2016届青海省平安县第一高级中学高三下学期高考冲刺卷(一)英语试题(扫描版)
2019-2020学年青海省平安县第一高级中学高三英语下学期期末考试试卷及答案
2019-2020学年青海省平安县第一高级中学高三英语下学期期末考试试卷及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ALooking to the future, we are now focusing on next year's tours. We are not presently taking bookings, but if a specific tour lifts your spirits, why not mark your interest and we will contact you when the time is right.JapanOctober 2021A centre for technology with natural beauty, Japan is a must-see destination for science and nature lovers. Join us on a special journey across the country during its fantastic autumn to see its amazing landscapes, visit leading scientific institutions and experience robotics and AI.AntarcticaApril to September 2021Join us aboard the Magellan Explorer for an exciting adventure to South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula, exploring the world's largest ocean reserve and best ocean ecosystem. Follow in the footstepsof the great scientists while marveling（惊叹）at icebergs, ancient glaciers and ice flies onto volcanic beaches.ItalyMarch and June 2021Encounter the great scientific minds and discoveries of the Renaissance on a cultural adventure across two of its cities, Florence and Bologna. Enjoy beautiful surroundings as you take in the wonderful collections, buildings and churches that demonstrate the period across architecture and paintings.Czech RepublicMay and July 2021Discover the legacy（遗产）of Kepler and Brahe in Prague, a city where astronomy, maths, medicine and architecture connect. Kepler became the father of modern astronomy supported by the observational data from Brahe.1. What can travelers do in Japan?A. Experience space travel.B. Enjoy its spring landscape.C. Visit its scientific institutions .D. Learn about its traditional culture.2. Which of the following can you choose if you are free in August?A. Japan.B. Italy.C. Antarctica.D. Czech Republic .3. What do Italy and Czech Republic havein common?A. Astronomy.B. Architecture.C. Paintings.D. Medicine .BSaroo Brierley, a 4-year-old boy, livedin ruralIndia. One day, he played with his brother along the rail line and fell asleep. When he woke up, he found himself alone. So he got on the train in front of him to search for his brother.That train took him a thousand miles across the country to a totally strange city. He lived on the streets, and then in an orphanage (孤儿院), where he was adopted by an Australian family and taken to Tasmania.Brierley is a famous writer now, and in his new book,A Long Way Home, he wrote he couldn’t help but wonder about his hometown back inIndia. He remembered landmarks, but since he didn’t know his town’s name, finding a small neighborhood in a vast country seemed impossible.Then he found a digital mapping program. He spent years searching for his hometown in the program’s satellite pictures. In 2011, he came across something familiar. He studied it and realized he was looking at a town’s central business district from a bird’s-eye view. He thought, “On the right-hand side you should see the three-platform train station”—and there it was. “And on the left-hand side you should see a big fountain”—and there it was. Everything matched!Standing in front of the house where he grew up as a child, he saw a lady standing at the entrance. It took him a few seconds but he finally remembered what she used to look like.In an interview Brierley says, “My mother came forth and walked forward, and I walked forward, my eyes filled with tears and my brain blank. I just didn’t know what to say, because I never thought seeing my mother would ever come true. And here I am, standing in front of her.”4. Why did Brierley get on the train when he was a little boy?A. To go back to his home.B. To look for his brother.C. To travel toTasmania.D. To follow a stranger.5. What made it difficult for Brierley to find his hometown?A. The vast area ofIndia.B. The fact that he was nobody then.C. His not remembering the town’s name.D. The distance betweenAustraliaand his hometown.6. How did Brierley find his hometown?A. By studying digital maps.B. By analyzing old pictures.C. By travelling all aroundIndia.D. By spreading his story via his book.7. What’s the best title of the passage?A. Love for MotherB. Union with BrotherC. Memory of HometownD. Long Way back HomeCUntil quarantine (隔离期) ends, we are left picturing what sport we might do: working out at the gym, playing on a competitive sports team, swimming, biking, or rock climbing. However, we don’t often think of martial arts as possible activities; instead, we rule it out because we think it’s dangerous, uncommon, and even, impossible. Martial arts aren’t considered a sport, right?Well, here’s some good news: you’re wrong! Martial arts aren’t much more common than people think, and you can start learning at any age. Practicing martial arts is a great way to keep in shape, both physically and mentally. They’re much less boring and much lessarduoussport than they’re usually described as in movies, so do not worry that they need a lot of effort.Martial arts generally require you to focus on the position and movement of every one of your legs and arms, sometimes even your breathing too. Think about it: when you leave the gym, your mental state has improved and you are much calmer. This is because you’ve only paid attention to one activity. It is a great way to clear your head.Andpracticing it can help you learn to stay more focused, which is the greatest advantage of martial arts training.Martial arts also improve your coordination (协调性), and greatly improve your posture (姿势). I have personally seen students go from slouching (没精打采) to walking tall with their shoulders back in just a couple of months.There are many styles and countless kinds of martial arts. Whichever one you like better, know that all of them are good choices.8. What can we know about martial arts from the first two paragraphs?A. They often have people hurt.B. They are difficult to practice.C. People have a wrong view on it.D. People practice them more often.9. What does the underlined word “arduous” in paragraph 2 mean?A. Interesting.B. Difficult.C. Friendly.D. Exciting.10. What is the biggest benefit of practicing martial arts?A. Adjusting the breath.B. Enjoying one’s free time.C. Correcting the movement.D. Keeping one’s attention.11. What does the writer think of martial arts?A. They are notsports.B. They attracted many teenagers.C. They are beneficial and helpful.D. They were invented to protect others.DWe use what is known as inner speech, where we talk to ourselves, to evaluate situations and make decisions. Now, a robot has been trained to speak aloud its inner decision-making process, giving us a view of how it responds to contradictory demands.Arianna Pipitone and Antonio Chella at the University of Palermo, Italy, programmed a humanoid robot named Pepper, with software that models human cognitive(认知的)processes, which allowed Pepper to retrieve (检索)relevant information from its memory and find the correct way to act based on human commands, as well as a text — to — speech processor. It allowed Pepper to voice its decision-making process while completing a task, "With inner speech, we can better understand what the robot wants to do and what its plan is," says Chella.The researchers asked Pepper to set a dinner table according to etiquette (礼仪)rules they had programmed into the robot. Inner speech was either enabled or disabled to see how it affected Pepper's ability to do what wasinstructed.When instructed to place a napkin on a fork with its inner speech enabled, Pepper asked itself what the etiquette required and concluded that this request went against the rules it had been given. It then asked the researchers if putting the napkin on the fork was the correct action. When told it was, Pepper said, "OK, I prefer to follow your desire," and explained how it was going to place the napkin on the fork.When asked to do the same task with inner speech disabled, Pepper knew this contradicted etiquette rules, so it didn't perform the task or explain why.With the potential for robots to become more common in the future, this type of programming could help the public understand their abilities and limitations, says Sarah Sebo at theUniversityofChicago. "It maintains people's trust and enables cooperation and interactions between humans and robots," she says. However, this experiment only used a single human participant, says Sebo. "It's unclear how their approach would compare across a wide range of human participants," she says.12. Why does the author mention how people make decisions in the first paragraph?A. To introduce the topic.B. To make comparisons.C. To provide an example.D. To support his argument.13. How did Pepper react to the contradictory instruction with its inner speech enabled?A. It failed to complete the task.B. It followed the etiquette rules.C. It made a random decision.D. It communicated with the researchers.14. What did Sarah Sebo think of the research?A. It was creative but worthless.B. It was a good try but the result was a failure.C. It was inspiring but needed further evidence.D. It was carefully designed but poorly performed.15. Which of the following is the best title for the text?A. Robot Taught To Be PoliteB. Robot Can Explain Its DecisionC. Robot Making Decisions: No Longer A DreamD. Robot-Human Communication: No Longer A Problem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。
青海省平安县第一高级中学2015-2016学年高二4月月考英语试题 含答案
（注:本试卷分两卷，计150分；考试时间：120分钟)第一部分阅读理解（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。
AThe following are letters to the editor of a school newspaperDear editor,I’d like to express my opinion about grades. Students should be all owed to study without worrying about grades。
Fortunately, most educators are becoming aware of the fact that students have different interests and abilities. I understand that grades are useful, but grades often limit creativity。
Competing for better grades causes many students to turn down opportunities to pursue music, dramatics and sports. Grades force an arbitrary（武断的）standard of success on everyone。
I do not demand as some extremists do，that grades be removed immediately。
However，I do believe that less emphasis should be placed on grades. I hope that someday grades will become optional at Village High School. Magdalena SmithDrama ClubDear editor,I'd like to say something about grades。
2024学年青海省平安县第一高级中学高三下学期第二次调研(模拟)考试英语试题试卷含解析
2024学年青海省平安县第一高级中学高三下学期第二次调研（模拟）考试英语试题试卷考生须知：1．全卷分选择题和非选择题两部分，全部在答题纸上作答。
选择题必须用2B铅笔填涂；非选择题的答案必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或答字笔写在“答题纸”相应位置上。
2．请用黑色字迹的钢笔或答字笔在“答题纸”上先填写姓名和准考证号。
3．保持卡面清洁，不要折叠，不要弄破、弄皱，在草稿纸、试题卷上答题无效。
第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．Frankly speaking, I am not sure whether I ________ this in the old days with that kind of equipment, which looks quite odd and ridiculous.A．should have done B．need have done C．would have done D．must have done2．______ to success can’t defeat us. Instead, they can only make us stronger.A．Attempts B．BarriersC．Contributions D．Access3．Some women a good salary in a job instead of staying home，but they decided not to work for the sake of the family．A．must make B．should have made C．would make D．could have made4．The police have anyone with information to come forward and talk to them.A．appealed to B．attended toC．responded to D．attached to5．This is a very interesting book. I’ll buy it，________.A．how much may it cost B．no matter how it may costC．however much it may cost D．whatever may it cost6．Mr. Smart is believed to be a capable person, who is equal_____ charge of the company very well.A．to take B．to taking C．to be taken D．taking7．Cell phones are now widely used in our daily lives，________________ it possible for us to talk to anyone easily. A．to make B．madeC．make D．making8．Our dream is to _______ a World Cup that makes you, your grandchildren and everyone in football really proud. A．stage B．chairC．found D．watch9．Some business owners are keen on public welfare. This is local services have been funded.A．whether B．what C．where D．how10．—I'd rather have some wine, if you don't mind.— ________. Don't forget you will drive.A．Anything but that B．By all meansC．Take it easy D．I won't say no to this11．“Cell phone” is a American usage，but British speakers always use “mobilephone”．A．normal B．common C．formal D．usual12．Reporters asked him to ______ his position on welfare reform.A．clarify B．divide C．instruct13．I could not ________my tears when I saw the picture of my father working at the quake zone.A．bring In B．turn upC．take off D．hold back14．I’m tired out．I stayed up the whole night, ______ for my midterm math exam．A．studying B．to study C．to be studying D．studied15．What made them miss the deadline was not their lack of funding, but ________ their lack of planning.A．even B．stillC．rather D．ever16．I’m sorry you have been waiting so long, but it will still be some time ________ you can get your passport. A．since B．tillC．after D．before17．I really don’t know how to express my thanks to Mr. Li, my high school English teacher, without whose helpI__________ to college that year.A．weren’t to go B．hadn’t been able to goC．couldn’t go D．couldn’t have gone18．Mr. Zhang gave all textbooks to all the pupils, except ____________ who had already taken them.A．these B．onesC．those D．the others19．Please ________ your ashes before it fails on the carpet.A．cut off B．knock offC．get off D．drop off20．The two pens are the same, but the red one cost _____________ that one.A．as much twice as B．twice as much asC．much as twice as D．as twice much as第二部分阅读理解（满分40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。
青海省平安县第一高级中学2015-2016学年高一下学期期中考试英语试卷 含解析
班级姓名学号第一部分听力(共20小题，每题1.5分，满分30分）第一节，听下面五段对话并选出正确答案，每段对话仅读一遍。
1. How does the man feel？A。
Upset B. Satisfied C。
Delighted2。
What did the boy get for his birthday？A。
A computer B。
A camera C. A cell phone3. What will Michael do after school？A. Study for the test B。
Play basketball C. Do his homework 4。
What day is it today?A。
Monday B。
Tuesday C。
Wednesday5. How much will the woman get back?A. 1 dollarB. 5 dollarsC. 10 dollars第二节,听下面五段对话或独白并选出正确答案，每段对话或独白读两遍.听第六段材料，回答6、7题。
6. Why does the woman want to look for a job？A。
To earn more money B。
To move to Bath C。
To be near her parents7. How will the woman go to the station？A. By car B。
By taxi C. By bus听第七段材料,回答第8、9题.8. Who will have a barbecue probably？A. The girlB. The boyC. Both of them9. What will they do together?A. Go swimmingB. Have dinnerC. See the fireworks听第八段材料，回答第10至12题。
【全国百强校】青海省平安县第一高级中学2016届高三上学期第一次周测英语试题
平安一中2016 届高三第一周周测试卷英语试卷本试卷分第I 卷（选择题）和第II 卷（非选择题）。
考试结束，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
（满分150 分，考试时间120 分钟）第I 卷（选择题）第一部分：听力（共两节，满分20 分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共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，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. Japan’s history.B. A disaster in Japan.C. The history of life on earth.2. What is the man going to do?A. Buy a new car.B. Employ a driver.C. Take the driving test.3. What is the man doing?A. Attending an interview.B. Choosing his major.C. Handing in his application.4. Where does the conversation take place?A . On the train. B. In a training center. C. At the railway station.5. How old is the man’s son?A. 10B. 13C. 30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。
【英语】青海省平安县第一高级中学2015-2016学年高一4月月考
平安县第一高级中学2016年4月月考高一英语试卷本试卷分第I卷和第II卷两部分。
满分120分，考试时间120分钟。
第I卷一、单词拼写（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）1. Languages __________________(频繁地) change in history.2. Please don’t feel _____________(难堪的) when someone corrects your mistakes.3. Everywhere they looked nearly everything was __________ (毁坏了).4. How do you like the opening _________________(仪式) of the 29th Olympic Games?5. When the gas ______________(爆炸), many people were injured.6. What was Jeff’s ______________(反应) when you told him about the job?7. If any problem _______________________(出现), please tell me.8. My luggage was _________________________(超重) by five kilos, so I was asked to pay more money.9. My baby feels like watching the ___________________(过路人) every day.10. Four people will appear in ______________________(法庭) today, charged with possessing explosives.二、介、副词填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）11. You are concerned ________________ your friend and you’ll meet and talk later.12. Fathers impressed ______________ me the value of hard work.13. Our journey would begin at an altitude _____________ more than 5,000 metres.14. He really wants to keep the secret _____________Molly.15. A great person is someone who devotes his/her life ______________ helping others.16. When the sun comes out, the flowers react _________________ opening.17. Computers play an important role ___________________ our everyday life.18. Can you think of any Chinese proverbs connected _____________ health?19. Nuclear power will do harm ______________ our health and safety if it is not used properly.20. Mozart was a composer, possibly the greatest musical genius ______________ all time.三、单句语法填空（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）21. Ted came for the weekend wearing only some shorts and a T-shirt, __________ is a stupid thing to do in such weather.22. The train ______________(leave) for Beijing at 8:30. We must hurry up.23. A person _________ e-mail account is full won’t be able to send or receive any e-mails.24. The coffee is wonderful. It doesn’t taste like anything I _____________ before.(have)25. This is the very knife ____________ I used to cut meat yesterday.四、单句语法改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）26. It is believed that the harder you work, the best result you’ll get.27. Do you feel very tired? You don’t seem to be you today.28. “Could you please show me how to send tan e-mail?” he said. He asked me show him how to send an e-mail.29. One of my books is missed. I have looked for it everywhere but will still haven’t found it.30. Mr Smith never does any reading in the evening; so does Mrs. Smith.31. Ancient Greeks were responsible for many of the advance in science and other fields.32. Not only is it a fun thing to do, and it is also a great way to lower the number of greenhouse gases in the air.33. As is known to us all, success usually results from diligence while laziness can lead with failure.34. The driver was at a lost when a word came that he was forbidden to drive for speeding.35. English can help us communicate to people and make us stay in a foreign country easy and comfortable.五、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。
青海省平安县第一高级中学2016-2017学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题含答案
平安一中2016-2017学年第二学期期中考试高一（英语）试卷第一部分听力(20*1.5=30)1。
Where are they talking probably?A。
In a barber shop B. In a bakery C. In a bookshop2。
What does the woman mean?A.She found the book boring B。
She likes the book very muchC. She finished the book yesterday3. What does the man think of Coliseum?A。
It is small B. It is popular C。
It’s too far4. Why did Jason call Lily？A。
To ask her about the homework B. To ask her to go to a concert C。
To ask her to leave a message5. What does the man do probably?A. A shopkeeperB. A waiterC.A librarian第6段6。
What is the relationship between the two speakers？A. Classmates B。
Neighbors C. Colleagues7。
Where are they talking?A。
Outside a clothing shop B。
In a clothing shop C。
At a wedding party第7段8。
Why does the woman invite the man to dinner?A。
It is her birthday B。
It’s the man’s birthday C. She has passed the driving test9。
青海省平安县第一高级中学高三英语上学期第一次月考试题
平安一中2017届高三第一次月考英语试卷本试卷分第Ⅰ卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分。
第Ⅰ卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A.B.C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What are the speakers probably talking about?A.Brown’s faultB.A careless mistakeC.A car accident.2.How does the man think of his part-time job?A.He won’t give it up. B He doesn’t like it. C.He is particular about it.3.What was the man doing just now?A.Playing video games.B.Watching a movie.C.Repairing his TV.4.What does the woman want to learn?A.Taichi.B.Jogging.C.Riding.5.When will the man see Dr.Jordan?A.On Thursday morning.B.On Tuesday afternoon.C.On Thursday afternoon.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A.B.C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答的第6至7题。
青海省平安县第一高级中学高一英语下学期期末考试试题
平安一中2015-2016学年第二学期期末考试高一（英语）试卷第一卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分20）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,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 will the man have lunch?A. In his officeB. At the woman’s homeC. At a cafe2. What’s the probable relationship between the to speakers?A. Husband and wifeB. Mother and sonC. Teacher and student3. What does the woman want his son to do?A. To be a teacherB. To go into the businessC. To follow his dream4. What day is it today?A.TuesdayB. WednesdayC.Thursday5. Who is Henry?A. The man’s brotherB. The man’s classmateC. The man’s colleague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。
每段对话和独白读两遍。
听第6段对话,回答第6，7题。
6.What is the man poor at?A.ReadingB. SpeakingC. Writing7. What does the woman advise the man to do ?A.Remember more wordsB. Buy a new dictionaryC. Imitate native speaker听第7段对话,回答第8,9题。
青海省平安县第一高级中学2016届高三上学期期末考试英语试题
第Ⅰ卷第一部分阅读理解（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。
AAll you have is what you bring with youI’ve always felt a need to be prepared for whatever situation I’ve found myself in.My mother once took me to a store when I was seven years old. She and I got to the checkout counter, and she realized she had forgotten a couple of things on her shopping list. She left me with the cart and ran off to get what she needed.“I’ll be right back.” she s aid.She was gone just a few minutes, but in that time, I had loaded all the things on the belt and everything was rung up. I was left staring at the cashier, who was staring at me. “Do you have money for me, son?” she said. “I’ll need to be paid.”I didn’t realize she was just trying to amuse herself. So I stood there, ashamed and embarrassed.By the time my mom returned, I was angry. “You left me here with no money! This lady asked me for the money, and I had nothing to give her!”Now that I’m an adult, you’ll never catch me with less than $200 in my wallet.I want to be prepared in case I need it.I’ve always admired people who are over-prepared. In college, I had a classmate named Norman. One day he was giving a presentation on an overhead projector and in the middle of his talk, the light bulb (灯泡) on the projector blew out. We would have to wait ten minutes until someone found a new projector.“It’s Okay.” he announced. “There’s nothing to worry about.”We watched him walk over to his bag and pull something out. He had brought along a spare bulb for the overhead projector. Who could even think of that?I often told my students, “When you go into the wilderness, the only thing you can depend on is what you take with you.” And essentially, the wilderness is anywhere but your home or office. So take money. Pack a light bulb. Be prepared.1. Why did the cashier ask a seven-year-old boy to pay for the purchases?A. The boy was shopping by himself.B. The boy’s mother asked her to do so.C. The cashier was playing a joke on him.D. The boy’s mother was away for something else.2. Why was the boy angry with his mother?A. His mother left him alone.B. He lost face in front of the cashier.C. His mother forgot to buy something.D. He had just quarreled with the cashier.3. Why did Norman bring a spare bulb with him?A. He was always well-prepared.B. His presentation was about bulbs.C. He knew the classroom equipment was of poor quality.D. He predicted the bulb on the projector would blow out.4. What do the two stories tell us?A. Accidents happen almost every day.B. Money is the key that opens all doors.C. In fair weather, prepare for a rainy day.D. Chances favor those who are well-prepared.BSports are the base of my life, next to my mother who raised me when my dad left us. I have been into sports since I was six years old. I have known many coaches and heard hundreds of their tips, but they usually focused on drills to develop my skills and reach the next level of play.When I was in Senior two, I met the new school basketball coach, Brian Pawloski.I thought I was certain to be selected for the school team since I had been in it the year before. I showed up to the tryouts（选拔赛） and put out about 90% effort since I thought I’d make it with no problem. That was a big mistake.Brian Pawloski is the hardest-working coach I have ever met. He didn’t expect 100% effort, he expected 200% effort. One example: he once made us do 40 suicide drills for the 40 lay-ups(投篮) we missed in a game. Some think this is crazy, but it isn’t. After this conditioning practice, as we were getting a cup of cold water to drink, I said, “Coach, that was the best practice I ever had.” I was completely sincere. This man was and is the person who influenced me most at my high school. He expects us to be excellent not just on the court but in the classroom. If I am not working on basketball, I am reading a book that he thinks will help us better understand life’s challenges, including Wooden, Coach, and The Screwtape Letters.In the first two years I slacked off, not putting forth my full potential. Now, unlike the coaches of my youth, this man was interested in how we did off the court. He always made sure I kept up with my studies and was able to be trusted. I can honestly say that no other coach has given me so much advice on how to succeed in basketball, but more importantly, in life. My school is lucky to have such a great person to teach, coach and influence their students. I will always remember my high-school basketball days as one of the hardest times I have ever worked in my life not only in basketball but in my growth as an individual.5. Different from other coaches, Coach Brian _____________.A. concentrated on skill trainingB. trained the team to the edge of deathC. expected the team to do well in their studiesD. asked the team to do more reading than training6. The underlined phrase “slacked off” in the last paragraph probably means ______________.A. paid no attentionB. showed no interest C . had less passion D. made less effort7. In the author’s eyes, Coach Brian is ____________.A. strict and helpfulB. hardworking and honestC. skilled and cruelD. professional and seriousCINTEX Giant Dolphin Inflatable Swimming Pool Ride-On RaftPrice:$88●Great design is as impressive as it is comfortable !●Handles are great for maintain control●Dimensions:79" x 30"Product DescriptionGreat for pools and the beach, the INTEX Dolphin Ride -On Raft is sure to catch some eyes! This impressive raft features heavy duty handles and a uniquely large design. Get out there and enjoy the water this summer on the INTEX Dolphin Ride-On Raft. 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In this age of visual and aural hyper-stimulation, the medium of radio is making a great comeback. “We’re at the beginning of a golden age of audio,” said US-based podcaster Alex Blumberg in an article in The Sydney Morning Herald.In the last month alone, 15 percent of US adults listened to a radio podcast(播客). These statistics, released by Edison Research, show the successful evolution of traditional radio broadcasts to the present day’s digital podcast format. The term “podcast” was invented in 2004, but the trend only started gaining mainstream popularity in recent years. With the sharp increase in consumer demand for smart phonesand tablets, podcast sales have jumped.The appeal of the podcast partly lies in its multiplatform delivery and on-demand capabilities(功能). You can listen during those extra minutes of the day when you’re walking to the shops, waiting in a queue or riding the subway. Similar to television shows, podcasts are generally free to download and most offer new content every week. Donna Jackson, 22, Sydney University media graduate, listens to podcasts two or three times a week, via iTunes. “I listen while I’m wandering around the house doing something else. It makes completing a boring task much more enjoyable… And it’san easy way of keeping in touch with what’s going on in the rest of the world,”she said. “I mainly listen to BBC podcasts, but recently I’ve also been listeningto This American Life and Serial. They have a special skill to really draw you in.”Unlike television and music, the audio format has the potential to create a deep impression on readers. Blumberg says this owes to the podcast’s ability “to create close relationship and emotional connection.” Sydney University undergraduate Hazel Proust, majoring in social work and arts, agrees. “When you’re listeni ng, it feelsas if the voice of the podcast’s storyteller is talking directly to you. It’s comforting,” said Proust.It seems the age-old tradition of verbal storytelling is very much alive and well.12. From the first two paragraphs, we can learn that _________.A. traditional broadcast has come backB. Americans love listening to the radioC. podcasts have become very popular todayD. smart phones sell well because of podcasts13. The writer mentions Donna Jackson mainly to _________.A. tell how young people relax themselvesB. explain why young people like podcastsC. introduce what programs podcasts are presentingD. show how popular podcasts are among the young14. Paragraph 5 is mainly about __________.A. the influence of radiosB. the advantage of podcastsC. readers’ impression on radiosD. people’s reaction to the medium15. What is probably the best title of the passage?A. Return of RadioB. Opinions of PodcastC. Features of RadioD. Technology of Podcast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人空白处的最佳选项。