河南省洛阳市2020-2021学年高二第一学期期中考试英语试卷 含答案
河南省洛阳市2020—2021学年高二第一学期期中考试英语试卷本试卷共1页，全卷满分150分，考试用时120分钟。
注意事项：1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。
2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔将答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，在选涂其它答案标号。
回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试上无效。
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1.5分，共7. 5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有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.Why is the man going off?A. To meet Hellen.B. To meet his friend.C. To meet his parents.2.What size of shoes does the woman want?A.Size 10.B. Size 9.C. Size 8.3.Whom does the man suggest inviting?A.Henry.B. Cathy.C. Sara.4.What may the speakers buy?A. A table.B. A fridge.C. Some chairs.5.How does the woman find The Big Bang?A.It’s great.B. It’s amusing.C. It’s boring.第二节（共15小题;每小题1.5分，共2.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听每段对话或独白前，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.Where are the speakers?A.At a restaurant.B. At a supermarket.C. At a bookstore.7.How much is the book?A.$40.B. $30.C. $20.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8.How many double rooms are there left?A.One.B. Two.C. Three.9.What room will the woman get?A.Two double rooms.B. Two single rooms.C. A family suite.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10.What does the man suggest doing?A.Staying at home.B. Watching a movie.C. Hanging out.11.Why does the woman refuse to go to Cool Guy Bar?A.Its too expensive.B. Its too far.C. Its too noisy.12.What kind of friends does the woman want to make?A.Sincere ones.B. Learned ones.C. Friendly ones.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13.Why does the woman come to the shop?A. To return the shoes.B. To buy new shoes.C. To look at her shoes.14.On what condition can a purchase be returned?A.Within 3 days of purchase.B.Within a week of purchase.C.With no damage of the purchase.15.When were the shoes sold?A. This Sunday.B. This Thursday.C. Four days ago.16.What color does the woman like?A. Red.B. Pink.C. Black.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17.From where did the speaker learn about waterfalls?A. From the Internet.B. From the newspaper.C. From the TV shows.18.How many waterfalls does the speaker talk about?A. One.B. Two.C. Three.19.Which is the highest waterfall?A. The Angel Falls.B. The Niagara Falls.C. The Rhine Falls.20.When were the Rhine falls formed?A. 979 years ago.B. 6 million years ago.C. 17 ,000 years ago.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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
ACasablanca：Time Did Go ByIf the Hollywood image of Casablanca is important to you, prepare for a shock from Casablanca. The city is further away from eastern romanticism (浪漫主义）than any other in Morocco，and Casablanca is a modem city — and beautiful in its own aspect.Colony(殖民地）WhiteA walk around Casablanca will decide clearly that Casablanca was the place that the French colonial government gave most attention and money. The buildings are of a French version (版本）of Arabo-Andalucian architecture，white with soft lines，and often plenty of details.The area to explore is south of Avenue des Forces Arms Royales ，but of special interest is the Place des Nations Unies，which has the largest structures.Town MarketRight in from the long Boulevard Muhammad 5, you will find the Marche Central of Casablanca. The place is a small but high-quality version of the traditional suuqs of Morocco, and everything is aiming at the needs of the locals.The Marche Central has vegetables，meat，all kinds of sea food，as well as handicrafts (手工艺品）.Turtle soup should therefore be an option for those visiting Casablanca.Old CityThe old city of Casablanca is conveniently located — just off the main town square from where roads lead to all directions, and off the sea. But as you enter, you will see that it is not all that old after all，that the houses here often have a form and size which would have made them natural features in the new parts of many other Mococcan cities.21.Which of the following colonial governments put most money into Casablanca?A.Moroccan.B. French.C. American.D. Arab.22.If you want to enjoy sea food，which would you like to choose?A.Colony White.B.Old City.C. Town Market.D. Casablanca Time.23.What’s the writer’s attitude towards Casablanca in this passage?A.Passive.B. Appreciative.C. Disappointed.D. Indifferent.BWhile a new school term is about to begin, perhaps we should reconsider the matter of examinations. In July, two writers( Letters to the Editor) praised the cancellation of exams because they believe “tests don’t tell the whole story.”As a teacher who has worked for many years, I have had the experience that a student who earns good marks is generally a good student, and that a student’s final mark in a subject is usually a grade average of the year’s work. Of course there are exceptions , but they do not have the frequency that would give an unfair picture of a student’s ability. The simple fact is that proper class work , hard-working exam studies and good marks are almost certain indicators of a students future performance. The opposite , almost certainly , unfitness.There is no acceptable substitute for competition and examination of quality. How can teachers andfuture officials determine what a student has learned and remembered? Should we simply take the student word for it? Any organization that sets students free from fair and formal exams is misguided. And surely the “graduates” of such organisations will lack trustworthiness, not to mention being refused by foreign universities for graduate or other studies.When all is said and done , I sense that a fear of failure and a fear of unpleasant comparison with others is the basic reason for most ban-exams talk.Excellence and quality fear nothing. On the contrary , they seek competition and desire the satisfaction of being the best.24.What’s the purpose of the two writers mentioned in the first paragraph?A.To fight against judging students by the results of exams.B.To come up with other ways of testing students.C.To determine exams as a way of punishing students.D.To express worries about the poor marks of their students.25.What would happen if a student graduated from an organisation without exams?A.He would have a chance to continue his studies.B.He would have a feeling of failure.C.He would be more competitive.D.He wouldn’t be admitted by foreign universities.26.What are those who dislike the idea of examinations probably afraid of?A. Competing with other students.B. Being graded unfairly.C. Working too hard.D. Being punished by school.27.What does the underlined word “ substitute” in Paragraph 3 mean?A. Strength.B. Association.C. Replacement.D. Correction.CTo call someone bird-brained in English means you think that person is silly or stupid.But will this description soon disappear from use in the recent research? It seems English may have been unfair in association bird’s brains with stupidity.In an attempt to find out how different creatures see the world，psychologists at Brown University in the USA have been comparing the behaviour of birds and humans. One experiment has involved teaching pigeons to recognize letters of the English alphabet. The birds study in “classrooms”，which are boxes equipped with a computer. After about four days of studying a particular letter, the pigeon has to pick out that letter from several displayed on the computer screen. Three male pigeons have learned to distinguish all twenty-six letters of the alphabet in this way.A computer record of the birds7 four-month study period has shown surprising similarities between the pigeons’ and human performance. Pigeons and people find the same letters easy, or hard，to tell apart. For example, 92 percent of the time the pigeons could tell the letter D from the letter Z. But when faced with U and V ( often confused by English children)，the pigeons were right only 34 percent of the time.The results of the experiments so far have led psychologists(心理学家）to conclude that pigeons andhumans observe things in similar ways. This suggests that there is something basic about the recognition process. If scientists could only discover just what this recognition process is, it could be very useful for computer designers. The disadvantage of a present computer is that it can only do what a human being has programmed it to do and the programmer must give the computer precise，logical instructions. Maybe in the future，though，computers will be able to think like human beings.28.Why does the writer suggest the expression “bird-brained” might be out of use?A.It is silly.B.It is impolite.C.It is unnecessary.D.It is inappropriate.29.According to the experiment, who could be confused by U and V?A.92 percent of pigeons.B.Many English children.C.Most people learning English.D.34 percent of English children.30.Which can best explain the similarities in observing things by pigeons and humans?A.Pigeons and humans find letters equally fast.B.Pig eons have brains more developed than other birds.C.Their basic ways to know the world are the same.D.Pigeons and humans have similar brains.31.Who can benefit from the research?puter designers.puter salesmen.C.Psychologists.D.Teachers.DFaces, like fingerprints,are unique. Did you ever wonder how it is possible for us to recognize people?Even a skilled writer probably could not describe all the features that make one face different from another. Yet a very young child or even an animal, such as a dolphin can learn to recognize faces.We also tell people apart by how they behave. When we talk about someone’s personality, we mean the ways in which he or she acts, speaks , thinks and feels make that person different from others.Like the human face ,human personality is very complex. But describing someone’s personality in words is somewhat easier than describing his face. If you were asked to describe what a “nice face” looked like, you probably would have a difficult time doing so. But if you were asked to describe a “nice person” , you might begin to think about someone who was kind , considerate , friendly , warm and so on.There are many words to describe how a person thinks , feels and acts. Gordon Allport , an American psychologist, found nearly 18,000 English words characterizing differences in people’s behavior. And many of us use this information as a basis for describing or typing his personality.People have always tried to “type” each other. Actors in early Greek drama (戏剧）wore masks to show the audience whether they played the villain’ (坏人）or the hero’s role. In fact , the words “person” and “personality” come from the Latin , meaning “mask” . Today , most television and movie actors do not wear masks. But we can easily tell the “ good guys” from the “bad guy” because the two types differ in appearance as well as behaviors.32.Why does the author mention the fingerprints in Paragraph 1 ?A.To make people learn to recognize faces.B.To show people have different personalities.C.To describe the features of fingerprints.D.To explain people differ in facial features.33.Who most probably knows how to describe people’s personality best?A. The ancient Greek audience.B. The movie actors.C. Psychologists.D. The modern TV audience.34.Why can we tell one type of person from another?A.People differ in behavioral and physical characteristics.B.Human fingerprints provide unique information.C.People’s behavior can be easily described in words.D.Human faces have complex features.35.Which of the following is the major point of the passage?A.Why is it necessary to identify people’s personality?B.Why is it possible to describe people?C.How to get to know people?D.How to recognize people best?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学年高二上学期期末考试英语试卷-含答案
英语试卷参考答案第一部分听力1. B2. C3. A4. B5. C6. B7. C8. A9. A 10. C11.B 12. A 13. A 14. B 15. C 16. A 17. B 18. A 19. B 20. C第二部分阅读21. B 22. B 23. D 24. A 25. C 26. D 27. C 28. C 29. D 30. A31. B 32. A 33. B 34. C 35. D 36. G 37. B 38. D 39. E 40. A第三部分语言运用41. A 42. D 43. B 44. C 45. B 46. A 47. C 48. C 49. B 50. D51. A 52. A 53. C 54. B 55. D第三部分第二节56. another 57. successful 58. who/that 59. disappointing 60. lower61. changes 62. to keep 63. earns 64. truth 65. soB卷第一部分听力1. B2. C3. B4. A5. C6. B7. C8. C9. A 10. A11. C 12. A 13. A 14. B 15. B 16. B 17. A 18. A 19. B 20. C第二部分阅读21. C 22. B 23. D 24. A 25. B 26. C 27. C 28. D 29. D 30. A31. B 32. B 33. A 34. C 35. D 36. G 37. B 38. D 39. E 40. A第三部分语言运用41. D 42. A 43. B 44. C 45. B 46. C 47. C 48. A 49. B 50. D51. A 52. C 53. A 54. B 55. D第三部分第二节56. another 57. successful 58. who/that 59. disappointing 60. lower61. changes 62. to keep 63. earns 64. truth 65. so第四部分：写作第一节应用文写作（满分15分）One possible versionNew Fashion in Our SchoolWith the national call to practice strict economy and combat waste, it has become a fashion to put an end to waste in our school.We were required to start with small actions, such as turning off the tap immediately after using water and writing on both sides of the paper if we could. We also went to public places to promote the idea that saving today is saving the generation tomorrow.From the activity, we have greatly raised our awareness of saving.第二节：读后续写（满分25分）评分原则1. 本题总分为25分，按5个档次给分。
河南省2020-2021学年高一上学期期中英语试卷精选汇编：完形填空专题
完形填空专题河南省洛阳市2020-2021学年高一上学期期中考试英语试题第一节（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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Age is just a number, especially when it conies to someone as naturally talented as Miumiu. The little girl from Nanjing, China, is only 6 years old, but her musical 41 goes far beyond (超越）her years . Not only is she a great 42 — player，but she’s also a beautiful singer! It’s no 43 that she has attracted thousands with her 44 cover version (版本）of a classic song.Miumiu has been playing the guitar since she was three years old. In a video, we see her fingers glide(滑动）45 over the strings (弦）as she starts playing Fly Me to the Moon. When her sweet 46 comes in, it makes for one magical experience. 47 her, we can't help hut 48 . She’s that good and so 49 !If that isn’t 50 to make you fall in love，her personality (品格)is great too. Each video on her You Tube channel comes with the 51 ：Thank you for your 52 . I promise I will 53 to study hard. To realize my 54 to be an excellent guita rist! “Musicians with many years, of experience are 55 they had half her talent! One fan wrote u If this is where you’re at when you’re 6, you’ve got a bright 56 ahead of you! 57 music! “”Beautifully sung and58 ”! Music is a world language.It's all about the feeling, and she has more of that than some 40-year-old musicians I know.” Another 59 .This talented little girl is on her way to becoming a star. Her parents must be so 60 —. Never stop doing what you love, Miumiu.41. A. interest B. hobby C. series D. talent42. A. violin B. guitar C. piano D. drum43. A. struggle B. pressure C. wonder D. challenge44. A. peaceful B. admirableC. confident D. traditional45. A. slowly B. merrily C. effortlessly D. carelessly46. A. voice B. taste C. wedding D. bridegroom47. A. Listening to B. Seeing C. Talking to D. Meeting48. A. teach B. expect C. suffer D. smile49. A. generous B. young C. short D. cute50. A. rich B. social C. enough D. important51. A. advertisementsB. protests C. presentations D. words52. A. prize B. encouragement C. scholarship D. reception53. A. star B. continue C. suppose D. come54. A. dream B. opportunity C. forest D. job55. A. complaining B. regretting C. wishing D. applying56. A. future B. color C. light D. opinion57. A. Relaxing B. Classical C. Amazing D. Popular58. A. made B. filled C. designed D. played59. A. presented B. added C. reported D. required60. A. easy B. fortunate C. proud D. smart第一节完形填空(共20小题;每小题1. 5分，满分30分）41 -45 DBCBC 46 -50 AADDC 51-55 DBBAC 56-60 ACDBC河南省南阳市2020-2021学年高一上期期中考试英语试题第三部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分)阅读下面短文,从短所给各题的四个选项(A. B. C和D)中,选出可以空白处During a terrible boat accident in Texas, 7-year-old Lucas proved you could be a superhero at any age.Breanna and her 41 headed out on two different boats at a lake. A few minutes later, the 42 thing happened. A blowup 43 occurred at the back of the bigger boat, sending several family members flying into the air and setting the 44 on fire. Breanna watched 45 from the smaller boat. Her 7-year-old son, Lucas, was in the bigger boat, 46 two of his younger cousins.“I was frightened," Breanna47 .“I believed Lucas received flash burns to his body when the 48 happened."But despite the great 49 and fear the 7-year-old must have felt, Lucas fixed his eyes on making sure his younger cousins 50 safely. "He said he didn't want anyone else hurt," Breanna explained.“Lucas was 51 too and asked, 'mom, am I going to die' "?First responders sent Lucas to the hospital where doctors 52 began treating his injuries.Lucas has a long road to 53 . But he is facing all of it with unbelievable 54 for a7-year-old boy.Friends, family, and the community have come together to help 55 Lucas and his family during this 56 time. In addition to raising money through the sale of special”Lucas superhero"goods, an online fundraiser has 57 more than $9, 000 being raised to help with medical bills.Seeing your child 58 is the worst nightmare of any parent. But Breanna knows she's59 to still have her son after the terrible accident.“Though I wish this wouldn't have happened,I'm 60 that it happened exactly as it did because we are all still here," she said.41. A. friends B. neighbors C. family D. enemies42. A. informal B. unthinkable C. peaceful D. unsatisfactory43. A. actually B. eventually C. generally D. suddenly44. A .device B. plane C .boat D .container45.A.fearfully B.eagerly C.patiently D.curiously46.A.along with B.according to C.instead of D.as forplained B.apologized C.recalled D.suggested48.A.violence B.explosion C.protest D.revolution49.A.anger B.sadness C.failure D.pain50.A.escaped B.wondered C.explored D.swam51.A.annoyed B.ashamed C.confused D.scared52.A.normally B.hopelessly C.immediately D.casually53.A.success B.recovery C.growth D.happinessfort B.emotion C.attitude D.courage55.A.support B.persuade unch D.discourage56.A. suitable B.tough C.convenient D.limited57.A.cut down B.depended on C.dreamed of D.resulted in58.A.drown B.suffer C.disappear D.beat59.A.fortunate B.confident C.generous D.surprised60.A.regretful B.afraid C.grateful D.annoyed41--45 CBDCA 46--50 ACBDA 51--55 DCBDA 56--60 BDBAC河南省新乡市2020-2021学年高一上学期期中考试英语试卷第一节（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A、E、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2020-2021学年度第一学期期中期末考试试卷含答案共六套
2020-2021学年度第一学期期中考试试卷六年级英语（本试卷分为两个部分，共十一个大题，总分100分，考试时间60分钟）第一部分听力(40分)一、请听录音，从A、B、C中选出你听到的正确答案，并用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
（听两遍）（共5小题，每小题2分，计10分）( )1.A.tomorrow B.tonight C.today( )2.A.visit B.write C.get( )3.A.word book ic book C.storybook( )4.A.next B.behind C.near( )5.A.straight B.left C.right二、请听录音，判断下列句子与你听到的内容是否相符，相符的写“T”，不相符的写“F”，并用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
（听两遍）（共5小题，每小题2分，计10分）( )6.Turn left at the bookstore.( )7.It’s red.We must stop and wait.( )8.I’m going to visit my uncle tomorrow.( )9.I have to do my homework now.( )10.Go straight and you can see the Palace museum.三、请听小对话，从A、B、C中选出你听到的正确图片，并用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
（听两遍）（共5小题，每小题2分，计10分）( )11.A. B. C.( )12.A. B. C.( )13.A. B. C.( )14.A. B. C.( )15.A. B. C.四、请听对话，根据所听到的内容补全下面短文中缺少的单词，并将正确答案用黑色墨水笔或黑色签字笔填写在答题卡规定的位置上（一空一词）。
（听三遍）（共5个空，每空2分，计10分）A:Excuse me,sir.How can I get to the 16. ?I’m going to buy a 17. .B:First,18. right here.Then go 19. and you can see it.It’s next tothe 20. .A:Thanks!Bye!第二部分笔试(60分)五、请从A、B、C、D中选出不同类的一项，并用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
河南省洛阳市涧西区第二十二中学2020-2021学年高二英语月考试题含部分解析
河南省洛阳市涧西区第二十二中学2020-2021学年高二英语月考试题含解析一、选择题1. Why do you waste precious time dreaming, ______ waking life is so much better?A. whileB. whenC. howD. because参考答案：B考查从属连词。
句意：当清醒的生活是如此地美好时，你为什么浪费宝贵的时间做梦？when“当……时”符合句意。
选B2. The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission manages a diverse system of more than 120 parks.A.basicB.standardC.variousD.traditional参考答案：C3. The indoor swimming pool seems to be a great deal more luxurious than ________.A. being necessaryB. to be necessaryC. it is necessaryD. is necessary参考答案：D4. He keeps talking loudly, _____ his classmates angry.A. madeB. to makeC. makingD. makes参考答案：C5. The girl __________ to me that she had __________ the book on the shelf.A. lay; laidB. lied; lainC. lied; laidD. lied; lay参考答案：C6. The students ages ____ 15 to 18. A. range B. ranged C. range from D. ranges from参考答案：C7. If you go to a social occasion in another country, ______ that social rules can be different.A. remember B to remember C. remembering D. to be remembered参考答案：A8. _______ in a friendly way, their quarrel came to an end.A. Being settledB. SettledC. SettlingD. Having settled参考答案：B9. We _____ John’s name on the race list yesterday but for his recent injury.A. will putB. will have putC. would putD. would have put参考答案：D略10. As a teacher you have to ______ your methods to the needs of slower children.A. recommendB. distributeC. reflectD. adjust参考答案：D11. _____of the danger in the street, she had to go home with a friend ______ her.A. Warning; followingB. Having warned; followingC. Having been warned; followingD. Warned; followed参考答案：Dwarn与she是动宾关系,排除B、C;accompany与a friend之间是主谓关系,故第二空用现在分词accompanying作宾补,综合可知选D。
2020-2021学年洛阳市第一高级中学高三英语期中试卷及答案解析
2020-2021学年洛阳市第一高级中学高三英语期中试卷及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AOn the 100th anniversary of the Communist Party of China (CPC), red tourism has gained popularity among tourists who flood in to visit historic sites with a modern revolutionary heritage.JinggangshanThis is one of the most crucial and splendid chapters of history of establishing Red China as well as a unique and wonderful ecosystem, which is covered with rich forest, rugged peaks and several memorials to the Red Army. The best time to visit is between April and October, with the most temperature timing April and May when the large azaleas (杜鹃花) bloom.Open: 8:00-17:00 (Feb. 16-Nov. 15). 8:00-16:30 (Nov. 16-Feb. 15)XibaipoIt is an old revolutionary base where the leadership of the Communist Party of China was stationed, drawing up the blueprint for a new country. A memorial hall was built to honor the memory of this site. The lake and the hill here add brilliance and beauty to each other and form pleasant scenery.Open: Tuesdays to Sundays 9:30-17:00 (Xibaipo Memorial Hall)The Nanhu Revolutionary Memorial HallA new exhibition is held with updated display approaches, including phantom imaging (全息影像) and oil painting, which are used to improve visitors' experiences. The exhibition shows four stages of the CPC from its establishment to its achievements.Open: Tuesdays to Sundays 8:30-18:00 (closed on Mondays)Former Site of the Editorial Department ofNew YouthNew Youthstarted the New Culture Movement and spread the influence of the May Fourth Movement. The site was briefly based in Beijing but moved back to Shanghai in 1920 and also served as the office for the Communist Party of China Central Committee in the 1920s.Open: Thursdays to Tuesdays 9:00 - 11:30, 13:30 - 16:30 (closed on Wednesdays)1. Where would visitors learn more about the history of the Red Army?A. Jinggangshan.B. Xibaipo.C. The Nanhu Revolutionary Memorial Hall.D. Former Site of the Editorial Department ofNew Youth.2. What do we know about the Nanhu Revolutionary Memorial Hall?A. It focuses on Chinese achievements in art.B. It mainly advertises the coming anniversary.C. It applies modernized methods to the exhibition.D. It briefly introduces the rise and fall of Nanhu.3. When can tourists visit Former Site of the Editorial Department ofNew Youth?A. At 1:00 p.m. on Mondays.B. At 9:00 a.m. on Wednesdays.C. At 2:00 p.m. on Fridays.D. At 5:00 p.m on Sundays.BPaper is one of our oldest, simplest and most important inventions. But it also presents a danger to the world in two important ways. First, the making of paper requires the loss of many millions of trees each year. And worldwide use of paper is expected to double in the next 40 years. Clearly, the planet cannot stand such a high rate of forest loss. The second great problem with paper is what happens once it is no longer useful. A large amount of wastepaper ends up in landfills, where it can produce harmful gases and finally contribute to global climate change.One simple solution can greatly reduce both of these problems: paper recycling. Instead of cutting down trees, recycle existing paper to feed the paper-making process.Paper is mainly made from cellulose (纤维素)，which can be used repeatedly in papermaking. Unfortunately, it also means that paper waste takes a surprisingly long time to break down in landfills. So far, trees are the only source(来源) of cellulose that can fill the great demand for paper products. Therefore, recycling paper is simply one of the best ways to save trees. Thanks to advances in processing, recycled paper need not be the dark-color1 edstuff many of us are familiar with. It now can offer the same print performance as non-recycled paper.Effective recycling requires a continuous effort from everyone at all levels of society. The way to begin is with education and understanding. Once enough people realize the need for recycling, more effective recycling systems can be developed.The need is real. The massive loss of trees affects everybody on earth. Everyone should do their part to recycle paper and encourage government and industry to do the same. The world will be a better place for it!4. What can we infer from the text?A. The use of recycled paper will double in 40 years.B. Recycling paper helps relieve global climate change.C. Wastepaper can easily break down in landfills.D. There are not enough landfills for wastepaper.5. What makes recycled paper more acceptable?A. The great demand of trees.B. The low processing cost.C. Its dark-color1 ed feature.D. Its improved print performance.6. What does the author propose?A. Punishing the act of cutting trees.B. Recycling paper.C. Improving recycling system.D. Promoting paper industry.7. How is the text mainly developed?A. By analyzing causes and effects.B. By offering research plans and data.C. By discussing problems and solutions.D. By comparing strengths and weaknesses.CIn 1990, Hal Donaldson was 23 years old, fresh out of college and found himself in Calcutta, India, where he was asked to interview Mother Teresa.Donaldson says about the great woman famed for feeding the hungry, “She wasn't wearing shoes and her ankles were swollen. She sat down with me and was very polite.” After the interview, Mother Teresa asked him, “What are you doing to help the poor?” Donaldson admitted that he was young and wasn't focused on helping others. With a smile on her face, Mother Teresa said, “Everyone can do something.”Those words deeply struck Donaldson and forced him to face some hard truths about himself.Hal Donaldson grew up in the San Francisco Bay area. When he was 12 years old, his parents were hit by a drunk driver; his father died, and his mother was seriously injured. To make ends meet, they went on welfare. Donaldson says, “I had holes in my shoes and clothes. When you're teased at school for that, you just want to escape.”He managed to do just that. Donaldson got into college and turned his focus to making money for himself He says, “I was just trying to find my way out of insignificance. However, it's easy to overlook others along the way. I was the guy that would see a homeless person and cross the street, so I didn'thave to confront (面对) him. My focus was on climbing to the top instead of helping those trying to climb with me.”Donaldson returned home from India with a different thought. He traveled to eight cities in America and stayed on the streets and listened tostories of the homeless. “My heart broke,” he says. “I knew I could no longer just live for myself.”Inspired by Mother Teresa's words and the stories he'd heard across America. Donaldson loaded a pick-up truck with $300 worth of groceries and handed them out to anyone who needed help. In 1994, Donaldson created the nonprofit organization, Convoy for Hope, which works with communities across America and around the world. Their work focuses on feeding children, women's empowerment, helping farmers and disaster services.8. What did 23-year-old Hal Donaldson do in India?A. He attended an interview for a college.B. He fed the hungry with Mother Teresa.C. He interviewed Mother Teresa.D. He did something to help the poor.9. What can we learn about Hal Donaldson from paragraph 4?A. He was born with disability.B. He led a hard life as a child.C. He was well treated at school.D. He survived as a parentless boy.10. How does Hal Donaldson describe himself in college?A. Self-centered.B. Sympathetic.C. Popular.D. Casual.11. How did Hal Donaldson change after he returned home from India?A. He preferred traveling to volunteering.B. He suddenly fell in love with journalism.C. He turned his focus to living for himself.D. He gradually devoted himself to helping others.DTwo years ago, I decided to study at theUniversityofSt. Edwardsin the city ofAustin,Texas. When I was on my research to find the perfect place to study in, I considered many aspects: a safe place, a city where there were companies devoted to marketing or technology, a place where speaking Spanish and English was an advantage and a school where I could learn about digital strategies (数字策略). After comparing and evaluating many cities and universities. I finally decided onAustin.Since I arrived inAustin,Texas. I had been living inside the university where I had a private room and shared common areas with more students. University life was not very different from the life inMexicoand classes weresemblableand the way of socializing too. However, in theUnited States, the classes were more practical and teachers encouraged you to be self-responsible and complete your tasks.The classes that I was taking were related to social media, digital marketing and advertising. I was very excited to be able to study technology-related courses.What I liked most about the experience was being able to live with students from many places, which allowed me to learn from other cultures and to share mine with other students. Also, international student services usually organized events and tours that helped me to get to know the city and the school.I certainly think that studying abroad is a beneficial experience. It makes us capable of understanding cultural differences and accepting diversity. Personally, I would suggest that you first determine what your goals are by going abroad, research the opportunities and lifestyle, evaluate your universities,and finally decide on the one where you feel more comfortable, connecting with your values and way of seeing life.12. Which of the following can best describe the author according to paragraph 1？A. Casual.B. Cautious.C. Changeable.D. Adventurous.13.What does the underlined word “semblable” in paragraph 2 probably mean?A. Worthwhile.B. Practical.C. Same.D. Similar.14. What made the author most pleased?A. Speaking Spanish and English inAustin,Texas.B. Working as a designer in a technology company.C. Having a chance to learn about different cultures.D. Organizing many events and tours independently.15. What are the students who intend to study abroad advised to do?A. Be careful to choose the university to study in.B. Set no limits on theiracademic performances.C. Study where they're familiar with everything.D. Adjust personal lifestyles for the university.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。
河南省信阳市2020-2021学年高二上学期期中教学质量检测生物+英语+语文 试题 含答案
河南省信阳市2020一2021 学年度高二_上学期期中教学质量检测生物学试题(测试时间:90分钟卷面总分:100 分)注意事项:1.答题前,考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在本试卷相应的位置。
2.全部答案在答题卡，上完成,答在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后,将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
一、选择题(本题共25小题,每小题2分,共50分。
在每小题给出的四个选项中,只有一项是符合题目要求的)1.内环境是细胞与外界环境进行物质交换的媒介,机体的多种生理、生化反应是在内环境中进行的。
下列变化发生在内环境中的是A.吞噬细胞在组织间隙中吞噬细菌B.病毒的DNA整合到宿主细胞的染色体上C.肠道中的蛋白质被胰蛋白酶降解D.泪水中的溶菌酶分解细菌的细胞壁2.关于正常情况下组织液生成与回流的叙述,错误的是A.机体内组织液不断生成与回流,保持着动态平衡B.机体组织液和血浆中的葡萄糖含量一定相等C.血浆中的氧气、葡萄糖等物质可经毛细血管动脉端进人组织液D.组织液中的二氧化碳、尿素等物质可经毛细血管静脉端进人血浆3.今年国庆节.中秋节双节叠加，经旅游部门统计,双节期间,去往拉萨的旅客5.2万人次,日均约6500人次。
但高原地区氧气稀薄,一些人出现了组织水肿等高原反应。
下列相关说法不正确的是A.高原反应可能还包括呼吸、心跳加速B.发生高原反应后可通过吸氧来缓解症状C.高原反应的产生是因为机体丧失了内环境稳态的调节能力D.高原反应的产生可能与内环境酸碱平衡失调有关4.人体内组织细胞与外界环境进行物质交换时需要细胞外液和甲.乙、丙.丁四大系统的参与,图示如下。
下列叙述正确的是A.甲是循环系统,①②③中所含物质种类和含量均相同B.乙是消化系统,①②③的渗透压的90%以上来源于钠离子和氯离子C.丙是呼吸系统，长时间的剧烈运动会导致②中的葡萄糖含量明显降低D.丁是神经系统,神经递质可通过①运输至突触后膜5.如下图是某反射弧的组成示意图(虚线内为神经中枢),箭头表示神经冲动的传导方向。
2020-2021 学年高二上学期期中考试英语试卷(新高考)(山东版)听力部分
2020—2021学年高二上学期期中考试英语试卷（新高考）（山东版）听力注意事项：1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
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。
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1.5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. Why is it hard to see Tom?A. He is busy this semester.B. He quit the tennis team.C. He moved somewhere else.2. Who is the most famous film star in the man’s ey es?A. Joan.B. Miss Green.C. Austen.3. At what time does the second film start?A. 6:45.B. 8:15.C. 8:20.4. What does the man suggest the woman do?A. Keep on trying.B. Leave the cake there.C. Learn cooking from him.5. What does the woman imply?A. The party should have ended sooner.B. They don’t need to cook food today.C. The man has to spend much time cleaning.第二节（共15题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
2020-2021学年洛阳市第二中学高三英语期中考试试题及答案
2020-2021学年洛阳市第二中学高三英语期中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AHow to Look at ShapeTake a seat at the virtual(虚拟的) table. At our new, monthly membership program, you'll join MoMA staff and fellow members for lively discussions about our collection and exhibitions. Ask questions, share your thoughts, and broaden the mind. A live Q&A, with Michelle Kuo and Anny Aviram, about shape and its role in MoMA's collection is also arranged.Draw, Write, and Connect with OthersExperiment with drawing and writing exercises as ways to connect with others, even when physically distant, in this 45-minute online workshop. This workshop is part of the Creativity Lab at Home plan. This session is led by Francis Estrada, Assistant Educator, and Hannah Fagin, Coordinator. Ifs open to anyone, but registration is limited and space is available on a first-come, first-served basis.Storytelling Through ArtThere are many ways to tell a story — through words through theater and dance, or through visual art, for example. Discover how artist Jacob Lawrence shared the history of an important event by combining words and art in a series of paintings calledThe Migration Series. For kids ages seven to fourteen. Parent participation is encouraged in this online event. Don' miss the opportunity to spend meaningful time with them.The Human ShelterIn 2016, MoMA opened Insecurities: Tracing Displacement and Shelter, an exhibition that examined how contemporary architecture arid design addressed ideas of shelter in light of global refugee(难民) emergencies. Danish Boris Benjamin Bertram documented the exhibition, and the result is a movie by him asking what makes a home, and, perhaps more importantly, when shelter becomes home. This online event is part of Member events.1.What is special about How to Look at Shape?A.It provides an interactive part.B.It is accessible to everyone.C.It is organized by Michelle Kuo.D.It focuses on MoMA's new collection.2.Which event is family-friendly?A.The Human Shelter.B.How to Look at Shape.C.Storytelling Through Art.D.Draw, Write, and Connect with Others.3.In which aspect might Bertram do well?A.Shelter design.B.Storytelling.C.Art education.D.Film-making.BThe American poet Louise Gluck, author of 12 collections of poetry, has been awarded the 2020 Nobel Prize in Literature. Born inNew Yorkin 1943, Gluck published her first volume of poetry, “Firstborn”, in 1968, quickly gaining her reputation as a poet. In the decades since, she has become one of the country's most celebrated literary figures. Her work uses the power of myth to deal with some of our darkest human concerns. Her straightforward language always gets at the heart of deep-seated anxieties: loneliness, rejection, death ...Stephanie Burt,an English professor atHarvardUniversity, said, “She's someone who's been able to make emotion states vivid on the page... Few poets have tried as hard as she has not to repeat herself. And her strongest books are really different from one another”. “She offers poetry lovers a lot of inspiration, but she's also on a lot of bookshelves," said Chiasson, a poet, who added she is a generous reader of her fellow writers’work.At Yale, where Gluck is a professor of English, she served for years as judge of the Yale Series of Younger Poets Prize and worked closely with poets she chose for the prize and those she did not, helping them shape their work. “In that very practical way she's had an enormous influence on a great many figures,” said Langdon Hammer, a professor of English at Yale. “She's someone who has been a 'guiding spirit’ for generations of students, writers, and readers.”Gluck described teaching and writing as symbiotic. “I teach not out of selflessness or generosity: I do it because it feeds me,” she said. “It feeds them, too, so it's a happy relationship. I'm sure not all my students feel that way, but some do. I never feel that it takes me from my work: I think it gives me my work.”4. Which of the following topics might Gluck tend to explore in her work?A. Victory.B. Divorce.C. Romance.D. Achievement.5. What quality does Gluck have according to the passage?A. Humorous and intelligent.B. Ambitious and helpful.C. Considerate and optimistic.D. Inspiring and creative.6. What does teaching mean to Gluck?A. A source of wealth.B. A barrier to writing.C. A fountain of creation.D. A stepping stone to fame.7. What is the best title for the text?A. A Guiding SpiritB. A Successful PioneerC. An Adventurous CreatorD. A Hardworking WriterCThereare two days that set you on your path in life: the day you’re born, and the day you realize why you were born.Growing up south of Chicago in Harvey, Illinois, most people just had their heads down trying to make it from point A to point B. I was the same way, just going with the flow. I played basketball in high school because I was good at it and because other people thought I should until I discovered my talent.I give up basketball and started doing speeches. It wasn’t a popular decision but my grandfather told me to do what made me happy. I fell in love with comedy and performing. And when I discovered the passion, I realized why I was born.I knew I had something to offer —I knew that not only am I powerful, but I can make a difference.I realized a long time ago that my dream is not to be famous or rich. My talent is to entertain. But it’s more than that. I have the chance to reach people, to brighten days, to bring laughter and positive energy into lives and inspire. And I am grateful forit.Acting putting myself out there and having doors closed on me time and time again has taught me a lot about myself. I have learned to trust what I have to offer the world over momentary doubt. I’ve learned to put my faith over my feelings. And I've grown a tough skin. More importantly, I have learned there is a long way towards our goals and that when we put our talents and passion to work, we determine our value.Like a lot of places across the country, there’s poverty, crime, violence and unemployment in Harvey. And growing up there, a lot of people have tragically low expectations for life. But I know that with the right opportunity and with help along the way, everyone can find their passion and go after it. My life is proof.8. What was the author born to do according to the text?A. Be a basketball player.B. Act and perform.C. Make speeches.D. Teach people.9. What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 5 refer to?A. Chance.B. Energy.C. Days.D. Laughter.10. What is the author’s purpose of writing this text?A. To help others find their talents.B. To prove his decision was right.C. To inspire people to follow their dreams.D. To encourage people to set a goal.11. What can be the best tile for the text?A. Success Lies in Hard Work.B. How to Achieve the Dream Is Important.C. The Two Important Days in Life.D. The Day I Realized What I Was Born to Do.DA 24-year-old female space commander has become a viral sensation on Chinese social media for her work.Zhou Chengyu was in charge of the rocket connector system---described as a vital role. Her story in particular has drawn the public’s attention given her young age. Social media users have been celebrating her brilliance and referring to her as pride of the country.Being the youngest of the team, Zhou Chengyu was born in1996 intheprovinceofGuizhou. She is certainly not “old” enough compared with her colleagues, but she is known at work as "Big Sister” as a sign of respect. Once in a 3-km running contest, she actually beat half of her male counterparts. Although work shifts are not uncommon at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site, each shift requires tremendous courage because of the different background knowledge. However, for Zhou Chengyu, she experienced multiple positions in 5 launching tests and now she is the youngest commander at the site.Despite carefulness and high responsibility at work, she is just like her peers in normal life. Eating snacks and shopping are her favorite free-time activities. Her high school teacher remembers her as tough and determined. “She always had a dream of becoming scientist,” said her physics teacher.According to her colleague, Zhou Chengyu was very surprised when she found out shewent viralonline. She said that she was happy when she saw people online regarding her as the pride of the country, and yet she kept saying that she was “nobody but normal worker at a launch site” and there are a lot more people just like her going unnoticed while doing the hardest job to guarantee a better future for the Chinese space program. She also said that she wished to remain her current status and continue doing her work with or without the popularity.12. What makes Zhou Chengyu the pride of the country?A. Her young age.B. Her vital role in her work.C. Her great courage.D. Her responsibility at work.13. Which of the following words can best describe Zhou Chengyu?A. Learned and confident.B. Respectable and generous.C. Patient and responsible.D. Modest and determined.14. Which of the following can replace the underlined words in paragraph 5?A. took prideB. made a contributionC. became a hitD. made an achievement15. What can be the best title for the text?A. A Young PrideB. A Successful ColleagueC. An Extraordinary DreamD. An Ambitious Commander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。
河南省2020-2021学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题分类汇编-书面表达含答案
河南省2020-2021学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题分类汇编-书面表达河南省郑州市2020-2021学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题书面表达(满分25分)假定你是李华,最近你常看到有老人因不会使用智能手机而在出行、就医、费等日常生活中遇到不便,请用英语给某英文报编辑写一封信反映此事,并提出建议。
内容包括:1．保留现金支付方式；2.为老人提供技术培训;3．组织志愿者帮助老人。
注意：1.词数100左右;2,可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯3,开头和结尾已为你写好,不计入总词数。
Dear Editor,Yours sincerely,Li Hua 【答案】Possible Version IDear Mr. Smith,Knowing that you are into Chinese tea, I’m writing to invite you to a tea culture exhibition, which I believe will enable you to have a deeper understanding about Chinese tea.The exhibition will be held in the City Library of Zhengzhou from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. this Sunday. It offers us a great chance to know the long history and rich culture of Chinese tea. Also, you’ll have a close look at a large variety of teas and delicate tea sets. Well, in China tea is the symbol of elegance. You can enjoy the art of tea-making and tea-tasting, which have deep culture meanings. Hope you won’t miss it.I’m looking forward to your early reply.Yours,Li HuaPossible Version IIDear Mr. Smith,Having learnt that you take a great interest in Chinese tea, I’m writing to invite you to a tea culture exhibition.The exhibition, lasting 3 hours from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. this Sunday, is scheduled to be held in the City Library. Pictures and descriptions of the culture and history of Chinese tea will be presented. Besides, you can have a closer look at different types of tea and delicate tea sets. The highlight is that you’ll be exposed to the fantastic art of tea-making and have a chance to taste a cup of tea, which is bound to impress you. I think you will like it very much.Looking forward to your reply.Yours,Li Hua河南洛阳市2020--2021学年高二上学期英语期末试卷第二节书面表达（满分25分）请写一篇题目为“A Meaningful Day”的文章描述自己的学校生活，为学校“英语园地”投稿。
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AThe School’s Community（社区）Service Program encourages all Lawrentians to connect with the greater community,giving them the opportunity to join a variety of people outside the students’present world.Because we want students to have a common service experience that improves their Lawrenceville education and builds community within and beyond the gates,the Community Service graduation requirement is not based on a certain number of hours that a student must complete.Instead,students participate in three different types of community engagement（参与）.wrenceville Community Action Project（LCAP）to be completed in9th,10th or11th grade.LCAP examples include:a one-term weekly project;being an advisor at Lawrenceville School Camp or Performing Arts Camp;or participating in a Harkness Travel Program Service Trip.2.Annual participation in the School’s Martin Luther King All-School Day of Service3.One-time events（All-School,House,club or team sponsored）—1-3times before graduation depending on students’entering year.Students may choose,from over30different weekly projects in the Trenton-Princeton-Lawrenceville area.Typically,students do these projects during the evening or on Sunday afternoons if they are playing a school sport,or on a Wednesday or Friday afternoon if they are involved in House or lifetime athletics.Students also sometimes develop their own weekly projects based on their interests and talents. Past projects which were started by students include on-campus（校园）dance,chess and art programs for children.Under the leadership of the Community Service Representative（CSR）,the Community Service Committee（formed by students who take a leadership role in community service）is responsible for organizing projects and for keeping the Houses informed about community service matters.21.What may an11th grader do to meet graduation requirement?A.Play football on the city team.B.Work as an advisor at Performing Arts Camp.C.Join in Martin Luther King All-school Day weekly.D.Participate in LCAP three times in the fresh year.22.Why does Lawrenceville hold the Community Program?A.To help build students’service experience.B.To help develop students’interest in career.C.To lead students to experience different trips.D.To help students finish the duration of experience.23.Which is in charge of organizing the projects?A.The Student Union.B.The leader of the community.C.The Community Service Committee.D.The Community Service Representative.BA heart-stopping video shows that a group of hikers were able to keep their cool as a curious black bear approached them—and one even stayed composed enough to snap a selfie（自拍）.The black bear pulls one of the women by the leg with its paws（爪子）,moving towards her across the path as she tries to remain completely still.When the frightening animal stands up on its legs to smell her,the fearless walker can he seen taking a photo with the wild animal as it breathes down her neck.The incident is reported to have happened on a path in Chipinque Ecological Park,Mexico, and the clip（剪辑片段）has had millions of views since being shared on social media.With the bear particularly interested in one member of the group,another walker remains frozen with her back to the animal as she stares still into the trees.A third can be seen nervously fearing as the bear begins to approach her and shakes her hand in fear,but it circles back around to check out the first hiker for a second time.It pushes her off balance with its head before twice pawing at her legs as onlookers shout to try and warn the bear off.The woman remains fearless as the animal isn’t into her and continues walking up the path, giving the group an opportunity to make a swift exit.It was shared on Twitter by former basketball player Rex Chapman,getting2.7million views, with the caption:“Oh,my Goodness.She’s a rock.”24.What does the underlined word“composed”mean in the first paragraph?A.Afraid.B.Confused.C.Disappointed.D.Calm.25.When did the woman take a photo with the bear exactly?A.On seeing the black bear.B.On the bear’s pulling her leg.C.On the bear’s smelling her.D.On the bear’s seeing her.26.Why did the bear leave?A.It was frightened.B.It was hungry.C.It got injured.D.It lost interest.27.From which is the text most probably taken?A.A newspaper.B.A health magazine.C.A research report.D.A brochure.CThey give us paper and fuel,as well as vital ecological services—like cleaning the air,storing carbon and providing home.We’re talking about trees,of course.But human changes to the environment appear to be causing great changes to trees around the world.In a new study,scientists reviewed global research on trends in tree seedlings（幼苗）, growth,and death.They combined those data with an analysis deforestation（森林采伐）.And they found worldwide,older trees are dying at a higher rate than in the past,due to reasons like rising air temperature,wildfires,drought（干旱）and pathogens（病菌）.“And most of the drivers of that decrease in large,old trees are increasing themselves,such as temperature going up,droughts are more severe,wildfires,windstorms,and deforestation are all—although variable across the globe—they’re generally increasing.And so both the loss has already occurred,but we expect more continued loss of big,old trees,”said Nate McDowell,an earth scientist at Pacific Northwest.National Lab,who was one of the study’s authors.“So if we have an increasing rate of death,particularly of the larger,older trees,what’s left arethe younger trees.So that’s why on average,through the loss of bigger,older trees,our forests are becoming younger and shorter.This trend is a problem,because old trees are vitally important.”“The increase in death does limit the carbon storage of an ecosystem,and can force the system to become a carbon source to the atmosphere.The second reason is from a biodiversity viewpoint —old trees tend to house a higher biodiversity.And the third reason is linked with beauty:as a society we care about these trees.We have national parks named after these big trees.”Nate McDowell added.28.What’s tie purpose of the author in writing the passage?A.To warn us to care about old trees.B.To call on us to plant more trees.C.To tell us why old trees are dying out.D.To prove forests are becoming smaller.29.Which of the following does Nate McDowell think is a problem?A.There’ll be a larger number of older trees.B.Older trees will disappear in the world.C.Young trees will be cut down by people.D.Trees will become younger and shorter.30.Why are old trees important?A.They are beautiful.B.They can shelter a variety of wildlife.C.National parks have access to them.D.They limit the carbon storage of an ecosystem.31.What may be the best title for the text?A.Temperature Destroys Forests.B.Forests Gets Younger and ShorterC.The Reasons of the Loss of Old TreesD.The Driver of the Decrease of Old TreesDAre you the type to run before breakfast in a morning?Working out on an empty stomach won’t hurt you—and it may actually help,depending on your goal.Exercising before eating comes with the risk of feeling light-headed due to low blood sugar. You might feel tired or uneasy,and won’t be able to work out as enthusiastically as you would have.A light amount of food is important for older adults over55to eat something before exercising—especially in the morning.But if your primary exercise goal is weight loss,exercising on an empty stomach may come with some promising benefits.There’s some research to support the idea that working out in a fasted（禁食的）state can burn more fat than exercising in a fed state.Working out on an empty stomach,however,may also not prove true for everyone.“Some people advocate for fasted exercise,but these people tend to be young and in amazing physical shape,”says Douglas Paddon-Jones,a muscle physiology researcher and a professor of aging and health at the University of Texas Medical Branch.“They have no health problems,and what they’re eating is super-high quality and carefully regulated.”On the other hand,working out in a fasted state without proper planning or professional oversight may run the risk of unhealthy body composition changes.For people who aren’t athletes,fueling up with food before a workout may be the best way to get the most fat-burning benefit.“You don’t want to fill up;you just want to give your body a burst of energy to power your training period.After you exercise,drink some water—but wait60to90 minutes before eating,”says Shivani Sahni,director of the nutrition program at Harvard University’s Instituteh for Aging Research.“You’re trying to take advantage of your promoted metabolic（新陈代谢）rate post-exercise,so if you can go an hour or an hour and a half without eating,you’ll maximize the fat-burning response,”says she.32.Why does the author suggest exercising in a fed state?A.To avoid being light-headed.B.To lower blood sugar.C.To burn more fat.D.To work out energetically.33.Who may tend to practise fasted exercise?A.Older adults.B.Seniors beyond55.C.Professional athletes.D.Good-shaped athletes.34.What’s Shivani Sahni’s suggestion for people after exercising?A.Developing a new lifestyle.B.Finding a fitness instructor.C.Going without food for a time.D.Drinking salty water after exercising.35.Which word best describes the author’s attitude to working out in a fasted state?A.Skeptical.B.Cautious.C.Supportive.D.Subjective.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。