【英语】内蒙古北方重工业集团有限公司第三中学2018-2019学年高二下学期期中考试试题
内蒙古北方重工业集团有限公司第三中学2019_2020学年高二英语10月月考试题(含解析)
内蒙古北方重工业集团有限公司第三中学2019-2020学年高二英语10月月考试题（含解析）第I卷（请将答案涂在答题卡上）第一部分：阅读理解（共两节,满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分,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。
AGet top tips from an expert photographer while you are taking digital photographs in the Garden at Kew.Event detailsWednesday 13 – Thursday 14 February, 2019Time: 10:30 am – 4 pmPlace: Kew GardensCourse Fee: £160About the courseThis course is designed for camera-owners who would like to know the basics. It will explain some of the basic principles of photography such as focus and exposure as well as many of the practical aspects such as how to download and store images.The great part of the time will be spent practicing techniques by actually using cameras out in the beautiful gardens at Kew. There will be many opportunities to ask questions, review your own images and learn some top tips.This course is suitable for people with any sort of camera. It is useful to bring along instructions books, and you’ll need to make sure your batteries are fully charged and your memory card has some free space on it.About the tutorEdward Parker is an expert tree and forest photographer who, over the last 20 years, has worked in more than 40 countries around the world. He has written more than 30 educational books and his photographs have been on exhibition at Kew Gardens,Downing Street and the Horniman Museum. Photographing Trees is his latest book. How to bookEmail adulated@ with a contact number, or call at 020 8332 5641.1. Who might be interested in the course?A. Beginners loving digital photography.B. Advanced photographers loving nature.C. Gardeners who are good at photography.D. Expert photographers who are eager to help.2. What are you advised to take along with your camera?A. A notebook.B. The guide book.C. A smart phone.D. An empty memory card.3. What can we learn about Edward Parker?A. He lives by writing books.B. He cares more about sightseeing.C. His latest book becomes a bestseller.D. His photographs have a certain influence.【答案】1. A 2. B 3. D【解析】这是一篇应用文。
内蒙古北方重工业集团有限公司第三中学高中英语 Unit 2 The Olympic Games
内蒙古北方重工业集团有限公司第三中学．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．高中英语．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．教学．．．． Unit 2 The Olympic Games设计．．．．．．2．．．新人教版必修【课程分析】．．．．．．本文是一篇《高中英语》（人教版．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．阅读．．．． 2．）．Unit 2 The Olympic Games ．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．必修课文。
本文在国家新课程改革以及我校进行的诱思探究教学改革的大背景下进行。
新课程改．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．革提出：充分发挥教师的引导作用，以便真正实现学生的主体地位。
教贵善诱，学贵善思。
．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．“学生归纳为主题，教师为主导，体验为红线，思维为主动。
．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．”．本节课由情景导入，理解课文，迁移运用三部分构成。
．．．．．．．．．．现代奥运会项目，．．．．．．．．．——．．．．．．．．．．．．根据以上教学论，引导．．．．．．．．．．学生由所熟知的情境进入较为不熟悉的情境．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．。
．尽量给学生以足够的说、读．．古代奥运会，由易到难，逐层深入．．．．．．．．．．——的机会，通过阅读了解文章大意，从整体上把握文章信息。
表格填空等练习，锻炼学生快速．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．阅读本文查找细节信息的能力。
精读文章，透彻的理解文章的细节，理清文章的思路。
．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．学生对于奥运会较熟悉，所以想让学生直接从课本中获取访谈的相关知识比较容易。
学生根据对．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．话自己归纳总结这类文体的格式，达到最终的学习目的．．．．．．．．．．．．．即创设建．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．活动形式采用．．．．．． group work构的人文环境，发挥优势互补的作用，达到理解课文，用自己的英文重新．．．．．．．。
【精品试卷】内蒙古北重高二英语下学期期中试题
北重三中2017～2018学年度第二学期高二年级期中考试英语试题考试时间：2018年5月满分：150分考试时长：120分钟第I卷（请将答案涂在答题卡上）第一部分：阅读理解（共两节,满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分,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。
ALow-Cost Gifts for Mother’s DayGift No. 1Offer to be your mother’s health friend. Promise to be there for any and all doctor’s visits whether a disease or a regular medical check-up. Most mothers always say “no need,”but another set of eyes and ears is always a good idea at a doctor’s visit. The best part this one is free.Gift No. 2Help your mother organize all of her medical records, which include the test results and medical information. Put them all in one place. Be sure to make a list of all of her medicines and what times she takes them. “Having all this information in one p lace could end up saving your mother’s life,” Dr. Marie Savard said.Gift No. 3Enough sleep is connected to general health conditions. “Buy your mother cotton sheets and comfortable pillows to encourage better sleep,” Savard said. “We know that good sleep is very important to our health.”Gift No. 4Some gift companies such as Presents for Purpose allow you to pay it forward this Mother’s Day by picking gifts in which 10 percent of the price you pay goes to a charity (慈善机构). Gift givers can choose from a wide variety of useful but inexpensive things —many of which are “green” — and then choose a meaningful charity from a list. When your mother gets the gift, she will be told that she hashelped the chosen charity.1. What are you advised to do for your mot her at doctor’s visits?A. Be with her.B. Buy medicine.C. Give her gifts.D. Take notes.2. Where can you find a gift idea to improve your mother’s sleep?A. In Gift No. 1.B. In Gift No. 2.C. In Gift No. 3.D. In Gift No. 4.3. Buying gifts from Presents for Purpose allows mothers to _______.A. enjoy good sleepB. be well-organizedC. get extra supportD. give others helpB“The wheels on the bus go round and round…” she sang. I’d seen her before; she was a regular, like me. Every day I would ride the city bus from Burlington to Saint Michael’s college in Colchester.On this day I was riding with a friend. We were sitting in the back, observing a tone-deaf(音盲的) woman practicing her singing. Not only was her voice unbearable, but she would harass(骚扰) every person that got on or off the bus. The driver became annoyed.“Ma’am, you’ve got to settle down,” he demanded.The bus ride gave me plenty of time to think about everything. I would imagine what it would be like to have t he bus driver’s job. The man is under constant stress, narrowly missing cars while making a turning and paying attention to bus stops.When we reached our stop, my friend pulled the yellow cord to signal the driver. The bus had a door in the front and in the middle. Since we were sitting in the back, my friend excited through the closer middle one. I, however, walked out through the front, past the singing woman, giving the driver a wave and a “thank you”. “You are welcome… have a nice day,” he responded, s ounding puzzled.I started walking with my friend. “Why do you always walk out the front? The middle door is right there,” she asked.“To say goodbye.” I responded.“What?” she said. “You’re crazy.”But I don’t think I’m crazy. I have a personal obliga tion(责任) to the man who transported me across town. I don’t know his name, but he deserves my respect. Somany people walk through those bus doors, with little regard for others around them. Politeness goes a long way, and a smile always lightens the mood and brightens a room. Little acts of selfless kindness make a huge difference to people’s lives.4. Why did the driver tell the singing woman to settle down?A. The woman was tone-deaf.B. The woman has sung a long time.C. The driver was under stress that day.D. Passengers were disturbed by her voice.5. Why did the author exit through the front door?A. He was near the front door.B. He wanted to thank the driver.C. It was crowded at the back door.D. He wanted to avoid the singing woman.6. What is the author’s attitude to the driver?A. Concerned.B. Respectful.C. Unsatisfied.D. Annoyed.7. What does the author intend to tell us through the text?A. Be nice to the people around you.B. People should know their obligations.C. Everyone should observe public rules.D. People should treat disabled people with kindness.CLocated in the Swiss Alps, Bergun is one of the most beautiful mountain villages in Europe. It is so beautiful that photos of it shared on social media may make people that ca n’t visit it feel depressed, so local authorities banned tourists from taking photos.It may sound like a joke, but it’s actually a new law approved by its mayor(市长). The justification for the photo ban is that photos of the beautiful village could make people seeing them on social media jealous(嫉妒的) and depressed. To prevent visitors from taking photos in Bergun, a symbolic €5 fine will be given to those caught breaking the law.“We don’t want to make people outside the community unhappy by sharing soc ial media photos of our landscape, and we warmly invite people to visit Bergun to experience it in person.” said the mayor.However, it seems unlikely that Bergun’s new law was really thought up as a way to spare people from the depressing experience of seeing the beauty of the village. As the news spread online, many guessed that it was actually a clever marketing scheme, and this theory was partially confirmed by the village’s director of tourism, Marc-Andrea Barandun.“Now everyone is talking about Bergun, so it’s a combination of both — we made the law and also there’s some marketing aim behind it.” Barandun added that it was unlikely that anyone would actually be fined for taking a photo in the village.To show that they were serious about the law, Bergun authorities removed photos of the village from Facebook and Twitter, and have declared their purpose to remove them from the Bergun website too. If the new law is just a promotional(营销的) tool, it actually worked wonders, as people started posting more photos of the village soon after the news of the photo ban started making headlines.8. Why did Bergun authorities forbid visitors to take photos of their village?A. It was only a joke made by the authorities.B. The photos may cause uneasy feeling.C. The authorities wanted to get more fines.D. The photos prevented visitors visiting the village.9. The underlined word “justification” in Paragraph 2 can be replaced by “________”.A. evidenceB. backgroundC. reasonD. desire10. What can we learn from the words of Marc-Andrea Barandun?A. The law will not be applied strictly.B. Visitors should treat the law seriously.C. The law is only a trick to attract visitors.D. The law may have a bad effect on the tourism.11. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. People will post more photos online to break the law.B. The photos of the village will disappear soon online.C. Fewer and fewer people will visit the village.D. The village will become better-known.DToyota’s new robot HSR is devoted to a single task: picking things up. HSR isshort for “human support robot”. It comes with a single mechanical arm that can hold objects of various shapes and sizes and pick up smaller items with a tiny cup. It doesn’t have other tricks, except for a comp uter panel on its head for surfing the Internet. A person can also access the robot from another computer and use it like a camera-phone.HSR will first be used for people with disabilities and then for the elderly in general. Picking up is especially challenging for people with spinal(脊柱的) disorders and other illnesses. Although it can only do one simple task of picking up, it’s already making disabled people quite happy. “We’re just getting started, but eventually it will enter people’s homes,” the engine er Kouichi Ikeda said. Nearly 40 percent of Japan’s population will be 65 or older by 2060 and the rest of the developed world and some developing nations will follow it. “People feel more comfortable asking a robot to pick up after them than asking a huma n helper,” said Ikeda.Toyota came up with the idea of HSR in 2012. The model should be ready to enter universities, research facilities and businesses next year, where it can get more applications. One disadvantage is that mass(大规模的) production is needed for the price to come down.The robot has several cameras, including two on its head that look like its eyes and sensors(感应器) on its body. It runs quietly around in all directions. Unlike other robotic arm, HSR’s hold and bumps are designed to be soft so they can’t hurt anyone. But it can pick up items that weigh up to 2.6 pounds.12. What do we know about HSR?A. It can fulfill various needs.B. It can help get different things.C. It can be made into different sizes.D. It cannot be used to surf the Internet.13. In the eyes of Ikeda, the robot ________.A. faces many problemsB. will have a bright futureC. is intended for the disabledD. works best in hospitals for patients14. What is the problem with HSR from Toyota now?A. Its size.B. Its shape.C. Its cost.D. Its function.15. What is special about HSR compared with other robots?A. It is safe to use.B. It moves quickly.C. It works by sensors.D. It has many cameras.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分,共10分）根据短文内容,从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
内蒙古北方重工业集团有限公司第三中学2017-2018学年高二英语4月月考试题(PDF)
北重三中2017～2018学年度第二学期高二年级第一次月考英语试题考试时间：2018年4月9日满分：150分考试时长：120分钟命题人：刘曼审题人：赵春梅第一部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AWith online courses,anyone can acquire knowledge in any field of interest for free.All you need is a computer,laptop or Smart phone,internet connection and a self-made schedule.You can even get a certificate on completing the course.1.A.pay some fee if they want to continue after a monthB.equip themselves with the ability to use the computerC.have some knowledge of the design of websiteD.learn to upload their own high-quality video2.We can learn from the passage that Academic Earth________.A.charges learners nothing for any courseB.has many lectures given by8,500lecturersC.provides college courses mainly to young menD.offers college courses at the learners’convenience3.If you want to improve your skill of Japanese language,you can visit________.A.https://B.https://C.https://D.https://BDay in and day out.Rose,a neat,well-dressed,dark-haired young woman carries out her work at an office in a business park near Cambridge and spends hours studying pictures of children being abused.She watches the images again and again,looking for the tiniest details that might deliver a young victim from hell.They might be as small as the titles of books on a table,the action of making the bed or the images on the posters on the wall—anything that might provide a clue to the place where the child is suffering,and might finally lead the police to the abuser.How can Rose decide to do such work?And all that for a salary of less than$23,000a year?She said her motivation in joining the work was to protect the public."When I first started this job,there was anger at the beginning. But when you see what the children have to endure,you know someone has to be there to protect them.If I can play a small part,I will help make a difference."The33-year-old woman is enthusiastic about her job.Rose and her team have done what they could to put the children's life back together.They are very proud of what they have done.The nature of her work has changed her for the better."I'm a lot more focused on the positive,much more relaxed about the world.I enjoy the good people around me,"she says.Rose thinks that her job is a bit like giving blood.Maybe you don't like doing it,but someone has to.She regards it as her duty to help abused children.4.What is Rose's job?A.Managing a big business park.B.Teaching and looking after abused children.C.Studying images on the posters on the walls.D.Finding clues that help save abused children.5.Which of the following can replace the underlined word"endure"in Paragraph2?A.Change.B.Suffer.C.Enjoy.D.Expect.6.Rose and her team are satisfied with their job,because_________________.A.nobody in her country dare to abuse childrenB.children will live a happier life than ever beforeC.parents in her country will know how to protect their childrenD.the number of children who are abused will be reduced7.What can we infer from the last paragraph?A.Rose’s life makes her popular.B.Rose often donates blood to others.C.Rose’s life has been positively affected by her job.D.Rose makes a difference to the world.CAs computers become more popular in China,Chinese people are increasingly depending on computer keyboards to input Chinese characters.But if they use the computer too much,they may end up forgetting the exact strokes of each Chinese character when writing on paper.Experts suggest people,especially students,write by hand more.Do you write by hand more or type more?In Beijing,students start using a computer as early as primary school. And computer dependence is more widely spread among university students.Almost all their assignment and essays are typed on a computer.All the students interviewed say they usually use a computer.It’s faster and easier to correct if using a computer.And that’s why computers are being applied more and more often to modern education.But when people are taking stock in computers increasingly,problems appear.“When I’m writing with a pen,I find I often can’t remember how to write a character,though I feel I’m familiar with it.”“I’m not in the mood to write when faced with a pen and paper.”Many students don’t feel this is something to worry about.Now that it’s more convenient and efficient to write on a computer,why bother to handwrite?Many educators think differently.Shi Liwei,headmaster of a famous primary school in the capital said,“Chinese characters enjoy both practical and aesthetic value.But those characters typed with computer keyboards only maintain their practical value.All the artistic beauty of the characters is lost.And handwriting contains the writer’s emotion. Through one’s handwriting,people can get to know one’s thinking and personality.Beautiful writing will give people a better first impression of them.”To encourage students to handwrite more,many primary schools in Beijing have made writing classes compulsory （必修的）and in universities,some professors are asking students to turn in their homework and essays written by hand.8．The underlined expression“taking stock in”in paragraph4probably means.A.getting dependent onB.getting bored withC.becoming crazy aboutD.getting curious about9．The students interviewed prefer to write using a computer mainly because___________.A.they can correct the mistakes they make quickly and convenientlyB.they are usually asked to e-mail their homework and essaysC.they find it not easy to remember how to write a characterputers have become a trend and fashion in China10．Which of the following statement is NOT true of the advantage of handwriting?A.Handwriting contains the writer’s emotions.B.Handwriting can impress people well and build one’s self-confidence.C.Chinese characters enjoy both practical and aesthetic value.D.The writer’s thinking and personality are shown in his or her handwriting11．Which of the following can best serve as the title of the passage?A.The Importance of Handwriting and Typing.B.Writing by Computer Will Replace Writing by Hand.C.To Type or to Handwrite.D.Practical and Aesthetic Value of Chinese Characters.DSports can help you keep fit and get in touch with nature.However,whether you are on the mountains,in the waves, or on the grassland,you should be aware that your sport of choice might have great influence on the environment.Some sports are resource-hungry.Golf,as you may know,eats up not only large areas of countryside,but also tons of water.Besides,all sorts of chemicals and huge amounts of energy are used to keep its courses（球场）in good condition.This causes major environmental effects.For example,in the dry regions of Portugal and Spain,golf is often held responsible for serious water shortage in some local areas.There are many environment-friendly sports.Power walking is one of them that you could take up today.You don’t need any special equipment except a good pair of shoes;and you don’t have to worry about resources and your purse. Simple and free,power walking can also keep you fit.If you walk regularly,it will be good for your heart and bones. Experts say that20minutes of power walking daily can make you feel less anxious,sleep well and have better weight control.Whatever sport you take up,you can make it greener by using environment-friendly equipment and buying products made from recycled materials.But the final goal should be“green gyms”.They are better replacements for traditional health clubs and modern sports centers.Members of green gyms play sports outdoors,in the countryside or other open spaces.There is no special requirement for you to start your membership.And best of all,it’s free.12.What do we know about golf from the passage?A.It is popular in Portugal and Spain.B.It needs water and much energy to keep its courses green.C.It causes water shortages around the world.D.It pollutes the earth with chemicals and wastes.13.The author uses power walking as an example mainly because________.A.it improves our healthB.it is an outdoor sportC.it is recommended by expertsD.it uses fewer resources14.Which of the following is the author most probably in favor of?A.Motor racing in the desert.B.Playing basketball in a gym.C.Swimming in a sports center.D.Cycling around a lake.15.The author writes the passage to_________.A.encourage us to go in for green sportsB.show us the function of major sportsC.introduce different types of sportsD.discuss the major influence of popular sports第二节(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
内蒙古北重三中20172018学年高二下学期期末考试英语试卷含复习资料
北重三中2017～2018学年度第二学期高二年级期末考试英语试题考试时间：2018年7月12日满分：150分考试时长：125分钟一、阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节：（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
AFor some travelers, a typical hotel room is a bit boring. Here are the world’s several strangest hotels.The MirrorcubeThe Mirrorcube is hung on a tree trunk and covered in mirrors. It accommodates two people at a time, with a double bed, a small bathroom and a living room. Access to the room is by a rope bridge connected to the next tree. Hidden among the trees, the mirrors provide a 360-degree view of the surroundings.ICEHOTELICEHOTEL is the world's largest hotel made from snow and ice. Guests can sleep in a bed made of snow and ice, at temperatures around -5 ℃.The entire building melts and gets reconstructed every year. Each November, a team of architects rebuilds the rooms from several hundred tons of ice. If your ideal vacation consists of walking around in snow pants and furs, ICEHOTEL is worth your visit.Marmara AntalyaMarmara Antalya provides guests with a constantly changing view. Floating in a pool of 478 tons of water and aided by six electric motors, it turns a full 360 degrees on its foundation several times a day.Tianzi HotelBuilt in 2016, this 10-floor building is shaped like Fu, Lu and Shou — the symbols of Chinese gods of fortune, prosperity and longevity.Shou, on the left, is holding a peach that contains a suite(套房). Guests can enter the hotel through his right foot. If you are in China and near the Tianzi Hotel, visit it or stay a night becauseyou have the opportunity to rest in the world's largest image hotel.1. What is the character of the Mirrorcube?A. It is a tree-house hotel.B. It is shaped like a statue.C. It is different every year.D. It turns 360 degrees.2. Which hotel is built on the water?A. The MirrorcubeB. ICEHOTELC. Marmara AntalyaD. Tianzi Hotel3. What is unique to Tianzi Hotel?A. It has a long history.B. It is a 10-floor building.C. It represents good fortune.D. It is the largest image hotel.BGrowing up, I always hid my thumbs in my fists because of their unusual shape. Admittedly, they do look more like big toes instead of thumbs and from an early age, my thumbs earned a nickname “toe thumbs”.Then, while I was in high school, I worked as a cashier in a store. One day, while I was checking out a sweet old lady, she suddenly grabbed (抓住) my hands and said in a thick Polish accent, “You are Polish! Look at those beautiful Polish thumbs! They match mine!” She raised her hands and showed me her thumbs that looked exactly like mine! She grabbed and held my hands again and said, “Be proud of those thumbs and the history of your heritage (传承) that comes with them!”I'll never forget that 30-second conversation with a stranger that forever changed my view of a part of me I once was embarrassed by and now embrace. Tonight, as I sat with my Samuel, he looked down at my hand and said, “ Mommy! Our thumbs match!” I smiled and answered, “Yes, they do. Those are strong Polish thumbs! Be proud of them!”I no longer hide my thumbs in my fists. I'm happy that my child will carry on a piece of our heritage. I hope my son will never hide his thumbs like I did. I hope he will be proud of their “unusualness” and the history behind them. He carries on a unique part of m e (and all thegenerations before me) and that for me will always be beautiful!4. Which of the following might the author experience because of her thumbs?A. Great hardships in life.B. Being admired by her friends.C. Unexpected kindness from others.D. Being teased by surrounding people.5. What did the author and the old woman have in common?A. They had the same appearance.B. Their ancestors came from Poland.C. Their thumbs and toes looked the same.D. They felt the same towards their thumbs.6. Wha t does the underlined word “embrace” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A. Be ashamed of.B. Be curious about.C. Accept willingly.D. Bear bravely.7. What is the best title for this text?A. Polish thumbsB. Polish mannersC. A heritage of beautyD. Say no to embarrassmentCIf you are standing in front of an iceberg (冰山), it might look like the largest thing you’ve seen. However, you’re still only seeing the small part above the water. About 90 percent of the iceberg is below the water. The same idea relates to culture, Amy Melendez explained.Amy teaches English and trains English educators in Washington. She works at a number of schools, including Northern Virginia Community College and Georgetown University. She said that many students and teachers mistakenly think culture is just the things that are easy to see, like food, music, clothing and holidays. But she said that most culture is represented in what cannot be seen: people's expectations, beliefs and values.So she brings lessons about this into the classroom. She teaches learners how to understand and value cultural differences and communicate more effectively with people from other cultures.Like Amy, Michelle Stabler is an English educator who has taught intercultural communication. Currently, she is a professor of Columbia University in New York City.Both Amy and Michelle explained that the subject of cultural understanding is a natural part of language teaching. They noted that language and culture are inseparable: words and expressions have cultural origins.They also said that cultural tolerance helps learners feel safe in the classroom. Michelle explained, "In other words, they don't have to worry that people are going to criticize (批评) who they are or the things that they value most and believe in. This gives students the freedom to focus their energy on learning the language without the concern that these things that are so important to them are going to be questioned。
内蒙古北重三中高二下学期期中考试英语试卷 含答案
北重三中2017～2018学年度第二学期高二年级期中考试英语试题考试时间：2018年5月满分：150分考试时长：120分钟第I卷（请将答案涂在答题卡上）第一部分：阅读理解（共两节,满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分,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。
ALow-Cost Gifts for Mother’s DayGift No. 1Offer to be your moth er’s health friend. Promise to be there for any and all doctor’s visits whether a disease or a regular medical check-up. Most mothers always say “no need,”but another set of eyes and ears is always a good idea at a doctor’s visit. The best part this one is free.Gift No. 2Help your mother organize all of her medical records, which include the test results and medical information. Put them all in one place. Be sure to make a list of all of her medicines and what times she takes them. “Having all this infor mation in one place could end up saving your mother’s life,” Dr. Marie Savard said.Gift No. 3Enough sleep is connected to general health conditions. “Buy your mother cotton sheets and comfortable pillows to encourage better sleep,” Savard said. “We know that good sleep is very important to our health.”Gift No. 4Some gift companies such as Presents for Purpose allow you to pay it forward this Mother’s Day by picking gifts in which 10 percent of the price you pay goes to a charity (慈善机构). Gift givers can choose from a wide variety of useful but inexpensive things—many of which are “green” —and then choose a meaningful charity from a list. When your mother gets the gift, she will be told that she has helped the chosen charity.1. What are you advised to do for your mother at doctor’s visits?A. Be with her.B. Buy medicine.C. Give her gifts.D. Take notes.2. Where can you find a gift idea to improve your mother’s sleep?A. In Gift No. 1.B. In Gift No. 2.C. In Gift No. 3.D. In Gift No. 4.3. Buying gifts from Presents for Purpose allows mothers to _______.A. enjoy good sleepB. be well-organizedC. get extra supportD. give others helpB“The wheels on the bus go round and round…” she sang. I’d seen her before; she was a regular, like me. Every day I would ride the city bus from Burlington to Saint Michael’s college in Colchester.On this day I was riding with a friend. We were sitting in the back, observing a tone-deaf(音盲的) woman practicing her singing. Not only was her voice unbearable, but she would harass(骚扰) every person that got on or off the bus. The driver became annoyed.“Ma’am, you’ve got to settle down,” he demanded.The bus ride gave me plenty of time to think about everything. I would imagine what it would be like to have the bus driver’s job. The man is under constant stress, narrowly missing cars while making a turning and paying attention to bus stops.When we reached our stop, my friend pulled the yellow cord to signal the driver. The bus had a door in the front and in the middle. Since we were sitting in the back, my friend excited through the closer middle one. I, however, walked out through the front, past the singing woman, giving the driver a wave and a “thank you”. “You are welcome… have a nice day,” he responded, sounding puzzled.I started walking with my friend. “Why do you always walk out the front? The middle door is right there,” she asked.“To say goodbye.” I responded.“What?” she said. “You’re crazy.”But I don’t think I’m crazy. I have a personal obligation(责任) to the man whotransported me across town. I don’t know his name, but he deserves my respect. So many people walk through those bus doors, with little regard for others around them. Politeness goes a long way, and a smile always lightens the mood and brightens a room. Little acts of selfless kindness make a huge difference to people’s lives.4. Why did the driver tell the singing woman to settle down?A. The woman was tone-deaf.B. The woman has sung a long time.C. The driver was under stress that day.D. Passengers were disturbed by her voice.5. Why did the author exit through the front door?A. He was near the front door.B. He wanted to thank the driver.C. It was crowded at the back door.D. He wanted to avoid the singing woman.6. What is the author’s attitude to the driver?A. Concerned.B. Respectful.C. Unsatisfied.D. Annoyed.7. What does the author intend to tell us through the text?A. Be nice to the people around you.B. People should know their obligations.C. Everyone should observe public rules.D. People should treat disabled people with kindness.CLocated in the Swiss Alps, Bergun is one of the most beautiful mountain villages in Europe. It is so beautiful that photos of it shared on social media may make people that can’t visit it feel depressed, so local authorities banned tourists from taking photos.It may sound like a joke, but it’s actually a new law approved by its mayor(市长). The justification for the photo ban is that photos of the beautiful village could make people seeing them on social media jealous(嫉妒的) and depressed. To prevent visitors from taking photos in Bergun, a symbolic €5 fine will be given to those caught breaking the law.“We don’t want to make people outside the community unhappy by sharing social media photos of our landscape, and we warmly invite people to visit Bergun to experience it in person.” said the mayor.However, it seems unlikely that Bergun’s new law was really thought up as a way to spare people from the depressing experience of seeing the beauty of the village. As the news spread online, many guessed that it was actually a clever marketing scheme, and this theory was partially confirmed by the village’s director of tourism, Marc-Andrea Barandun.“Now everyone is talking about Bergun, so it’s a combination of both —we made the law and also there’s some marketing aim behind it.” Barandun added that it was unlikely that anyone would actually be fined for taking a photo in the village.To show that they were serious about the law, Bergun authorities removed photos of the village from Facebook and Twitter, and have declared their purpose to remove them from the Bergun website too. If the new law is just a promotional(营销的) tool, it actually worked wonders, as people started posting more photos of the village soon after the news of the photo ban started making headlines.8. Why did Bergun authorities forbid visitors to take photos of their village?A. It was only a joke made by the authorities.B. The photos may cause uneasy feeling.C. The authorities wanted to get more fines.D. The photos prevented visitors visiting the village.9. The underlined word “justification” in Paragraph 2 can be replaced by “________”.A. evidenceB. backgroundC. reasonD. desire10. What can we learn from the words of Marc-Andrea Barandun?A. The law will not be applied strictly.B. Visitors should treat the law seriously.C. The law is only a trick to attract visitors.D. The law may have a bad effect on the tourism.11. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. People will post more photos online to break the law.B. The photos of the village will disappear soon online.C. Fewer and fewer people will visit the village.D. The village will become better-known.DToyota’s new robot HSR is devoted to a single task: picking things up. HSR is short for “human support robot”. It comes with a single mechanical arm that can hold objectsof various shapes and sizes and pick up smaller items with a tiny cup. It doesn’t have other tricks, except for a computer panel on its head for surfing the Internet. A person can also access the robot from another computer and use it like a camera-phone.HSR will first be used for people with disabilities and then for the elderly in general. Picking up is especially challenging for people with spinal(脊柱的) disorders and other illnesses. Although it can only do one simple task of picking up, it’s already making disabled people quite happy. “We’re just getting started, but eventually it will enter people’s homes,” the engineer Kouichi Ikeda said. Nearly 40 percent of Japan’s population will be 65 or older by 2060 and the rest of the developed world and some developing nations will follow it. “People feel more comfortable asking a robot to pick up after them tha n asking a human helper,” said Ikeda.Toyota came up with the idea of HSR in 2012. The model should be ready to enter universities, research facilities and businesses next year, where it can get more applications. One disadvantage is that mass(大规模的) production is needed for the price to come down.The robot has several cameras, including two on its head that look like its eyes and sensors(感应器) on its body. It runs quietly around in all directions. Unlike other robotic arm, HSR’s hold and bumps are designed to be soft so they can’t hurt anyone. But it can pick up items that weigh up to 2.6 pounds.12. What do we know about HSR?A. It can fulfill various needs.B. It can help get different things.C. It can be made into different sizes.D. It cannot be used to surf the Internet.13. In the eyes of Ikeda, the robot ________.A. faces many problemsB. will have a bright futureC. is intended for the disabledD. works best in hospitals for patients14. What is the problem with HSR from Toyota now?A. Its size.B. Its shape.C. Its cost.D. Its function.15. What is special about HSR compared with other robots?A. It is safe to use.B. It moves quickly.C. It works by sensors.D. It has many cameras.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分,共10分）根据短文内容,从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
内蒙古北方重工业集团有限公司第三中学高二英语下学期期中试题
内蒙古北方重工业集团有限公司第三中学2017-2018学年高二英语下学期期中试题满分：150分考试时长：120分钟第I卷（请将答案涂在答题卡上）第一部分：阅读理解（共两节,满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分,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。
ALow-Cost Gifts for Mother’s DayGift No. 1Offer to be your mother’s health friend. Promise to be there for any and all doctor’s visits whether a disease or a regular medical check-up. Most mothers always say “no need,”but another set of eyes and ears is always a good idea at a doctor’s visit. The best part this one is free.Gift No. 2Help your mother organize all of her medical records, which include the test results and medical information. Put them all in one place. Be sure to make a list of all of her medicines and what times she takes them. “Having all this information in one place cou ld end up saving your mother’s life,” Dr. Marie Savard said.Gift No. 3Enough sleep is connected to general health conditions. “Buy your mother cotton sheets and comfortable pillows to encourage better sleep,” Savard said. “We know that good sleep is very important to our health.”Gift No. 4Some gift companies such as Presents for Purpose allow you to pay it forward this Mother’s Day by picking gifts in which 10 percent of the price you pay goes to a charity (慈善机构). Gift givers can choose from a wide variety of useful but inexpensive things —many of which are “green” — and then choose a meaningfulcharity from a list. When your mother gets the gift, she will be told that she has helped the chosen charity.1. What are you advised to do for your mother at d octor’s visits?A. Be with her.B. Buy medicine.C. Give her gifts.D. Take notes.2. Where can you find a gift idea to improve your mother’s sleep?A. In Gift No. 1.B. In Gift No. 2.C. In Gift No. 3.D. In Gift No. 4.3. Buying gifts from Presents for Purpose allows mothers to _______.A. enjoy good sleepB. be well-organizedC. get extra supportD. give others helpB“The wheels on the bus go round and round…” she sang. I’d seen her before; she was a regular, like me. Every day I would ride the city bus from Burlington to Saint Michael’s college in Colchester.On this day I was riding with a friend. We were sitting in the back, observing a tone-deaf(音盲的) woman practicing her singing. Not only was her voice unbearable, but she would harass(骚扰) every person that got on or off the bus. The driver became annoyed.“Ma’am, you’ve got to settle down,” he demanded.The bus ride gave me plenty of time to think about everything. I would imagine what it would be like to have the bus d river’s job. The man is under constant stress, narrowly missing cars while making a turning and paying attention to bus stops.When we reached our stop, my friend pulled the yellow cord to signal the driver. The bus had a door in the front and in the middle. Since we were sitting in the back, my friend excited through the closer middle one. I, however, walked out through the front, past the singing woman, giving the driver a wave and a “thank you”. “You are welcome… have a nice day,” he responded, sounding puzzled.I started walking with my friend. “Why do you always walk out the front? The middle door is right there,” she asked.“To say goodbye.” I responded.“What?” she said. “You’re crazy.”But I don’t think I’m crazy. I have a personal obligation(责任) to the man whotransported me across town. I don’t know his name, but he deserves my respect. So many people walk through those bus doors, with little regard for others around them. Politeness goes a long way, and a smile always lightens the mood and brightens a room. Little acts of selfless kindness make a huge difference to people’s lives.4. Why did the driver tell the singing woman to settle down?A. The woman was tone-deaf.B. The woman has sung a long time.C. The driver was under stress that day.D. Passengers were disturbed by her voice.5. Why did the author exit through the front door?A. He was near the front door.B. He wanted to thank the driver.C. It was crowded at the back door.D. He wanted to avoid the singing woman.6. What is the author’s attitude to the driver?A. Concerned.B. Respectful.C. Unsatisfied.D. Annoyed.7. What does the author intend to tell us through the text?A. Be nice to the people around you.B. People should know their obligations.C. Everyone should observe public rules.D. People should treat disabled people with kindness.CLocated in the Swiss Alps, Bergun is one of the most beautiful mountain villages in Europe. It is so beautiful that photos of it shared on social media may make people that can’t visi t it feel depressed, so local authorities banned tourists from taking photos.It may sound like a joke, but it’s actually a new law approved by its mayor(市长). The justification for the photo ban is that photos of the beautiful village could make people seeing them on social media jealous(嫉妒的) and depressed. To prevent visitors from taking photos in Bergun, a symbolic €5 fine will be given to those caught breaking the law.“We don’t want to make people outside the community unhappy by sharing social media photos of our landscape, and we warmly invite people to visit Bergun toexperience it in person.” said the mayor.However, it seems unlikely that Bergun’s new law was really thought up as a way to spare people from the depressing experience of seeing the beauty of the village. As the news spread online, many guessed that it was actually a clever marketing scheme, and this theory was partially confirmed by the village’s director of tourism, Marc-Andrea Barandun.“Now everyone is talking about Bergun, so it’s a combination of both — we made the law and also there’s some marketing aim behind it.” Barandun added that it was unlikely that anyone would actually be fined for taking a photo in the village.To show that they were serious about the law, Bergun authorities removed photos of the village from Facebook and Twitter, and have declared their purpose to remove them from the Bergun website too. If the new law is just a promotional(营销的) tool, it actually worked wonders, as people started posting more photos of the village soon after the news of the photo ban started making headlines.8. Why did Bergun authorities forbid visitors to take photos of their village?A. It was only a joke made by the authorities.B. The photos may cause uneasy feeling.C. The authorities wanted to get more fines.D. The photos prevented visitors visiting the village.9. The underlined word “justification” in Paragraph 2 can be replaced by “________”.A. evidenceB. backgroundC. reasonD. desire10. What can we learn from the words of Marc-Andrea Barandun?A. The law will not be applied strictly.B. Visitors should treat the law seriously.C. The law is only a trick to attract visitors.D. The law may have a bad effect on the tourism.11. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. People will post more photos online to break the law.B. The photos of the village will disappear soon online.C. Fewer and fewer people will visit the village.D. The village will become better-known.DToyota’s new robot HSR is devoted to a si ngle task: picking things up. HSR isshort for “human support robot”. It comes with a single mechanical arm that can hold objects of various shapes and sizes and pick up smaller items with a tiny cup. It doesn’t have other tricks, except for a computer pan el on its head for surfing the Internet. A person can also access the robot from another computer and use it like a camera-phone.HSR will first be used for people with disabilities and then for the elderly in general. Picking up is especially challenging for people with spinal(脊柱的) disorders and other illnesses. Although it can only do one simple task of picking up, it’s already making disabled people quite happy. “We’re just getting started, but eventually it will enter people’s homes,” the engineer Kouic hi Ikeda said. Nearly 40 percent of Japan’s population will be 65 or older by 2060 and the rest of the developed world and some developing nations will follow it. “People feel more comfortable asking a robot to pick up after them than asking a human helper,” said Ikeda.Toyota came up with the idea of HSR in 2012. The model should be ready to enter universities, research facilities and businesses next year, where it can get more applications. One disadvantage is that mass(大规模的) production is needed for the price to come down.The robot has several cameras, including two on its head that look like its eyes and sensors(感应器) on its body. It runs quietly around in all directions. Unlike other robotic arm, HSR’s hold and bumps are designed to be soft so they can’t hurt anyone. But it can pick up items that weigh up to 2.6 pounds.12. What do we know about HSR?A. It can fulfill various needs.B. It can help get different things.C. It can be made into different sizes.D. It cannot be used to surf the Internet.13. In the eyes of Ikeda, the robot ________.A. faces many problemsB. will have a bright futureC. is intended for the disabledD. works best in hospitals for patients14. What is the problem with HSR from Toyota now?A. Its size.B. Its shape.C. Its cost.D. Its function.15. What is special about HSR compared with other robots?A. It is safe to use.B. It moves quickly.C. It works by sensors.D. It has many cameras.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分,共10分）根据短文内容,从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
内蒙古北方重工业集团有限公司第三中学2019届高三英语第二次模拟考试试题(含解析)
内蒙古北方重工业集团有限公司第三中学2019届高三英语第二次模拟考试试题（含解析）考试时间：2018年11月14日满分 150分考试时长：120分钟第Ⅰ卷（选择题共70分）第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节 (共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。
并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑．AAbout aspirin:Aspirin is a commonly used drug which can be taken to relieve discomfort caused by numerous medical problems including headaches, toothache, inflammation and infections. It is also suitable to treat colds and flu-like symptoms, and to reduce a high temperature.Who can take aspirin?Adults and children over 16 years of age.Who should not take aspirin?Women who are pregnant, or plan to become pregnant. Aspirin may harm your unborn baby.Women who are breast-feeding. Aspirin can pass into your breast milk and may harm your baby.People who have any problems with the way the liver works or with the way the kidneys work.How to take aspirin:Take aspirin after meals, with a full glass of water or milk.The recommended dose ranges from two to three tablets at a time. Never take more than 4g (12 tablets) in any 24 -hour period.You must not take these tablets with any other medicine which contains any aspirin or painkiller.How to store aspirin:Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children.Store aspirin in a cool, dry place, away from direct heat and light.Do not put aspirin in the bathroom because the dampness there can cause it to lose its effectiveness.Throw away aspirin that smells strongly of vinegar.Possible side effects:Feeling sick, increased risk of bleeding, stomach pain, indigestion and heartburn are common. If theseeffects continue, contact your doctor.Ringing in the ears, difficulty breathing, dizziness, and mental confusion are rare. If these occur, stop taking the drug and contact your doctor for further advice.1. In which case will you take aspirin according to the text?A. Stomachache.B. Fever.C. Breathlessness.D. Nosebleed.2. How many tablets can you take aspirin at most in any24 -hour period?A. 12.B. 18.C. 20.D. 5.3. What type of writing is this text?A. A hospital announcement.B. A medical report.C. A doctor’s suggestions list.D. Medical instructions.【答案】1. B 2. A 3. D【解析】本文是一篇说明文。
- 1、下载文档前请自行甄别文档内容的完整性，平台不提供额外的编辑、内容补充、找答案等附加服务。
- 2、"仅部分预览"的文档,不可在线预览部分如存在完整性等问题,可反馈申请退款(可完整预览的文档不适用该条件!)。
- 3、如文档侵犯您的权益，请联系客服反馈,我们会尽快为您处理(人工客服工作时间：9:00-18:30)。
内蒙古北方重工业集团有限公司第三中学2018-2019学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题第一部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
ASummer Camps in Season!STEM Camp July 10 to August 14, Cost: $18090% of the jobs in the future will require STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) education. We find ways to make learning fun and exciting for students to help ensure their futures. Campers take part in fun and engaging STEM activities! Register: www. stemcamp. ca or call 519-475-6600.Kandalore June 15 to 28, Cost: $2,340The finest traditional camp in Canada, provides the best of both canoe (独木舟) adventures and in-camp activities. For more than 65 years, Kandalore has given campers the opportunity to know and be themselves. We create a warm and supportive environment where kids can express their unique self, grow in self-confidence and build lifetime friendships. Register: www. kandlore. com or call 416-322-9735.ESL Summer Camp June 25 to July 21, Cost: $5,500Pickering College has an exciting ESL summer camp for students aged 12-18 who want to learn English and experience the wonders of summer at our 42-acre campus; students enjoy the excellent dormitory, dining, academic, and social facilities of one of Canada’s oldest independent schools. Register: www. pickeringcollege. on. ca or call 905-175-8900.DEEP Summer Academy August 16 to 26, Cost: $465We provide highly motivated high school students from across the world with the opportunity for advanced study in a variety of engineering, technology, business and science subjects. Organized by University of Toronto, DEEP is one of the most diverse pre-university engineering programs all over the world with scholarships. Register: www. outreach. engineering. utoronto. caor call 416-946-0816.1. Which number should you call if you want to improve your English?A. 519-475-6600.B. 416-322-9735.C. 416-946-0816.D. 905-175-8900.2. When will the shortest camp start?A. On July 10.B. On June 15.C. On June 25.D. On August 16.3. Where can you go if you are interested in the experience of adventure?A. Kandalore.B. STEM Camp.C. ESL Summer Camp.D. DEEP Summer Academy.4. How similar are STEM Camp and DEEP Summer Academy?A. They both offer scholarships for students.B. They provide the same courses for students.C. They both prepare students for their development.D. They are both designed for international students.BI visited Copenhagen for the first time last Easter. As a student, I’m always strapped for cash, so I assumed I could only afford to breathe the air — but luckily everything about Copenhagen is breathtaking.I was staying in an Airbnb, and rented a bike so I could cover more ground. One of the first places I visited was the Rundetaarn, or “round tower” built in the 17th century as an astronomical observatory. It has an equestrian staircase (a wide set of stairs big enough for horses to use) that went on and on. As I was going up, I stopped to visit the tower’s library hall. At the top, there’s a glass platform that gives a view 80-foot straight down, as well as a bell loft. Luckily, the views over Copenhagen from the top were well worth the climb.After coming down, I hiked up to the Kastellet Fortress to see the famous Little Mermaid statue. Taking a photo with her was almost impossible with all the tourists crowding around — but sitting there and hearing the lapping waves of the deep blue Baltic Sea, waiting for the sun to set, was an unforgettable and calming experience.The next day, I visited the Glyptotek art museum, exploring the grand exhibits. I looked intothe marble eyes of many Roman gods, and walked down dimly lit staircases to see mummies from Egypt.Before I unwillingly boarded the train back to the airport, I told myself that I must visit again — to experience the thrills of Tivoli Gardens, try more of the street food and everything else fromthis amazing city.5. Why did the author rent a bike?A. Because she loved to ride a bike.B. Because she didn’t afford to rent a car.C. Because she found nowhere to rent other vehicles.D. Because she wanted to see as many attractions as possible.6. What did the author find difficult at the Kastellet Fortress?A. Finding a sitting place.B. Having a photo taken with a statue.C. Listening to the sound of waves.D. Waiting for the sun to set.7. Which of the following didn’t the author visit?A. Rundetaarn.B. Tivoli Gardens.C. Glyptotek art museum.D. Little Mermaid Statue.8. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?A. To remember a holiday.B. To introduce a new attraction.C. To share her travel experience.D. To show her love of Copenhagen.CUS scientists say they have poured cold water on the theory that washing hands with hot water kills more germs (细菌) than unheated water. The small study of 20 people found using water at 15℃(59F) left hands as clean as water heated to 38℃(100F).National Health Service (NHS) recommends that people wash their hands in either cold or warm water. In this study, scientists at Rutgers University — New Brunswick wanted to find out if popular assumptions about the benefits of warm or hot water and official guidance on hot water —given to the food industry in the US — held true. They asked 20 people to wash their hands 20 times each with water that was 15℃(59F), 26℃(79F) or 38 degrees (100F). V olunteers were also asked to experiment with varying amounts of soap. Before they started the tests, their hands were covered in harmless bugs. Researchers say there was no difference in the amount of bugs removed as the temperature of the water or the amount of soap changed.Prof Donald Schaffner said, “People need to feel comfortable when they are washing their hands but as far as effectiveness goes, this study shows us that the temperature of the water used did not matter.”However, the researchers accept their study is small and say more extensive work is needed to determine the best ways to remove harmful bacteria.In the UK, NHS experts say people can use cold or hot water to wash their hands. They say hands should be washed for at least 20 seconds and stress the importance of using enough soap to cover the whole surface of the hands. Their guidance focuses on rubbing hands together in various ways to make sure each surface of each hand is clean.9. What does the underlined phrase “poured cold water” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?A. Proved.B. Contradicted.C.Created.D. Accepted.10. After they washed their hands with either hot or cold water, _______.A. volunteers all didn't feel very comfortableB. volunteers all talked about American food industryC. volunteers still had much germ on their handsD. volunteers nearly had the same amount of germ removed11. How do researchers feel about their study?A. It is popular.B. It is convincing.C. It is incomplete.D. It is abstract.12. Which of the following is the best title for the text?A. Using Cold Water Instead of Hot WaterB. How to Use Cold Water to Wash HandsC. It’s Better to Wash Hands in Cold WaterD. Washing Hands in Cold Water as Good as in Hot WaterDVinegar is great. It makes salad, fries and dumplings taste better, and you can even clean your windows with it. And now, according to scientists, it may even help the plant’s population survive climate change. Researchers from the RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science (CSRS) in Japan proved that. They found growing plants in vinegar makes them more resistant to droughts. This could mean that in the future, worries about climate change affecting the world’s supply of food will be much lower.The discovery was made after the researchers studied the Arabidopsis, a plant known for its ability to survive in dry weather. It was found that when the plant was placed in drought—like conditions, it produced a chemical called acetate (醋酸盐) — the main component of vinegar.After discovering this, the scientists experimented further by adding acetate to the soil of other plants before they stopped giving them water completely. After leaving the plants for 14 days, they found that the ones treated with acetate had survived, while the untreated plants had dried up and died.It’s hoped that this simple method of survival could soon be used to help farmers in dry countries keep their crops alive. “In the experiment, we targeted the staple foods of the world-rice, wheat and maize… and proved successful” Jong Myong Kim, co-author of the study, told Popular Science magazine.Kim has already been in touch with people around the world who are interested in trying this simple and cost-effective method out for themselves from farmers to companies and amateur gardeners. “Now we are trying to cooperate with them to make a method to apply this system, and make the process as simple as possible,” he said. Hopefully, this means the end of hunger caused by bad weather in the future.13. What does the underlined word “that” in paragraph 1 refer to?A. Vinegar may help creatures survive bad weather.B. Vinegar is found in plants by Japanese scientists.C. Vinegar is very useful for cooking a good meal.D. Vinegar is mainly used by people to clean houses.14. Scientists in Japan find from their studies that .A. the Arabidopsis could survive in dry weather because of the shapeB. soil condition could be changed by pouring vinegar continuallyC. the acetate can be used by farmers to substitute the soilD. the plants treated with acetate could survive dry conditions15. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. It’s too difficult for farmers to accept the method.B. How to decrease the cost is the main issue.C. The method is promising especially in agriculture.D. Keeping plants alive means a lot for scientists.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。