北京市西城区2020学年高一英语下学期期中试题(无答案)
北京市西城区2020学年高一英语下学期期中试题（无答案）试卷满分为150分，考试时间为120分钟第一卷(三部分，共105分)第一部分：听力理解(共三节，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. What color T-shirt does the man plan to order?A. Red.B. Blue.C. Green.2. Which section does the man like to read?A. News.B. Sports.C. Entertainment.3. What job will the man probably take in summer?A. Lifeguard.B. Tour guide.C. Swimming coach.4. Where does the woman want to go on holiday?A. Turkey.B. Canada.C. Italy.5. What are the two speakers talking about?A. Shark.B. Camera.C. Movie.第二节 (共10小题；每题1.5分，满分15分)听下面4段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。
6. What test are the speakers going to take on Friday?A. Science.B. History.C. Music.7. Why does the woman speaker make the phone call?A. To discuss her maths problems.B. To seek help with her English reading.C. To ask about the homework for tomorrow.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。
8. What does the man think is the cause of the woman's illness?A. Last night's dinner.B. The hot weather.C. Bottled water.9. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Husband and wife.B. Doctor and patient.C. Guest and receptionist.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What is the man doing?A. Making an invitation.B. Offering information.C. Asking for permission.11. What time is the woman going to see the dentist this Saturday?A. 10:30 a.m.B. 12:30 p.m.C. 4:30 p.m.12. What is the woman going to do after seeing the dentist?A. Clean the house.B. Take a walk by the lake.C. Help Jim with his science project.听第9段材料，回答第13至15题。
13. What makes shoppers tired?A. Queuing for electrically-driven cars.B. Looking for what they want to buy.C. Carrying shopping around.14. What is the problem for building moving walkways in the store?A. The space.B. The redesign.C. The technology.15. Where will the computer system send the things shoppers buy?A. To the exit.B. To the shelf.C. To the shoppers' homes.第三节 (共5小题；每小题1.5分，共7.5分)听下面一段对话，完成第16至第20五道小题，每小题仅填写一个词。
听对话前，你将有20秒钟的时间阅读试题，听完后你将有60秒钟的作答时间。
这段对话你将听两遍。
第二部分：英语知识运用(共两节，满分45分)第一节单项填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳答案。
21. He tried to cope with the burden of his work, but finally he ________ and had to take a complete rest.A. broke upB. broke awayC. broke offD. broke down22. We ________ so much trouble over the last three weeks.A. were facing withB. have been faced withC. have been facing withD. were faced with23. They don't allow ________ in the building, but they allow me ________ out of it.A. to smoke; smokingB. smoking; smokingC. to smoke; to smokeD. smoking; to smoke24. Leaders of many countries have been trying to ________ what it is that makes China develop so fast in recent years.A. carry outB. figure outC. watch outD. make out25. The small mountain village was ________ by the snow for more than one month.A. cut backB. cut outC. cut offD. cut away26. There are ________ articles in the newspaper on this issue.A. quite a littleB. a great deal ofC. a large amount ofD. a large number of27. - What do you think of this place?- A lot of small towns in this area are definitely worth ________.A. to visitB. to be visitedC. visitingD. beingvisited28. Paper produced every year is ________ the world's production of vehicles.A. as three times heavy asB. three times as heavier asC. three times the weight ofD. the three weight of29. Having decided to go to Italy, we ________ booking the hotel immediately.A. set offB. set upC. set outD. set about30. He felt rather ________ that his wife should drive the car at such a ________ speed.A. frightening; frighteningB. frightened; frightenedC. frightening; frightenedD. frightened; frightening31. The sale usually takes place outside the house, with people ________ on benches, chairs, or boxes.A. seatingB. seatedC. sitD. sat32. Finding a time ________ suits everyone is going to be difficult.A. thatB. whenC. whatD. where33. The man ________ face was sunburnt saved the girl from falling into the river.A. whoB. whoseC. thatD. where34. Henry hopes to find a job ________ his management skills can be put to good use.A. thatB. whichC. howD. where35. I have to see the doctor because I ________ a lot lately.A. have been coughingB. had coughedC. coughedD. cough第二节完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
When I was young at school, I loved to talk, a characteristic not always appreciated by Miss Jordan, my tenth-grade English teacher.She was a teacher no one wanted because she was so 36 . She stood about five-foot-five, was very thin and wore her hair pulled back in a way that gave her a horsy 37 . She wore those half-circular reading glasses. Whenever she got upset, she would lower her head and look at you over the top of her glasses.One day in her class I was busy talking. I didn't 38 she had stopped teaching and was 39 straight at me. "Young lady, I would like to see you after school."Later Miss Jordan 40 in a low, but very firm voice that showed she expected me to listen when she was talking. For 41 she told me to write a thousand-word essay on education and its effect on the economy. She wanted it in by the following Wednesday.Well, I met my deadline. I was 42 . It was a good paper. And I expected a sign of 43 from her. The next day in class, 44 , she was looking at me over her glasses. She called me forward and 45 my paper. "Go back and rewrite," she said. "Remember, each paragraph is supposed to begin with a topic sentence." When she gave my paper back a second time, she 46 the grammar. The third time, the spelling. The fourth time, it was punctuation. The fifth, it wasn't neat enough. I was 47 !The sixth time, I rewrote the whole paper 48 , in ink, leaving generous space. When she saw it, she removed her glasses and smiled. She finally 49 the paper. After that, I put the whole thing out of my 50 .Two or three months passed. One day Miss Jordan came into the class and said to us: "Class, do you still 51 an essay contest held citywide?They've announced the 52 . I am happy to inform you that Mary has won third prize in the essay contest 'On the Impact of Education on the Economy'."I was amazed and 53 . It was the first time I had ever won a prize. Years later, I told a reporter that story, and my comments－including my unfriendly 54 of Miss Jordan's appearance. Miss Jordan wrote me, and said that her appearance wasn't what was important. What was important was the 55 I had learnt. When I wrote and rewrote that paper for her, I began to learn how to discipline myself.36. A. open-minded B. strict C. careful D. cold-hearted37. A. look B. shape C. style D. character38. A. guess B. believe C. imagine D. realize39. A. waving B. laughing C. staring D. running40. A. complained B. whispered C. explained D. apologized41. A. objection B. motivation C. punishment D. encouragement42. A. confident B. concerned C. nervous D. helpful43. A. suggestion B. approval C. comment D. respect44. A. otherwise B. moreover C. however D. therefore45. A. changed B. tore C. opened D. returned46. A. mastered B. corrected C. taught D. identified47. A. relieved B. grateful C. relaxed D. sick48. A. carelessly B. eagerly C. vaguely D. slowly49. A. published B. accepted C. finished D. studied50. A. mind B. list C. question D. sight51. A. remember B. enter C. expect D. organize52. A. plans B. winners C. participants D. names53. A. curious B. anxious C. thrilled D. enthusiastic54. A. conclusion B. reaction C. recommendation D. description55. A. lesson B. meaning C. skill D. result第三部分：阅读理解(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
【高中教育】2020高一英语下学期期中试题(含解析)
C。 people of his own country D。 men only
4。 According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?
A。 None of the guests knew the soup that was served at the President party was made of tomatoes。
C。 Even now Americans don’t eat tomatoes。
D。 In the 18th century Americans ate a lot of tomatoes。
2。 Jefferson learned that tomatoes were good to eat ___________。
If everybody were to eat the right foods, get plenty of sleep and exercise regularly, the world would be a happier and healthier place。 We would all live to be much older and wiser。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段He had been to Paris, where he learned to love the taste of tomatoes。可知，在巴黎，杰弗逊开始尝到了番茄的味道，故选A。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段They never thought their president would serve his honoured guests poison apples。 Jefferson never spoke to his honoured guests about the fact。可知，这些客人不知道食物是番茄做的，结合前文，美国人当时不吃番茄，故可知客人都是美国人，故选C。
2020-2021学年高一英语下学期期中测试卷(北师大版)(三) 原卷版
2020-2021学年高一下学期期中测试卷（三）英语试卷试卷分值：150分考试时长：120分钟第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1.Where does this conversation most likely take place?A. At a flower shop.B. On a hill.C. In a garden.2.What is the time now?A. 10 o'clock.B. 9 o'clock.C. 11 o'clock.3.What's the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Colleagues.B. Boss and employee.C. Teacher and student.4.How will the man pay?A. In cash.B. By credit card.C. By travele's cheque.5.What are the speakers talking about?A. The water supply.B. Their neighbourhood.C. A disaster caused by a tornado.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。
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。
北京市西城区2020-2021学年高一下学期期末考试英语试题
Working Theory
It is worn over the ear and has an electronic position sensor. When your head nods forward, it sounds a loud alarm to immediately wake you and warn your passengers.
However, I found a solution to some of those12. Last year, I decided to buy a nice new four-wheel electric scooter. At a top speed of 12 km/h, it takes 20 minutes to get from my house to the store. But now, my route is13from traffic and noise, with trees and greenery14cars and street signs.
1．A．voluntarilyB．quicklyC．suddenlyD．seriously
2．A．Thanks toB．Next toC．According toD．As to
北京市西城区2019-2020学年度第二学期期末试卷 高一英语
北京市西城区2019—2020学年度第二学期期末试卷高一英语2020.7本试卷共12页，共140分。
考试时长120分钟。
考生务必将答案写在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。
第Ⅰ卷(共75分)Ⅰ．听力理解（共三节，22.5分）第一节：(共4小题；每小题1.5分，共6分)听下面四段对话, 每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
每段对话你将听一遍。
1．What will the man do this morning?B．See his grandpa. C．Buy some fruit.home.A．Stay2．What does the man not like about the dress?C．The colour.style.A．The size. B．The3．Whose part of the paper are the speakers waiting for?A．Jack’s. B．Sarah’s. C．John’s.4．What does the man advise the woman to do?A．Make her choice quickly.B．Find their seats quietly.C．Drive the car safely.第二节:（共6小题；每小题1.5分，共9分）听下面三段对话, 每段对话后有两道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
每段对话你将听两遍。
听第5段材料，回答第5至第6小题。
5．Why does the woman complain about her kid?A．He seldom helps with housework.B．He asks her for many things.C．He lives a simple life.北京市西城区2019—2020学年度第二学期期末试卷高一英语第1页（共12页）6．What will the woman do later?A．Pay the bill for her kid.B．Have a talk with her kid.C．Do some shopping online.听第6段材料，回答第7至第8小题。
北京市西城区2020学年高一英语下学期期末考试试题(含解析)
北京市西城区2020学年度第二学期期末试卷高一英语本试卷共12页，共140分.考试时长120分钟.考生务必将答案答在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效.A卷满分90分第一部分I.听力理解(共三节，满分22.5分)第一节:(共4小题；每小题1.5分，满分6分)听下面四段对话.每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的A.B.C三个选项中选出最佳选项.听完每段对话后，你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题.每段对话你将听一遍.1.【此处有音频，请去附件查看】What does the man want to do?A. Flowers.B. Horses.C. Birds.【答案】B【解析】【原文】此题为听力题，解析略。
2.【此处有音频，请去附件查看】How will the woman get to work today?A. By taxi.B. By train.C. By car.【答案】A【解析】【原文】此题为听力题，解析略。
3.【此处有音频，请去附件查看】What is the weather like this morning?A. Snowy.B. Sunny.C. Windy.【答案】B【解析】【原文】此题为听力题，解析略。
4.【此处有音频，请去附件查看】What is the woman going to do on Saturday evening?A. Go to the gym.B. Clean the house.C. Have dinner with friends.【答案】C【解析】【原文】此题为听力题，解析略。
第二节:(共6小题；每小题1.5分，共9分)听下面三段对话.每段对话后有两道小题，从每题所给的A.B.C三个选项中选出最佳选项.听每段对话前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读每小题.听完后，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间.每段对话你将听两遍.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
【此处有音频，请去附件查看】5. When will Grandpa’s 70th birthday party be held?A. On Friday.B. On Saturday.C. On Sunday.6. Where is the party going to be held?A. At a golf club.B. At the man’s house.C. At Mario’s restaurant.【答案】5. C 6. A【解析】【原文】此题为听力题，解析略。
【高中教育】2020高一英语下学期期中试卷(1)
A message from the director:
Glen Harwood, Park Director
Experience being a park keeper:
21。 If you plan to swim regularly in the park in June and July, you should pay _______。
A。 $5B。 $15C。 $25D。 $30
22。 Which can we infer according to the passage?
A。 A scientist。B。 A writer。C。 A traveler。
听第 8 段材料，回答第 12-14 题。
12。 Where does this conversation take place?
A。 At school。B。 In the street。C。 On the phone。
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，从每题所给的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。
1。 What's the correct time?
A。 8:20。B。 8:25。C。 8:15。
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和D）中，选出最佳选项。
2020年北京高一(下)期中英语试卷解析版
期中英语试卷题号I II III IV V VI总分得分一、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共30.0分）ABayfield Shopping Coupons（赠券）①Half-price Movie TicketsBuy any full-price movie ticket on Tuesday or Wednesday，and you can buy a second ticket for a fiend for only half pnice．The 1atest movies are here，Five Stars Theater．Offer here through Dec.1．②Buy One，Get One FreeBuy one shirt or tie at Daniel's Menswear，and get another shirt or tie of the same value free．Choose from any of our dress shirts and we'll give you another one at n0 cost．Hurry! Offer ends on Nov.14．③10% offPresent this coupon at Tom's Bookstore to get a 10% discount on any books you buy．We have lots of books to choose from，including children's books，novels，travel guides and so on．You're sure to find something that you will enjoy．We have plenty of toys as gifts and you can avoid the rush of Christmas．Offer here until Nov.14．④Win a ﹩1000 CD CollectionWin a choice of ﹩1000 worth of CDs from JB Music Store．Just buy any two CDs and your name will go into the competition．Select your own prize from our wide variety of rock，pop，jazz and cassical music．Competition ends on Nov.14．Prize drawn on Nov．21．⑤Six Hours Free ParkingSpend ﹩100 or more in our stores，and you'll receive six hours of free parking．Just take this coupon and your receipts to the customer service desk．Theyll stamp your parking ticket to allow 6 hours of free parking．Offer here until Nov.14．1.What do you do to get a 10% discount at Tom's Bookstore？______A. Spend ﹩100．B. Choose two books．C. Present coupon No.3．D. Buy some toys．2.If you drive to Bayfield Shopping Center，which coupon might be most useful？______A. Coupon No.5．B. Coupon No.2．C. Coupon No.4．D. Coupon No.1．3.What are these advertisements about？______A. Things to do in a store．B. Things on sale in a store．C. Great fun at a shopping center．D. Special offers at a shopping center．BIn a world full of Kates and Sarahs，you might think it'd be nice to have a unique name to help me stand out in a crowd．Being named Stacia（pronounced stay-sha）is not so lucky to me．I'll get the occasional "Your name is so pretty" after introducing myself，but eventually my name causes me more frustration than happiness．For example，Microsoft Word always tries to tell me my name isn't a real word．I couldn't even pronounce my own name correctly until I was five．I once had a professor who pronounced my name differently each class．After a while I stopped correcting him，and that's been my reaction to strangers ever since．In other cases，I'd rather tell the seller my name is Staci and save both of us，as well as the people standing behind me in line，valuable time．Meeting new people gives me anxiety，and I've realized it's easier just to lie about my name altogether in certain cases．Actually I did -- so many times that Brittany is now my chosen "going out" name．It may have caused some confusion for my friends at first，who would let out a small laugh or have a confused look，but I've trained them to keep a straight face whenever I whip out this fake（假的）name．Now going out on weekends means I get to have a shift of identity．Frustrations aside，being the owner of a unique name has made me appreciate the little things in life．Someone pronouncing or spelling my name correctly on the first try brings me more joy than it probably should．I also love it when I meet another Stacia and we get to bond over our shared struggles．To any other Stacias reading this - I feel you，girl．P．S．I apologize to any real Brittanys out there．Thanks for letting me borrow your name．4.How does the author often feel about her name？______A. Happy．B. Frustrated．C. Foolish．D. Proud．5.Why does the author use a fake name？______A. To enjoy a different name．B. To stand out in a crowd．C. To save time and trouble．D. To make a fool of herself．6.What's the reaction of her friends to "Brittany" finally？______A. They are used to it．B. They are laughing at her．C. They are confused about it．D. They are strongly against her．7.How does the author sound when telling the story？______A. Humorous．B. Nervous．C. Curious．D. Guilty．CClothes can make phone calls，play music，dial your pal's number，keep you warm during cold weather and operate your computer？This is not a fantasy．A British company，called Electrotextiles，has created a wide range of clothes - clothes that have minds of their own! Scientists，working for the company，have invented a kind of cloth that can be mixed with flexible（有弹性的）electronic materials to create intelligent clothing．The results are electronic garments（衣服）．If you think the wearer has to be wired to different devices，think again．These designer clothes are wire-free，soft to touch and washable!! Like any electronic device，thesehigh-tech clothes have to be powered．Currently，a tiny nine-volt battery serves the purpose ．But the researchers hope that in the near future the clothes will produce electricity by using body heat．These clothes are 100 percent shock proof，they say．The Electrotextiles team has also created the world's first cloth keyboard．This keyboard canbe sewn into your trousers or skirt．To use this device，you will have to sit down and tap on your lap! These 'lap-tap' gadgets（器具）．are all set to take over laptop computers! Another useful garment is the shirt-cum-mobile phone．This handy invention enables drivers to chat comfortably with others at the wheel! Other popular electronic wear include the denim （牛仔布）jacket with flexible earphones sewn into the hood and the electronic ski jacket with a built-in heater．The ski jacket is also programmed to send signals to a satellite．This technology is known as global positioning system and can be used to track lost skiers and wandering kids．Having completed the cloth keyboard，scientists have already started to work on a new project - a necktie that can be used as a computer mouse．What is the next？Do you have any idea？8.The electronic garments are similar to other electronic devices in that ______ ．A. they feel smooth and softB. they use electricity as powerC. they can be washed in waterD. they are made from flexible materials9.How will researchers improve these high-tech clothes？______A. Body heat will be used as power．B. The wearer will not get shocked．C. A tiny nine-volt battery will work．D. They will get charged automatically．10.What does the underlined phrase "This handy invention" in Paragraph 5 refer to？______A. The laptop computer．B. The electronic ski jacket．C. The shirt-cum-mobile phone．D. The world's first cloth keyboard．11.The main purpose of the text is ______ ．A. to advertise for an English companyB. to predict the future trend of scienceC. to show how rapidly science developsD. to introduce some intelligent clothingDIn colleges around the country，most students are also workers．The reality of college can be pretty different from the images presented in movies and television．Instead of the students who wake up late，party all the time，and study only before exams，many colleges are full of students with pressing schedules of not just classes and activities，but real jobs，too．This isn't a temporary phenomenon．The share of working students has been on the rise since the 1970s，and one-fifth of students work year round．About one-quarter of those who work while attending school have both a full-course load and a full-time job．The arrangement can help pay for tuition（学费）and living costs，obviously．And there's value in it beyond the direct cause：such jobs can also be critical for developing important professional and social skills that make it easier to land a job after graduation．With many employers looking for students with already-developed skill sets，on-the-job training while in college can be the best way to ensure a job later on．But it's not all upside．Even full-time work may not completely cover the cost of tuition andliving expenses．The study notes that if a student worked a full-time job at the federal minimum wage，they would earn just over ﹩15，000 each year，certainly not enough to pay for tuition，room，and board at many colleges without some serious financial aid．That means that though they're sacrificing time away from the classroom，many working students will still graduate with at least some debt．And working full time can reduce the chance that students will graduate at all，by cutting into the time available for studying and attending classes．There is little reward for attending but not finishing college．Students who wind up leaving school because of difficulty in managing work and class are likely to find themselves stuck in some of the same jobs they might have gotten if they hadn't gone at all．The difficulty of working too much while in school can create a cycle that pushes students further into debt without receiving any of the financial or career benefits．12.According to the passage，the reality of college students is that ______ ．A. they throw parties a lotB. they stay up late every nightC. they pay no attention to examsD. they work besides attending classes13.What does the underlined word "land" in Para.3 probably mean？______A. keepB. quitC. getD. lose14.We can learn from the passage that ______ ．A. working students are more likely to finish collegeB. students can cover their college expenses through workingC. students receive a huge reward for managing work and classD. dropping out of college may not help students get career benefits15.What is the best title for the passage？______A. The Difficulties of Landing a JobB. The Struggle of Work-School BalanceC. The Reward of Working While StudyingD. The Images of Working College Students二、完形填空（本大题共20小题，共30.0分）Learning to Accept I learned how to accept life as it is from my father．(16)，he did not teach me acceptance when he was strong and healthy，but rather when he was (17) and ill．My father was (18) a strong man who loved being active，but a terrible illness (19) all that away．Now he can no longer walk，and he must sit quietly in a chair all day．Even talking is (20)．One night，I went to visit him with my sisters．We started (21) about life，and I told them about one of my (22)．I said that we must very often give things up (23) we grow - our youth，our beauty，our friends - but it always (24) that after we give something up，we gain something new in its place．Then suddenly my father (25) up．He said，"But，Peter，I gave up (26)! What did I gain？" I thought and thought，but I couldn't think of anything to say．(27) he answered his own question："I (28) the love of my family，" I looked at my sisters and saw tears in their eyes，along with hope and thankfulness．I was also (29) by his words．After that，when I began to feel irritated（愤怒的）at someone，I (30) remember his words and become (31)．If he could replace his great pain with a feeling of love for others，then I should be (32) to give up my small irritations．In this (33)，I learned the power of acceptance from my father．Sometimes I (34) what other things I could have learned from him if I had listened more carefully when I was a boy．For now，though，I am grateful for this one (35)．16. A. Afterwards B. Therefore C. However D. Meanwhile17. A. tired B. weak C. poor D. slow18. A. already B. still C. only D. once19. A. took B. threw C. sent D. put20. A. impossible B. difficult C. stressful D. hopeless21. A. worrying B. caring C. talking D. asking22. A. decisions B. experiences C. expectations D. beliefs23. A. as B. since C. before D. till24. A. suggests B. promises C. seems D. requires25. A. spoke B. turned C. collected D. opened26. A. something B. anything C. nothing D. everything27. A. Surprisingly B. Immediately C. Naturally D. Certainly28. A. had B. accepted C. gained D. enjoyed29. A. touched B. astonished C. attracted D. warned30. A. should B. could C. would D. might31. A. quiet B. calm C. relaxed D. happy32. A. ready B. likely C. free D. able33. A. case B. form C. method D. way34. A. doubt B. wonder C. know D. guess35. A. award B. gift C. lesson D. word三、语法填空（本大题共2小题，共10.0分）36.Around the world people play numerous different ball games．It is not certain how a lotof these games were created，but we do know the history of one of (1) ．Basketball started in the United States，(2) it was created by a Canadian，JamesNaismith，in 1891．While teaching P．E．at Springfield College in Massachusetts，Naismith got the idea for the game．During the winter，students could rarely exercise outdoors．Seeing this，Naismith got two large baskets and (3) （hang）them onopposite walls of the school gym，about three meters above the floor．He dividedstudents (4) two teams．The object of the game was to throw a ball into the basket．Players soon got tired of taking the ball out of the baskets，so Naismith cut holes in the bottoms of them．Many people liked the game and，in 1936，basketball became (5) Olympic sport．37.One Sunday morning in August，I went to a local music festival．I left it early becauseI had an appointment later that day．My friends walked me to the bus stop and waitedwith me (1) the bus arrived．I got on the bus and found a seat near the back，and then I noticed an old woman with shabby clothes sitting at the front．She was pretending that a tiger toy was real and talking to it．She (2) be so lonely．Behind her were other people to (3) she was trying to talk，but after some minutes they walked away and sat near me，looking annoyed．I didn't want to be laughed at fortalking to her but I didn't like leaving her on her own either．After a while I rose from my seat and walked to the front of the bus．I sat next to the woman and introduced myself．We had an (4) （amaze）conversation．She got off the bus before me and I felt very happy the rest of my way home．I'm glad I made the choice．It made (5) of us feel good．四、单词拼写-单句（本大题共1小题，共10.0分）38.There is an English saying that goes，"he who laughs last laughs the hardest．"HighSchool Musical star Zac Efron is laughing a lot these days．______ Because he was always the smallest in his class and was laughed at because he had a big space between his teeth．In sixth grade，Efron's basketball team made it to be the leaguechampionships．In double overtime（两个加时赛），with three seconds left，he rebounded the ball and passed it to the wrong team!（2）______ ．______ Now at 21，Efron is one of People Magazine's 100 Most Beautiful People，graces（荣登）the cover of Entertainment Weekly Hollywood's most influential magazine，and is travelling the world promoting the third High School Musical film．Director Adam Shankman described Efron as"arguably the biggest teen star in America right now"Simply google"Zac Efron"，and you get more than 14million responses．Yes，it seems Efron has a lot to smile about these days．Efron was born and raised in California．（4）______ According to Efron，"he would flip out（发疯）if he got a B and not an A in school，and that he was a class clown．"It was his father who encouraged him to act．（5）______ He also took singing lessons．He graduated from high school in 2006 and was accepted at the University of Southern California to study film．But he put it off-----why study movies when you can star in them．Efron has risen all the way to the top of the movie business．And he can now laugh all the way to the bank．A．He owed it a lot to his father that he succeeded．B．But history，as they say，is a thing of the past．C．He took part in school performances and acted in a local theater．D．When he was young，Efron was an unqualified basketball player．E．He took school seriously．F．They scored and his team lost the game．G．As a young boy，Efron was picked on by his classmates．五、选词填空-句子（本大题共6小题，共15.0分）39.admit blame convenient general help tend long______ speaking，the media can often draw attention to the cases where help is needed．It was freezing outside，and Marcia was ______ for a hot drink．You will not be ______ to the theatre after the performance has started．He was standing there and feeling ______ ，not knowing what to do next．There is a small hotel on the top of the mountain for the ______ of tourists，especially of those anxious to witness sunrise．40.老板要求这项工作要在这个月底前完成．（insist v．）______41.今天早上我上班迟到的原因是我的车在路上抛锚了．（reason n．）______42.今晚很可能会有暴风雪袭击这个区域．（likely adj．）______43.Andrew回到房间，把他们的决定告诉了Mary．（inform v．）______44.要是没有老师给我们提供的支持和帮助，我们的演出不会如此成功．（provide v．）______六、书面表达（本大题共1小题，共15.0分）45.要求：（1）请使用括号内所给的全部单词（hit，promise，dress，appear，charge）创作故事，并在文中划线进行标注；（2）注意故事的逻辑性，合理性及相应的趣味性；（3）注意答题规范，表格之外的内容不予考虑．答案和解析1.【答案】【小题1】C【小题2】A【小题3】D【解析】1．C．细节理解题．由第3份赠券第一句"Present this coupon at Tom's Bookstore to get a 10% discount on any books you buy．在汤姆书店赠送这张优惠券，你买的书都可以打九折"可知，在汤姆的书店买任何书用赠券即可获得10%的折扣．故选C．2．A．细节理解题．根据最后一段"they'll stamp your parking ticket to allow 6 hours of free parking他们会在你的停车罚单上盖章，允许你免费停车6小时"如果你开车去Bayfield 购物中心，用赠券5即可获得免费停车六个小时的优惠．可知赠券5最有用．故选A．3．D．推理判断题．根据五个赠券的内容可以推测出，这些广告是关于购物中心的特价活动．故选D．本文是一篇广告类阅读题，文章提供了5个赠券，第一个是影票半价优惠券，第二个是第二件免费，第三个是享受10%的折扣，第四个是获得价值100美元的CD，第五个是六小时停车免费券，在不同场合，你可以选择适合的赠券即可获取一些优惠．本文是一篇广告类文章，题目涉及多道细节理解题，做题时应结合文章上下文内容，仔细阅读原文，并根据所给选项的含义进行分析，从而得出正确答案．切记胡乱猜测，一定要做到有理有据．4.【答案】【小题1】B【小题2】C【小题3】A【小题4】A【解析】1．B．推理判断题．根据第一段Being named Stacia （pronounced stay-sha）is not so lucky to me．but eventually my name causes me more lustration than happiness．可知作者的名字并没有给她带来幸福．名字不是一个真正的单词，不能买奶酪米老鼠的钥匙链，不知道名字的准确读音等例子可知名字让作者很烦恼，故选B．2． C．推理判断题．根据第二段In other cases，I'd rather tell the cashier my name is Staci and save both of us，as well as the people standing behind me in line，valuable time．可知作者在收银处使用假名是为了节省自己和别人的宝贵时间，避免麻烦．故选C．3． A．推理判断题．根据第三段最后but I've trained them to keep a straight face whenever I came up with this fake（假的）name．Now going out on weekends means I get to have a shift of identity．可知朋友们对作者的假名由开始时的困惑变成了最后的接受，并逐渐使用．故选A．4． A．推理判断题．根据文中（in other words，I didn't have a childhood）． but I've trained them to keep a straight face whenever I came up with this fake（假的）name．和I also love when I meet another Stacia and we get to bond over our shared struggles．To any other Stacias reading this-I feel you，girl，P．S．I apologia to any real Brittanys out there ．Thanks for letting me borrow your name!等处可以看出作者用幽默的语言讲述自己的遭遇和感受，讲述自己的故事．故选A．作者拥有一个独一无二的名字，但给她带来了许多烦恼．作者用幽默的语言讲述了和名字有关的生活．做这类题材阅读理解时要求考生对文章通读一遍，做题时结合原文和题目有针对性的找出相关语句进行仔细分析，结合选项选出正确答案．推理判断题也是要在抓住关键句子的基础上合理的分析才能得出正确答案，切忌胡乱猜测，一定要做到有理有据．8.【答案】【小题1】B【小题2】A【小题3】C【小题4】D【解析】（1）．B． 细节理解题．从第三段"Like any electronic device，these hightech clothes have to be powered．Currently，a tiny ninevolt battery serves the purpose就像任何电子设备一样，这些高科技的衣服必须有动力．．"可知他们用电作为能源，故选B项．（2）．A．细节理解题．从第三段"But the researchers hope that in the near future the clothes will generate electricity by using body heat但是研究人员希望在不久的将来，这些衣服能通过使用人体热量来发电．"可知体能也用做能源，故选A项．（3）．C．细节理解题．从第五段"Another useful garment is the shirtcummobile phone．"及"enables drivers to chat comfortably with others at the wheel还有一件很有用的衣服就是"衬衫手机"．"它能让司机在开车的时候和别人舒服地聊天"可知是指shirtcummobile 手机，故选C项．（4）．D． 目的意图题．本文主要介绍的是科学家发明的新型电子衣服及它们的用途，故写作的目的应是向我们介绍这些智能的衣服．故选D．文章介绍衣服可以打电话、播放音乐、拨打朋友的电话号码、在寒冷的天气里保暖以及操作电脑，这不是幻想．一家英国的公司，叫做电纺织公司，创造了各种各样的衣服--有自己思想的衣服！为该公司工作的科学家们发明了一种织物，这种织物可以与灵活的电子材料混合，从而制造出智能服装．做阅读理解时要快速的浏览全文，把握文章主旨大意，带着问题回到原文，寻找细节或概括相应的答案，最后要理清作者写作思路12.【答案】【小题1】D【小题2】C【小题3】D【小题4】B【解析】1．D．细节理解题．根据第二段第二句Instead of the students who wake up late…many colleges are full of students with pressing schedules of not just classes and activities，but real jobs，too．而不是那些醒得很晚的学生…许多大学都挤满了学生，他们的日程表紧迫，不仅有课程和活动，而且还有真正的工作，可知，当代大学生在上学的同时还要工作．故选D项．2．C．词义猜测题．根据第三段第五句And there's value in it beyond the direct cause：such jobs…make it easier to land a job after graduation．这些工作对于培养重要的专业和社会技能也是至关重要的，这些技能使毕业后更容易找到工作．可知意为得到．故选C．3．D．推理判断题．根据最后一段的Students who wind up leaving school because of difficulty in managing work and class are lik ely to find themselves stuck in some of the same jobs they might have gotten if they hadn't go ne at all．The difficulty of working too much while in school can create a cycle that pushes students fur ther into debt without receiving any of the financial or career benefits．那些因工作和班级管理困难而不得不离开学校的学生，很可能会发现自己陷入了一些同样的工作，如果他们没有离开的话，他们可能会得到同样的工作．可知，大学辍学不能给他们今后的职业带来好处．故选D．4．B．主旨大意题．通读全文可知，文章主要讲的是许多大学生面临着既要上学又要工作的境况，因此文章的最佳标题是工作与学校平衡的斗争，故选B．通读全文可知，文章主要讲的是许多大学生面临着既要上学又要工作的境况，因此大学生应该这两者之间的关系．考察学生的推理判断能力和联系上下文的的能力，在做推理判断题不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实，要根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断．此类的填空题一定要联系上下文，根据上下文的内容加上自己的理解，再作出正确的判断16.【答案】【小题1】C【小题2】B【小题3】D【小题4】A【小题5】B 【小题6】C【小题7】D【小题8】A【小题9】C【小题10】A 【小题11】D【小题12】A【小题13】C【小题14】A【小题15】C 【小题16】B【小题17】D【小题18】D【小题19】B【小题20】B【解析】【文章大意】本文叙述了作者从父亲身上学到了接受事实的人生理念。
北京市西城区2020_2021学年高一英语下学期期末试题含解析
本试卷共14页，共140分。考试时长120分钟。考生务必将答案写在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。
第Ⅰ卷(共75分)
I.听力理解（共三节，分）
第一节: (共4Байду номын сангаас题;每小题分，共6分)
听下面四段对话，每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。每段对话你将听一遍。
W: Why is that?
M: My parents are ing to visit me at that time.
W: Why don’t you go in July? It’s a lovely month in the mountains.
M: Yeah, but I’ll be quite busy preparing for an important meeting. I’m planning to go inAugust. It’s cooler then.
A. Photography skills.
B. A photography course.
C. A professional photographer.
【答案】9. C 10. B
【解析】
【原文】W: Philip, how’s your photography course going?
M: Oh, it’s great. I’m really into taking photographs and I like the teacher.
W: Thank you for your help.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
2020年北京市西城区实验中学高三英语下学期期中试卷及答案解析
2020年北京市西城区实验中学高三英语下学期期中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AThe Middlerby Kirsty ApplebaumEleven-year-old Maggie lives in Fennis Wick, enclosed and protected from the outside world. Her brother Jed is the eldest, a hero. Her younger brother is Trig—everyone loves Trig. But Maggie's just a middler；she is left behind. In this book, we experience the sadness of being the forgotten middle child, the child with no voice, even in her own family.Dennis in Jurassic Barkby Nigel AuchterlounieBeanotown is in trouble again, and this time the danger is Jurassic! Dennis，latest adventure is filled with fun, including Vikings, Victorians and soon, along with puzzles for you to finish. Can you help Dennis save Beanotown from the prehistoric invasion?Little Book for Big Changesby Karen Ng and Kirsten LiepmannIncluding more than 100 activities, try-outs, games, puzzles and tips,Little Book for Big Changesoffers fun and creative ways to bring people together to help change the world. Understand more about big problems in the world such as inequality and climate change, and be empowered to help make the world a better place.The Saga of Erik the Vikingby Terry JonesIn this illustrated story, Erik the Viking sets out with his trusty team of men in search of the land where the Sun goes at night. On his journey, he will meet adventures that will put his courage to the test.1. Who told a story about an unseen child in a family?A. Terry Jones.B. Kirsty Applebaum.C. Nigel Auchterlounie.D. Karen Ng and Kirsten Liepmann.2. Which book is proper for kids who love prehistoric-related stories?A.The Middler.B.Little Book for Big Changes.C.Dennis in Jurassic Bark.D.The Saga of Erik the Viking.3. What is special aboutLittle Book for Big Changes"!A. It is about two people.B. It is an adventure book.C. It has picturesinside to help kids read.D. It teaches kids to care for the world.BWho is a genius? This question has greatly interested humankind for centuries.Let's state clearly: Einstein was a genius. His face is almost the international symbol for genius. But we want to go beyond one man and explore the nature of genius itself. Why is it that some people are so much more intelligent or creative than the rest of us? And who are they?In the sciences and arts, those praised as geniuses were most often white men, of European origin. Perhaps this is not a surprise. It's said that history is written by the victors, and those victors set the standards for admission to the genius club. When contributions were made by geniuses outside the club—women, or people of a different color1 or belief—they were unacknowledged and rejected by others.A study recently published bySciencefound that as young as age six, girls are less likely than boys to say that members of their gender(性别)are “really, really smart.” Even worse, the study found thatgirls act on that belief: Around age six they start to avoid activities said to be for children who are “really, really smart.” Can our planet afford to have any great thinkers become discouraged and give up? It doesn't take a genius to know the answer: ly not.Here's the good news. In a wired world with constant global communication, we're all positioned to see flashes of genius wherever they appear. And the more we look, the more we will see that social factors(因素)like gender, race, and class do not determine the appearance of genius. As a writer says, future geniuses come from those with “intelligence, creativity, perseverance(毅力), and simple good fortune, who are able to change the world.”4. What does the author think of victors' standards for joining the genius club?A. They're unfair.B. They're conservative.C. They're objective.D. They're strict.5. What can we infer about girls from the study inScience?A. They think themselves smart.B. They look up to great thinkers.C. They see gender differences earlier than boys.D. They are likely to be influenced by social beliefs6. Why are more geniuses known to the public?A. Improved global communication.B. Less discrimination against women.C. Acceptance of victors' concepts.D. Changes in people's social positions.7. What is the best title for the text?A. Geniuses Think AlikeB. Genius Takes Many FormsC. Genius and IntelligenceD. Genius and LuckCSalad plants have already been grown in old sheltersand tunnels. Urban farming is a regular topic of interest at places like the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, where leaders consider whether the world's food system, blamed for causing both obesity and malnutrition, can be fixed. There are already plenty of urban farming projects around the world, particularly in the US, Japan and the Netherlands, from urban fish and plant farms to vertical farming.“It's becoming an expanding industry,” said Richard Ballard, one of the founders of the farm Growing Underground. “There're several other businesses starting up in London in containers, and there are other vertical farms around the country now.”Growing Underground is not a standard farm. The rows of crops could be in almost any tunnel, but these plants are 100 feet below Clapham High Street and show that urban agriculture is, in some cases at least, nota fad. The underground farm has occupied a part of the Second World War air-raid shelters for nearly five years, and Ballard is planning to expand into the rest of the space later this year.Growing Underground supplies herb and salad mixes to grocery shops, supermarkets and restaurants. Being in London creates an advantage, Ballard says, as they can harvest and deliver in an hour.He adds other advantages. Being underground means temperatures never go below 15℃surface greenhouses need to be heated. They can do more harvests: 60 crops a year, compared with about seven in a traditional farm. Electricity to power the lights is a major cost, but the company believes renewable energy will become cheaper.Similar British companies include the Jones Food Company in Lincolnshire, while in the US AeroFarms has several projects in New Jersey, and Edenworks in Brooklyn.8. What do we know about urban farming?A. It leads to a healthier lifestyle.B. It is rarely discussed at the WEF.C. Different farming methods are used.D. Local governments pay efforts to develop it.9. Which of the following best explains "a fad" underlined in Paragraph 3?A. A dream that's easy to realize.B. A field controlled for a long time.C. An approach to a serious problem.D. A fashion that’s popular for a short time.10. What can we learn about the underground farm?A. It is more productive than a traditional farm.B. It provides food directly to the customers.C. Its major products are herbs and salads.D. It uses less energy than a greenhouse.11. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Current food system causes health problemsB. Growing Underground attracts more peopleC. Traditional farming will be replaced soonD. Urban farming isstill thought costly and time-consumingDDragon boating is a team sport that has its root in ancient China. The boats are decorated with a dragon head and tail. In recent years cancer survivor groups have got involved in the sport to help make friends and help rebuild their lives.On a recent Saturday morning, a group of 20 women were on a boat in the Anacostia River in Washington DC. They moved their paddles(船桨)in rhythm to the call of a coach. The women belong to the dragon boat team GoPink! DC, which trains weekly. It also races against other breast cancer survivor teams in dragon boat festivals. As a result, GoPink! DC won medals in this Washington dragon boat festival.Lydia Collins joined five years ago after finding out she had breast cancer. “I was diagnosed with breast cancer.I was demoralized because of my illness - I lost all interest in life and wouldn't even get out of bed to eat. But now I love the team spirit. I just love everything about it. It is like a floating support group on the water.”The paddles are breast cancer survivors and their supporters. Annette Rothemel helped establish(建立)the group in 2006. She is a researcher with the National Institutes of Health as well as a breast cancer survivor. “It is sort of an easy entry sport because on the same boat people at different levels can be doing the same sport.” But Ms Rothemel saysdragon boating can be physically demanding, especially for someone who is sick and getting treatment for cancer.“It’s hard but I think you have to challenge yourself in life. This is something I look forward to. I get to be outhere with my sisters and supporters that understand what I’m going through and help motivate me. So it makes me stronger and it makes me feel better,” another cancer survivor Rhonda Hartzel said.Annette Rothemel says the cancer survivors feel a sense of sisterhood and share good times when they paddle together. She says both feelings are treasured by the team.12. What do the underline wordsdemoralizedIn para.3 probably mean?A. depressedB. anxiousC. astonishedD. awkward13. What can we know about Lydia Collims from the text?A. she helps establish Go Pink !DCB. she tries to find a cure for the cancerC. she benefits from the dragon boat raceD. she gives up hope because of her illness14. How can the dragon boat race help the cancer survivorsA. forget their tough experiencesB. recover physically and mentallyC. get rid of the pains of their cancerD. enjoy their rest life without sufferings15. What does the text tell us about Annette Rothemel?A. she is an expert in studying the cause of the cancerB. she helps the cancer survivors in financial difficultiesC. she believes there is a healthful result from the dragon boat raceD. she thinks it unwise for the patient to join in the dragon boat race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年北京市西城区实验学校高三英语下学期期中考试试卷及答案
2020年北京市西城区实验学校高三英语下学期期中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AAlex Palmer says he'll never forget his 13th birthday, not because of a gift or a party, but fire. “It made me realize how valuable life is,” said Alex, a seventh grader atMonroeDemonstrationSchoolinTulsa,Oklahoma.On April 18, Alex and many other kids from his school were riding home on a school bus when they suddenly saw smoke coming from the bus’ engine. “It was jaw-dropping,” he told reporters.By the time Alex and some other kids made it out the bus’ back door, the bus was already on fire. And some of their schoolmates were still inside. So he and some of the other older kids took action.“One little kid was slowing everyone down with his big backpack, ” eighth grader Destiny Fain said, “so I got it off and threw it to the side and helped to make sure all the little kids weren’t fighting or pushing. ”As that was going on, sixth grader Marketez Doyle-Smith reportedly helped another classmate who had trouble in breathing because of the smoke. “We saw our friend lying on the ground,” he said, “so we took our shirts off and waved them to get him some air to breathe.”Marketez also reportedly stopped a younger kid trying to get back on the bus to search for something he’d left behind. “We're all a family,” he told reporters. “So I went back to help the little kid.”Finally everyone made it off safely, thanks to Alex, Destiny, Marketez and several other kids. By later that day, they were already being called heroes. “I really don’t see it as being a hero,” Alex said, according to The World. “I see it as the right thing to do—helping others before you help yourself.”1. What happened on Alex’ s way home?A. The school bus was on fire suddenly.B. There was a party for Alex’s birthday.C. He received a gift from his classmate.D. Some classmates quarreled with each other.2. By saying "We're all a family.” Marketez probably meantA. We’re brothers in the same family.B. It’s our duty to help each other.C. We’re classmates in the same class.D. The thing left on the bus is mine.3. According to the last paragraph, Alex thought that heA. was not a brave student.B. had the right to do anything.C. had just done what he should do.D. hated to be called a hero by others.B"Sorry, but I don't agree with you..."This is usually followed by unbearable silence and angry tears. I've always found it difficult to disagree with someone, because I don't want to lose a friend. I've found it even harder to accept it when someone disagrees with me, because my ego（自尊心）ishurt.Before the other person gets a chance to explain why she disagrees with me, my usual response would be," If you aren't able to see my point of view, then what you think isn't worth my time or consideration, either." But now I've come to realize that when a friend disagrees with me, sometimes she is simply saying, "I don't agree with the way things are done." She still respects me as a person, and is only pointing out a better way to look at a matter. However, there may be times when my friend disagrees with me because I'm against the truth. That's when need to listen to what she says.I've learned that one way to help my friend is for me to be open and honest with the other to voice my thoughts and listen to the other carefully. While we can't control how a person will respond to our views, we must learn to disagree with our friends in love. We will never feel that we are better than the other person.And that will help us to be less emotional, and more objective in the way we express our opinions.In the same way, we can also stay open to feedback（反馈）from others,knowing that our friends may be correcting us in love.Good friendships build each other up, sometimes through disagreements and honest opinions. Though I don't like being disagreed with, I'm starting to see the value of such disagreements.4. The author has found it difficult to disagree with someone because .A. he is a friendly personB. he usually hides his ideasC. he has no mind of his ownD. he wants to keep the friendship5. When a friend disagreed with him,the author used to .A. be unhappyB. argue with the friendC. break up with the friendD. explain things calmly6. The author will listen to a friend when .A. he is against the truthB. he doesn't tell the truthC. he is respected by a friendD. he does things in the wrong way7. What does the author mainly talk about in the text?A. How to keep friendship.B. How to avoid hurting a friend.C. How to express disagreements.D. How to deal with disagreements.CWhen I was young, my mother didn't have the money to send me to school, but she thought it was important for me to keep up with education.So she decided to teach me extra lessons herself.But because she had to go to work, the only time she could do it was at 4：30 inthe morning.We needevery one of you to develop your talents and your skills so that you can help us old folks solve our most difficult problems. If you quit on school—you're not just quitting on yourself, but you're quitting on your country. No one's written your destiny(命运)for you, because you write your own destiny. You make your own future.That's why today I'm calling on each of you to set your own goals for your education and do everything you can to meet them.Your goal can be something as simple as doing all your homework, paying attention in class, or spending some time reading a book.But whatever you decide to do, I want you to commit to it.I want you to really work at it.I know that sometimes you get that sense from TV that you can be rich and successful without any hard work—that your ticket to success is through rapping or basketball or being a reality TV star.No one's born being good at all things. You become good at things through hard work.You're not a good athlete the first time you play a new sport.You don't hit every note the first time you sing a song.You've got to practise.8. What can we learn from the first paragraph？A. The writer's home was very rich.B. The writer's mother was a teacher.C. The writer was born in a poor family.D. The writer didn't like reading books.9. What does the writer want everyone to do by improving their talents and skills？A. To quit on their country to earn more money.B. To help solve the most difficult problems.C. To write their own new destiny by working as a TV star.D. To spend some time writing books about their own life.10. Why does the writer call on everyone to set his/her own goal？A. Because everyone's future is determined by themselves.B. Because eyeryone's future is to do simple work.C. Because everyone should do their homework.D. Because everyone should pay attention in class.11. How can people realise their great dreams？A. By rapping.B. By playing basketball.C. By being a reality star.D. By working hard.DWhat acts of kindness will make us the happiest, and who tends to benefit the most? A newly-published review of decades of kindness research provides some answers.In this paper, researchers analyzed the results from 126 research articles looking at almost 200, 000 participants from around the world. The studies they chose measured well-being in various ways, including both mental and physical health. Some were experiments, where people did a kindness practice to observe its effects, while others just surveyed people about how kind and happy they were.As expected, people who were kind tended to have higher well-being. Lead researcher Bryant Hui wasastoundedthat the relationship wasn't stronger than it was, but he was still encouraged by the results.One thing Hui and his colleagues found was that people who performed random, informal acts of kindness, like bringing a meal to a sad friend, tended to be happier than people who performed more formal acts of kindness, like volunteering in a soup kitchen.The researchers also found that people who were kind tended to be higher in "eudaimonic happiness"(a sense of meaning and purpose in life) more than "hedonic happiness"(a sense of pleasure and comfort). Perhaps this makes sense, given that being kind takes effort, which reduces comfort but could make people feel better about themselves and their abilities, which would provide a sense of meaning.Being kind came with greater eudaimonic happiness for women than for men, too. According to Hui, this could be because, in many cultures, women are expected to be kinder than men; so, they may have more to gain from it. And younger participants experienced more happiness when they were kind than older participants, perhaps for developmental reasons, he says.Hui isn't sure why acting kind might have these different effects on different groups, but he points to theories put forth by researcher Elizabeth Midlarsky: Being kind may make us feel better about ourselves as a person or about the meaning of our lives, help us forget our own troubles and stresses, or help us be more socially-connected with others.12. What does the data in the second paragraph intend to show?A. The recent paper is worthy of being read.B. The recent paper gives convincing results.C. Kindness is always a hot topic of research.D. Kindness is closely linked to one's well-being.13. What does the underlined word "astounded" in paragraph 3 mean?A. Afraid.B. Certain.C. Excited.D. Surprised.14. Which of the following acts of kindness can make one feel happier according to paragraph 4?A. Volunteering in a hospital.B. Cleaning a community.C. Returning a lost item to its owner.D. Collecting donations for the poor.15. What do the researchers find from the paper?A. Being kind has different effects on different groups.B. Eudaimonic happiness makes people feel comfort.C. The younger experienced more happiness than the older.D. Female participants are kinder than male ones.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。