安徽省合肥一中、六中、八中2020-2021学年高一上学期期末考试 英语 Word版含答案
绝密★启用前合肥一中、六中、八中2020－2021学年第一学期高一期末考试英语考生注意：1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将考生号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
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如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。
回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。
写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有2分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
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 is the weather like now?A. Warm.B. Cold.C. Hot.2. When did Jenny get home last night?A. At 10: 00.B. At 10: 30.C. At 11: 00.3. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. The latest fashion.B. A vacation plan.C. A great movie.4. Why does the man come here?A. To report his loss.B. To get a train ticket.C. To have a driving lesson.5. What will Nick do tonight?A. Attend a party.B. Go to a concert.C. Have a rest at home.第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题给出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. How much did the man pay for the books?A. $ 20.B. $ 40.C. $ 60.7. What will the man do with the books?A. Sell them by ads.B. Put them on Xianyu.C. Give them to the bookstore.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Where did the man go first?A. A fast food place.B. Mike's home.C. A computer store.9. Why did the man's friends get angry?A. He played a joke on them.B. He forgot to text them.C. He ate up their burgers.听第8 段材料，回答第10 至12 题。
10. What does the woman think of the man's music?A. Familiar.B. Disappointing.C. Impressive.11. Where does the conversation take place?A. In a concert hall.B. In a radio studio.C. In a bar.12. How did the man learn to play the guitar after 8 years old?A. He taught himself.B. He practiced with a band.C. He learned from a famous teacher. 听第9段材料，回答第13 至16 题。
13. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Hostess and guest.B. Tour guide and tourist.C. Photographer and customer.14. What does Jordan like best about China?A. Deserts.B. Mountains.C. Rivers.15. Which city does Jordan regard as his second home?A. Beijing.B. Shanghai.C. Chongqing.16. What is Jordan's suggestion in the end?A. Being hard-working.B. Being well-prepared.C. Being confident.听第10 段材料，回答第17至20 题。
17. How does the speaker describe life in London?A. Tiring.B. Stressful.C. Convenient.18. What means of transport does the speaker usually take to work?A. The underground.B. The car.C. The bus.19. What are the speaker's parents unable to stand?A. Chats with others.B. The transportation fee.C. The noise and pollution.20. What is the speaker's purpose of using the poet's words?A. To explain why he is tired of life.B. To show London is an interesting city.C. To prove London is attractive to many poets.第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AUnsolved Mysteries About the Planet Earth◆Mystery 1: Where did all the water come from?Water covers 70 percent of Earth’s surface and earns it the nickna me "the blue planet". But where did it come from? The most popular scientific theory states that the H20 came from several violent asteroids(小行星)filled with ice. Another suggests that the water actually has been around since Earth’s formation. However it happened, though, it’s certainly worked out well for Earth’s life forms.◆Mystery 2: What about all the oxygen?Another thing is the planet’s oxygen. Tiny creatures released oxygen as a waste product, filling the atmosphere with it. After that, the level of oxygen in Earth’s atmosphere went wildly up and down until it finally calmed down around 540 million years ago. Since then, it’s remained at about the breathable level we experience today. But what caused it to be suddenly steady?◆Mystery 3: What caused the Cambrian(寒武纪)Explosion?The Cambrian Explosion refers to the explosion of complex life forms that occurred on Earth about 540 million years ago. Before then, life had consisted mostly of bacteria. But at the beginning of the Cambrian period, complex creatures began developing at a rate never seen before. Suddenly, life forms had brains, eyes, and bones. Most living creatures today can trace their blood back to the Cambrian period.◆Mystery 4: Will we ever be able to predict earthquakes?We still haven’t been able to come up with a way to accurately predict earthquakes. We can certainly try, but our current technology cannot predict them exactly. We know that earthquakes start when rocks crack underground and send earthquake waves toward the surface, but we haven’t figured out why that happens, or how to predict it.21. What was created later by creatures on Earth?A. Oxygen.B. Water.C. Bacteria.D. Ice.22. Which of the following is true according to the text?A. Earth is called the blue star because of water coverage.B. The level of oxygen has been steady all the time.C. Complex creatures had rapid development in the Cambrian period.D. We know nothing about predicting earthquakes.23. What do we know about Mystery 4?A. It is the oldest mystery of the four.B. It will be solved in the near future.C. It is the most difficult mystery to solve of the four.D. It is a matter that has extremely practical significance.BRain beat against the window, matching my mood. I should have known that my new job at the hospital was too good to be true. Throughout the day, rumors(谣言)warned that the newest employee from each department would be laid off. I was the newest one in the training department.My boss appeared. "You probably know we’re cutting back on staff," he said. "Administration wants us to offer outplacement classes to help those employees find other jobs, showing them how to act in an interview, for example." "Fine," I answered unwillingly, not knowing what else to say.I decided to go home early that day. In the hall, I met the lady who brought us cookies every Friday. She was a little woman with gray hair. Only her head and the top of her green apron were visible over the cart(小车)loaded with cleaning supplies. At least she had a job!At the final meeting, laid-off workers formed a line at the door. A colleague whispered, "I can’t believe our Cookie Lady is being laid off. We’ll miss her as much as we’ll miss her cookies." When the colleague spoke to her in Spanish, I knew my classes would be useless for her.I decided to do something for her. I wrote to a newspaper expressing how I felt about the unselfishness of the Cookie Lady who needed a job. A few days later, my article appeared in the newspaper and the Cookie Lady was allowed to stay in her position. On the same day, I received a letter, which seemed so unlikely that I read it twice. "An editor of a local magazine likes your piece and wants you to call her next. time you are looking for work…"24. How did the author feel on that rainy clay?A. Nervous.B. Excited.C. Angry.D. Proud.25. What was the author asked to do?A. Take care of patients.B. Leave earlier that day.C. Resign from the hospital.D. Help the laid-off workers.26. How did the author help the Cookie Lady?A. He offered her a high-paid job.B. He gave her advice on job hunting.C. He made her story known to others.D. He taught her how to pass an interview.27. What does the story tell us?A. A friend in need is a friend indeed.B. Good deeds have their rewards.C. Little people can make a big difference.D. Love brings more joy to us than work.CListen carefully to the footsteps in the family home, and you can probably work out who is walking about. The features most commonly used to identify people are faces, voices and fingerprints. But the way they walk is also a giveaway.Researchers have used video cameras and computers to analyze people' s gaits(步态), and are now quite good at it. But translating such knowledge into a practical identification system can be tricky. Cameras are often visible, are difficult to set up, require good lighting and may have their view blocked by other people. A team led by Dr. Ozanyan and Dr. Scully have been looking for a better way to recognize gaits. Their answer: pressure-sensitive mats.Such mats are nothing new. They have been part of security systems. But Ozanyan and Scully use a complicated version that can record the amount of pressure applied in different places as someone walks across it. These measurements form a pattern unique to the walker. The researchers turned to an artificial-intelligence system to recognize such patterns, and it seemed to work. In a study in 2018, they tested the system on a database of footsteps of 127 people. They found its error rate in identifying who was who was a mere 0.7%.And Scully says even without a database of footsteps to work with, the system can determine someone’s sex and, with reasonable accuracy, a subject's age.One application of the mat-based gait-recognition system might he in health care, particularly for the elderly. A mat placed in a nursing home or an old person's own residence could monitor changes in an individual's gait that indicates certain illnesses. That would provide early warning of someone being at greater risk of falling over.Gait analysis might also be used as a security measure in the workplace, monitoring access to restricted areas, such as parts of military bases, server farms or laboratories dealing with dangerous materials. Perhaps the most interesting use of the mats, though, would be in public places, such as airports.28. What is mainly talked about in Paragraph 2?A. Research equipment.B. Research findings.C. Research assumption.D. Research background.29. According to Paragraph 3, the mat is used to .A. collect dataB. ensure safetyC. determine ageD. analyse pressure30. The gait-recognition system might be applied to .A. monitor security work progressB. detect potential health problemsC. keep track of travelling frequencyD. warn passengers of possible dangers31. What’s the best title of the passage?A. Listen to Your FootstepsB. Applaud Pattern RecognitionC. Love the Way You WalkD. Better the Mats You Step onDDo you take a fancy to Olaf, the snowman in the movie Frozen? You'll find an ancestor of Olaf when looking into many of history's cultural symbols. It appeared on some of the first postcards, starred in some of the earliest silent movies, and was the subject of a couple of the earliest photos, dating all the way back to the 1800s. I discovered even more about one of humanity’s earliest forms of folk art during several years of research around the world.For example, snowmen were a phenomenon in the Middle Ages, built with great skill and thought. At a time of limited means of expression, snow was like free art supplies dropped from the sky. It was a popular activity for couples to leisurely walk through town to view the temporary works of chilly art. Some were created by famous artists, including a 19-year-old Michelangelo, who in 1494 was appointed by the ruler of Florence, Italy, to build a snowman in his mansion’s courtyard.The Miracle of 1511 took place during six freezing weeks called the Winter of Death. The city of Brussels was covered in snowmen-an impressive scene that told stories on every street corner. Some were political in nature, criticizing the church and government. Some were a reflection of people’s imagination. For the people of Brussels, this was a defining moment of artistic freedom, atleast until spring arrived, by which time they were dealing with damaging floods.If you fear the heyday of the snowman has passed, don’t worry: I’ve learned that some explosive snowman history is still being made today. Every year since 1818, the people of Zurich, Switzerland, celebrate the beginning of spring by blowing up a snowman. On the third Monday of April, the holiday Sechselauten is kicked off when a cotton snowman called the Boogg is stuffed with explosive and paraded through town by bakers and other tradesmen who throw bread to the crowds. The parade ends with the Boogg being placed on a 40-foot pile of firewood. After the bells of the Church of St. Peter have rung six times, representing the passing of winter, the pile is lit. When the snowman explodes, winter is considered officially over-the quicker it is burnt down, the longer summer is said to be.32. According to the passage, why did snowmen become a phenomenon in the Middle Ages?A. People thought of snow as holy art supplies.B. People longed to see masterpieces of snow.C. Building snowmen was a way for people to express themselves.D. Building snowmen helped people develop their skill and thought.33. "The heyday of the snowman"(Paragraph 4) probably means the time when .A. snowmen were made mainly by artistsB. snowmen enjoyed great popularityC. snowmen were politically criticizedD. snowmen caused damaging floods34. In Zurich, the blowing up of the Boogg symbolizes .A. the start of the paradeB. the coming of a longer summerC. the passing of the winterD. the success of tradesmen35. What can be concluded about snowmen from the passage?A. They were appreciated in history.B. They have lost their value.C. They were related to movies.D. They vary in shape and size.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。
2020-2021学年安徽省高一上学期期末英语试卷精选汇编：七选五专题 Word版含答案
七选五专题安徽省蚌埠市2020—2021学年度第一学期期末学业水平监测高一英语试题第二节（共5小题;每小题2分，共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。
选项中有两项为多余选项。
Don't think it's an impossible task to pass your reading tests. Lots of people have shared their successful reading secrets here. ___11___Read a passage twice before looking up an unknown word.If you're reading to gain new vocabulary, you should treat it as a “fill in the blanks” exercise. At first, you'll have to read every paragraph twice. ___12___ The second time you read it, focus on the words you don't know. Try and work out what each word means from the sentences before and after. If you had to guess the meaning, what would it be?___13___Whenever you are reading in English and learn a new word, don't let it slip away! Write it down with a short definition (定义)or a little drawing. Some students like to keep a specific notebook for this--- their own personal dictionaries! Several studies have shown that writing a piece of information down on paper helps you to remember it more easily.Read out loud.If you're going to put time in your reading skills, you may as well get some extra practice for your speaking skills too! ___14___ It's a great way to get used to speaking English too.Divide your time into skim reading and deep reading.You should spend some of your reading time “skim - reading texts”. This way, you learn how to get a general sense of what's going on without understanding every single word. ___15___ This is when you really focus on understanding everything that's going on.A. Write down new words.B. Try reading some passages out loud to yourself.C. It's normal to forget how to read words correctly.D. Reading resources should be a little hard for you to skim.E. You should spend the rest of your reading time “deep reading texts”.F. Follow these tips to make use of your reading time as effectively as possible.G. The first time, you’ll probably get the general idea but be confused by a few words.【答案】11. F 12. G 13. A 14. B 15. E【解析】这是一篇说明文。
合肥一中、六中、八中2019-2020学年高一上学期英语期末考试试卷
合肥一中、六中、八中2019-2020学年高一上学期英语期末考试试卷（考试时间：120分钟试卷满分：150分）第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节 (共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分)1. What time is itnow?A. 8:40.B. 8:55.C. 9:00.2. Whathappened toNancy?A. She tried outbut failed.B. She was chosen for the lead role.C. She missed the chanceof trying out.3. Whatdoes the man want to do?A.Playgolf nextTuesday.B.Visithis parents.C.Takea dayoff.4. How will the woman deal with herbicycle?A. She will leave it in the apartment.B.She willgive itto the man for free.C. She willsell it to theman ata low price.5. Whatdoes the woman mean?A. She willhelp the man.B. She won’t finish the paper.C. The man should depend on himself.第二节(共 15 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分)听第6段材料，回答第6、7 题。
6. What is the man?A.Apoliceman.B.A reporter.C.Asalesman.7. Whatdid the teenager look like?A.He was in abrown shirt.B.He was of mediumheight.C.He was thin with red hair.听第7段材料，回答第8、9 题。
2020-2021学年安徽省高一上学期期末英语试卷精选汇编：语法填空专题 Word版含答案
语法填空专题安徽省蚌埠市2020—2021学年度第一学期期末学业水平监测高一英语试题第三节语法填空（共10小题;每小题L 5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，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。
The Forbidden City was the palace of 24 emperors during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Built in 1406 ,the Palace Museum is a national first-class museum and the largest ___46___(exist) palace building in the world. It is one of the world's largest ___47___(museum) , together with the Emitash Museum in Russia, the Louvre in France, the Metropolitan Museum in the United States and the British Museum.The China Cultural Center offered ___48___ online exhibition of Li Shaobai's Imperial Palace photography on July 29. The exhibition invites Israeli friends ___49___(enjoy) China's most famous world cultural heritage, the Forbidden City,___50___ is also the world's largest and best-preserved wooden palace complex (建筑群).Li Shaobai has been working on professional photography for many years. Up to now, his photographs of the Great Wall and Forbidden City ___51___(exhibit) many times in the United States , France, Germany and ___52___ countries.The 60 pictures presented in this exhibition show the ___53___(tradition) architectural form, layout(布局)and cultural relics of the Palace Museum. ___54___ a world-class historical and cultural heritage, the Palace Museum _____55_____(wide ) enjoys its popularity at home and abroad.【答案】46. existing47. museums48. an/one 49. to enjoy50. which 51. have been exhibited52. other 53. traditional54. As/Being55. widely【解析】这是一篇说明文。
安徽省合肥市六校2023-2024学年高一上学期期末考试英语试卷(含答案)
安徽省合肥市六校2023-2024学年高一上学期期末考试英语试卷学校：___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解Over the last century, engineers all over the world have spared no effort to achieve the unachievable in bridge design.Danyang-Kunshan Grand BridgeNo bridge is as long as the Danyang-Kunshan Grand Bridge in the world. The 164.8-kilometre-long bridge built in 2011 in China operates as part of the Beijing-Shanghai High-Speed Railway. The trip from Ningbo to Jiaxing that previously took 4.5 hours has been reduced to two, thanks to this bridge.Rio-Niteroi BridgeCompleted in 1974，the Rio-Niteroi Bridge in Brazil is the second-longest bridge in all of Latin America connecting the cities of Rio and Niteroi across the Guanabara Bay. The Rio-Niteroi Bridge is technically known as a "box-girder（箱形梁）" bridge, made of special concrete. It receives an astonishing 140,000 （or more）vehicles per day.Hartland Covered BridgeThe Hartland Covered Bridge is the world's longest covered bridge. The 1,282-foot-long bridge was opened in 1901 and has been on Canada's list of National Historic Sites since 1980.Although it was originally built without a roof, the bridge was capped with wooden materials during the repairs in 1921.Jiaozhou Bay BridgeThe newly-built Jiaozhou Bay Bridge in China was named "world's longest bridge over water" by Guinness Book of World Records in 2011，a title previously held by the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway. The dispute was settled when the title of "longest continuous bridge over water" was given to the causeway, with the Jiaozhou Bay Bridge receiving the title of "longest bridge over water".1．On which of the following can trains pass？A.Danyang-Kunshan Grand Bridge.B.Rio-Niteroi Bridge.C.Hartland Covered Bridge.D.Jiaozhou Bay Bridge.2．What is special about the Hartland Covered Bridge？A.It is a busy bridge.B.It was once built.C.It has a roof.D.It is a wooden bridge.3．Where can you find the longest bridge over water？A.In America.B.In Brazil.C.In Canada.D.In China.I fell into love with shopping at the age of 10. After a short time being just a buyer, I wanted to sell something. I had many things around the house from my childhood that I no longer needed. I knew, with the help of my father, I could make money. I enjoyed myself by selling things on my dad’s account (账户).On December 9, 2022, I opened my own account and began to start my own business. Things were going great and then I realized that selling things around house wasn’t making me the kind of money that I wanted to make, so I decided to turn my business into a resale (零售) shop. I went around to the garage sale (旧货出售处) and bought items at low prices and sold them at higher prices.Last November, I went to a garage sale that was a little bit different. A single lady had many nice items that I knew I would sell quickly. I went up to her and started a conversation with her. Through the conversation, I knew she was jobless at the moment and needed money to support her family. I decided to sell any of her things for her to help her out. She looked at me for a moment and then broke into tears. I took away some of her things and over the next month I made over $1,500 for her! She was so thankful for all of my help.I have never felt so happy to help someone in my life. I felt as if I had made a difference in this world and that my skills could be used to help someone who would really need it.4．At first, __________ helped her make money by selling things.A. the girl’s fatherB. the girl’s motherC. the girl’s teacherD. a single lady5．The writer went to the garage sale to __________.A. meet single ladiesB. buy things for her resale shopC. help othersD. sell things she no longer needed6．The author decided to help the lady sell her things because __________.A. the lady’s items were niceB. the lady’s items were of good qualityC. the lady lived a hard lifeD. the lady asked the author for help7．The lady felt so __________for what the author had done for her.A. disappointedB. amazedC. proudD. appreciativeMy husband Wu and I ,together with our two dogs, have spent several years living in an RV (野营车) — calling it home and driving it all around China.Wu and I had just sold our house outside of Hefei, Anhui and moved to a town in Yunnan. Though we enjoyed our new place, we were traveling back home for visits often. So at first the RV was intended for traveling in comfort: We could save money on hotels, travel at a more relaxed pace, avoid packing (打包行李) and unpacking, and be able to take our dogs with us. Plus, my husband had always wanted one.We bought the first RV in July 2020 and by September of that year we were already considering living in it full time. Wu and I love traveling and being “location independent,” and our jobs allow us to work from anywhere. At first it did seem strange to live on the road, but once we officially made the decision, in February 2023, we never looked back.I absolutely love living in an RV, so my list of “advantages” is long. I love being able to park my home right next to the best biking trails (小路), change the view from the windows, follow the good weather, and explore unusual destinations (目的地).The biggest “disadvantage” is the planning. That’s necessary. You do have to plan ahead where you are going to park because sometimes places are full. As a full-time traveler, you are often planning, moving, and trying new things. So once you arrive somewhere, it’s nice to stay a while and just sit still. That’s why I suggest that RVers park their RV ev ery once in a while, or move a little slower.8．What does paragraph 2 mainly tell us about the author and her husband?A. How they went on holiday in an RV.B. Where they traveled in their RV.C. Why they bought their first RV.D. How they gave up their house to get an RV. 9．What did the author and her husband do in February 2023?A. They moved to a new city and found new jobs.B. They sold their first RV.C. They rebuilt their house in Yunnan.D. They began living in their RV full time.10．What does the author think of her lifestyle?A. It is busy and challenging.B. It is comfortable and satisfying.C. It still needs some changes.D. It has made her more independent. 11．What does the author suggest RVers do?A. Slow down and relax on the road.B. Head for thinly populated places.C. Try new types of RVsD. Avoid making many plans ahead.Finland’s education system is considered one of the best in the world. Finland(芬兰) is not only the top European country but also competes with Asian giants like Shanghai, Singaporeand South Korea. But what makes the educational system in this small country so different from others in the western world?Until the 1960s Finland’s school system had been influenced largely by its neighbor, the Soviet Union. Most students left school after six years; some went on to private (私人的) schools. Only the wealthy ones got a better education. In the middle of the 1960s the Finnish government saw the need to reform and modernize (使现代化) their education system if they wanted to be internationally competitive.Most of Finland’s schools get their money from the government. The people who are in charge of the education system, from teachers to officials are trained teachers, not politicians like in other countries.Teachers work with their pupils in school as much as possible. When teachers are not with the pupils, they spend a lot of time in schools working on the curriculum and new projects. All Finnish children, whether they come from the city or the country, whether from a rich or poor family, have the same chances in education. There are not so many differences between the wealthy and poor, as in America or other western European countries. Education experts say that there is very little difference between very good and the worst students. Two thirds of Finnish pupils move on to higher education, the highest rate (比率) in the European Union.12．What did the Finland government do in the middle of the 1960s?A. They encouraged students to go to private school.B. They lengthened preschool education.C. They reformed the school system.D. They learned modern education from neighboring countries.13．We can learn from the text that ________.A. the children in Finland attend preschool at the age of sixB. the children in Finland are educated equallyC. the school system in Finland is better than that in SingaporeD. the school equipment in Finland doesn’t meet international standards14．The author mentions Shanghai, Singapore and South Korea to show ________.A. the school system in Finland has been very successfulB. Asian countries are successful in school educationC. students in these places are better than those in European countriesD. the educational system in Asia is different from that in the western world15．What can be the best title for the text?A. What Differences European Schools HaveB. Why Finland’s School System Has ChangedC. What Good Schools Provide Students WithD. Why Finland’s School System Is Successful二、七选五16．Being Positive Is A ChoiceAs we all know, no job is always ideal and we often face obstacles that can impact our mood at work. ①_____ but I think that being a positive person is a choice we can make. However, sitting back and waiting for positive change to happen will only lead to greater disappointment. You have to start somewhere when looking for a potential new opportunity. Where do you stand with these four critical steps?When was your resume (简历) last updated?I have heard, “Oh, I know I need to do that soon”, more times than I care to say. No one enjoys this task, ②_____. It’s an annual commitment you need to make for yourself.Are you networking?We may all shrink at this since we think of having to meet with 20 strangers. ③_____. And talk about business, careers, or whatever. I can’t stress enough how important networking is.Are you current with new skills and technology?The world is changing so fast and you have to stay up to speed with keeping your skills and new technology fresh. Take a class, read a book, and take a new course etc. These investments pay back with enormous profit.④_____?Is your negativity at work now crossing into your personal life? Have you reviewed your hours doing business compared with personal time? This is so important and needs to be evaluated and discussed with your partner or friends on a regular basis. If you find that the negatives of work or personal life becoming too much, seeking professional assistance is a wise decision. ⑤_____. As these professionals are trained to assist those whose negative issues are hurdles too high to cross.A. Focus on one person at a timeB. but you always need to keep it freshC. Have you discussed with your familyD. We can’t be expected to be posit ive all of the timeE. There is nothing wrong with asking for that helpF. Have you truly evaluated your work-life balanceG. but you have accomplished more important things三、完形填空（15空）We discovered a dog at an animal shelter center several years ago while looking for ait was.took Wangcai to the dog park. We had just started our walk when a small dog was barkingOne winter, I was playing with Wangcai in the snow. Across the street, an elderly ladyShe used his collar (项圈) to pull herself up. Two days later, she came to our door with dog17．A. lost B. saved C. loved D. remembered 18．A. perfect B. popular C. real D. short19．A. show B. walk C. test D. swim20．A.change B.worry C.return D.awake21．A.stay B.wait C.rest D.practice22．A.ask B.take C.meet D.punish23．A.forgot B.feared C.continued D.refused24．A.duty B.chance C.promise D.ability25．A.praise B.food C.assistance D.reply26．A.training B.game C.treatmen tD.action27．A.mistake B.business C.answer D.question28．A.disappear B.occur C.stop D.follow29．A.felt B.stood C.played D.fell30．A.left B.accepted C.saw D.protected31．A.attract B.catch C.thank D.guide四、短文填空32． Zhang Meng, from Zhejiang Province, was offered a high-paid job in Beijing in a large company. The promising job ①_____(give) her a fairly comfortable life, but deep down she ②_____(actual) felt that something was missing.After many nights of ③_____(think) about the purpose of her life, the 33-year-old decided to leave the city and return ④_____ her hometown. She gave up the lifestyle ⑤_____ only centers on working to become a ⑥_____ (profession) farmer.Zhang and several like-minded ⑦_____ (friend) rented (租用) a piece of land on an island in Chongming, on the outskirts of Shanghai, to grow crops (作物).She now grows organic sweet potatoes, long beans ⑧_____ other crops on the rented piece of land. For Zhang, it’s about enjoying a healthy and peaceful life. She is now trying ⑨_____ (get) a long-term lease (租约) on a farm of her own in rural Zhejiang Province near Shanghai. She hopes to plant her first crop in the spring.“I jumped out of my comfort zone and went to a(an) ⑩_____ (certain) place, and it has been very important,” she said.五、书面表达33．假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Eric发来邮件说他就是否选择出国留学拿不定主意，请给他回封邮件。
合肥一中、六中、八中2019-2020学年高一上学期英语期末考试试卷
合肥一中、六中、八中2019-2020学年高一上学期英语期末考试试卷（考试时间：120分钟试卷满分：150分）第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节 (共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分)1. What time is itnow?A. 8:40.B. 8:55.C. 9:00.2. Whathappened toNancy?A. She tried outbut failed.B. She was chosen for the lead role.C. She missed the chanceof trying out.3. Whatdoes the man want to do?A.Playgolf nextTuesday.B.Visithis parents.C.Takea dayoff.4. How will the woman deal with herbicycle?A. She will leave it in the apartment.B. Shewillgive itto the man for free.C. She willsell it to theman ata low price.5. Whatdoes the woman mean?A. She willhelp the man.B. She won’t finish the paper.C. The man should depend on himself.第二节(共 15 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分)听第6段材料，回答第6、7 题。
6. What is the man?A.Apoliceman.B.A reporter.C.Asalesman.7. Whatdid the teenager look like?A.He was in abrown shirt.B.Hewas of mediumheight. C.He wasthin with red hair.听第7段材料，回答第8、9 题。
2020-2021学年安徽省高一上学期期末英语试卷精选汇编：完形填空专题 Word版含答案
完形填空专题安徽省蚌埠市2020—2021学年度第一学期期末学业水平监测高一英语试题第一节完形填空（共20小题;每小题1. 5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
After a tornado touched down in a small town nearby, all the local newspapers carried many stories on families who suffered the hardest. A particular photo especially ___16___ me. A young woman stood in front of a ___17___ mobile home, together with a young boy and a tiny girl standing before the ruins, eyes wide with ___18___ and fear. This would be a good ___19___ to teach my children to help those less___20___than themselves.I held the ___21___to my seven-year-old twins, Brad and Breit, and to three-year-old Meghan. “These ___22___people now have nothing,” I said, “We are ___23___to share what we have with them”. I brought three large boxes and asked the boys to ___24___ some of their less favorite things. The boys ____25____the toys they had chosen into one of the boxes ____26____ I filled the third box with clothes.Meghan____27____quietly and then walked up with Lucy, her ____28____ but much-loved doll hugged tightly to her ____29____“Oh , honey,” I said, “You love her so much.” “Lucy makes me happy. Maybe she'll make that ____30____girl happy, too.” Having watched their baby sister, Brad brought one of his favorite action figures, and Bret ____31____ some of his prized match-box cars from his room.Taking the cue from my little one, I ____32____ my old jacket from the box of clothes. I ____33____it with the new green one bought last week. True ____34____ is giving what you cherish most. I, who had____35____ to teach, had been taught.16. A. puzzled B. excited C. touched D. disappointed17. A. decorated B. protected C. repaired D. destroyed18. A. confusion B. amazement C. delight D. excitement19. A. experience B. event C. purpose D. chance20. A. thankful B. confident C. hopeful D. lucky21. A. story B. box C. picture D. clothes22. A. poor B. wealthy C. unhealthy D. injured23. A. warned B. expected C. ordered D. forced24. A. take up B. take away C. give away D. give up25. A. kicked B. placed C. stored D. slid26. A. so B. since C. until D. while27. A. slept B. spoke C. watched D. moved28. A. valuable B. worn C. pretty D. broken29. A. chest B. leg C. arm D. head30. A. good B. little C. kind D. shy31. A. hid B. borrowed C. fetched D. supplied32. A. removed B. caught C. held D. left33. A. compared B. changed C. added D. replaced34. A. sharing B. belonging C. trust D. friendship35. A. managed B. meant C. failed D. refused【答案】16. C 17. D 18. A 19. D 20. D 21. C 22. A 23. B 24. C 25.B 26. D 27.C 28. B 29. A 30. B 31. C 32. A 33.D 34. A 35. B 【解析】这是一篇记叙文。
安徽省合肥市第六中学高一英语上学期期末试卷含解析
安徽省合肥市第六中学高一英语上学期期末试卷含解析一、选择题1. In order to attract more customers, many supermarkets usually sell their goods at a good________ at weekends.A. benefitB. discountC. interestD. cost参考答案：B略2. Tomorrow is Tom’s birthday. Have you got any idea ______ the party is to be held?A. whatB. whichC. thatD. where参考答案：D考查同位语从句。
同位语从句Where the party is to be held解释名词idea的内容。
句意：明天是Tom的生日。
你知道聚会在哪里举行吗？3. Rolling’s novels are considered ______ interest by audiences all over the world.A. to beB. beingC. inD. of 参考答案：D4. _______ his help, I managed to finish the task in time.A. WithoutB. Thanks forC. As a result ofD. Because参考答案：C5. There is a board by the road, which __________ “Parking forbidden!”A. writesB. readingC. saysD. saying参考答案：C6. —Sorry to say that I can’t play football with you this afternoon, for I’ll have to prepare for the coming examination.— . All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.A. Don’t be a wet blanketB. It’s not my cup of teaC. We’re all earsD. Don’t pull my leg参考答案：A7. Some of you may have finished Unit One. __________ , you can go on to Unit Two.A. If you mayB. If you doC. If youD. If so参考答案：D本题考查状语从句的省略。
2023-2024学年安徽省合肥市第一中学高一上学期期末考试英语试题
2023-2024学年安徽省合肥市第一中学高一上学期期末考试英语试题Best English Language Lab SoftwareWith technology advancement, digital English language lab software has found its way into the classrooms. There are some great multimedia media language labs available today. Let’s explore the most popular kinds of English language lab software.Spears Language LabIt is designed for students who want to develop excellent English communication skills. They can achieve better results with the in-built practice exercises featured in this software. Plus, it enables teachers to watch and check on each student.Open SimOpen Sim allows the teachers to create an interactive virtual classroom where learners can creatively learn language skills. The software will take you into the world of creative learning, where you will learn things while playing some interesting games.Words WorthThis software is suitable for adult language learners. It helps build professional-level skills in the language and allows learners to lay a strong base for wide vocabularies and high levels of spoken English. There are lessons such as pronunciation practice and listening comprehension that provides a professional-level learning experience.ODLLODLL software is perfect for those who absorb and recall information best by seeing. It is designed especially for cooperative learning. It allows the students to communicate with each other or host a virtual classroom section using the lab setting. The platform offers video streaming facilities from You Tube, DVD, and other digital sources.1. What can we know about the Spears Language Lab?A．It focuses on improving students’ writing skills.B．It gives students extra practice exercises as a gift.C．It allows teachers to know how well students do.D．It offers the chance to talk with language experts.2. Who may Words Worth be best suited for?A．Joanna, a 30-year-old woman, who works in a British company.B．Edwin, a 41-year-old man, who wants to go sight-seeing in the UK.C．Annie, a 10-year-old girl, who learns English as a second language.D．Mike, an 18-year-old boy, who has just graduated from high school.3. What do Open Sim and ODLL have in common?A．Both can create a virtual classroom.B．Both have in-built practice exercises.C．Both require learners to have IT skills.D．Both are designed by the same company.Kwane Stewart stepped outside a Modesto, California, convenience store with his morning coffee and noticed a homeless man, Tom Bissell, sitting with his back against the building. A small dog sat in his lap. Stewart, a vet (兽医) at an animal hospital, noticed its injured fur and skin. He approached the man and offered to bring medication for the dog's skin, a gift the man readily accepted.“I remember returning a week later, and the hair was coming back the rash (皮疹) was gone,” Stewart told the Modesto Bee. Tom said his dog was finally sleeping at night again because it was no longer feeling restless for its illness. “‘And you know,’ he said, ‘I’m sleeping at night.’ He started to cry, and that got me touched too,” Stewart says.Stewart was addicted. “When you do good deeds, there is something you get in return that feels much larger. I knew I wanted to keep doing it, "he told .Today, Stewart, 50, has his own practice in town, yet he still finds time for street pets. He's helped roughly 400 animals since 2011.There's a great need for his kind of help. About 25 percent of Modesto's homeless population owns a pet, but there are few healthcare options available to them. To fill that gap, Stewart can often be found wandering dark streets and underpasses (地下通道), anywhere he thinks the homeless might be camped out. Stewart pays for almost all of it out of his own pocket. For those expensive procedures, he set up a GoFundMe account to help cover treatment costs. “I don't ever want to have to turn anybod y away,” he explains.“To have somebody like Dr. Stewart come out here to take care of my dog just because it's the right thing to do, that's huge.” Joe, one of the dog owners, said in a video that Stewart posted on the GoFundMe page.4. How did Kwane Stewart help Tom Bissell's dog?A．By offering mental comfort. B．By providing medical treatment.C．By introducing some famous vets. D．By bringing it to an animal hospital.5. What directly leads to Kwane Stewart's further kindness?A．The professional habit of a vet. B．The tough situation the homeless faced.C．The requirements from the animal hospital. D．The inspiration from offering help to Tom.6. Which of the following can best describe Kwane Stewart?A．Rich and caring. B．Smart and humorous.C．Kind and generous. D．Brave and intelligent.7. What's the text mainly about?A．Vets are in great need. B．Stewart rose to fame overnight.C．Street pets deserve due treatment. D．A vet's kind act brings big impact. Almost half of the participants in a study who were asked to turn off their phone notifications for a day said it was still influencing their habits two years later, say the researchers behind the new study. At first, Martin Pielot from telecommunications firm Telefonica in Spain, and Luz Rello of Carnegie Mellon University, wanted to last their Do Not Disturb challenge across a whole week-—but they couldn’t find anyone to take part for that length of time. “We just got empty, frightened stares,” Pielot said. “And so finally we backed down to 24 hours.”Overall, the group is made up of 30 volunteers. Pielot and Rello found that the responses (反应) to a day away from notifications were different a lot: for people who didn’t check their phones that much anyway, it wasn’t such a big deal. But for those whose f riends, bosses, and co-workers expect quick replies, the study brought on some extra stress and anxiety.For 9 participants, the Do Not Disturb challenge brought on extra feelings of missing out on something, such as a message from a friend or a package delivery (递送). At the same time, 19 participants reported feeling clearly more concentrated and more productive over the day with their notifications off. Some participants felt less connected to their social groups as a result of the Do Not Disturb challeng e, so there’s a lot to take in from the study: it shows how phone notifications interrupt (打断) us, and how they connect us to others and enable us to manage social expectations.On top of all those findings, the researchers are eager to point out how the day off from phone notifications changed habits in the long term-22 of the volunteers said they planned to change their phone notification settings as a result of the Do Not Disturb challenge, and after two years 13 of them were still following through with the changes. Considering most people seldom touch their phone’s notification settings, that’s a high number.8. What can we learn from Pielot’s words?A．Few people are interested in the experiment.B．Most people overly depend on their cell phones.C．People can get paid for taking part in the challenge.D．The participants can bear no phone notifications for one week.9. What’s the response of most participants to the experiment?A．More happiness. B．Some extrastress. C．Nothingdifferent.D．Higherproductivity.10. How do the researchers feel about the result of the experiment?A．Pleased. B．Moved. C．Doubtful. D．Regretful.11. What’s the purpose of the research?A．To show those not using phones live longer.B．To find out how to get rid of phones in the long run.C．To examine the influence of turning off phone notifications.D．To explore how a day without phones affects people’s habits.Have you heard of the term “tweenager”? It’s a slang (俚语) word used in the UK to describe children between about ten and twelve years old. They are between being a junior and a teenager. Why do the press and media refer to kids in this way?Well, more and more companies now create products and services for tweenagers. They seem to tell us that tweenagers must have more money, freedom and influence upon their parents than they’ve ever had before.Most children in the UK today get more pocket money than kids did a decade ago. Despite problems happening fairly often and regularly in the economy, parents generally have more money to give than before, since they are having fewer children on average than in the past. In addition, a higher divorce (离婚) rate in the UK makes parents try to compensate by buying presents for their children. It’s a bad habit for both parents and children to get into, but parents are under constant pressure from commercial marketing and the requests of their children.You may wonder how tweenagers have more freedom than previous generations. Well, UK children today are very media- and computer-literate. They have access to much more information about life and the world. They may have experienced a lot in life as well. With such sophistication (老于世故) at such a young age, it’s no wonder tweenagers are able to influence their parents.Now UK tweenagers are also very fashion-conscious and concerned about their images. In a world of television programs that promise immediate success and fame at a young age, some people think it’s extremely important to look fashionable.So what does tweenage fashion look like? It’s lots of brightly colored materials, particularly pink, and usually plain, not patterned. There are plenty of bows, necklaces and bracelets, too.But can it really be healthy for us to encourage kids to be like adults at a young age? Are we stealing childhoods in return for a bit of profit? Well, the UK government is certainly concerned, and for that reason has strict laws preventing companies from clearly and openly marketing their products and services to children.12. What is the use of the first paragraph?A．To explain a concept and bring up the topic.B．To tell the difference between a junior and a teenager.C．To show why people in the UK prefer to use the slang.D．To state how the slang came into being and make a summary.13. Why are more products and services created for tweenagers?A．Because children education is becoming more important.B．Because they are more affordable to tweenagers.C．Because it is better to study music from an early age.D．Because more companies are creating products and services.14. What does the underlined word “compensate” in Paragraph 3 mean?A．Keep company. B．Reward. C．Make up. D．Motivate.15. Why do tweenagers pay more attention to their appearance?A．They are afraid of being laughed at by others.B．They have less freedom than previous generations.C．They wish to become successful and famous quickly.D．They are encouraged to be like adults at a young age.Stress Management: How to Reduce, Prevent, and Cope with StressIf you’re living with high levels of stress, you’re putting your health and happiness at risk. Stress does harm to your health. It may seem like there’s nothing you can do about stress. 16 The following stress management tips can help you do that.Get movingWhen you’re stressed, the last thing you probably feel like doing is getting up and exercising. 17 You don’t have to be an athlete or spend hours in a gym to experience the benefits. Exercise releases endorphins that make you feel good, and it can also serve as a valuable distraction from your daily worries.Connect to othersThere is nothing more calming than spending quality time with another human being who makes you feel safe and understood. So make it a point to connect regularly — and in person — with family and friends. Keep in mind that the people you talk to don’t have to be able to fix your stress.18 . And try not to let worries about looking weak keep you from opening up. The people who care about you will be happy because of your trust. It will only strengthen your relationship.19When you’re worn out by your morning traffic, or stuck in a stressful meeting at work, you need a way to manage your stress levels right now. The fastest way to reduce stress is by taking a deep breath and using your senses — what you see, hear, taste, and touch — or through a comfortable movement. By viewing a favorite photo, smelling a specific smell, listening to a favorite piece of music, tasting sweets, or hugging a pet, for example, you can quickly relax and focus yourself.Effective stress management helps you break the hold stress has on your life, so you can be happier, healthier, and more productive. But stress management is not one-size-fits-all. 20Our son, Tom, was different from others, because he was born with a serious brain disease. My wife and I often comforted him as he faced many _______ in his early years.It was _______ to see him regularly chosen last for baseball, but his most tough time came when he began high school. One afternoon, Tom returned home in _______ and shouted: “I’m never going to school again!” He was _______ with foo d that other kids had _______ him on the school bus on the way home. Tom later told us what had _______. A few days earlier, Tom had _______ up for the school running team. That day, a few older students made fun of his performance on the track. I called the headmaster about the _______ and it never happened again.One day, as the other kids exercised in the gym, they _______ one lonely runner Tom, jogging around the snow-covered track. A few weeks later, Tom said to me, “Dad, I was ready for the worst.” He added that each month, each student ________ an “athlete of the month” and voted (投票) for the ________. Tom’s name had never been ________. But that day, one student said: “Sir, I would like to propose (提名) Tom for athlete of the month.” The coach looked ________.“He works harder than any of us, Sir,” the student continued. “But we’ll have to have someone support the proposal,” the coach replied. Tears formed in Tom’s eyes as everyone in the class put their hands up. We, also in tears, looked on as he ________ showed his certificate (证书).Whenever I feel hopeless, I think of this story. I ________ myself that challenges are not overcome by force, but by patience, determination, and faith.21.A．opportunities B．inspirations C．challenges D．changes22.A．hopeful B．heartbreaking C．convenient D．well-meaning23.A．relief B．tears C．shock D．failure24.A．filled B．provided C．attached D．covered25.A．thrown at B．pushed against C．broken down D．dropped out26.A．viewed B．supplied C．happened D．suffered27.A．stayed B．signed C．pulled D．cheered28.A．crime B．tension C．movement D．situation29.A．concerned B．watched C．noticed D．ignored30.A．invited B．agreed C．meant D．chose31.A．winner B．ruler C．advisor D．fighter32.A．accepted B．recognized C．attended D．listed33.A．surprised B．awkward C．disappointed D．satisfied34.A．frankly B．proudly C．equally D．seriously35.A．argued B．reflected C．reminded D．comforted阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
2020-2021学年安徽省合肥一六八中学高一上学期期末调研英语试题
安徽省合肥一六八中学2020-2021学年高一上学期期末调研英语试题一、阅读选择The DC Library offers a variety of book clubs for people to gather and discuss their love for books. Please note that sometimes book club events will be canceled on put off due to unexpected situations. Here are some of the book clubs.Captain Hill ReadsThis group meets at 6:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month to discuss recent literary fiction titles. We have many meeting places throughout the Capitol Hill neighborhood including the Southeast and Northeast libraries, community centers, restaurants, and coffee shops. To find out what we are reading and where the next month's meeting will be held, send an email to David.quick2@.Books & Bars Book ClubJoin us at Gordon Biersch at 9th and F streets NW on the third Wednesday of each month. Books&Bars is a book club that provides delicious food, fresh drink, a comfortable atmosphere and great discussion on today’s most interesting b ooks. For more information, Please contact KariMitchell at Kari.mitchell@.A Song of Ice and Fire Book ClubThis club reads the series by George R. R. Martin. The popular HBO show, Game of Thrones, is based on his series. We meet on the last Wednesday of every month at Petworth Citizen at 829 Upshur Street NW. Write to Lisa at Warwick@ if you have any questions.Cleveland Park Library Mystery Book ClubThis club meets on the first Thursday of each month at Teaism, 400 8th Street, NW, downstairs. The group chooses the books each month or two to three months in advance. All types of crime writing are considered. Monthly notices are sent by emails. You can call us at 202-282-3023 for more information.1．What do we learn about Capitol Hill Reads?A．It reads all types of crime writing.B．Its events are held in the early morning.C．Its events take place in different places.D．It provides food for members for free.2．Who will go to the club on the last Wednesday of every month?A．Fans of HBO shows.B．Fan s of George R. R. Martin’s books.C．People who are fond of literary fiction titles.D．People interested in different types of novels.3．What’s the purpose of the writer’s writing this passage?A．To introduce some book clubs.B．To introduce some fantastic books.C．To give advice on reading.D．To give advice on choosing book clubs.【答案】1．C2．B3．A【分析】这是一篇应用文。
2020-2021学年合肥市一六八中学高三英语期末考试试题及答案
2020-2021学年合肥市一六八中学高三英语期末考试试题及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ADive with Big SharksOur shark dive adventures make use of hookah systems and shark cages. A hookah system is a system of providing air from the surface to divers down below. Cage divers breathe by using a regulator connected to an air hose.Is SharkDiving Dangerous?Yes. You could get sunburnt. You could hit your head on the top bunk getting out of bed. You could fall overboard. As for a shark attack,according to the International Shark Attack File,you are far more likely to be killed by a dog or a deer.Pricing & DetailsOne day Cage Diver Adventure S 875Our expert shark diver team will accompany you to the best viewing areas within the Marine Sanctuary.There,we'll drop our cage and prepare to provide you with a view you'll never forget.No dive experience is necessary.Our cages sit just below the surface.You'll be able to breathe comfortably from your snorkel or air hose while you move about the cage,taking photos and having fun.Top Shark Adventure S 375If you want to see great white sharks but prefer them a little further away,we offer great top-side shark viewing from our observation deck. Help scan the horizon for fins and watch for sharks attacking their prey（猎物）.Important NoteThere's No Shark GuaranteeAlthough we go to the best places at the best time of year, we cannot guarantee you'll see sharks. We've been very successful in past shark seasons and expect another incredible year. However, if we see nosharks, there is no refund.1.Which of the following isTRUEabout the two adventures?A.Top Shark Adventure makes use of hookah systems.B.Cage Diver Adventure offers you a view of the bottom of the sea.C.Cage Diver Adventure is less interesting than the other.D.Top Shark Adventure is suitable for those worried about danger.2.What is most likely to happen according to the advertisement?A.you fail to achieve your purpose of the trip.B.you are out of breath deep down in the sea.C.you are hurt by a shark while diving there,D.you suffer from lack of skill in shark diving.3.It can be inferred from the advertisement that shark diving is ________A.difficult but excitingB.challenging and tiringC.amazing and enjoyableD.expensive but popularBMy mother is a teacher. I often asked her, “ Why do you teach? What keeps you teaching?” The answer was always the same. “There is always that one child, that one moment that is worth it.”Now, I am a teacher, too. But different from my mother, I teach students challenging activities outdoors. And when my mother asked me the similar questions, my answer was, “It’s that one child, that one special moment.”One of those moments happened recently. I was working with a group of girls in a four-week programme. Everything went on well through the “Team” events and we were moving on to a“High” one called the Wire Walk.In the Wire Walk, each girl had to climb up the pegs in a tree to a wire, 8 meters high, and then walk across it. Of course, everything was safe for sure.When it was Susie's turn, it seemed that she didn't really want to. I asked Susie if she was ready. She answered softly, “I suppose.”Now, Susie was at the foot of the tree. She started to make the long reach. Then I found Susie was becoming nervous with every step. I realized she would not go much further.Susie was halfway up. Then she stopped and held the tree tight, looking very afraid. Her eyes were closed. With her face against the tree, she cried, “I can't.”The other girls sat in silence. I talked quietly to Susie, trying to relax her. I talked for a long time till I ran out of words.“I will still be your friend no matter what, Susie!” Mary broke the silence.To my surprise, Susie lifted her head and looked up to the wire. Then she turned to look down at Mary and smiled. Mary smiled back.Finally, Susie made it all the way across that wire. When she returned to the ground, the first hug she looked for was from Mary. We all cheered. Moments like this keep me doing what I do.4. Why did Susie stop halfway up to the wire?A. It was too high for her to reach.B. She was too afraid to move on.C. Something was wrong with it.D. The teacher asked her to do it.5. Why did Mary break the silence?A. To try again herself.B. To relax the writer.C. To encourage Susie.D. To draw Susie's attention.6. What can we learn from the story of Susie?A. Helping others is helping ourselves.B. A word of encouragement matters a lot.C. Outdoor activities bring peoplecloser than ever.D. A good method plays an important role in teaching.7. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?A. The Wire WalkB. That One MomentC. Fear and CourageD. The Young HeartsCJanet Fein, aged 84, received her bachelor's degree from the University last week, having waited a long time for her chance to reach that goal.Growing up in the Bronx area ofNew York City, Fein worked at a dress manufacturer after graduating early at the age of 16. After getting married, she spent 18 years staying home with her children. She held several jobs through her life, including 20 years as a secretary at a hospital until her retirement at age 77.Fein has had a full life. But even then, she was not ready to take it easy and rest during a well-earned retirement. She decided to major in sociology because she felt it was “substantial.”Fein took part in a state program that lets people who are 65 and older take free classes at public universities in Texasand kept going to class even as her health conditions worsened. During her studies, it became necessary for her to use a walker to get around and she required oxygen. She also developed knee problems. So, Fein took online classes to finish the last part of her degree requirements.Sheila Rollerson, Fein' scollege advisor, and Carol, the professor told the media that Fein never showed signs of giving up even with all of her difficulties. She would speak up a lot in class and it just made for a moreinteresting class.Fein has also inspired Renee Brown, one of Fein's caregivers. At 53, Renee plans to begin nursing school to further her career. “Renee, you can do it. If I can do it you can do it, and you will feel so good about it,” Brown remembers what Fein told her.8. What is the second paragraph mainly about?A. Janet Fein's growthB. Janet Fein's aimC. Janet Fein's job experiencesD. Janet Fein's regrets9. What does the underlined phrase “substantial” in paragraph 3 refer to?A. InterestingB. ValuableC. EasyD. Affordable10. What can be learned about Fein according to the passage?A. Fein lived on little money after her retirement.B. Fein had a problem with her arms while at universities.C. The Internet played a role in Fein's university education.D. The good health helped Fein get her bachelor's degree.11. What is Janet Fein like according to the passage?A. Hardworking and humorous.B. Determined and generous.C. Positive and patient.D. Inspiring and perseverant.DScientists have recently discovered thatAndean condors (秀鹫)— some of the world’s largest birds——barely flap their wings at all while flying. Instead, they use rising air currents to remain in the air for hours.The Andean condor is the world’s largest soaring bird. They can weigh up to 15 kilograms. Their wings, when spread out, measure up to three meters. Their main food source is the meat of large animals which have died. Soaring high in the sky allows condors to easily spot possible meals on the ground.Scientists worked together to study the flight patterns of these huge birds and how much effort the birds use when flying. To study the birds while they were in the sky, the researchers attached special devices which could record every beat of their wings.The scientists learned that most of the condors’ flapping— over 75%— came when the birds were taking off. Once in the sky, the birds flew for very long periods of time without flapping at all. In fact, they only flapped their wings for 1% of the time they were in the air. One bird flew for over five hours without flapping, covering nearly117miles.Soaring without flapping is important because birds bum energy every time they flap their wings.The birds’ soaring isn’t magic. They use the fact that hot air rises to keep themselves up. As hot air rises, it often creates “thermals”— currents of warm air moving upward. The condors soar by making use of these thermals. The tricky part is finding thermals and moving between them.When birds are forced to land and take off again often, it costs them a lot of energy. The researchers learned that to avoid having to land, the condors did most of their non-take-off flapping when they were closer to the ground and looking for a new thermal.The scientists reported that even though all of the condors they studied were young, they knew well how to take advantage of the air currents.12. What can we learn about the Andean condor from the text?A. They live mairly on small animals.B. Their wingspan is at least three meters.C. They rely on hot air to remain high in the sky.D. They are the birds with the strongest flying ability.13. Why was the equipment tied to the birds?A. To measure how far they could fly without flapping.B. To keep track of how often they flapped while flying.C. To calculate the energy required for their flight.D. To confirm their flight patterns.14. Which of the following acts consumes the most energy for a condor?A. Hunting for food.B. Flying in the sky.C. Getting off the ground.D. Landing on the ground.15. What can we infer from the text?A. Condors flap the most when looking for a new thermal.B. No condor can fly for more than five hours without flapping.C. Condors don’t need to look for thermals when soaring in the sky.D. Soaring by using thermals is probably a natural ability of condors.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。