广西南宁市第三中学2020-2021学年高二上学期期中段考英语试题 含答案
南宁三中2020~2021学年度上学期高二段考英语试题第一部分听力（共两节，满分20分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1 分，满分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. Who is the man most concerned about?A. Cathy.B. Sara.C. Janie.2. What does the woman want the man to do?A. To dance with her.B. To visit Sam tonight.C. To listen to the great music.3. What does the woman think about the man?A. He is going to be lucky.B. He is not being logical.C. He will not win anything.4. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Husband and wife.B. Mother and son.C. Shop assistant and customer.5. What time is it now?A. 9:00 a.m.B. 9:10 a.m.C. 9:30 a.m.第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What day is it today?A. Tuesday.B. Wednesday.C. Friday.7. What will the speakers do this weekend?A. Go to a bank.B. Go to a party.C. Go on a trip.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. How old is the woma n’s son?A. 9.B. 15.C. 16.9. What does the man recommend in the end?A. A bike.B. A pair of shoes.C. A helmet and arm pads.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What does the woman seem to think about Bobo’s jumping skills?A. They’re quite good.B. They’re not very impressive.C. They’re good enough to win the contest.11. When will the competition be held?A. In about one month.B. In about two months.C. In about five months.12. What does Bobo need to do in the competition?A. Run quickly.B. Bark at some chickens.C. Walk right next to the woman.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What are the speakers mainly discussing?A. An interview.B. An explosion.C. A painting exhibition.14. What time of day did the event occur?A. Early morning.B. Late afternoon.C. Late at night.15. What is the man looking for?A. Directions.B. Employees.C. Evidence.16. How will Marcus probably benefit?A. He will get a new job.B. He will get paid for his information.C. He will become famous.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What does Raymond Blanc do?A. He is an editor.B. He is a TV show host.C. He is an owner of some restaurants.18. Where does Raymond Blanc come from?A. Britain.B. FranceC. Germany.19. What is special about the menu in the restaurants?A. It changes with seasons.B. It shows the ingredients in the dishes.C. It includes almost all the dishes of Raymond Blanc’s childhood.20. What was the original price of the 3-course meal?A. £15.B. £45.C. £66.第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AIf you are crazy about paintings, you shouldn’t miss the following four famous masterpieces which have stood the test of time.The Arnolfini PortraitJan van Eyck’s Arnolfini Portrait, an oil painting on wood produ ced in 1434, in which a man and a woman hold hands with a window behind him and a bed behind her, is undoubtedly one of the masterpieces in the National Gallery, London. This painting is as visually interesting as it is famed. It is also an informative document on fifteenth-century society, through van Eyck’s heavy use of symbolism—while husbands went out to engage in business, wives concerned themselves with domestic duties.The Starry NightVincent van Gogh painted The Starry Night, oil on canvas, a moderately abstractlandscape painting of an expressive night sky over a small hillside village, during his 12-month stay at the mental hospital near Saint-Rémy -de-Provence, France between 1889 and 1890. When the Museum of Modern Art in New York City purchased the painting from a private collector in 1941, it was not well known, but it has since become one of van Gogh’s most famous works.The HarvestersThe Harvesters is an oil painting on wood completed by Pieter Bruegel the Elder in 1565. It depicts the harvest time which most commonly occurred within the months of August and September. Nicolaes Jonghelinck, a merchant banker and art collector from Antwerp, commissioned this painting. The painting has been at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City since 1919.GuernicaGuernica, a large black-and-white oil painting, was painted by the Cubist Spanish painter, Pablo Picasso in 1937. The title “Guernica” refers to the city that was bombed by Nazi planes during the Spanish Civil War. The painting depicts the horrors of war and as a result, has come to be an anti-war symbol and a reminder of the tragedies of war. Today, the painting is housed at the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofaí in Madrid.21. Which of the following paintings was produced earliest?A. The Arnolfini PortraitB. The Starry Night.C. The Harvesters.D. Guernica.22. What do we know about the painting The Starry Night?A. It was painted on wood in oil.B. It wasn’t widely recognized before 1941.C. It described t he painter’s life in hospital.D. It was given away to the museum by a collector.23. Who created the painting describing the tragedy of war?A. Pieter Bruegel the Elder.B. Vincent van Gogh.C. Jan van Eyck.D. Pablo Picasso.BTwenty years ago, I became involved in pet therapy(治疗）work. As digging deeper into thejob, I had an urge to be a recorder of their work to let more and more people know their efforts and contributions. After all, they could not say our languages. It was when I got familiar with the work that I got my golden retriever puppy(金毛寻回犬), whom I named Angel. As she matured and went through obedience training, I realized that she would be a good partner.Angel is ten now and still works every week. As a rule, she visits two hospitals, a day care for the elderly, and our library's PAWS for Reading program. Angel has also helped out at a children's special-needs camp. She is so popular that everywhere we go people recognize her, especially the kids she has worked with.We have seen some very special things through our pet therapy work. I brought Angel to our local hospital to visit a woman who was completely paralyzed(瘫痪的) on her right side from a stroke. One day, my husband, Jack asked her if she wanted to give Angel a treat. She nodded and gently took the treat, raised her right hand and started petting Angel. Her friend was in the room and said, “She hasn't been able to move that hand since she had her stroke!”Somehow it seems appropriate that when Angel visits the hospital, she also performs tricks for the patients with her paws. The best one is when she crouches on the floor and crosses her paws. She stays still and doesn’t move until Jack says “Best wishes”. It’s the best wishes for all the people Angel meets as well as for her.24. Why does the author want to be a recorder?A. Pets cannot record themselves.B. Pets should be highly praised.C. Pets' labor should be made aware of.D. Pets daily work is important.25. How is Angel’s work?A. Busy but rewarding.B. Interesting but tiring.C. Funny and amusing.D. Important and demanding.26. What did Angel do for the paralyzed woman?A. She cured her disease.B. She visited her at times.C. She gave her best wishes.D. She played tricks on her.27. What is the best title for the passage?A. A loyal dog.B. Selfless love.C. A silent angel.D. Great devotion.CIf doctors want to test you for something, they’ll usually take a blood or urine(尿液)sample. But wouldn’t it be much more convenient if they just asked you to bre athe through a special instrument?In fact, your breath can say a lot about you. In traditional Chinese medicine, doctors draw a conclusion about the health state of a patient based on the smell of his or her breath; trained dogs and rats can identify the smells of the breaths of people suffering from certain cancers; traffic police also monitor drivers’ alcohol consumption(消耗量) by testing their breaths.Just like blood and urine, your breath contains lots of “metabolites” —the waste chemicals that the body produces, which vary from person to person. They are like personal health fingerprints, which is why scientists sometimes call them “breathprints”, according to Science Daily.Compared to blood or urine testing, breath testing takes only seconds instead of hours, and it requires neither a needle nor a container to hold the body fluids(液). This means the test can be taken frequently to better detect early signs of diseases and monitor the progress of a medical treatment.On the other hand, as an identifier, you might think that breaths are not as reliable as fingerprints since they might change based on what you eat. However, researchers in Zurich, Switzerland mapped 11 healthy volunteers’ chemical patterns by having them breathe through a special instrument, and they found that each pattern was unique and the patterns didn’t change much throughout the day, reported BBC.“Our goal is to develop breath analysis to the point where it becomes competitive with the established analysis of blood and urine,” said Ma lcolm Kohler, professor at the University Hospital Zurich.28. According to the text we know that______.A. breath varies from person to person based on foodB. your breath may give you away if you are not carefulC. doctors can test one’s breath to fin d about his illnessD. trained cats can identify people with certain cancers29. In comparison with blood or urine testing, breath testing is _______.A. comfortable and convincingB. traditional and reliableC. accurate and competitiveD. quick and convenient30. What is the author’s attitude toward breath testing?A. Doubtful.B. Approving.C. Unconcerned.D. Worried.31. What can we infer from the text?A. Breath testing is reliable and may have a bright future.B. Blood or urine testing will be less used in medical treatment.C. Doctors have found the best way to detect early signs of diseases.D. Traditional Chinese medicine is becoming more and more popular.DThe ancient tale of the Country Mouse and the Town Mouse was only the first to emphasize rural folk's supposed simplicity when compared with more complex urbanites. However, neuroscientists announce that, in fact, it is city living that can dull the wits.The new study led by Dr. Spiers at Nantes University describes how they used a dataset from 4 million people of a computer game, which tests navigating skills by asking players to memorise a map showing the location of checkpoints and then measuring how well players can find them, guided only by their mental map. Dr. Spiers and his colleagues examined the 4 million people from 38 countries, and found that the strongest indicator of a high score was a player's age—older people performed relatively poorly, which agrees with what researchers know about age-related cognitive(认知的) drop. But the benefit of rural living was strong enough to offset some of that. Data showed that a 70-year-old who grew up in the countryside had the navigational abilities of an average 60-year-old across the dataset.There is a huge gap between the navigation skills of rural and city people, and the researchers think they know why. Dr. Spiers says that the brain's navigational abilities probably weaken in the less challenging city environment because they are not being used as much. Although cities may appear more detailed, they also feature more clues to help residents find their way, such as numbered streets. In the countryside, however, one field tends to look much the same as another, so there are fewer landmarks to help guide the way.Neuroscientists already know that living and working in more complex environments can influence the function and structure of the brain. Brain scans of London taxi drivers, who have gained a good memory of the city’s streets, show that they tend to have an enlarged hippocampus—a region of the brain acting as a neural GPS, sensing position and path on an inside map of the environment.The harmful effect of city living on navigation is probably most serious in people under 16—18, Dr. Spiers says, because their still-developing brains respond and change the most according to outside stimuli(刺激). And while people who live in cities with young children should not be alarmed, the study does raise some interesting ideas for urban planners: keep their city designs not so simple perhaps. And for everyone else, it might be an idea to turn off maps on the phone.32.The study led by Dr. Spiers shows that .A. the seniors score higher at computer gamesB. rural life benefits people's sense of directionC. participants are better at finding ways in citiesD. the young remember checkpoints better in maps33.The underlined word “offset”，in Para. 2 most probably means .A. achieveB. checkC. reduceD. replace34. Who will be mostly influenced by the harmful effect of city living on navigation?A. Taxi driversB. Computer playersC. TeenagersD. Adults35. What is the purpose of the passage?A. To introduce a new way of driver training.B. To expose the weakness of living in the urban area.C. To show the contrast between lives in the country and city.D. To present environments’ effect on one's ability to locate places.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
广西南宁市第三中学2020-2021学年高二上学期期中英语试题
广西南宁市第三中学2020-2021学年高二上学期期中英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读选择Sea, Sun, Sand and South Africa: Readers’ Favorite Beaches The Wild Coast five-day hike from Kei Mouth to Coffee Bay in South Africa is surely the best experience for beach lovers.Robben Island beachesOn a visit to the prison museum here, be sure to leave time to explore the island’s beaches. Few visitors realize that the island’s shores are the natural habitat of sizable penguins: enjoy watching them with far fewer tourists here. Bird life is plentiful and includes oystercatchers, ibis, egrets and cormorants. Sharks and dolphins can often be spotted offshore too.Sand, sea and sculpture, DurbanThere’s more to Durban’s Golden Mile than sunbathing and su rfing. Not only is there a gallery of sand sculptures(雕像) and drawings, but Lucas, one of the best local artists, offers lessons. His amazing rhino(犀牛) is the only permanent item in a frequently changing exhibition. Lucas charges a modest R50 (£3) for a fun and surprisingly physical hour of creativity. Or, you could ask him to create a personalized sculpture for a special occasion.Paternoster, Western CapePaternoster is a small beach community about 150 km north of Cape Town. The town has a number of rentals(租赁), all the Cape Dutch architecture you could want for a weekend away and some great food. Long walks on the beach, eating and drinking and watching the fishing boats make for a peaceful break. And, unlike in Cape Town, you can dip your toes in the sea without your legs freezing solid.1．What is the suggested way for travelers to make their trips from Kei Mouth to Coffee Bay? A．By car. B．By boat.C．On foot. D．By bicycle.2．Which destination is the best choice for a beach lover who likes animals? A．Paternoster. B．Robben Island beaches.C．Kei Mouth. D．Durban.3．What can be learned about Durban?A．It has a museum for ice sculptures and drawings.B．Visitors can have their special sand sculptures made.C．Rhinos can always be found everywhere on the beach.D．Art lessons are given by local artists for a little money.4．What is the purpose of the passage?A．To inform the government of environmental protection.B．To attract businessmen to develop the beaches.C．To share travel tips with beach lovers.D．To introduce activities to art lovers.I grew up on a farm outside Port Clinton, Ohio. I was the youngest son, with four brothers and four sisters, plus a girl my relatives took in when she was in sixth grade and was raised along with us.By the late 60s, most of us were married and had families of our own. One day, while we were visiting my parents in late summer or early fall, Dad mentioned he’d always wanted a Crimson King maple tree for the yard. Mom agreed that they were pretty.Like many parents, mine were hard to shop for, so I figured this was a great opportunity to get them something they’d appreciate. I checked the price at work and decided it was a bit more than I could afford but all of my brothers and sisters agreed to help.In northern Ohio, people don’t plant maple trees at Christmas, so we decided to surprise Mom and Dad with a special Christmas in October before the ground froze. We asked my aunt if she’d help us with the trick, and she called my parents in advance to say she was coming for a Sunday visit. Then my sisters and sisters-in-law went into action, planning a big holiday turkey dinner.On the chosen Sunday, we all met at my house and loaded the trees in a pickup truck. I dressed up as Santa Claus, though at the time I weighed about 140, so all the padding(填料) in the world couldn’t make me look like St. Nick. Then off we went, nine or ten cars loaded with people and food, plus the pickup truck.When the truck arrived at my parents’ house, Dad came out of the back door, convinced something was wrong. He and Mom were amazed when we told them why we were there.When Christmas rolled around, of course, we couldn’t go to our parents’ houseempty-handed, so Mom and Dad got double presents that year. Almost half a century later, Istill drive by the old farm and smile when I see those big, handsome trees.5．Why did the author decide to buy his parents a maple tree as a Christmas present? A．Maple trees could catch people’s eye.B．Maple trees were very rare in northern Ohio.C．His parents hoped to have one in the garden.D．The author liked the maple tree when he was young.6．What does the underlined part “the trick” in Paragraph 4 mean?A．The surprise the author was preparing.B．Spending Christmas in advance.C．The author’s aunt’s Sunday visit.D．Dressing up as Santa Claus.7．What can we infer from Paragraph 5?A．The author was very fat then.B．The author was eager to visit his parents.C．The author looked like Father Christmas.D．The author meant to create a Christmas atmosphere.When I’m in Italy, I generally only eat Italian food. I doubt whether there’s another country in Europe that has food that can keep me coming back for more.To eat well in Italy, finding the right restaurant is essential. I appreciate personality-driven restaurants, run by people keen(热衷的) to share their love of good cooking, and places serving family recipes. Signs of a good restaurant include a low-rent location, lots of locals, and a small, handwritten menu in one language. The menu is small because they’re only selling everything they’re cooking; it’s handwritten because it’s shaped by what is fresh today in the market; and it’s in one language because they mostly serve locals.For a fast and cheap lunch, I look for Italian food in corner delis (熟食店): either a rosticceria, specializing in roasted meats and antipasti(开胃食物), or a hot table bar — a cafeteria offering a buffet of meat and vegetables. Another option is to drop by a neighborhood grocery store to pick up some cold cuts, cheeses, and other foods for a picnic.Italians tend to spend a long time on each course, and dinner is the evening’s entertainment. For example, when you have a full-blown Italian dinner in a restaurant, you don’t get out until midnight; a three-hour meal is common. Waiters often provide lots of drinksthat seem designed to keep you from leaving. When you want the bill, you’ll have to ask for it. To “eat and run” is seen as a lost opportunity.A couple of years ago, I sat down at my favorite place in Verona, Enoteca Can Grande, with my friend and guide Franklin. We let the chef, Giuliano bring us whatever he wanted. Just after the antipasti arrived, Franklin’s wife phoned him and said, “Don’t eat too much cheese or dessert.” Later Franklin, who was not thin, surveyed our table. Sighing, he said, “The foods are so plentiful but I can eat few.”“That’s a pity,” I said.I enjoyed the food for three hours and he watched me eating for three hours. Eating in Verona was really an amazing experience.8．What does the author want to show in Paragraph 1?A．He doesn’t have many food choices in Italy.B．Italian food is the best all over Europe.C．He has a great tooth for Italian food.D．He doesn’t like trying foreign food.9．Where does the author like eating while in Italy?A．At a restaurant at a high-rent location.B．At a restaurant that locals visit frequently.C．At a place where waiters don’t just speak Italian.D．At a place which provides various food.10．What is Paragraph 3 mainly about?A．Ways to eat simply and cheaply in Italy.B．Ways to prepare simple food in Italy.C．Places to have a picnic in Italy.D．Nice places to eat in Italy.11．What do we learn about Italians at dinner in a restaurant?A．They like ordering lots of drinks.B．They don’t consider it fun.C．They usually spend much time on dinner.D．They don’t like ordering much food.Your house may have an effect on your figure. Experts say the way you design yourhome could play a role in whether you pack on the pounds or keep them off. You can make your environment work for you instead of against you. Here are some ways to turn your home into part of your diet plan.Open the curtains and turn up the lights. Dark environments are more likely to encourage overeating, for people are often less self-conscious (难为情) when they’re in poorly lit places—and so more likely to eat lots of food. If your home doesn’t have enough window light, get more lamps and flood the place with brightness.Mind the colors. Research suggests warm colors fuel our appetites. In one study, people who ate meals in a blue room consumed 33 percent less than those in a yellow or red room. Warm colors like yellow make food appear more appetizing, while cold colors make us feel less hungry. So when it’s time to repaint, go blue.Don’t forget the clock—or the radio. People who eat slowly tend to consume about 70 fewer calories (卡路里) per meal than those who rush through their meals. Begin keeping track of the time, and try to make dinner last at least 30 minutes. And while you’re at it, actually sit down to eat. If you need some help slowing down, turn on relaxing music. It makes you less likely to rush through a meal.Downsize the dishes. Big serving bowls and plates can easily make us fat. We eat about 22 percent more when using a 12-inch plate instead of a 10-inch plate. When we choose a large spoon over a smaller one, total intake (摄入) jumps by 14 percent. And we’ll pour about 30 percent more liquid into a short, wide glass than a tall, skinny glass.12．The text is especially helpful for those who care about ____________.A．their home comforts B．their body shapeC．house buying D．healthy diets13．A home environment in blue can help people ______________.A．digest food better B．reduce food intakeC．burn more calories D．regain their appetites14．What are people advised to do at mealtimes?A．Eat quickly. B．Play fast music.C．Use smaller spoons. D．Turn down the lights.15．What can be a suitable title for the text?A．Is Your House Making You Fat? B．Ways of Serving DinnerC．Effects of Self-Consciousness D．Is Your Home Environment Relaxing?二、七选五Credit card debts, loans and overdrawn (透支) accounts — these are costly mistakes you don’t want your children to make when they grow up. 16．According to Mylene Lopa, a chief marketing officer of Sun Life Financial, you should teach your kids about money as early as possible. Start simple and expose them to the following basic concepts.SpendingGiving your children some pocket money is a good way to teach them how to be responsible. “The money should just be enough to buy them a treat, like a juice or a biscuit. It’s for practice more than anything,” Mylene says. 17．Tell your kid he will get a reward if he saves some of that money.Saving18．They are always cute and colorful, making saving a fun and positive activity for kids. Encourage your children further by bringing them to the bank and showing them how to manage their savings themselves. It makes them feel more grown-up and they love it,” says Mylene.EarningFor children, earning usually comes in the form of gifts they receive for good grades or behavior. 19．“Material rewards should be saved for even greater achievements,” Mylene advises, “like if they top the class or they really go beyond the call of duty to help.” This may let your children know making money is not so easy.Along with these basic concepts, another way to teach kids about money is being a good example. 20．It’s hard to teach kids about saving if they see you splurging (挥霍) and borrowing all the time.A．Be careful when giving them.B．Buy your children moneyboxes.C．Make it clear what items the money is for.D．Set up a fund for your children when they get older.E.Tell your children to pay a visit to the bank frequently.F.Teaching your children about money will help them form good habits in life.G.Avoid borrowing money from other people and use your credit card responsibly.三、完形填空A few years ago, I was with a close friend in a grocery store in California. As we walked along the aisle (过道), we became 21 of a mother with a small boy going in the opposite direction. The woman don’t notice us because she was so 22 with her child, who 23 to eagerly pull items off the lower shelves. As the mother became more and more annoyed, she started to 24 at her son and progressed to shaking him by the arm.At this point my friend spoke up. A wonderful mother of three, she had probably 25 in her life 26 any child so harshly(严厉地). I 27 my friend would give this woman a serious 28 about the effect of this kind of behavior on the boy. However to my 29 , my friend said, “What a(n) 30 little boy. How old is he?” The woman answered, “He’s three.” My friend went on to say how 31 he seemed and how her own three children 32 in the grocery store, pulling things off shelves. “He seems so bright,” my friend said. A(n) 33 smile came to the woman’s face. She said, “Yes, he’s very smart,34 sometimes he wears me out.” My friend responded, “ They can do that; they’re so35 .”As we 36 away, I heard the mother speaking more 37 to the boy about getting home and cooking his dinner. “We’ll have your favorite foods,” she told him.How 38 my friend achieved harmony in the situation! Really, although sometimes it’s necessary to 39 someone physically from hurting another person, more often it is helpful that we show love and 40 to those lost in anger, allowing them to remember their own tenderness(温柔).21．A．proud B．careful C．tired D．aware 22．A．controversial B．cross C．considerate D．strict 23．A．seemed B．failed C．happened D．pretended 24．A．stare B．seize C．knock D．shout 25．A．never B．ever C．sometimes D．forever 26．A．educated B．hit C．treated D．judged 27．A．expected B．suggested C．discovered D．doubted 28．A．report B．explanation C．talk D．introduction 29．A．delight B．surprise C．frustration D．embarrassment 30．A．awesome B．rough C．annoying D．beautiful 31．A．serious B．worried C．curious D．patient32．A．talked B．behaved C．worked D．shopped 33．A．honest B．ready C．sad D．shy 34．A．and B．but C．so D．or 35．A．dynamic B．sophisticated C．humble D．innocent 36．A．drove B．ran C．walked D．put 37．A．proudly B．kindly C．loudly D．excitedly 38．A．clearly B．conventionally C．wonderfully D．comfortably 39．A．prevent B．protect C．free D．separate 40．A．respect B．friendship C．courage D．understanding四、根据课文内容填空新概念英语原文填空（答案可能是一词或多词）Perhaps the most extraordinary building of the nineteenth century was the Crystal Palace, 41．was built in Hyde Park for the Great Exhibition of 1851. The Crystal Palace was different from all other buildings in the world, 42．it was made of iron and glass. It was one of the 43．buildings of all time and a lot of people from many countries came to see it. A great many 44．were sent to the exhibition from 45．parts of the world. There was also 46．great deal of machinery on display. The most wonderful piece of machinery on show was Nasmyth’s steam hammer. Though in those days, travelling was not as easy as it is today, steam boats 47．thousands of visitors across the Channel from Europe. 48．arriving in England, they were taken to the Crystal Palace by train. There were six million visitors in all, and the profits from the exhibition 49．to build museums and colleges. Later, the Crystal Palace was moved to South London. It 50．one of the most famous buildings in the world until it was burnt down in 1936.五、汉译英请根据中文提示，用Book5 Units 4-5的单词或短语的正确形式填空，前3个为短语，后7个为单词。
广西省南宁市第三中学高二上学期期中考试英语试题
南宁三中上学期高二段考英语试题第一部分：听力（共两节，满分20分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where does the conversation take place probably?A. In a hotel.B. In a cinema.C. In a shopping center.2. When will the speakers go roller-skating?A. At 8:00 p.m. tonight.B. At 9:00 a.m. tomorrow.C. At 9:00 p.m. tomorrow.3. What have NOT the speakers planned to do?A. Pay off the loans.B. Send their kids abroad.C. Go traveling.4. What does the man think of Mr. Anderson’s class?A. Easy to pass.B. Hard to follow.C. Worth learning.5. Why hasn’t the man begun Christmas shopping yet?A. He has no money.B. It’s stil l the early of November.C. He has no time.第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
广西南宁市第三中学2020-2021学年高二上学期期末英语试题
广西南宁市第三中学2020-2021学年高二上学期期末英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读选择Upcoming Events of New York Chinese Cultural CenterFan DanceSunday, September8, 2:00pm-3:00 pm, $15 per childNew-York Historical Society Museum & LibraryLearn Chinese fan dancing with an instructor from NYCCC! This program is a part of an exhibition which examines the history of trade and immigration between China and the United States.Dragon Boat FestivalFriday, September13,2:00pm -2:30pmFresh Meadows ParkCome and celebrate with us in the thousand-year-old tradition of Dragon Boat racing! Be part of the audience and enjoy the excitement of this celebration. FREE ADMISSION! Click here for more information. Dragon Boat Festival will be held in Fresh Meadows Park.Dance to ChinaSunday, September15, 2 pmSpruce Street School Auditorium, 12 Spruce St, New York, NY 10038Join us in celebrating 43 years of preserving and continuing Chinese traditional dance. Students from NYCCC School of the Arts will be performing traditional Chinese dance, martial arts, and Beijing opera . Cost is $15 for adults, $12 for teenagers and senior citizens, $10 for children under 12.NYCCC School of the Arts Open HouseSaturday, September21, from 1:00pm -3:00 pm, $12 per childPS 124, Yung Wing School, 40 Division Street, New York, NY 10002Join us and see Chinese dance, kung fu, and acrobatic (杂技的)performances performed by our current students. Come and see our students’ beautiful artwork on display and make some artwork yourselves during our hour of arts and crafts and face painting from 1-2 pm. The show will be from 2-3pm.1．Where can you learn about China-US trade and immigration history?A．In New-York Historical Society Museum & Library.B．In PS 124, Yung Wing School.C．In Spruce Street School Auditorium.D．In Fresh Meadows Park.2．How much should a family of 4 (aged 75, 38, 36, 5) pay to participate in Dance to China? A．$48. B．$ 52.C．$55. D．$ 57.3．What does NYCCC aim at?A．Training dancing instructors. B．Producing beautiful artwork. C．Promoting Chinese folk arts. D．Examining trade and immigration.A few months ago, I was picking up the children at school. Emily, another mother that I knew well, rushed up to me. She was filled with anger. “Do you know what you and I are?” she demanded. Before I could answer, she gave out the reason for her question. She had just returned from renewing her driver’s license at a government office. Asked by the woman recorder to state her occupation, Emily hesitated, uncertain how t o classify herself. “What I mean is,” explained the woman, “Do you have a job, or are you just a ...?” “Of course I have a job,” answered Emily. “I’m a mother.” “We don’t list ‘mother’ as an occupation ... ‘housewife’ covers it,” said the recorder.I forgot all about her story until one day I found myself in the same situation. This time it was at our own Town Hall. The clerk was a woman. “And what is your occupation?” she asked. What made me say it, I do not know. The words simply jumped out. “I’m ... a Re search Associate in the field of Child Development and Human Relations.” The clerk paused, herball-point pen frozen in mid air, and looked up as though she had not heard right. I repeated the title slowly, emphasizing the most significant words.“Might I ask,” said the clerk with new interest, “just what you do in your field?”Coolly, I heard myself reply, “I have a continuing program of research in the laboratory and in the field. I’m working for my masters (the whole family) and already have four credits (all daughters). I often work 14 hours a day (24 is more like it). But the job is more challenging than most jobs and the rewards are in satisfaction rather than just money.”There was an increasing note of respect in the clerk’s voice as she completed th e form,stood up and personally showed me out. As I drove into our driveway, I was greeted by my lab assistants—ages 13, 7, and 3. And upstairs I could hear our new experimental model (six months) in the child-development program. I felt successful!Motherhood...what a glorious career, especially when there is a title on the door. 4．The purpose of Emily’s story is to_______________.A．prove that being a housewife is shamefulB．show how angry Emily was with the authorC．tell readers that Emily had no work in realityD．introduce the topic of “motherhood” as a job5．On hearing the title of the author’s occupation, the clerk felt ______.A．bored and disappointed B．surprised and curiousC．satisfied and respectful D．interested and thrilled6．What do you know about the author’s family?A．Her daughters are all involved in a child-development program.B．Her family is supported by her work as a Research Associate.C．She has four daughters and the youngest is six months old.D．There are at most five members in her family.7．The manner of speaking in which the author writes the text is ______.A．indifferent B．cautiousC．objective D．humorousBirds in eastern North America are picking up the pace along their yearly migratory (迁移的) paths. The reason, according to researchers, is rising temperatures due to climate change.Using migration information collected in eBird, a citizen science program database containing 10 years’ worth of observations from amateur birdwatchers, assistant professor of biology Allen Hurlbert, Ph.D．, and his team analyzed when 18 different species of birds arrived at various points across their migration journeys.Pushing migration earlier in the year could negatively affect birds over the long term, Hurlbert said. “Timing of bird migration i s something critical for the overall health of bird species,” he said. “They have to time it right so they can balance arriving on breeding (繁殖) grounds after there’s no longer a risk of severe winter conditions. If they get it wrong, they maydie or may n ot produce as many young.”Hurlbert said, the speed at which a species migrates is the biggest influence on how strongly it responds to increasing temperatures. Slow migrators were the most adaptable to changes. Additionally, the length of the migration path affects how quickly birds move from one location to another.“It makes sense that if you take your time to move north, you’re sort of checking out the surroundings around you,” he said. “If the conditions seem too cold, you can decide there’s no point in moving on that day. Species that tended to advance quickly, as well as those migrating from greater distances, such as Central or South America, were less able to adapt to temperature changes.”However, being a slow traveler does not free a species from all climate change-induced migration challenges. Because they stay in one spot longer, such birds have heavier habitat and food requirements, making them more dependent upon the resources that are available along their paths. That reliance could become a greater problem if climate projections for the next 50 years to 75 years hold true, Hurlbert said. Climatologists predict the Northeast will continue to warm at a faster pace than the Southeast, potentially forcing slow migrators to move even slower and put greater difficulty on their migratory routes.8．The rising temperatures led to _______________.A．the speed-up of birds’ migrationB．the weakness of the birds’ physical healthC．the birds’ less demand for foodD．the variation of breeding grounds9．According to Hurbert, wrong timing of bird migration can lead to ___________.A．a risk of wrong migration paths B．change in life habitC．a lack of natural resources D．decrease in bird population10．What is the most important factor in adapting to climate change for birds?A．The cycle of migration.B．Migration speed.C．Their local habitat.D．The temperature along the migratory path.11．What does the last paragraph mainly talk about?A．Climatologists’ prediction.B．Climate changes’ bad effects.C．Challenges of slow migrators’ migration.D．Changes of birds’ migratory routes.In the past decade, the use of social media has grown in a way that no one could have guessed. It has turned some teenagers into celebrities (名人) and turned the famous into the infamous, overnight.A key feature of social media, however, is its volatility. Trends come and go, disappearing almost as quickly as they appeared. So, what were the key social media trends of 2018?Short video apps such as TikTok and its Chinese equivalent Douyin, took the world by storm. The Telegraph reported that TikTok was ranked 8th on Apple’s App Store in April. And Douyin had more than 300 million domestic monthly active users in June, CNBC said.Why are these short videos – which are rarely longer than a few minutes – so popular? Jiang Yige, Singapore-based analyst at FengHe Fund Management, has a theory. Short videos are “just right to fill in the little gaps in our busy schedules,” he told CNBC．These videos – apart from being very convenient – are important to teenagers because they allow them to express themselves, according to Teen Vogue.The sense of community that users of short video app get is another appealing feature. Liza Koshy, a user of the US app Musically who has over 2 million followers, said that she was thrilled when anyone said that her video had “inspired” them. “It’s really cool … because I think as social creators that’s what we all are,” she added.Live streaming is another feature of our social media life that now seems as natural as sun rise. It’s a pretty neat idea: You can watch anyone, anywhere, live.However, China has taken live streaming to a whole new level. In China, more than 100 million viewers monthly watch a live streaming video. Forbes thought that a number of factors had led to the popularity of live streams. Among them is viewers’ ability to interact while remaining anonymous.However, the boom in social media may be having side effects too. Fake news is one serious problem it arguably causes. Material shared on these platforms is often not checked for accuracy. The most basic content can be false and can sway users one way or another. We use social media all the time; that doesn’t mean that we understand the influence it is having on us. We should be mindful of both the time we spend on it and its impact on our minds.12．The underlined word “volatility” in Paragraph 2 possibly means “being _____”. A．changeable B．steadyC．promising D．violent13．According to Lisa Koshy, short videos are very popular because _____________. A．they are very convenientB．they help people kill timeC．they provide a sense of communityD．they allow people to express themselves14．What can we learn about social media from the text?A．The information from social media is highly reliable.B．When it comes to social media, people know short videos the best.C．People can’t communicate with each other without social media.D．There is still much room for social media to make improvement.15．What is the best title for the text?A．Rapid Development of Social MediaB．Key Social Media Trends ruling 2018C．Short Videos Taking the World by StormD．Live Streaming—New Feature of Social Media二、七选五You may have grown up living with sisters and brothers, or this may be your first time sharing your living space with someone else. 16．However, it can also be a great part of your college experience. Follow these tips to make sure you and your roommate keep things pleasant and supportive throughout the year.Be clear from the beginning.Maybe you hate it when someone interrupts you when you are sleeping every morning. Maybe you need ten minutes to yourself before talking to anyone after you wake up. 17．It's not fair to expect him or her to accept them right away, and communicating what you need is one of the best ways to get rid of problems before they become problems.18．This may seem simple, but it's probably one of the biggest reasons why roommates experience conflicts. Don't you think he’ll mind if you borrow his shoes for a quick soccergame? For all you know, you just stepped over an uncrossable line. Don't borrow, use, or take anything without getting permission first.Be open to change.You should expect to learn and grow and change during your time at school. 19．As the term progresses, realize things will change for both of you. Be comfortable dealing with things that unexpectedly come up, setting new rules, and being flexible to your changing environment. Follow the Golden Rule.20．No matter what your relationship is at the end of the year, you can take comfort knowing you acted like an adult and treated your roommate with respect.A．Respect your roommate's things.B．You should correct your bad habits first.C．Let your roommate know about your preferences.D．Having a roommate surely has its challenges.E.Treat your roommate like you'd like to be treated.F.Living with a roommate is really a wonderful thing.G.And the same should happen to your roommate, if all goes well.三、完形填空A few weeks ago I was showing a lovely Indian family around the Academy’s Swamp exhibit in our museum. Their young son was 21 by the albino alligator（白化短吻鳄）and asked many questions about it. As the family were leaving, I asked the boy 22 he would like a sticker to put on his shirt. He 23 chose an alligator sticker. However, the boy’s younger sister spent time24 all the sticker choices before choosing a butterfly. While waiting, the boy then said softly to his father, “I didn’t see the frog sticker. I would have 25 the frog.” His father immediately26 the boy to ask me for a second sticker. The boy said, “No, I’m happy with what I have.”I was amazed! 27 wisdom, grace and gratitude, all from an eight-year-old boy. Too28 , we forget to be happy with what we have. It’s a(n)29 easily made and what’s worse, we often spread it in our forgetfulness.I recently purchased a(n) 30 . In discussions with the salesperson, he 31 said, “Well, within two years, you’ll probably want a new one32 .”It put me into serious thinking. Why would I want a ne w one if my old one was working? Why wouldn’t I be happywith what I have? Perhaps, “want” is the33 word. I won’t34 need a new laptop in two years but I will probably want one.All advertising is 35 on the assumption that we are not happy with what we have. I need to protect myself against this spirit sickness, a 36 of thankfulness. What I do desperately need is the peace of mind found in moments of 37 and gratitude. I need to 38 each of my blind desires to purchase or possess a s either “want” or “need”. My needs are basic, predictable and manageable. My wants are constantly changing 39 any order. They are disturbers of the peace of mind that can 40 be satisfied.21．A．annoyed B．disturbed C．spellbound D．greeted 22．A．if B．why C．when D．how 23．A．unwillingly B．hopefully C．carefully D．quickly 24．A．looking for B．going through C．making up D．running across 25．A．exchanged B．need C．chosen D．given 26．A．persuaded B．forbade C．begged D．urged 27．A．Another B．Such C．Some D．Much 28．A．often B．soon C．long D．far 29．A．deal B．mistake C．attempt D．decision 30．A．sticker B．camera C．laptop D．apartment 31．A．casually B．patiently C．thoughtfully D．firmly 32．A．anywhere B．anyway C．otherwise D．yet 33．A．simple B．poor C．good D．key 34．A．blindly B．particularly C．necessarily D．equally 35．A．carried B．focused C．impressed D．based 36．A．flow B．lack C．sign D．sense 37．A．satisfaction B．hope C．victory D．forgiveness 38．A．talk B．say C．identify D．speak 39．A．after B．on C．for D．without 40．A．never B．just C．even D．ever四、用单词的适当形式完成短文新概念英语原文填空（答案可能是一词或多词）Fishermen and sailors sometimes claim 41．(see) monsters in the sea. Though people haveoften laughed at stories 42．(tell) by seamen, it is now known that many of these ‘monsters’ which have at times been sighted are simply strange fish.43．(occasional), unusual creatures are washed to the shore, but they are rarely caught out at sea. Some time ago, however, a peculiar fish was caught near Madagascar. A small fishing-boat was carried miles out to sea by the powerful fish44．it pulled on the line.45．(realize) that this was no ordinary fish, the fisherman made every effort not to damage it in any way. When it was eventually brought to shore, it was found to be over thirteen feet long. It had a head like a horse, big blue eyes, shining silver skin, and a bright red tail. 46．fish, which has since been sent to a museum47．it is being examined by a scientist, is called an oarfish. 48．creatures have rarely been seen49．(live) by man as they live at a50．(deep) of six hundred feet.五、单词拼写请根据中文提示，用Book6 Units 3-5的单词或短语的正确形式填空。
广西南宁市第三中学2020_2021学年高二英语12月月考试题2
广西南宁市第三中学2020-2021学年高二英语12月月考试题第一部分听力（共两节,满分20分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1 分,满分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. What does the woman want to do first?A. Go up one floor.B. Go to the bus stop.C. Go to the boy’s classroom.2. What does the woman think of the medicine?A. It doesn’t work.B. It makes her tired.C. It makes her not feel like eating.3. How many cookies did John eat?A. Three.B. Four.C. Ten.4. Where are the speakers?A. On the plane.B. At a meeting room.C. On the train.5. Who might the man be?A. A librarian.B. A student.C. A novelist.第二节（共15小题；每小题1分,满分15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6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6. What does the woman like about the new design?A. The red walls.B. The new piano.C. The new floor.7. What does the man want to do in the end?A. Have a meal.B. Repair the piano.C. Listen to live music.听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
广西2020-2021学年高二上学期期中英语试题分类汇编-语法填空含答案
广西2020-2021学年高二上学期期中英语试题分类汇编-语法填空广西岑溪市2020-2021学年高二上学期期中英语试题第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
Hunting is an orphan who works as____41____cleaner at an institute in the US. Professor Gerald Lambeau, a math professor, discovers that Hunting is a math genius and wants him to make____42____(good) use of his talent than before. However, Hunting gets into a fight and is arrested after____43____(attack) a Police office. But Lambeau doesn't give____44____. He sends Hunting to see a wise doctor, Dr Sean Maguire,____45____(see) if he can help the troubled young man. After a period of stony____46____(silent), Hunting opens up to thedoctor____47____talks about his problems. The treatment works well. The key to its success is hidden in Maguire's words, "It is not your fault." He repeats the word____48____(patient) while staring at Hunting,making____49____clear that he no longer has any place to hide. They are words____50____all orphans should hear.【答案】41. a42. better43. attacking44. up45. to see46. silence47. and48. patiently49. it50. that/which广西贵港2019-2020学年高二上学期语期中英语试题四、语法填空Good morning, boys and girls. I’m here today to share a good story with you. It is a true story about a poor boy, ___41___(name) William Smith, had only one dollar left. He was so hungry ___42___ he decided to beg for a meal at the next house. A lovely young woman opened the door. She thought he looked hungryand ___43___ (bring) him a large glass of milk. He drank it ___44___(slow), and then asked, “How much do I owe you?” “You don’t owe me anything.” She replied. “Mother has taught me never to acc ept pay for a___45___(kind).” As William Smith left that house, he felt much ___46___ (strong) physically and mentally. Years later, the young woman became seriously ill and ___47___ (send) to a big hospital. Dr. William Smith, now famous, was called in for the consultation (咨询). He recognized her at once and was determined to try his best ___48___ (save) her life.After a long struggle, the battle was won. But the woman had to pay a lot of money ___49___ the treatment. Dr. Smith, then requested the business office to pass the final bill to him for approval. He looked at it and then wrote something on it. The bill was sent to her room. She opened it, and found a note on the side of ___50___ bill in surprise, which read: “Paid in full with a glass of milk, (signed) Dr. William Smith.”【答案】41. named42. that43. brought44. slowly45. kindness46. stronger47. was sent48. to save49. for50. the广西桂林市第十八中学2020-2021学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题第三节语法填空题(共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分)In many countries,_____51_____is not unusual for families of different backgrounds to live together in the shared space. _____52_____, in the United States, this idea may still be considered strange.But this type of housing, _____53_____(call) co-housing, is gaining popularity in the United States, too.Co-housing complexes are popping up across the country. For many people, this way of life is a relief to the busy modern lifestyle. A co-housing community has _____54_____ (private) owned houses and shared land. There is often a “common house” with a kitchen and dining room, meeting room, and maybe a workshop of library or music room. With 25 co-housing _____55_____ (community) already built , 150 more ___56___ (plan) so far.A co-housing complex is a place _____57_____ residents shop, cook, and eat together. Residents of aco-housing complex like____58____(it) sense of shared community. Children have other kids to play with. That’s______59______ many families like. Other residents like the feeling of living in a “ village”. Residents also say that they can live in co-housing for _____60_____（little)money than they would pay for nearby apartments. 【答案】51. it52. However53. called54. privately55. communities56. have been planned57. where58. its59. what60. less广西南宁市第三中学2020-2021学年高二上学期期中段考英语试题请用Book 5 Units 1-5和Book 6 Unit 1的单词或短语的正确形式填空。
2020-2021学年广西南宁市第三中学高二上学期期中考试段考英语试题(解析版)
广西南宁市第三中学2020-2021学年高二上学期期中考试段考英语试题第一部分阅读理解第一节阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AIf you are crazy about paintings, you shouldn’t miss the following four famous masterpieces which have stood the test of time.The Arnolfini PortraitJan van Eyck’s Arnolfini Portrait, an oil painting on wood produced in 1434, in which a man and a woman hold hands with a window behind him and a bed behind her, is undoubtedly one of the masterpieces in the National Gallery, London. This painting is as visually interesting as it is famed. It is also an informative document on fifteenth-century society, through van Eyck’s heavy use of symbolism—while husbands went out to engage in business, wives concerned themselves with domestic duties.The Starry NightVincent van Gogh painted The Starry Night oil on canvas(帆布), a moderately abstract landscape painting of an expressive night sky over a small hillside village, during his 12-month stay at the mental hospital near Saint-Rémy -de-Provence, France between 1889 and 1890. When the Museum of Modern Art in New York City purchased the painting from a private collector in 1941, it was not well known, but it has since become one of van Gogh’s most famous works.The HarvestersThe Harvesters is an oil painting on wood completed by Pieter Bruegel the Elder in 1565. It depicts the harvest time which most commonly occurred within the months of August and September. Nicolaes Jonghelinck, a merchant banker and art collector from Antwerp, commissioned this painting. The painting has been at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City since 1919.GuernicaGuernica, a large black-and-white oil painting, was painted by the Cubist Spanish painter, Pablo Picasso in 1937. The title “Guernica” refers to the city that was bombed by Nazi planes during the Spanish Civil War. The painting depicts the horrors of war and as a result, has come to be an anti-war symbol and a reminder of the tragedies of war. Today, the painting is housed at the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofaí in Madrid.1. Which of the following paintings was produced earliest?A. The Arnolfini PortraitB. The Starry Night.C. The Harvesters.D. Guernica.2. What do we know about the painting The Starry Night?A. It was painted on wood in oil.B. It wasn’t widely recognized before 1941.C. It described the painter’s life in hospital.D. It was given away to the museum by a collector.3. Who created the painting describing the tragedy of war?A. Pieter Bruegel the Elder.B. Vincent van Gogh.C. Jan van Eyck.D. Pablo Picasso.『答案』1. A 2. B 3. D『分析』这是一篇说明文。
广西南宁市第三中学2020_2021学年高二英语上学期月考试题一含解析
B. He prefers the seats in the center.
C. There are no four seats together.
10. How will the man get the tickets?
A. He will collect them himself.
B. The woman will mail them to him.
C. He will ask his friends to pick them up.
11. When will the man get to the theater on Thursday night?
A. By 6:00. B. By 7:00. C. By 8:00.
A. Talk with his friends.
B. Perform in the school play.
C. Stay at school until he’s eighteen.
听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。
15. How long will the cycling holiday last?
I loved the writer’s technique of description, as well as the energy, the violence and the sensuousness (敏感) of those poems.
Everyone should have their ‘discovery of poetry’ moment, and mine was Ted Hughes.
听第8段材料，回答第12至14题。
高二期中段考英语试题
广西南宁市第三中学2020-2021学年高二期中段考英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读选择Teen Summer Camps AbroadAdventure, V olunteer, Study &Travel ProgramsEducational Travel for High School Students and GroupsCelebrating 26 years of community-service-based adventure travel programs for high school students and groups! Choose from Community Service, Global Action and Adventure travel opportunities.Location: WorldwideDates: 1-4 week programs; June through AugustCost: $1,950 per week (10% off book before May l0th)Tel: 403-545-2202ARCC Programs: Meaningful Service. Real Connections. True Adventure.ARCC provides international adventure programs in 20 countries and 4 western states. With over 30 years of experience, ARCC has remained a pioneer of adventure travel and teen summer programs for young people.Dates: 2-5 week programs; June through AugustCost: $1,900 - $2,200 per weekTel: To get more information or request a catalog, call our headquarters at 415-332-5075.French Summer Camp in the French AlpsHigh-quality Teenage French Summer program in Morzine in the French Alps, just an hour’s drive from Geneva. Combine language learning with great cultural and outdoor activities in a fun, safe mountain village environment.Dates: July 8th - August 19thCost: $2,412 for 2 weeksTel: 450-790-0838Abbey Road High School Summer Program in Florence, ItalySpend this summer learning about Italian art history, language, cuisine, film, and fashion in the beautiful and historic city of Florence. Enjoy delicious authentic pastas, and go on weekly trips to discover Italy.Dates: 2-5 week programs; June l st-August 30thCosts: $4,095(2 weeks) | $6,295(3 weeks) | $7,095(4 weeks)Tel.:888-462-22391．If you choose a two-week program with the lowest cost, which number would you call? A．450-790-0838 B．888-462-2239C．403-545-2202 D．415-332-50752．What most probably makes ARCC Programs special?A．Its provider. B．Its locationC．Its dates. D．Its cost.3．What do we know about French Summer Camp in the French Alps?A．It lasts the whole summer.B．It provides different week options.C．It offers chances to learn the history of Geneva.D．It helps participants learn French and have fun.I was in the middle of a sweet dream when a noise startled me. Bam! Bam! It sounded like a hammer pounding on a tough nail. Bam! Bam! Bam! Who could be hammering at three in the morning? It must be Charlie again, making another invention.Just as I was putting on my slippers and clothes, the noise changed. I sat at the edge of my bed and listened. Tick! Tick! Tick! It reminded me of my first wristwatch. Its regular pace had always helped me fall asleep.I started dozing off, dangerously leaning to the left, when the ticking stopped. It was now replaced by a buzz, similar to the noise coming from a beehive in midsummer, only louder. I shivered. I’m allergic to bees! Even just thinking about it or hearing a bee-like sound makes me swell.“That’s it!” I shouted, now wide awake. “I can’t take it anymore!” I marched to the next apartment and knocked. My neighbor immediately opened the door. His curly brown hair tumbled every which way. He wore baggy striped pants and a loose raspberry shirt.“Hi, Lucy! What’s up?” he asked.I pointed at my noiseless watch. “Do you know what time it is?”He grabbed my arm and glanced at my timepiece. “Oh, my God! I didn’t realize it was that late. I’m busy working on a machine that can cure insomnia(失眠). It’s almost finished. Youwant to see it?”I should have known. His last invention was supposed to annihilate bad smells, but it was powered by rotten eggs.4．What made the author sleepy again?A．The ticking sound . B．His neighbor’s silence.C．The coming of the bees. D．The smell of the rotten eggs.5．What was Charlie doing?A．He was fixing a broken clock. B．He was inventing a wristwatch.C．He was making a new machine. D．He was working with the bees. 6．How did Charlie feel when he saw the author?A．Frightened. B．Surprised.C．Disappointed. D．Annoyed.7．What does the underlined word “annihilate” in the last paragraph mean?A．Tell apart. B．Make use of.C．Give off. D．Get rid of.Researchers in Singapore found that eating mushrooms over twice per week could help prevent memory and language problems later in life.According to the study, published in The Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, there is a unique antioxidant (抗氧化物质) present in mushrooms that helps protect certain brain functions.Researchers observed 663 Chinese adults aged over 60 whose diets and lifestyles were tracked from 2011 to 2017. In the study, the participants were asked how often they ate six different types of mushrooms: oyster, shiitake, white button, dried, golden and tinned. The findings showed that eating more than two shares of mushrooms per week somehow lowered the chances of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) by 50% against those who ate fewer than one share.MCI is a condition that can make people forgetful, affect their memory and cause problems with language, attention and finding the exact position of objects in space. Changes in behavior can be not very noticeable and not serious enough to be known as dementia (痴呆).Participants who ate more mushrooms were found to perform better in thinking and processing exams and also exhibited a faster processing speed. The advantage was reportedly more apparent in those who ate more than two shares a week or more than 300 grams.The scientists pointed out, however, that they have yet to put up a direct link between the fungi(蘑菇) and brain function.The researchers also acknowledged that since this study mainly relied on self-reported information on mushroom intake and other dietary factors, further studies may be required. Still, the lead study author Lei Feng is encouraged by their findings. ''This relevance is surprising and encouraging, '' Lei said.Mushrooms are one of the richest dietary sources of ergothioneine (麦角硫茵氨基酸) —a substance which we humans can’t make on our own.8．What aspect of research did researchers mainly do in paragraph 3?A．Culture of diets. B．Existence of MCI.C．The types of mushrooms. D．The benefit of eating mushrooms. 9．What can we know about MCI?A．It can affect memory seriously.B．It can result in language problems.C．It can make people easy to be lost.D．It can reduce the chance of forgetfulness.10．What is the result if students often eat more mushrooms?A．They love communicating with others.B．Their thinking ability is quicker than the majority.C．Their processing speed will be faster.D．Their academic performance improves significantly.11．Where is this passage most likely from?A．A science report. B．An advertisement.C．Adult’s literature.D．Scientific fiction.Blue Planet II's latest episode (情节) focuses on how plastic is having a destructive effect on the ocean and slowly poisoning our sea creatures. Researchers recently also found that sea creatures living in the deepest place on Earth, the Mariana Trench, have plastic in their stomachs. Indeed, oceans are drowning in plastic.Though it seems that the world couldn't possibly function without plastics, plastics are a remarkably recent invention. The first plastic bags were introduced in the 1950s, the same decade that plastic packaging began gaining popularity in the United States. This growth hashappened so fast that science is still catching up with the change. Plastics pollution research, for instance, is still a very early science.We put all these plastics into the environment, but we still don't really know what the outcomes are going to be. What we do know, though, is disturbing. Ocean plastic is estimated to kill millions of marine animals every year. Nearly 700 species, including endangered ones, are known to have been affected by it. One in three leatherback turtles, which often mistake plastic bags for jellyfish, have been found with plastic in their bellies. Ninety percent of seabirds are now eating plastics on a regular basis. By 2050, that figure is expected to rise to 100 percent.And it's not just wildlife that is threatened by the plastics in our seas. Humans are consuming plastics through the seafood we eat. I could understand why some people see ocean plastic as a disaster, worth mentioning in the same breath as climate change. But ocean plastic is not as complicated as climate change. There are no ocean trash deniers (否认者), at least so far. To do something about it, we don't have to remake our planet energy system.This is not a problem where we don' t know what the solution is. We know how to pick up garbage. Anyone can do it. We know how to deal with it. We know how to recycle. We can all start by thinking twice before we use single-use plastic products. Things that may seem ordinary, like using a reusable bottle or a reusable bag-when taken collectively, these choices really do make a difference.12．Why is plastics pollution research still a very early science?A．The plastics pollution research is too difficult.B．Plastics have produced less pollution than coal.C．Plastics have gained popularity too fast for science to catch up.D．The world couldn't possibly function without plastics.13．How did the author support his opinion in Paragraph 3?A．By citing quotes from leading experts. B．By making a comparison and contrast. C．By listing examples from his own experience. D．By presenting solid statistics. 14．What does the author intend to tell us in the last paragraph?A．We reap what we sow. B．The shortest answer is doing.C．All things are difficult before they are easy. D．Actions speak louder than words. 15．What is the main idea of the passage?A．The oceans become choked with plastic. B．Ocean plastic is a global issue.C．Blue Planet II has left viewers heartbroken. D．Plastics gain in popularity all over the world.二、七选五Tai Chi is on the rise as more and more people discover the health benefits that come from regular practice. 16．It's also a relaxing exercise that calms the mind while it energizes and strengthens the body. Many Westerners love Tai Chi because it provides a low-impact (低强度) workout that strengthens the belly and thigh muscles without putting any tension on the joints.Tai Chi is quite easy to learn. Many recreation centers and community groups offer classes, sometimes in parks and other public places. 17．Wear loose-fitting, comfortable clothing when you go to class, and tennis shoes or shoes you don't mind standing and moving in.One of the major benefits of Tai Chi is that it's a sport you can practice for life. 18．The strengthening and balance moves are hugely beneficial to their continued mobility. Also, the slow pace of Tai Chi makes it a great stress-reliever. As you focus on your breathing and posture (姿势), your mind can clear itself of its worries, and that does your whole body good.19．All you need is your own body and enough room to stand in. You can do Tai Chi on a mountaintop, in the desert, on an ocean beach, or in the middle of a forest. 20．And it’s a lot of fun. So next time you see someone doing Tai Chi, ask them about it. They just might offer to teach you the forms of this fascinating sport.A．It's a perfect outdoor activity.B．Finally, you’ll keep a low center of gravity.C．Best of all, Tai Chi can be performed anywhere.D．Often these classes are free and open to anyone who shows up.E.It's the focus on energy that sets Tai Chi apart from other sports.F.With its gentle movements and focus on forms, Tai Chi is more than just a sport.G.In China, many elderly people continue to do Tai Chi well into their eighties and nineties.三、完形填空Sharks and dolphins often leave each other alone. However, 21 do happen. Sometimes dolphins actually win, usually 22 by their companions. But more often than not, the dolphin winds up on the 23 side. Not this time.When the dolphin was 24 off the coast of Pone Vedra Beach, a(n) 25 rescue operation was conducted: Teams from the Georgia Aquarium Conservation Field Station and Sea World Orlando's rescue team were called to the 26 by state officials to rescue her, whose 27 were endangering her life.''When she hit the beach she was 28 assessed by the Georgia Aquarium Conservation Field Station. Their vet found this dolphin was very thin and also had 29 shark bite wounds all over her body, '' said Lara Croft of the Sea World Orlando. The dolphin had to be 30 on the spot roughly because she was injured so seriously. Then she was quickly 31 to Sea World Orlando's rescue center, when she was able to 32 on her own in a rescue tank. Vets gave her some 33 to protect her muscle after the stress of grounding on the beach.Croft said it is not 34 to see shark bite wounds on dolphins, but it was unusual for this dolphin to 35 and strand(使搁浅) herself 36 .''She's a fighter, '' Croft said. ''She grounded where she was able to be 37 .''Vets at Sea World Orlando will continue to 38 the dolphin until she has made a full 39 . After that, the rescuers hope she can 40 to her natural environment. 21．A．coincidences B．contradictions C．communications D．attacks 22．A．abandoned B．followed C．approved D．backed 23．A．losing B．opposite C．upper D．amazing 24．A．put B．thrown C．spotted D．dragged 25．A．accompanied B．joint C．voluntary D．autonomous 26．A．scene B．aquarium C．reserve D．harbour 27．A．disabilities B．scars C．injuries D．actions 28．A．finally B．immediately C．completely D．hurriedly 29．A．potential B．diverse C．slight D．multiple 30．A．sewed B．protected C．cured D．vaccinated(接种疫苗)31．A．transported B．distributed C．mailed D．pushed 32．A．survive B．swim C．play D．breathe 33．A．food B．training C．medicine D．strength 34．A．possible B．common C．frequent D．rare 35．A．get along B．get away C．get through D．get up36．A．alive B．safe C．alone D．awake 37．A．guided B．defended C．nursed D．saved 38．A．care for B．search for C．stand for D．call for 39．A．use B．recovery C．reunion D．preparation 40．A．adapt B．head C．return D．flee四、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
广西南宁市第三中学2020-2021学年高二上学期第一次月考英语试题
广西南宁市第三中学2020-2021学年高二上学期第一次月考英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读选择Leonardo da Vinci, one of the greatest thinkers in the world, began his career as an artist. Very little is known about Leonardo’s early life. He was born in 1452 in the town of Vinci. As a boy, Leonardo showed a great interest in drawing, sculpting and observing nature.However, because Leonardo was born to parents who were not married to each other, he was barred from some studies and professions. He trained as an artist after moving to Florence with his father in the 1460s. It was an exciting time to be in Florence, one of the cultural capitals of Europe. Leonardo trained with one of the city’s very successful artists, Andrea del Verrocchio. He was a painter, sculptor and gold worker. V errocchio told his students that they needed to understand the body’s bones and muscles when drawing people.Leonardo took the teacher’s advice very seriously. He spent several periods of his life studying the human body by taking apart and examining dead bodies. While training as an artist, Leonardo also learned about and improved on relatively new painting methods at the time. One was the use of perspective(透视) to show depth. A method called “sfumato” helped to create a cloudy effect to suggest distance. “Chiaroscuro” is a method using light and shade as a painterly effect.Leonardo’s first known portrait now hangs in the National Gallery in Washington, D．C．He made this painting of a young woman named Ginevra de’ Benci a round 1474. The woman has a pale face with dark hair. In the distance, Leonardo painted the Italian countryside.He soon received attention for his extraordinary artistic skills. Around 1475 he was asked to draw an angel in Verrocchio’s painting “Baptism of Christ.” One story says that when Verrocchio saw Leonardo’s addition to the painting, he was so amazed by his student’s skill that he said he would never paint again.1．Which of the following words can be used to describe Leonardo according to the third paragraph?A．Stubborn. B．Creative.C．Pessimistic. D．Determined.2．What can we learn from the last paragraph?A．Verrocchio felt shame at his own work.B．Verrocchio thought Leonardo’s work terrible.C．Verrocchio thought highly of Leonardo’s work.D．Verrocchi o didn’t believe Leonardo could paint well.3．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A．Leonardo was prevented from some studies because of his parents.B．Leonardo thought his teacher’s advice was unreasonable.C．“Sfumato” is a method to show depth by using light and shade.D．“Baptism of Christ” made Leonardo known across the world.MurciaI have spent about 8 months living in Murcia and I feel that I should put it as number one on my list. On my return from exploring other cities, I always feel like I’m returning home when I set foot in Murcia. The city centre is full of life and energy and has an incredible atmosphere all year round. Although the accent takes you a little time to get used to at first, you will adjust to it. Murcia is also home to some gorgeous(壮丽的) beaches and amazing coastal views. So it really does have the best of both worlds!GibraltarI visited Gibraltar during the Easter holidays and I was totally surprised by the beauty of Gibraltar! From a short cable car riding up to the top of the rock you are met with splendid views over the coast and the adorable monkeys which curiously come to greet you on your arrival. Make sure to hide all your food because they think it’s a gift for them!ValenciaValencia is beauti ful. It’s as simple as that! The river-area is so exciting and full of life, all the way up to the science museum and beaches. However, I was a little confused by the fact that the river had long been filled in and turned into a park, yet people still referred to it as The River.AlicanteI have spent many a weekend in Alicante, making the most of the beautiful beach in low season, before all the tourists arrive. May is the high season here, so I’d definitely recommend a visit in April, September, or October, just before or after the holiday season.4．What does the underlined part in Paragraph 1 refer to?A．Murcia and other cities.B．The city centre and beautiful coasts.C．Gorgeous beaches and amazing coastal views.D．The incredible atmosphere and lovely homes of the city.5．Actually the adorable monkeys come to visitors to .A．welcome them B．send them giftsC．attract them D．get something to eat6．The River is now .A．a park B．a riverC．beautiful beaches D．the science museum7．When did the author visit Alicante?A．In May. B．In October.C．In April. D．In September.Ireland has had a very difficult history. The problems started in the 16th century when English ruler tried to conquer(征服) Ireland. For hundreds of years, the Irish people fought against the English. Finally, in 1921, the British government was forced to give independence to the south of Ireland. The result in that today there are two “Irelands”. Northern Ireland, in the north, is part of the United Kingdom. The Republic of Ireland, in the south is an independent country.In the 1840s the main crop, was affected by disease and about 750,000 people died of hunger. This, and a shortage(短缺) of work, forced many people to leave Ireland and live in the USA, the UK, Australia and Canada. As a result of these problems, the population fell from 8.2 million in 1841 to 6.6 million in 1851.For many years, the majority of Irish people earned their living as farmers. Today, many people will work on the land but more and more people are moving to the cities to work in factories and offices. Life in the cities is very different from life in the countryside, where things move at a quieter and slower pace.The Irish are famous for being warm-hearted and friendly. Oscar Wilde, a famous Irish writer, o nce said that the Irish were “the greatest talkers since the Creeks”. Since independence, Ireland has revived(复兴) its own culture of music, language, literature and singing. Different areas have different styles of old Irish songs which are sung without instruments. Other kinds ofIrish music use many different instruments such as the violin, whistles, etc.8．What does the author tell us in Paragraph 1?A．How the Irish fought against the English.B．How Ireland gained independence.C．How English rulers tried to conquer Ireland.D．How two “Irelands” came into being.9．We learn from the text that in Ireland ________.A．food shortages in the 1840s led to a decrease in populationB．people are moving to the cities for lack of work in the countrysideC．it is harder to make a living as a farmer than as a factory workerD．different kinds of old Irish songs are all sung with instruments10．The last paragraph is mainly about_________.A．the Irish character B．Irish cultureC．Irish musical instruments D．a famous Irish writer11．What can be the best title for the text?A．Life in Ireland B．A Very Difficult History C．Ireland, past and present D．The independence of IrelandDo you want to live another 100 years or more? Some experts say that scientific advances will one day enable humans to last tens of years beyond what is now seen as the natural limit of the human life span.“I think we are knocking at the door of immortality(永生),” said Michael Zey, a Montclair State University business professor and author of two books o n the future. “I think by 2075 we will see it and that’s a conservative estimate(保守的估计).”At the conference in San Francisco, Donald Louria, a professor at New Jersey Medical School in Newark said advances in using genes as well as nanotechnology(纳米技术) make it likely that humans will live in the future beyond what was possible in the past. “There is a great effort so that people can live from 120 to 180 years,” he said. “Some have suggested that there is no limit and that people could live to 200 or 300 or 500 years.”However, many scientists who specialize in aging are doubtful about it and say the human body is just not designed to last past about 120 years. Even with healthier lifestyles and less disease, they say failure of the brain and organs will finally lead all humans to death.Scientists also differ on what kind of life the super aged might live. “It remains to be seen if you pass 120, you know; could you be healthy enough to have good quality of life?” said Leonard Poon, director of the University of Georgia Gerontology Centre. “At present people who could get to that point are not in good health at all.”12．By saying“we are knocking at the door of immortality”,Michael Zey means_________. A．they have got some ideas about living foreverB．they believe that there is no limit of livingC．they are able to make people live past the present life spanD．they are sure to find the truth about long living13．Donald Louria’s attitude towards long living is that________.A．the human body is designed to last past about 120 yearsB．it is possible for humans to live longer in the futureC．it is still doubtful how long humans can liveD．people can live from 120 to 18014．The underlined word“it”(in Paragraph 4)refers to________.A．a great effortB．the conservative estimateC．the idea of living from 200 to 300 yearsD．the idea of living beyond the present life span15．What would be the best title for this text?A．No Limit for Human LifeB．Living Longer or notC．Science,Technology and Long LivingD．Healthy Lifestyle and Long Living二、七选五How to Do Man-on-the-Street InterviewsThe man-on-the-street interview is an interview in which a reporter hits the streets with a cameraman to interview people on the spot. 16．But with these tips, your firstman-on-the-street interview experience can be easy.When your boss or professor sends you out to do man-on-the-street interviews for a story, think about the topic and develop a list of about ten general questions relating to it. For example,if your topic is about environmental problems in America, you might ask, “Why do you think environmental protection is important in America?” 17．Hit the streets with confidence. 18．Say, “Excuse me, I work for XYZ News, and I was wonde ring if you could share your opinion about this topic.” This is a quick way to get people to warm up to you.Move on to the next person if someone tells you she is not interested. Don’t get discouraged.19．Each interview that you get on the street shouldn’t be longer than ten minutes. As soon as you get the answer you need, move on to the next person. Make sure that as you go from interview to interview, you are getting a variety of answers. If everyone is giving you the same answer, you won’t be able to use it. A safe number of interviews to conduct is about six to ten. 20．If your news station or school requires interviewees to sign release forms to appear on the air, don’t leave work without them.A．Limit your time.B．As you approach people, be polite.C．If you don’t own a camera, you can buy one.D．For new reporters, this can seem like a challenging task.E.To get good and useful results, ask them the same question.F.That number of interviews should give you all the answers you need.G.With a question like this, you will get more than a “Yes” or “No” reply.三、完形填空When Dave was eighteen, he bought a second-hand car for ￡200 so that he could travel to and from work more 21 than by bus. It worked quite well for a few years, but then it got so old, and it was costing him 22 much in repairs that he decided that he had better 23 it.He asked among his friends to see if anyone was particularly 24 to buy a cheap car, but they all knew that it was falling to pieces, so 25 of them had any desire to buy it.Dave's friend Sam saw that he was 26 when they met one evening, and said, “What's 27 , Dave?” Dave told him and Sam answered, “Well, what about advertising it in the paper? You may 28 more for it that way than the cost of the advertisement!”Thinking that Sam's 29 was sensible, he put an advertisement in an evening paper, which read: “For sale: small car, 30 very little petrol, only two owners. Bargain at ￡50.”For two days after the advertisement first appeared, there was no 31 . But then on Saturday evening a man rang up and said he would like to 32 him about the car. “All right,” Dave said, feeling happy. He asked the man whether ten o’clock the nex t morning would be 33 or not. “Fine,” the man said. “And I'll 34 my wife. We intend to go for a ride in it to 35 it.”The next morning, at ten quarter, Dave parked the car in the square outside his front door, 36 to wait there for the person who had 37 his advertisement. Even Dave had to38 that the car really looked like a wreck (残骸). Then soon after he had got the car as39 as it could be, a police car stopped just behind him and a policeman got out. He looked at Dave’s car and then said, “Have you reported this 40 to us yet, sir?”21．A．directly B．safely C．properly D．easily22．A．so B．such C．very D．too23．A．keep B．repair C．sell D．throw24．A．anxious B．lucky C．ashamed D．generous25．A．some B．neither C．none D．most26．A．delighted B．upset C．calm D．astonished27．A．on B．up C．it D．that28．A．learn B．miss C．get D．find29．A．message B．advice C．request D．description30．A．uses B．loses C．has D．spends31．A．doubt B．help C．trouble D．answer32．A．tell B．see C．agree D．call33．A．exact B．suitable C．early D．late34．A．follow B．meet C．bring D．introduce35．A．recognize B．gain C．admire D．test36．A．happening B．meaning C．turning D．failing37．A．read B．posted C．answered D．placed38．A．forget B．show C．disagree D．admit39．A．clean B．admit C．fast D．light40．A．bargain B．sale C．accident D．result四、用单词的适当形式完成短文①The porter, however, could not understand me. I 41．my question several times and at last he understood. He answered me, but he spoke neither slowly nor clearly. 'I am a 42．,'I said.43．he spoke slowly, but I could not understand him.②Many people pretend that they understand modern art. They always tell you 44．a picture is 'about'. Of course, many pictures are not 'about' anything. They are just pretty patterns. We like them in the same way that we like pretty curtain 45．. I think that young children often 46．modern pictures better than anyone else.③Late in the afternoon, the boys put up their tent in the middle of a field. As soon as this was done, they cooked a meal 47．an open fire. They were all hungry and the food smelled good. After a wonderful meal, they told stories and sang songs by the campfire. But some time later it began to rain. The boys felt tired so they put 48．the fire and crept into their tent. Their sleeping bags were warm and comfortable, so they all slept 49．. In the middle of the night, two boys woke up and began shouting. The tent was full of water! They all leapt out of their sleeping bags and 50．outside. It was raining heavily and they found that a stream had formed in the field. The stream wound its way across the field and then flowed right under their tent!五、用单词的适当形式完成句子51．If you don’t want to do that, r______ them completely.52．Life c_______ of not only sunshine but also hard times.53．An o______ person is always hopeful about the future.54．He asked us to a______ him in moving the furniture, because it was too heavy. 55．You can’t imagine how d______ I was when I received the admission letter from Peking University!56．Martins now faces the biggest ______(挑战) of his career.57．It can be very hard to accept ______(失败).58．He walked impatiently with his arms ______(折叠).59．They would ______(告知) him of any progress they had made.60．The experiment made a deep ______(印象) on me.六、短文改错61．短文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处错误。
广西南宁市第三中学2020-2021学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题
【全国百强校】广西南宁市第三中学2020-2021学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读选择Most of us feel very tired after working for eight hours a day, five days a week. When we get home, we watch at least one film because it's well-deserved and the only time we get to "relax" before going to sleep. Wake up and repeat. No wonder you feel tired. So how do you get out of this vicious circle? How do you restart your life?1. YOUR MINDSET"Oh man, another one of these self-improvement things. I hope I can do it, but I've tried these things before, and I just never stick to it."This was something I used to say to myself every time I try to start something new for myself. There's a fear-driven side of your brain which tells you, "You can't do this."What can you do? Well, the tip here is to talk to yourself like you're talking to a friend, or a coworker. So the next time you try something new, be kind to yourself like you would be kind to others. You are your own worst critic. But you can also be your firm defender.2. YOUR DIETIf you are looking at what you eat for the reason to feel energized, then the general rules are:1) Eat when you're hungry. Don't eat when you're not.2) Be mindful when you eat. Chew at least 20 times. Let yourself taste and digest your food.3) Don't do three things at once when you're eating. Your body wasn't made for that.4) Preferably, eat "real" food. Eat what your great-grandmother would recognize as food.Don't let your days pass by in a boring way. Start by re-examining these key habits in your life to build a body that can start doing things you want.3. YOUR SLEEPWithout enough sleep, we're basically going through the day drunk. This means tiredness, difficulty to respond quickly and smartly to anything that comes up. The sleeping hours needed for an average adult ranges from 7 to 9 hours.1．What does the underlined word "vicious" most probably mean?A．Strange. B．Awful.C．Friendly. D．Worthy.2．When the author starts something new, he .A．often feels he can't stick to it B．puts everything else asideC．always keeps on doing it D．believes he can complete it3．What should one do if he thinks he can't do something new?A．He should persuade himself to have a try.B．He should defend himself from being hurt.C．He should think about it and give it up.D．He should force himself to do it.4．What will most likely be discussed after the last paragraph?A．Why is sleep important? B．How long should we sleep?C．How can we sleep properly? D．Why do people dream when sleeping?Growing up, I was an extremely reserved(腼腆的) boy. I didn't have many friends in primary and middle school and rarely opened up to anyone. I didn't even ask my teacher questions in class. I was scared of the world and the people around.As a child, I was scared to do anything without my parents mainly because I was afraid that I would do it badly. I was getting good grades and was well-behaved, but I wasn't happy. It was my belief that I was, for some reason, unable to do the things the others kids could do. I felt inadequate.While in my second semester of college, I ran into some information on the Internet about something called social anxiety. I didn't really know much of the disorder. Thus I began to read about some of the symptoms and realized that social anxiety was the thing that hurt me so much.It is common knowledge that people with social anxiety experience nervousness in social situations. What a lot of people don't know is that one of the main causes of social anxiety is negative thinking. People having a negative idea of themselves often think that they are ugly or stupid.I realized what I was truly afraid of: not being good enough. I was afraid that people would look at me and would not like what they saw; I was scared of rejection. To help deal with these problems, I began to practice meditation(沉思) and other mindfulness exercises. My mindslowly began to change.I realized that everyone, from star athletes to noble prize winners, experiences fear in their lives. Whether people are afraid of heights, planes, spiders, or talking to girls, we all experience anxiety and fear. There is no reason for anyone to feel excluded(排除在外的) because something scares them. People with anxiety disorders might have "problems", but there is nothing wrong with them as people. They are just as humans as everyone else.5．What do we know about the author from the first two paragraphs?A．He was poor at his subjects.B．He grew up in an awful environment.C．He was shy and lacked confidence.D．He did not show respect for his teachers.6．What are the characteristics of people with social anxiety?A．They want to have high social status in society.B．They desire to get more with less effort.C．They talk a lot about themselves in public.D．They often believe that others are better than them.7．How did the author recover from his social anxiety?A．He did a lot of exercise.B．He adjusted his way of thinking.C．He sought help from his professors.D．He surrounded himself with something positive.8．What is the writer' s attitude towards people with anxiety?A．He believes that they should overcome it together.B．He argues that people treat them equally.C．He insists that they be given some help.D．He thinks people should sympathize with them.The streets of Stockholm may be cold and snowy during winter, but it is one of the world's hottest startup(创业) centers and a good choice for people with talent worldwide.Once the snow melts(融化) in early spring, the city is among the greenest in the world. Two thirds of Stockholm is made up of either water or parks, and locals make it the first thing to enjoy these peaceful surroundings. Less than l% of Swedish employees work more than 50hours per week.The quality of life is important. New parents are given 480 days of leave to look after their babies, while childcare is heavily supported in various sides. Little wonder that Sweden was rated the best location in the world for family life. Adam Webb, 34, a British businessman and father-of-one, said, "Everything is set towards helping parents, from giving dads time off on almost full pay to free bus rides for anyone with a baby carriage."Stockholm is also proud of what V ogue magazine recently ranked as Europe's coolest neighborhood. On the island of Sodermalm, just south of the city centre, independent record stores still make money, while plenty of cafes offer a taste for Scandinavia's love affairs with timeless style.Many major international companies, including H&M and Ericsson, offer expats(外来者) accommodation for the first three months of their contracts(合同) in Stockholm. But other foreigners arriving in the city are left to battle with a unique property market and a shortage of apartments. More than a third of Swedes live in rented housing, half of which is owned by local governments or state rental companies. If you're lucky enough to get a firsthand contract for this kind of accommodation, it is yours for life. Expats are welcome to join the queue, but in Stockholm they will find around half a million locals in front of them and an average wait of nine years."Finding a place to live is the single biggest challenge when moving to Stockholm, but there is a lot going on to try and solve the problem," said Julika Lamberth from Stockholm Business Region, a state-funded company working to increase investment in the city. 9．Stockholm attracts international talent probably because of its .A．beautiful weather B．free apartmentsC．working policies for employees D．widespread greenness in the city 10．Sweden is on the top of the world for its .A．tourism B．sportsC．family life D．record stores11．What can be the best title of the passage?A．Have More Babies? Go to Sweden!B．The Best Neighborhood in SwedenC．The Best City for Working FamiliesD．The Most Comfortable Apartments in StockholmScientists can figure out a movie's emotional tone from the gasps(喘气) of its audience. These gases could point the way to a subtle(微妙的，精细的) form of human communication, a new study suggests."When you see a movie, you can hear the music and see the pictures. However, you don't realize here are chemical signals in the air. And they, too, could be affecting you, says Williams, who led the study. As an atmospheric chemist, he studies the chemical makeup of the air around us.Williams started out measuring the air in a soccer stadium. He noticed that levels of carbon dioxide and other gases changed wildly whenever the crowd cheered. That got him wondering -- Could the gases people breathe out be influenced by emotions?To find out, he went to the movies.Williams and his coworkers measured air samples collected over six weeks in two movie theaters. Overall, 9,500 movie goers watched 16 films. They included a mix of comedy, romance, action and horror films. Among them were The Hunger Games, Catching Fire, Carrie, and Walking with Dinosaurs. The researchers gave scenes from the movies such labels as “suspense(悬疑)”, "laughter" and "crying". Then they looked for hundreds of chemicals in the air that showed up as people were watching particular movie scenes.And certain scenes had distinct chemical "fingerprints". Scenes that had people laughing or on the edge of their seats were especially distinctive. During screenings of The Hunger Games, levels of carbon dioxide and isoprene got to the highest at two suspenseful moments. Because isoprene is related to muscle movement, the researchers think tense movie moments likely led to its spikes(尖峰). Williams and his colleagues think the increase in carbon dioxide was due to the viewers' increased pulse and breathing rates.Scientists need more data to make stronger links between human emotions and what's in their breath. But Williams can see potential practical uses. Companies, for instance, could quickly measure the air during tests to see how people feel about new products. He pictures future studies recording other body variables(变数) as well. These might include heart rate and body temperature, for instance. "It's something to find out."12．What was Williams's purpose of the research?A．To know more about the makeup of the air.B．To find out how the air changes in a crowded stadium.C．To study how greatly the movies influence people's emotion.D．To see whether people's emotion affects the air they breathe out.13．What do we know about the experiment?A．Each participant watched about 16 films.B．The movies were a mixture of comedy and romance.C．The film scenes were labeled with three main features.D．The samples were taken in two theaters over six weeks.14．In which situation are people most emotional?A．Romantic moments. B．Exciting situations. C．Suspenseful situations. D．Horrible moments.15．What can we infer from the last paragraph?A．Human emotions are strongly related to the chemicals humans breathe out.B．People's temperature will be measured when they' re watching movies.C．Williams thinks more measures should be taken for practical uses.D．Companies will spend much money testing their new product.二、七选五The winter vacation during the senior year of high school can be a stressful time for students. 16．They may also be feeling sad that time with family and friends having a relaxation. Here are some wise ways to spend the last winter vacation of high school.Start practicing responsibilities. After you enter college, you have to do a lot of things on your own. 17．Although some may just want to spend winter break sleeping and relaxing, it's the right time for you to begin taking on some household tasks. You should start doing laundry and more things on your own. In this way, you can learn to become responsible.For students who haven’t decided on a major, the last winter vacation of high school can be an opportunity to explore their interests. Students are often told they'll have time to decide on a major once they get to college. However, the last winter break might be the freest time they'll have for a while. 18．Besides a major, you also need to decide on a school. This is a great time to go on more campus visits. 19．Take another visit to ensure you're making the right choice. Sometimes, seeing the school in different seasons can help you decide if it is truly where you belong.20．Some students agree they should take advantage of time at home with family andfriends while they still can. But most students don't realize how important family is until they've moved away. As you get more into college life, you will probably not be returning home as often, so take this opportunity. Enjoy your friends and family, as it will all change once you enter college.A．Enjoy quality time at home.B．Don't visit a campus just once.C．Spend more time with your friends.D．Ask your parents what major you can study.E.So find out what you really like to learn in college.F.And you'll be independent and responsible for yourself.G.They may be dealing with pressure to choose a school.三、完形填空Inventions lead to the creation of new knowledge. Knowledge is created to 21 the needs of the human beings. How does the desire of people 22 knowledge? The answer lies in the ability of human beings to 23 something new.Albert Einstein said, "Imagination is more 24 than knowledge. Knowledge is limited, but imagination includes the 25 world，promoting progress and giving birth to evolution(进化、发展). It is, strictly speaking, a 26 factor in scientific research." There is no doubt that it is through the human imagination that knowledge is 27 . Knowledge can be represented in any 28 like words, pictures, diagrams or audio-visual media. People's knowing of knowledge again causes imagination as the force to keep on evolving, which 29 produces new knowledge.The following is the example of how imagination leads to 30 . As an artist, mathematician and architect, Leonardo da Vinci sketched(勾勒) plans of underwater crafts. According to this, author Jules Veme created a 31 , one about a submarine(潜水艇)32 Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea. With his book, Jules Veme fueled(供给燃料) the imagination of 33 including inventors, later, real submarines were created. Jules Veme 34 his imagination about underwater 35 when he wrote his book. 36 readers admired the author's imagination when they read it, 37 inventors turned this imagination into realities.Imagination exists within all of us. 38 yourself to imagine freely. Stir your brainto 39 inspiration while imagining. Because it is in the imagination that mysteries or wonders 40 .21．A．ignore B．satisfy C．exchange D．increase 22．A．make up B．get to C．turn into D．give off 23．A．enjoy B．study C．understand D．imagine 24．A．important B．necessary C．reasonable D．active 25．A．small B．new C．entire D．different 26．A．basic B．typical C．flexible D．key 27．A．changed B．created C．built D．improved 28．A．size B．sign C．form D．mark 29．A．again B．ever C．also D．too 30．A．modernization B．success C．results D．inventions 31．A．toy B．story C．thing D．model 32．A．called B．read C．published D．told 33．A．students B．scientists C．customers D．readers 34．A．raised B．warned C．used D．supported 35．A．scenes B．travel C．plants D．sounds 36．A．Clever B．Common C．Strange D．Few 37．A．while B．and C．or D．so 38．A．Force B．Expect C．Order D．Allow 39．A．find B．know C．guess D．rescue 40．A．shock B．escape C．hide D．pass四、用单词的适当形式完成短文语法填空（请在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。