江西省吉安市吉水县第二中学2019-2020高二下学期期中考试英语试卷
2019-2020学年吉安市第二中学高三英语下学期期中试卷及答案
2019-2020学年吉安市第二中学高三英语下学期期中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ATheBest Placeto Camp in Each StateWashington-SecondBeach, Olympic National ParkCampers put up their tents right on the sand of thisPacific Northwestbeach. Make a campfire, photograph sunset over the sea and try to absorb this charming spot with your entire being.Alaska-Bartlett Cove Campground, Glacier (冰川) Bay National ParkIn a state full of natural riches,Glacier Bayis a wonder, home to high peaks, whales, 700 miles of coastline, and light blue glaciers that flow directly into the sea. Set within temperate rainforest along Bartlett Cove, the park's only campground is impressively green and an easy jumping-off point for boat tours.Arizona-Havasupai Campground, Havasupai ReservationGetting to Havasupai is a challenge. Permits are snatched (剥夺) up almost instantly, and even if you get one it's a 10-mile hike from the border to reach this rural campground that hugs Havasu Creek. Make the journey, however, and you're rewarded with a series of great waterfalls and natural pools.Arkansas-BuffaloNationalRiverAmerica's first national river travels 135 miles through the Ozark Mountains, winding its way over rapids, forming peaceful pools and passing rocky cliffs topped by green forest. Plan a float trip and absorb the scenery ata leisurely pace, pausing for hikes to visitLostValley's caves or the 200-foot waterfalls.1.Which state may attract people preferring glaciers?A.Alaska.B.Washington.C.Arizona.D.Arkansas.2.What makesArizonaa popular camp choice among tourists?A.The blue glaciers and green rainforests.B.The winding national river and cliffs.C.The soaring peaks and long coastline.D.The beautiful waterfalls and pools.3.What can you do when camping inArkansas?A.Take a long trip on foot.B.Visit caves and waterfalls.C.Put up a well-equipped tent.D.Enjoy a view of sunset.BDogs are often called as “man's best friend”, MacKenzie, a four-pound Chihuahua（吉娃娃）, was named winner of the 2020 American Hero Dog Competition on October 19, 2020.In its tenth year in 2020 the annual contest is the brainchild of American Humane, the country's first national charitable organization founded for the safety and well-being of animals. Often called the “Oscars for dogs”, the award recognizes dogs who make extremely great contributions to society.The competition of 2020 attracted over 400 entries（参赛者）from across the country. These heroic dogs have gone above the call of duty, saving lives, comforting the ill and aged and reminding us of the powerful, age-old ties between animals and people. While all were impressive, it was tiny MacKenzie who wonthe judges' hearts.MacKenzie's growth was not easy. Born with a mouth disability, she had to be fed through a tube（管子）for the first year of her life. Despite her own struggles, she always seemed to think more of other animals in need. “Never have I seen such a will to live. Though sick, she carefully looked after the baby animals at the rescue（救助）center,” said her caretaker.A life-saving operation performed in 2014 gave MacKenzie the ability to eat independently. The seven-year-old chihuahua is now working for the Mia Foundation, an organization that rescues and nurses animals with inborn disabilities. The chihuahua does an excellent job and has raised various animals. She plays nurse, cleans, comforts and hugs them, acting as their mother and teaching them how to socialize, play and have good manners.In addition to her role as an animal caretaker, MacKenzie also visits schools to educate kids about the importance of accepting physical differences in both animals and people. Her heartwarming and inspiring story makes MacKenzie a worthy receiver ofAmerica's top dog honor.4. What can we infer about the American Hero Dog Competition?A. It was first held in 2010B. It was held to honor caretakers of dogs.C. It takes place every ten years.D. It was started by a charitable organization.5. With what quality did MacKenzie win the award?A. Talent and braveryB. Friendliness and care.C. Courage and selflessness.D. Confidence and independence.6. In which aspect can students benefit from MacKenzie's visits?A. Learning from failures.B. Understanding the disabled.C. Valuing physical health.D. Developing practical ability.7. What's the best title for the text?A. Dogs Are Man's Best Friends.B. Treat Dogs the Way We Want to Be Treated.C. Touching Stories between MacKenzie and PeopleD. 2020 American Hero Dog: A TinyChihuahua.CSonja Redding and her family were on their way home to Omaha, Nebraska, after a weeklong visit to Washington, D. C. with her two sons, one of whom, 5-year-old Xayvior, has autism(自闭症).Although all of the other flights had gone fine, Xayvior became angry during one of the flights, and Redding couldn’t calm him.“It felt like everyone on the plane was looking at us and got angry with my son, ” she wrote in a Facebook post after she got home. “I don’t know what to do when others just don’t understand that he is not just a kid with no discipline(自制力)，but a child with special needs who doesn’t know how to control himself.”The day was saved by Delta flight attendant(空乘人员)Amanda Amburgy. She tried to help Xayvior watch a movie, but when that failed, she offered to take him on a tour of the airplane.That worked, and soon the child was not only calm, but having a good time.“When they came back, Xayvior was much calmer and happier,” wrote Redding in the post，which now has 2,700 likes and over 500 shares. “I want to thank this Delta attendant. She didn’t judge, and she just showed love. We need more people like this in the world. ”It wasn’t long before Amburgy was told about the post.“ We’re there to help, and that’s what we want to do,” she said in an interview. “So, we always want to make anything easier for the family as well as other passengers.”She also shared what she felt when she read Redding’s story. “When I read it, it touched my heart. It’s something I would do for anyone on the plane, because that’s what I’m here for. It really made a difference in her life.”8. How did Redding feel on the plane?A. Tired.B. Uncomfortable.C. Very angry.D. Deeply afraid.9. What did Amburgy do to help the family?A. She asked the family to stay beside her.B. She asked the other passengers for help.C. She tried her best to calm the boy.D. She helped look after the other boy.10. Why did Redding post the story?A. To show her thanks.B. To help kids with autism.C. To get in touch with Amburgy.D. To share her travel experience.11. Which of the following words can best describe Amburgy?A. Proud.B. Honest.C. Hard-working.D. Warm-hearted.DIt is that time of year when people need to lock their cars. It’ s not because there are a lot of criminals running around stealing cars. Rather, it’ s because of the good-hearted neighbors who want to share their harvest. Especially with this year’s large crop, leaving a car unlocked in my neighborhood is an invitation for someone to stuff it full of zucchini(西葫芦).My sister-in-law, Sharon, recently had a good year for tomatoes. She and her family had eaten and canned so many that they began to feel their skin turn slightly red. That ’ s when she decided it was time to share herblessings.She started calling everyone she knew. When that failed, she began to ask everyone in the neighborhood like a politician, eventually finding a neighbor delighted to have the tomatoes. “ Feel free to take whatever you want,”Sharontold her. She felt happy that she could help someone and that the food didn’t go to waste.A few days later,Sharonanswered the door. There was the neighbor, holding some bread. The neighbor smiled pleasantly, “I want to thank you for all of the tomatoes, and I have to admit that I took a few other things and hope you wouldn’t mind.”Sharoncouldn’t think of anything else in her garden that had been worth harvesting and said so. “Oh, but you did,” the neighbor said. “You had some of the prettiest zucchini I’ve ever seen.”Sharonwas confused. Zucchini in her garden? They hadn’ t even planted any zucchini. But her neighbor insisted that there really were bright-green zucchini in her garden. The two of them walked together into the backyard. When the neighbor pointed at the long green vegetables,Sharonsmiled, “ Well, actually, those are cucumbers that we never harvested, because they got too big, soft and bitter for eating or canning.”The neighbor looked atSharon, shock written all over her face. Then she smiled, and held out the bread that she had shared all over the neighborhood, “I brought you a loaf of cucumber bread. I hope you like it.”12. Why does the author suggest that people in the neighborhood should lock their cars?A. They might be stolen by thieves.B. They might be moved away by the police.C. Their neighbors might fill them with their harvest.D. Their neighbors might throw rubbish in them.13. What does the underlined word “blessings” in the second paragraph mean?A. Tomatoes.B. God’s protection.C.Helpful things.D. Best wishes.14. What did the neighbor do inSharon’s garden?A. She harvested tomatoes only.B. She harvested zucchini by accident.C. She took some cucumbers mistakenly.D. She stole something withoutSharon’s permission.15. We can infer from the article that the neighbor’s bread would taste________.A. bitter but tastyB. strange and bitterC. hard and sourD. soft and sweet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年高二下学期期中检测英语含答案
2019-2020年高二下学期期中检测英语含答案第一部分听力（共两节, 共20小题,每小题1.5分,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. What size does the woman want?A. Size 8.B. Size 10.C. Size 12.2. How does the man feel about his job?A. He enjoys it.B. He doesn’t like it at all.C. He wants to find a new job.3. When will the woman have dinner?A. At 6:00 pm.B. At 7:00pm.C. At 8:00pm.4. Where does the conversation most probably take place?A. In a bookstore.B. In a museum.C. In a shopping mall.5. What is the woman going to do?A. To buy a silk dress.B. To attend a party.C. To wear a new dress.第二节（共15小题; 每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下一段材料，回答第6至8题。
6. What does the man want to do?A. To buy some medicine.B. To buy some books.C. To post a letter.7. What does the woman ask the man to do?A. To lend her a bike.B. To get some books.C. To buy some medicine.8. What is the matter with the woman?A. She has got a cold.B. She can’t sleep well.C. She hurts herself.听下一段材料，回答第9至10题。
2019-2020学年吉安市第二中学高三英语下学期期中考试试卷及参考答案
2019-2020学年吉安市第二中学高三英语下学期期中考试试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AOver the years, I’ve been guilty of hastily shutting the front door to many strangers when they came knocking with the intention of selling things. But earlier this year, around Easter time, a dear friend of mine had an experience that changed my mind and perception towards these “intruders”.Linda, who recently moved to a new neighbour hood, had been housebound all week suffering from a severe case of flu when, early one morning, there was the terrible knock on her front door. Peering out the window, she saw two young ladies demurely (端庄地) holding leaflets and a TV set model. She knew of a large TV set establishment nearby and assumed a message was about to be gently delivered. “This is the last thing I need today,” she muttered to herself and hesitantly opened the door.Coughing, she poked her head out and impatiently informed them she wasn’t the slightest bit interested in any TV whatsoever. Furthermore, she added, she was feeling quite unwell and abruptly shut the door. The ladies politely turned and left in silence.A few hours later, another knock. Linda glanced out the window and to her surprise, there were the same two ladies, back again. Really annoyed this time, she opened the door ready togive them a piece of her mind. Before she could speak, with concerned looks on their faces, these women handed Linda what looked to be a dish, saying, “We’re so sorry we disturbed you earlier. We thought you may like this homemade chicken soup. Hopefully it might make you feel a little better.”Linda was taken aback by this lovely gesture. Being new to the area, she didn’t know many neighbours or people who could assist her with shopping or errands (跑腿) so the gesture was all the more appreciated. She could only smile sheepishly and sincerely thanked them. With that, the ladies left.After she related this story to me, I thought about how touching this deed really was. Especially in today’s world where sadly, kindness and thoughtfulness seem so rare. I also realized that thinking about others and showing kindness is the real essence of love.1. What does the expression “give them a piece of her mind”in Paragraph 4 mean?A. Scold them severely.B. Drive them away.C. Refuse them directly.D. Speak out her idea.2. What can be learned about Linda from the passage?A. Linda always hastily shut the front door to many people.B. Linda was not a little interested in any TV whatsoever.C. Linda was very grateful to the ladies for their chicken soup.D. Linda would buy their TV set in reward for the ladies’ chicken soup.3. What’s the best title for the passage?A. A Chicken SoupB. Soup for the soulC. The Real Essence of LoveD. A Friend’s experienceBSome years ago I was offered a writing assignment that would require three months of travel through Europe.I had been abroad a couple of times, but I could hardly claim to know my way around the continent. Moreover, my knowledge of foreign languages was limited to a little college French.I hesitated. How would I, unable to speak the language, totally unfamiliar with local geography or transportation system？It seemed impossible, and with considerable regret. Suddenly a thought ran through my mind: you can't learn if you don't try. So I accepted the assignment.There were some bad moments. But by the time I had finished the trip I was an experienced traveler. And ever since, I have never hesitated to head for even the most remote of places, without guides or even advanced bookings, confident that somehow I will manage.The point is that the new, along with the different, is almost scary by definition. But each time you try something, you learn, and as the learning piles up, the world opens to you.I've learned to ski at 40, and flown up the Rhine River in a balloon. And I know I'll go on doing such things. It's not because I'm braver or more daring than others. I'm not. But I'll accept anxiety as another name for challenge and I believe I can accomplish wonders.4. The author accepted the assignment because_________.A. he had never travelled abroad beforeB. he hardly knew any foreign languagesC. he was familiar with any other country in EuropeD. he would learn something new and different by trying5. Which of the following statements is TRUE？A. The author had been abroad only twice.B. The author thought the trip was hard but worthwhile.C. The author admitted that anything different was terrible.D. The author must be good at doing research and making interviews.6. We can infer from the text that the author is_______.A. awkwardB. generousC. stubbornD. brave7. What's the best title of the text？A. An Interesting Trip AbroadB. My First Writing AssignmentC. Ready to Try and ChallengeD. How to Be Daring and Brave.CHave you ever noticed that some people can eat what they want and stay in shape, while others carefully watch what they eat and still put on weight? How annoying! However, scientists are beginning to believe that some people get the ability to stay thin from their parents.Scientists say that when some people eat, their bodies will naturally store the excess energy from food as fat. These people gain weight if they eat more than they need each day. Meanwhile, other people eat more than they need but their bodies are able to “burn off” the extra food without making fat, so they rarely have weight problems.To show that this is true, scientists have experimented on laboratory mice. They gave the mice a special diet with a lot of fat. Some mice gained weight while the other mice stayed thin, even though both groups of mice ate the same amount of food and got the same amount of exercise. Scientists concluded that weight gain seemed to be influenced by genetic (基因的) factors. They also believe they have now identified the genes that may cause this tendency. These genes, according to the scientists, get passed down the generations. Armed with this knowledge, they believe it may be possible to develop medicines thatcan target the genes and stop people from gaining weight.The study of weight gain is becoming more important as the numbers of people who are overweight continues to grow. In theUnited States, over seventy percent of the population have weight problems. This means they are at risk of illness such as high blood pressure and heart disease.Current medicines for weight control do not work very well because they can have serious side effects, such as heart problems. However, it takes a long time to develop and thoroughly test new drugs. Therefore, despite this breakthrough in the study of weight-loss drugs, scientists and health professionals all agree that currently the bestway to control weight gain is to have a healthy, balanced diet and an active lifestyle with daily exercise. This will not only help people avoid becoming overweight, but also help them stay healthy and energetic.8. According to the scientists, some people ________.A. are able to stay thin because of genetic factorsB. can eat what they want and stay healthy foreverC. usually keep doing exercise to lose their weightD. don’t eat anything every day but still put on weight9. Some people don’t need to worry about weight problems because ________.A. they eat many vegetablesB. they eat less than othersC. they don’t store any energy from food as fatD. they can burn off the extra food without making fat10. What can we learn from the passage?A. Fewer people will have weight problems in the future.B. People with weight problems may suffer from heart trouble.C. We now have good medicine for people with weight problems.D. The result of the experiments on mice and humans are different.11. What does the last paragraph imply?A. Current medicine solve weight problems well.B. We should exercise regularly and eat properly.C. Taking exercise every day may cause heart problems.D. Testing new drugs is hard because of the side effects.DA cheap printed sensor could transmit wildfire warnings. Wildfires have recently destroyed regions across the world, and theirgravityis increasing. Hoping to reduce harm, researchersled by Yapei Wang, a Chinese chemist ofRenminUniversity, say they have developed an inexpensive sensor to detect such fires earlier with less effort.Current detection methods rely heavily on human watchfulness, which can delay an effective response. Most wildfires are reported by the general public, and other alerts come from routine foot patrols and watchtower observers. Passing planes and satellites also occasionally spot something, but “the fire first appears on the ground," Wang says. “ When you see the fire from the sky, it is too late. ”The team says its new sensor can be placed near tree trunks' bases and send a wireless signal to a nearby receiver if there is a dramatic temperature increase. That heat also powers the sensor itself, without replacing batteries. The team printed the substances onto ordinary paper to create a sensor for just $ 0.40.But improving coordination among the different agencies involved in firefighting is even more crucial to address, says Graham Kent, an earthquake expert at theUniversityofNevada,Reno, who was not part of the study.Kentis director of ALERTWildfire, a network that uses cameras and crowd sourcing to watch for fires inCalifornia,NevadaandOregon. “The whole way that you respond to a fire until it's put out is like a ballet," he says. “You'd have to choreograph (设计) it just so, with resources precisely used at the right time and place and in the right order from detection to confirmation to assignment to extinguishment (熄灭).Fire detection is just step one.Wang says his team's next steps are to extend the device'ssignal range beyond the current 100 meters, which can limit practical use, and to develop a protective shield for it. The transmitter's effectiveness, he notes, will also need to be examined in the field ahead.12. What does the underlined word “gravity” in paragraph 1 probably mean?A. Pull.B. Extinction.C. Popularity.D. Severity.13. What do we know about the sensor?A. Its price remains high.B. Its batteries are replaceable.C. It can detect fires earlier and easier.D. It can reduce firefighters' pain.14. What doesKentmean in paragraph 4?A. Firefighting is easy but crucial.B. Fire detection resources are rich.C. Putting out a fire is an orderly activity.D. Technology is the key to extinguishing a fire.15. What's the plan for the new sensor according to Wang?A. Improving and testing it.B. Limiting its use and transmission.C. Examing and reducing its signal range.D. Getting it on the market ahead of time.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2019-2020年高二下学期期中考试英语试卷 含答案
2019-2020年高二下学期期中考试英语试卷含答案英语试卷第I卷（共113分）I. Listening prehension 30’Section ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. At the bus station. B. At the airport.C. At the post office.D. At the bank.2. A. Librarian and reader. B. Teacher and student.C. Boss and secretary.D. Shop-assistant and customer.3. A. It is quite interesting. B. It's time-consuming.C. It isn't worth seeing.D. It is very expensive.4. A. To plain about her heater. B. To go over for the heater.C. To get some electric power.D. To have her heater repaired.5. A. To postpone his schedule. B. To book in another hotel.C. To stay in the spare room.D. To reserve a room in advance.6. A. Accident victims. B. Rescue work.C. Plane crashes.D. Crash survivors.7. A. He has some trouble with his puter. B. He isn't getting along well with the staff.C. He hasn't registered for a proper course.D. He can't apply the theory to his program.8. A. She went out of the way to meet the man. B. She was pleased to talk with the man.C. She took the man where he wanted to go.D. She missed the chance to help the man.9. A. Smith will keep the surprise party a secret. B. Lucy hasn't got any promise from Smith.C. They shouldn't have told Lucy about the party.D. There's no secret between Smith andLucy.10. A. Volunteers have to connect the munity.B. The man has no time to do voluntary work.C. Voluntary work requires devotion of time.D. Many people have signed up for voluntary work.Section BDirections:In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passage. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. Nick lost the book Ivan borrowed from the library.B. The book Ivan borrowed from Nick was missing.C. Nick and Ivan had conflicts in Ms. Salmon's class.D. Ivan was asked to return the book before finishing it.12. A. She asked Nick and Ivan to solve the problem by themselves.B. She gave Nick and Ivan the solution to their problem immediately.C. She asked students in social studies class to help solve the problem.D. She persuaded Ivan to pay for the book that Nick lent to him.13. A. A good way to resolve conflicts is to turn to your best friends.B. Nick and Ivan were unsatisfied with the solution to their problem.C. Signing an agreement helped to solve Nick and Ivan's problem.D. Social studies class can equip students with skills to resolve conflicts.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following news.14. A. She wanted to have a garden similar to their neighbor's.B. Her husband would like to have a beautiful backyard.C. She was going to make the rented house her own home.D. The munity required them to keep the backyard lovely.15. A. By getting involved in doing voluntary work.B. By picking up mails for their neighbors.C. By keeping an eye on their neighbors' children.D. By planting trees along the street with others.16. A. Her husband volunteered to work in the neighborhood.B. They took on new responsibilities for their neighbors.C. She was planning to plant a new garden in the backyard.D. She enjoyed the relationship they built with the munity.Section CDirections:In Section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.plete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.II. Grammar and VocabularySection A 17’Directions: After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.( A )Health Is a Laughing MatterIf you think back to an occasion when something made you laugh out loud, you’ll probably find your lips starting to twitch (抽动) again and that same positive feeling invading your body.25 you may not realize, though, is that this good for you. Both smiling and laughing have a beneficial effect on your health. Laughter, the physical sign which indicates you are enjoying your life, is one of 26 (cheap) beauty treatments. It reduces stress, nourishes the spirit and is a natural antidepressant.Laughing produces a chemical effect in the body. 27 makes the body produce biochemical substances such as serotonin (止清素) and adrenaline (肾上腺素). These boost the immune system (免疫系统), activating the cells and stimulating their division.There is also a physical effect. A full-blown laugh-out-loud session mobilizes and strengthens over 400 muscles; it gets the heart and abdomen (腹部) working. Laughing out loud also aids digestion, reduces fatty acids, decreases pain and benefits breathing. When you laugh, your blood bees 28 (charge) with electomagentic (电磁的) energy, 29 can improve circulation.Laughing 30 you cry, in addition, could improve your ability 31 (see) clearly and make you see colors more vividly. But a good laugh clears not just the eyes but the ears and nose, too.Actually, the health benefits of laughter 32 (recognize). There is even a World Laughter Organization, based in Spain. Mari Cruz Garcia, the president and a laughter therapy expert, says, “Laughter develops imagination and creativity, reduces anxiety, and produces a facial massage (按摩). Five minutes of laughter acts as a pain reliever; laughing 100 times is equivalent to 33 (do) ten minutes of aerobic exercise, and 20 seconds of laughter is equivalent to a three-minute workout at the gym!”( B )It’s another Oscar season. This year, Leonardo Dicaprio, Brie Larson and many other lucky winners accepted their Oscars and thanked the Academy of Motion Picture Arts (美国电影艺术与科学学会), their families and colleagues. So, 34 linguistic(语言的) terms, what makes an acceptance speech succeed where others fail?To explore this, let’s take a look at a few thank-yous from the best actresses, some from the mid-twentieth century and some from recent years.The first is English actress Vivien Leigh (费雯丽), 35 (receive) the Academy Award for Gone with the Wind in 1940. “Ladies and gentlemen,”she said, “please forgive me if my words are inadequate in thanking you for your very great kindness. If I were to mention all those who have shown me such wonderful generosity, I should have to entertain you with a speech as long as Gone with the Wind itself.”Leigh begins with a humble apology 36 (emphasize) the depth of her appreciation. It’s 37 words-fail-me approach.British- American actress Olivia de Havillland received her first Oscar in 1947, going on a bit to explain her pride in the award. “Since I value highly the profession which 38 (instruct) me, rewarded me and permitted my share of the world’s work, it will understand and forgive me, I know, for the very great pride I feel in receiving this award,” she said.In the 21st century, the language has changed, but we find the same strategies：pride, humor and some references to childhood. Kate Winslet, for example, 39 (mention) her youthful dreams 40 receiving her Academy Award for The Reader（《生死朗读》）in xx. “I’d be lying if I haven’t made a version of this speech before. I think I was probably eight years old and staring into the bathroom mirror and this would have been a shampoo bottle. Well, it’s not a shampoo bottle now!” she said in a humorous tone.These are just a sample. If we were to look at the full range of acceptance speeches, who knows what we 41 find. After all, in order not to make for a pretty boring ceremony, successful acceptance speeches are often indirect and they often go beyond a simple “thank you.”Section B 10’Directions: plete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only beWhether you have 5,000 friends on Facebook or 50, chances are at least some of them are not really your friends. The majority of them cannot develop a 42 friendship with you.And it doesn’t 43 , of course, some of your friends are robots. According toa newly published University of Oxford study, the average Facebook user may have just four“close” friends to depend on in times of crisis. The number was found to be almost 44 across all age groups, in both men and women, 45 of how many friends they could boast online.To carry out the study, Oxford psychology professor Robin Dunbar 46 two large, separate groups of adults across the U.K. The first group had 2,000 men and women between ages 18 and 65 who “made regular use of social media,” while the second included1,375 “adults who worked full time” and were not necessarily social media users.Both groups were asked a series of questions about their online and offline behavior, as well as the size of their social networks in both spaces. When asked how many 47 friends they had on Facebook, they offered an average answer of 41.4. When asked, however, how many Facebook friends they could depend on during an emotional or social crisis, those people said the number was 4.1. Around 13.6, they 48 , would express sympathy.“So, in the end, all we have is time,” said Professor Dunbar. “Your brain can only take so much friendship. Your emotions can only be 49 with a few people. Facebook is, indeed, a time-sink（耗费时间的东西）, not a glorious new syncing （同步）of souls.”But Dunbar did offer a solution as to how to 50 true friendships.“Friendships, in particular, have a natural decay rate in the absence of contact, and social media may well function to slow down the rate. However, that alone may not be enough to prevent friendships from eventually dying if they are not occasionally 51 by face-to-face interaction,” he said.So, maybe we ought to make more calls and pay more visits to the people we love----there aren’t that many, after all.III. Reading prehensionSection A 15’Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Napping for a while at daytime is a very smart and healthy move. The Mayo Clinic says naps 52 relaxation, better mood and alertness, and a sharper working 53 . A xx British study found that pared to getting more nighttime sleep, a mid-day nap was the best way to 54 the mid-afternoon sleepiness.According to the Harvard Health Letter, several studies have shown that people 55new information better when they take a nap shortly after learning it. And, most 56 , a xx study of nearly 24,000 Greek adults in the Archives of Internal Medicine found that people who napped 57 had a 37 percent reduced risk of dying from heart disease pared to people who didn’t nap.Of course, napping isn’t58 for everyone. If you’re suffering from inability to sleep, naps that are too long or taken too late in the day can 59 with your ability to fall or stay asleep at night.But for most, naps can make you feel sharper and happier. Naps provide different benefits 60 on how long they are. A 20-minute nap will boost alertness and concentration; a 90-minute snooze (小睡) can 61 creativity.According to prevention., you 62 a natural dip in body temperature between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. A short nap at this time can boost alertness for several hours and, for most people, shouldn’t 63 being able to fall asleep at night.Pic k a dark, cozy place that’s not too warm or too chilly. Prevention.64 napping on thecouch instead of in bed, so you’re less65 to snooze for too long.Surprisingly, the best place to take a nap may be a hammock (吊床) if you have one. A Swiss study 66 last year found that people fell asleep faster and had deeper sleep when they napped in a hammock than in a bed. That same rocking motion that puts babies to sleep works wonders for grown-ups, too.52. A. relieve B. promote C. operate D. support53. A. feeling B. frame C. sense D. mind54. A. cope with B. put aside C. talk about D. carry upon55. A. remark B. consider C. remember D. concern56. A. reportedly B. unbelievably C. constantly D. frankly57. A. regularly B. enormously C. heavily D. strongly58. A. exact B. correct C. right D. accurate59. A. connect B. deal C. pete D. interfere60. A. focusing B. depending C. relying D. basing61. A. enlarge B. engage C. enhance D. enroll62. A. explore B. experience C. exercise D. implement63. A. produce B. handle C. affect D. urge64. A. postpones B. discourages C. acknowledges D. remends65. A. obliged B. tempted C. adopted D. attracted66. A. pronounced B. published C. discovered D. cultivatedSection B 33’Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)Poet William Stafford once said that we are defined more by the detours(绕行路) in life than by the narrow road toward goals. I like this image. But it was quite by accident that I discovered the deep meaning of his words.For years we made the long drive from our home in Seattle to my parents' home in Boise in nine hours. We traveled the way most people do: the fastest, shortest, easiest road, especially when I was alone with four noisy, restless kids who hate confinement(限制) and have strong opinions about everything.Road trips felt risky，so I would drive fast, stopping only when I had to. We would stick to the freeways and arrive tired.But then Banner, our lamb was born. He was rejected by his mama days before our planned trip to Boise. I had two choices: leave Banner with my husband, or take him with me. My husband made the decision for me.That is how I found myself on the road with four kids, a baby lamb and nothing but my everlasting optimism to see me through. We took the country roads out of necessity. We had to stop every hour, let Banner shake out his legs and feed him. The kids chased him and one another. They'd get back in the car breathless and energized, smelling fresh from the cold air.We explored side roads, catching grasshoppers in waist－high grass. Even if we simply looked out of the car windows at baby pigs following their mother, or fish leaping out of the water, it was better than the best ride down the freeway. Here was life. And new horizons．We eventually arrived at my parents' doorstep astonishingly fresh and full of stories.I grew brave with the trip back home and creative with my disciplining technique. On an empty section of road, everyone started quarreling. I stopped the car, ordered all kids out and told them to meet me up ahead. I parked my car half a mile away and read my book in sweet silence.Some road trips are by necessity fast and straight. But that trip with Banner opened our eyes to a world available to anyone adventurous enough to wander around and made me realize thata detour may uncover the best part of journey—and the best part of yourself.67.The author stopped regularly on the country roads to ________．A. relax in the fresh airB. take a deep breathC. take care of the lambD. let the kids play with Banner68. What does the author discover from the trip according to Paragraph 6?A. Freeways are where beauty hides.B. Getting close to nature adds to the joy of life.C. Enjoying the beauty of nature benefits one's health.D. One should follow side roads to watch wild animals.69. What could be the best title for the passage?A. Charm of the DetourB. The Road to BraveryC. Creativity out of NecessityD. Road Trip and Country Life(B)Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis was one of the most private women in the world, yet when she went to work as an editor in the last two decades of her life, she revealed herself as she did nowhere else.After the death of her second husband, Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis, Jacqueline's close friend and former White House social secretary Letitia Baldrige made a suggestion that she consider a career in publishing. After consideration, Jacqueline accepted it. Perhaps she hoped to find there some ideas about how to live her own life. She became not less but more interested in reading. For the last 20 years of her life, Jacqueline worked as a publisher's editor, first at Viking, then at Doubleday, pursuing a late life career longer than her two marriages bined. During her time in publishing, she was responsible for managing and editing more than 100 successfully marketed books. Among the first books were In the Russian Style and Inventive Paris Clothes. She also succeeded in persuading TV hosts Bill Moyers and Joseph Campbell to transform their popular television conversations into a book, The Power of Myth. The book went on to bee an international best seller. She dealt, too, with Michael Jackson as he prepared his autobiography (自传)，Moonwalk.Jacqueline may have been hired for her name and for her social relations, but she soon proved her worth. Her choices, suggestions and widespread social relations were of benefit both to the publishing firms and to Jacqueline herself. In the books she selected for publication, she built on a lifetime of spending time by herself as a reader and left a record of the growth of her mind. Her books are the autobiography she never wrote.Her role as First Lady, in the end, was overshadowed by her performance as an editor. However, few knew that she had achieved so much.70. We can learn from the passage that Jacqueline ________.A. became fond of reading after working as an editorB. was in charge of publishing 100 booksC. promoted her books through social relationsD. gained a lot from her career as an editor71. The underlined sentence in the last paragraph probably means that ________.A. Jacqueline ended up as an editor rather than as First LadyB. Jacqueline's life as First Lady was more colorful than as an editorC. Jacqueline was more successful as an editor than as First LadyD. Jacqueline's role as First Lady was more brilliant than as an editor72. What can be inferred from the passage?A. Jacqueline's two marriages lasted more than 20 years.B. Jacqueline's own publishing firm was set up eventually.C. Jacqueline's views and beliefs were reflected in the books she edited.D. Jacqueline's achievements were widely known.73. The passage is mainly ________.A. an introduction of Jacqueline's life both as First Lady and as an editorB. a brief description of Jacqueline's lifelong experiencesC. a brief account of Jacqueline's career as an editor in her last 20 yearsD. an analysis of Jacqueline's social relations in publishing(C)As rules, laws are people’s rights and responsibilities toward society. Laws are agreed on by society and made official by governments.Some persons look on laws w ith fear, hatred, or annoyance. Laws seem to limit people’s freedom to do many things they would like to do. Though laws may prevent us from doing things we wish to do at the moment, laws make everyone’s life safer and more pleasant. Without laws we could not hold on to our property; we could not go to bed at night expecting to wake up in the morning and find that we had not been robbed; no stores in which we buy food, clothes, and other necessities could stay open and sell to us. Our banks would not be safe places to keep our money.Social life would be impossible without laws to control the way people treat one another. It is not the laws that should be feared but the trouble that es to everyone when laws are broken. Once this is understood, a citizen will not fear or hate the law. Understanding the need for good laws and the evil results of breaking laws is the first requirement of good citizenship and government.Philosophers once believed that in prehistoric time people lived without laws in a “state of nature”. People were free to do as they pleased unless someone stronger stopped them by force. As a result, life became so dangerous and unsafe that leaders had to create laws to protect life and property.This is no longer believed to be true. Scholars now think that as soon as people began living in small groups, they worked out rules for getting along with one other. In time everyone accepted and supported the rules. Manners, customs and beliefs controlled the living habits and behavior of the group. Such rules and habits of life are called folkways.Folkways are probably the real meaning of human laws, as well as of religion, morals, and education. As life became more plex, folkways became more plete guides to living. After thousands of years, some of the important folkways were put into writing as the earlier laws. Andas life grew more and more plicated with faster transportation and the rise of modern industry and big cities, more human acts and interests had to be ruled by law. This led to a great increase in the number of laws.But we know that unless laws are enforced, they cannot protect us. Poorly enforced laws invite crime and violence. So we agree that the best protection against crime is planned social change and law reform -- to reduce the causes of crime and to encourage people to obey the laws. Such a solution would join a sound system of law enforcement with forces working to prevent crime. To attain this goal, all citizens must understand the need for good laws and for their enforcement.74. Some persons look on laws with fear, hatred, or annoyance, because_____.A. laws and rules are too plicated to understandB. they can’t do whatever they want toC. laws only protect those who worked out themD. they feel it unnecessary to have laws75. Which of the following statement is NOT TRUE?A.Without laws we may fail to hold on to our propertyB.Good citizens and government should be aware of the need for good laws and the evilresults of breaking lawsC. In prehistoric time people lived happily without laws in a “state of nature”.D. Human laws, as well as of religion, morals, and education, are believed to originate fromFolkways.76. A sound system of law enforcement is necessary because_____.A. some citizens fear or hate the law.B. the evil results of breaking laws are getting fewer and fewer .C. we need someone stronger to stop crime by force.D. poorly enforced laws cause crime and violence.77. What’s the best title of this passage?A. The Origin of LawsB. Enforcement of LawsC. Leaders and LawsD. Laws and rules.Section C 8’Directions: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or plete the statements in the fewest possible words.Dog owners often talk about their pets like they’re part of the family. In fact, it often seems as though owners see their dogs as their kids. Now, scientists have found that the connection between humans and their dogs is similar to the mother-child bond, and it’s strengthened by the same thing: a loving gaze.The study was led by Takefumi Kikusi, an animal behaviorist at Azabu University (麻布大学) in Japan. When our dogs gaze into our eyes with that “you are everything to me” look, our bodies----and theirs as well----are flooded with oxytocin (催产素)，the hormone of love and care that strengthens the bond between people.Additionally, the more dog owners and their canine (犬科的) panions gazed into each other’s eyes, the more oxytocin both sides produced, Japanese researchers discovered. And themore we humans return a pet’s gaze, the more definitely we believe ours is the best dog in the whole wide world. That’s why service dogs, which are bred and trained to develop particularly powerful bonds with their owners, are proving their worth with patients.These findings, published in the journal Science, were based on 30 pairs of dog owners and their beloved pets. For the sake of parison, the researchers also analyzed the interactions between 11 wolves and the animal management professionals who had raised, fed and played with them, but they saw neither mutual (互相的) gaze nor the oxytocin increase.As the researchers put it, the experiments prove that “humans may feel affection for their panion dogs similar to that toward human family members.” They also help solve the myster y how species from very different branches of the evolutionary tree came to live together in such close harmony . The effect of eye contact between owners and their dogs is more meaningful than we thought. When your dog is gazing at you, she may not just be after your sandwich.78. In which way do the relationships between dogs and owners and the mother-child bond resemble?79. What does “that” refer to in the second line of the last paragraph?80. What is the general idea of the whole passage?81. Acco rding to the Takefumi Kikusi’s study, they saw both_____________ and ____________ between dogs and their owners when they are looking at each other.第II卷（共37分）I. Translation22’Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1. 那个刚从瑞典来的年轻人接管了这儿所有的工作。
江西省2019-2020学年高二下学期期中英语试题分类汇编-书面表达 Word版含答案
江西省2019-2020学年高二下学期期中英语试题分类汇编-书面表达江西省赣州市十五县（市）2019-2020学年高二下学期期中联考英语试题第二节书面表达（满分25分）52.假定你是李华，美国笔友Dave为中国战胜新冠肺炎的壮举感叹万分！特地写信向你咨询如何在日常生活中预防新冠肺炎，请你以李华的名义给他写一封回信。
包括要点如下：1.对于国家战胜新冠肺炎后能胜利开学的感受。
2.就如何在日常生活中预防新冠肺炎给出你的建议。
参考词汇：新冠肺炎COVD-19 口罩The protective mask注意：1.词数100左右。
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Dave,Glad to hear from you!___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________YoursLi Hua 【答案】Dear Dave,Glad to hear from you! Thanks to my great country, the whole nation united and defeated COVID-19 successfully. So I am more than proud that we can go back to school now.Knowing that you have difficulty in defeating COVID -19, I’d like to offer some suggestions that could benefityou to prevent the virus. Above all, you’d better stay at home as often as possible, and wear a protective mask if you have to go out. What’s more, open the windows to refresh the air in room regularly. At last, it will be of great help to wash your hands carefully with some disinfectant (消毒水) so as to kill viruses completely.I do hope you will find my suggestions useful.YoursLi Hua 江西省南昌市八一中学2019-2020学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题第二节书面表达（满分25分）假定你是高三学生李华，你的同学王平去意大利探亲，因新型冠状病毒肺炎疫情迅速扩散，他有发热症状而暂时滞留意大利。
2019-2020学年江西省吉水二中高三英语下学期期中试卷及答案
2019-2020学年江西省吉水二中高三英语下学期期中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ADo you want to get home from work knowing you have made a real difference in someone’s life? If yes, don’t care about sex or age! Come and join us, then you’ll make it!Position:Volunteer Social Care Assistant (No Pay with Free Meals)Place:ManchesterHours:Part TimeWe are now looking for volunteers to support people with learning disabilities to live active lives! Only 4 days left. Don’t miss the chance of lending your warm hands to help others!Role:You will provide people with learning disabilities with all aspects of their daily lives. You will help them to develop new skills. You will help them to protect their rights and their safety. But your primary concern is to let them know they are valued.Skills and Experience Required:You will have the right values and great listening skills. You will be honest and patient. You will have the ability to drive a car and to communicate in fluent written and spoken English since you’ll have to help those people with different learning disabilities. Previous care-related experience will be a great advantage for you.1.The text is meant to_________.A.carry an adB.send an invitationC.present a documentD.leave a note2.The volunteers’ primary responsibility is to help people with learning disabilities__________.A.to learn new living skillsB.to get some financial supportC.to properly protect themselvesD.to realize their own importance3.Which of the following can first be chosen as a volunteer?A.The one who can drive a car.B.The one who can speak English fluently.C.The one who has relevant work experience.D.The one who has the patience to listen to others.BFor centuries , tea has been used for far more than quenching thirst. Around the world people drink it to relax, reinvigorate and relieve, and it's something we need now more than ever.Even in the United States, a long coffee-dominated country, tea drinking is growing in popularity, with the country consuming 0.4 kilograms (14 ounces) of tea leaves per person a year compared with 0. 36 kilograms(12. 7 ounces) in 2007 according to the United Nations, as people switch away from soda，milk and fruit drinks.Scientists are beginning to look into just how tea might affect mood and cognition. Specifically, they're investigating whether its relaxing and refreshing effects are a direct biological outcome of the compounds in tea or whetherthey come from the context in which the drink is consumed—preparing your tea, choosing your favorite cup and sitting down for a brief break from the world. Or both.Drinking green tea has been found to improve brain function in healthy people, said Stefan Borgward, chair and director of the department of psychiatry and psychotherapy at the University of Lubeck, Germany.In a 2014 study, he gave one or two cups of green tea to 12 healthy volunteers and imaged their brains to analyze changes in connectivity inside certain brain regions.“We noticed an increased connectivity in regions of the brain associated with working memory,” he said via email.And a 2017 review of more than 100 studies he coauthored found that green tea can impact the brain in three ways: It can influence psychopathological state such as reducing anxiety; cognition by benefiting memory and attention; and brain function, specifically memory.That review concluded that "it would be desirable" for more Westerners to consume at least 100 milliliters(3.3 fluid ounces) of green tea each day “to protect neurocognitive function.”However, Borgward, cautioned that the effects aren't large, and the evidence is mainly provided by small-scale studies.4. How does the author introduce the tendency of drinking in the U.S.?A. By showing examples.B. By explaining reasons.C. By making a comparison.D. By checking existing facts.5. What is paragraph 3 mainly about?A. Scientists are looking into why tea makes people relaxed and refreshed.B. The context in which the drink is consumed is very important.C. People's relaxation is the direct biological outcome of the ingredients in tea.D. Preparing tea, choosing a cup and sitting down for a brief rest is amazing.6. What can we conclude from Stefan's research?A. Tea is a cure for a neurocognitive disease.B. Green tea is particularly beneficial to our memory.C. Drinking tea every day can prevent us from getting ill.D. Westerners drink less than 100 milliliters of green tea.7. What is the researcher'sattitude towards the finding?A. SupportiveB. Doubtful.C. Unclear.D. Objective.CCompared to dogs, cats are often considered to be aloof（冷漠的）with respect to their human owners. It is usual for them to be indifferent（无动于衷的）when humans calltheir names. Are we sure that they don’t understand human voices at all?A recent study published in the journal of Scientific Reports suggests that we’ve been fooled. Japanese scientists found that cats can recognize their names if their owners regularly use them. In the study, scientists recruited 78 domestic cats. They played recordings of voices of their owners saying five words: the first four words were random nouns thatresembledtheir names while the final word was the cat’s name. Then they observed the cats’ responses, if there were any.Most of cats moved their ears or heads when they heard their names, while they made no response to other words. That suggested, “cats were paying attention to you, what you say and what you do,” John Bradshaw, an expert on human-animal interactions（互动）at the University of Bristol, UK, told The Times. “And cats were just as good as dogs at learning,” she added.In the study, when people called their names, cats often associated (联系) the words with rewards, such as food or play, or with “punishments” such as having a bath or going to the vet . This made cats sensitive (敏感的) to words. After the cats had been called several times, they could respond to the words. But the scientists added that while dogs have evolved（进化）to follow their owners’ orders, cats have not. Although cats appear to be distant, they do have special relationships with their owners.According to study co-author Atsuko Saito, cats have evolved not to show their emotions as a survival method. One example is illness, which they tend to hide because “in the wild, no one can rescue them” and predators (捕食性动物) are more likely to pay attention to them, Saito explained.However, technology may help bridge the communication gap between cats and us. There are now mobile apps available to explain what their meows mean. So, the next time you hear “meow, meow”,your cat may be telling you: “Hi, you haven’t cleaned my litter box recently.”8. What did the recent study find about cats?A. Cats can recognize their names.B. Cats are cleverer than dogs.C. Cats learn more slowly than dogs.D. Cats are willing to follow orders.9. What does the underlined word“resembled”in paragraph 2 probably mean?A. were limited toB. were different fromC. were similar toD. were away from10. Why do cats appear distant to their human owners?A. They associate words with punishments.B. They want to protect themselves from harm.C. They are not sensitive to the human voice.D. They don’t pay much attention to their surroundings.11. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. It is difficult to understand cats’ meows.B. Interaction with your cats is very important.C. Cats do have good relationships with their owners.D. We may know cats better with the help of technology.DYu Chenrui, 29, is a maker of automata (机关人偶) in Chengdu, Sichuan province. Automata are built to look like humans or animals and give the illusion (错觉) of being able to move on their own, “The art form amazes me, becauseit combines various skills, from storytelling to mechanics, and the pieces are built with a sense of humor,” Yu says. His creations have caught the attention of well-known artists and his fancy pieces of art have attracted collectors worldwide.Interested in handcrafts as a boy, Yu first encountered automata designed by Japanese artist Kazuaki at an exhibition in 2015 when he studied at the Communication University of China inBeijing. “It was like meeting a like-minded friend, ” Yu says, recalling the moment. As an art and design major, he began to learn the craft by himself and, with the support of his tutor, he kept studying and examining automata in school.When he graduated in 2016, Yu landed a job at an advertising agency inBeijing. He stayed on at the companyfor three years because, at that time, he was not sure that he could make a living out of his hobby. While working as a designer Yu kept exploring and advancing his skills in wood carving and mechanics. Eventually, despite the job’s good salary, it was not enough to make up for not following his true passion. Finally, in 2018, Yu quit his job and returned toChengduto open his automata workshop.To keep himself occupied while running his workshop, he planted blueberries, raspberries and cherries. He watered, weeded and added fertilizer (肥料) every day. “Daily routines helped me calm down and inspire my creativity, which resulted in an automaton called To Observe the Autumn,” Yu says.Over time, Yu’s reputation grew and his business flourished (兴旺). Many of Yu’s creations are built with a dash of wisdom, a sprinkle of humor and are inspired by observations of real life. Yu knows that there are many more creative ideas waiting to be expressed. “It feels quite good to be fully devoted to automata creation and I am still searching for myself.”12. What can we learn from the first paragraph?A. Yu is equipped with various skills.B. Yu is a person full of sense of humor.C. Yu is now gaining recognition worldwide.D. Yu is following the latest trend in handcraft.13. Why did Yu quit his job inBeijing?A. He couldn't make a living out of it.B. He wanted to pursue his own dream.C. He missed his family inChengdu.D. He thought he had a lot experience.14. According to Yu, what contributes to his creativity as an automata artist?A. The fruits he grows.B. Success of his business.C. His devotion to the job.D. Observation from daily life.15. Which of the following can best describe Yu’s story?A. There is no end to learning.B. Great hopes make great man.C. Actions speak louder than words.D. Experience is the mother of wisdom.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。
江西省吉水二中高二英语下学期期中试卷
江西省吉水二中高二英语下学期期中试卷第二局部：英语知识运用〔共两节，总分为45分〕第一节：单项填空(共15小题，每一小题1分；总分为15分)21. _______was a time _______women had no right to vote.A. There; whenB. There, thatC. It, whenD. It, that22. What did they _______out of the reading room?A. forbid to be takenB. forbid takingC. forbid being taken D .forbid take23. _______you be interested, I’ll tell you the whole story.A. WouldB. MightC. ShouldD. Could24. The village, _______beside a river, is easy to get to by boat.A. locatingB. locatedC. to be locatedD. having located25. They say _______is no need to worry if you have never sung before.A. itB. thereC. thatD. what26. He stayed with his mother till nearly midnight, comforting her and being comforted______A. in turnB. as wellC. in additionD. at once27. He insisted on _______respect.A. his being shownB. to be shownC. his showingD. showing his28. The book _______by Mr Zhang _______ developing economy fit for all countries.A. written, does withB. writing, deals withC. wrote, dealing withD. written, deals with29. _________ to visit us made us feel very happy.A. My brother comingB. My brother’s comingC. My brother has comeD. My brother came30. In our childhood, we were often _______ by Grandma to pay attention to our tablemanners. A. demanded B. reminded C. allowed D.hoped31. It's known to us that it takes years of ______ practice to gain ______ skillsof an expert.A. the, theB. X ; theC. a; theD. X ; X32. －Could I use your towel?－_______.A. Yes, you could use it.B. Why, of course.C. No, you couldn't.D. My towel?33.She won't leave the TV set, ______ her husband and children are waiting for her supper.A. as ifB. even ifC. onceD. so long as34. As is known to us all, traveling is _____, but we often feel _____ when we are back from travels.A. interesting; tiredB. interested; tiringC. interesting; tiringD. interested; tired35. In order to protect our planet, _____.A. all kinds of pollution should be reducedB. we should reduce all kinds ofpollutionC. the environment should be protected firstD. it’s important to protect our environment第二节：完形填空(共20小题，每一小题1.5分，总分为30分)阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从36至55各题所给的四个选项中，选出一个最优答案I had offered to watch my 3-year-old daughter, so that my wife could go out witha friend. I was getting some work done in my study while she 36 to be having a good time in the other room. No problem, I figured. But then it got a little too 37 and I shouted, “What are you doing?〞 No response. I 38 my ques tion and heard her say, “Oh … nothing.〞 Nothing?I got up from my desk and ran out 39 the living room, where I saw her running across the hall. I followed and watched her as her little behind made a quick 40 into the bathroom. I had her 41 ! I told her to turn around. She 42 . I pulled out my big Daddy voice, “Young lady, I said turn around!〞43 , she turned toward me. In her hand was what was left of my wife’s new lipstick. And every square inch of her face was 44 with bright red! As she looked up at me with fearful eyes, I heard 45 voice that had been shouted to me as a child. “How could you… You should know… How many times have you been 46 … What a bad thing to do…〞 It was just a matter of my picking out which old 47 I was going to use on her so that she would know what a bad girl she had been. But 48 I could let loose, I looked 49 at the sweater on her. In big 50 it said, “I’M A PERFECT LITTLE ANGEL (天使)!〞I looked back up into her tearful eyes and, 51 s eeing a bad girl who didn’t listen, I saw a little angel full of 52 that I had come dangerously close to 53 . “Sweetheart, let’s take a picture so Mommy can see how 54 you look.〞I took the picture and thanked God that I didn’t 55 the chance to prove what a perfect little angel He had given me.36. A. happened B. liked C. appeared D. pretended37. A. long B. quiet C. calm D.strange38. A. asked B. answered C. raised D. repeated39. A. into B. of C. from D. for40. A. way B. turn C. change D. progress41. A. followed B. scolded C. cornered D. fooled42. A. laughed B. listened C. agreed D. refused43. A. Slowly B. Eagerly C. Angrily D. Unfortunately44. A. filled B. marked C. printed D. covered45. A. every B. such C. any D. one46. A. told B. beaten C. frightened D. forbidden47. A. reports B. notice C. advice D. words48. A. as B. when C. since D. before49. A. up B. down C. in D. on50. A. signs B. letters C. messages D. figures51. A. because of B. instead of C. in spite ofD. as a result of52. A. value B. sadness C. pities D. tricks53. A. preventing B. getting rid of C. destroying D. doing wrong on54. A. dirty B. ugly C. special D. silly55. A. have B. get C. take D. miss第三节、阅读理解 ( 每题2分，共40分 )阅读如下短文，从每题中所给的四个选项A. B. C .D 中选出最优选项APeople often say, even without stepping out of my house I know all that has been happening in the world. I think that is quite true, especially in modern times.We get all kinds of news from newspaper and TV and the Internet. This helps us to understand the developing world, without having to go to the places where events are really taking place.Newspapers not only carry news but also teach us many useful things, such as first aid, cooking, playing games and chess, how to take good photographs and enrich us with common sense.More and more people enjoy watching TV or going to Internet school everyday. Net school is very useful in many ways. First of all, it can make teaching and learning much easier with great interest. Students can get more information and knowledge in class. We can send E-mails to all parts of the world at any time, and get the latest information through the Internet.Reading a newspaper or watching TV or going to net school can widen our view of knowledge. They help us improve our listening, speaking, reading and writing.Because of all these advantages, I like to read newspapers, to watch TV and go to net school.56. More and more people like to go to net school because_______.A. it is a large schoolB.everybody can read in itC.it makes people happyD.it's an advanced school57. Newspapers and TV can give people _____.A. gold and silverB. knowledgeB.more time D. the latest news throughout the world58. What would be the best title of this passage?A Don't Sep Out of Your House.B Why I like to Read Newspaper, Watch TV and GO to NetSchoolC Carrying News.D The Best Way to Carry News and Learn Useful Things.59. What can we get from newspaper and net school?A. We can get all kinds of news.B. We can learn many useful things.C. We can improve listening, speaking, reading and writing.D. All above.BAn old woman went suddenly blind. She promised a doctor a lot of money if he could make her see again. “If you fail〞, she said, “you will get nothing,〞 The doctor agreed with her.The doctor soon discovered what was wrong with her, but he decided not to cure her right away. Instead, each time he visited, he secretly took some of her things. When he had taken everything that he wanted, he cured her blindness and sent her a large bill. Now when the old woman could see again she noticed that all her things had gone and she refused to pay the bill. So the doctor took her before a judge.What the doctor says is true. She said to the judge. But I say I'm not cured, because I still can't see any of the things in my house.The old woman won her case and the doctor went away unhappily without getting his pay.60. The doctor didn't cure the old woman right away because _____.A. He didn't know how to cure herB. He wanted to get a lot of moneyC. He wanted to take the woman's thingsD The woman refused to pay him61. The woman was ______ .A. cleverB. greedyC. cruelD. dishonest62.The wor d “case〞 in the last paragraph means ______.A. a single exampleB. a particular situationC. a question to be decided in a court of lawD. box63. Which sentence is right according to the passage?A. The judge didn't believe the old woman.B. The doctor cured the woman's blindness in a short time.C. The woman got back all her things taken by the doctor.D. The doctor failed to get his pay.CIn the past, when people had problems, they went to their families or friends to get advices. Today it is possible to get advice from radio shows, TV programs and telephones hot lines, too. A hot line is a telephone line that offers a direct way of getting in touch with advisers. Most hot lines are completely anonymous-callers do not have to say their names or telephone numbers. Most hot lines are usually free, too. Callers do not have to pay for advice or the phone calls-even if the calls are long distance(距离). At some hot lines , the advisers are volunteers(志愿者). Other hot lines pay their advisers for their work. Usually the advisers are full-job people with years of education and experience, but sometimes, the advisers have only takena short class before starting to work on the hot line. All the advisers listen to people and help them solve their problems.64. A hot line is a telephone line_________.A.that is hotB.through which people get adviceC.whose number no one knowsD.through which callers take a short class65. When people call the hot line advisers, they_______.A. often give their names and telephone numbersB. generally have to pay for the long distance callsC. usually pay nothing for most of the calls and adviceD. always try to get in touch with the volunteer advisers66. How do the hot line advisers work?A. They do what the callers tell them to do.B. They listen to the callers and take their advice.C. They give the callers advice.D. They go to the callers’ houses to help them.67. The writer of the article seems to think that______.A. with hot lines people won’t get advice from their famili es or friendsB. hot lines help the callers a lotC. people had better pay for the advice and phone callsD. the hot line advisers will solve all of the callers’ problemsDThe elephant is another animal that lives in groups.An elephant herd (群) usually has from twenty to fortymembers. The elephants in the herd depend on one anotherfor help in time of trouble.The leader of the group is usually a wise and strongfemale. She travels at the head of the herd and is followed by the other females and their young. The bull elephants follow last. When danger threatens, the bulls form a circle around the weaker animals and guard them.The members of the herd are loyal to one another. A sick or wounded elephant is not left behind to die. If an elephant is sick, the whole herd stops traveling until it gets well. When an elephant is injured, two others walk on both sides of it and support it with their bodies. A member of the herd may be caught in a trap. Then the others try to free it.Elephants are fond of the youngsters in the group and give them special care. They help young animals stay afloat (漂浮着) when the herd crosses a river. They work together to rescue a calf that has wandered into a dangerous place.A female elephant that is about to give birth to her young leaves the herd for a short time. However, she takes another female along to act as "aunt". The auntstandsguard and helps the mother with her new-born calf. In this way, the whole herd protects its newest member.68. The story does not say so, but it makes you think that _______.A. bull elephants are the strongest elephantsB. elephants have no enemiesC. elephants do not care about one anotherD. the leader of the elephants travels in the middle of the herd69. In times of danger, the males form a circle around_______.A. the enemyB. the weaker animalsC. the leader of the groupD. the stronger elephants70. The leader of an elephant herd is usually_______.A. a weak maleB. a wise maleC. a strong femaleD. the oldest female71. Which statement does the story lead you to believe?A. Most elephant herds have over a hundred members.B. Baby elephants cannot swim well.C. Sick elephants are usually left behind to die.D. Elephants cannot cross a river.72. Which of the following statements is TRUE?A. Elephants like to live alone.B. Elephants are usually selfish.C. A strong elephant can carry a sick elephant on its back.D. Elephants can help each other in time of trouble.ERead through the explanations of the following words, and then read the following advertisement and answer the questions after it.I. available adj. able to be gotten, obtained, usedII. unfurnished adj. a house of flat without any furnitureIII. utilities n. any useful service for the public, such as supplies of water, gas to the homeIV. deposit n. the money paid to the seller so that he will not sell it to anybody elseV. appointment n. the agreement of time and place for meetingNot available at Franklin Park one block away from IndianaUniversity. New ,unfurnished. One bedroom at $165, three bedrooms at $195 per month. Utilities includes electricity. Children and small animals welcome. One month’s deposit required. Office opens through Saturday nine to five. Welcome for an evening or Sunday appointment.73. According to this advertisement, a one-bedroom flat would require a deposit of_____.A. $ 195B. $165C. $135D. $27074. From the advertisement we can suppose_____.A. cats and dogs are not permitted in the flatsB. the flats have furniture in themC. the flats are far from IndianaUniversityD. gas and water bills are included in the rent75. The advertisement suggests that persons who are interested in the flats must______.A. see the flats on Monday or SaturdayB. call for an appointment if they want to see the flats from nine to five Mondaythrough Saturday.C. see the flats before five o’clockD. call for an appointment if they want to see the flats on Sunday or in the evening.第II卷第一节、短文改错〔共10小题，每一小题1分；总分为10分〕此题要求改正所给短文中的错误。
2019-2020学年江西省吉水二中高三英语下学期期中考试试题及答案解析
2019-2020学年江西省吉水二中高三英语下学期期中考试试题及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ASwimming Holes in AmericaIn America, these secret swimming holes are hidden and hard to reach but well worth the adventure.Cummins FallsLooking for the best place to escape the summer heat in the heartland of America? For more than 100 years, Cummins Falls, a scenic,75-foot waterfall located in Jackson County, TN, has been a treasure for Tennessee natives. But now, the secret is out! Although it’s a bit tough to get to, once in the park, the mountains and river provide unmatched beauty on your way to taking a swim in Tennessee's eighth-largest waterfall.Sliding RockA popular place to cool off during those hot North Carolina summers, Sliding Rock waterfall is located in the Pisgah National Forest in Transylvania County. A flattened rock about 60 feet lies in a nearly 7-foot-deep pool at the bottom, making this natural waterslide a great place to visit with people of all ages.Mooney FallsIt is the tallest water feature in the Grand Canyon, rising 190 feet above the surface. Named after an explorer in the 1800s, Mooney Falls is accessible only by crawling（爬）through 2 underground passages and then climbing down a sheer cliff（峭壁）face with just a couple of chains to hold on to. Although it is tough to get to, the view and the cool alone make it worth the trip.Lihue EstateA private swimming hole at the old Lihue Sugar Farm on Kauai, HI, was changed into an inner-tube water ride by Kauai Backcountry Adventures in 2003 and opened to adults. The waters for this 2.5-mile journey, which come from near the top of Mount Waialeale—one of the wettest spots in the world—are channeled through ditches（沟渠）that were hand-dug by farm workers over a century ago.1. Which hole may be the favourable destination for families?A. Lihue Estate.B. Sliding Rock.C. Mooney Falls.D. Cummins Falls.2. What can we learn about Mooney Falls from the text?A. It wasfound by an explorer.B. It was hand-dug in the 1800s.C. It is dangerous to arrive there.D. It is the tallest fall in the world.3. What is special about Lihue Estate?A. It is man-made.B. It is a private area.C. Its water is from underground.D. It lies on the top of Mount WaialealeBTaking an afternoon nap could keep your brain sharp, a new study has said. Adults ages 60 and older who took afternoon naps showed signs of better mental ability compared to those who didn’t nap, according to a study published in General Psychiatry earlier this week.Researchers analyzed napping habits in 2, 214 older Chinese people and measured their cognitive abilities using several cognitive tests. Participants took the Mini-Mental State Examination and theBeijingversion of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment, both of which test for memory, language and other cognitive abilities. In every category listed in the study, nappers tested statistically higher on average compared to their non-napping counterparts.Researchers did not gather data from people under 60, so a correlation cannot be drawn between napping and younger generations. The study also noted that there are conflicting studies about the benefits and risks of napping.Sleeping behaviors can be affected by a multitude of factors, said Dr. David Neubauer, associate professor atJohnsHopkinsUniversity. “Daily routines, medication use and sleep disorders can all play a role in how frequently someone takes a nap.” he said.Neubauer recommended taking a shorter “power nap” of up to 20 minutes to decrease the chances of transitioning into slow-wave sleep, which makes people feel groggy when they wake up. “Napping can be a healthy part of an older adult’s day”, Neubauer acknowledged, but make sure “sleepiness isn’t due to a treatable nighttime sleep disorder.” Older individuals who want to do all they can to preserve their cognitive functioning should put nighttime sleep first.4. What is the best way to keep a better cognitive ability for the old?A. Take a nap every day.B. Take sleep disorder seriously.C. Have a good sleep at night.D. Do exercise regularly.5. How did the researchers reach the conclusion?A. By taking the examinations and assessment.B. By analyzing napping habits and giving tests.C. By measuring nappers’ ability and analyzing them.D. By doing an experiment.6. Which has NO effect on one’s sleeping behaviors?A. Taking a nap.B. Medicine treatmentC. Sleep problemsD. Everyday activities.7. What can we know about “slow-wave sleep”?A. It appears in short nap up to 20 minutes.B. People should avoid it in their naps.C. It is a healthy part of an elder’s day.D. It was recommended by Neubauer.CAfter a year at sea, 16-year-old Laura Dekker can finally say, “Missionaccomplished!” Last month, she finished a daring trip around the world aboard her 38-foot boat, Guppy. Dekker, who is from theNetherlands, traveled more than 30,000 miles all by herself. She is the youngest person ever to sail around the globe alone.Dekker had wanted to lake on this challenge when she was even younger. She first tried to set sail at the age of 13, but a court in theNetherlandsstopped her. They said that she was too young to make such a risky trip by herself. But Dekker insisted she had the navigation skills and patience of an adult sailor.She finally took off on January 20, 2011. During her trip, Dekker battled loneliness, storms, and worries about pirates. But she also got to surf, scuba dive, and started a new hobby: playing the flute. Although Dekker didn’t spend all of her time at sea—she stopped at ports along the way—she did spend her 16lh birthday on the open ocean. To celebrate, she ate doughnuts for breakfast.But Dekker didn’t sail into the record books. Guinness World Records and the World Sailing Speed Record Council no longer recognize records for “youngest” sailors. They dropped the category in 2009 to discourage children fromattempting such dangerous feats (壮举). But that didn’t stop Dekker，who was born on a yacht during a seven-year world voyage undertaken by her parents.Dekker doesn’t mind that she won’t hold an official record. She says it was a personal goal, and she is happy she achieved it.“I am not disappointed at all that Guinness World Record won’t recognize my attempt.” Dekker wrote on her website. “I did not start on my trip to achieve any record…I did it just for myself.”8. Dekker wasn’t allowed to sail at the age of 13 because .A. people were concerned about her safetyB.she didn’t learn any sailing skills wellC. she had to continue her study at schoolD. she didn’t have enough patience for long trips9. What does the underlined word “accomplished” in Paragraph 1 mean?A. Failed.B. Completed.C. Continued.D. Started.10. In 2009 records for youngest sailors were canceled in order to .A. set a higher sailing standard for teen sailorsB. stop children entering Guinness World RecordsC. encourage parents to sail with their childrenD. prevent children making dangerous attempts11. What could be the best title for this passage?A. A New Guinness World Record in SailingB. A New Sailing Standard for Teen SailorsC. A Teen Girl Sailing Alone Aroundthe WorldD. The Youngest Sailor in Guinness World RecordsDLearning to say “yes, and”When I first heard about the improvisation (即兴交流) class, I was hesitating. As a quiet and shy girl, I feared improvising in front of strangers. However,I knew I wanted to work as a science communicator after finishing my Ph.D., so it seemed like a perfect opportunity to learn how to speak and communicate with others effectively. I signed up, knowing the experience would give me help.During our first class, we learned an important concept of improvisation: “yes, and.” It means that, as improvisers, we’d better accept what fellow performers say. If someone says that rhinos (犀牛) are librarians, forexample, then rhinos are librarians. We do not question the logic; we say “yes” and then continue with the scene as if nothing is wrong.The first few scenes were hard, but as weeks turned into months, I became more comfortable andeven started to enjoy our classes. I became better at listening, relating to my conversation partners, and communicating clearly in the moment. Once when I was giving a presentation about my science, an audience member surprised me with a question that didn’t grow out of the information I’d presented. Instead of getting confused and nervous, I took the “yes, and” approach—accepting the question and letting my mind focus on why it was asked. That helped me find an appropriate answer. I got pretty excited about it.The benefits of improvisation go beyond communication. Before attending the class, I would get stuck when my experiments produced unexpected data, thinking that I had made a mistake. But now, instead of getting discouraged, I will stay open to the possibility that the results are real, keep exploring the data and end up identifying a new type of cell—one that isn’t behaving as expected.I think all scientists can benefit from this lesson. If the data say rhinos are librarians, then it’s worth findingout whether rhinos are, in fact, librarians. As scientists, our job isn’t to challenge data that support a preconceived (先入为主的) story, but to say “yes, and.”12. Why did the author attend the improvisation class?A. To get a different experience.B. To finish her Ph.D. at university.C. To give up her job as a science communicator.D. To improve her speaking and communicating ability.13. What was the author’s change after attending the improvisation class?A. She formed her own idea quickly.B. She came up with lots of creative responses.C. She paid more attention to the logic of answers.D. She became a good listener before giving an opinion.14. The author mentions applying the “yes, and” approach to her scientific experiments to ______.A. explain the process of using the methodB. prove the benefits of the improvisation classC. share her own research experiences with readersD. attract fellow scientists to attend the improvisation class15. What can be inferred about scientists from the last paragraph?A. They should attend the improvisation class.B. They should question all preconceived ideas.C. They should carry on research by admitting earlier data.D. They should try to improve their professional knowledge.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2020届江西省吉水二中高三英语下学期期中考试试题及答案解析
2020届江西省吉水二中高三英语下学期期中考试试题及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AA Lifelong Devotion to Keeping People FedYuan Longping is a Chinese agricultural scientist and educator, known for developing the hybrid rice varieties.Yuan graduated from the Southwest Agriculture Institute in 1953 andbegan his teaching career at an agriculture school.In the 1960s, when a serious food shortage sweptChina, Yuan decided to devote himself to studying how to increase the yields of rice. He then began a lifelong connection with rice.Yuan succeeded in growing the world’s first high-yielding hybrid rice varieties in 1973, which could reach a yield of over 500 kg per mu (about 0.067 hectares), rising from the previous yield of only 300 kg per mu. For the next four decades, he continued to work on research and development of hybrid rice, achieving increasingly higher outputs. In 2020, hybrid rice developed by Yuan’s team achieved 1,500 kilograms per mu in two growing seasons, a new world record.InChina, where rice is the main food for the majority of the 1.4 billion people, the planting area of hybrid rice has reached 16 million hectares, or 57 % of the total planting area of rice, helping feed an extra 80 million people a year.Hybrid rice has also been grown in over 40 countries, including theU.S.,Brazil,India,Vietnam, thePhilippinesandMadagascar. The total planting area of the hybrid rice has reached 8 million hectares overseas.Even after a great success, Yuan never held himself back from making new breakthroughs. In 2017, his team started to grow seawater rice inQingdao. The rice was designed to grow in saline-alkaline land and survive even after being completely in seawater. His team planned to develop a type of seawater rice that could be planted in 6.67 million hectares of saline-alkaline land acrossChinato boost the country’s rice harvest by about 20 %. In 2018, Yuan’s team was invited to plant the saline-alkaline tolerant rice in experimental fields inDubai, which achieved huge success. In June 2020, his team started to grow seawater rice on a farm at an altitude of 2,800 meters in northwestChina’sQinghaiProvince. The experiment succeeded.Yuan had two dreams — to “enjoy the cool under the rice crops taller than men” and that hybrid rice could be grown all over the world to help solve the global food shortage.1. What made Yuan Longping decide to study rice?A. A serious food shortage.B. Agriculture development.C. His interest in the rice experiment.D. His wish to plant the tallest rice in the world.2. From the passage, we know that Yuan Longping ________.A. developed a variety of hybrid riceB. worked as a scientist after graduationC. started to grow seawater rice inDubaiin 2017D. grew the first high-yielding hybrid rice varieties in 19533. We can infer from the passage that Yuan Longping’s most outstanding qualities are________.A. modest and outgoingB. honest and creativeC. generous and optimisticD. responsible and devotedBChinese paleontologists (古生物学家) have determined that, about 47 million years ago, subtropical forests once existed on the high-altitude Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.The conclusion, which appears in a paper published on Tuesday, was drawn based on the large number of fossils found in theBaingoinBasinat an altitude of nearly 5,000 meters during the second comprehensive scientific expedition to the plateau.A joint team from theXishuangbannaTropicalBotanical Gardenconducted the research on the fossils. By combining the findings and models, the team recreated the climate and altitude that existed 47 million years ago, showing that the central plateau had an altitude of just 1,500 meters and an annual average temperature of 19℃, says Su Tao, a researcher from the tropical botanical garden and first author of the paper.“It was covered by thick forest and was rich in water and grass. It is fair tocall it the ‘ShangriLa’ of ancient times,” Su adds.The researchers have also found over 70 plant fossils, the majority of which are most closely related to plant life in today's subtropical or tropical regions.“This is enough to show that the central part of the now high-altitude, freezing Qinghai-Tibet Plateau had flourishing subtropical plants 47 million years ago,” Su says.The findings provide new evidence for the study of the evolutionary history of biodiversity and the evolution of the plateau's landscape, according to Zhou Zhekun, the paper's corresponding author and a researcher at the tropical botanical garden.Chinalaunched the second comprehensive scientific expedition to the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau in June 2017, 40 years after the first. Lasting up to 10 years, the expedition will conduct a series of studies focusing on the plateau's glaciers, its biodiversity and ecological changes, and will also monitor the changes in climate.4. How did the paper come to the conclusion?A. Through the observation of the Baingoin basin.B. Through the fossils found in scientific expedition.C. Through the drawing of a large number of fossils.D. Through the adventure on the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau.5. What can be inferred according to Su Tao?A. The average altitude of the plateau was 1,500 meters.B. “Shangrila”means a place with abundant water and grass.C. The flourishing subtropical plants have covered the plateau.D. The fossils found by researchers are tropical or subtropical plants now.6. Where might the passage come from?A. The Times.B. The Wall Street Journal.C. Chinese National Geography.D. The Economist.7. What is the purpose of the passage?A. To instruct.B. To educate.C. To persuade.D. To inform.CThe AI research arm of Alibaba created a machine learning model that received a higher score on the Stanford Question Answering Dataset than humans. The database consists of more than 100,000 questions to test reading comprehension.In early January this year the Alibaba AI software machine scored 82.44 on the test while humans scored 82.304. Besides, computers and AI have already defeated humans, for example in games such as chess. However, it seemed that language skills were superior in humans as machines find languages hard to master.A large number of call center employees, often in developing countries, may be out of work soon if the AI robots are cheaper and as effective as human labor. Soon when you phone a company for information the conversation will go like this: “ We are sorry but all our robots are busy right now. We value your call. Please stay on the line until a robot is free to serve you. There are just 12 callers ahead of you.” A robot will serve you somepopular tunes while you wait.Si Luo, who is a chief scientist of natural language processing at Alibaba’s AI research group noted that questions such as “What causes rain?” can now be answered with a high degree of accuracy by robots. Si Luo said, “ We believe the foundational technology can be gradually applied to a lot of applications such as customer service, museum tutorials, and online responses to inquiries from patients, freeing human efforts in a new way.”Si Luo’s team is working closely with Ali Xiaomi, a mobile customer service chatbot. Ali Xiaomi can be customized to be used on Alibaba’s platforms such as Taobao and Tmall. The new AI robots could answer consumers’ questions as they did the Stanford questions. The robots would look for the answers from prepared information. However, there are limits to what the system will be able to do. If questions do not have clear-cut answers, or the questions asked are too unclear or ungrammatical, the robot may not be able to deal with them.8. What can we learn about the Alibaba AI software machine?A. It has been tested in some areas.B. It has become popular since January.C. It has offered a special learning style.D. It has made people interested in reading.9. What does the example in paragraph 3 show about the AI robots?A. They should have better language skills.B. They may replace humans in some fields.C. They need to be customized to serve customers.D. They will be widely used in developing countries.10. How does Si Luo feel about the foundational technology?A. Doubtful.B. Worried.C. Curious.D. Confident.11. What can we infer from the lastparagraph about Ali Xiaomi?A. It needs to improve in some ways.B. It is connected with another system.C. It is a platform to show good service.D. It can answer any questions accordingly.DIn this day and age, there seems to be a move towards secondary school subjects. For that reason, some parents and some students feel that the compulsory study of English literature is misguided and disadvantageous to students, particularly if they are second language learners of English. However, there are still good reasons for the study of English literature.Students of English language sometimes fail to see the point of studying English literature,especially if they have no plans to study English or translation at university. But English literature can introduce students to a rangeof aspects, not only of the English language but also the culture of English-speaking countries.There are aspects of English culture that are summarised by English literature. Of course, this is quite obvious when studying the works of Shakespeare or of writers, poets and playwrights of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. It is, however, also true when studying other works of English literature. Students can learn about good stories and references to different aspects of English culture. They can also learn the context and meanings of famous quotes and phrases.Studying literature does not confine the students to the traditions ofEnglandbut includes the possibility of introducing them to traditions which inform English literature, such as the study of Ancient Greek drama, and to literature in other contexts, such as American literature.An enjoyment and appreciation of literature will give students the ability to develop this into an interest in books and reading as they move away from their studies and into the adult lives. They will have the confidence to approach and cope with new forms of books and writing, since they were exposed to a range of literature during their school days.When studying literature, students can learn not only language aspects such as vocabulary items but also the language aspects which can be used for specific purposes. For example, if the students are familiar with the concepts of beat and rhythm of English poems, they can improve their own writing as they are able to appreciate and apply these ideas.Finally, the study of literature can provide students with a fresh and creative angle, from which the students can approach their studies in particular and their lives in general.So the next time you are reading a newspaper article complaining of the lack of creativity and initiative in the local workforce, remember that in a small way the study of English literature can help to add a refreshing and further dimension to a person’s life.12. The author may agree that the study of English literature________.A. has a long-lasting influence on studentsB. is misguided and has more disadvantagesC. is not necessary for second language learnersD. only allows the students to learn the traditions ofEngland13. We can learn from the passage that ________.A.schools fail to care about students’ needsB. learning English literature makes students smarterC. English culture is closely related to English literatureD. the more you read literary works, the more you complain14. What’s the author’s attitude towards the study of English literature?A. Critical.B. Cautious.C. Supportive.D. Anxious.15. What’s the best title of the passage?A. Parents and Students’ DemandsB. Why We Learn English LiteratureC. English Culture and English LiteratureD. Suitable Courses for Secondary Schools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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英语试卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的Ａ、Ｂ、Ｃ三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. How can the woman go to the airport the quickest?A. By bus.B. By taxi.C. By subway.2. Who is going to get married in October?A. Jane.B. Fiona.C. Alice.3. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. A present.B. A fruit.C. A party.4. What is the woman going to do tonight?A. Study with Tom.B. Go abroad with Rachel.C. Go out for dinner.5. W hat’s wrong with the woman’s records?A. They are damaged.B. They are lost.C. They are of poor quality.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What happened to the man?A. He ran the red light.B. His driving license was taken away.C. He parked the car illegally.7. How did the policeman feel then?A. Annoyed.B. Shocked.C. Worried.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Why is Jane happy?A. A holiday is coming.B. She’s got good grades.C. She’ll go shopping with friends.9. What might Steve most probably do during the break?A. Fly home.B. Do a part-time job.C. Study for next term.10. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Reporter and football star.B. Teammates.C. Coach and player.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. How does the man feel about the football training?A. It’s hard and boring.B. It’s exciting and funny.C. It’s strict and tiring.12. What doe s the man say about tomorrow’s match?A. It will be very exciting.B. His team can win.C. It’s hard for his team to win.13. What does the man want to do?A. Go to see his brother.B. Take a trip to Canada.C. Invite the woman to his house. 第第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. What does the man say about his sister?A. She is younger than the woman.B. She is a photographer.C. She is preparing for a trip.15. Where does the woman come from probably?A. Seattle.B. Portland.C. Ottawa.16. When will the woman be back?A. On Friday.B. On Saturday.C. On Sunday.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. How long has Purinton been separated from Moultroup?A. 18 years.B. 69 years.C. 88 years.18. How did Purinton and Moultroup reconnect each other?A. Through a TV program.B. Through an organization.C. Through a DNA tool.19. Where did the daughter Moultroup grow up?A. In Florida.B. In California.C. In Vermont.20. What can we know about the reunion?A. It happened during the Christmas holiday.B. It was a big family get-together.C. Purinton and Moultroup hugged with tears.第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
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