulting from climate change, but the model provides some research-based guidance to help the forests recover.8. What challenge do land managers face after the wildfire?A. Lack of wood supplies.B. Where to plant new trees best.C. How to save the burned trees.D. Loss of trees and wild animals.9. What's the main idea of paragraph 2?A. The function of the tool.B. The disadvantages of the tool.C. The improvement of the tool.D. The development of the tool.10. What does the underlined word "They" refer to?A. The study plots.B. The data.C. Stewart and his colleagues.D. The seeds.11. What isDavis' attitude towards the tool?A. Skeptical.B. Ambiguous.C. Tolerant.D. Optimistic.DWhen you walk with a backpack, do you know how the things inside move from side to side? Now scientists havefigured out how to tap into that movement to produce electricity.Picture a pendulum (摆锤) fixed to a backpack frame and stabilized with springs on either side. The pack’s weight is attached to the pendulum, so the pendulum swings side to side as you walk.Then a machine is driven by that swinging movement, and spits out electrical current to charge a battery.Volunteers carried the pack while walking on a running machine and wore masks to measure the flow of O2and CO2. Walking with the slightly swinging 20-pound load, the device (设备) did not significantly affect the volunteers’ metabolic (新陈代谢的) rate compared to when they carried the same weight fixed in place. In fact, the energy-harvesting pack reduced the forces of acceleration they’d feel in a regular pack, which might mean greater comfort for a long hike. And the device did produce a steady trickle (涓流) of electricity. If you up the load to 45 pounds, the swing of the pack could fully charge a smart phone only after 12 hours. The details are in the journal Royal Society Open Science.The device produces electricity from human movement and has been identified as a workable solution to providing a renewable energy source for portable electronic devices. It is particularly useful for those who work in remote areas, as these people often carry a lot of weight in a backpack for their exploration.But here’s a realconundrum: the energy-harvesting device currently weighs five pounds. The researchers say that’s about four pounds too many to be a smart alternative to batteries. So they hope that more research lets them lighten the load, to ensure the pack charges you up without weighing you down.12. What does Paragraph 2 mainly talk about?A. How the device works.B. What the device looks like.C. Who the device is designed for.D. Why scientists designed the device.13. Which of the following describes the device?A. It greatly affected the volunteers metabolic rate.B. It harvested energy as the volunteers walk.C. It failed to produce steady electricity.D. It was useless for a long walk.14. What does the underlined word “conundrum” in the last paragraph mean?A. Problem.B. Method.C. Bond.D. Decision.15. What will the researchers try to do next?A. Increase the charging speed of their device.B. Find smarter alternatives to batteries.C. Reduce the weight of their device.D. Put their device on the market.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。
盐城市2021届高三上学期期中考试英语试卷
盐城市2021届高三年级第一学期期中考试英语试题第一部分听力（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。
例：How much is the shirt?A.£19.15.B.£9.18.C.£9.15.答案是C.1.How was the weather last Saturday?A. Rainy.B.Sunny.C.Cloudy.2.What will the man probably do next?A.Return to the party.B.Go home.C.Attend a meeting.3. What is the man doing?A.Sending a text.B.Moving the furniture.C.Painting the walls.4.Where will the speakers meet this evening?A.Outside a bookstore.B.In a cafe.C.In a concert hall.5.What are the speakers mainly talking about?A.A film.B.A song.C.An actor.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，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
2020-2021学年江苏省盐城景山中学高三英语上学期期中试题及参考答案
2020-2021学年江苏省盐城景山中学高三英语上学期期中试题及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AMust-see MusicalsReady to get back to the theater and enjoy some toe-tapping show tunes? Whether you're a Londoner or just visiting the capital for a day, you're sure to find a good night out from our selection of must-see musicals. Book your ticketsin advance to catch the hottest shows!●TINA- The Tina Turner MusicalFrom humble beginnings in Nutbush, Tennessee, to her transformation into global Queen of Rock n' Roll, Tina Turner didn't just break the rules, she rewrote them. This new stage musicalreveals the story of a woman who dared to defy the bounds of her age, gender and race. TINA—The Tina Turner Musical is written by Oliver Award-winning playwright Katori Hall and directed by Phyllida Lloyd.Performance times: Monday 7 pm; From June 3, 2021 until June 26, 2022Venue: Aldwych Theater, 49 Aldwych, London, WC2B 4DF●The Lion KingTaking the famous story of Simba and his ascension to king, the stage show is a one-way ticket to Pride Lands. With fascinating scenery drawing you in, you'll almost feel like you're part of the action as you journey through Simba's world. To bring The Lion King to life, the show's original director, Julie Taymor, combined live performers and creative props. Creating a visual feast that's since redefined how musicals could and should look, The Lion King really is an all singing, all-dancing affair.Performance times: Tuesday—Saturday 7: 30 pm; From June 1, 2021 until April 3, 2022Venue: Lyceuwm Theater, 21 Wellington Street, London WC2E 7RQ●The Prince of EgyptJourney through the wonders of Ancient Egypt as two young men, raised together as brothers in a kingdom of privilege, find themselves suddenly divided by a secret past. One must rule as Pharaoh, but the other must rise up and free histrue people; both face a destiny that will change history forever.With a huge cast and orchestra of almost 60 artists, this “truly phenomenal production” is based on theclassic Dream Works Animation film and features the international best-selling, Academy Award-winning song When You Believe.Performance times: Monday—Saturday 7: 30 pm; From July 1, 2021 until January 8, 2022Venue: Dominion Theater, 268—269 Tottenham Court Rd, Fitzrovia, London W1T 7AQ1. Who is the author of TINA—The Tina Turner Musical?A. Oliver Award.B. Katori Hall.C. Phyllida Lloyd.D. Tina Turner.2. What is special for The Lion King?A. It is written by a famous director.B. It reveals a conflict between two brothers.C. It offers a lifelike feast for eyes.D. It shows the importance of protecting lions.3. If you prefer the songWhen You Believe, which theater should you go to?A. Dominion Theater.B. Lyceuwm Theater.C. Aldwych Theater.D. Egypt Theater.BMusic is said to be a universal language. But for Chase Burton, a deaf filmmaker fromTexas, music has always been a totally different experience.“When I was a kid, I’d lie on the floor so I could feel the vibrations (震动，颤动) from my brother’s band rocking out below my body, ” the 33-year-old man said. “That was one of the first times I began building a relationship with music.”In 2016, his ability to experience music changed dramatically, thanks to California-based technology company Not Impossible Labs. It designed a vibrating suit that enables deaf people to “feel” music through their skin. Consisting of a body harness (背带), ankle and wrist belts, the suit translates audio into a range of vibrating pulses that are felt at 24 contact points.Burtonhas been trialing the suit for four years.“The sound hits different parts of your body, ” saidBurton. “Maybe it will strikeme down in my ankles first. And then I’ll start to feel the vibrations in my back. And then I’ll feel some pulsations in my wrist.”The creators want to extends the tactile (触觉) musical experience beyond the deaf community. In 2018, they gave out 150 of the suits at a rock concert inLas Vegaswhere half the audience members were deaf and half were able to hear.Since then, Not Impossible Labs has been working to improve the technology and says it’s ready to go to market soon. Eventually, the creators want the suit to become a consumer product, accessible to all. The company’s talent and business development director, Jordan Richardson, said that the technology could be used inlive sports broadcasts, video games and theme parks.As a writer and director who’s been working to make the movie world more accessible,Burtonhopes that the vibrating suit will be available to his film audiences in the future. He believes the suit canenhanceemotions while watching a movie – for hearing as well as deaf people. “I see the tech as a real opportunity to help people understand that music for movies doesn’t always need to be enjoyed through the ears”.4. Why would Chase Burton lie on the floor when he was a kid?A. To feel some pulsations in his wrist.B. To feel the vibrations from his brother’s band.C. To expand the tactile musical experience.D. To begin building a bond with films.5. What do we know about Not Impossible Labs from the passage?A. It was started by Chase Burton in 2016.B. Its products have been used in live sports broadcasts.C. It is a technology company based inCalifornia.D. Its administrative director is Jordan Richardson.6. Which can replace the underlined word “enhance” in the last paragraph?A. createB. expressC. coverD. strengthen7. What is the best title for the passage?A. Vibrating Suit Allows Deaf People to “Feel” MusicB. Tech Company Provides Free Suits for Deaf PeopleC. Deaf People Enjoy Rock Music with Free SuitD. Movies Need to Be Enjoyed Through the EarsCBritish anthropologists (人类学家) Russell Hill and Robert Barton of the University of Durham, after studying the results of one-on-one boxing, tae kwon do, Greco-Roman wrestling and freestyle wrestling matches at the Olympic Games, conclude that when two competitors are equally matched in fitness and skill, the athlete wearing red is more likely to win.Hill and Barton report that when one competitor is much better than the other, colour has no effect on the result. However, when there is only a small difference between them, the effect of colour is enoughtipthe balance. The anthropologists say that the number of times red wins is not simply by chance, but that these results arestatistically significant.Joanna Setchell, a primate (灵长目动物) researcher at the University of Cambridge, has found similar results in nature. She studies the large African monkeys known as mandrills. Mandrills have bright red noses that stand out against their white faces. Setchell’s work shows that the powerful males — the ones who are more successful with females — have a brighter red nose than other males.As well as the studies on primates by Setchell, another study shows the effect of red among birds. In an experiment, scientists put red plastic rings on the legs of male zebra finches and this increased the birds’ success with female zebra finches, Zebra finches already have bright red beaks (鸟喙), so this study suggests that, as with Olympic athletes, an extra flash of red is significant. In fact, researchers from theUniversityofGlasgowsay that the birds’ brightly coloured beaks are an indicator of health. Jonathan Blount, a biologist, andhis colleagues think they have found proof that bright red or orange beaks attract females because they mean that the males are healthier. Nothing in nature is simple, however, because in species such as the blue footed booby, a completely different colour seems to give the male birds the same advantage with females.Meanwhile, what about those athletes who win in their events while wearing red? Do their clothes give them an unintentional advantage? Robert Barton accepts that “that is the implication” of their findings. Is it time for sports authorities to consider new regulations on sports clothing?8. According to their research. Hill and Barton conclude that ________.A. the colour of clothing has an effect on most sport eventsB. red should be the choice of colour for clothing in sportsC. red plays a role when competitors are equally capableD. athletes perform better when surrounded by bright red9. The underlined word “tip” in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ________.A. achieveB. advanceC. keepD. change10. The example of the blue footed booby proves that ________.A. male birds use different body parts to draw attentionB. red is not the only colour to attract female birdsC. blue gives female birds the same advantageD. blue can indicate how healthy a bird is11. What can be inferred from the passage?A. The colour red gives male animals the most advantage.B. Male zebra finches prefer to have red plastic rings on their legs.C. Rules on sports clothing are going to be changed.D. Athletes wearing red may have an advantage over their opponents.DI once had my Chinese MBA students brainstorming on “two-hour business plans.” I separated them into six groups and gave them an example: a restaurant chain. The more original their ideas, the better, I said. Finally, five of the six groups presented plans for restaurant chains. The sixth proposed a catering service. Though I admitted the time limit had been difficult, I expressed my disappointment.My students were middle managers, financial analysts and financiers from state-owned enterprises and global companies. They were without talent or opinions, but they had been shaped by an educational system that rarely stressed or rewarded critical thinking or inventiveness. The scene I just described came in different forms during my two years teaching at the school. Papers were often copied from the Web and the Harvard Business Review. Case study debates were written up and just memorized. Students frequently said that copying is a superior business strategy, better than inventing and creating.InChina, every product you can imagine has been made and sold. But so few well-developed marketing and management minds have been raised that it will be a long time before most people in the world can name a Chinese brand.With this problem in mind, partnerships with institutions like Yale and MIT have been established. And then there's the “thousand talent scheme.” this new government program is intended to improve technological modernization by attracting top foreign-trained scientists to the mainland with big money. But there are worries aboutChina's research environment. It's hardly known for producing independent thinking and openness, and even big salary offers may not be attractive enough to overcome this.At last, forChina, becoming a major world creator is not just about setting up partnership with top western universities. Nor is it about gathering a group of well-educated people and telling them to think creatively. It's about establishing a rich learning environment for young minds. It's not that simple.12. Why does the writer feel disappointed at his students?A. Because there is one group presenting a catering service.B. Because the six groups did not cooperate well in the brainstorm.C. Because all the students copied a case for the difficult topic.D. Because the students' ideas were lacking in creativeness.13. Which of the following scenes is NOT considered as lack of creation?A. Papers were often downloaded from the Internet.B. Students often said that copying is a preferable business strategy.C. Students combine knowledge and critical thoughts to solve a problem.D. Case study debates were written up as well as recited.14. We can infer form the passage that ________.A. China can make and sell any product all over the world from its own creation.B. high pay may not solve the problem ofChina's research environment.C. cooperation with institutions has been set up to make a Chinese brand.D. the new government program is aimed at encouraging imagination.15. Which is the best title for the passage?A Look for a new way of learning B. Reward creative thinkingC. How to become a creatorD. Establish a technical environment第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2021届江苏省盐城中学高三上学期英语第三次阶段性质量检测试题答案
2021届江苏省盐城中学高三上学期英语第三次阶段性质量检测试题答案第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）1-5 AAAAB 6-10 CBCBC 11-15 BCCCA 16-20 AAABC第二部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）21-23 CCD 24-27 CDCB 28-31 DABD 32-35 BABD第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）36-40 DFEBC第三部分语言运用（共三节，满分40分）第一节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）41-45 DCBDD 46-50 AADAB第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）51-55 BDBBD 56-60 CDBAC 61-65 BDCCA第三节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）66. having 67. with 68. to know 69. comfortably 70. which71. patient 72. when 73. participated 74. crises 75.fulfilment/fulfillment第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节（满分15分）One possible version:Dear Sir or Madam,I am Li Hua, a high school graduate. I am more than delighted to learn that a competent tour guide is wanted, which prompts me to offer you my application.As a native born teenager, I acquire a sound knowledge of local history and culture, enabling me to offer the thorough introduction to visitors. Furthermore, with fluency both in Chinese and English, I have no trouble in assisting tourists worldwide. Better still, my rich relevant experience, along with my easy-goingpersonality, guarantees that I will devote myself to the job.I would appreciate the privilege of an interview at your convenience. Looking forward to your favorable response.Yours sincerely,Li Hua 第二节（满分25分）One possible version:Alarmed, Goldy popped out of Lon’s arm and escaped into the forest.Together with Goldy, gone was Lon’s golden egg dream. Alone in the house, Lon paced restlessly, wondering whether he was destined for bad luck. There was a deathly stillness in the house. Without Goldy accompanying him and begging him for food, a strong sense of loss overwhelmed him. It was no fun playing checkers alone, even if he did win every game. Picturing the merry scene of playing checkers with Goldy, he felt the regret burning his heart. If only he hadn’t scared Goldy away!One morning, Lon awoke to Goldy's familiar honking outside. At the sight of Goldy, Lon was seized with a mixture of joy and relief. Seeing Goldy pecking and quacking around the lawn, Lon knew immediately Goldy was starving. As usual, Lon took some oatmeal out to serve his good old friend. Feeling satisfied after the meal, Goldy honked and pointed his beak toward the checkers set just inside the window. Lon happily settled down and enjoyed a game of checkers with Goldy. To Lon, having a companion was the luckiest thing in life now.听力录音稿Text 1M: We need to raise money for our school field trip. This weekend, I need everyone to collect and return empty bottles from around your neighborhood.W: Sure. I’ve done that before for my soccer team. We made $200 and spent the money on uniforms.Text 2M: I hate signing up for these movie websites. Why is it necessary, if they are free?W: You know, there are other free websites to choose from. They don’t require you to be a member. Text 3M: Mrs. Lane? Why has my seat been moved to the front row? Everyone else is sitting in their original seats.W: If you choose to talk in class instead of listening, your seat will be moved closer to me so I can see you better.Text 4M: I think I’m ready to start working out more. Once a week is just not enough.W: Why don’t you start with two days a week for now? Eventua lly, you will be able to manage every other day.Text 5M: Well, your blood pressure seems to be fine, and your blood sugar is at a normal level. Have you been going to the gym often?W:Yes, I have my own personal trainer, and she is very helpful. Actual ly, we’ve become very good friends. Text 6M: Wow! Nice place! I’ve never been to this part of town before.W: Thanks. This area’s called the East End.It isn’t very central, but I chose it because l could afford more space here.M: Yeah, you have a whole extra room!W: I know! I use it for work.M: I thought you worked in an office downtown.W: My company lets me work one day a week from home.M: Lucky! You’ve got a great boss and a great apartment.I’m so happy for you! Let’s celebrate! Let me take you to dinner.Text 7W: Mom and Dad’s 35th wedding anniversary is coming up.M: Is it? When?W: It’s on the 15th of December. I think we should do something special for them.M: Like what?W: We could have a surprise party for them and have a little wedding celebration, or we could send them to a bed and breakfast for a weekend.M: What do you mean by “little wedding celebration”?W: It’s when you invite all the people who were at their first wedding celebration to watch them say everything again. I went to one like this once, and everyone had a good time.M: Sounds great! We can do this. Do you think we could organize it by December?W: It can’t be that hard. Mom organized my wedding for me in a month!M: You’re right. Who should we invite?W: I can copy Mom’s address book and send out some emails.I’m sure some of Mom and Dad’s friends would be willing to help us.M: OK, let’s talk to the others tonight at dinner about it.Text 8M: Long time no see. You must be busy lately. I heard you were changing jobs.W: I was going to leave my job, but they promoted me instead. At first I was excited, but now I think I made the wrong decision.M: Why is that?W: Since my pay raise, they have been making me work longer hours.M: That’s why I work for myself. I set my own schedule, and I don’t answer to anyone. You can always come work for me selling cars.W: I should have become a doctor like my father. They are much more respected than lawyers.M: Well, I respect you. You know what? You should plan a trip for the summer. It will give you a chance to relax.W: I would love to, but I am saving up all my vacation time for Christmas.Text 9W: Look at this! Don’t I look cute?M: You look like an anime character.W: No, I don’t! I look prettier, though. You can edit your selfies with this MeituPic app. Do you want to try it?M: So that’s Meitu? I heard my co-workers talking about it. No, I don’t want to try it. You should stop playing with it, too.W: Why? What’s wrong with it?M: First of all, you spend too much time looking at your phone anyway. You should be out playing with your friends.W: But my friends are also using Meitu. We send each other pictures all day.M: Whatever happened to playing ball games? Or board games? Or just sitting around talking? I think your gen eration isn’t as smart as it should be. But there is another reason I don’t want that app on your phone. W: Really, Dad? Do I have to delete it?M: It’s a safety reason, dear.You know I work in an Internet security firm. My colleagues are getting more concerned about the apps their children use. They say people use their phones to store too much information. Meitu is the newest one they’re worried about.W: But everyone else is using it!M: I’m just worried for my little girl.W: Sometimes I wish you were a doctor or a banker.M: Listen, I’ll find another photo-editing app for you to use... one that is more private and secure. Text 10M: Welcome to Whistler Blackcomb Mountain Resort, Canada’s most popular destination for winter sports and the host of the 2010 Winter Olympics. Whether you ski, snowboard, or just want to experience thebeauty of the mountains, Whistler Blackcomb is the perfect place to do it. Our two side-by-side mountains always rank as the number one ski mountains in North America. For skiers and snowboarders, we have runs for everyone. Near the mountain base, we offer several green-circle runs for beginners. Too easy for you? Experience our wide variety of blue-square runs for a more challenging ride. For our more accomplished riders, check out our black-diamond runs. For those new to snow sports, we have professional instructors from all over the world. They can help you in your own language and at your ability level. If you don’t mind heights, try the Adventure Tour. You’ll fly above the trees and cross Fitzsimmons Creek over our hanging bridges. Last, our cable car provides fantastic views of the mountains. After a long day on the mountain, you’ll love relaxing in one of the cabins at the edge of the forest. Ski right up to your accommodations at night, and ski right back out in the morning. Book now with us online for the best deals, drop by our sales desk in Whistler Village, or phone us for our daily rates.。
江苏省盐城中学2021届高三上学期12月第三次阶段性质量检测英语试题 答案
江苏省盐城中学2021届高三年级第三次阶段性质量检测英语参考答案(2020.12)第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）1-5AAAAB6-10CBCBC11-15BCCCA16-20AAABC第二部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）21-23CCD24-27CDCB28-31DABD32-35BABD第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）36-40DFEBC第三部分语言运用（共三节，满分40分）第一节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）41-45DCBDD46-50AADAB第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）51-55BDBBD56-60CDBAC61-65BDCCA第三节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）66.having67.with68.to fortably70.which71.patient72.when73.participated74.crises75.fulfilment/fulfillment第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节（满分15分）One possible version:Dear Sir or Madam,I am Li Hua,a high school graduate.I am more than delighted to learn that a competent tour guide is wanted,which prompts me to offer you my application.As a native born teenager,I acquire a sound knowledge of local history and culture,enabling me to offer the thorough introduction to visitors.Furthermore,with fluency both in Chinese and English,I have no trouble in assisting tourists worldwide.Better still,my rich relevant experience,along with my easy-going personality,guarantees that I will devote myself to the job.I would appreciate the privilege of an interview at your convenience.Looking forward to yourfavorable response.Yours sincerely,Li Hua 第二节（满分25分）One possible version:Alarmed,Goldy popped out of Lon’s arm and escaped into the forest.Together with Goldy,gone was Lon’s golden egg dream.Alone in the house,Lon paced restlessly,wondering whether he was destined for bad luck.There was a deathly stillness in the house.Without Goldy accompanying him and begging him for food,a strong sense of loss overwhelmed him.It was no fun playing checkers alone,even if he did win every game.Picturing the merry scene of playing checkers with Goldy,he felt the regret burning his heart. If only he hadn’t scared Goldy away!One morning,Lon awoke to Goldy's familiar honking outside.At the sight of Goldy,Lon was seized with a mixture of joy and relief.Seeing Goldy pecking and quacking around the lawn,Lon knew immediately Goldy was starving.As usual,Lon took some oatmeal out to serve his good old friend.Feeling satisfied after the meal,Goldy honked and pointed his beak toward the checkers set just inside the window.Lon happily settled down and enjoyed a game of checkers with Goldy.To Lon,having a companion was the luckiest thing in life now.听力录音稿Text1M:We need to raise money for our school field trip.This weekend,I need everyone to collect and return empty bottles from around your neighborhood.W:Sure.I’ve done that before for my soccer team.We made$200and spent the money on uniforms. Text2M:I hate signing up for these movie websites.Why is it necessary,if they are free?W:You know,there are other free websites to choose from.They don’t require you to be a member. Text3M:ne?Why has my seat been moved to the front row?Everyone else is sitting in their original seats.W:If you choose to talk in class instead of listening,your seat will be moved closer to me so I can see you better.Text4M:I think I’m ready to start working out more.Once a week is just not enough.W:Why don’t you start with two days a week for now?Eventually,you will be able to manage every other day.Text5M:Well,your blood pressure seems to be fine,and your blood sugar is at a normal level.Have you been going to the gym often?W:Yes,I have my own personal trainer,and she is very helpful.Actually,we’ve become very good friends.Text6M:Wow!Nice place!I’ve never been to this part of town before.W:Thanks.This area’s called the East End.It isn’t very central,but I chose it because l could afford more space here.M:Yeah,you have a whole extra room!W:I know!I use it for work.M:I thought you worked in an office downtown.W:My company lets me work one day a week from home.M:Lucky!You’ve got a great boss and a great apartment.I’m so happy for you!Let’s celebrate!Let me take you to dinner.Text7W:Mom and Dad’s35th wedding anniversary is coming up.M:Is it?When?W:It’s on the15th of December.I think we should do something special for them.M:Like what?W:We could have a surprise party for them and have a little wedding celebration,or we could send them to a bed and breakfast for a weekend.M:What do you mean by“little wedding celebration”?W:It’s when you invite all the people who were at their first wedding celebration to watch them say everything again.I went to one like this once,and everyone had a good time.M:Sounds great!We can do this.Do you think we could organize it by December?W:It can’t be that hard.Mom organized my wedding for me in a month!M:You’re right.Who should we invite?W:I can copy Mom’s address book and send out some emails.I’m sure some of Mom and Dad’s friends would be willing to help us.M:OK,let’s talk to the others tonight at dinner about it.Text8M:Long time no see.You must be busy lately.I heard you were changing jobs.W:I was going to leave my job,but they promoted me instead.At first I was excited,but now I think I made the wrong decision.M:Why is that?W:Since my pay raise,they have been making me work longer hours.M:That’s why I work for myself.I set my own schedule,and I don’t answer to anyone.You can always come work for me selling cars.W:I should have become a doctor like my father.They are much more respected than lawyers.M:Well,I respect you.You know what?You should plan a trip for the summer.It will give you a chance to relax.W:I would love to,but I am saving up all my vacation time for Christmas.Text9W:Look at this!Don’t I look cute?M:You look like an anime character.W:No,I don’t!I look prettier,though.You can edit your selfies with this MeituPic app.Do you want to try it?M:So that’s Meitu?I heard my co-workers talking about it.No,I don’t want to try it.You should stop playing with it,too.W:Why?What’s wrong with it?M:First of all,you spend too much time looking at your phone anyway.You should be out playing with your friends.W:But my friends are also using Meitu.We send each other pictures all day.M:Whatever happened to playing ball games?Or board games?Or just sitting around talking?I think your generation isn’t as smart as it should be.But there is another reason I don’t want that app on your phone. W:Really,Dad?Do I have to delete it?M:It’s a safety reason,dear.You know I work in an Internet security firm.My colleagues are getting more concerned about the apps their children use.They say people use their phones to store too much information.Meitu is the newest one they’re worried about.W:But everyone else is using it!M:I’m just worried for my little girl.W:Sometimes I wish you were a doctor or a banker.M:Listen,I’ll find another photo-editing app for you to use...one that is more private and secure. Text10M:Welcome to Whistler Blackcomb Mountain Resort,Canada’s most popular destination for winter sports and the host of the2010Winter Olympics.Whether you ski,snowboard,or just want to experience the beauty of the mountains,Whistler Blackcomb is the perfect place to do it.Our two side-by-side mountains always rank as the number one ski mountains in North America.For skiers and snowboarders,we have runs for everyone.Near the mountain base,we offer several green-circle runs for beginners.Too easy for you?Experience our wide variety of blue-square runs for a more challenging ride.For our more accomplished riders,check out our black-diamond runs.For those new to snow sports,we haveprofessional instructors from all over the world.They can help you in your own language and at your ability level.If you don’t mind heights,try the Adventure Tour.You’ll fly above the trees and cross Fitzsimmons Creek over our hanging st,our cable car provides fantastic views of the mountains.After a long day on the mountain,you’ll love relaxing in one of the cabins at the edge of the forest.Ski right up to your accommodations at night,and ski right back out in the morning.Book now with us online for the best deals,drop by our sales desk in Whistler Village,or phone us for our daily rates.。
2021届江苏省盐城市高三上学期英语期中试题
2021届江苏省盐城市高三上学期英语期中试题第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15分；每小题2.5分，满分37.5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。
AHot ScienceThe BenefitsExperts have found that there are clear health benefits of drinking tea.Research has led to the discovery that chemicals found in tea can help prevent cell damage.And there is clear evidence that drinking three to four cups of tea a day will reduce the chances of heart attacks and certain cancers.Other health benefits include bone strengthening and protection against bad teeth. “Drinking tea is actually better for you than drinking water, ”said one doctor.Re-hydrationThere was also some interesting information on the qualities of tea.The research dispels the fear that tea is dehydrating（脱水）. “Everyone assumes that caffeine-containing drinks such as tea dehydrate, ”a leading expert explained. “But even if you had a really strong cup of tea, you would still have a gain of fluid（液体）.In terms of fluid intake, we recommend1.5to2litres per day, and that can include tea.Tea is not dehydrating.It’s a healthy drink.”The Negative SideThere was only one bit of bad news about tea. Research suggests that tea can affect the body’s ability to absorb iron from food.This means that people at risk of anaemia（贫血）should avoid drinking tea around mealtimes.Tea JokesWhy was the teacher angry with the Teapot?Because he was“naughtea”.What did the teapot wear to bed?A “nightea”.Tea FactsHere are some truly amazing tea facts.Tea comes from the leaves of a tree called camellia sinensis. The tree can grow over10metres tall.However, it is cut short so that the leaves can be taken easily.Tea is grown in India, Sri Lanka, China, Indonesia, Argentina, Kenya, Japan, Bangladesh, Uganda, Malawi, Turkey, Iran, Brazil and Tanzania. India is the world’s largest tea producer.Eighty percent of the caffeine in tea can be removed by pouring hot water over the leaves.21. Tea is unable to help prevent________.A.heart attacksB.bad teethC.weak bonesD.iron shortage22. The underlined word"dispel"in Paragraph2is closest in meaning to________.A.confirmB.conveyC.removeD.raise23. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE？A.Tea is used to cure different diseases.B.Strong tea cannot relieve human thirst.C.Tea jokes only work for the tea lovers.D.Tea bushes are cut short for easy harvest.BI’ve been writing since before I could write.As a kid, I dictated stories to my parents. About12years ago, I was living in New York City and pursuing a master in creative writing.For years I’d been suffering vision disorder, but in New York my symptoms worsened.I became unable to read or write for any considerable length of time.I tried vision therapy（疗法）, an overhead projector, a special pair of glasses-all in vain.Eventually, I discovered a computer program for the visually challenged.As I typed, my words were read aloud by an automated voice.With my screen dimmed to black, I relied entirely on audio feedback to know what I had written.Facing the blank page is worrying, but facing the black page is worse.The dark screen is a sinkhole that swallows creative hope.Sentences disappear into it like an astronaut into a black hole.I managed to complete my master degree, but it took me years to adapt to my new reality.The greatest barrier seemed to be the automated voice, which was like a robot parrot on my shoulder, and I wanted nothing more than to drive it away.If a pianist were forced to practice on an untuned piano, would it corrupt his ear over time?Of course, I could have quit writing and stopped making myself suffer. But it honestly never occurred to me-and I’m glad it didn’st year, after I told my story on the radio, I was contacted by VocaliD, a Massachusetts-based company that created a voice modeled on my own.The first time I heard the voice they created, it is so close to my own that the two are nearly indistinguishable.I’ve only just begun using this new voice.My hope is that this will restore a sense of solitude（孤独）to my writing process, allowing me easier access to that inner space where the imagination can take over, and I can forget myself, and the real work can begin.The black screen still exists-it always will-but the robot parrot has taken wing.24. What happened to the author when pursuing a master degree in New York？A.His sight started to fail due to much reading.B.His eyes couldn’t sustain long hours of reading.C.He had to drop out due to his vision disorder.D.He successfully overcame his vision problem.25. What still bothered the author after he got his master degree？A.The untuned automated voice.B.The pet parrot on his shoulder.C.The computer with a dark screen.D.The noise from a neighboring pianist.26. How did the author feel when first hearing the voice created by VocaliD？A.Excited.B.Annoyed.C.Unmoved.D.Relaxed.27. What can we infer from the last paragraph？A.The automated voice is too annoying to bear.B.The author can restore his sight to normal.C.The author starts to enjoy his writing again.D.It is likely that the technology will improve.CAs a CEO of a startup, you get used to hearing“no”. You also face an endless continuation of what feels like shocking crises, like nearly running out of cash, losing a key customer, discovering a widespread product failure, or having to shut down operations because of a global pandemic.But it turns out that these disasters can actually be good for you.In fact, I’m not sure whether you can innovate without them.Here’s what all our crises have taught me.It’s good to be uncomfortable.We once had a key customer request-a battery capability that we’d never developed before.The customer made it clear that if we couldn’t develop this capability, they’d be less confident in our product.We wrestled with the risks, not least of which was the potential embarrassment if we couldn’t meet the customer’s needs.We knew we’d face many technical problems if we tried to go into operation.Yet we decided to try to satisfy the customer, even if it wasn’t obvious at first how we could get it done.A few weeks later we delivered something beyond what the customer had asked for, and we’ve since grown this capability into a powerful sales tool and potential revenue stream-not to mention it strengthened our relationship with the customer.Short-term failure is good.A few years ago, our company began to expand our manufacturing output in response to a customer’s need.In the process we discovered something unusual we hadn’t seen during smaller-scale production.Our team dived into failure analysis, and we finally put the problem down to a single material within the battery.We’d used this material for years, but now we needed a replacement.Once we made that change, the battery quality and reliability greatly improved.It’s okay to show weakness.One of my hardest days as CEO was the day when I found out I was pregnant. We were in the middle of raising a funding round, and I had been traveling nonstop for a year.Until that day, I had assumed that my role as CEO was to display strength and confidence.With the mounting pressure I was harder on myself than I needed to be, and now I had the added stress of being pregnant. I decided to acknowledge to my team that I wasbreaking down.They united together and found ways to operate more smoothly and communicate more effectively, supporting me to focus my time on most pressing goals.This gave me not only the space to plan for the company’s future, but also to prepare for my own new normal:leading while becoming a first-time mother.28. What does the underlined word“them”in Paragraph1refer to？A.Frequent rejections.B.Financial crises.C.Global pandemics.D.Endless disasters.2. What does the author want to convey in Paragraph2？A.Customers’requests should be carefully evaluated.B.Meeting challenges can bring about extra benefits.C.The company should keep launching new products.D.Innovation is the only way to win fierce competition.30. How does the author prove short-term failure is beneficial？A.By drawing a comparison.B.By giving an example.C.By challenging assumptions.D.By doing an experiment.31. Which of the following might be the best title of the passage？A.Learn to let goB.Make it as a CEOC.Think deep sometimesD.Make friends with crisesDWorried about the effect reality TV is having on your child?You aren’t being overprotective-there’s increasing evidence that these programmes can have a big impact on young people.When our children are young, we tend to give careful thought to how much TV they’re watching and whether or not it’s good for them.But as they grow up, most parents let their kids make more independent choices about their viewing.However, if you’ve got children, you may want to stay attentive.A research indicates that some reality TV shows can be every bit as damaging for teenage girls as too many cartoons are for kids-perhaps even worse.The truth is that reality TV is anything but reality-but that’s not necessarily what our children believe. A study for the Girl Scout Research Institute in the US found that eight out of ten girls aged between11and17who regularly watch reality shows believe these programmes describe real life.In fact, much of reality TV is a heavily manipulated（操控）view of what’s really happening, and the worst of it strengthens the sort of female stereotypes（刻板印象）women have spent decades trying to remove.Many of the women on reality TV shows are acting out lives as teenage mothers or drama queens. Strong, hard-working, purposeful young women with ambitions beyond their looks are rare in these programmes. There’s a widespread emphasis on the value of women being about how they look and dress, which gives young viewers the message that being awoman is all about style and appearance, not what you do or stand for.Cultural critic and writer Jennifer Pozner describes reality TV as"the contemporary backlash（抵制）against feminism". Imran Siddiguee, Director of Social Media and Outreach, is concerned that these programmes show the worst stereotypes of womanhood and“normalize”them in what appear to be everyday settings. “They offer such a limited view of what it is to be a woman, and all over the world young girls are addicted to it,”he says.Siddiquee does recognize, however, that many girls themselves value reality TV. Some say it encourages them to think about situations different from their own.They also point out that some shows feature women running their own successful businesses.“It’s important to acknowledge that there are some useful elements in reality TV,” Siddiquee says. “But many girls need to be inspired to think more critically about some aspects of these shows so they’re not manipulated by them and so their behaviour doesn’t change because of them.”We should encourage our children to be critical thinkers and help them develop their media literacy.Whether reality TV is changing our children’s views, or whether they are attracted to programmes that agree with their beliefs, it’s vital we recognize that their viewing habits could strengthen these unbalanced ideals.32. Who are likely to be the prime victims of reality TV shows？A.Small children.B.Teenage girls.C.New parents.D.Random audience.33. What is the problem with a reality TV show？A.It is too true to life for viewers to believe in.B.Actors in them lack a sense of innovation.C.Its contents and views are rather artificial.D.It can hardly cater for teenage girls’taste.34. As far as the author is concerned, what should reality TV shows present？A.Genuine accounts of females and their work.B.Ways to gain more popularity among peers.C.Distinction between true life and TV dramas.D.Tips on how to become ambitious young girls.35. Imran Siddquee believes that________.A.it is normal to include stereotypes of females in reality TV showsB.teens need guidance on how to critically assess the contents of such showsC.parents should leave children to make independent choices when viewingD.there are more useful elements than bad stereotypes in reality TV shows第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
江苏省盐城市2021届高三上学期期中英语试卷
2020-2021学年江苏省盐城市高三（上）期中英语试卷第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15分；每小题2.5分，满分37.5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。
AHot ScienceThe BenefitsExperts have found that there are clear health benefits of drinking tea. Research has led to the discovery that chemicals found in tea can help prevent cell damage. And there is clear evidence that drinking three to four cups of tea a day will reduce the chances of heart attacks and certain cancers. Other health benefits include bone strengthening and protection against bad teeth. “Drinking tea is actually better for you than drinking water, ” said one doctor.Re-hydrationThere was also some interesting information on the qualities of tea. The research dispels the fear that tea is dehydrating（脱水）. “Everyone assumes that caffeine-containing drinks such as tea dehydrate, ” a leading expert explained. “But even if you had a really strong cup of tea, you would still have a gain of fluid（液体）.In terms of fluid intake, we recommend 1.5 to 2 litres per day, and that can include tea. Tea is not dehydrating. It’s a healthy drink.”The Negative SideThere was only one bit of bad news about tea.Research suggests that tea can affect the body’s ability to absorb iron from food. This means that people at risk of anaemia（贫血）should avoid drinking tea around mealtimes.Tea JokesWhy was the teacher angry with the Teapot?Because he was “naughtea”.What did the teapot wear to bed?A “nightea”.Tea FactsHere are some truly amazing tea facts. Tea comes from the leaves of a tree called camellia sinensis.The tree cangrow over 10 metres tall. However, it is cut short so that the leaves can be taken easily.Tea is grown in India, Sri Lanka, China, Indonesia, Argentina, Kenya, Japan, Bangladesh, Uganda, Malawi, Turkey, Iran, Brazil and Tanzania.India is the world’s largest tea producer.Eighty percent of the caffeine in tea can be removed by pouring hot water over the leaves.21. Tea is unable to help prevent________.A.heart attacksB.bad teethC.weak bonesD.iron shortage22. The underlined word "dispel" in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to________.A.confirmB.conveyC.removeD.raise23. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE？A.Tea is used to cure different diseases.B.Strong tea cannot relieve human thirst.C.Tea jokes only work for the tea lovers.D.Tea bushes are cut short for easy harvest.BI’ve been writing since before I could write. As a kid, I dictated stories to my parents.About 12 years ago, I was living in New York City and pursuing a master in creative writing. For years I’d been suffering vision disorder, but in New York my symptoms worsened. I became unable to read or write for any considerable length of time. I tried vision therapy（疗法）, an overhead projector, a special pair of glasses-all in vain.Eventually, I discovered a computer program for the visually challenged. As I typed, my words were read aloud by an automated voice. With my screen dimmed to black, I relied entirely on audio feedback to know what I had written.Facing the blank page is worrying, but facing the black page is worse. The dark screen is a sinkhole that swallows creative hope. Sentences disappear into it like an astronaut into a black hole. I managed to complete my master degree, but it took me years to adapt to my new reality. The greatest barrier seemed to be the automated voice, which was like a robot parrot on my shoulder, and I wanted nothing more than to drive it away. If a pianist were forced to practice on an untuned piano, would it corrupt his ear over time?Of course, I could have quit writing and stopped making myself suffer.But it honestly never occurred tome-and I’m glad it didn’t. Last year, after I told my story on the radio, I was contacted by V ocaliD, a Massachusetts-based company that created a voice modeled on my own.The first time I heard the voice they created, it is so close to my own that the two are nearly indistinguishable. I’ve only just begun using this new voice. My hope is that this will restore a sense of solitude（孤独）to my writing process, allowing me easier access to that inner space where the imagination can take over, and I can forget myself, and the real work can begin.The black screen still exists-it always will-but the robot parrot has taken wing.24. What happened to the author when pursuing a master degree in New York？A.His sight started to fail due to much reading.B.His eyes couldn’t sustain long hours of reading.C.He had to drop out due to his vision disorder.D.He successfully overcame his vision problem.25. What still bothered the author after he got his master degree？A.The untuned automated voice.B.The pet parrot on his shoulder.C.The computer with a dark screen.D.The noise from a neighboring pianist.26. How did the author feel when first hearing the voice created by V ocaliD？A.Excited.B.Annoyed.C.Unmoved.D.Relaxed.27. What can we infer from the last paragraph？A.The automated voice is too annoying to bear.B.The author can restore his sight to normal.C.The author starts to enjoy his writing again.D.It is likely that the technology will improve.CAs a CEO of a startup, you get used to hearing “no”.You also face an endless continuation of what feels like shocking crises, like nearly running out of cash, losing a key customer, discovering a widespread product failure, or having to shut down operations because of a global pandemic. But it turns out that these disasters can actually be good for you. In fact, I’m not sure whether you can innovate withoutthem. Here’s what all our crises have taught me.It’s good to be uncomfortable. We once had a key customer request-a battery capability that we’d never developed before. The customer made it clear that if we couldn’t develop this capability, they’d be less confident in our product. We wrestled with the risks, not least of which was the potential embarrassment if we couldn’t meet the customer’s needs. We knew we’d face many technical problems if we tried to go into operation. Yet we decided to try to satisfy the customer, even if it wasn’t obvious at first how we could get it done. A few weeks later we delivered something beyond what the customer had asked for, and we’ve since grown this capability into a powerful sales tool and potential revenue stream-not to mention it strengthened our relationship with the customer.Short-term failure is good. A few years ago, our company began to expand our manufacturing output in response to a customer’s need. In the process we discovered something unusual we hadn’t seen during smaller-scale production. Our team dived into failure analysis, and we finally put the problem down to a single material within the battery. We’d used this material for years, but now we needed a replacement. Once we made that change, the battery quality and reliability greatly improved.It’s okay to show weakness. One of my hardest days as CEO was the day when I found out I was pregnant.We were in the middle of raising a funding round, and I had been traveling nonstop for a year. Until that day, I had assumed that my role as CEO was to display strength and confidence. With the mounting pressure I was harder on myself than I needed to be, and now I had the added stress of being pregnant.I decided to acknowledge to my teamthat I was breaking down. They united together and found ways to operate more smoothly and communicate more effectively, supporting me to focus my time on most pressing goals. This gave me not only the space to plan for the company’s future, but also to prepare for my own new normal: leading while becoming a first-time mother.28. What does the underlined word “them” in Paragraph 1 refer to？A.Frequent rejections.B.Financial crises.C.Global pandemics.D.Endless disasters.2. What does the author want to convey in Paragraph 2？A.Customers’ requests should be carefully evaluated.B.Meeting challenges can bring about extra benefits.C.The company should keep launching new products.D.Innovation is the only way to win fierce competition.30. How does the author prove short-term failure is beneficial？A.By drawing a comparison.B.By giving an example.C.By challenging assumptions.D.By doing an experiment.31. Which of the following might be the best title of the passage？A.Learn to let goB.Make it as a CEOC.Think deep sometimesD.Make friends with crisesDWorried about the effect reality TV is having on your child? You aren’t being overprotective-there’s increasing evidence that these programmes can have a big impact on young people.When our children are young, we tend to give careful thought to how much TV they’re watching and whether or not it’s good for them. But as they grow up, most parents let their kids make more independent choices about their viewing.However, if you’ve got children, you may want to stay attentive. A research indicates that some reality TV shows can be every bit as damaging for teenage girls as too many cartoons are for kids-perhaps even worse.The truth is that reality TV is anything but reality-but that’s not necessarily what our children believe.A study for the Girl Scout Research Institute in the US found that eight out of ten girls aged between 11 and 17 who regularly watch reality shows believe these programmes describe real life.In fact, much of reality TV is a heavily manipulated（操控）view of what’s really happening, and the worst of it strengthens the sort of female stereotypes（刻板印象）women have spent decades trying to remove.Many of the women on reality TV shows are acting out lives as teenage mothers or drama queens.Strong, hard-working, purposeful young women with ambitions beyond their looks are rare in these programmes.There’s a widespread emphasis on the value of women being about how they look and dress, which gives young viewers the message that being a woman is all about style and appearance, not what you do or stand for.Cultural critic and writer Jennifer Pozner describes reality TV as "the contemporary backlash（抵制）against feminism".Imran Siddiguee, Director of Social Media and Outreach, is concerned that these programmes show theworst stereotypes of womanhood and “normalize” them in what appear to be everyday settings. “They offer such a limited view of what it is to be a woman, and all over the world young girls are addicted to it,” he says.Siddiquee does recognize, however, that many girls themselves value reality TV.Some say it encourages them to think about situations different from their own. They also point out that some shows feature women running their own successful businesses.“It’s important to acknowledge that there are some useful elements in reality TV,” Siddiquee says. “But many girls need to be inspired to think more critically about some aspects of these shows so they’re not manipulated by them and so their behaviour doesn’t change because of them.”We should encourage our children to be critical thinkers and help them develop their media literacy. Whether reality TV is changing our children’s views, or whether they are attracted to programmes that agree with their beliefs, it’s vital we recognize that their viewing habits could strengthen these unbalanced ideals.32. Who are likely to be the prime victims of reality TV shows？A.Small children.B.Teenage girls.C.New parents.D.Random audience.33. What is the problem with a reality TV show？A.It is too true to life for viewers to believe in.B.Actors in them lack a sense of innovation.C.Its contents and views are rather artificial.D.It can hardly cater for teenage girls’ taste.34. As far as the author is concerned, what should reality TV shows present？A.Genuine accounts of females and their work.B.Ways to gain more popularity among peers.C.Distinction between true life and TV dramas.D.Tips on how to become ambitious young girls.35. Imran Siddquee believes that________.A.it is normal to include stereotypes of females in reality TV showsB.teens need guidance on how to critically assess the contents of such showsC.parents should leave children to make independent choices when viewingD.there are more useful elements than bad stereotypes in reality TV shows第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。