湖南省长郡中学2020学年高一英语下学期期末考试试题
2020-2021学年湖南省长沙市天心区长郡中学高一(下)期末英语试卷(附答案详解)
2020-2021学年湖南省长沙市天心区长郡中学高一（下）期末英语试卷一、选词填空-句子（本大题共5小题，共5.0分）1.You can ______ food ______ to you using food delivery apps and sites.2.With ______ research,many more medical discoveries like qinghaosu are likely to bemade.3.______ you can compare styles and prices quickly and easily in the comfort of your livingroom.4.In her Nobel Lecture,Tu Youyou ______ the strengths of both traditional Chinesemedicine and Western medicine,and pointed out that there is great potential for future advances.5.Their efforts to conduct research in both fields may finally ______ .二、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共22.5分）AUltimate Drivers Most people above 16 years old have a strong wish that they should drive on the road by themselves.Thus getting a license is an exciting time in their life.Ultimate Drivers is there to help your teen learn the rules of the road and gain crucial driving experience.What We OfferUltimate Drivers' Program will help students prepare for their road test and give them the skills they need to become lifelong safe and defensive drivers.The beginner program offers 20 hours of in-class training,12 hours of homework assignments and 8 hours of in-car training.Each in-class training lasts 120 minutes and each one-on-onein-car training 80 minutes.What's more,students can be picked up for free from home,work or school.What You Need KnowStudents can complete the classroom part of the course in just two weekends or if it better suits their schedules,they can take it during the evenings on weekdays.There are also classes offered during the holiday break.Students can start taking the classroom part of the driving training without the G1 license,but do need it by the time they're ready to start the in-car driving lessons.What Extra Benefits AreThe beginner drivers can gain much through the program.After that they'll receive student testimonials（证明书）.The testimonials show teenagers who have taken the course feel more confident in their abilities and many believe they couldn't have passed the road test without it. Sign up before April fifth,and students can also get an insurance discount!6.How many times does the program offer in-class training？______A. 20.B. 12.C. 10.D. 8.7.What do students need to do to have in-car driving lessons？______A. Get the G1 license.B. Finish the classroom part.C. Take out insurance.D. Receive a student testimonial.8.What type of writing is the text？______A. A review.B. An advertisement.C. A guide.D. An announcement.B"Well,I just wouldn't sit by,anymore," I said,more bothered than Abby,and Abby listened quietly. "If she says any more rude things to you,I'll go to your teacher and make sure you are never in a situation where you have to sit next to her again. "By this time,Allyson,my then eight-year-old,had joined us,listening to every word.Neither of my daughters interrupted as I finished my heartfelt speech,filled with motherlywisdom.Then,as I was telling each of them what I thought right,Allyson's real words of wisdom came about. "Mom," she said. "I was just thinking.Maybe Abby is supposed to be that girl's friend so that she can bear her.Maybe Abby can let that girl see forgiveness and goodness through her. " I didn't expect to become a student.At that moment,I realized that even though I was working hard to wear "Mother's Hat"，the "hat" certainly didn't make me right.In fact,I wanted to pull that hat over my face and hide.On the other hand,it did comfort and surprise me. "Yes,that's a good point," I commented,forcing a half smile at my girls. "Abby,you handle this situation the way you think is right. ""OK，" she said,giving me a quick hug before walking out of the door and off to school. "Bye,Mom! " Allyson called,following her big sister out the door.I was left alone.In those following quiet moments I was lost in thought and thought about mytwo remarkable daughters,who are little in height but big in heart as well as a lesson—sometimes our children have great lessons to teach us,if we only listen.9.What bothered the author at first？______A. Her daughter's teacher was irresponsible.B. Her daughter hardly communicated with her.C. Her daughter didn't perform well in school.D. Her daughter was badly treated by a classmate.10.What does the author mean by saying "Mother's Hat"？______A. She felt very proud to be a mother.B. She was too strict with her children.C. She found it hard to be a good mother.D. She failed to play the role of the mother well.11.How did the author feel on hearing Allyson's words？______A. Surprised and concerned.B. Ashamed but grateful.C. Embarrassed but relieved.D. Confused and doubtful.12.What conclusion can be drawn from the story？______A. Children are the mirror of their parents.B. Children may be their parents' teachers.C. Listening creates a deeper connection.D. Kindness has the power to make changes.CThe old saying "A rolling stone gathers no moss（苔葬）" has evolved over the years,coming to mean that one must keep moving in order to stay fresh,particularly when it comes to a career.But,what about those who are always moving around,doing so to only gather moss？People like Dr.Ma Wenzhang from the Herbarium（标本馆）of Kunming Institute of Botany,Chinese Academy of Sciences,for example.Unlike common specimen（标本）administrators who spend most of their time in the herbarium,Ma enjoys fieldwork.Each year,he spends around three months in the field,with each trip averaging seven to fifteen days.His colleagues think he is a " weirdo".Hehikes,climbs,eats wild mushrooms and sleeps with dangerous animals,all just to collect moss samples.Getting lost in the deep forest is also a common occurrence for Ma,whose main focus iscollecting moss. "Ma can bear hardship.He spends a lot of time in the field,especially some places deep in the mountains,to collect samples," Zhang Li,director of bryophytes professional committee of the Botanical Society of China,says. "He has the sharp eyes to find moss in the forest at a glance."Over the past decade,Ma has gone on nearly 70 field trips and collected more than 11，000 moss samples. "When I see a really good sample,I will be amazed by its shining light," he says.To observe the moss under a microscope is also where Ma finds the true beauty of his samples. "It's interesting to see the cell structure of the moss," Ma says.A new species of moss from Yunnan Province,which was discovered by Ma,was named after him in 2018-Mawenzhangia thamnobryoides-a great honor for a specimen worker.13.Why is the old saying used in the beginning？______A. To explain its meaning.B. To tell an attitude to careers.C. To introduce Ma's story with moss.D. To describe a natural phenomenon.14.What does the underlined word "weirdo" in paragraph 3 mean？______A. A confident person.B. A strange person.C. A modest person.D. A hardworking person.15.What is Mawenzhangia thamnobryoides？______A. The cell structure of the moss.B. The name of a species of moss.C. The award for Ma's contribution.D. The sample named after Ma.16.In which section of a newspaper may this text appear？______A. Discovery.B. Opinion.C. Nature.D. Figure.DThe secrets of dreaming are always interesting psychologists.It is generally acknowledged in the field that dreams people have during this time between childhood and full adulthood,that's around 30，are the strongest and most influential.Yet not enough is known about the repeated patterns of dreaming.Researchers are still trying to answer a basic question：How does dreaming relate to the life experiences and developmental challenges？G.William Domhoff and Adam Schneider,at the University of California,help to answer thisquestion by examining the lengthy dream series of two individuals,"Izzy" and "Jasmine".Izzy provided a collection of 4，329 dream reports from between the ages of 12 and 25，while Jasmine provided 664 dreams recorded between the ages of 14 and 25.Large collections of dreams like these pose challenges to researchers.Until recently,the means of studying dream series was to employ a team of recorders who take the time to code each dream for a predetermined（预先确定的）number of content categories,and then compare their results.Nowadays,digital technologies enable the analysis of language usage in dreams with high speed,accuracy,and objectivity.This marks a revolutionary advance in the science of dreaming.However, it can only lead so far.To gain more specific and detailed insights,Domhoff and Schneider tailored word strings（词串）for each dreamer,mixing elements of traditional research with digital tools for analyzing large data sets.For Izzy these word strings included "family and relatives"，"celebrities" and "fantasy"，while the word strings they created for Jasmine included "familiar places"，"electrical equipment" and "music".The researchers used these word strings to identify connections between their dreams and real lives.Surprisingly,the results of the analysis revealed a great deal of consistency（一致性）and continuity in both sets of dreams.Izzy pays much attention to pop culture,and has affection for famous actors.Jasmine is an accomplished musician and performer."The frequencies of dream elements show the intensity（强度）of the dreamer's personal concern with that element in waking thought," Domhoff and Schneider conclude.For anyone who still claims dreaming is merely random nonsense from the brain and mental world,these findings are hard to explain away.17.What do psychologists agree with about dreams？______A. Dreams are influenced by life experiences.B. Dreaming is never nonsense from the brain.C. Dreams in one's teens and twenties are strongest.D. The patterns of dreaming are usually repeated.18.What does "it" underlined in paragraph 3 refer to？______A. The collection of dreams.B. Research into dreaming.C. The digital method.D. The challenge for psychologists.19.How do the researchers conduct their study？______A. By analyzing large data sets.B. By developing individualized word strings.C. By identifying the patterns of dreaming.D. By making comparison with traditional research.20.Which can be the best title for the text？______A. New tech,new findingB. Dreams：reflections of waking realityC. Lives,languages,dreamsD. Life experiences：elements of mental world三、阅读七选五（本大题共5小题，共7.5分）Summer holiday is a time for sunbathing,swimming,playing games...and learning？It can,and maybe should be,just because that your kids are off from schools doesn't mean they need to turn their brains off.（1）______ The following are activities your child can try during this holiday break.• Get a job.Encourage them to get a paper route,operate a lemonade stand or offer to do yard work for neighbors for a small fee.By doing so,your child can learn valuable lessons,like patience,teamwork and creativity.In many ways these life lessons are invaluable.（2）______ • Volunteer for some service.If your child can't operate their own business or find work elsewhere,volunteering is always an option.（3）______ Volunteering is another way they can learn invaluable lessons such as helping others.• Read,read,read.Reading is an important ability that is used in nearly all other subjects.It's a good idea to keep your child's reading and comprehension skills sharp during the months.（4）______ Since so many kids respond to electronic devices,have them read on a Nook or Kindle,if possible.•（5）______ If you're like many families,you might be taking a week-long vacation to the beach or taking trips to amusement parks.These activities are a big part of theseason.However,if it's educational value you're looking for you might want to take some other travels as well.Zoos,museums,historical sites and nature reserves are just a few places where your child can have fun and learn at the same time.A.Go on meaningful trips.B.Travel across various places.C.Encourage them to bring a book to the beach or pool.D.They are required to read a specific number of books.E.You should make sure your child has a productive summer.F.They could donate their time to hospitals or homeless shelters.G.They can't be taught in class as effectively as through hands-on experiences.21. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G22. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G23. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G24. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G25. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G四、完形填空（本大题共15小题，共15.0分）Robin was 12 years old when his mother sent him to me for his first piano lesson.I preferred that students begin at an earlier（1）______ I explained it to Robin that he was too old,but he said it had always been his mother's （2）______ to hear him play the piano.So I took him as a student.Although Robin tried very hard,he didn't seem to have the basic sense of music.However,he（3）______ and at the end of each lesson he never forgot to say,"My mom's going to hear me play someday. " But it seemed impossible,and I was（4）______ by his slow progress.One day,he （5）______ me that his mother was sick and he couldn't come to my class any longer.I was glad that he stopped coming,since he was really a bad（6）______ for my teaching! Several months later when I was preparing my students for a music show,Robin came to my home and said he had to （7）______ the show.I don't know what led me to（8）______ him to do that.Maybe it was the （9）______ in his eyes or maybe it was something inside of me saying that it would be all right.I was even more（10）______ when Robin announced that he had chosen one of the most difficult pieces of Mozart.I was not prepared for what happened next.However,on the show his fingers danced（11）______ on the keys.He played so well that everyone（12）______ excitedly when he was leaving the stage.In excitement,I（13）______ up to stage to congratulate him."How could you do it？" I could not help asking him a few days later."Well,I kept practicing at home.My mom had cancer and just passed away the day I went to your （14）______ to ask for your permission to take part in the show.It was always her dream that she could hear me play on the stage.I wanted to make it （15）______ ."26. A. level B. convenience C. age D. moment27. A. task B. plan C. dream D. hobby28. A. acted B. continued C. commanded D. proved29. A. encouraged B. disappointed C. touched D. guided30. A. told B. showed C. convinced D. promised31. A. guideline B. comment C. arrangement D. advertisement32. A. look forward to B. sign up forC. focus onD. learn from33. A. warn B. persuade C. allow D. force34. A. determination B. happiness C. reflections D. anger35. A. excited B. satisfied C. relieved D. surprised36. A. gracefully B. awkwardly C. slowly D. quickly37. A. shook B. clapped C. shouted D. laughed38. A. set B. drove C. woke D. ran39. A. house B. office C. class D. stage40. A. similar B. important C. special D. popular五、语法填空（本大题共1小题，共10.0分）41.So far,the Internet（1）______ （bring）us great convenience.To a certain extent,we canhardly live without it. （2）______ it also raises all sorts of questions：when surfing the Internet,how can we protect ourselves？How can we use the Internet （3）______ （responsible）？The following guidelines may show you how to live in the digital world.Above all else,you should use the Internet in a safe way.You must always be careful about which sites（4）______ （trust）.One wrong click may damage your computer and remove all your computer files!Therefore,before visiting a web page,always check for signs that warn people of danger.Another tip is to keep your personal information private, （5）______ （include）your phone number,address and email account.You also need to show respect when communicating with other online users.Leave（6）______ （comment）politely and treat others（7）______ way you would like to be treated.Though the majority of online users（8）______ （be）nice and friendly,there might be some users who make you feel（9）______ （comfort）online.In such cases,be aware that you always have the right to say no and cut off contact.Remember thatrelationships you establish in the digital world are just the same（10）______ those you have in real life.六、书面表达（本大题共2小题，共30.0分）42.上周五，你们班组织了一次以"科技让生活更美好"为主题的社会实践活动，参观了一家科技公司。
2020年长沙市长郡中学高三英语下学期期末考试试题及答案解析
2020年长沙市长郡中学高三英语下学期期末考试试题及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AIf you are looking for recommendations on biographies(传记) that will educate you, comedies that will make your belly ache or stories that present the unique challenges women face every day, read on.“Pride and Prejudice”by Jane AustenA classic thatnever gets old. Set in ruralEnglandin the early 19th century, this tale centers around the Bennet family, a family of five daughters and their two parents who are desperate to find at least one of the daughters a wealthy match. Austen’s story focuses on the tension between marrying for love instead of just for power and fame, and also the unique pressure on women to find financial security by way of marriage at the time.“Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the WorldWomen in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World”by Rachel IgnotofskyIt is a sweetly illustrated and educational book that highlights the contributions of 50 women in the fields of technology, science, engineering and mathematics, from present day all the way back to 360 AD.“Good Night Stories for Rebel GirlsGood Night Stories for Rebel Girls”by Elena FavilliIt tells the stories of female heroes from years ago and present day. With color1 portraits and biographies that are short and sweet, this book is a page-turner for anyone wanting to learn about influential women in the past and present.“Becoming”by Michelle ObamaWe wouldn’t be able to write this list without including Michelle Obama’s memoir. “Becoming” has the former FLOTUS discussing her childhood, family, motherhood, her own FLOTUS impact, the pressures of being part of the first Black family in the White House and balancing her public life now. And of course she writes all about meeting her husband and the many unique challenges they faced too.1. What didthe Bennetsintend to do?A.To marry their daughters to rich men.B.To lessen pressure on their daughters.C. To help their daughters marry for true love.D. To make their daughters financially independent.2. Whose book will attract a teen interested in science?A. Jane Austen’s.B.Rachel Ignotofsky’s.C.Elena Favilli’s.D.Michelle Obama’s.3.What do the four books have in common?A.They are all classics.B.They are all biographies.C.They are all related to the female.D. They are all about heroes.BWhen 36-year-old J Andy Duran decided to return to his favorite high school hobby—skateboarding, the only trouble he expected to have was his own ability to get back on the skateboard after such a long time. However, the 340-pound skateboarder soon realizedthatwas the least of his problems.Duran's problems began before he even stepped on a skateboard. He couldn't find anything for fat skaters. What Duran did find was a belief that plus-size people should not be skating. Determined to do something to change the image(形象) of plus-size people in sports, Duran set up Chub Rollz—a skating and skateboarding community for overweight skaters. He knew that not only did he need to get back into it to prove people wrong, but he needed to create a safe space where others can haverepresentation as well.To encourage plus-size people to take part in the fun sport, Duran created a list of recommended products for fat skaters. He also hosted roller skating and skateboarding classes to teach beginners.After an article about his thoughts in the San Francisco Chronicle, Duran received lots of messages from strangers thanking him for giving them the courage to take up skateboarding. He has also been contacted by some skateboarding brands offering to create larger clothing sizes and beenoffered free equipment by skating organizations like "Skate Like a Giri ".Though encouraged, Duran believes a lot more needs to be done to remove body image stereotypes(刻板印象).“I want to see more changes in communities. Maybe skate shops create a more welcoming environment for all types of skaters. Or boards are made in a variety of strengths and sizes—everyone is making thinner, lighter products, but sometimes we need those heavy-duty choices to stay available," he explains.For those hesitant of taking up their desired activity due to their body size, Duran has this to say:“Be kind to yourself. Just because you don't see it doesn't mean you can't be it.”4. What does the underlined word "that" in paragraph 1 refer to?A. The skateboard.B. His hobby.C. His ability.D. The time.5. Why did Duran found Chub Rollz?A. To realize his childhood dream.B. To help plus-size people lose weight.C. To fight for the equal right for fat people.D. To change people's impression of the fat in sports.6. Which word can best describe Duran?A. Generous.B. Inspiring.C. Adaptable.D. Talented.7. Which is most likely Duran's belief?A. Everyone has a gift for sports.B.No one is too fat to enjoy sports.C. Fat people do deserve social concern.D. Skateboarding is most suitable for fat people.CWhen John was growing up, other kids felt sorry for him. His parents always had him weeding the garden, carrying out the garbage and delivering newspapers. But when John reached adulthood，he wasbetter off than his childhood playmates. He had more job satisfaction, a better marriage and was healthier. Most of all, he was happier. Far happier.These are the findings of a 40-year study that followed the lives of 456 teenage boys fromBoston. The study showed that those who had worked as boys enjoyed happier and more productive lives than those who had not. “Boys who worked in the home or community gained competence（能力）and came to feel they were worthwhile members of society, ” said George Vaillant, the psychologist（心理学家）who made the discovery. “And because they felt good about themselves, others felt good about them.”Vaillant’s study followed these males in great detail. Interviews were repeated at ages 25, 31and 47. Under Vaillant, the researchers compared the men’s mental-health scores with their boyhood-activity scores. Points were awarded for part-time jobs, housework, effort in school, and ability to deal with problems.The link between what the men had done as boys and how they turned out as adults was surprisingly sharp. Those who had done the most boyhood activities were twice as likely to have warm relations with a wide variety of people, five times as likely to be well paid and 16 times less likely to have been unemployed. The researchers also found that IQ and family social and economic class made no real difference in how the boys turned out.Working—at any age—is important. Childhood activities help a child develop responsibility, independence, confidence and competence—the underpinnings（基础）of emotional health. They also help him understand that people must cooperate and work toward common goals. The most competent adults are those who know how to do this. Yet work isn't everything. As Tolstoy once said, “One can live magnificently in this world if one knows how to work and how to love, to work for the person one loves and to love one's work.”8. What do we know about John？A. He received little love from his family.B. He had few childhood playmates.C. He enjoyed his career and marriage.D. He was envied by others in his childhood.9. Vaillant’s words in Paragraph 2 serve as _______.A. a description of personal values and social valuesB. an analysis of how work was related to competenceC. an example for parents' expectations of their childrenD. an explanation why some boys grew into happy men10. Vaillant's team got their findings by _______.A. recording the boys' effort in schoolB. comparing different sets of scoresC. evaluating the men's mental healthD. measuring the men's problem solving ability11. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. Competent adults know more about love than work.B. Emotional health is essential to a wonderful adult life.C. Love brings more joy to people than work does.D.Independenceis the key to one's success.DIt is a question people have been asking for ages. Is there a way to turn back the aging process?For centuries, people have been looking for a “fountain of youth”. The idea is that if you find a magical fountain, and drink from its waters, you will not age.Researchers in New York did not find an actual fountain of youth, but they may have found a way to turn backthe aging process. It appears the answer may be hidden right between your eyes, in an area called the hypothalamus (下丘脑). The hypothalamus is part of your brain. It controls important activities within the body.Researchers at New York’s Albert Einstein College of Medicine found that hypothalamus neural (神经的) stem cells also influence how fast aging takes place in the body.What are stem cells(干细胞)? They are simple cells that can develop into specialized cells, like blood or skin cells. Stem cells can also repair damaged tissues and organs.Dongsheng Cai is a professor at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He was the lead researcher in a study on aging in mice. He and his team reported their findings in the journal Nature, Cai explained when hypothalamus function is in decline, particularly the loss of hypothalamus stem cells, and this protection against the aging development is lost. it eventually leads to aging.Using this information, the researchers began trying to activate, or energize, the hypothalamus laboratory mice. They did this by injecting the animals with stem cells, Later, the researchers examined tissues and tested for changes in behavior. They looked for changes in the strength and coordination (协调) of the animals muscles. They also studied the social behavior and cognitive ability of the mice. The researchers say the results show that the treatment slowed aging in the animals, Cai says injecting middle-aged mice with stem cells from younger mice helped the older animals live longer.But these results were just from studying mice in a laboratory. If the mice can live longer, does that mean people could have longer lives? The next step is to see if the anti-aging effects also work in.12. In Paragraph 2 a “fountain of youth” is mentioned to ________.A. introduce the main topicB. show a hidden secret.C. describe scientists researchD. recommend a way to stay young13. Aging takes place in the body when _______.A. stem cells develop into specialized cellsB. there are important activities within the bodyC. hypothalamus neural stem cells fail to protect against agingD. the hypothalamus fails to repair damaged tissues and organs14. What do we know about the researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine from the text?A. They did experiments to see how stem cells work.B. They studied mice to find their connection with humans.C. They have found a possible way to slow the aging progress.D. They have found no changes in mice s behavior during the experiment15. What will the researchers probably do next?A. They will help some animals live longer.B. They will announce the fountain of youth doesn’t existC. They will develop products to help people live a longer life immediatelyD. They will do research to see if what they have found in mice will apply to humans.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。
湖南省长郡中学2020-2021学年高一下学期期末英语试题
湖南省长郡中学2020-2021学年高一下学期期末英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读选择Monster ZooMonster Zoo is one of the largest zoos in the world, covering more than 15 km squares. It is home to more than 50 species of rare and native animals. The zoo is located 70 km from the city New South Australia.Monster zoo was founded in 1983 as a breeding area (繁殖区). Officially open to the public in October 1993, Monster Zoo is now home to more than 500 animals.Opening HoursMonster zoo is open daily from 9: 30 am to 5: 00 pm with last entry at 3: 00 pm. The zoo is open every day of the year, including Christmas Day and all public holidays. The exception to this is if the forecast temperature for Monster Zoo is 40 degrees or above, it will be closed.To get the most out of your visit we recommend setting aside a minimum of four to five hours to fully enjoy the Monster zoo.TicketsChild (4-14 years old) : AU $ 28. 50Adult (15 years old and over) : AU $ 51. 75Family / Mini Group: AU $ 132. 75Meet the KeeperMonster zoo offers various daily zoo keeper talks and animal feeds that give guests the chance to interact (互动) with our friendly workers and learn about the zoo’s unique residents.Looking for a more unique animal experience? Consider booking a Behind the Scenes Animal Experience to come face to face with some of our special animal residents.CaféKetabi Café is open from 9: 30 am to 5: 00 pm daily and offers a variety of tasty treats, small snacks and hot meals.PicnicsFor those who prefer to bring their own meals, special picnic areas are available close to the Visitor Center. Please note that due to fire risk, the zoo does not allow for the use of BBQs. 1．What can we learn about the zoo from the text?A．It is the largest zoo in the world.B．It is open daily all year except Christmas Day.C．It is open to the public ten years after it was founded.D．It is home to more than 500 species of animals.2．If three young men aged 12, 14 and 19 visit the zoo, how much will they pay?A．AU $ 155. 25. B．AU $ 108. 75.C．AU $ 85.25. D．AU $ 132. 75.3．Where does this text most probably come from?A．A health newspaper. B．An animal book.C．A travel website. D．A fashion magazine.HANGZHOU — Chinese internet giant Alibaba on Tuesday opened a hotel loaded with artificial intelligence (AI) and robots, automating a series of procedures like check-in, lights control and room service.FlyZoo Hotel, opened in Hangzhou, capital of East China’s Zhejiang province, where Alibaba is headquartered, is known as the company’s “first future hotel”. Customers can check into the hotel by simply scanning their faces. The facial recognition system installed in the hotel also enables customers to use their faces as key cards to open doors and access another hotel service. Users can also control the lights, televisions and curtains in the room via Alibaba’s voice-activated digital assistant, while robots are deployed to serve dishes, cocktails and coffee. Hotel bookings and check-out can also be done with a few clicks on mobile through an app. “The AI-based solution can help customers save time and relieve hotel employees from repetitive work,” said Wang Qun, CEO of FlyZoo Hotel. The hotel is the latest example of Chinese tech companies’ attempt into traditional industries su ch as the hotel industry.E-commerce giant JD．com announced in October its strategy to put smart home and electronic devices sold on its platform into hotels, in an effort to improve online sales.In July, Baidu teamed up with Intercontinental Hotels Group in Beijing to allow guests to use its voice-controlled assistant to adjust room temperature and order room service at ease.Before that, social media giant Tencent introduced QQfamily, a similar tech solution for hotel operators, in the southern city of Zhuhai last year.“We want to install a ‘smart brain’ for hotels,” said Wang. “In the future, we will continue to make hotels smarter and more automated, as well as create more personalized experiencesfor consumers.”4．How can customers check into FlyZoo Hotel?A．By scanning their faces.B．By clicking their mobile phones.C．By showing hotel staff their ID cards.D．By using voice-activated digital assistant.5．Which of the following hasn’t been realized?A．All hotel service is provided by robots.B．Room service can be controlled by artificial intelligence.C．Room temperature can be adjusted by artificial intelligence.D．Televisions can be turned off by voice-activated digital assistant.6．What does the underlined word “install” in Paragraph 6 probably mean?A．Operate. B．Protect.C．Hold. D．Build.7．What does the passage mainly talk about?A．Internet giants advertise artificial intelligence.B．Artificial intelligence is used in hotels.C．Internet giants switch to hotel industry.D．Traditional hotels will disappear soon.Age has never been a problem for 16-year-old Thessalonika Arzu-Embry. After all, she’s already got her master’s degree.The North Chicago-area teen started homeschooling at the age of 4. She began having an influence on others soon after. When she was 6 years old, she was an inspirational speaker at an organization called Tabitha House Community Service, a shelter for people who were forced to leave their homes due to the situations such as earthquake, flood and other natural disasters.At the age of 11, she graduated from high school and then earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology in 2013. She completed those classes online as she was traveling for church events and leadership meetings.She doesn’t stop there, though. The teen plans to focus on aviation psychology（航空心理学）for her further study, a decision inspired by her father who is a pilot. She grew up around airplanes and took fights all the time. Her goal is to use it to determine whether pilots aredealing with problems that could have deadly results once the plane takes off -- a topic that has been in the news lately. For her, it’s a mix of two of her interests.In her free time, Thessalonika enjoys playing tennis, swimming and being active in her youth group at church. She also has three self-published books, which are on her site. Jump the Education Barrier is written to help students finish college, and in the future aims to help business owners with trends. Her third book The Genius Race, has a wider appeal. It is designed to help people to be geniuses in various areas of life.8．Which of the following is TRUE about Thessalonika?A．When she was 6 years old, she started homeschooling.B．She gained her master’s degree at the age of 11.C．She majored in science and technology.D．In 2013 she got her bachelor’s degree through completing courses online.9．What is her next plan according to the passage?A．Major in aviation psychology.B．Deliver inspiring speeches for church events and leadership meetings.C．Be active in her youth group at church.D．Write another book to help people to be geniuses.10．Why does she write the book Jump the Education Barrier?A．It aims to help people to be geniuses.B．It is intended to give students a hand to complete college.C．It is designed to arouse people’s awareness of psychology.D．The author hope to share her own experience with others.11．Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A．The Story of Thessalonika B．To be a GeniusC．Three Published Books D．HomeschoolingCrossing your legs is an extremely common habit; most people don't even notice that they're doing it when they sit down. While you may find it comfortable to sit with one knee crossed over the other, it might be causing health problems that you are not aware of.A study published in Blood Pressure Monitoring stated that sitting with your legs crossed can increase your blood pressure. The reason for this is that the blood in your legs has to work against gravity to be pumped back to your heart and that crossing one leg over the otherincreases resistance(阻力), making it even harder for the blood to circulate. This causes your body to increase your blood pressure to push the blood back to the heart. You won't feel any immediate effects, but repeated, drawn-out increases in blood pressure can cause long-term health problems. So, planning to sit for a long period of time? Don't keep your legs crossed.Crossing your legs at the knee can also cause pressure on the major nerve in your leg that passes just below your knee and along the outside of your leg, explains Richard Graves, a medical expert. This pressure can cause numbness and temporary paralysis (麻痹) of some of the muscles in your foot and leg, preventing you from being able to raise your ankle—what we know as that “pins and needles” sensation. While the feeling of discomfort may only last a minute or two, repeatedly crossing your legs until they feel numb can cause permanent nerve damage.So next time you sit down, try to get yourself in the habit of sitting with both of your feet on the floor. Not only will it help your posture and stability, but it will also save your health in the long run.12．What can we learn about crossing one's legs?A．It is a very bad social habit.B．It is usually practiced on purpose.C．It can do harm to people's health.D．It can make others feel uncomfortable.13．According to the study, sitting with your legs crossed can______.A．affect your blood pressureB．resist gravity effectivelyC．lead to heart attacks easilyD．improve the function of legs14．In the third paragraph "pins and needles" probably means______.A．slight sharp painsB．being a little nervousC．serious muscle injuriesD．being highly flexible15．What is the main purpose of the text?A．To compare common habits.B．To give readers some advice.C．To evaluate effects of an experiment.D．To introduce research methods.二、七选五Why do We Find It Hard to Say "No"？As we all know，saying "no" to others is not easy at all．But sometimes we have to learn to say "no"．16．Below are common reasons why people find it hard to say "no"．17．You are a kind soul at heart．You don't want to refuse the person and you want to help when possible even if it may eat into your timeAfraid of being rude．I was growing under the idea that saying "no"，especially to people who are older，is rude．This thinking is common in Asian culture，where face saving is important．18．Wanting to be agreeable．You don't want to alienate（疏远）yourself from the group because you're not in agreement．So you agree to others' requests．Fear of conflict（冲突）．19．This might lead to an ugly conflict．Even if there isn't there might be disagreement which might lead to bad effects in the future．20．Perhaps you are worried saying "no" means closing doors．For example，my friend was asked to work in another department in her company．Since she liked her team，she didn't want to go．However，she didn't want to say "no" as she felt it would affect her promotion （晋升）chances in the future．A．Fear of losing chances．B．Wanting to help others．C．Wanting to keep a good relationship．D．I slowly realized I needed to learn to say "no"．E.It means not making others look bad or lose face．F.You are afraid the person might be angry if you refuse him/her．G.To learn to say no，we have to first understand what's stopping us from it．三、完形填空Tears clouded my eyes as I stood in our washing room, holding Brett’s jeans and shirt full of burn holes.Tired and defeated, I 21 to the floor. The clothes were just one more thing Bretthad 22 . He often got almost everything in the house out of 23 . Many windows in our house needed repair due to his breaking 24 to steal money when he chose to live on the street. Yet none of this could 25 the emotional damage Brett had done to our once quiet home.Brett came to live with us when he was 12 years old. During the next few years I had dealt with Brett as 26 as possible, but inside I was shouting, “I don’t want him in my house another day, Lord! I just can’t 27 him!” Having wiped my tears, I continued 28 him as before.When Brett was nearly 18, he landed again in Juvenile Hall (少管所). After that, my husband and I had to send Brett to a boarding school for helping 29 teens.At the 30 ceremony, each graduate held a white rose to give to the person who had 31 the most to him or her.Brett spoke 32 to his parents and then spoke to me, “You did so much. You were always there. No matter what my mom and dad, I was their 33 . But you, although34 enough by me, always 35 me such love. And I want you to know I love you for it.”36 , I stood as Brett placed the white rose in my hand and hugged me 37 .At that moment, tears 38 in my eyes again, this time not for disappointment but for 39 . Although I had struggled with silent 40 toward my stepson, Brett had seen only my actions. Love is action. We may not always have positive feelings about certain people in our lives, but we can love them.21．A．sat B．sank C．bent D．dropped 22．A．ruined B．lost C．torn D．broken 23．A．danger B．date C．question D．order 24．A．off B．in C．up D．away 25．A．pick out B．relate to C．compare to D．toy with 26．A．patiently B．willingly C．strictly D．rudely 27．A．forgive B．educate C．stand D．control 28．A．parenting B．pardoning C．comforting D．feeding 29．A．lazy B．troublesome C．disappointing D．careless 30．A．opening B．official C．victory D．graduation 31．A．afforded B．meant C．supplied D．owed32．A．lovingly B．sadly C．proudly D．nervously 33．A．friend B．enemy C．kid D．teenager 34．A．confused B．troubled C．touched D．suffered 35．A．cost B．lent C．taught D．showed 36．A．Astonished B．Puzzled C．Encouraged D．Interested 37．A．surely B．roughly C．tightly D．fiercely 38．A．fell B．flowed C．moved D．gathered 39．A．pity B．happiness C．luck D．success 40．A．love B．anxiety C．anger D．care四、用单词的适当形式完成句子根据句意填上适当的单词或用括号内已给单词的适当形式填空。
2020届长沙长郡中学高三英语下学期期末考试试卷及答案解析
2020届长沙长郡中学高三英语下学期期末考试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AWelcome to join our Summer Youth Language Program to improve English language skills, make new friends worldwide. and have a good time here! The program capacity is limited, so if you are interested, you should register as soon as possible.Dates andCostsAll programs require a $ 100 nonrefundable deposit (不退还的押金)to reserve a spot in the program.June 15—July 16 5-week program：( $ 1920)July 20—August 20 5-week program：( $ 1920)June 15—August 20 10-week program：( $ 3620)You can also study with us for shorter periods. 4-week programs cost $ 1580 tuition and 3-week programs cost $ 1240.DiscountsThere is a 10% discount for each additional family member!Appropriate AgesRecommended Ages：14 and olderRestrictions：Students who are younger than 16 must have a parent or guardian with them.Program ScheduleIn the morning, you will join the all-aged Intensive English classes from 9：00 am to 2：00 pm, Monday to Thursday, where they can meet other students from worldwide. In the afternoonfrom 2 to 3 pm, we will have fun after-school activities, like soccer in the Park, visit toScienceMuseumand story writing competition.Items Students Should BringClothes：Shirts, a jacket, long pants ,a swimsuit and comfortable shoes, etc.Other personal items：Camera phone? plug adapter, photos of friends/family.Study materials：Notebooks, pens, and pencils.Airport Safe Items：Don't bring foods and snacks, or they'll be charged before you board the airport.1. How much will be charged if you and your brother join in a 3-week program?A. $ 1920,B. $ 2356.C. $3002.D. $ 3620.2. What will participants do at 2：30 pm on Monday?municate with foreign students.B. Attend intensive English classes.C. Join in some interesting activities.D. Talk with their parents on the phone.3. Why should students avoid bringing foods and snacks?A. To save space for their luggage.B. To protect the environment.C. To avoid any unwanted fees.D. To follow the rules of the airport.BIt all happened one afternoon in Carl's backyard a few years ago. We had just finished playing stickball, and I was about to go home.“Wait a minute,” Carl yelled. He ran into his house and cameback with a book for me to take home and read. All he said was, “See if you like it.”I said ly nothing. I kept the book for a couple of weeks and then returned it unread. Carl never asked me if I liked it or not. During the following two years Carl lent me three more books. Each time I returned them unread.A few days after graduating from high school, Carl asked, “Benny, which college are you going to?”“I'm not going to college.” I said.“Why not?” he asked.“Because my father can't afford the tuition (学费).” I answered.“Is that it?” Carl asked. “Yes,” I said.I lied. I had no intention of going back to school now that I was out. The following day, Carl knocked on my door and handed me a check for seventy-five dollars from his father along with the bookMartin Eden.“I think that should do it.” he said.Once again I was in shock. I was working full-time in my brother's bakery. I attended two classes atWayneUniversitypart-time at night. Halfway through the semester, after receiving failing grades on exams and essays, I decided there was no way I would ever become a good student and get satisfactory grades. I dropped out of college.One day, curious, I picked up the book, thinking Carl was trying to tell me something. Despite difficulty, I pressed on. By the time I finished the book, I understood why: the main character, Martin Eden, had my own poor educational background, but managed to educate himself and become a published author.4. What do we know about the author?A. He often told lies.B. He quit school unwillingly.C. He had thought little of education before.D. He became a published author.5. What kind of person is Carl?A. Caring.B. Emotional.C. Stubborn.D. Cautious.6. What message does Carl want to convey?A. Reading makes a rich man.B. Reading is the journey of the soul.C. Reading makes a person better known.D.Readingopens up new opportunities.7. What is the best title for the text?A. A strong desire for collegeB. A wish for better educationC. A wise friendD. A wise bookCLosing your ability to think and remember is pretty frightening. We know the risk of dementia (痴呆症) increases with age. But if you have memory slips you probably needn’t worry. There are pretty clear differences between signs of dementia and age-related memory loss.After age 50, it’s quite common to have trouble remembering the namesof people, places and things quickly, says Dr. Kirk Daffner of Brigham and Women’s Hospital inBoston.The brain ages just like the rest of the body. Certain parts become smaller, especially areas in the brain that are important to learning, memory and planning. Changes in brain cells can affect communication between different regions of the brain. And blood flow can be reduced as blood vessels narrow.Forgetting the name of an actor in a favorite movie, for example, is nothing to worry about. But if you forget the plot of the movie or don’t remember even seeing it, that’s far more concerning, Daffner says.When you forget entire experiences, he says, that’s “a red flag that something more serious may be involved”. Forgetting how to operate a familiar object like a microwave oven, or forgetting how to drive to the house of a friend you’ve visited many times before can also be signs of something going wrongBut even then, Daffner says, people shouldn’t panic. There are many things that can cause confusionandmemory loss, including health problems like temporary stoppage of breathing during sleep, high blood pressure, or depression, as well as medications (药物) like antidepressants.You don’t have to figure this out on your own. Daffner suggests going to your doctor to check on medications, health problems and other issues that could be affecting memory. And the best defense against memory loss is to try to prevent it by building up your brain’s cognitive(认知的) reserve, Daffner says.“Read books, go to movies, take on new hobbies or activities that force one to think in novel ways, ” he says. In other words, keep your brain busy and working. And also get physically active, because exercise is a known brain booster8. Why does the author say that one needn’t be concerned about memory slips?A. Not all of them are related to one’s age.B. Not all of them are symptoms of dementia.C. They occur only among certain groups of people.D. They are quite common among fifty-year-old people.9. Which memory-related symptom should people take seriouslyA. Totally forgetting how to do one’s daily routines.B. Inability to recall details of one’s life experiencesC. Failure to remember the names of movies or actorsD. Occasionally confusing the addresses of one’s friends.10. What should people do when signs of serious memory loss show up?A. Check the brain’s cognitive reserve.B. Stop medications affecting memory.C. Turn to a professional for assistance.D. Exercise to improve their well-being11. What is Dr. Daffner’s advice forfight against memory loss?A. Having regular physical and mental checkups.B. Taking medicine that helps boost one’s brain.C. Engaging in known memory repair activities.D. Staying active both physically and mentallyDTrue friend from a distant landInternational friends can come in many shapes and sizes. However they arrive on the scene, they are always appreciated, especially in times ofturbulence. Michael Lindsay (1909 — 94) is a case in point.After graduating from the University of Oxford in 1931, Lindsay arrived in China in 1937 on a ship from Canada intending merely to teach economics at Beiping Yenching University, the current Peking University. He traveled with Norman Bethune the Canadian doctor who dedicated his life to medicine in China during the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931 — 45).Lindsay left Beijing at the end of 1941, and went to the Communist-led Jinchaji base(晋察冀边区)together with his wife Li Xiaoli, who was a Shanxi local and a former student of his.“Lindsay was inspired by the hard work local Chinesepeople made in fighting against Japanese aggression. After learning that Chinese armies on the frontlines were suffering supply shortages, Lindsay was determined to lend a hand," says Yan Juhai, a retired official from Shanxi's Lyuliang city. "In the Jinchaji base, NieRongzhen( 1899 — 1992), the base's top commander, appointed him to work as the communications expert, where he became a full-time radio technician contributing greatly in communication technology innovation and training," says Yan.In 1944 Lindsay and his wife arrived in Yan'an in Shaanxi province and helped fix its telecommunication equipment. They stayed for 18 months in Yan'an, and after the victory in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, they decided to return to the United Kingdom to visit their parents.12. Which word in the following can best replace the underlined word?A. peaceB. warC. stressD. sorrow13. Why did Lindsay go to the Communist-led Jinchaji base according to Yan Juhai?A. Because his wife was a Shanxi local.B. Because he was warmly invited by NieRongzhen.C. Because he was touched by Chinese people's effortsD. Because he was more interested in communications.14. What can we learn from the article?A. Lindsay and his wife stayed in China for over 8 years.B. Lindsay's wife was also skilled in communication technology.C. Lindsay was appointed as the communications consultant in Shanxi province.D. Lindsay taught economics in the Jinchaji base besides his work as a radio expert.15. Where is the text probably from?A. a guidebookB. a novelC. a diaryD. a newspaper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届长沙市长郡中学高三英语下学期期末考试试题及参考答案
2020届长沙市长郡中学高三英语下学期期末考试试题及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AIt’s the time of year when we start hiking. As you pack, remember to bring your smartphone. Whether you’re going on a short walk or a long trip, there are a handful of apps that can help.MapMyHikeThis app tracks where you're hiking so you have a mapof your route at the end of the hike. It can also track other fitness information like the distance traveled, speed, pace, and even calories burned. You can save the data for your hike, so you can always access the route you look as well as track improvements to your workout. GaiaGPSYou don't always have cellphone service when hiking, but you always want to know where you are. The GaiaGPS app provides that information. Download maps of different parts of the world, and access the GaiaGPS app in the middle of even the most remote trails. The GPS function makes using the maps simple, and the app will also point to areas of interest.Backpacking ChecklistOne of the worst things is being way out on a trail only to discover you left behind something important. That's why checklists are the best. This checklist app helps you build a customized(定制的) list of things to take with you. Organize different lists based on trail lengths or requirements. Track all your essential items by weight and where you can find them.WildObsUsing WildObs, you can record your observations of plants and animals and add them to the database. You can ask the community to help you identify something and keep track of everything you've met, and most importantly, you can become a citizen scientist. By recording what you've seen with this app, you're helping scientists keep track of what's happening to the natural world.1. What can you do with MapMyHike?A. Record your walking speed.B. Design a suitable hiking route.C. Locate popular tourist attractions.D. Store the data of your daily activities.2. What is WildObs intended to do?A. To provide survival skills.B. To lead the way.C. To identify wildlife.D. To help make preparations.3. Which app is most useful before hiking?A. GaiaGPS.B. MapMyHike.C. WildObs.D. Backpacking Checklist.BA Virginia teen is doing his part to make sure frontline health care workers are getting the meals they need to help them take care of themselves and others.Arul Nigam, 17, of Tyson's Corner, Va. , has had to make several adjustments since his school year ended abruptly in mid-March due to the coronavirus pandemic(新冠疫情).“We didn'thave any classes for like over a month and then after that there were a lot of technical difficulties. So I started to have a lot more free time,” he tells Yahoo Life. “It was really saddening, but it was also something that really surprised me, that our health care workers are facing something like that,” Nigam says. “So I wanted to see what I could do to help them because obviously, they're sacrificing so much and giving so much for all of us. ”In late March, the teen started fundraising efforts with the help of friends and family to help these health care workers receive much-needed meals. He also began doing research about what hospitals had the most amount of coronavirus cases, so he could prioritize those places first. He was also arranging for the orders to be fulfilled at local family-owned restaurants impacted by shutdown orders. So far, Nigam has delivered over 1,000 meals to 22 hospitals in 13 states, including New York, Massachusetts and Maryland.Nigam's efforts have not only helped health care workers, but restaurants as well. With quarantine restrictionstaking a toll onthe food industry, places like Best Coast Burrito in Oakland, Calif. , have lost business over the last few weeks. Best Coast's owner,Alvin Shen, tells Yahoo Life that being able to partner with Arul and others in efforts to feed those on the frontline has been a big help.4. What would Nigam probably do according to his words?A. Study at home by himself.B. Spend the more free time playing.C. Donate some money to health care workers.D. Do something helpful for health care workers.5. What is Nigam's priority when delivering food?A. The urgency of meals.B. The severity of the virus.C. The number of doctors.D. The position of hospitals.6. What does the phrase “taking a toll on” in the last paragraph mean?A. Turning a blind eye to.B. Keeping an eye on.C Causing lots of damage to.D. Answering completely for.7. Where can you probably read this text?A. Science fiction.B. Fashion magazine.C. Life magazine.D. Entertainment newspaper.CBrown cows may not actually make chocolate milk, but pink silkworms（蚕）do produce pink silk, a team of scientists has discovered. To see if they could produce pre-dyed silk-silk that comes color1 ed, straight from the source-the team fed ordinary silkworms mulberry（桑树）leaves that had been sprayed（喷洒）with fabric（织物）dyes（染色剂）. Out of seven tested dyes, only one worked, producing a thread that reminded me of pink-dyed hair.And yes, the worms themselves take on some color1 before they produce silk. Their color1 ful diets did not affect their growth, the team, which included engineers and biologists from the CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory in India, reports in the journalACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. (The researchers didn't look too deeply into how the dyes affected the silkworms' health. After all, silkworms die when people harvest their silk.)The team made dyeing silk this way because color1 ing fabric normally uses large amounts of fresh water. The water gets polluted with dangerous chemicals in the process, requiring costly treatment before factories can send it back into waterways. Dyeing silk directly by feeding silkworms would avoid those water-washing steps. Scientists are just starting to study this idea. However, it remains to be seen if it's commercially successful. In this experiment, the Indian team tested seven dyes, which are cheap and popular in the industry.The scientists found different dyes moved through silkworms' bodies differently. Some never made it into theworms' silk at all. Others color1 ed the worms and their silk but the color1 disappears before the silk is turned into fabric. Only one dye, named "direct acid fast red", showed up in the final, washed silk threads. By the time it made it there, it was a pleasant, light pink.8. The text is most probably a(n) ________.A. science reportB. tourist guideC. animal experimentD. fashion advertisement9. Silkworms can produce pink silk because ________.A. they are born pinkB. they are dyed pinkC. they grow in pink waterD. they are fed dyed food10. Where is the experiment carried out?A. In America.B. In India.C. In Israel.D. In China.11. How many dyes have been proved successful in the experiment?A. One.B. Three.C. Five.D. Seven.DThe mass death of flying foxes in extreme heat in North Queensland last month underlines the importance ofUniversityofQueenslandwildliferesearch released today.The UQ research sheds light on how various species have responded to major climate events.A study led by UQ School of Earth and Environmental Science researcher Dr Sean Maxwell has spent more than 70 years quantifying the responses of various species.“The growing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events such as cyclones, droughts and floods is causing unpredictable and immediate changes to ecosystems and blocking existing management efforts,” Dr Maxwell said.“Some of the negative responses we found were quite concerning, including more than 100 cases of dramatic population declines and 31 cases of local population extinction following an extreme event.”"Populations of critically endangered bird species inHawaii, such as the palia, have been annihilated due to drought, leaving none of its kind, and populations of lizard species have been wiped out due to cyclones in theBahamas."Cyclones were the most common extreme event for birds, fish, plants and reptiles, while mammals and amphibians were most responsive to drought events, with drought leading to 12 cases of major population decline in mammals.Drought also led to 13 cases of breeding declines in bird populations and 12 cases of changes in the composition of invertebrate communities.UQ Centre for Biodiversity and Conservation Science director Professor James Watson said the detailed information would help inform ecosystem management.“The research clearly shows species will respond, often negatively, to extreme events,” Professor Watson said.“As climate change continues to ensure extreme climate and weather events are more and more common,we now need to act to ensure species have the best chance to survive.Wherever possible, high quality and intact habitat areas should be retained, as these are the places where species are most resilient(易恢复的) to increasing exposure to extreme events.”12. How was the UQ researchconducted?A. By observing extreme weather events.B. By protecting the endangered species.C. By recording reactions of animals to extreme climate.D. By analyzing the reason whymass animal death happened.13. What does the underlined word “annihilated” in paragraph 4 probably mean?A. destroyedB. defeatedC. decreasedD. disappeared14. Which of the following sentences is true about extreme weather events?A. Drought caused 13 cases of distinctionin bird populations.B. Drought caused 12 cases of population decline in mammals.C. Birds and mammals are most responsive to cyclones.D. Cyclones wiped out populations of lizard.15. What can we infer from Professor Watson’s words?A. Animals often show negative responses to extreme events.B. The existing management ways for wildlife protection are limited.C. Different methods should be adopted to ensure the survival of different species.D. Complete and undamaged habitats are of great importance to species’ survival.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学年湖南省高一下学期期末考试英语试题卷真题汇编-七选五含答案
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We have been worried those days from time to time. Life is short, and we all need to have a good recall to realize that life can be very good. ____31____Be optimistic. Think of life in the best aspect, and find the better side of any situation. You would be amazed at how much more positive sides three are in life than the usual negative sides.____32____ Don’t waste a single second being sad, or bored, or even lonely. Get out and dance, and sing as if your life depends on it. You never know how long it is going to last.Be kind to everyone. Kindness is the true key to unlocking your own happiness and joy. ____33____ Make as many friends as you can, and help them when they are down, as you never know when you will need them when time is hard.Be quiet and think about life. Sometimes just sit or stand somewhere peacefully and think about what you have achieved, what you are about to achieve, or what you want to achieve. ____34____ You will feel more respectful of life.Live in the present. Forget about the past. ____35____ Don’t worry about the future, as you build it with each present moment, and if you forget to live in the moment, you would be surprised at how quickly you’d missed the good time.A. And sometimes your mind will hit you.B. Changing your life attitude is necessary.C. Live every present moment to the fullest.D. Develop as many hobbies as possible.E. The following suggestions may be helpful.F. Because there is nothing you can do about it.G. When others notice your kindness, they will pleasingly return it.【答案】31. B 32. C 33. G 34. A 35. F2019-2020学年湖南省湘西市古丈县第一中学高一英语第二学期期末考试试题卷阅读短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
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你将和你的好友林涛一起陪同Bob在长沙度假。
现请你给Bob写一封电子邮件，介绍你的好友林涛。
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Dear Bob,___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________Love,Li Hua 【答案】Dear Bob.How are you? Your email reached me with pleasure yesterday. I am excited that you are coming to Changsha to spend this winter vacation. Now, I'd like to introduce a good friend of mine, Lin Tao. who will accompany us during the holiday.Lin Tao is a classmate of mine who is from Changsha. so he knows lots of interesting places here. Besides,he is a bright boy with rich knowledge, since he is always curious to discover the unknown, which earns him good performances in study. The most coincident thing is that he has the same dream as you do-to study for a PhD and work for a research organization. And I think you must be excited to know his experiences of winning the status of candidate to Peking University!I'm sure we three will have a wonderful winter vacation in Changsha. Write to me when you are free.See you soon!Love !Li Huta 2019-2020学年湖南省湘西市古丈县第一中学高一英语第二学期期末考试试题卷第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节(满分15分)46. 假如你是中学生李华, 曾在英国学习三个月，现已回国。
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长郡中学2020学年高一下学期期末考试英语时量：120分钟满分：100分第一部分听力（共两节，满分12分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共4小题;每小题1分，满分4分）听下面4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。
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.Which item will Liam bring to the party?A.Food.B. Games.C. Gifts.2.What does Mike want to do?A. Get his schedule.B. Study with Susan.C. Eat lunch with Susan.3.Which material made the man sick?A. The peanut oil.B. The nuts.C. The walnuts.4.Where does the conversation take place?A. Outside a theater.B. In a bathroom.C. At a snack bar. 第二节（共16小题;每小题0. 5分，满分8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。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第5段材料，回答第5至7题。
5.What does the man plan to do?A.Learn French.B.Visit China.C.Interview his neighbors.6.What parts of Chinese culture will the man study?A.Food and holidays.B.Music and education.nguage and traditions.7.When is the homework due?A. In a week.B. In two weeks.C. In three weeks.听第6段材料，回答第8至10题。
8.What does the man like best about the building?A. The art in it.B. The light in it.C. The high ceilings.9.What is a feature of the building?A.Low ceilings.B.Colored glass windows.C.Grand and peaceful atmosphere.10.What are the speakers doing now?A.Buying gifts.B.Visiting a museum.C.Walking to a small town.听第7段材料，回答第11至13题。
11.What does the woman want to do to lose weight at first?A.Eat less.B. Do yoga.C. Go swimming.12.How does the man help the woman?A.By providing her with a fitness plan.B.By advising her about the diet.C.By looking for yoga classes for her.13.How does the woman sound at the end?A.Confused.B. Satisfied.C. Disappointed.听第8段材料，回答第14至17题。
14.What's the relationship between the speakers?A.Teacher and student.B.Parent and child.C.Babysitter and kid.15.How many math problems were given to the young man as homework?A.20.B. 30.C. 40.16.Who probably had to do the most homework?A.Jasmine.B. Andrew.C. Martina.17.What will the young man do right after the talk?A.Help cook dinner.B.Finish his math homework.C.Read two chapters.听第9段材料，回答第18至20题。
18.According to the talk, what do smart watches look like?A.Classic jewelry.B.Fashionable watches.C.Modern alarm clocks.19.What can smart watches do?A.Make phone calls.B.Write long messages.C.Record short voice messages.20.What is the main difference between the Apple Watch and the Samsung Gear?A. The price.B. The size.C. The popularity.第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22. 5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
AMonster ZooMonster Zoo is one of the largest zoos in the world, covering more than 15 km squares. It is home to more than 50 species of rare and native animals. The zoo is located 70 km from the city New South Australia.Monster zoo was founded in 1983 as a breeding area（繁殖区）.Officially open to the public in October 1993, Monster Zoo is now home to more than 500 animals.Opening HoursMonster zoo is open daily from 9:30 am to 5: 00 pm with last entry at 3：00 pm. The zoo is open every day of the year, including Christmas Day and all public holidays. The exception to this is if the forecast temperature for Monster Zoo is 40 degrees or above, it will be closed.To get the most out of your visit we recommend setting aside a minimum of four to five hours to fully enjoy the Monster zoo.Tickets•Child（4-14 years old） : AU$28. 50®Adult（15 years old and over） : AU $ 51. 75•Family/Mini Group： AU $ 132. 75Meet the KeeperMonster zoo offers various daily zoo keeper talks and animal feeds that give guests the chance to interact（互动）with our friendly workers and learn about the zoo's unique residents.Looking for a more unique animal experience? Consider booking a Behind the Scenes Animal Experience to come face to face with some of our special animal residents.CafeKetabi Cafe is open from 9:30 am to 5: 00 pm daily and offers a varietyof tasty treats, small snacks and hot meals.PicnicsFor those who prefer to bring their own meals, special picnic areas are available close to the Visitor Center. Please note that due to fire risk, the zoo does not allow for the use of BBQs.21.What can we learn about the zoo from the text?A.It is the largest zoo in the world.B.It is open daily all year except Christmas Day.C.It is open to the public ten years after it was founded.D.It is home to more than 500 species of animals.22.If three young men aged 12, 14 and 19 visit the zoo, how much will they pay?A. AU$ 155. 25.B. AU$ 108. 75.C. AU$ 85.25.D. AU$ 132. 75.23.Where does this text most probably come from?A. A health newspaper.B. An animal book.C. A travel website.D. A fashion magazine.BHANGZHOU—Chinese internet giant Alibaba on Tuesday opened a hotel loaded with artificial intelligence (Al) and robots, automating a series of procedures like check- in, lights control and room service.FlyZoo Hotel, opened in Hangzhou, capital of East China's Zhejiang province, where Alibaba is headquartered, is known as the company's first future hotel". Customers can check into the hotel by simply scanning their faces. The facial recognition system installed in the hotel also enables customers to use their faces as key cards to open doors and access another hotel service. Users can also control the lights, televisions and curtains in the room via Alibaba's voice-activated digital assistant, while robotsare deployed to serve dishes, cocktails and coffee. Hotel bookings and check-out can also be done with a few clicks on mobile through an app. “The Al-based solution can help customers save time and relieve hotel employees from repetitive work, ” said Wang Qun, CEO of FlyZoo Hotel. The hotel is the latest example of Chinese tech companies?attempt into traditional industries such as the hotel industry.E-commerce giant JD. com announced in October its strategy to put smart home and electronic devices sold on its platform into hotels, in an effort to improve online sales.In July, Baidu teamed up with Intercontinental Hotels Group in Beijing to allow guests to use its voice- controlled assistant to adjust room temperature and order room service at ease.Before that, social media giant Tencent introduced QQfamily, a similar tech solution for hotel operators, in the southern city of Zhuhai last year.“We want to install a 'smart brain' for hotels," said Wang. “In the future, we will continue to make hotels smarter and more automated, as well as create more personalized experiences for consumers. ”24.How can customers check into FlyZoo Hotel?A.By scanning their faces.B.By clicking their mobile phones.C.By showing hotel staff their ID cards.D.By using voice-activated digital assistant.25.Which of the following hasn't been realized?A.All hotel service is provided by robots.B.Room service can be controlled by artificial intelligence.C.Room temperature can be adjusted by artificial intelligence.D.Televisions can be turned off by voice-activated digital assistant.26.What does the underlined word “install" in Parag raph 6 probably mean?A.Operate.B. Protect.C. Hold.D. Build.27.What does the passage mainly talk about?A.Internet giants advertise artificial intelligence.B.Artificial intelligence is used in hotels.C.Internet giants switch to hotel industry.D.Traditional hotels will disappear soon.CAge has never been a problem for 16-year-old Thessalonika Arzu-Embry. After all, she's already got her master's degree.The North Chicago-area teen started homeschooling at the age of 4. She began having an influence on others soon after. When she was 6 years old, she was an inspirational speaker at an organization called Tabitha House Community Service, a shelter for people who were forced to leave their homes due to the situations such as earthquake, flood and other natural disasters.At the age of 11, she graduated from high school and then earned her bachelor's degree in psychology in 2020. She completed those classes online as she was traveling for church events and leadership meetings.She doesn't stop there, though. The teen plans to focus on aviation psychology（航空心理学）for her further study, a decision inspired by her father who is a pilot. She grew up around airplanes and took fights all the time. Her goal is to use it to determine whether pilots are dealing with problems that could have deadly results once the plane takes off—a topic that has been in the news lately. For her, it's a mix of two of her interests.In her free time, Thessalonika enjoys playing tennis, swimming and being active in her youth group at church. She also has three self-published books, which are on her site. Jump the Education Barrier is written to help students finish college, and in the future aims to help business owners with trends. Her third book The Genius Race , has a wider appeal. It is designed to helppeople to be geniuses in various areas of life.28.Which of the following is TRUE about Thessalonika?A.When she was 6 years old, she started homeschooling.B.She gained her master's degree at the age of 11.C.She majored in science and technology.D.In 2020 she got her bachelor's degree through completing courses online.29.What is her next plan according to the passage?A.Major in aviation psychology.B.Deliver inspiring speeches for church events and leadership meetings.C.Be active in her youth group at church.D.Write another book to help people to be geniuses.30.Why does she write the book Jump the Education Barrier?A.It aims to help people to be geniuses.B.It is intended to give students a hand to complete college.C.It is designed to arouse people's awareness of psychology.D.The author hopes to share her own experience with others.31.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. The Story of ThessalonikaB. To be a GeniusC. Three Published BooksD. HomeschoolingDCrossing your legs is an extremely common habit ；most people don't even notice that they're doing it when they sit down. While you may find it comfortable to sit with one knee crossed over the other, it might be causing health problems that you are not aware of.A study published in Blood Pressure Monitoring stated that sitting with your legs crossed can increase your blood pressure. The reason for this is that the blood in your legs has to work against gravity to be pumped backto your heart and that crossing one leg over the other increases resistance, making it even harder for the blood to circulate. This causes your body to increase your blood pressure to push the blood back to the heart. You won't feel any immediate effects, but repeated, drawn-out increases in blood pressure can cause long-term health issues. So, planning to sit for a long period of time? Don't keep your legs crossed."Crossing your legs at the knee can also cause pressure on the major nerve in your leg that passes just below your knee and along the outside of your leg, ” explains Richard Graves, a medical expert. This pressure can cause numbness and temporary paralysis（麻痹）of some of the muscles in your foot and leg, preventing you from being able to raise your ankle—what we know as that “pins and needles" sensation. While the feeling of discomfort may only last a minute or two, repeatedly crossing your legs until they feel numb can cause permanent nerve damage.So next time you sit down, try to get yourself in the habit of sitting with both of your feet on the floor. Not only will it help your posture and stability, but it will also save your health in the long run.32.What can we learn about crossing one's legs?A.It is a very bad social habit.B.It is usually practiced deliberately.C.It can do harm to people's health.D.It can make others feel uncomfortable.33.According to the study, sitting with your legs crossed can .A. affect your blood pressureB. resist gravity effectivelyC. lead to heart attacks easilyD. improve the function of legs34.In the third paragraph “pins and needles" probably means “"A. slight sharp painsB. being a little nervousC. serious muscle injuriesD. being highly flexible35.What is the main purpose of the text?A.To compare common habits.B.To give readers some advice.C.To evaluate effects of an experiment.D.To introduce research methods.第二节（共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7. 5分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。