2020年浙江省杭州高二(下)期中英语试卷解析版
期中英语试卷题号I II III IV V总分得分一、阅读理解（本大题共10小题，共20.0分）AIt was a mid-winter's day．My Mom had ordered me and my two brothers outside so she could get a little housework done．My brothers were seven and five years older than me and much bigger as well．Still，it was I who decided to start the snowball fight．I hit one of them when they weren't looking and soon we were all making and throwing snowballs as fast as we could．Being little helped me avoid the first dozen or so snowballs that came my way until the one that caught me in the back of the head and sent me sliding into the two foot deep snowdrift．I felt two hands grasp my shoulders as my oldest brother lifted me out safely．I laughed as I dusted the snow off．Later Mom called us back inside for a lunch of hot，chicken soup．I drank it slowly and then sat near the old，wood stove in our living room and let the warmth quickly dry my damp socks and jeans．It felt so nice．I couldn't describe the feeling back then but I know now that it was pure happiness．In those innocent days of childhood there was no regret for the past or worry for the future．Each moment could be enjoyed just the way God intended．Each day could be filled with fun ，laughter，and love．I think that we all need to re-experience that feeling in our lives．We need to live with childlike joy while keeping our adult wisdom．We need to throw a few snowballs and drink a few bowls of soup afterwards．We need to trust in our Heavenly Father's love for us and share our love with others as well．Life here is too brief not to enjoy all of its precious moments．1.Why did the writer's mother order them outside？______A. To let them do more outdoor exercises．B. For the convenience of doing housework．C. To let them help her do housework outside．D. To give them a surprise when they returned．2.Why could the writer avoid so many snowballs？______A. Because his figure was small．B. Because he was the youngest．C. Because he had quick reaction．D. Because he was good at avoiding．3.What is the writer's purpose in writing the text？______A. To introduce a good outdoor exercise．B. To recall an experience in his childhood．C. To show life should be enjoyed to the fullest．D. To sing high praises of his mother's greatness．BHave you ever made your life look a little more charming than it actually is by posting truths on social media? If so, you may be damaging your mental health.The posts we make on social media platforms allow us to look back and see what we did on a given day.But what happens when, in an effort to impress our online friends, photos and videos we post become beautified versions of the things we did?A young girl named Sophia went out to a romantic anniversary dinner with her boyfriend, had a near relationship-ending fight during dessert, then came home and posted, "Had the best time out with the love of my life!"—even with a photo of the meal. No surprise, but according to a new study, Sophia was by no means unique. Two-thirds of users admit lying about their lives on social media with 20 percent of young people between the ages of 18 and 24 stating that they edit their own stories by frequently lying about relationships and promotions.By beautifying our online stories, we are harming our memories. We start believing the stories we tell rather than remembering what really happened. Soon, the real experience is lost and all that remains is the beautified version of history.Scientists fear that these edited stories will end up changing our memories. It's well confirmed through research that our own memories are often unreliable and can be easily controlled. Writing down one's life in the form of a journal, or even on social media can help us keep our memories undamaged, but only if we tell the truth. So recording our experiences through whatever medium, to later recall lessons we learned, is not only acceptable but desirable. In fact, looking back at our own past—however embarrassing or uncomfortable is not just healthy but can be enjoyable.4.Why did Sophia post her story with a photo of the meal？A. To make her post attractive.B. To show his photography skill.C. To convince others of her story.D. To show how enjoyable the meal was.5.In what kind of tone did the writer write the text?A. Encouraging.B. Critical.C. Humorous.D. Enthusiastic.6.The last paragraph implies that many people don't realize ________.A. recalling the unpleasant past can also be enjoyableB. writing down our life on social media does no good to usC. recording experiences through media is unacceptableD. recording our experiences through media is beneficial7.What a lesson can be drawn from the text?A. Leaving others a good impression is desirable.B. Editting our online stories weakens our memory.C. Posting our experiences on social media is risky．D. Beautifying our history ends up hurting ourselves.CResearchers are often interested in how culture changes over time．All cultures go through periods of change and some cultures change faster than others．For example，in the past 10 years，Chinese culture has changed rapidly as western products have become popular．Other countries，such as France，have created rules to prevent their culture from changing too quickly．Even though cultures change at different paces，the causes of cultural change are quite similar around the world．One of these is technology and medicine．In the United States the invention and development of birth control pills and other measures helped parents to limit the size of their families．As a result，families grew smaller and parents could give more attention to fewer children．On the other hand，new technology has also created emotional distance among families．Cultures also change when they come into contact with other cultures．Immigration，for example，often results in cultural change for both immigrants and the host culture．Immigrants often bring with them different ideas，food，music，language，and manners when they move to a new culture．In Canada，for example，the government has a policy of multiculturalism where immigrants are encouraged to share their background cultures with Canadians while adopting and accepting Canadian culture．Cultural change can occur due to larger events．For example，economic depression，war ，and disaster can endanger societies，which must adapt to these challenges and events．Because of these changes in society，ideas and ways of life also affect the entire culture．For example，during World War II，many American men were sent far off to fight．Consequently，women were suddenly needed to work in the factories．As a result of this change，it is no longer culturally acceptable to believe that they should not have the right to work．8.In the first paragraph which country has experienced rapid cultural change in the lastdecade？______A. Canada．B. China．C. France．D. America．9.What will probably be talked about following the last paragraph？______A. Another reason for cultural change．B. A discussion of immigration policy in France．C. Another cultural change caused by World War II．D. Some examples of highly successful working women．10.What would be a good title for this passage？______A. Immigration Policy and CultureB. Immigration and CultureC. New Technology and Family CultureD. Theories of Cultural Change二、阅读七选五（本大题共5小题，共10.0分）It is sometimes possible to fix a water damaged cell phone．(1) ．The longer you wait，the more likely the phone is unrepairable．As soon as you notice your phone has dropped into water，you should take a cloth to wipe it off．Additionally，you should take out the SIM card and battery．(2) ．If you put your water damaged cell phone back together and it won't turn on，it is likely that some water has gotten down inside the phone．(3) ．You can remove the battery and SIM card from the phone once again and place all three components into a bowl filled with rice．This may work because rice is very absorbent．(4) ．If the rice method either did not work，you can take the phone apart and lay all its pieces outside in direct sunlight for several hours．The heat from the sun may completely dry out the inside and outside of the phone and its parts．If it is raining or the sun is not out，you can use a blow dryer on low heat to get the same results．If all of your attempts at repairing your phone are unsuccessful，you will likely have no choice but to take it to your cell provider or to a place that repairs cell phones to get it fixed．Unless your phone is very valuable，the cost of repairing the phone might be higher than what you paid for it．(5) ．It may be beneficial to meanwhile purchase insurance from your cell phone provider．A．If so，you have to throw itB．You could also use heat to fix itC．Fixing it doesn't always end up with successD．Repairing it as soon as possible may be greaterE．Then you might be better off buying a new oneF．When this happens，you can still repair it using rice，though．G．Place them onto a paper towel so the water can completely drain11. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G12. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G13. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G14. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G15. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G三、完形填空（本大题共20小题，共20.0分）It was a busy morning，about 8：30am，when an elderly gentleman in his 80's arrived to have stitches（线）removed from his thumb．He said he was in a hurry，as he had a/an(16)at 9：00 am．I took his vital signs and had him take a (17)，knowing it would be over an hour before someone would be able to see him．I saw him looking at his watch and (18)since I was not busy with another patient，I would assess his wound．On (19) it I saw it was well healed，so I talked to one of the doctors and got the needed supplies to(20)his stitches and redress his wound．While taking care of his wound，I asked him if he had another(21)appointment this morning，as he was in such a hurry．The gentleman told me he needed to go to the nursing home to eat (22) with his wife．I inquired as to her (23)．He told me that she had been there for a while because she isa(24)of Alzheimer's disease．As we talked，I asked if she would be (25) if he was a bit late ．He replied that she no longer knew (26) he was，and that she had not (27) him for five years now．I was (28) and asked him，"Do you still go every morning (29) she doesn't know who you are？" He (30)as he patted my hand and said，"She doesn't know me but I (31) know who she is．"I had to(32) tears as he left．I had goose bumps on my arm and thought，'That is the kind of(33) I want in my life．"True love is neither physical nor romantic．True love is a/an (34)of all that is，has been，will be，and will not be．Remember that the(35) deeds that we do in life really matter．16. A. meeting B. appointment C. lecture D. interview17. A. seat B. breath C. look D. ride18. A. remembered B. concluded C. imagined D. decided19. A. watching B. examining C. testing D. touching20. A. remove B. cut C. cure D. link21. A. gentleman's B. manager's C. doctor's D. nurse's22. A. dinner B. supper C. lunch D. breakfast23. A. health B. age C. work D. hobby24. A. psychologist B. physician C. victim D. expert25. A. glad B. upset C. ashamed D. hungry26. A. how B. where C. what D. who27. A. served B. missed C. recognized D. heard28. A. surprised B. satisfied C. excited D. disappointed29. A. after B. if C. but D. though30. A. nodded B. shouted C. smiled D. cried31. A. just B. still C. also D. even32. A. hold back B. hold on C. carry on D. carry out33. A. need B. satisfaction C. love D. hope34. A. expression B. award C. reward D. acceptance35. A. big B. small C. great D. different四、语法填空（本大题共1小题，共10.0分）36.With a timid voice，the little boy greeted his father as he returned from work，"Daddy，how much do you make an hour？"Greatly (1) （surprise），the father said，"Look，son，not even your motherknows that．Don't bother me now，I'm tired．""But Daddy，just tell me please! How much do you make an hour，" the boy insisted．The father，(2) （final）giving up，replied，"Twenty dollars per hour．""Okay，Daddy？Could you loan me ten dollars？" the boy asked．Showing his restlessness，the father yelled，"So that was the reason (3) you asked how much I earn，right？Go to sleep and don't bother me any longer!"It was already dark and the father was thinking about what he (4) （say）and wasfeeling guilty？Maybe he thought his son wanted to buy something．Finally，trying to ease (5) （he）mind，the father went to his son's room．"Are you (6) （sleep），son？" asked the father．"No，Daddy．Why？" replied the boy．"Here's the money you asked for (7) （early），" the father said．"Thanks，Daddy!" replied the son happily，putting his hand under his pillow andremoving some money．"Now I have enough! Now I have twenty dollars!" the boy said to his father，who was gazing at his son，confused (8) what his son had just said．"Daddy，could you sell me one hour of your time？"Time is (9) precious to spend it all on work! Appreciate your loved (10) （one）and don't take them for granted．五、书面表达（本大题共2小题，共30.0分）37.假设你的同学 Mike 想要提高英语成绩，写信问你如何利用网络工具学习英语．现请你根据以下要点给他回信向他推荐一个学习英语的网站．1．网站名：沪江英语网．2．推荐理由：a．资料丰富，寓教于乐；b．满足不同人群的不同需求；c．高质量的博客文章．3．可适当增加内容以使文章流畅．4．参考词汇：博客：blog．5．字数：80 左右．Dear Mike，Yours truly，Li Ming38. A class pet can be an invaluable experience for elementary school children．The pet can teach responsibility， build a connection to the classroom，serve as a motivator， and be something for the children to love．If the teacher is willing to take on the added responsibility of caring for an animal in addition to all of the children in the classroom，a class pet can be a wonderful addition to a class．Many factors need to be taken into consideration when choosing a class pet．It cannot be too big， as classrooms generally have limited space．Cost should also be considered since the teacher will likely have to pay for the pet，its food and its habitat． It must also be somewhat hardy （耐寒的）．Each particular type of animal has its advantages and disadvantages，and a teacher must weigh these and make a decision about which one is right for his or her class．Birds are physically more delicate （娇养） than many other animals．They will not survive in drafts （气流）and need a somewhat regulated temperature in their environment．Many birds are quite social and do best with other birds or when being handled routinel y by people who can be appropriate with them．Young children are not likely to have the skill to handle a bird without harming it，making it a poor choice for a class pet．Some reptiles are beautiful to look at but are delicate， afraid of cold，light sensitivity or poisonous and shouldn't be handled by children．Others are more hardy but require expensive habitats． Most snakes eat rats and mice，which may be a frightening thing for small children to witness．A hardy fish， such as a betta， is a good low-cost option for a class pet．They are obviously not huggable or able to be caught by children． Besides，they are inexpensive， have relatively long life spans，and can be kept in a simple fish bowl．答案和解析1.【答案】【小题1】B【小题2】A【小题3】C【解析】BAC1．B．细节理解题．根据第一段My Mom had ordered me and my two brothers outside so she could get a little housework do ne．可知，母亲把孩子赶出去是为了方便干家务活．故选B．2．A．细节理解题．根据第二段 Being little helped me avoid the first dozen or so snowballs 可知，作者是身体较小，因此不容易被雪球砸中．故选A．3．C．主旨大意题．根据文章内容可知，作者是建议读者应该尽情地享受生活．故选C ．本文作者通过讲述了童年的经历，表达了应该尽情地享受生活的建议．做这类题材阅读理解时要求考生对文章通读一遍，做题时结合原文和题目有针对性的找出相关语句进行仔细分析，结合选项选出正确答案．推理判断题也是要在抓住关键句子的基础上合理的分析才能得出正确答案，切忌胡乱猜测，一定要做到有理有据．4.【答案】【小题1】C【小题2】B【小题3】A【小题4】D【解析】【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文。
浙江省杭州地区(含周边)重点中学2020-2021学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题含解析Word版
2020学年第二学期期中杭州地区（含周边）重点中学高二年级英语学科试题考生须知：1. 本卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟；2. 答题前，在答题卷指定区域填写班级、姓名、考场号、座位号及准考证号并填涂相应数字。
3. 所有答案必须写在答题卷上，写在试卷上无效；4. 考试结束后，只需上交答题卷。
第Ⅰ卷第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节：（共5小题：每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
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1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】What does the woman want to do?A. Take a bus to Jacksonville.B. Put up a sign at the bus stop.C. Go to the 11th Street.【答案】A【原文】W: I’m sorry to bother you, but I can’t read the sign at this bus stop. Do you know if the bus to Jacksonville stops here?M: Oh, sorry, it doesn’t. You have to take the No. 11 bus across the street.2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】What does the woman probably suggest the man buy?A. A toy bear.B. A telescope.C. A book.【答案】B【原文】M: I need to get Barry something for his birthday, but I don’t know what he is into. Maybea toy bear?W: He’s far too old for that now. He is into astronomy. I got him something to read at Christmas. Maybe you could get him something to observe the sky.3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】What does the woman do?A. She is a librarianB. She is a saleswomanC. She is a photographer【答案】C【原文】M: I haven’t seen you since we graduated from university. Did you ever get that job as a librarian? I remember when we were selling textbooks, you were always talking about it. W: No,I actually work for National Geographic. I take pictures for the magazine.4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】What is the weather probably like now?A. Rainy.B. Cloudy.C. Sunny【答案】C【原文】W: Make sure to take your jacket. It’s raining outside. I don’t want you to catch a cold. M: It stopped raining an hour ago, Mom. I think I need a pair of sunglasses instead of a jacket.5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】Where is the conversation probably taking place?A. In a libraryB. In a gymC. In a parking lot 【答案】A【原文】W: You must be lost. The school’s main building is on the other side of the parking lot. M: It’s amazing in here. There’s such an impressive collection of books.W: It’s great, isn’t it? If you’d follow me, I’ll bring you to the school gym and the sports center.第二节：（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
2020年浙江省杭州市联考高二(下)期中英语试卷
期中英语试卷一、阅读理解（本大题共10小题，共20.0分）AIt was a mid-winter's day．My Mom had ordered me and my two brothers outside so she could get a little housework done．My brothers were seven and five years older than me and much bigger as well．Still，it was I who decided to start the snowball fight．I hit one of them when they weren't looking and soon we were all making and throwing snowballs as fast as we could．Being little helped me avoid the first dozen or so snowballs that came my way until the one that caught me in the back of the head and sent me sliding into the two foot deep snowdrift．I felt two hands grasp my shoulders as my oldest brother lifted me out safely．I laughed as I dusted the snow off．Later Mom called us back inside for a lunch of hot，chicken soup．I drank it slowly and then sat near the old，wood stove in our living room and let the warmth quickly dry my damp socks and jeans．It felt so nice．I couldn't describe the feeling back then but I know now that it was pure happiness．In those innocent days of childhood there was no regret for the past or worry for the future．Each moment could be enjoyed just the way God intended．Each day could be filled with fun，laughter，and love．I think that we all need to re-experience that feeling in our lives．We need to live with childlike joy while keeping our adult wisdom．We need to throw a few snowballs and drink a few bowls of soup afterwards．We need to trust in our Heavenly Father's love for us and share our love with others as well．Life here is too brief not to enjoy all of its precious moments．1.Why did the writer's mother order them outside？______A. To let them do more outdoor exercises．B. For the convenience of doing housework．C. To let them help her do housework outside．D. To give them a surprise when they returned．2.Why could the writer avoid so many snowballs？______A. Because his figure was small．B. Because he was the youngest．C. Because he had quick reaction．D. Because he was good at avoiding．3.What is the writer's purpose in writing the text？______A. To introduce a good outdoor exercise．B. To recall an experience in his childhood．C. To show life should be enjoyed to the fullest．D. To sing high praises of his mother's greatness．BHave you ever made your life look a little more charming than it actually is by posting truths on social media? If so, you may be damaging your mental health.The posts we make on social media platforms allow us to look back and see what we did on a given day.But what happens when, in an effort to impress our online friends, photos and videos we post become beautified versions of the things we did?A young girl named Sophia went out to a romantic anniversary dinner with her boyfriend, had a near relationship-ending fight during dessert, then came home and posted, "Had the best time out with the love of my life!"—even with a photo of the meal. No surprise, but according to a new study, Sophia was by no means unique. Two-thirds of users admit lying about their lives on social media with 20 percent of young people between the ages of 18 and 24 stating that they edit their own stories by frequently lying about relationships and promotions.By beautifying our online stories, we are harming our memories. We start believing the stories we tell rather than remembering what really happened. Soon, the real experience is lost and all that remains is the beautified version of history.Scientists fear that these edited stories will end up changing our memories. It's well confirmed through research that our own memories are often unreliable and can be easily controlled. Writing down one's life in the form of a journal, or even on social media can help us keep our memories undamaged, but only if we tell the truth. So recording our experiences through whatever medium, to later recall lessons we learned, is not only acceptable but desirable. In fact, looking back at our own past—however embarrassing or uncomfortable is not just healthy but can be enjoyable.4.Why did Sophia post her story with a photo of the meal？A. To make her post attractive.B. To show his photography skill.C. To convince others of her story.D. To show how enjoyable the meal was.5.In what kind of tone did the writer write the text?A. Encouraging.B. Critical.C. Humorous.D. Enthusiastic.6.The last paragraph implies that many people don't realize ________.A. recalling the unpleasant past can also be enjoyableB. writing down our life on social media does no good to usC. recording experiences through media is unacceptableD. recording our experiences through media is beneficial7.What a lesson can be drawn from the text?A. Leaving others a good impression is desirable.B. Editting our online stories weakens our memory.C. Posting our experiences on social media is risky．D. Beautifying our history ends up hurting ourselves.CResearchers are often interested in how culture changes over time．All cultures go through periods of change and some cultures change faster than others．For example，in the past 10 years，Chinese culture has changed rapidly as western products have become popular．Other countries，such as France，have created rules to prevent their culture from changing too quickly．Even though cultures change at different paces，the causes of cultural change are quite similar around the world．One of these is technology and medicine．In the United States the invention and development of birth control pills and other measures helped parents to limit the size of their families．As a result，families grew smaller and parents could give more attention to fewer children．On the other hand，new technology has also created emotional distance among families．Cultures also change when they come into contact with other cultures．Immigration，for example，often results in cultural change for both immigrants and the host culture．Immigrants often bring with them different ideas，food，music，language，and manners when they move to a new culture．In Canada，for example，the government has a policy of multiculturalism where immigrants are encouraged to share their background cultures with Canadians while adopting and accepting Canadian culture．Cultural change can occur due to larger events．For example，economic depression，war，and disaster can endanger societies，which must adapt to these challenges and events．Because of these changes in society，ideas and ways of life also affect the entire culture．For example，during World War II，many American men were sent far off to fight．Consequently，women were suddenly needed to work in the factories．As a result of this change，it is no longer culturally acceptable to believe that they should not have the right to work．8.In the first paragraph which country has experienced rapid cultural change in the lastdecade？______A. Canada．B. China．C. France．D. America．9.What will probably be talked about following the last paragraph？______A. Another reason for cultural change．B. A discussion of immigration policy in France．C. Another cultural change caused by World War II．D. Some examples of highly successful working women．10.What would be a good title for this passage？______A. Immigration Policy and CultureB. Immigration and CultureC. New Technology and Family CultureD. Theories of Cultural Change二、阅读七选五（本大题共5小题，共10.0分）It is sometimes possible to fix a water damaged cell phone．(1) ．The longer you wait，the more likely the phone is unrepairable．As soon as you notice your phone has dropped into water，you should take a cloth to wipe it off．Additionally，you should take out the SIM card and battery．(2) ．If you put your water damaged cell phone back together and it won't turn on，it is likely that some water has gotten down inside the phone．(3) ．You can remove the battery and SIM card from the phone once again and place all three components into a bowl filled with rice．This may work because rice is very absorbent．(4) ．If the rice method either did not work，you can take the phone apart and lay all its pieces outside in direct sunlight for several hours．The heat from the sun may completely dry out the inside and outside of the phone and its parts．If it is raining or the sun is not out，you can use a blow dryer on low heat to get the same results．If all of your attempts at repairing your phone are unsuccessful，you will likely have no choice but to take it to your cell provider or to a place that repairs cell phones to get it fixed．Unless your phone is very valuable，the cost of repairing the phone might be higher than what you paid for it．(5) ．It may be beneficial to meanwhile purchase insurance from your cell phone provider．A．If so，you have to throw itB．You could also use heat to fix itC．Fixing it doesn't always end up with successD．Repairing it as soon as possible may be greaterE．Then you might be better off buying a new oneF．When this happens，you can still repair it using rice，though．G．Place them onto a paper towel so the water can completely drain11. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G12. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G13. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G14. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G15. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G三、完形填空（本大题共20小题，共20.0分）It was a busy morning，about 8：30am，when an elderly gentleman in his 80's arrived to have stitches（线）removed from his thumb．He said he was in a hurry，as he had a/an (16)at 9：00 am．I took his vital signs and had him take a (17)，knowing it would be over an hour before someone would be able to see him．I saw him looking at his watch and (18)since I was not busy with another patient，I would assess his wound．On (19) it I saw it was well healed，so I talked to one of the doctors and got the needed supplies to(20)his stitches and redress his wound．While taking care of his wound，I asked him if he had another(21)appointment this morning，as he was in such a hurry．The gentleman told me he needed to go to the nursing home to eat (22) with his wife．I inquired as to her (23)．He told me that she had been there for a while because she is a(24)of Alzheimer's disease．As we talked，I asked if she would be (25) if he was a bit late．He replied that she no longer knew (26) he was，and that she had not (27) him for five years now．I was (28) and asked him，"Do you still go every morning (29) she doesn't know who you are？" He (30)as he patted my hand and said，"She doesn't know me but I (31) know who she is．"I had to(32) tears as he left．I had goose bumps on my arm and thought，'That is the kind of(33) I want in my life．"True love is neither physical nor romantic．True love is a/an (34)of all that is，has been，will be，and will not be．Remember that the(35) deeds that we do in life really matter．16. A. meeting B. appointment C. lecture D. interview17. A. seat B. breath C. look D. ride18. A. remembered B. concluded C. imagined D. decided19. A. watching B. examining C. testing D. touching20. A. remove B. cut C. cure D. link21. A. gentleman's B. manager's C. doctor's D. nurse's22. A. dinner B. supper C. lunch D. breakfast23. A. health B. age C. work D. hobby24. A. psychologist B. physician C. victim D. expert25. A. glad B. upset C. ashamed D. hungry26. A. how B. where C. what D. who27. A. served B. missed C. recognized D. heard28. A. surprised B. satisfied C. excited D. disappointed29. A. after B. if C. but D. though30. A. nodded B. shouted C. smiled D. cried31. A. just B. still C. also D. even32. A. hold back B. hold on C. carry on D. carry out33. A. need B. satisfaction C. love D. hope34. A. expression B. award C. reward D. acceptance35. A. big B. small C. great D. different四、语法填空（本大题共1小题，共10.0分）36.With a timid voice，the little boy greeted his father as he returned from work，"Daddy，how much do you make an hour？"Greatly (1) （surprise），the father said，"Look，son，not even your mother knows that．Don't bother me now，I'm tired．""But Daddy，just tell me please! How much do you make an hour，" the boyinsisted．The father，(2) （final）giving up，replied，"Twenty dollars per hour．""Okay，Daddy？Could you loan me ten dollars？" the boy asked．Showing his restlessness，the father yelled，"So that was the reason (3) you asked how much I earn，right？Go to sleep and don't bother me any longer!"It was already dark and the father was thinking about what he (4) （say）and was feeling guilty？Maybe he thought his son wanted to buy something．Finally，trying to ease (5) （he）mind，the father went to his son's room．"Are you (6) （sleep），son？" asked the father．"No，Daddy．Why？" replied the boy．"Here's the money you asked for (7) （early），" the father said．"Thanks，Daddy!" replied the son happily，putting his hand under his pillow andremoving some money．"Now I have enough! Now I have twenty dollars!" the boy said to his father，who was gazing at his son，confused (8) what his son had just said．"Daddy，could you sell me one hour of your time？"Time is (9) precious to spend it all on work! Appreciate your loved (10) （one）and don't take them for granted．五、书面表达（本大题共2小题，共30.0分）37.假设你的同学 Mike 想要提高英语成绩，写信问你如何利用网络工具学习英语．现请你根据以下要点给他回信向他推荐一个学习英语的网站．1．网站名：沪江英语网．2．推荐理由：a．资料丰富，寓教于乐；b．满足不同人群的不同需求；c．高质量的博客文章．3．可适当增加内容以使文章流畅．4．参考词汇：博客：blog．5．字数：80 左右．Dear Mike，Yours truly，Li Ming38. A class pet can be an invaluable experience for elementary school children． The pet can teach responsibility， build a connection to the classroom， serve as a motivator， and be something for the children to love． If the teacher is willing to take on the added responsibility of caring for an animal in addition to all of the children in the classroom， a class pet can be a wonderful addition to a class．Many factors need to be taken into consideration when choosing a class pet． It cann ot be too big， as classrooms generally have limited space． Cost should also be consid ered since the teacher will likely have to pay for the pet， its food and its habitat． It m ust also be somewhat hardy （耐寒的）． Each particular type of animal has its advantages and disadvantages， and a teac her must weigh these and make a decision about which one is right for his or her class．Birds are physically more delicate （娇养） than many other animals． They will not survive in drafts （气流） and need a somewhat regulated temperature in their environment． Many birds are quite social and do best with other birds or when being handled routinely by people who can be appropriate with them． Young children are not likely to have the skill to handle a bird without harming it， making it a poor choice for a class pet．Some reptilesare beautiful to look at but are delicate， afraid of cold， light sensitivity or poisonous a nd shouldn't be handled by children． Others are more hardy but require expensive habit ats． Most snakes eat rats and mice，which may be a frightening thing for small children to witness．A hardy fish， such as a betta， is a good low-cost option for a class pet． They are obviously not huggable or able to be caught by children． Besides， they are inexpensi ve， have relatively long life spans， and can be kept in a simple fish bowl．答案和解析1.【答案】【小题1】B 【小题2】A 【小题3】C【解析】BAC1．B．细节理解题．根据第一段 My Mom had ordered me and my two brothers outside so she could get a little housework done．可知，母亲把孩子赶出去是为了方便干家务活．故选B．2．A．细节理解题．根据第二段 Being little helped me avoid the first dozen or so snowballs 可知，作者是身体较小，因此不容易被雪球砸中．故选A．3．C．主旨大意题．根据文章内容可知，作者是建议读者应该尽情地享受生活．故选C．本文作者通过讲述了童年的经历，表达了应该尽情地享受生活的建议．做这类题材阅读理解时要求考生对文章通读一遍，做题时结合原文和题目有针对性的找出相关语句进行仔细分析，结合选项选出正确答案．推理判断题也是要在抓住关键句子的基础上合理的分析才能得出正确答案，切忌胡乱猜测，一定要做到有理有据．4.【答案】【小题1】C 【小题2】B 【小题3】A 【小题4】D【解析】【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文。
2020年浙江省杭州高三(下)期中英语试卷解析版
期中英语试卷题号I II III IV V总分得分一、阅读理解（本大题共10小题，共25.0分）AMany of us just laugh it away when they are told incredible(难以置信的) stories about other people, but I have a deep interest in these stories and I prefer to believe they are true. Here's one I collected from a total stranger."Well, I was 11 when my family arrived at Fern Lake overlooking Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park. It was so beautiful to look miles across the Rockies and thousands of feet below into the valley. My parents were busy getting lunch out of the trunk so I climbed over the wooden fence to get closer to the cliff edge in the hope that I wouldn't miss any beautiful sight down there.I started down a little hill but soon started sliding on loose pebble rocks(鹅卵石). I fell on my back, but kept going faster and faster to what seemed the edge of the world (a 2,000 foot drop). In seconds I knew I was going to die. My feet and legs went first over the edge at a high speed. Then suddenly I felt two hands push hard on my chest and stopped me dead. My heart was racing and I slowly inched my body back to where I finally could make it back up the hill.My father was waiting there and screaming at me for doing such a dangerous stunt(特技). I tried to tell him and my mom about the hands that held me back, but to this day they don't believe me. They thought I was just trying to get out of trouble with a made-up story."We parted ways, but I assured her that I believed every word of her story. I could see a little surprise and happiness on her face.That's why I always ask people to share their miracles(奇迹). Each real story makes my days full of hope and gratefulness.1.The girl got closer to the cliff edge to _______.A. take an adventureB. better enjoy the viewC. collect pebble rocksD. play a joke on her parents2.In the writer's eyes, the girl _______.A. made up an exciting storyB. reached the bottom of the valleyC. enjoyed doing dangerous stuntsD. was saved by a magical force3.The writer is interested in people's miracle stories because they _______.A. are often told in an amusing wayB. seem unbelievable but actually trueC. prove that life is full of miraclesD. help him stay positive about lifeBPeople like to post their selfies (自拍照) on social media. To know more about it, scientists at Syracuse University in New York recently did a research and came up with some surprising findings.People who post selfies and use editing software to make themselves look better show behavior connected to narcissism (自恋), the researchers said. Makana Chock, a professor fromSyracuse University, said because social media is mostly used by people to share unimportant information about their lives, it is a good place for people to "work towards satisfying their own vanity." Those "likes" under their Facebook selfies make them feel good.Besides, people who post group selfies show a need for popularity and a need to belong to a group, the research found. Some people feel "peer(同伴) pressure" to post selfies and some follow the popular belief that if there is no picture of an event or experience, it did not really happen. "Anyway, it shouldn't be seen as negative. People get sense of satisfaction especially when they get likes. And it does no harm," Chock said.Other findings from the study include: There are no major differences on how often men and women post selfies and how often they use editing software. But men who post selfies showed more of a need to be seen as popular than women who posted selfies.Chock said posting selfies on social media is not all that different from what people have done for many years. On trips and special events, our parents and grandparents used cameras instead of phones to take photos. They would bring back photos to show friends and family. You had no choice but to look at them. You probably commented about how nice everyone in the photos looked, especially children and the person showing the photos. They were happy to hear your comments. That was the old way of "clicking like". On social media, however, people can decide not to look at photos—even if they click "like".4.What is the research mainly about?A. The ways of making people look better in selfies.B. The reasons for people posting selfies on social media.C. The differences between men and women in posting selfies.D. The connections between posting selfies and mental health.5.What does the word "vanity" in paragraph 2 probably mean?A. A deep desire to know about something.B. A special need to be more popular.C. Too much pride in one's own appearance.D. Strong determination to improve oneself.6.What is Chock's attitude towards selfie posting?A. Ambiguous.B. Cautious.C. Disapproving.D. Supportive.7.From the last paragraph, we know that the older generations showed their photos tofriends and family ______.A. to win praise from viewersB. to show off their camerasC. to improve relationshipsD. to share good momentsCSudoku （数独）puzzles give your brain a hard time：Every number from 1 to 9 must appear in each of the nine horizontal （横向的）rows，in each of the nine vertical columns and in each of the nine boxes．For many of us，this can be a reason for a headache，but in the very rare case of a German man，a Sudoku puzzle even caused seizures （痉挛）．In a new case study from the University of Munich，published in the Journal of the American Medical Association，Dr．Berend Feddersen introduces a student who was 25 years old when he was buried by a snow slide during a ski tour．For 15 minutes，he didn't get enough oxygen，which severely damaged certain parts of his brain．"He had to receive treatment on the scene．Luckily he survived，" says Feddersen，the author of the study．Weeks after the accident，when the young man was ready for recovery treatment，something bizarre happened：When the patient solved Sudoku puzzles，he suddenly hadseizures of his left arm - something the medical world hadn't seen before．Feddersen explains："In order to solve a Sudoku，the patient used parts of his brain which are responsible for vision-space tasks．But exactly those brain parts had been damaged in the accident and then caused the seizures once they were used．"This particular case is an example of what doctors call reflex epilepsy （反射性癫痫），according to Dr．Jacqueline French，professor from NYU Langone School of Medicine．"You have to have an injury of your brain first，and then seizures like that can happen，" she says．In the meantime，the patient from the case study stopped solving Sudoku puzzles forever and has been seizure-free for more than five years．"Fortunately，he can do crossword puzzles．He never had problems with those，" Feddersen says．8.In the accident，the student ______ ．A. began to experience seizures in his left armB. got the vision-space part of his brain damagedC. had to be sent to hospital as soon as possibleD. found his Sudoku ability seriously weakened9.It can be learned from the text that ______ ．A. the man cannot complete crossword puzzles nowB. it is Sudoku playing that brings about his seizuresC. the man's symptoms are common and widely observedD. the seizures cause much trouble to the man's daily life10.This text can be best described as ______ ．A. a medical testB. a warning to skiersC. a news reportD. a research paper二、阅读七选五（本大题共5小题，共10.0分）Choosing the right college can be challenging，but knowing where to start can be even more challenging．(1) Here are the tips I wish someone would have told me before I chose which college to attend．First things first，you need to decide what you want to major in．This will be the most important part of the process，because it will determine what career you will choose after college．This decision is not the end，you can definitely change majors once you're in college．(2)Next，it's time to decide if you want to stay close to your hometown or go away for college．Both options have their own pros and cons．These pros and cons can vary from money and how much financial aid the college will provide you，job success after graduation，opportunities the college offers such as study abroad or internships，to how many people attend the college．(3)(4) Would you mind living in the area surrounding the campus？Do they have a good program for your major？Does the college have big or small classes，which would you prefer？How is the college ranked？Does ranking matter to you？Is the campus big or small？Which would you prefer？Does the school feel like a good personal fit？Make sure to also do research on alumni （校友），current students and professors who are present on the different campuses of the colleges you are inquiring about．It's always good to do great research than none at all and pick a college you know nothing about and regret your decision in the end．And if this happens，you'll end up transferring （转学）to another college，where you'll definitely do your research to not have the same thing happen again．(5)Now that you have all this newfound knowledge on how to choose a college，I hope you areready to start the process! Good luck!A．No worries，I am here to help you through the process．B．There's no excuse for not visiting the colleges in your local area．C．Other things to consider when choosing a college are as follows．D．You can register for its online college fair at campuslife．com．E．These are all things to take into consideration when choosing a college．F．But note that changing majors can affect how long it will take you to graduate．G．So you might as well get all the research done now，and save yourself both time and money．11. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G12. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G13. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G14. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G15. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G三、完形填空（本大题共20小题，共30.0分）Last week 26-year-old Zion took a seat and put his food on a table at a McDonald's．He was intending to (16) breakfast by himself when 70-year-old Jan，who is living alone，(17) Zion．Then she asked in a weak voice (18)she could share the table with him．Zion said‘yes' (19)．Zion introduced himself and shook the little lady's(20)hand．They didn't know each other，and they couldn't be more(21)．But today they had a meal together and spent the next 45 minutes enjoying each other's (22) and sharing stories about their lives．Like they were friends，they talked and (23)together．When their time together came to an end，Zion (24) her to her car and they exchanged numbers with the intention of having a(25) again soon．"She is such a (26)woman，" Zion recalled．"She mentioned many times how we all should love one another and how we should not (27) anyone because you never know how their day is going and what they have (28)．"Zion is glad that his (29)conversation with Jan could inspire so many people，but he says that he is mostly just happy to have a new (30)．He says that he is very(31) to set up another breakfast date．"I'll (32)trying，" said Zion．"I know if we had forever she would have a (33)for me for every day．"Every stranger has the (34)to foster a new friendship．Their(35)story has been posted on social media and it melts our hearts．Now they are internet famous．16. A. prepare B. order C. eat D. finish17. A. invited B. approached C. recognized D. greeted18. A. that B. when C. how D. if19. A. enthusiastically B. casuallyC. nervouslyD. anxiously20. A. delicate B. strong C. wrinkled D. skilled21. A. popular B. different C. friendly D. admirable22. A. success B. peace C. freedom D. company23. A. laughed B. played C. cheered D. teased24. A. carried B. led C. walked D. drove25. A. visit B. breakfast C. share D. call26. A. wonderful B. silent C. generous D. content27. A. ignore B. blame C. suspect D. judge28. A. depended on B. given up C. gone through D. cared about29. A. brief B. sweet C. private D. serious30. A. friend B. start C. target D. opportunity31. A. upset B. frightened C. proud D. excited32. A. start B. keep C. advocate D. consider33. A. gift B. food C. story D. sponsor34. A. potential B. intention C. fortune D. confidence35. A. strange B. familiar C. amusing D. touching四、语法填空（本大题共1小题，共15.0分）36.Who are better at science in your class，girls or boys？These years，girls start toshow more interest in the (1) （subject）of science，technology，engineering and Maths （STEM），according to a recent study from the UK．In the study，every year over the last seven years，over 20，000 students (2) were in their final year in high school were surveyed．As for university courses，(3) number of girls considering choosing STEM subjects has a (4) （big）increase than that of boys．Over one-fifth of the girls surveyed said they were considering jobs (5) （relate）toSTEM，such as engineers．And the interest in engineering and science has also risen．This is an important change for women in the UK．But at present，there are not nearly as many women (6) men studying STEM subjects or working in the STEM fields．Only 13%～22% of people who graduate (7) university with STEM degrees are women．And women are seen only one in eight STEM jobs．Are men really more suited to STEM work than women？Of course not．This is (8) （part）because of the conventional idea，which means many people think so，even though it is not correct．"It is important that young women should (9) （encourage）to get into these jobs．In fact，STEM subjects are fun and exciting．Studying science can do (10) （we）good ．It offers women chances of taking up fantastic careers and they will get higher pay in these areas，" said Niki Yates，manager of GSK's business．五、书面表达（本大题共2小题，共40.0分）37.假如你是高中生李华，你的美国笔友Jack热爱中国传统文化，最近打算来中国工作生活一段时间，但是不确定应该去往哪个城市，写信向你咨询．请你给他写一封回信，内容包括：1．你推荐的城市；2．推荐的理由（不少于两条）；3．美好祝愿．注意：1．词数80左右；2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯．38.阅读下面短文，根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要．Workaholics live for their work， often spending many extra hours at work，and often taking work home to complete． It's fine to live in a work-hard culture，but when work becomes the only reason for a person's existence above more important t hings （such as family and friends）， the issue becomes critical．That's the problem more and more Americans are faced with．Americans are working more hours per week than in years past，and with many companies reducing employees，more and more workers are worried about their own jobs．Some studies show that as many as 40 percent of American workers don't even bother to take vacations，partly because of fears they may not have a job to come back to if they do． Besides， it is obvious that part of the matter is financial．More and more people begin to define success in terms of financial measures．The higher one's income is， the more respect one gets． Finally，people nowadays live and work in a connected environment -- e-mails，instant messaging， fax machines，and cell phones -- making it hard for them to truly get time away from their work，even when they are on holiday．When work becomes the only reason for being -- when it becomes the only thing peop le think about， the only thing that truly makes people happy，many Americans find that they are no longer close to their kids．Divorce rate jumps and serious stress-related health problems come up． Undoubtedly， it is time to do something．To reduce workaholism， you must stay away from work once in a while．There are many ways to do that： Spend time with family and friends；Call home often to stay connected； Learn to say no to new assignments；Consider exercises to get your body back to a healthy shape；Fight the urge that everything you do must be perfect． It will take some effort，but for yourself and those you love， you really should make the effort．Have a try and you won't regret it．答案和解析1.【答案】【小题1】B【小题2】D【小题3】D【解析】【文章大意】本文讲述的是作者所听过的一次奇妙的经历，一个女孩在悬崖边欣赏风景时不慎跌落，之后被一个神奇的力量救下。
浙江省2019-2020学年高二《英语》下册期中模拟试题（含答案）
浙江省2019-2020学年高二《英语》下册期中模拟试题（含答案）浙江省2019-2020学年高二英语下学期期中模拟试题第一部分：听力（共两节，满分20分）第一节 (共 5 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 5 分)听下面 5 段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where are the speakers?A. In a park.B. At home.C. In a school.2. What does the woman think of her new boss?A. Strict.B. Impatient.C. Disorganized.3. Why does the woman call the man?A. To tell him the time change.B. To invite him to her birthday party.C. To tell about the school dance night.4. What is the man going to do tomorrow?A. Go swimming.B. Go diving.C. Try horse-riding.5. What are the speakers talking about?A. Which lessons to take.B. How to play the piano.C. Where to buy a violin.第二节(共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分)听下面5 段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5 秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。
2020年杭州市高级中学高三英语下学期期中试卷及答案解析
2020年杭州市高级中学高三英语下学期期中试卷及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AFilms to watch in MarchGretaA lonely young waitress finds a handbag on aNew Yorksubway train. Luckily, the address is inside, so she returns it to the piano teacher who left it there. She then discovers that the piano teacher makes a habit of dropping bags around the city on purpose to make new friends. Directed by Neil Jordan, the actors are attractive. Grace Moretz is the waitress and Isabelle Huppert is the one who admires her. Thanks to them, Greta winds up being far more enjoyable than it has any right to be.The AftermathThe Aftermath is one of the few World WarⅡ-related films. Based on Rhidian Brook’s novel,this touching romantic movie is starred by Keira Knightley, who is the wife of a British officer. She hates the Germans because her son was killed in an air raid. But is there a chance that a tall, dark andhandsome man might persuade her to overcome her hate?Captain MarvelIt took Marvel Studios a decade to finally make a female superhero. It’s also the first Marvel film to be directed by a woman, who has directed Half Nelson and Missisippi Grind. Captain Marvel is set in the 1990s. The Oscar-winning Brie Larson stars as Carol Danvers, a US Air Force fighter pilot, while Samuel L Jackson, as usual, plays Nick Fury.DumboDumbo is a classic Disney cartoon, who has big ears and there have been plenty of those kind of movies in recent years.Burtonalways has inspirations to direct such kind of movies from Edward Scissorhands to Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. Magical figures have always been his favorite characters.1. What makes Captain Marvel special?A. Winning Oscar.B. Its female director.C. Time setting.D. A woman pilot.2. Which film is better for a 7-year-old kid to watch?A. The AftermathB. Captain MarvelC. GreteD. Dumbo3. Where can you most probably read the text?A. Reader’s DigestB. NatureC. Scientific AmericanD. National GeographicBThe Great Barrier Reef's outlook remains “very poor” despite coral (珊瑚) recovery over the past year, Australian government scientistssaid Monday, just days before a UNESCO ruling on the site's world heritage (遗产) status.The United Nations cultural agency recommended last month that the world's largest reef (珊瑚礁) system be placed on its endangered list because of damage to the corals largely caused by climate change.The Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) said the corals were now in a “recovery window” after a decade of harmful heat stress and cyclones (旋风). But such opportunities were becoming rarer due to the influence ofclimate change, the government agency, which has monitored the reef for 35 years, said in its annual report released today. “The increasing emergence of climate-related extreme weather events and starfish outbreaks is causing more severe and frequent pressures, giving the reef fewer opportunities like this to recover,”CEO Paul Hardisty said. The scientists surveyed 127 reef sites in 2021 and found hard coral cover had increased at 69 of the 81 locations surveyed in the past two years.Separate scientific research released last October found the 2, 300-kilometre (1, 400 miles) system had lost half its corals since 1995, with a series of ocean heatwaves causing mass coral death.Britta Schaffelke, research program director at AIMS, said the latest findings provided a slight hope that the reef still has the power of recovering. But she added that its future is still very poor because of the dangers of climate change and other factors that are affecting the reef.UNESCO has urged Australia to take urgent climate action but the government has long resisted calls to commit to net zero emissions (排放) by 2050. The government has said it hopes to meet the target “as soon as possible” without harming its economy, insisting dealing with climate change requires a global effort. The reef was worth about US $4. 8 billion a year in tourism for the Australian economy and there are fears that an “in danger” listing could weaken its tourist appeal.4. What is the major cause of the damage to the corals?A. The climate change.B. Lack of money.C. Over development.D. Too many tourists.5. What is mainly talked about in Paragraph 3?A. The result of the survey.B. The efforts AIMS has made.C. The slight chance of the recovery.D. The terrible situation of the climate.6. What is Britta Schaffelke's attitude towards the future of the reef?A. Unclear.B. Positive.C Intolerant. D. Anxious.7. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. Australia wants to put the reef on the endangered list.B. The Australian government has ignored UNESCO's demand.C. Australia hopes to keep a balance between emission target and its economy.D. The Australian government refuses to take its share of responsibility of climate change.CScientists have long sought to prevent sharp memories from dulling with age, but the problem remains unsettled. Now research published in Scientific Reports suggests virtual reality might help older people recall facts and events based on specific details.The study involved 42 healthy older adults from the San Francisco Bay Area. Half spent a dozen hours over four weeks playing a virtual-reality game called Labyrinth; they wore headsets and walked in place, walking virtual neighborhoods while completing small tasks. The other half, in the control group, used electronic tablets to play games that did not require recalling details. After 15 sessions (期), the latter performed roughly the same as before on a long-term memory test. But the Labyrinth players gain an improvement in memory through the VR game. A scientist Peter Wais of the University of California said the improvements brought them up to the level of another group of younger adults taking the same memory tests.Meredith Thompson, an education researcher, studies learning through VR games but was not involved in the new study. It would be great to actually follow people over time and see what this type of game does for long-term memory. She says, adding VR can provide greater involvement than other games. Wais's team is now investigating how long the observed effects last and which elements of the training have the most impact.A cognitive (认知)psychologist, Daniel Simons, who was also not involved in the study, notes experiments with other games that claim to train the brain have often failed to evaluate this. And it remains unclear how testperformance in a laboratorysetting might translate to real-world situations. The outcome, Simons notes, “needs to be repeated, ideally with a much larger group, before it’s treated as a strong finding.”For now, Wais says, the team hopes its studies with similar-sized groups will help draw funding to test the game in a larger pool of participants.8. What is the passage mainly about?A. People's memory gradually fails as they age.B. People of different ages should play VR games.C. Virtual reality changes people's memory.D. Virtual reality improves older adults' memory.9. What is Meredith Thompson's attitude toward the research?A. satisfied.B. enthusiastic.C. cautious.D. concerned.10. According to the scientists, the research needs to be improved due to ________.A. the lack of financial support.B. the limited pool of participants.C. the unsatisfying test performance.D. the impractical application in real world.11. Where may the passage come from?A. A novel.B. A review.C. A magazine.D. A guidebook.DThere are 8.8 million blind people in India. In fact, there are 36 million blind people worldwide and a quarter of them are in India; however, many cases of blindness in India are curable. The poor in India have limited access to primary eye healthcare and often do not eat foods rich in micronutrients, like vitamins and minerals, which play an important role in maintaining good eye health.Many people worldwide are not even aware that they may have a vision (视力) problem simply because they do not get their eyes tested every year with a doctor, who tests for the functioning of the eye muscles (肌肉), as well as common diseases like night blindness. This exam is strongly recommended by experts because some changes in vision, which the patient may take longer to notice, can be found easily in this way.Certain simple changes in diet and lifestyle can ensure better eye health for you. These include drinking plenty-of water, not smoking, and eating brightly color1 ed and leafy fruit and vegetables. Wearing sunglasses protects your eyes from the sun, which damages otherwise healthy eyes. Learn about your family's eye diseasehistory, and be on the lookout for any problem about your vision. Make sure that you see a doctor immediately for early intervention(干预) if you see any of these signs of worsening eye health.If you or a loved one needs to cure blindness or other eye diseases, turn to a crowdfunding (众筹) platform. A group of eye health caregivers have fundraised with crowdfunding platform ImpactGuru to raise money to perform operations on the eyes of blind women in south Asia. Running an online fundraiser enables both doctors and patients to find a way out of the dark. If you want eye care to develop, start a fundraiser today.12. Why are there so many blind people in India?A. There is a lack of eye hospitals in India.B. People pay no attention to their eyes at all.C. Poor Indians lack food good for eye health.D. The environment damages their eyes.13. What does the author suggest in Paragraph 2?A. Examining your eyes annually.B. Strengthening muscles every day.C. Raising the awareness of physical health.D. Attaching importance to self-examination.14. Which of the following may do harm to your eyes?A. Smoking a lot.B. Wearing sunglasses.C. Drinking much water.D. Watching brightly-color1 ed pictures.15. What does the author want to show in the last paragraph?A. How to start a fundraiser online.B. The importance of raising money.C. The role of crowdfunding in eye care.D. What should bedone to raise money.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2020届杭州市高级中学高三英语下学期期中试题及答案解析
2020届杭州市高级中学高三英语下学期期中试题及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AI once taught in a small private school. Each morning at nine o’clock all the students, ranging in age from three to seven years old, gathered in the Great Room for a warm-up in preparation for the day.One morning the headmistress made an announcement to all the children gathered,“Today we begin a great experiment of the mind.” She held up two ivy(常春藤) plants, each potted in an identical container. She continued, “Do they look the same?”All the children nodded. So did I, for, in this way, I was alsoa child.“We will give the plants the same amount of light, the same amount of water, but not the same amount of attention,” She said. “Together we are going to see what will happen when we put one plant in the kitchen away from our attention and the other plant right here in this room. Each day for the next month, we shall sing to our plant in the Great Room and tell it how much we love it, and how beautiful it is. We will use our good minds to think good thoughts about it.”Four weeks later my eyes were as wide and disbelieving as the children’s. The kitchen plant was leggy and sick-looking, and it hadn’t grown at all. But the Great Room plant, which had been sung to and surrounded by positive thoughts and words, had increased threefold in size with dark leaves that were filled with energy.In order to prove the experiment, the kitchen ivy was brought to the Great Room to join the other ivy. Within three weeks, the second plant had caught up with the first ivy. Within four weeks, they could not be distinguished, one from the other.I took this lesson to heart and made it my own.1. Why did the headmistress do the experiment?A. She wanted to teach me a lesson.B. She expected the students to learn to grow plants.C. She meant to prove the impact of good minds on growth.D. She intended to show students how to save a sick-looking plant.2. What happened to the ivy in the kitchen at last?A. It stopped growing and died.B. It was leggy and sick with dark leaves.C. It looked almost the same as the other one.D. It grew better than the one in the Great Room.3. What can be a suitable title for the passage?A. Life Means GrowthB. Things Grow with LoveC. Equality Makes a DifferenceD. Positive Thoughts Really CountBWe use what is known as inner speech, where we talk to ourselves, to evaluate situations and make decisions. Now, a robot has been trained to speak aloud its inner decision-making process, giving us a view of how it responds to contradictory demands.Arianna Pipitone and Antonio Chella at the University of Palermo, Italy, programmed a humanoid robot named Pepper, with software that models human cognitive(认知的)processes, which allowed Pepper to retrieve (检索)relevant information from its memory and find the correct way to act based on human commands, as well as a text — to — speech processor. It allowed Pepper to voice its decision-making process while completing a task, "With inner speech, we can better understand what the robot wants to do and what its plan is," says Chella.The researchers asked Pepper to set a dinner table according to etiquette (礼仪)rules they had programmed into the robot. Inner speech was either enabled or disabled to see how it affected Pepper's ability to do what was instructed.When instructed to place a napkin on a fork with its inner speech enabled, Pepper asked itself what the etiquette required and concluded that this request went against the rules it had been given. It then asked the researchers if putting the napkin on the fork was the correct action. When told it was, Pepper said, "OK, I prefer to follow your desire," and explained how it was going to place the napkin on the fork.When asked to do the same task with inner speech disabled, Pepper knew this contradicted etiquette rules, so it didn't perform the task or explain why.With the potential for robots to become more common in the future, this type of programming could help the public understand their abilities and limitations, says Sarah Sebo at theUniversityofChicago. "It maintains people's trust and enables cooperation and interactions between humans and robots," she says. However, this experiment only used a single human participant, says Sebo. "It's unclear how their approach would compare across a widerange of human participants," she says.4. Why does the author mention how people make decisions in the first paragraph?A. To introduce the topic.B. To make comparisons.C. To provide an example.D. To support his argument.5. How did Pepper react to the contradictory instruction with its inner speech enabled?A. It failed to complete the task.B. It followed the etiquette rules.C. It made a random decision.D. It communicated with the researchers.6. What did Sarah Sebo think of the research?A. It was creative but worthless.B. It was a good try but the result was a failure.C. It was inspiring but needed further evidence.D. It was carefully designed but poorly performed.7. Which of the following is the best title for the text?A. Robot Taught To Be PoliteB. Robot Can Explain Its DecisionC. Robot Making Decisions: No Longer A DreamD. Robot-Human Communication: No Longer A ProblemCAnOntarioteen is making waves by turning old fishing gear into new treasures. Since last year, Natalie, 15, hasbeen taking lost or thrown — away fishing nets and rope and transforming them into bracelets, rope art, mats, baskets and necklaces.Last year, Natalie was working on an assignment for her science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) class. As part of the assignment, she learned about “ghost nets”, which are fishing nets that have been left or lost in the ocean by people who fish.“They have huge effects on our environment. They can kill coral reefs and many animals,” said Natalie. “46 percent of the Pacific garbage is ghost gear.” The Great Pacific Garbage is a huge collection of trash floating in the Pacific Ocean betweenHawaiiandCalifornia.Natalie told her mom she wanted to do something to help. She got in touch with a handful of charities,including the Sea Protection Society and Coastal Action.After getting some shipments of ghost nets and rope from those organizations, Natalie, with the help of her family, started turning thediscardedgear into new artworks. “We've made bracelets, rope art, mats, baskets, and we've made necklaces, which also use beach glass in them,” she said. Natalie then started selling the artworks online, the crafty buying and selling website.She donated all her profits-minus a small sum of change to cover supplies — to the charities that donated fishing supplies to her. She's also been donating all the income from her non-profit business, called Nautical Waters, to charity. Natalie said she hoped to continue her passion for ocean life, with plans to study marine biology in university.8. How did Natalie help with ghost nets?A. By turning them into artworks.B. By asking support from her mother.C. By collecting money from charities.D. By selling ghost nets at a good price.9. What made Natalie decide to do something with ghost nets?A. To collect supplies for the artworks.B. To prepare for her study in university.C. To protect coral reefs and marine animals.D. To complete an assignment for her STEM class.10. What docs the underlined word “discarded" in Paragraph5refer to?A. Polluted.B. Rare.C. Waste.D. Discovered.11. What is the best title for the text.A. Ghost Nets Ready forSaleB. Charities Make a Big DifferenceC. Natalie's Passion for Ocean TreasuresD. TeenTurnsOld Fishing Nets into ArtworksD“They’re harming your brain.” “They’re ruining your eyes.” “They’re turning you into a violent person.” The words said publicly against video games are so common, but are these worries founded on actual science? Countless studies have offered different opinions on whether video games are bad for you. We’ve rounded up the most notable reports and studies below, so you can weigh up the evidence for yourself.In 2013,psychologist(心理学家) Simone Kuhn studied the influences of spending long hours on video games on the brains of young adults and found that several areas became bigger than before. These areas are connected with highercognitive functions(认知功能), memory formation andfinemotor(精细运动) function.Last year, psychologists said that video game players who favour violent games are more likely to be violent when offline. Dr. Mark Appelbaum of the American Psychological Association said that there was a relationbetween violent video game use and increases in violent behaviour.Dr. Daphne Bavelier is an expert in the field of Brain & Cognitive Sciences. Bavelier presented the audience with a colour-word test, where non-gamers are easily puzzled by the test, and those who spend long periods playing on their computers are more likely to pass the test with flying colours.“Actually, those video game players have many other advantages in terms of attention,” said Bavelier, “and one part of attention which is also improved for the better is our ability to follow the movements of objects.”“So, in a sense, when we think about the influence of video games on the brain, it’s very similar to the influence of wine on the health. There are some very poor uses of wine. There are some very poor uses of video games. But when drunk in reasonable amounts, and at the right age, wine can be very good for health,” said Bavelier.12. What can be learned from Simone Kuhn’s study？A. Video games make you happier.B. Video games make your brain grow.C. Video games play a key role in memory.D. Video games teach you how to learn fast.13. What was Dr. Mark Appelbaum’s attitude towards video games？A. He was against them.B. He was hopeful of them.C.He was in favour of them.D. He was uncertain about them.14. Which of the following may Dr. Daphne Bavelier agree with？A. Video games fix attention problems.B. Video games make kids do well in exams.C. Video games encourage violent behaviour.D. Video games help increase colour knowledge.15. Why are the uses of wine mentioned in the last paragraph？A. To remind people to avoid video games.B. To show the disadvantages of video games.C. To help people learn more about video games.D.To ask people to make good use of video games.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
浙江省A9协作体2020-2021学年高二下学期期中联考英语试卷含答案
英语试题考生须知：1.本试卷分为第I卷(选择题)和第I I卷(非选择题)，本卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟；2.答题前，在答题卷指定区域填写班级、姓名、考场号、座位号及准考证号并填涂相应数字；3.所有答案必须写在答题卷上，写在试卷上无效；4.考试结束后，只需上交答题卷。
第Ⅰ卷选择题部分第一部分：听力(共两节，满分30分)第一节：(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
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1.【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】Wh a t d o e s t h e ma n w a n t t o d o?A.G e t t o a p l a c e.B.B u y a ma p.C.G i v e a n a d d r e s s.【答案】A2.【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】Wh a t d o e s t h e w o ma n t h i n k o f h e r e x p e r i e n c e o f t h e p a r t y?A.Wo n d e r f u l.B.A w f u l.C.J u s t s o-s o.【答案】B3.【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】Wh a t k i n d o f f r u i t i s c h e a p i n t h e w o ma n’s c o u n t r y?A.A p p l e.B.O r a n g e.C.P e a r.【答案】B4.【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】Wh a t w i l l t h e w o ma n d o d u r i n g t h e s p r i n g v a c a t i o n?A.G o t o J a p a n.B.H a v e t h e w e d d i n g a n n i v e r s a r y.C.V i s i t h e rg r a n d p a r e n t s.【答案】C5.【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】Wh e n w i l l t h e t w o s p e a k e r s p r o b a b l y d i s c u s s t h e p r o j e c t?A.O n T u e s d a y.B.O n T h u r s d a y.C.O n F r i d a y.【答案】C第二节：(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。
2020-2021学年杭州市高级中学高三英语下学期期中考试试题及答案
2020-2021学年杭州市高级中学高三英语下学期期中考试试题及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ASpeaking with people on the phone is pretty rare these days. Most people use e-mail or messaging apps when they need to communicate with someone. Sometimes, though, making a call is unavoidable. This simple act can actually be a nightmare for some people. Their hearts race and their hands sweat at the very thought. If this sounds familiar to you, you might be one of the millions of people who suffer from telephobia—the fear of speaking over the phone.Telephobia is a form of social anxiety, although people who feel perfectly comfortable in social situations may also experience telephobia. When speaking face-to-face, we give off lots of facial or bodily cues that help each other follow the conversation. This is not the case over the phone. And the idea of speaking into this void（真空）makes people terrified that they will freeze up, stumble over their words（失言）, or lose control of the conversation and look foolish In fact, telephobia is very similar to thefear people feel before putting on a performance in front of a big audience. However, there are things that one suffering from thin condition can do to reduce this fear and make phone calls at least somewhat bearable.One thing that those with telephobia can do before a call in smile. It may sound silly, but smiling before doing something stressful can help you feel more relaxed. It won't delete the anxiety altogether, but it will take the edge off it.Similarly, imagining how the call will go before you make it can also help things go more smoothly. Running through a positive conversation in your head will make you feel less nervous and may help you predict any possible problems. There's no need to spend hours on this, just a few minutes thinking up a general idea of what you want to say. You can even write down some brief notes to remind yourself of your talking points. This is particularly useful for dealing with the fear of not being able to express yourself naturally.And finally, when faced with receiving a call, you don't always have to pick up. There's nothing wrong with calling the person back later when you feel more comfortable.So the next time your phone starts ringing, remember—speaking on the phone doesn't have to make you sweat. The important thing is to be aware of your fear and take steps to deal with it.1. According to the article, which situation can cause a feeling similar lo telephobia?A.Speaking face-to-face to a good friend.B. Performing in front of a large audience.C. Running in a race without proper shoes.D. Using a messaging app while on the subway.2. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way to deal with telephobia?A.Imagining how the call will go before you make it.B. Standing on the edge of a tall building while making a call.C. Calling someone back later instead of answering their phone calls right away.D. Writing down some brief notes to remind yourself of your talking points.3. What is the main purpose of the passage?A. To present ways to ease telephobia.B. To explain the development of telephobiaC. To introduce the influence of telephobia.D. To give the reason why someone suffers from telephobia.BWhat will people die of 100 years from now? If you think that is a simple question，you have not been paying attention to the revolution that is taking place in bio-technology（生物技术）. With the help of new medicine，the human body will last a very long time. Death will come mainly from accidents，murder and war. Today’s leading killers，such as heart disease，cancer，and aging itself，will become distant memories.In discussion of technological changes，the Internet gets most of the attention these days. But the change in medicine can be the real technological event of our times. How long can humans live? Human brains were known to decide the final death. Cells（细胞）are the basic units of all living things，and until recently，scientists were sure that the life of cells could not go much beyond 120 years because the basic materials of cells，such as those of brain cells，would not last forever. But the upper limits will be broken by new medicine. Sometime between 2050 and 2100，medicine will have advanced to the point at which every 10 years or so，people will beable to take medicine to repair their organs（器官）. The medicine，made up of the basic building materials of life，will build new brain cells，heart cells，and so on－in much the same way our bodies make new skin cells to take the place of old ones.It is exciting to imagine that the advance in technology may be changing the most basic condition of human existence，but many technical problems still must be cleared up on the way to this wonderful future.4. According to the passage，human death is now mainly caused by ________.A. diseases and agingB. accidents and warC. accidents and agingD. heart disease and war5. In the author’s opinion，today’s most important advance in technology lies in（在于）________.A. the InternetB. medicineC. brain cellsD. human organs6. Humans may live longer in the future because ________.A. heart disease will be far away from usB. human brains can decide the final deathC. the basic materials of cells will last foreverD. human organs can be repaired by new medicine7. How long can humans live in the future according to the passage?A. Over 100 years.B. More than 120 years.C. About 150 years.D. The passage doesn’t tell us.CThe China International Search and Rescue Team(CISAR) was formed in 2001 and is now made up of several hundred rescue workers and about 20 police dogs. The team brings help and hope to those whose lives are changed by astorm, flood, earthquake, or any other natural disasters.After long and careful training, the team went on its first international rescue tasks in 2003. That year, the Chinese team helped save lives after earthquakes inAlgeriaandIran. It was the first time that a Chinese team had worked outsideChinawhose members won high praise for bravery and skill.Since then, the CISAR has completed many tasks. The list of people to whom help has been given is long. The team treated more than 3,000 people who were wounded in the 2006 earthquake inIndonesia, helped 2,500 wounded people after the earthquake that hitHaitiin 2010, and spent several months giving aid to over 25,000 people suffering from the 2010 floods inPakistan. On April 26, 2015, a group of 62 people from CISAR went toNepalafter the 8.1 magnitude earthquake that happened there.Rescue workers are trained to find people, treat wounds, and hand out food, water, and other supplies. They have to be able to do work that is difficult under conditions which can be very dangerous. After a disaster, there isusually no electricity or water, and there may be diseases and other dangers. Rescue workers get to save lives, but they must also bury the dead. That means they have to be strong in both body and mind.Rescue workers must have big hearts, too. It takes a lot of love and courage to risk one’s own life to save someone else’s. The members of the CISAR have plenty of both and are always ready to go wherever help is needed.8. What is the function of the numbers in Paragraph 3?A. To advertise for the CISAR.B. To add some basic information.C. To praise Recue Workers’ contributions.D. To stress the dangers Rescue Workers face.9. What is the author’s attitude towards Rescue Workers?A. Hopeful.B. Respectful.C. Curious.D. Supportive.10. What are the last two paragraphs mainly about?A. The duty rescue workers must perform.B. The qualities rescue workers must own.C. The difficulties rescue workers must go through.D. The willingness rescue workers should require.11. What may be the best title of the passage?A. China to the RescueB. How to train CISARC. Welcome to CISARD. Rescue on requestDWolves have a certain undeserved reputation: fierce, dangerous, good forhunting down deer and farmers’ livestock. However, wolves have a softer, more social side, one that has been embraced by a heart-warming new initiative.In a bid to save some of Europe’s last wolves, scientists have explored the willingness of these supposedly fierce creatures to help others of their kind. Female wolves, the scientists have discovered, make excellent foster parents to wolf cubs that are not their own. The study, published in Zoo Biology, suggests that captive-bred wolfcubs(幼兽)could be placed with wild wolf families, boosting the wild population.The gray wolf was once the world’s most widely distributed mammal, but it became extinct as a result ofwidespread habitat destruction and the deliberate killing of wolves suspectedof preying on livestock. Fear and hatred of the wolf have since become culturally rooted, fuelled by myths, fables and stories.In Scandinavia, the gray wolf is endangered, the remaining population found by just five animals. As a result, European wolves are severely inbred and have little geneticvariability（变异性）, making them vulnerable to threats, such as outbreaks of disease that they can’t adapt to quickly. So Inger Scharis and Mats Amundin of Linkoping University, in Sweden, started Europe’s first gray wolf-fostering program. They worked with wolves keptat seven zoos across Scandinavia. Eight wolf cubs between four and six days old were removed from their natural parents and placed with other wolf packs in other zoos. The foster mothers accepted the new cubs placed in their midst.The welfare of the foster cubs and the wolves’ natural behavior were monitored using a system of surveillance cameras. The foster cubs had a similar growth rate as their step siblings in the recipient litter, as well as their biological siblings in the source litter. The foster cubs had a better overall survival rate, with 73% surviving until 33 weeks, than their biological siblings left behind, of which 63% survived. That rate of survival is similar to that seen in wild wolf cubs. Scientists believe that wolves can recognize their young, but this study suggests they can only do so once cubs are somewhere between three to seven weeks of age.If captive-bred cubs can be placed with wild-living families, which already have cubs of a similar age, not only will they have a good chance of survival, but they could help dramatically increase the diversity of the wild population, say the researchers. Just like the wild wolves they would join, these foster cubs would need protection from hunting. Their arrival could help preserve the future of one of nature’s most iconic and polarizing animals.12. What’s the theme of the passage?A. Giving wolf cubs a new lifeB. Foster wolf parents and foster cubsC. The fate of wild wolvesD. Changing diversity of wild wolves13. Which of the following flow chart best demonstrates the relationship between the wolves?A. B.C. D.14. Which of the following statements is true?A. Female wolves are willing to raise wolf cubs of 3 to 7 weeks old.B. Foster cubs are accepted by foster parents and are well bred.C. Man’s hostile attitude towards wolves roots in myths, fables and stories.D. Foster cubs and their biological siblings have similar growth rate and survival rate.15. What’s the purpose of the research?A. To help wolves survive various threatsB. To improve wolves’ habitat and stop deliberate killingC. To save endangered wolves by increasing their populationD. To raise man’s awareness of protecting wolves第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
【高二英语】杭州市长征中学2020-2021学年高二第二学期期中考试英语试卷(附答案)
高二年级英语学科试题第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分35分）第一节（共10小题；每小题2.5分，满分25分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。
AMost people say retirement is a wonderful thing, the best I ever did in my life. I’m busier now than when I was working.First, I filed retirement papers and made it official. I was retired in 15 minutes—thanks to my paperwork organizational skills. I hyperventilated (呼吸急促) for 30 minutes with shock. Second, I took stock of a guaranteed income for future life, finding that I could at least pay my bills and buy groceries.By Month F our I knew that I was bored, didn’t have enough hobbies, and so far hated retirement. And I was even more alone, lonely, and isolated. I’d taken a few trips, some alone, others with family, and even tried a “casual” relationship. Nothing was working so far.So, I sat down and listed the positives and negatives of my life and found I had far more positives than negatives. An old friend told me years ago during a time of decline in my life to “stop feeling sorry for myself.”Later, I got a part-time job, one that uses my skills and allows me to travel. I’m visiting places I haven’t seen for many years and ones I’ve never been to before. I’m learning to turn the loneliest days of the week into busy ones of housekeeping and laundry; to visit my not yet retired friends during their lunch hours. I’m also taking a deep look at what I want for the rest of my life and starting to discover new opportunities.Nine months into retirement, I’m getting to understand that I need a strong spiritual life to guide my thoughts and lead me. I know I need friendship and companionship to maintain my emotional and physical health. Retirement is getting better and ultimately I do believe that I will find it wonder ful, the best thing I’ve ever done, and busy in a satisfying way.21.What do the underlined words “took stock of ” in the second paragraph mean ?A.assessedB. storedC. earnedD. obtained22.Which of the following best describes the author’s attitude towards retirement in the end?A.negativeB. positiveC. neutralD. skeptical23.Where is the text probably from?A.A guide bookB. A news reportC. A book reviewD. A magazineBBritish architecture studio Foster &Partners, founded by Norman Foster in 1967 in London, is publishing a series of architecture challenges, including building a paper skyscraper and creating a city, to keep children in coronavirus(冠状病毒) lockdown entertained."The recent lockdown has offered us an opportunity to create a number of online activities that educate and entertain our online community and support parents and carers with children who may not attend school at the moment," said Katy Harris, senior partner at Foster- Partners.So far the studio has challenged children to build a paper skyscraper and create their own city, as well as learning how to draw trees and create a photo story. Each of the challenges has beencreated to encourage children to think more about their surroundings and the buildings around them."We have tried to engage children in activities that are practical as well as thought-provoking(引起思考的）and that may complement(补充) the work they are doing at home-school," said Harris. "The main aim has been to get them to ask questions about their surroundings and start thinking about their built environment," she continued. "For instance, the photo story activity teaches children about scale and prompts them to think differently about space and buildings.""The activities are aimed at children from ages 2 to 12," explained Harris. "They have been designed in a way that everyone, no matter what their age, can get something out of it."Foster&Partners has encouraged people to share their creations. The response has been absolutely fantastic and frankly a bit overwhelming!"We've received emails from Canada, Spain, Italy and even as far as Australia and Cambodia sharing creations with us. Even older children are taking something from these activities," she continued. "The broad appeal means that anyone can develop them into something bigger and better. We are glad to be able to brighten someone's day or light up their creativity in some ways -- stay tuned for many more fun activities!"24.Which of the following statements is true about Foster&Partners and its activity?A.Children are encouraged to draw high-story buildings only.B.Foster was first founded to create games for children stuck at home.C.All the children under 12 are allowed to take part in the activity.D.The children engaged in the activity can enjoy themselves as well as learn something.25.What can be inferred from the passage?A.Foster&Partners is a non-profit organization in London.B.Foster&Partners was founded by Norman Foster in 1967.C.Foster&Partners is likely to create more fun and educational activities.D.The challenges created by Foster&Partners are intended for children good at drawing.26.What is the main idea of the passage?A.Foster&Partners keeps children across the world entertained.B.Children throughout the world participate in Foster-Partners’ activity.C.Foster&Partners shares architecture challenges for children stuck at home.D.Foster&Partners’ game is increasingly popular among the children all over the world.CJust as our bodies produce waste every day – which is why we need to shower and use the toilet –our brains produce harmful waste proteins. But how can our brains “shower” themselves?A 2013 study found the answer. Researchers at the US University of Rochester studied the brains of mice and discovered that they cleaned themselves while the mice slept. A kind of fluid in the brain, called cerebral spinal fluid (CSF，脑脊液), was found to increase dramatically during sleep, washing away waste proteins that had been building up between brain cells in waking hours. “This study shows that the brain has different functional states when asleep and when awake,” Maiken Nedergaard, the lead researcher, told NBC News. It also explains why we can’t seem to think clearly after a sleepless night while a good night’s sleep leaves us f eeling sharp and refreshed.Now a new study, published on Oct 31 in Science, digs a little deeper into our brains’self-cleaning procedure. Instead of mice, this time humans were the test subjects.Researchers at Boston University, US, monitored the brain waves of 13 healthy adults who were sleeping, using accelerated fMRI, which is capable of recording faster changes inside the brain than a regular fMRI machine.They found that every 20 seconds, blood flowed out of the brain, making room for a large amou nt of CSF to come in and “clean”. This cycle coincided with (与……一致) the rhythm of the brain’s slow waves –an electrical activity that happens when we’re in deep sleep.It’s still unknown how these brain activities are connected. But the fact that they ar e connected is exciting enough, since it allows researchers to piece together possible new explanations for misunderstood diseases. For example, slow-wave sleep has been proven to play a role in strengthening our memories. This may explain why people with Alzheimer’s often have fewer and weaker slow brainwaves. Based on this new study, there could be one more explanation for diseased brains: They are not clean.Nedergaard, leader of the 2013 study, is also excited about the new findings. “Maybe the most important take-home message is that sleep is a serious thing,” she told Scientific American. “You really need to sleep to keep a healthy brain because it links electrical activity to a practical ‘housekeeping’ function.”27.What can we learn about CSF?A.It is a fluid which increases during the day.B. It builds up between brain cells in waking hours.C. It comes in the brain and washes away waste proteins.D. It exists more in human brains than in mice brains.28. Why did the researchers at Boston University use humans as the subjects?A. To reduce the difficulty of the experiment.B. To see how human brains function when they sleep.C. To know more about human brains’ self-cleaning procedure.D. To get more information about CSF.29. What can the new findings contribute to?A. strengthening our memories.B. explaining some misunderstood diseases.C. helping cure Alzheimer.D. keeping our house clean.30. Which of the following is the best title for the text?A. Curing diseased brainsB. Feeling sharp and refreshedC. Taking your sleep seriouslyD. Cleaning in your dreams第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
浙江省部分名校2020-2021学年高二下学期期中英语试卷分类汇编读后续写专题含答案
浙江省部分名校2020-2021学年下学期高二英语期中试卷分类汇编读后续写专题浙江省温州新力量联盟2020-2021学年高二下学期期中联考英语试题第二节：续写（满分 25 分）阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
Peter, a 5-year-old boy, showed such great interest in sea shells that he would rush to pick them up with his 3-year-old sister, Shirley. They screamed out their joy as Peter collected his treasure into his pockets. For Peter, sea shells lay shinning on the peaceful beach, waiting for him, just like stars twinkling ( 闪烁) in the sky. As waves touched them, they seemed to be flowers blooming (绽放)in gentle wind.One day, Peter was wandering through market with Shirley, with some shells in his pocket. Suddenly Peter found his younger sister was lagging ( 落后) behind. He stopped and looked back, finding Shirley was standing in front of a toy shop and was staring at something with great interest.The boy went back to her and asked, "What do you want?" Shirley pointed at the doll, wearing a smile on her innocent face. Peter held his younger sister's tiny hand, walking into the shop. He tiptoed ( 踮起脚尖) to reach for the doll，and like a responsible elder brother, gave the precious doll to Shirley. Holding tightly the doll, the sister was very very happy.The shopkeeper was watching everything and getting amused to see the matured ( 成熟的) behavior of the boy. Now the boy came to the counter and asked the shopkeeper, "How much does this doll cost, Sir?”The shopkeeper was a cool man, who had suffered from something in his life. So he asked the boy with love and affection, "Well, what can you pay? "Peter reached into his clothes for money that was intended for these two little guys' breakfast. Having counted the money, Peter put it carefully on the counter, asking again, "Sir, is it enough for my little sister's doll?”The amusing scene just in front of the shopkeeper eventually brought a smile on his face. Shaking his head slightly, he replied, "My boy, I am afraid it seems not to be enough.”注意：1.所续写短文的词数应为 150 左右；2.应使用 5 个以上短文中标有下划线的关键词语；3.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好：4.续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。