2019-2020山东烟台市高一上学期期中考试英语试卷及答案

2019-2020山东烟台市高一上学期期中考试英语试题及答案第Ⅰ卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）请听下面5段对话，选出最佳选项。

1.For which subject does the woman feel fully prepared?A.A English.B.Math.C.Physics.2.Who is using Tom’s notes now?A.Linda.B.Paul.C.Ivan.3.What will the speakers probably do tomorrow?A.Clean the garage.B.Tidy the yard.C.Do some shopping.4.What sport does the woman like best?A.Basketball.B.Volleyball.C.Tennis.5.What are the speakers talking about?A.A professor.B.A report.C.An animal.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）请听下面5段对话或独白，选出最佳选项。

请听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6.How many awards did the man have to complete?A.Two.B.Three.C.Four.7.What is not a requirement for the gold award?A.Doing community service.B.Playing a sport.C.Showing driving skills.请听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。

8.What color was the hall before?A.Silver.B.Grey.C.White.9.Which place will be finished soon?A.The ticket office.B.The snack bar.C.The bookstore.请听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。

10.What did the man find disappointing about the first car?A.Its size.B.Its cost.C.Its color.11.How much did the Mazda sports car cost?A.$6,000.B.$8,000.C.$9,000.12.What kind of car does the man like best?A.Ford.B.Mazda.C.Honda.请听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。

13.How long does each class last?A.For one hour.B.For two hours.C.For three hours.14.When will the first art program start?A.On December18.B.On December23.C.On December24.15.What material will be used in the first art program?A.Cloth.B.Clay.C.Paper.16.What is the topic of the second art program?A.Forest.B.Ships.C.Buildings.请听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。

17.What time will Battle of the Bands start playing?A.At7.B.At8.C.At9.18.What type of music will be played on Tuesday？A.Classical music.B.Jazz music.C.Country music.19.When can people meet some local DJs?A.On Wednesday.B.On Thursday.C.On Friday.20.What activity will be held on Saturday?A.Unplugged Night.B.Rave Night.C.Open-micro Night.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。

AFor childrenMuseum:Childrenˈs Museum,Sundays,89North Street,67641235Story time:Children′s Library,106Green Street,Wednesdays during9:30 am-5:00pm.66599624Sports:Soccer Club,Tuesdays and Thursdays,16Yangtze Road,96725643 Basketball Club,Wednesdays and Fridays,79071632Cinema:New films for children,99Brick road,69001354Useful Phone NumbersFast Food Restaurant:66387901Hospital:68787451Visitor Information Center:800-120-9847Taxi:79210583Visitor Hotel Information:800-739-730221.Itˈs Friday afternoon,you can go to_____.A.visit the museumB.play soccerC.play basketballD.read children′s stories22.If children want to watch new films,they should go to_____.A.16Yangtze roadB.89North Main StreetC.106Green StreetD.99Brick Road23.If you dial66387901,you can____.A.ask for some hotel informationB.do some shoppingC.have a good story timeD.order fast food in a restaurant24.Lily′s father is ill.She should dial_____.A.800-120-9847B.79210583C.68787451D.96725643BOne day a poor man was cutting a big piece of wood near a river.Suddenly his old axe(斧头)fell into the water.He felt very sad because he lost his only axe.Then all at once a beautiful fairy（仙女）came out and asked the man what was the matter."I have lost my axe,"he said."it fell into the water when I was cutting the wood."The fairy showed him a gold axe and asked,"Is this yours?""No,"said the man.The fairy then showed him a silver axe and asked again,"Is this yours?"No", again answered the man.Then she showed him the old axe."Yes,that is mine,"called out the happy man."I know that well enough,"said the fairy."I only wanted to see if you would tell me the truth,and now I'll give you the gold axe and the silver axe besides your own one."25.One day when the man was cutting something,________.A.he fell into the waterB.his axe dropped into the riverC.his axe fell into a lakeD.he saw a beautiful fairy26.The man was sad because_________.A.he was poor and had no other axesB.he could not go on workingC.he liked his axe very muchD.his axe was a gold axe27.The fairy gave him a gold axe and a silver axe but he didn't take them,because he _________.A.did not like themB.did not know they were made of gold and silverC.was very richD.knew these axes were not his28.The fairy helped the man because he was________man.A.an oldB.a youngC.a poorD.an honestCSweetest Day is always the third Saturday in October.This holiday is much more important in some regions than in others(Detroit,Cleveland and Buffalo being the biggest Sweetest Day cities).It is a holiday that is gaining in popularity every year throughout the country.Sweetest Day is celebrated to make someone happy.It is an occasion which offers all of us an opportunity to remember not only the sick,aged,and orphaned(孤儿),but also friends,relatives and associates whose helpfulness and kindness we have enjoyed.Over60years ago,a Cleveland man,believing that the city’s orphans and shut-ins (卧病在床的人)too often felt forgotten and neglected(忽视),came up with the idea of showing them that they were remembered.He did this through the distribution(分发)of small gifts.With the help of his friends and neighbors,he distributed these small remembrances on a Saturday in October.During the years that followed,other Clevelanders began to participate in the celebration ceremony,which came to be called“Sweetest Day”.In time,the Sweetest Day idea of spreading cheer to the underprivileged was broadened to include everyone,and became an occasion for remembering others with a kind act or a small remembrance.And soon the idea spread to other cities all over the country.Sweetest Day is not based on any single group’s religious belief or on a family relationship.It is a reminder that a thoughtful word or deed enriches life and gives it meaning.Because for many people remembering takes the form of gift-giving, Sweetest Day offers us the opportunity to show others that we care,in a practical way.29.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A.Originally Sweetest Day was a holiday to remember our friends and relatives.B.More and more people are now celebrating Sweetest Day.C.Only some religious people have the tradition to celebrate Sweetest Day.D.People celebrate Sweetest Day by giving each other gifts.30.The idea of creating Sweetest Day came from__________.A.a city named Cleveland60years agoB.the city’s orphans and shut-insC.a man who cared orphans and shut-insD.a man’s friends,relatives31.When we talk about“the underprivileged”in paragraph3,we probably mean __________.A.people who are gratefulB.people who are less fortunateC.people who are kind-heartedD.people who are around usDAs the world's resources become rarer because of continuing land development and the growing human population,the natural habitats of wild animals have continued to decrease.As a result,the survival of some species of wildlife is threatened.To help protect wildlife,a lot of practices should be carried out by environmentalist as well as the general public.Create homes for species that are endangered because of losing their own natural habitats.Wildlife shelters should be developed,and habitats should be created in existing(现存的)national parks.Efforts(努力)should also be made to protect existing habits,such as providing food and water sources and limiting hunting.Breed(培育)endangered species in places such as zoos.Once the young animals grow up,they can be set free into the wild where they can continue to increase the population.The general public may not realize that a species is endangered until it's too late. Educational programs making use of TV advertising and instructional meetings at national parks can be used to make the public know the situation.The general public can help protect the wildlife by not hunting wild animals for sport or for a source of food.They should also stop supporting those who earn money from the illegal hunting of wild animals,such as hunters who kill animals for the only purpose of harvesting their body parts and selling them for money.The public should avoid(避免)keeping wild animals as pets.This will limit the number of animals being tracked,trapped,sold and removed from their natural habitat.32.Which of the following is not the measure of protecting animal habitats?A.Developing wildlife shelters.B.Creating new habitats.C.Setting young animals free in the wild.D.Protecting the existing habitats.33.The underlined words"the situation"in Paragraph3probably refer to the fact that ______.A.the general public may not know species are endangered.B.many endangered species are facing the danger of extinction.C.people can do much to protect the endangered species.D.human activities can affect the existence of species.34.We can learn from the passage that_______.A.some people hunt animals and sell them as petsB.hunters get little money from hunting animalsC.general public do nothing about protecting the wildlife nowD.animal population becomes larger in the zoo35.In which column(栏)of a newspaper can we read the passage?A.Environment.B.Sports.C.Technology.cation.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。

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2019-2020学年烟台市实验中学高三英语上学期期中试题及答案

2019-2020学年烟台市实验中学高三英语上学期期中试题及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ARed Tourism Sites inShanghaiThis year marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC). Many Chinese people are planning to visit red tourism attractions in the coming summer vacation. The following are some red tourism sites inShanghai.Former Site of the Editorial Department ofNew YouthRevolutionary magazineNew Youth,which created the New Culture Movement and spread the influence of the May Fourth Movement, was established by Chen Duxiu inShanghaiin 1915. The editorial office moved toBeijingin 1917 when Chen Duxiu was head of liberal arts atPekingUniversitybut moved back toShanghaithree years later.Address: No. 2,100 Nanchang Road, Huangpu districtFormer Residence of Chen WangdaoThis three-story building was the home of famous scholar and educator Chen Wangdao. In 1920, Chen completed the first Chinese translation ofThe Communist Manifesto(共产党宣言). He also served as President of Fudan University from 1952 to 1977.Address:51 Guofu Road, Yangpu districtHuangpu Wharf (码头)HuangpuWharfin Yangpu district was the place for about 650 Chinese students who headed toFrancefrom March 1919 to December 1920 to further their studies. They included Zhou Enlai, later the first premier of thePeopledRepublicofChina, and Deng Xiaoping, later the leader of the PRC.Address:32 Qinhuangdao Road, Yangpu districtThe Memorial of the Site of the First National Congress of the Communist Party ofChinaThe two-story building was completed in 1920 as the residence of CPC founding member Li Hanjun. On July 23, 1921, thirteen members held their first national congress of the Communist Party of China here, marking the birth of the Party.Address:76 Xingye Road, Huangpu district1. When did the editorial office ofNew Youthreturn toShanghai?A. In 1915.B. In 1919.C. In 1920D. In 1921.2. What do we know about Chen Wangdao according to the text?A. He established theNew Youthmagazine.B. He first translatedThe Communist Manifestointo Chinese.C. He went toFrancefor further study.D. He held the first national congress of the CPC.3. Which site was the birthplace of the Communist Party of China?A. Former Site of the Editorial Department, of New Youth.B. Former Residence of Chen Wangdao.C.HuangpuWharf.D. The Memorial of the Site of the First National Congress of the CPC.BStarting at university or college can be a big challenge, especially if you’re living away from home for the first time. You arefaced with big questions such as, “Who’s going to do my washing?” “Who’s going to tidy my room?” And, most importantly, “How am I going to eat?” Yes, living on your own means cooking for yourself, and when you’re living a student lifestyle, this could be a recipe for disaster.Students, in the UK at least, often rely on generally available food such as baked beans or cheese on toast. And for the more adventurous, there’s “spag bol” — spaghetti bolognaise(肉酱意粉), that is, cooked spaghetti served with a ground beef and tomato sauce — a budget-friendly solution. If you make a huge pan of it, it can probably last you a whole week! Other low-cost options include jar sauces and oven pizzas.Recently, a British supermarket suggested that rose harissa paste, organic cider vinegar and Swiss bouillon powder were the important food materials needed for the “student cupboard”. But are these items considered essential and affordable for someone on a budget?As a matter of fact, living on a budget is certainly one barrier to eating a well-balanced diet. What’s more, some young people don’t know much about cooking, and for many young students, there are more fun things to go and do than just stay inside and cook. That’s where takeaways and microwave meals come in.What should a health-conscious student really have in his or her food cupboard? Jack Monroe, a food writer and campaigner, has words to say: baked beans, lemon juice, canned tomatoes and tomato ketchup, described as “salt, sugar, vinegar and tomato all in one handy squeezy bottle”. And should that not appeal, you can always wait till your next visit to your mum and dad for a square meal!4. What does the author indicate by “this could be a recipe for disaster”?A. Cooking is difficult for a student.B. Students must cook if they live alone.C. It is important to live independently.D. Learning to cook will cause disasters.5. What is the feature of “spag bol”?A. It is delicious.B. It is healthy.C. It saves money.D. It needs little skill.6. What is paragraph 4 mainly about?A. How well-balanced diets can be realized.B. How students can eat healthily with limited money.C. Why living on a budget is common among students.D Why students choose takeaways and microwave meals.7. Why does the author write the last paragraph?A. To advocate visiting parents.B. To offer some tips.C. To promote health consciousness.D. To introduce a writer.CWhat will future schools look like in 100 years? Imagine future schools in which students are totally engaged in a class. They are concentrating on working together to solve real-world problems. They are self-driven and are coming up withamazing ideas on the spot. They are concerned with each other’s well-being as part of a team. Their concerns reach far beyond the classroom to others all over the globe.The school of the future will be an amazing melting pot of different peoples coming together to solve real-world problems.Will they even be called “schools” in the future?The teacher-student relationship is changing. Teachers are acting more as helpers rather than keepers of all knowledge. Students are driving their own education to the path that they feel best fits them. In the future, employers may not be as concerned with a diploma. They’ll look more at cases and examples of how students contribute to solving real-world problems. They’ll want to know how well they work in a team.What will problem-solving look like in the future?Information from the Internet is accessible everywhere and at unimaginable speeds. Kids are connected to news around the world in real time. Imagine someone could put out a request to the global community to help solve an issue in their own community! Classes can adopt an issue and work with other classes around the world in real time to create solutions.What will information look like in the future?It’s already everywhere. Users can get flooded by the constant flow of information. The need to understand what is true and what is not is important. The flipped classroom (翻转课堂) has already completely changed lecture-based lessons. It presents interesting content to students before they even come to class. They can access the Internet as many times as they want to review the lessons.8. What is the key message of the first paragraph?A. The things students will do in the future school.B. The situation where students will be in the future.C. The attention students will pay to in the classroom.D. The methods students will use to study in the classroom.9. What will be thought highly of when students solve real-world problems?A. Respect.B. Patience.C. Teamwork.D. Concern.10. What can we infer from the fourth paragraph?A. Teachers encourage students to develop leadership.B Students are really relaxed with their heavy study.C. The employers value students’ diplomas most.D. Students have the right to choose the most suitable lessons.11. What’s the purpose of the flipped classroom?A. To help students to improve the problem-solving ability.B. To provide the lessons for students to study before or after class.C. To help students to keep in contact with the outside world.D. To help students to understand the most difficult content.DDragon boating is a team sport that has its root in ancient China. The boats are decorated with a dragon head and tail. In recent years cancer survivor groups have got involved in the sport to help make friends and helprebuild their lives.On a recent Saturday morning, a group of 20 women were on a boat in the Anacostia River in Washington DC. They moved their paddles(船桨)in rhythm to the call of a coach. The women belong to the dragon boat team GoPink! DC, which trains weekly. It also races against other breast cancer survivor teams in dragon boat festivals. As a result, GoPink! DC won medals in this Washington dragon boat festival.Lydia Collins joined five years ago after finding out she had breast cancer. “I was diagnosed with breast cancer.I was demoralized because of my illness - I lost all interest in life and wouldn't even get out of bed to eat. But now I love the team spirit. I just love everything about it. It is like a floating support group on the water.”The paddles are breast cancer survivors and their supporters. Annette Rothemel helped establish(建立)the group in 2006. She is a researcher with the National Institutes of Health as well as a breast cancer survivor. “It is sort of an easy entry sport because on the same boat people at different levels can be doing the same sport.” But Ms Rothemel saysdragon boating can be physically demanding, especially for someone who is sick and getting treatment for cancer.“It’s hard but I think you have to challenge yourself in life. This is something I look forward to. I get to be out here with my sisters and supporters that understand what I’m going through and help motivate me. So it makes me stronger and it makes me feel better,” another cancer survivor Rhonda Hartzel said.Annette Rothemel says the cancer survivors feel a sense of sisterhood and share good times when they paddle together. She says both feelings are treasured by the team.12. What do the underline wordsdemoralizedIn para.3 probably mean?A. depressedB. anxiousC. astonishedD. awkward13. What can we know about Lydia Collims from the text?A. she helps establish Go Pink !DCB. she tries to find a cure for the cancerC. she benefits from the dragon boat raceD. she gives up hope because of her illness14. How can the dragon boat race help the cancer survivorsA. forget their tough experiencesB. recover physically and mentallyC. get rid of the pains of their cancerD. enjoy their rest life without sufferings15. What does the text tell us about Annette Rothemel?A. she is an expert in studying the cause of the cancerB. she helps the cancer survivors in financial difficultiesC. she believes there is a healthful result from the dragon boat raceD. she thinks it unwise for the patient to join in the dragon boat race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。

2019-2020学年山东省烟台市高三(上)期中英语试卷

2019-2020学年山东省烟台市高三（上）期中英语试卷一、阅读理解（本大题共10小题，共25.0分）ASingapore Garden Festival（SGF）is the only show in the world to gather the world's top award-winning garden and flowery designers under one roof．This"must-see"event will impress you with a wide range of displays and activities that have been planned specially for you．An experience of a lifetime awaits at the Singapore Garden Festival for you and your family．Mark your calendar today!Jacob Ballas Children's GardenWorry that your child is bored？Sign him or her up for a guided tour in Jacob Ballas Children's Garden．It will stimulate a sense of wonder in your child as it promises a unique discovery and provides interesting learning experiences in a garden setting．Let your child explore and play so that they will learn to take care of plants and the environment while you admire the exhibitswith a peace of mind．Far East Organization Children's GardenYour child can have a fun-filled day with interactive games，water play features and educational programs in an abundant natural setting at Far East Organization Children's Garden! The play zone contains play such as a sway（摇摆）bridge and stepping springs，and the Fish Fountain with an interactive landscape of water tunnels and different fish-Shaped sculpture．Marine Cove Children's Outdoor PlaygroundCome and bring your child to the 3500-square-metre playground suitable for children ofvarious ages! It is located next to the beach，offering users open spaces and a good view of the sea．Your child can also join in the fun at a play area with talking tubes，fun mirrors and a drum set! The playground also has play equipment for children who have disabilities to play together．This includes special needs equipment such as sensory play panels．1.Why is Singapore Garden Festival a"must-see"event？______A. It is the only show to gather different roofs．B. It is a grand awarding ceremony for designers．C. It attracts flowery designers to the competition．D. It brings together the world-class garden and flowery designs．2.What can the children do in Jacob Ballas Children's Garden？______A. Have a good view of the sea．B. Participate in interactive games．C. Learn to look after the plants．D. Know about ways to design gardens．3.Which of the following venues suits disabled children most？______A. Marine Cove Children's Outdoor Playground．B. Far East Organization Children's Garden．C. Jacob Ballas Children's Garden．D. The Fish Fountain．BJazz guitarist Joel Harrison came of age in 1960s and 70s'Washington，but he never saw it as a place to build a career as an adventurous，progressive musician．Everywhere he's gone，however，he's taken the sounds of the city with him．"Growing up in that area allowed me access to a lot of different kinds of music，"says Harrison，61，who's now based in New York after living in Boston and San Francisco．"Southern music traditions-old-time music，bluegrass，country-as well as jazz and R&B．"All of those appear to some degree in Free Country，a project Harrison began in 2003 as a means of filtering （渗透）country and bluegrass compositions through a up-to-date jazz sound and sensibility．On his new album，"Angel Band：Free Country Vol.3，"Harrison，on guitar and vocals（演唱），and his band take on many traditional bluegrass songs．Each cut is really kind of its own，distinct sound world．Since Harrison released the first two Free Country albums，he has produced 14 other albums．The Free Country releases，though，have been his most successful，and established his reputation．In particular，Harrison drew inspiration from Danny Gatton，a D．C．guitar hero who similarly combines the local musical currents．Harrison was a self-described adorer of Gatton，going to attend his countless performances．Harrison is also a composer．His work，rooted in progressive Jazz but exploring multiple types，is often through-composed and highly complex．He received a Guggenheim scholarship in 2010 to compose and record an，eight-movement piece．The tunes he plays with Free Country are simpler，based on conventions of folk and pop music-which，for Harrison，is a large part of their appeal．The music that he's covering timeless，and he aims to find endless currency in its timeless simplicity by maintaining me soul of the compositions and also adding a modern context and a modem language to it．4.What exposed Harrison to various music？______A. His growth environment．B. His current place of residence．C. His family background．D. Touring the country．5.What do we know about Joel Harrison？______A. He has released 14 albums in total so far．B. He showed a new jazz style in Free Country．C. He earned large profits by releasing Free Country．D. He was inspired to hold many performances by Gatton．6.What's Harrison's goal of creating music？______A. To put modern elements into the languages．B. To develop different styles based on previous jazz．C. To compose more pieces and release more albums．D. To seek great popularity in its permanent simplicity．CGene therapy（基因治疗）is a revolutionary new technique for treating people with health problems．Up until very recently，the most commonly available methods for treating patients were either through drugs or operations．Gene therapy provides a third option for treatment by transforming or replacing cells with new genetic materials and instructions．Scientists can be very precise in the kinds of changes they make in patients．Gene therapy works by using a delivery system，such as a virus，to enter a patient's body．Once inside the body，the virus combines with a host cell and delivers the new DNA．The proteins then begin to repair the affected cells．New techniques have focused on removing cells from the patients and transforming them outside the body before reintroducing them to the patients．The two types of gene therapy are called somatic and germline．Somatic therapy refers tochanging or replacing a body cell．In this case，the treatment is restricted to the patient only．This will not affect the patient's future children because the patient's germ（生殖）cells are unaffected．In germline therapy，the patient germ cells are treated，which may affect the patient's future generation．This is highly controversial（有争议的）because it is not clear exactly how this might affect them and further generations．For this reason，many countries have passed laws that prohibit this kind of treatment．Despite the promise of gene therapy，there are still many barriers that need to be overcome before it comes into widespread use．One of the issues is that the use of viruses to deliver DNA may actually cause unexpected problems in patients if the virus grows and attacks the body．Another problem is the nature of many diseases is very complex and spread throughout multiple genes．The use of gene therapy to change a single gene in the body would probably not be sufficient as a cure．Finally，the costs of gene therapy are high．Some gene therapy procedures may cost over$1 million to undertake and require specialized doctors and equipment．7.What does the underlined word"them"in paragraph 2 refer to？______A. Techniques．B. Cells．C. Patients．D. Proteins．8.What can we learn about gene therapy？______A. Gene therapy has been put into practice widely．B. The cells of patients are developed in healthy people．C. Viruses entering the body can mix with host cells and form new DNA．D. Both somatic and germline therapy have side effects on later generations．9.What's the last paragraph mainly about？______A. The disadvantages of gene therapy．B. The promising future of gene therapy．C. The high costs of treatment procedures．D. The issues related to viruses and complex genes．10.What can be a suitable title for the text？______A. Why Gene Therapy Procedures Are Extremely ExpensiveB. Gene Therapy：A Dangerous New After-operation TreatmentC. Gene Therapy：A Contemporary Progressive Treating MethodD. Scientists Are Accurate in Performing the Categories of Surgery二、阅读七选五（本大题共5小题，共10.0分）If you are thinking about redecorating the home，you are probably searching about interior（室内的）decoration ideas．Redecorating presents a great chance to reflect your personality by displaying your style and interests．It will be easy to redecorate the home if money is not a restriction．(1) Here are some tips on how to do so：Search some magazines．You can get dozens of home interior decoration ideas from countless magazines and TV programs．Some programs tend to show less costly interior decoration ideas．(2) It's a good way of comparing different styles．Here you can make distinction between broad styles，country，contemporary，etc．Fond of primitive style．If you are fond of primitive or traditional style，warmer colors are the best for the room．These colors go with all kinds of cloth of old style and wooden furniture．(3) Modern style．If you like modern styles，use brighter colors instead of white and off white．Home decoration of these styles includes minimum disorder and a lot of free space and light．Leather furniture matches the room：white or black with contrasting throw cushion（靠垫）per seating place．(4)(5) This often occurs anyway，especially if the people give you furniture or you inherit（继承）the same．If you wish to combine different pieces of furniture from different styles，you needto bridge a gap between them．This Call be done easily with materials like throw pillows，wall hangings and carpets．A．A white one on a black sofa suits here．B．There is nothing wrong in mixing two styles．C．Another effective and affordable option is by surfing the internet．D．The combinations and possibilities in the first decoration are endless．E．Autumn colors go well to produce warm，friendly and pleasant atmosphere．F．Nevertheless，the question for most is how to redecorate the home within limited budget．G．The walls tend to have one or two pieces of wall art rather than 6 to 10 of the older time．11. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G12. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G13. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G14. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G15. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G三、完形填空（本大题共20小题，共30.0分）I passed a man on the way home from work one night a few years ago．He was walking staggeringly（蹒跚）along the road．I (16)wondering whether to stop and give him a (17)，at least down to a safer part of the road．Then the car behind me overtook me and I lost the(18)to stop there as the road was so (19)．I couldn't be sure but he appeared to be quite (20)A truck turned (21)to avoid him at onepoint-he didn't appear to (22)．I pulled into a lay-by（停车带）， a little way down the road，waiting for him to reach my car．He'd probably decline my (23)of a lift，Or smell really bad or…a number of things (24)my head while I waited．Five minutes went by and I sat on．He approached my car．My windows were (25)down，and I asked him if he wanted a lift．He (26)that he was going to the next town，just out of my way，but not far enough to put me to (27)．So in he got．"Sorry，I'm really drunk．I've been at a funeral（葬礼）．I'm Ryan．"and he gave me his hand．I drove and we talked．He told me he'd just(28)his uncle．He called me brother and offered me his cool sunglasses as(29)．I refused and said the joy was in the (30)．Three times along the way he told me，"(31) we put out there comes back to us．Something (32)will come to you for picking me up．"I(33) him at the next crossroad．We shook (34)and said goodbye to each other．I felt as if I'd been (35)somehow．I think I have been．16. A. sped up B. went off C. slowed down D. turned away17. A. message B. signal C. note D. lift18. A. duty B. courage C. patience D. devotion19. A. busy B. smooth C. secure D. convenient20. A. 1ost B. injured C. drunk D. defeated21. A. slowly B. sharply C. slightly D. aimlessly22. A. care B. argue C. explain D. oppose23. A. order B. request C. offer D. reason24. A. took in B. turned out C. brought about D. went through25. A. rolled B. knocked C. pushed D. dragged26. A. promised B. announced C. indicated D. assumed27. A. trouble B. anxiety C. pain D. embarrassment28. A. hurt B. abandoned C. visited D. buried29. A. trade B. payment C. response D. property30. A. changing B. giving C. receiving D. demanding31. A. Whoever B. Whenever C. Whichever D. Whatever32. A. strange B. negative C. good D. regretful33. A. dropped B. passed C. declined D. missed34. A. shoulders B. arms C. 1egs D. hands35. A. supported B. blessed C. encouraged D. reminded四、语法填空（本大题共1小题，共15.0分）36.Scientists are beginning to understand that sitting down for long hours can be very badfor your health. One of the reasons for this is that poor posture（姿势）leads (1) health problems. Here are some suggestions to help improve your posture and your health.Sitting with poor posture can bring about serious back pain that doesn't go away. Many people believe that they should sit with their backs straight at a 90 degree angle to thefloor, (2) scientists have recently discovered that this actually causes more stress on the body. They find that sitting with the back slightly reclined（斜倚）at a 135 degree angle is the (3) (healthy) posture, where the back muscles are relaxed and the spine（脊柱）is at (4) natural resting position.Many people bend their necks forward to look at a screen or read a book whilesitting, (5) develops constant neck pain. The lower neck muscles need to work veryhard to support the (6) (weigh) of the head. The bones in the spine can slideforward, (7) (cause) a great deal of neck pain. (8) (avoid) this problem, you should try to look at the top part of a computer screen when working at a desk. Your elbowsshould be at the side and your feet should be flat on the floor.You should also try to (9) (regular) stop work and do some exercises. Put yourhands behind your back and bring your chest forward slowly. Take a deep breath and relax.Finally, you can try to buy a special kind of chair that (10) (make) to improve sitting posture.五、书面表达（本大题共2小题，共40.0分）37.假如你是李华．你校今年11月22日将迎来建校30周年，学校将举行周年庆联欢晚会．请你代表校学生会给你校外教Jane写一封邮件，邀她参加晚会．要点如下：1．发出邀请；2．告知晚会相关事宜（时间、地点、参加人员等）；3．表达期望．注意：1．词数80左右，开头和结尾已给出；2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3．参考词汇：周年联欢晚会Anniversary GalaDear Jane，________Yours，Li Hua38.阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事．On July 8，2017，eight members of a family in total，were enjoying an evening together at the beach in Panhandle，Florida．As the sun sank lower on the horizon，the two boys Noah，11，and Stephen，8-swam into the waves without the grown-ups noticing．Soon they realized that the ocean had pulled them into the sea．After trying and failing to swim back，they started waving and screaming for help．But the lifeguards had been off duty for theevening．The boys had been struggling for several minutes when Jacky and Tabatha，a couple from Georgia，heard them．They dived into the water and soon reached the two brothers．But after a f ew minutes，they were all trapped in a rip current（离岸流）-a powerful one that could sweep even the strongest swimmer out to sea! By then，some teenagers had heard the cry．One of the teens rushed into the water，grabbed Jacky，and pulled him back to shore．Meanwhile，Tabatha could feel herself being pulled farther out．She was already exhausted and begi nning to feel desperate as she was trying to save both boys alone．Onshore，Jacky was terrified．A man stopped．"What's wrong？"asked Shaun，who was heading back to his car．"My wife is drowning!"Brittany said．Shaun immedi ately strode（大步跨）into the water．But several minutes later，a gaping 15 feet still lay between him and Tabatha and the boys．He knew that if he con tinued，he'd become another victim．He turned around to seek help．It was about that time that Roberta，the boys'mother，returned from the bathroom and looked around for her children．She was shocked to spot them floating much farther out than they were allowed to go．She fought the waves to get to her screaming sons and the stranger who was trying to save them，but she quickly discovered it was nearly impossible to make headway in any direction．Looking around，Roberta sighed with relief to see some more people coming to help．注意：1．所续写短文的词数应为150左右；2．应使用5个以上短文中标有下划线的关键词语；3．续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；4．续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语．Paragraph 1When they tried in vain to rescue the brothers and Tabatha，a risky idea came to them．________Paragraph 2By then，more swimmers had also noticed the group in trouble and rushed to join the human chain ．______答案和解析1.【答案】【小题1】D 【小题2】C 【小题3】A【解析】（1）---（3）DCA（1）．D．推理判断题．根据Singapore Garden Festival（SGF）is the only show in the world to gather the world's top award-winning garden and flowery des igners under one roof．可知，Singapore Garden Festival是世界上唯一一个把世界获奖花园和花卉设计集于一体的展览．故选D．（2）．C．细节理解题．根据Jacob Ballas Children's Garden部分中的最后一句Let your child explore and play so that they will learn to take care of plants and the environment while you admire the exhibits with a peace of mind可知，在Jacob Ballas Children's Garden，孩子们可以探索游玩，从而学会欣赏展品的同时还能学会照看植物和环境，故选C．（3）．A．细节理解题．根据Marine Cove Children's Outdoor Playground部分中的倒数第二句The playground also has play equipment for children who have disabilities to play together可知，操场上有专供残疾孩子使用的设备，故选A．这是一篇应用文阅读．Singapore Garden Festival是世界上唯一一个把世界获奖花园和花卉设计集于一体的展览，孩子们可以探索游玩，从而学会欣赏展品的同时还能学会照看植物和环境．广告类材料是热门考题．其文句简练，信息量大，句式使用简单，表达方式多样，但阅读这类题目也是有规律可循的．1．品位广告、新闻的标题，预测其内容．阅读广告时，要注意广告中涉及的人物，物品，时间，数字，联系人及方式地址．阅读新闻时，要抓住新闻的特点即何时何处何人发生何事，其经过和结果怎样．2．要抓住书写广告的文体或图片，注意用大写、下划线等方式加以提示的文字．3．解题技巧①快速浏览广告、新闻，从标题中预测内容及涉及的类别．②浏览问题，寻找答案．注意地点和时间的多样化造成的误选．③复读材料，核实答案．4.【答案】【小题1】A 【小题2】B 【小题3】D【解析】1．A细节理解题．根据文章第二段，Growing up in that area allowed me access to a lot of different kinds of music在那个地区长大让我可以接触到很多不同种类的音乐．可知，他的成长环境使得他能接触各种类型的音乐，结合选项，故选A．2．B推理判断题．根据文章第二、三段，Southern music traditions-old-time music，bluegrass，country-as well as jazz and R&B．南方音乐、传统-古老的音乐、蓝草、乡村以及爵士乐和R&B；All of those appear to some degree in Free Country这些音乐表现形式都不同程度的出现在了Free Country这个专辑里．可知，Joel Harrison在Free Country展示了新的爵士形式，结合选项，故选B．3．D细节理解题．根据文章最后一段，he aims to find endless currency in its timeless simplicity by maintaining me soul of the compositions and also adding a modern context and a modem language to it．他希望通过保持作品的灵魂，并在作品中加入现代语境和现代语言，在作品永恒的朴素中找到永恒的存在．结合选项，故选D．本文章主要讲述了爵士吉他手乔尔?哈里森的音乐作品，以及其音乐作品独具的风格．阅读理解题测试考生在阅读基础上的逻辑推理能力，要求考生根据文章所述事件的逻辑关系，对未说明的趋势或结局作出合理的推断；或根据作者所阐述的观点理论，对文章未涉及的现象、事例给以解释．考生首先要仔细阅读短文，完整了解信息，准确把握作者观点．7.【答案】【小题1】B 【小题2】C 【小题3】A 【小题4】C【解析】1．B．细节理解题．根据上下文内容可知，New techniques have focused on removing cells from the patients and transforming them outside the body before reintroducing them to the patients．句意为新技术着眼于从患者体内去除细胞并在将其重新引入患者体内之前使其体外转化．故them指的是细胞．故选B．2．C．细节理解题．根据第二段Once inside the body，the virus combines with a host cell and delivers the new DNA．一旦进入体内，该病毒就会与宿主细胞结合并输送新的DNA．可知，病毒进入人体后会与宿主细胞混合并形成新的DNA．故选C．3．A．细节理解题．根据最后一段Despite the promise of gene therapy，there are still many barriers that need to be overcome before it comes into widespread use．尽管基因疗法有前途，但在广泛使用之前仍需要克服许多障碍．可知，最后一段主要讲述了基因治疗的弊端．故选A．4．C．主旨大意题．阅读全文，根据文章内容可知，本文主要讲述了基因治疗：当代渐进治疗方法．故选C．本文是一篇科教类阅读，主要讲述了基因治疗：当代渐进治疗方法．考查细节理解题和推理判断题．在做细节理解题时，首先根据题目要求迅速在文章里找出相应的段落、句子或短语．认真比较选项和文中细节的区别，在做推理判断题时不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实，要根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断．11.【答案】【小题1】F 【小题2】C 【小题3】E 【小题4】A 【小题5】B【解析】1-5 FCEAB1．F．细节理解题．根据前文"It will be easy to redecorate the home if money is not a restriction如果钱不是限制的话，重新装修房子会很容易"．可知此处应填"然而，对大多数人来说，问题是如何在有限的预算内重新装修房子"．故选F．2．C．细节理解题．根据前文"Some programs tend to show less costly interior decoration ideas有些项目倾向于展示成本较低的室内装饰理念．可知此处应填"另一种有效且经济的选择是上网"．故选C．3．E．细节理解题．根据前文"These colors go with all kinds of cloth of old style and wooden furniture这些颜色与各种旧式布料和木制家具相配"．可知此处应填"秋天的颜色很适合制造温暖、友好和愉快的气氛"．故选E．4．A．推理判断题．根据前文"white or black with contrasting throw cushion（靠垫）per seating place白色或黑色，每个座位处有对比鲜明的靠垫"．可知此处应填"黑色沙发上的白色沙发适合这里"．故选A．5．B．推理判断题．根据下文"This often occurs anyway，especially if the people give you furniture or you inherit（继承）the same这经常发生，特别是如果人们给你家具或继承（继承）是一样的"．可知此处应填"把两种风格混在一起没有错"．故选B．本文是一篇选句填空，文章主要介绍了如果你正在考虑重新装修房子，你可能正在寻找室内装饰的想法．重新装修通过展示你的风格和兴趣来反映你的个性．阅读理解考察学生的细节理解和推理判断能力，做细节理解题时一定要找到文章中的原句，和题干进行比较，再做出正确的选择．在做推理判断题不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实，要根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断．16.【答案】【小题1】C 【小题2】D 【小题3】B 【小题4】A 【小题5】C 【小题6】B 【小题7】A 【小题8】C 【小题9】D 【小题10】A 【小题11】C 【小题12】A 【小题13】D 【小题14】B 【小题15】B 【小题16】D 【小题17】C 【小题18】A 【小题19】D 【小题20】B【解析】1-5 CDBAC 6-10 BACDA 11-15 CADBB 16-20 DCADB（1）C．．考查动词短语及语境理解．A．sped up加速；B．went off 停止；C．slowed down减速；D．turned away 拒绝……进入；我放慢了车速，不知道是否该停下来载他一程，至少是拉他到一个比较安全的地方，故答案为C．（2）D．考查名词及语境理解．A．message 信息；B．signal信号；C．note便条；D．lift 电梯，便车；我放慢了车速，不知道是否该停下来载他一程，至少是拉他到一个比较安全的地方，故答案为D．（3）B．考查名词及语境理解．A．duty职责；B．courage勇气；C．patience 耐心；D．devotion 奉献；后来我后面的车追上了我，我失去了勇气停在那里，因为路上太忙了，故答案为B．（4）A．考查形容词及语境理解．A．busy 忙碌的；B．smooth 顺利的；C．secure安全的；D．convenient 方便的；后来我后面的车追上了我，我失去了勇气停在那里，因为路上太忙了，故答案为A．（5）C．考查动词及语境理解．A．1ost丢失的；B．injured受伤的；C．drunk 喝醉的；D．defeated 击败；根据前文He was walking staggeringly（蹒跚）along the road可知推断，他应该是喝醉了，故答案为C．（6）B．考查副词及语境理解．A．slowly慢慢地；B．sharply锋利地，急速地；C．slightly 稍微；D．aimlessly 毫无目的地；一辆卡车急转弯，幸好避开了他，故答案为B．（7）A．考查动词及语境理解．A．care关心；B．argue争论；C．explain解释；D．oppose 反对；他似乎并不在意，故答案为A．（8）C．考查名词及语境理解．A．order命令；B．request要求；C．offer 提供；D．reason 理由；他可能会拒绝我的搭车提议，故答案为C．（9）D．考查动词短语及语境理解．A．took in欺骗；B．turned out结果是；C．brought about引起；D．went through 经历，经受；等待的时候脑海中浮现了很多事情，故答案为D．（10）A．考查动词及语境理解．A．rolled滚动，摇下；B．knocked敲；C．pushed 推；D．dragged 拖拉；我摇下车窗，故答案为A．（11）C．考查动词及语境理解．A．promised允诺；B．announced宣布；C．indicated 指明，示意；D．assumed 假设；他向我示意说去下一个城镇，故答案为C．（12）A．考查名词及语境理解．A．trouble麻烦；B．anxiety焦虑；C．pain 疼痛；D．embarrassment 尴尬；根据下文So in he got可知，自己顺路并且不太麻烦，故答案为A．（13）D．考查动词及语境理解．A．hurt 伤害；B．abandoned放弃；C．visited拜访；D．buried 埋葬；根据前文I've been at a funeral（葬礼可知，他刚刚埋葬了自己的叔叔，故答案为D．（14）B．考查名词及语境理解．A．trade 贸易；B．payment支付；C．response回应；D．property 财产；他打电话给我哥哥，给了我一副很酷的太阳镜作为报酬，故答案为B．（15）B．考查动词及语境理解．A．changing改变；B．giving 付出；C．receiving接受；D．demanding 要求；我拒绝了，说快乐在于付出，故答案为B．（16）D．考查从句及语境理解．A．Whoever无论是谁；B．Whenever 无论何时；C．Whichever无论哪个；D．Whenever 无论何时；善有善报恶有恶报．故答案为D．（17）C．考查形容词及语境理解．A．strange奇怪的；B．negative 否定的；C．good 好的；D．regretful 后悔的；会有好事来到你的身边，故答案为C．（18）A．考查动词及语境理解．A．dropped掉落，使……下车；B．passed 经过；C．declined 降低；D．missed 错过；我让他在下一个十字路口下车，故答案为A．（19）D．考查名词及语境理解．A．shoulders 肩膀；B．arms 胳膊；C．1egs 腿；D．hands 手；我们握手然后说再见，故答案为D．（20）B．考查动词及语境理解．A．supported支持；B．blessed祝福；C．encouraged 鼓励；D．reminded 提醒；我觉得自己好像得到了某种祝福，故答案为B．全文描写作者让一个醉酒之人搭乘汽车以防不测，经过互相了解成为好朋友的故事．告诉我们要助人为乐，幸福在于奉献．近几年高考试题中的完形填空有新的变化，试题所涉及的知识面不断拓宽，综合难度不断提高．做完型填空首先要通读全文，了解大意．一篇完形填空的文章有许多空格，所以，必须先通读一至两遍，才能大概了解文章的内容．千万不要看一句，做一句．其次要逐句分析，前后一致．选择答案时，要考虑整个句子的内容，包括搭配、时态、语法等．答案全填完后，再通读一遍文章，检查是否通顺流畅了，用词得当，意思正确．36.【答案】【小题1】to【小题2】but/yet【小题3】healthiest【小题4】a【小题5】which【小题6】weight【小题7】causing【小题8】To avoid【小题9】regularly【小题10】is made【解析】1.考查固定用法。

2019-2020学年烟台一中高三英语期中考试试题及答案解析

2019-2020学年烟台一中高三英语期中考试试题及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ALocated in the beautiful Sichuan Basin, Chongqing is a magical 8D city. The natural history and cultural scenery of the area provide children with learning opportunities because they can enjoy the many wonders of this area.Fengjie Tiankeng Ground JointTiankeng Diqiao Scenic Area is located in the southern mountainous area of Fengjie County. The Tiankeng pit is 666 meters deep and is currently the deepest tiankeng in the world. The scenic spot is divided into ten areas including Xiaozhai Tiankeng, Tianjingxia Ground, Labyrinth River, and Longqiao River. There are many and weird karst cave shafts, and countless legends haunt them.Youyang Peach GardenYouyang Taohuayuan Scenic Area is a national forest park, a national 5A-level scenic spot, and a national outdoor sports training base. Located in the hinterland of Wuling Mountain. The Fuxi Cave in the scenic spot is about 3,000 meters long, with winding corridors, deep underground rivers, and color1 ful stalactites. The landscape is beautiful.Jinyun Mountain National Nature ReserveJinyun Mountain is located in Beibei District of Chongqing City, about 45 kilometers away from the Central District of Chongqing City. The nine peaks of Jinyun Mountain stand upright and rise from the ground. The ancient trees on the mountain are towering, the green bamboos form the forest, the environment is quiet, and the scenery is beautiful, so it is called "Little Emei". Among them, Yujian Peak is the highest, 1050 meters above sea level; Lion Peak is the most precipitous and spectacular, and the other peaks are also unique.Chongqing People's SquareChongqing's Great Hall of the People, one of the landmarks of Chongqing, gives people the deepest impression than its magnificent appearance resembling the Temple of Heaven. It also uses the traditional method of central axis symmetry, with colonnade-style double wings and a tower ending, plus a large green glazed roof, large red pillars, white railings, double-eave bucket arches, and painted carved beams.1.How deep is the Tiankeng Ground Joint?A.666mB.3,000mC.45kmD.1050m2.Which of the following rocks can you see in Youyang Peach Garden?A.LimestoneB.StalactiteC.MarbleD.Quartzite3.Which attraction is closest to downtown Chongqing?A.Fengjie Tiankeng Ground JointB.Jinyun Mountain National Nature ReserveC.Chongqing People's SquareD.Youyang Peach GardenBEarthquakes are a natural disaster—except when they're man-made. The oil and gas industry has forcefully used the technique known as hydraulic fracturing (水力压裂法) to destroy sub-surface rock and liberate the oil and gas hiding there. But the process results in large amounts of chemical-filled waste water. Horizontal drilling (水平钻孔) for oil can also produce large amount of natural, unwanted salt water. The industry deals with this waste water by pumping it into deep wells.On Monday, the US Geological Survey published for the first time an earthquake disaster map covering both natural and “induced” quakes. The map and a report show that parts of the central United States now face a ground-shaking disaster equal to the famously unstable terrain (不稳定地形) of California.Some 7 million people live in places easily attacked by these man-made quakes, the USGS said The list of places at highest risk of man-made earthquakes includes Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas, Arkansas, Colorado, New Mexico, Ohio and Alabama. Most of these earthquakes are ly small, in the range of magnitude (震级) 3, but some have been more powerful, including a magnitude 5.6 earthquake in 2011 in Oklahoma that was connected to waste water filling.Scientists said they do not know ifthere is an upper limit on the magnitude of man-made earthquakes; this is an area of active research Oklahoma has had prehistoric earthquakes as powerful as magnitude 7.It's not immediately clear whether this new research will change industry practices, or even whether it will surprise anyone in the areas of newly supposed danger. In Oklahoma, for example, the natural rate of earthquakes is only one or two a year, but there have been hundreds since hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling, with the waste water filling, became common in the last ten years.4. What kind of human activities can cause earthquakes?A. The man-made produced waste water in the factories.B. The process of digging deep wells in those poor areas.C. The advanced techniques used to deal with waste water.D. The oil or gas industry's work connected with the earth.5. What does the underlined word “induced” in paragraph 2 mean?A. Man-made.B. Reduced.C. Newly-built.D. Controlled.6. How much magnitude can man-made earthquakes reach?A. It's been said as small as magnitude 3.B. It has been said as high as magnitude 7.C. It's being studied without a final conclusion.D. It has risen by an average of magnitude 5. 6.7. What is the best title for the text?A. Natural Earthquakes in America Are Disappearing NowB. 7 Million Americans at Risk of Man-Made EarthquakesC. Time for Oil and Gas Industry Change Their Working PracticeD. More Often Earthquakes as Powerful as Magnitude 7 in AmericaCIt's a popular belief that a fish's memory lasts for only seven seconds. It may seem sad to think that they don't remember what they've eaten or where they’ve been, and they don't identify you or any of their friends--every moment intheir life would be like seeing the world for the first time.But don't be so quick to feel sorry for them. A new study has found that fish have a much better memory than we used to think. In fact, certain species of fish can even remember events from as long as 12 days ago. In the study, researchers from Mac Ewan University in Canada trained a kind of fish called African cichlids to go to a certain area of their tank to get food.They then waited for 12 days before putting them back in the tank again. Researchers used computer software to monitor the fish’s movements.They found that after such a long break the fish still went to the same place where they first got food. This suggested that they could remember their past experiences.In fact. scientists had been thinking for a long time that African cichlids might have a good memory. An earlier study showed that they behaved aggressively(挑衅地) in front of certain fish, perhaps because they remembered their past "fights".But until the latest findings, there was no clear evidence.Just as a good memory can make our lives easier, it also plays an important part when a fish is trying to survivein the wild. "If fish are able to remember that a certain area contains safe food, they will be able to go back to that area without putting their lives at risk,"lead researcher Trevor Hamilton told Live Science.For a long time, fish were placed far below chimpanzees, dolphins and mice on the list of smart animals.But this study has given scientists a new understanding of their intelligence.8. According to the text, people commonly believe that ______.A. fish don't recognize any of their friendsB. a fish's memory lasts for only seven minutesC. fish can only remember part of their past experiencesD. fish can remember things that happened long ago9. How can fish benefit most from a good memory?A. They can remember their enemies and fight.B. They can remember where to get food and survive.C. They can remember their friends and help each other.D. They can remember where to go when in danger.10. What can we learn from the text?A. Only African cichlids have a good memory.B. African cichlids can remember things for 12 days.C. African cichlids always treat other fish aggressively.D. African cichlids don't belong to the list of smart animals.11. What is the text mainly about?A. What we can learn from fish.B. Fish having a very bad memory.C. How fish improve their memory.D. Fish being smarter than we thought.DHundreds 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 of technology 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.12. What’s the mainreason why children are short of sleep？A. Less exercise.B. Eating habits.C. Technology use.D. Sleep patterns.13. Who are the majority of the inpatients with sleep-related disorders？A. Infants.B. Teenagers.C. Teachers.D. Parents.14. 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.15. 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 Children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。

2019-2020学年烟台一中高三英语上学期期中考试试卷及答案

2019-2020学年烟台一中高三英语上学期期中考试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AFind Your Chicago Architecture TourChicago is known around the world for its architecture. Whether you tour downtown or a neighborhood, our guides will tell you the stories behind the buildings.Must-see ChicagoMust-see Chicago is a fast-paced, 90-minute tour to Chicago featuring(以…为特色) some of its most famous buildings, including the Wrigley Building, Tribune Tower and more! Get a brief overview of more than a dozen buildings—as well as Chicago landmarks like Millennium Park, the Loop and the Chicago River.Duration: 1.5 hoursPrice: $ 26 public, free for CAC membersArchitecture HighlightsDiscover the exciting diversity(多样性) of Chicago architecture, which traces the city’s development from its founding through present day. We cover about 30 miles of Chicago design, passing through the Loop and the Gold Coast, as well as Hyde Park and other areas of the South Side. We’ll see two university campuses and several parks.Duration: 3.5 hoursPrice: $ 55 public, free for CAC membersHistoric Treasures of Chicago’s Golden AgeLearn about the great architectural landmarks of Michigan Avenue and State Street, with views inside beautiful buildings from the 1890s〜1930s. The most memorable parts include the amazing interiors(内部) of the Palmer House Hotel and the Chicago Cultural Center.Duration: 2 hoursPrice: $ 26 public, free for CAC membersElevated Architecture: Downtown “L” TrainExplore Chicago’s amazing architecture from the unique view of elevated trains and station platforms. Learn the history behind the famous “L” system and hear how it has shaped the development of buildings within theLoop. The city’s first elevated train started making trips in 1892. Now considered one of Chicago’s most wonderful features, the “L” offers impressive views of downtown.Duration: 2 hoursPrice: $ 26 public, free for CAC members1.Which tour can you choose if you want to see Millennium Park?A.Must-see Chicago.B.Historic Treasures of Chicago’s Golden AgeC.Architecture Highlights.D.Elevated Architecture：Downtown “L” Train.2.When visiting Architecture Highlights, a couple should pay ______.A.$55B.$ 110C.$ 165D.$ 2203.What can you see on the third tour?A.The Chicago River.B.The Gold Coast.C.The elevated trains.D.The Palmer House Hotel.BIt's a popular belief that a fish's memory lasts for only seven seconds. It may seem sad to think that they don't remember what they've eaten or where they’ve been, and they don't identify you or any of their friends--every moment intheir life would be like seeing the world for the first time.But don't be so quick to feel sorry for them. A new study has found that fish have a much better memory than we used to think. In fact, certain species of fish can even remember events from as long as 12 days ago. In the study, researchers from Mac Ewan University in Canada trained a kind of fish called African cichlids to go to a certain area of their tank to get food.They then waited for 12 days before putting them back in the tank again. Researchers used computer software to monitor the fish’s movements.They found that after such a long break the fish still went to the same place where they first got food. This suggested that they could remember their past experiences.In fact. scientists had been thinking for a long time that African cichlids might have a good memory. An earlier study showed that they behaved aggressively(挑衅地) in front of certain fish, perhaps because they remembered their past "fights".But until the latest findings, there was no clear evidence.Just as a good memory can make our lives easier, it also plays an important part when a fish is trying to survivein the wild. "If fish are able to remember that a certain area contains safe food, they will be able to go backto that area without putting their lives at risk,"lead researcher Trevor Hamilton told Live Science.For a long time, fish were placed far below chimpanzees, dolphins and mice on the list of smart animals.But this study has given scientists a new understanding of their intelligence.4. According to the text, people commonly believe that ______.A. fish don't recognize any of their friendsB. a fish's memory lasts for only seven minutesC. fish can only remember part of their past experiencesD. fish can remember things that happened long ago5. How can fish benefit most from a good memory?A. They can remember their enemies and fight.B. They can remember where to get food and survive.C. They can remember their friends and help each other.D. They can remember where to go when in danger.6. What can we learn from the text?A. Only African cichlids have a good memory.B. African cichlids can remember things for 12 days.C. African cichlids always treat other fish aggressively.D. African cichlids don't belong to the list of smart animals.7. What is the text mainly about?A. What we can learn from fish.B. Fish having a very bad memory.C. How fish improve their memory.D. Fish being smarter than we thought.CA student had to get his long hair cut off in a middle school in GuangDong Province. It was talked a lot among teachers and students.In fact, all schools have their own rules. In most schools, boy students are not allowed to have long hair while girls are not allowed to dye their hair. And most school rules say that students should wear their school uniforms at school. And students must obey these rules so that they can get healthy development at school.But some students have disagreements. They think that boy students having long hair doesn't mean that theyare not good students. They want to show their own personality. They think that they would look cool too if they had long hair and the hairstyles like their favorite stars.A girl student thought that she would look much more beautiful if she had brown hair. So she had her dark hair dyed brown one day. When she went back to school the next day, the teacher was very angry with her. She said that she worked hard at her lessons and did well in every subject. She just didn't know why the teacher didn't allow her to dye her hair while women teachers can.It is not wrong for teenagers to love stars' hairstyles or wear their favorite clothes. However, a school has its own rules for all the students to obey so that the school can be in good order. Students should not break the rules at school.8. What aren't boy students allowed to do in most middle schools according to this passage?A. To have long hair.B. To wear uniforms.C. To like famous stars.D. To show their own personalities.9. Why did the girl make her hair brown?A. Because she wanted to be cool.B. Because she thought that she would look much more beautiful.C. Because she wanted to make her teacher angry.D Because women teachers dyed their hair.10. What does the writer think of these school rules?A. The students should be against them.B. They are bad for students.C. They can make schools in good order.D. They can't make students grow healthily.11. What is the passage mainly about?A. Hair styles and clothes.B. Schoolboys and schoolgirls.C. Students and famous stars.D. School rules.DGerardo Ixcoy is a 27-year-old teacher in Guatemala. He teaches in the area where having electricity is something of a luxury and students have no access to mobile apps or computers, which became a problem when Guatemalan government had to choosedistance education for students at home because of COVID-19 inmid-March.Gerardo Ixcoy felt that he had to teach those children living far from the digital world. After all, education is a universal right. But what was the solution?Gerardo bought himself a secondhand tricycle with his savings. Once he had the tricycle, the next step was to change it into a classroom on wheels. He put a roof with a solar panel（太阳能电池板）on it, along with a screen to avoid the spread of COVID-19. He fixed a whiteboard on it so he could explain to the students the basics of primary education：math, the local language and the national language Spanish.The purpose of the solar panelis to provide constant power for a small loudspeaker so he can teach from a distance. It's a matter of respecting the healthy distance required to be safe from the virus. He, the teacher, stays outside, and the student participates from his or her house.He tries to visit his students at least twice a week, riding his classroom — cycle. The children he serves say that, although he visits them for only a few hours a week, they look forward to it. They appreciate his visit because they know he has limited time he can devote to them. They must take advantage of it to learn.12. What happened to Gerardo Ixcoy's students because of COVID-19?A. They chose to have classes in groups.B. They had to stop all the classes.C. They continued to have classes online.D. They started to learn about computers.13. Why does the teacher stay from a distance while teaching?A. Because healthy distance is reqired.B. Because he doesn't want to see his students.C. Because he wants to show his authority.D. Because the local custom reqiries him to.14. Where did Gerardo Ixcoy teach his students?A. In his own house.B. In his student's house.C. On the school playground.D. Outside his student's house.15. What can be the best title of the story?A. Love breaks down barriers.B. Hard work pays off.C. Time is money.D. Education is the key to success.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。

2019-2020学年烟台一中高三英语上学期期中考试试题及答案

2019-2020学年烟台一中高三英语上学期期中考试试题及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ADuring ancient times, children didn’t have smartphones, iPad or computers to entertain themselves. Instead, they came up with interesting games to play.★Stone ballsDuring the Qing Dynasty, kicking a stone ball around was a popular sport in the northern part of China, and it was often played in the winter to protect kids from the cold. Stones were carved into small balls and kicked along with feet. In 1999, the sport was included in the 6th National Ethnic Group Traditional Sports Meeting held in Beijing.★Flying kitesKites have quite a long history. The earliest kites were made of wood, instead of paper. Nowadays, the four most famous kites are the Beijing kite, Tianjin kite , Weifang kite and Nantong kite, of which each has distinctive features. The kite which resembles a swallow is a well-known Beijing style.★Hide-and-seekHide-and-seek is a traditional game for children, popular around the nation. There are two ways to play: covering a child’s eyes while other kids run around to tease(戏弄) him or, more commonly, participants hide and one child must try to find them.★Playing diabolosA diabolo is always made of wood or bamboo and has empty space in the center. By juggling(边抛边接) the diabolo on the rope, the high-speed spinning diabolos will make a sound like a whistle. Playing diabolos is an interesting folk game, especially popular in North China. Playing diabolos was also included in the first group of national intangible cultural heritage(非物质文化遗产).1.Why did ancient children often play stone balls in the winter?A.To practice their feet.B.To warm themselves.C.To train their skills.D.To relax themselves.2.Which kites are swallow-shaped?A.Weifang kites.B.Tianjin kites.C.Beijing kites.D.Nantong kites.3.Why does playing diabolos make a sound?A.Because the diabolo’s center is empty.B.Because the high-speed spinning diabolo is light.C.Because the diabolo is equipped with a whistle.D.Because ropes’ surface moves against the diabolo’s.BWhen you walk with a backpack, do you know how the things inside move from side to side? Now scientists havefigured out how to tap into that movement to produce electricity.Picture a pendulum (摆锤) fixed to a backpack frame and stabilized with springs on either side. The pack’s weight is attached to the pendulum, so the pendulum swings side to side as you walk.Then a machine is driven by that swinging movement, and spits out electrical current to charge a battery.Volunteers carried the pack while walking on a running machine and wore masks to measure the flow of O2and CO2. Walking with the slightly swinging 20-pound load, the device (设备) did not significantly affect the volunteers’ metabolic (新陈代谢的) rate compared to when they carried the same weight fixed in place. In fact, the energy-harvesting pack reduced the forces of acceleration they’d feel in a regular pack, which might mean greater comfort for a long hike. And the device did produce a steady trickle (涓流) of electricity. If you up the load to 45 pounds, the swing of the pack could fully charge a smart phone only after 12 hours. The details are in the journal Royal Society Open Science.The device produces electricity from human movement and has been identified as a workable solution to providing a renewable energy source for portable electronic devices. It is particularly useful for those who work in remote areas, as these people often carry a lot of weight in a backpack for their exploration.But here’s a realconundrum: the energy-harvesting device currently weighs five pounds. The researchers say that’s about four pounds too many to be a smart alternative to batteries. So they hope that more research lets them lighten the load, to ensure the pack charges you up without weighing you down.4. What does Paragraph 2 mainly talk about?A. How the device works.B. What the device looks like.C. Who the device is designed for.D. Why scientists designed the device.5. Which of the following describes the device?A. It greatly affected the volunteers metabolic rate.B. It harvested energy as the volunteers walk.C. It failed to produce steady electricity.D. It was useless for a long walk.6. What does the underlined word “conundrum” in the last paragraph mean?A. Problem.B. Method.C. Bond.D. Decision.7. What will the researchers try to do next?A. Increase the charging speed of their device.B. Find smarter alternatives to batteries.C. Reduce the weight of their device.D. Put their device on the market.CSometimes people make history. George Washington became the first president of theUnited Statesand made history. Sometimes wars make history. The two World Wars are examples. Sometimes nature even becomes part of history. Shaking earthquakes are recorded in history books.Sixteen years ago, nature caused just such a history-making event. In September 2005, Hurricane Katrina came ashore inNew Orleans,Louisiana. The deadly storm floodedNew Orleans. Before Katrina, no other big American city had ever flooded in the history of the country. This natural disaster caused great harm and death.New Orleansis located below sea level. This location places it at great risk. Levees were built to protectNew Orleansfrom the ocean. (A levee is like a wall between the city and the ocean.) When Hurricane Katrina came ashore, water moved over the levees into the city. Flooding made it necessary for everyone to leave the city. Before Katrina, Creole food (a special kind of cooking only inLouisiana) filled the air with delicious smells. The sound of jazz music traveled through the streets. Now the city has to return to its former glory.Before Katrina, ernment had never made everyone leave a city. People inNew Orleanshad to find shelter quickly. Some had to stay at theSuperdomeSportsCenter. Some rode on buses to other towns. Thousands drove their cars to get away from the storm. The roads and shelters filled up fast.The lesson learned from Katrina was that cities must be better prepared for big storms and other terrible disasters caused by nature. Being prepared might have kept more people safe. Hurricane Katrina is one of the history-making events that will be remembered forever. Today, history is still being made that will shape thefuture.8. What does the author tell us aboutNew Orleans?A. It was built above sea level.B. It had few jazz musicians after Katrina.C. It was the firstU.S.city that had been flooded.D. It created a wholly new way to cook after Katrina.9. What can we say about the levees?A. They were almost useless for fighting Katrina.B. They helped people leaveNew Orleansquickly.C. They made NewOrleansa special American city.D. They should be built to match the size ofNew Orleans.10. What might the author advise city governments to do?A. Put up more shelters in the city.B. Build more levees around the city.C. Teach people how to avoid floods.D. Try to get ready for natural disasters.11. What is the best title for the text?A. Storms are dangerousB. Katrina makes historyC. Floods shapeLouisianaD. History must be rememberedDChimps use loud calls and gestures to make their feelings known but until now, the exact meaning for individual movements has remained a mystery. Now researchers believe they have translated the key gestures used in the chimp community and identified their intentions for the first time.From 4,351 gestures, experts were able to identify 66 that are used for 19 specific message meanings, including showing a foot to tell a child they can climb on their back. The researchers were able to narrow down these 66 gestures to 36 that are used intentionally to achieve 15 purposes. The translations were made by Dr Catherine Hobaiter and her colleagues at St Andrews University in Scotland.Dr Hobaiter used behavior sampling and filmed all recorded cases of gestural communication. Other gestures include stomping their feet to ask another chimp to stop what they are doing, and slapping objects together to ask another to follow them. Of the 19 meanings,17 encouraged interactions to start, or to develop, such as “move closer,” and “change play”. Some of the gestures were found to have more than one meaning. and only 10 of the 66 gestures were used for only a single meaning.Researchers collected a total of 471 video clips from two social groups of chimps at a shelter near Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. As well as identifying what the gesture means, they also discovered the technique needed to increase the chances of success.“Human children use gestures to communicate before they produce their first words, and their earliest gestures typically appear around 10 months of age,” explained the researchers. “In great apes, there is good evidence that language-trained individuals are capable of acquiring and understanding signals, but this is far less clear in their natural communication. ”12. Chimps slap the objects to____________.A. tell others to stop what they are doingB. ask others chimps to join themC. gather other chimps to move closerD. encourage interactions to start13. What did researchers find after studying 471 video clips?A. Chimps trained in language are good at understanding signals.B. Two social groups of chimps live at a shelter near Kinshasa.C. Language-trained individuals do well in natural communication.D. Chimps’earliest gestures appear around 10 months of age.14. How is the last paragraph developed?A. By analyzing causes.B. By examining differences.C By making comparisons. D. By following time order.15. What can be a suitable title for the text?A A New Research on Chimps B. Human Children and ChimpsC. Getting the Chimps Trained for LanguageD. Translating the Sign Language of Chimps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。

2019-2020山东烟台市高一上学期期中考试英语试卷及答案

2019-2020山东烟台市高一上学期期中考试英语试卷及答案2019-2020山东烟台市高一上学期期中考试英语试题及答案第Ⅰ卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）请听下面5段对话，选出最佳选项。

1.For which subject does the woman feel fully prepared?A.A English.B.Math.C.Physics.2.Who is using T om’s notes now?A.Linda.B.Paul.C.Ivan.3.What will the speakers probably do tomorrow?A.Clean the garage.B.Tidy the yard.C.Do some shopping.4.What sport does the woman like best?A.Basketball.B.Volleyball.C.Tennis.5.What are the speakers talking about?A.A professor.B.A report.C.An animal.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）请听下面5段对话或独白，选出最佳选项。

请听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

8.What color was the hall before?A.Silver.B.Grey.C.White.9.Which place will be finished soon?A.The ticket office.B.The snack bar.C.The bookstore.请听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。

2019-2020学年烟台一中高三英语上学期期中试题及答案

2019-2020学年烟台一中高三英语上学期期中试题及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AIf you are sending a text message watching TV or listening to the radio, you may stop and give this your full attention. Multitasking shrinks (使.....萎缩)the brain? research suggests.A study found that men and womenwho frequently used several types of technology at the same time had less grey matter in a key part of the brain. University of Sussex researchers said, " Using mobile phones, laptops and other media devicessimultaneouslycould be changing the structure of our brains."Worryingly, the part of the brain that shrinks is involved in processing emotion. The finding follows research which has linked multitasking with a shortened attention span, depression , anxiety and lower grades at school.The researchers began by asking 75 healthy men and women how often they divided their attention between different types of technology. This could mean sending a text message while listening to music and checking e-mail, or speaking on the phone while watching TV and surfing the Internet. The volunteers were then given brain scans which showed they had less grey matter in a region called the anterior cingu-late cortex (ACC)(前扣带皮层).Scientists have proved that brain structure can be changed on exposure to fresh environments and experience.Other studies have shown that training—such as learning to play magic tricks or taxi drivers' learning the map of London―can increase grey matter densities (密度)in certain parts.Experts have also warned of the harmful impact technology can have on our memory and attention span. The University of California team conducted a survey of more than 18,000 people aged between 18 and 99，and found 20%had problems with memory. Researchers were shocked greatly by the 14 % of 18 to 39-year-old people who also worried about their memories.Multitasking may shorten attention span, making it harder to focus and form memories, the researchers said, adding that youngsters may be particularly affected by stress.1. The underlined word " simultaneously" in Paragraph 2 means "________，"A. on one's ownB. at no timeC. at the same timeD. by accident2. All of the following are possible effects of multitasking EXCEPT________ .A. saving timeB. a shortened attention spanC. lower grades at schoolD. depression and anxiety3. Which ofthe following can be the best title of this passage?A. Media multitasking is becoming more popularB. Multitasking shrinks the brainC. Multitasking may shorten attention spanD. People are worried about their memories.BOn the night of September 19, 1961, Betty Hill and her husband Barney were driving home through the White Mountains from Niagara Falls. They were travelling on anearly deserted two-lane highway when Betty noticed a steady light in the sky that was getting bigger and brighter.She thought it was a planet or a star. Barney, stimulated at her excitement, said it was probably just a wandering aeroplane. Whatever it was, it appeared to be following them.They stopped their car for a closer look. What they said happened next, changed their lives. The flying object was noiseless. It appeared to be spinning. It was as big as a jet but shaped like a pancake.So formed the tale of Betty Hill, a New Hampshire social worker who, with Barney, a postal worker, claimed to be kidnapped by aliens, who were from outer space, on a moonlit night about 60 years ago.After reluctantly going public with her experience, Hill, who died of cancer at her New Hampshire home, aged 85, became a celebrity on the UFO circuit and was known as the “first lady of UFOs”.Intriguingly, at the time of the incident, the Hills remembered nothing except that they had spied a strange object in the sky. Later, troubled by nightmares and other stress-related pains, the couple underwenthypnosis(催眠) where the full story came out with the aid of Boston psychiatrist Benjamin Simon, an expert in medical hypnosis.On their night of contact the Hills arrived homeat 5 a.m., unable to account for two lost hours. They were also confused by the odd marks on their telescopes, deep signs on the tops of Barney’s best shoes, Betty’s torn dress and strange circular markings on their car that made the needle of a compass jump wildly.After seeing them for six months, the psychiatrist concluded the Hills’ lost memory about the hours they lost on that night in 1961 “appeared to involve an amazing experience on the part of both of the Hills”. Whether the experience had been fantasy or reality, Simon could not say, but he said he was convinced they had not been lying.He guessed that it had been a kind of shared dream.Reports of aliens capturing humans and taking them aboard oddly shaped spacecraft were “comparatively rare” before 1975. After a movie, “The UFO Incident”, about the Hills came out, however, such stories increased.4. When they saw the strange object in the sky, Barney and Betty Hill ______________.A. were astonished at its strange flight and noiseB. regarded it as just a wandering car following themC. realized immediately what the danger it might causeD. showed curiosity in discovering what it really was5. The word “Intriguingly” in paragraph 6 most probably means “______________”.A. RidiculouslyB. TemporarilyC. RemarkablyD. Mysteriously6. The Hills later sought the help of a psychiatrist because ______________.A. they had lots of secrets in their lives after the strange experienceB. their lives were greatly disturbed by the unexpected experienceC. they wanted to share their unforgettable experience with the expertD. they hoped to forget completely what had happened to them7. This article was written in order to ______________.A. describe an unusual event to the readersB. convince readers of the existence of UFOsC. record how people were caught by aliensD. warn people of the dangers the UFOs causeCA study has found that a lifetime of regular exercise and activity can slow down the aging process (衰老过程). Researchers say that getting older should not necessarily mean becoming more weak or sick. Their research shows that a devotion to a life of movement and exercise may help us live not only longer, but also healthier.For their study, the researchers looked at two groups. The first group was made up of 125 non-professional cyclists between the ages of 55 to 79. This group included 84 healthy men and 41 healthy women. We will call this group the “cyclists”.Researchers then found 130 people to make up a second group. Within this group, 75 people were aged from 57 to 80. The other 55 were between the ages of 20 and 36. The people in this group were also healthy, but they did not exercise regularly. We will call this group the “non-exercisers”. Smokers, heavy drinkers of alcohol and people with other health issues were not included in the study.Then, researchers gave both groups a series of tests. They tested their muscle mass (肌肉质量), muscularstrength, percentage of body fat and the strength of their immune (免疫的) systems. Then the researchers compared the results of the two groups.Results showed that the cyclists did not experience body changes usually regarded as a normal aging process. For example, they did not lose muscle mass or muscular strength. Also, their body fat did not increase with age.The researchers also found something they had not expected. The study showed that the immune systems of the cyclists did not age either.The researchers advise us all to find an exercise that we like in our lives.8. How did the researchers carry out the study?A. By comparing.B. By discussing.C. By imagining.D. By reasoning.9. Which of the following is a result of the research?A. The cyclists kept a thin body shape.B. The non-exercisers gained weight easily.C. The cyclists’ muscles remained strong with age.D. The non-exercisers usually had health problems.10. Which is an unexpected result for the researchers?A. The cyclists had normal aging process.B. The cyclists’ immune systems didn’t age.C. The cyclists lost nearly all their fat.D. Everyone needed an exercise in their lives.11. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. Healthy People Need More ExerciseB. Take an Exercise, the Harder, the BetterC. Cycling Is the Best Way to Prevent AgingD. A Lifetime of Exercise Slows Aging ProcessDBecause of COVID-19, in many places, large gatherings of people aren’t allowed. In some areas, the rules are more strict, and people aren't allowed to leave their homes unless going out is ly necessary.These steps are very important for slowing the disease down. By doing this, governments can make sure doctors and hospitals are better able to deal with all the sick people, and that fewer people suffer in all. Usually,it's called “flattening the curve”.But if no one can go out, that means businesses which depend on visitors struggle. Many singers, bands, and other musicians would normally be giving concerts now. Instead, they have to find new ways to share their music and connect with their audiences. The Metropolitan Opera in New York has canceled(取消) its season, but it is showing a special live stream of a different opera each day on its website. Other opera companies have made similar moves. Several theater companies are either offering recorded versions of their plays online or posting videos of their actors performing.Nick Green wrote a musical play that was canceled because of the virus. He set up a website with links that allow people to enjoy the work of artists around the world who have had their projects canceled. He called his project the Social Distancing Festival. He sad it was a time when he should be doing something new, rather than feeling disappointed.Even TV shows have to find new ways to film their shows. Some late night TV shows have continued, but without audiences. Others are showing reruns.While their shows are on pause, some TV stars like Conan O’Brien and Jimmy Fallon have been filming short videos at home. Mr. O’ Brien plans to bring his show back on the air soon by filming with his own phone and talking with guests over the Internet.12. What does the underlined phrase in Paragraph 2 refer to?A. Keeping patients staying at home anytime.B. Speed up the spread of disease.C. Stopping people from often gathering up.D. Slowing down the spread of the disease.13. What are opera companies’ new ways?A. Stopping sharing music with audience.B. Providing live stream services.C. Trying to attract live audiences.D. Sharing their operas with each other14. What did the cancellation of Nick Green's play bring him?A. Disappointment.B. Annoyance .C. Creativity.D. Anxiety.15. What is the text mainly about?A. People staying at home .B. The absence of audiences.C. The efforts of Nick Green .D. Entertainment going online .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。

2019-2020学年烟台一中高三英语上学期期中考试试题及答案解析

2019-2020学年烟台一中高三英语上学期期中考试试题及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AThe history ofpop art begins with abstract art. Pop art emerged from the foundation of abstract art in the 1950s, first gaining recognition in Great Britain, then establishing itself in the United States in the 1960s.In the 1930s and 1940s, abstract art was greatly popular, but people began to hate this art form. Most abstract art produced in this era could be found in art galleries or the homes of the elite(名流), not in the homes of everyday people. Pop art sprung onto the scene as the people's art.Some art critics say pop art is a rebellion against abstract art; others say it is an extension of abstract art. You can see elements of abstract art in many pop art prints, especially those that consist of a collage（拼贴画）of images. However, some pop art pieces have nothing to do with abstract art, looking more like a photo of a popular consumer item, which impressed people deeply.Richard Hamilton and Eduardo Paolozzi were two of the first contemporary pop art pioneers recognised in Great Britain. They were a part of the Independent Group, an organised group of British artists who wanted to challenge ruling modernist approaches to culture. They recognised the value of modern advertising and comic book images. They used these popular images in art as a social commentary, often building irony and humour into their artworks, thus creating a new form of art. These pieces were mass-produced and sold at affordable prices.When pop art took off in the United States, it expanded to include a celebration of kitsch and the common images found in movies and television. Andy Wharhol is perhaps the most famous American pop art artist, known for his prints of the actress Marilyn Monroe, the singer Elvis Presley and of Campbell's soup cans. Andy Wharhol was inspired by images from advertisements and common consumer items. He also made a series of paintings which showed images of car accidents.1. Why did people dislike abstract art?A. People found it hard to understand.B. Ordinary people couldn't afford it.C. People disliked enjoying it in galleries.D. It wasn't based on everyday life.2. What impression do pop art works leave on people?A. They are a rebellion against abstract art.B. They have many elements of abstract art.C. They are created so real.D. They are products of advertisers.3. The Independent Group was set up to ________.A. introduce a new art form to the worldB. develop modern advertising furtherC. create new comic book imagesD. make British culture better knownBChina's Mars probe Tianwen-1 successfully landed on the surface of the red planet on May 15, 2021, leaving a Chinese footprint on Mars for the first time and in its first attempt, becoming the only other nation besides theUSto get such an achievement. The Tianwen-1 probe touched down at its pre-selected landing area in the southern part of Utopia Planitia, a wide plain on Mars, at 7:18 a.m.(Beijing Time), after three months scanning the whole planet on Mars docking orbit, the China National Space Administration(CNSA) announced.Tianwen-1, including an orbiter, a lander and a rover, was launched from the 'Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site on the coast of southernChinas islandprovinceofHainanon July 23, 2020. It was the first step inChina's planetary exploration of the solar system, with the aim of completing orbiting, landing and roving on the red planet in one mission. According to the administration, the country's first Martian probe will conduct scientific investigations about the Martian soil, environment, atmosphere as well as water.China's planetary exploration program has been named “Tianwen”, which was named after a long poem by the famous ancient poet Qu Yuan. The name represents the Chinese nation's willpower in pursuing truth, the country's cultural inheritance of its understanding of nature and universe, as well as the unending exploration in science and technology.China's first Mars rover has been named “Zhurong”, which means the god of fire in an ancient Chinese story. The name indicates Chinese people's blessing for the rover to light the flame ofChina's planetary exploration. The rover has six wheels and four solar panels, and carries 13 scientific instruments. According to the CNSA, Zhurong has started its scientific exploration after moving from the landing platform onto the Red Planet's surface on May 22.More than 40 Mars missions have been launched since the 1960s, but only about half have succeeded. It is the first time in the world that orbiting, landing and roving on Mars has been completed in one launch mission, andChinahas come to the forefront of Mars exploration in the world.4. What can we learn from the first two paragraphs?A. China is the only nation to launch a probe to Mars.B. Tianwen-1 landed in the northern part of the planet.C. Tianwen-1 scanned the southern part of the planet.D. The Mars probe will carry out scientific investigations.5. How did the planetary exploration program get its name?A. From a long poem by Qu Yuan.B. From an ancient Chinese story.C. From Chinese nation's willpower.D. From theChinaNational Space Administration.6. Why does the author sayChinahas come to the leading position of Mars exploration?A. The rover carried many scientific instruments.B. China completed three tasks in one attempt.C. The rover successfully moved from the landing platform onto Mars.D. The CNSA is continuously exploring science and technology.7. What is the text mainly about?A. Tianwen-1 completed its mission.B. Tianwen-1 represented the god of fire.C. Tianwen-1 successfully landed on Mars.D. Tianwen-1 was launched from Wenchang.CMy mother is a teacher. I often asked her, “ Why do you teach? What keeps you teaching?” The answer was always the same. “There is always that one child, that one moment that is worth it.”Now, I am a teacher, too. But different from my mother, I teach students challenging activities outdoors. And when my mother asked me the similar questions, my answer was, “It’s that one child, that one special moment.”One of those moments happened recently. I was working with a group of girls in a four-week programme. Everything went on well through the “Team” events and we were moving on to a“High” one called the Wire Walk.In the Wire Walk, each girl had to climb up the pegs in a tree to a wire, 8 meters high, and then walk across it. Of course, everything was safe for sure.When it was Susie's turn, it seemed that she didn't really want to. I asked Susie if she was ready. She answered softly, “I suppose.”Now, Susie was at the foot of the tree. She started to make the long reach. Then I found Susie was becoming nervous with every step. I realized she would not go much further.Susie was halfway up. Then she stopped and held the tree tight, looking very afraid. Her eyes were closed. With her face against the tree, she cried, “I can't.”The other girls sat in silence. I talked quietly to Susie, trying to relax her. I talked for a long time till I ran out ofwords.“I will still be your friend no matter what, Susie!” Mary broke the silence.To my surprise, Susie lifted her head and looked up to the wire. Then she turned to look down at Mary and smiled. Mary smiled back.Finally, Susie made it all the way across that wire. When she returned to the ground, the first hug she looked for was from Mary. We all cheered. Moments like this keep me doing what I do.8. Why did Susie stop halfway up to the wire?A. It was too high for her to reach.B. She was too afraid to move on.C. Something was wrong with it.D. The teacher asked her to do it.9. Why did Mary break the silence?A. To try again herself.B. To relax the writer.C. To encourage Susie.D. To draw Susie's attention.10. What can we learn from the story of Susie?A. Helping others is helping ourselves.B. A word of encouragement matters a lot.C. Outdoor activities bring peoplecloser than ever.D. A good method plays an important role in teaching.11. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?A. The Wire WalkB. That One MomentC. Fear and CourageD. The Young HeartsDAccording to statistics published by the BPI (Buying Power Index) a couple of months ago, digital streaming (流媒体) now accounts for 80 percent of the music consumption in the UK. Despite the incredible growth of online streaming platforms like iTunes, Apple Music and Tidal over the past 15 years, a more traditional medium has also seen a return of interest and sales in the music industry. In 2020, almost one in five of all albums purchased in the UK is vinyl (黑胶唱片), and it has once again become the most popular physical musical medium.With digital streaming so easy and convenient, why are so many peopledrawn to traditional records? Some experts claim that vinyl is a physical medium for experiencing music, something tangible (有形的) to hold and own. For most people, having something tangible and interacting with it gives depth to the experience of music. Listening to an album and touching it the way the artist intended can make them feel more connected to themusic and the artist. Records are physical products that can be not only displayed but also gifted, shared, traded and passed down through generations.Sound quality is another hot topic. A lot of music lovers feel that the analogue sound (模拟声音) vinyl offers is superior to modern digital audio, particularly with regards to the compressed formats streaming platforms use. There’s a common belief that old-school analogue audio has a warmer, fuller sound than digitised music. For vinyl followers, the very defect traditional recorders often have, such as the familiar crackle (劈啪作响) when the record starts, bring the music to life in a different way.There’s aritualisticaspect to vinyl that a lot of people are drawn to, too. The act of putting a record on—carefully removing the record from the sleeve, placing it on the record player and gently dropping the needle on the right groove (凹槽)—is a more assiduous (一丝不苟的), mindful way of engaging with music. When you’re listening to vinyl, you can’t tap abutton and go about your day while the streaming service provides hours of music. You need to stay close to the record player to move the needle and flip the record over.It’s clear that the vinyl interest is well underway, and vinyl records are truly making a comeback. In an increasingly digital society, there’s something to be said for analogue experiences. Perhaps one of the great things about being alive in the 21st century is our ability to have the best of both worlds—the timeless appeal of physical records alongside the easy access to vast music libraries that streaming offers.12. What are the statistics published by the BPI used to show?A. An increase in music consumption.B. The recovery of music industry.C. A comeback of a physical medium.D. The acceptance of online streaming.13. According to some experts, why does vinyl interest many people?A. It attracts people by its realistic feel.B. It offers simple access to different music.C. It shares a new way to enjoy music.D. It provides people with perfect sound effect.14. The underlined word “ritualistic” in Para.4 means something ______.A. Overlooked by society.B. Updated very frequently.C. Performed as part of a ceremony.D. Kept for a long time without changing.15. How does the writer feel about the future development of music medium?A. Traditional records will get underway.B. The analogue experiences may matter more.C. Vinyl sales will boom with technological advance.D. There should be a good mix of old and new.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。

2019-2020学年烟台一中高三英语上学期期中考试试题及答案

2019-2020学年烟台一中高三英语上学期期中考试试题及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项A“Why do I feel cold when I have a fever?” “Why does the sun rise in the east?” I knew the day would come when my little girl Sophie would learn to talk and inevitably (不可避免地) start askingthose questions. The questions themselves weren’t worrying me. I was actually looking forward to seeing where her curiosity would lie.What was bothering (烦恼) me was whether or not I would know the answers. In the age of the smartphone, this may seem like a silly worry. The answers to almost everything would be just one Google away.Still, I struggled with how I was going to prepare to become an all-knowing mother. Then one day, it struck me: I didn’t need to have all the answers. What a great example I could set if I let my daughter know that I, too, was still learning. And I realized how much more I could learn if I took another look at things I thought I already knew the answer to with the curiosity of a child. My little girl’s mind is a beginner’s mind--- curious, open to new ideas, eager to learn, and not based on knowledge that already exists. I decided that I would deal with her questions with a beginner’s mind, too.Once I decided to become more curious, I started noticing that curiosity was becoming more important in the workplace, too. It seems that leaders don't need to have all the answers, but they do need to be curious.Curious about curiosity, I searched for answers and found Albert Einstein’s famous words, “I have no special talent. I am only passionately (热情地) curious.” We mightquibble overthe view that Einstein had no special talent, but there is one thing for certain---he wouldn't have solved the puzzles of the universe without his passionate curiosity. Then I came across another Einstein quote, “The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason or existence.”1. The advantage of having a beginner’s mind is that ________.A. people can learn much faster.B. people won't be afraid to make mistakes.C. people are willing to receive new things.D. people won't be expected to answer all questions.2. What does the example of Einstein’s words show?A. Einstein was passionate about curiosity.B. Einstein’s quotes are very famous.C. Curiosity is of great significance.D. Curiosity is more necessary than talent.3. What does the underlined phrase “quibble over” in the last paragraph probably mean?A. Fight against.B. Argue about.C. Work out.D. Agree withBThere are 8.8 million blind people in India. In fact, there are 36 million blind people worldwide and a quarter of them are in India; however, many cases of blindness in India are curable. The poor in India have limited access to primary eye healthcare and often do not eat foods rich in micronutrients, like vitamins and minerals, which play an important role in maintaining good eye health.Many people worldwide are not even aware that they may have a vision (视力) problem simply because they do not get their eyes tested every year with a doctor, who tests for the functioning of the eye muscles (肌肉), as well as common diseases like night blindness. This exam is strongly recommended by experts because some changes in vision, which the patient may take longer to notice, can be found easily in this way.Certain simple changes in diet and lifestyle can ensure better eye health for you. These include drinking plenty-of water, not smoking, and eating brightly color1 ed and leafy fruit and vegetables. Wearing sunglasses protects your eyes from the sun, which damages otherwise healthy eyes. Learn about your family's eye disease history, and be on the lookout for any problem about your vision. Make sure that you see a doctor immediately for early intervention(干预) if you see any of these signs of worsening eye health.If you or a loved one needs to cure blindness or other eye diseases, turn to a crowdfunding (众筹) platform. A group of eye health caregivers have fundraised with crowdfunding platform ImpactGuru to raise money to perform operations on the eyes of blind women in south Asia. Running an online fundraiser enables both doctors and patients to find a way out of the dark. If you want eye care to develop, start a fundraiser today.4. Why are there so many blind people in India?A. There is a lack of eye hospitals in India.B. People pay no attention to their eyes at all.C. Poor Indians lack food good for eye health.D. The environment damages their eyes.5. What does the author suggest in Paragraph 2?A. Examining your eyes annually.B. Strengthening muscles every day.C. Raising the awareness of physical health.D. Attaching importance to self-examination.6. Which of the following may do harm to your eyes?A. Smoking a lot.B. Wearing sunglasses.C. Drinking much water.D. Watching brightly-color1 ed pictures.7. What does the author want to show in the last paragraph?A. How to start a fundraiser online.B. The importance of raising money.C. The role of crowdfunding in eye care.D. What should bedone to raise money.CNowadays organic food hasbecome a fashion. Organic food sales reached a record of $ 45.2 billion in 2017, making it one of the fastest-growing parts of American agriculture. Some people may buy organic food for these reasons like resource cycling and biodiversity, but most people may choose organic food because they think it's healthier. While a small number of studies have shown relationships between eating organic food and reducing risks of being ill, no studies, up to now, have answered the question whether eating organic food can improve health.According to the United States Department of Agriculture(USDA), organic food does not suggest anything about health. In 20155 Miles McEvoy, then chief of the National Organic Program for the USDA, refused to admit any health benefits of organic food, saying the question has nothing to do with the National Organic Program. Instead, the USDA thinks that organic refers to a production method that increases cycling of resources keeps ecological balance, and protects biodiversity.I'm an environmental health scientist who has spent over 20 years studying pesticides that do harm to human beings. Several years ago, I was part of the study on whether an organic diet can reduce pesticide exposure. This study focused on a group of pesticides which have always been harmful to children's brain development. We found that children who ate traditional diets had nine times higher exposure to these pesticides than children who ate organic diets.Last month, I published a small study that suggested a path forward to answering the question whethereating organic food actually improves health. My study got a lot of attention. While the results were novel, they didn't answer the big question. As I toldThe New York Timesin 2003, “What does this really mean for the safety of my kids? But we don't know. Nobody does. It was true then, and it's still true now.”8. Why do most people prefer to buy organic food?A. For its health benefits.B. For biodiversity.C. For its delicious taste.D. For resource cycling.9. What does the USDA suggest about organic food?A. It can improve people's health.B. It is produced in an environment-friendly way.C. It can reduce risks of being ill.D. It has nothing to do with the National Organic Program.10. What can be concluded from the author's study?A. Pesticides don't harm children's brain.B. Traditional diets benefit people's health.C. Organic diets can reduce pesticide exposure.D. The results are meaningful to children's safety.11. What is the best title for the text?A.What Is Organic Food?B. Is Organic Food Healthier?C. How Should We Avoid Pesticides?D. What Are the Benefits of Organic Food?DIf you have ever been disappointed because you don’t have a good gardener ,the clever robot may one day become the helper of your indoor plantsThe Hexa Plant is a six-legged robot that has been specially made to care for the potted plant that carries on top of its head .Using light and heats sensors (传感器) the robot has the ability to carry its plant in and out the daylight .If the houseplant needs more sun，the Hexa will walk into the sunlight ;and if the houseplant is getting too hot , the Hexa will go back into the area that blocks direct light The Hexa Plant will even do a little dance when it senses that the plant needs to be watered to warn its owner .The robot was developed by Vincross engineer and founder Sun Tianqi after he saw a dead sunflower sitting in the darkness in a room back in 2014 .” Plants only receive an action without responding ,”SunTianqi wrote in a blog post .” Whether they are being cut ,bitten ,burned or pulled from the earth ,or when they haven’t received enough sunshine ,water ,or are too hot or cold ,they will hold still and take whatever is happening to them .According to Sun Tianqi ,for billions of years ,plants have never experienced movement of any kind ,not even the simplest movement .In their whole lives ,they stick to where they were born .Sun Tianqi continued ,” Do they want break their own settings or have a tendency towards this ?I do not know the answer ,but would love to try toshare some of this human tendency and technology with plants With the help of the robot ,plants can experience the move”.The Hexa Plant model robots are not for sale ,though Vincross does sell a Hexa robot model .It is said that in the near future the robots can open up a new market to watch over our household plants12. What can we learn about the Hexa Plant?A. It helps people do some gardening .B. It waters the plants through dancingC. It helps indoor plants get proper sunlightD. It carries the potted plant with its hands13. What does the author try to show through Paragraph 3?A. The way plants spend their whole livesB. The common way people deal with plantsC. The difference between plants and humansD. The cause of making the indoor plants’ helper.14. What does Sun Tianqi try do using this technology?A. To develop gardening skills.B. To draw people’s attention plantsC. make plants experience moveD. study the living conditions of plants15. What can be the best title for the text?A. A New Market for robotsB. An Indoor Plants’ HelperC. An Important Development in GardeningD The Tendency of Gardening in the Future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。

2019-2020学年烟台一中高三英语期中试题及答案

2019-2020学年烟台一中高三英语期中试题及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项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.BImaginary friends in childhood refer to the invisible beings that a child gives a personality to and plays with for over three months.Crabbycrab（蟹）appeared on a holiday in Norway by running out of my four-year-old son Fisher's ear after a night of tears from an earache. Like other childhood imaginary friends, Crabby should be a sign thatFisher's mind is growing and developing positively. Indeed, research shows that imaginary friends can help develop children's social skills.Research has shown that the positive effects of having imaginary friends as a child continue into adulthood. Adolescents who remember their imaginary playmates have been found to use more activecoping（应对）styles, such as seeking advice from loved ones rather than bottle things up inside. Even adolescents with behavioral problems who had imaginary friends as children have been found to have better coping skills through the teenage years.Scientists thinkthis could be because these teens have been able to adjust themselves to the social world with imagination rather than choose to be involved in relationships with more difficult classmates. It could also be because the imaginary friends help to reduce these adolescents,loneliness.These teens are also more likely to seek out social connections -they tend to turn to others for advice. Current research by Tori Watson is taking this evidence and looking at how adolescents who have imaginary friends as children deal withbullying（欺凌）at school. It is found that teens who remember their imaginary friends are better at dealing with bullying.While we know a lot about childhood imaginary friends such as Crabby Crab and the positive effects they can have, there is still a lot to learn about imaginary friends.4. What is Crabby crab?A. It is a crab Fisher caught inNorway.B. It is Fisher's imaginary friend.C. It is a toy Fisher like much.D. It is a cause of earache.5. Why do children with imaginary friends have better coping skills?A. Imaginary friends help improve their adjustment.B. Having imaginary friends makes them smarter.C. They have rich imagination.D. They are no longer alone.6. What will a child with imaginary friends probably do if he is bullied?A. Escape from the bully.B. Fight with the bully bravely.C. Keep silent about being bullied.D. Ask a parent or a teacher for help.7. What is the author's attitude towards the effect of imaginary friends?A. Concerned.B. Doubtful.C. Optimistic.D. Indifferent.CWho is a genius? This question has greatly interested humankind for centuries.Let's state clearly: Einstein was a genius. His face is almost the international symbol for genius. But we want to go beyond one man and explore the nature of genius itself. Why is it that some people are so much more intelligent or creative than the rest of us? And who are they?In the sciences and arts, those praised as geniuses were most often white men, of European origin. Perhaps this is not a surprise. It's said that history is written by the victors, and those victors set the standards for admission to the genius club. When contributions were made by geniuses outside the club—women, or people of a different color1 or belief—they were unacknowledged and rejected by others.A study recently published bySciencefound that as young as age six, girls are less likely than boys to say that members of their gender(性别)are “really, really smart.” Even worse, the study found that girls act on that belief: Around age six they start to avoid activities said to be for children who are “really, really smart.” Can our planet afford to have any great thinkers become discouraged and give up? It doesn't take a genius to know the answer: ly not.Here's the good news. In a wired world with constant global communication, we're all positioned to see flashes of genius wherever they appear. And the more we look, the more we will see that social factors(因素)likegender, race, and class do not determine the appearance of genius. As a writer says, future geniuses come from those with “intelligence, creativity, perseverance(毅力), and simple good fortune, who are able to change the world.”8. Whatdoes the author think of victors' standards for joining the genius club?A. They're unfair.B. They're conservative.C. They're objective.D. They're strict.9. What can we infer about girls from the study inScience?A. They think themselves smart.B. They look up to great thinkers.C. They see gender differences earlier than boys.D. They are likely to be influenced by social beliefs10. Why are more geniuses known to the public?A. Improved global communication.B. Less discrimination against women.C.Acceptance of victors' concepts.D. Changes in people's social positions.11. What is the best title for the text?A. Geniuses Think AlikeB. Genius Takes Many FormsC. Genius and IntelligenceD. Genius and LuckDAs is commonly known,Antarcticais an icy continent with extreme environment. However, a new study provides evidence that the area had a rainforest in the past.The researchers collected a piece of Earth sediment from under the seafloor off the coast ofAntarctica. In the sediment, they discovered forest material that was estimated to be about 90 million years old. At that period, dinosaurs were the ruler animals of the land.Johann Klages, a German geologist, was the lead writer of a study on the findings, published in the journalNature. He said the sediment was collected from a depth of about 30 meters below the ocean floor. Klages said an examination showed that the material didn’t form in the ocean.The researchers estimate that the area — about 900 kilometers from the South Pole — had average yearly temperatures of about12°Cto13°C. The soil included fine dirt particles and hard clay, as well as substances linkedto at least 65 different kinds of plants, the study found. Although no animal remains were found, Klages said there were likely dinosaurs, flying reptiles and many insects in the environment.The research represents new evidence of the major climate changes Earth experienced in the past — and is currently undergoing today. The soil in the sediment dates back to the planet’s warmest period of the past 140 million years, with sea level about 170 meters higher than today. The researchers said that the rainforest environment inAntarcticawas especially surprising because each year, the area experiences a four-month polar night when there is no sunlight to fuel plant life. Klages said no ice sheets were present during the time, but seasonal snowfall was likely.12. What can we learn about the sediment collected?A. It formed in the age of dinosaurs.B. It was found on theAntarcticaland.C. Ancient forest material was found in it.D. Some dinosaur remains were found in it.13. How did the researchers reach their findings?A. By analyzing the Earth sediment.B. By exploring ice inAntarctica.C. By collecting data on climate.D. By researching special plants.14. What can be indicated in the last paragraph?A. Seasonal snowfall made the forest disappear.B. Antarctica was much colder 140 million years ago.C. Antarctica’s natural environment has changed greatly.D. Polar nights inAntarcticaare getting shorter than before.15. What is the main idea of the text?A. Rainforest disappeared fromAntarctica.B. Antarctica had a different history of climate.C. Researchers studied a piece of Earth sediment ofAntarctica.D.Antarcticahad an extreme environment containing ice and snow.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

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