2019-2020学年 广西南宁市第三中学 高二上学期期末考试英语试题(Word版)
【英语】广西南宁市第三中学2019-2020学年高二9月月考试题
广西南宁市第三中学2019-2020学年高二9月月考英语试题第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题，每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. When will the man meet his uncle?A. At 9:55.B. At 10:05.C. At 10:15.2. What does the woman probably want to have?A. Ice water.B. Coffee.C. Tea.3. Who was injured in the accident?A. No one.B. A baby.C. Three women.4. What is the woman going to do during the weekend?A. See a film.B. Make a plan.C. Prepare for a test.5. Where are the speakers?A. At a shop.B. At a hotel.C. At a bank.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A,B,C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题给出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8题。
6. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Close friends.B. Brother and sister.C. Doctor and patient.7. When does the conversation take place?A. On Tuesday.B. On Wednesday.C. On Thursday.8. What will the woman do on Friday?A. Visit her doctor.B. Go to a concert.C. Go to the man’s for dinner.听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。
2019-2020学年南宁市第三中学高三英语第三次联考试题及答案
2019-2020学年南宁市第三中学高三英语第三次联考试题及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AYou’re becoming an adult; your friends are changing; school is more challenging; and your life has more ups and downs than it used to. These books are just for you.Say Goodbye to Stressby Dr Jeff BrownKindle Edition $11.79Paperback $16.95Many have trouble getting their stress (压力) under control and want help. This new book will encourage stressed-out readers with its stories from people like them about how they resolved or rethought the stress in their lives, learned to let go of anxiety and worry, and improved their lives by dealing with stress.Find Your Inner Strengthby Amy NewmarkKindle Edition $7.99Paperback $12.75This powerful collection of stories will inspire (激励) you and help you find the inner strength to do with the challenges in your own life. We are stronger than we think.... when we have to be. These brave. courageous people are the role models that show us all what is possible.Random Acts of Kindnessby Amy NewmarkKindle Edition $12.99Paperback $17.77Make miracles happen for yourself and others. It’s easy. Just think outside the box and look around. There are so many ways that you can help—and it turns out the biggest beneficiary (受益人) may be you! Scientific studies have shown that “doing good” is not only good for others but also for the person doing it, making that person happier and healthier.Be the Best You Can Beby Amy NewmarkKindle Edition $10. 99Paperback $15.67This collection shows kids positive role models to follow in its stories about making good choices, havingconfidence, and doing the right things. Parents and grandparents will enjoy discussing the stories with children, making it a family event.1.How will you feel after reading Say Goodbye to Stress?A.Anxious.B.Awkward.C.Relaxed.D.Confused.2.What is unique about Find Your Inner Strength?A.It is written by a well-known author.B.It is the cheapest of the four books.C.It has role models for kids to follow.D.It shows one how to do good deeds.3.Which book is suitable for one who has no confidence?A.Say Goodbye to StressB.Find Your Inner StrengthC.Random Acts of KindnessD.Be the Best You Can BeBOwning a dog is associated with a significantly lower risk of heart disease and death, according to a comprehensive new study published by a team of Swedish researchers on Friday in the journal Scientific Reports.The scientists followed 3.4 million people over the course of 12 years and found that adults who lived alone and owned a dog were 33 percent less likely to die during the study than adults who lived alone without dogs. In addition, the single adults with dogs were 36 percent less likely to die from heart disease.“Dog ownership was especiallyprominentas a protective factor in persons living alone, which is a group reported previously to be at higher risk of heart disease and death than those living in a multi-person household,” Mwenya Mubanga, a Ph.D. student at Uppsala University in Uppsala, Sweden, and the lead junior author of the study, said in a statement announcing its findings. The link between dog ownership and lower mortality(死亡率)was less pronounced in adults who lived either with family members or partners, but still present, according to the study. “Perhaps a dog may stand in as an important family member in the single households,” Mubanga added. “Another interesting findingwas that owners of dogs which were intended originally for hunting were most protected.”The study, which is the largest to date on the health relations of owning a dog, suggested that some of the reasons dog owners may have a lower risk of mortality and heart disease were because dog owners walk more. “These kind of epidemiological (流行病学的)studies look for associations in large populations but do not provide answers on whether and how dogs could protect their owners from heart disease,” Tove Fall, a senior author ofthe study and a professor at Uppsala University, said in a statement“We know that dog owners in general have a higher level of physical activity, which could be one explanation to the observed results,” Fall added. “Other explanations include an increased well-being and social contacts or effects of the dog on the bacterial microbiome(微生物菌群) in the owner.” Fall added that because all participants of dog owners in Sweden or other “European populations with similar culture regarding dog ownership.”4. Why did the researchers do the study related to 3.4 million people’s health and the dogs?A. To help Europeans,B. To find their association.C. To protect unhealthy adults.D. To reduce risk of heart disease.5. What does the underlined word “prominent” probably mean in Para.3?A. Universal.B. Confusing.C. Appealing.D. Important6. What’s the main idea of the text?A. Adults living with dogs are less likely to die.B. Swedish people are very fond of animal pets.C. Keeping a dog is a popular and healthy hobby.D. Owning dogs reduces the risk of heart disease.7. What’s the writer’s attitude towards owning a dog?A. Positive.B. Negative.C. Objective.D. Contradictory.CLike all cultural institutions, galleries and art fairs are adapting to a new reality.Art Basel Hong Kong, Asia's biggest contemporary-art fair, was cancelled because of covid-19, but anyone he who had planned to visit last week could enjoy an experimental alternative：the viewing room. At the click of a keyboard) you could enter an overall view but private visual salon, without having to brave the airless Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.There, on one webpage, was Jeff Koons riffing(翻唱)on Botticelli's "Primavera" in a tribute to the history of painting at David Zwirner Gallery. Ota Fine Arts offered one collector the chance to acquire an "infinity(无限)room“, one of the most Instagrammed artworks of recent years- the creation of the fantasies,nonagenarian (九十多岁) Japanese artist, Yayoi Kusama. White Cube presented a large collection of international works by Andreas Gursky (German), Theaster Gates (American) and Beatriz Milhazes (Brazilian). But not every artist, gallery and form showed to equal advantage in this alternative fair. Not surprisingly, simple two-dimensional works in bright colours came across best No sculpture or conceptual art was includedBesides depth and texture, there are aspects of gallery hopping that a website is unlikely to copy. One isserendipity—the sense of wandering between artworks and encountering the unexpected. Another is sociability. Art is a communion between artist and viewer, but galleries and fairs are also places to swap opinions and share enthusiasms.Thereare ways to compensate (or these inevitable(不可避免的)disadvantages. As they shut their physical doors, some of the world's nest galleries and museums are offering advanced interactive visits, 360 degree videos and walk around tours of their collections, allwithout queues and high ticket prices. One of the best is laid on by the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam；its tour allows visitors to view its Vermeers and Rembrandts, including the magnicent "Night Watch”, far more closely than would normally he possible. Another standout offering is from the Museu de Arte de SPaulo, which has an even broader collection. On its virtual platform, its pain tings, spanning 700 years, appear to be hanging in an open-plan space, seemingly hung on glass panels, or "crystal easels” as the. museum calls them, ideal for close-up inspection,8. From the paragraph 3, we may knowA. "Primavera" was originally painted by JeKoonsB.“innity room” was the most popular artworks of recent years on social mediaC. White Cube displayed a great many works by artists from different nationsD. Various paintings and statues showed on the webpage are well-received9. What does the underlined word "serendipity" in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A. surpriseB. treasureC. expectationD. compromise10. What is the purpose of writing the last paragraph?A.To introduce some popular art show in the world.B. To show that there are some alternative ways to promote the display during covid-19 epidemic.C. To prove that paintings hung on glass panels can be idealfor close-up inspection,D. To release some information about some extraordinary art shows.11. What is the best title?A. Art beyond the internet.B. Fascinating art.C. Art under covid-19.D. gallery hoppingDBlood donations save lives. But blood can only be stored by freezing for up to six weeks. “Because of that limitation, people have to continually donate blood to meet the needs. But also, in places where freezing may not be available, that can also be a challenge. It’s difficult to have blood available when needed.”“Thedisruptionsto regular blood donations due to COVID-19 have put stress on the blood supply, and the pandemic emphasizes the need for more reliable long-term storage methods.” UniversityofLouisvillebioengineer Jonathan Kopechek said.Kopechek’s team has developeda method of preserving blood so it can be stored in a dehydrated state at room temperature. They turned to an unusual preservative: a sugar called trehalose（海藻糖）, which is a common ingredient in donuts... to help make them look fresh even when they mightbe months old, and you wouldn’t know the difference.The researchers chose trehalose because, in nature, it’s made by hardy animals like tardigrades and sea monkeys—aka brine shrimp—famous for their ability to survive dehydration.So these animals can dry out completely for a long period of time and then be rehydrated and resume normal function. First, the researchers had to get trehalose into blood cells. They used ultrasound（超声波）to drill temporary holes in the cell membranes—which let some trehalose get in. And they need to have sufficient levels of trehalose on both the inside and the outside of the cell in order to survive the dehydration and rehydration process. At that point, the blood could be dried and made into a powder. And then we can rehydrate the blood and have it return back to normal.“The technique could be ready for clinical test in three to five years. If successful, it could be used to create stores of dried blood in case of future pandemics or natural disasters. Maybe medicine bag on the Red Planet will include dried red blood cells.” Kopechek said.12. Why do people have to continually donate blood to meet the needs?A. Because blood donations aren’t popular.B. Because the blood needs can’t be met.C. Because blood storage by freezing has time limit.D. Because blood freezing is a challenge in many places.13. What does the underlined word “disruptions” in paragraph 2 mean?A. pauseB. damageC. endD. distribution14. According to the research of Kopechek’s team, what can we learn about?A. Blood can be preserved in a dehydrated state by freezing.B. Trehalose is only made by hardy animals like tardigrades.C. Trehalose can help make donuts look fresh for a long time.D. The technique of blood dehydration has been applied in clinical test.15. How did trehalose get into blood cell?A. By the process of dehydration and rehydration.B. By being dried and made into a power.C. By rehydrating the blood returning back to normal.D. By the temporary holes drilled by ultrasound.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学年广西省南宁市高二上学期期末考试英语试卷及答案
2020-2021学年广西省南宁市高二上学期期末考试英语试卷及答案第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt?A.£19.15.B.£9.18.C.£9.15.答案是C.1.Why does the man need a map?A.To find a restaurant.B.To tour Manchester.C.To learn about China.2.What does the woman want to do for vacation?A.Travel to Colorado.B.Go to the beach.C.Learn to snowboard.3.What will the man probably do?A.Refuse the offer.B.Take the job.C.Change the working hours.4.What does the woman say about John?A.He won't wait for her.B.He won't come home today.C.He won't be on time for dinner.5.What will the speakers probably do next?A.Order some boxes.B.Continue working.C.Go home and rest.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
广西南宁市第三中学2020-2021学年高二上学期期末英语试题
广西南宁市第三中学2020-2021学年高二上学期期末英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读选择Upcoming Events of New York Chinese Cultural CenterFan DanceSunday, September8, 2:00pm-3:00 pm, $15 per childNew-York Historical Society Museum & LibraryLearn Chinese fan dancing with an instructor from NYCCC! This program is a part of an exhibition which examines the history of trade and immigration between China and the United States.Dragon Boat FestivalFriday, September13,2:00pm -2:30pmFresh Meadows ParkCome and celebrate with us in the thousand-year-old tradition of Dragon Boat racing! Be part of the audience and enjoy the excitement of this celebration. FREE ADMISSION! Click here for more information. Dragon Boat Festival will be held in Fresh Meadows Park.Dance to ChinaSunday, September15, 2 pmSpruce Street School Auditorium, 12 Spruce St, New York, NY 10038Join us in celebrating 43 years of preserving and continuing Chinese traditional dance. Students from NYCCC School of the Arts will be performing traditional Chinese dance, martial arts, and Beijing opera . Cost is $15 for adults, $12 for teenagers and senior citizens, $10 for children under 12.NYCCC School of the Arts Open HouseSaturday, September21, from 1:00pm -3:00 pm, $12 per childPS 124, Yung Wing School, 40 Division Street, New York, NY 10002Join us and see Chinese dance, kung fu, and acrobatic (杂技的)performances performed by our current students. Come and see our students’ beautiful artwork on display and make some artwork yourselves during our hour of arts and crafts and face painting from 1-2 pm. The show will be from 2-3pm.1．Where can you learn about China-US trade and immigration history?A．In New-York Historical Society Museum & Library.B．In PS 124, Yung Wing School.C．In Spruce Street School Auditorium.D．In Fresh Meadows Park.2．How much should a family of 4 (aged 75, 38, 36, 5) pay to participate in Dance to China? A．$48. B．$ 52.C．$55. D．$ 57.3．What does NYCCC aim at?A．Training dancing instructors. B．Producing beautiful artwork. C．Promoting Chinese folk arts. D．Examining trade and immigration.A few months ago, I was picking up the children at school. Emily, another mother that I knew well, rushed up to me. She was filled with anger. “Do you know what you and I are?” she demanded. Before I could answer, she gave out the reason for her question. She had just returned from renewing her driver’s license at a government office. Asked by the woman recorder to state her occupation, Emily hesitated, uncertain how t o classify herself. “What I mean is,” explained the woman, “Do you have a job, or are you just a ...?” “Of course I have a job,” answered Emily. “I’m a mother.” “We don’t list ‘mother’ as an occupation ... ‘housewife’ covers it,” said the recorder.I forgot all about her story until one day I found myself in the same situation. This time it was at our own Town Hall. The clerk was a woman. “And what is your occupation?” she asked. What made me say it, I do not know. The words simply jumped out. “I’m ... a Re search Associate in the field of Child Development and Human Relations.” The clerk paused, herball-point pen frozen in mid air, and looked up as though she had not heard right. I repeated the title slowly, emphasizing the most significant words.“Might I ask,” said the clerk with new interest, “just what you do in your field?”Coolly, I heard myself reply, “I have a continuing program of research in the laboratory and in the field. I’m working for my masters (the whole family) and already have four credits (all daughters). I often work 14 hours a day (24 is more like it). But the job is more challenging than most jobs and the rewards are in satisfaction rather than just money.”There was an increasing note of respect in the clerk’s voice as she completed th e form,stood up and personally showed me out. As I drove into our driveway, I was greeted by my lab assistants—ages 13, 7, and 3. And upstairs I could hear our new experimental model (six months) in the child-development program. I felt successful!Motherhood...what a glorious career, especially when there is a title on the door. 4．The purpose of Emily’s story is to_______________.A．prove that being a housewife is shamefulB．show how angry Emily was with the authorC．tell readers that Emily had no work in realityD．introduce the topic of “motherhood” as a job5．On hearing the title of the author’s occupation, the clerk felt ______.A．bored and disappointed B．surprised and curiousC．satisfied and respectful D．interested and thrilled6．What do you know about the author’s family?A．Her daughters are all involved in a child-development program.B．Her family is supported by her work as a Research Associate.C．She has four daughters and the youngest is six months old.D．There are at most five members in her family.7．The manner of speaking in which the author writes the text is ______.A．indifferent B．cautiousC．objective D．humorousBirds in eastern North America are picking up the pace along their yearly migratory (迁移的) paths. The reason, according to researchers, is rising temperatures due to climate change.Using migration information collected in eBird, a citizen science program database containing 10 years’ worth of observations from amateur birdwatchers, assistant professor of biology Allen Hurlbert, Ph.D．, and his team analyzed when 18 different species of birds arrived at various points across their migration journeys.Pushing migration earlier in the year could negatively affect birds over the long term, Hurlbert said. “Timing of bird migration i s something critical for the overall health of bird species,” he said. “They have to time it right so they can balance arriving on breeding (繁殖) grounds after there’s no longer a risk of severe winter conditions. If they get it wrong, they maydie or may n ot produce as many young.”Hurlbert said, the speed at which a species migrates is the biggest influence on how strongly it responds to increasing temperatures. Slow migrators were the most adaptable to changes. Additionally, the length of the migration path affects how quickly birds move from one location to another.“It makes sense that if you take your time to move north, you’re sort of checking out the surroundings around you,” he said. “If the conditions seem too cold, you can decide there’s no point in moving on that day. Species that tended to advance quickly, as well as those migrating from greater distances, such as Central or South America, were less able to adapt to temperature changes.”However, being a slow traveler does not free a species from all climate change-induced migration challenges. Because they stay in one spot longer, such birds have heavier habitat and food requirements, making them more dependent upon the resources that are available along their paths. That reliance could become a greater problem if climate projections for the next 50 years to 75 years hold true, Hurlbert said. Climatologists predict the Northeast will continue to warm at a faster pace than the Southeast, potentially forcing slow migrators to move even slower and put greater difficulty on their migratory routes.8．The rising temperatures led to _______________.A．the speed-up of birds’ migrationB．the weakness of the birds’ physical healthC．the birds’ less demand for foodD．the variation of breeding grounds9．According to Hurbert, wrong timing of bird migration can lead to ___________.A．a risk of wrong migration paths B．change in life habitC．a lack of natural resources D．decrease in bird population10．What is the most important factor in adapting to climate change for birds?A．The cycle of migration.B．Migration speed.C．Their local habitat.D．The temperature along the migratory path.11．What does the last paragraph mainly talk about?A．Climatologists’ prediction.B．Climate changes’ bad effects.C．Challenges of slow migrators’ migration.D．Changes of birds’ migratory routes.In the past decade, the use of social media has grown in a way that no one could have guessed. It has turned some teenagers into celebrities (名人) and turned the famous into the infamous, overnight.A key feature of social media, however, is its volatility. Trends come and go, disappearing almost as quickly as they appeared. So, what were the key social media trends of 2018?Short video apps such as TikTok and its Chinese equivalent Douyin, took the world by storm. The Telegraph reported that TikTok was ranked 8th on Apple’s App Store in April. And Douyin had more than 300 million domestic monthly active users in June, CNBC said.Why are these short videos – which are rarely longer than a few minutes – so popular? Jiang Yige, Singapore-based analyst at FengHe Fund Management, has a theory. Short videos are “just right to fill in the little gaps in our busy schedules,” he told CNBC．These videos – apart from being very convenient – are important to teenagers because they allow them to express themselves, according to Teen Vogue.The sense of community that users of short video app get is another appealing feature. Liza Koshy, a user of the US app Musically who has over 2 million followers, said that she was thrilled when anyone said that her video had “inspired” them. “It’s really cool … because I think as social creators that’s what we all are,” she added.Live streaming is another feature of our social media life that now seems as natural as sun rise. It’s a pretty neat idea: You can watch anyone, anywhere, live.However, China has taken live streaming to a whole new level. In China, more than 100 million viewers monthly watch a live streaming video. Forbes thought that a number of factors had led to the popularity of live streams. Among them is viewers’ ability to interact while remaining anonymous.However, the boom in social media may be having side effects too. Fake news is one serious problem it arguably causes. Material shared on these platforms is often not checked for accuracy. The most basic content can be false and can sway users one way or another. We use social media all the time; that doesn’t mean that we understand the influence it is having on us. We should be mindful of both the time we spend on it and its impact on our minds.12．The underlined word “volatility” in Paragraph 2 possibly means “being _____”. A．changeable B．steadyC．promising D．violent13．According to Lisa Koshy, short videos are very popular because _____________. A．they are very convenientB．they help people kill timeC．they provide a sense of communityD．they allow people to express themselves14．What can we learn about social media from the text?A．The information from social media is highly reliable.B．When it comes to social media, people know short videos the best.C．People can’t communicate with each other without social media.D．There is still much room for social media to make improvement.15．What is the best title for the text?A．Rapid Development of Social MediaB．Key Social Media Trends ruling 2018C．Short Videos Taking the World by StormD．Live Streaming—New Feature of Social Media二、七选五You may have grown up living with sisters and brothers, or this may be your first time sharing your living space with someone else. 16．However, it can also be a great part of your college experience. Follow these tips to make sure you and your roommate keep things pleasant and supportive throughout the year.Be clear from the beginning.Maybe you hate it when someone interrupts you when you are sleeping every morning. Maybe you need ten minutes to yourself before talking to anyone after you wake up. 17．It's not fair to expect him or her to accept them right away, and communicating what you need is one of the best ways to get rid of problems before they become problems.18．This may seem simple, but it's probably one of the biggest reasons why roommates experience conflicts. Don't you think he’ll mind if you borrow his shoes for a quick soccergame? For all you know, you just stepped over an uncrossable line. Don't borrow, use, or take anything without getting permission first.Be open to change.You should expect to learn and grow and change during your time at school. 19．As the term progresses, realize things will change for both of you. Be comfortable dealing with things that unexpectedly come up, setting new rules, and being flexible to your changing environment. Follow the Golden Rule.20．No matter what your relationship is at the end of the year, you can take comfort knowing you acted like an adult and treated your roommate with respect.A．Respect your roommate's things.B．You should correct your bad habits first.C．Let your roommate know about your preferences.D．Having a roommate surely has its challenges.E.Treat your roommate like you'd like to be treated.F.Living with a roommate is really a wonderful thing.G.And the same should happen to your roommate, if all goes well.三、完形填空A few weeks ago I was showing a lovely Indian family around the Academy’s Swamp exhibit in our museum. Their young son was 21 by the albino alligator（白化短吻鳄）and asked many questions about it. As the family were leaving, I asked the boy 22 he would like a sticker to put on his shirt. He 23 chose an alligator sticker. However, the boy’s younger sister spent time24 all the sticker choices before choosing a butterfly. While waiting, the boy then said softly to his father, “I didn’t see the frog sticker. I would have 25 the frog.” His father immediately26 the boy to ask me for a second sticker. The boy said, “No, I’m happy with what I have.”I was amazed! 27 wisdom, grace and gratitude, all from an eight-year-old boy. Too28 , we forget to be happy with what we have. It’s a(n)29 easily made and what’s worse, we often spread it in our forgetfulness.I recently purchased a(n) 30 . In discussions with the salesperson, he 31 said, “Well, within two years, you’ll probably want a new one32 .”It put me into serious thinking. Why would I want a ne w one if my old one was working? Why wouldn’t I be happywith what I have? Perhaps, “want” is the33 word. I won’t34 need a new laptop in two years but I will probably want one.All advertising is 35 on the assumption that we are not happy with what we have. I need to protect myself against this spirit sickness, a 36 of thankfulness. What I do desperately need is the peace of mind found in moments of 37 and gratitude. I need to 38 each of my blind desires to purchase or possess a s either “want” or “need”. My needs are basic, predictable and manageable. My wants are constantly changing 39 any order. They are disturbers of the peace of mind that can 40 be satisfied.21．A．annoyed B．disturbed C．spellbound D．greeted 22．A．if B．why C．when D．how 23．A．unwillingly B．hopefully C．carefully D．quickly 24．A．looking for B．going through C．making up D．running across 25．A．exchanged B．need C．chosen D．given 26．A．persuaded B．forbade C．begged D．urged 27．A．Another B．Such C．Some D．Much 28．A．often B．soon C．long D．far 29．A．deal B．mistake C．attempt D．decision 30．A．sticker B．camera C．laptop D．apartment 31．A．casually B．patiently C．thoughtfully D．firmly 32．A．anywhere B．anyway C．otherwise D．yet 33．A．simple B．poor C．good D．key 34．A．blindly B．particularly C．necessarily D．equally 35．A．carried B．focused C．impressed D．based 36．A．flow B．lack C．sign D．sense 37．A．satisfaction B．hope C．victory D．forgiveness 38．A．talk B．say C．identify D．speak 39．A．after B．on C．for D．without 40．A．never B．just C．even D．ever四、用单词的适当形式完成短文新概念英语原文填空（答案可能是一词或多词）Fishermen and sailors sometimes claim 41．(see) monsters in the sea. Though people haveoften laughed at stories 42．(tell) by seamen, it is now known that many of these ‘monsters’ which have at times been sighted are simply strange fish.43．(occasional), unusual creatures are washed to the shore, but they are rarely caught out at sea. Some time ago, however, a peculiar fish was caught near Madagascar. A small fishing-boat was carried miles out to sea by the powerful fish44．it pulled on the line.45．(realize) that this was no ordinary fish, the fisherman made every effort not to damage it in any way. When it was eventually brought to shore, it was found to be over thirteen feet long. It had a head like a horse, big blue eyes, shining silver skin, and a bright red tail. 46．fish, which has since been sent to a museum47．it is being examined by a scientist, is called an oarfish. 48．creatures have rarely been seen49．(live) by man as they live at a50．(deep) of six hundred feet.五、单词拼写请根据中文提示，用Book6 Units 3-5的单词或短语的正确形式填空。
英语_2019-2020学年广西某校高二(上)期末英语试卷(含答案)
2019-2020学年广西某校高二（上）期末英语试卷第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分 40 分）第一节（共 15 小题，每小题 2 分，共计 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，并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑．1. According to some researchers, you should not praise children for everything that they do．It does not help them build self﹣confidence．Most parents and teachers agree that praise can help increase children's self﹣confidence﹣the more, the better．However, according to some researchers, only proper praise is good for children．If adults praise everything children do, it makes children look for praise all the time, not trying to do their best．"Teachers should not say things like'good job'or'nicework'whenever a child does anything．They should encourage them to continue to improve, "some researchers advise．Another idea is that children with high self﹣confidence are happier, and do better at school．About this, Marshall Duke, a researcher in children, says, "High self﹣confidence brought in by too much praise does not make children happier, get more, or become able todo more．Finding a child's advantages （强项） and developing them can help build confidence more than too much praise can．"Praise also loses its effect （影响） if it is given equally to all students．"It's important to tell children the truth about what they've done．Honest feedback （反馈） is far better than empty praise, "Duke adds．"People have got into the habit of not telling children when they're wrong．That makes it hard for them to deal with difficulties when they grow up．That's just how the world is．"（1）According to some researchers，if parents praise their children too much，their children will________．A always look for praiseB increase self﹣confidenceC become strongD do better in their studies．（2）In order to help children build self﹣confidence，some researchers advise parentsto________．A make them live more happilyB let them do more difficult workC help them do better in schoolD encourage them to improve．（3）Which of the following is TRUE，according to the passage？________A Praise makes children become successful．B Children don't know what they're really good at．C The same praise for all children has no meaning．D Duke thinks praiseis more important than finding children's strengths．．（4）What is the last paragraph about？________A It's important to have the habit of praising children．B Children should know their mistakes as soon as possible．C We should praise children honestly and tell them their mistakes．D What children with high self﹣confidence are like．2. Two weeks ago, a 5﹣year﹣old girl named Sunshine Oelfke emptied out her piggy bank（存钱罐） onto the living room floor and immediately started counting． Her grandmother, Jackie Oelfke, thought she was playing as she carefully lined up the coins, but then she saw the girl put the coins into a plastic bag and place it in her backpack．"That aroused my curiosity, " Jackie told CBS News． "Nobody messes with the piggy bank．" After observing Sunshine at work a few minutes longer, Jackie decided to find out why the little girl broke into her savings．"What are you doing with that money? " Jackie asked her granddaughter．"I'm taking it to school, " Sunshine replied． The little girl finally stated the real reason why she needed the money． "I'm going to take it for milk money． My friend Layla doesn't get milk﹣her mom doesn't have milk money and I do．"Jackie's heart melted （融化） at Sunshine's words． Choked with strong feelings, Jackie held her sweet granddaughter tightly in her arms．Last week, Jackie and Sunshine met with her teacher, Rita Hausher, and handed her the ﹩30 the kindergartner had saved． There are 20 kids in Sunshine's class and about half don't get milk． It costs ﹩0.45 a carton （纸盒）． The total adds up to about ﹩180 a month for every child in the class to have milk every day． After dropping Sunshine off at school, Jackie posted a tearful video on Facebook to explain her granddaughter's plan． To her surprise, dozens of people offered to donate （捐赠） toward the cause． Within a week, Jackie raised more than ﹩1, 000． Now every student in Sunshine's class can get free milk for the rest of the year．Jackie said Sunshine doesn't see her kind act as a big deal． She was just trying to look out for her friends． "She doesn't understand the effect she's brought about, " Jackie said． "But now she knows she can do whatever she puts her mind to．"（1）Why did Sunshine empty her piggy bank？________A She wanted to play with the coins．B She needed to train her countingskills． C She intended to pay for her friend's milk． D She hoped to show off her savings in class．．（2）How did Jackie feel upon hearing Sunshine's words？________A Touched．B Curious．C Proud．D Sad．．（3）In Jackie's eyes， what did Sunshine learn from the experience？________A Many hands make light work．B Two heads are better than one．C A friend in need is a friend indeed．D Nothing is impossible to a willing heart．．（4）What is the best title for this passage？________A Jackie's Piggy BankB Small Coins， Big DeedsC A MovedGrandmother D Piggy Bank and Carton Milk．3. Christian Eijkman, a Dutch doctor, left the Netherlands for the island of Java． Many people on the island had a disease called beri﹣beri． He was going there to try and find a ________．At first, Eijkman thought some kind of germ （细菌） caused beri﹣beri． He raised some chickens．He didn't eat them, but made experiments on them． The local people were quite surprised at that． One day he noticed that his chickens became sick when they were fed the food most Javanese ate ﹣ refined white rice（精炼米）． When he fed them with unrefined rice, also known as brown rice, they recovered． Eijkman realized that he had made an important discovery ﹣ that some things in food could prevent disease． These things were named vitamins． The Javanese were not getting enough vitamins because they had actually removed the part that contains vitamins． Later, other diseases were also found to be caused by the lack of vitamins in a person's food．Today many people know the importance of vitamins and they make sure they have enough vitamins from the food they eat． If they don't, they can also take vitamin pills．（1）The underlined word "cure" in Paragragh 1 probably means________．A a medical treatmentB a kind of vitaminC a kind of germD a kind of rice．（2）Why did Christian Eijkman raise some chickens？________A To eat them．B To carry out his experiments．C To give the Javanese a surprise．D To make money by selling them．．（3）We can learn from the passage that________．A beri﹣beri was caused by chickensB the Javanese didn't like vitaminsC Christian Eijkman's experiment was successfulD the Javanese's disease was caused by a kind of germ．4. Should we allow modern buildings to be built next to older buildings in a historic area ofa city? In order to answer this question, we must first examine whether people really want to preserve the historic feel of an area． Not all historical buildings areattractive． However, there may be other reasons﹣for example, economic reasons﹣why they should be preserved． So, let us assume that historical buildings are both attractive and important to the majority of people． What should we do then if a new building is needed?In my view, new architectural （建筑上的） styles can exist perfectly well alongside an older style． Indeed, there are many examples in my own hometown of tours where modern designs have been placed very successfully next to old buildings． As long as the building in question is pleasing and does not influence its surroundings too much, it often improves the attractiveness of the area．It is true that there are examples of new buildings which have spoilt （破坏） the area they are in, but the same can be said of some old buildings too． Yet people still speak against new buildings in historic areas． I think this is simply because people are naturally conservative （保守的） and do not like change．Although we have to respect people's feelings as fellow users of the buildings, I believe that it is the duty of the architect and planner to________． If we always reproduced what was there before, we would all still be living in caves． Thus, I would argue against copying previous architectural styles and choose something fresh and different, even though that might be the more risky choice．（1）What does the author say about historical buildings in the first paragraph？________A Some of them are not attractive．B Most of them are too expensive topreserve． C They are more pleasing than modern buildings． D They have nothing to do with the historic feel of an area．．（2）Which of the following is TRUE according to the author？________A We should reproduce the same old buildings．B Buildings should not dominate their surroundings．C Some old buildings have spoilt the area they are in．D No one understands why people speak against new buildings．．（3）By "move things forward" in the last paragraph， the author probably means "________"．A put things in a different place B choose new architectural style C rebuild old buildings in a new style D respect people's feelings for historical buildings．（4）What is the main purpose of the passage？________A To explain why people dislike change．B To warn that we could end up living in caves．C To admit how new buildings have ruined their surroundings．D To argue that modern buildings can be built in historic areas．第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分．满分 10 分）根据短文的内容，从短文的选项中选出能填入空白的最佳选项．选项中有两项为多余选项．5. Remembering names is an important social skill． Here are some ways to master it．●Recite and repeat in conversation．When you hear a person's name， repeat it． Immediately say it to yourself several times without moving your lips．（1）_______．●Ask the other person to recite and repeat．（2）_______．After you've been introduced to someone， ask that person to spell the name and pronounce it correctly for you． Most people will be pleased by the effort you're making to learn their names．●（3）_______Admitting that you can't remember someone's name can actually make peoplerelaxed． Most of them will feel sympathy if you say． "I'm working to remember names better． Yours is right on the tip of my tongue． What is it again？"●Use associations．（4）_______．For example， you could make a mental note："Vicki Cheng﹣tall， black hair．" To reinforce （增强） your associations， write them on a small card as soon as possible．●Limit the number of new names you learn at one time．When meeting a group of people， concentrate on remembering just two or three names． Free yourself from remembering every one． Few of the people in mass introductions expect you to remember their names．（5）_______． Last names can come later．A．Go early．B．Admit you don't knowC．Sometimes just a few people show up on timeD．You can let other people help you remember their namesE．Another way is to limit yourself to learning just first namesF．Link each person yon meet with one thing you find interesting or unusualG．You could also repeat the name in a way that does not sound forced or artificial第三部分语言知识运用（共三节；满分 45 分）第一节完形填空（满分20分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A， B， C 和 D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项标号涂黑．6. My class and I visited Chris Care Center in Phoenix, Arizona to comfort the old people who needed a little cheering up during the holiday season．The first two（1）_______there were for persons requiring help in taking care of themselves． We sang （2）_______for them． They loved our sweet songs and the flowers that we left with them．As we were（3）_______on the third floor for old people with Alzheimer （老年痴呆症）, most of them （4）_______off at the walls or floor． However, one lady （5）_______my eye． She was sitting by the door, in a wheelchair, singing songs to herself． They weren't the songs that we were singing, at least they didn't（6）_______like that． As we got （7）_______with each festive song, she did as well．The louder we got, the louder she got, （8）_______ she was singing, she was also （9）_______ out to us with her hands and body． Iknew that I should have gone over to her, but I thought that my（10）_______were to my students． People who worked at this center could（11）_______her, I thought． Just when I stopped feeling（12）_______about not giving her the attention she needed, one of my students Justin, showed me what the holiday season is really about． Justin also（13）_______the same lady． The difference between us is that he（14）_______on her needs, but I didn't． During the last song, "Silent Night" , Justin walked over to her and held her hand． He looked this aged lady in her （15）_______and with his actions said, "You are important, and I will take my （16）_______ to let you know that．This tired, elderly lady stopped singing and held his hand． Then she touched his cheek with the other hand． Tears began to fall down her face． No （17）_______ can completely describe that touching moment…It took a boy to teach me, a man, about（18）_______ and love． Justin's example of a complete, selfless attitude （19）_______another was a lessonthat I will never forget． He was the teacher that day, and I consider myself （20）_______ to have witnessed his lesson．（1）A roomsB buildingsC floorsD groups（2）A bravelyB shylyC madlyD beautifully（3）A readingB meetingC gatheringD singing（4）A staredB shutC paidD glared（5）A lookedB caughtC escapedD hurt（6）A appearB hearC soundD feel（7）A louderB nearerC fasterD higher（8）A BecauseB AsC SinceD Though（9）A movingB reachingC comingD spreading（10）A interestsB abilitiesC feelingsD responsibilities（11）A deal withB turn toC care forD rely on（12）A afraidB sureC sorryD scary（13）A fearedB avoidedC helpedD noticed（14）A calledB actedC insistedD kept（15）A tearsB handsC eyesD face（16）A timeB flowerC bodyD cheek（17）A expressionsB poemsC wordsD songs（18）A kindnessB happinessC shynessD illness（19）A onB towardsC atD about（20）A cleverB foolishC rightD lucky第二节单词拼写（共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 10 分）根据下面各句句意及汉语提示词，写出该单词的正确形式（每空一词）．7. You should________（克服） difficulties， then you'll succeed．8. She________（挣扎） in the water for several minutes and at last she was saved by a PLA man．9. Prepare the food in________（提前）， because we'll invite some guests home tonight．10. The boy was to________（责备） by his mother for breaking glasses．11. Chairman Mao________（宣布） the founding of the people's Republic of China in 1949．12. The strange woman made a deep i________on me．13. I got this book by c________at a second﹣hand bookshop．14. After doing a lot of experiments， finally he draws a c________．15. Kids d________on their parents for food and clothing when they are young．16. When you travel to a city， you'd better find a g________to show you around．第三节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式．17. Here are some （1）________（suggestion） for you， which may help you enjoy your school life better． As senior high school students， you will be living a very busy life． So first of all， you should arrange your time （2）________（proper）． You'd better make a timetable so that you know when to study， exercise and rest． Only in this way can you make good use（3）________every minute． Besides， while in school， it is wise （4）________（develop） a pleasant relationship with teachers and classmates． When you have a problem you can't work out alone， you'd better turn to your teachers（5）________classmates for help． Furthermore， be confident． Laughter is better than tearsand（6）________（angry）． Smile at life， and it will shine on you． Last but not least，take an active part in activities at school，（7）________ will give you good chances to make friends and challenge（8）________（you）．I hope the suggestions above will help you go through a rich and （9）________（color）school life．I'm sure that a beautiful future （10）________（wait） for you．第四部分写作（共两节，满分 35 分）第一节短文改错（共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，满分10 分）18. 假定英语课上老师要求同学们交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文．文中共有10 处语言错误，每句中最多有两处．错误涉及到一个单词的增加、删除或修改．增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写上该加的词．删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉．修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写上改正后的词．注意：1．每处错误及其修改均限一词．2．只允许修改 10 处，多者（从第 11 处）不计分．Dear Mary，I have a good news to tell you． The well﹣﹣known Chinese opera， Hua Mulan， will put on in the theatre in Saturday afternoon． It is based on a story about a young girl calling Hua Mulan， which replaces her father to join the army in disguise （伪装） as a man and defends her country． It is good worth watching． Would you like to go with me？ I know you show great interests in Beijing Opera．I'm sure what you will like it． By the way， we can have some local snacks after the performance．Please let me know if you were able to come． Looking forward to hear from you soon．Yours，Li Hua第二节书面表达（满分 25 分）19. 假如你是李华，你校即将举行一年一度的"校园书市（a campus book fair）"活动，其目的是给同学们提供一个交换、利用图书的机会．请你用英语写信给你的加拿大笔友Mike，介绍此次活动的有关情况．内容应包括：（1）活动目的；（2）活动内容：买书，卖书，交换图书；（3）活动意义．注意：（1）词数100左右；（2）可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯．Dear Mike，How are you doing these days？________________Yours，Li Hua2019-2020学年广西某校高二（上）期末英语试卷答案1. ADCC2. CADB3. ABC4. ACBD5. G,D,B,F,E6. CCCABCABBDCCDBCACABD7. overcome8. struggled9. advance10. blame11. announced12. mpression13. hance14. onclusion15. epend16. uide17. suggestions,properly,of,to develop,or,anger,which,yourself/yourselves,colorful,is waiting18. Dear Mary，I have a good news to tell you． The well﹣﹣known Chinese opera， Hua Mulan，will ∧put on in the theatre in Saturday afternoon． It is based on a story about a young girl calling Hua Mulan，which replaces her father to join the army in disguise （伪装） as a man and defends her country． It is good worth watching． Would you like to go with me？ I know you show great interests in Beijing Opera．I'm sure what you will like it． By the way， we can have some local snacks after the performance．Please let me know if you were able to come． Looking forward to hear from you soon．Yours，Li Hua1．删去冠词a．考查冠词．本句news为不可数名词，前面不用a来修饰．2． will后加be．考查被动语态．The well﹣﹣known Chinese opera， Hua Mulan和谓语动词put on为逻辑上的动宾关系，所以需要使用被动语态．3．介词in改为on．考查介词．具体到某一天的上午或下午需要用介词on．4． calling改为called．考查非谓语动词．本句中girl与Hua Mulan之间为逻辑上的动宾关系，所以使用call过去分词做后置定语，修饰girl．5． which改为who．考查定语从句的引导词．本句中定语从句修饰的先行词为Hua Mulan，从句中缺少主语，所以使用关系代词who．6． good改为well．考查副词．用来修饰形容词worth需要使用副词well，be well worth doing意为很值得做某事．7． interests改为interest．考查名词的数．表示兴趣时，interest为不可数名词，所以不能加s；show interest in对某事物表现出兴趣．8． what改为that或者删掉what．考查宾语从句的引导词．sure后面为宾语从句，其引导词为that，也可省略．9． were改为are．考查时态．if引导的条件状语从句的时态取决于主句中的时态，主句中的时态为一般现在时．10． hear改为hearing．考查非谓语动词．look forward to中的to为介词，所以后面需要跟动词的ing形式．19. Aimedatprovidingaplatformwherestudentscanhaveachancetoexchangeandmakeuseofthei rbooks，theannualcampusbookfairwillsoonbeheldinourschool（高分句型一）Thefairwillattractahugecrowdfromtheentireschool，whoaretosell，purchaseandexchangetheirsecond﹣handbookswiththeirpeers（高分句型二）Asaregularvisitor，I'vefoundmyselfincreasinglyattractedbythefairForonething，thefairexhibitsbooksofhundredsoftypesondiversetopics，motivatingustofurtherdevelopourreadinghabitsandhelptobroadenourhorizonsForanother，mostbooksaresoldatalowerpricethanwhatthebookstoresoffer（高分句型三）,Please let me know if you have any suggestions on how to host such a book fair better．。
2019-2020学年南宁市第三中学高三英语上学期期末考试试卷及答案
2019-2020学年南宁市第三中学高三英语上学期期末考试试卷及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ANAME: JohnFAVORITE SPORT: Basketball FAVORITE SNACK: PizzaHOBBY: Photography PET: Beagle named MaxFUNNIEST MOMENT: “On Max's birthday, we sang the ‘Happy Birthday’ song to him and he got a big treat. A month later, my family sang ‘Happy Birthday’ to me. Max got so excited because he remembered the song. He whined(嘀咕) when he didn't get a treat, so we gave him one.”NAME: SarahFAVORITE SPORT: Track and field FAVORITE SNACK: GranolaHOBBY: Guitar PET: Cat named LuluFUNNIEST MOMENT: “One day in my kindergarten, I opened my snack bag and found a tennis ball and a sock! My little brother had played his first practical joke. Thanks, Bryan!”NAME: PaulFAVORITE SPORT: Baseball FAVORITE SNACK: Apple with peanut butterHOBBY: Making comics PET: Tropical fishFUNIEST MOMENT: “In a school play, I was supposed to say the line ‘Stop right there, cowboy!’ Devin was playing the cowboy, and 1 said, ‘Stop right there, Devin!’ It was supposed to be a serious part of the play, but Devin cracked up. Then everybody else laughed, too, including me.”NAME: ScottFAVORITE SPORT: Soccer FAVORITE SNACK: BananasHOBBY: Drawing dinosaursPET: Hermit crab named HermieFUNNIEST MOMENT: “One night, we were camping in a state park. I heard a loud thumping(砰砰作响) outside the tent. I was sure that it was a bear! I used my flashlight to look around the campsite(野营地) and saw a little toad hopping away, going thump, thump, thump!”1.Whom will you get in touch with if you also like taking photos?A.Scott.B.Sarah.C.John.D.Paul.2.Where did Sarah find the tennis ball and the sock?A.At her friend's birthday party.B.In her kindergarten.C.In her school.D.In a state park.3.Outside the tent, what thumped that night?A.A bear.B.A cat.C.A fish.D.A toad.BWhen I was a kid, my mom set aside some breakfast food for supper every nowand then. I remember one night after a long, hard day at work, my mom placed a plate of eggs, sausage, and a plate of extremely burnt biscuits on the table. I waited to see if my dad would get annoyed.All my dad did was to reach for the biscuits, smile at my mom and ask me how my day at school had been. I don't remember what I told him that night but I do remember watching him add butter and jelly on that ugly burnt biscuit and ate every bite of that thing. He never made a face nor uttered a word about it!When I rose from the table that evening, I remember hearing my mom apologize to my dad for overcooking the biscuits and I will never forget what he said, “Honey, I love burnt biscuits every now and then."Later that night, I went to say good night to my daddy, and I wondered if he really liked his biscuits burnt. He wrapped me up in his arms and said gently, "Your mom put in a hard day at work today and she is really tired. Besides, a little burnt biscuit never hurt anyone!As I have grown older, I've thought about that many times. Life is full of imperfect things and imperfect people. Learning to accept each other's faults and choosing to celebrate each other's differences contribute to a healthy, growing, and lasting relationship. We could extend this philosophy to any relationship, such as a husband-wife, parent-child, or friendship. Don't put the key to your happiness in someone else's pocket. Keep it in your own. So, please pass me a biscuit, and yes, the burnt one will do just fine.4. How did the author's dad react to the burnt biscuit?A. He set it aside for breakfast.B. He ate butter and jelly instead.C. He uttered his complaints loudly.D. He ate it up as if nothing happened.5. Which of the following words can best describe the author's dad?A. Caring.B. Determined.C. ProudD. Hardworking.6. What does the author suggest people do in the last paragraph?A. Show understanding to imperfect things.B. Ask the children to respect their parents.C. Enjoy the over-cooked biscuits willingly.D. Make important decisions on your own.7. In which section of a magazine may this passage appear?A. History and culture.B. Family and relationship.C. Cuisine and health.D. Entertainment and sports.CWhat will people die of 100 years from now? If you think that is a simple question，you have not been paying attention to the revolution that is taking place in bio-technology（生物技术）. With the help of new medicine，the human body will last a very long time. Death will come mainly from accidents，murder and war. Today’s leading killers，such as heart disease，cancer，and aging itself，will become distant memories.In discussion of technological changes，the Internet gets most of the attention these days. But the change in medicine can be the real technological event of our times. How long can humans live? Human brains were known to decide the final death. Cells（细胞）are the basic units of all living things，and until recently，scientists were sure that the life of cells could not go much beyond 120 years because the basic materials of cells，such as those of brain cells，would not last forever. But the upper limits will be broken by new medicine. Sometime between 2050 and 2100，medicine will have advanced to the point at which every 10 years or so，people will beable to take medicine to repair their organs（器官）. The medicine，made up of the basic building materials of life，will build new brain cells，heart cells，and so on－in much the same way our bodies make new skin cells to take the place of old ones.It is exciting to imagine that the advance in technology may be changing the most basic condition of human existence，but many technical problems still must be cleared up on the way to this wonderful future.8. According to the passage，human death is now mainly caused by ________.A. diseases and agingB. accidents and warC. accidents and agingD. heart disease and war9. In the author’s opinion，today’s most important advance in technology lies in（在于）________.A. the InternetB. medicineC. brain cellsD. human organs10. Humans may live longer in the future because ________.A. heart disease will be far away from usB. human brains can decide the final deathC. the basic materials of cells will last foreverD. human organs can be repaired by new medicine11. How long can humans live in the future according to the passage?A. Over 100 years.B. More than 120 years.C. About 150 years.D. The passage doesn’t tell us.DIn the summer of 2016, I gave a talk at a small conference in northernVirginia. I began by admitting that I’d never had a social-media account; I then outlined arguments for why other peopleshould consider removing social media from their lives. The event organizers uploaded the video of my talk to YouTube. Then it was shared repeatedly on Facebook and Instagram and, eventually, viewed more than five million times. I was both pleased and annoyed by the fact that my anti-social-media talk had found such a large audience on social media.I think of this event as typical of the love-hate relationships many of us have with Facebook, Instagram, and other social-media platforms. On the one hand, we’ve grown cautious about the so-called attention economy, which, in the name of corporate(公司的) profits, destroys social life gradually and offends privacy. But we also benefit from social media and hesitate to break away from it completely. Not long ago, Imet a partner at a large law firm in Washington, D.C., who told me that she keeps Instagram on her phone because she misses her kids when she travels; looking through pictures of them makes her feel better.In recent months, some of the biggest social-media companies, Facebook and Twitter, in particular, have promised various reforms. In March, Mark Zuckerberg announced a plan to move his platform toward private communication protected by end-to-end encryption(端对端加密); later that month, he put forward the establishment of a third-party group to set standards for acceptable content.All of these approaches assume that the reformation of social media will be a complex, lengthy, and gradual process. But not everyone sees it that way. Alongside these official responses, a loose collective of developers thatcalls itself the IndieWeb has been creating another alternative. They are developing their own social-media platforms, which they say will preserve what’s good about social media while getting rid of what’s bad. They hope to rebuild social media according to principles that are less corporate and more humane(人道的).12. Why did the author feel annoyed when his video was spread online?A. His video caused many arguments.B. His video was shared without his permission.C. His talk was opposed by a large amount of people.D. His video’s popularity on social media is against his talk.13. Why does the author mention the story of his partner in paragraph 2?A. To prove that social media has some benefits.B. To advise people to break away from social media.C. To tell the negative effects social media may produce.D. To describe people’s complicated relationships with social media.14. What is the purpose of the reform made by some social-media companies?A. To attract more users.B. To improve network environment.C. To make more profits.D. To provide more convenientservice.15. What does the IndieWeb intend to do?A. Develop new social-media platforms.B. Remove social media from people’s lives.C. Improve the existing social-media principles.D. Help social-media companies to make reformation.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2019-2020学年广西省高二上英语期末试卷
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I love charity（慈善）shops and so do lots of other people in Britain because you find quite a few of them in every high street. The charity shop is a British institution, selling everything from clothes to electric goods, all at very good prices. You can get things you won't find in the shops anymore. The thing I like best about them is that your money is going to a good cause and not into the pockets of profit-driven companies, and you are not damaging the planet, but finding a new home for unwanted goods.
The first charity shop was opened in 1947 by Oxfam. The famous charity's appeal to aid postwar Greece bad been so successful it had been flooded with donations. They decided to set up a shop to sell some of these donations to raise money for that appeal. Now there are over 7,000 charity shops in the UK. My favorite charity shop in my hometown is the Red Cross shop, where I always find children's books, all 10 or 20 pence each.
2019-2020学年南宁市第三中学高三英语第一次联考试卷及答案解析
2019-2020学年南宁市第三中学高三英语第一次联考试卷及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AYou have to praise the smoothness（顺畅）of ants on the move. No matter how many of them are going toward a place, there's never a hold-up. A new research paper shows how ants keep traffic flowing by changing their behavior to meet changing conditions.For their experiments, researchers from the University of Toulouse focused on Argentine ants, animals that often move from colony（群落）to colony depending on where the food is. Making use of Argentine ants' talent for fast travel, the researchers built bridges connecting their colonies. The bridges were different in width from a fifth to three-quarters of an inch. The colonies, too, were of different sizes, ranging from 400 to more than 25,000 ants.Then the researchers sat back andmonitoredthe traffic. To their surprise, even when those narrower bridges were full of ants, there were no "traffic accidents". "When the number of ants on the bridge increased, ants seemed to be able to understand the situation and adjusted（调整）their speed accordingly to avoid making the traffic flow stop. "the authors note. "Moreover, ants avoided entering a busy road and made sure that the bridge was never too packed to cross.”The lesson for humans? The traffic problem may lie in our inability to adjust our driving habits for the good of the whole. Driving is fun when there are few cars on the road. Then the traffic moves very slowly. And yet, some impatient driver still acts like he's alone on the road.The research suggests that projects, like the ever-widening of highways, may never free us from traffic jams. As long as we drive along with our own habits, no matter how many other people are on the road, we'll always end up in a traffic jam. Indeed, less space may actually be a good thing. It leaves less room for individual choice and forces us to take a page from the driving book of ants.1. What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?A. The results of the experiments.B. The purpose of the experimentsC. The preparation of the experiments.D. The requirements of the experiments2. What does the underlined word "monitor" in paragraph 3 probably mean?A. watch and check.B. seek and improveC. design and planD. discuss and practise3. What is the best title for the text?A. Is widening highways a solution?B. Why don't ants need traffic lights?C. Can we learn safe driving from ants?D. What can ants teach us about traffic jams?BEvery racehorse has different abilities．Like humans，some are short- distance runners，while others are marathoners．Figuring out which is which and how to pace them can be the difference between failure in the finish and taking the award home．Jockeys（赛马骑师）and trainers have traditionally relied on centuries of experience and data from previous races to plan their races．Amandine Aftalion，a mathematician in Paris，thought she could add to that．Since 2013，she has been analyzing the performances of world champion runners like Usain Bolt．She has found that short-distance runners tend to win when they start strong and gradually slow down toward the finish line．Butin medium-distance races，runners perform better when they start strong，settle down，and finish with a burst of speed．Her model shows how those winning strategies maximize the energy output of muscles reliant on two different pathways：powerful aerobic（有氧的）ones that require oxygen，which can be in limited supply during a race，and anaerobic ones，which don't need oxygen but build up waste products that lead to tiredness．Aftalion wondered which strategy would be best for horses．So she and Quentin Mercier，anothermathematician，took advantage of a new GPS tracking tool inserted in French racing saddles（马鞍）．The two studied patterns in many races at the Chantilly racetracks north of Paris and developed a model that accounted for winning strategies for three different races：a short one(1，300 meters)，a medium one (1,900 meters)，and a slightly longer one (2,100 meters)，all with different starting points on the same track．The model takes into account not just different race distances，but also the size or friction fromthe track surface．The results might surprise jockeys who hold horses back early for bursts of energy in the last finish．Instead，a strong start leads to a better finish，the team found．“That doesn't mean those jockeys are wrong，though．If the start is too strong，it can bedevastatingas well，leaving the horse tired by the end，” Aftalion says．4. What should a runner do to get an award according to the text?A. Make a good start．B. Plan for the race early．C. Run slowly on the starting line．D. Try runningquickly all the time．5. What formed the basis for Aftalion's studying horse race?A The experience and data from previous horse races．B. The benefit of knowing horses' different abilities．C. The success in studying runners' winning strategies．D. The performance of horses on different race distances．6. What does the underlined word“devastating”in the last paragraph mean?A. Boring．B. Damaging．C. Astonishing．D. Puzling．7. What can we infer from the text?A. Runners have the same energy output of muscles．B. Aftalion's findings may help horses to win the race．C. What Jockeys and trainers do makes no sense to horses．D. World champion runners made a contribution to the study．CAs we all know, there are plenty of different parks to visit in theUK. All theme parks inBritainhave cafes, restaurants, picnic areas and gift shops, so you'll still have plenty to see and do when you and the kids have been on enough rides. There are usually smaller “funfair“ rides and games as well, so younger children won't get bored. Several theme parks also have other attractions next to them, e. g. water parks often open all year round, unlike the theme parks.Whenever you are inBritain, there's likely to be a theme park within one or two hours,drive, bus ride or train journey. Several theme parks even have accommodation(膳宿)so you can stay for a day or two if you want to make a trip into a short holiday.Prices forUKtheme parks vary considerably; some have an entrance price which allows you to go on all the rides, while in others you have to pay for every ride individually. It can also make a difference whether you go during peak time or not. For example, tickets always cost more during school holidays and weekends than they do during the weekdays.Theme parks always get very busy during the summer months, so if you don't like crowds ifs usually a good idea to go earlier or later in the year!If you're thinking of visiting aUKtheme park, it's worth having a look for special offers on tickets. Products such as chocolate bars and cereals sometimes have " buy one get one free" offers on theme park tickets, so keep a look out in shops and supermarkets.8. This passage mainly talks about all the following EXCEPT.______.A. things to doB. prices for theme parksC. rules to obeyD. special offers9. If you go to the theme park during the weekdays, you'll probably.______.A. have to spend moreB. save some moneyC. win a big prizeD. get something free10. According to the passage, what should you do if you are tired of crowds in the theme park?A. Avoid the busiest months.B. Go earlier or later in the daytime.C. Choose one with few visitors.D. Go there when no one is in it.11. The best title for the text would be ______.A. What to Do in the Theme ParkB. Theme Parks in theUKC. Visiting the Theme ParkD. Introduction to Famous Theme ParksDGetting 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。
2019-2020学年南宁市第三中学高三英语期末试卷及参考答案
2019-2020学年南宁市第三中学高三英语期末试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AMy Biggest ChallengeAs a writer on an adventure sports magazine, I’dalways fought shy of doing the adventurous stuff myself, preferring instead to observe the experts from a safe distance and relay their experiences to readers in the form of written language. Thus, when I was challenged to take part in a mountain climb in aid of raising money for charity-and to write about it afterwards-I was unwilling, to say the least.I was lucky enough to have a brilliant climbing coach called Keith, who put me through my paces after my daily work. He gave me knowledge about everything from the importance of building muscle groups to how to avoid tiredness through nutrition. It quickly became apparent that the mechanics of climbing were more complex than I had imagined. There was the equipment and techniques I’d never even heard of, all of which would come in handy on the snow-capped peak I’d be climbing.Aware of the challenge, Keith made a detailed action plan and I forced myself to stick to it, doing a daily workout at the gym and going on hikes with a heavy pack. I perfected my technique on the climbing wall and even went to climb the mountains to get vital experience. My self-belief increased alongside my muscle power and I became confident about finishing the climb.All too soon I was on a plane to my destination. On that day, when I looked up at the mountain, I thought of abandoning it. But then I remembered all the hard work I’d done and how disappointed Keith would be if I gave up at the last minute-not to mention letting down the charity and the sense of failure I’d experience myself. With a deep breath I gathered my equipment and headed out into the sunshine to meet the rest of the group.And as I sit here now, tapping away on my laptop, I’m amazed at the details in which I can recall every second of the climb: the burning muscles, the tiredness, the minor problems along the way. Could I have been better prepared? Possibly. Would I be back for another go? Thankfully not. The feeling of being excited when I stood on top of the world is a never-to-be-repeated experience but one I will enjoy forever nevertheless.1. At the beginning of the activity, the author revealed his ______.A. disappointment in the coming adventure.B. expectation of writing about his experience.C. lack of enthusiasm for the challenge he’d been offered.D. curiosity about taking part in the mountain climb for charity.2. What did the author realise during his climb training?A. The knowledge about climbing was really confusing.B. The equipment was the key factor to reach the peak.C. Climbing was much more complicated than expected.D. Hard training was far more important than making plans.3. How did the author feel after he succeeded in climbing the mountain?A. He was relieved that he wouldn’t have to do it again.B. He was well satisfied that he had done his best for it.C. He was surprised that he had managed to complete it.D.He was regretful that it wasn’t as smooth as imagined.BWhen Rich Jean wanted to help his daughter, Abigail, learn to read, he took her to the library near their home in Brooklyn, N. Y. That's where they met Hasina Islam, who Jean says arose her interest in reading and the library.“You see what you started? You see that spark that you put in this child?” Jean told Hasina Islam at aStoryCorpsconversation in 2016. At the time, Abigail was 7 and Islam was 27. Their friendship began when Abigail was 3. Through the years, Islam has offered book suggestions that Abigail has read with great enthusiasm. “What's cool is that Hasina has recommended a lot of books that I, at the time, thought might be a little too advanced for you," Jean told Abigail. “Like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory." Abigail said.Islam's own love of the library was sparked when she was in the third grade. She lived near the main branch of the Queens Public Library in New York City, and she went there to research Henry Hudson, an English explorer, for a school project."The librarian made me feel so special. She remembered my name, and my favorite thing was that she gave me book recommendations," she said." When I was graduating from college, I thought about how I was going to make a difference in the world. And I remembered my librarian，and I remembered that feeling that she gave me every single time I went to the library. ”4. When might Abigail and Hasina Islam first meet?A. In 2012.B. In 2016.C. In 2018.D. In 2020.5. What do we know about Charlie and the Chocolate Factory from the text?A. It was Islam's favorite book.B. It might be hard for Abigail.C. It was a best seller at that time.D. It was important for Abigail.6. How did Hasina Islam help Abigail?A. By offering books to her.B. By reading together with her.C. By giving advice on books.D. By introducing great libraries.7. What is paragraph 3 mainly about?A. Islam's special college life.B. Islam's working experiences.C Islam's living conditions. D. Islam's reasons for loving library.CAlex Wong, a junior atMarkKeppelHigh SchoolinAlhambra,California, is working hard on his application to a top college. His resume shows off his nearly straight A’s in difficult classes, experience at a summer program atStanfordUniversity, Eagle Scout project and time on the soccer team as well as the school choir. But his steady progress stopped unexpectedly this year. Aiming to open access to college-level Advanced Placement (大学预科) courses, his schoolbegan using a computer-based lottery to give out spaces. Alex got shut out of all three of the courses he requested.The new system caused anger among families whose children failed to get into AP courses, which many consider important to develop advanced skills, improve grade-point averages and allow students to earn college credit, saving them and their families tuition dollars. Students and parents wrote to administrators to complain, circulated a petition (请愿) and launched a Facebook group for trading classes. “I’M DESPERATE! I’LL GIVE YOU FREE FOOD,” one student, Kirk Hum, posted on the 210-member AP Flea Market Facebook group.AP classes have long been held dear by the most talented and ambitious students.But now they are seen as positive for all students who are willing to push themselves – and schools are increasingly viewing access to them as a basic educational right. But this change has brought challenges.Miracle Vitangcol, a junior atDowntownMagnetsHigh Schoolwith average grades and test scores, is failing her AP US history class. She said she can’t handle the rapid pace and volume of material she needs to remember. But she said she intends to stick it out because the class is teaching her to manage her time, take good notes and work hard. “I’m struggling to adjust,” she said. “But I keep telling myself: ‘It’s OK. You can do it. Just push yourself’.”Some critics worry that the open-access movement is pushing too many unprepared students into AP classes, as shown by higher exam failure rates over the last decade. They also fear that open enrollment (录取) policies areencouraging teachers to weaken courses and give out high grades to students who don’t deserve them. “While expanding access is generally a good thing, we need to make sure we’re not watering down the experience for the high achievers,” said Michael Petrilli, executive vice president of the Thomas B. Fordham Institute, a Washington-based educational policy organization.8. The purpose of the new AP courses system at Alex Wong’s school is to ______.A. make sure all students get access to the AP courses they desire.B. ensure that students have a fair chance to get access to AP courses.C. improve the academic performance of students in AP courses.D. separate high achievers from average students through the new courses.9. According to the article, the AP Flea Market Facebook group is a place where ______.A. students’ parents send their complaints to school administrators.B. students share tips about saving money for college.C. students offer items to trade for the AP courses they need.D. students can find support and guidance on their AP study.10. Which of the following statements would Michael Petrilli agree with?A. Opening AP courses to all students is a bad idea.B. School administrators should maintain high academic standards for AP courses.C. High schools should stop charging students for taking AP courses.D. Access to AP courses is necessary for students applying for top American colleges.11. The author used Miracle Vitangcol’s example to show that ______.A. students need to remember too much in their AP courses.B.AP courses pose a big challenge to unprepared students.C. the secret to success in AP courses is to keep pushing yourself.D. average students don’t deserve their places in AP courses.DOn March 18, 34-year-old Lance Karlson was walking on the beach and looking for somewhere toswim in Geographe Bay when he saw what he thought was a stingray (黄貂鱼) leap from the water.Realizing the creature was, in fact, an octopus (章鱼), he started filming it — just in time for the angry octopus to launch itself at him. He immediately felt a sharp pain across his left arm, followed by a second strike across his neck and upper back. His goggles (护目镜) fogged and the water around him turned dark with what hethought might have been octopus ink as he struggled back toward the shore."I was confused — it was more of a shock than a fright," said Karlson, "I might have hit on its home." Within a minute, a perfect imprint of an octopus tentacle (触手) appeared on Karlson's neck and back.A former volunteer lifeguard, Karlson rushed back to his hotelroom to find something acidic to put on the wound. All his family could grab was Coca-Cola, which his wife poured over his back and the pain disappeared."The pain went away and more than anything since then, it's been more the physical hit that was painful.... The imprint on my neck is more from the physical hit, and I guess it makes complete sense when you look at the video I took," he said.Karlson said he'd never seen an octopus that close before and watched Netflix documentary "My Octopus Teacher" after the incident to learn more about the species."They are beautiful creatures and I really hope this promotes more interest in octopuses as opposed to fear of them. I think this is a fascinating creature with clearly some very strong emotions just like we do as humans," he added.12. When did the octopus attack Karlson?A. When he was swimming in the bay.B. When he was shooting the octopus.C. When he was looking for some fish.D. When he was fighting against the octopus.13. What plays an essential role in reducing Karlson's pain?A. The lifeguard's timely help.B. Karson's wife's quick action.C. The family members' efforts.D. Karlson’s knowledge of first aid.14. What does Karlson learn from his experience?A. The octopus is dangerous.B. People should get away from the octopus.C. People need know more about the octopus.D. The physical hit from the octopus is painful.15. Which of the following might be the best title?A. Pain from Strong AttackB. First Aid for Octopus' StrikeC. Face to Face with Angry OctopusD. Under Sea with Dangerous Creature第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
广西南宁市2020-2021学年高二英语上学期期末联考试题答案
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广西南宁市第三中学2019-2020学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有1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. What color is the man’s bike?A. Red.B. Blue.C. Black.2. What does the girl want to do next?A. Change her clothes.B. Do some shopping.C. Choose another high school.3. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Sister and brother.B. Father and daughter.C. Mother and son.4. What does the man think of his gift?A. It is of use.B. It is of poor quality.C. It is too expensive.5. What will the man do this fall?A. Go to school.B. Travel to France.C. Find a job.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给出的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话或独白前，你将有时间来阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各个小题将给出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. Why did Steve apologize?A. He forgot Julia’s birthday.B. He was sorry about the water damage.C. He thought he couldn’t hold a celebration.7. Who will pay for the damage?A. The insurance company.B. Steve and Julia.C. The owner of thehouse.请听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Who is Hank Wilson?A. The man.B. The leader of the other company.C. The director of the woman’s company.9. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In Silicon Valley.B. In Los Angeles.C. In New York.请听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What will the woman do?A. Withdraw some money.B. Post some letters.C. See a doctor.11. Where is the doctor’s office?A. Near the post office.B. Near the bank.C. Near the supermarket.12. What is the woman happy about?A. Going downtown.B. Finishing some tasks.C. Spending time with the man.请听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What will the woman have for breakfast?A. Juice and bacon.B. Noodles and fruit.C. Just coffee with no sugar.14. What information is on the container?A. The low amount of fat.B. The amount of real juice.C. The percent of vitamin15. How much sugar should women have per day?A. Twenty grams.B. Twenty-five grams.C. Forty grams.16. What food might the man like best?A. Yogurt.B. Noodles and bread.C. Vegetables.请听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is the main purpose of the loud noises?A. To warn people outdoors to get inside.B. To get people’s attention inside their homes.C. To inform people without radios about danger.18. Who decides to turn on the system?A. Local media.B. Local officials.C. The national weather service.19. Where does the speaker advise people to go after hearing a warning?A. To a window.B. To a public shelter.C. To the middle of a building.20. What is the main topic of the talk?A. A weather report.B. A warning system.C. The safety steps in bad weather.第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AUpcoming Events of New York Chinese Cultural Center Ancient Chinese Arts Today: Fan DanceSunday, October17, 2:00pm—3:00 pm, $15 per childNew-York Historical Society Museum & LibraryLearn Chinese fan dancing with an instructor from NYCCC! This program is a part of Chinese American: Exclusion/Inclusion, an exhibition which examines thehistory of trade and immigration between China and the United States.Dragon Boat FestivalMonday, October 18, 2:00pm —2:30pmFresh Meadows ParkCome and celebrate with us in the thousand-year-old tradition of Dragon Boat racing! Be part of the audience and the excitement of this celebration. FREE ADMISSION! Click here for more information. Dragon Boat Festival will be held in Fresh Meadows Park.Dance to ChinaSunday, October 24, 2 pmSpruce Street School Auditorium, 12 Spruce St, New York, NY 10038Join us in celebrating 43 years of preserving and continuing Chinese traditional dance. Students from NYCCC School of the Arts will be performing traditional Chinese dance, martial arts, and Beijing opera acrobatics. Cost is $15 for adults, $12 for teenagers and senior citizens, $10 for children under 12.NYCCC School of the Arts Open HouseSaturday, October 30, from 1:00pm —3:00 pm, $12 per childPS 124, Yung Wing School, 40 Division Street, New York, NY 10002Join us and see Chinese dance, kung fu, and acrobatic performances performed by our current students. Come and see our students’beautiful artwork on display and make some artwork yourselves during our hour of arts and crafts and face painting from 1—2 pm. The show will be from 2—3pm.21. Where can you learn about China-US trade and immigration history?A. In Fresh Meadows Park.B. In PS 124, Yung Wing School.C. In Spruce Street School Auditorium.D. In New-York Historical Society Museum & Library.22. How much should a family of 4 (aged 80, 38, 36, 5) pay to participate in Dance to China?A. $48.B. $ 52.C. $55D. $ 57.23. What does NYCCC School of the Arts Open House aim at?A. Training dancing instructors.B. Producing beautiful artwork.C. Promoting Chinese folk arts.D. Examining trade and immigration.BA few months ago, I was picking up the children at school. Emily, another mother that I knew well, rushed up to me. She was filled with anger. “Do you know what you and I are?”she demanded. Before I could answer, she gave out the reason for her question. She had just returned from renewing her driver’s license at a government office. Asked by the woman recorder to state her occupation, Emily hesitated, uncertain how to classify herself. “What I mean is,”explained the woman, “Do you have a job, or are you just a ...?”“Of course I have a job,”answered Emily. “I’m a mother.”“We don’t list ‘mother’as an occupation ... ‘housewife’covers it,”said the recorder.I forgot all about her story until one day I found myself in the same situation. This time it was at our own Town Hall. The clerk was a woman. “And what is your occupation?”she asked. What made me say it, I do not know. The words simply jumped out. “I’m ... a Research Associate in the field of Child Development and Human Relations.”The clerk paused, her ball-point pen frozen in mid air, and looked up as though she had not heard right. I repeated the title slowly, emphasizing the most significant words.“Might I ask,”said the clerk with new interest, “just what you do in your field?”Coolly, I heard myself reply, “I have a continuing program of research in the laboratory and in the field. I’m working for my masters (the whole family) and already have four credits (all daughters). I often work 14 hours a day (24 is more like it). But the job is more challenging than most jobs and the rewards are in satisfaction rather than just money.”There was an increasing note of respect in the clerk’s voice as she completed the form, stood up and personally showed me out. As I drove into our driveway, I was greeted by my lab assistants—ages 13, 7, and 3. And upstairs I could hear our new experimental model (six months) in the child-development program. I felt successful!Motherhood...what a glorious career, especially when there is a title on the door.24. The purpose of Emily’s story is to_______________.A. prove that being a housewife is shamefulB. show how angry Emily was with the authorC. tell readers that Emily had no work in realityD. introduce the topic of “motherhood”as a job25. On hearing the title of the author’s occupation, the clerk felt ______.A. bored and disappointedB. surprised and curiousC. satisfied and respectfulD. interested and thrilled26. What do you know about the author’s family?A. Her daughters are all involved in a child-development program.B. Her family is supported by her work as a Research Associate.C. She has four daughters and the youngest is six months old.D. There are at most five members in her family.27. The manner of speaking in which the author writes the text is ______.A. indifferentB. cautiousC. objectiveD. humorousCBirds in eastern North America are picking up the pace along their yearly migratory(迁移的) paths. The reason, according to researchers, is rising temperatures due to climate change.Using migration information collected in eBird, a citizen science program database containing 10 years’worth of observations from amateur birdwatchers, assistant professor of biology Allen Hurlbert, Ph.D., and his team analyzed when18 different species of birds arrived at various points across their migration journeys.Pushing migration earlier in the year could negatively affect birds over the long term, Hurlbert said. “Timing of bird migration is something critical for the overall health of bird species,”he said. “They have to time it right so they can balance arriving on breeding(繁殖) grounds after there’s no longer a risk of severe winter conditions. If they get it wrong, they may die or may not produce as many young.”Hurlbert said, the speed at which a species migrates is the biggest influence on how strongly it responds to increasing temperatures. Slow migrators were the most adaptable to changes. Additionally, the length of the migration path affects how quickly birds move from one location to another.“It makes sense that if you take your time to move north, you’re sort of checking out the surroundings around you,”he said. “If the conditions seem too cold, you can decide there’s no point in moving on that day. Species that tended to advance quickly, as well as those migrating from greater distances, such as Central or South America, were less able to adapt to temperature changes.”However, being a slow traveler does not free a species from all climate change-induced migration challenges. Because they stay in one spot longer, such birds have heavier habitat and food requirements, making them more dependent upon the resources that are available along their paths. That reliance could become a greater problem if climate projections for the next 50 years to 75 years hold true, Hurlbert said. Climatologists predict the Northeast will continue to warm at a faster pace than the Southeast, potentially forcing slow migrators to move even slower and put greater difficulty on their migratory routes.28. The rising temperatures led to _______________.A. the speed-up of birds’migrationB. the weakness of the birds’physical healthC. the birds’less demand for foodD. the variation of breeding grounds29. According to Hurbert, wrong timing of bird migration can lead to ___________.A. a risk of wrong migration pathsB. change in life habitC. a lack of natural resourcesD. decrease in bird population30. What is the most important factor in adapting to climate change for birds?A. The cycle of migration.B. Migration speed.C. Their local habitat.D. The temperature along the migratory path.31. What does the last paragraph mainly talk about?A. Climatologists’prediction.B. Climate changes’bad effects.C. Challenges of slow migrators’migration.D. Changes of birds’migratory routes.DIn the past decade, the use of social media has grown in a way that no one could have guessed. It has turned some teenagers into celebrities(名人) and turned the famous into the infamous, overnight.A key feature of social media, however, is its volatility. Trends come and go, disappearing almost as quickly as they appeared. So, what were the key social media trends of 2018?Short video apps such as TikTok and its Chinese equivalent Douyin, took the world by storm. The Telegraph reported that TikTok was ranked 8th on Apple’s App Store in April. And Douyin had more than 300 million domestic monthly active users in June, CNBC said.Why are these short videos –which are rarely longer than a few minutes –so popular? Jiang Yige, Singapore-based analyst at FengHe Fund Management,has a theory. Short videos are “just right to fill in the little gaps in our busy schedules,”he told CNBC.These videos –apart from being very convenient –are important to teenagers because they allow them to express themselves, according to Teen Vogue.The sense of community that users of short video app get is another appealing feature. Liza Koshy, a user of the US app Musically who has over 2 million followers, said that she was thrilled when anyone said that her video had “inspired”them. “It’s really cool …because I think as social creators that’s what we all are,”she added.Live streaming is another feature of our social media life that now seems as natural as sunrise. It’s a pretty neat idea: You can watch anyone, anywhere, live.However, China has taken live streaming to a whole new level. In China, more than 100 million viewers monthly watch a live streaming video. Forbes thought that a number of factors had led to the popularity of live streams. Among them is viewers’ability to interact while remaining anonymous.However, the boom in social media may be having side effects too. Fake news is one serious problem it arguably causes. Material shared on these platforms is often not checked for accuracy. The most basic content can be false and can sway users one way or another. We use social media all the time; that doesn’t mean that we understand the influence it is having on us. We should be mindful of both the time we spend on it and its impact on our minds.32. The underlined word “volatility”in Paragraph 2 possibly means “being _____”.A. changeableB. steadyC. promisingD. violent33. According to Lisa Koshy, short videos are very popular because _____________.A. they are very convenientB. they help people kill timeC. they provide a sense of communityD. they allow people to express themselves34. What can we learn about social media from the text?A. The information from social media is highly reliable.B. When it comes to social media, people know short videos the best.C. People can’t communicate with each other without social media.D. There is still much room for social media to make improvement.35. What is the best title for the text?A. Rapid Development of Social MediaB. Key Social Media Trends ruling 2018C. Short Videos Taking the World by StormD. Live Streaming—New Feature of Social Media第二节（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。