高三年级第二学期期中英语考试(2020-2021学年度)
2020-2021学年上师大附中高三第二学期英语周测卷
2020-2021学年上师大附中高三第二学期英语周测卷I. Listening ComprehensionII. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.Life SaversWillie the parrot saved the life of two-year-old Hannah Kuusk. The young child (21)_______ (eat) when something got stuck in her throat. Hannah's babysitter. Megan Howard, was in the bathroom at the time. She suddenly heard the bird screaming and making noises with its wings. “Then he started saying 'mama baby' over and over and over again (22) _______ I came out,” Kuusk said. Kuusk saw that Hannah's face was blue. Kuusk was quickly able to remove the food from Hannah's throat, but she says that it is Willie (23) _______ is the real hero. Willie was the one who later received an award for saving Hannah's life!When he was eight weeks old. Buddy the German shepherd came to live with Joe Stalnaker.Stalnaker suffers from seizures—sudden attacks (24) _______ make him unable to move easily.(25) _______ Stalnaker taught his new dog was to bring him the phone when he started to experience a seizure. Stalnaker also trained Buddy (26) _______ (hit) the speed dial button on the phone to call 911. So when Stalnaker had a really bad seizure, Buddy was the one who called for help and began making sounds into the phone. Emergency rescue workers arrived (27) _______ minutes and found Stalnaker. They took him to the hospital where he recovered, Stalnaker later said this about Buddy: "He's my world. He's my friend, no question. He’s always there, and I just hope I can be as good to him as he's been to me."One night, a water pump (28) _______ (power) by gas at the Keesling home began to leak.The family was sleeping. Their cat Winnie, began to push her owners and made loud meowing sounds. It was a crazy meow, almost like “she was screaming”. said Cathy Keesling. Keesling woke up, (29) _______ (feel) sick. It was hard for her to wake up her husband and son because they already breathed in a large amount of gas. But thanks to their heroic cat Winnie. Keesling was able to call 911 and get help before anyone (30) _______ (hurt). The family says that Winnie is the one who saved their lives.Section BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.Making the Most of MuseumsNowadays there is an increasing emphasis on the idea of life-long education, that is to say, education that continues through the whole of adulthood. One way in which adults can develop their interest in a new subject is to search the Internet. A potentially much richer way is to wander through a learning environment, such as a science museum, _____31 _____out in a systematic way to introduce visitors to particular subjects. With the help of audiovisual aids, computer-_____32_____ instruction and other devices, a museum can bring a subject alive in ways that compare _____33_____ with a television programme, or a book. The kind of help that museums can give to adults can equally well be given to children, and to teachers whose pupils have come to the museum for specific _____34_____ .At a time when the demand for public accountability has never been greater, it is worth remembering that many museums receive substantial grants towards what is supposed to be stimulating educational _____35_____ for the general public.Museums accepting these grants, yet offering little more than the_____ 36_____ public lecture, or very minimal help to schoolteacher arriving at the museum with their pupils, therefore risk having such financial support severely cut back, or even _____37_____.Why is this done? The idea is that museums should not simply be aiming to be popular and entertaining, they should also be truly _____38_____ learning environments. Given that this is their aim, they should not just spread facts and theories. They should show the visitor exactly what to do with the information provided. Isolated pieces of information, _____39_____ as they may be. do not encourage museum visitors to use their intelligence. For example, if told that some fleas can jump 130 times their own height, visitors simply have no idea of how to apply this _____40_____ unless they are clearly pointed in the right direction.III. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A. B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.At a time when scientists know more than they ever have before about the inner lives of animals and when concerns about animal rights become large—many experts think that zoos need a major change if they're going to last.To some leaders in the field, the Philadelphia Zoo is the best model out there, but on the other side of the country; a _____41_____ vision of the future is playing out. At Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo, the elephant exhibit, where countless children have watched elephants play, now sits _____42_____ . The zoo, long _____43_____ as a world leader in innovative design, built a $3 million state-of-the-art facility for the species in the 1980s. But in recent years, animal-rights advocates had criticized the exhibit as inhumane for being too small and not _____44_____ the elephants' natural living area. Under pressure from activists following the death of an elephant in 2014, and thanks to new guidelines from the nation's main zoo organization, Woodland Park officials decided to _____45_____ one of its most popular exhibits and place the elephants elsewhere.Nearly two centuries after the first modern zoo opened in London's Regent's Park, the very concept of a place where families can visit and observe animals is being _____46_____ like never before. Across the US and around the world, zoos are finding that balancing the demands of entertainment, education and conservation is increasingly _____47_____. Ethical(伦理的）concerns have been coupled with _____48_____ fears—both for people and for animals—following an incident in May when officials at the Cincinnati Zoo shot and killed a 17-year-old gorilla named Haram be to protect a child who'd fallen into the exhibit. More _____49_____, there's a greater sensitivity to the environmental implications of zoos.Ask a dozen zoo directors why these places should exist today and you'll get a different answer every time. Education, conservation and science all _____50_____. But the _____51_____ answer -cultivating sympathy for animals—is becoming harder to do while providing humane care to these animals.Study after study has shown that many animal species are far smarter and more _____52_____ than previously understood, giving new insights into how they may suffer from anxiety and depression when they are removed from _____53_____. That has forced a difficult existential question: If we acknowledge that creatures suffer when they're trapped, should they be kept in zoos? Not even those who have _____54_____ the cause for more humane exhibits have an answer. "Even the best zoos today are based on captivity and coercion(囚禁与胁迫)”，says Jon Coe, the legendary zoo designer "To me. that's the _____55_____ fault.”41. A. shared B. traditional C. clear D. different42. A. modern B. crowded C. empty D. up-dated43. A. predicted B. criticized C. recognized D. recalled44. A. famous for B. dependent on C. certain about D. reflective of45. A. close B. sustain C. open D. advertise46. A. established B. questioned C. promoted D. accepted47. A. possible B. difficult C. unnatural D. beneficial48. A. culture B. economy C. environment D. safety49. A. broadly B. strangely C. luckily D. amazingly50. A. take in B. get off C. come up D. set out51. A. most common B. most complex C. rarest D. quickest52. A. grateful B. feeling C. disappointing D. annoying53. A. research B. nature C. existence D. shelter54. A. opposed B. located C. advanced D. twisted55. A. fundamental B. manageable C. minimum D. maximumSection BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)A 27-year-old graphic designer from Oxfordshire in England completed a record-breaking journey across Australia yesterday. It was a 5,800 kilometre journey—and he travelled the whole distance on a skateboard. David Cornthwaite, who started skateboarding less than two years ago, decided on his journey after waking up one morning and realising he hated his job. 'I thought the only thing keeping me going is the skate to and from work. I was looking for something new/ he said. "I saw a Lonely Planet guide to Australia. There was a map on the back. Perth was on one side and Brisbane on the other and I thought, 'that'll do”.He decided to prepare by skateboarding from John O'Groats to Lands End: the two points further apart on the British mainland. That 1,442 kilometre journey, which he finished in June, took just over a month, during which an infected blister (水泡)swelled to the 'size of a tennis ball’. Crossing Australia on a skateboard brough unique challenges. The wind caused by huge road trains, the lorries that thunder across the Outback, was so powerful that he was sometimes blown off his board. Multiple blisters and aching ankles, toes and feet, have kept him in almost constant pain for the last six weeks. ,I feel like an old man. I'm not sure that anyone has ever had this many blisters/ he said. Temperatures of 40cC and above mean that he has used more than a dozen tubes of factor 30 sunscreen. 'There have been moments where I thought "this is ridiculous. I have to rest”，but I never considered giving up.’Skating an average of 50 kilometres a day and hitting speeds of up to 50kph on downhill runs, he left Perth. Western Australia, and skated across the fearsome Nullarbor Plain into South Australia. After reaching Adelaide he made his way to Melbourne and from there to Sydney A support team of seven people trailed from all the way in a four-wheel drive vehicle, which included camping equipment for night shops. The journey has smashed the previous record for a long-distance skateboard, set by an American, Jack Smith, who covered 4,800 kilometres across the US in 2003. David Comthwaite was less than three kilometres from the end of his epic journey when he hit a hole and was thrown off his skateboard, suffering cuts and bruises to his shoulders, knees, hips and elbows. ‘I was only going to 40km at the time, so although it wasn't pretty; it could have been a lot worse,’ he said.56. Why did David Comthwaite decide to skateboard across Australia?A. He wanted to break a world record.B. He was an experienced skateboarderC. He wanted to try something different.D. He was given a guidebook about Australia.51. What made David fall of his skateboard several times in Australia?A. The injuries on his feet.B. The thunderstorms in the Outback.C. The trains that race across the Outback.D. The wind created by huge lorries going past.58. Which of the following statements is true of David while he was on the journey?A. He slept in a tent during the journey.B. He skated at an average speed of 50 kph.C. He thought of giving up the journey halfway.D. He was sunburned due to the misuse of sunscreen.(B)Often enough the craft worker's place of employment in ancient Greece was set in rural isolation. Potter, for instance, found it convenient to locate their workshops near their source of clay, regardless of its relation to the center of settlement. At Corinth and Athens, however, two of the best-known potters' quarters were situated on the cities’ outskirts, and potters and makers of terra-cotta figurines (陶制俑)were also established well within the city of Athens itself Athenian black-figure and red-figure decoration, which emphasized human figures rather than animal images, was adopted between 630 and 530 B.C.: its distinctive color was the result of the skillful adjustments of the kiln’s (窑) temperature during an extended three-stage period. Whether it was the potters or the vase-painters who initiated changes in firing is unclear; the functions of making and decorating were usually divided between them, but neither group can have been so specialized that they did not share in the concerns of the other.The broad use of terra-cotta was such that workers in clay could generally afford to limit . themselves to either decorated ware and housewares like cooking pots and storage jars or building materials. Some sixth-and fifth-century B.C. Athenian pottery establishments are known to have concentrated on a limited range of fine ware, but a rural pottery establishment on the island of Thasos produced many types of pottery and roof tiles too, presumably to meet local demand. Molds were used to create particular effects for some products or to facilitate mass production. There were also a number of poor-quality figurines and painted pots produced in quantity by easy, inexpensive means, as numerous featureless statuettes and unattractive cases testify.60. The passage mainly discusses ancient Greek pottery and its__________.A. unusual materialsB. production techniquesC. similarity to other craftsD. resemblance to earlier pottery61 . Which of the following advantage did terra-cotta have?A. It had a lasting shine on the surface.B. It could be used for many purposes.C. It did not break during the firing process.D. It was less expensive than other available materials.62. Which of the following statements is true of ancient Greek potters and vase painters?A. They seldom produced inferior ware.B. They stuck to their way of producing pieces.C. It is almost impossible to draw a clear line between them.D. It is hard to explain why they didn't make any human images’(C)How does one protect elephants from ivory poachers (象牙偷猎者)in an African reserve the size of a small country? This task typically falls to park rangers who may spend weeks patrolling the bush on foot sometimes lacking basic devices such as radios, tents or even socks. They are largely losing to poachers.To stop the losses, conservationists are increasingly turning to technology. The latest tools include real-time tracking collars, developed by the Kenya-based nonprofit Save the Elephants and currently being used on more than 325 animals in 10 countries--- The organization's researchers wrote algorithms (算法)that use signals from the collars to automatically detect when an animal stops moving (indicating it may be dead), slows down (suggesting it may be injured) or heads toward a danger zone, such as an area known for poaching. Unlike traditional tracking collars, many of which send geographical coordinates infrequently or store them onboard for later retrieval, these devices' real-time feeds enable rangers to react quickly. In several cases, they have led to arrests.The amount of data produced by the new collars quickly became overwhelming, however. So Save the Elephants partnered with Vulcan- a company created by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen—which engineered an open-source tracking application for iOS and the Web called the Domain Awareness System. The DAS app sends alerts when a potential problem arises—if field sensors pick up on human intruders, for example. It also integrates a wealth of other information, including the positions of nearby rangers, vehicles and aircraft, as well as detected gunshots, camera trap feeds, arrest and crime-scene records, weather, and more.Some of the technologies used in the collars—GPS, onboard data storage, phone or satellite receivers—are found in everyday devices, including smartphones. Yet in this case these tools are being applied in an exceptional way, according to Jake Wall, geospatial science adviser for Save the Elephants. It is the first time all the data that DAS uses have been presented in one neat feed and map, he says.An early version of the program is being tested at four sites in Africa, with a 10-site expansion planned for September. At Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya, DAS is already seen as a game changer after its launch less than a year ago, says Batian Craig, director of 51 Degrees, a private company that oversees security operations at Lewa.63. The latest tracking collars are different from traditional ones in that __________.A. they can send signals immediatelyB. they withdraw information at any timeC. they can store more information onboardD. they send geographical coordinates infrequently64. Why did Save the Elephants partner with Vulcan?A. It has met with financial problems.B. It hopes to make a big profit in the future.C. It doesn't know how to advance its collar.D. It can't handle the collected data very well.65. What does Batian Craig say about DAS?A. It will make a big difference.B. It was launched in September.C. It will have a new version soon.D. It needs to be tested at more sites.66. Which of the following might be the best title of the passage?A. How Elephants LiveB. Find My ElephantC. Elephant-Friendly AreasD. Elephants VS PoachersSection CDirections: Complete the following passage by using the sentences given below. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.Ancient China's Terracotta Army （兵马俑）One of the greatest archaeological（考古的）finds of all time is the Terracotta Army of ancient China. Discovered accidentally in 1974, in Xi'an Province, in China, when local farmers were digging for water, over 8.000 baked clay figures have since been found.__________67__________ Emperor Qin was one of the most important rulers in Chinese history. After becoming emperor of the state of Qin at the age of 13. he conquered six other states over the next 25 years, and became the first emperor of a united China.In Qin's time, the ancient Chinese believed that their "afterlife" was very similar to the life on earth. Consequently, when they died and were buried, objects which would be useful to them in the next life were buried with them. __________ 68__________ In addition, the emperor ordered an army to be built so that his palace would be protected.__________69__________ In ancient China, however, they used a completely different method.A huge production line was established to make the tens of thousands of individual human and animal statues which Emperor Qin demanded. All the different pails of the body such as legs, arms, and heads were made separately and then assembled. The same process was also used for other pieces such as ears, beards, and armour. When the whole figure was completed, it was baked in an oven.The terracotta figures are life-like and life-sized. Each one has a different facial expression and hairstyle, as well as uniforms which indicate their job and rank. Among the figures there are ordinary soldiers, archers, and officers, together with horses. They were discovered arranged in military formation ready to protect the emperor in the afterlife.In 1987, the tomb and army of Emperor Qin were declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO. __________70__________ The Terracotta Army clearly deserves this honour, as nearly two million people from all over the world visit it each year.IV. Summary WritingDirections: Read the following passage. Summarize in no more than 60 words the main idea of the passage and how it is illustrated. Use your own words as far as possible.Common Characteristics of FolktalesMost of us know some very old folktales. People shared these stories orally for years before writing them down. Since people told stories instead of writing them, the stories changed in between places and with each storyteller. Each new storyteller made changes to the stories based on his own traditions and culture. For example, many cultures have stories like the raven tale about how people got light. In these tales, though, the main character is another type of animal.Next the characters in folktales are similar They are usually ordinary characters who do extraordinary things. They usually have only one or two strong characteristics. For instance, thechief in the Raven story is selfish and not very smart. But Raven is very generous—he wants to help people. And he's very clever as he finds a way to get the light . In addition, often the characters in folktales are not people but animals with human qualities. They talk, make plans, and have strong emotions. Small animals such as the popular spider and turtle play this role in West African stories. In summary, the characters of folktales are simple but often clever in achieving their goals. Finally, the plot, or what happens in the folktale, is usually exciting. Most folktales begin with an expression like “a long time ago" and then move very quickly into the story, which starts with a problem. For instance, a strong, bad character often gives a weaker character a task and promises something if he completes the task. The weaker character often uses clever tricks, special skills, or magic to complete the task. In the end of a folktale, the good characters usually win and the bad characters lose. In conclusion, the plot of a folktale is interesting.So, in summary, we know that the tradition of folktales is very old. They are told all over the world, but they share several of the same features, as said above.V. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.72.专家认为，野火突然増多有好几个原因。
2020-2021学年瑞安市第九中学高三英语下学期期中考试试题及参考答案
2020-2021学年瑞安市第九中学高三英语下学期期中考试试题及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AIn Sweden, McDonald’s is building “bee hotels” on the back of its roadside billboards (广告牌) to help save the country’s decreasing bee population. It launched the campaign together with outdoor advertising giant JCDecaux. Six large wooden bee hotels, with drilled holes on the front, first appeared on the back of a north-facing billboard in Jarfalla in September.“Without pollination (授粉) from bees, a thirdof the food we eat would be threatened.” McDonald’s said. But it turns out that at least 30 percent of the country’s wild bee population is endangered, according to the fast-food chain. A big problem is that they lack places to live. Based on data released by Chalmers University of Technology, we know Sweden owns 274 species of bees, of which 37 species are bumblebees, and more than a third are decreasing or face the risk of decreasing. Their natural habitats have been damaged by factors including the changes of agricultural activities and fast urbanization (城市化). Fortunately, most bees are able to survive in urban habitats, like the bee hotels.Every McDonald’s authorized restaurant in Sweden will be allowed to order their own bee hotel billboards and design the messages by themselves, as the fast-food chain says. It is their hope that the number of hotels could grow to a greater extent in the near future. Great efforts in addition to that have been made by the company. On World Bee Day, May 20, it introduced “the world’s smallest McDonald’s”. McHive, which could function as an actual beehive (蜂箱). Designed by set designer Nilsson himself, the creation was sold for $10,000 at a charity fundraiser held for Ronald McDonald House Charities.Beehives can be found on the rooftops of some McDonald’s restaurants in Sweden, too. This took place in certain areas but is now followed by an increasing number of participants. More McDonald’s restaurants are making an effort to improve the living conditions of wild bees by removing the grass round their restaurants to grow flowers and plants instead.1. According to the passage, the challenge that wild bees are facing is ________A. the fast process of industry.B. the world's Large amount of trash.C. the rapid development of urbanization.D. the sharp growth of population.2. How does McDonald's help wild bees in Sweden?A. By providing shelters for bees.B. By offering food to bees.C. By advertising rescue activities.D. By putting up more billboards.3. What is the best title for the text?A. Wild bees in dangerB. The loss of bees’ habitatsC McDonald’s bee hotelsD. The protection of wild beesBAn anti-obesity program for Australian girls didn’t lead to any improvements in their diet, physical activities or body weight a year later, according to a new report.Findings from the school-based intervention (介入), which involved exercise sessions and nutrition workshops for lower-income girls, are the latest disappointment in a lot of research attempting tohead offadult obesity and the disease risks that come with it.Especially during the middle-and high-school years, girls’ physical activity reduces obviously, according to lead researcher David Lubans, from theUniversityofNewcastleinNew South Wales,Australia. He said, “In the future we need to make the programs more interesting and exciting and present information in a way that is meaningful to adolescent girl.”Lubans and his workmates conducted their study in 12 schools in low-income areas ofNew South Wales. At the start of the study, girls in both groups weighed an average of close to 130pounds, with about four in ten considered overweight. Over the next year, adolescents in the intervention group were given pedometers (计步器) to encourage walking and running and invited to nutrition workshops and regular exercise sessions during the schoolday and at lunchtime. Participation in some of those activities were less than ideal. For example, the girls went to only one-quarter of lunchtime exercise sessions, and less than one in ten completed at-home physical activity or nutrition challenges, the researchers reported. At the end of the year, girls in both groups had gained a similar amount of weight and there was no difference in their average body fat.Preventive medicine researcher Robert Klesges said that although some anti-obesity programs have helped adults lose weight, the teen population has always been a source of failure for researchers. “The common belief is: nothing works,” he said. “And we have got to get beyond that.”“We need to think outside the box,” said Klesges, who wasn’t involved in the new study. “That could include learning from what has worked in adult studies, such as giving meal replacement drinks or prepared foods to teens who have trouble making changes to their diet. Or, it could mean using a “step-care” method — rather than researchers or their doctor telling them to keep doing the same thing.” Klesges said.4. The underlined words “head off” in Paragraph 2 can best be replaced by “________”.A. damageB. defendC. preventD. affect5. The methods used in the program to stop obesity don’t include ________.A. walking and runningB. inviting them to nutrition workshopsC. joining exercise sessions regularlyD. giving meal replacement drinks6. The main reason for the failure of the anti-obesity program is probably that ________.A. the participants didn’t take an active part in itB. the program was not interesting and exciting to participantsC. the participants didn’t get extra nutrition or exercise helpD. the program didn’t pay attention to healthy exercise7. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. As researchers, it is important to have creative research methods.B. Researchers need to give meals or prepare foods to participants.C. Teen girls have no difficulty in making changes to their diet.D. Some ant-obesity programs have not helped adults lose weight.CWhen 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!".8. What does the underlined phrases “settled for" in the second paragraph mean?A. Talked about.B. Stuckto.C. Agreed to.D. Cared about.9. 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.10. 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.11. How did the author's parents feel about his progress?A.Concerned.B. Surprised.C. Confident.D. Proud.DPhotographer Rebecca Douglas has always been fascinated by the night sky. Her love for stars has taken theU.K.resident on “star walking” trips toIcelandand into theArctic, where she steps out onto darkened trails to capture twinkling stars and glowing planets in her images.Hiking at night isn’t uncommon. Plenty of people hike after dark to get to campsites or watch the sunrise from a mountaintop. Star walking goes a step further by blending hiking with stargazing. Rather than heading to an observatory or setting up a telescope in your backyard,star walking takes you on a brief journey to look at the stars from different viewpoints.Whether you’re in the mountainside or by the lake with stars reflecting on the water, star walking is often much more dynamic than traditional stargazing.What’s more, star walking is good for you. There are plenty of studies that show the health benefits of being in nature. Spending at least two hours a week outdoors, particularly while engaging in what involves “effortless attention”, can decrease blood pressure, heart rate, and stress levels.So how does an aspiring star walker get started? It doesn’t take much more than a sturdy pair of boots.While telescopes and binoculars obviously have their uses, people are encouraged to start with naked-eye stargazing. Using only the eyes allows one to get lost in the infinite expanse of space and lets the mind go.It is advised that one read up on the night sky before heading out. Free mobile apps, such as Star Walk 2, can help identify celestial bodies（天体）and are easy to use—simply point your phone at the sky to reveal a map. Websites like Sky & Telescope and NASA’s Space Place cover the basics, have in-depth explanations on stars, and offer advice on equipment. Space Place posts monthly skywatching updates, so you can plan outings around events such as meteor showers.In the United States, national parks are great options for inexperienced night hikers. Many offer guided outings that explain the importance of protecting night skies. Those with a good number of walks under their belt may want to try GlacierNational Park in Montana.If national parks and other dark-sky designated areas are out of range, check local astronomy clubs and observatories for guided sessions. Sites like the International Astronomical Union are useful for finding resources by area.At the end of the day, the best advice is to take it slow and enjoy the journey.“With all of the chaos（混乱）that’s happening around us, the one constant has been the night sky,” explains Douglas, who hasbeen exploring popular places nearby, long after the crowds have gone home for the day. “Walking is quite a mindful way of looking up and being reminded that, although everything feels so different, some things are still the same.”12. According to the passage, star walking refers to ________.A. going to an observatoryB. looking at stars in mountainsC. combining hiking and stargazingD. setting up a telescope in the backyard13. One of the reasons why people go on a star walking is that _______.A. it’s easier to identify celestial bodiesB. it is good for physical and mental healthC. they can enjoy the journey without crowdsD. they can raise awareness of protecting night skies14. According to the passage, a star walking beginner is advised to _______.A. prepare a pair of strong bootsB. start by observing with telescopesC. join an astronomy club or an observatoryD. find guided outings with the help of mobile apps15. The main purpose of the passage is to ________.A. excite people’s interest in star walkingB. recommend some places for star walkingC. explain the health benefits of star walkingD. introduce the preparations for star walking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。
天津市河北区2020-2021学年高三下学期第一次质量调查英语学科试卷(试卷)
河北区2020-2021学年度高三年级总复习质量检测（一）英语笔试本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，共130分，考试用时100分钟。
第Ⅰ卷1至10页，第Ⅱ卷11至12页。
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2．本卷共55小题，共95分。
第一部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节：单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）从A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
例：Stand over there you’ll be able to see it better.A．or B．and C．but D．while答案是B。
1. -- The student union is looking for volunteers for the promotion of rubbish-sorting.Would you like to join in?-- _______. Everyone should do his bit.A. You asked for itB. You betC. You have my wordD. You’ve got me there2. -- I’m sure Andrew will win the first prize in the fin al.-- I think so. He __________ for it for months.A. is preparingB. was preparingC. had been preparingD. has been preparing3. I looked up and noticed a snake ______ its way up the tree to catch its breakfast.A. to windB. windC. windingD. wound4.Try to understand what’s actually happening instead of acting on the ______ you’ve made.A. assignmentB. associationC. acquisitionD. assumption5. At minus 130℃, a living cell can be for a thousand years.A. preservedB. protectedC. sparedD. developed6. -- Linda, do you know Jia Ling has become the highest grossing female film director inChina after directing her first film?-- Wow, _______!A. go for itB. good for herC. all the bestD. what a coincidence7. I have been convinced that the print media are usually more and reliable than television.A. accurateB. ridiculousC. urgentD. shallow8. --Will you go to the party?-- Of course I will if _______.A. invitedB. having invitedC. I was invitedD. I will be invited9. I hope that more student associations will be set up in our school and thus our studentswill ________ the opportunities to develop their good virtues and qualities.A. keep pace withB. take advantage ofC. make room forD. give rise to10. We’ve had a good start, but next, more work needs _____to achieve the final success.A. being doneB. doC. to be doneD. to do11. _______ work and creative activities have been important drivers of human progress is deeply rooted in our social values.A. HowB. WhetherC. ThatD. Why12. Water ________ to our planet during the first two million years after the birth of thesolar system, a study has found.A. might be broughtB. may have been broughtC. could be broughtD. should have been brought13. There are hundreds of scenes in English novels ________ characters walk through alandscape of fallen leaves, which mirrors their feelings.A. thatB. whereC. whichD. when14. _______ a great many people like the convenience of using WeChat to communicate with each other, too many junk messages on it may make them bored.A. HowB. WhenC. SinceD. While15. History is the best teacher. It ____ records the development path of each country and foretells the future to us.A. apparentlyB. conventionallyC. faithfullyD. eventually第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从16～35各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，16. A. crisis B. stop C. conclusion D. agreement17. A. combination B. recreation C. satisfaction D. qualification18. A. engaging B. attracting C. taking D. absorbing19. A. searching for B. walking through C. staring at D. thinking about20. A. Noises B. Whispers C. Tones D. Voices21. A. special B. different C. separate D. remote22. A. work B. exercise C. explore D. leave23. A. beach B. playground C. school D. street24. A. proud B. excited C. surprised D. nervous25. A. arrived B. appeared C. stayed D. gathered26. A. holding B. following C. sending D. passing27. A. chased B. called C. joined D. taught28. A. rushing B. hesitating C. struggling D. continuing29. A. problem B. understanding C. recognition D. friendship30. A. previous B. urgent C. recent D. immediate31. A. prepared B. reached C. waited D. fought32. A. refused B. hurt C. defeated D. failed33. A. admit B. confirm C. realize D. expect34. A. guiding B. limiting C. urging D. shaping35. A. creativity B. responsibility C. independence D. sensitivity第二部分：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2.5分，满分50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。
东城区2020-2021学年第二学期高三综合练习(一)英语试题及答案
北京市东城区2021年高三年级一模考试英语试卷2021.4本试卷共10页，共100 分。
考试时长90 分钟。
考生务必将答案答在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。
考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分：知识运用（共两节，30分）第一节完形填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A Labrador has been doing an important job to help people stay safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.Eight-year-old Roby runs through the streets of the hilly city of Medellin several times a day with a 1 in his jaws, taking vegetables, fruit and packaged foods to customers of the Fresh4U mini-market.“He helps us to maintain social distancing,” said Roby’ owner, Sherry Botero. “And people 2 it when we send the dog.” Roby enjoys eating carrots 3 to him by customers, a tip for bringing a basket of food.Roby wasn’t always a star. He was accepted into the family 4 by Ms Botero after repeated requests by her son to 5 a dog.But Ms Botero quickly 6 with the dog. And when she opened a mini-market four years ago, he started to accompany her to make deliveries.Roby can’t read 7 . But he remembers the names of customers who have previously rewarded him with treats. And with some practice, he has learned to go to their houses on his own.“He knows the names of five or six of our customers,” Ms Botero said, “So I send the goods with a receipt in the basket, and my customers 8 me through a bank transfer(转账；转移).”Roby might not know that he’s become an 9 worker. But he is happy to help his owner and 10 his daily pay.1. A. bag B. chain C. basket D. stick2. A. respect B. love C. follow D. notice3. A. gifted B. returned C. lent D. donated4. A. intentionally B. regretfully C. immediately D. unwillingly5. A. adopt B. train C. adore D. walk6. A. got away B. kept in touch C. caught up D. fell in love7. A. minds B. addresses C. numbers D. receipts8. A. treat B. help C. pay D. impress9. A. essential B. honest C. optimistic D. adventurous10. A. spend B. calculate C. collect D. increase第二节语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。
2020-2021学年昌乐二中高三英语下学期期中试卷及参考答案
2020-2021学年昌乐二中高三英语下学期期中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ARome can be pricey for travelers, which is why many choose to stay in a hostel (旅社). The hostels in Rome offer a bed in a dorm room for around $25 anight, and for that, you’ll often get to stay in a central location (位置) with security and comfort.Yellow HostelIf I had to make just one recommendation for where to stay in Rome, it would be Yellow Hostel. It’s one of the best-rated hostels in the city, and for good reason. It’s affordable, and it’s got a fun atmosphere without being too noisy. As an added bonus, it’s close to the main train station.Hostel Alessandro PalaceIf you love social hostels, this is the best hostel for you in Rome. Hostel Alessandro Palace is fun. Staff members hold plenty of bar events for guests like free shots, bar crawls and karaoke. There’s also an area on the rooftop for hanging out with other travelers during the summer.Youth Station HostelIf you’re looking for cleanliness and a modern hostel, look no further than Youth Station. It offers beautiful furnishings and beds. There are plenty of other benefits, too; it doesn’t charge city tax; it has both air conditioning and a heater for the rooms; it also has free Wi-Fi in every room.Hotel and Hostel Des ArtistesHotel and Hostel Des Artistes is located just a 10-minute walk from the central city station and it’s close to all of the city’s main attractions. The staff is friendly and helpful, providing you with a map of the city when you arrive, and offering advice if you require some. However, you need to pay 2 euros a day for Wi-Fi.1.What is probably the major concern of travelers who choose to stay in a hostel?fort.B.Security.C.Price.D.Location.2.Which hotel best suits people who enjoy an active social life?A.Yellow Hostel.B.Hostel Alessandro Palace.C.Youth Station Hostel.D.Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes.3.What is the disadvantage of Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes?A.It gets noisy at night.B.Its staff is too talkative.C.It charges for Wi-Fi.D.It’s inconveniently located.BA team of researchers from several institutions in the UK and one in Estonia has created a type of buoy（浮标）that has proven to be effective at frightening seabirds, thus preventing them from getting caught in gillnets—a type of vertical fishing net that is made of a material that makes it nearly invisible underwater.Every year, hundreds of thousands of seabirds die when they get caught in gillnets. Some estimates suggest that up to a half-million birds are caught in them each year. Over the years, researchers have created devices（装置）to prevent the birds from trying to catch fish near or in gillnets, but those didn't work well.To find a way that would work for all seabirds, the researchers first studied seabirds in a general sense, looking to find things that they would avoid. They noted that seabirds avoided eye contact with other creatures. Then the researchers came up with a simple idea—they put a small pole to a regular buoy and then attached a pair of googly eyes（金鱼眼）to the top of it. They made the eyes big enough so that even birds with poor eyesight, such as geese, would see them. Adding to the effectiveness of the device, waves made the eyes move back and forth. And the wind made the buoy spin very slowly, making sure that birds from every direction would get a good look at the eyes.To test their idea, the researchers selected several sites near gillnets and counted how many birds approached and how many attempted to catch fish near the nets. They then set up their googly-eyed buoys and once again counted birds. Over the course of 62 days, they found the number of birds that tried to catch fish near the gillnets dropped by approximately 25% for a distance of up to 50 meters. They also found that the birds were less likely to fish near where the buoys had been for up to three weeks after they had been removed.4. What is the function of paragraph 2?A. Introducing a new topic to discuss.B. Providing background information.C. Summarizing the previous paragraph.D. Pointing out the main idea of the text.5. Why did the researchers make the googly eyes big?A. To ensure all the seabirds can see them.B. To clearly observe seabirds' eye contact.C. To allow them to survive the strong wind.D. To effectively identify the right direction.6. What does the researchers' test result mainly suggest?A. The new device still needs improvingB. Gillnets are a death valley for seabirds.C. Seabirds hardly catch fish near the nets.D. The googly-eyed buoy proves effective.7. What is the text mainly about?A. A group of researchers interested in seabirds.B. A way to help seabirds catch fish effectively.C. A device keeping seabirds safe from gillnets.D. A googly-eyed buoy guiding seabirds to hunt.CWhen girls play with cars, they're serious. It was at primary school that Gu Huijing first became interested in cars after watching some car-themed movies. Born in2004 inShenzhen, Guangdong province, Gu decided to major in automobiles (汽车) when she was in junior high.She's driven by interest, but she is also a realist. “I think the future of the automobile industry is bright because we cannot live without food, clothes, houses and cars,” she said.In April, she won first prize at a competition for vehicle maintenance (车辆维修) in Dongguan city, which drew 33 teams from different cities across the province.“I thought it couldn't be that hard to repair cars when I started to take courses, but I was totally wrong,” Gu said. When she started learning in 2019, she was frequently confused by various problems. “And competition within our school is intense, so I had to work extra hard,” she said.Her teacher once tried to persuade her to give up as she was a sophomore (大二学生), and wasn't as knowledgeable as the seniors, and no women had ever been selected for the competition before. “But I insisted that I would carry on,” she said. Finally, her training and hard work won her the only place to stand for her school at the competition.A woman winning first prize in a vehicle maintenance competition became a hot topic on-line, causing heated discussions over gender (性别) and career choices. “Women should not be influenced by old-fashioned thinking, and should do whatever it takes to discover their interests and strengths. There are more possibilities out there,” one netizen wrote.Gu said, “Many people think vehicle maintenance is a job for men. That's wrong. I don't think gender has anything to do with choice of jobs.” “I have a goal and I will work harder to make it happen,” she added. “I will be responsible for my choices.”8. What was a cause of Gu's choosing automobiles as her major?A. The love for automobiles.B. The guidance from her parents.C. The high popularity of automobiles.D. The determination to contribute to society.9. Why did Gu's teacher advise her to quit the competition?A. She lacked the knowledge related to it.B. She had never taken part in a competition before.C. She was unlikely to win the competition.D. Women were not allowed to enter the competition.10. Which of the following best describes Gu Huijing?A. Creative and caring.B. Determined and hard-working.C. Independent and humorous.D. Honest and courageous.11. What would be the best title for the text?A. There Is No End To LearningB. Teenage Girl Wins Car Repair ContestC. Vehicle Maintenance Catches OnD. Taking Challenge Leads To SuccessDIn this day and age, there seems to be a move towards secondary school subjects. For that reason, some parents and some students feel that the compulsory study of English literature is misguided and disadvantageous to students, particularly if they are second language learners of English. However, there are still good reasons for the study of English literature.Students of English language sometimes fail to see the point of studying English literature,especially if they have no plans to study English or translation at university. But English literature can introduce students to a range of aspects, not only of the English language but also the culture of English-speaking countries.There are aspects of English culture that are summarised by English literature. Of course, this is quite obvious when studying the works of Shakespeare or of writers, poets and playwrights of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. It is, however, also true when studying other works of English literature. Students can learn about good stories and references to different aspects of English culture. They can also learn the context and meanings of famous quotes and phrases.Studying literature does not confine the students to the traditions ofEnglandbut includes the possibility of introducing them to traditions which inform English literature, such as the study of Ancient Greek drama, and to literature in other contexts, such as American literature.An enjoyment and appreciation of literature will give students the ability to develop this into an interest in books and reading as they move away from their studies and into the adult lives. They will have the confidence to approach and cope with new forms of books and writing, since they were exposed to a range of literature during their school days.When studying literature, students can learn not only language aspects such as vocabulary items but also the language aspects which can be used for specific purposes. For example, if the students are familiar with the concepts of beat and rhythm of English poems, they can improve their own writing as they are able to appreciate and apply these ideas.Finally, the study of literature can provide students with a fresh and creative angle, from which the students can approach their studies in particular and their lives in general.So the next time you are reading a newspaper article complaining of the lack of creativity and initiative in the local workforce, remember that in a small way the study of English literature can help to add a refreshing and further dimension to a person’s life.12. The author may agree that the study of English literature________.A. has a long-lasting influence on studentsB. is misguided and has more disadvantagesC. is not necessary for second language learnersD. only allows the students to learn the traditions ofEngland13. We can learn from the passage that ________.A.schools fail to care about students’ needsB. learning English literature makes students smarterC. English culture is closely related to English literatureD. the more you read literary works, the more you complain14. What’s the author’s attitude towards the study of English literature?A. Critical.B. Cautious.C. Supportive.D. Anxious.15. What’s the best title of the passage?A. Parents and Students’ DemandsB. Why We Learn English LiteratureC. English Culture and English LiteratureD. Suitable Courses for Secondary Schools第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2020-2021学年淄博市沂源县第二中学高三英语下学期期中试卷及参考答案
2020-2021学年淄博市沂源县第二中学高三英语下学期期中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AOlder adults who sleep six hours or fewer a night may have elevated risk for dementia(痴呆症) and other cognitive (认知的) issues, a new study finds.Researchers at Stanford University measured seniors' (ages 65 to 85) dementia risk and cognitive abilities, finding higher risk in those patients who regularly slept six or fewer hours compared to those who slept seven or eight hours. Those seniors who slept nine or more hours also had lower cognitive functions and other health issues, but the researchers didn't find the same high dementia risk in this group.The findings demonstrate how important it is for adults to maintain a healthy sleep cycle, especially as they get older.As adults age, it's common for their sleep patterns to change or becomedisrupted— leading to longer, shorter, or more irregular sleep. This disruption may be linked to Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia, impacting seniors' ability to remember information, problem-solve, and go through everyday behaviors. Sleep disruption can also be caused by or heighten depression, cardiovascular disease（冠心病）, and other conditions.A recommended sleep time for seniors is seven to eight hours, the researchers said. Six or fewer hours corresponded to short sleep, while nine or more hours corresponded to long sleep.The Stanford researchers measured levels of beta amyloid, a protein in the brain that is typically found in high levels when a patient develops Alzheimer's. In addition, the researchers used several tests for memory, attention, spatial skills, and executive function to identify patients' cognitive abilities. Those patients sleeping for six hours or fewer a night were more likely to develop dementia, the researchers found. The low-sleep patients had higher levels of beta amyloid.The Stanford researchers found that patients with lower sleep also performed worse on memory tests, while those with higher sleep (more hours) performed worse on executive function tests，which measure the brain's ability to switch between different tasks.―The main takeaway is that it is important to maintain healthy sleep late in life, Winer told CNN.1. What does the underlined word “disrupted” in paragraph 4 mean?A. difficultB. disorderedC. dissolvedD. different2. According to the findings, which of the following is NOT related to the disrupted sleep?A. It is more likely to cause old people to have bad memories over issues.B. It may contribute to dementia, cardiovascular disease and other illnesses.C. Some daily behaviors perhaps differ from those whose sleeping is normal.D It tends to bring all the old people to undergo brain scans and cognitive tests.3. What can we infer from the study?A. A proper sleep time for seniors is seven to eight hours.B. Low and high sleep patients were both poor at memory tests.C. Executive function test is applied to measure the capacity of brain.D. Keeping a healthy sleep for older adults late in life is crucial.BAs I was walking home，a boy seemed to be singing a song in a very low voice，walking infront of me and carrying some of the same high school books I had with me.I caught up to him，and said “Hello”．I could tell he wasstartled，and dropped one of his books.I picked it up and as I handed it to him，he said “Thank you.” in a strange way，like witha strong accent.We soon began walking together and talking.It turns out he was in my science class，and I didn’t even know it!His name was Ahmad，and his family had just moved here this school year.He invited me into his house，and his family treated me like a special guest，which made me feel very welcome.He said hospitality (好客) is very basic to his culture，and strangers were always treated very kindly.His mom brought out some great food，and offered me some tea.Ahmad’s father and two sisters wanted to hearall about me and my family，and my schooling.Ahmad’s whole family had to leave their lifelong home because war had broken out，and it wasn’t safe there anymore.They left with only what they could carry.His family was happy to feel safe，and they got used toAmerican culture quickly.They seemed pleased that Ahmad had brought a friend home to meet them.And as my friendship with Ahmad has continued，I now realize that the world is so much bigger than I thought！I also realize that your friends don’t have to be just like you.Differences make the world go round.4. What does the underlined word “startled” in Paragraph 1 mean?A. Excited.B. Moved.C. Surprised.D. Interested.5. Why was the writer treated like a special guest by Ahmad’s family?A. They liked strangers who came to their home for help.B. They wanted to know more information about the writer.C. Strangers were always treated very kindly in their culture.D. The writer was an American and knew much about their culture.6. Where does the writer probably come from?A. Canada.B. America.C. China.D. Australia.7. What can we learn from the passage?A. People from different countries can be good friends.B. Friends need different cultures and different accents.C. Your friends should have a lot of things the same with you.D. You can’t make friends with people from other countries.CGerardo Ixcoy is a 27-year-old teacher in Guatemala. He teaches in the area where having electricity is something of a luxury and students have no access to mobile apps or computers, which became a problem when Guatemalan government had to choosedistance education for students at home because of COVID-19 inmid-March.Gerardo Ixcoy felt that he had to teach those children living far from the digital world. After all, education is a universal right. But what was the solution?Gerardo bought himself a secondhand tricycle with his savings. Once he had the tricycle, the next step was to change it into a classroom on wheels. He put a roof with a solar panel（太阳能电池板）on it, along with a screen to avoid the spread of COVID-19. He fixed a whiteboard on it so he could explain to the students the basics of primary education：math, the local language and the national language Spanish.The purpose of the solar panelis to provide constant power for a small loudspeaker so he can teach from a distance. It's a matter of respecting the healthy distance required to be safe from the virus. He, the teacher, stays outside, and the student participates from his or her house.He tries to visit his students at least twice a week, riding his classroom — cycle. The children he serves say that, although he visits them for only a few hours a week, they look forward to it. They appreciate his visit becausethey know he has limited time he can devote to them. They must take advantage of it to learn.8. What happened to Gerardo Ixcoy's students because of COVID-19?A. They chose to have classes in groups.B. They had to stop all the classes.C. They continued to have classes online.D. They started to learn about computers.9. Why does the teacher stay from a distance while teaching?A. Because healthy distance is reqired.B. Because he doesn't want to see his students.C. Because he wants to show his authority.D. Because the local custom reqiries him to.10. Where did Gerardo Ixcoy teach his students?A. In his own house.B. In his student's house.C. On the school playground.D. Outside his student's house.11. What can be the best title of the story?A. Love breaks down barriers.B. Hard work pays off.C. Time is money.D. Education is the key to success.DGetting drunk on ice cream used to be the stuff of dreams, but thanks to Will Rogers, inventor and owner of WDS Dessert Stations in Hinkley, Illinois, it has become a delicious reality. The Below Zero icecream machine uses a unique technique to freeze alcohol, which allows you to turn beers, cocktails and even spirits (烈酒) into delicious soft —serve ice cream.Rogers was trying to create a highly — caffeinated espresso ice cream flavor when he realized hecould use the same technique with alcoholic beverages. He started experimenting with various gums and stabilizers commonly used in the ice cream industry and eventually patented something called the NEA gel. It’s this magical concoction (调制品) that allows the alcohol to freeze to a near solid inside the Below Zero ice cream machine.Even though Below Zero changes the texture (质地) of beer, cocktails and even spirits, essentially turning them into soft —serve ice cream, it does not affect the alcohol contentat all. The ABV (酒精度) remains exactly the same, which means you can get drunk on ice — cream just as you would on the same concoctions in liquid form.Will Rogers claims that it takes around 30 minutes for beer to go from liquid to ice cream form, but higher alcohol content drinks take longer. Essentially, the higher the alcohol level, the longer the wait.The American inventor plans to sell Below Zero ice cream machines to bars and breweries wanting to surprise their patrons. Metro reports that machines will sell for about 6,000.12. What’s the name of the machine which can change beer and spirits into ice cream?A. Will RogersB. WDS Dessert StationsC. HinkleyD. Below Zero13. What makes alcohol to freeze to a near solid inside the machine?A. gums.B. stabilizers.C. NEA gel.D. ABV.14. What can we know from the passage?A. The machine can change all liquids into ice cream.B. It takes 20 minutes for beer to change into ice cream.C. The higher the alcohol level, the shorter the wait will be.D. The machine changes the texture of beer, cocktails and even spirits.15. What can we infer from the passage?A. The machine affects the alcohol content.B. You can get drunk if you have ice—creams made from spirits.C. The American inventor doesn’t want to sell themagical machine.D. Bars and breweries will not become potential buyers of the machine.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。
高三年级第二阶段质量监测英语考试(2020-2021学年度)
高三年级第二阶段质量监测英语考试（2020-2021学年度）本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第I卷（共105分）第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）该部分分为第一、第二两节。
注意：回答听力部分时，请先将答案标在试卷上。
听力部分结束前，你将有两分钟的时间将你的答案转涂到客观题卡上。
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 are the two speakers probably talking?A．In a railway station. B．In a restaurant. C．In a library.2．What does the man mean?A．He likes nice days. B．Spring will come soon.C．The weather often changes.3．What’s the woman’s opinion of Jim getting the job?A．She feels sad about the result.B．She admits she’s less qualified.C．Her qualifications are stronger.4．What are the speakers talking about?A．The clothes the woman is wearing.B．Their favorite colour.C．A present the man has bought.5．When did the football match start?A．At 2:15. B．At 2:30. C．At 2:45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。
上海市虹口区2021届高三下学期第二次模拟英语试题word(原卷版)
虹口区2020学年度第二学期期中学生学习能力诊断测试高三英语试卷考生注意:1. 考试时间120分钟，试卷满分140分。
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I. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】A. In the living room.B. In the bedroom.C. In the bathroom.D. In the dining room.2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】A. At 8:30.B. At 9:00.C. At 9:30.D. At 10:00.3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】A. To pick up the woman from the library.B. To make a copy of the schedule for his friend.C. To get a copy of the schedule for the woman.D. To find out more about the topic for the conference.4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】A. She doesn’t think a lot about her studies.B. She has difficulty in doing her assignments.C. She doesn’t understand the course she is taking.D. She has no time to deal with her assignments.5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】A. Language schools are being established everywhere.B. Language schools are more than other types of schools.C. Too many overseas Canadians are fond of teaching English.D. Teaching English is the biggest business throughout the world.6. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】A. He failed the exam.B. He studied very hard.C. The exam was too easy.D. The exam made him smile.7. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】A. The man can’t find a quieter place.B. The man should consider his privacy first.C. The man had better choose a low-rent apartment.D. The man is unlikely to move out of the school dormitory.8. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】A. The construction lasts longer than expected.B. The man usually gets up late.C. The workers drive the man crazy.D. The construction is really annoying.9. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】A. The man should apply for the job.B. The IT industry is booming very fast.C. The woman is lucky to have her present job.D. There are too many unemployed skilled workers.10. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】A. She refused the job to make ends meet. B. She refused the job because of the low salary. C. She accepted the job because of the convenient hours. D. She needed the job and would accept it despite the low salary. Section B Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and youwill be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages andthe conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear aquestion, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the bestanswer to the question you have heard.Questions are based on the following passage.【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】11.A. They have a short memoryB. They have language interference.C. They are lacking in language skills.D. They don’t know the lang uage patterns.12.A. All Russian words have genders.B. Russian has fewer grammar rules.C. Russian has different sentence structures.D. Russian has an obligatory category for gender.13.A. Translators have language interference.B. Languages have different obligatory categories.C. Languages connect with the community that uses them.D. Translation is obviously a one-way street for any language.Questions are based on the following passage.【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】14.A. Because the sound of waves is too noisy.B. Because the experiment may pollute the water.C. Because the sound of waves may harm sea animals.D. Because the sea animals may disturb the experiment.15.A. To help track the sea animals being tested.B. To attract more sea animals to the testing site.C. To drive dangerous sea animals away from the testing site.D.To determine how sea animals communicate with each other. 16. A. They were frightened and distressed. B. They swam away when the speaker was turned on. C. They swam closer to the speaker when the speaker was turned off. D. They swam near the speaker whether the speaker was turned on or off. Questions are based on the following passage.【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】17. What’s the woman’s purpose when she tells her friends she wants to lose w eight? A. She wants them to lose weight, too. B. She wants them to do exercise with her. C. She wants them to stop eating unhealthy foods. D. She wants their support and help with her problems. 18. What is the disadvantage of being so focused on one’s go al? A. It does harm to one’s health.B. It causes one to neglect other things.C. It doesn’t help others to increase health.D. It prevents one from achieving his or her goal.19. What is the reason why most people fail to reach their goals?A. They don’t have practical goals.B. They don’t strive hard for their goals.C. They are busy and they lose focus on their goals.D. They lose focus on their goals shortly after they set them.20. What should one do after reaching a goal according to the woman?A.Celebrate the success in reaching the goal.B. Set and achieve another goal of higher levels.C. Encourage close friends to set and reach their goals.D. Acknowledge the achievement and see what the next step is. II. Grammar and Vocabulary Section A Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct.For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.The Year in a Word or TwoCan anybody describe a year with only one word?Each December, the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) nominates (提名) a word to describe the very year___21___ has just passed.2020 was a very unusual year that was really worthy ___22___ (describe) with two words. Two of the obvious words the OED suggested were “pandemic (疫情)” and “lockdown,” due to most of human activities across the globe ___23___ (bring) to a stop by the life-threatening disease. Businesses have been closed and people have had to stay in their homes for weeks or even months on end.___24___ I would like to nominate “cooperation” and “hope” as my words of the year because it is supposed to be described in a more positive and ___25___ (helpless) way, because there was a great deal of cooperation between countries and international health organizations. China took a leading role in this effort by sending masks and protective clothing to Canada, the United States and Europe, ___26___ to countries in the Middle East and Africa. Without this cooperation, the pandemic, bad ___27___ it has been, could have been much worse.And that brings me to my second word: hope. We are beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel, and, witha little “hope,” we will get to see the world begin to return to normal.For young people, it was the first time that they ___28___ (experience) something big, a worry that they shared with their families, friends and neighbors, and a suffering ___29___ (endure) at this moment and to be endured next few weeks. And they also learned that “hope” — the belief that ___30___ you will see tomorrow will be better than today — is at the heart of every human being.With “cooperation” and “hope,” 2021 should make for a wonderful year.Section BDirections: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.Will a Robot Really Take Your Job?It is one of the most widely quoted data of recent years. No report or conference presentation on the future of work is complete without it. It has been pointed to as evidence of a(n) ___31___ jobs disaster by think-tanks and government agencies. The finding that 47 percent of American jobs are at high risk of being ___32___ by themid-2030s comes from a paper written by two Oxford academics, Carl Benedikt Frey and Michael Osborne. It has since been ___33___ in more than 4,000 other academic articles. Such misunderstandings reflect the polarized (两极分化的) debate ___34___ the nature of automation and the future of jobs.At one extreme are the negativists. They warn of mass technological ___35___ just around the corner. One advocate of this position, Martin Ford, has written two best-selling books on the dangers of unemployment caused by automation. He worries that middle-class jobs will disappear, economic ___36___ will cease, and the richest people in a country could “shut themselves away in gated communities, perhaps guarded by self-directed military robots and drones.” The ___37___ masses will live on a universal basic income.At the positive end of the debate, classical economists argue that in the past, new technology has always ended up creating more jobs than it has destroyed. It was several decades before industrialization led to ___38___ higher wages for British workers in the early 1800s. While automation is likely to increase ___39___ in the short run by pushing some people into lower-paid jobs, it eventually increases the overall size of the economic pie.Frey is often ___40___ to be in the first camp. His paper simply wanted to point out that 47 percent of the current jobs in America were more likely to be affected by automation. It got more attention than they would ever have expected. In part, this is because fear sells, particularly when it is stirred up by a misunderstanding.III. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Is Tap Water Safe to Drink?Tap water is not without its problems. More recently, the Michigan City of Flint has been struggling with high lead (铅) levels in its drinking water. Over the years people have witnessed major ___41___of groundwater pollution leading to unhealthy tap water.The nonprofit Environmental Working Group (EWG) detected some 260 pollutants in public water supplies in 42 states and faulted the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for ___42___ to establish standards on so many of the pollutants - from industry, agriculture, and urban rivers - that do end up in our water.Despite these seemingly ___43___ statistics, the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), which has also conducted a series of ___44___ tests on municipal (市政的) water supplies as well as bottled water, says, “In the short term, if you are an adult with no special health ___45___, and you are not pregnant, then you can drink most cities’ tap water without having to worry.” This is because most of the pollutants in public water supplies exist at such small concentrations that most people would have to ___46___ very large quantities for health problems to occur.___47___, look at your water bottles carefully. It’s common for them to list the source as “municipal”, which means you paid for what ___48___ is bottled tap water.“Pregnant women, young children, the elderly, people with chronic illnesses and those with weakened immune systems can be vulnerable (脆弱的) to the risks posed by polluted water,” NRDC does ___49___, however. The group suggests that anyone who may be at risk obtain a copy of their city’s annual water quality report and review it with their ___50___.As for bottled water, 25 to 30 percent of it comes straight from municipal tap water systems, despite the pretty nature ___51___ on the bottles that imply otherwise. Some of that water goes through additional filtering (过滤), but some does not. What’s more, bottled water is required to be ___52___less frequently than tap water for bacteria and chemical pollutants, and U.S. Food and Drug Administration bottled water rules allow for some pollution by E. coli (大肠杆菌), ___53___ to EPA tap water rules that prohibit any such pollution.Also, NRDC found that there are no ___54___ for bottled water to be disinfected or tested for parasites (寄生虫), unlike more strict EPA rules regulating tap water. This leaves the possibility ___55___, says NRDC, that some bottled water may present similar health threats to those with weakened immune systems. 41. A. cases B. patterns C. modelsD. modes 42. A. managingB. failingC. competingD. skipping43. A. endless B. appealing C. alarming D. meaningless44. A. expansive B. expensive C. aggressive D. extensive45. A. motivations B. focuses C. conditions D. proportions46. A. turn in B. give away C. take up D. take in47. A. To start with B. After all C. In addition D. On the whole48. A. necessarily B. essentially C. accordingly D. dramatically49. A. recommend B. caution C. justify D. urge50. A. supervisor B. secretary C. authority D. physician51. A. scenes B. brands C. data D. prints52. A. questioned B. produced C. tested D. advertised53. A. contrary B. similar C. relative D. parallel54. A. requirements B. suggestions C. permissions D. approvals55. A. real B. minor C. uncertain D. openSection BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)Each generation -- from Baby Boomers to Generation X to Millennials -- has its own set of values and characteristics. But one thing common to all generations is that they are suffering from stress. In a recent poll by the American Psychological Association (APA), all age groups now report higher levels of stress than in the past. Baby Boomers (those born roughly between 1946 and 1964, and who are now moving into their retirement years) said that they are stressed about earnings and health issues. Gen Xers (born roughly between 1965 and 1980) are concerned about work, income, and job stability. However, Millennials (born roughly between 1981 and 2004) are turning out to be the most stressed-out of all the generations. Poll results indicate that stress levels for these younger respondents are significantly above average. So what’s worrying the Millennials?Millennials are the first generation to grow up with computers in the home and the classroom. Due to the rise of modern technology and social media, they are constantly showered with information. Over time, this information overload can become too much to handle and can result in stress, which in turn can cause serious physical, psychological, and emotional problems. Another contributing factor, according to author Michael D. Hais, is that many Millennials have lived sheltered lives due to overprotective parents. These young adults lack problem-solving skills and may struggle with fear of failure once they leave home. Making matters worse, the 2008 economicdepression occurred when many Millennials were graduating from high school or college. The resulting economic slowdown reduced the number of available jobs for graduates. Sure enough, in the APA poll, Millennials said that work, money, relationships, family responsibilities, and the economy are the main stressors in their lives.However, the poll results may be a bit misleading as they don’t take into account public attitudes toward stress and mental illness. Ronald Kessler of Harvard Medical School, who has studied the prevalence (流行) of mental disorders in the U.S., points out that changes in social attitudes have helped reduce the stigma attached to mental illness over the years. For example, the creation of health-related television programming and specialty magazines such as Psychology Today have contributed to greater public awareness of mental health issues. According to psychologists, younger people now are more willing to admit to them that they are under stress than in the past. “There is not a lot of evidence of true prevalence having gone up,” Kessler says. “It looks like younger people are in worse shape, but unfortunately, we just don’t know.”56. It can be learned from the results of the APA poll that ______.A. All age groups are experiencing more stress than before.B. Millennials have more stress than before, but other age groups aren’t.C. Compared with other age groups, Millennials have more overprotective parents.D. Stress levels are down for all age groups, but they’re down the most for Millen nials.57. ______ is a cause of worry across all generations.A. Health.B. Occupation.C. Money.D. Weak economy.58. What’s the possible meaning of the underlined word “stigma” in the last paragraph?A. Behavior.B. Shame.C. Symptom.D. Complexity.59. According to the passage, what can be inferred about the young people today compared to the past?A. They fail to keep good body shape.B. They are more interested in health-related media.C. They are more willing and courageous to face up to their fault.D. They are more willing to seek professional help to deal with stress.(B)Bacteria are the one of the main food poisoners. So, to get food on the table safely, you need to know and follow the rules for food care.KEEP FOOD HOTHigh food temperatures (165°F to 212°F) reached in boiling, baking, frying, and roasting kill most food poisoning bacteria. If you want to delay serving cooked food, though, you have to keep it at a holding temperature - roughly 140°F to 165°F. Steam tables and chafing dishes are designed to maintain holding temperatures. But they don’t always keep food hot enough. So it’s not wise to leave hot food out more than 2 hours.When cooked food is left out unheated, the possibility of bacterial growth is greater, since the food quickly drops to room temperature where food poisoners multiply.To serve hot foods safely - particularly meat and poultry, which are highly affected by food poisoning - follow these rules:• Cook thoroughly - Cook meat and poultry to the “doneness” temperatures g iven in the above chart. To make sure that meat and poultry are cooked all the way through, use a meat thermometer (温度计). Insert the tip into the thickest part of the meat, avoiding fat or bone.• Don’t interrupt cooking - Cook meat and poultry completely at one time. Partial cooking may encourage bacterial growth before cooking is complete.• Cooking frozen food - Allow frozen food more time to cook - generally 1.5 times the period required for food that has been thawed (解冻).60. At what temperature do bacteria grow the fastest?A. 40ºC~ 60ºC.B. 60ºF~125ºF.C. 40ºC~ 140ºC.D. 125ºF~140ºF.61. To keep food safe, it is suggested that ______.A. hot food should not be left out over two hours.B. frozen food should be thawed with a microwave oven.C. raw ham s hould be cooked to the “doneness” temperature at 71ºF.D. steam tables and chafing dishes should be used to keep food hot enough.62. What can be learned according to the guideline?A.The only way to ensure food safety is to keep it hot enough.B. High food temperatures above 74ºC destroy most poisoning bacteria.C. Compared with goose, ground beef should be cooked to higher temperatures.D. Insert the tip of a thermometer into the thickest part of the fat to control the temperature. (C) “A writer’s job is to tell the truth,” said Hemingway in 1942. No other writer of our time had so fiercely stated, orso consistently (一贯地) illustrated the writer’s duty to speak truly. His standard of truth-telling remained, moreover, so high and so strict that he was ordinarily unwilling to admit secondary evidence, whether literary evidence or evidence picked up from other sources than his own experience. “I only know what I have seen”, was a statement which came often to his lips and pen. What he had personally done, or what he knew unforgettably by having gone through one version of it, was what he was interested in telling about.The primary intention of his writing, from first to last, was to seize and project for the reader what he often called “the way it was”. This is a characteristically simple phrase for a concept of extraordinary complexity, and Hemingway’s concept of its meaning subtly (微妙地) changed several times in the course of his career - always in the direction of greater complexity. At the core of the concept, however, one can invariably recognize the operation of three instruments of beauty appreciation: the sense of place, the sense of fact, and the sense of scene.The first of these, obviously a strong passion with Hemingway, is the sense of place. “Unles s you have geography, background,” he once told George Antheil, “you have nothing.” You have, that is to say, a dramatic vacuum. Few writers have been more place-conscious. Few have so carefully charted out the geographical ground work of their novels while managing to keep background so unnoticeable. Few, accordingly, have been able to record more economically and graphically the way it is when you watch the bulls running through the streets of Pamplona, Spain towards the bull-ring.“When I woke it was the sound of the rocket exploding that announced the release of the bulls. Down below thenarrow street was empty. All the balconies were crowded with people. Suddenly a crowd came down the street. They were all running, packed close together. They passed along and up the street toward the bull-ring and behind them came more men running faster, and then some stragglers (落后者) who were really running. Behind them was a little bare space, and then the bulls tossing their heads up and down. It all went out of sight around the corner. One man fell, rolled to the gutter (排水沟), and lay quiet. But the bulls went right on and did not notice him. They were all running together.”63. What’s the main idea of the first two paragraphs?A. Hemingway’s writing began from reali ty and then he would let his mind wander.B. Hemingway’s primary purpose in writing was to report faithfully reality as he experienced it.C. Hemingway’s writing reflects his preference for a simple story that the reader would thoroughly enjoy.D. Hemingway would construct a story that would reflect truths that were not particular to a specific historical period.64. It can be inferred from the passage that Hemingway preferred ______ as the sources for his work.A. Stories that he had experienced rather than read about.B. Stories that he had read about in newspapers or other sources.C. Stories that he had heard from friends or chance acquaintances.D. Stories that came to him in periods of deep thinking or in dreams.65. The author calls “the way it was” a“characteristically simple phrase for a concept of extraordinary complexity” because ______.A. it shows how Hemingway understated complex issues in his books.B. it reflects Hemingway’s talent for making ordinary events difficult to understand.C. Heming way’s obsession for geographic details overshadowed the dramatic element of his stories.D. the relationship between simplicity and complexity reflected the relationship between the style and content of Hemingway’s writing.66. Why does the author include an except (节选) from The Sun Also Rises in the last paragraph?A. To vividly illustrate how exciting the bull run is.B. To demonstrate that all kinds of runners can take part in the bull run.C. To show Hemingway’s delicate description of the background of the bull run.D. To place greater emphasis on the importance of geography, economically speaking.Section CDirections: Read the passage carefully. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.Benefits of Cooperative LearningIn the classroom teachers should deliberately create opportunities for students to cooperate with each other, share responsibilities, solve problems, and control conflict.___67___ Cooperative learning activities require students to work together in small groups to complete a project or activity, operating as a team to help each other succeed.You may be wondering what benefits students gain from cooperative learning. The answer is many! Cooperative learning, of course, teaches a number of social and emotional skills, but it also gives students the opportunity to learn from each other. The following skills that are developed through regular and effective cooperative learning are just a few of many.In order for a cooperative learning group to succeed, individuals within the group need to show leadership abilities. Without this, the group cannot move forward without a teacher. Natural leaders become quickly evident in small groups, b ut most students don’t naturally want to lead. ___68___Also, effective teamwork requires good communication and commitment. All members of a cooperative learning group have to learn to speak productively with one another to stay on track. By teaching students to share confidently, listen carefully, and speak clearly, they learn to value the input of their teammates and the quality of their work soars.Conflicts are bound to arise in any group setting. ___69___ Give students space to try and work out their issues for themselves before stepping in.There are many decisions to be made in a cooperative environment. Encourage students to think as a team to make joint decisions by first having them come up with a team name. ___70___ Make sure that each student has their own responsibilities in cooperative learning groups. Much like leadership skills, decision-making skills cannot be developed if students are not regularly practicing them.A. From there, have them decide who will complete what tasks.B. Assign leadership roles of varying importance to every member of a group to help all individuals practice leading.C. Often, leaders of the group are also the ones that make most of the decisions.D. Sometimes these are minor and easily handled, but other times they can rip a team apart if improperly managed.E. Overall, 61% of cooperative-learning classes achieved significantly higher test scores than traditional classes.F. These opportunities can be found in cooperative learning, which differs from traditional learning where students work independently.IV. Summary Writing71. Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in nomore than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.New Testing Method in Era of Online LearningIn research published today in Science of Learning, engineers from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute demonstrate how a testing strategy they call “distanced online testing” can effectively reduce students’ ability to receive help from one another in order to score higher on a test taken at individual homes during social distancing.“Often in remote online exams, students can talk over the phone or internet to discuss answers,” said Ge Wang, a chair professor of biomedical engineering a t Rensselaer and the corresponding author on this paper. “The key idea of our method is to minimize this chance via discrete optimization(离散优化)aided by knowledge of a student’s competencies.”When a distanced online test is performed, students receive the same questions, but at varying times depending on their skill level. For instance, students of highest mastery levels receive each question after other groups of students have already answered those questions. This approach, Wang said, reduces the motivator for students to receive help from those who have more mastery of the material. In order to determine the order of each student’s questions, their competence levels are estimated using their grade point averages, SAT scores, or midterm scores, depending on what is available at a specific point in the semester.According to statistical tests and post-exam surveys, this method reduced the points gained through cheating by orders of magnitude (数量级) when compared to conventional exam methods. As an added benefit, Wang said, when students knew collusion would not be possible, they were more motivated to study class material. Wang and his colleagues hope to share this innovation of teaching methods and theory beyond the Rensselaer campus.“We plan to develop a good platform so that others can easily use this method,” said Wang, a member of the Center for Biotechnology and Interdisciplinary Studies at Rensselaer.V. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.72. 他是勉强答应了，可他如果到时候食言了，又该如何？(what if) (汉译英)73. 每当想到要单枪匹马去陌生的国度为生存打拼，他就觉得有点吃不消。
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高三年级第二学期期中英语考试（2020-2021学年度）本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，共150分，考试时间120分钟。
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第I卷（选择题，共115分）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。
每段对话你将听一遍。
1．Where does the conversation most likely take place ?A．At a bus stop . B．In a food market . C．In a pos 2．When did the woman make a speech ?A．This morning . B．The day before yesterday.C．Yesterday .3．What does the woman mean ?A．She wonders whether it’s raining .B．She got caught in the rain .C．She wants to wash her clothes .4．What is the woman doing ?A．Refusing to help .B．Asking for permission .C．Giving advice .5．What can we learn about the man from the conversation?A．He will probably wait until summer to go to Canada .B．He will probably go to Mexico for his vacation .C．He will probably go to Canada for his vacation .第二节（共15小题；每题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
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，每小题将给出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至7题。
6．What does the man want on his pizza ?A．Ham and pineapple . B．Bacon and tomatoes . C．Sausage and mushrooms .7．At what time does this conversation take place ?A．4:45. B．5:15. C．5:00.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8．What’s the relationship between the two speakers ?A．Headmaster and teacher . B．Assistant andcustomer .C． Boss and employee .9．What does the man think about the woman’s first request ?A．It’s unbelievable . B．It’s unacceptable . C．It’s reasonable .10．What will happen to the woman if she insists ?A．She will have to find a new job .B．She will work fewer hours a week .C．She will get what she asks for .听第8段材料，回答第11至12题。
11．Why did the man buy his niece some fish ?A．Because they had beautiful colors .B．Because the girl only liked fish .C．Because they were easy to take care of .12．What’s the man’s name ?A．Jeff . B．Jack . C．Jeffish .听第9段材料，回答第13至15题。
13．What does the woman want to buy ?A．A bag . B．A pair of shoes . C．A sweater . 14．What can we learn about the woman from the conversation ?A．She will go to another shop .B．She prefers blue to green .C．She is really good at bargaining .15．How much does the woman spend at last ?A．$ 54 . B．$52 . C．$ 50.听第10段材料，回答第16至17题。
16．What’s the trouble with the woman ?A．She was walking in the opposite direction.B．She was making a wrong turn .C．She was mistaking Broadway as Bakery .17．What will probably happen after the conversation ?A．The man will take the woman to the place .B．The woman will get lost again .C．The woman will find the place .听第11段材料，回答第18至20题。
18．What is the talk mainly about ?A．The entertainment awards.B．The Nobel Prizes .C．People’s Choice Awards .19．In some people’s opinion , what draws more attention in the ceremonies ?A．What the winners say . B．What the winners wear.C．What the winners show .20．What can we learn about the speaker ?A．She is interested in the pre-show .B．She is not interested in all the award shows .C．She is interested in what the stars will say .第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节, 满分45分）第一节：单项填空（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
21．Ding Junhui , most famous snooker player , is quiet young man .A．不填；a B．the ；不填C．a；a D．a；the 22．—Oh no ! This stupid computer has crashed again !—Well, you can try one , since there are so manyavailable .A．another B．other C．the other D．others 23．With the capital to greet even more people from around the world , Beijing is doing its best to make herself moreopen .A．prepare B．preparing C．prepared D．prepares 24．At what age are children able to distinguish right and wrong ?A．among B．during C．with D．between 25．I am sick of rain and bad weather ! Hopefully , when we up tomorrow morning , the sun .A．wake ; will be shining B．will wake ; is shiningC．will wake ; shines D．wake ; shines26．You’d better take a pen when you go to the meeting there is something important to write down .A．as if B．so that C．in order D．in case 27．Lydia really regrets out of high school . She has really had to struggle to make a living because of thatdecision .A．drop B．to drop C．dropping D．dropped 28．—Betty said she would definitely be here before 7. She’s never late .—But it’s half past 7 now . She be coming .A．would not B．dare not C．need not D．cannot 29．Have you seen today’s paper ? It they’ve caught those million-pound bank robbers.A．writes B．tells C．says D．talks 30．The CCTV Tower , base is an electrical equipment shop , is frequently visited by travelers .A．which B．whose C．its D．that31．—Is it Jim who is driving the new car ?—Probably . I know he has recently bought a car .A．shiny black German B．black shiny GermanC．shiny German black . D．black German shiny32．—He speaks French because he lived in France .—Really ? How long there ?A．does he live B．is he living C．has helived D．did he live33．She opened her eyes with a start and was about to cry out she heard her father urgentlytelling her to keep quiet .A．while B．when C．before D．after 34．—You know Beijing Olympic tickets can online from April , 2021 .—Yes , and I am sure the 110-meter hurdles tickets will well .A．be booked ; be sold B．book ; be soldC．be booked ; sell D．book ; sell35．Being a good listener is a kind of quality and that’sit takes to keep friendship .A．how B．what C．which D．where 第二节完型填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从36—55各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项My Teacher in the School of LifeI spent the opening day of school this year at DeMatha Catholic High School in much the same way I spent the first day of classes 36 30 years ago ; I sat in Dr Charles E. Offutt’s British literature class , listening to him 37 what his seniors would learn and get them excited about the journey they would 38 . I’m the principal (校长) of the school now , but for a few minutes I was back in 1975, 39 what the future held.I have been learning from Dr Offutt for 30 of the 51 years he had been teaching at DeMatha . He not only taught me to think , he 40 me , as much by example as 41 , that it was my moral duty to do so and to serve 42 .Neither of us could know how our 43 would develop over the years . When I first came back to DeMatha to teach English .I worked for Dr Offutt , the then department chair . After several years , I was 44 department chair , and our relationship changed 45 . I thought that it might be 46 chairing the department , since all of my former English teachers were still there , but Dr Offutt 47 me throughout . He knew when to give me 48 about curriculum , texts and personnel , andwhen to let me design my own course .In 1997, I needed his advice about leaving DeMatha to become principal at another school . If he had asked me to stay at DeMatha ,I might have . 49 , he encouraged me to seize the new50 .Five years ago, I became the 51 of DeMatha . Once again ,Dr Offutt was there for me , letting me know that I could 52 on him as I tried to fill such big shoes . I’ve learned from himthat great teachers have a (an) 53 wealth of lessons to teach . 54 his students don’t know it yet , I know how 55 they are ; I’m still one of them .36．A．mostly B．exactly C．only D．simply 37．A．explain B．predict C．speak D．teach 38．A．keep B．achieve C．choose D．take 39．A．preparing B．discovering C．wonderingD．realizing40．A．assisted B．reminded C．advisedD．convinced41．A．words B．action C．explanation D．models 42．A．the others B．everyone C．others D．anyone 43．A．relationship B．positionC．situation D．condition44．A．pointed B．named C．given D．taken 45．A．already B．yet C．still D．again 46．A．foolish B．surprising C．uncertainD．challenging47．A．promoted B．accepted C．supported D．welcomed 48．A．advice B．information C．notice D．thought 49．A．Otherwise B．Therefore C．Furthermore D．Instead 50．A．choice B．opportunity C．occupationD．possibility51．A．teacher B．principal C．officer D．clerk 52．A．live B．look C．depend D．take 53．A．rich B．little C．valuable D．endless 54．A．Once B．Even if C．Unless D．Until 55．A．fortunate B．curious C．innocentD．satisfied第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题，每题2分，满分40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。