山东省2021届高三上学期期中英语试卷汇编：七选五专题
山东省泰安市2021届高三上学期期中考试英语试题第二节（共5小题,每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）阅读下而短文，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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Will Traditional TV Ever Be Replaced by Streaming?For a long time, people had to listen to the radio to get news, drama, and music at home. This all changed with the development of the television in the early 20th century. 36 Since then, British TV viewers have enjoyed the launch of commercial TV, the addition of Channel 4, and then Channel 5, and finally the birth of paid services through satellite and cable.A Slow DeclineWhile the uptake of TV ownership exploded, the decline of television's dominance has been slow and has been going on for the past decade. 37 Streaming services have given us access to more content than was ever possible, including back catalogues of classic shows and blockbuster movies.Changing Viewing HabitsIn the UK, adults are spending more time watching content on YouTube and streaming services than ever before. In 2018, these figures were 30 minutes and 26 minutes per day respectively. 38Still the King39 For example, in 2018 UK adults continued to watch BBC One for an average of 41 minutes per day, more than any streaming service.Average viewing time for all traditional TV channels continues to decline though, despite much larger quantities of original content being produced by these organisations. 40While the traditional TV networks have seen a decline, the television set itself doesn't look like it's going anywhere any time soon.A. This has been the trend for the last couple of decades.B. The original content has included massively popular shows.C. Suddenly, we were able to see what was going on, not just listen along.D. The traditional TV channels are taking away audiences from streaming services.E. Most major TV channels have their own catch up streaming service.F. While demand for streaming services is up, TV continues to be the most watched overall.G. Today, we have the power to watch whatever, whenever, wherever we want.山东省济南市第一中学2021届高三上学期期中考试英语试题The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Start of Summer (立夏), the 7th term of the year, begins on May 6 and ends on May 21 this year. Start of Summer signals the transition of seasons. 36 , yet in northern China weather remains mild, not tropical. Here are four things to learn about the Start of Summer.37The term Start of Summer was originated at the end of the W arring States Period (239BC). Since it is a crucial time for the harvest of summer crops, ancient Chinese emperors in different dynasties attached great importance to the Start of Summer. It’s said that most of the decorations were arranged in the color red in order to show respect to the god of summer and pray for a good harvest.Checking one’s weightThe custom of weighing people at the Start of Summer originated from the Three Kingdoms Period (220-180) and prevails in South China today. After lunch on the day of Start of Summer, people would hang a basket from a beam （梁）.The young and old took turns to get weighed while the person calculating the weight would offer good wishes and auspicious words. 38 .Eating eggsIn ancient China, people believed a round egg symbolized a happy life and eating eggs on the day of Start of Summer was a prayer for good health. They put leftover tea into boiled water together with eggs, and the original “tea egg”was created. 39 . T oday tea egg has become a traditional snack in China.T ake care of the heartAccording to Chinese traditional medicine, Start of Summer is a key time to cool the heart. When the weather grows hotter, dampness and heat can affect human health. 40 . V egetables, such as cucumber, tomato, watercress and celery and fruits that include watermelon, pear and strawberry are top recommendations.A．Say farewell to summerB．Greeting start of summerC．The temperature will rise quickly during this periodD．Parents will hang the boiled eggs on their child’s chestE．Food rich in vitamins and cool in nature is highly recommendedF．Later people added spices to the eggs to make them taste deliciousG．It was believed this practice would bring good luck to the people weighted山东省商河县第一中学2021届高三上学期11月期中考试英语试卷第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
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You probably know that exercise is good for you. Studies show that it can prevent many major health conditions,including cognitive decline,diabetes, certain cancers and more.36＂Our lives are completely full. We may have children,aging parents, jobs, partners,and community,"says Barbara Hannah Grufferman, author of The Best of Everything After 50.If you don't have a regular exercise plan,don't worry! There are simple things you can do toget more exercise, no gym membership or hours of commitment required.Walk-and make it countEven if you're not in shape, you can likely walk. And that's good news, because many studies illustrate that it's one of the best things we can do for our bodies. Grufferman suggests getting a pedometer(计步器），whether it's a simple mechanical one, or a FitBit or Jawbone. 37 And then,start walking faster and longer-most experts recommend walking 10,000 steps a day.Reduce sittingYou've probably heard,"sitting is the new smoking."Well,this means that loads of research has shown that sitting for extended periods of time can have serious health consequences that range from obesity to diabetes and more. 38 It's also essential to take breaks from your sit-down desk.Run if you canIt might seem out of reach, but if you can add some light running into your daily walk, you'll be better for it. Running can make you happier, strengthen your joints, improve heart health,and improve your memory! 39 Then,go for longer distances gradually.Make it a habitTo truly make exercise-even the basics-a part of your life you'll need to make it a habit. ＂The good news is that it's never too late to start," says Grufferman. 40A.Track your steps because it's very motivating.B.But finding time to get more exercise can be challenging.C.Make sure you are more active and have a more enjoyable life.D.Experts suggest using a standing desk at least some of the time.E. Like brushing your teeth, you have to build exercise into your life.F.Some experts suggest alternating jogging and walking to get started.G.Get the recommended amount of exercise for your age to get the most benefit.高三英语七选五限时训练（10分钟）（四）山东省济南德润高级中学2021届高三上学期期中考试英语试卷第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分, 满分12.5分)根据短文内容, 从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
山东省2021届高三上学期期中英语试卷汇编：七选五专题
七选五专题山东省泰安市2021届高三上学期期中考试英语试题第二节（共5小题,每小题2.5分，满分12・5分）阅读下而短文，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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Will Traditional TV Ever Be Replaced by Streaming?For a long time, people had to listen to the radio to get news, drama, and music at home. This all changed with the development of the television in the early 20th century. 36 Since then, British TV viewers have enjoyed the launch of commercial TV, the addition of Channel 4, and then Channel 5, and finally the birth of paid services through satellite and cable.A Slow DeclineWhile the uptake of TV ownership exploded, the decline of television's dominance has been slow and has been going on for the past decade. 37 Streaming services have given us access to more content than was ever possible, including back catalogues of classic shows and blockbuster movies.Changing Viewing HabitsIn the UK, adults are spending more time watching content on YouTube and streaming services than ever before. In 2018, these figures were 30 minutes and 26 minutes per day respectively. 38Still the King39 For example, in 2018 UK adults continued to watch BBC One for an average of 41 minutes per day, more than any streaming service.Average viewing time for all traditional TV channels continues to decline though, despite much larger quantities of original content being produced by these organisations. 40 While the traditional TV networks have seen a decline, the television set itself doesn't look like it's going anywhere any time soon.A. This has been the trend for the last couple of decades.B. The original content has included massively popular shows.C. Suddenly, we were able to see what was going on, not just listen along.D. The traditional TV channels are taking away audiences from streaming services.E. Most major TV channels have their own catch up streaming service.Fe While demand for streaming services is up, TV continues to be the most watched overall. G. Today, we have the power to watch whatever, whenever, wherever we want.第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）36—40 CGAFB山东省潍坊市2021届高三上学期期中考试英语试题第二节（共5小题；每小题2. 5分，满分12. 5分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2021届山东省实验中学高三英语上学期期中考试试题及参考答案
2021届山东省实验中学高三英语上学期期中考试试题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AKate Humble: Books that changed my lifeKate Humble is a writer and broadcaster specializing in science, wildlife and rural affairs. Together with her husband site runs Humble by Nature, a rural skills education centre on working farm near Monmouth intheWyeValley.Winnie the Poohby A A MilneMy father used to read this to me when I was very young — he used different voices for all the animals. The characterization (角色设定) was so clever; we all know someone just like each inhabitant of the HundredAcre Wood: gloomy Eeyore; thick but loyal Pooh; enthusiastic Tigger.A A Milne was masterful in exploring the way they got along together, opening my eyes to how society really works.Last Chance to Seeby Douglas Adams and Mark CarwardineThis book tells of the authors, adventures as they set out to find the rarest of animals, those on the edge of extinction.Their travels are rather exciting and they share a wonderful humour, which really appealed to me. Yet underpinning (支撑) everything is the realization that we can't just sit back and allow species to disappear. PicturePalaceby Paul TherouxI've always loved Theroux's travel writing, but this novel took my breath away. The words aren't long or complicated but, fromthat first paragraph, his writing grabs you by the nose hairs and drags you along. I had an art teacher who told me, “You're only an artist when you've found your own style, not when you're copying someone else, and Theroux represents this.”1. Why did the author mention the characterization ofWinnie the Pooh?A. To indicate the book has realistic values.B. To show how adorable the characters are.C. To persuade people to learn from the characters.D. To prove the writer is good at creating characters.2. What didLast Chance to Seestrike into Kate's heart?A. Curiosity.B. Responsibility.C. Exploration.D. Devotion.3. Which writer does Kate Humble like for his original writing?A. A A Milne.B. Douglas Adams.C. Mark Carwardine.D. Paul Theroux.BIn the old days, when you had to drive to a movie theater to get some entertainment, it was easy to see how your actions could have an impact（影响）on the environment. After all, you were jumping into your car, driving across town, coughing out emissions（产生排放）and using gas all the way. But now that we're used to staying at home and streaming movies, we might get a littleproud. After all, we're just picking up our phones and maybe turning on the TV. You're welcome. Mother Nature.Not so fast, says a recent report from the French-based Shift Project. According to "Climate Crisis: The Unsustainable Use of Online Video", digital technologies are responsible for 4% of greenhouse gas emissions, and that energy use is increasing by 9% a year. Watching a half-hour show would cause 1. 6 kilograms of carbon dioxide emissions. That's like driving 6. 28 kilometers. And in the European Union, the Eureca project found that data centers（where videos are stored）there used 25% more energy in 2017 compared to just three years earlier, reports the BBC.Streaming is only expected to increase as webecome more enamored ofour digital devices（设备）and the possibility of enjoying entertainment where and when we want it increases. Online video use is expected to increase by four times from 2017 to 2022 and account for 80% of all Internet traffic by 2022. By then, about 60% of the world's population will be online.You're probably not going to give up your streaming services, but there're things you can do to help lessen the impact of your online use, experts say. For example, according to Lutz Stobbe, a researcher from the Fraunhofer Institute in Berlin, we have no need to upload 25 pictures of the same thing to the cloud because it consumes energy every time. If instead you delete a few things here and there, you can save energy. Moreover, it's also a good idea to stream over Wi-Fi, watch on the smallest screen you can, and turn off your Wi-Fi in your homeif you're not using your devices.4. What topic is the first paragraph intended to lead in?A. The environmental effects of driving private cars.B. The improvements on environmental awareness.C. The change in the way people seek entertainment.D The environmental impacts of screaming services.5. What does the underlined phrase become more enamored of" in paragraph 3 probably mean?A. Get more skeptical of.B. Become more aware of.C. Feel much crazier about.D. Get more worried about.6. What can we infer about the use of streaming services?A. It is being reduced to protect the planet.B. Its environmental effects are worsening.C. It is easily available to almost everyone.D. Its side effects have drawn global attention.7. Which of the following is the most environmentally-friendly?A. Watching downloaded movies on a mobile phone.B. Downloading music on a personal computer.C. Uploading a lot of images of the same thing.D. Playing online games over mobile networks.CAt the foot of the Tianmu Mountain in Zhejiang, a homestay (民宿) is attracting travelers from far and wide, which has won architectural (建筑学的) medal at the 2021 German iF Design Awards.The owners of the homestay are a couple in their late 30s who decided to return to their hometown three years ago. Li Xiumei used to be in charge of a division at a company in Hangzhou, and her husband was a sales director. It was an ordinary situation where Li’s husband was on business trips a lot and Li worked overtime on weekends. City life sometimes is not easy.In 2018, they quit jobs and went back to Dongtianmu village, which lies in a forest of bamboo. The first time they drove into the village was one late afternoon. The cooking smoke was rising from the foot of the mountain, which gave them a very different feeling form thecity.The homestay was built beside her husband’s old countryside house. The old house is preserved (保留), whilea brand-new building was built on its side and the whole site is made up of for courtyards. It has been updated to have a hall, a tea room, a kitchen, a dining room. Japanese cherry trees are planted in the east courtyard. A swimming pool is placed in the west courtyard, with a bar located on one side.Li and her husband love gardening and music, and their new home gives them enough space to continue their interests and relax in the heart of nature. Li wants to share the quiet country life, so she makes her new home a homestay. In 2019, the homestay became an online hit after guests shared their experiences on social media. “The longer I stay here, the more I feel it was the right choice to come back, and this is more meaningful than making money,” Li says.8. How did Li feel about city life?A. Satisfied.B. Tired.C. Attractive.D. Noisy.9. What impressed the couple when first driving to the village?A. The smoke of cooking.B. The forest of bamboo.C. The smell of the village.D. The feeling of loneliness.10. What can we infer about the homestay from paragraph 4?A. It is ancient and broken.B. It can hold many guests.C. It has been rebuilt bythe couple.D. It must have been carefully designed.11. What’s more meaningful than earning money according to Li?A. Continuing their music dream.B. Staying at the old house.C. Living in the countryside.D. Developing the economy of cities.DFor 30 years we have been told how temperatures have been rising rapidly to unheard of levels. This is causing polar ice to melt, sea-levels to rise and has brought about adangerous increase in extreme weather events. These intense climatic changes would likely present challenges to our society and environment.The causes of climate change are mainly anthropogenic (人为的) in nature. Since the industrial revolution, human activities have increased the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. The increased amount of gases which absorb heat has led to more heat being kept in the atmosphere, causing global warming.The certainty of global warming can be seen through some of the natural phenomena like the effect on crops and extreme weather conditions around the world. The most recent assessment report says that the earth’s average temperature has risen by 0. 74 degrees in the period from 1906 to 2005, and that the average temperature will continue to rise. There have also been more violent downpours, sea levels have risen and the iceat the world’s poles and on its mountains is melting. The rising sea level is flooding the low-lying countries inAsiaand small islands in the Pacific. This may lead to the displacement of millions of people, loss of millions of land and consequently billions of dollars.Troubled by the serious situation, world leaders came together for the 2015 United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference inParis. The climate talks led to 196 countries reaching a landmark agreement that will, for the first time, commit nearly every country to lowering planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions to address global climate change. That was certainly an encouraging step forward for our earth and mankind!As the world leaders continue to commit themselves to monitor our sick planet, we need to continue to take small steps to heal the world. We are left with not much of a choice. If only we could just pack our bags and migrate to Mars!12. What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about?A. The information of industrial revolution.B. The greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.C. The reasons of climate change.D. The result of extreme weather events.13. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. We have made great achievements.B. Some measures are still required to take.C. Mars is suitable for people’s living.D. Some countries will receive urgent aid.14. Which can be a suitable title for the text?A. 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山东省青岛市黄岛区2021届高三英语上学期期中试题.doc
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1. What does Simon plan to do on the weekend?A. Go camping.B. Watch a match.C. Play football.2. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Colleagues.B. Stewardess (乘务员) and passenger.C. Husband and wife.3. Where will Jason probably go first?A. The party hall.B. The barber’s.C. Jennifer’s home.4. What does the woman mean?A. She doesn’t like the mov ie.B. She won’t sit next to Alan.C. She enjoys talking to Alan.5. Why does the man talk to the woman?A. To have a driving lesson.B. To get a train ticket.C. To report his loss.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。
2021届山东省济南市高三上学期英语期中考试试题
2021届山东省济南市高三上学期英语期中考试试题第二部分阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
AGrowing Green ThumbsChildren's Community Garden2200 Bowling Green Ave.,940/349-2883LEARN:Join the weekend work at the community garden,where caregivers and master gardeners help kids aged 5 or older plant and water new vegetables,and harvest from the gardens. All harvested foods are either sold at the community's farmers' market or donated to the area food bank. The instructors also lead games about nutrition,beetles and butterflies and more. Work begins in May, 10 a. m. - 5 p.m. on Saturdays. COST:FreeCoppell Community Garden255 Parkway Blvd CoppellLEARN: Kids(aged 6 but not turning 12 before Dec. 31 this year) with a parent can volunteer at either the Helping Hands Garden, 25 Parkway Blvd. or Ground Delivery Garden, 45 S. Denton Tap Road. Children will have the opportunity to till(耕）the ground, plant vegetables, ·harvest from the garden and more. Work begins every Saturday at about 9 a. m.COST:FreeCallie's Kids by Calloway NurseryDenton,940/591-8865; Flower Mound,972/691-2650..........LEARN: Kids aged 5 to 10 years old can explore and plant in the Calloway gardens with a caregiver's supervision at 9:30 a. m. on the first or third Wednesdays from June to August. A garden expert will share tipsand advice for the best gardening practices during the 45-minute session beginning on June 2. Preregistration online is required.COST:Free21. How is Children's Community Garden different from others?A. It is based in Denton.B. Kids may take harvests home.C. It is under supervision throughout the year.D. It will cater to those who are fond of insects.22. What is the age range required by Coppell Community Garden?A. 5-8.B. 5-10.C. 6-11.D. 6-12.23. Where is this text most likely from?A. A food industry committed to charity.B. An institution offering learning programs.C. A supermarket offering voluntary programs.D. A website promoting kids' gardening facilities.BAt eleven,I decided to learn to swim.There was a pool at the Y.M.C.A. offering exactly the opportunity. Mother continually warned against it,and kept fresh in my mind the details of cach drowning in the river. But the Y.M.C.A.pool was safe.I had a childhood fear of water. This started when I was three years old and father took me to the beach. The huge waves knocked me down and swept over me.The pool was quiet.I was afraid of going in all alone,so I sat on the side of the pool to wait for others. Then came a big boy.He yelled,"Hi,Skinny!How' d you like to be ducked?"With that he picked me up and threw me into the deep end.I landed in a sitting position, and swallowed water.But I was notfrightened out of my wits-when my feet hit the bottom,I would make a big jump,come out of the surface.It seemed a long way down.I gathered all my strength when I landed and made what I thought was a great spring upwards. Then I opened my eyes and saw nothing but water.I tried to yell but no sound came out.I went down,down, endlessly.When I came to consciousness,I found myself lying on the bed in the hospital.I never went back to the pool.I avoided water whenever I could.This misadventure stayed with me as the years rolled by.It deprived me of the joy of boating and swimming.Finally,I decided to get an instructor. Piece by piece,he built a swimmer.Several months later,the instructor was finished,but I was not. Sometimes the terror would return.This went on until July.I swam across the Lake Wentworth.Only once did the terror return.When I was in the middle of the lake,I put my face under and saw nothing but bottomless water.I laughed and said,"Well, Mr.Terror,what do you think you can do to me?"I had conquered my fear of water.24.The author's original fear of water was caused byA.his poor skill in swimmingB.his mother's warning of drowningC.an outing to the beach with his fatherD.an unpleasant memory of the pool25. Why was the author not scared to death when he was thrown into the water?A.He knew how to swim in the pool.B.He felt that the Y.M.C.A.pool was safe.C.He was waiting for others to save him.D.He came up with an idea to go upwards.26.By"but I was not"in paragraph 5,the author probably means_____________A.he was still a poor swimmer.B.he had not overcome the fear yet.C.he was not afraid of drowning any more.D. he was not satisfied with the swimming training.27.Which of the following is the best title for the text?A.Goodbye,Mr.TerrorB.Hello,Childhood FearC.A Swimming AdventureD.My Passion for SwimmingCThe person who set the course of my life was a school teacher named Marjorie Hurd. When I stepped off a ship in New York Harbor in 1949, I was a nine-year-old war refugee, who had lost my mother and was coming to live with the father I did not know. My mother, Eleni Gatzoyiannis, had been imprisoned and shot for sending my sisters and me to freedom.I was thirteen years old when I entered Chandler Junior High. Shortly after I arrived, I was told to selecta hob by to pursue during“club hours.” The idea of hobbies and clubs made no sense to my immigrant ears, but I decided to follow the prettiest girl in my class. She led me into the presence of Miss Hurd, the school newspaper adviser and English teacher.A tough woman with salt-and pepper hair and determined eyes, Miss Hurd had no patience with lazy bones. She drilled us in grammar, assigned stories for us to read and discuss, and eventually taught us how to put out a newspaper. Her introduction to the literary wealth of Greece gave me a new perspective on my war-torn homeland, making me proud of my origins. Her efforts inspired me to understand the logic and structure of the English language. Owing to her inspiration, during my next twenty-five years, I became a, journalist by profession.Miss Hurd retired at the age of 62. By then, she had taught for a total of 41 years. Even after her retirement, she continually made a project of unwilling students in whom she spied a spark of potential. The students were mainly from the most troubled homes, yet she alternately bullied and charmed them with her own special brand of tough love, until the spark caught fire.Miss Hurd was the one who directed my grief and pain into writing. But for Miss Hurd, I wouldn't have become a reporter. She was the one who sent me into journalism and indirectly caused all the good things that came after.28. What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 most probably mean?A. Hobbies and clubs did not interest the author.B. The author turned a deaf ear to joining clubs.C. Hobbies and clubs were inaccessible to immigrants like the author.D. The author had no idea what hobbies and clubs were all about.29. Which of the following caused the author to think of his homeland differently?A. Stepping on the American soil for the first time.B. Being exposed to Greek literary works.C. Her mother's miserable death.D. Following the prettiest girl in his class.30. It can be inferred from Paragraph 4 that____________A. Miss Hurd employed a unique way to handle these students.B. Miss Hurd's contribution was recognized across the nation.C. Students from troubled homes preferred Miss Hurd's teaching style.D. The students Miss Hurd taught were all finally fired.31. What is the text mainly about?A. How the author became a journalist.B. The importance of inspiration in one's life.C. The teacher who shaped the author's life.D. Factors contributing to a successful career.DShinrin-yoku means “forest bathing”. Forest bathing doesn’t mean you take bath in the forest; rather, you simply go for a walk in the woods or a city park, where you slacken by using all your senses to experience nature.Yoshifumi Miyazaki, from Chiba University, is among a growing number of scientists who have begun studying the science behind the effects of nature on human health. In his book Shinrin-yoku: The Japanese Art of Forest Bathing, Miyazaki explains the techniques of forest bathing.Miyazaki has an interesting theory about why shinrin-yoku is so effective. He points out that for more than 99.99% of the time, humans have lived in a natural environment. In fact, in 1800, only 3% of the world’s population lived in cities, and by 2019, this figure reached 54%. This is only going to get worse; officials predict that by 2050, 66% will live in cities.This suggests we live in our modern society with bodies that are still used to the natural environment, he writes in the book, because “genes cannot change over just a few hundred years”. The science behind the research studies he presents in the book makes a convincing case that forest bathing is an effective method for reducing stress in today’s world.Now city planners are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of nature and are creating new kinds of “parks” out of empty spaces. There’re also more city gardens where people can grow vegetables. For kids, kitchen gardens in schools are becoming popular. As Miyazaki stresses, you don’t have to find a formalpark or garden to practice shinrin-yoku. Instead, you can enjoy the effects of nature wherever there’re plants.Better yet, he says, we can bring nature closer to where we spend most of our time. Miyazaki’s researchhas shown that just increasing the amount of plants in a room can affect the relaxation benefits of the room.What’s more, even when people simply look at flowers, their bodies relax and stress levels decrease.32. What does the underlined word in Paragraph mean?A. Behave.B. Entertain.C. Predict.D. Relax.33. How does the author mainly develop the third paragraph?A. By giving examples.B. By listing figures.C. By making remarks.D. By presenting research findings.34. Why does forest bathing work effectively according to Miyazaki?A. Human genes can change easily.B. Nature is part of the modern society.C. Human bodies are accustomed to nature.D. People can always calm down in nature.35. Which of the following will Miyazaki agree on forest bathing?A. It is easy to operate.B. It is meant for gardeners.C. It is unaffordable in the city.D. It is inconvenient to practice.第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
山东省2021届高三上学期11月最新英语试卷精选汇编：七选五专题
七选五专题山东省枣庄市2021届高三年级第三次质量检测英语试题第二节(共5小题，每题2.5分，满分12.5分)根据下面短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
注意：选项中有两项为多余选项。
For many of us，nothing is better than burying our head in a good book．Whether it’s a crime story or a biography of someone’s amazing life，it’s good to read a book to switch off from the distractions of everyday life．36 It can be educational and broaden the mind．A good novel can make us happy，or make us cry as we sympathize with characters．A list of books about“bibliotherapy”(阅读治疗)can be offered to patients．37 It’s become so successful that it’s about to be extended to children as well．Professor Philip Davis，author of a book called Reading for life，studies people in reading groups and found that it’s reading literature—written work thought to have artistic value，that has the best effect．He told the BBC that when reading something for pleasure，”…the brain begins to work from different parts，and it gets excited，it gets pre-emotional．38 ”Of course，it’s easy in our smart phone generation to abandon a good book and play with our phones instead．But opening up a paperback could be a simple way to help maintain our mental health．39 And they may allow you to see that awkward situation you’ve been anxious about for weeks from someone else’s point of vie w．40 If the book list doesn’t appeal，you could read book reviews，visit a library or bookshop or ask a friend．Once you’ve found the fight text，you’ll be fascinated!A．You can see the brain coming to life．B．And you could always use an e-reader．C．You can lend it to friends and forget you did．D．It may seem obvious that reading is good for us．E．It’s thought that they can help you set targets and find focus．F．Reading books is actually being identified as a treatment to sickness．G．If you’re not a concerne d reader，it can be hard to know where to begin．36—40 D F A E G山东省临沂市2021届高三期中考试英语试题第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
山东省2021届高三上学期10月英语试卷精选汇编： 七选五专题
七选五专题山东省实验中学2021届高三第一次诊断考试英语试题阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
选项中有两项为多余选项。
Capturing a dramatic sky with a camera is more difficult than it seems. With the sky lighter than the land, the camera will typically over-expose the sky, turning a brilliant blue into an unexciting gray. ____16____◆Time is right.Landscape photography may not require the timing that’s necessary for capturing a baby’s smile. ____17____The sky that’s gray one day, could be bright blue the next. When planning out a landscape photo, consider how the timing will impact the sky.◆____18____Photography rules are sometimes meant to be broken. Sometimes, using the wrong white balance setting creates a more dramatic sky. This is especially true when shooting towards the beginning or end of the day.◆Compose for the sky.___19___ If you are shooting a photo with an average looking sky, try placing the horizon on the upper third of the image, so more of the land is included in the photo. But if the sky is really dramatic, take advantage of that and include more of it in the frame by placing the horizon on the lower third.◆Use a filter (滤镜).___20___ It limits the light coming in for bright scenes or long exposures. Every landscape photographer should have a filter in their camera bag in order to capture more dramatic skies.A. A filter is like sunglasses.B. Try the wrong white balance.C. You can ignore any other factors.D. Wait for a sunny day to take your photo.E. Pay attention to where you place the horizon.F. But timing is a big part to shoot a perfect sky.G. Here are several tips for capturing perfect skies.【答案】16. G 17. F 18. B 19. E 20. A【解析】这是一篇说明文。
2021届山东省潍坊市高三上学期期中考试英语试题(解析版)
山东省潍坊市2021届高三上学期期中考试英语试题第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7. 5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where are the speakers?A. At an airport.B. In a hotel.C. In a market.『答案』B『解析』『原文』W: What can I do for you, sir?M: Hi, I'm staying in room 326 and I'd like to order an extra coffee without milk.W: OK! Your coffee will arrive in a minute, sir.2. Why doesn't the woman try to get a PhD now?A. She doesn't need one for her job.B. She can't afford the payment.C. She can't spare the time.『答案』C『解析』『原文』M: Would you like to get a PhD in something?W: Yeah, maybe one day. But it's impossible right now. I have my job and the kids. I'd have to study at midnight!M: Oh, yeah. That would be difficult.3. How does the boy find his parents?A. Strict.B. Tolerant.C. Considerate.『答案』A『解析』『原文』M: My parents never let me out after 7:00 on school nights.W: Well, it probably kept you out of trouble.M: Yeah, and it also stopped me from seeing any movies or shows in the evenings.4. What did the woman mean?A. She failed to see the whole program.B. She stayed awake the whole night.C. She went home very late.『答案』A『解析』『原文』M: I really enjoyed the TV special about Chinese culture last night. Did you get home in time to see it?W: Oh, yes, but I wish I could have stayed awake long enough to see the whole thing.5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. How fruits were harvested.B. Why the fruit sales increased.C. What caused the low price of fruits.『答案』B『解析』『原文』M: This year our sales increased by 23%.W: What caused the increase?M: Well, the harvest of oranges, bananas and some other fruits was good. Prices dropped and so sales increased.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。
2021-2022学年山东省烟台市高三(上)期中英语试卷(附答案详解)
2021-2022学年山东省烟台市高三（上）期中英语试卷一、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共37.5分）AAre you a book lover？Here are some of the hottest books of the season.The One Thing You'd SaveThe One Thing You'd Save is about a homework assignment.Ms.Chang has students choose what they'd save if their home was on fire.Some choose baseball cards or animal toys.One picks a sweater that was passed down for generations.Another chooses a box of memories about a sister who died.This book helps readers learn to figure out what matters most in life.War and Millie McGonigleIt's lie McGonigle,a 12-year-old girl,was supposed to be living a carefreelife.However,she lives in the shadow of World War Ⅱ.War and Millie McGonigle is an inspiring story that tackles the topic of life and death.The story line is driven by vivid characters and their relationships.The interaction between Millie and her little sister,Lily,mirrors the real-life sibling（兄妹）relationships in many families.Simon B.Rhymin'Simon is starting fifth grade and hopes to become a famous singer.But he's shy about using his voice to express his ideas and thoughts.When a teacher asks the class to give an oral presentation,Simon must find the strength to change and overcome his fears.Simon B.Rhymin' is a book that gives confidence to readers who are going through similar struggles.Rez DogsRez Dog is a book about an eighth grader named Malian.She's visiting her grandparents on a Wabanaki reservation when COVID-19 hits.To stay safe,Malian has to stay away from school and her friends.Many kids will understand this tough situation.During the lockdown,Malian learns to think about what other people have gone through and how they are feeling during the pandemic （疫情）.1.How can The One Thing You'd Save influence us？______A. It gets us to preserve sweet family memories.B. We may find it essential to ensure home safety.C. We will try our best to improve our academic performance.D. It reminds us to discover what we should treasure most in life.2.What do War and Millie McGonigle and Simon B.Rhymin' have in common？______A. They are both inspirational stories.B. They are both set in cruel war times.C. They both reflect character weaknesses.D. They both involve principles of survival.3.Which book helps us learn to relate to others？______A. The One Thing You'd Save.B. War and Millie McGonigle.C. Simon B.Rhymin'.D. Rez Dogs.BIn 1969，watching the landing of Apollo 11 on the Moon on TV from his parents' farm in Canada,Chris Hadfield was amazed and excited.On that day,at only nine years old,Chris made the most important decision of his life：He was going to be an astronaut.There wasn't even a training program in Canada to become an astronaut；but Chris was determined.He spent a great deal of time studying and fixing engines.After school he joined the Canadian army where he learned to fly many different types of planes.Chris did a lot of research for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration（NASA）in the United States and had special training.Finally,in 1995，he rode his first rocket into space.Chris became the first Canadian astronaut to walk in space,and went on a number of space missions throughout his career.The most memorable was his five-month stay on the International Space Station（ISS）as commander,between December 2012 and May 2013.He posted on social media thousands of photos of Earth and videos of himself explaining how things work in zero gravity.His followers could watch him sleeping,brushing his teeth,washing his hands,or preparing "space" snacks in zero gravity,which turned him into a social media phenomenon.Today,Chris travels the world giving talks about his work.He once said,"Decide in your heart of hearts what really excites and challenges you,and start moving your life in that direction.Every decision you make,from what you eat to what you do with your time tonight,turns you into who you are tomorrow.Look at who you want to be,and start sculpting yourself into that person.You may not get exactly where you thought you'd be,but you will bedoing things that suit you in a profession you believe in.Don't let life randomly kick you into the adult you don't want to become."4.What led Chris to make up his mind to be an astronaut？______A. The life on his parents' farm.B. His ability to fly various planes.C. Apollo 11's landing on the Moon.D. His passion for studying engines.5.Which of the following was best worth remembering about Chris' career？______A. Serving in the Canadian army.B. Working as commander on the ISS.C. Receiving a lot of training from the NASA.D. Being the first Canadian astronaut to walk in space.6.What made Chris popular in the media？______A. The space tasks he conducted in his life.B. The pictures and videos he posted online.C. His strong determination to pursue his dream.D. His great contributions to Canada's space industry.7.What can we learn from Chris' words in the last paragraph？______A. Courage is what it takes to overcome difficulties.B. Opportunities go hand in hand with challenges.C. From small beginnings come great endings.D. The secret of success lies in the firm aim.CHave you ever heard someone say,"breakfast is the most important meal of the day"，or give you advice about why it's vital to start the day with a healthy breakfast？It seems that this meal,for many of us,is necessary for our day to start well,but is it really that important？The word "breakfast" comes from "breaking the fast"— the idea of ending the period in which we don't eat during the night.The regeneration process that takes place while we sleep consumes some of our natural food reserves.Breakfast gives us an opportunity to replenish those reduced stores of things like protein and calcium.So,in that way,a healthy breakfast makes sense.There are also many often-quoted studies which seem to connect a state of being overweightwith not eating breakfast.In fact,it leads many health experts to advise a healthy breakfast to not only control but also lose weight.In a US study,50，000 people were monitored over seven years,and those who ate a healthy breakfast were found to have a lower BMI（体重指数），which seems to suggest that breakfast may indeed help people maintain a healthy weight.But it might not be as simple as that.Alexandra Johnstone,professor of appetite research at the University of Aberdeen,suggests those who do not have breakfast might be less aware of healthy diets and nutrition,and people who eat breakfast might have a healthier lifestyle overall exercising and not smoking,for example.And he also points out that with the rise in popularity of intermittent（间歇性的）fasting to lose weight,there may also be some benefits to not eating breakfast,like improving blood sugar control and lowering blood pressure.So while breakfast has its benefits,it might not be the most important meal.It seems that a healthy lifestyle with a balanced diet might be more important for many of us than just one single meal.8.Why does the author list the questions in the first paragraph？______A. To give a warming.B. To offer some advice.C. To introduce the topic.D. To prove a certain fact.9.What does the underlined word "replenish" mean in paragraph 2？______A. Set aside.B. Manage without.C. Make up for.D. Run out of.10.What conclusion can we draw from Johnstone's research？______A. Skipping breakfast may do good to our health.B. Those who eat breakfast can keep a lower BMI.C. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.D. Intermittent fasting contributes greatly to weight loss.11.What does the author suggest we do at the end of the text？______A. Try new lifestyles.B. Follow a balanced diet.C. Pay more attention to breakfast.D. Be aware of the benefits of each meal.DSelf-healing（自愈）"electronic skin" that stretches into a circuit board and attaches to the human body could be a more environmentally friendly alternative to the current wearabledevices,scientists have said.Some US researchers are developing a thin,skin-like wearable device that they say is fully recyclable and has the capability to repair itself.The electronic skin can perform sensory（传感）tasks such as tracking a daily step count or measuring body temperature and heart rate,and can be shaped to be comfortably worn on any part of the body.The team said their work could lead to a future where recyclable high-tech skin allows people to collect accurate data about their bodies while cutting down on electronic waste. "Humans will have produced over 60 million tons of discarded（废弃的）smartphones,laptops and other electronics by 2025.Our solution is to start with how we make the device,not when it's already been thrown away," said Professor Xiao,leader of the team.The researchers used a screen printing technique to create a network of liquid metal wires for the circuit.They then used two thin films made of a self-healing material called polyimine to cover the circuit.The researchers said the resulting device is a little thicker than a Band-Aid which can be applied to treat the wound.It can also stretch by 60 per cent in any direction without messing up the electronics inside.The electronic skin can heal itself in 13 minutes if damaged.The bonds that hold together the polyimine material will begin to grow together to reform a network across the cut,similar to skin healing.However,the electronic skin is a long way away from being able to compete with the wearable devices in the market.One of the main limitations is that it still needs an external power source to work. "We haven't realized all of these complex functions yet,but we are marching toward that direction," Professor Xiao said.12.Which of the following is not the function of the skin-like electronic？______A. Taking body temperature.B. Keeping track of everyday steps.C. Collecting data on electronic waste.D. Stretching to fit anywhere on the body.13.What does paragraph 5 mainly talk about？______A. The process of producing the electronic skin.B. The future the electronic skin may face.C. Why the electronic skin is so popular.D. How the electronic skin works.14.What is Professor Xiao's attitude towards the new style of device？______A. Confident.B. Doubtful.C. Indifferent.D. Worried.15.What can be the best title for the text？______A. Electronic Skin：An Effective Way to Cure DiseasesB. A Recyclable,Self-healing Wearable Device Is InventedC. Professor Xiao：Expert Devoted to .Improving ElectronicsD. Traditional Wearable Electronic Devices Are on the Way out二、阅读七选五（本大题共5小题，共12.5分）While a new environment is exciting,the adjustment process can be challenging.Even if everything is going well at the beginning of your new job or school,something unexpected can happen. (1) The following tips will help you adapt to a new environment more quickly and smoothly.Ask questions.It is understandable that when you start,you don't want to show you need additional explanation,but you have to remember you are new!You are learning an entirely different process,so there will be things you need to ask to understand. (2) In fact,it has the exact opposite effect.You will not only impress others with your original ideas but also open up opportunities to build relationships across your new team.Seek out a mentor（指导者）.Having a mentor,particularly at the beginning,can make your adaptation much more manageable.This person can be your boss,your professor,or just a friendly classmate or co-worker. (3) And more importantly,they can help you learn some essential things you won't find in the handbook.Get to know people.Beyond your mentor,make it a priority to find more new friends.It does make a considerable difference.This way,you will feel more connected and a part of things,instead of being an island.This doesn't mean you have to go to every corner and introduce yourself. (4)Focus on this role. (5) Thinking of how comfortable you felt in your last role means you wish things were the same and second-guess yourself,which can threaten a quick adaptation.Don't look backward.Welcome the new challenges,appreciate the new skills you are learning,and you are sure to be successful in the new role.A.Doing this won't make you look less intelligent.parison usually hurts us more than it helps us.C.It can be as simple as getting involved in group activities.D.Don't let your feeling of unfamiliarity be an excuse to stay alone.E.You can make the change more difficult if you go in the wrong way.F.They'll field your questions and help you adjust to the culture easily.G.Focus on identifying how your previously learned skills can benefit you.16. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G17. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G18. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G19. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G20. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G三、完形填空（本大题共15小题，共15.0分）Nobody can inspire us as great teachers can.They seem to come when we(21) them most.They see(22) in us that others,including ourselves,can't see.They show us that what we perceiveas(23) is anything but that.Les Brown,one of the world's greatest motivational speakers on self-improvement,is a living example.Born in an abandoned building in Miami,Les has known(24) his entire life.He was a struggling student from the beginning,who was(25) as "mentally handicapped（弱智）" and was ever placed back from 6th grade to 5th grade.Moreover,he had a twin brother who was exceptionally(26)，making Les the obvious "stupid twin".One day a teacher asked Les to solve a problem on the chalkboard,but Les(27)，saying that he couldn't. "Of course you can," the teacher responded(28). "Young man,just come up and try it." "But I really can't,"(29) Les. "I'm mentally handicapped."The rest of the class erupted in(30).The teacher stepped out from behind the desk and looked Les(31). "Don't ever say that again," he told Les firmly. "Someone else's opinion of you does not have to become your(32)." And much to his classmates' and even his own surprise,Les did (33) the problem that day.Les will never forget his teacher's words,which have always encouraged him to overcomeincredible (34) in life and pursue his goals with exhaustless passion.And thanks to that great teacher's powerful revelation （启迪），Les has lived the phrase he is famous for all over the world：You have(35) within you.21. A. impress B. need C. miss D. value22. A. weakness B. beauty C. confidence D. potential23. A. simple B. abnormal C. impossible D. meaningful24. A. danger B. dignity C. hardship D. uneasiness25. A. labelled B. chosen C. respected D. introduced26. A. reliable B. handsome C. gifted D. ambitious27. A. denied B. quitted C. refused D. complained28. A. jokingly B. coldly C. critically D. encouragingly29. A. insisted B. argued C. explained D. demanded30. A. laughter B. surprise C. shame D. applause31. A. up and down B. on the spot C. in the eye D. now and then32. A. challenge B. reputation C. support D. reality33. A. think over B. work out C. reflect on D. set aside34. A. opinions B. odds C. disabilities D. faults35. A. greatness B. personality C. knowledge D. preference四、语法填空（本大题共1小题，共15.0分）36.What is it like to live in a cave once inhabited（居住）by ancient civilizations？ZhangYoubin and his wife have the answer.Zhang is from a village in Guizhou Province.The local government entrusts him and his wife with（1）______ care of ancient Hongyan cliff paintings（岩画），（2）______ decorate the cave located deep in mountains.The cliff paintings,first（3）______（find）in 1991，have a history of over 6，000 years.Most patterns have become unclear over the years.Those still recognizable show cows,palm prints,pigs and people.Experts say the paintings are very specific（4）______ have high artistic value.In 2015，the couple settled there（5）______（protect）the paintings.Back then,the road leading to the site was extremely narrow and dangerous in some sections.So Zhang was determined to widen the road.It（6）______（take）him two months to dig and build the roadbed with stones. "The road is now much（7）______（easy）for people to walk on,"he said.The couple's major（8）______（responsible）is preventing those without authorization from entering the protected area in case the paintings are damaged.To save theircommuting（往返）time,the couple established a temporary home in a cave near the paintings.（9）______（spend）six years guarding the paintings,Zhang is very familiar with them."I know the exact location and every detail of each painting.They are our cultural treasures and I feel greatly honored to protect them," he said（10）______（proud）.五、书面表达（本大题共2小题，共40.0分）37.假定你是李华，你的英国网友David在学习汉语，他对中国成语尤其感兴趣，但有时不懂成语的来源或不会恰当使用。
山东省2021届高三上学期期中考试英语试题(新高考)含解析
2020—2021 学年高三上学期期中考试英语试卷（新高考）（山东版）注意事项：1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡上。
2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。
回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
听力第一节（共5小题；每题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
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1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】What will the man do at 8:00?A. Work in the office.B. Have dinner with Mike.C. Go out with the woman.【答案】A【解析】【原文】W: Hey, Jason, do you want to join Mike and me for dinner? We are going to the Rose Restaurant at 8:00.M: I have to work till 8:30, but why don’t I meet you afterwards?2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】What does the woman dislike about the shirt?A. The color.B. The design.C. The price.【答案】B【解析】【原文】M: I’d like to buy a shirt. Look, this purple shirt is in an interesting color and the price isreasonable.W: Yes, but the color is prettier than the design.3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. Gary’s works.B. Gary’s appl ication.C. Gary’s list of samples.【答案】B【解析】【原文】W: Hi Gary, how is your application going? Have you heard anything yet?M: It seems that I’m on the short list. Now the selection board wants to see some samples of my published works.4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】What did the man plan to do on March 1st?A. Apply for some classes.B. Call the travel agent.C. Go to the mountains.【答案】C【解析】【原文】M: I just called the travel agent. It’s all set. On March 1st, I’m heading for the mountains for an entire week.W: Have you checked the academic calendar because my classes aren’t over till the seventh?5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】Why does Amy plan to go to Rome?A. To work.B. To travel.C. To study.【答案】C【解析】【原文】M: Hi, Amy. What are you reading? Is that an Italian grammar book?W: Yeah. I’m trying to teach myself some Italian, because I’m going to Rome next semester.M: What’s the reason for this sudden interest in Italy?W: Well, actually I was planning to take some courses about medieval (中世纪的) architecture, and it was said that Rome is the best in that field.第二节（共15小题；每题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
2021年山东省实验中学高三英语上学期期中考试试题及答案解析
2021年山东省实验中学高三英语上学期期中考试试题及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AAre you looking for some new and exciting places to take your kids to? Try some of these places.★Visit art museums.They offer a variety of activities to excite your kids' interest. Many offer workshops for making hand-made pieces, traveling exhibits, book signings by children's favorite writer, and even musical performances and other arts.★Head to a natural history museum.This is where kids can discover the past from dinosaur(恐龙) models to rock collections and pictures of stars in the sky. Also, ask what kind of workshops and educational programs are prepared for kids and any special events that are coming up.★Go to a Youtheater.Look for one in your area offering plays for child and family visitors.Pre-show play shops are conducted by area artists and educators where kids can discover the secret about performing arts Puppet(木偶)making and stage make-up are just a couple of the special offerings you might find.★Tryhands-on science.Visit one of the many hands-on science museums aroundthe country.These science play-lands are great fun for kids and grown-ups alike. They'll keep your child mentally and physically active the whole day through while pushing buttons, experimenting, and building. When everyone is tired, enjoy a fun family science show, commonly found in these museums.1.If a child is interested in the universe, he probably will visit _____.A.a YoutheaterB.an art museumC.a hands-on science museumD.a natural history museum2.What does "hands-on science" mean in the last paragraph?A.Science games designed by kids.B.Learning science by doing things.C.A show of kids' science work.D.Reading science books.3.Where does this text probably come from?A.A museum guide.B.A tourist map.C.A science textbook.D.A news report.BAt the World Economic Forum last month, President Trump drew claps when he announced the United Stateswould respond to the forum's proposal to plant one trillion(万亿) trees to fight climate change. The trillion-tree idea won wide attention last summer after a study published in the journal Science concluded thatplanting so many trees was “the most effective climate change solution to date”.If only it were true. But it isn't. Planting trees would slow down the planet's warming, but the only thing that will save us and future generations from paying a huge price in dollars, lives and damage to nature is rapid and considerable reductions in carbon release from fossil fuels, to net zero by 2050.Focusing on trees as the big solution to climate change is a dangerous diversion(偏离). Worse still, it takes attention away from those responsible for the carbon release that are pushing us toward disaster. For example, in the Netherlands, you can pay Shell an additional 1 euro cent for each liter of regular gasoline you put in your tank, to plant trees to balance the carbon release from your driving. That's clearly no more than disaster slightly delayed. The only way to stop this planet from overheating is through political, economic, technological and social solutions that end the use of fossil fuels.There is no way that planting trees, even across a global area the size of theUnited States, can absorb the huge amounts of fossil carbon released from industrial societies. Trees do take up carbon from the atmosphere as they grow. But this uptake merely replaces carbon lost when forests were cleared in the first place, usually long ago. Regrowing forests where they once grew can undo some damage done in the past, but even a trillion trees can't store enough carbon to head off dramatic climate changes this century.In a sharp counter argument to last summer's Paper in Science, Justin Gillis wrote in the same journal in October that the study's findings were inconsistent with the dynamics of the global carbon cycle. He warned that “the claimthat global tree restoration(复原) is our most effective climate solution is simply scientifically incorrect and dangerously misleading”.4. What do we know about the trillion-tree idea?A. It was published in a journal.B. It was proposed last summer.C. It was put forward by Trump.D. It drew lots of public attention.5. What is paragraph 3 mainly about?A. A drawback of the tree planting strategy.B. An example of balancing carbon release.C. An anecdote of making a purchase at Shell.D. A responsibility for politicians and economists.6. What was Justin Gillis's attitude towards global tree restoration?A. Indifferent.B. Opposed.C. Hesitant.D. Supportive.7. What is the best title for the text?A. Contradictory Ideas on Tree Planting.B. A Trillion Trees Come to the Rescue.C. Planting Trees Won't Save the World.D. The Best Solution to Climate Change.CFor years, life went something like this: We’d grow up in one place, head off to college, and then find a city to get a job and live there for a few years. The final goal was to find somewhere to settle down, buy a house, start a family, and begin the whole cycle all over again. But now some people are increasingly choosing to move from city to city throughout their entire lives, sometimes as frequently as every month.Just ask Alex Chatzieleftheriou, who has had a front-row seat watching this evolution unfold. Six years ago, he launched a startup called Blueground that rents out beautifully designed, fully furnished apartments for a month at a time, at rates that are cheaper than hotels. And it aims to make each one feel unique and comfortable,rather than standardized, like what you might find in a traditional hotel.Today, the company has 3,000 properties(房地产) in six U.S. cities, along with Dubai, Istanbul, London, Paris, and Chatzieleftheriou’s native Athens, and a staff of 400. With the helpof the Series B round of funding, the company landed $ 50 million, plus its previous total of $ 28 million, to continue its rapid expansion. It hopes to have 50,000 properties in 50 cities over the next three years.Chatzieleftheriou first came up with the idea for Blueground while he was working as a management consultant for McKinsey. “The accommodation of choice for consultants is the hotel,” he says. “I had to spend five years in hotel rooms, living in 12 different cities. I loved seeing the world, but I didn’t love feeling like I didn’t have a home.” And what’s more, hotels aren’t a particularly cost-effective solution for companies either. In Chatzieleftheriou’s case, McKinsey sometimes paid $ 10,000 or more for him to stay in a major city for a month.8. What does the author intend to tell in the first paragraph?A. A new lifestyle is appearing.B. Life is just like a circle for people.C. Most people are used to an easy life.D. People live in different places in life.9. What is the goal of Blueground?A. To compete with hotels.B. To create standardized hotels.C. To make renters feel at home.D. To rent out long-term apartments.10. What do we know about Blueground?A. It got a total investment of $ 78 million.B. Its business is anything but satisfying.C. It expanded to every corner of the world.D. It has 50,000 properties in 50 cities.11. What does the last paragraph focus on?A. High costs of hotels.B. Chatzieleftheriou’s former work.C Strengths of Blueground.D. The inspiration for Blueground.DThe World Wildlife Fund (WWF) says more than half of the world’s wildlife population has been lost, whichthe conservation group says has placed the health of the planet at risk.The WWF recently released its 10th Flagship Living Planet Report. The group warns the condition of the world's animals is worse than its earlier reports showed, indicating worldwide action is needed.The WWF is worried about the loss of and damage to Earth’s environment. The report provides information about more than 10,000 animal populations from 1970 to 2010. These populations are called “vertebrate species,” or animals with backbones — like fish, birds, mammals, amphibians and reptiles. The report shows these populations have dropped by 52 percent in just 40 years. It warns freshwater species have fallen by 76 percent, which is almost twice the loss of land and ocean species. Most of these losses are in the tropics, with the biggest drop inLatin America.Marco Lambertini, the WWF’s International Director-General said, “This is about losing natural habitats. This is aboutconvertingforests, grasslands, and wetlands into agriculture mainly, and it is about unsustainable use ofwildlife. Illegal hunting has been actually increasing over the last 10 years, which definitely a driving force for extinction, particularly of large species.”The report also notes what it calls the world’s “Ecological Footprint”, that is, the effect of human activities on the planet. Mr. Lambertini says there has been an increase in carbon dioxide gases and the pouring of nitrogen into oceans and rivers from fertilizers used in agriculture, which certainly cannot continue.“We are consuming on average every year about the equivalent of about 1.5, one and a half times the resources available to the planet. That means we are cutting trees more quickly than they can be restored. We are fishing the oceans more quickly than fishing stocks can reproduce, and we are emitting in the atmosphere more CO2than the natural systems can actually absorb, which is clearly not sustainable.”Mr. Lambertini warns climate change affects almost everyone on the planet and that whole species may disappear if the world does not reduce the effects of humans on the climate.12. According to the passage, what kind of species faces the biggest drop in population?A. Land and ocean species.B. Animals with backbones.C. Freshwater species inLatin America.D. Freshwater species in the tropics.13. All the following can contribute to the loss of world’s wildlife population EXCEPT ________.A. turning wildlife habitats into agriculture land.B. making sustainable use of wildlife.C. hunting illegally.D. emitting CO2 gases and pouring nitrogen.14. Which does the underlined word “converting” in paragraph 4 mean?A. Conserving.B. Conveying.C. Exchanging.D. Transforming.15. It can be inferred from the passage that _______.A. Marco is much concerned about human’s current behaviors towards wildlife.B. what the planet provides now can satisfy human’s sustainable development.C. more than half of the world’s wildlife population has been lost.D. if humans reduce the effects on the climate, the whole species will not disappear.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。