2019-2020学年浙江省宁波市高一下学期九校联考英语试题
宁波市2019学年第二学期九校联考高一英语试题第Ⅰ卷第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节：（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）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 does the conversation probably take place?A. In a restaurant.B. In a bookstore.C. In a library.2. What does the woman do?A. A designer.B. A writer.C. A sales agent.3. What might the man be doing now?A. Washing dishes.B. Setting the table.C. Doing some cooking.4. When will the speakers make some preparations?A. Tuesday.B. Wednesday.C. Thursday.5. What happened to the man?A. He lost his bike.B. He failed the exam again.C. He was scolded by his dad.第二节：（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. The umbrella.B. The shop.C. The weather.7. What was the weather like yesterday morning?A. Rainy.B. Sunny.C. Cloudy.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What does the woman mainly do with the car?A. Work.B. Travel.C. Race.9. How much does the woman want?A. $2,000.B. $2,200.C. $3,000.10. What does the woman mean?A. She will bargain with the man.B. She will accept the man’s offer.C. She will wait for another buyer.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. How does the woman get along with her brother now?A. Bad.B. Ordinary.C. Very well.12. Where did Kirk leave his sister?A. On the bus.B. In the kindergarten.C. On the playground.13. What did Kirk think his mother referred to?A. His lunch box.B. His homework.C. His sister.听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. Why didn't the man take notes?A. Because of his laziness.B. Because of the dull lecture.C. Because of the fast speed of the instructor.15. Which is the woman's advice for the man?A. Adding his own ideas to the notes.B. Fixing his eyes on the materials from time to time.C. Spending 5 to 10 minutes going through the materials.16. What's the man doing while talking with the woman?A. Taking notes.B. Looking for his pencil.C. Exchanging notes with others.17. How does the woman sound?A. Impatient.B. Helpful.C. Proud.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What is more common in the West than in China according to the speaker?A. Using cash.B. Using credit cards.C. Using mobilepayments.19. What does the speaker say about Alipay and WeChat Pay in China?A. All people are using them.B. They will never equal PayPal.C. Nearly everyone who has a smart phone is using them.20. How are mobile payments described in the talk?A. Easy and convenient.B. Simple and free of charge.C. Popular but awkwardto use.第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分35分）第一节：（共10小题；每小题2.5分，满分25分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。
AI’ve been taking time this week to stop and smell the roses. Literally, I bend over in my neighbors’ front yard, check that nobody is watching, and then bury my head in the flowers.I’ve also b een walking into bakeries (面包店), walking around without buying anything.After having surgery (外科手术)on my broken nose 18 months ago, I haven’t been able to smell or taste things.This week, however, my nose is back in business.I’ve been overwhelmed by smells, and it’s given me a new way of thinking. A pleasant smell is just one of the little bits and pieces that make life enjoyable, but which we often ignore. I remember once, when my son was five months old, I was carrying him down the street. Wind swept t hrough and almost tipped us over. He threw his little head back and giggled. He’d never felt the wind on his face. When is the last time I laughed at the weather?The first time I ate bacon, I rushed home to my parents, determined that we ate this deliciousness at every meal. My father smiled and agreed.We don’t write postcards about the small things. We don’t frame them in photographs. They aren’t that great or grand, but without them, life is altogether too loud. These quiet experiences give us a chance to enjoy the simple fact of being alive.As my sense of smell returns to me, it’s like I’m smelling things for the first time. They’re full of memories and magic. Food tastes better, and the air is indeed sweet. I know what the poets mean now. It almost makes my broken nose worthwhile. Now, I am waiting for this bandage to come off. There’s an itch (痒)I can’t reach!21. With the first two paragraphs, the writer mainly tries to .A. give examples of how she kills timeB. show that she loves doing secret thingsC. get readers to wonder about her behaviorD. discuss new ways on how to enjoy spare time22. What does the underline phrase “a new way of thinking” in paragraph 5 refer to?A. A habit of overcoming ignorance.B. A habit of giving personal consideration.C. An ability to fully use our limited attention.D. An ability to discover the pleasure of small things.23. The tone of the story is .A. livelyB. sadC. calmD. seriousBWhen you talk to doctors in the hospitals, it often happens that most of them are very serious and speak in a range of terms that may be difficult to understand. But Zhang Wenhong, the leader of the Shanghai team of experts in the treatment of novel coronavirus pneumonia, is one of the exceptions. He caught the public’s attention for his recent frank and funny speech.Zhang’s words first went viral(走红)on the Internet after he said in late January that he had sent doctors and nurses who are members of the Communist Party of China (CPC) to frontline hospitals to treat coronavirus cases. “When becoming CPC members, we vowed (发誓)that we would always put people’s interests first in the face of difficulties,” Zhang said. “This is the moment we live up to the vow. All CPC members must rush to the frontline. No bargaining.”Such a hardcore declaration of his attitude won widespread applause among Internet us ers. “A person’s morals are witnessed most in a critical situation. Nothing could win more recognition from the people than the down-to-earth behavior of the CPC members,” said Yang Haiyan, a 32-year-old Shanghai resident.One month later, when Zhang advised local residents to reduce the risk of spreading the virus by staying at home, he said in Shanghai dialect: “If you don’t stop seeing friends, you will see them again in the ICU.”Though chased by the media, Zhang described himself as a medical worker who must speak out now, but will return to keeping a low profile after the outbreak ends. “I spoke because of the fear among the public, owing to limited knowledge of the contagion (传染病),” said Zhang on Feb 26. “However, once the curtain of this coronavirus incident falls, it may be hard to find me. I’ll just hide myself in a corner, studying complicated patient cases and doing some reading, silently.”24. What has made Zhang Wenhong so popular online?A. His attitude towards his patients.B. His honest and humorous speech.C. His vow to fight against the virus.D. His broad knowledge of the virus.25. Zhang Wenhong sent CPC members to frontline hospitals because he believed that .A. they would not bargainB. they should do as they had vowedC. they would be calmer in a critical situationD. they could win recognition from thepeople26. What can we infer from Zhang Wenhong’s words in the last paragraph?A. He doesn’t like to spe ak in public.B. He is looking forward to taking a break.C. He is not a person who is after fame and attention.D. He mainly treats people with complicated diseases.CPress your fingers into the back of your head, just above your neck. If you feel a small bony bump (突起), you may find evidence of human evolution (进化): it could be your body responding to common smartphone use in the 21st century.According to a recent study, published in Scientific Reports, more young people have bony bumps at the base of their skulls, right above the neck. Medical professionals call them enlarged external occipital protuberances (EEOPs, 枕外隆突).Australian health scientist David Shahar, the author of the study, told the BBC that he’s seen more and more patients with EEOPs over the past ten years. Together with other researchers from the University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia, they examined 1,200 skull x-rays from people aged 18–30. They also measured the bumps and noted each person’s posture. They found that one in four people had developed these growths. This led to their theory that smartphones are the cause.According to their research, looking down at our phones adds stress onto the top of our spines (脊柱). To prevent damage to our spines, Shahar believes our bodies add fresh bony bump to help reduce the extra stress.Most of the EEOPs measured just a few millimeters. However, several subjects were found with EEOPs as large as 30 mm.In his report, Shah ar said the results “highlighted the need” for prevention. In other words, we need to change our posture while using our phones.Many people assume our bones are solid and unmoving once we reach adulthood. In reality, they are alive and covered with blood vessels(血管), which allows them to develop in unique ways for each person.Aside from EEOPs, other noticeable recent changes in human bodies include shrinking jaws, narrower elbows and generally smaller skeletons. The human body is adapting to modern life, so who knows what people in the future might look like?27. What did the recent study find about EEOPs?A. They grow on one’s neck.B. They can lead to many health problems.C. They may stop growing when you reach 30.D. They occur among more and more young people.28. What is the main cause of EEOPs according to the researchers?A. Extra stress.B. Aging bones.C. Smartphone use.D. Geneproblems.29. Which of the following would Shahar probably agree with?A. EEOPs increase the stress on our spines.B. EEOPs are actually beneficial to our spines.C. Young people’s bones adapt in similar ways.D. Young people should exercise to improve their posture.30. What’s the writing purpose of the text?A. To persuade readers to protect their spines.B. To explain why human bodies develop EEOPs.C. To show some recent changes in human bodies.D. To recommend some healthy habits of using phones.第二节：（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项目。
2018-2019学年浙江省宁波市九校联考高一(下)期末英语试卷
2018-2019学年浙江省宁波市九校联考高一（下）期末英语试卷1.（问答题，1.5分）What does the woman's mother look like？A． She wears glasses.B． She has dark eyes.C． She has white hair.2.（问答题，1.5分）How old is the woman now？A． 20 years old.B． 45 years old.C． 65 years old.3.（问答题，1.5分）How often does the man see his grandfather？A． Every day.B． Once a week.C． Once a month.4.（问答题，1.5分）What does the man mean？A． The film is terrible.B． The film can be seen online.C． The film is worth the money.5.（问答题，1.5分）What does the man decide to do？A． Look for a parking space.B． Drive to the department store again.C． Go to the department store in a few days.6.（问答题，3分）（1）What is the probable relationship between the speakers？A． Mother and son.B． Husband and wife.C． Fellow workers.（2）What is the man unwilling to do？A． Clean the floor.B． Prepare the dimmer sets.C． A range the tables.7.（问答题，3分）（1）Why is the man's blue shirt no longer suitable for him？A． He's put on much weight.B． He thinks it's old.C． He's grown taller.（2）What does the woman think of the man？A． Lucky.B． Busy.C． Lazy.8.（问答题，4.5分）（1）What does the woman do probably？A． A policewoman.B． A tour guideC． A teacher.（2）Who was swimming around？A． Nick.B． Melissa.C． Laura.（3）What does the woman think of Ken？A． Helpful.B． DishonestC． Interesting.9.（问答题，6分）（1）Why did Fiona decide to write a book about Beatrice Cadbury？A． Beatrice had a surprising life.B． She was interested in the Cadbury family.C． The school Beatrice had started was famous.（2）What was Beatrice's life like in her childhood？A． Difficult.B． Unlucky.C． Comfortable.（3）What did Beatrice ask her brother to do？A． Come to her house.B． Stop giving her money.C． Allow her to meet the factory workers.（4）Why did Beatrice and her family live in a tent？A． She wanted to live like poor people.B． There were too many people in her house.C． Her children liked to live in a different place.10.（问答题，6分）（1）How did the servants deal with their earnings in Victorian times？A． They paid for the housing.B． They bought food and clothes.C． They sent them to their families.（2）What was a nurse's main duty？A． Coking meals.B． Caring for children.C． Educating children.（3）How did the Victorian upper class parents treat their children actually？A． Cuell.B． Kindly.C． Srictly.（4）What will the speaker talk about next？A． Lower class families.B． Upper class children's situation.C． Comparisons between upper and lower classes.11.（填空题，7.5分）The trouble started at 9：30 p. m. last New Year's Eve, in Newmark. When the fire engines（消防车）arrived at the fire, a very old woman was sitting in a third floor window. The firefighters placed a ladder（梯子）against the wooden house, and 26-year-old Marcus Reddick climbed 35 feet to the third floor.The woman, 60 years old and very fat, was sitting with both feet out of the window. When Marcus reached the top of the ladder, the woman, afraid and nervous, put her two legs around him. Suddenly Marcus fell backwards off the ladder, with the large woman sitting on him. Marcus landed first-hitting a wall beside the front stairs-and broke the woman's fall. She fell no more, but he fell another ten feet down the stairs. When the fire officer reached him, Marcus wasunconscious．Within an hour, a doctor told the men that Marcus was nearly brain dead, and would only get worse. Doctors talked of turning off the life-saving machine and asked if the family would like to give away his heart. The answer was "yes"．On January 6， firefighters lifted Marcus' coffin（棺材）-covered with an American flag-onto a yellow fire engine. Hundreds of firefighters from all over the state joined the procession（行列）through Newmark streets. Children watched silently from school windows. The day Marcus died, his heart was given away to a young girl. His family said that it was the second life Marcus had saved.（1）After reaching the top of the ladder, Marcus___ ．A． was very terrified and anxiousB． was knocked off and got hurtC． found it difficult to get downD． couldn't see anything clearly（2）The underlined word "unconscious" in Paragraph 2 means"___ "．A． homelessB． breathlessC． helplessD． senseless（3）We can infer from the end of the text that Marcus' family might feel___ ．A． sorrowful but proudB． depressed but excitedC． angry and doubtfulD． worried and surprised12.（填空题，10分）Nowadays, people all over the world have various ways of dealing with a common cold. Some take over-the-counter（非处方的）medicines such as aspirin while others try popular home remedies（治疗）like herbal tea or chicken soup. However, here is the toughtruth about the common cold：nothing really cures it.Then why do people sometimes still believe that their remedies work？According to James Taylor, a professor at the University of Washington, colds usually go away on their own in about a week, improving a little each day after symptoms peak, so it's easy to believe it's medicine rather than time that deserves to be praised, USA Today reported.To many of us, it still seems hard to believe that we can deal with more serious diseases yet are powerless against something as common as a cold. Recently, scientists came closer to figuring out why. To understand it, you first need to know how antiviral（抗病毒的）drugs work. They attack the virus by attaching to and changing the surface structures of the virus. To do that, the drug must fit and lock into the virus like the right piece of a jigsaw（拼图）， which means scientists have to identify the virus and build a 3-D model to study its surface before they can develop an antiviral drug that is effective enough.The two cold viruses that scientists had long known about were rhinovirus（鼻病毒）A and B． But they didn't find out about the existence of a third virus, rhinovirus C， until 2006． All three of them lead to the common cold, but drugs that work well against rhinovirus A and B don't work well when used against C．"This accounts for most of the previous failures of drug trials against Thinovirus,"study leader Professor Ann Palmenberg at University of Wisconsin-Madison, US， told Science Daily.Now, more than 10 years after the discovery of rhinovirus C， scientists have finally built a highly-detailed 3-D model of the virus, showing that the surface of the virus is, as expected, different from that of other cold viruses.With the model in hand, hopefully a real cure for a common cold is on its way. Soon, we may no longer have to waste our money on medicines that don't really work.（1）What does the author think of popular remedies for curing a common cold？___A． They are really quite effective.B． They are slightly helpful.C． They still need to be improved.D． They actually don't work.（2）How do antiviral drugs work？___A． By identifying the viruses and breaking them up directly.B． By reshaping the top layers of the target cold viruses.C． By attacking the viruses one after another like finishing a jigsaw.D． By absorbing different kinds of cold viruses at the same time.（3）What can we infer from the passage？___A． The surface of cold viruses looks quite similar.B． Scientists have already found a cure for the common cold.C． Knowing the structure of cold viruses is the key to developing an effective cure.D． Scientists were not aware of the existence of rhinovirus C until recently.（4）What is the best title for this passage？___A． Drugs against cold virusesB． Helpful home remediesC． No current cure for common coldD． Research on cold viruses13.（填空题，7.5分）When it comes to modern communication, security is a big concern. It seems like we're forever hearing about hackers leaking emails, passwords and other important personal information.But thanks to a breakthrough by Chinese scientists, who won the 2018 Newcomb Cleveland Prize in February, we may soon never have to worry about our data again. With the cutting-edge technology, a revolutionary satellite called Micius makes the information sent and received safer than ever.So what exactly makes the information sent to and from Micius so secure？Micius is the first satelite of its kind to use quantum key distribution（量子密匙分发）， which uses particles （粒子）that transmit（传输）light to deliver information from one point to another. Currently, it can communicate with two base stations, both of which are located high up in the mountains in two different areas of Tibet, around 1， 200 kilometers apart. Data is sent between the satellite and one of the base stations in the form of a ray of light.This makes it almost impossible for data sent and received using quantum satellite technology to be stolen, as the connection will be broken if someone tries to hack it. "Any eavesdropper（偷听者）on the quantum channel attempting to gain information can be found by the communicating users, "the scientists wrote in the paper.However, the technology does have a few limitations. For example, the process only works at night, as the information isn't able to pass through sunlight. And there's currently only a 10-minute window each day during which Micius can communicate with each of the base stations, according to Xinhua. This is because the satellite and base station need to be close enough to each other for the information to successfully make it to and from outer space.Despite these small issues, the scientific community across the world has reacted positively to China's achievements in this groundbreaking project. "This Chinese experiment is a quiteremarkable technological achievement, "Artur Ekert, a professor of quantum physics at the University of Oxford, told BBC News.And Karl Ziemelis, an editor for Nature, told Xinhua, "It's a witness to China's investments（投资）and significant efforts in the physical sciences that this group has been able to push research in practical quantum communication technologies to such an astronomical height. "（1）Why it is safe to use quantum key distribution to transfer information？___A． The connection will fail if it is hacked.B． It makes the base stations close enough.C． It transfers data too fast for it to be stolen.D． The process often takes place at night.（2）According to the text, what's the attitude of the scientific community towards the satellite Micius？___A． It remains unclear whether it will be beneficial or not.B． It is really an impressive technological breakthrough.C． It will promote the investment in quantum-related technologies.D． It doesn't deserve a lot of attention given its limitations.（3）What is the main idea of the text？___A． The latest security problems of modern communication.B． Micius'effect on the development of modern technology.C． The wide applications of quantum key distribution in data transition.D． How Micius works to ensure secure communication and its limitations.14.（填空题，10分）Chinese products more popular abroadWhen riding a Mobike in a street, you are likely to hear passers-by speaking Chinese aloud.（1）___ After entering a store, it's possible that you'll see Huawei smartphones for sale. It isn't referring to a city in China, but Manchester, UK．（2）___ Indeed, Chinese products have been going global recenly.（3）___ But to satisfy local people's tastes, Chinese restaurants have made some necessary changes to the dishes. "One example is the meat, "said Yin Hang, who is studying at the University of Wollongongin Australia. "We like to eat meat with bones in while people here don't. Therefore, Chinese restaurants serve big pieces of meat without bones, even for fish. " （4）___ In many cities in Europe, stores sel TCL televisions, Haier fridges and Lenovocomputers, reported Reuters. More than half of US-owned drones（无人机）are Chinese models, acording to China Daily. They're not only made in China, but designed and developed in the country.In the past, most people in the West thought Chinese products were cheap and unreliable. But things have changed greatly.（5）___ "For example, Huawe, one of China's major smartphone makers, overtook Apple in global smartphone sales for the first time in June and July last year, "noted consulting firm Counterpoint Research.A． Many Chinese brands are also becoming more and more popular.B． Chinese dishes have been enjoyed in Western countries for a long time.C． "Made in China"has become cool and more people trust Chinese brands.D． Meanwhile, intemational brands are still enjoying great success in China.E． Turning to the right, you may see a Sichuan-style restaurant.F． In fact, you might see similar things in many other cities around the world.G． What is the biggest problem with many Chinese brands？15.（填空题，30分）It had been cloudy, chilly, rainy and gray for three days. It was November. The colorful autumn leaves had reached their （1）___ and were now falling fast On the hilsides （2）___ the skinny skeletons of bare trees.I pulled my jacket tighter around me as I walked through the cold winds and（3）___ the leaves flying above the ground. I tried to smile but couldn't.（4）___ delightful intentions, the dark, depressing days were upsetting me. As I walked on through the fallen leaves, my（5）___ slowly got wet. My cold toes didn't （6）___ me as much as my damp spirits. My body was tired. My energy was low.（7）___ I felt something warm all of a sudden. A break in the clouds had（8）___ and sunlight was shining through it down to the earth once again. I closed my eyes and turned my face to the sweet（9）___ ． Its warmth washed over me. I （10）___ and saw the remaining leaves on the trees sparkling in the sunlight. It made their colors even brighter and more beautiful.I felt my（11）___ rising again as well. I smiled and thanked nature for this everyday（12）___ ．Those few minutes of light had （13）___ me with joy. I felt renewed, ready to（14）___ light and love to the world myself once again. I walked back home（15）___ to nature and amazed at what a little break in the clouds can do.In our lives here we all（16）___ times when the world seems cold, dark, and gray. It is inthese times when nature（17）___ us to break through the clouds ourselves and share our light with the world.It doesn't（18）___ much either. A simple hug,a kind word,a caring note can warm and uplift another's spirits. A helping hand,a shared smile,a tiny act of（19）___ can shine light into another's heart.When the gray days come then don't just sit in the dark.（20）___ break through the clouds! Share your love! Let the light shine through you!（1）A． peak B． hillsides C． goal D． distance （2）A． lay B． rested C． stood D． sat（3）A． rescued B． packed C． spotted D． recognized （4）A． In addition to B． In spite of C． Instead of D． Due to （5）A． hands B． jacket C． shoes D． hair（6）1． A． puzzle B． terrify C． please D． bother （7）A． Besides B． Therefore C． Moreover D． However （8）A． recovered B． arisen C． replaced D． escaped （9）A． sunshine B． winds C． rain D． clouds （10）A． looked around B． bent down C． set off D． hung out （11）A． value B． temperature C． excitement D． mood （12）A． appearance B． route C． miracle D． glory （13）A． rewarded B． charged C． treated D． filled （14）A． donate B． sell C． bring D． introduce （15）A． devoted B． grateful C． loyal D． attached （16）A． experience B． record C． understand D． admire （17）A． longs for B． waits for C． depends on D． calls on （18）A． risk B． take C． waste D． save （19）A． wisdom B． love C． duty D． confidence （20）A． Simply B． Slightly C． Rarely D． Gradually 16.（填空题，15分）China, once famous for four inventions in ancient times, has once again showed its ability （1）___ （change）the world with its"new four great inventions"：electronic payments, shared bicycles, high-speed railways and online shopping.With electronic payments, people can buy and eat（2）___ they want simply with a tap of their phones. Electronic payments are so convenient that they are really popular with folks. Even pancake sellers are found（3）___ （use）Alipay. The bikes themselves are not new,（4）___ the operating model of bike-sharing is innovative. Chinese companies have surprised the world with the business model of bike-sharing which（5）___ （include）high technologies, and are entering overseas markets such as Singapore and Britain. The launch of high-speed trains has a（6）___ （big）influence on people's choice of traveling than expected. The newlylaunched Fuxing Hao can travel at an（7）___ （amaze）speed of 300 km/h, making the 1，318km joumey in five and three-quarter hours. China also takes the lead in online shoppingwith various e-commerce platforms.（8）___ the 11． 11 shopping day in 2018， sales hit 10 billion yuan in the first 2 minutes after midnight and（9）___ （reach）213． 5 bilion by the end of the day.Thanks to the large amounts of capital（资金）China has invested in encouraging inmovation （创新）， China has entered （10）___ new innovative time.17.（问答题，15分）假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Chris写信告诉你由于他常在手机上玩在线游戏上瘾，导致学习成绩下降，而且为此和父母发生了争吵，心里很烦恼．你回信劝说他正确解决这个问题．内容包括：1．表示理解：2．指出玩手机在线游戏上瘾的危害3．提出建议，例如跟父母亲好好沟通等．注意：1．词数80左右；2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯．Dear Chris,I'm sorry to hear that you' re suffering from online game addiction._____Yours,Li Hua18.（问答题，25分）阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事．It was late spring When my mom and I were driving through the countyside. Back then I was 13 years old and always felt unhappy with Mom. However, little did I know that this trip was going to be a special one.A pot of flowers satin he back scat, Whose pleasant smell filled the car． Suddenly, in the middle of nowhere, my mom pulled over. "What are you doing？"I cried, fearing that the car had broken down and we'd be stuck there,so far from home. Fortunately, that wasn't the case. My mom hopped out of the car,grabbing the flowers from the back seat. "It'll just be a minute,"she called back through the open windows.Impatiently,I cast my eyes towards the edge of the road before they settled on a little sign showing that it was a nursing home. I looked back to the building,somewhat annoyed,as my mom reappearedempty-handed.Before she started the car,curiosity drove me to ask,"Do you know someone there？" She shook her head. "Then what did you do with the flowers？" She smiled slightly,"I gave them to the receptionist（前台接待员）． ""What？"She laughed at my confusion. "I told the receptionist to give the flowers to whoever needed them, especially those who haven't received any in a while. "I kept silent for a moment. Not long after we went on with our driving,I spoke again,"Did you leave your name？"To this she answered instantly,"No. Leaving flowers there for someone who will appreciate them makes me feel good, which is enough of a thank for me. "Suddenly, still thinking about Mom's deeds,I heard something burst loudly. It was our car that broke down! Nothing could be worse, because neither my mom nor I understood how to repair it, and we didn't know where the garage was. It also seemed impossible to wait for any passerby, since we had seen so few along the way.注意：1．所续写的短文的词数应为150左右；2．至少使用5个短文中标有下划线的关键词语；3．续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；4．续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语．Paragraph 1I let out a sigh whie my Mtum rooted hersef againsthe car worying about what could be done._____Paragraph 2As we drove along,a flower shop came into sight on the road.______。
高一下学期九校联考英语试题
浙江省宁波市2020-2021学年高一下学期九校联考英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读选择I’ve been taking time this week to stop and smell the roses. Literally, I bend over in my neighbors’ front yard, check that nobody is watching, and then bury my head in the flowers.I’ve also been walking into bakeries, walking around without buying anything.After having surgery on my broken nose 18 months ago, I haven’t been able to smell or taste things.This week, however, my nose is back in business.I’ve been overwhelmed by smells, and it’s given me a new way of thinking. A pleasant smell is just one of the little bits and pieces that make life enjoyable, but which we often ignore.I remember once, when my son was five months old, I was carrying him down the street. Wind swept through and almost tipped us over. He threw his little head back and giggled. He’d never felt the wind on his face. When is the last time I laughed at the weather?The first time I ate bacon, I rushed home to my parents, determined that we ate this deliciousness at every meal. My father smiled and agreed.We don’t write postcards about the small things. We don’t frame them in photographs. They aren’t that great or grand, but without them, life is altogether too loud. These quiet experiences give us a chance to enjoy the simple fact of being alive.As my sense of smell returns to me, it’s like I’m smelling things for the first time. They’re full of memories and magic. Food tastes better, and the air is indeed sweet. I know what the poets mean now. It almost makes my broken nose worthwhile. Now, I am waiting for this bandage to come off. There’s an itch I can’t reach!1．With the first two paragraphs, the writer mainly tries to .A．give examples of how she kills time B．show that she loves doing secret things C．get readers to wonder about her behavior D．discuss new ways on how to enjoy spare time2．What does the underline phrase “a new way of thinking” in paragraph 5 refer to?A．A habit of overcoming ignorance.B．A habit of giving personal consideration.C．An ability to fully use our limited attention.D．An ability to discover the pleasure of small things.3．The tone of the story is .A．lively B．sad C．calm D．seriousWhen you talk to doctors in the hospitals, it often happens that most of them are very serious and speak in a range of terms that may be difficult to understand. But Zhang Wenhong, the leader of the Shanghai team of experts in the treatment of novel coronavirus pneumonia, is one of the exceptions. He caught the public’s attention for his recent frank and funny speech.Zhang’s words first went viral(走红)on the Internet after he said in late January that he had sent doctors and nurses who are members of the Communist Party of China (CPC) to frontline hospitals to treat coronavirus cases. “When becoming CPC members, we vowed (发誓)that we would always put people’s interests first in the face of difficulties,” Zhang said. “This is the moment we live up to the vow. All CPC members must rush to the frontline. No barga ining.”Such a hardcore declaration of his attitude won widespread applause among Internet users. “A person’s morals are witnessed most in a critical situation. Nothing could win more recognition from the people than the down-to-earth behavior of the CPC m embers,” said Yang Haiyan, a 32-year-old Shanghai resident.One month later, when Zhang advised local residents to reduce the risk of spreading the virus by staying at home, he said in Shanghai dialect: “If you don’t stop seeing friends, you will see them again in the ICU.”Though chased by the media, Zhang described himself as a medical worker who must speak out now, but will return to keeping a low profile after the outbreak ends. “I spoke because of the fear among the public, owing to limited knowledge of the contagion (传染病),” said Zhang on Feb 26. “However, once the curtain of this coronavirus incident falls, it may be hard to find me. I’ll just hide myself in a corner, studying complicated patient cases and doing some reading, silently.”4．What has made Zhang Wenhong so popular online?A．His attitude towards his patients. B．His honest and humorous speech. C．His vow to fight against the virus. D．His broad knowledge of the virus. 5．Zhang Wenhong sent CPC members to frontline hospitals because he believed that . A．they would not bargain B．they should do as they had vowed C．they would be calmer in a critical situation D．they could win recognition from thepeople6．What can we infer from Zhang Wenhong’s words in the last paragraph?A．He doesn’t like to sp eak in public.B．He is looking forward to taking a break.C．He is not a person who is after fame and attention.D．He mainly treats people with complicated diseases.Press your fingers into the back of your head, just above your neck. If you feel a small bony bump (突起), you may find evidence of human evolution (进化): it could be your body responding to common smartphone use in the 21st century.According to a recent study, published in Scientific Reports, more young people have bony bumps at the base of their skulls, right above the neck. Medical professionals call them enlarged external occipital protuberances (EEOPs, 枕外隆突).Australian health scientist David Shahar, the author of the study, told the BBC that he’s seen more and more patients with EEOPs over the past ten years. Together with other researchers from the University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia, they examined 1,200 skull x-rays from people aged 18–30. They also measured the bumps and noted each person’s posture. They found that one in four people had developed these growths. This led to their theory that smartphones are the cause.According to their research, looking down at our phones adds stress onto the top of our spines (脊柱). To prevent damage to our spines, Shahar believes our bodies add fresh bony bump to help reduce the extra stress.Most of the EEOPs measured just a few millimeters. However, several subjects were found with EEOPs as large as 30 mm.In his report, Shahar said the results “highlighted the need” for prevention. In othe r words, we need to change our posture while using our phones.Many people assume our bones are solid and unmoving once we reach adulthood. In reality, they are alive and covered with blood vessels(血管), which allows them to develop in unique ways for each person.Aside from EEOPs, other noticeable recent changes in human bodies include shrinking jaws, narrower elbows and generally smaller skeletons. The human body is adapting to modern life, so who knows what people in the future might look like?7．What did the recent study find about EEOPs?A．They grow on one’s neck.B．They can lead to many health problems.C．They may stop growing when you reach 30.D．They occur among more and more young people.8．What is the main cause of EEOPs according to the researchers?A．Extra stress. B．Aging bones.C．Smartphone use. D．Gene problems.9．Which of the following would Shahar probably agree with?A．EEOPs increase the stress on our spines.B．EEOPs are actually beneficial to our spines.C．Young people’s bones adapt in similar ways.D．Young people should exercise to improve their posture.10．What’s the writing purpose of the text?A．To persuade readers to protect their spines.B．To explain why human bodies develop EEOPs.C．To show some recent changes in human bodies.D．To recommend some healthy habits of using phones.二、七选五To many of us, art is obviously a kind of human expression of creativity. But in recent years, you may have read news about artificial intelligence (AI) creating its own art, such as painting or writing poems. Some people worry that AI might someday replace artists.11．Many artists today are turning AI into a useful tool. Instead of replacing artists, AI is bringing artists more possibilities.A piece of music created by AI recently attracted attention. AI was used to turn the novel virus into a piece of nearly two-hour long music based on its protein structure. The project was led by Markus Buehler, an American musician and MIT professor of engineering. He assigned (指定) a unique note to each amino acid (氨基酸) in the protein.12．Listeners found the project to be “mind-blowing”. “It allows me to see the virus from a new angle,” said one listener.13．As The Verge wrote, “AI helps artists play around in unpredictable ways, creating things beyond what they have ever thought was possible before.”14．For example, in the comic and animation industries, there are now AI tools that can automatically (自动地) color in black-and-white line drawings. Although the results can be unpredictable and require a little cleanup, it “could give artists room to experiment, by cutting down the time it takes to color each frame (画面)”, said Joao Do Lago, animator of Netflix’s Castlevania.As Peter Ward wrote for The Culture Trip, art of every kind has always been influenced by technological breakthroughs.15．A．The AI then translated these notes into music.B．AI has become an important part of our everyday life.C．But this worry seems to be unnecessary, at least for now.D．AI can become a useful tool to bring change to the art world.E.Besides the music industry, AI has entered the world of poetry as well.F.This surprising marriage between science and art could not be achieved without AI.G.Apart from co-creating imaginative works, AI can also help artists avoid repeating tasks.三、完形填空My two sons are all grown up now. They are 32 and 27 years old this year. Yet they both still have the minds of 16 . Autism(自闭症)has limited their 17 growth and they still need to be looked after all the time. When I was a boy, the term used for people like my sons was Mentally Retarded. By the time I was an adult the term had 18 to Mentally Handicapped. 19 , this was switched again to Mentally Challenged. 20 of these terms truly defined(定义)them, however.These days the 21 term is people with Special Needs. I like this one better than the older ones, because it is more 22 . My sons do have Special Needs 23 they also have Special Gifts. My oldest boy may only be able to 24 certain things. But when he 25 people by name, there is a catching happiness in his mood and manner. He always 26 love and hugs far more freely than I do. My youngest boy is 27 in his own world most of the time. But he also has an 28 to laugh and enjoy life. Often after he finishes crying his happiness will immediately 29 . My two Special Needs sons have 30 me more about how to live and and how to love than I could have ever learned 31 .The fact is that all of us in this life have Special Needs. All of us also have Special Gifts. It is up to us to 32 our gifts. It is up to us to 33 the needs of each other. And it is up tous to 34 each other with kindness and love. Remember, we are all one 35 here. We are all Children of the same God.16．A．students B．fathers C．children D．mothers 17．A．fundamental B．mental C．personal D．physical 18．A．added B．occurred C．referred D．switched 19．A．Later B．Lately C．Still D．Eventually 20．A．All B．Both C．Neither D．None 21．A．first B．last C．newest D．closest 22．A．attractive B．accurate C．admirable D．artificial 23．A．and B．but C．so D．while 24．A．talk about B．bring about C．argue about D．hear about 25．A．confirms B．consults C．cheers D．greets 26．A．gives up B．gives in C．gives out D．gives off 27．A．left B．lost C．trapped D．surrounded 28．A．ability B．atmosphere C．expression D．instruction 29．A．recover B．regain C．return D．rebuild 30．A．impressed B．inspired C．terrified D．taught 31．A．on my own B．of my own C．for myself D．to myself 32．A．gather B．harvest C．share D．form 33．A．answer B．recognize C．admit D．meet 34．A．treat B．forgive C．appreciate D．remind 35．A．village B．family C．team D．league四、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
浙江省宁波市九校2018-2019学年高一第二学期联考英语试题及答案解析
浙江省宁波市九校2018-2019学年高一第二学期联考英语试题注意事项：1．答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息2．请将答案正确填写在答题卡上第I卷（选择题）一、阅读理解The trouble started at 9：30 p. m. last New Year’s Eve, in Newmark. When the fire engines （消防车）arrived at the fire, a very old woman was sitting in a third floor window. The firefighters placed a ladder（梯子）against the wooden house, and 26-year-old Marcus Reddick climbed 35 feet to the third floor.The woman, 60 years old and very fat, was sitting with both feet out of the window. When Marcus reached the top of the ladder, the woman, afraid and nervous, put her two legs around him. Suddenly Marcus fell backwards off the ladder, with the large woman sitting on him. Marcus landed first—hitting a wall beside the front stairs-a nd broke the woman’s fall. She fell no more, but he fell another ten feet down the stairs. When the fire officer reached him, Marcus was unconscious.Within an hour, a doctor told the men that Marcus was nearly brain dead, and would only get worse. Doctors talked of turning off the life-saving machine and asked if the family would like to give away his heart. The answer was “yes”.On January 6, firefighters lifted Marcus’ coffin（棺材）—covered with an American flag-onto a yellow fire engine. Hundreds of firefighters from all over the state joined the procession（行列）through Newmark streets. Children watched silently from school windows. The day Marcus died, his heart was given away to a young girl. His family said that it was the second life Marcus had saved.1．After reaching the top of the ladder, Marcus ________.A．was very terrified and anxiousB．was knocked off and got hurtC．found it difficult to get downD．couldn’t see anything clearly2．The underlined word “unconscious” in Paragraph 2 means“________”.A．homeless B．breathlessC．helpless D．senseless3．We can infer from the end of the text that Marcus’ family might feel ________. A．sorrowful but proudB．depressed but excitedC．angry and doubtfulD．worried and surprisedNowadays, people all over the world have various ways of dealing with a common cold. Some take over-the-counter（非处方的）medicines such as aspirin while others try popular home remedies（治疗）like herbal tea or chicken soup. However, here is the tough truth about the common cold:nothing really cures it.Then why do people sometimes still believe that their remedies work According to James Taylor, a professor at the University of Washington, colds usually go away on their own in about a week, improving a little each day after symptoms peak, so it’s easy to believe it’s medicine rather than time that deserves to be praised, USA Today reported.To many of us, it still seems hard to believe that we can deal with more serious diseases yet are powerless against something as common as a cold. Recently, scientists came closer to figuring out why. To understand it, you first need to know how antiviral（抗病毒的）drugs work. They attack the virus by attaching to and changing the surface structures of the virus. To do that, the drug must fit and lock into the virus like the right piece of a jigsaw（拼图）, which means scientists have to identify the virus and build a 3-D model to study its surface before they can develop an antiviral drug that is effective enough.The two cold viruses that scientists had long known about were rhinovirus（鼻病毒）A and B．But they didn’t find out about the existence of a third virus, rhin ovirus C, until 2006. All three of them lead to the common cold, but drugs that work well against rhinovirus A and B don’t work well when used against C.“This accounts for most of the previous failures of drug trials against Thinovirus,”study leader Professor Ann Palmenberg at University of Wisconsin-Madison, US, told Science Daily.Now, more than 10 years after the discovery of rhinovirus C, scientists have finally built a highly-detailed 3-D model of the virus, showing that the surface of the virus is, as expected, different from that of other cold viruses.With the model in hand, hopefully a real cure for a common cold is on its way. Soon, we may no longer have to waste our money on medicines that don’t really work.4．What does the author think of popular remedies for curing a common cold?A．They are really quite effective.B．They are slightly helpful.C．They still need to be improved.D．They actually don’t work.5．How do antiviral drugs work?A．By identifying the viruses and breaking them up directly.B．By reshaping the top layers of the target cold viruses.C．By attacking the viruses one after another like finishing a jigsaw.D．By absorbing different kinds of cold viruses at the same time.6．What can we infer from the passage?A．The surface of cold viruses looks quite similar.B．Scientists have already found a cure for the common cold.C．Knowing the structure of cold viruses is the key to developing an effective cure. D．Scientists were not aware of the existence of rhinovirus C until recently.7．What is the best title for this passage?A．Drugs against cold virusesB．Helpful home remediesC．No current cure for common coldD．Research on cold virusesWhen it comes to modern communication, security is a big concern. It seems like we’re forever hearing about hackers leaking emails, passwords and other important personal information.But thanks to a breakthrough by Chinese scientists, who won the 2018 Newcomb Cleveland Prize in February, we may soon never have to worry about our data again. With the cutting-edge technology, a revolutionary satellite called Micius makes the information sent andreceived safer than ever.So what exactly makes the information sent to and from Micius so secure Micius is the first satellite of its kind to use quantum key distribution（量子密匙分发）, which uses particles （粒子）that transmit（传输）light to deliver information from one point to another. Currently, it can communicate with two base stations, both of which are located high up in the mountains in two different areas of Tibet, around 1, 200kilometers apart. Data is sent between the satellite and one of the base stations in the form of a ray of light.This makes it almost impossible for data sent and received using quantum satellite technology to be stolen, as the connection will be broken if someone tries to hack it. “Any eavesdropper（偷听者）on the quantum channel attempting to gain information can be found by the communicating users, "the scientists wrote in the paper.However, the technology does have a few limitations. For example, the process only works at night, as the information is n’t able to pass through sunlight. And there’s currently only a 10-minute window each day during which Micius can communicate with each of the base stations, according to Xinhua. This is because the satellite and base station need to be close enough to each other for the information to successfully make it to and from outer space.Despite these small issues, the scientific community across the world has reacted positively to China’s achievements in this groundbreaking project. "This Chinese experiment is a quite remarkable technological achievement, "Artur Ekert, a professor of quantum physics at the University of Oxford, told BBC News.And Karl Ziemelis, an editor for Nature, told Xinhua, "It’s a witness to China’s investments（投资）and significant efforts in the physical sciences that this group has been able to push research in practical quantum communication technologies to such an astronomical height. ”8．Why it is safe to use quantum key distribution to transfer information？A．The connection will fail if it is hacked.B．It makes the base stations close enough.C．It transfers data too fast for it to be stolen.D．The process often takes place at night.9．According to the text, what’s the attitude of the scientific community towards the satellite MiciusA．It remains unclear whether it will be beneficial or not.B．It is really an impressive technological breakthrough.C．It will promote the investment in quantum-related technologies.D．It doesn’t deserve a lot of attention given its limitations.10．What is the main idea of the text？A．The latest security problems of modern communication.B．Micius’ effect on the development of modern technology.C．The wide applications of quantum key distribution in data transition.D．How Micius works to ensure secure communication and its limitations.二、完形填空It had been cloudy, chilly, rainy and gray for three days. It was November. The colorful autumn leaves had reached their 11 and were now falling fast on the hillsides 12 the skinny skeletons of bare trees.I pulled my jacket tighter around me as I walked through the cold winds and 13the leaves flying above the ground. I tried to smile but couldn’t. 14 delightful intentions, the dark, depressing days were upsetting me. As I walked on through the fallen leaves, my 15 slowly got wet. My cold toes didn’t 16 me as much as my damp spirits. My body was tired. My energy was low.17 I felt something warm all of a sudden. A break in the clouds had 18and sunlight was shining through it down to the earth once again. I closed my eyes and turned my face to the sweet 19 . Its warmth washed over me. I 20 and saw the remaining leaves on the trees sparkling in the sunlight. It made their colors even brighter and more beautiful.I felt my 21 rising again as well. I smiled and thanked nature for this every day22 .Those few minutes of light had 23 me with joy. I felt renewed, ready to 24 light and love to the world myself once again. I walked back home 25 to nature and amazed at what a little break in the clouds can do.In our lives here we all 26 times when the world seems cold, dark, and gray. It is in these times when nature 27 us to break through the clouds ourselves and share our light with the world.It doesn’t 28 much either. A simple hug, a kind word, a caring note can warm and uplift another’s spirits. A helping hand, a shared smile, a tiny act of 29 can shine light into another’s heart.When the gray days come t hen don’t just sit in the dark. 30 break through the clouds! Share your love! Let the light shine through you!11．A．peak B．hillsides C．goal D．distance 12．A．lay B．rested C．stood D．sat 13．A．rescued B．packed C．spotted D．recognized 14．A．In addition to B．In spite of C．Instead of D．Due to 15．A．hands B．jacket C．shoes D．hair 16．A．puzzle B．terrify C．please D．bother 17．A．Besides B．Therefore C．Moreover D．However 18．A．recovered B．arisen C．replaced D．escaped 19．A．sunshine B．winds C．rain D．clouds 20．A．looked around B．bent down C．set off D．hung out 21．A．value B．temperature C．excitement D．mood 22．A．appearance B．route C．miracle D．glory 23．A．rewarded B．charged C．treated D．filled 24．A．donate B．sell C．bring D．introduce 25．A．devoted B．grateful C．loyal D．attached 26．A．experience B．record C．understand D．admire 27．A．longs for B．waits for C．depends on D．calls on 28．A．risk B．take C．waste D．save 29．A．wisdom B．love C．duty D．confidence 30．A．Simply B．Slightly C．Rarely D．Gradually第II卷（非选择题）三、七选五Chinese products more popular abroadWhen riding a Mobike in a street, you are likely to hear passers-by speaking Chinese aloud. 31．After entering a store, it’s possible that you’ll see Huawei smartphones for sale. It isn’t referring to a city in China, but Manchester, UK. 32．Indeed, Chinese products have been going global recently.33．But to satisfy local people’s tastes, Chinese restaurants have made some necessary changes to the dishes. “One example is the meat, ”said Yin Hang, who is studying at the University of Wollong ong in Australia. “We like to eat meat with bones in while people here don’t. Therefore, Chinese restaurants serve big pieces of meat without bones, even for fish. ”34．In many cities in Europe, stores sell TCL televisions, Haier fridges and Lenovo computers, reported Reuters. More than half of US-owned drones（无人机）are Chinese models, according to China Daily. They’re not only made in China, but designed and developed in the country.In the past, most people in the West thought Chinese products were cheap and unreliable. But things have changed greatly. 35．“For example, Huawei, one of China’s major smartphone makers, overtook Apple in global smartphone sales for the first time in June and July last year, ”noted consulting firm Counterpoint Research.A．Many Chinese brands are also becoming more and more popular.B．Chinese dishes have been enjoyed in Western countries for a long time.C．“Made in China ”has become cool and more people trust Chinese brands. D．Meanwhile, intonational brands are still enjoying great success in China.E．Turning to the right, you may see a Sichuan-style restaurant.F．In fact, you might see similar things in many other cities around the world.G．What is the biggest problem with many Chinese brands?四、语法填空阅读下面材料, 在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
浙江省宁波市九校2018-2019学年高一第二学期联考英语试题及答案解析
英语试卷英语试卷第1页，共10页 浙江省宁波市九校2018-2019学年高一第二学期联考英语试题 题号题号 一 二 三四 五 六 总分总分 得分得分注意事项：注意事项： 1．答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息．答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息2．请将答案正确填写在答题卡上．请将答案正确填写在答题卡上第I 卷（选择题）评卷人评卷人得分得分 一、阅读理解The trouble started at 9：30 p. m. last New Year’s Eve, in Newmark. When the fire engines （消防车）arrived at the fire, a very old woman was sitting in a third floor window. Thefirefighters placed a ladder （梯子）against the wooden house, and 26-year-old Marcus Reddick climbed 35 feet to the third floor.The woman, 60 years old and very fat, was sitting with both feet out of the window. When Marcus reached the top of the ladder, the woman, afraid and nervous, put her two legs around him. Suddenly Marcus fell backwards off the ladder, with the large woman sitting on him. Marcus landed first Marcus landed first——hitting a wall beside the front stairs-a hitting a wall beside the front stairs-and broke the woman’s fall. She fell nd broke the woman’s fall. She fell no more, but he fell another ten feet down the stairs. When the fire officer reached him, Marcus was unconscious.Within an hour, a doctor told the men that Marcus was nearly brain dead, and would only get worse. Doctors talked of turning off the life-saving machine and asked if the family would like to give away his heart. The answer was “yes”.On January 6, firefighters lifted Marcus’ coffin （棺材）—covered with an American flag-onto a yellow fire engine. Hundreds of firefighters from all over the state joined the procession （行列）through Newmark streets. Children watched silently from school windows. The day Marcus died, his heart was given away to a young girl. His family said that it was the second life Marcus had saved.1．After reaching the top of the ladder, Marcus ________.A ．was very terrified and anxiousB ．was knocked off and got hurtC．found it difficult to get downD．couldn’t see anything clearly2．The underlined word “unconscious” in Paragraph 2 means“________”. A．homeless B．breathlessC．helpless D．senseless3．We can infer from the end of the text that Marcus’ family might feel ________. A．sorrowful but proudB．depressed but excitedC．angry and doubtfulD．worried and surprisedNowadays, people all over the world have various ways of dealing with a common cold. Some take over-the-counter（非处方的）medicines such as aspirin while others try popular home remedies（治疗） like herbal tea or chicken soup. However, here is the tough truth about the common cold:nothing really cures it.Then why do people sometimes still believe that their remedies work According to James Taylor, a professor at the University of Washington, colds usually go away on their own in about a week, improving a little each day after symptoms peak, so it’s easy to believe it’s medicine rather than time that deserves to be praised, USA Today reported.To many of us, it still seems hard to believe that we can deal with more serious diseases yet are powerless against something as common as a cold. Recently, scientists came closer to figuring out why. To understand it, you first need to know how antiviral（抗病毒的）（抗病毒的）drugs work. They attack the virus by attaching to and changing the surface structures of the virus. To do that, the drug must fit and lock into the virus like the right piece of a jigsaw（拼图）, which means scientists have to identify the virus and build a 3-D model to study its surface before they can develop an antiviral drug that is effective enough.The two cold viruses that scientists had long known about were rhinovirus（鼻病毒）A and But they didn’t find out about the existence of a third virus, rhinovirus C, until 2006. Allovirus C, until 2006. All B．But they didn’t find out about the existence of a third virus, rhinthree of them lead to the common cold, but drugs that work well against rhinovirus A and B don’t work well when used against C.“This accounts for most of the previous failures of drug trials against Thinovirus,”study leader Professor Ann Palmenberg at University of Wisconsin-Madison, US, told Science Daily.Now, more than 10 years after the discovery of rhinovirus C, scientists have finally built a highly-detailed 3-D model of the virus, showing that the surface of the virus is, as expected, different from that of other cold viruses.With the model in hand, hopefully a real cure for a common cold is on its way. Soon, we may no longer have to waste our money on medicines that don’t really work.4．What does the author think of popular remedies for curing a common cold?A．They are really quite effective.B．They are slightly helpful.C．They still need to be improved.D．They actually don’t work.5．How do antiviral drugs work?A．By identifying the viruses and breaking them up directly.B．By reshaping the top layers of the target cold viruses.C．By attacking the viruses one after another like finishing a jigsaw.D．By absorbing different kinds of cold viruses at the same time.6．What can we infer from the passage?A．The surface of cold viruses looks quite similar.B．Scientists have already found a cure for the common cold.C．Knowing the structure of cold viruses is the key to developing an effective cure. D．Scientists were not aware of the existence of rhinovirus C until recently.7．What is the best title for this passage?A．Drugs against cold virusesB．Helpful home remediesC．No current cure for common coldD．Research on cold virusesWhen it comes to modern communication, security is a big concern. It seems like we’re forever hearing about hackers leaking emails, passwords and other important personal information.But thanks to a breakthrough by Chinese scientists, who won the 2018 Newcomb Cleveland Prize in February, we may soon never have to worry about our data again. With the cutting-edge technology, a revolutionary satellite called Micius makes the information sent andreceived safer than ever.So what exactly makes the information sent to and from Micius so secure ？Micius is the first satellite of its kind to use quantum key distribution （量子密匙分发）, which uses particles（粒子）that transmit （传输）light to deliver information from one point to another. Currently, it can communicate with two base stations, both of which are located high up in the mountains in two different areas of Tibet, around 1, 200kilometers apart. Data is sent between the satellite and one of the base stations in the form of a ray of light.This makes it almost impossible for data sent and received using quantum satellitetechnology to be stolen, as the connection will be broken if someone tries to hack it. “Any eavesdropper （偷听者）on the quantum channel attempting to gain information can be found by the communicating users, "the scientists wrote in the paper.However, the technology does have a few limitations. For example, the process onlyworks at night, as the information is works at night, as the information isn’t able to pass through sunlight. And there’s currently only n’t able to pass through sunlight. And there’s currently only a 10-minute window each day during which Micius can communicate with each of the base stations, according to Xinhua. This is because the satellite and base station need to be close enough to each other for the information to successfully make it to and from outer space.Despite these small issues, the scientific community across the world has reactedpositively to China’s achievements in this groundbreaking project. "This Chinese experiment is a quite remarkable technological achievement, "Artur Ekert, a professor of quantum physics at the University of Oxford, told BBC News.And Karl Ziemelis, an editor for Nature, told Xinhua, "It’s a witness to China’sinvestments （投资）and significant efforts in the physical sciences that this group has been able to push research in practical quantum communication technologies to such an astronomical height. ”8．Why it is safe to use quantum key distribution to transfer information ？A ．The connection will fail if it is hacked.B ．It makes the base stations close enough.C ．It transfers data too fast for it to be stolen.D ．The process often takes place at night.9．According to the text, what’s the attitude of the scientific community towards the satellite Micius ？A ．It remains unclear whether it will be beneficial or not.B ．It is really an impressive technological breakthrough.C ．It will promote the investment in quantum-related technologies.D ．It doesn’t deserve a lot of attention given its limitations.10．What is the main idea of the text ？A ．The latest security problems of modern communication.B ．Micius’ effect on the development of modern technology.C ．The wide applications of quantum key distribution in data transition.D ．How Micius works to ensure secure communication and its limitations.评卷人评卷人得分得分 二、完形填空It had been cloudy, chilly, rainy and gray for three days. It was November. The colorful autumn leaves had reached their 11 and were now falling fast on the hillsides 12 the skinny skeletons of bare trees.I pulled my jacket tighter around me as I walked through the cold winds and 13 the leaves flying above the ground. I tried to smile but couldn’t. 14delightful intentions, the dark, depressing days were upsetting me. As I walked on through the fallen leaves, my 15 slowly got wet. My cold toes didn’t 16me as much as my damp spirits. My body was tired. My energy was low.17 I felt something warm all of a sudden. A break in the clouds had 18 and sunlight was shining through it down to the earth once again. I closed my eyes and turned my face to the sweet 19 . Its warmth washed over me. I 20and saw the remaining leaves on the trees sparkling in the sunlight. It made their colors even brighter and more beautiful.I felt my 21 rising again as well. I smiled and thanked nature for this every day 22. Those few minutes of light had 23 me with joy. I felt renewed, ready to 24 light and love to the world myself once again. I walked back home 25to nature and amazed at what a little break in the clouds can do.In our lives here we all 26times when the world seems cold, dark, and gray. It is in these times when nature 27us to break through the clouds ourselves and share our light with the world.It doesn’t 28much either. A simple hug, a kind word, a caring note can warm and uplift another’s spirits. A helping hand, a shared smile, a tiny act of 29can shine light into another’s heart.When the gray days come t When the gray days come then don’t just sit in the dark. hen don’t just sit in the dark. 30break through the clouds! Share your love! Let the light shine through you!11．A ．peak B ．hillsides C ．goalD ．distance 12．A ．lay B ．rested C ．stoodD ．sat 13．A ．rescued B ．packed C ．spottedD ．recognized 14．A ．In addition to B ．In spite of C ．Instead ofD ．Due to 15．A ．hands B ．jacket C ．shoesD ．hair 16．A ．puzzle B ．terrify C ．pleaseD ．bother 17．A ．Besides B ．Therefore C ．MoreoverD ．However 18．A ．recovered B ．arisen C ．replacedD ．escaped 19．A ．sunshine B ．winds C ．rainD ．clouds 20．A ．looked around B ．bent down C ．set offD ．hung out 21．A ．value B ．temperature C ．excitementD ．mood 22．A ．appearance B ．route C ．miracleD ．glory 23．A ．rewarded B ．charged C ．treatedD ．filled 24．A ．donate B ．sell C ．bringD ．introduce 25．A ．devoted B ．grateful C ．loyalD ．attached 26．A ．experience B ．record C ．understandD ．admire 27．A ．longs for B ．waits for C ．depends onD ．calls on 28．A ．risk B ．take C ．wasteD ．save 29．A ．wisdom B ．love C ．dutyD ．confidence 30．A ．Simply B ．Slightly C ．RarelyD ．Gradually第II 卷（非选择题）评卷人评卷人得分得分 三、七选五Chinese products more popular abroadWhen riding a Mobike in a street, you are likely to hear passers-by speaking Chinese aloud. 31． After entering a store, it’s possible that you’ll see Huawei smartphones for sale. It isn’t referring to a city in China, but Manchester, UK. isn’t referring to a city in China, but Manchester, UK. 3232．Indeed, Chinese products have been going global recently.33． But to satisfy local people’s tastes, Chinese restaurants have made some necessary changes to the dishes. “One example is the meat, ”said Yin Hang, who is studying at theUniversity of Wollong ong in Australia. “We like to eat meat with bones in while people here don’t. Therefore, Chinese restaurants serve big pieces of meat without bones, even for fish. ”34． In many cities in Europe, stores sell TCL televisions, Haier fridges and Lenovocomputers, reported Reuters. More than half of US-owned drones （无人机）are Chinese models, according to China Daily. They’re not only made in China, but designed and developed in the country.In the past, most people in the West thought Chinese products were cheap and unreliable. But things have changed greatly. 35．“For example, Huawei, one of China’s major smartphone makers, overtook Apple in global smartphone sales for the first time in June and July last year, ”noted consulting firm Counterpoint Research.A ．Many Chinese brands are also becoming more and more popular.B ．Chinese dishes have been enjoyed in Western countries for a long time.C ．“Made in China ”“Made in China ”has become cool and more people trust Chinese brands. has become cool and more people trust Chinese brands.D ．Meanwhile, intonational brands are still enjoying great success in China.E ．Turning to the right, you may see a Sichuan-style restaurant.F ．In fact, you might see similar things in many other cities around the world.G ．What is the biggest problem with many Chinese brands?评卷人评卷人得分得分 四、语法填空阅读下面材料, 在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
2019-2020学年宁波一中高三英语下学期期末试卷及答案
2019-2020学年宁波一中高三英语下学期期末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ACome and enjoy Vivaldi's TheFour Seasonsperformed by live musicians!Tickets△Zone A Sating (Excellent Visibility, $75)△Zone B Seating (Great Visibility, $60)△Zone C Seating (Good Visibility, $45)△Zone D Seating (Restricted Visibility, 30)Zone A and Zone B audiences will get the chance to take pictures with the performers on the stage after the show.Highlights* A beautiful venue bathed in candlelight.*Classical music performance by the Angel Strings quartet*A safe and socially-distanced event, ensuring you are comfortable and at ease.General Info*Dates and times: Various dates, at 6:30 pm and 8:30 pm (select during purchase).*How long: 65 minutes. Doors open 45 minutes before the start time. We recommend you arrive at least 30 minutes before the start of the event, as late entry is not permitted.*Where: Events on Oxlade*Age requirement: Must be 8 years old or older to attend. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.*Please note: The 6:30 pm seating will take place during daylight hours outdoors, and the space will not be that dark. In the case of rain, the event will be moved to the indoor area of the venue.DescriptionWhether you're looking for a beautifully unique classical music performance or a romantic candlelit experience, this performance is for you. You don't need to know all things about Vivaldi to enjoy the evening; simply sit back and admire the wonderful atmosphere and the pieces you'll hear.Join our musicians for an evening under the stars, and prepare to be taken into the clouds with Vivaldi' s most treasured masterpieces!1.What can someone with a $45 ticket do?A.Perform on the stage.B.Enjoy good visibility.C.Select a seat in Zone B.D.Take photos with the musicians.2.What should potential audiences keep in mind?A.Arrive at the venue on time.B.Learn about Vivaldi in advance.C.The performance lasts 45 minutes.D.The event will be canceled if it rains.3.What do we know about the 8:30 p.m. performance?A.It welcomes children under the age of 8.B.Its performers differ on different dates.C.Its stage will be decorated with candles.D.It will be shown in the indoor area of the venue.BWhena person in the United States gets the COVID-19 vaccine (疫苗), the person receives a small piece of paper called a “COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card”.It is a piece of paper with the logo of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, and the name and date of the vaccine. Because it is so simple, it could be easy to fake.Many people in theU.S.are still unsure about getting the vaccine. As universities, workplaces and other places are requiring proof of vaccination, some people are now buying fake vaccination cards without getting a shot.The Associated Press reports that students and teachers at universities around theU.S.are worried about fake cards. Sellers are using social media apps like Instagram to advertise fake vaccination cards. The prices range from $25 to $200. The AP notes that many college students seem interested in buying the cards. On the site Reddit, one person wrote, “I need one, too, for college. I refuse to be a guinea pig.”It is reported that more than 700 universities and colleges require proof of vaccination. Most schools simply ask their students to take a photo of their card and send it to a school website. Benjamin Mason Meier is a professor at theUniversityofNorth CarolinaatChapel Hill, UNC. He studies international health policy. He said, unlike some countries, theU.S.is not using a digital system to record vaccine status. He said theU.S.is depending on “aflimsypaper card”, and students have told him they knew of others who had used fake vaccination cards. Rebecca Williams also works at UNC. She is a researcher at the school’s Center for Health Promotion and DiseasePrevention. She said she was not surprised that people were worried about fake vaccination cards. “This is why I think the development of a reliable national digital vaccine passport app is very important,” she said.There is a law that should prevent people from making false vaccination cards. If someone uses the CDC logo without permission, they can be lined and punished by up to five years in prison. The U.S. Department of Justice recently charged a person inCaliforniawith making fake vaccination cards.College students who already have the vaccine are criticizing those who would rather spend money to buy a fake than get a free shot. Maliha Reza is an electrical engineering student atPennsylvaniaStateUniversity, She called those students “dumb”. “I’m angry about that,” she said. “Like, there is more anger than I could describe now.”4. Why do some college students buy fake vaccination cards?A. They are easy to get.B. Many Americans are still uncertain about getting the vaccine.C. Students have an interest in the fake vaccination cards.D. To get a vaccine shot is expensive.5. Which of the following measures can NOT be used to stop the fake cards?A. Having a law that should prevent people from making false vaccination cards.B. Developing a reliable national digital vaccine passport app.C. Using a digital system to record vaccine status.D. Having all the students take a photo of their vaccination card and send it to the school website.6. What does the underlined word “flimsy” probably mean?A. Weak.B. Effective.C. Detailed.D. Professional,7. What might be the writing purpose for the news report?A. To promote a digital system to record the vaccination shots.B. To explain why theU.S.should prevent making the fake vaccination cards.C. The stress the influence of the COVID-19 vaccination.D. To reduce theU.S.university leaders’ worry about fake vaccination cards.CRain is vital to life on Earth. However, rain isn’t just made of water anymore—it’s partly made of plastic.Millions of tiny pieces of plastic, called microplastics, are wandering around Earth’s atmosphere and travelingacross entire continents according to a study published in one journal on April 12.Microplastics are plastic particles less than 5 millimeters in diameter and come from a number of sources. Plastic bags and bottles released into the environment break down into smaller and smaller bits. Some microplastics are produced deliberately to provide abrasion(研磨)in products, such as toothpaste and cleansers. Another major source is your washing machine. When you wash clothing, tiny microfibers get washed away with the wastewater. Even though the water is treated by a wastewater plant, the microplastics remain,and they are released into the sea.Plastic rain may remind people of acid rain, but the former is far more widespread and harder to deal with. The tiny particles, too small to be seen with the naked eye, are collected by the wind from the ground. They are so light that they stay in the air to be blown around the globe. As they climb into the atmosphere, they are thought to act as nuclei (核心) around which water vapor (水蒸气) combines to form clouds. Some of the dust falls back to land in dry conditions, while the rest comes down as rain.Microplastics have been found everywhere you can imagine. From fish and frogs to mice and mosquitoes, their bodies have been found on average to contain 40 pieces of microplastic. As the top of the food chain, humans are exposed to microplastics, too. “We live on a ball inside a bubble,” microplastic researcher Steve Allen said. “There are no borders, there are no edges. It rains on the land and then gets blown back up into the air again to move somewhere else. There’s no stopping it once it’s out.”8. What do we know about microplastics?A. They have a diameter of over 5 millimeters.B. They have become a threat to humans.C. They are light and can be easily dealt with.D. They cause acid rain and plastic rain.9. What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about?A. Waysto deal with microplastics.B. The wide use of microplastics.C. Where microplastics come from.D. How microplastics pollute water.10. What does Steve Allen want to tell us in the last paragraph?A. No place can be safe from microplastic pollution.B. The atmosphere possesses the ability to self-cleanse.C. Countries should work together to fight pollution.D. Wind causes microplastics to move somewhere else.11. The main purpose of the article is to________.A. call on people to use fewer plastic productsB. warn people of the danger of microplasticsC. introduce the sources and effects of microplasticsD. make a comparison between acid rain and plastic rainDJack was 11 months old in the spring of 2015 when his parents, Erika and Christopher, recognized his development was not progressing as it should. The feeling was familiar to the couple. Just a few months earlier, Jack’s brother Chase, who is 16 months older, had been diagnosed with autism(自闭症) after he did not reach motion and language standards as expected.Jack’s behaviors were similarly delayed, and his parents moved quickly to seek help. Today, Jack is 5 — he celebrated his birthday on May 13 — and he can speak in full sentences and read. After two years at a preschool that specializes in services for children with developmental disabilities, he will start kindergarten in theSmithtownschool district in September. “Our family’s experience is a good example of the power and effectiveness of early intervention. The services our boys have received made all the difference,” the parents said.According to scientists, autism can be detected at 18 months or younger, and by age 2 a diagnosis can be considered “very reliable.” The parents said they were happy with Chase’s success at the learning center, but still had concerns for Jack because he was not speaking. Developing social and communication skills can be among the greatest challenge for individuals with autism, even if they are able to say a few words early on. “We didn’t know if he was ever going to talk,” Erika said. “That was my biggest fear. We just didn’t know.”Looking ahead, the parents are cautiously optimistic about Jack’s next educational move. He doesn’t handle change well, they said, and he likes to know his routine. Still, they expressed confidence that his time at the learning center has given him the skills he needs to be successful.12. How did Jack’s parents know he suffered from autism?A. They found the baby clever.B. They judged by their experience.C. They found he didn’t develop.D. They checked on him in the hospital.13. What did the parents think of the early intervention?A. It made no difference to the babies.B. It benefitted the babies greatly.C. It got their babies more disabled.D. It helped their babies speak fluently.14. What can we learn from the third paragraph?A. Autism can be confirmed at 18 months old.B. Jack’s parents were confident about his motor skills.C. Chase’s parents were doubtful about his developmentD. Jack’s parents worried about his language skills most.15. What is the text mainly talking about?A. Autism can be curedif parents take actions early.B. Parents should be confident about their children’s future.C. Early intervention in autism could improve children’s life.D. Communication skills should be developed as early as possible.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。
浙江省宁波九校联考2022-2023学年高一下学期期末考试英语试题
浙江省宁波九校联考2022-2023学年高一下学期期末考试英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解The Jane Austen Society of North America (JASNA) is dedicated to the enjoyment and appreciation of Jane Austen and her writing. JASNA is a nonprofit organization, staffed by volunteers, whose mission is to foster among the widest number of readers the study, appreciation, and understanding of Jane Austen’s works, her life, and her genius. We have over 5,000 members of all ages and from diverse walks of life. Although most live in the United States or Canada, we also have members in more than a dozen other countries.JASNA conducts an annual student Essay Contest to promote the study and appreciation of Jane Austen’s writing in new generations of readers. Students worldwide are invited to compete for scholarship awards.2023 Contest Topic: Marriages and Proposals(求婚)The 2023 Essay Contest topic is inspired by the theme of our upcoming Annual General Meeting: Pride and Prejudice.SubmissionsThe deadline for submissions is Thursday, June 1, 2023. We will begin accepting submissions in February 2023.Essay Contest AwardsFirst Place: $1, 000 scholarship, plus free registration and two nights’ lodging (住宿) for JASNA’s 2023 Annual General Meeting in Denver.Second Place: $500 scholarship.Third Place: $250 scholarship.Winners will also receive one year of membership in JASNA, publication of their essays on this website, and a set of Norton Critical Editions of Jane Austen’s novels.Essay FormatEntries that do not follow the following requirements or arrive after the deadline will be disqualified.·The essay must be written in English.·The title of the essay should appear at the top of page one; further pages should benumbered on the top right; the student’s name must not appear on the essay.·The essay must be 6-8 pages in length.1．Which of the following is NOT correct about JASNA?A．It is intended to encourage readers’ appreciation and understanding of Jane Austen’s works.B．Its members of staff work on a voluntary basis with a shared mission.C．It appeals to readers of different ages and from all walks of life.D．Readers with JASNA membership all hold American or Canadian nationality. 2．What will each of the winners be awarded?A．$500 scholarship plus free meals.B．A set of Jane Austen’s novels.C．Free accommodation for two nights in Denver.D．Opportunities to take part in a meeting.3．Which of the following will result in disqualification?A．Essays without the student’s name.B．Essays written in two languages.C．Essays submitted on May 31st, 2023.D．Essays covering 7 pages.Weifang, Shandong province, will exempt(免除)senior middle school tuition fees for the third child in every family born after May 31, 2021, local officials announced on Tuesday at a news conference on optimizing policies encouraging families to have more children.The tuition fee exemption is one of a series of measures released by the city to encourage the birthrate. Others include subsidies(补贴)for universal childcare services, house purchases and medical expenses for childbirth. The government is also optimizing pregnancy leave and encouraging employers to explore flexible working schedules for female workers.The newly released measures have received a mixed response from the public with some welcoming the policy, while others say the tuition benefit is too little and too far off to make an impact. “Is the child able to study in a senior middle school if he or she didn’t pass the examination?” said one user mockingly on the Twitter-like platform Sina Weibo.Cities in the province have been ramping up subsidies, and education and nursery care services to encourage families to have more children.Shandong province, with a population of over 100 million people, in 2022 recorded its lowest birthrate since 1983. “To encourage the birthrate, the government need to pay attention to the needs of families with only one child instead of only providing subsidies for couples with two or three children. Whether young couples have a high willingness to have one more child depends mostly on their experience of raising the first child,” said Gao Ming, 35, a resident of Qingdao. She added that she didn’t want to have a second children, even if Qingdao took similar measures.4．What benefits can a woman with a third child enjoy in Weifang?A．The whole pregnancy leave and one-year maternal leave.B．The promise of her third child’s admission to senior middle school.C．Free tuition fees of her third child for senior middle school.D．The house purchases with expenses fully covered by the government.A．jokingly B．alarmingly C．lovingly D．willingly 6．Why does the passage end with a quote from Gao Ming?A．To present a fact.B．To illustrate a viewpoint.C．To solve a problem.D．To make a comparison.7．Which of the following might be the best title for this passage?A．Shandong witnessed its lowest birthrate in 2022.B．More measures are introduced to boost childbirth.C．Newly released measures caused different public responses.D．Is it a blessing or a curse to have more children?The hustle and bustle(喧嚣)of life, walking back and forth from the ideal to reality, and the inner confusion hidden behind a social mask-these daily experiences are recorded by Chinese youths in lines of poetry online. Recently, 124 Bilibili internet users shared their works in a poem collection.One blogger on Xiaohongshu who goes by the nickname Gehuaren is one such poetry lover. The twenty-something girl not only writes poems as a form of entertainment in her spare time, but also improvises(即兴创作)poems for others at night markets in Yunnan. As a street-stall poet, Gehuaren often writes pieces of poetry quickly based on themes from customers. Once the poem has been completed, she refuses to change her work because shefeels her poems reflect her first reaction. For her, everything in the world, no matter trivial or significant, can serve as her poetic inspiration. “A glass, a tree in the dawn or a person who once talked with me…these all could become themes for my poems,” said Gehuaren.With free writing with a regular rhythm and broad themes, her poems strike a chord with many young people online, helping her gain over 190, 000 followers. Many have made comments “I feel healed by your poems because I can find beauty from unnoticeable things and in turn, slow down to reflect on my life.”Apart from poetry, various means such as vlogging and photosharing can be used to record moments of daily life. But young people consider poetry to be the best way to express them. “Taking photos or vlogging can just show the object or emotions in real life. Yet poetry, which can be used to excite the imagination, shows the beauty of daily life, ”an 18-year-old said. So when he is inspired by the beauty of daily life, the boy writes it down into lines of poetry and then shares them with his friends on his WeChat Moments.No matter why young people write their unique brand of poems, they are attempting to take every moment in lives seriously, face their lives bravely and actively express themselves. 8．How does Gehuaren find inspiration for her poems?A．By referring to traditional Chinese poems.B．By attending various online poetry lectures.C．By exploring great moments in life.D．By observing everyday life.9．Why are Gehuaren’s poems so popular with her followers?A．They are original and full of imagination.B．They have a strong sense of rhythm.C．They record the beauty of small and ordinary things.D．They reflect the differences between the ideal and reality.10．What’s the 18-year-old’s attitude towards poetry?A．Positive.B．Neutral.C．Cautious.D．Objective. 11．What can we infer about the young poets in the last paragraph?A．They hope to avoid challenges.B．They intend to impress their peers.C．They try to escape from the busy life.D．They make their thoughts known bravely.In the office of remote sensing scientist Liu Shaochuang, there is a huge photograph of a camel he snapped a decade ago in Xinjiang. He crouched for hours by a pool of water in the Gobi Desert to capture the image.Since 2012, he has led a team in tracking and studying wild camels using satellite remote sensing technology.Unlike zoologists who focus on species, Liu has studied the interrelationship between endangered animals and their environment, which he believes will help develop better protection strategies in the face of climate change.His interest in wild camels began when his team tested a prototype(雏形)design of the lunar rover Yutu in the desert. Living in the harsh deserts in northwestern China and southwestern Mongolia, camels are listed as critically endangered animals. Experts estimate that the population of this species is currently less than 1, 000, of which around 650 are in China.“Ten years ago, the research relied solely on human observation, which was very primitive, ”Liu says. Because camels are fully migratory and can travel over long distances, scientists used to learn their habits by studying hoof prints and droppings. It was hard to find one camel in the desert, let alone track it. But Liu thought his expertise in satellite navigation(导航)and remote sensing might come in useful in the study of wild camels.It was not easy at first. Liu learned zoology from scratch. His team had to spend several weeks each year braving dust and sandstorms in the vastness of the Gobi Desert seeking out camels. A scar on his right eyebrow is the result of a rollover accident on a rugged mountain road in Xinjiang.“The most exciting moment was attaching a satellite positioning collar to a wild camel. ”The tracking collar, equipped with special receivers, weighs only a few hundred grams. It can detach automatically and will not have a negative impact on the daily lives of the animals. The locations of the tracked animals are transmitted via satellite every day. Based on the data, scientists can get to know their migratory paths, living environments and possible threats they may meet with.For Liu, it is worth the significant sci-tech effort to study such a rare species. He adds wildlife protection and research will become more precise and efficient with the help of technology.12．What was it that made tracking wild camels difficult?A．The number of camels experienced a sharp decline.B．Massive migration made camels cover huge distances.C．Primitive tools were used in human observation.D．Hoof prints and droppings were never to be seen.13．What can be inferred from the scar on his right eyebrow?A．His carelessness in carrying out his research.B．His inexperience at the very beginning of his work.C．The rough conditions under which he worked.D．The stress he met with in his work.14．What does paragraph 7 mainly focus on?A．The formation of the tracking collar.B．The definition of the tracking collar.C．The importance of the tracking collar.D．The function of the tracking collar.15．Which of the following can best describe Liu Shaochuang?A．Generous and ambitious.B．Confident and grateful.C．Creative and determined.D．Optimistic and modest.二、七选五Soothe the Sunday scariesMost of us look forward to the weekend as a time to relax, connect with friends and family, and deal with tasks from a to-do list that gets neglected during the workweek. But as the weekend comes to an end, many are missing out on Sunday Funday and instead experiencing an overwhelming sense of anxiety and even dread about the upcoming week.16 Some people describe it as a heaviness they can feel in their body, while others feel so unsettled that they could jump out of their skin.Even though the Sunday scaries are common, they are manageable. Here’s how experts say you can ease your end-of-weekend anxiety.Structure your Sunday. 17 You might still go through that sense of dread, but that feeling is harder to hold on to when you’ re engaging in something that makes you feelgood.Don’t forget to relax.If you’re feeling more stress, it’s important to make space for relaxing activities to ground yourself. Maybe a midafternoon shower or bath, maybe an engaging movie or show, whatever feels like a helpful distraction to reground from the scaries.Identify your anxiety sources. Try to figure out what’s really causing you to dread the week. 18 Even if there’s not a single reason behind your Sunday anxiety, organizing the stress into small parts can help make it all more manageable.19 Getting rid of the Sunday scaries isn’t just about minimizing the gloom of the week ahead. Have something to look forward to. This gives you the opportunity to shift your thoughts to fun and will help improve your mood.End your Sunday with the right energy. Sunday night is a proper wind-down time. Maybe you want to journal, do a face mask, read a few pages of a good book. Do your best to honor this time and make Sunday night all about you. 20A．Is it a deadline, meeting or presentation?B．Create some excitement for the week ahead.C．Experts have referred to this worry as Sunday scaries.D．Sunday scaries come from tiredness after a really busy weekend.E．Then you feel empowered and confident that you’ll be ready for the next day.F．Instead of sitting on the couch and watching the clock, go to do something that you enjoy.G．Anxiety is a natural response that happens in preparation for anything that causes pain or discomfort.三、完形填空On a Friday evening in December, two weeks before Christmas, I lost my job. When my daughter, Kristil, then 12, and I planned to get our Christmas tree, I listened to my voicemail:“Is everything OK? ” Kristil asked. ”You seem worried. ”“I got some bad news yesterday,” I told her. ”I lost my job.”I eagerly 24 job as my bank account became smaller. I felt as if the world was closing in on me.One afternoon, I dropped Kristil in a wealthy community for a birthday party. I watched as she went in, 25 with all the nice things we couldn’t afford. I drove home 26 . Back at home, I glanced out the window. It had been snowing 27 all morning. I noticed a slim woman trying to open her car door 28 the wind. As she got out, I realized it was my old professor, Sister Esther Heffernan. I’d first met her 10 years earlier when I was her student at Edgewood College. Kristil was 3 at that time, and I sometimes took her to class. Such was Sister Esther, a(n) 29 professor. When I was busy with lessons, she would 30 coloring books to occupy Kristil.“Well, I called last week but couldn’t get through. 31 , I thought I would come by.” Sister Esther said. “I have gifts for you and Kristil.”I made her a cup of tea, and we talked. Being in Sister Esther’s 32 gave me hope that things would be all right. I opened her card as she 33 . Hundred-dollar bills fell onto the table. I gasped 34 , tears of gratitude streaming down my face. Sister Esther had given me $1, 000.On Christmas Eve, I 35 watched as Kristil opened her gifts. In 2020, at age 91, Sister Esther died, but the love she gave during her life lives on in the hearts of many. I am lucky to be one of them.21．A．achievement B．assignment C．announcement D．attachment 22．A．existed B．gathered C．exploded D．grew 23．A．claimed B．intended C．struggled D．tended 24．A．applied for B．signed up for C．accounted for D．made up for 25．A．filled B．surrounded C．covered D．decorated 26．A．defeated B．puzzled C．scared D．inspired 27．A．up and down B．on and off C．here and there D．in and out 28．A．beneath B．beyond C．alongside D．against 29．A．flexible B．respectable C．understanding D．intelligent 30．A．take B．bring C．fetch D．show 31．A．Therefore B．However C．Besides D．Otherwise32．A．presence B．charge C．favor D．absence 33．A．faded away B．broke away C．pulled away D．put away 34．A．in regret B．in amazement C．in despair D．in comfort 35．A．expectantly B．hesitantly C．joyfully D．nervously四、用单词的适当形式完成短文五、申请信46．第19届亚运会将于2023年9月23日至10月8日在杭州举行。
浙江省宁波市2019-2020学年高一下学期期末考试英语试题 Word版含解析
宁波市2019学年第二学期期末考试高一英语试卷选择题部分第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分)做题时,先将答案标在试卷上.录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题纸上.第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)听下面5段对话.每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置.听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题.每段对话仅读一遍.1. Where does the conversation take place?A. In a restaurant.B. In a supermarket.C. In a kitchen.2. Who will probably take the tree away?A. Steve.B. Maggie.C. Jim.3. How is the weather now?A. Rainy.B. Snowy.C. Windy.4. Why does the man seldom wear the shirt?A. I t’s too old.B. It doesn’t fit him.C. It has a dark color.5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. A holiday.B. The coast.C. A flight.第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白.每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置.听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间.每段对话或独白读两遍.听下面一段对话,回答第6和7题.6. Where are the speakers?A. In a store.B. In the man’s house.C. In a restaurant.7. What is in the refrigerator?A. A cup of green tea.B. Large pieces of ice.C. Bottles of water.听下面一段对话,回答第8和9题.8. What relation is the woman to the man?A. His doctor.B. His mother.C. His PE teacher.9. What does the woman advise the man to do?A.Take regular tests.B. Join a health club.C. Get lots of fresh air. 听下面一段对话,回答第10至12题. 10. What are the speakers discussing? A. A weekend meeting. B. The product marketing. C. A good advertisement. 11. How many people attended the event? A. 50. B. 100. C. 250. 12. What does the man suggest doing next time? A. Advertising online. B. Using television ads. C. Holding an event on Saturday. 听下面一段对话,回答第13至16题. 13. What is the man doing? A. Taking a test. B. Doing a survey. C. Discussing his school life. 14. What attitude does the woman take towards homework at university?A. Serious.B. Unconcerned.C. Positive.15. What kind of teacher does the woman prefer?A. A strict teacher.B. A knowledgeable teacher.C. An understanding teacher.16.Why does the woman prefer printed materials? A. She likes to make notes while reading. B. She has the habit of reading the printed materials. C. She finds it difficult to read the multimedia materials. 听下面一段独白,回答第17至20题. 17. When should a person arrive for an interview? A. As early as possible. B. Just at the required time. C. No more than 10 minutes earlier. 18. How should an interviewee answer questions? A. By focusing on job experiences. B. By answering briefly with examples. C. By giving some “yes” or “no” answers.19. What should be done as a must after the interview? A. Leaving quickly. B. Sending a thank-you note. C. Learning from the experience. 20. What shows the interviewee’s attitude?A. Appearance.B. Timekeeping.C. Body language.第二部分阅读理解(共两节,满分35分)第一节(共10小题;每小题2.5分,满分25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,并在答题纸上将该项涂黑.A“Quick, quick, slow, slow,” my husband said as I was trying to focus. We frequently stepped on each other’s feet. Both of us were being rhythmically(有节奏地)challenged, and we figured a series of lessons might help us look somewhat skilled on the dancing floor. However, it didn’t.It didn’t matter that the lessons didn’t pay off. Our learning something new together gave us astring of good memories, such as taking a Thai cooking class on a cold Chicago night and learning how to make a classic cocktails in a common bar. These experiences are my best memories from the past 10 years. We always have such a great time when we’re trying something new together. It seems to have strengthened our relationship, and makes me feel like we have a closer connection.It turns out my theory as such is backed by research. One study shows that learning new things with your spouse(配偶), friends, or partners, can strengthen your connection or friendship. But how exactly does this work? The key is weakness. “Learning new things together strengthens connection because it is at those moments that we can show our weakness to one another,” says Dr. Hisla Bates. “When we are learning a new task, m isfortunes and failures are sure to happen. In those moments when we fail, the other party can be there in favor of us. We can Work together to find a solution, and working together helps deepen the connection.”The benefits gained from learning new things with your partner can come from activities as small as hiking, trying a new diet, going boating in the local lake or taking a fitness class together. You don’t have to bungee jump or skydive to grow closer. Try selecting activities that both partners are unfamiliar with, as this will ensure you’re on the same page.Trying to learn something new together once a month will benefit you and your spouse or friends . Overall, some of my best memories with my husband are the moments when we are learning something new together.1. What were the author and her husband doing in Paragraph 1?A. Playing sports.B. Practising dance.C. Teaching lessons.D. Taking a walk.2. The underlined word backed (in Paragraph 3) can be probably replaced by_______.A. judgedB. madeC. doubtedD. supported 3. The purpose of writing this passage is to show us _______.A. the challenge of gaining new knowledge B. the advantages of taking different lessons C. the power of learning new things together D. the importance of improving peopl e’s connections【答案】1. B 2. D 3. C【解析】【分析】这是一篇议论文。
浙江省宁波九校2023-2024学年高一下学期6月期末英语试题含答案
宁波市期末九校联考高一英语试题（答案在最后）第Ⅰ卷第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节：（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）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.【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】Which flavor of ice cream will the boy have?A.Blueberry.B.Strawberry.C.Chocolate.【答案】C【解析】【原文】M:It’s burning hot today.I’d like to have some blueberry ice cream.W:But there is no blueberry ice cream left.Only three types of ice cream for you to choose from:strawberry, chocolate and orange.M:Then the second one will be my first choice.2.【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】What is the woman going to do this afternoon?A.Borrow a book.B.Visit Mr.Smith.C.Attend a meeting.【答案】B【解析】【原文】W:Hello,Professor Smith.How can I expand my vocabulary?The wider vocabulary I learn,the faster I can finish English novels.M:That’s a good question.I’m leaving for a meeting now.Why not come to my office this afternoon?W:Okay.Thanks.3.【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】What does the woman offer to do for the boy?A.Fix his phone.B.Treat him to dinner.C.Give him a ride.【答案】C【解析】【原文】M:Mom,can I use your phone for a while?My phone is dead.I need to tell Sam that I will be a little late for the party.W:Certainly.But don’t worry.I can drive you to his house on my way to the Harbor House Restaurant.4.【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】What will the woman do the day after tomorrow?A.Leave for London.B.Attend a seminar.C.Do the gardening.【答案】B【解析】【原文】M:Hannah,you’re going away soon?W:Yes.Parker and I will set out for London tomorrow.We’re going to attend a medical seminar the day after tomorrow.Can you do me a favor and water the flowers in the garden before we come back?M:That’s okay.5.【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】What are the speakers going to do next?A.Buy tickets.B.Make a drink.C.See a film.【答案】C【解析】【原文】M:Hey,Nancy!Why didn’t you wait for me at the entrance?W:I thought you might have arrived early,Jason.Where have you been?M:I went to the grocery store nearby to buy some drinks.Here you are.W:Thanks.You just missed the first five minutes of the e on in and sit down.第二节：（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
2019-2020学年宁波一中高三英语下学期期末试卷及参考答案
2019-2020学年宁波一中高三英语下学期期末试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AIt looks like 2017 is shaping up to be a record-breaking year in movie History. Here is a list of some of the year’s biggest blockbusters so far.Kong: Skull IslandA reboot (重启) of King Kong would normally get laughed at in this day and age, but it looks like this modem version of the story will be worth watching. With US actress Brie Larson and UK actor Tom Hiddleston in the mix, this film is set to be this year’s biggest monster tale.Release Date:3/10/17Beauty and the BeastDirector Bill Condon is bringing back a part of our childhood in live action, complete with the songs we all remember and love. With British stars Emma Watson and Dan Stevens leading thecast, the classic Walt Disney story already sounds like it’ll be a delight for both children and adults.Release Date:3/17/17The Fate of the FuriousThere was doubt that we’d even get a Fast 8, especially after the fitting ending US actor Paul Walker’s character was given at the end of Furious 7. Fans thought they’d never see Dom and the rest of the crew back in action, but thankfully, US star Vin Diesel himself confirmed that The Fate of the Furious is fueling up for another go.Release Date:4/14/17Spider-Man: HomecomingSpider Man is heading home to Marvel Studios for the first time. The movie will show us Peter Parker’s high school days, and will continue the threads we saw formed during his initial appearance in Captain America: Civil War. We know that Michael Keaton is playing The Vulture in this story, and that both Happy Hogan and Tony Stark, played by US actors Jon Favreau and Robert Downey Jr., are along for the ride.Release Date:7/7/171.Which of the following movies can’t you see on May Day?A.Kong: Skull Island.B.Beauty and the Beast.C.The Fate of the Furious.D.Spider-Man: Homecoming.2.What can we know about Beauty and the Beast?A.It is fueling up for another go.B.It is produced by Marvel StudiosC.It’ll show us Peter Parker’s school days.D.It’ll be enjoyable for both children and adults.3.What does the underlined word “cast” probably mean?A.Characters.B.Actors.C.Directors.D.Teachers.BTrue friend from a distant landInternational friends can come in many shapes and sizes. However they arrive on the scene, they are always appreciated, especially in times ofturbulence. Michael Lindsay (1909 — 94) is a case in point.After graduating from the University of Oxford in 1931, Lindsay arrived in China in 1937 on a ship from Canada intending merely to teach economics at Beiping Yenching University, the current Peking University. He traveled with Norman Bethune the Canadian doctor who dedicated his life to medicine in China during the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931 — 45).Lindsay left Beijing at the end of 1941, and went to the Communist-led Jinchaji base(晋察冀边区)together with his wife Li Xiaoli, who was a Shanxi local and a former student of his.“Lindsay was inspired by the hard work local Chinesepeople made in fighting against Japanese aggression. After learning that Chinese armies on the frontlines were suffering supply shortages, Lindsay was determined to lend a hand," says Yan Juhai, a retired official from Shanxi's Lyuliang city. "In the Jinchaji base, NieRongzhen( 1899 — 1992), the base's top commander, appointed him to work as the communications expert, where he became a full-time radio technician contributing greatly in communication technology innovation and training," says Yan.In 1944 Lindsay and his wife arrived in Yan'an in Shaanxi province and helped fix its telecommunication equipment. They stayed for 18 months in Yan'an, and after the victory in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, they decided to return to the United Kingdom to visit their parents.4. Which word in the following can best replace the underlined word?A. peaceB. warC. stressD. sorrow5. Why did Lindsay go to the Communist-led Jinchaji base according to Yan Juhai?A. Because his wife was a Shanxi local.B. Because he was warmly invited by NieRongzhen.C. Because he was touched by Chinese people's effortsD. Because he was more interested in communications.6. What can we learn from the article?A. Lindsay and his wife stayed in China for over 8 years.B. Lindsay's wife was also skilled in communication technology.C. Lindsay was appointed as the communications consultant in Shanxi province.D. Lindsay taught economics in the Jinchaji base besides his work as a radio expert.7. Where is the text probably from?A. a guidebookB. a novelC. a diaryD. a newspaperCAvi Loeb, a scientist, believes that we are not alone in the universe. The belief fits withLoeb's alien spaceship theory that at least one alien spaceship might be flying over the orbit of Jupiter, which won the international attention last year.Astronomers inHawaiifound the first known interstellar object in late 2017. It was a bit of light moving so fast past the sun that it could only have come from another star. Almost every astronomer on the planet was trying to figure out how the object, called “Oumuamua” got to our far-away part of the Milky way galaxy. “One possibility is that ‘Oumuamua’ is debris from an advanced technological equipment,” Loeb said. “Technology comes from another solar system just showed up at our door. ”“‘Oumuamua’ is not an alien spaceship,” Paul Sutter, another scientist wrote. He suggested Loeb was seeking publicity. Most scientists think “Oumuamua” is some sort of rock. They think it could be an icy wandering comet.Loeb says that “Oumuamua's” behavior means it can't be a block of rock shaped like a long photo. He thinks it's more likely an object that's very long and thin, perhaps like a long pancake or a ship's sail. Loeb says that if someone shows him evidence thatcontradictshis beliefs, he will immediately give in.Loeb believes himself a truth-teller and risk-taker in an age of very safe, too-quiet scientists. “The worst thing that can happen to me is that I would be relieved of my management duties, and that would give me even moretime to focus on science,” Loeb says. He said he wouldn't mind giving up all the titles he had and returning to the Israeli farming village where he grew up.8. What does Loeb say about “Oumuamua”?A. It is an icy comet.B. It looks like a long photo.C. It is actually some sort of rock.D. It may come from another alien civilization.9. What does the underlined word “contradicts” in paragraph 4 probably mean?A.Goes against.B. Relies on.C. Turns to.D. Searches for.10. What do you think of Loeb?A. He is foolish.B. He is unsatisfied with his titles.C. He is a firm believer in scientific truth.D. He is uncertain about his career future.11. What's the best title for the text?A. Have Aliens Paid a Visit in Spaceships?B. Do We Really Know about Space Theory?C. Scientists Are Working on High TechnologyD. Astronomers Are Encouraging Space TravelDWhen I was 13, I lost my sight. Since then, I had learned to get about with a walking stick, but had to stay at home because my parents thought I would get lost or robbed, even get hit by a car.I, however, believed I could regain my way if I lost it. A neighbor told me that a public library was offering a free course designed for the blind. That's an important opportunity for me to kill two birds with one stone: I could practice my getting — about skills on my way to learning practical technology. My parentssettled forit.But how would I plan my course? I knew that the blind singer Ray Charles, get around without a walking stick by counting steps. But I couldn't seem to do that the way he had. I developed the power of my imagination, catching the layout（布局）of places I visited and taking note of landmarks in my mind. Every time I visited a place, the mental map I'd drawn would turn up and helped me with the direction. But that doesn't mean I didn't lose my way in the process of acquiring this skill. I'd have to swallow（吞下）my pride to ask kind strangersfor help.On those days I lost my way, I'd go to bed feeling down. But my desires to beat blindness and further my education were usually enough to get me out of bed the next day and try again. Today, I'm a published reporter and audio producer.Yes, I've lost my way at times and found it again. And when people ask me,"Aren't you afraid to be out on your own?” the answer to me is clear：I'd rather risk and find happiness than stick to safety and be painful.Now, impressed by my progress, my father told my mother, "Our boy can see!".12. What does the underlined phrases “settled for" in the second paragraph mean?A. Talked about.B. Stuckto.C. Agreed to.D. Cared about.13. How did the author go around on his own after losing his sight?A.He created pictures of places in his mind.B. He drew a map on the paper to help him.C. He was always asking strangers for directions.D.He threw away the walking stick and counted steps.14. Which of the following can best describe the author?A. Determined and adventurous.B. Patient and intelligent.C. Warm-hearted and positive.D. Adventurous and outgoing.15. How did the author's parents feel about his progress?A.Concerned.B. Surprised.C. Confident.D. Proud.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。
浙江省宁波市2019-2020学年高二英语下学期九校联考试题（含解析）
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. How did the man feel after watching the movie?
A. He was not impressed. B. He was embarrassed. C. He was much moved.
A. Bathe dogs.
B. Pick up dogs.
C. Provide dogs with medical care.
第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分35分）
第一节：（共10小题;每小题2.5分，满分25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，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。
Ward’s recovery was difficult. But he’s now cancer-free. Ward wishes the HPV vaccine existed when he was a teen. He says if he had kids, he would get them vaccinated. “HPV-related cancers are cancers no one needs to get.” Ward said.
1.Who should be worried about HPV-related cancers?
A.Only women.B.Everyone.
C.Younger people.D.Smokers and drinkers.
2.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?