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高一年级英语下学期试题及答案

高一年级英语下学期试题及答案

第一节:单项选择(共15小题,满分22分)1.---Do you mind if I open the window?---_____.In fact,I feel a little hot as well.A.Please don’tB.I’d rather you didn’tC.Go aheadD.Why don’t?2.---May I smoke here?---If you_______,choose a seat in the smoking section.A.shouldB.couldC.mayD.must3.Parents always_________great importance to education.They will do their best to give their children that priceless gift.A.attachB.payC.linkD.apply★4.I work in a business_________almost everyone is waiting for a great chance.A.howB.whichC.whereD.that5.Sir,you are not allowed to enter the building unless you get our manager’s__.A.permissionB.connectionC.instructionD.introduction6.---I’m sorry.I_________at you the other day.---Forget it.I was a bit out of control myself.A.shouldn’t have shoutedB.shouldn’t shoutC.mustn’t shoutD.mustn’t have shouted7.When the thief found the police had already______him,he ranaway quickly.A.realizedB.knownC.spottedD.stared★★8.The reason______he failed was_______he was too carelessA.because;becauseB.why;becauseC.that;thatD.why; that★9.I can’t find the recorder in the room.It________by someone.A.may takeB.may have been taken awayC.must have taken awayD.needn’t have been taken away★10.It is reported that two schools,___________are being built in my hometown,will be open next year.A.they bothB.which bothC.both of themD.both of which11._________parents say and do has a life-long effect on their children.A.ThatB.WhichC.WhatD.As12.________you are interested in astronomy,you can read the book.A.Even ifB.Now thatC.UnlessD.As soon as★★13.It is reported that the United States uses____energy as the whole of Europe.A.as twiceB.twice muchC.twice much asD.twice as much14.It has been proved_______eating vegetables in childhood helps to protect you against serious illnesses in later life.A.ifB.thatC.whatD.when15.—What do you think of his opinion?—None has given me___________piece of advice.A.a betterB.a bestC.the bestD.the better第二节:完形填空(共20小题,满分33分)阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从16-35各题所给的四个选项中,选择最佳答案。

山东省日照市2023-2024学年高一下学期期末考试英语试题

山东省日照市2023-2024学年高一下学期期末考试英语试题

山东省日照市2023-2024学年高一下学期期末考试英语试题一、阅读理解A river cruise (乘船游览) is an ideal opportunity to explore cities and landscapes beyond the ocean’s reach, while you are enjoying fine dining and exceptional service of waterways. The grand river destinations listed below ensure there’s a dream holiday tailored for you.Nile River CruiseYou’ll spend a few days in Cairo, tasting local food and visiting ancient sites with a full-day city tour that takes in the Egyptian Museum and a visit to the famous Khan El Khalili market to pick up some local produce. Moving on, you’ll enjoy a relaxing cruise down the Nile with some short trips along the way.Mekong River CruiseThe first few days will be spent on land where you’ll discover Ho Chi Minh City. On your cruise, you’ll make your way to Cambodia and discover floating villages, endless rice fields and breathtaking scenery. A visit to Cambodia’s Angkor Wat is uniquely included, a UNESCO World Heritage site, where you’ll have the memorable time when the sun goes down.Rhine River CruiseWith an experienced guide, we can enjoy Amsterdam before boarding the MS Amadeus ship where we’ll discover cities like Cologne, Basel, and Strasbourg, each filled with rich history and culture. Optional short trips ashore include a visit to the famous wine region of Moselle Valley, where you can taste local wines.Danube River CruiseThe holiday begins in Munich, followed by a conducted city tour through the German city of Passau before cruising on the MS Amadeus ship. Along the cruise, you’ll stop off in Emmer Dorf, where you’ll enjoy a guided vineyard tour. You’ll witness the operatic beauty of Vienna, the bohemian wonder of Budapest and all the fantastic Eastern European charm of Bratislava. An invite to the captain’s grand dinner awaits you as the ship cruises into Linz.1.What can you do in Cairo?A.Restore ancient sites.B.Join in beach activities.C.Learn to cook specials.D.Shop at a local market.2.What highlights the Mekong River Cruise?A.Going sightseeing on land.B.Surveying floating villages.C.Experiencing rice planting.D.Witnessing the beauty of sunset.3.What do the last two cruises have in common?A.They offer a big dinner party.B.They serve local wine tasting.C.They provide a guided city tour.D.They allow access to Moselle Valley.Many climbers consider a selfie from the highest point on the planet to be the ultimate award. They call this their “Qomolangma selfie”. To get it, more than a few people have risked everything and tragically, many have died during the climb, with their precious images still locked in their cameras.But as a professional climber who’s spent the past. two decades pursuing summits(顶峰) all over the world, I had refused the idea of an expedition(探险) to Mount Qomolangma. The mountain seemed to represent the opposite of everything that I loved and respected about climbing.The first mountain I attempted to climb was just a 500-foot cliff. I, together with a friend managed to make our way a couple hundred feet up the nearly vertical(垂直) wall to the. safety of a small ledge. Sitting side by side, we watched the sun dip toward the horizon, amazed by what we had done and wondered how we were going to get down. The thrill of doing something most people wouldn’t consider, the discovery of the view at the top and the bond my friend and I shared all came to define the meaning of what I have been seeking in the mountain s ever since.I would have never changed my mind, were it not for an old friend and his devotion to one of mountaineering’s greatest mysteries—whether Mallory, a legendary British climber, might have reached the top in 1924—nearly 30 years before Edmund Hillary and Tensing Norgay. The camera he likely carried had never been found. That’s how I found myself searching for a long-lost climber and, just maybe, history’s first highest point selfie.My expedition didn’t find the camera, but it did cause me to reconsider Mount Qomolangma. As I packed for Xizang, I expected that our state-of-the-art equipment and bottled oxygen would make the climb manageable, perhaps easy. Actually, when the top photo was taken,I was more exhausted than I’d ever been on any expedition. Along the way, I continuously tipped my hat, not just to Mallory, but to anyone who had the drive to push themselves up this route. 4.What are most climbers’ understanding of “Oomolangma selfie”?A.It comes at a big cost.B.It shows their respect for nature.C.It is inspired by passion.D.It brings a sense of achievement.5.Why did the author mention his first climbing experience?A.To stress the difficulty in climbing the cliff.B.To explain his focus on mountain climbing.C.To express his thoughts on “Oomolangma selfie”.D.To meet his desire to climb Mount Qomolangma.6.Which word can best describe the author’s expedition to Mount Qomolangma?A.Respectable.B.Challenging.C.Enjoyable.D.Charming. 7.What does the author seem to convey in the text?A.Not all expeditions are worth the effort.B.The meaning of climbing varies greatly.C.Perseverance lies behind “Qomolangma selfie”.D.Think twice before climbing Mount Qomolangma.I think it all started with microwaves. A typical microwave can cook an entire chicken in 16minutes. That’s 3 times faster than the best convection oven (对流烤箱). We still stand in front of microwaves, impatiently tapping our feet, waiting for popcorn to pop.Modern consumer technology and the Internet have only amplified that convenience impatience. We have emails that literally travel around the world in seconds, and yet we still ask the recipient: Did you get it? Where is it? It should be there. A file that takes more than 10 seconds to download is considered a crime.And we’re suddenly faced with a digital queue. The system can’t serve us all at once and asks us to wait. But waiting is a chain in our DNA that is breaking up. This leads to the toe tapping, fingers pianoing on the desk, pen chewing, and eventually hair-pulling as if the thought of waiting a few minutes will drive us mad.Millennials and Gen Z are products of an instant-response childhood. They’ve long lived ina world where their every thought is met with instant response in texts and social media. In real life, these same people have no idea how to wait for a response. The assumption (设想) is that real world works exactly the same as digital. But the system in a company or government doesn’t move at anything near digital speed. In fact, it often moves as slowly as it did in the pre-Internet age. There’s a disconnect between these waits and most of our lives lived through technology.We are biology living in a digital space, enjoying the benefits of instant answers and access, but unable to change our own programming to match its speed. Operating at digital and Internet speed is a great benefit, but we forget that somewhere in the instant access path is often a comparatively slow-moving and slow-thinking human, who can only do so much, and only at a certain pace.When people say slow down, take a breath, they usually mean that you should step back from a busy moment. But this should also include stepping back from your instant-access existence to see that not everything can happen right away. Most of the time, it just doesn’t need to.8.What does the underlined word “amplified” in paragraph 2 mean?A.Balanced.B.Worsened.C.Maintained.D.Weakened. 9.What is people’s reaction towards a digital queue?A.They lose patience to wait.B.They get embarrassed.C.They enjoy waiting to be served.D.They consider it as normal.10.What do we know about Millennials and Gen Z?A.They are lacking in social experience.B.They desire for immediate responses.C.They are deeply influenced by the social media.D.They have a good understanding of the real word.11.What can be concluded from the text?A.Accept things happen at their own pace.B.Go for instant response at any time.C.Make sure everything happens right away.D.Step back to see what has happened.Over the years, many scientists have attempted to explain why spending time in green spaces can reduce feelings of stress and anxiety, from their supposed ability to clean the air to theirmysterious effects on our brains.The most common saying I tend to hear is that plants, particularly houseplants, clean the air. The latest research now suggests that in indoor spaces you would need a lot of them before you see any noticeable benefit. How many? Well, several hundred per square meter of living space to achieve the same benefit of simply opening a window.What we do know, however, is that there is something unusual about the color green that seems to affect how our brains function. Researchers investigating the effect of exercise on psychological well-being have found that seeing views of the natural world on screens had additional benefits over and above the workout alone. However, when they changed the screens to show the same views in black and white or in shades of red, the effect was markedly reduced compared to the original green. This may mean that having evergreen species in your garden or even something as simple as painting your fence green might contribute to its effect.Similarly, designing your garden to require higher maintenance (维护) so that it is not simply somewhere to sunbathe in summer may improve the beneficial effect by encouraging gentle workouts. Low-impact, prolonged exercise, such as gardening, can burn more calories (卡路里) than a hard-hitting gym session, despite feeling easier. It is a way of being active that may appeal to far more people.Gardening is also a classic form of practicing mindfulness, which can help to focus our thoughts on the here and now, distracting us from any worries or stresses. Mindfulness exercises are well-documented to have a positive impact on psychological well-being. So act now, embrace (接受) the power of greenery and turn your garden into a welcoming space.12.Which factor determines houseplants’ effect on cleaning the air?A.Their quantity.B.Their colors.C.Their varieties.D.Their placement.13.What is a benefit of seeing the color green during exercise?A.Promoting sports technique.B.Burning more calories.C.Increasing intelligence level.D.Improving mental health.14.What contributes to the popularity of gardening?A.It is accessible and effective.B.It is affordable and appealing.C.It requires higher maintenance.D.It offers a connection with nature.15.Why is gardening a form of mindfulness?A.It helps develop a sense of success.B.It frees us from our daily matters.C.It directs our attention to the present.D.It encourages learning and creativity.Creativity is the skill of thinking up new and different ideas and solutions. 16 It comes out in the way we do all sorts of-things, such as solving riddles, playing games or dreaming up new ideas.Neuroscientists describe creativity as the brain’s way of coming up with an idea that is original, new or different. Some people make art, music or paintings. 17 You can be creative in anything you enjoy, such as baking, inventing games or playing with numbers. “The best thing about creativity is that there’s no right or wrong way to do it — it’s about finding ways to have fun,” says Rakhee Jasani, a writer who helps people discover their creativity.18 It can relieve stress, give you energy and help you feel calm. “It’s like taking a deep breath when we’re feeling stressed,”Jasani explains. “Doing something creative that we enjoy is sometimes just for ourselves — it helps us to express how we’re feeling so that we feel stronger and prouder. ”Exercising can make your body strong. 19 Think of a time when you’ve solved a problem, finished a jigsaw puzzle — this is your creative brain at work.Neuroscientists say that being creative means your brain has to mix up different “mental representations” in order to come up with something new or different. Mental representations are the images your mind creates — like when you dream of flying or imagine yourself travelling somewhere you’ve never actually been. We can all be creative in our own way. You can’t be bad at it. 20A.Every single one of us has a creative. side.B.But that’s not the only way to be creative.C.Similarly, being creative helps to exercise your brain.D.You can make use of creativity to achieve your goals.E.Creativity has lots of benefits for your brain, body and mind.F.It’s just about exploring things and sharing them with others.G.Creativity is the way you use your imagination to express yourself.二、完形填空What can you see if you walk around the Rahway Trail in the South Mountain Reservation of Millburn? You may 21 more than just leaves, trees and animals. You’ll 22 fairies (小精灵) among the leaves. Small houses are 23 in the tree trunks and branches — a surprisingly sweet 24 in an otherwise normal-looking forest.The fairy homes were built by volunteers. The 25 to add small houses to the landscape came from a woman named Therese Ojibway. She wanted her son, who 26 from autism (自闭症), to have a safe space to explore in the 27 . “So, she found this Rahway Trail and 28 leaving small fairies here and there, creating something for her son and 29 to search for,” said Julie Gould, one of the keepers of the trail.The South Mountain Reservation noticed the 30 houses around the forest. When they 31 that Ojibway was making the little fairies by hand, they decided to allow her to continue building her 32 kingdom, which is now known as the Fairy Trail. “She thought this was a 33 of getting little children into nature and fueling their imaginations,” said Beth Kelly, another trail 34 .Ojibway and her son moved out of the area a few years ago, but their fairy trail legacy (遗产) 35 .21.A.pick up B.come across C.take away D.watch for 22.A.explore B.search C.frighten D.discover 23.A.hidden B.rested C.hung D.left 24.A.show B.memory C.sight D.place 25.A.goal B.idea C.imagination D.design 26.A.suffered B.died C.recovered D.escaped 27.A.river B.valley C.house D.forest 28.A.enjoyed B.allowed C.started D.advised 29.A.parents B.others C.fairies D.herself 30.A.extra B.similar C.little D.old 31.A.warned B.learned C.responded D.advertised32.A.magical B.distant C.lonely D.romantic 33.A.part B.matter C.result D.way 34.A.keeper B.member C.owner D.visitor 35.A.catches on B.shows up C.lives on D.goes up三、语法填空36.It will be a long time we meet again. (用适当的词填空)37.Deeply (affect) by the film, they couldn’t hold back their tears. (所给词的适当形式填空)38.All in all, it is high time that we devoted ourselves to (protect) oceans. (所给词的适当形式填空)39.remains important is that we have an incredible desire to think and create. (用适当的词填空)40.To their (disappoint), the applicants left the interviewer’s office with upset looks on their faces. (所给词的适当形式填空)41.(frank) speaking, I don’t -really appreciate the painting drawn by the well-known artist. (所给词的适当形式填空)42.My teachers and classmates helped me with my lessons after my long (absent) from school. (所给词的适当形式填空)43.There is some doubt he will turn up in the meeting. (用适当的词填空) 44.Benchley (dive) when he came cross an awful sight. (所给词的适当形式填空) 45.You may rely on that Jack will come and help us if we are in trouble. (用适当的词填空)四、书信写作46.假定你是李华,本学期你校开设了中国戏剧课。

陕西省延安中学2023-2024学年高一下学期第二次月考英语试卷

陕西省延安中学2023-2024学年高一下学期第二次月考英语试卷

陕西省延安中学2023-2024学年高一下学期第二次月考英语试卷一、阅读理解Four Places to Listen to Free Music OnlinePandoraPandora is a popular Internet radio service that lets users create personalized stations and listen to music. To use Pandora, you will have to create an account using your email address and a password. As you find music you like, you can save songs to your collection. However, you can’t download any specific tracks to your computer or phone.LiveOneOn LiveOne, you’ll mostly find big artists, bands and songs along with interviews and news. While you won’t be able to stream all songs on demand for free due to licensing restrictions (限制), you will be able to create a station of similar tracks/artists from nearly any song. There’s a tab (标签) named “My Library” where you can save and share your favourite music.iHeartRadioiHeartRadio is a great website or app for listening to live radio stations. You can find local stations or check out stations from around the country. You won’t have to create an account to begin listening on iHeartRadio. but you can make one for free to save stations and playlists. Whether you decide to create an account or not. you won’t be able to download music from iHeartRadio.SpotifyIf you’re looking for free music online, you’ve most likely come across Spotify already. This resource is great for streaming popular hits while discovering new favourites. You can keep track of what you’ve recently played, and “favourite” songs. In addition to music. Spotify offers playlists of its most-played songs and information on local upcoming concerts.1.Which is a must before using Pandora?A.Saving some songs.B.Creating an account.C.Calling other users.D.Sending a private email.2.What can you do on “My Library” of LiveOne?A.Download popular songs.B.Make new friends online.C.Share your favourite music.D.Discover radio stations.3.What is special about Spotify?A.It offers news on local upcoming concerts.B.It requires no membership card.C.It allows users to download music for free.D.It features a station of similar artists.Binge-watching (刷剧) is when a person watches more than one episode of a show in a row. With developments in the speed and connectivity of the Internet, increases in technology and the rise of on-demand entertainment companies, people can now have their favorite shows stream (流播) directly to their television at their convenience.This behavior is nothing new. In fact, binge-watching has been officially listed in dictionaries since 2015. The entertainment companies recognize this behavior and many take steps to encourage it. Often, instead of releasing each episode on a week-by-week basis, an entire series will become available concurrently. Once the episode finishes, many platforms will display pop-ups with “you might like” suggestions, or will automatically play the next episode.However, recent research suggests that out of the more than half of British adults who watch more than one episode of a show back-to-back (一集接一集地), almost a third have admitted missing sleep or becoming tired as a result; and 25% have neglected their household chores (家务活). Next we’ll be missing work!Bingeing has other connections — binge eating, binge drinking and binge smoking. All of them are often associated with a lack of control and a possible route to addiction. Lindsey Fussell, consumer group director, said, “The days of waiting a week for the next episode are largely gone, with people finding it hard to resist (抗拒) watching multiple episodes around the house or on the move.” If people find binge-watching hard to resist, are we witnessing the birth of a new type of addiction?The countless number of information and entertainment that television and online media can bring us is, many would say, a good thing. However, when the activity begins to bleed into other areas, causing us to stop functioning, then it becomes a problem. So, what’s the answer? Moderation! Neither a tiny amount, nor too much. After all, as the old proverb says, “A little ofwhat you fancy does you good.”4.How did the writer develop the first paragraph?A.By giving a definition.B.By telling a story.C.By listing some examples.D.By analyzing the cause and effect. 5.Which of the following can best replace the underlined word “concurrently” in Paragraph2?A.For convenience.B.At the same time.C.In detail.D.Free of charge.6.What Lindsey said in Paragraph 4 implies that ______.A.people can’t control their feelings B.people can’t resist the temptation of Bingeing C.people have no patience to do work D.people are addicted to waiting for a new episode7.What advice did the writer give at last?A.To keep online media from stopping functioning.B.To enjoy entertainment as much as possible.C.To learn life lessons from the episodes.D.To watch episodes in a moderate way.This week, Google researchers published a paper describing results from an AI tool built to create music. The tool, called MusicLM, is not the first AI music tool to be launched. But the examples Google provided demonstrate musical creative ability based on a limited set of descriptive words.Several different music examples produced by MusicLM were published online. Some of the generated music came from just one-or two-word descriptions, such as “jazz”, “rock” or “techno (高科技舞曲)”. The tool also created other examples from more detailed descriptions containing whole sentences.In one example, Google researchers included these instructions to MusicLM, “It is a soundtrack of a game. It is fast-paced and upbeat, with a catchy electric guitar riff (反复乐节). The music is repetitive and easy to remember, but with unexpected sounds ...” In the resulting recording, the music seemed to keep very close to the description. The team said the more detailed the description was, the better the system could attempt to produce it.The MusicLM model operates similarly to the machine-learning systems used by ChatGPT. ChatGPT and MusicLM both require powerful computers to operate complex machine-learning models. The San Francisco-based company OpenAI launched ChatGPT late last year. ChatGPT has recently received a lot of attention because of its ability to generate complex writings and other content from just a simple description in natural languages. Such tools can produce human-like results because they are trained on huge amounts of data. Many different materials are fed into the systems to permit them to learn complex skills to create realistic works.However, the MusicLM researchers said there were some risks linked to the new tool. One of the biggest issues the researchers identified was biases (偏好) present in the training data. A bias might be including too much of one side and not enough of the other. The researchers said this raised a question about appropriateness for music generation for cultures underrepresented in the training data.8.What can we learn about MusicLM?A.It is the first AI music tool to be launched.B.It requires detailed descriptions of full sentences.C.It creates music based on simple descriptive words.D.It generates complex writings from a simple description.9.What is the similarity between ChatGPT and MusicLM?A.They can take the place of musicians.B.They have gained commercial success.C.They don't have any practical use in life.D.They are based on huge amounts of data. 10.Which of the following is an issue of the MusicLM model?A.Creating music with strong biases.B.Requiring too much training data.C.Being difficult for some people to use.D.Producing music works with no creativity. 11.What would be the best title for the text?A.The future of humans with AI B.A new AI tool to make musicC.Music created by some AI tools D.AI and its function in culture developmentCyber-bullying (网络欺凌) may take place in the online world, but it is no less damaging than in the real world. The Internet has become a kindness desert, a place where few flowers bloom. Bullying is pretty common. 12 According to those bullied, they’re usually seen asbeing different from the crowd. They are unique.Being bullied is a frustrating and painful experience. Online bullying can really hurt others, and it can have serious consequences. 13 Some people have even committed suicide because they were harassed (侵扰) online and didn’t think it would ever stop. Here are some valuable tips to help you address a bully and protect yourself in a safe way.Don’t blame yourself. 14 It’s only the bully’s fault, so don’t blame yourself for his or her shortcomings.Stay away from bullies. Bullies hope you interact with them so that they have an excuse to keep picking on you. When the bully starts orally attacking you, remove yourself from the situation if you can, simply by walking away.15 Try as you might to ignore the bullies when they are saying ugly things about you. Remind yourself that you are a great person and that nothing the bullies say matters.Speak out. Nobody has the right to make you feel unsafe, uncomfortable or unhappy. Find someone you can talk to, your teacher or your parent and tell them what’s going on. 16 Follow these tips and you should feel well-equipped to deal with your bullies the next time they attack.A.Keep track of bullies.B.Be sure you’re wonderful.C.Adults can offer help if they know about the problem.D.Being bullied can make you feel alone, scared, and hopeless.E.Your parents are willing to help you when recognizing your problem.F.If you are being bullied, it’s essential to know that it is never your fault.G.Studies have found that nearly one-third of all students are bullied each year.二、完形填空The caring employees at a Costco store near Cleveland, Ohio, are being honoured as heroes. It was because of their quick thinking and sympathy (同情), which 17 saved the life of a fellow co-worker.The story happened one morning when the employee failed to 18 for his scheduledshift (换班) at 5 a.m.. 19 for his colleague, the manager, Jesse Orsborn, decided to 20 what had happened and make sure everything was okay.“In situations where someone might oversleep for the early shift, we usually give them a 21 wake-up call, checking if they’re on their way. However, this daily check-in took an unexpected 22 ,” shared Orsborn. When the employee answered the call, his speech wasn’t understandable, and the connection suddenly 23 .Alarmed by the unusual conversation, Dave Mackin, the assistant general manager at Costco’s Mayfield Heights location, 24 , “We started calling several times, and each time, it became more 25 that something was seriously wrong. There was mumbling and groaning (喃喃自语,呻吟着), and it was evident that he was experiencing a medical emergency.”As events 26 , it turned out that the co-worker was in the midst of a stroke (中风). Without wasting any time, the quick-thinking workmates kept the man on the 27 while others dialed emergency services. Thanks to their quick 28 , the man was quickly transported to the hospital and, fortunately, later went out of the hospital. 29 , it was noted that he faced a challenging road to recovery.30 on the incident, Mackin stressed the strong sense of community within the Costco family. “We take care of our members. We take care of our employees. They mean the 31 to us,” he stated proudly.17.A.finally B.gradually C.possibly D.equally 18.A.bring up B.pick up C.pull up D.show up 19.A.Sorry B.Mistaken C.Concerned D.Prepared 20.A.set off B.think over C.find out D.take up 21.A.former B.serious C.convenient D.friendly 22.A.error B.turn C.chance D.step 23.A.mattered B.dropped C.completed D.worked 24.A.demanded B.wondered C.explained D.judged 25.A.obvious B.common C.special D.similar 26.A.changed B.stopped C.worsened D.progressed 27.A.line B.way C.team D.radio 28.A.drive B.memory C.action D.guard29.A.Thus B.However C.Therefore D.Instead 30.A.Looking B.Depending C.Reflecting D.Basing 31.A.family B.road C.leader D.hero三、单词拼写32.Applicants for the job must have (先前的) experience. (根据汉语提示填空)33.He is (有能力的) of running a mile in four minutes. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 34.Totally (专心致志) in his book, he didn’t notice what was happening around him. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)35.Her friends take advantage of her (慷慨). (根据汉语提示单词拼写)36.The school has (建立) a successful relationship with the local community. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)37.Y uan Longping made outstanding (贡献) to our country. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 38.Children have to learn to communicate (有效地)(根据汉语提示单词拼写) 39.Cycling is highly (有益处的) to health and the environment. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)40.We urge you to adopt all necessary (措施) to ensure people’s safety. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)41.Hearing the winners (宣布), the audience cheered and clapped their hands. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)四、语法填空阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

江苏省2022-2023学年高一下学期期末英语试卷(含解析)

江苏省2022-2023学年高一下学期期末英语试卷(含解析)

江苏省2022-2023学年高一下学期期末英语试卷学校:___________姓名:___________班级:___________一、阅读理解As any cat owner will tell you, talking to your cat is totally normal. And even though feline(猫) friends may seem distant to these adoring talks, a new study in Animal Cognition suggests they are really listening.Researchers in France exposed house cats to recordings of their owner or a stranger saying phrases in cat-or human-directed speech. Like baby talk, cat-directed speech is typically higher pitched with short, repetitive phrases. The team found that felines tended to react to their owner speaking in cat-directed speech—but not to their owner speaking in adult tones or to a stranger using either adult-or cat-directed speech.Previous research had shown similar findings in dogs, but much less is known when it comes to cats. “Some people still consider cats independent—you cannot have a real relationship with cats,” says lead study author Charlotte Mouzon, a cat behaviorist at the University of Paris Nanterre. Some people might be embarrassed about using special vocalizations for cats, she says, but this research shows “people shouldn’t be ashamed.”Mouzon and her team recorded 16 cat owners saying such as “Do you want to play?” or “Do you want a treat?” in cat-and human-directed speech. Then they filmed each cat before, during and after playing it a series of recordings of its owner and other owners’ speech. The researchers used software to rate the cats’ reactions from multiple dimensions, making the result more convincing.“Although cats have a reputation for ignoring their owners, a growing body of research indicates that cats pay close attention to humans,” says Kristyn Vitale, a cat behavior scientist at Unity College in Maine, who was not involved in the study. “Cats can learn that specific speech has certain meanings.” But she notes the study is too small and that future work is needed to expand the research to other cat populations.1.According to paragraph 2, what do house cats respond obviously to? A.The owner’s cat-directed tone. B.A stranger’s human-directed talks. C.A stranger’s cat-directed recordings. D.The owner’s human-directedspeech.2.What does the underlined word “vocalization” mean in paragraph 3? A.Strategies. B.Trainings. C.Sounds. D.Rhymes. 3.What makes Mouzon’s findings more reliable?A.Continuous filming of cats’ responses. B.Comprehensive analyses backed by software.C.Multi-dimensional evaluations of cats’ habits. D.Further reference to previous studies on dogs.4.What is the limitation of Mouzon’s research?A.Lack of sample types. B.Absence of owners’ support. C.Absence of scientific tools. D.Lack of experts’ involvement.As a youngster, there was nothing I liked better than Sunday afternoons at my grandfather’s farm in western Pennsylvania. Surrounded by miles of winding stone walls, the house and field provided endless hours of fun for a city kid like me. I was used to tidy living rooms that seemed to whisper, “Not to be touched!”I can still remember one afternoon when I was eight years old. Since my first visit to the farm, I had wanted more than anything to be allowed to climb the stone walls surrounding the houses. My parents would never approve. The walls were old; some stones were missing, others loose and falling. Still, my idea to climb across those walls grew so strong that finally, one spring afternoon, I had all my courage to enter the living room, where the adults had gathered after Sunday dinner.“I, uh—I want to climb the stone walls,” I said. Everyone looked up. “Can I climb the stone walls?” Immediately voices of disagreement went up from the women in the room. “Heavens, no! You’ll hurt yourself!” I wasn’t too disappointed; the response was just as I’d expected. But before I could leave the room, I was stopped by my grandfather’s loud voice. “Now hold on just a minute,” I heard him say. “Let the boy climb the stone walls. He has to learn to do things for himself.”“Go,” he said to me, “and come and see me when you get back.” For thenext two and a half hours I climbed those old walls—and had the time of my life. Later I met with my grandfather to tell him about my adventures. I’ll never forget what he said. “Fred,” he said, smiling, “You made this day a special day just by being yourself. Always remember, there’s only one person in this whole world like you, and I like you exactly as you are.”Many years have passed since then, and today I host the television program Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, seen by millions of children throughout America. There have been changes over the years, but one thing remains the same: my message to children at the end of almost every visit. “There’s only one person in this whole world like you.” the kids can count on hearing me say, “and people can like you exactly as you are.”5.When the writer was small, he lived ________.A.in the city B.on the farmC.with his grandparents D.away from his parents6.The underlined word “approve” in paragraph two means ________. A.prove B.suppose C.allow D.mind7.We can learn from the passage that the writer was ________. A.adventurous B.funny C.smart D.talkative 8.What did the writer learn from his grandfather and his own experience on the farm?A.To do things for others. B.To do whatever he liked.C.To be proud of himself. D.To be himself.You’ve heard the predictions from some of the brightest minds about AI’s influence. Tesla and SpaceX’s chief Elon Musk worries that AI is far more dangerous than nuclear weapons. The late scientist Stephen Hawking warned that AI could serve as the “worst event in the history of our civilization” unless humanity is prepared for its possible risks.But many experts, even those who are aware of such risks, have a more positive attitude, especially in health-care and possibly in education. That is one of the results from a new AI study released Monday by the Pew Research Centre.Pew canvassed the opinions of 979 experts over the summer, a group thatincluded famous technologists, developers, innovators, business and policy leaders. The interviewed experts, some of whom chose to remain anonymous, were asked to join in the discussion of a serious and important question: “By 2030, do you think it is most likely that advancing AI and related technology systems will improve human capacities and control them?”Nearly two-thirds of experts predicted most of us will be mostly better off. But a third thought otherwise, and a majority of the experts expressed at least some concerns over the long-term impact of AI on the “essential elements of being human”. Among those concerns were data abuse, loss of jobs and loss of control brought by autonomous weapons and cybercrime. Above all, by taking data in and spitting answers out, those “black box” tools make decisions in digital systems. It is an erosion in our ability to think for ourselves.9.Why is Stephen Hawking mentioned in the first paragraph?A.To warn humans to give up AI as soon as possible.B.To remind readers that a new AI age has come into view.C.To prove great scientists care much about the future of AI.D.To introduce the main idea of the text that AI benefits the future. 10.What is true of Pew’s study?A.Most experts are certain that AI will be out of control.B.Pew asked experts from different fields for opinions.C.Pew concludes that humans will suffer from AI.D.33% of experts think AI will have little impact on humans.11.Why some experts concern about “black box” tools?A.Because they make decisions in digital systems.B.Because they can take data in and spit answers out.C.Because they may weaken our ability to think independently.D.Because they may decrease humans’ welfare in the long term.12.What is the last paragraph mainly about?A.Experts’ concern about AI. B.Humans’ being controlled by AI. C.Experts’ Expectation of AI. D.AI’s influence on society.二、七选五what you were saying? While you may think yourself to be a great speaker, itis not particularly hard to annoy your audience. Here are the top three of annoying habits in a presentation: reading the presentation (37%), having no knowledge of the subject matter (22%), using many “umms” and “uhhs” (16%).So here are some tips to help you avoid these annoying mistakes.The most annoying presentation habit is also one of the easiest to fall victim to. With a visual aid, you tend to look back and read what you have already written. 14 By reading your slides, you show no additional information, and therefore give your audience no reason to keep listening once they have finished reading the slide themselves.One guideline I find especially effective is to ensure each slide has no more than six main points, and no more than six words per point. 15 Whenin practice, having slides with flexible layouts and proper pictures is equally important.16 The more prepared you are, the better you can effectively avoid sounding like you’ve never even heard of your topic before. So in order to show your audience you know your stuff, getting ready will make all the difference.The third most annoying habit was using many “umms” and “uhhs”, a symptomof not communicating effectively. This could be a result of stage fright, but more often than not these interjections (感叹词) happen unconsciously.17One tip for avoiding this is to practice your presentation multiple times beforehand, out loud. The more you practice, the more likely you can catch yourself before letting the “umms” and “uhhs” slip out.A.Was it boring?B.Were people interested?C.It helps you to save your time.D.This stops you overloading your slides with information.E.Despite how innocent they seem, they can ruin your credibility.F.Avoiding another annoying habit comes down to one factor: preparation.G.However, all this shows is that you can do what your audience can as well.三、完形填空Charles Dickens. From Oliver Twist to A Tale of Two Cities, many of Dickens’works still sell well today and are placed on 19 shelves.As someone who teaches Dickens, the question of why we still read him is often on my mind. That question, however, was never more troubling to me than when I was giving a lecture one day, nearly ten years ago. I was telling the students that his writing created a “tune-in-next-week” type of 20 among readers. Then, a hand shot up. “But why should we still read this stuff?”the student asked. The answer I gave at that time was merely 21 . “Because he teaches you how to think,” I said.The question 22 me for years, and for years I told myself answers,but never with complete satisfaction. We read Dickens because he was not justa man of his own times, but also a man for our times. We read Dickens becausehis 23 of the human psyche (心灵) is deep. We read Dickens because wecan learn from the experiences of his characters almost as 24 as we can learn from our own experiences.These are all wonderful reasons to read Dickens. But these are not exactlythe reasons why I read Dickens.My search for an answer 25 but never with success, until one daya text message came from a student of mine. “We still read Dickens’ novels,”she wrote, “because the tell us why we are what we are.” Simple as it was, that’s the explanation I had 26 for years.Like most people, I knew who I was without 27 it. I was Oliver Twist, always asking for more. I was Nicholas Nickleby, 28 that my dead father was watching me from beyond the grave. I was Pip, in love with someonefar beyond my 29 . I was all of these 30 and I began to understand more about why I was who I was because Dickens had told me so much about human beings and human 31 .Dickens casts a light on who we are during the best of times and the worstof times. That’s why we still need to 32 him today.18.A.always B.never C.hardly D.often19.A.top B.dusty C.library D.outstanding 20.A.profits B.sales C.excitement D.opinions 21.A.acceptable B.unforgettable C.reliable D.available 22.A.surprised B.bothered C.frightened D.excited 23.A.destination B.function C.investigation D.organization 24.A.heavily B.easily C.hardly D.quickly 25.A.continued B.waited C.started D.repeated 26.A.sought B.proposed C.demanded D.found 27.A.noticing B.losing C.knowing D.explaining 28.A.hoping B.believing C.realizing D.worrying 29.A.control B.belief C.comprehension D.limit 30.A.instructors B.actors C.characters D.spirit 31.A.suffering B.rights C.impact D.nature 32.A.comment B.admire C.read D.respect四、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

福建省高一下学期期末考试英语试卷(附带答案)

福建省高一下学期期末考试英语试卷(附带答案)

福建省高一下学期期末考试英语试卷(附带答案)学校:___________姓名:___________班级:___________一、阅读理解Because China is a nation with a great cultural influence, it is important to be well informed before going to China. Whether you are visiting China to explore its 5,000-year history, do business, or just to see the tourist sights, reading some books about China by people who have first-hand experience is a wise decision.1. The Chan’s Great Continent by Jonathan SpenceRegarding China, many Westerners have many generalizations and misunderstanding. The book addresses these common misunderstandings and shows what China is truly like. This non-fiction book examines China from numerous angles and the result is an entertaining read.2. A History of China by John KeayIt is a book for history fans, which not only offers a historical overview of China but also goes on to explain the finer aspects of Confucianism, Buddhism, and China s many dynasties. This book is entertaining for travelers who would like to truly appreciate the country and its people.3. A Thousand Years of Good Prayers by Yiyun LiIt is a novel composed of 10 stories that offers an interesting view of China in terms of younger people living in its cities. Each story within it has a unique theme that sums up a certain area of China’s political and cultural atmosphere.4. China Wakes by Nicholas Kristof / Sheryl Wu-DunnWritten by two journalists, the non-fiction book explores the recent history of China from the first-hand perspective of journalists. It analyzes the rise of China and is hopeful future. This is a must-read for academics and those interested in global affairs.1.What is special about The Chan’s Great Continent?A.It explains a real China. B.It analyzes the rise of China.C.It offers an entertaining read. D.It enhances understanding of China. 2.Which book best suits novel lovers?A.The Chan’s Great Continent. B.A History of China.C.A Thousand Years of Good Prayers. D.China Wakes.3.What is the purpose of the text?A.To attract more tourists to China. B.To recommend China to the world. C.To show the importance of reading. D.To introduce some books about China.For more than 50 years, Sesame Street has been introducing children to a diverse group of characters, cast members and puppeteers (木偶师). Megan Piphus Peace is one of them: In late 2021, she became the show’s first full-time black woman puppeteer, playing a 6-year-old black girl named Gabrielle. Last month, she officially left her real estate career. “I always dreamed of working in television, but I never imagined myself being on Sesame Street,” she says.Piphus Peace, now 29, grew up watching Sesame Street. As a young child, she considered the puppets to be her companions, not realizing until she was older that they weren’t real. She has been pursuing puppeteering since then. At Vanderbilt University, where she studied economics, she was known as the “Vanderbilt Ventriloquist (腹语表演者).” She even appeared on The Tonight Show in 2012 and America’s Got Talent in 2013.One of Piphus Peace’s teachers, Leslie Carrara-Rudolph, who played the Sesame Street character Abby Cadabby in 2006, says that Piphus Peace is a gifted storyteller and natural leader. “To say that I was amazed by Megan would be an understatement,”Carrara-Rudolph says. “I was inspired by her loving heart, strength of character, humor, humanity and what an energetic creative force she is.”Although Piphus Peace submitted her first video audition (试演) to Sesame Street in 2017, she didn’t hear back until 2020, when Matt Vogel, the puppet captain of the show, reached out to her. “She comes from a different kind of puppetry background than most of other Sesame Street puppet performers,” Vogel says. “We went to college to learn puppetry, or acting schools, etc., but Megan learned the art of ventriloquism by herself.”4.What do we know about Piphus Peace?A.She used to work in television. B.She is now part of Sesame Street. C.She was called Gabrielle at a young age. D.She has been a puppeteer for over 50 years.5.How did Piphus Peace look at the puppets in her childhood?A.She thought they were unreal. B.She considered them to be humorous. C.She found it hard to distinguish them. D.She regarded them as her friends. 6.What does paragraph 3 strongly stress?A.Carrara-Rudolph’s impact on Piphus PeaceB.The striking characteristics of Sesame StreetC.Carrara-Rudolph’s opinion of Piphus PeaceD.The character Abby Cadabby in Sesame Street7.Why is Piphus Peace different from most other performers according to Vogel? A.She is a self-trained ventriloquist. B.She is the most popular performer. C.She has played many different characters. D.She is the only female actress in the show.Reading books can obviously make you a better, smarter entrepreneur. According to a 2018 study of over 160,000 adults in 31 countries, the more books that were present in participants’ childhood homes, the more competent they now were as adults with skills in literacy, mathematics, and technological problem-solving. Researchers note that book-oriented socialization, indicated by home library size, equips youth with lifelong tastes, skill and knowledge.Growing up with home libraries boosts adult skills in literacy, numeracy and technological problem-solving beyond the benefits acquired from parental education or your own educational or occupational attainment. Kids who grow up in a home where reading is valued and modeled are more likely to be good readers. Strangely enough, though, advanced education doesn’t necessarily offset the “lots of books in the home” advantage. Adults who grew up with relatively few books in their homes and later earned a college degree had literacy levels approximately equal to adults who grew up in homes with large libraries but only attended school for nine years.Jessica Stillman [of Inc.] writes, surrounding yourself with more books than you could ever read says good things about your mind. Those books serve as a constant reminder of all the things you don’t know — which helps keep you intellectually hungry and curious. And possibly, this will keep you a little more modest, since research shows the quicker you are to admit you don’t know something, the faster you can then learn it. As Jeff Bezos says, a key sign of intelligence is the willingness to change your mind, something that only happens if you’re willing to admit that your current thinking may not be the best thinking. Modesty, learning and the willingness to change your mind when new data presents itself: That’s another three bonus every entrepreneur can benefit from.8.What does paragraph 1 mainly talk about the research?A.Tough process. B.Inspiring discovery.C.Numerous data. D.Advanced technology.9.Which of the following can best replace the underlined word “offset” in paragraph 2?A.Compete with. B.Differ from. C.Go against. D.Compensate for. 10.Why does the author mention Jessica?A.To keep readers intellectually hungry. B.To stress the significance of modesty.C.To remind readers of their ignorance. D.To evidence the benefits of home library.11.What is the passage mainly about?A.Home library size indicates lifelong skills. B.Home reading equals to a college degree.C.Modesty makes a promising entrepreneur. D.Childhood libraries lead to adulthood success.The Gold Coast family holidays are always great fun whether you are from Australia or from abroad. There are beautiful beaches, adventure parks, nature parks and so much more.There are so many sights to see here. It is a pity to drive in a car and you’ll miss a great part of it. Australia is home to many animals and birds that can only be seen when moving slowly and going into the areas that they live.When you are on a bicycle, you have the strength of being able to stop whenever you want to see an interesting animal or bird that you have never seen before. It is a quieter mode (方式) of transportation as well, so you might even be able to take a picture. When you are on the beach, you can breathe that clean air and view the beauty of the water and sand. It is a totally different experience from either simply sunbathing or passing it in a car.There are many choices of hiring a bicycle to experience the Gold Coast attractions. There are stores that will fit a bike perfectly to your size. These bikes for both adults and children are in many styles and colors to please any taste. If you have ever wanted to try a tandem bike (双人单车), now is your chance, because they have those too.A bicycle hire on Gold Coast is something that everyone should try at least once. This is a wonderful chance for anyone who likes to cycle and it is also a cheap way to travel with your family.12.You’d better not drive in a car on Gold Coast because ________.A.you will break the traffic rulesB.you will cause much noiseC.you can’t enjoy the beautiful sights wellD.you can’t drive into some parks13.The following advantages of hiring bikes are mentioned EXCEPT that ________. A.you can take photos of animalsB.it is a cheap way of travelingC.you can get a clearer sight of animalsD.it is a good way to do sunbathing14.Which of the following words has the same meaning as the word underlined in the third paragraph?A.advantage B.weakness C.appearance D.disadvantage15.What is paragraph 4 mainly about?A.How to hire bikes on Gold Coast.B.What kinds of bikes there are in stores.C.What bikes are the most popular.D.Who can hire bikes on Gold Coast.二、七选五Is Fresh Air Really Good for You?We all grew up hearing people tell us to “go out and get some fresh air.” 16 According to recent studies,the answer is a big YES,if the air quality in your camping area is good.17 If the air you’re breathing is clean-which it would be if you’re away from the smog of cities-then the air is filled with life-giving, energizing oxygen.If you exercise out of doors, your body will learn to breathe more deeply, allowing even more oxygen to get to your muscles (肌肉) and your brain.Recently, people have begun studying the connection between the natural world and healing (治愈). 18 In these places patients can go to be near nature during their recovery. It turns out that just looking at green, growing things can reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and put people into a better mood (情绪).Greenery is good for us. Hospital patients who see tree branches out their window are likelyto recover at a faster rate than patients who see buildings or sky instead. 19 It gives us a great feeling of peace.20 While the sun’s rays can age and harm our skin, they also give is beneficial Vitamin D.To make sure you get enough Vitamin D—but still protect your skin— put on sunscreen right as you head outside. It takes sunscreen about fifteen minutes to start working, and that’s plenty of time for your skin to absorb a day’s worth of Vitamin D.A.Being in nature refreshes us.B.But is fresh air really as good for you as your mother always said?C.Fresh air cleans our lungs.D.So what are you waiting for?E.Another side benefit of getting fresh air is sunlight.F.All across the country, recovery centers have begun building Healing Gardens.G.Just as importantly, we tend to associate air with health care.三、完形填空Music can make us happy, peaceful or sad. As an orchestra (管弦乐队) conductor,music can give.Anderson fell in love with 22 when she was a child. She began playing the piano at seven and started composing at nine. She bought many videos 23 by the world’s great orchestras and conductors and listened to them for hours on end.During a concert, the audience see the 24 of a conductor and the arm movements he or she makes. What audiences do not see is all the work the conductor has done before the 25 .Months before a concert, Anderson studies the music by 26 it on the piano. She listens to recordings, reads about the composer’s life, and reviews historical events that would have influenced the composer. Her goal is to recreate the musicas the composer 27 .While conducting, Anderson uses her whole body to express how the music should sound and feel. Her movements are dramatic (激动人心的) when the music is 28 and gentle when the music is peaceful. As she 29 , Anderson listens for problems with balance, sound and style.To help young musicians better 30 how to play the music, Anderson might tell them to imagine a 31 and leisurely walk or a ship being tossed (颠簸) by waves.“It is music’s ability to 32 people that I value most,” said Anderson. She has seen audiences at her concerts 33 , clap together in rhythm, and shout “Bravo!” Regularly, audiences are moved to tears. After one concert in Serbia, audiences 34 around the orchestra’s buses and cheered for the young musicians as they climbed aboard.Anderson is happy, knowing that she and the musicians have changed lives forthe better, 35 spirits and brought joy to people.21.A.feelings B.characters C.thoughts D.changes 22.A.painting B.reading C.music D.dance 23.A.invented B.recorded C.caught D.directed 24.A.chest B.nose C.shadow D.back 25.A.schedule B.performance C.task D.game26.A.making B.beating C.playing D.repeating 27.A.expected B.intended C.encouraged D.suggested 28.A.energetic B.magical C.quiet D.sad29.A.studies B.conducts C.sings D.competes 30.A.decide B.react C.plan D.understand 31.A.short B.violent C.calm D.sensitive 32.A.reach B.attack C.praise D.accept33.A.touch B.escape C.applaud D.nod 34.A.collected B.approached C.surrounded D.gathered 35.A.took up B.turned up C.gave up D.lifted up四、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下列短文,在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

高一下学期英语期中段考试卷真题

高一下学期英语期中段考试卷真题

高一下学期英语期中段考试卷一、阅读理解(共15小题,每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)1. 阅读理解A new lesson for ages of 13-19 years willbe given this autumn. Please read the following explanations before you decideto take Classes include a group warm-up, formal lessons and one-to-one freeskate time. Skaters complete one level before moving on to the next level.Level 1 is for skaters who are new toskating and are unable to skate the width of the ice surface without falling.Skaters should be able to stand and walk on the ice quickly.Development of balance and postureIntroduction to forward skating, gliding,stopping and backward skating Level 2 is for those who arecompleters of Level 1 and the skaters will be able to skate the length of theice without falling.Development of forward gliding, stopping,backward skatingIntroduction to one foot glides andbackward glidingLevel 3 is for those who aresuccessful completers of Level 2 and the skaters are able to skate on one foot,skate backwards and stop.Development of backward stopping, backwardgliding and edgesIntroduction to cross-over slalom skating,2 foot turnsLevel 4 is for those who areskillful completers of Level 3 and the skaterswill have strong backwardsskating and stopping ability.Development of cross-overs, backwardstoppingIntroduction to one foot turns and backwardcirclesLocation: Mary McCormick Arena, 170 BrockStreetPlease note: full gear isrequired .For more information, call 416-392-7145.(1)Whom is this new skate lesson intended for?A . Teen skaters.B . Adult skaters.C . Baby skaters.D . Family skaters.(2)After which level will you be able to skate on one foot?A . Level One.B . Level Two.C . Level Three.D . Level Four.(3)Which of the following is true?A . You can begin the lesson without any experienceB . You can learn from any level as you likeC . Level 1 is the most difficult in the lessonD . You can get more information on the Internet(4)What does the underlined word “gear” in the last but one paragraph mean?A . Method.B . Equipment.C . Lesson.D . Skill.2. 阅读理解“How are you” is a nice question.It’s a friendly way that people in the United States greet each other. But “Howare you?” is also a very unusual question. It’s a question that oftendoesn’t have an answer. The person who asks “How are you?” hopes tohear the answer “Fine.”, even if the person’s friend isn’t fine. Thereason is that “How are you?” isn’t really aquestion and “Fine.”isn’t really an answer. They are simply other way of saying “Hello!”or “Hi!”.Sometimes, people also don’t say exactlywhat they me an. For example, when someone asks, “Do you agree?”, theother person might be thinking, “No, I disagree. I think you’re wrong…”But it isn’t very polite to disagree strongly, so the other person might say “I’mnot sure…”. It’s a nice way to say that you don’t agree with someone.People also don’t say exactly what they arethinking when they finish talking with other people. For example, many talksover the phone finish when one person says “I’ve to go now.” Often,the person who wants to hang up gives an excuse,” Someone is at the door.”“Something is burning on the stove.” The excuses might be real, or itmight not. Perhaps the person who wants to hang up simply doesn’t want to talkany more, but it isn’t polite to say that. The excuse is more polite, and itdoesn’t hurt the other person.When they are greeting each other, talkingabout an idea, or finishing a talk, people often don’t say exactly what theyare thinking. It’s an important way that people try to be nice to each other,and it’s also a part of the game of language.(1)When a person wants to disagree with someone, it is polite to say “___________”.A . You’re wrong. I disagree.B . I’m not sure.C . I’m sure I disagree.D . No, I disagree.(2)When a person says “I’ve to go now. Someone is at the door.”, heor she may be .A . giving an excuseB . hurting someone’s feelingC . talking to a person at the doorD . going to another place(3)One of the rules of the game of language is probably “____________”.A . Always say what you mean.B . Don’t disagree with people.C . Say exactly what you’re thinking.D . Being polite is the best policy.3. 阅读理解My boss’s daughter was studying in the Philippines. He asked me if my husband and I could take care of her. He thought his daughter would be able to improve her English communication skills in this way.After days of thinking, we agreed. He then brought her here and left after 3 days. I thought that my boss’s daughter was well-mannered, but that was wrong.After a month of staying in the Philippines, she started to show her true colors. When my husband asked her what she wanted for breakfast, she answered him in a rude way.From then on, we experienced fights at home. There was a time when we didn’t talk to her for a week as a punishment of not being good to us. What I hated most was that she didn’t care about other people’s feelings. She ate ahead of us when we were still working and didn’t leave anything for us. So we had to separate her food from ours to avoid such a problem.The worst thing about her was that she shouted at us. I was wondering if she did this to her parents. We told this to her parents, but unfortunately Ididn’t think that solved the problem. This situation lasted for almost 8 months. Our patience was tested during that time.We tried to teach her everything we could to make her a better person, but I guess 8 months may not be enough. We even tried to understand her and adjust for her, but it didn’t work. I just hope that she learned something from us and from other Filipinos.(1)Why did the boss want his daughter to stay with the writer?A . Because he was too busy to take care of his daughter.B . Because he wanted his daughter to take a holiday there.C . Because he wanted the writer to teach his daughter good manners.D . Because he wanted his daughter to improve her English in this way.(2)What do the examples in Paragraph 3 tell us?A . The daughter wasn’t t behaving well.B . The writer and her husband were careless.C . The writer and her husband hated children.D . The daughter tried her best to make others happy.(3)What does the underlined word “that” in Paragraph 4 refer to?A . Being patient with her.B . Her parents punishing her.C . Telling her parents about her behavior.D . Asking her parents about her.(4)What is this passage mainly about?A . The writer’s experience of dealing with a teenage girl staying in her house.B . The writer’s experience of teaching a girl’s English.C . The writer’s experience of improving a girl’s communication skills.D . The writer’s experience of trying to please her boss.4. 阅读理解When to go:The Magic Kingdom, which was opened in 1971, was the first theme park at WaltDisney World. All Disney World theme parks are opened 365 days a year, althoughopening and closing time for each park changes from day to day. If you plan tomake a trip to the Magic Kingdom without kids, try to visit on a school day toavoid the largest crowds. If you need to visit during a school vacation, try atleast to avoid the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day and the fourth ofJuly.If you arenot staying at a Disney World hotel, avoid visiting the Magic Kingdom on itsExtra Magic Hours days, as Disney’s hotel guests get into the park early onthose days, and visitors who arrive at the Magic Kingdom’s normal opening timehave to wait for a long time.Before yougo:Buy your WaltDisney World tickets online at Disney World’s website. For advice on pickingthe right ticket, see our guide to Disney World tickets.You willalso need to call in advance to make lunch or dinner reservations. Disneyaccepts reservationsup to 180 days in advance, but you need to contact 1-407-WDW-DINE.When youget there: Plan to arrive at the Magic Kingdom’s front gate before the parkopens in the morning. Keep in mind that to reach the Magic Kingdom, you mustpark at Disney World’s Tra nsportation and Ticket Centre parking lot, ride atram tothe TTC, then take a ferry boat across the Seven Seas Lagoon to the MagicKingdom. It makes a fantastic approach, but takes extratime. Give yourself anextra hour in the summer and half an hour during the school year.(1)We learn from the passage that.A . children are not allowed to visit Disney World on New Year’s DayB . Disney World theme parks have the same opening and closing timesC . a single adult had better visit the Magic Kingdom on a school dayD . the Magic Kingdom was the earliest theme park in the world(2)If you want to have dinner in the Walt Disney World, you can .A . see the guide to Disney World tickets to reserve a tableB . make a call to reserve a table for dinner in advanceC . use 1-407-WDW-DINE to reserve about 8 months in advanceD . go to Cinderella’s Royal Table or the Liberty Tree Tavern at any time you like(3)Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A . Disney World theme parks will be closed on Christmas Day.B . The only way to get Walt Disney World tickets is to buy them online.C . Visitors have to reach the Magic Kingdom by tram and then boat.D . The Magic Kingdom has Extra Magic Hours every day.(4)What would be the best title for this passage?A . The History of the Magic KingdomB . A Brief Introduction to the Magic KingdomC . Advice on Making a Trip to the Magic KingdomD . The Most Important Theme Park at Walt Disney World二、任务型阅读(12.5分)5. 任务型阅读How to keep healthy? It’s easy for us to catch a cold in wint er and spring because the weather changes a lot in spring and it is too cold in winter. But if we take care in our life, all of us can keep healthy without any cold.________This will stop germs passing from one person to another. When you finish your wo rk or before you eat, you’d better wash your hands.________Use a tissue , and then throw it into dustbins at once. When others around you are coughing, I advise you to turn your head away from the people so that their vises won’t reach you.Get more fresh air. Germs like staying around in dry and warm rooms.________Don’t stay too long in the places with too many people.If flu is going round house or school, you should try to stay away from those who are ill. ________Boil your toothbrush for about a minute. This kills gems.________If you have used the toothbrush for three months or so, throw it away and buy a new one.A. Wash your hands often.B. You should have a shower every day.C. Don’t use your hands when coughing.D. When you are coughing, don’t go to school.E. Besides, don’t use the same toothbrush too long.F. So you’d better stay in the places with more fresh air.G. In this way, you won’t be infected by these people.三、完形填空6. 阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

湖北省高一下学期期末考试英语试卷(附带答案)

湖北省高一下学期期末考试英语试卷(附带答案)

湖北省高一下学期期末考试英语试卷(附带答案)一、阅读理解Have your ever tried podcasts(播客)? If you wish to feel happier, or just learn random things, click here. Here are some of the most exciting podcast series that can help you through your learning journey.Ten percent happierIt was created after Dan Harris, a journalist, had a panic attack on live national television. This led him to try meditation to heal. During this journey, he wrote the book 10% Happier, which talks about the stages of his development. After the book became a best-seller, Dan Harris created the podcast, inviting special guests, such as meditation teachers and scientists to talk about personal development.Delicious ways to feel betterElla Woodward is known as a writer and businesswoman who owns the blog “Deliciously Ella”. She approaches a sensitive subject about our relationship with food. This podcast can help you fix your negative food experiences with positive ones, which can result in enjoying all types of food in moderation and respecting your body’s natural hunger cues.Power hourSometimes, it’s challenging to see our true value within ourselves, which stops us from improving. If you’ve been down lately, you may want to check out this podcast. “Power Hour” was created by Adrienne Herbert, a wellness professional. She talks about motivation, trends, career paths and anything about self-improvement. Professionals are invited to discuss important matters.Routines and rutsSometimes, keeping your habits in place when life is putting you down is not that easy. “Routines and Ruts” can help you make a significant change in your life. The podcast is produced by Madeleine Dore, a writer who likes to explore how we can spend our days in a balanced way that includes both productivity and relaxation. She also has some interesting guests.1.Where is this text probably taken from?A.A travel brochure. B.A website.C.A course plan. D.A scientific report.2.Which podcast is targeted at people who are interested in diet advice? A.Power hour. B.Ten percent happier.C.Routines and ruts D.Delicious ways to feel better. 3.What do the four podcasts have in common?A.They are based on popular books.B.They often invite famous professionals.C.They are all created by experienced writers.D.They may contribute to our personal growth.“Towards thee I roll, thou all-destroying but unconquering whale; to the last I grapple with thee; from hell’s heart I stab at thee; for hate’s sake I spit my last breath at thee.” Captain Ahab’s dying declaration of defiance (抗争) is among the most famous passages in Herman Melville’s novel.In reality, such victories of the hunted over the hunter were a fantasy in the cruel world of industrial whaling. The biggest cetacean of them all, the blue whale, had all but disappeared from the Southern Ocean by the time a ban on hunting it was introduced in 1967.Sightings of the largest mammal ever to live on the earth had been rare in the region since then. Not any more. A survey of coastal waters around the island of South Georgia in the sub-Antarctic has had remarkable results.In just over three weeks, in the krill-rich waters of what was once their main feeding ground, the movements of 55 Antarctic blues were recorded by the British Antarctic Survey. The finding was described as “truly, truly amazing” by one cetacean specialist. It suggests that when a comprehensive audit (审计), due in 2021, is carried out, there is a good chance that the species will prove to be in full recovery mode, as are humpbacks and other whales in the southern hemisphere.Three years ago, the Natural History Museum established a 25m skeleton (骨架) of a blue whale and named it Hope, intending to inspire new generations to builda sustainable future.The return of the world’s most splendid ocean travellers to southern waters should serve as an example for wider possibilities of conservation. Ecological wrongs can be righted, or at least mitigated, with sufficient will and organisations.The more general comeback of the whale - for which environmental campaigners should take a great deal of credit — can be an inspiration for victories yet to be won. It could also act as an added motivation to action on the climate emergency. 4.What’s the author’s purpose of mentioning the famous passage in Herman Melville’s novel?A.To describe a hunter’s bravery. B.To introduce the topic of the text. C.To stress the popularity of the novel. D.To offer information about whale hunting.5.Why was a 25m skeleton of a blue whale named Hope?A.To attract tourists to visit the museum.B.To show the unkindness of whale hunters.C.To motivate humans to live harmoniously with nature.D.To call on people to pay attention to the blue whales’ habitat.6.What does the underlined word “mitigated” in paragraph 6 probably mean? A.Developed. B.Promoted. C.Reduced. D.Solved.7.What’s the best title of the text?A.The blue whales’ comeback B.The cruelty of industrial whaling C.The importance of protecting whales D.The sustainable development of the Antarctic areaDuring its 300 or so years in Britain, tea has changed from the exotic (异国情调的) to the ordinary. Historians like to ask why the Industrial Revolution took place here in the 18th century and not elsewhere in Europe or Asia. Several historians argue that sugar played a significant role in fulling workers. Could it be that sweet, boiled water with a mildly addictive plant produced a healthier as well as more energetic population just when England needed labour? That appears to be the caseput forward by Francisca Antman, an economist at the University of Colorado.It is not a new thesis, but Professor Antman provides the first quantitative evidence that tea drinking powered the Industrial Revolution, by increasing the health of workers. Her study reveals that the practice of boiling water for tea lowered death rates by 25% in lower water-quality areas. This “accidental improvement”, she argues, occurred just as people were moving into cities, where the crowding together would otherwise have led to serious epidemics. Instead, the country possessed a healthy pool of labour needed for industrialisation.One of the key moments that shifted tea from a luxury good to a mass market drink came, the Antman paper argues, in 1784 when the tea tax was cut from 119% to 12.5% at one stroke. By the end of the century, even the humblest farmer drank tea twice a day. The East India Company also muscled out an opponent — coffee — by pushing its tea in the home market. Tea gardens made the drink a cultural custom, as did the worker’s tea break.Professor Antman argues, “Why England experienced a decline in death rates over this period without an increase in wages, living standards, or nutrition can be explained in part by the widespread adoption of tea as the national drink and increased consumption of boiled water”.8.What do we know about Professor Antman’s study?A.It offers statistical proof. B.It presents a new thesis.C.It focuses on work efficiency. D.It figures out labour demand. 9.What do the underlined words “accidental improvement” in paragraph 2 refer to? A.The decline of death rate. B.The removal of epidemics.C.The popularity of tea drinking. D.The process of moving to cities. 10.What can we infer from paragraph 3?A.Tea was ill-received by farmers. B.Coffee made push into British market. C.Tax cut made tea an affordable product. D.Workers enjoyed tea breaks in gardens.11.What can be a suitable title for the text?A.British Tea, from Exotic to Ordinary B.A Cup of Tea, a British Cultural GeneC.Why the British Drink So Much Tea? D.How Tea Affects Industrial Revolution?One way to prevent anxiety from getting out of control is to recognize its benefits. It is a mistake to think that we can make better decisions if we keep our feelings under control.Instead,a mix of feelings like anxiety and logical thinking leads to sound decision-making. There is plenty of research showing that higher levels of anxiety can make us more likely to avoid risks in our decision-making.There is also evidence that anxiety can increase the attention you pay to relevant information.Recent studies have shown that people who are anxious about their relationships (for example,they fear to be abandoned) tend to be better at recognizing people who tell lies and are more likely to raise the alarm when danger approaches.In the real world though, it’s worth realizing that feeling anxious for a while is very common.It helps you communicate with others that you care about, and what’s more, it’s probably a sign that you are intelligent. At least two published studies have identified that people who score higher on measures of anxiety also tend to perform better on intelligence tests. This seems reasonable: If you’re a thinker, you are sure to be always thinking about the future and imagining possible plots, including bad ones.The important thing, if you are a person likely to worry, is not to let your fear destroy your dreams. And don’t bury your head in the sand. Instead, act on your fears - do research as well as preparation.So rather than walk blindly into what you fear, why not meet challenges in full readiness?When anxiety beats you, or casts a shadow over your life, this is a serious problem.No one is denying that. But like everyday anxiety of this kind that you feel before a presentation or interview,you needn’t see it as your enemy. Anxiety is an important feeling,developed through evolution(进化).As for people who are fairly anxious by nature, there is a reason to cheer,too.Your nerves are a sign of your watchfulness. Listen to them and act on them. Then you can turn your nervousness into your advantage.12.What can we infer about anxiety from paragraph 1?A.It enables us to be more focused.B.It stops us from thinking logically.C.It makes us more willing to take risks.D.It contributes to bad decision-making.13.What can be learned about anxious people?A.They sense danger in advance.B.They score higher in tests.C.They prefer to interact with strangers.D.They tend to be thoughtful about future.14.How should we deal with anxiety in the author’s opinion?A.By regarding it as our enemy.B.By taking action to control it.C.By making use of it properly.D.By treating it as a minor feeling.15.What does the passage focus on?A.Effective ways to prevent anxiety.B.Unexpected benefits of anxiety.C.Tips on how to keep a good mood.D.Misunderstandings about anxiety.二、七选五Grieve Her Mum Through CookingGrief and mourning can be expressed in many ways. 16 . She found comfort through cooking her mother’s recipes in a planner and in turn, learned about her mother. Her attitude to life was mirrored in her cooking.Along with the love of food and family, her mother, and her grandmother before her, had passed down a carved wooden spoon. It was given from one to the next.17 . She inherited this spoon and the passion her mother had.After her mother’s death, Debbie also found the planner containing these detailed dinner party plans and recipes. Her mother was not gone. 18 . AndDebbie has learned a lot about her since she began cooking her food.19 . In trying to make out her mother’s notes, Debbie has bonded again with her father in shared grief and understanding. Asking Dad who is who, what is what and learning and understanding, Debbie has been able to see a new side of her mother.Everything Debbie is cooking is inherited, as is the joy and sense of achievement she feels. When she began cooking with her mother as a kid, she was in charge of turning the toast, to stop it catching. Now she is holding the spoon, adding the spices and still looking up from the stove to her mum. 20 .A.It was never easy to lose someone we loveB.She was guiding her through a lifetime of foodC.When it reached Debbie, it was worn and perfectD.She felt a sense of achievement in cooking her foodE.She is always going to be her mother’s kitchen followerF.Debbie found a new and unique way to mourn her mumG.However, she was left with some confusion at some recipes三、完形填空Jane Eyre and a bestselling Japanese thriller. I even 30 my afternoon nap (午觉), ready to open the door 31 another book was delivered.There is something intimate (亲密的) about exchanging books with strangers. By 32 a book with someone, I believe we end up sharing a part of our soul with them.The posting about the book exchange on social media brought me 33 to many old friends, with whom I had lost touch due to the 34 schedules we allhad before COVID-19 35 our plans. It fired long discussions about tryingout wine in Vietnam.21.A.looked up to B.took part in C.kept up with D.got hold of 22.A.possible B.boring C.difficult D.important 23.A.recommending B.explaining C.sending D.selling 24.A.continue B.discover C.check D.recognize 25.A.now and then B.in time C.more or less D.in return 26.A.reported B.observed C.wondered D.regretted 27.A.bravely B.delightedly C.willingly D.doubtfully 28.A.disappointed B.puzzled C.amused D.astonished 29.A.coming out B.pouring in C.working D.disappearing 30.A.worried about B.looked forward to C.got back toD.gave up31.A.in case B.even if C.as though D.so that 32.A.delivering B.sharing C.collecting D.discussing 33.A.closer B.kinder C.more serious D.more sensitive 34.A.irregular B.natural C.busy D.flexible 35.A.cancelled B.dropped C.opposed D.ruined四、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

高一下学期英语3月第一次网课测试卷真题

高一下学期英语3月第一次网课测试卷真题

高一下学期英语3月第一次网课测试卷一、阅读理解(共10题;每小题2分,满分20分)1. 阅读理解Bythe end of the year, editors of New York Times have picked the 4 best books of2019, including fiction and non-fiction. Let’s see which one will take yourfancy.Disappearing EarthBy Julia PhillipsInthe first chapter of this novel, two young girls vanish, sending shock wavesthrough a town on the edge of the remote and mysterious Kamchatka Peninsula.What follows is a novel of overlapping short stories about the different womenwho have been affected by their disappearance. Each tale pushes the narrativeforward another month and exposes the ways in which the women of Kamchatka havebeen destroyed —personally, culturally and emotionally — by the crime.No Visible BruisesBy Rachel Louise SnyderSnyder’s thoroughly reported book covers what the World Health Organization has called “aglobal health problem”. In America alone, more than half of all murderedwomen are killed by a current or former life partner; domestic violence cutsacross lines of class, religion and race. Snyder revealspervasive myths and writes movinglyabout the lives of people on both sides of the equation. She doesn’tgive easy answers but presents a wealth of information that is its own form ofhope.Midnight in ChernobylBy Adam HigginbothamHigginbotham’ssuperb account of the April 1986 explosion at the Chernobyl nuclear power plantis one of those rare books about science and technology that read like atension-filled thriller. Filled with vivid detail and sharply etchedpersonalities, this narrative of astonishing incompetence moves from mistake tomistake, miscalculation to miscalculation, as it builds to the inevitable,history-changing disaster.ExhalationBy Ted ChiangManyof the nine deeply beautiful stories in this collection explore the materialconsequences of time travel. Reading them feels like sitting at dinner with afriend who explains scientific theory to you with no airs and graces. Eachthoughtful, elegantly crafted story poses a philosophical question; Chiangarranges all nine into a conversation that comes full circle, after havingtravelled through remarkable areas.(1)Which of the following tells about the violence from a husband to a wife in a family?A . Disappearing EarthB . No Visible BruisesC . Midnight in ChernobylD . Exhalation(2)How may readers feel when reading the book Midnight in Chernobyl?A . Delighted.B . Awkward.C . Tense.D . Calm.(3)What kind of book is Exhalation?A . A folk tale.B . A biography.C . A love story.D . A sci-fi story.2. 阅读理解Robert F. Kennedy once said that a country’sGDP measures “everything except what makes life worthwhile.” WithB ritain voting to leave the European Union, and GDP already predicted to slowas a result, it is now a timely moment to assess what he was referring to.The question of GDP and its usefulness hasannoyed policymakers for over half a century. Many argue that it is a mistakenconcept. It measures things that do not matter and misses things that do. Bymost recent measures, the UK’s GDP has been the envy of the Western world, withrecord low unemployment and high growth figures. If everything was going sowell, then why did over 17 million people vote for Brexit, despite the warningsabout what it could do to their country’s economic prospects?A recent annual study of countries and theirability to convert growth into well-being throws some light on that question.Across the 163 countries measured, the UK is one of the poorest performers inensuring that economic growth is translated into meaningful improvements for itscitizens. Rather than just focusing on GDP, over 40 different sets of criteriafrom health, education and civil society engagement have been measured to get amore all-round assessment of how countries are performing.While all of these countries face their ownchallenges, there are a number of common themes. Yes, there has been aneconomic recovery since the 2008 global crash, but in key indicators in areassuch as health and education, major economies have continued to decline. Yetthis isn’t the case with all countries. Some relatively poor European countrieshave seen huge improvements across measures including civil society, incomeequality and environment.This is a lesson that rich countries canlearn: When GDP is no longer regarded as the only measure of a country’ssuccess, the world looks very different.So what Kennedy was referring to was thatwhile GDP has been the most common method for measuring the economic activityof nations, as a measure, it is no longer enough. It does not include importantfactors such as environmental quality or education outcomes — all things thatcontribute to a person’s sense of well-being.(1)Robert F. Kennedy is cited because he _______.A . praised the UK for its GDPB . identified GDP with happinessC . misinterpreted the role of GDPD . had a low opinion of GDP(2)Which of the following is true about the recent annual study?A . Its results are inspiring.B . It is sponsored by 163 countries.C . Its criteria are questionable.D . It removes GDP as an indicator.(3)What is the author’s attitude towards GDP as the most common measure of a country’s success?A . Favorable.B . Indifferent.C . Critical.D . Defensive.3. 阅读理解Astronauts traveling in space meet forms ofradiation that are uncommon on Earth. Some of this radiation has been shown tobe harmful to human health. It is linked to cancers and heart problems. Yet anew American study suggests the radiation does not shorten astronauts’ lives.Researchers studied nearly 60 years ofhealth records and other data about male astronauts from the United States.They then compared this data with information about a group of men who are ingood health, richer than most Americans and receive good healthcare-professional athletes. The study found that neither group has higher ratesof dying at a young age. In fact, both groups generally live longer than otherAmericans.Astronauts are usually well-educated, earnmore money and are in better physical condition than the average American. Someearlier research has linked being an astronaut to a lower risk of early death,the researchers noted. The findings were reported in the publicationOccupational & Environmental Medicine.Much of the existing research on mortalityrates in astronauts has not yet explored the mental and physical demands of thisjob. There also has not been a lot of research on whether astronauts show whatis known as the “healthy worker effect”. This effect leads peoplewith employment of any kind to have fewer medical problems than people who areunable to work, said Robert Reynolds.Reynolds said, “The challenge hasalways been to understand ifastronauts are as healthy as they would be hadthey been otherwise comparably employed but had never gone to space at all. Todo this, we need to find a group that is comparable on several importantfactors.”(1)How did researchers carry out their study?A . By doing interviews.B . By analyzing some factors.C . By comparing different data.D . By doing experiments in the lab.(2)What can we learn from the text?A . All radiation is harmful to human health.B . Athletes tend to be poorer than most Americans.C . Healthy worker effect makes working people healthier.D . Research has explored the mental and physical demands of being astronauts.(3)What can he inferred from Reynolds’ words?A . They are determined to face the challenge.B . The research is almost impossible to conduct.C . Several important factors hold back the research.D . Astronauts are as healthy even they haven’t been Astronaut.(4)What can be a suitable title for the text?A . Astronauts----Healthy or OtherwiseB . Astronauts Are as Healthy as AthletesC . Radiation Affects Astronauts’ HealthD . Astronauts---- Well-Educated and Earn More二、任务型阅读(共5题;每小题1分,满分5分)4. 根据短文内容,选出能填入空白处的最佳选项,选项中有两项为多余选项。

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阅读理解(共20小题;每小题2分,满分 40分)阅读下面的短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中,选出最佳选项。

The Great Wall of China is considered to be the only man-made project seen from the moon. Although it was once thought to have been built entirely during the Qin Dynasty( 朝代) between 221 and 208 BC, it is now believed to have been started earlier.The 15-foot-high, 25-foot-wide, 1,500-mile-long structure was undoubtedly built to keep out invading enemies. To the common people of the empire, who had been forced to build the wall, it was not worth it, however. The wall, and other public works completed by the Qin Dynasty, had caused great losses on the wealth and human life of the country. As a result, an angry population rose up in rebellion(反抗)against the Qin DBecause of its rich history and magnificent appearance, the Great Wall attracts tourists, scientists, and historians to this day and will56. According to the author of this passage, the Han Dynasty was ableA. enemies were not effectively prevented from invading the empireB. it had started the work on the wall and really controlled it allC. the common people rebelled against the empire that had forced themD. the Qin emperor lost all his personal wealth in the creation of the Great WallB.58. With which of the following opinions would this author most likely agree?A. The pyramids of Egypt also attract modern man because of the human effort they represent(体现)B. The pyramids of Egypt would probably be seen to a human standing on the moon.C. The human significance (意义) of the pyramids of Egypt is greaterD. The human significance of the pyramids of Egypt is not as great59. The writer has not directly stated, but would support the opinion that .A. Astronauts(宇航员) have taken a personal interest in the historyB. the common people of the Qin Dynasty were the ones who providedC. work on the Great Wall was started before the Qin Dynasty came into existenceD. the Great Wall of China is a great human achievement and wasB省略CWhen you turn on the radio, you hear an advertisement. When you watch television, you hear and see an advertisement. If you turn the pages of a newspaper or magazine, again you find an advertisement. If you walk down the street, you see one advertising board after another. All day, every day, people who want to sell you something compete to catch your attention.In the West, advertisements are the fuel that makes mass media work. Many TV stations, newspapers, magazines, radio stations are privately owned. The government does not give them money. So where does the money come from? From advertisements. Without advertisements, there would notHave you ever asked yourself what advertising is? Through the years, people have given different answers to the question. For some time it was felt that advertising was a means of “keeping your name before the public.” And some people thought that advertising was “truth well told.” Now more and more people describe it in this way: Advertising is the paid, nonpersonal (非针对某个人的), and usually persuasive (有说服力的) description of goods, services and ideas by identified sponsors (明确的出资者)through various media.First, advertising is usually paid for. Various sponsors pay for the advert sements we see, read, and hear over the various media. Second, advertising is nonpersonal. It is not face to face communication. Although you may feel that a message in a certain advertisement is aimed directly at you, in reality, it is directed at large groups of people. Third, advertising is usually persuasive. Directly or indirectly it tells people to do something. All advertisements try to make people believe that the product, idea, or service advertised can do good to them. Fourth, the sponsor of the advertisement must be identified. From the advertisement, we can see if the sponsor is a company, or an organization, or an individual. Fifth, advertising reaches us through traditional (传统的)and nontraditional mass media. Included in the traditional media arenewspapers, magazines, radio, television, and films. Nontraditional media include the mail, matchbox covers, and billboards (广告牌62. The existence(存在)of the privately owned mass media depends financially(经济上地)onA. the government C.advertisements D. the audience63. According to the passage, who are most probably paying for the advertisements?A. Companies.B. Organizations.C. Individuals.64. Which of the following is considered nontraditional massA. Newspapers.B. The mail.C. Magazines65. According to the passage, which of the following statements aboutB. Advertising is meant for largeC. Advertising tells people to do something directly orD. The sponsors are always mentioned in the advertisements.The Internet has led to a huge increase in credit-card (信用卡) fraud.Your card information could even be for sale in an illegal web site (非法网站).Web sites offering cheap goods and services should be regarded with care.On-line shoppers who enter their credit-card information may never receive the goods they thought they bought.The thieves then go shopping with your card number—or sell the information over the Internet. Computers hackers (黑客) have broken down security(安全)systems, raising questions about the safety of cardholder information. Several months ago, 25,000 customers of CD Universe, an on-line music retailer (零售商) , were not lucky. Their names, addresses and credit-card numbers were posted on a Web site after the retailer refused to pay US $157,828 to getCredit-card firms are now fighting against on-line fraud. Mastercard is working on plans for Web-only credit card, with a lower credit limit. The card could be used only for shopping on-line. However, there are a few simple steps you can take to keep from being cheated (欺骗Ask about your credit-card firm's on-line rules: Under British law, cardholders have to pay the first US $78 of any fraudulent (欺骗性的) spending.And shop only at secure sites; Send your credit-card informationIf the security is in place, a letter will appear in the bottom right -hand corner of your screen. The Web site address may also start https: // -the extra “s” stands for secure. If in doubt, give your credit -card information over the telephone.Keep your password(密码)safe: Most on-line sites require a user name and password before placing an order. Treat your passwords with66. What do most people worry about the Internet according to thispassage?A. A lot of stolen credit-cards were sold onA. Cheating.B. Sale.C. Payment.D.68. How can the tD. The thieves buy the information from credit caA. Four.B. Three.C. Five.D.70. You are shopping on the site: http: // www. Shopping. com, and you want to buy a TV set, what does this article suggestC. E-mail the site your credit-Children start out as natural scientists, eager to look into the world around them. Helping them enjoy science can be easy; there's no need for a lot of scientific terms or expensive lab equipment. You only have to share your children's curiosity(好奇). Firstly, listen to their questions.I once visited a classroom of seven-year-olds to talk about science asa job. The children asked me “textbook questions” about schooling, salary(薪水) and whether I liked my job. When I finished answering, we sat facing one another in silence. Fina lly I said, “Now that we're finished with your lists, do you have questions of your own aboutAfter a long pause, a boy raised his hand, “Have you ever seen a grasshopper (蚱蜢) eat? When I try eating leaves like that, I get astomachache. Why?”Secondly, give them time to think. Studies over the past 30 years have shown that, after asking a question, adults typically wait only one second or less for an answer, no time for a child to think. When adults increase their “wait time” to three seconds or more, children give more logical(符合逻辑的), complete and creative answers.Thirdly, watch your language. Once you have a child involved in a science discussion, don't jump in with “That's right” or “Very good”. These words work well when it comes to encouraging good behavior(行为). But in talking about science, quick praise can signal that discussion is over. Instead, keep things going by saying, “That's interesting” or “I'd never thought of it that way before”, or coming up with moreNever push a child to “Think”. It doesn't make sense, children are always thinking, without your telling them to. What's more, this can turn a conversation into a performance. The child will try to find the answer you want, in as few words as possible, so that he will be a smaller target (目标Lastly, show; don't tell. Real-life impressions of nature are far more impressive than any lesson children can learn from a book or a television program. Let children look at their fingertips through a magnifying glass(放大镜), and they'll understand why you want them to wash before dinner. Rather than saying that water evaporates (蒸发), set a pot of water to boil and let them watch the water level drop.71. According to the passage, children are natural scientists, andA. to let them see the world aroundC. to explain difficult phrases about science72. In the last sentence of the first paragraph, the word “lists” could best be replaced byA. any questionsC. questions from textbooksD. any number of73. According to the passage, children can answer questions in a moreA. ask them to answer quickly.C. tell them to answer the next day.74. In which of the following paragraph(s) does the author tell usA. The second and third.B. The fourth andC. The fifth and sixth.D. The seventh.75. The author mentions all of the following techniques for adultsA. tell their children stories instead of reciting(背诵56~62~65 CDBA 66~70 BABAB 71~75 BCDCA。

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