2020-2021学年广东省东莞市第一中学高一上学期入学考试英语试题
2020-2021学年第一学期高一年级入学考试英语试题第一部分选择题（80分）本试卷共四大题, 8页, 满分120分。
考试时间120分钟。
一、语法选择(共15小题:每小题1分, 满分15分)阅读下面短文,按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求,从1~15各题所给的A、B、C和D项中选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
The first astronautsSince the earliest times, people have looked up at the stars, the moon and the planets. Today people use modern machines 1 at the sky. This is very different from the situation 2 years ago when people could only use their eyes. Perhaps they dreamed of 3 the universe.When did humans first go into space? The story began not so very long ago, 4 the first astronauts were not people-they were animals.Scientists wanted to make travelling to space as 5 as possible for humans. So they decided to experiment with animals and test 6 in spaceflights. Insects, mice, frogs, dogs and monkeys were some of the animals 7 first went into space. Many of them 8 , but they helped to make space travel safer for humans. For their great service, we 9 forget these animals.Albert Ⅱwas the first monkey to go into space in 1949. Sadly he died 10 his spaceship landed back on Earth.11 the result was different for Ham the Monkey. His story ended happily when he return to earth 12 very good health.Scientists wanted to know the answer to the important question: could 13 animal like Ham do the same things in space as he could do on Earth? The answer came when Ham 14__ into space in 1961. Yes, he did everything well and lived for 15 16 years.1. A. look B. to look C. looking D. looked2. A. thousand B. thousands C. thousand of D. thousands of3. A explore B to explore C explored D. exploring4. A. as B. or C. but D. so5. A. safe B. safer C. safest D. the safest6. A. they B. them C. their D. theirs7. A whom B. what C. that D. whose8. A. die B. died C have died D. will die9. A shouldn’t B. may not C. don’t have to D. needn’t10. A. if B. because C. after D. since11. A. Luck B. Luck C. Luck D. Luckily12. A. at B. on C. in D. for13. A. a B. an C. the D./14. A. send B. sent C. is sent D. was sent15. A. another B. other C. others D. the others二、完形填空(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)阅读下面短文,掌握其大意, 从16~25各题所给的A、B、C和D项中选出最佳选项.John suddenly jumped off the swing without even slowing down. He called out nervously,”Mom, where's Charlie? "He had just __16__ he hadn't seen his new puppy for over an hour.John looked around the garden, behind the bushes, and under the picnic table. No dog! His mother heard __17__ in his voice as he called her a second time. " Mom, I can't find Charlie!"She came outside ___18__. "Let's look around the garden first. Don’t worry. I'm su re he's close by.Both son and mother were __19 _now, but still no Charlie. Their calls were not completely wasted, though. Joe, the next-door neighbor, and his two daughters Tania and Julie, immediately agreed to help them __20__ the lost dog.But even with five people now searching the town's streets, they had no luck. Charlie was still __21_.Tania suggested they make posters with Charlie’s __22 She had done this when her own cat was lost a year earlier, she told John, and the cat was found the next day.John agreed. When they got home, he made a poster with a photo of Charlie, Then John heard a __23__ and opened his bedroom door. It was Charlie. John was greeted with a big wet kiss Charlie had been_ _24__ in the bedroom this whole time, sleeping. John had never been so __25_ in his life!16. A. decided B. forgotten C understood D. realized17. A anger B. hope C. fear D. warning18. A actively B. quickly C. carelessly D annoyingly19. A shouting B. talking C fighting D. thinking20. A give up B. look for C. run after D. take care of21. A. missing B asleep C. take D quiet22. A address B. character C name D. picture23. A. message B. noise C. voice D. song24. A shut B. woke C. tied D. saved25 A afraid B silly C happy D proud三、阅读(共两节, 满分50分)第一节阅读理解(共20小题;每小题2分, 满分40分)阅读下列短文, 从26~45各题所给的A、B、C和D项中选出最佳选项。
AAn elephant and a crocodile were once standing beside river. They were disputing which was the better animal。
"Look at my strength, "said the elephant. "I can pull up a tree, roots and all, with my trunk"“Ah! But your skin is not nearly so thick as mine, "replied the crocodile. "No knife or tooth can cut through it.”Just as they were coming to blows, a lion happened to pass."My dear friends !" said the King of all animals, going up to them. "Let me know the cause ofyour disagreement。
2020-2021学年广东省东莞市某中学高一上学期期中考试英语试题
2020-2021学年度第一学期高一年级期中考试英语科试卷命题人：第一部分听力（共两节,满分20分）第一节听力理解（共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分）听下面两段材料，每段播放两遍。
各段后有几个小题，各段播放前每小题有5秒钟的阅题时间。
请根据各段播放内容及其相关小题，在5秒钟内从题中所给的A、B、C项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
听第一段对话，回答第1~2题。
1. Why won’t the woman go to the first mentioned place?A. Because it is too far away for her.B. Because she doesn’t feel like going there.C. Because she wants to go somewhere nicer.2. Which city will the woman go to?A. Cairo.B. London.C. Paris听第二段对话，回答第3~5题。
3. Why didn’t the woman answer the phone?A. Because her phone was out of power.B. Because her phone broken down.C. Because she didn’t hear the ringing.4. Where did the man want to invite the woman to go?A. His niece’s home.B. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.C. Cleveland Botanical Garden.5. How much will the man pay for the admission fees tomorrow?A. $6.B. $9.C. $12.第二节听取信息（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）听下面一段材料，将5个小题的信息补充完整，填入答案卡标号为6~10的空格中。
【开学考】2020-2021学年上学期高一英语入学考试试卷
2020-2021学年上学期高一英语入学考试一．阅读理解（共15 小题；每小题2 分，满分30 分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C 和D 四个选项中，选出最佳答案。
AMildred Webinga Freeman was an English teacher at the new middle school I attended in the ninth grade. She wasn't my teacher. She was the adviser to the safety patrol (巡查) on which I served. I loved being around her and enjoyed her sense of humor and kind personality. She was also a good listener.At the end of the year, she announced that she was moving to Florida, and I was very shocked and sad. We exchanged addresses and became pen pals. I could tell her anything, and she treated me with respect even though I was a teenager.In Florida, Mrs. Freeman became a businesswoman. But she managed to find time to write letters and amusing stories and always took my concerns seriously. She had given me an open invitation to visit, and I missed her so much. When I wrote to take her up on the offer, she answered, “Get your shoes on and your bags packed! Y ou are welcome anytime!”I spent three weeks with her in Miami, thrilled to do anything from washing dishes to touring houses with her. Her love of poetry, music, and creative writing encouraged me. One day while hanging sheets on the clothesline, she looked up and said，“You know，the sky is fuel for the soul.”I have never looked at the clouds since without hearing those words. Two years later when I visited her house I had hoped to talk to her about school, but instead she was in a hospital bed in the guest room. She had cancer on the liver, and her family members were caring for her. I was in shock.To this day, more than 50 years later, I still see her smile and think about the advice she gave me. Now and then I reread her letters, and I remember the importance of her smile and her friendship.1. Which of following can best describe Mrs. Freeman?A. Humorous and kind-hearted.B. Respectful and amusing.C. Serious but patient.D. Creative but funny.2. Mrs. Freeman was the author’s ?A. English teacherB. class adviserC. safety guardD. pen pal3. How long did the author spend with Mrs. Freeman In Miami?A. One day.B. Three weeks.C. One year.D. Nine years.4. Why did the author feel shocked when she visited Mrs. Freeman two years later?A. She had a liver cancer.B. She was doing housework.C. She showed little interest in school.D. She was not looked after by her family members.5. What can we know about the author?A. She wrote stories for Mrs. Freeman.B. She often visited Mrs. Freeman in Florida.C. She once went mountain-climbing with Mrs. Freeman.D. She kept Mrs. Freeman’s letters for more than 50 years.BWhen I was two years old，I was diagnosed(诊断) with hearing loss. My mother cried when she found out---she wanted her son to be happy and able to experience everything life had to offer. I went to a special playgroup twice a week where a nursediscovered I had taught myself to read. At the age of five I attended a school for the deaf from age three to six.I remember looking around the room there. People talked and signed to each other.I had a best friend and I did very well in class. But I told my mother that I wanted to go to the regular school with hearing people, because I felt more like a hearing person than a hearing-impaired (听力受损) one. I didn’t even use sign language! I lip-read and listened with my hearing aids. After visiting a public school for a day, my mother agreed to let me go. Without doubt, I have functioned very well.Many people don't even know I am hearing-impaired until they see my hearing aids. My girlfriend often forgets that I have any problem, and I feel fortunate that she does not look down upon people like me. The only problem I have with this hearing loss is that some people discriminate (歧视) against me. The fact is that I am just as normal as anyone else. The only differences are that others need to speak up, and I have some help from my hearing aids.The next time you see hearing-impaired people, don't feel sorry for them--that just gives them an excuse to mistreat themselves and hurt their own advantages. Instead, encourage them and tell them that a disability only hurts a person if he or she lets it.6. Which is TRUE about the author when he was 5?A. He was diagnosed with hearing loss.B. He stayed at home with his mother.C. He attended a school for the deaf.D. He went to a special playgroup.7. Why did the author want to attend the regular school?A. He even didn't know sign language.B. He had few friends at the deaf school.C. He didn't believe his handicap was a big problem.D. He found it very hard to get along with his classmates.8. Which of the following can replace the underlined word “functioned” in Para.2 ?A. performedB. translatedC. challengedD. remembered9. What was the author's problem at the regular school?A. He couldn’t catch up with others.B. Some people looked down upon him.C. His girlfriend discriminated against him.D. He performed poorly with hearing aids.10. What can we infer from the last sentence?A. A disabled person should be well treated.B. If a person is disabled, he will hurt himself.C. A normal person shouldn't hurt the disabled.D. The disabled should regard themselves as normal.CBefore returning home to the US this summer, people warned me I might experience culture shock the other way round. I didn‘t have any terrible experiences. But they were right! After living in China for a year there were things about home that surprised me.---I found myself always talking louder than I should have. I guess I’ve gotten used to shouting over the dozens of people that surround me at any given moment in China.People were also quieting me in public places.---I forgot that other people could speak English. I know it’s a terrible habit. But I really did develop the practice of talking about whatever I wanted with myEnglish-speaking friends. After all, most of the people walking by can't understand you, right? Unfortunately in America, if you say something like, "Whoa, look at that guy’s hair”, chances are he will surely understand what you’re saying.---I felt embarrassed at the price of my phone bill. Really，America? Why does phone service cost so much? I got used to China’s “pay as you go (随用随付)” prices.---I hated the absence of public transportation. This one really did kill me. I LOVE China's public transportation system. I could live here for 10 years and never buy a car and still get everywhere I needed to go. This summer I kept having to ask people for rides. It was terribly annoying.Finally, the biggest shock came when I started watching a bit of TV. As I watched American celebrities (名人), I was so embarrassed that these celebrities are the way that Americans are shown to the rest of the world! From what they were wearing (or not wearing) to what they were saying, they were completely out of control.---Kelli11. What did people warn Kelli of?A. Terrible experiences in US.B. The confusion of right and left.C. Very poor living conditions in China.D. Disagreement with the new environment.12. What can we know about Kelli?A. She bought a car in US.B. She lived in China for 10 years.C. She formed the habit of speaking loudly.D. She spoke Chinese after he returned to US.13. Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?A. Most people understand English in China.B. Most American people understand Chinese.C. Phone users pay more in China than in US.D. China has better public transportation than US.14. How did Kelli find American celebrities?A. ShamefulB. Funny.C. HumorousD. Popular.15. What section of a magazine does this text probably come from?A. China Today.B. Culture Awareness.C. Public Transport.D. American Celebrities.二．完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后面各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
广东省东莞市2020┄2021学年高一上学期教学质量检查英语A卷试题 Word版含答案
高一英语试题（A卷）第一部分听力（共两节，满分15分）第一节听力理解（两段共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）每段播放两遍。
各段后有几个小题，每段播放前每小题有5秒钟的阅题时间。
请根据各段播放内容及其相关小题，在5秒钟内从题中所给的A、B、C项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
听第一段话题，回答第1~2题。
1.What happened to the speakers？A. They couldn’t find the map.B. Their car broke down.C. They were lost.2.Where will they stop next？A. A telephone booth.B. A lecture hall.C. David and Laura’s house.听第二段话，回答第3~5题。
3. What’s the relationship between the 2 speakers？A. Husband and wife.B. Doctor and patient.C. Mother and son.4.How did the woman feel.A. Painful.B. Tired.C. Sick.5.What will the man probably do next？A. Go to the hospital with the woman.B. Send the children to school.C. Call the woman’s office for leave.第二节听取信息（共5小题：每小题1分，满分5分）下面你将听到一段独白。
请根据题目要求，从听到的内容中获取必要的信息，填入答题卡标号为6~10的空格中。
听录音前，你将有10秒钟的答题时间。
录音读两遍。
你将有60秒的答题时间。
San Francisco Restaurants第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15分，每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
英语_2020-2021学年广东省某校高一(上)第一次段考英语试卷(含答案)
2020-2021学年广东省某校高一（上）第一次段考英语试卷第一部分阅读理解（共两节，总分50分）第一节（共4小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）A1. Washington, D. C. Bicycle ToursCherry Blossom Bike Tour in Washington, D. C.Duration: 3 hoursThis small group bike tour is a fantastic way to see a world-famous cherry trees with beautiful flowers of Washington, D. C. Your guide will provide a history lesson about the trees and the famous monuments where they blossom. Reserve your spot before availability - the cherry blossoms-disappear!Washington Capital Monuments Bicycle TourDuration: 3 hours （4 miles）Join a guided bike tour and view some of the most popular monuments in Washington, D. C. Explore the monuments and memorials on the National Mall as your guide shares unique facts and history at each stop. Guided tour includesbike, helmet, cookies and bottled water.Capital City Bike Tour in Washington, D. C.Duration: 3 hoursMorning or Afternoon, this bike tour is the perfect tour for D. C. newcomers and locals looking to experience Washington, D. C. in a healthy way with minimum effort. Knowledgeable guides will entertain you with the most interesting stories about Presidents, Congress, memorials, and parks. Comfortable bikes and a smooth tour route（路线） make cycling between the sites fun and relaxing.Washington Capital Sites at Night Bicycle TourDuration: 3 hours （7miles）Join a small group bike tour for an evening of exploration in the heart of Washington, D. C. Get up close to the monuments and memorials as you bike the sites of Capitol Hill and the National Mall. Frequent stops are made for photo taking as your guide offers unique facts and history. Tour includes bike, helmet, and bottled water. All riders are equipped with reflective vests and safety lights.（1）Which tour do you need to book in advance？________A Cherry Blossom Bike Tour in Washington, D Washington Capital Sites at Night Bicycle Tour.． C Capital City Bike Tour in Washington.B Washington Capital Monuments Bicycle Tour.（2）What will you do on the Capital City Bike Tour？________A Meet famous people.B Go to a national park.C Visit well-known museums.D Enjoy interesting stories.．（3）Which of the following does the bicycle tour at night provide？________A City maps.B Cameras.C Meals.D Safety lights.．2. As an elementary school student in New York City, Robert Lee would stare in disbelief at his classmates throwing away half-eaten sandwiches after lunch. His Korean immigrant parents had taught him not to waste food.While studying finance and accounting at New York University, Robert remembered this lesson all the time. When Robert and his friend Louisa Chen entered a college entrepreneurship （创业）contest,they proposed an idea for a food-rescue nonprofit group: Their program would deliver leftovers from the dining hall to homeless shelters seven days a week all by volunteers. Their idea won the competition. With the ＄1, 000 prize, they founded Rescuing Leftover Cuisine （RLC） in July 2013. In just the first few weeks, Robert's team delivered a donation of enough spaghetti and meatballs to feed 20 people at a New York City homeless shelter.Robert, who had taken a job as an analyst at J. P. Morgan, devoted his spare time to creating a network of New York City restaurants, from small delis （熟食店）to large chains like Starbucks and Panera Bread, agreeing to donate food, and he enlisted volunteers to make food deliveries. After RLC received national press attention, homeless shelters and soup kitchens in Portland, Oregon, Washington, DC and other cities reached out to Robert for partnership advice. The organization now reaches 16 cities around the country.Only a year into his finance job, Robert gave up his six-figure salary to focus on RLC. "I compared one hour of impact at J. P. Morgan to one hour at RLC, and the difference was just tremendous," he says. "One shelter told us that our donations allowed them to provide entire dinners for more than 300 people, three nights a week," Robert says. "Things like that make me gladly quit my job."（1）How did Robert feel when his classmates threw away food？________A astonishedB embarrassedC disappointedD interested．（2）What do we know about the RLC？________A It won＄ 1，000 prize.B It got supported by many restaurants.C It asked the homeless shelters for advice.D It has branches all over the world.．（3）Why did Robert leave his job at J P Morgan？________A One shelter spoke highly of him.B RLC offered him six-figure salary. C He could make a bigger difference in society.D The work at J. P. Morgan was not suitable for him.．（4）Which of the following best describes Robert？________A confidentB modestC humorousD selfless．3. The meaning of silence varies among cultural groups. Silences may be thoughtful, or they may be empty when a person has nothing to say. A silence in a conversation may also show stubbornness, uneasiness, or worry. Silence may be viewed by some cultural groups as extremely uncomfortable; therefore attempts may be made to fill every gap（间隙） with conversation. Persons in other cultural groups value silence and view it as necessary forunderstanding a person's needs.Many Native Americans value silence and feel it is a basic part of communicating among people, just as some traditional Chinese and Thai persons do. Therefore, when a person from one of these cultures is speaking and suddenly stops, what may be implied（暗示） is that the person wants the listener to consider what has been said before continuing. In these cultures, silence is a call for reflection.Other cultures may use silence in other ways, particularly when dealing with conflicts among people or in relationships of people with different amounts of power. For example, Russian, French, and Spanish persons may use silence to show agreement between parties about the topic under discussion. However, Mexicans may use silence when instructions are given by a person in authority rather than be rude to that person by arguing with him or her. In still another use, persons in Asian cultures may view silence as a sign of respect, particularly to an elder or a person in authority.Nurses and other care﹣givers need to be aware of the possible meanings of silence when they come across the personal anxiety their patients may be experiencing. Nurses should recognize their own personal and cultural construction of silence so that a patient's silence is not interrupted too early or allowed to go on unnecessarily. A nurse who understands the healing（治愈） value of silence can use this understanding to assist in the care of patients from their own and from other cultures.（1）What does the author say about silence in conversations？________A It implies anger.B It promotes friendship.C It is culture﹣specific.D It is content﹣based.．（2）Which of the following people might regard silence as a call for careful thought？________A The Chinese.B The French.C The Mexicans.D The Russians.．（3）What does the author advise nurses to do about silence？________A Let it continue as the patient pleases.B Break it while treatingpatients. C Evaluate its harm to patients. D Make use of its healing effects.．（4）What may be the best title for the text？________A Sound and SilenceB What it Means to Be SilentC Silence to Native AmericansD Speech is Silver； Silence is Gold．4. Did you know that the color of uniforms can influence the performance of an athlete? It may sound strange, but a study suggests this might be true.Two British scientists studied the results of four sports in the 2004 Athens Olympic Games where the athletes had been given either a red or a blue uniform. They discovered that when there was a big difference in the score, color had no influence on the result. But if it was a close match, the athlete in a red uniform was more likely to win. Then they looked at the uniforms of the soccer teams at the Euro 2004 tournament. Again, teams wearing red won more games.The two scientists got their idea from earlier studies of wild animals. It had beendiscovered that when a male shows red on its body, it sends a signal of its power and strength. For example, in many kinds of monkey, the more the male shows off its red scar, the more females it can attract.Based on this fact, the British scientists thought that the idea might work for humans, too. According to them, when an athlete sees a competitor in a red uniform, he gets a feeling that his competitor could be stronger than him. And ________ may have a bad influence on the player's performance in the actual game.Although the idea is interesting, most people don't accept that color signals in the animals' world can really be useful to humans in sports. They think that it is unreasonable to develop an idea based on such a small number of examples. Much more research has to be done to prove the influence of uniform colors on the performance of athletes.（1）What did the scientists find out about the 2004 Athens Olympic Games？________A Athletes played equally well in four sports.B Game results had a big influence on the athletes.C Athletes dressed in red scored more in a close match.D There was a big difference in red and blue team's scores.．（2）What may the red scars of a male animal suggest？________A It is quite strong.B It is a failure.C It has power over other males.D It has attracted a lot of females.．（3）The underlined part "that kind of feeling" in the text refers to a feeling of________.A weaknessB prideC dangerD shame．（4）What is most people's opinion about the scientists' idea？________A interestedB satisfiedC doubtfulD thankful．第二节（共1小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）5.How to protect your privacy when you travel？It hasn't been an easy year for the privacy of travelers， at least so far. Data leaks，surveillance（监视）worries and those troublesome cameras in airplane seatbacks and hotel rooms are enough to make passengers anxious. （1）_______Fortunately， there are ways to safeguard your privacy on land and in the air. These tips can help you deal with these troubles.（2）_______"It's not clever to declare on Facebook that you're traveling to somewhere，reminding a wide range of people that your property is sitting empty，" says Danny McLoughlin. "That puts your security at risk." Wait until you return to start posting vacation photos.Some homeowners renting their residences may install security cameras. Travelers should find out if the hosts are required to disclose（公开） the presence of surveillance devices. If the rental comes with cameras， ensure they aren't in a sensitive（敏感的） area by conducting a careful sweep. （3）_______Although you can't control how a hotel or airline handles or mishandles your data， you can take reasonable steps to ensure the information it has won't get you into trouble. （4）_______But some of the worst data leaks happen when you're staying at a hotel. For example， a hotel clerk sometimes asks for your name and then announces your room number afteryou've checked in. You're better off handing the employee your ID when he or she asks for your name and asking the employee to write your room number on a piece of paper. Why？（5）_______Just to be sure， never leave the customer copy behind. You can destroy it later，but keep it under your control.A. It's never been better.B. Perhaps they should be.C. Travelers say they're taking privacy seriously.D. Never broadcast your journey on social media.E. There are other people on the other side of the wall.F. Some travelers only offer the bare minimum， such as a P. O. box instead of a home address.G. Report anything doubtful to the host immediately and if you don't like what you hear，leave.第二部分英语知识运用（共三节，总分55分）第一节（共1小题；每小题15分，满分15 分）6. Jenna had graduated from her middle school and was lucky enough to be admitted to Westwood College. She was ready for new（1）_______at the college and filled with confidence. However, she didn't expect it that college life was quite（2）_______. In the first week, Jenna went to tryouts for cheerleaders. She was competing against very talented girls, and she knew it would be（3）_______for her to be selected. Two hours later, the（4）_______read a list of the girls for a second tryout. Her heart（5）_______ as the list ended without her name. Feeling（6）_______, she walked back to her dormitory carrying her schoolbag full of homework.Arriving at the dormitory, she started with math. She had always been a good math student, but now she was（7）_______. She moved on to English and history, and was（8）_______ to find that she didn't have any trouble with those subjects. Feeling better, she decided not to give up math for the time being.The next day Jenna went to see Mrs. Biden about being on the school（9）_______ . Mrs. Biden wasn't as enthusiastic as Jenna. "I'm sorry, but we have enough（10）_______ for the newspaper already. Come back next year and we'll talk then." Jenna smiled（11）_______and left. "Why is college so different? " she sighed.Later in math class, Jenna devoted herself to figuring out the problems that had given her so much（12）_______ . By the end of the class, she understood how to get them right. As she gathered her books, Jenna decided she'd （13）_______to try to fit in with her new school. She wasn't sure if she'd succeed, but she knew she had to try. College was just as her mom had said, "You will feel like a small fish in a big pond（14）_______ a big fish in a small pond. The challenge is to become the（15）_______fish you can be."（1）A decisionsB . challengesC . problemsD . exercises（2）A normalB . necessaryC . differentD . desperate（3）A simpleB . troublesomeC . certainD . difficult（4）A editorB . judgeC . bossD . candidate（5）A stoppedB . jumpedC . sankD . changed（6）A awfulB . lonelyC . happyD . strange（7）A workingB . strugglingC . complainingD . improving（8）A botheredB . ashamedC . pleasedD . shocked（9）A committeeB . teamC . newspaperD . radio（10）A writersB . playersC . speakersD . readers（11）A brightlyB . weaklyC . widelyD . happily（12）A courageB . lackC . hopeD . sorrow（13）A hesitateB . refuseC . continueD . attempt（14）A in the hope ofB . in honor ofC . in case ofD . instead of （15）A tallestB . bestC . hardestD . gentlest第二节语言知识测试（共25小题；每小题1分，满分25分）7. It is not unusual for teenagers of your generation to be ____________ to computer games and the online world.（）A attactedB attackedC attractedD attracked8. There are six ______ languages of the UN. These areArabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.（）A officalB officialC officerD office9. Zhong Nanshan is a leading Chinese _________ in preventing and treating respiratory infectious diseases.（）A expectB exceptC exportD expert10. You have to get to the airport two or three hours _________ to check in for a flight， for fear of losing your seat.（）A in advanceB in advancedC in advance ofD in advanced of11. If you refer to the _________ of something or someone， you mean that they manage to continue or exist in spite of difficult circumstances.（）A surviveB serviveC survivorD survival12. It was a __________ night and there was not a single figure in the street.（）A frighteningB frightenedC frightenD to frighten13. Everyone ___________ by his moving speech.（）A impressB impressedC was impressedD was impressing14. My little sister preferred ______ at home rather than ________ out.（）A staying， goingB to stay， to goC to stay， goD to stay， going15. I recommend that he ________ a lawyer.（）A seeingB seeC seesD must see16. The applicant applied ______ a job to teach chemistry， saying that he would apply what he had learnt ______ his teaching.（）A to， toB for， forC to， forD for， to17. The job will take months ________ weeks.（）A other thanB rather thanC more thanD less than18. These Inca roads __________ two north﹣south highways and many small roads crossing the mountains east to west.（）A made upB made up ofC were made ofD were made up of19. She looked at me in ________， and it meant that she felt ________ at the result of the experiment.（）A amazement， amazedB amazement， amazingC amazed，amazement D amazing， amazement20. At the weekends， I play computer games if I'm not busy _______. My dream is _______ my own IT company.（）A studying， startingB to study， startingC studying， to startD to study， to start21. I tried to _______ the school football team， but the coach told me that I didn't play wellenough.（）A joinB join inC take part inD attend22. But _______ too much time online is unhealthy and makes it very difficult _______ on other things in life.（）A to spend， focusB to spend， focusingC spending， focusingD spending，to focus23. PERU is a country ______ the Pacific coast of South America ______ three main areas： narrow, dry, flat land running along the coast, the Andes Mountains, and the Amazon rainforest.（）A on, withB on, hasC in, withD in, has24. You can then spend three days ________ the rainforest with a local guide and ________ the plants and animals unique to the rainforest.（）A to explore， to enjoyB exploring， enjoyingC to explore，enjoying D exploring， to enjoy25. ________ this problem has to be solved in the next half hour？（）A IfB Even ifC What ifD As if26. I found most of my classmates and teachers _________.（）A friendly and helpfullyB friendly and helpfulC friend and helpfullyD friend and helpful27. My father has quit _________ at last.（）A smokeB smokingC smokedD to smoke28. Mr. Stevenson is great to work for--- I really can't ask for a ________ boss.（）A goodB wellC betterD best29. He is a _________ of Tokyo University.（）A graduateB graduatedC graduatingD graduation30. You'd better write down her phone number before you _________ it.（）A will forgetB are forgettingC forgetD forgetting31. It is for this reason ________ Spanish is the main official language of Peru.（）A whyB thatC whichD for which第三节（共1小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
2020-2021学年东莞市第一中学高三英语第一次联考试卷及答案
2020-2021学年东莞市第一中学高三英语第一次联考试卷及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ADon’t know where to enjoy yourself? Here are some choices for you.Santa Cruz Mission State Historic ParkPopUp Picnics in the park return for the fourth summer in a row, taking place on Thursdays. Take a break to enjoy tacos (墨西哥玉米薄饼卷). Prices changefrom $ 2 to $ 10. Cash only.144 School Street June 13-August 15 Start at 11:30 am and end at 1:30 pmThe Crow’s NestEach summer on Thursday evenings the Crow’s Nest offers its Summer Beach Party series on the beach. The party starts at 5:30 pm each week and goes until sunset. Families are welcome, and there is no entrance fee. After the sun sets, the fun begins with dancing to the best live music of local bands.2218 East Cliff Drive May 30-August 29 Start at 5:30 pm and end at 8:30 pmBargetto WineryJoin us for a beautiful weekend of art and wine. Bargetto Winery will be hosting their yearly gathering of artists and foodies（美食家）at their amazing Soquel winery. No entrance fee. Wine tasting with purchase of $ 15 festival glass. 3535 North Main StreetJuly 20 - July 21 Start at 11:00 am and end at 5:00 pmChaminade Resort & SpaChef Page takes guests on a journey showing the area rich fruits, vegetables, and meats. Dinner begins at 6:30 pm with a five-course menu and good wines. Seating booked is not a choice, as all guests are seated at large, connecting, beautifully set tables designed to invite open conversations among guests. Ticket price: $ 90 per person. Tickets can be gotten online.Chaminade Lane July 26 Start at 6:00 pm and end at 9:00 pm1. What can we know about PopUp Picnics in the park?A. It lasts two days.B. It is held on Thursdays.C. It has been held twice.D. It can be paid in credit card.2. What can people do in the Crow’s Nest?A. Enjoy tacos.B. Talk with artists and foodies.C. Watch the sunrise on the beach.D. Watch the performance of the bands.3. Which activity can be booked on the Internet?A. The Crow's Nest.B. Bargetto Winery.C. Chaminade Resort & Spa.D. Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park.BDad’s comb was jade green. I heard he bought it when he married Mum, which made the comb two years older than I was. Every night, he wouldsmile, hand me the comb and say, “Be a good girl and help Daddy clean it, OK?”I was more than happy to do it. At age five this mundane task brought me such joy. I would excitedly turn the tap on, then brush the comb with a used toothbrush as hard as I could. Satisfied that I’d done a good job, I would proudly return the comb to Dad. He would smile at me and place the comb on top of his wallet.About two years later, Dad left his sales job and started his own wholesale business. I started primary school. That was when things started to change. He didn’t come home as much as he used to – just a couple of times a week. And when he did come home, it was always late and I’d already be in bed. I started to get mad. I stopped waiting for him to come home, and stopped going downstairs to check on him.Today, I’m no longer a kid. I’ve graduated from college and got a job. Dad’s business has got back on track. Things are better now. Yet the uncomfortable silence between Dad and me persisted.Two days before my birthday last year, Dad came home early. As usual, I helped him carry his bags into his study. When I turned to leave, he said, “Hey, would you like to help me clean my comb?” I looked at him a while, then took the comb and headed to the sink.I passed the clean comb back to Dad. He looked at it and smiled. But this time, I noticed something different. My dad has aged. He has wrinkles next to his eyes when he smiles, yet his smile is still as heartwarming as before. The smile of a father who just wants a good life for his family. Dad carefully placed his comb on top of his wallet.After so many years, he still organizes his personal items in the same meticulous way. I guess some things never change. And for that, I’m glad.4. What caused the uncomfortable silence between Dad and me?A. Generation gap.B. Dad’s failure in business.C. My ignorance of Dad.D. Dad’s absence from the family.5. Which of the following can best describe Dad?A. Gentle but strict.B. Hardworking and caring.C. Cautious and realistic.D. Demanding but patient.6. Why did Dad ask his daughter to clean his comb before her birthday?A. To give her a lesson.B. To follow his old habit.C. To fix their relationship.D. To praise her helpfulness.7. Which saying concludes the text best?A. Yesterday once more.B. Let bygones be bygones.C. Some things never change.D. Like father, like daughter.CA 24-year-old female space commander has become a viral sensation on Chinese social media for her work.Zhou Chengyu was in charge of the rocket connector system---described as a vital role. Her story in particular has drawn the public’s attention given her young age. Social media users have been celebrating her brilliance and referring to her as pride of the country.Being the youngest of the team, Zhou Chengyu was born in1996 intheprovinceofGuizhou. She is certainly not “old” enough compared with her colleagues, but she is known at work as "Big Sister” as a sign of respect. Once in a 3-km running contest, she actually beat half of her male counterparts. Although work shifts are not uncommon at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site, each shift requires tremendous courage because of the different background knowledge. However, for Zhou Chengyu, she experienced multiple positions in 5 launching tests and now she is the youngest commander at the site.Despite carefulness and high responsibility at work, she is just like her peers in normal life. Eating snacks and shopping are her favorite free-time activities. Her high school teacher remembers her as tough and determined. “She always had a dream of becoming scientist,” said her physics teacher.According to her colleague, Zhou Chengyu was very surprised when she found out shewent viralonline. She said that she was happy when she saw people online regarding her as the pride of the country, and yet she kept saying that she was “nobody but normal worker at a launch site” and there are a lot more people just like her going unnoticed while doing the hardest job to guarantee a better future for the Chinese space program. She also said that she wished to remain her current status and continue doing her work with or without the popularity.8. What makes Zhou Chengyu the pride of the country?A. Her young age.B. Her vital role in her work.C. Her great courage.D. Her responsibility at work.9. Which of the following words can best describe Zhou Chengyu?A. Learned and confident.B. Respectable and generous.C. Patient and responsible.D. Modest and determined.10. Which of the following can replace the underlined words in paragraph 5?A. took prideB. made a contributionC. became a hitD. made an achievement11. What can be the best title for the text?A. A Young PrideB. A Successful ColleagueC. An Extraordinary DreamD. An Ambitious CommanderDThe common use of Google Maps, a navigation(导航) app on smartphones, raises the age-old question we meet with any technology:What skills are we losing? But also, crucially: What capabilities are we gaining?People who are good at finding their way around or good at using paper maps usually experience lots of confusion with digital maps. For example, they may mess up the direction of north and south, and you can see only a small section at a time. But consider what digital navigation aids have meant for someone like me. Despite being a frequent traveler, I’m so terrible at finding my way that I still use Google Maps almost every day in the small town where I have lived for many years. What seems unnecessary to some has been a significant expansion of my own capabilities.Part of the problem is that reading paper maps requires a specific skill set. There is nothing natural about them. In many developed nations, street names and house numbers are meaningful, and instructions such as “go north for three blocks and then west” usually make sense. In Istanbul, in contrast, where I grew up, none of those hold true. For one thing, the locals rarely use street names, and house numbers often aren’tsequentialeither because after buildings 1, 2 and 3 were built, someone squeezed in another house between 1 and 2, and now that’s 4. But then 5 will maybe get built after 3, and 6 will be between 2 and 3. Besides, the city is full of winding and ancient streets that meet with newer ones. Therefore, instructions as simple as “go north” would require a helicopter. I got lost all the time.But since I used Google Maps, I travel with a lot more confidence, and my world has opened up. And because I go to more places more confidently, I believe my native navigation skills have somewhat improved, too.That brings me back to my original question: while we often lose some skills after seeking convenience from technology, this new setup may also allow us to expand our capabilities and do something more confidently.Maybe when technology closes a door, we should also look for the doors it opens.12. How does the author feel about Google Maps?A Confusing. B. Unnecessary. C. Complicated. D. Helpful.13. Which contributes to the difficulty of finding ways in Istanbul?A. Strange street names.B. Ordinary paper maps.C. Complex road arrangements.D. Lack of road instructions.14. What does the underlined word “sequential” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A. In a fixed order.B. In good condition.C. Of great importance.D. Of the same kind.15. What column of a newspaper may this passage belong to?A. Fashion.B. Opinion.C. Society.D. Geography.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。
广东省东莞市高级中学2020-2021学年高一英语模拟试卷含解析
广东省东莞市高级中学2020-2021学年高一英语模拟试卷含解析一、选择题1. After a whole day’s discussion，the two sides finally made a .A. agreementB. dealC. predict ionD. judgment参考答案：B2. With so many friends me, I had no difficulty finishing the work on time.A. to helpB. helpedC. helpingD. have helped参考答案：C3. I often see lights in that empty house. Do you think I ____________ report it to the police?A. shouldB. mayC. wouldD. can参考答案：A4. Alice likes traveling very much but now ______ around as much as I do．A．didn’t travel B．doesn't travelC．hadn’t traveled D．wasn’t traveling参考答案：B5. All the citizens here strongly insist those found ___________ “harmful” advertisements in thestreets _________punished strictly.A. putting up; will beB. to put up; should beC. being put up; shall beD. putting up; be参考答案：D6. I _____ put Tracy a visit, I’m not sure whether I will have time this Sunday.A. shouldB. mightC. wouldD. could参考答案：A7. He is afraid to admit his mistakes. From this point we can see he lacks a(n)______ of responsibility.A. ideaB. senseC. thoughtD. feeling参考答案：B8. —Have you finished your experiment report, Jane?—Oh, my God. I’ve _____ forgotten all about that.A. stronglyB. extremelyC. entirelyD. freely参考答案：C9. Some old buildings _______ and a new stadium for Nanjing 2014 Youth Olympic Games is being built right there.A. will be pulled downB. have been pulled downC. are pulled downD. had been pulled down参考答案：B略10. －I haven’t been to my first English class, Tom.－Oh really? .A. So have IB. So I haveC. neither have ID. So it is with me参考答案：C略11. Written in a hurry, __________. How can it be satisfactory?A. they find many mistakes in the reportB. lots of mistakes have been made in the reportC. there are plenty of mistakes in the reportD. the report is full of mistakes参考答案：D12. Choose a time you will be relaxed but also too busy to think about smoking.A. whenB. thatC. howD. whether参考答案：A13. About 60 percent of the students ____ from the south, while the rest of them ___ from the north and foreign countries.A. are; isB. are; areC. is; areD. is; is 参考答案：B14. --- I missed the first part of the film. It was really a pity.--- You home half an hour earlier.A. should have leftB. must have leftC. should leaveD. must leave参考答案：A15. Vegetables ______ many kinds of vitamins and many other useful materials. So we must eat them every day.A. includeB. containC. coverD. share参考答案：B16. With the help of his friends, he has _____a good business over the years.A. built upB. made upC. grown upD. picked up参考答案：A33. A good learner is also a person who notes when listening to a speech．A. sets downB. sets upC. sets offD. sets out参考答案：A略18. He hurried to the booking office only_________that all the tickets had been sold out．（）A．to tell B．to be told C．telling D．told参考答案：B他匆匆忙忙赶到售票处，结果被告知所有票都卖完了．only to do 表示的是发生的意料之外的事情，翻译成"结果竟然…"根据句意可知，tell 与句子主语是逻辑上的被动关系，应该使用不定式的被动式，故答案为B二、书面表达19. 书面表达（满分25分）假设你叫李华，现在是高一的学生，现在在学习上出现了一些问题，令你无法适应高中生活，按下列要点写信给你的初中班主任Miss Zhang，希望得到指导。
2020-2021学年东莞市第一中学高三英语上学期期末考试试题及答案
2020-2021学年东莞市第一中学高三英语上学期期末考试试题及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ABritain's brilliant bridges have supported trade, brought communities together andare always the mostexciting part of the journey. These must-see bridges are now tourist attractions in their own right.Clifton Suspension Bridge, BristolDescribed byits legendary engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel as “my first love, my darling", it was originally designed for horse-drawn traffic. Now, more than four million vehicles a year cross the 1,352ft-long toll（通行费）bridge over the Avon Gorge. The £ 1 toll for every journey pays for its maintenance. The history of the bridge, dating back to 1864, is kept alive through a programme of tours, events and exhibitions.Infinity Bridge, Stockton-On-TeesA pedestrian（行人）and cycle footbridge across the River Tees, its working title was the North Shore Footbridge, before it was given its grander name when opened in 2009. It is particularly incredible at night. The arches（拱形）of the bridge are also lit white and, on calm nights, their reflection in the water appears as an infinity（无穷大）symbol, thus inspiring the name which was chosen by the public.Tower Bridge, LondonAn engineering wonder built from thousands of tons of Portland stone and steel, it took construction workers eight years to complete. More than 120 years old, it's a popular tourist attraction, as well as a functional bridge. Visitors can take in the views over the capital, experience seeing London life through the Glass Floor, and visit the Victorian Engine Rooms.Iron Bridge, ShropshireOpened in 1781 , this is the first arch bridge in the world made out of cast iron. Recognised as one of the great symbols of the industrial revolution, it transformed the craft of bridge building and was a crucial factor in the development of the iron trade in Shropshire.1. Which bridge has the longest history?A. Clifton Suspension Bridge.B. Infinity Bridge.C. Tower Bridge.D. Iron Bridge.2. What can we know about Infinity Bridge?A. It was originally meant for pedestrains.B. The public give it two names.C. Ifs well worth visiting at night.D. Its arch is bigger than any other bridge's.3. What makes Clifton Suspension Bridge different from the other bridges introduced?A. It charges drivers for each passing.B. It offers walkers a good view at night.C. It was made from thousands of stones.D. It's a symbol of the industrial revolution.BAs an old saying inChinagoes, “The days of the Sanjiu periodare the coldest days.” “Sanjiu period” , which is in Minor Cold, refers to the third nine-day period (the l9th to the 27th day) after the day of the Winter Solstice(冬至). There are many different customs related to Minor Cold inChina.Eating hotpotDuringMinor Cold people should eat some hot food to benefit the body and defend against the cold weather. Winter is the best time to have hotpot and braised mutton with soy sauce. But it is important to notice that too much spicy food may cause health problems.Eating huangyacaiInTianjin, there is a custom to have huangyacai, a kind of Chinese cabbage, during Minor Cold. There are large amounts of vitamins A and B in huangyacai. As huangyacai is fresh and tender, it is fit for frying, roasting and braising.Eating glutinous rice (糯米饭)According to tradition, the Cantonese eat glutinous rice in the morning during Minor Cold. Cantonese people add some fried preserved pork, sausages and peanuts and mix them into the rice.Eating vegetable riceIn ancient times, people inNanjingtook Minor Cold quite seriously, but as time went by, the celebration of Minor Cold gradually disappeared. However, the custom of eating vegetable rice is still followed today. The rice is steamed and is unspeakably delicious. Among the ingredients (原料), aijiaohuang (a kind of green vegetable), sausages and salted duck are the specialties in Nanjing.4. What do we know about Minor Cold?A. It refers to the Winter Solstice.B. The Sanjiu period is in this period.C. It lasts twenty-seven days.D. It marks the first day of winter.5. What is a special custom in Tianjin in Minor Cold？A. Eating hotpot.B. Having vitamin A and B pills.C. Having huangyacai.D. Buying cabbage.6. How do the Cantonese eat glutinous rice?A. They fry and toast it.B. They eatit for dinner.C. They mix it with many other things.D. They steam it with soy sauce.7. This text may be taken from the ________ column (栏目) of a newspaper.A. travelB. cultureC. fashionD. scienceCSummer heat can be dangerous, and heat leads to tragedy far toooften. According to kidsandcars, org, an average of 37 young children per year die of car heat in the US, when they are accidentally left in a hot vehicle.For Bishop Curry, a fifth grader from Mckinney, Texas, one such incident hit close to home. A six-month-old baby from his neighborhood died after hours in a hot car. After hearing about her death, Curry decided that something needed to be done. Young Curry, who turned 11 this year, has always had a knack for inventing things, and he drew up a sketch (草图) of a device he called “Oasis.”The device would attach to carseats and watch the temperature inside the car. If it reached a certain temperature in the car, and the device sensed a child in the carseat, it would begin to circulate cool air. Curry alsodesigns the device using GPS and Wi-Fi technology, which would alarm the child’s parents and, if there was no response from them, the police.Curry’s father believes that the invention has potential. “The cool thing about Bishop’s thinking is none of this technology is new,” he said. “We feel like the way he’s thinking and combining all these technologies will get to production faster.” His father even introduced the device to Toyota, where he works as an engineer. The company was so impressed that they sent Curry and his father to a car safety conference in Michigan.In January, Curry’s father launched a campaign for the invention. They hope to raise money to finalize the patent, build models, and find a manufacturer. Their goal was $20,000, but so many people believed in Oasis’ potential that they have raised more than twice that — over $46,000.Curry’s father remembers the first time he saw his son’s sketch. “I was so proud of him for thinking of a solution,” he said. “We always just complain about things and rarely offer solutions.”8. What inspired Curry to invent Oasis?A. His narrow escape from death after being locked in a car.B. His knowledge of many children’s death because of car heat.C. The death of his neighbor’s baby after being left in a hot car.D. The injury of 37 children in his school in a car accident.9. What would Oasis do if it was hot in a car with a child?A. It would inform the parents or even the police.B. It would pump out the hot air in the car.C. It would sound the alarm attached to the car.D. It would get the window open to save the child.10. What does Curry’s father think is cool about Curry’s invention?A. It used some of the most advanced technology.B. It simply combined technologies that existed.C. It could accelerate production of new technology.D. It is the most advanced among similar products.11. Why did Curry’s father start a campaign to raise money?A. To conduct experiments to test the invention.B. To get other children devoted to inventions.C. To support a charity of medical aid for children.D. To get the patent and bring it to production.DFrom skateboarding to Fleetwood Mac, TikTok users got creative in a pandemic (流行病) year with new songs, dances and shows in 60 seconds or less.The social mediavideo app on Wednesday shared its list of top 100 videos, creators and trends in America during 2020. “These videos brought joy and inspiration to millions of Americans in the rough year,” said Kudzi Chikumbu, director of creator community at TikTok.The platform has been widely associated with Generation Z (people born after 1996), millennials (people born in the 1980s or 1990s) and influencers who have started careers based on the shared videos.The Weeknd'sBlinding Lightsand Jason Derulo's Savage Loveinspired TikTok dance challenges that made them among the top songs used on the app.For some TikTok creators, the pandemic itself became inspiration to create a connection with other users. Comedian Caitlin Reilly used the app during quarantine (隔离) to make fun of those annoying coworkers for one of the top liked videos. And singer Curtis Roach made an song for the endless days at home with his song Bored in the House.The second most popular video was an Idaho man named Nathan Apodaca who shot to fame after coolly singing Dreams by Fleetwood Mac, while skateboarding on a highway.But the most liked TikTok video was awarded to Bella Poarch with 45 million followers, who created a simple but interesting video with a few seconds of well-timed head nods and eye rolls.While the app might be designed for youth, Chikumbu said that the growth of TikTok this year has pushed it more into mainstream culture. “You're seeing everyone from the teenager to the college students with their parents and then their grandparents all making videos,” said Chikumbu. “And now TikTok trulytranscendsgenerations, particularly in this year when people had a lot of time to dig in and not only watch, but try.”12. What do we know about The Weeknd?A. He created the famous song Dreams.B. He started a career based on shared videos.C. He is probably a popular singer on TikTok.D. He organized the TikTok dance challenges.13. What did Curtis Roach think of his life during quarantine?A. Meaningful.B. Peaceful.C. Content.D. Uninteresting.14. The most popular TikTok video in 2020 was created by ______.A. Caitlin ReillyB. Curtis RoachC. Nathan ApodacaD. Bella Poarch15. What does the underlined word “transcends” in the last paragraph mean?A. Makes use of.B. Goes beyond.C. Calls on.D. Takes charge of.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2020-2021学年东莞市第一中学高三英语上学期期中考试试题及答案
2020-2021学年东莞市第一中学高三英语上学期期中考试试题及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项APersonal Time Off(PTO)is something my wife and I created after having kids. We learned that，over time，a full life can leave little time for personal rest and for reflection，hanging out with friends，or just being“off. ”So，after a number of years，we make a change. If I can persuade you to take your own PTO，then these might help.■Schedule itFirst of all，one of our favorite family sayings is“schedule it. ”Sounds easy enough，but life gets complicated managing full-time work and full-time family. Put yourPTO time on the calendar and you make it a real thing.■Be flexible and strictIf you can schedule PTO at the same time each week，then all the better. Because our calendar can get rather full，flexibility in scheduling becomes a necessity. But being strict in actually taking the time each week is more important. Skipping it once makes it easier to skip again.■Take enough timeMy typical PTO lasts a couple of hours or longer. Sometimes it might be half the day depending on what I’m doing. The goal is to spend enough time away to1et your shoulders drop.■Do what you want to doRemember，PTO time is about personal time to do what you want to do，not what you have to do. PTO time is about relaxation. Grab a friend and get a beer. Work can wait until tomorrow.1.What can be the first step to take the PTO?A.Persuade the family.B.Have a personal rest.C.Ask friends for advice.D.Make a time plan.2.What does the underlined part“let your shoulders drop”probably mean?A.Get you more focused.B.Have you feel relaxed.C.Shake your shoulders often.D.Make you feel more stressed.3.What does the text mainly talk about?A.Tips on how to take your time offB.Skills to manage work and familyC.Advice on how to free yourselfD.Ways of scheduling your workBLearning to say “yes, and”When I first heard about the improvisation (即兴交流) class, I was hesitating. As a quiet and shy girl, I feared improvising in front of strangers. However,I knew I wanted to work as a science communicator after finishing my Ph.D., so it seemed like a perfect opportunity to learn how to speak and communicate with others effectively. I signed up, knowing the experience would give me help.During our first class, we learned an important concept of improvisation: “yes, and.” It means that, as improvisers, we’d better accept what fellow performers say. If someone says that rhinos (犀牛) are librarians, for example, then rhinos are librarians. We do not question the logic; we say “yes” and then continue with the scene as if nothing is wrong.The first few scenes were hard, but as weeks turned into months, I became more comfortable andeven started to enjoy our classes. I became better at listening, relating to my conversation partners, and communicating clearly in the moment. Once when I was giving a presentation about my science, an audience member surprised me with a question that didn’t grow out of the information I’d presented. Instead of getting confused and nervous, I took the “yes, and” approach—accepting the question and letting my mind focus on why it was asked. That helped me find an appropriate answer. I got pretty excited about it.The benefits of improvisation go beyond communication. Before attending the class, I would get stuck when my experiments produced unexpected data, thinking that I had made a mistake. But now, instead of getting discouraged, I will stay open to the possibility that the results are real, keep exploring the data and end up identifying a new type of cell—one that isn’t behaving as expected.I think all scientists can benefit from this lesson. If the data say rhinos are librarians, then it’s worth findingout whether rhinos are, in fact, librarians. As scientists, our job isn’t to challenge data that support a preconceived (先入为主的) story, but to say “yes, and.”4. Why did the author attend the improvisation class?A. To get a different experience.B. To finish her Ph.D. at university.C. To give up her job as a science communicator.D. To improve her speaking and communicating ability.5. What was the author’s change after attending the improvisation class?A. She formed her own idea quickly.B. She came up with lots of creative responses.C. She paid more attention to the logic of answers.D. She became a good listener before giving an opinion.6. The author mentions applying the “yes, and” approach to her scientific experiments to ______.A. explain the process of using the methodB. prove the benefits of the improvisation classC. share her own research experiences with readersD. attract fellow scientists to attend the improvisation class7. What can be inferred about scientists from the last paragraph?A. They should attend the improvisation class.B. They should question all preconceived ideas.C. They should carry on research by admitting earlier data.D. They should try to improve their professional knowledge.CThe American poet Louise Gluck, author of 12 collections of poetry, has been awarded the 2020 Nobel Prize in Literature. Born inNew Yorkin 1943, Gluck published her first volume of poetry, “Firstborn”, in 1968, quickly gaining her reputation as a poet. In the decades since, she has become one of the country's most celebrated literary figures. Her work uses the power of myth to deal with some of our darkest human concerns. Her straightforward language always gets at the heart of deep-seated anxieties: loneliness, rejection, death ...Stephanie Burt,an English professor atHarvardUniversity, said, “She's someone who's been able to make emotion states vivid on the page... Few poets have tried as hard as she has not to repeat herself. And her strongest books are really different from one another”. “She offers poetry lovers a lot of inspiration, but she's also on a lot of bookshelves," said Chiasson, a poet, who added she is a generous reader of her fellow writers’work.At Yale, where Gluck is a professor of English, she served for years as judge of the Yale Series of Younger PoetsPrize and worked closely with poets she chose for the prize and those she did not, helping them shape their work. “In that very practical way she's had an enormous influence on a great many figures,” said Langdon Hammer, a professor of English at Yale. “She's someone who has been a 'guiding spirit’ for generations of students, writers, and readers.”Gluck described teaching and writing as symbiotic. “I teach not out of selflessness or generosity: I do it because it feeds me,” she said. “It feeds them, too, so it's a happy relationship. I'm sure not all my students feel that way, but some do. I never feel that it takes me from my work: I think it gives me my work.”8. Which of the following topics might Gluck tend to explore in her work?A. Victory.B. Divorce.C. Romance.D. Achievement.9. What quality does Gluck have according to the passage?A. Humorous and intelligent.B. Ambitious and helpful.C. Considerate and optimistic.D. Inspiring and creative.10. What does teaching mean to Gluck?A. A source of wealth.B. A barrier to writing.C. A fountain of creation.D. A stepping stone to fame.11. What is the best title for the text?A. A Guiding SpiritB. A Successful PioneerC. An Adventurous CreatorD. A Hardworking WriterDAfter finishing his dinner, Lin Xu opened a WeChat mini-program called "Clear Plate" on his phone and took picture of the empty plates. He was then awarded 157 credit points after the image was uploaded and recognized by artificial intelligence.“Users of the app can use their credit to buy gifts, such as books and cellphones to purchase charity meals donated to children in poor rural areas,” Lin said.A nationwide "Clear Your Plate" campaign is gaining steam online. Efforts to stop food waste and promote thrift are also being made by restaurants that have been urged to create an environment in which consumers are reminded not to waste food. They are also encouraged to offer different portion sizes so that customers can have more choices.The “Clear Plate” mini-program has become popular among young Chinese and currently has nearly 1 millionusers.Liu Jichen, founder of the startup that developed the app, said that the idea popped up at a dinner in 2017, when Liu found that a restaurant would give diners who polished off their food a card and offer small gifts after a certain number of cards had been collected.“Such an idea can be realized online,” Liu said. He formed a team to work on the project.Yet it was quite challenge for the AI system to identify whether the uploaded photos showed empty plates.To make the AI system smarter, Liu and his team, assisted by more than 1,000 others, spent half a year collecting over 100, 000 samples in canteens and restaurants across the country and used the data to train neural network. Dozens of enterprises, institutions and restaurants have contacted the startup to cooperate on the project.Through the visualized mini-program, people can clearly see the good results of saving food, which will effectively reduce waste, he noted. "We hope our efforts can start a new trend among the younger generation, encouraging them to carry out the virtue of cherishing food and developing the habit of thrift, " Liu said12. What is the main function of the APP "Clear Plate?A. Awarding credit points.B. Giving charity meals.C. Showing the empty plates.D. Encouraging saving food.13. How is the "Clear Your Plate" campaign carried out?A. Customers wasting food are punished.B. People join in it on mini-program.C. Restaurants limit customers' choices.D. People are encouraged to buy gifts.14. What was the most difficult when the app was created?A. Getting other people to cooperate with the team.B. Collecting samples in canteens and restaurants.C. Ensuring the app to recognize empty plates.D. Finding people to fund the app.15. What is the purpose of the writing?A. To introduce an app.B. To promote saving food.C. To praise a startup founder.D. To raise fund for poor children.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2020-2021学年东莞市第一中学高三英语上学期期末考试试题及答案解析
2020-2021学年东莞市第一中学高三英语上学期期末考试试题及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AContact CCA's Special Programs to learn more about our wide range of credit and noncredit opportunities for academic and personal development.Summer ProgramAn exceptional 4-week program for students currently completing their study of high school.Earn 3 college credits!Our setting is CCA's Oakland campus, where studio-focused, college-level courses help you push beyond concepts to portfolio(作品集)－ready pieces. On-campus Housing & Scholarships available!Summer CoursesCCA offers about 35 for-creditdegree courses each summer, scheduled on theSan FranciscoandOaklandcampuses.Undergraduate and graduate students can work with a visiting artist, develop skills and stay on track for graduation by earning credits...all while still allowing time to visit family, work, travel, etc.For information about summer housing, please contact the Office of Residential Life at 510594722 or housing@ ca. edu.Summer StartSummer Start is a six-week program designed specifically for international undergraduate and graduate students. This is a for-credit program; students receive six credits towards their degree. During the program, you must live on CCA'sSan Franciscocampus.Tuition includes six units of discounted graduate college credit, which will include books, field trip expenses and one-on-one tutoring. Housing fees include six weeks at CCA's San Francisco Panoramic Residence.Company-Customized ProgramsCCA's Office of Special Programs can design customized workshops to develop and strengthen employee skills within your company. Customized programs have included:An Ideation Sketching class, for the design team of a national clothing retailer, scheduled Friday afternoonsonSan Franciscocampus.Software-specific workshops, for designers from a national paper products and gifts retailer, scheduled in a two-day workshop format during the week on ourOaklandcampus.1.Who would most potentially apply for Summer Program?A.Employees in companies.B.International undergraduate and graduate students.C.High school graduates.D.Undergraduate and graduate students.2.What can students do if they take Summer Courses?A.Go on a field trip.B.Visit famous artists.C.Make some friends.D.Earn some credits.3.What are students required to do if they take Summer Start?A.Live on one of the campuses.B.Pay school fees in advance.C.Read as many books as possible.plete the courses on time.BVietnammade preparations for theLunar New Year with a fish release on Thursday. The tradition involves releasing fish called carps into rivers and lakes in the country a week before the holiday known as Tet officially begins.The tradition comes from an ancient story of three “Kitchen Gods”. The three, two males and a female, take a ride on the brightly color1 ed carp at the end of the year. They go to Heaven to meet with the Jade Emperor, the God who rules there. The “Kitchen Gods” report news about the families they represent to seek the emperor's care and protection. Their efforts help to keep the kitchen fires burning, and families happy and healthy.As the Gods go to Heaven, families clean their houses in preparation to celebrate Tet. A clean house, Vietnamese believe, will bring luck in the new year. On Lunar New Year's Eve, the Gods will return to Earth and their duties in the kitchen of the house.Thursday's event inVietnamthis year was more controlled than ever before because of COVID-19. It isspreading in several northern areas of the country. However,Vietnamhas increased contact examination, mass testing, and quarantine measures to slow the spread. The aggressive action has limited infections and deaths in the country.“Vietnamese will still follow the tradition of releasing the fish, but COVID-19 has made people keep a safe distance,” said Tran Van Toi as he released a carp from a plastic bag atHanoi'sWestLake.This year, due to COVID-19, there were fewer people releasing fish there, but there was a major change in attitude towards plastic bags. After years of persuasion, now they don't throw the plastic bags into the water anymore but collect them to be recycled.4. What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about?A. Kitchen fires inVietnam.B. Traditional customs ofVietnam.C. A report on family activities inVietnam.D. A tale about Vietnamese Lunar New Year.5. What's the author's attitude towards theVietnam's actions to control COVID-19?A. Critical.B. Positive.C. Doubtful.D. Unconcerned.6. What was the change about fish release inVietnamthis year?A. It required few lake fish.B. It was more interesting and diverse.C. It was more environmentally friendly.D. It required more people and plastic bags.7. What can be the best title for the text?A. Vietnamese Respect Gods During the Festive TimeB. Vietnamese Mark Lunar New Year with Fish ReleaseC. Vietnamese Lunar New Year Celebrations Are FunnyD. Traditional Lunar New Year Promotes Animal ProtectionCJapan's prime minister encouraged the decision to ban viewers, even family members, by issuing a state of emergency order in Tokyo earlier this month in response to rising COVID-19 case numbers.From the perspective of sports psychologists, an Olympics without fans is a real-life science experiment that is helping researchers and clinicians to comb through the true impact of a crowd of fans on its players—and on viewers at home. The strange circumstances under which the games are held may place unexpected pressure on some athletes. On Tuesday, superstar gymnast Simone Biles dropped out of the women's team event, telling teammates and reporters she wasn't in the right “headspace” to compete. “It's been really stressful this Olympic Games. There are a lot of different variables going into it,” Biles told the Washington Post.The 2020 Summer Olympics bears similarities and differences to other major sporting events without viewers. The English Premier League supplemented (增加) game broadcasts with crowd noise from the soccer video game FIFA 20, mixed with game audio in real time. A Taiwanese baseball team and German soccer team began populating stands with cardboard cutouts of fans, and the trend caught on internationally.Jamey Houle, the lead sports psychologist for Ohio State University Athletics and a former Al-American gymnast, says competitive athletes are trained in visualization— imagining performing a certain action or motion, such as doing a roundoff back handspring in gymnastics. Without moving a muscle, players using visualization can solidify neural (神经的) connections and activate their motor cortex (皮层). To visualize most effectively, Houle says, athletes working with sports psychologists will try to simulate as closely as possible the conditions of actual gameplay. Empty stadiums may thus have a measurable impact on players' performance. This phenomenon is grounded in a psychological concept called “social facilitation”, referring to a change in a person's performance that occurs when others are around compared to when a person is alone.8. What caused Biles to drop out of the women's team event?A. The poor physical condition.B. The absence of the audience.C. The fiercely competitive event.D. The influence of crowds of fans.9. What can be inferred from Paragraph 3?A. The Taiwanese baseball team is a success.B. The tendency mentioned is popular among some sporting events.C. The 2020 Summer Olympics is stricter in preventing the pandemic.D. The crowd noise plays a leading role in the English Premier League.10. How does Houle explain the impact of empty stadiums on players' performance?A. By doing a roundoff back handspring.B. By simulating the conditions of actual gameplay.C. By using the concept called social facilitation.D. By changing the viewers of a player.11. What message does the author mainly convey in the text?A. Athletes should be trained in visualization.B. Audience should be admitted to the Olympics.C. Social facilitation is helpful to sporting events.D. Viewers present may influence players' performance.DRemember when your mom told you not to eat too many candy bars or sweets because they can cause tooth decay (蛀牙)? However, it turns out that chocolate can be moresalutaryto your teeth than you might expect.Recent studies show that chocolate can effectively fight against tooth decay, as if we need another excuse to eat chocolate.Chocolate offers protection like fluoride, a main ingredient in most household toothpastes. Not only does chocolate protect our teeth, but it can do so very effectively. Studies show that chocolate has compounds that provide strong protection for teeth. One of the compounds in chocolate, CBH, is shown to protect even more effectively than fluoride.Tooth decay happens when bacteria work to turn sugar into acids in our mouth. This is why eating foods with high sugar content can lead to more tooth decay. The compounds in chocolate, however, are anti-bacteria and can fight against bacteria in your mouth. The CBH compound in particular also works to strengthen tooth enamel (牙釉质), andprotects against tooth decay.Does this mean you can cat as much chocolate as you want without worrying about your teeth? It depends on the types of chocolate that you like. The protective effect of chocolate is most effective when you chew on cocoa beans. Of course, this option is not very appealing to; most people. A more tasty option is to choose dark chocolate with little sugar content, ideally no more than 6 to 8 grams per serving. For other types of chocolate with higher sugar content, the effect will be lessened. However, because of the protective compounds, it is still better for your teeth than other sweets and desserts containing the same amount of sugar.12. The word “salutary” in paragraph 1 means?A. Beneficial.B. Harmful.C. Familiar.D. Useless.13. What can we know about the compound CBH in chocolate?A. It can help chocolate cure tooth decay.B. It can effectively stop teeth from decaying.C. It may protect teeth better than toothpastes do.D. It may soon replace most household toothpastes.14. How does chocolate fight tooth decay?A. By breaking down acids.B. By building up compounds.C. By fixing up tooth enamel.D. By fighting against bacteria.15. What's the main idea of the text?A. Chocolate plays the role of toothpaste.B. Chocolate protects against tooth decay.C. Chocolate is the best choice for teeth protection.D. Chocolate is healthier to teeth than other sweets.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2020-2021学年东莞市第一中学高三英语第三次联考试卷及答案
2020-2021学年东莞市第一中学高三英语第三次联考试卷及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AMy mother and her best friend Martha were in their mid-80s when they saw each other for the last time.They had been friends since they were 18, both of them students atWesleyanCollegeinMacon,Georgia. My mother was the dreamy one, who loved to read and dream herself as an actress. Martha, however, was more practical. I’m not sure what they had in common except that they trusted each other, helped each other, and stayed in touch even when life separated them.Martha spent most of her adulthood inAtlanta, where she raised three kids. My mother, meanwhile, raised eight children, and moved many times during her financially and emotionally troubled marriage, which included several months living with her family inseedymotels.I sensed my mother hid her troubles from most people, but not from Martha, and I knew from my mother that Martha carried her own sorrows. Their willingness to share sorrow without judgment was part of what bond them.The best friendships can also withstand (抵挡) periods without communication. They didn’t communicate a lot — this was before the ease of emails and texts and yet I knew they were always in each other’s minds.One day in 2008, 1 drove my mother to Martha’s house for their final visit. The moment my mother hobbled (蹒跚) into Martha’s house, they threw their arms around each other and went to sit out in the garden, laughing until they were dizzy. I snapped a photo, and spotted something joyous, young and free on my mom, which existed only in the presence of her best friend.Two years later, my mother died. Of all the people I had to tell, Martha was the hardest because I felt it erased her past. After that, we lost touch. But I still think of her and how that friendship strengthened my mother.1. What does the underlined word “seedy” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A. largeB. dirtyC. urbanD. bright2. The author’s mother and Martha had a lasting friendship partly because they________.A. were willing to shareB. were constantly in touchC. had much in commonD. had a likeness in personality3. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?A. To tell the importance of friendship.B. To express his gratitude to his mother.C. To share his standard of choosing a friend.D. To praise the friendship between Martha and his mother.BJake Oldershaw and his daughter Mollie from Birmingham, Britain have asthma (哮喘). Mollie, 11, has required hospital treatment several times while Jake Says he always finds breathing more difficult when there is heavy traffic. Air quality has an enormous impact on their lives and both noticed a marked improvement during the spring lockdown because of the epidemic (疫情). Jake said, “During lockdown there was a noticeable difference in air quality. I didn't suffer any asthmatic attacks during that period. These days you can feel the effects.”However, under current COVID-19 restrictions in the UK this winter, many people probably will have to work from home. The Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) says while emissions (排放) have dropped this year because we've been travelling less and doing less, the expected use ofgas boilers to provide heating and hot water could rise by more than half.Heating accounts for nearly 37% of the UK's total carbon emissions. Modelling by the ECIU suggests a 56% increase in boiler usage this winter resulting in a 12% increase in emissions of carbon. The ECIU says that's enough to offset the last two years' worth of progress on reducing traffic emissions.Jess Ralston, author of the analysis for the ECIU, said, “Working from home and having increased gas use in the home could be really critical for air pollution and also climate change. The way we heat our homes needs to change if we are to get to net zero by 2050.”Jess Ralston said, “The increase in pollution from gas boilers expected this winter provides a graphic illustration (图解) of their forgotten role in air pollution. And it is a role set to continue without practical policies to decarbonize home heating. ”The government is set to publish its Heat and Buildings Decarbonisation Strategy in a few weeks which is expected to give details on plans to try to switch British homes to cleaner sources of heat.4. How did the spring lockdown in the UK affect Jake?A. He was cured of his asthma.B. He had to go to hospital for retreatment.C. He suffered a noticeable difficulty in study.D. He didn't suffer any asthmatic attacks during that period.5. What is concerning the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit?A. The epidemic will become worse.B. Air pollution will get worse this winter.C. People may have to work from home longer.D. There is less energy for gas boilers in winter.6. What would Jess Ralston agree with?A. People prefer to work from home in winter.B. The government failed to protect the environment.C. People tend to ignore the harmful effect of home heating.D. The climate has suffered a lot from the epidemic this year.7. How to improve air quality during winter according to Jess Ralston?A. A warmer winter season.B. Less and less gas boilers.C. Practical plans from the government.D. Improved awareness of cutting down pollution.CI am a part of the Windward Robotics team known as the Omnicats, one of the many clubs offered at my school. My eight teammates and I started out by watching the robotics qualifiers and finals of Chinese teams. We used these robotics videos for inspiration and drew up mind maps of what our team wanted to do.We meet every day for two hours after school in order to build our robots. Typically, adultsoverseewhat students are building, but my school lets teens take control. It leaves room for more errors, but we're prouder of our final product.Before our first real match, a practice was offered at the actual site. My sub-team had been further along than other teams but quickly fell behind. When we arrived on that big day, I immediately felt my teammates' nervousness. Our first match was in three minutes. All of us glanced around at each other since we were not prepared at all. Our robot was still sitting in a box. Two of our teammates rushed to take the robot for an official examination as the rest of us discussed our strategy (策略).Our team captain explained that we all should try driving the robot now, while it was early in the season. She gave me the remote. I had only driven for a limited amount of time in practice so I was extremely nervous. Ourautonomous code (自动代码) beganto run almost immediately after our short discussion. Despite all the drama, we ended up winning the match.Not too bad for the first match! I was so proud. I did not enjoy the pressure of driving but liked building the robot behind the scenes instead.We have transferred to a different type of robotics at the end of the semester, which involves the whole team designing one giant robot with large tools. I am a part of the electrical team now, so I make sure the motherboard (母板) can supply the robot's energy needs. We have all enjoyed the rest of the season and learned that robotics it never dull!8. What does the underlined word in paragraph 2 probably mean?A. InspectB. AdmireC. OverlookD. Assume9. Why did her teammatesfed so nervous before first match?A. Because it was really too difficult for them.B. Because they didn't prepare for it at all.C. Because they didn't know what the match would be like.D. Because they didn't make full preparations before the match.10. How did the author feel about their first robotics match?A. It was tiring but exciting.B. It was stressful but wonderful.C. It was terrible but powerful.D. It was boring but professional11. What is the best title for the text?A. A Girl Who Loves RobotsB. My First Robotics MatchC. Teamwork for RobotsD. Robotics Is Never DullDLast year, 138,000San Franciscoresidents used Airbnb, a popular app designed to connect home renters and travelers. It’s a striking number for a city with a population of about 850,000, and it was enough for Airbnb to win a major victory in local elections, asSan Franciscovoters struck down a debatable rule that would have placed time restrictions and other regulations on short-term rental services.The company fiercely opposed the measure, Proposition F, with a nearly $10 million advertising campaign. It also contacted its San Franciscan users with messages urging them to vote against Proposition F.Most people think of Airbnb as a kind of couch-surfing app. The service works for one-night stays on roadtrips and longer stays in cities, and it often has more competitive pricing than hotels. It’s a textbook example of the “sharing economy”, but not everyone is a fan.The app has had unintended consequences inSan Francisco. As the San Francisco Chronicle reported last year, a significant amount of renting on Airbnb is not in line with the company’s image: middle-class families putting up a spare room to help make ends meet. Some users have taken advantage of the service, using it to turn their multiple properties into vacation rentals or even full-time rentals. Backers of Proposition F argued that this trend takes spaces off the conventional, better-regulated housing market and contributes to rising costs.“The fact is, widespread abuse of short-term rentals is taking much needed housing off the market and harming our neighborhoods,” said ShareBetter SF, a group that supported Proposition F. Hotel unions have protested the company’s practices inSan Franciscoand other cities, saying that it creates an illegal hotel system.San Franciscois in the middle of a long-term, deeply rooted housing crisis that has seen the cost of living explode. Actually, explode is a generous term. The average monthly rent for an apartment is around $4, 000. Located on a narrow outcropping of land overlooking the bay,San Franciscosimply doesn’t have enough space to accommodate the massive inflow of young, high-salaried tech employees flocking toSilicon Valley.As the Los Angeles Times reported, someSan Franciscoresidents supported the measure simply because it seemed like a way to check a big corporation. Opponents of Proposition F countered that the housing crisis runs much deeper, and that passing the rule would have discouraged a popular service while doing little to solve the city’s existing problems.12. The intention of Proposition F is to ________.A. place time limits in local election.B. set limits on short-term rental.C. strike down a controversial rule.D. urge users to vote against Airbnb.13. What is the negative consequence of Airbnb onSan Francisco?A. It shrinks the living space of middle-class families.B. Users are taken advantage of by the service financially.C. It makes the house market more competitive.D. It indirectly leads to high house rental price.14. The housing crisis inSan Franciscoresults from ________.A. explosion of the living costB. its geographic characteristicsC. generosity of local enterprisesD. inflow of migrant population15. Theauthor’s attitude toward Proposition F is ________.A. objectiveB. supportiveC. negativeD. indifferent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。