南阳一中2020届高三下学期月考英语试题
2020春期高三第十次考试英语试题使用日期：2020-2-29试卷说明：1:变式说明:在第九次考试中，同学们的高频错题集中体现在以下几个方面：1)阅读理解中的猜测词义类题；主旨大意类题；选标题类题;观点态度类题2)七选五中的上下文衔接类题3)二卷中的时态语态题；词性变化类题；连词类题。
为了解决同学们的短板，老师们精选优质试题，提高试题的精准度，让同学们做有所思，考有所得，现将以下试题作为本次考试的变式考题。
它们是:252728293135383950616265717680 2:总分120=阅读理解40+完形填空20+语法填空15+单句填空10+短文改错10+作文25第二部分阅读理解（共两节,满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项。
A(供题人:王小曼审题人:杨立东)Traditional Marriage CeremoniesBelgiumThe groom comes to the bride's house and gives her flowers.They go to the church and the man is inside when the bride's father brings her to her future husband.When they come out,the family throws rice on them.GermanySome days before the wedding,friends and relatives bring old porcelain(瓷器)and kitchenware to throw on the ground in front of the bride and groom.This is supposed to grant them a happy,lucky life;that's why this evening event is called Polterabend—the evening with lots of broken porcelain.The Polterabend often develops into an informal and casual party.El SalvadorWhen a wedding is celebrated,the wedding ceremony service starts without the bride.The groom and all the people who have been invited to the ceremony are waiting for her during the service.A group of seven men goes to the bride's home.The bride and her family are waiting for seven white cars which accompany the bride's car until they arrive at the church.JapanThe couple drinks Japanese rice wine in front of a priest(牧师).First,the bride drinks the wine from a small cup.Next,the bride passes the cup to the groom and he also drinks the wine from the cup.They drink three times.This means that they make a commitment to love each other forever.TurkeyWhen a girl gets married,all her female friends write their names inside her bridal shoes.After the wedding ceremony,if someone’s name has been rubbed off and can’t be read anymore,it means this person is going to get married next.21.Why do people throw porcelain before the wedding ceremony in Germany?A.To enjoy a casual party.B.To respect the guests present.C.To wish the couple good luck.D.To kick off the wedding party.22.In which country does the wedding ceremony start while the bride isn't there?A.Belgium.B.Germany.C.El Salvador.D.Turkey.23.What ceremony implies the new Japanese couple's promise of a life-long love?A.Drinking wine three times.B.Throwing rice to their guests.C.Writing their names in the shoes.D.Going to the church first with a priest.B(供题人:吴书颖审题人:邹舒尚彦飞)Americans Paul Lacy and his wife,Dorothy,who are from Maine,are in their seventies and have run an embroidery（刺绣）workshop for15years in Fenghuang County,central China's Hunan Province,which has become a hit on the Internet.The first time Dorothy set foot in Fenghuang was on a tour in1999,and she immediately fell in love with the breathtaking view of the ancient town and its Miao ethnic customs and culture.With the help of a Chinese friend,the Lacys finally opened their embroidery workshop in Fenghuang in2004.Thanks to the generous assistance of their local friends,the couple gradually settled down,fitted in with the local ethnic community,and got their project on its feet.The Lacys have lived in Fenghuang for more than13years since Paul sold his property in the United States in2006and purchased a house on the bank of the Tuojiang River.They said they liked Fenghuang best for its idyllic（田园的）setting and the rich customs of the Miao people.In addition,Dorothy found the Xiangxi Miao ethnic clothing uniquely appealing,as she used to study art and design.“But above all,it was the kindness and friendliness of the locals here that attracted us the most,"Paul said.However,due to language barriers and misunderstandings from the locals,the Lacys had a hard time at first.They could barely communicate with the locals because they spoke neither English nor Mandarin,but a difficult dialect.Therefore,when shopping,they had to show shop owners pictures of what they wanted,use body language,or let an interpreter talk to the shop owner over the phone.Gradually,their life in Fenghuang got easier thanks to friends'help and the coverage of their stories by the local media.In2015,they were recognized by the local government as one of the top10beautiful families in Fenghuang.Now the Lacys’company has30employees.Most of the Miao women who embroider for the company have children,and they can travel to the company once a week to take embroidery materials back home so that they can work while taking care of their families.24.What do we know about the Lacys from the passage?A.They met in Fenghuang for the first time.B.They have opened a company in the United States.C.They settled down in Fenghuang as many local friends came to their aid.D.They are skilled at embroidering because they love it.25.What is the main idea of the third paragraph?A.The unpleasant experience they had in Fenghuang.B.The kindness and friendliness of the locals that attracted the couple.C.The dilemma they experienced in Fenghuang and their solution.D.The reasons why the couple have lived in Fenghuang.26.What can the Lacys do through the workshop?A.Help improve the local people's embroidery skills.B.Provide the local women with employment opportunities.C.Spread Chinese culture among western people.D.Cultivate the relationship between China and America.27.What does the underlined word"coverage"in the fourth paragraph probably mean?position.B.Criticism.C.Range.D.Report.C(供题人:吴书颖审题人:邹舒尚彦飞)Could the device,smartphone or PC,which you’re using affect the moral decisions you make when using it?To test it,researchers presented multiple dilemmas to a sample set of1,010people.The participants were assigned a device at random.One case of the questions participants were asked is the classic“trolley problem”:A runaway trolley isheaded towards five people tied up on a set of train tracks.You can do nothing,resulting in the deaths of five people,or push a man off a bridge,which will stop the trolley.The practical response is to kill one man to save five lives,which33.5percent of smartphone users chose,compared to22.3percent of PC users.“What we found in our study is that when people used a smartphone to view classic moral problems, they were more likely to make more unemotional,reasonable decisions when presented with a highly emotional dilemma,”Dr Albert Barque-Duran,the lead author of the study,told City,University of London.“This could be due to the increased time pressure often present with smartphones and also the increased psychological distance which can occur when we use such devices compared to PCs.”As for why the researchers started this study,Dr Barque-Duran noted,“Due to the fact that our social lives,work and even shopping take place online,it is important to think about how the contexts where we typically face moral decisions and are asked to engage in moral behavior have changed,and the impact this could have on the hundreds of millions of people who use such devices daily.”It’s clear that we need more research on how our devices affect our moral decision making because we’re using screens at an ever-increasing rate.28.Why did the author mention the trolley problem?A.To introduce a difficult problem to readers.B.To introduce the aim of carrying out the study.C.To show an example of the questions in the study.D.To show the difficulty in dealing with dilemmas.29.How do the smartphone users of the study behave in dealing with emotional dilemmas?A.Calmly.B.Cruelly.C.Hesitantly.D.Enthusiastically.30.According to Dr Albert,what do we know about smartphones compared with PCs?A.They help people bear more pressure.B.They help people make decisions quicker.C.They make people feel more mentally distant.D.They make people stay happier to solve problems.31.What can we infer from the text?A.Shopping online has a great effect on making moral decisions.B.The people using smartphones are more than those using PCs.C.People who often use smartphones or PCs always meet with dilemmas.D.It is common for people to be involved in making moral decisions in daily life.D(供题人:王小曼审题人:杨立东)Apple has filed a patent for''a wearable electronic ring''that could let you control your other devices without touching them.The file includes drawings of the potential design and lists intended functions like a rechargeable power source.The ring is designed to be worn on one finger and doesn't appear to be a stand-alone product.Instead,it aims to improve the user experience of bigger devices like iPhone and iPad. Apple also throws attention onto the potential safety functions of the ring by stating that the light given off by some touch-screen devices could be''inappropriate in certain social environments or even dangerous if it gives away the position of a user who is in danger''.The tech giant explains in the patent that touch-screen devices we are using now can be seen as ''burdensome,inconvenient,or useless for certain tasks and applications''.It suggests that holding an iPhone or iPad for too long could tire some users and obviously,Apple can’t ignore such situations!It says the Apple Ring could be a more effective way to control those devices from a distance.Apple isn't alone with this''smart ring''idea.Amazon recently put the Echo Loop on the market,a smart ring that uses Alexa.The device is similar to the smart speaker but is worn on your finger instead.It’s currently only available in the US and has an introductory price of$129.99(￡100).Google recentlypresented its Pixel4smart phone and one of the top new functions is called Project Soli,which provides a'' Motion Sense''effect.It lets you control the Pixel4without actually touching it.You can wave your hands in the air to pause or skip songs,alarms and phone calls,and more.As with all patents,we can’t know for sure if Apple is going to bring out a smart ring device until official word is given.32.What can Apple's smart ring do potentially?A.Work as a mobile phone.B.Charge itself automatically.C.Promote users’own security.D.Stop viruses attacking phones.33.What made apple develop the wearable product?A.The drawbacks of its touch-screen devices.B.The huge marketing potential of touch-screens.C.The fierce competitions from across the country.D.The introduction of other companies’technology.34.What do we know about the Echo Loop?A.It's popular with users.B.It's under development.C.It's not sold internationally.D.It's not accepted by Apple.35.What is the best title for the text?A.The Tech Firms'Smart RingsB.Apple's New Device PatentC.The Future of Touch-screen DevicesD.New Technologies,New Products第二节（共5小题;每小题2分，满分10分）(供题人:兰青审题人:杨少康赵淑静)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。
2020年南阳市第一中学高三英语模拟试卷及参考答案
2020年南阳市第一中学高三英语模拟试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AIt’s the time of year when we start hiking. As you pack, remember to bring your smartphone. Whether you’re going on a short walk or a long trip, there are a handful of apps that can help.MapMyHikeThis app tracks where you're hiking so you have a mapof your route at the end of the hike. It can also track other fitness information like the distance traveled, speed, pace, and even calories burned. You can save the data for your hike, so you can always access the route you look as well as track improvements to your workout. GaiaGPSYou don't always have cellphone service when hiking, but you always want to know where you are. The GaiaGPS app provides that information. Download maps of different parts of the world, and access the GaiaGPS app in the middle of even the most remote trails. The GPS function makes using the maps simple, and the app will also point to areas of interest.Backpacking ChecklistOne of the worst things is being way out on a trail only to discover you left behind something important. That's why checklists are the best. This checklist app helps you build a customized(定制的) list of things to take with you. Organize different lists based on trail lengths or requirements. Track all your essential items by weight and where you can find them.WildObsUsing WildObs, you can record your observations of plants and animals and add them to the database. You can ask the community to help you identify something and keep track of everything you've met, and most importantly, you can become a citizen scientist. By recording what you've seen with this app, you're helping scientists keep track of what's happening to the natural world.1. What can you do with MapMyHike?A. Record your walking speed.B. Design a suitable hiking route.C. Locate popular tourist attractions.D. Store the data of your daily activities.2. What is WildObs intended to do?A. To provide survival skills.B. To lead the way.C. To identify wildlife.D. To help make preparations.3. Which app is most useful before hiking?A. GaiaGPS.B. MapMyHike.C. WildObs.D. Backpacking Checklist.BScientists have discovered a new behaviour among bumblebees that tricks plants into flowering early.When lack of pollen, bumblebees will bite little by little on the leaves of flower-less plants. The damage seems to fool the plant into flowering, sometimes up to 30 days earlier than normal.With their hairy appearance and special sounds, bumblebees are hard to miss in gardens all over the world. Their hairy bodies make them excellent pollinators for crops like tomatoes and blueberries. They are among the first bees to appear each year and work a long season.But despite their key role, bumblebees, like many other pollinators have seen their numbers decline suddenly in recent decades. One recent study pointed to climate change, reporting that an increasing number of hot days in Europe andNorth Americawas raising local bumblebees extinction rates.But researchers have now made a discovery about bumblebees that could have something to do with their long term survival. Scientists inSwitzerlandfound that when the bumblebees were out of pollen, they started to bite on the leaves of plants that hadn't yet flowered. They used their mouths to cut clearly-shaped holes in the leaves. But the creatures didn't eat the material or use it in their nests.The damaged plants responded by flowering earlier than normal--in some cases up to 30 days ahead of schedule. Researchers also found that the bee damaged plants flowered 30 days earlier than undamaged plants and 25 days earlier than ones damaged by the scientists.“I think everything that we've found is consistent with the idea that the bumblebees are damaging the plants and that that's an adaptation that brings flowers earlier and that benefits the bees,” said Dr Mark Mescher, one of the authors from ETHZurich.4. How do bumblebees fool plants into flowering earlier?A. By making use of the hot weather.B. By putting the false flowers on the leaves.C. By attacking the leaves of flowerless plants.D. By taking away the pollen from the other flowers.5. What's bumblebees’ key role?A.Making plants flower early.B. Spreading pollen to flowers and plants.C. Sending information about weather change.D. Finding out whether the plant has flowers.6. What has happened to bumblebees in the past the years?A. They are becoming homesick.B. They are not as friendly as before.C. There is a sharp decrease in number.D. They have been busy year by year.7. What's Dr Mark Mescher's attitude towards the behaviour of bumblebees?A. Uncaring.B. Skeptical.C. Tolerant.D. Objective.CFor most thinkers since the Greek philosophers, it was self-evident that there is something called human nature, something that constitutes the essence of man. There were various views about what constitutes it, but there was agreement that such an essence exists—that is to say, that there is something by virtue of which man is man. Thus man was defined as a rational(理性的) being, as a social animal, an animal that can make tools, or a symbol-making animal.More recently, this traditional view has begun to be questioned. One reason for this change was the increasing emphasis given to the historical approach to man. An examination of the history of humanity suggested that man in our time is so different from man in previous times that it seemed unrealistic to assume that men in every age have had in common something that can be called “human nature.” The historical approach was strengthened, particularly in the United States, by studies in the field of cultural anthropology (人类学). The study of primitive peoples has discovered such a diversity of customs, values, feelings, and thoughts that many anthropologists arrived at the concept that man is born as a blank sheet of paper on which each culture writes its text. Another factor contributing to the tendency to deny the assumption of a fixed human nature was that the concept has so often been abused as a shield(盾牌) behind which the most inhuman acts are committed. In the name of human nature, for example, Aristotle and most thinkers up to the eighteenth century defended slavery. Or in order to prove the rationality and necessity of the capitalist form of society, scholars have tried to make a case for acquisitiveness, competitiveness, and selfishness as natural human characters. Popularly, one refers cynically（愤世嫉俗地）to “human nature” in accepting the inevitability of such undesirable human behavior as greed, murder, cheating and lying.Another reason for disbelief about the concept of human nature probably lies in the influence of evolutionary thinking. Once man came to be seen as developing in the process of evolution, the idea of a substance which is contained in his essence seemed untenable. Yet I believe it is precisely from an evolutionary standpoint that we can expect new insight into the problem of the nature of man.8. Most philosophers believed that human nature ________.A. is the quality distinguishing man from other animalsB. consists of competitiveness and selfishnessC. is something partly innate and partly acquiredD. consists of rationality and undesirable behavior9. The traditional view of “human nature” was strongly challenged by ________.A. the emergence of the evolutionary theoryB. the historical approach to manC. new insight into human behaviorD. the philosophical analysis of slavery10. According to the passage, anthropologists believe that human beings ________.A. have some characters in commonB. are born with diverse culturesC. are born without a fixed natureD. change their characters as they grow up11. The author mentioned Aristotle, a great ancient thinker, in order to ________.A. emphasize that he contributed a lot to defining the concept of “human nature”B. show that the concept of “human nature” was used to justify social evilsC. prove that he had a profound influence on the concept of “human nature”D. support the idea that some human characters are inherited.DSome years ago I was offered a writing assignment that would require three months of travel through Europe.I had been abroad a couple of times, but I could hardly claim to know my way around the continent. Moreover, my knowledge of foreign languages was limited to a little college French.I hesitated. How would I, unable to speak the language, totally unfamiliar with local geography or transportation system？It seemed impossible, and with considerable regret. Suddenly a thought ran through my mind: you can't learn if you don't try. So I accepted the assignment.There were some bad moments. But by the time I had finished the trip I was an experienced traveler. And ever since, I have never hesitated to head for even the most remote of places, without guides or even advanced bookings, confident that somehow I will manage.The point is that the new, along with the different, is almost scary by definition. But each time you try something, you learn, and as the learning piles up, the world opens to you.I've learned to ski at 40, and flown up the Rhine River in a balloon. And I know I'll go on doing such things. It's not because I'm braver or more daring than others. I'm not. But I'll accept anxiety as another name for challengeand I believe I can accomplish wonders.12. The author accepted the assignment because_________.A. he had never travelled abroad beforeB. he hardly knew any foreign languagesC. he was familiar with any other country in EuropeD. he would learn something new and different by trying13. Which of the following statements is TRUE？A. The author had been abroad only twice.B. The author thought the trip was hard but worthwhile.C. The author admitted that anything different was terrible.D. The author must be good at doing research and making interviews.14. We can infer from the text that the author is_______.A. awkwardB. generousC. stubbornD. brave15. What's the best title of the text？A. An Interesting Trip AbroadB. My First Writing AssignmentC. Ready to Try and ChallengeD. How to Be Daring and Brave.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届河南省名校(南阳一中、信阳、漯河等四校)高三3月联考英语试卷及解析
2020届河南省名校（南阳一中、信阳、漯河等四校）高三3月联考英语试卷★祝考试顺利★(解析版)注意事项：1. 答卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
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1. What did the man forget to do at Christmas last year?A. Buy Christmas gifts.B. Make Christmas cards.C. Send Christmas cards.2. Where is the theatre?A. In town.B. By the river.C. Behind the stadium.3. For what is the man going to Hawaii?A. On business.B. For fun.C. For warm weather.4. Why is the man late?A. He wasted some time in a bus.B. He didn’t start out early enough.C. He got lost when walking in the street.5. What time does the woman’s flight leave?A. At 5:00 a.m.B. At 5:45 a.m.C. At 7:45 a.m.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学年南阳市第一中学高三英语下学期期中考试试卷及答案解析
2019-2020学年南阳市第一中学高三英语下学期期中考试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AIt's time to put your two-wheeler to good use on these fun bike paths — each varying in distance and difficulty. Just choose one fit for you.• Paulinskill Valley TrailCheck out Paulinskill Valley Trail, filled with forests, wetlands, and small townsalong this 25- mile route. While the trail is mostly flat, you can do a quick ride. You're likely to catch sight of beautiful birds, considering more than 100 species find a home in the land near the path. Check out the trail in the fall - prime time for pretty sights.•AlaHele MakalaeOn theislandofKaui, you'll find a bike path with lots of beachy views that'll leave you feeling accomplished yet calm. The name translates to “The Path that Goes By Coast,” and, as you might guess, the seven-mile path hugs the shoreline. Start early enough and you'll witness an incredible sunrise to make it even more amazing,• TheCheaha RouteThis ride covers up to 126 miles, with steep climbs and extreme downhills along the way. So prepare for a thrilling ride - one that’s not necessarily for the inexperienced or those looking for an easy, casual ride. Along the route, you'll pedal through five towns. The journey is worth it, though, because you get some of the most scenic views in the state.• The Whitefish TrailFamous for its countless route options, whether you’re a new biker looking for smooth tracks or you have more experience and want to play around on rocky, more technical land, this bike path brings in lots of visitors. The 43-mile route offers beautiful green scenery. Around every comer, you’ll see a new jaw-dropping landscape, from glassy lakes to green mountains.1. When is the best time to visit Paulinskill Valley Trail?A. In Autumn.B. All year round.C. On early mornings.D. On sunny days.2. Which route is not fit for someone new to cycling?A. The Whitefish Trail.B. Ala Hele Makalae.C. Paulinskill Valley Trail.D. TheCheaha Route.3. What's the common feature of the four routes?A. They are full of challenges.B. Various route options are offered.C. They have beautiful scenery.D. Different species can be found there.BCycling has long been a sport where a competitive edge is pursued, often at any cost. Cycling shorts, however, were an area that technology had yet to enter. Little was added to them apart from, perhaps, some padding to protect a rider.Now, however, new cycling shorts are being equipped with sensors to help riders defeat opponents easily. A British start-up has created a pair of shorts that uses electric sensors and artificial intelligence to shape and strengthen cyclists' muscles while they are moving. It plans to also adapt this product next year for joggers and people at the gym.The shorts, created by Devon Lewis, a PhD student at theUniversityofSouthampton, are able to send out tiny electric currents into a user's muscles to improve their cycling technique. Mr Lewis, 27, came up with the idea after studying a connection between the brain and muscles that sends chemical signals from motor neurons to muscle fibres to make the muscle contract and strengthen.The shorts, created by Mr Lewis's start-up bypass this connection using electric cur rents to build muscle strength directly, without relying on the brain to send out signals. “We have a limited ability to control our muscles naturally,” Mr Lewis said. “You can control them more exactly, get more from your muscles and contract them more strongly, if you stimulate them directly with electricity.” Electric wires in the shorts send out currents that activate the muscle. “For those worried about getting a shock while cycling,” Mr Lewis said, “It's sort of the same thing as when you have spicy food and you get that little rush. It feels strange when you first start using it but then you adapt to it quite quickly.”His idea has received support from Future Worlds, a start-up accelerator atSouthamptonUniversity. The product is being shown next week at the technology conference CES, held digitally this year.4. What's the strength of the newly invented cycling shorts ?A. They help cyclists perform better.B. They last longer than normal ones.C. They can keep a balanced comfort.D. They have tools to make good figures.5. Why can the cycling shorts help the runners and joggers?A. They are made of quality cotton materials.B. They are created by world-top designers.C. They can make running or jogging less boring.D. They are made intelligently with electric sensors.6. What may be some people's worry about the shorts?A. They may spend more than they can afford.B. They get little help from the new shorts.C. They may get shocked by the electricity.D. The new shorts can't function well enough.7.What's the best title of the text?A. The Special CyclingShortsB. Waysto Be a Good RunnerC. How Shorts Benefit YouD. Some Tips about Running FastCWolves 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 of widespread 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 wellas 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.8. 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 wolves9. Which of the following flow chart best demonstrates the relationship between the wolves?A. B.C. D.10. 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.11. 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 wolvesDJIANLI, Hubei Province, June 2 (Xinhua) — A cruise ship carrying more than 450 people sank in the Yangtze River overnight, which could be China’s worst sinking disaster in decades. As of 6 p.m. Tuesday, 14 peoplehad been rescued from the capsized vessel, with five others confirmed dead. The rest are still missing, although rescuers said there could be more survivors. Strong winds and heavy rain are hampering rescue efforts.The Eastern Star sank in only 15 meters of water “within one or two minutes” of being caught in freak weather in Jianli, according to the ship’s captain and chief engineer who survived the incident. The ship left the eastern Chinese city ofNanjingon May 28 bound forChongqingMunicipality.The ship was carrying 403 passengers, five tour guides, and 46 crew, rather than the previously reported 47. Most passengers were tourists fromShanghaiand its neighboringprovinceofJiangsu, aged between 3 and 83, with most in their 60s and 70s.The 76.5-meter-long and 11-meter-wide vessel has been in service for nearly 20 years and can carry up to 534 people. It is owned by Chongqing Dongfang Shipping. Waterway officials said they have no record of the company being involved in any previous sinking incidents.According to weather forecast, most of the Yangtze basin will be subject to downpours over the next 10 days, with heavy rain expected in the area where the search is underway.Police, waterway authorities and fire departments have sent more than 150 boats and over 4,000 personnel to the scene. The Chinese Navy has sent diving forces to search for the missing. The team is composed of soldiers from the navy’s fleets in the North Sea, East China Sea, andSouth China Sea, as well as students of the Naval University of Engineering. In addition, five helicopters were dispatched fromBeijingandHubei’s provincial capital ofWuhanon Tuesday morning, along with an IL-76 transport plane.12. We can infer from the text that ________.A. the incident was very suddenB. the weather benefited the rescueC. the ship had bad safety recordsD. the ship’s captain was drowned13. Which of the following statements is TRUE about the Eastern Star?A. It was overloaded.B. It’s been launched recently.C. It had 454 people on board.D. Its owner met similar incidents.14. What’s the main idea of the last paragraph?A. How people came to the rescue.B. Why the rescue was quite difficult.C. What the rescue force consisted of.D. How the rescue operation went on.15. The author’s purpose of writing the text is most likely to ________.A. informB. explainC. describeD. entertain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。
英语_2020届河南省南阳市高三3月联考英语试题含答案
2020届河南省南阳市高三3月联考英语试题一、阅读选择1. Looking for some San Diego events February 2020? We've got a great list of fun things todo in San Diego California. Enjoy these winter 2020 San Diego events and FebruaryValentines Day fun. If it rains, don't worry. February is museum, with half price on manymuseums. And most importantly, don't forget to plan a romantic Valentine's Day activity!Whale Watching in San DiegoCalifornia Gray Whales undergo their annual migration from Alaska through San Diego andonto Baja California. During February — April, whale watching is at its best, as the whalesmigrate close to shore and can be seen from land or sea. One of the fun San Diego events. Formore information see San Diego Whale Watching.Explore San Diego Tide PoolsFebruary 5 to 11 and 18 to 24,2020 at various times in the afternoon at low tide. Fall andwinter are the best times to explore the San Diego tide pools.10foradults,cℎildrenaged11andunderfree.Reservationsrecommended.603−437−6722.SuperBowl2020WatcℎtℎeSuperBowlgameSundayFebruary2,2020.Evenifyoudon′tlikefootball,tℎecom {^{’}}$t convince you to watch? It's a great time to shop in the empty stores.Hotel Coronado Historic Walking TourMonday and Friday at 10: 30 AM, Saturdays and Sundays at 3 PM. 60-minute walking tourof the famous historic Hotel Coronado, led by docents from the Coronado HistoricalAssociation. It's free and one of the best kids' activities in San Diego.（1）Which month is suitable time to watch whales in San Diego?A January.B June.C March.D October.（2）How much will a couple and their 10-year-old boy pay to attend the activity —Explore San Diego Tide Pools?A $20.B $25.C $30.D $ 15.（3）Which of the following events best suits an economical father with kids?A Super Bowl 2020.B Hotel Coronado Historic Walking Tour.C Explore San DiegoTide Pools. D Whale Watching in San Diego.2. A rescue group made sure hunting dogs Herbier and Hilda were adopted as a pair sinceHilda helps Herbier get around．For more than 50 years, guide dogs have been trained to help humans with visionchallenges live without boundaries and enjoy independence in their homes, offices, and thecommunity at large． Given dogs' ability to be trained, along with their skills, it seemedunavoidable that there would be an unofficial guide dog for a blind dog．Almost more exciting is the fact that one such set, which was abandoned together in Salemabout a month ago, has found a new forever home that will allow the blind dog and hiscaretaker dog to remain together．A little more than a month ago, someone abandoned three dogs over the fence of a localgentleman who formerly rescued ________． The man no longer rescues the little dogs ofbeing long of body, short of leg and droopy of ears, but he did know to take them to theMarion County Dog Services shelter．The county shelter knew immediately to contact Diane Young at Salem Dogs, a local dog rescue known for being heavy on love and affection that the county most likely has on speed dial．The rescue director responded in time, taking in the two of the dogs． One black male was healthy and passed tests quickly and easily． He was put up for adoption at the shelter and was quickly accepted．The other two are between the ages of 4 and 5, required a bit more care． Hilda, a long﹣haired, black﹣dappled female, was obviously connected to Herbier, a light﹣brown, smooth﹣coated brown greyhound who had vision problems．（1）What can we learn about the abandoned dogs？________A They have been trained for their ability and skills．B The three dogs were abandoned because they are blind．C They are finally adopted to live with the man who found them．D The dog Hilda offers to help the blind dog Herbier get around．．（2）What does the underlined word "greyhounds" in Paragraph 4 refer to？________A Cows who have lost their babies．B Dogs who are abandoned by theirowners． C Humans who become old and lonely． D Chickens which are living with their mom．．（3）What can we infer from this text？________A The touching story of two dogs helping each other happened one monthago． B Humans began to train dogs for the ability and skills of guidance five years ago． C The two abandoned dogs are still living together at the sheltertoday． D The two dogs were abandoned most probably because they were blind．．（4）What is the text mainly about？________A A moving story about two dogs．B The Marion County Dog Services shelter．C A dog and a blind dog were trained．D Two dogs were abandoned by a man．3. Playing tennis regularly could help keep people off death, but football, rugby and running may not help people to live longer, a study suggests．A study followed more than 80, 000 people for an average of nine years to find out if certain sports protected them against early death． It found that people who played racket sports regularly were the least likely to die over the study period, reducing their individual risk by 47 percent compared with people who did no exercise． Swimmers also reduced their chance of death by 28 percent, aerobics （有氧运动）fans by 27 percent and cyclists by 15 percent． Yet running appeared to have no impact at all on dying early, and neither did playing football or rugby．Scientists say the difference may lie in the social aspect which goes alongside sports like tennis and squash（壁球）, which often involve clubs and organized activities outside of the game． It means that people often have larger social net works and tend to keep up activities into later life, both of which are proven to be good for health．In contrast, people who play team sports often do not move onto a new sport once theirteams break up for family, or injury reasons． They become watchers rather than participants in their chosen activity．The researchers found that playing racket sports was associated with a 56 percent lower risk from heart death． Similarly swimmers lowered their heart disease or stroke risk by 41 percent, and people who took part in activities like aerobics, dance or gymnastics lowered their risk by 36 percent． But again running, football and rugby had no significant impact on heart deaths．However, other experts argue that this study must not be misinterpreted as showing that running and football do not protect against heart disease． In this study both runners and footballers had a lower rate of death from heart disease．（1）Which sport has hardly any impact on protecting people against early death？________ A Cycling． B Swimming． C Rugby． D Tennis．．（2）According to the study， which makes a big difference in keeping healthy？________A Playing basketball with their friends occasionally．B Watching football games every day．C Taking up gymnastics and joining a club．D Doing running in the park every day．．（3）What is considered more important to people's health？________A Social networks．B Staying at home．C Physical examinations．D Setting up families．．（4）What is the main idea of the text？________A Thousands of people participated in a 9﹣year research．B Study finds playing tennis helps people live longer．C It is wrong to say running has no impact on heart disease．D There are differences between racket sports and team games．4. “Smombies”— people walking while staring at their smartphones are very real and a growing cause for concern. To let people pay more attention to their surroundings to avoid serious accidents, government in a small German town has come up with a more positive solution — embedding (嵌入) traffic lights in the pavement to make them noticed by people always looking down at their phones.The safety measure was taken. Authorities in Augsburg decided to act, installing ground level traffic lights at two tram (电车) stops last Tuesday. The lights flash red when a tram is coming, or when the regular traffic light turns red. “We realized that the normal traffic light isn't in the li ne of sight of many pedestrians these days,” said Tobias Hermes, a city official. “So we decided to have an extra set of lights — the more lights we have, the more people are likely to notice them.”Some Augsburg people appear to be quite happy with th e idea. “I think it makes sense,” Jack Smith said, speaking to The Augsburg Alleghenies. “One always sees young people these days running over red lights. This makes it more obvious that you need to stop.”Others, however, found the need for ground traffic lights unnecessary and even frightening. “I find it scary that smartphone users are so engrossed that they need to install lights in the ground so that they notice the tram coming,” one person told the local paper.But do this kind of pavement-embedded lights actually work? One interviewed teenager believes not really. “To be honest, I didn't even notice it,” he told The Augsburg Alleghenies. "Maybe it’d be useful at night, but I didn’t realize it was there until just now.”（1）From the text we can know that smombies refer to peopleA who are fond of walking.B who look at phones while walking.C whose smartphones are embedded traffic lights.D who pay more attention to their surroundings.（2）What can we learn from Tobias Hermes?A The tram is the main cause of traffic accidents.B The tram's lights should flash while running.C Many people can't see normal traffic lights clearly.D The pavement-embedded lights are easier to be seen.（3）Which of the following can replace the underlined word “engrossed” in Paragraph 4?A Disturbed.B Scared.C Engaged.D Inspired.（4）What can be a suitable tide for the text?A The Serious Smartphones Problems.B Advocate People to Celebrate TrafficRules. C The Importance of Ground Traffic Lights. D Ground Traffic Lights for People Staring at Their Smartphones.二、七选五5. 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。
2020届河南省南阳市第一中学高三第九次考试英语试题 Word版
试卷说明：1 南阳市一中2020 春期高三第九次考试英语试题使用日期：2020-2-242：总分120= 阅读理解40+完形填空20+语法填空15+单句填空10+短文改错10+作文25第二部分阅读理解（共两节, 满分40 分）第一节（共15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分30 分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项。
AIf you have never been on a cruise(乘船游览), it can seem like its own world—with its own rules and secret language. So here we are going to lay out the very basics of going on a cruise.Do I need a passport to go on a cruise?You may need a passport, but you should take one anyway. Besides the fact that you are going to need an ID card to board the ship in the first place, a lot of ports require one.How much luggage can I take on board?For the most part, cruise ships aren't like planes—there isn't a strictly regulated amount of luggage you can take with you, and you are not going to be charged for bringing too much. Keep in mind that cabin storage space can be tight. Everything, including your empty luggage, is going to have to fit inside and you don't want to be tripping over it for your whole vacation.Things like guns and knives are banned, but regulations vary from ship to ship about things like irons (generally a no) and hair dryers (generally a yes)．Some ships allow you to bring a bottle of wine, but nearly all ban bringing your own hard alcohol.What's the process for boarding a cruise ship?Boarding a cruise ship is like boarding a plane—there are regulations for when to arrive, how to check in, and what security you have to go through. Most cruise lines have transportation available from the airport; otherwise they normally own a paid parking lot where you can leave your car.21.What will you have to show when you board a ship in the first place?A. An ID card.B.A post card.C.A credit card.D.Luggage.22.What can you take when you are on a cruise?A.As much alcohol as you can.B.More luggage than on a plane.C.Less luggage than on a plane.D.As many guns and knives as you can.23.Where does the text probably come from?A.A story book.B.A book review.C.A guide book.D.A science reportBWhen Brody, a 4-year-old Connecticut boy, was asked what wish he wanted to come true, his only dream was that he could be able to play outside.Brody was born premature (早产) at 27 weeks, which caused him to overheat and burn easily. That means he can't spend any time outside and he'll get burn blisters ( 水疱) on his face even when he is driven to the hospital. Besides, there are a lot of things he can't do. He has trouble walking and only began talking one year ago. Brody can't eat or drink and has to wear a backpack 24/7 that contains a pump that feeds him. “I can't even count the number of surgeries he's had since he was born,” Brody's mother said. “He's spent probably half his life at the hospital.”When Make-A-Wish Connecticut, an organization that creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses, heard about Brody's request to play outside, they immediately jumped into action. “It's themost simple, most sweet wish, just to play outside but it seems to be the most difficult to realize.” said Debbie Artinian, the manager of Make-A-Wish Connecticut.Artinian and her team determined that a temperature-controlled tent outside Brody's home where he could play and not be in the sun would be the best option. But they had to find a tent that could stand weather conditions like wind and snow and had the right material to block all UV rays. Luckily, Artinian found a company based in the United Kingdom that could design and make the tent. Make-A-Wish Connecticut learnt that Brody loves the beach, even though he is not able to go into water because of his backpack. So they filled the tent with water toys and a kids’ pool filled with balls to make Brody feel as much as possible like he's out at the beach.Brody got his first look at the tent earlier this summer. “When he walked out of the door and I saw his face, it was just everything,” said Artinian. “Now when Brody says ‘Can I go out and play?’, his mom can say, “Yes.” “Brody is now enjoying spending nearly all his time ‘outside’ in the tent.”It's hard to make life completely normal for Brody, but Artinian and her team tried to make it as normal as they could.24.What can we learn about Brody?A .He can't be exposed to sunlight. B. He can't stand on his feet.C .He can't be given surgeries any more. D. He can't communicate with others.25.What did Make-A-Wish Connecticut think of Brody's dream?A. Inspiring and heart-warmingB. Simple but incredibleC .Difficult and unachievable D. Challenging but worthwhile26.Why does the author mention the beach in Paragraph 4?A.To show that Brody is a boy who loves nature.B.To prove that the design company was responsible.C.To suggest that Artinian and her team were considerate.D.To emphasize that the skill in building the tent was the latest.27.What does the story mainly tell us?A. One good turn deserves another.B. A helping hand makes a difference.C. All things are difficult before they are easy.D. Tough life experience may result in success.CNew data presented this week at the annual Associated Professional Sleep Societies (APSS) suggest that a student's preferred sleeping schedule has a lot to do with his or her grade-point average in school. In one study, researchers at the University of Pittsburg revealed that poor sleep habits among high school students led to lower grades, particularly in math.It's no surprise that poor sleep habits may negatively impact academic performance. And dozens of studies have linked an increase in nightly sleep to better cognition and alertness. The new research, however, goes a step further, quantifying the impact of erratic or inadequate sleep on grades. “These findings are more convincing than saying that if you get more sleep, you'll feel better,” says Jennifer Cousins, a lead researcher of the study.The study involved data from 56 adolescents (34 female) between the ages of 14 and 18 years. They were asked to fill out sleep diaries for one week and wear a special activity monitor on their wrists, which recorded when the students were asleep or awake. Overall, teens with poor sleep habits received lower grades than students who stuck with a more regular sleep routine.Interestingly, Cousins also found that different sleep habits had different effects on the students' school performance：those who woke up more often during the night did worse in math, for example, while those who slept peacefully through the night tended to get better grades in English.“These findings bring up new questions about teasing out（探讨）the details of what is important aboutsleep that impacts learning,” says Cousins. "Does more sleep improve our ability to deal with abstract concepts found in math, or does sleep quality increase creativity? We don't know the answers, and don't want to draw those conclusions yet. But this helps us understand more about how sleep helps the things we do in daily life. "Authors of the study point out that the results provide overwhelming evidence of the importance of sleep during a period of development that is critical for adolescents and recommend sleep education as a preventative tool to help increase awareness of the importance of sleep and of the negative consequences of poor sleep.28.What does the underlined word "erratic" in the second paragraph probably mean?A. AdequateB. DifferentC. StableD. Irregular29.What can we learn from Jennifer Cousins' research?A.Lower grades in math are related to more awakenings at night.B.The longer you sleep, the better your grades in English will be.C.The findings will cause new insoluble problems about sleeping and learning.D.Different sleep habits have similar effects on students' learning.30.Which of the following do you think Jennifer Cousins will NOT agree with?A.People should understand the importance of sleep for students.B.Whether greater sleep quality help increase students' creativity is not known yet.C.Students' grades mainly depend on their sleep quality.D.The study helps researchers understand how sleep affects learning.31.Which of the following is true of the study?A. It was conducted by scientists from the APSS.B. Twenty-two teenage boys took part in the study.C. All participants kept sleep diaries for a month.D. Some teens wore a special device all day.DFor all the technological wonders of modern medicine, health care—with its fax machines and clipboards (粘贴板) —is out of date. This outdated era is slowly drawing to a close as the industry catches up with the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution.Eric Topol, an expert in heart disease and enthusiast for digital medicine, thinks AI will be particularly useful for such tasks as examining images, observing heart traces for abnormalities or turning doctors' words into patient records. It will be able to use masses of data to work out the best treatments, and improve workflows in hospitals. In short, AI is set to save time, lives and money.The fear some people have is that AI will be used to deepen the assembly line culture of modern medicine. If it gives a “gift of time” to doctors, they argue that this bonus should be used to extend consultations, rather than simply speeding through them more efficiently.That is a fine idea, but as health swallows an ever bigger share of national wealth, greater efficiency is exactly what is needed, at least so far as governments and insurers are concerned. Otherwise, rich societies may fail to cope with the needs of ageing and growing populations. An extra five minutes spent chatting with a patient is costly as well as valuable. The AI revolution will also enable managerial accountants to adjust and evaluate every aspect of treatment. The autonomy of the doctor will surely be weakened, especially, perhaps, in public health systems which are duty bound to cut unnecessary costs.The Hippocratic Oath(誓言) holds that there is an art to medicine as well as a science and that “warmth, sympathy and understanding may outweigh the surgeon's knife or the chemist's drug”．There's lots of sense in it: the patients of sympathetic physicians have been shown to recover better. Yet as the supply of human careers fails to satisfy the demand for health care, the future may involve consultations on smart phones and measurements monitored by chat robots. The considerately warmed stethoscope(听诊器), placed gently on a patient's back, may become a relic of the past.32.W hat's Dr Topol's attitude toward AI's coming into medicine?A. Optimistic.B. Doubtful.C. Cautious.D. Concerned.33.What does the author of the text attach more importance to?A. Medical costs.B. Greater efficiency.C. Longer consultation.D. National wealth34.Why is the Hippocratic Oath mentioned?A. To prove the bright future of AI.B. To explain medical equipment is more important.C. To show the advantage of a human doctor.D. To argue a human doctor performs as well as a robot.35.What may be the best title for the text?A. Dr Topol and Digital MedicineB.AI and Its ApplicationsC. Doctors and PatientsD. Health Care and AI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。
2020届南阳市第一中学高三英语月考试卷及答案
2020届南阳市第一中学高三英语月考试卷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AThailand is a country with a long and rich history. It is also one of those countries which have many traditions which modern times fortunately have not affected. Thailand is famous for its unique culture. It is well worth noting that Thai culture hasbeen handed down from one generation to the next.Thai Classical DanceThe inspiring culture includes local music and wonderful Thai dances. The dances of course have something to do with its deep-rooted Buddhist religion, fighting arts and beautiful clothing. Thai classical dance performances are generally performed by gracious (高雅的) Thai ladies wearing beautiful Thai local costumes. Most resort (旅游胜地) areas and many hotels frequently offer these Thai culture dance shows for foreign visitors.Thai GreetingThe unique Thai gesture of greeting another person, the wai, is especiallyone of the great aspects of Thai culture. The wai is when a person joins both hands to either head or chest level while bending their head slightly towards his hands. This way of greeting is especially done when a younger person greets an older person and it indicates a sign of respect to their elders. Employees would also wai their managers even if the manager would be younger than themselves.BangkokBangkok is the culture center of Thailand and has been the Thai capital since the end of the eighteenth century. Observing Thai culture in Bangkok can be great experience as the combination of modern times and traditions have created a kind of unique atmosphere. Bangkok offers a package of Thai culture which is shown by numerous beautiful Buddhist temples and many examples of modern Thai architecture.Bangkok National MuseumAnother location in Bangkok where one can enjoy and see Thai culture is at the famed Bangkok national museum, which offers tourists an opportunity to view national treasures and unique Thai art pieces with its culture feature dating back as early as the late sixteenth century.1.Thai classical dance is related to ________.A.its living level and educationB.its history and architectural styleC.its customsD.its religious belief2.In Thailand a worker uses the gesture, the wai , to greet________.A.his close friend.B.a young stranger.C.his younger colleagues.D.his young boss.3.What make Thai culture in Bangkok so unique?A.The long history and fine weather of Bangkok.B.The mixture of the modern culture and traditions.C.A number of beautiful Thai Buddhist templesD.Many examples of modern Thai architecture.BGrowing up as kids we are told to share our toys and notto be selfish. We also live in an age when discussing our feelings is encouraged. But when does it all become too much? With new crazes trending all the time, such as dance challenges and wearing a carpet as a dress, the question is: when can sharing become oversharing on social media?“Oversharing” has become associated with social media, but it isn'texclusiveto this platform. Imagine you head to a party and meet x k w someone. Within five minutes they have revealed private details about their life. While some of us may try to escape these people, according to marriage advisor Carolyn Cole, this form of oversharing could come from a strong desire to connect with someone. But how does this translate to social media?Dr. Christopher Hand, a lecturer in cyberpsychology (网络心理学），says the more details people disclose, the less sympathy we express when things go wrong. It seems that searching for sympathy by oversharing is generally considered as negative rather than the cry for help it could really be.However, Dr. Hand's research also seems to suggest that the more we post on a platform, the more socially attractive we become-provided that the posts that we bang out are positive. Even back in 2015, Gwendolyn Seidman PhD said that we should avoid complaining and being negative online. We should also avoid showing off, especially about our love lives. It makes sense-if your date is going “that well", would you really have time to share a photo with text?So, how can you know if you are oversharing? Well, why not ask your friends in real life. They would probably be happy to tell you if your posts about your breakfast or your complaints about your lack of money really are too much.4. What does the underlined word “exclusive" in paragraph 2 mean?A. Unique.B. Similar.C. Relevant.D. Fundamental.5. Why do some people prefer oversharing at parties?A. To draw others' attention.B. To satisfy others' curiosity.C. To remove negative feelings.D. To develop good relationships.6. Which of the following may Dr. Hand agree with?A. Sharing more details online can attract more sympathy.B. Oversharing negative experiences is equal to crying for help.C. Sharing negative posts can't help one become socially attractive.D. Oversharing isn't likely to happen online when things go wrong.7. According to the text, what should be avoided for online sharing?A. Reflecting on past bad manners.B. Showing a great many expensive goods.C. Writing a recipe for a balanced breakfast.D. Recording unforgettable moments with friends.CIn 1990, Hal Donaldson was 23 years old, fresh out of college and found himself in Calcutta, India, where he was asked to interview Mother Teresa.Donaldson says about the great woman famed for feeding the hungry, “She wasn't wearing shoes and her ankles were swollen. She sat down with me and was very polite.” After the interview, Mother Teresa asked him, “What are you doing to help the poor?” Donaldson admitted that he was young and wasn't focused on helping others. With a smile on her face, Mother Teresa said, “Everyone can do something.”Those words deeply struck Donaldson and forced him to face some hard truths about himself.Hal Donaldson grew up in the San Francisco Bay area. When he was 12 years old, his parents were hit by a drunk driver; his father died, and his mother was seriously injured. To make ends meet, they went on welfare.Donaldson says, “I had holes in my shoes and clothes. When you're teased at school for that, you just want to escape.”He managed to do just that. Donaldson got into college and turned his focus to making money for himself He says, “I was just trying to find my way out of insignificance. However, it's easy to overlook others along the way. I was the guy that would see a homeless person and cross the street, so I didn'thave to confront (面对) him. My focus was on climbing to the top instead of helping those trying to climb with me.”Donaldson returned home from India with a different thought. He traveled to eight cities in America and stayed on the streets and listened tostories of the homeless. “My heart broke,” he says. “I knew I could no longer just live for myself.”Inspired by Mother Teresa's words and the stories he'd heard across America. Donaldson loaded a pick-up truck with $300 worth of groceries and handed them out to anyone who needed help. In 1994, Donaldson created the nonprofit organization, Convoy for Hope, which works with communities across America and around the world. Their work focuses on feeding children, women's empowerment, helping farmers and disaster services.8. What did 23-year-old Hal Donaldson do in India?A. He attended an interview for a college.B. He fed the hungry with Mother Teresa.C. He interviewed Mother Teresa.D. He did something to help the poor.9. What can we learn about Hal Donaldson from paragraph 4?A. He was born with disability.B. He led a hard life as a child.C. He was well treated at school.D. He survived as a parentless boy.10. How does Hal Donaldson describe himself in college?A. Self-centered.B. Sympathetic.C. Popular.D. Casual.11. How did Hal Donaldson change after he returned home from India?A. He preferred traveling to volunteering.B. He suddenly fell in love with journalism.C. He turned his focus to living for himself.D. He gradually devoted himself to helping others.DThe mass death of flying foxes in extreme heat in North Queensland last month underlines the importance ofUniversityofQueenslandwildliferesearch released today.The UQ research sheds light on how various species have responded to major climate events.A study led by UQ School of Earth and Environmental Science researcher Dr Sean Maxwell has spent more than 70 years quantifying the responses of various species.“The growing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events such as cyclones, droughts and floods is causing unpredictable and immediate changes to ecosystems and blocking existing management efforts,” Dr Maxwell said.“Some of the negative responses we found were quite concerning, including more than 100 cases of dramatic population declines and 31 cases of local population extinction following an extreme event.”"Populations of critically endangered bird species inHawaii, such as the palia, have been annihilated due to drought, leaving none of its kind, and populations of lizard species have been wiped out due to cyclones in theBahamas."Cyclones were the most common extreme event for birds, fish, plants and reptiles, while mammals and amphibians were most responsive to drought events, with drought leading to 12 cases of major population decline in mammals.Drought also led to 13 cases of breeding declines in bird populations and 12 cases of changes in the composition of invertebrate communities.UQ Centre for Biodiversity and Conservation Science director Professor James Watson said the detailed information would help inform ecosystem management.“The research clearly shows species will respond, often negatively, to extreme events,” Professor Watson said.“As climate change continues to ensure extreme climate and weather events are more and more common,we now need to act to ensure species have the best chance to survive.Wherever possible, high quality and intact habitat areas should be retained, as these are the places where species are most resilient(易恢复的) to increasing exposure to extreme events.”12. How was the UQ researchconducted?A. By observing extreme weather events.B. By protecting the endangered species.C. By recording reactions of animals to extreme climate.D. By analyzing the reason whymass animal death happened.13. What does the underlined word “annihilated” in paragraph 4 probably mean?A. destroyedB. defeatedC. decreasedD. disappeared14. Which of the following sentences is true about extreme weather events?A. Drought caused 13 cases of distinctionin bird populations.B. Drought caused 12 cases of population decline in mammals.C. Birds and mammals are most responsive to cyclones.D. Cyclones wiped out populations of lizard.15. What can we infer from Professor Watson’s words?A. Animals often show negative responses to extreme events.B. The existing management ways for wildlife protection are limited.C. Different methods should be adopted to ensure the survival of different species.D. Complete and undamaged habitats are of great importance to species’ survival.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年4月河南省南阳一中2020届高三年级第十五次考试英语试题及答案
绝密★启用前河南省南阳市第一中学2020届高三年级第十五次考试英语试题第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40 分）第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
AI stopped to watch my little girl busy playing in her room. In one hand was a plastic phone; in the other a toy. I listened as she was speaking to her make-believe little friend. And I’ll never forget the words she said, even though it was only pretence.She said, “Suzie’s in the corner because she’s not been very good. She didn’t listen to a word I said or do the things she should.” In the corner I saw her baby doll well dressed. It was obvious that she’d been put there to sit alone and think.My daughter continued her “conversation”，as I sat down on the floor. She said，“I am all fed up，and I just don’t know what to do with her anymore. She cries whenever I have to work and wants to play games， too. She tries to help me with the dishes，but her arms just cannot reach… And she doesn’t know how to fold towels. I don’t have the time to teach. I have a lot of work to do and a big house to keep clean. I don’t have the time to sit and play—don’t you know what I mean?”And that day I thought a lot about making some changes in my life，after listening to her innocent words that cut me like a knife. I hadn’t been paying enough attention to what I hold most dear. I’d been caught up in responsibilities that increased throughout the year.But now my attitude has changed，because I’ve seen the wo rld in a different light through my little darling’s eyes. So let the cobweb(蜘蛛网) cut the corners and the dust bunnies rule the floor. I am not going to worry about keeping up with them anymore.I am going to fill the house with memories of a child and her mother， for we have only one childhood， and we will never get another.21.Who is Suzie?A. The girl’s phone.B. The girl’s friend.C. The author.D.A baby doll.22.What can we infer from the passage?A.The little girl doesn’t hate her mother any more.B.The author has become lazy because of her daughter.C.The author cares little about her daughter’s happiness.D.The author wants her little girl to have a happy childhood.23.What might be the best title?A. Only one childhood.B. My lovely daughter.C. How to deal with my daughter.D. A world of children.BThe Arctic is not a safe place to be by any stretch of the imagination. Essentially a vast， floating block of ice， with only a small area of land， the landscape can be almost totally different from year to year. Even the most experienced explorers are lucky to return with all their fingers and toes， not to mention their lives.Into this extreme environment stepped Nabil Al Busaidi. In fact，he didn’t just step—he stepped and skied his way across 650km， pulling 50kg of equipment. He also carried the flag of the Sultanate of Oman， which he held in the air at the North Pole， becoming the first Arab to achieve this impressive feat (壮举).On the way to the North Pole， Nabil was driven by the reward of success and thepain at the thought of failure. “Through the 20-whatever days， every minute there was a different thing that keptme going， either the fear of failure，。
河南省南阳市2020届高三下学期综合训练(1)英语试卷
英语第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题; 每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AElon Musk is famous for making bold claims and big bets. Here’s a look at some of his recentSelf-drivingTesla cars Goal A million full self-driving Teslas will be on roads by 2020.What he said “I feel very confident predicting autonomous robo-taxis forTesla next year,”Musk said at Tesla’s autonomy day forinvestors last month.Status It’s hard to believe Tesla will pull off the timeline. Noself-driving Teslas are on the road today due in part to the factthat the software isn’t ready.Hyperloop and Loop Goal Tunnels can solve urban congestion.What he said “You can alleviate any arbitrary level of urban congestionwith a 3D tunnel network,” he said in April 2017.Status Hyperloop would be an underground vacuum tube in whichelectric pods move people at speeds over 600 mph. TheBoring Company Musk’s tunneling venture, is currentlydeveloping Loop projects in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Chicagoand between Washington, DC, and Baltimore, Maryland. Trips to the moon Goal Space tourism around the moon will occur by 2018.What he said “Next year is going to be a big year for carrying people to thespace station and hopefully beyond,” he said in February2017.Status SpaceX, Musk’s rocket and space exploration company, failedto deliver on its promise. In February 2018, Musk said SpaceXwould use its Big Falcon Rocket for tourism instead. Thatmove is now scheduled to come as soon as 2023.Brain computerGoal Humans will have brain-computer interfaces as soon as 2025 interfacesWhat he said “I think we are about eight to 10 years away from this beingusable by people with no disability,” he said in April 2017.Status Musk has taken steps to meet this deadline, but it’s too early tosay yet if he will succeed. Neuralink, a company Musk createdin 2017, is making a brain-computer interface to physicallyplug into a person’s head. Neuralink’s plans have larg ely beenkept quiet but it continues to hire staff.21. Which of Elon Musk’s predictions has so far failed to come true?A. Trips to the moon.B. Hyperloop and Loop.C. Self-driving Tesla cars.D. Brain computer interfaces.22. The Boring Company is established to _______.A. create vacuum tubesB. solve traffic problemsC. build tunnels over the worldD. speed up the SpaceX program23. What can we learn from the passage?A. Autonomous robo-taxis are actually impractical.B. Musk is concerned about the future of the world.C. Musk’s Neuralink is suspected of doing something illegal.D. Musk makes predictions merely to attract the world’s attention.BI was 17 years old. My brother Kyle and I were thinking about writing a book because it seemed like a good way to reach others and share what we had learned. However, we were doubtful. Could we really do it? What if no one liked it? What if we failed? What if…We had to think differently As teens, we had little to lose by trying and a lot to lose by letting this opportunity slip by so we decided to give it a shot. Locked up in our small 10x10 foot bedroom, which reached 103 degrees on hot summer days, we just started writing. We wrote a list of goals, people we wanted to meet, things we wanted to own, as well as inspirational quotations —anything to keep us focused and motivated.A few weeks later, a family friend offered us two tickets to a local business conference where Jack Canfield was the keynote speaker. The event was a valuable experience and at the end of it, we waited in line for over thirty minutes to personally speak with Jack. We shared our book idea with him and he didn’t laugh! Instead, he offered us the support, encouragement, and insight we needed to realize our goal.We finally completed our first book, Cool Stuff They Should Teach in School. The full process took three and a half years of hard work and sacrifices, but in the end, it was worth every minute. It was such a strange but rewarding feeling to walk into a bookstore and see our book on the shelves.Since its publication, we have enjoyed seeing its impact on other young people and receiving e-mails from readers almost every day. Sure enough, requests to speak at various venues soon came rolling in.All of us have opportunities around each day, but most people don’t recognize them because they’re often disguised as hard work. It comes down to our ability to see problems as opportunities and our willingness to take a leap of faith without the guarantee of success. As Michael Nolan once said, “It’s not who we are that holds us back; it’s who we think we’re not.”24. The author and his brother decided to write a book _______.A. to get some experienceB. to encourage their peersC. to call for readers’supportD. to share something with others25. How did they manage to finish their first book?A. By focusing on small goals.B. By turning to publishers for help.C. By staying focused and motivated.D. By seeking constant help from Canfield.26. Why do most people often fail to achieve success?A. Because they are actually afraid of hard work.B. Because they regard opportunities as problemsC. Because they don’t have the same opportunities.D. Because they don’t have the willingness to succeed.27. The main purpose of the author’s writing the passage is to _______.A. criticizeB. informC. praiseD. inspireCLast year saw one of the poorest salmon returns on record in North America. Yet, we are eating more fish than ever before. Aquaculture (水产养殖) production has tripled in the last two decades to meet this need, and another historic move was made by the FDA earlier this year, when a company received the first ever nod to sell a genetically modified salmon, a bioengineered version of the Atlantic salmon.US based AquaBounty, the firm which received the go-ahead, said it would begin stocking fish in supermarkets “as soon as possible.” The first commercial harvest is expected at the end of 2020. At the moment, Argentina, Brazil and China have also granted environmental approvals for genetically modified fish farming trials.This genetically modified salmon is actually a fish injected with the DNA of two other edible fish. The long road to the current version of the GM fish began in the 1980s when a physiologist named Garth Fletcher read about the work being done to genetically modify mice and wondered whether it could apply to salmon. He understood that the fish’s growth hormones are most active in some seasons and considered changing this so that the hormones are always active. Cut to 2019, Fletcher’s GM fish is able to reach adult size in 16 to 18 months, compared with 30 months for natural Atlantic salmon, while consuming 25% less feed.In the United States, Atlantic salmon is endangered, so catching it is heavily restricted. It is currently imported from Chile, Norway and Canada. If the production and sales of AquaBounty go as planned, this will all change. And simultaneously, the company claims that farming the fish in their land-based hatcheries will lower the transportation cost as well as emissions associated with importing the fish as is currently done.This has not all been without stiff opposition, and protesters who have sent nearly 2 million comments to the FDA have had issues on three main fronts. Health risks, being the main one, as it has been with several other genetically modified foods in the past. The environmental group Earth Action says no one can predict what will happen when people start eating the fish over time.28. What can we learn about AquaBounty?A. It is a firm located in Argentina.B. It performs research into GM fish.C. It deals with the production and sales of fish.D. It is the only firm allowed to produce GM fish.29. One of the advantages of the GM salmon is that _______.A. it has proved to have no health risksB. it costs 25% less than imported salmonC. it can meet people’s ever increasing needD. it grows faster than natural Atlantic salmon30. Protesters again GM salmon worry that _______.A. fish markets will be seriously disturbedB. GM food has potential health problemsC. GM salmon may not be up to the standardD. the environmental group Earth Action will not be satisfied31. The underlined word “this”in the last paragraph probably refers to ______.A. the nod to sell a GM salmonB. the lower cost of GM salmonC. the prediction about what will happenD. the import of salmon from Chile, Norway and CanadaDItaly and China has agreed to jointly advance the construction of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) (一带一路), which aims to build a trade and infrastructure network to connect Asia with Europe and Africa along ancient trade routes. Italy will use this opportunity to cooperate with China to develop its northern ports and the InvestItalia program, and promote cooperation in all fields.Despite some skepticism, the BRI has developed into one of the world’s largest cooperation platforms and become a hot public good. More than 120 countries and 29 international organizations have signed agreements with China up to date, bringing all sorts of development opportunities to parties of the BRI, including the construction of Kenya’s first high-speed expressway, the first cross-sea bridge in the Maldives, and the formation of the car industry in Belarus.The inclusion of Italy into the BRI makes Italy the first G7 country to formally join the Initiative, and sets a new milestone in the process of building the Belt and Road.What makes the BRI unique is that it is an initiative for win-win cooperation rather than zero-sum competition. As everyone knows, the BRI has its origin in the ancient Silk Road trade route that linked China with many places in the world, including the Italian cities of Rome and Venice. Italy is a natural fit for the ambitious project because of its historical connections with China, and also because of the need to be open rather than closed, to cooperate rather than confront. In this fast-changing world, seeking win-win progress is the best path forward for all countries.In China, it is said that without a big breakthrough in thinking, there will be no big leap in practice; and without a big leap in practice, there will be no great development. A number of Chinese ideas and initiatives have been formed with the goal of building a community of common destiny in mind. Under the BRI, we can expect China to deepen policy coordination, facilities connectivity, free trade, financial integration, and people-to-people bonds.The revival of China as a great power is a blessing to the world, contributing to the building of a better world.32. How does the author develop the second paragraph?A. By giving examples.B. By making comparisons.C. By reasoning and analyzing.D. By describing important events.33. What can we learn from the last but one paragraph?A. China has become a superpower.B. China puts others’interests before its own.C. China has been seeking development for all.D. China is well-known for its traditional ideas.34. What does the underlined part “zero-sum competition” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A. Only one participant will win.B. None of the participants will win.C. All participants will gain something.D. Some participants will win at the cost of others.35. What is best title of the passage?A. The revival of China as a great powerB. Construction along ancient trade routesC. A milestone in building BRI has been setD. Italy and China reached an agreement on BRI第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）People tend to download Google Earth with the belief that the images are updated live from satellites in space. The reality is that the images captured by the satellites are made available by certain government agencies and some commercial image providers. 36 Although some of the satellite images may be older than a year, they contain a lot of information that can be of great value. 3738 You can locate specific addresses and monuments in yourcity. Also you can measure the length between different points as well asthe area or radius of certain structures. You can also create maps with thegeospatial data that is available on the program, as well as capture andprint high-resolution satellite images for free. The integrated movie makermakes it possible for you to record videos of activities. 39 Google Earth features several tools that are easy to use regardless of your technical proficiency level. You can fly over multiple locations on the hemisphere to explore different landscapes, oceans, mountain ranges, canyons, and other geographical elements. You can save tours and destinations which may be viewed at a later time or shared with friends.40 Google Earth makes it possible for you to track changes within your neighborhood. With the historical imagery feature, you can find the level of infrastructural improvements or environmental degradation. You can easily monitor coastal erosion, melting ice caps and the rapid urbanization. You can dive to the bottom of seas and oceans to explore the underwater habitat, view shipwrecks, and marine glacial deposits.A. It is relatively easy to use.B. The advantages outweigh the disadvantages.C. It provides detailed view of different locations.D. You can download Google Earth at no cost at all.E. Google Earth is not intended for military purposes.F. Here are a few reasons why you should have Google Earth on your computer.G. They are then acquired by Google Earth and uploaded to the image database for public use.第三部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
2019-2020学年南阳市第一中学高三英语下学期期中考试试卷及答案解析
2019-2020学年南阳市第一中学高三英语下学期期中考试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AIn Sweden, McDonald’s is building “bee hotels” on the back of its roadside billboards (广告牌) to help save the country’s decreasing bee population. It launched the campaign together with outdoor advertising giant JCDecaux. Six large wooden bee hotels, with drilled holes on the front, first appeared on the back of a north-facing billboard in Jarfalla in September.“Without pollination (授粉) from bees, a thirdof the food we eat would be threatened.” McDonald’s said. But it turns out that at least 30 percent of the country’s wild bee population is endangered, according to the fast-food chain. A big problem is that they lack places to live. Based on data released by Chalmers University of Technology, we know Sweden owns 274 species of bees, of which 37 species are bumblebees, and more than a third are decreasing or face the risk of decreasing. Their natural habitats have been damaged by factors including the changes of agricultural activities and fast urbanization (城市化). Fortunately, most bees are able to survive in urban habitats, like the bee hotels.Every McDonald’s authorized restaurant in Sweden will be allowed to order their own bee hotel billboards and design the messages by themselves, as the fast-food chain says. It is their hope that the number of hotels could grow to a greater extent in the near future. Great efforts in addition to that have been made by the company. On World Bee Day, May 20, it introduced “the world’s smallest McDonald’s”. McHive, which could function as an actual beehive (蜂箱). Designed by set designer Nilsson himself, the creation was sold for $10,000 at a charity fundraiser held for Ronald McDonald House Charities.Beehives can be found on the rooftops of some McDonald’s restaurants in Sweden, too. This took place in certain areas but is now followed by an increasing number of participants. More McDonald’s restaurants are making an effort to improve the living conditions of wild bees by removing the grass round their restaurants to grow flowers and plants instead.1. According to the passage, the challenge that wild bees are facing is ________A. the fast process of industry.B. the world's Large amount of trash.C. the rapid development of urbanization.D. the sharp growth of population.2. How does McDonald's help wild bees in Sweden?A. By providing shelters for bees.B. By offering food to bees.C. By advertising rescue activities.D. By putting up more billboards.3. What is the best title for the text?A. Wild bees in dangerB. The loss of bees’ habitatsC McDonald’s bee hotelsD. The protection of wild beesBTechnology is supposed to make our lives easier, allowing us todo things more quickly and efficiently. But too often it seems to make things harder. This increase in complexity, often called "feature creep," costs consumers time, but it also costs business money. Product returns in the U.S. cost a hundred billion dollars a year, and a recent study by Elke den Ouden, of Philips Electronics, found that at least half of returned products have nothing wrong with them. Consumers just couldn't figure out how to use them. Companies now know a great deal about problems of usability and consumer behavior, so why is it that feature creep proves unstoppable?In part, fieature creep is the product of the so-called internal-audience problem: the people who design and sell product are not the ones who buy and use them, and what engineers and marketers think is important is not necessarily what's best for consumers. The engineers tend not to notice when more options make a product less usable. And marketing and sales departments see each additional feature as a new selling point, and anew way to attract customers.You might think, then, that companies could avoid fieature creep by just paying attention to what customers really want. But that's where the trouble begins, because although consumers find overloaded gadgets（配件）unmanageable,they also find them attractive. It turns out that when we look at a new product in a store we tend to think that the more features there are, the better. It is only once we get the product home and try to use it that we realize the virtues of simplicity.It seems strange that we don't expect feature tiredness and thus avoid it. But, as numerous studies have shown,people are not, in general, good at predicting what will make them happy in the future. As a result, we will pay more for more features because we systematically overestimate how often we'll use them. We also overestimate our ability to figure out how a complicated product works.The fact that buyers want bells and whistles but users want something clear and simple creates an unusual problem for companies. A product that doesn't have enough features may fail to catch our eye in the store. But a product with too many features is likely to annoy consumers.4. What does the first paragraph mainly discuss?A. The benefits brought by the advanced technology.B. The recent study conducted by Elke den Ouden.C. The loss caused by the feature creep of technology.D. Many problems of usability known by the consumers.5. Which of the following is true according to the second paragraph?A. It is the audience problem that leads to feature creep.B. What matters to designers and marketers is not good for consumers.C. Feature creep brings blessings to the people in marketing and sales.D. The engineers will not pay attention to the quality of the product6. What do we know about the buyers in paragraph 4?A. They are deeply convinced that all the products work in simple way.B. They are fed up with the more and more features of the products.C. They are too confident of their ability to use the complicated products.D. They are quite clear about the products which will make them happy.7. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Saying No to Feature Creep is No Easy ThingB. Feature-heavy Products in DemandC. The More Features, the BetterD. Simplicity Outweighs ComplexityCHundreds of children are being treated for sleep problems in Wales every year. In some cases，babies，infants (婴儿)and teenagers have been admitted to hospital in north Wales alone.The Children’s Sleep Charity said many children were suffering from lack of sleep mainly because oftechnology use. Public Health Wales said sleep was as important to a child’s health as healthy eating and exercise，and children with poor sleep patterns were more likely to be fat.Statistics obtained (获得) under the Freedom of Information Act by BBC Wales found at least 408 children have been admitted to hospitals across Wales suffering from sleep disorders since March 2013.Children aged between 0 and 4 made up the highest number of inpatients (住院病人)，with some newborns being treated for sleep-related problems from the day of birth.Vicki Dawson，who set up the Children’s Sleep Charity (CSC)，said sleepless nights were putting both children and parents in anxiety. “Their weight and growth may also be affected as well as their mental health，”she said.Teachers said children showing signs of sleep shortage and tiredness in class were a concern as they couldn’t concentrate for long periods.Psychologist Amy McClelland，of Sleep Wales，saida common problem was that children were “over excited”before bed and that families should get back to basics. “Think 1950s family home. Dinner as a family，read，chat，a film maybe，lights off and then bed. ”She added.8. What’s the mainreason why children are short of sleep？A. Less exercise.B. Eating habits.C. Technology use.D. Sleep patterns.9. Who are the majority of the inpatients with sleep-related disorders？A. Infants.B. Teenagers.C. Teachers.D. Parents.10. What can we infer from what Amy McClelland said？A. Chatting and films make children sleep more.B. It is difficult for children to read before bed.C. Being too excitedis good for sleep habits.D. Relaxation has a bad effect on children.11. What is the best title forthe text？A. Ways to Treat Sleep ProblemsB. Sleep Problems of Welsh ChildrenC. Sleep Habits of Welsh ChildrenD. The Problems of Welsh ChildrenDThe Chinese philosopher (哲学家) Confucius once said, “Time flows away like the water in the river.” This is especially true as the novel coronavirus pneumonia outbreak has affected millions of people in China, andthewhole nation has been working day and night to fight the epidemic.In late January, when an increasing number of people in Wuhan were suspected to be infected, and hospitals didn't have adequate beds for them, two special hospitals—Lei shenshan Hospital and Huo shenshan Hospital were built. These two makeshift (临时的) hospitals were built to treat pneumonia patients infected with the novel coronavirus.HuoshenshanHospitalhas 1,000 beds and covers 33,900 square meters, andLeishenshanHospitalhas 1,500 beds and a total area of about 79,000 square meters. More than 4,000 workers worked 24/7 in two shifts, and nearly 1,000 large-scale pieces of equipment and transport vehicles helped the project on site. The two hospitals were built in an amazingly short time. It only took 10 days for people to build Huo shenshan, and 14 days for Lei shenshan.This certainly wowed many people overseas. “It's incredible that two hospitals with 2,500 beds can be built in a short period. It's just hard to believe,” a foreigner named Stuart told People's Daily. In the meantime, Chinese companies have also taken actions quickly in this battle.“The automobile industry is highly industrialized with strong capabilities in comprehensive manufacturing, purchasing materials, production lines and output of technologies,” Shi Jianhua, deputy secretary-general of China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, told CCTV News. “In this special time, when the nation needs more masks, it's time for us to quickly respond and shoulder the social responsibilities.”Indeed, a fast response is crucial in any crisis. In this special time,Chinacan't afford to waste a second in the fight against the epidemic. After all, time equals life during this crisis.12. Confucius' saying “Time flows away like the water in the river.” is mentioned to ______.A. arouse readers' interest in the passage.B. introduce the subject of the passage.C. present the background information.D. stress the value of time in epidemic.13. What can we learn about Lei shenshan hospital and Huo shenshan hospital?A. They are new hospitals for health care inWuhan.B. They were built in minimal time.C. Over 4,000 workers worked continuously.D. Stuart found them too massive to believe.14. We can infer from Shi Jianhua's words that the automobile industry inChina______.A. had no medical supplies factories before.B. guarantees whoever in need enough masks.C. has capabilities to give timely response.D. has strong abilities in manufacturing.15. What does the passage mainly talk about?A. China fights epidemic against the clock.B. Twospecial hospitals were constructed.C. Chinese firms acted quickly and effectively.D. Time is crucial for people in overcoming crisis.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届高三英语下学期第三次月考试题(含解析)
2020届高三英语下学期第三次月考试题（含解析）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．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．（1.5分）What will the speakers do next？A． Make a presentation．B． Check the documents．C． Find another print shop．2．（1.5分）What are the speakers talking about？A． A storm．B． A flood．C． A garden．3．（1.5分）How does the woman find the film？A． Funny．B． Popular．C． Boring．4．（1.5分）Why did Bill get fired？A． He was always late for workB． He made a big mistake at work．C． He needed some rest for his illness．5．（1.5分）What could Maria see in her old flat？A．The fields．B．A brick wall．C．The railway line．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．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．6．（3分）（1）What is the woman doing？A． Doing the shopping．B． Reading a novel．C． Watching TV．（2）Where will the woman go first？A．To the park．B．To the post office．C．To the supermarket．7．（3分）（1）What does the woman dislike about the new job？A． The workload．B． The pay．C． The position．（2）What does the man advise the woman t o do？A．Live with her best friend．B．Accept the offer right away．C．Go to Vancouver and have a look．8．（4.5分）（1）How many babies did Tina give birth to？A． 2．B． 3．C． 4．（2）Who did the man get the news from？A． A doctor．B． Tin's sister．C． Tina's husband．（3）What is the probable relationship between the speakers？A． Neighbors．B． Colleagues．C． Doctor and patient．9．（6分）（1）Where does the woman work？A． In an advertising agency．B． In a restaurant．C． In a gym．（2）What does the man usually do on Fridays？A． Goes to exercise class．B． Visits friends．C． Watches TV．（3）When do the man and his wife always go sailing together？A． On Saturday morningsB．On Saturday afternoons．C． On Saturday evenings（4）How docs the man usually spend Sunday at noon？A． Cooking a big lunch．B． Going for a walk．C． Bating out．10．（6分）系统找不到该试题第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分 40 分）第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 分）请阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出最佳选项．11．（6分）Four Popular Places to Go This WinterHarbin， ChinaChina Harbin's winter is for the brave ones﹣the average temperature is 1.8°F﹣but those who brave the cold will be rewarded by experiencin g one of the world's largest winter festivals． This year marks the 32nd Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival （January﹣March）， when massive frozen structures rise and are lit up ， transforming the city into a winter wonderland．Lyon， FranceParis may be called the City of Light， but every December ， light takes center stage in Lyon， France's second﹣largest city． That's when the annual Festival of Lights （Dec ember 5﹣8）takes over， with more than 70 light installations that transfor m the city's streetscapes into modern works of art． The city i s also home to two Christmas markets （one in La Croix﹣Rousse； the other at Place Carton； through December 25）．Lima， PeruPeru's capital Lima is home to the world's highest number o f cooking schools per person． Aside from its delicate dining ， the city also has great cocktail bars where you can taste cl assic or contemporary takes on the Pisco Sour． Combine th at with the oceanfront setting and temperatures in the 80s， a nd you'll understand why Lima should no longer be ignored thi s winter．Vermont， USWinter in Vermont means skiing and snowboarding． This year， many resorts have greatly upgraded their snowmaking abilities as part of a $15 million statewide program that replac ed many outdated snow guns with new， low﹣energy models． These new machines will also improve the q uality of snow surfaces and lengthen the season， meaning t his will be one of the best winters for skiing and riding in Verm ont in recent memory．（1）What similarities do the first two places have？A．They are decorated with lights．B． They offer snow sculptures．C． They have three﹣day festivals．D． They are extremely cold．（2）Which provides a good chance to buy a Christmas gift？A．Harbin．B． Lyon．C． Lima．D． Vermont．（3）What's new to the resorts in Vermont？A．Skiing and snowboarding．B． Updated equipment．C． Cooking schools．D． A longer winter．12．（8分）When I arrived in London I couldn't speak a word of English． Not even "hello"． Nothing． I was 18，I'd been working for my dad's restaurant in Milan and I wanted a new experience． My friend from home lived in London an d he used to tell me how incredible it was． I was really bored and so I took my luggage and left．I was so lost when I arrived at Stansted． To me， Englishsounded like Chinese． I only arrived with a few hundred pou nds． I lived with my friend in east London for a while． I coul dn't find a job for a month． Finally I found a waiter role in a r estaurant． At the time， I had nothing else going on in my lif e． I used to get up， go to work， and sleep． It was so bori ng． Then one day on my lunch break， I saw a Gymbox．When I took a look in， there was an amazing Muay Thai． I used to do boxing when I was 15 but I wasn't that serious abo ut it． There and then I joined the gym and signed up to the T hai boxing team．I fell in love with it． I never missed a session． I started tr aining a lot and the head coach said to me one day， "Do you want to fight？" I knew that's what I wanted to do． He put me in competition s and I won my first nine amateur games． After watching me progress， they offered to help me fight professionally． Ho wever， at one point I had a motorcycle crash and was out for 18 months． This year I've fought in Milan and London． I'd say I'm about 12 fights away from becoming a winner．Sometimes I can't believe how far I've come from that day I arrived in England． I think everything that's happened has b een because I'm committed． But anyone could do it． If you put in 100%， you'll get there． I'm just happy because I dida positive thing with my life． It feels good．（1）What had the writer done before he came to London？A．He had worked in a restaurant．B．He had been a professional coach．C．He had worked in a company．D．He had done nothing but travel around．（2）Which of the following can describe the writer's Chinese？A．He was good at it．B． He liked it very much．C． He knew nothing about it．D． He just knew a little about it．（3）What was the writer's life like at first in London？A．Exciting．B． Scaring．C． Satisfying．D． Boring．（4）Why did the writer stop fighting for 18 months？A．He made a mistake．B． He was injured in an accident．C． He had to put more time to work．D． There were no fights in the 18 months．13．（8分）Dog eyesight declines with age． Injuries and ailments can cl oud their vision． Zero was a highly trained， driven alert dog ． So， at competitions， when he started running into obsta cles and falling off the ends of teeter﹣totters（跷跷板）， his owner， San Francisco﹣area dog trainer Dianne Morey， was concerned．As time passed， she noticed a pattern． The problems on ly occurred at competitions held in horse arenas， where yell ow obstacles blended into the color of the sand covering the fl oor． Concerned about his eyesight， Morey took Zero to a v et， who diagnosed him with a genetic condition． Morey fou nd the diagnosis "heartbreaking．" After one last competition ﹣ which he won﹣ Zero retired． In the time since， he's led a life full of activiti es like dock diving and hiking， where poor vision is less dan gerous． While there's no cure for his disease， protective ey ewear has helped keep him safe while being active．On average， dogs develop nearsightedness or farsightedness less often than humans， says Alexandra vander Woerd t at Animal Medical Center in New York City． However， the ir eyesight also declines with age． Injuries and some diseas es such as glaucoma（青光眼） can cloud their vision． Thinking back， Morey realizes some behaviors ﹣ for instance， the way Zero poked his nose before entering a gate ﹣ were signshis vision was impaired．Identifying vision issues in dogs isn't as easy as with huma ns． Dogs don't bark wrong letters on the eye chart， and the y're very good at adapting． Treatments for eye problems ma y include eyedrops， medications or surgery． Eyewear can also play a role in treating or preventing many issues． Many dogs don't like eyewear at first． Zero was an exception， tha nks to his training in agility and tricks， Morey says．（1）What made Dianne Morey concerned？A．Her trained dog Zero fell off in competitions．B．She was badly hurt by a dog in a competition．C．She found her eyesight was declining with age．D．Her trained dog Zero wasn't as clever as before．（2）What can we know from the second paragraph？A．Zero is retiring soon．B．Zero's disease can't be cured．C．Zero got the disease from his birth．D．Zero has recovered from his poor eyesight．（3）Which of the following can replace the word "blended" in the s econd paragraph？A．added．B．missed．C．needed．D．mixed．（4）What makes it difficult to identify dogs' vision problems？A．They are too fierce to control．B．They don't like to wear eyewear．C．They adapt to the poor sight easily．D．They bark wrong letters on the eye chart．14．（8分）The third﹣generation hybrid rice which was developed by Yuan Longpin g， the "father of hybrid rice"，and his team underwent its first public yield（产量）monitoring from Monday to Tuesday and achieved high output ． The final yield of the tested variety， G3﹣1S/P19， came to 1046.3 kg per mu （about 667 square met ers）， based on two plots of land in Qingzhu Village under t he city of Hengyang in central China's Hunan Province．"Some previous high﹣yielding hybrid rice varieties in China took 160 to even 180 da ys from sowing to harvesting， while the figure was shortened to around 125 days for the new variety． This is one of the m ost important characteristics of the third﹣generation hybrid rice that can reduce the use of pesticides a nd fertilizers， thus reducing cost and improving production ef ficiency．" said Qian Qian， the deputy director of the China National Rice Research Institute．Unlike the previous two generations that required a large a mount of water and fertilizers as well as demanding growing c onditions and technological support， the third﹣generation hybrid rice is easier to be cultivated by ordinary far mers． So the soil， altitude and climate of the test site were not "ideal conditions" carefully selected beforehand but were close to the paddies of ordinary farmers．Nowadays， China's average yield of rice is about 500 kg per mu． Ordinary farmers can produce 600kg to 700 kg of rice per mu by growing some excellent second﹣generation hybrid rice varieties． However， under the same planting conditions and environment， the yield of the third﹣generation hybrid rice could reach 800 kg per mu． China no w feeds around 20 percent of the world's population with less than 9 percent of the world's arable（可耕种的）land．At present， Yuan's team has nine third﹣generation hybrid rice combinations under trial， which are ex pected to achieve commercial seed production in the followin g three to four years and hope to apply the technology into th e research of sea rice． The third﹣generation hybrid rice has the comprehensive strength to pro mote a greener and more sustainable development of China's rice production with higher quality and yield．（1）What feature of the new hybrid rice does Qian Qian mainly tal k about？A．It saves a lot more water．B．It achieves a higher yield．C．It saves much more farmland．D．It has a shorter growing period．（2）Why is the new hybrid rice not tested in ideal areas？A．The ordinary farmers master planting technology．B．The researchers want to reduce the experiment cost．C．The growing conditions the new hybrid rice needs are sim ple．D．The previous rice farming provides researchers with exper ience．（3）What is the fourth paragraph mainly about？A．The high output of the third﹣generation hybrid rice．B．The promising future of the new hybrid rice variety．C．The advanced technology of the research on hybrid rice．D．The differences between the three hybrid rice varieties．（4）Which one could be the best title of the text？A．The Development of China's RiceB． The Contribution of the Great ScientistC．The High Yield of the New Hybrid RiceD． The Way to Feed the World's Population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．选项中有两项为多余选项．15．（10分）China has been the birthplace of many of the world's greatest inventions． It was， for example， the first country to produc e paper money． Before the invention of paper money and co ins， people used many different kinds of things for buying an d selling．（1）．This exchange of goods and service s for other goods and services is called bartering．（2） In 1200 BC， people in China began to use sh ells as money． Usually the shells used as money were very small． This made it easier for people to carry money over lo ng distances， and allowed for trade to develop between diffe rent parts of the country．In the years which followed this invention， many other cou ntries around the world began to do the same．（3）．The next development was in 1000 BC， when China start ed making bronze and copper shells． It was not long before t he Chinese made round coins out of metal．（4）． B y 500 BC，metal coins had begun to appear in countries like Persia and Greece， and later in the Roman Empire．About 1000 years later， leather was used as money in Chi na， and in 806 AD， the first paper banknotes were produced by the Chinese people．（5）A．People also began collecting foreign coins as souvenirs．B．However， as economies developed， such exchanges b ecame impractical．C．It was still many years before paper currency appeared in Europe．D．They also used tiny shells as money for buying and sellin g．E．As time went by， trade between countries increased．F．During that time， for example， buying a chicken might c ost several potatoes．G．The very first coins often had holes in them so that people could string them together．第三部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分 45 分）第一节：完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）请阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项．16．（30分）A Single ButterflyIt was a boiling Spring day． The temperatures felt more lik e July than May． A thunderstorm had passed over earlier but now the clouds were（1）and the sun had returned． Steam was coming of f the（2）sidewalk as I parked my car next to the meter and tossed a quarter into it． I（3） into the local store to buy my son a shirt． The ai r conditioning in there was a welcome（4）from the heat outside．After I made my（5）I walked back out into the heat． I got in my car b ut had to（6） to pull out because of all the cars （7） at the red stop light． I looked out of my car window and saw so mething on the pavement． A single butterfly was （8）fluttering its wings but not getting off the（9）． It was right in front of a truck's（10）too．Without thinking I got out of my car， held my hand up so t he truck driver wouldn't （11） forward， and bent dow n to look at the butterfly． One of its（12）was stuck in what looked like spilt soda． I reac hed down and as gently as I could（13）the butterfly in my hands． I lifted its leg up andsuddenly it was （14）． I opened my hands and up it flew towards the（15） sun． My own eyes shined brighter and my ow n heart felt（16） as I watched it．Now a lot of people might （17）why I would step ou t into traffic like that to（18） a single butterfly． All I can say is that my heart was（19）me at that moment． And when I was done I felt more like my true self than I had all day．Fill your days with grace， goodness， and love． And you r （20）will feel as light as a butterfly．（1）A． gathering B． floating C． disappearingD． darkening（2）A． wet B． narrow C． dirty D． straight （3）A． draggedB． slipped C． broke D． headed（4）A． greetingB． relief C． notice D． sign （5）A． choice B． purchas C． arrange D． promise ment e（6）A． attempt B． decide C． wait D． struggle（7）A． shown up B． settled downC． brokendownD． lined up（8）A． quickly B． beautifully C． steadily D． excitedly（9）A． branch B． ground C． flower D． nest （10）A． mirror B． side C． tyre D． window （11）A． move B． look C． ran D． bend （12）A． parts B． eyes C． wings D． legs（13）A． snapped B． cupped C． raised D． covered（14）A． afraid B． awake C． free D． calm （15）A． shiningB． burning C． distant D． rising（16）A． blankerB． emptier C． softer D． lighter （17）B． wonder C． blame D． analyzA． suspect e（18）A． rescueB． observe C． catch D． follow（19）A． influencing B． opposingC． beating D． guiding（20）A． observation B． body C． heart D． attention第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式．17．（15分）High school bullying （霸凌）is generally one of the most （1）（misunderstand） f orms of bullying．This is partly because bullying in high school can take more hidden forms （2）the schoolyard shoving（推搡） normally（3）（associate） with middle school and junior high bullies， and partly because of the fact （4）the older students get the less likely they are to report bullying．According to recent statistics， 160，000 high school students skip school every day due to bullyin g． And one out of every ten teens（5）（drop） out of school entirely． That's a pretty （6）（depress）reality that our children are facing every day and sadly school s and communities continue to fall short when it comes to （7）（battle） the problem of bullying．Unfortunately， ever since the arrival of the cyber age， bu llying has now spread to the Internet，（8） bullies can have a much larger audience for their methods while taking advantage of the ability（9）（remain） anonymous （匿名）． This can make the resulting damage much more painf ul and （10）（hard）to fight．第四部分写作（共两节，满分 35 分）第一节短文改错（共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 10 分）18．（10分）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文．文中共有 10 处语言错误，每句中最多有两处．每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改．增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词．删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉．修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词．注意：1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2．只允许修改 10 处，多者（从第 11 处起）不计分．We students have been asking about our opinions on opening iPad classrooms． I am in the favor of this plan for the followi ng reason． To begin with， everyone learns different and ev eryone can get an iPad with many materials that fits his level and learning style． Moreover， getting online， students ca n talk teachers and classmates easily． We can learn a lot m uch conveniently than ever． Besides， paper is no longer a necessity， but it is environmentally﹣friendly to open iPad classrooms． Most importantly， studen ts are interesting in this new way of learning． I hope our sch ool can take their idea into consideration and I am looking for ward to attending an iPad class．第二节书面表达（满分 25 分）19．（25分）假定你是李华，寒假在多伦多学习，从右图海报得知当地一个普通话冬令营正在招募志愿者．请写一封信申请做志愿者，内容包括：1．写信目的；2．个人优势；3．你的期待．注意：1．词数 100 左右；2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3．开头结尾已经给出，不计入总词数．Dear Sir/Madam：_______________2020届高三英语下学期第三次月考试题（含解析）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．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．（1.5分）What will the speakers do next？A． Make a presentation．B． Check the documents．C． Find another print shop．2．（1.5分）What are the speakers talking about？A． A storm．B． A flood．C． A garden．3．（1.5分）How does the woman find the film？A． Funny．B． Popular．C． Boring．4．（1.5分）Why did Bill get fired？A． He was always late for workB． He made a big mistake at work．C． He needed some rest for his illness．5．（1.5分）What could Maria see in her old flat？A．The fields．B．A brick wall．C．The railway line．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．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．6．（3分）（1）What is the woman doing？A． Doing the shopping．B． Reading a novel．C． Watching TV．（2）Where will the woman go first？A．To the park．B．To the post office．C．To the supermarket．7．（3分）（1）What does the woman dislike about the new job？A． The workload．B． The pay．C． The position．（2）What does the man advise the woman t o do？A．Live with her best friend．B．Accept the offer right away．C．Go to Vancouver and have a look．8．（4.5分）（1）How many babies did Tina give birth to？A． 2．B． 3．C． 4．（2）Who did the man get the news from？A． A doctor．B． Tin's sister．C． Tina's husband．（3）What is the probable relationship between the speakers？A． Neighbors．B． Colleagues．C． Doctor and patient．9．（6分）（1）Where does the woman work？A． In an advertising agency．B． In a restaurant．C． In a gym．（2）What does the man usually do on Fridays？A． Goes to exercise class．B． Visits friends．C． Watches TV．（3）When do the man and his wife always go sailing together？A． On Saturday morningsB．On Saturday afternoons．C． On Saturday evenings（4）How docs the man usually spend Sunday at noon？A． Cooking a big lunch．B． Going for a walk．C． Bating out．10．（6分）系统找不到该试题第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分 40 分）第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 分）请阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出最佳选项．11．（6分）Four Popular Places to Go This WinterHarbin， ChinaChina Harbin's winter is for the brave ones﹣the average temperature is 1.8°F﹣but those who brave the cold will be rewarded by experiencing one of the world's largest wint er festivals． This year marks the 32nd Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival （January﹣March）， when massive frozen structures rise and are lit up， transforming the city into a w inter wonderland．Lyon， FranceParis may be called the City of Light， but every December， light takes center stage in L yon， France's second﹣largest city． That's when the annual Festival of Lights （December 5﹣8）takes over， with more than 70 light installations that transform the city's streetscapes into m odern works of art． The city is also home to two Christmas markets （one in La Croix﹣Rousse； the other at Place Carton； through December 25）．Lima， PeruPeru's capital Lima is home to the world's highest number of cooking schools per person． Aside from its delicate dining， the city also has great cocktail bars where you can taste cla ssic or contemporary takes on the Pisco Sour． Combine that with the oceanfront setting an d temperatures in the 80s， and you'll understand why Lima should no longer be ignored this winter．Vermont， USWinter in Vermont means skiing and snowboarding． This year， many resorts have great ly upgraded their snowmaking abilities as part of a $15 million statewide program that replac ed many outdated snow guns with new， low﹣energy models． These new machines will also improve the quality of snow surfaces and len gthen the season， meaning this will be one of the best winters for skiing and riding in Verm ont in recent memory．（1）What similarities do the first two places have？A．They are decorated with lights．B． They offer snow sculptures．C． They have three﹣day festivals．D． They are extremely cold．（2）Which provides a good chance to buy a Christmas gift？A．Harbin．B． Lyon．C． Lima．D． Vermont．（3）What's new to the resorts in Vermont？A．Skiing and snowboarding．B． Updated equipment．C． Cooking schools．D． A longer winter．12．（8分）When I arrived in London I couldn't speak a word of English． Not even "hello"． Nothing． I was 18，I'd been working for my dad's restaurant in Milan and I wanted a new experience． My friend from home lived in London and he used to tell me how incredible it was． I was really bored and so I took my luggage and left．I was so lost when I arrived at Stansted． To me， English sounded like Chinese． I only arrived with a few hundred pounds． I lived with my friend in east London for a while． I coul dn't find a job for a month． Finally I found a waiter role in a restaurant． At the time， I had nothing else going on in my life． I used to get up， go to work， and sleep． It was so borin g． Then one day on my lunch break， I saw a Gymbox． When I took a look in， there was an amazing Muay Thai． I used to do boxing when I was 15 but I wasn't that serious about it ． There and then I joined the gym and signed up to the Thai boxing team．I fell in love with it． I never missed a session． I started training a lot and the head coach said to me one day， "Do you want to fight？" I knew that's what I wanted to do． He put me in competitions and I won my first nine amat eur games． After watching me progress， they offered to help me fight professionally． Ho wever， at one point I had a motorcycle crash and was out for 18 months． This year I've fo ught in Milan and London． I'd say I'm about 12 fights away from becoming a winner．Sometimes I can't believe how far I've come from that day I arrived in England． I think ev erything that's happened has been because I'm committed． But anyone could do it． If you put in 100%， you'll get there． I'm just happy because I did a positive thing with my life． It feels good．（1）What had the writer done before he came to London？A．He had worked in a restaurant．B．He had been a professional coach．C．He had worked in a company．D．He had done nothing but travel around．（2）Which of the following can describe the writer's Chinese？A．He was good at it．B． He liked it very much．C． He knew nothing about it．D． He just knew a little about it．（3）What was the writer's life like at first in London？A．Exciting．B． Scaring．C． Satisfying．D． Boring．（4）Why did the writer stop fighting for 18 months？A．He made a mistake．B． He was injured in an accident．C． He had to put more time to work．D． There were no fights in the 18 months．13．（8分）Dog eyesight declines with age． Injuries and ailments can cloud their vision． Zero was a hi ghly trained， driven alert dog． So， at competitions， when he started running into obstacl es and falling off the ends of teeter﹣totters（跷跷板）， his owner， San Francisco﹣area dog trainer Dianne Morey， was concerned．As time passed， she noticed a pattern． The problems only occurred at competitions hel d in horse arenas， where yellow obstacles blended into the color of the sand covering the fl oor． Concerned about his eyesight， Morey took Zero to a vet， who diagnosed him with a genetic condition． Morey found the diagnosis "heartbreaking．" After one last competition ﹣ which he won﹣ Zero retired． In the time since， he's led a life full of activities like dock diving and hiking， where poor vision is less dangerous． While there's no cure for his disease， protective eye wear has helped keep him safe while being active．On average， dogs develop nearsightedness or farsightedness less often than humans，says Alexandra vander Woerdt at Animal Medical Center in New York City． However， thei r eyesight also declines with age． Injuries and some diseases such as glaucoma（青光眼） can cloud their vision． Thinking back， Morey realizes some behaviors ﹣ for instance， the way Zero poked his nose before entering a gate ﹣ were signshis vision was impaired．Identifying vision issues in dogs isn't as easy as with humans． Dogs don't bark wrong lett ers on the eye chart， and they're very good at adapting． Treatments for eye problems may include eyedrops， medications or surgery． Eyewear can also play a role in treating or pre venting many issues． Many dogs don't like eyewear at first． Zero was an exception， than ks to his training in agility and tricks， Morey says．（1）What made Dianne Morey concerned？A．Her trained dog Zero fell off in competitions．B．She was badly hurt by a dog in a competition．C．She found her eyesight was declining with age．D．Her trained dog Zero wasn't as clever as before．（2）What can we know from the second paragraph？A．Zero is retiring soon．B．Zero's disease can't be cured．。