山东省济钢高级中学2019-2020年下学期高二英语阶段性测试题
2019-2020学年山东省济南市高二下学期期末考试英语试题(解析版)
山东省济南市2019-2020学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题第一部分阅读（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。
AObviously, you want to make the most of your precious time, to squeeze every last drop out of the days. Here we’ve rounded up the best events for you to enjoy in June in Shanghai.■Shanghai International Literary FestivalThe literary event champion of Shanghai is back! Every type of author is set to appear at this year’s gathering, including legendary Chinese American writer Amy Tan (The Joy Luck Club and The Bonesetter’s Daughter), Internet business expert Duncan Clark (Alibaba: The House That Jack Ma Built), the Anthill founder Alec Ash (Wish Lanterns: Young Lives in New China) and many more. Stay tuned for our full festival preview and author features.June 10~22, various times, RMB 85 or RMB 150 (for literary lunches). Glam.■Vivienne WestwoodThe iconic (人像的) fashion designer is the subject of this exhibition of Chinese modern art and environmental-friendly fashion inspired by Westwood’s strong attitude towards a climate revolution. Participating artists include Sun Xun, Wu Junyong and Zhang Ruyi.Until June 28, free entry. Chi K11 Art Museum.■Dog Day SaturdaysOn the first Saturday of the month, The Rooster (Jing’an) throws a backyard party where dogs are welcome. There will be free hot dogs. Flying Dog Beers and dog treats for the little buddies. Donations will also be collected for local animal rescue group, Best Friends China.June 6, 3~5p.m., RMB 50. The Rooster (Jing’an).■Mom to Mom SaleSell or stock up on clothes, toys, books, strollers and other family goods at this twice-a-year market organized by Shanghai mothers. Sellers will contribute 15 percent of all their profit to the charity group, Heart to Heart.June 21~22, 10 a.m.~2 p.m. Free entry. Shanghai Racquet Club.1. Who could you possibly meet at Glam on 21, June?A. Jack Ma.B. Sun Xun.C. Amy Clark.D. Alec Ash.2. Which event is most likely to attract the environmentalists?A. Mom to Mom Sale.B. Dog Day Saturdays.C. Vivienne Westwood.D. Shanghai International Literary Festival.3. What do Dog Day Saturdays and Mom to Mom Sale have in common?A. They take place at the same time.B. They support charity work.C. They are organized annually.D. They are free of charge答案1. D 2. C 3. B【『解析』】这是一篇应用文。
山东省新高考卷2019-2020学年高二下学期4月月考英语试卷及答案(7页)
按秘密级事项管理★启用前山东省新高考卷2019-2020学年高二下学期4月月考英语试卷英语试题听力注意事项：1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。
2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。
3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What day is it today?A. Saturday.B. Sunday.C. Monday.2. What caused the woman’s illness according to the man?A. Her tiredness.B. The cold drinks.C. The changeable weather.3. What is the sale price of the desk now?A. $66.66.B. $50.00.C. $33.33.4. What taste does the woman want to try?A. Sweet.B. Sour.C. Spicy.5. What is the man doing?A. Making an apology.B. Making a complaint.C. Making suggestions.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
山东省济南市2019-2020学年高二下学期末考试英语试题 含答案
绝密★启用并使用完毕前济南市2020年7月高二年级学情检测英语试题本试卷共12页。
满分150分。
考试用时120分钟。
注意事项：1.答卷前，考生务必用0.5毫米黑色签字笔将自己的姓名、座号、考号填写在答题卡规定的位置。
2.选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。
3.非选择题必须用0.5毫米黑色签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应的位置，不能写在试卷上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不能使用涂改液、胶带纸、修正带。
不按以上要求作答的答案无效。
第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）该部分分为第一、第二两节。
注意：回答听力部分时，请先将答案标在试卷上。
听力部分结束前，你将有两分钟的时间将你的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What will the man do after dinner?A. See a movie.B. Take a walk.C. Visit a restaurant.2. Where will the speakers go after visiting Britain?A. Switzerland.B. Spain.C. France.3. What is the woman’s new habit?A. Cooking at home.B. Biking to work.C. Taking the bus.4. What will the girl do next?A. Brush her hair.B. Get in the car.C. Put on her shoes.5. Where are probably the speakers?A. In a library.B. On a ship.C. In a theatre.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。
2019-2020年高二英语下学期第二次阶段测试试题
2019-2020年高二英语下学期第二次阶段测试试题第I卷（选择题，共两部分，85分）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. Whose birthday is it today probably?A. Sue’s.B. Jim’s.C. Tracy’s.2. What will the man probably take?A. His own umbrella.B. The woman’s umbrella.C. The woman’s raincoat.3. What do we know about man’s vacation?A. The weather was fine all the time.B. It was better than the previous one.C. There were many flies and mosquitoes.4. How many people have been to Beijing?A. 1.B. 2.C. 35. What was the result of the match?A. The man’s team lost.B. The man’s team won.C. It ended in a draw. 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。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答6至8三个小题。
6. Why can’t the boy be a musician?A. He doesn’t like to play the violin.B. He can’t sing or play the piano.C. He doesn’t know a lot about dance.7. What does the boy think of the work in a factory?A. It is hard and boring.B. It has long hours.C. He knows nothing about it.8. Why does the boy want to be?A. A soldier.B. A president.C. A teacher.听下面一段对话，回答第9至第11三个小题。
2019-2020年高二下学期期中英语试卷(附答案)
2019-2020年高二下学期期中英语试卷（附答案）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。
1. Why does the man think Johnson might be on a diet?A. He looks as if he’s lost weight.B. He is thinner.C. He doesn’t eat too much.2. What do we know about James?A. He is never late.B. He is often late.C. He is not patient.3. What does the woman mean?A. He can certainly depend on his uncle.B. His uncle won’t help him at all.C. He can ask her for help.4. Where might the conversation take place?A. In a supermarket.B. In a garage.C. In a tea house.5. When will the next bus leave for New York?A. Ten o’clock.B. Nine thirty.C. Nine o’clock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。
听第6段材料，回答6至8题。
6. What does the woman like doing?A. Going to the folk music.B. Going to the cinema.C. Going to the theatre.7. What will the speakers do tomorrow?A. They are going to watch football games.B. They are going to have a talk again.C. They are going to an exhibition.8. What’s the relationship between the two speakers?A. They are shop assistant and customer.B. They are close friends.C. They are strangers.听第7段材料，回答9至11题。
2019-2020年山东省济南一中高二下学期4月考试英语试卷Word版听力(精编)
2019-2020学年山东省济南一中高二下学期4月考试英语试卷第一部分听力(满分30)1.What is the cause of the woman’ｓquietness?A. The violent film.B. Her tiredness.C. The crowded theater.2.How does the man know about animals?A. From books.B. On TVC. Through the Internet.3.What does the man ask the woman to do?A. Give her ID card to him.B. Move a table.C. Sign for a parcel.eat?4.Why doesn’t the man want tofood. C. He ate something just now.A.He’s feeling a little sick.B.He doesn’t like the5.What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. A picnic.B. The weather.C. A forecast.听第 6 段材料，回答第6、7 题。
job?6.Why doesn’t the man want the telephone saleswell.A.It needs working long hours.B.It is not suitable for him.C.It doesn’t pay7.What does the man think of the job on the ship?A. Attractive.B. Boring.C. Tiring.听第7 段材料，回答第8、9 题。
8.What does the woman advise the man to focus on?A. The price.B. The quality.C. The model.9.What will the speakers do next?A. Continue to shop.B. Visit a gym.C. Go to the cashier.听第8 段材料，回答第10 至12 题。
2019-2020学年山东省济南一中高二(下)期中英语试卷
2019-2020学年山东省济南一中高二（下）期中英语试卷（1）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）1．（1.5分）What does the woman prefer to drink？A．Tea．B．CoffeeC．Cold water．2．（1.5分）What does the man dislike？A．Flying．B．Driving．C．Traveling．3．（1.5分）What does the man say about the blouse？A．It's of good design．B．It's up﹣to﹣date．C．It's old﹣fashioned．4．（1.5分）When will the man meet Mr．Smith？A．At 1：45 p．m．．B．At 2：00 p．m．．C．At 2：15 p．m．．5．（1.5分）What is probably wrong with the man？A．He has caught a cold．B．He has got a stomachache．C．He ate something good．第二节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）6．（3分）（1）What is in the middle of Victoria Square？A．A large clock．B．A golden statue．C．A big fountain．（2）How is the woman going to the square？A．On foot．B．By bus．C．By taxi．7．（3分）（1）What are the speakers mainly talking about？A．A date．B．A net friend．C．A meal．（2）What do we know about the woman？A．She often chats with Jacky online．B．She will follow the man's suggestions．C．She told Jacky nothing about herself．8．（4.5分）（1）Where does the conversation most probably take place？A．In the woman's friend's house．B．In a school．C．In a police station．（2）How long has Max been away from home？A．Two days．B．A whole day．C．The whole morning．（3）What color are the shoes Max wears？A．Red．B．Blue．C．White．9．（6分）（1）Where does the woman come from？A．America．B．Canada．C．Australia．（2）Which place does the woman suggest the man visit？A．Bondi Beach．B．Opera House．C．The Blue Mountains．（3）What do we know about the small hotels in Sydney？A．They are well﹣equipped．B．Some of them can be found online．C．All travelers like to stay in them．（4）What is the best way to travel around according to the woman？A．The bus．B．The car．C．The plane．10．（6分）（1）Why did the speaker move to Florida？A．She went to university there．B．Her mother had to work there．C．Her father wanted to live there．（2）What did the speaker use to do in New York？A．She went bowling．B．She played in the fields．C．She went to an under﹣20 club．（3）What does the speaker think of Florida？A．Exciting．B．Awful．C．Safe．（4）What do we know about the speaker？A．She is 15 years old．B．She misses Katie very much．C．She repeated her name several times on her first school day in Florida．第二部分阅读（共两节，满分37.5分）第一节（共4小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
2019-2020学年山东济钢高级中学高三英语下学期期中考试试题及答案解析
2019-2020学年山东济钢高级中学高三英语下学期期中考试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AOur Teen Summer Spanish Program is two weeks of fun, educational excitement that helps students learn Spanish fast. Our Spanish summer program allows our students to learn from highly trained, certified teachers and be absorbed in the language and theculture of Costa Rica.Features include:* Intensive(强化的) daily Spanish classes* Extracurricular classes in dance, cooking, music, and handiwork* Outdoor activities including hiking, camping, rafting, and ziplining(高空滑索)* Homestay with a local Costa Rican family* Volunteer work in needy neighborhoodsOur Teaching Methods:We are proud to use TPRS---Total Physical Response Storytelling---in our curriculum. This innovative method uses strange and amusing stories to teach new vocabulary, increase fluency, and get students involved by giving them the opportunity to alter the details themselves. Because of the silliness, creativity, and repetition involved, TPRS allows students to learn easily and remember information effortlesslyMemorizing vocabulary and listening to lectures on grammar are slow, inefficient ways to learn a new language. The best way to truly learn and commit new material to memory is through conversation. In our Spanish classes, students can expect to speak up to 80% of each class. By speaking in the new language freely and consistently, students can see progress faster because they are using the new grammar and vocabulary that they have learned at the same time. This helps the brain remember the new words and grammar structures for future use, making it much easier to progress.1.What does the program do?A.It offers weekly Spanish classesB.It focuses more on outdoor activitiesC.It gives teachers a chance to receive trainingD.It provides activities about the Spanish culture2.What is the best way to learn a language according to the text?A.Memorizing a larger vocabularyB.Speaking more in the new language.C.Mastering more grammar structuresD.Writing stories to share with others3.What is the purpose of the text?A.To employexperienced Spanish teacherB.To hire foreign volunteers for a programC.To attract teen foreigners to a programD.To introduce language learning methodsBA company called Neuralink has shared a video which appears to show a monkey playing a video game, but what makes the video even stranger is that themonkey is playing the video game with just its mind.Neuralink is a company owned by Elon Musk, which is working to develop devices that could allow people to control things using just their brains. The monkey in the video is called Pager, having special "Link" devices inside his brain. These devices are connected to 2,048 wires which lead to the parts of Pager's brain that control movements of the arms and hands.Scientists taught Pager to play a video game using a banana juice as a reward when he playedthe game correctly. Soon Pager was eager to play well in order to get more smoothie. At first, Pager controlled the video game using a joystick (操纵杆). But as Pager played, his Link devices wirelessly sent out information about the signals his brain was using to control his arms and hands. Neuralink's scientists recorded all of these signals.Then they used computers to match up the signals from Pager's brain to the movements that his hands were actually doing. This was challenging work and the scientists counted on artificial intelligence (AI) to help them decode (解码) Pager's brain signals.The next step was to have a computer make moves in the video game as if Pager had actually moved the joystick. If Pager thought about moving the joystick up, the computer would send an "up"signal to the video game. Thus Pager was able to play the video game using just his brain.When people are paralyzed (瘫痪的), it's often because the brain has lost the ability to send signals to nerves and muscles in certain parts of the body. Neuralink hopes that one day, its system will be ableto send thisinformation in a different way, allowing paralyzed people to use their arms or legs again.4. What does Neuralink aim to do?A. To make monkeys much smarter.B. To solve complex problems with monkeys.C. To create a device linking monkeys and people.D. To make people control things with their brains.5. How does the author introduce the process of the research?A. In order of time.B. By making a comparison.C. By giving examples.D. In order of space.6. What played an important role in the success of the research?A. The joystick.B. Artificial intelligence.C. The video game.D. The banana smoothie.7. Which is the most suitable title of the test?A. Neuralink Posts an Unusual VideoB. Disabled People Have a Bright FutureC. Monkey Plays Video Games with His MindD. Neuralink, a Creative and Competitive CompanyCIt's a popular belief that a fish's memory lasts for only seven seconds. It may seem sad to think that they don't remember what they've eaten or where they’ve been, and they don't identify you or any of their friends--every moment intheir life would be like seeing the world for the first time.But don't be so quick to feel sorry for them. A new study has found that fish have a much better memory than we used to think. In fact, certain species of fish can even remember events from as long as 12 days ago. In the study, researchers from Mac Ewan University in Canada trained a kind of fish called African cichlids to go to a certain area of their tank to get food.They then waited for 12 days before putting them back in the tank again. Researchers used computer software to monitor the fish’s movements.They found that after such a long break the fish still went to the same place where they first got food. This suggested that they could remember their past experiences.In fact. scientists had been thinking for a long time that African cichlids might have a good memory. An earlier study showed that they behaved aggressively(挑衅地) in front of certain fish, perhaps because they rememberedtheir past "fights".But until the latest findings, there was no clear evidence.Just as a good memory can make our lives easier, it also plays an important part when a fish is trying to survivein the wild. "If fish are able to remember that a certain area contains safe food, they will be able to go back to that area without putting their lives at risk,"lead researcher Trevor Hamilton told Live Science.For a long time, fish were placed far below chimpanzees, dolphins and mice on the list of smart animals.But this study has given scientists a new understanding of their intelligence.8. According to the text, people commonly believe that ______.A. fish don't recognize any of their friendsB. a fish's memory lasts for only seven minutesC. fish can only remember part of their past experiencesD. fish can remember things that happened long ago9. How can fish benefit most from a good memory?A. They can remember their enemies and fight.B. They can remember where to get food and survive.C. They can remember their friends and help each other.D. They can remember where to go when in danger.10. What can we learn from the text?A. Only African cichlids have a good memory.B. African cichlids can remember things for 12 days.C. African cichlids always treat other fish aggressively.D. African cichlids don't belong to the list of smart animals.11. What is the text mainly about?A. What we can learn from fish.B. Fish having a very bad memory.C. How fish improve their memory.D. Fish being smarter than we thought.DThe modern Olympics, which appeared in ancient Greece as many as 3,000 years ago, have become the world’s most important sporting competition. From the 8th century B. C. to the 4th century A. D., the the ancient Olympics were held every four years in Olympia in honor of the god Zeus. The first modern Olympics took placein1896 inAthens, and featured 280 participants from 13 nations, competing in 43 events. Since 1994, the Summer and Winter Olympic Games have been held separately every two years. The 2020 Summer Olympics, delayed one year because of the COVID-19, was held in Japan in 2021.The ancient Olympics were held every four years between August 6 and September 19 during a festival honoring Zeus. The Games were named for their location (位置) at Olympia, a place near the western coast in southern Greece. Their influence was so great that ancient historians began to measure time by the Olympic Games held every four years.After the Roman Empire conquered (征服) Greece in the mid-2nd century B.C., the Games continued, but their standards and quality dropped. For example from 67 A. D., the Emperor Nero entered an Olympic horse race, announcing himself the winner even after he fell off hishorse during the event. In 393 A. D., Emperor TheodosiusⅠended the ancient Olympic tradition.It was another 1,500 years before the Games rose again, largely thanks to the efforts of Baron Pierre de Coubertin (1863-1937) of France. Working hard at the development of physical education, the young man became inspired by the idea of creating a modern Olympic Games after visiting the ancient Olympic building. In November 1892, at a meeting of the Union des Sports Athlétiques in Paris, Coubertin suggested the idea of making the Olympics an international athletic competition held every four years. Two years later, he got the approval (批准) he needed to found the International Olympic Committee ( IOC ), which would become the governing body of the modern Olympic Games.12. What do we know about the modern Olympics?A. The modern Olympics became famous in the 18th century.B. The first Winter Olympics was held in 1994.C. The first modern Olympics dates back to 1896.D. The latest Winter Olympics will delay for two years.13. How often were the ancient Olympics held?A. Every year.B. Every other year.C. Every three years.D. Every four years.14. When did the ancient Olympics end?A. In 393 A. D.B. In 67 A. D.C. In the mid-2nd century B. C.D. About 1,500 years ago.15. What is the best title of the text?A. The ancient OlympicsB. The modern OlympicsC. The Olympics developed through yearsD. The Olympics are popular in modern time第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
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山东省济钢高级中学2019-2020年下学期高二英语阶段性测试题注意事项:本试卷共分为五部分，考试用时60分钟，满分共100分。
第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分32.5分）第一节（共8小题；每小题2.5分，满分20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。
ASchool girl Lorna O’Brien was in her kitchen when she looked out of the window and was terrified at what she saw. “Help!” she shouted. “There’s smoke and fire coming out of the kitchen window opposite.”Her father, John, ran across to the house while her 15-year-old brother Paul called the fire service. Lorna, 16, rushed across and caught up with her dad, who had just kicked open the front door. They looked upstairs where they saw smoke coming out of the top flat. Lorna followed her father into the flat, where they found a pan on fire in the kitchen and the young mother, Mane Linn, who had been asleep, lost consciousness in the smoke-blackened sitting room. Lorna’s dad threw a wet cloth over the pan and then turned off the stove before starting to help Mane through the smoke down the stairs to safety.Suddenly Mane started crying, “My baby, my baby!” “Where’s the baby?” asked Lorna. “In the bedroom,” Mane shouted back. While John pulled the crying mother from the house, Lorna, without a thought for her own safety, turned back to search for the baby. She found the little girl, 14-month-old Ann lying with her eyes closed. Lorna quickly took the baby, rushed downstairs through the fire and smoke. “It didn’t cross my mind at the time that I was near to dying when I rushed through the smoke,” said Lorna. “I was just thinking of the baby. Even after I came out of the house, I wasn’t frightened.”When help arrived, baby Ann and her mum were taken to hospital for treatment. It was only when Lorna got back into the saf ety of her own house that she realized the danger she had faced. “I started shaking all over and thought of what could have happened to me,” she said.1. What did Lorna’s dad choose to do first when he entered the flat?A. Put out the fire.B. Turn off the stove.C. Open the windows.D. Help Mane downstairs.2. What was the cause of the fire?A. Ann was careless when playing with fire.B. Mane fell asleep while she was cooking.C. Mane suddenly passed out while cooking.D. There was something wrong with the stove.3.Which of the following can best describe Lorna when she saved the baby?A. She was scared.B. She was brave.C. She was careful.D. She was patient.4.How did Lorna feel after returning to her house?A. Frightened.B. Worried.C. Proud.D. Relaxed.BA baby seal robot from Japan has come to the U. S. It’s been sold in Japan for several years, butnow the company has created a Florida-based unit, Paro Robots U. S. Inc., to sell the creature to places like nursing homes and hospitals. The robot, named Paro, is marketed as a therapeutic(治疗的) device that can help comfort people who have problems that can lead to social isolation(隔离).Takanori Shibata, a Japanese engineer, invented Paro. He says the robot, which weighs about 6 pounds, is able to respond to touch, light, and sound.Shibata says he tried making robotic cats and dogs, but people didn't find those convincing.“They expected too much，” he says, “and would compare the robot to real animals they had known.” Few peo ple have ever seen a live baby seal, so they aren't likely to draw comparisons between the robot and the real thing. So they accept Paro as a cute little companion.The Vinson Hall Retirement Community in McLean held a recent event to showcase the robot, and Virginia Long slowly came into the activity room. When a nurse put the robot on her lap, it began to shake slightly, and Long talked to it gently. “Why are you shaking? Are you cold？” she asked. The robot made a high sound, and Long laughed. She said sh e used to have a cat, “but somebody stole him.” “Petting a seal is unusual，” she said, “but a lot of people have strange animals.”But some experts say a robot is no replacement for a real animal. “One of the things that we've learned is that it is the unexpected and natural behavior of the living creature that adds so much value to people's experience. Any kind of newness can get the attention of people who are lonely and bored, but that doesn't necessarily help them live a meaningful life. It doesn't solve the problem that is really causing their lack of enjoyment of life，” says Bill Thomas, a professor at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.5. What is the role of Paro?A. To look after baby seals.B. To give relief to patients.C. To replace home-raised pets.D. To provide medical examinations.6. How did people feel about robotic cats?A. Disappointed.B. Astonished.C. Concerned.D. Amused.7. What was Long's reaction to Paro?A. She refused to get close to it.B. She showed it much affection.C. She regarded it as her new cat.D. She was frightened to talk to it.8. What do Bill Thomas' words suggest about Paro?A. It is of great value to people.B. It is useless in solving real problems.C. It fails to catch older people’s interest.D. It can take the place of a living creature.第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。