河南省平顶山市鲁山县第一高级中学2020┄2021学年高二6月月考试题英语
第I卷第二部分：阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）第一节（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20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。
AThe National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC has thousands of objects on display, including the 1903 Wright Flyer, Charles Lindbergh's Spirit of St. Louis, the Apollo 11 Command Module Columbia, and a lunar rock you can touch. In addition to our exhibition galleries, you may want to visit the Albert Einstein Planetarium, Lockheed Martin IMAX Theatre, and the Public Observatory on the east end. There are many things to do at the Museum in DC. We offer daily tours and educational activities for both children and adults. We also have scheduled lectures and events throughout the year.Hours and Admission：Open every day except December 25. Admission is free.Regular Hours：10：00 a．m. to 5：30 p．m.Extended Hours：10：00 a．m. to 7：30 p．m.December 26-30, 2016 March 30-April 20, 2017Fridays and Saturdays, April 24-May 16, 2017May 17-September 7, 2017VISITING TIPS：Limit the number of bags：All visitors are screened through metal detectors upon entry. The fewer items you bring inside the Museum, the faster your entry will be. Before you visit, please review the list of prohibited items，which include pocket knives and tripods （三脚架）. Visitors carrying prohibited items will not be allowed inside the Museum, so please leave them at home or in your car.No Food or Drink：Only bottled water is permitted in the Museum. You may only consume food and other drinks in the Food Court, not in the Museum. Groups who bring food are encouraged to picnic on the National Mall.Please Take Photos：You are welcome to take photos for personal use. However, tripods and monopods （单脚架） are not permitted without approval.First Aid：The Museum has a First Aid office and a nurse on duty. Please contact the nearest security officer or the Welcome Centre for assistance.Visit the Welcome Centre：At our Welcome Centre in the South Lobby, staff and volunteers can answer any questions you have during your visit.Open：10：00 a．m. to 5：30 p．m.Phone：202-633-2214E-mail：NASM-visitorservice@ 21.According to the passage, the National Air and Space Museum is a museum ________.A. where only adults can take part in some educational activitiesB. where one can touch anything he likesC. everyone can visit without time limits all the year roundD. everyone can pay a visit to without buying tickets22.A visitor to the Museum can ________.A. take photos with tripods for personal useB. get some medical treatment if he suddenly falls illC. bring fewer bags to go through metal detectorsD. eat and drink in the Museum or in the Food Court23.The purpose of this passage is to ________.A. attract people to explore the universeB. encourage adults to bring their children thereC. make an advertisement for the museumD. show what is on display in the museumBIn 2014 my best friend's mother died of cancer. It was a tragedy, but as usual, Alice, my mother, used her power of healing and got his family back on their feet. If you asked my friends about my mo ther, they would say, “That woman has a heart of gold.” I agree one hundred percent.About six years ago my mum decided to pursue her lifelong goal of becoming a teacher. She knew it would be hard work raising three kids, doing housework and studying at the same time. However, she believed it would pay off. What my mother didn't realize was that not all things pay off in this world. After four hard years of school, she graduated on a warm spring day. It was unbelievable. My aunt drove up from Virginia to celebrate this fantastic day. It was the first time I had ever cried from being happy.It's strange how fast a life can change. Two months later, the unpredictable happened. My mother was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis （多发性硬化症）. I could not believe this could happen after all the good she had done for people. I was very confused and cried every day. My faith in God just disappeared and so did my mum's dream of becoming a teacher.Then, I decided I must move on with my life and accept the fact that she might never get better. Since my decision was made, I have become more mature, responsible and active in school and work. I have found a wonderful girlfriend with whom I plan to spend the rest of my life. Through the years I have always been able to change negative situations into positive ones. I'm happy with my life now.24.Which of the following can best describe Alice？A. Honest.B. Helpful.C. Greedy.D. Unconcerned.25.According to the text, the author's mother ________.A. recovered from illnessB. no longer had faithC. didn't realize her dream as a teacherD. changed negative situations into positive ones unwillingly26.What may be the best title for the text？A. Mother Gave Me Life ExperienceB. Fighting Against Kinds of DiseasesC. Belief in Good Luck Around MeD. How to Become a Responsible and Active ManCSharks use their good sense of smell to search for prey （猎物）. But a new study shows that the rising levels of carbon dioxide in the ocean could reduce sharks' ability to find food. It's bad news for a healthy ocean. Sharks are top predators （掠食动物） and are like the ocean's weed controllers.Dixson works at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in Massachusetts. Her earlier work has shown that clown fish in acidifying （酸化的）water act strangely. “We want to expand this research to sharks because we know how important it is for sharks to find their food through their sense of smell，” said Dixson.Her team started by placing sharks in each of three different pools for five days. Each pool had a different level of carbon dioxide in it. The first had the same amount as today's ocean water. The second had a level of carbon dioxide that scientists expect to reach by 2050. The third pool had the highest level of carbon dioxide that could develop by the year 2100.Sharks weren't allowed to eat any food while in the pools. This made sure that they would be hungry. Then, Dixson released the sharks—one at a time—into a pool with two side-by-side streams of flowing water. In one stream, the researchers pumped water, in which a dead squid had been overnight. This water smelled strongly of squid. The other stream contained ocean water with no scent （气味）. Because each stream flowed at the same rate and in the same direction, the squid smell stayed in its stream. The sharks could choose to swim in either stream.Sharks that had been swimming for five days in pools of regular ocean water spent more than 60 percent of their time in the squid-scented stream. The same was true for sharks that had been in water with the carbon dioxide level that could develop by the year 2050. But sharks exposed to the highest level of carbon dioxide spent just 15 percent of their time in the squid-scented stream.27.Why did the writer mention the sharks' smell at the beginning of the passage？A. Because the writer appreciates its ability to find food.B. Because the writer considers it dangerous to human beings.C. Because the writer intends to show how to control weed in the ocean.D. Because the writer worries about the sharks in the ocean.28.What is Paragraph 3 mainly about？A. What the ocean in the future will be like.B. Who helped Dixson conduct the study.C. What kinds of pools were used during the study.D. What the levels of carbon dioxide will be at in the ocean in the future.29.The researchers pumped water where a dead squid had been overnight to ________.A. help the sharks look for foodB. test the sharks' sense of smellC. prove that sharks like eating squidsD. explain why carbon dioxide in the ocean affects sharks30.What does the underlined sentence in the last paragraph suggest？A. Sharks like the squid-scented stream better.B. Sharks like the stream with the high level of carbon dioxide.C. Sharks spent 15% of their time in the squid-scented stream.D. The high level of carbon dioxide can affect the sharks' ability to smell.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。
河南省平顶山市郏县第一高级中学2020-2021学年高二下学期第二次月考英语试题
【全国百强校】河南省平顶山市郏县第一高级中学2020-2021学年高二下学期第二次月考英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读选择DuolingoCost: FreeThis language learning app offers courses in Spanish, French, Italian, German and Portuguese. And it’s not all about reading and writing—it uses the phone’s microphone to test users’ pronunciation skills as well.LumosityCost: Free trial; $14 per month.Lumosity aims to improve user’s thinking abilities by using simple games and tests that adapt to users’ cognitive.（认知的）levels to improve their memory and attention. The company says no two users will have the same experience. More than 18 million people have downloaded it.Daily artCost: FreeEach day the app presents a different-classic painting from storied artists such as Vincent Van V ogh and Monet. Even if you have known work, you may not know all the fascinating details the app serves up on the back story of the art.Cost: $2.99 per month.Never again get embarrassed using the wrong word at a dinner party with this app. It has more than 120,000 questions that can help you learn over 12,000 words. Users can even battle their friends to see who the biggest word master is.Today’s documentsCost: Free.The U.S. National, Archives manages this educational app, which serves up a historical document or photo each day of the year. Past documents include everything from a letter by Woodrow Wilson creating Mother’s Day to a photo of Gerald Ford as a baby.1．Where must these apps mentioned in the passage be used?/A．On the computer. B．In the movie.C．In the car. D．On the phone.2．What can we know about the app Lumosity?A．It provides the same text. B．It can solve mental problems.C．It is very popular. D．It’s totally free.3．How much should you pay per year for using the app to learn words?A．$2.99. B．$14.C．$35.88. D．$168.4．Which would you download if you’d like to know more about the past?A．Today’s documents.B．V .C．Duolingo. D．Daily art.Almost every machine with moving parts has wheels, yet no one knows exactly when the first wheel was invented or what it was used for. We do know, however, that they existed over 5,500 years ago in ancient Asia.The oldest known transport wheel was discovered in 2002 in Slovenia. It is over 5,100 years old. Evidence suggests that wheels for transport didn’t become popular for a while, though. This could be because animals did a perfectly good job of carrying farming tools and humans around. But it could also be because of a difficult situation. While wheels need to roll on smooth surfaces, roads with smooth surfaces weren’t going to be constructed until there was plenty of demand of them. Eventually, road surfaces did become smoother, but this difficult situation appeared again a few centuries later. There had been no important changes in wheel and vehicle design before the arrival of modern road design.In the mid-1700s, a Frenchman came up with a new design of road—a base layer of large stones covered with a thin layer of smaller stones. A Scotsman improved on this design in the 1820s and a strong, lasting road surface became a reality. At round the same time, metal hubs (the central part of a wheel) came into being, followed by the pneumatic tyre（充气轮胎）in 1846. Alloy wheels were invented in 1967, sixty years after the appearance of tarmacked roads （柏油路）. As wheel design took off, vehicles got faster and faster.5．What might explain why transport wheel didn’t become popular for some time?A．Few knew how to use transport wheels.B．Humans carried farming tools just as well.C．Animals were a good means of transport.D．The existence of transport wheels was not known.6．What do we know about road design from the passage?A．It was easier than wheel design.B．It imported after big changes in vehicle design.C．It was promoted by fast-moving vehicles.D．It provided conditions for wheel design to develop.7．How is the last paragraph mainly developed?A．By giving examples. B．By making comparisons.C．By following time order. D．By making classifications.8．What is the passage mainly about?A．The beginning of road design. B．The development of transport wheels. C．The history of public transport. D．The invention of fast-moving vehicles.The Chinese television reality show called “Wonderful Friends”, where entertainers hug whale sharks, kiss lions, feed pandas and dress up baby chimpanzees, has come under fire from wildlife protectors who want it to be stopped, saying such activities are cruel and are dangerous for both the humans and animals.The show is the latest hit from Hunan TV, which has attracted more than 196,000 followers. In each show, popular stars are given zoo-keeping tasks that allow them to interact with wild animals in order to bring humans and animals closer together.Animal welfare advocates（倡导者）say that is exactly what should be avoided. Dave Neale of Animals Asia (an advocacy group) said, “It is hugely misleading to the public about the needs and welfare of captive animals（圈养动物）and putting the animals’ welfare and health at risk.”“What they don’t realize is that wild animals need space,” said Xie Yan, a zoologist and China director of the Wildlife Conservation Society. “Putting clothes on chimpanzees is not as adorable as you may think from the animals’ point of view, I guess their idea was to get their vi ewers to love and protect the animals,” Ms. Xie added, “but we do not agree with his approach for entertainment.”Using famous people do focus public attention on wildlife is a common practice in conservation campaigns. The Chinese basketball legend Yao Ming went to Africa andhighlighted the problem of elephant and rhinoceros poaching（偷猎）in the documentary “The End of the Wild”. “But differently, he, as a human observer, kept his distance and was there to see the hard truth of poaching, and that is differe nt from a show created to attract viewers.” Ms. Xie said.Critics（评论家）also argue that the show violates（违反）Chinese wildlife protection laws. 9．Which of the following statements is TRUE?A．Many people like the show because of its dangerous activities.B．Xie Yan is against persuading the public to love and protect animals.C．The reality show makes no difference to wildlife at all.D．Some think the show is against wildlife protection laws of China.10．According to Ms. Xie, “Wonderful Friends” is basically different from “The End of the Wild”, because ________.A．they both invite different popular stars to show upB．they shoot（拍摄）different numbers and kinds of speciesC．their filming locations are differentD．their purposes and ways to approach animals are different11．What’s the author’s attitude towards “Wonderful Friends”?A．Worried.B．Disappointed.C．Uninterested.D．Not mentioned.12．The passage would most likely be found ________.A．on a notice boardB．in a newspaperC．in a fashion magazineD．in an ad of wildlife protectionIn order to increase their job chances after college, Chinese students are turning to a special practice—Eiffel Tower nose jobs（鼻整形手术）. The latest trend in plastic surgery promises to create a nose that is similar to the curve of the Eiffel Tower.Surgeon Wang Xuming said: “We are influenced by the beauty of the Eiffel Tower. We are not content to just add something to the nose; we reconstruct it.” The surgery costs aboutUS$ 10,000 and involves the enlarging of the nose using tissue from the forehead.Hundreds of posters advertising the procedure are put up all over Chongqing city, where surgeon Xuming runs his private practice. They show a Western-looking woman with an almost-too-perfect nose, against an outline of the Eiffel Tower.Interestingly, many young women in China are eager to achieve a western appearance, as they believe it will give them an advantage in the highly competitive job market. “Some students face a lot of employment pressure after graduation. If their facial features are good, they’ll have more chances of finding a job,” said surgeon Xuming. “We’ve had students getting the Eiffel Tower nose; it’s helped them a lot.”Apparently, Chinese employers are quite particular about appearances and prefer attractive candidates. Some of them even go as far as putting height and weight requirements in the ir employment ads. Plastic surgeons across the country are reporting an increase in the number of students choosing beauty “improvement”.According to Mr. Li, hospital manag er at surgeon Xuming’s clinic, most of their customers are female and the bill is taken care of by the family. “They usually come in with their mothers, and tend to be from well-off backgrounds.” he said.Personally, I don’t think it so important to “improve” our appearance as long as we are skilled at our jobs. We can’t decide how we look, but we can decide how well we live and work. 13．What is mainly talked about in Paragraph 3?A．The posters.B．A nose job.C．The Eiffel Tower.D．A plastic surgery procedure.14．It can be inferred from Paragraph 5 that ________.A．employers are potential customersB．attractive appearance seems to increase job chancesC．appearance is as important as height and weightD．ads promote the plastic surgery15．From what Mr. Li said we can learn that ________.A．most families can’t afford the surgeonB．the number of plastic surgeons is increasingC．patients can be well looked after at the clinicD．their customers are usually from wealthy families二、七选五Taking good notesHave you ever stared at your heavy textbook, your piles of handouts and wished you knew just what questions your teacher planned to put on the next big test? Lacking a crystal ball, most students feel they have no choice but to look through all that material, drill it into their brains, and hope they can remember the right parts as test time.16．If you learn the best ways to take good notes, you’ll make the job of studying for tests a lot easier from now on.Keep up with your assigned textbook reading. Come to class with an interest in the material and with questions to be answered. You can develop these by thinking about and expecting the lecture and by pre-reading the text. 17．Date each day’s notes and leav e wide margins（页边空白）. Dated notes guide you to the right material to study for a test. At test time, the extra margins give you room to add more information if you need it. 18．Write down main ideas and underline or highlight them. Main ideas give you the big picture of information, the reasons why events took place. Write out a main idea whenever you think you hear one. 19．This kind of notetaking helps you connect related information, making it easier for you to remember it for a test later on.Use abbreviations and symbols to make note taking easier. Here are a few simple ones: +: plus, and=: equal, same as, similar, likeEg: for examplew/o: without20．If you write down something that doesn’t make sense, talk to someone right away to clear up the problem.A．Write out a main idea.B．See your teacher or a classmate about confusing notes.C．That’s the hard way to study.D．This gives you an overall sense of what the text is about.E.Then use single words or short phrases to list related details that tie into the big idea.F.Also, the extra space will make it easier for you to find the material.G.When you are prepared, your teachers comments make more sense.三、完形填空A young man went to the local expert on gems（珠宝）and said he wanted to become a gemologist. The expert turned him down because he 21 the youth would not have the patience to learn. The young man 22 a chance. Finally, the expert told the youth, “Be here 23 .”The next morning the expert put a jade stone in the youth’s hand a nd told him to 24 it. The expert then went about his work, cutting, weighing and setting gems. They boy sat25 and waited. The following morning the expert again 26 the jade stone in the youth’s hand and told him to hold it. On the third, fourth and fifth days, the expert asked the young man to do 27 thing. On the sixth day, the youth held the jade stone, but he could no longer 28 the silence. “Master, 29 am I going to learn something?” he asked.“You will learn,” the expert said and 30 his business.Several more days 31 and the youth almost lost his 32 . But one morning as the master placed the stone in the youth’s hand, the young man said 33 looking at his hand, “This is not the same jade stone!”“You have begun to learn,” said the master.Practice makes 34 . The experience we learned from practice teaches us and35 our abilities.Experiences is the best teacher. Even the most successful person has no 36 confidence once. It is 37 that gives people confidence. The truth is: if you do the work and 38 the experience, you’ll have more 39 because you’ll actually know40 you’re doing.21．A．knew B．feared C．realized D．understood 22．A．asked for B．cared or C．called for D．looked for 23．A．yesterday B．tomorrow C．today D．that day 24．A．catch B．carry C．hold D．take 25．A．eagerly B．anxiously C．nervously D．quietly 26．A．placed B．replaced C．arranged D．exchanged27．A．difficult B．different C．the same D．similar 28．A．keep B．stand C．break D．sit 29．A．how B．where C．whether D．when 30．A．went to B．went over C．went through D．went about 31．A．came B．passed C．appeared D．disappeared 32．A．patience B．temper C．heart D．confidence 33．A．with B．beyond C．without D．under 34．A．good B．excellent C．brilliant D．perfect 35．A．promotes B．improves C．develops D．increase 36．A．absolute B．enough C．full D．total 37．A．ability B．patience C．experience D．confidence 38．A．gain B．lose C．keep D．remain 39．A．understanding B．realization C．idea D．confidence 40．A．that B．what C．how D．when四、用单词的适当形式完成短文A bus driver has become famous since a picture of him helping an elderly lady to cross a road 41．(publish) online.Mark Adams was seen parking his bus in the Jerico area of Oxford to help a 90-year-old lady 42．(call) Maureen.His act of kindness was photographed by a builder 43．(use) his smartphone and sent to the bus company. 44．driver, from Wallingford, said his act of kindness was something he did for people every day. The 54-year-old, 45．has been a bus driver for 30 years, said bus services provided a lifeline foe the elderly and he would “run all services for free if I were a millionaire”. He said, “ I 46．(see) her before and knew she was on her way to do some shopping, so I pulled over and helpe d her to cross.”Keith O’Conner caught the moment on Tuesday 47．sent his photograph to the Thames Travel bus company, where Mr. Adams works.The modest driver said there were “thousands of bus drivers 48．me.”“There are so many old 49．(lady) in this area who rely on the bus for their independence,” he said, “It doesn’t take much to be 50．(help).”五、短文改错51．假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。
河南省平顶山市鲁山县第一高级中学2021-2022高一英语6月月考试题
河南省平顶山市鲁山县第一高级中学2021-2022高一英语6月月考试题第二部分阅读理解（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A◇ ShapeAccording to their website, Shape is a magazine for American women with active lifestyles. This women’s health magazine covers ever ything from diet and exercise to psychology. What is great about Shape is that it knows that it must cover a lot more than Fitness to give women all the information they need to stay healthy. Besides all the great features included in their print magazine, they also have an easily accessible website that anyone can use.◇ Women’s DayWomen’s Day is not only specifically a women’s health magazine, but also includes a little of what Shape has, along with more information on other parts of life: family, money, travel and style. Many of the articles in Women’s Day deal with specific diseases that are common to women, such as heart disease, breast cancer and others.◇ Women’s HealthFrom tips to recent health news to articles about world affairs, Women’s Health h as everything that you expect in a women’s health magazine. Another great feature is that Women’s Health has a great website full of information, as well as articles from past magazines that you can check out. This is a great resource, since it lets you get to see articles well at the office.◇ FitnessThis magazine covers important topics such as physical fitness, health & beauty, and mental health. It offers something new in each issue, and it’s always easy to understand.The workouts are clearly presented with good photos to illustrate (说明) every movement, and almost all can be done without making a trip to the gym. 21．What’s the purpose of writing the text?A．To describe some famous websites.B．To introduce some health magazines for women.C．To predict the best-selling writers.D．To advertise some fashion magazines for women.22．How is Women’s Day different from the others?A．It gives people a lot of health information.B．It provides information on family life.C．It includes many articles about women.D．It deals with many life problems.23．What makes the information in Fitness easy to understand?A．Good examples. B．Illustrative pictures.C．Interesting stories. D．Important topicsBSomething FunA person is on trial for murder in a court room in Oklahoma. There is strongevidence indicating that he is guilty（有罪的）. However, the body is not found.In the defense’s (辩护方) closing speech, the lawyer, knowing that his client (委托人) is guilty and that it looks like he’ll probably be seriously punished, decided to play a clever trick.“Ladies and gentlemen of the jury (陪审团), I have a surprise for you all,” the lawyer says as he looks at his watch. “Within one minute, the person assumed dead in this case will walk into this court room,” he says and he looks towar ds the court-room door. The jury, somewhat surprised, looks at the door eagerly. A minute passes. Nothing happens.Finally the lawyer says, “Actually, I made up the previous statement. But you all waited with expectation. I, therefore, put it to you that there is a reasonable doubt in this case as to whether anyone was killed and insist that you pass a judgment of not guilty.”The jury, clearly confused, back off to discuss.A very few minutes later, the jury returned and one of them pronounces a verdict (裁决) of guilty.“But how?” asks the lawyer in surprise. “You must have had some doubt; I saw all of you stare at the door.”Answers the jury member, “Oh, we did look. But your client didn’t.”24．Why was the person on trial according to the passage?A．Because he couldn’t pay off the debts.B．Because he probably killed somebody.C．Because he didn’t pay the tax in time.D．Because he planned to cheat the jury.25．Why did the lawyer come up with the trick?A．To find the body. B．To frighten the jury.C．To help his client. D．To save himself.26．Why did the jury look at the door eagerly?A．The lawyer’s words must be true.B．They expected his family to come in.C．They were surprised and cheated by the lawyer.D．They thought the person on trial was escaping.27．What did the jury member’s answer mean in the last paragraph?A．They firmly believed that nobody was killed.B．The behaviour of the client gave him away.C．The jury still needed more evidence to prove it.D．The lawyer’s words were worth thinking about.CI wandered into the small store where I usually buy milk, when the store owner received a call from a customer. The customer and his wife had shopped there several months earlier.He noticed that his wife really liked one thing in the store, so he wanted to buy it as a surprise.But the customer was in Tennessee, far away from the store which was in Maine. What’s more, he had been to the store several months earlier, and it was difficult to believe that the store owner would remember him, or what he was looking for.The store owner took a few close-up photos with her camera, and e-mailed them to the customer on the computer. The customer looked at the photos, decided whichone he wanted. They talked and discussed a price over the phone. She took care of the credit card transaction（交易）online, and promised the gift would be shipped out that afternoon.The store owner was really smart. She was willing to push herself to find new ways to make the transaction actually happen. And it did work. However, it was the first time she had ever done it.I was amazed that the store owner discovered a creative solution that could lead to a new way of doing business. I was impressed by what she did—so easily, but how difficult it is for many of us to make that leap （飞跃，跳跃）. I’m not just talking about technology, but about learning how to adapt to change.Most people hate or fear change unless they get to know exactly what change needs to be made. However, we should realize that challenge and opportunity go hand in hand. 28．According to the passage，which of the following is TRUE?A．The owner often did business by using her camera.B．The owner and the customer discussed the price on the computer.C．The gift was sent out by train that afternoon.D．The customer had ever been to the store before.29．The author was impressed by the store owner because .A．she was a successful businesswomanB．she managed to find a new way when facing changeC．she was always ready to help othersD．she told the writer how to run a store30．What’s the correct order of the store owner’s solution?a. taking a few close-up photos with her camerab. taking care of the credit card transaction onlinec. talking about the price of the gift with the customerd. e-mailing the photos to the customer on the computerA．bcda B．bacd C．abcd D．adcb 31．Which of the following words can best describe the store owner? A．Confident. B．Humorous. C．Honest. D．Creative.DWith the start of the new term, the students around the country exchange their fun and fashionable clothes for boring school uniforms. But not all schools are fashion deserts. Colorful sports shoes, school bags, T-shirts and even drink containers are breathing life into campuses."The uniform makes us look like a bunch of clones, especially when we are doing morning exercises on the playground," said Qing Pei, a Senior 2 from Shanghai Qibao High School. "But the boys wear different sports shoes and girls have different decorations in their hair. These are the areas where you can express yourself," said Qing.Although it might be strange for boys to talk about fashion, they do care about what they wear in school, especially shoes, according to Qing."Nike and Adidas basketball shoes, although they are still the must-have items for many of my friends, are becoming out-of-date," Qing added. He explained that "Since Liu Xiang ran so fast in Athens, running shoes are becoming popular in this autumn. ""Still in fashion are the various baseball caps and American-style T-shirts withrandom (随意的) English words printed on them," said Qing. "The accuracy of the written message is not important. Often, the words are misspelt. Sometimes they do not even make sense, "Qing said with a smile.Besides sports shoes and T-shirts, styles and colors of school bags are another opportunity for students to express their taste in fashion. Some bags are made more eye-catching by decorating them with small hanging dolls.Other fashionable items are the colorful drink containers which are now popular among girls this term."Some teachers are surprised to see a teenager sucking a bottle like this at school and criticize it as a childish regression (退化). But some girls just love it," said Yang Rui, a Senior 3. from High School attached to Xi’an Jiaotong University. 32．Which is NOT the way girls show their personality at campuses?A．They wear different sports shoes.B．They take stylish and colorful school bags.C．They have different decorations in their hair.D．They drink water from colorful drink containers.33．What are becoming fashionable for school-boys according to this news story? A．Nike and Adidas basketball shoes. B．Baseball caps and American-style T- shirts.C．Colorful drink containers. D．Running shoes.34．The underlined word “they” refer to ______.A．American-style T-shirts B．The English words on the T-shirts C．Baseball caps D．The students around the country35．Which conclusion of the following is WRONG?A．Students go to extremes in dressing. B．Students also like to follow fashion trends.C．Students nowadays like to be more individual.D．Students don’t care much whether the words printed on caps or T-shirts make sense or not.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。
鲁山一高2020-2021学年高二下学期5月月考英语试卷
鲁山一高高二年级5月月考英语试题第二部分阅读理解（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。
AOnline Bachelor's Degrees and ProgramsThe overviewColleges offer online degrees in a range of fields. Click on a degree program to explore what courses you take, how long the program takes to complete, career options and average salary. For example, to earn an online health science bachelor's degree, you would take courses in public health, health communications and epidemiology（流行病学）.The benefitsPursuing an accredited（官方认可的）online bachelor's degree can help you take the next step in your career. Through your program, you'll attend online lectures, study from home manage a busy schedule and interact virtually with professors and classmates.The applicantsAn online college degree may appeal to those who want more flexibility in completing their education, or who want to take classes while working full time or parenting. Choosing where to register online will likely be challenging, but below you'll find tools, advice and other resources to make your search easier.Best online bachelor's programsU. S. News evaluated several factors to rank the best online bachelor's degree programs, including graduation rates and support services available remotely.To see the full ranking list, please click here.（）21. What will you do after attending online degree programs?A. Get a degree for free.B. Attend lectures in a hall.C. Take some related coursesD. Talk with teachers face to face.（）22. Which university is the last one to end the application?A. Georgia Washington University.B. University of Georgia.C. North Carolina University.D. University of Arizona.（）23. Where are you likely to read the text?A. On the Internet.B. In a magazine.C. In a textbook.D. In a newspaper.BKemira Boyd had just jumped in the shower when she heard her stepmother, Tammy Boyd, knocking on the door. Kemira's 12-day-old daughter Ryleigh was choking. Kemira tried everything, but she still couldn't breathe. Kemira knew Ryleigh needed to get to the hospital fast.They had barely driven out of their neighborhood when a police car appeared behind them. Deputy Will Kimbro figured that the speeding driver was either too distracted to notice him or unconcerned. Kimbro soon found out it was a frightening combination of the two.Once she'd pulled over, Kemira handed the baby to Kimbro. He put a hand on her little chest. Ryleigh's heart was barely beating. Kimbro radioed for an ambulance. At that time Ryleigh's lips were already blue.The fact that Kimbro was there was a miracle. He had recently completed a CPR（心肺复苏）class and knew how to treat a child."Although I was shocked, my training kicked in, and I went to work to keep that child alive," said Kimbro. Then he began tapping（轻拍）Ryleigh's chest, hoping to press her heart back into action. Thanks to the CPR class, Kimbro knew the choking child didn't have a chance if there was a blockage, and he used one finger to clear her airway（气道）. That was a magic touch. 20 seconds later, Ryleigh began to cry. "If she's crying like that, she's breathing," said Kimbro.But they still had five more minutes until the ambulance would arrive, and Kimbro worried that Ryleigh would choke again. He continued with delicate chest compression and clearing her airway.After transferring Ryleigh to the ambulance, Kimbro drove away. At the hospital, Ryleighrecovered quickly thanks to a determined police officer who was in the right place at the right time.（）24. Why did Kemira stop her car outside her neighborhood?A. She wanted to ask for help.B. She had broken traffic rulesC. She needed to care for the child.D. She planned to talk with Kimbro（）25. What was Kimbro like when he dealt with the emergency?A. Nervous.B. Frightened.C. Calm.D. Curious.（）26. What made Ryleigh come back to life?A. The CPR class.B. The doctors' help.C. Kemira's reaction.D. Kimbro's first aid.（）27. What may be the best title for the text?A. An encounter saved a lifeB. A CPR class is importantC. A clever and brave motherD. A policeman's experienceCChildren's average daily time spent watching television or using mobile device increased from 53 minutes at 12 months old to more than 150 minutes at 3 years old, according to an analysis by researchers at the National Institutes of Health. Children aged 7 were more likely to spend the highest amount of screen time if they had been in bad home-based childcare or were born to first-time mothers"Our results indicate that screen habits begin early," said Edwina Yeung, an investigator in National Institute of Child Health and Human Development（NICHD）, "This finding suggests that interventions to reduce screen time could have a better chance of success if introduced early.”In the research, mothers of 4,000 children responded to questions on their kids' media habits when they were 12, 18, 24, 30, and 36 months of age.The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends avoiding digital media exposure for children under 18 months of age, introducing children 18 to 24 months of age to screen media slowly, and limiting screen time to an hour a day for children from 2 to 5 years of age. In the current study, researchers found that 87% of the children had screen time exceeding（超过）these recommendations. However, while screen time increased throughout infancy（幼儿期）, after 8 years of age, screen time fell to under 1. 5 hours per day. The researchers believe this decreaserelates to time consumed by school-related activities.The study authors classified the children into two groups based on how much their aver- age daily screen time increased from age 1 to age 3. The first group, 73% of the total, had the lower increase, from an average of nearly 51 minutes a day to nearly an hour and 47 minutes a day. The second group, 27% of the total, had the higher increase, from nearly 37 minutes of screen time a day to about 4 hours a day. Higher levels of parental education were associated with the lower odds of inclusion in the second group.（）28. Which of the following is a reason for children's addiction to the media?A. Low economic level.B. Poor family educationC. The media's attraction.D. The shortage of parents' love.（）29. What's Edwina's advice?A. To stop children using the media.B. To help parents care for children wellC. To reduce children's screen time earlierD. To increase intervention to children（）30. How did the author develop the main body of the text?A. By giving some examples.B. By showing some data.C. By analyzing some reasons.D. By concluding some results.（）31. What does the underlined word "odds" in the last paragraph mean?A. Probability.B. Price.C. Cost.D. Income.DIn times of stress, particularly when the water gets too warm, the coral（珊瑚）erupts the algae （海藻）, and the coral turns white, causing a state called coral bleaching（漂白）. Just a few degrees of heat can lead to coral bleaching, putting the coral on a path to starvation and death.Driven by climate change, marine heat waves are becoming one of the greatest threats to the existence of coral, which is important to the ocean ecology. But in some rare good news researchers have discovered coral can recover from bleaching even before a heat wave ends, suggesting it has the potential to survive long heat waves. Coral was thought to survive only if a heat wave lasted just a few weeks.But no one had studied this process during a longer heat wave. Then in 2015, Julia Baum, amarine ecologist at the University of Victoria, began a survey of two common species: brain and star coral around Kiritimati in the central Pacific Ocean. They checked the condition of the coral as the heat wave struck and disappeared.Starting in May 2015, the temperature rose about 1 ℃within 2 months. As expected, coral that housed heat-sensitive algae bleached sooner than those housing the heat-tolerant kind of algae. As the water continued to warm, even heat-tolerant algae erupted.Many brain and star coral on Kiritimati recovered from bleaching while the water was still unusually warm. Baum said, "The unexpected recovery provides new hope, because it means that even under lasting heat waves, there's a path forward for some of them."An unusual feature of the recovery is that brain coral that started out with heat-sensitive algae had a higher survival rate（82%）than coral that began with heat-tolerant algae（25%）. "That finding is surprising," said Baum, expecting that heat-tolerant algae would be better suited for helping coral survive a heat wave. But during a longer heat wave, it might be more advantageous to start with a heat-sensitive algae.（）32. What results in coral bleaching?A. The white algae.B. The coral's death.C. An attack of waves.D. A rise in ocean temperature.（）33. Why did Baum begin the survey?A. To prove that coral can stop climate change.B. To study how coral bleaching comes about.C. To figure out whether coral survives long heat wavesD. To explain why coral bleaching is a big threat to coral（）34. How did Baum feel about the finding?A. Ashamed.B. ConfusedC. Worried.D. Astonished.（）35. What can the finding be used to do?A. Protect the ocean environment.B. Reduce coral bleaching.C. Grow more different algae.D. Regulate the heat wave.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。
河南省平顶山市鲁山县第一高级中学2019-2020学年高二英语下学期期中试题
河南省平顶山市鲁山县第一高级中学2019—2020学年高二英语下学期期中试题第二部分：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。
AA young man married a young woman from Maliyuwa，a nearby village. They lived with the man’s big family—his parents, his brothers, their wives and children. Their family kept an elephant，in which the young woman soon took a great interest。
Every day she fed it with fruit and sugar.Three months later the woman went back to her parents' home，having quarrelled with her husband。
Soon the elephant refused to eat and work. It appeared to be ill and heart—broken. One morning after several weeks ,the animal disappeared from the house.It went to the woman’s home。
On seeing her, the elephant waved its trunk and touched her with it。
The young woman was so moved （感动) by the act of the animal that she returned to her husband’s home。
河南省平顶山市鲁山县第一高级中学2019-2020学年高二英语3月月考试题
河南省平顶山市鲁山县第一高级中学2019—2020学年高二英语3月月考试题第I卷第二部分：阅读理解(共两节，满分30分）第一节(共10个小题；每小题2分，满分20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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AA family watching a dolphin from their boat were shocked when it dropped them off a cod （鳕鱼）supper for dinner。
The group were enjoying watching the mammal playing in the water when it suddenly dived down and caught the cod before placing it near to Lucy Watkins, 14.The dolphin then appeared and began pulling the fish towards the stunned teenager. Lucy and her grandparents wondered whether they should pick up the fish in case the dolphin wanted it for tea。
But the dolphin then appeared seconds later with his own fish，this time a seabass(石斑鱼），and began eating。
The family gratefully accepted the cod, which weighed about 10 pounds，before taking it home to cook for their dinner.Lucy said，“He definitely wanted me to have his fish. He first dropped it 20 feet away but then pushed it to within 5 feet of my boat。
河南省2020-2021学年高二英语下学期第三次月考(6月)试题
河南省南阳市第一中学2020-2021学年高二英语下学期第三次月考（6月）试题本试卷分第I卷(选择题)和第II卷(非选择题)两部分, 共120分。
考试时间110分钟。
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。
ALooking for somewhere to go during the months of December, January and February? From snow-capped ski resorts to sunny islands, these are the hottest travel destinations to visit this winter.St. LuciaLonging for a tropical(热带的) getaway? Set your sights on St. Lucia. With Kayak reporting a 197 percent surge (激增) in interest, this Eastern Caribbean island nation is on the verge of blowing up, which shouldn’t be a shock given that it delivers a mix of volcanic coastline, lush rainforests, dramatic mountains, coral reefs, and high-end resorts. Simply put: whether you’re seeking romance or adventure, you’ll find it in St. Lucia.Mexico City, MexicoWith mouth-watering food, fashionable hotels, superb shopping, and tons of historic sites, Mexico City is definitely one to add to your list for the upcoming winter season. Since it’s a major internation al airport, you can usually score flight deals.New York CityWhile there’s no bad month to experience the Big Apple, the frosty season is particularly magical. Guess that’s why New York City ranks among the most searched winter travel destinations, according to Expedia. The most cherished attractions? The ice skating rink(溜冰场) at Rockefeller Center and sledding in Central Park.Paris“Many people frequent Paris in spring and summer,” reveals Hudson. “The trade-off for picture-perfect weather? Long lines at museums, plus a Metro chock-full of map-toting tourists. ” Based on Expedia data, the cheapest month to go to Paris is February. Our advice? Pack your most fashionable raincoat and let the winter sadness fade away in the City of Light.21.Where will you go if you long for a risky trip?A. New York City .B. Mexico City, Mexico.C. St. Lucia.D. Paris.22.What is special about Mexico City?A. Its weather is always great.B. It is the most searched winter travel destination.C. It provides magical experience in winter.D. It often offers discounted air tickets.23.What can we learn about Paris?A. It is a popular tourist destination in spring.B. Its climate is quite perfect.C. Its winter sports are attractive.D. It is a fashionable city.BI remember the day when I first learned to ride a bike. It was a frightening, yet fun experience. My granddad was the one who taught me and he helped me when I got hurt. The first time I got on a bike, I had no idea what I was doing, and just about everything went wrong. My granddad told me to just put my feet on the pedals and start pedaling (骑自行车). He also told me he would hold onto the back of the bike the whole time, yet he didn’t.As soon as I started trying to balance myself, he let go. I happened to look back just then. I was scared to death that I was going to fall and hurt myself. When I wasscared, my mind went blank from pedaling, and I just wanted off. I forgot how to use the brakes and fell right off the bike. My granddad kept encouraging me to get up and try again, and after about 15 minutes, 1 finally stopped crying, got up and tried again.As soon as I started pedaling again, my pants got caught in the chain, and I fell flat on my face and hit my nose. Since that happened , my granddad decided to call it a day and try again the next morning. The next morning I woke up bright and early, and was very eager to try to ride my bike. My nose felt better, so I wasn’t that afraid of falling anymore.Though I knew there were a lot of difficulties on the way to mastering the skills in riding a bike, I believed I could do well with my granddad’s help. After all, riding a bike was what I wanted to do eagerly.24. How was the author when he was on the bike first?A. He didn’t know where he would be going.B. He was nervous and didn’t know what to do next.C. He thought balancing himself was easy.D. He put his feet on the pedals and started pedaling.25. What does the underlined part in the passage mean?A. Stop practicing bicycling.B. Make the author feel happy.C. Remember what happened this day.D. Go on to ride a bike.26. What is the author’s attitude towards his granddad?A. Supportive.B. Grateful.C. Indifferent.D. Negative.27. Which of the following could be the title for the passage?A. The Great Moment When I Stayed with My Granddad.B. The Difficulty I Met with My Granddad.C. The First Time I Got My Own Bike.D. The Experience of My First Riding a Bike.CWith self-driving vehicle technology rapidly advancing, many companies are turning to autonomous robots for the final leg of the delivery process, from the store or local distribution center to the customer. The latest to join the trend is e-commerce giant Amazon. Following a successful eight-month test run in Snohomish County, Washington, the company’s Scout robots have been making the rounds of Irvine, California, since August 6, 2019.The six-wheeled Scout is about the size of a large cooler with the capacity to carry small or medium-sized packages. The battery-powered vehicle, which moves at a regular walking pace, has been programmed to avoid pedestrians, animals, and unexpected obstacles, such as garbage cans. Its powerful sensors can also detect the movement of a car backing out of a driveway.To accelerate Scout’s develop ment and bring it nationwide sooner, the company has created several detailed virtual maps of American suburbs and conducted trial deliveries to homes there.Though Amazon has not shown how Scout ensures the delivery is picked up by the right person, it most likely requires the customers to apply a unique code, texted to them prior to the delivery, to unlock the store box. Also unclear is the number of deliveries Scout can complete before its battery needs to be recharged. Though the initial tests are being conducted with a human for company, the robot will be autonomous in the future. Its location, however, will be tracked at all times----if someone attempts to steal Scout, Amazon employees will be instantly sensed.However, the eco-friendly robots are unable to climb stairs or open gates, which means that they can only reach consumers who live on the ground level. Additionally, the robots are unable to leave packages at the front door if the customers are not home. Whether these problems get resolved remains to be seen. For now, it appears that humans will still be needed to achieve the ever-growing demand for home and office deliveries.28.Which of the following descriptions about Scout is right?A. They can be powered themselves.B. They are strong enough to carry big things.C. They can run with their six wheels.D. They can avoid obstacles ahead.29.What about Scout is still confusing to common people?A. How many deliveries it can do on a full charge.B. Whether it can climb stairs or open gates.C. How it recognizes the right owner of the things.D. How long it will take to get it fully charged.30.What does the underlined phrase "prior to" in paragraph 4 mean?A. due toB. afterC. in front ofD. before31.What is the autho r’s opinion about delivery robots according to the last paragraph?A. They are not easily available.B. They have some limitations.C. They will replace humans soon.D. They won’t be well accepted.DJust how much does the Constitution(宪法) protect your digital data? The Supreme Court will now consider whether police can search the contents of a mobile phone without a warrant (授权令) if the phone is on or around a person during an arrest.California has asked the justices to restore the practice that the police may search through the contents of suspects’ smartphones at the time of their arrest.It is hard, the state says, for judges to assess the implications of new and rapidly changing technologies .The justices would be careless if they followed California's advice. They should start by rejecting California’s weak argument that exploring the contents of a smartphone is similar to say, going through a suspect's wallet. The court has ruled that police don't offend against the Fourth Amendment(修正案) when they go through the wallet of an arrestee without a warrant. In fact, exploring one's smartphone is more like entering his or her home. A smartphone may contain an arrestee's reading history, financial history, medical history and comprehensive records of recent correspondence.Americans should take steps to protect their own digital privacy and should avoid putting important information in smartphones. But keeping sensitive information on these devices is increasingly a requirement of normal life. Citizens still have a right to expect private documents to remain private and protected by the Constitution's prohibition on unreasonable searches.In many cases, it would not be very difficult for authorities to obtain a warrant to search through phone contents. They could still trump(打出王牌) the Fourth Amendment protections when facing severe and dangerous circumstances, such as the threat of immediate harm, and they could take reasonable measures to ensure that phone data are not deleted or altered while a warrant is on the way. The justices, though, may want to allow room for police to cite situations where they are entitled to more flexibility.But the justices should not swallow California's argument whole. New technology sometimes demands fresh applications of the Constitution's protections. Orin Kerr,a law professor, compares the explosion and accessibility of digital informationin the 21st century with the establishment of automobile use as a digital necessity of life in the 20th. At that time, the justices had to explain new rules for the new personal domain(领域) of cars. Similarly, the justices must sort out how the Fourth Amendment of the Constitution applies to digital information now.32. The author’s attitude toward California’s argument is _____________.A. skepticalB. tolerantC. indifferentD. disapproving33. The author believes that exploring one's phone content is comparable to_____________.A. getting into one's residenceB. handing one's historical recordsC. scanning one's correspondencesD. going through one's wallet34. In paragraph 4 and 5, the author shows his concern that_____________.A. principles are hard to be clearly expressedB. citizens' privacy is not effectively protectedC. phones are used to store sensitive informationD. the court is giving police less room for action35.Orin Kerr's comparison is quoted to indicate that_____________.A. the Constitution should be implemented flexiblyB. Principles of the Constitution should never be changedC. New technology requires reinterpretation of the ConstitutionD. California's argument violates principles of the Constitution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学年河南鲁山县第一高级中学高二上学期9月月考英语试题(Word版)
河南鲁山县第一高级中学2020-2021学年高二上学期9月月考英语试卷第二部分阅读理解（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。
ANews ChinaCirculation (发行量): 1 Year, 12 IssuesCover Price: $47.88 Price For You: $19.99Product Description: News China is the English edition of China Newsweek. The magazine covers the latest Chinese domestic news in politics, business, society, environment, culture, sports and travels. It is the first comprehensive news magazine for readers interested in China.Better LifeCirculation: 1 Year, 12 IssuesCover Price: $44.55 Price For You: $15.00Product Description: Designed for those who have a strong interest in personal lifestyle, Better Life is America’s complete home and family service magazine. It offers help with food, reci pes, decorating, building, gardening, family health, money management, and education.Apple SeedsCirculation: 1 Year, 9 IssuesCover Price: $44.55 Price For You: $33.95Product Description: Apple Seeds is an award winning magazine filled with stories for kids aged from 7 to 9. The cover is very soft, providing durability that allows each issue to be enjoyed for may years to come. Besides, there is a big surprise for you—it’s being sold at a more favorable discount than usual.Humor TimesCirculation: 1 Year, 12 IssuesCover Price: $36.00 Price For You: $11.95Product Description: Humor Times is for those who love to laugh! Full of cartoons and humor columns, it shows up in your mailbox once a month and keeps you smiling all year round! In today’s world, you need a reason to laugh. So let’s find it in Humor Times.21.What kind of people may buy News China?A.People who are keen on English learning.B.People who want to learn more about the Asian nations.C.People who are interested in the development of today’s China.D.People who have an interest in personal lifestyle of the Chinese.22.Better Life can help you in __________.A.learning how to make recipesB.making your apartment more beautifulC.finding interesting stories for your kidsD.knowing more about pe ople’s private life23.Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?A.Humor Times is going to surprise you all year round.B.Better Life can help you order food from the restaurant.C.Apple Seeds offers the biggest discount among all the magazines.D.The soft cover of Apple Seeds enables it to be read and kept long.BMy favorite book, The Secret by Rhonda Byrne, talks about a formula called “SFF” which stands for “stopping finding faults”. I used to be a critical person and tried to find faults. I guess I somehow inherited this character from my father. Actually, many good qualities of my father are worth admiring except this.My father is the person who constantly looks for mistakes in other people and he thinks no one is perfect in the world. His character created a negative atmosphere in my family. I was the same as my father, so I often felt angry, disappointed, depressed, and lonely in school.After I had read my favorite book I began to seek “good things” in other people. It has completely changed my life. Now I feel happier, I have more friends, I have more trust in people, and I realizeeveryone has their own strength! Another important lesson I got from this book is that I should always behave myself in a positive manner. Let’s admit that we sometimes complain about our situation. That’s not good. “Believe it or not, people don’t like to listen to negative opinions.”One more valuable lesson I got from the book is that I should be a good listener. When I was younger, I only wanted people to pay whole attention to my words so that I could show them how important I was. I was very proud and would show off my achievements in school without considering others’ feeling. I had very few friends and most people considered me as an “arrogant” person. Now, I find it mush easier to make friends after making some changes!24. Why does the author like the book The Secret?A. Because he’s found the secret of success from it.B. Because the book uncovers the secrets of happiness.C. Because he’s learnt his father’s characters from it.D. Because it helps him change his attitude towards life.25. What do you know about the author’s father?A. He makes his son feel angry and disappointed.B. He likes finding faults with people around him.C. He seems a critical person but in fact easy-going.D. He can create a negative atmosphere when necessary.26. The underlined word “arrogant” probably means “______”.A. self-importantB. admirableC. troublesomeD. cold-blooded27. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?A. To persuade readers to be good listeners.B. To share his painful changing experience.C. To tell readers the influence of a book on him.D. To show the result of his father’s negative character.CIt seems that the Englishmen just cannot live without sports of some kind. A famous French humorist once said that this is because the English insist on behaving like children all their lives. Wherever you go inthis country, you will see both children and grown-ups knocking a ball about with a stick or something, as if in Britain men shall always remain boys and women girls! Still, it can never be bad to get exercise, can it?Taking all amateur（业余）and professional sports in Britain into consideration, there can be no doubt that football is at the top of the list. It is called soccer in the United States. The game originated（起源于）in Britain and was played in the Middle Ages or even earlier, though as an organized game, or “association football”, it dates only from the beginning of the 19th century.The next is rugby, which is called “football” in the United States. It is a kind of football played by two teams of fifteen players than eleven. In rugby, an oval-shaped ball is used which can be handled as well as kicked. It is a pretty rough game.In summer, cricket is the most popular sport. In fact, it has sometimes been called the English national game. Most foreigners find the game rather slow or even boring, but it enjoys great popularity among the British.Tennis rates high on the list, too. It was introduced into England from France in the 15th century, but it was from England that it spread to practically every country in the world.Table tennis, or “ping-pong”, surely is not played on a great scale as it is in China or Japan. Basketball and volleyball were introduced into Britain during the late 19th century from America and are gaining popularity. Horse-back riding, swimming, rowing and golf all attract a lot of people.28. The main purpose of Paragraph l is to tell us that the English__________.A. are all sports loversB. behave like childrenC. like to kick a ball aroundD. can remain young all their lives29. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true about football and rugby?A. They differ in the shape of the ball.B. They are played by different numbers of players.C. They both can be handled.D. They both can be kicked.30. The game that was never played in Britain until the late 19th century is__________.A. basketballB. tennisC. rugbyD. football31. What would be the best title for this passage?A. The Most Popular SportsB. The English SportsC. History of SportsD. Sports in BritainDThe search for beauty spans centuries and continents. Paintings of Egyptians dating back over 4,000 years show both men and women painting their nails and wearing makeup. In 18th-century France, wealthy noblemen wore large wigs (假发) of long, white hair to make themselves attractive. Today, people continue to devote a lot of time and money to their appearance.There is at least one good reason for the desire to be attractive: beauty is power. Studies suggest that good-looking people make more money, get called on more often in class, and are regarded as friendlier.But what exactly is beauty? It’s difficult to describe it clearly, and yet we know it when we see it. And our awareness of it may start at a very early age. In one set of studies, six-month-old babies were shown a series of photographs. The faces on the pictures had been rated for attractiveness by a group of college students. In the studies, the babies spent more time looking at the attractive faces than the unattractive ones.The idea that even babies can judge appearance makes perfect sense to many researchers. In studies by psychologists, men consistently showed a preference for women with larger eyes, fuller lips, and a smaller nose and chin while women prefer men with large shoulders and a narrow waist. According to scientists, the mind unconsciously tells men and women that these traits—the full lips, clear skin, strong shoulders—equal health and genetic well-being.Not everyone thinks the same way. What is considered attractive in one culture might not be in another. Look at most Western fashion magazines: the women on the pages are thin, but is this “perfect” body type for women worldwide? Scientists’ answer is no; what is considered beautiful is subjective and varies around the world. They found native peoples in southeast Peru preferred shapes regarded overweight in Western cultures.For better or worse, beauty plays a role in our lives. But it is extremely difficult to describe exactly what makes one person attractive to another. Although there do seem to be certain physical traits considered universally appealing, it is also true that beauty does not always keep to a single, uniform standard. Beauty really is, as the saying goes, in the eye of the beholder (观看者).32.People’s ideas about beauty __________.A.can be easily describedB.are based upon strict criteriaC.have existed since ancient timesD.have little influence on a person’s success33.In Paragraph 3, the babies in the study __________.A.were rated for their appearanceB.showed a preference for women with larger eyesC.were shown photos of a group of college studentsD.were able to tell attractive faces from unattractive ones34.We can learn from the passage that __________.A.the ideas of beauty vary as people grow upB.the standards for beauty are based on scientific researchesC.the search for beauty is the power to motivate the beholderD.the understanding of beauty is rooted in cultural backgrounds35.What can probably be the best title for this passage?A.The History of BeautyB.The Mystery of BeautyC.The Standards for BeautyD.The Attitudes toward Beauty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。
河南省平顶山市郏县第一高级中学2020┄2021学年高二下学期第二次月考英语试题+Word版含答案
第一部分听力理解（略）第二部分阅读理解（百强校英语解析团队专供）（共2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，并将答案填写在答题卡上。
ADuolingoCost：FreeThis language learning app offers courses in Spanish, French, Italian, German and Portuguese. And it’s not all about reading and writing—it uses the phone’s microphone to test users’ pronunciation skills as well.LumosityCost：Free trial; $14 per month.Lumosity aims to improve user’s thinking abilities by using simple games and tests that adapt to users’ cognitive.（认知的）levels to improve their memory and attention. The company says no two users will have the same experience. More than 18 million people have downloaded it.Daily artCost：FreeEach day the app presents a different-classic painting from storied artists such as Vincent Van Vogh and Monet. Even if you have known work, you may not know all the fascinating details the app serves up on the back story of the art.Cost：$2.99 per month.Never again get embarrassed using the wrong word at a dinner party with this app. It has more than 120,000 questions that can help you learn over 12,000 words. Users can even battle their friends to see who the biggest word master is.Today’s documentsCost：Free.The U.S. National, Archives manages this educational app, which serves up a historical document or photo each day of the year. Past documents include everything from a letter by Woodrow Wilson creating Mother’s Day to a photo of Gerald Ford as a baby.21. Where must these apps mentioned in the passage be used？/A. On the computer.B. In the movie.C. In the car.D. On the phone.22. What can we know about the app Lumosity？A. It provides the same text.B. It can solve mental problems.C. It is very popular.D. It’s totally free.23. How much should you pay per year for using the app to learn words？A. $2.99.B. $14.C. $35.88.D. $168.24. Which would you download if you’d like to know more about the past？A. Today’s documents.B. .C. Duolingo.D. Daily art.BAlmost every machine with moving parts has wheels, yet no one knows exactly when the first wheel was invented or what it was used for. We do know, however, that they existed over 5,500 years ago in ancient Asia.The oldest known transport wheel was discovered in 2002 in Slovenia. It is over 5,100 years old. Evidence suggests that wheels for transport didn’t become popular for a while, though. This could be because animals did a perfectly good job of carrying farming tools and humans around. But it could also be because of a difficult situation. While wheels need to roll on smooth surfaces, roads with smooth surfaces weren’t going to be constructed until there was plenty of demand of them. Eventually, road surfaces did become smoother, but this difficult situation appeared again a few centuries later. There had been no important changes in wheel and vehicle design before the arrival of modern road design.In the mid-1700s, a Frenchman came up with a new design of road—a base layer of large stones covered with a thin layer of smaller stones. A Scotsman improved on this design in the 1820s and a strong, lasting road surface became a reality. At round the same time, metal hubs （the central part of a wheel） came into being, followed by the pneumatic tyre（充气轮胎）in 1846. Alloy wheels were invented in 1967, sixty years after the appearance of tarmacked roads（柏油路）. As wheel design took off, vehicles got faster and faster.25. What might explain why transport wheel didn’t become popular for some time？A. Few knew how to use transport wheels.B. Humans carried farming tools just as well.C. Animals were a good means of transport.D. The existence of transport wheels was not known.26. What do we know about road design from the passage？A. It was easier than wheel design.B. It imported after big changes in vehicle design.C. It was promoted by fast-moving vehicles.D. It provided conditions for wheel design to develop.27. How is the last paragraph mainly developed？A. By giving examples.B. By making comparisons.C. By following time order.D. By making classifications.28. What is the passage mainly about？A. The beginning of road design.B. The development of transport wheels.C. The history of public transport.D. The invention of fast-moving vehicles.CThe Chine se television reality show called “Wonderful Friends”, where entertainers hug whale sharks, kiss lions, feed pandas and dress up baby chimpanzees, has come under fire from wildlife protectors who want it to be stopped, saying such activities are cruel and are dangerous for both the humans and animals.The show is the latest hit from Hunan TV, which has attracted more than 196,000 followers. In each show, popular stars are given zoo-keeping tasks that allow them to interact with wild animals in order to bring humans and animals closer together.Animal welfare advocates（倡导者）say that is exactly what should be avoided. Dave Neale of Animals Asia （an advocacy group）said, “It is hugely misleading to the public about the needs and welfare of captive animals（圈养动物）a nd putting the animals’ welfare and health at risk.”“What they don’t realize is that wild animals need space,” said Xie Yan, a zoologist and China director of the Wildlife Conservation Society. “Putting clothes on chimpanzees is not as adorable as you may think from the animals’ point of view, I guess their idea was to get their viewers to love and protect the animals,” Ms. Xie added, “but we do not agree with his approach for entertainment.”Using famous people do focus public attention on wildlife is a common practice in conservation campaigns. The Chinese basketball legend Yao Ming went to Africa and highlighted the problem of elephant and rhinoceros poaching（偷猎）in the documentary “The End of the Wild”. “But differently, he, as a human observer, kept his distance and was there to see the hard truth of poaching, and that is different from a show created to attract viewers.” Ms. Xie said.Critics（评论家）also argue that the show violates（违反）Chinese wildlife protection laws.29. Which of the following statements is TRUE？A. Many people like the show because of its dangerous activities.B. Xie Yan is against persuading the public to love and protect animals.C. The reality show makes no difference to wildlife at all.D. Some think the show is against wildlife protection laws of China.30. According to Ms. Xie, “Wonderful Friends” is basically different from “The End of the Wild”, because ________.A. they both invite different popular stars to show upB. they shoot（拍摄）different numbers and kinds of speciesC. their filming locations are differentD. their purposes and ways to approach animals are different31. What’s the author’s attitude towards “Wonderful Friends”？A. Worried.B. Disappointed.C. Uninterested.D. Not mentioned.32. The passage would most likely be found ________.A. on a notice boardB. in a newspaperC. in a fashion magazineD. in an ad of wildlife protectionDIn order to increase their job chances after college, Chinese students are turning to a special practice—Eiffel Tower nose jobs（鼻整形手术）. The latest trend in plastic surgery promises to create a nose that is similar to the curve of the Eiffel Tower.Surgeon Wang Xuming said：“We are influenced by the beauty of the Eiffel Tower. We are not content to just add something to the nose; we reconstru ct it.” The surgery costs about US$ 10,000 and involves the enlarging of the nose using tissue from the forehead.Hundreds of posters advertising the procedure are put up all over Chongqing city, where surgeon Xuming runs his private practice. They show a Western-looking woman with an almost-too-perfect nose, against an outline of the Eiffel Tower.Interestingly, many young women in China are eager to achieve a western appearance, as they believe it will give them an advantage in the highly competitive job market. “Some students face alot of employment pressure after graduation. If their facial features are good, they’ll have more chances of finding a job,” said surgeon Xuming. “We’ve had students getting the Eiffel Tower nose; it’s helped them a lot.”Apparently, Chinese employers are quite particular about appearances and prefer attractive candidates. Some of them even go as far as putting height and weight requirements in the ir employment ads. Plastic surgeons across the country are reporting an increase in the number of students choosing beauty “improvement”.According to Mr. Li, hospital manager at surgeon Xuming’s clinic, most of their customers are female and the bill is taken care of by the family. “They usually come in with their mothers, and tend to be from well-off backgrounds.” he said.Personally, I don’t think it so important to “improve” our appearance as long as we are skilled at our jobs. We can’t decide how we look, but we can decide how well we live and work.33. What is mainly talked about in Paragraph 3？A. The posters.B. A nose job.C. The Eiffel Tower.D. A plastic surgery procedure.34. It can be inferred from Paragraph 5 that ________.A. employers are potential customersB. attractive appearance seems to increase job chancesC. appearance is as important as height and weightD. ads promote the plastic surgery35. From what Mr. Li said we can learn that ________.A. most families can’t afford the surgeonB. the number of plastic surgeons is increasingC. patients can be well looked after at the clinicD. their customers are usually from wealthy families第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
【英语】河南省平顶山市鲁山县第一高级中学2020届高三6月月考试题(解析版)
河南省平顶山市鲁山县第一高级中学2020届高三6月月考英语试题第一部分阅读理解(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或D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
ACourse No. 140612 Lectures (30 Minutes/Lecture)In The Secrets of Mental Math, award-winning Professor Arthur T. Benjamin teaches you the basic knowledge of mental mathematics. This powerful ability to perform mental calculations will give you an edge in business, at school, at work, or anywhere else that you meet with math. Course No. 717512 Lectures (30 Minutes/Lecture)In Museum Masterpieces: The Louvre, expert art critic and historian Professor Richard Brertell takes you on an unforgettable journey through one of the world's greatest museums. This 12-lecture series explores some of the most beautiful and renowned, examples from the museum's remarkable collection of masterworks.Course No. 15812 Lectures (30 Minutes/Lecture)In My Favorite Universe, world-famous physicist and director of the Hayden Pknetarium Neil dcGrassc Tyson takes you on a spirited and intellectually interesting journey through the universe and all its history, from before the big bang to the most likely ways in which the entire universe might end.Course No. 629912 Lectures (30 Minutes/Lecture)In The History of the Bible: The Making of the New Testament Canon, New York Times best-selling author and professor Bart D. Ehrman reveals the secret history behind the making of the New Testament, including how and when each book was written and why it was chosen to be included.SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY OFFER!Order any one of theseBEST-SELLING COURSES for only:$199.95$9.95 on DVD$134.95$6.95 on CD+$5 Shipping and HandlingORDER TODAY! Sale Ends Friday!1.Who can tell you something about the space?A. Bart D. Ehrman.B. Neil dcGrassc Tyson.C. Arthur T. Benjamin.D. Richard Brertell.2.How much is Course No.158 on DVD delivered to your house?A. $6.95.B. $9.95.C. $11.95 .D. $14.95.3.What is the passage mainly about?A. College courses studied in home.B. College courses learned on line.C. Some world-famous lectures.D. Four interesting books in discount.BDreaming of summer picnics filled with family and fun? We’ve come up with 4 of the top picnic areas across the US.Cumberland Islands, GeorgiaJust a few hours south of Savannah, this national seashore is a picnic paradise. It’s an unspoiled place in the Deep South with over 50 miles of hiking trails (小径). Covered in Spanish moss, the trails are lined with trees and since it’s still a rural area, the stars line up for a spectacular show at night and create the perfect evening starlit picnic opportunity.Grant Park, ChicagoIf you are looking for delicious food in Chicago, go for a taste of a 20-day, lake-front, foodie festival that happens in October each year. Grab a spot near the fountain to enjoy your picnic, appreciate the city scenery and lake views and relax with family and friends. If you are there on July 4th, be sure to plan the day to include the fireworks display at the Navy Pier.Cranberry Islands, MaineHere, you’ll enjoy natural picnics with island views. The islands are a delightful group ofislands about 20 minutes offshore from Acadia National Park. You can visit the islands by private boat or ferry (渡船) service. Bring a picnic basket along for the ride as it’s a romantic picnic area to take your special someone or go for a family outing to visit the islands.Big Sur, CaliforniaThe Point Lobos State Reserve is a small gem. Besides the coastal wildlife there are rare plant communities, and unique geological formations. It’s good to have a picnic there. We recommend bringing a telescope, because much of the wildlife can be seen only at a distance.4.What are Cumberland Islands like?A. They are just next to Savannah.B. They haven’t lost their naturalness.C. They are almost covered in Spanish moss.D. They have a spectacular show every night.5.Where can you enjoy observing wildlife with a telescope?A. At the Navy Pier.B. In the Deep South.C. At Acadia National Park.D. At the Point Lobos State Reserve.6.Why does the author write this passage?A. To introduce some picnic areas.B. To share personal stories about picnics.C. To tell readers some good ways to relax.D. To offer readers tips for winter holiday.7.Where can we most probably read this passage?A. In a personal dairy.B. In a science report.C. In a travel magazine.D. In a geography textbook.CWhen Randy Heiss went hiking behind his Patagonia, Ariz. farm, the last thing he expected to find was a Christmas list from a little girl across the US-Mexico border. “I found this balloon on my morning walk near Patagonia on Sunday. Attached to it was a piece of paper with the Christmas wishes from a little girl,” Heiss wrote on his Facebook page.When he brought the list home to his wife, who speaks fluent Spanish, they determined that the little girl had asked for Enchantimals toys, clothes, art supplies and various other gifts. That'swhen Heiss set out to make the little girl's Christmas dreams come true. Heiss said he had attempted to send Christmas letters to Santa Claus via balloon when he was a kid but never received a response.Heiss sent a Facebook message on Wednesday to XENY, a radio station in Nogales, to see if it could help him track down the girl or her family. He later received a response from the station, which had determined the author of the letter was an 8-year-old girl named Dayami, and the station wanted to set up a meeting between the two on Thursday. “It just changed my entire day,” Heiss told the Washington Post. “Instead of going back to my office in Bisbee, I went with my wife to Walmart. “The couple bought almost everything on Dayami's list. They also brought a few gifts for Dayami's little sister, Ximena. They told the children they were “ ayudantes de Santa,” or Santa's helpers.Heiss,60, said the experience was very healing for him and his wife. Nine years ago,the couple's only son died. “ Being around children at Christmas time has been absent in our lives,” Heiss said. We now have friends for life. For a day, that border fence with its concertina wire melted away.8.How did Dayami send out her Christmas wishes?A. By calling Heiss.B. By attaching them to a balloon.C. By writing to a radio station.D. By sending a Facebook message.9.When did Heiss know what the girl exactly wanted?A. After the help of his wife.B. When he found the balloon.C. After their meeting in America.D. When he got a response from the radio station.10.What might make Heiss decide to fulfill the little girl's Christmas wishes?A. His son's will.B. The girls request for help.C. His similar unsuccessful experience.D. His desire to make friends with the girl.11.What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. The couple got out of the pain completely.B. The experience was a great relief to the couple.C. The couple would help more children from Mexico.D. There will be no border between countries one day.DA dove rested on a telephone wire. Ready for takeoff, it raises its wings, springs into the air and flaps away. This series of actions is so common that you probably do not pay it much attention. But University of Manchester bioinechanical engineer Ben Parslew does. He is trying to design robots that can jump like birds.Most conventional robots roll around on wheels, limiting mobility. There is a need for more agile robots that "can jump over obstacles in messy environments," Parslew says. To design such a machine, he turned to nature: "Birds are really good jumpers," he notes.The trouble is, when birds start to take off, they lean so far forward that they should tip over and fall onto their beaks(喙). Yet that does not happen. Parslew and his team used computer modeling to discover how birds avoid this fate. They discovered that birds twist their bodies slightly towards the back while accelerating into a jump. They also have flexible legs and toe joints, which prevent them from taking off briefly and immediately crashing into the ground. The result were published last October in Royal Society Open Science.Parslew thinks engineers can use this information to design robots that can not only jump well but also launch into flight more. efficiently. University of Southern California biomechanist Michael Habib, who was not involved in the study, says springs and levers(杠杆)enable more rapid acceleration-than wheels do. And many animals are masters of springs and levers.“If you can understand how that works,”Habib adds, “you can build a robot that's good at running around and good at flying, and it will also be good at taking off suddenly in all kinds of conditions and landing on a dime.”Parslew is now designing such a robot, as an alternative to wheeled rovers for exploring other planets.12.What is right about the dove mentioned in Paragraph 1?A. It takes off very beautifully.B. It catches everyone's attention.C. It gives Ben Parslew inspiration.D. It raises Ben Parslew’s curiosity.13.What can we-infer about the traditional robots?A. They can't jump over barriers.B. They can only move in one direction.C. They can't detect barriers before them.D. They can't adapt to complex environments.14.How does a bird avoid falling when taking off?A. By getting rid of gravity.B. By flapping its wings hard.C. By spinning its body backward.D. By jumping into the air quickly.15.What is the main idea of the text?A. Birds provide inspiration. for humans.B. New robots that can jump have been created.C. The development of robots benefits space exploreD. Studying birds' jumping helps scientist build better robots.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。
河南省平顶山市鲁山县第一高级中学2019_2020学年高二英语2月月考试题
河南省平顶山市鲁山县第一高级中学2019-2020学年高二英语2月月考试题（满分：100分时间：100分钟）第I卷（选择题共55分)第一部分阅读理解(共两节，共35分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分，共30分)AFamily fights are never pleasant. Whether you are dealing with a loud sister or a stubborn mom or dad, the situation can be bad. At least that’s what we have learned to expect.What if it could be different? What if family fights and conflicts could be turned into opportunities to become closer? What if problems could be solved with everyone walking away feeling more deeply cared for and loved?Family fighting is, on one level, about power. Someone is telling someone else what to do. In a short moment, emotions can be brought out and the fight is on. You can go down that old road or you can try something different.In any fight, you have a need to be listened to and understood. People raise their voices and shout at each other because they’re not being listened to. It’s totally unconscious. You want your mom or dad to listen and understand. But you always seem to forget the person you’re fight ing with has the same need to be listened to. So if you can put aside your need for a few minutes, the situation will change quickly. Give the other person some time to express his or her feelings, and you will earn your turn to be listened to.And while you are listening, you have to listen for the right information. The best way to do this in emotional situations is to forget most of the words because many people can’t express what they are feeling with words alone, especially when they are upset.But if the situation starts to get out of hand, it would be wise to just calm down and leave the problem until later because many fights happen at the wrong time. The situation will die down quickly, usually in less than 30 seconds. You can either move on to problem solving or reach an agreement to work on it at a better time.This way, everyone will feel respected and listened to, even when there is conflict. Emotions will be understood and respected, and it will bring your family closer together.1．From the first 3 paragraphs, we can conclude that ______.A．people had better avoid family fights.B．family members fight to control each otherC．family fights can be changed into something positiveD．when family members fight, it’s worse as they know each other’s weak ness 2．In the author’s opinion, the key to dealing with family fights is to ______. A．satisfy the need to be listened to firstB．make sure that you’re the first to be listened toC．pay no attention to what others say in emotional situationsD．stop quarrelling when you feel you are giving orders3．When the situation gets out of control, it’s best to ______.A．wait for a suitable moment to speak B．let the other person express their feelingsC．work on a written agreement first D．move on to problem solvingBOn the day the tornado hit, there was no sign severe weather was on its way—the sky was blue and the sun had been out. My husband Jimmy and I were watching TV upstairs.No sooner had we got the coverage of the tornado than it was on top of us. It was the loudest thing I have ever heard. The bones of the house shook, and the power went out. We had three flights of steps to get through to get to the relative safety of the first floor.As we struggled to reach the last flight of steps, our front door blew out. Pieces of glass that looked like crushed ice flew everywhere. Suddenly, a three-foot-long tree branch flew over our heads, missing us by inches. Had we been one step up, it would have impaled us.By the time I reached the closet, Jimmy pushed me down to the closet floor, but he couldn’t get inside himself because of the wind. I grasped Jimmy’s arm and tried to bring Jimmy with it. My knees and head were full of glass, but in that moment, I felt no pain. If I had let go, Jimmy would have flown right out the back of the house and into the bay.“Hold on! Hold on!” he yelled. But there was nothing in this closet to hold on to.All of a sudden, Jimmy lifted off his feet like people in tornadoes do in the movies.I thought he was gone. And then everything stopped. He landed on his feet. In those first quiet moments, I couldn’t believe it was over. Jimmy said he’d go outside to check. “No,” I said. “Don’t leave me. Don’t leave me.”Our neighbor says the storm lasted four minutes. In that time, four of the twelve town houses in our unit were completely destroyed. Of the houses left standing, ours suffered the most damage. Amazingly, none of us were severely injured.4．Which of the following sentences is NOT the evidence to show the tornado is violent? A．It was the loudest thing I have ever heard.B．The bones of the house shook, and the power went out.C．Our neighbor says the storm lasted four minutes.D．Pieces of glass that looked like crushed ice flew everywhere.5．From the passage, we can infer that______.A．The couple had predicted the arrival of the tornado in advance.B．Jimmy flew right out the back of the house and into the bay during the tornado. C．The three-foot-tree flew over the couple’s head and injured them badly. D．The author still felt scared when the tornado was suddenly over.6．Why did the author feel “no pain” in paragraph4?A．She didn’t hurt badly enough to sense the pain.B．She was severely injured and failed to sense the pain.C．Her attention was fully focused on her husband.D．She had let her husband go away from her hand.7．Which of the following phrases best describes the couple’s experience in this tornado?A．A thrilling adventure B．A narrow escape C．A risky attempt D．A serious accidentCIn modern society there is a great deal of argument about competition. Some value it highly, believing that it is responsible for social progress and prosperity. Others say that competition is bad; that it sets one person against another; that it leads to unfriendly relationship between people.I have taught many children who held the belief that their self-worth relied on how well they performed at tennis and other skills. For them, playing well and winning are often lifeanddeath affairs. In their single-minded pursuit of success, the development of many other human qualities is sadly forgotten.However, while some seem to be lost in the desire to succeed, others take an opposite attitude. In a culture which values only the winner and pays no attention to the ordinary players, they strongly blame competition. Among the most vocal are youngsters who have suffered under competitive pressures from their parents or society. Teaching these young people, I often observe in them a desire to fail. They seem to seek failure by not trying to win or achieve success. By not trying, they always have an excuse: “I may have lost, but it doesn't matter because I really didn't try.” What is not usually admitted by themselves is the belief that if they had really tried and lost, that would mean a lot. Such a loss would be a measure of their worth. Clearly, this belief is the same as that of the true competitors who try to prove themselves. Both are based on the mistaken belief that one's selfrespect relies on how well one performs in comparison with others. Both are afraid of not being valued. Only as thisbasic and often troublesome fear begins to dissolve can we discover a new meaning in competition.8．What does this passage mainly talk about?A．Competition helps to set up self-respect.B．Opinions about competition are different among people.C．Competition is harmful to personal quality development.D．Failures are necessary experiences in competition.9．The underlined phrase “the most vocal” in Paragraph 3 means ________. A．those who try their best to winB．those who value competition most highlyC．those who are against competition most stronglyD．those who rely on others most for success10．What is the similar belief of the true competitors and those with a “desire to fail”？A．One's worth lies in his performance compared with others'.B．One's success in competition needs great efforts.C．One's achievement is determined by his particular skills.D．One's success is based on how hard he has tried.11．Which point of view may the author agree to?A．Every effort should be paid back.B．Fear of failure should be removed in competition.C．Winning should be a lifeanddeath matter.D．Competition should be encouraged.DArtificial intelligence can predict when patients with a heart disorder will die, according to scientists.The software learned to analyze blood tests and scans of beating hearts to spot signs that the organ was about to fail. The team, from the UK’s Medical Research Council, said the technology could save lives by finding patients that need more aggressive treatment. The results were published in the Journal of Radiology.According to the researchers, high blood pressure in the lungs damages part of the heart, and about a third of patients die within five years after being diagnosed. There are treatments: drugs, injections straight into the blood vessels, a lung transplant. But doctors need to have an idea of how long patients might have left, in order to pick the right treatment.The software was given scans of 256 patients’ hearts, and blood test results. When this data was combined with eight years of patient health records, the artificial intelligence predicted when patients would die.The software could look about five years into the future. It correctly predicted those who would still be alive after one year about 80% of the time. The figure for doctors is 60%.The team now want to test the software works in other patients in different hospitals before assessing whether it should be made widely available to doctors. The researchers also want to use the technology in other forms of heart failure, such as cardiomyopathy, to see who might need a pacemaker or other forms of treatment.Dr Mike Knapton, from the British Heart Foundation, said, “This exciting use of computer software in medical practice will help doctors in the future to make sure that patients are receiving the correct treatment before the condition deteriorates and leaves them needing a lung transplant. The next step is to test this technology in more hospitals with heart disease.”12．What can artificial intelligence do according to the passage?A．Predicting how long a person with heart disease can survive.B．Helping doctors diagnose people with heart disease.C．Obeying orders and reminding heart disease patients to take pills. D．Producing medicine without side effects for heart disease patients.13．What can we know about the software from the passage?A．It can make accurate long-term predictions.B．It has not yet been widely put into use.C．It can prevent high blood pressure in the lungs damaging part of the heart. D．It can help doctors make sure that patients are receiving the correct treatment. 14．The underlined word “deteriorates” in the last paragraph probably means “________.”A．continues B．worsens C．exists D．improves15．The author’s purpose of wr iting the text is most likely to _________. A．advertise B．persuade C．inform D．entertain第二节七选五(共5小题; 每小题1分，共5分)Questions to ask yourself before making a big decisionLife is packed with decisions, big and small. If you feel a big decision is appearing in your life, don’t hide! Ask yourself these questions to get clear on what’s the right choice for you.How committed am I to this change?Rate your level of commitment on a scale out of 10. 16 . Is your level of commitment higher than a 7? That’s g reat data for your decision!Is this decision in line with my long-term goal?17 Write down your goals. Then think about how this decision plays into that longer-term plan.18This is one of my favorite questions! If something is stirring(搅动) within you --- a creative idea, a calling to move somewhere new, a desire to end a relationship --- what are you giving up when you don’t do it? What might you be missing out on in your life if you do nothing?Is now the right time?Bear in mind: 19 But there are few real reasons we ever need to delay making a big one when it presents itself. Remember, life is always uncertain and time waits for no one.Making a big decision doesn’t have to be so difficult. There are no right or wrong answers, or right or wrong ways to live your life. 20 Your inner wisdom has the answers. So get busy asking the person who knows best --- you.A．What is the risk of not doing it?B．How long have I been thinking about his?C．Not all decisions need to be made immediately.D．Think about the amount of work, effort and time you’d have to put in.E. We always want to know what we need to do next.F. You don’t have to ask other people what they think.G. Ask yourself: What do I want five even ten years from now?第二部分英语知识运用（共三节，共35分）第一节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）It’s been a long time since I wrote a creative essay. Recently, with lots of time and lack of inspiration, I accepted a 21 to teach creative nonfiction. 22 I couldn’t get myself to write my own stories. I could require that my students tell theirs.“You’re going to be 23 a journal in this class.” I said. “And I want you to tell your stories like they matter.”“Why do they matter?” a boy named Michael asked. “I mean, who 24 about our stories?”No one said a wont. Perhaps they were just tired from their 25 lives. Many worked full-time while in school full-time. Most might not have the faintest 26 that their stories did matter. They didn’t even know that their stories were stories — as beautiful and hard — as their own lives.27 , I looked at Michael. “They matter because they do.” I said. “Because you’re here and you can tell them. Stories allow us to make 28 of what we’re 29 . When you 30 your experience into a story, it becomes yours and not just something that 31 to you.”Michael didn’t look 32 , but he didn’t challenge me either.Later, Michael wrote about how he grew up in one of the worst neighborhoods in Boston and how his high school teacher, who saw his 33 , helped him fill out a college application.I 34 Michael to read his essay out loud. After he finished, the class went so35 that we could hear the sound of each other’s breath. I looked at Michael and saw a softening and 36 in his eyes.After a moment, I said, “That’s 37 you tell your stories.” That night, I picked up my journal from where it 38 , dusty and 39. For the first time in months.I had 40 to write.21．A．business B．view C．reward D．position22．A．Although B．As C．Unless D．Before23．A．publishing B．keeping C．updating D．reading 24．A．worries B．talks C．reads D．cares 25．A．beautiful B．secret C．busy D．simple 26．A．dream B．hobby C．picture D．idea27．A．Happily B．Angrily C．Firmly D．Sadly28．A．meaning B．notice C．fun D．use29．A．set about B．gone through C．looked for D．taken on 30．A．shape B．take C．break D．treat31．A．came B．fell C．worked D．happened32．A．moved B．convinced C．confusedD．embarrassed33．A．poverty B．fortune C．potential D．sorrow 34．A．asked B．helped C．forced D．allowed35．A．still B．concerned C．disappointed D．excited 36．A．truth B．doubt C．faithD．weakness37．A．how B．when C．because D．why38．A．started B．lay C．went D．hid39．A．new B．packed C．untouched D．torn40．A．time B．inspiration C．strength D．right第Ⅱ卷（非选择题共45分）第二节：课文填空（共10小题，每小题1分。