江苏省盐城中学2020-2021学年度高一上学期期中考试英语试题含答案
盐城中学2021届高一上学期期中考试英语第二部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分40分）第一节单项选择（共10题；每小题1分，满分10分）1.70year s ago, the Chinese People’s V olunteers entered the Democratic People’s Republic of Koreaas a rapid and effective _______ to the US wild behavior.A. adventureB. struggleC. responseD. contribute2.Bringing together 3 famous directors, the film The Sacrifice, ________ is adapted from true stories, reflected the heroism of our fearless and admirable soldiers.A. thatB. oneC. whatD. which3.My friend sent me a message saying she had got a cold although our ________ plan was to see a film that afternoon.A. materialB. beneficialC. professionalD. original4.When I saw someone is dishonest, don’t take it _______; it doesn’t refer to you.A. directlyB. franklyC. personallyD. necessarily5.Not what you say but what you do can _______ your true self and valuable qualities.A. bring outB. give outC. smooth outD. turn out6.Parents often have little choice _______ the way their child is medically treated.A. in case ofB. with respect toC. ahead ofD. far from7.Teenagers who are crazy about computer games are more likely than those who are not _______ interest in study.A. loseB. to loseC. losingD. lost8. As is often the case, Jack surfs on the Internet, reading news, ______ his life does every bit of the housework.A. whenB. whileC. asD. if9. To help friends, you should help others the way _______ you have been helped.A. thatB. whenC. whichD. why10.By the time we got home, the man _______ with a note on the door, saying “I’ll come tomorrow.”A. leftB. has leftC. had leftD. would leave第二节完形填空(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)Most people think that the parent child relationship in China is the typical traditional one. That is, parentsare parents, children are children, Parents have the 1_____ control over their children, and children should 2______ follow parents' advice. This may be true in the past; 3______ it cannot be applied to China nowadays. There is a trend that various types of relationships develop between parents and children, like pees and friends. They think it is the best way to communicate and build a more 4______ relationship, and it works.We cannot deny that our society 5______ on the most typical traditional relationship.More and morecouples are limited to giving birth to no more than one child, so they always overprotect theironly child; theydo a lot for their children, unwilling to 6______ them, even when theygrow up to adults. Children love their parents; meanwhile,they respecttheir parentsand 7______ them highly, even afraid of them.The idea rootedthat parents should never be 8______ in spite of the youths' potential challenging life in studying, failure of exams, and 9______ between peers. During their adolescence, they have no option but to study hard in return for parents. Of course, children like buying some small gifts on special days, likeMother's Day and birthday of their parentsto 10______ the parents or reducetheir 11_______ of work and familylife.As middle school students, we have aging parents who are still 12______ hard for us. But what can we do for them? We cannot make money now, we cannot take them to travel, and we cannot 13______ thecomfortable life for them. But we can positively fight for it. Working hard is the only way .When we get home on the Spring Festival, we can help them do housework, prepare food and do other little things 14______ ourability. They will be very happy, and they will feel that it is worth bringing us up and that their efforts willmake a difference to the family, no matter how 15 their life might be.1. A. amazing B. thorough C. responsible D. admirable2. A definitely B. actually C.eagerly D.flexibly3. A moreover B. furthermore C. therefore D. however4. A. awkward B. original C. shallow D. secure5. A. touches B. depends C. focuses D. relies6. A. let goof B. reflect on C. count on D. take advantage of7. A. account B. rate C. measure D. think8. A. aims B. purposes C. intentions D. targets9. A. relation B. cooperation C. tension D. emergency10. A. stick to B. bring out C. take on D. cheer up11. A. stress B. anger C. desire D. comfort12. A. exploding B. volunteering C. struggling D. seeking13. A. offer B. supply C. provide D. furnish14. A. beyond B.in C. within D. inside15. A. happy B. tough C. negative D. positive第三部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节阅读理解（共15小题；每题2分，满分30分）AFemale journalists who changed the worldHelen ThomasHelen wasa White House reporter who had a front row scat of history as she interviewed ten America presidentsacross her career. She was praised for her cruel drive, with one White House press secretarydescribing her questioning as torture （拷问）. Her refusal to hide her strongopinions, even when askingquestions to a president, made her one of the best-known journalists in Washington inthe field.Marie ColvinThe passionate and award-winning American journalist Marie Colvin worked as a foreign reporter at The Sunday Times from 1985 until she died in February 2012, while coveringSiege ofHoms（霍姆斯的围攻）in Syria. Marie crossed into Syria on the back of a motorcycle, ignoring the Syrian governmen t’s attempt to prevent foreign journalists from entering the country.Mary GarberIn 1946, sports journalism was a man's job where female sports writers weren't allowed to enter pressboxes. Mary Gaber changed that by paving the way for female sports writers.She first covered high school sportsand then reported on college athletics. In June 2005, she became the first woman to receive the Associated Press Sports Editor's Red Smith Award, presented annually since 1981 for major contributions to sports journalism.Ann LeslieFew reporters have filed stories from more than 70 countries, but British journalist Ann Leslie isconsidered a unique force in journalism. Because the 73-year old woman has; witnessed and reported on someofthe mostsignificant events of the late 20th century. She was there when the Berlin Wall came down, and shelost her shoes in the crush waiting for Nelson Mandela's release.1. What do we know about Helen from Paragraph 1?A. She made friends with ten American presidents.B. She oftengot into trouble due to her questions.C. She liked to make her strong opinions known.D. She was regarded as the best journalist in America.2. What can we infer about Marie Colvin from Paragraph 2?A. She enjoyed riding a motorcycle.B. She was a very brave woman.C. She was awarded by the Syrian government.D. She was killed by the Syrian government.3. Who opens the door for women sports reporters?A. Helen Thomas.B. Marie Colvin.C. Ann Leslie.D. Mary Garber.BA scientist turns out to be able to see the future by offering each of four-year-olds a piece of candy andwatching how he or she deals with it. Some children reach eagerly for the candy they see. Some last a fewminutes before they give in. But others are determined to wait until the last moment.By the time the children reach high school, something amazing has happened. A survey found that thosewho were four-year-olds had enough self-control to hold out generally grew up to be more popular,adventurous, confident and dependable. The children who gave in to temptation （诱惑）early were more likely to be lonely, easily upset in time of difficulties and inflexible.Actually, the ability to delay reward is a sign of emotional intelligence which doesn't show up on an IQ test.The hardware of the brain and the software of the mind have long been scientists’ concerns. But braintheory can' explain what we wonder about most, like the question why some people remain upbeat in theface of troubles that would defeat a less resistant（有抵抗力的）person.Here comes the theory of Daniel Goleman, writer of Emotional Intelligence: when it comes to predicting people's success, brain ability measured by 10 may actually matter less than the qualities of mind once thoughtofas “character”.EQ is not the opposite of IQ. What researchers have been trying to understand is how they work together,how one's ability handles stress, for instance, affecting the ability to concentrate and putting intelligence to use.Among the ingredients for success, researchers now generally agree that IQ counts for about 20%, the restdepends on everything from social class to luck.While many researchers in this relatively new field are glad to see emotional issues finally taken seriously,some few fear FQ invites misuse.4.The purpose for the author to mention the experiment at the beginning of the text is to______A. make the readers amusedB. prove the scientist's wisdomC. show us how 1o do an IQ testD. introduce the topic of the text5.The experiment with the four-year olds shows us that______A. the ability of self-control plays a role in personal successB. the age of 4 is a proper time for scientific experimentC. emotional intelligence won't show up until teen years.D. candy can be used to measure a person's emotional intelligence6.The underlined word“upbeat” in Paragraph 4probably means_______A. negativeB. positiveC. impatientD. friendly7. From the passage we learn that______A. EQ does not have any connection with IQB. Tie higher a person's 1Q is, the higher his or her EQ isC. Scientists haven' discovered the way EQ and 1Q work togetherD. Brain theory is able to explain what we wonder about mostCThe octopus（章鱼）has been a little frightening to people for years. It seems like it could be from anotherplanet, because the animal has eight slippery arms, each of which has its own kind of brain. It is very differentfrom a person's brain.However, it turns out the sea creatures might be more like us than we thought. Scientists say thatoctopuses have been building cities underwater. Scientists have discovered that the so-called“gloomy （忧郁的，幽暗的）octopus”, whose scient ific name is octopus tetricus, is not that gloomy and alone after all.In Jervis Bay, in eastern Australia, this type of octopus has been seen to gather at a site that looks like a small city. Scientists have named it Octlantis.Octopuses have a way of talking to each other there and even kick each other out of the site. Professor David Scheel, leading a study on them, compares,Octlantis to our towns in his new report. The octopuses might be acting the way people do to each other, he said.The discovery of Octlantis is important. It backs up scientists' ideas about what octopuses do. Another nearby octopus city in Australia was found below the water in 2009. It was thought to be the only one then. The city, named Octopolis. was formed around a large piece of metal made by people. A writer, Peter Godfrey- Smith, who wrote a book about octopuses, went diving at the underwater city. He saw it as an underwater island where octopuses would be protected. They could hide from sharks and dolphins.Octlantis does not have any human object at its center. Its ocean builders have built walls from the shells of other animals. These shells come from animals the octopuses ate. One reason for these underwater towns may be that there is a food supply nearby.The cities may help the octopus evolve(j#1b), or change over a long period of time. They could make octopus brains better, Godfrey- Smith said. Octopus cities let us see how the animals act. They are said to be as smart as a person who is 3 years old.8. Why is the discovery of Octlantis important for scientists?A. It shows that octopuses can use human objects to build cities and housesB. It shows that octopusescould have built more cities.C. Itshows that octopuses know how to work in groups to find food for everyone,D. It shows that octopuses can live together in peace instead ofjust fighting each other.9. Which sentence from the 4th paragraph explains why octopuses might choose to live inacity?A. They could hide from sharks and dolphins.B. It was thought to be the only one then.C. It backs up sci entists’ ideas about what octopuses do.D. The city was formed around a large piece of metal madeby people.10. What is the main writing purpose of the last paragraph?A. It shows how smart the octopus is.B. It shows how the octopus has evolved.C. It explains why it is important to study octopus cities.D. It calls on the readers to protect the octopus.11. What can the readers get to know because of the discovery of octopus cities?A. Octopuses have brains even in their arms,B. Octopuses might even be smarter than humans,C. Octopuses are very dangerous because they can work together.D. Octopuses have something in common with humans.DWhen the leaves begin to change their colors and the birds head south, we know the season1sachange On September 7 comes White Dew （白露）. the I5th solar term （节气）of the year.It indicates thebeginning of the cool autumn. Asthe temperature falls, while dewis often seen on the grass and trees at night.For writers and poets, autumn is a difficult season to describe. It's the end of the summer,little sad. The days seem to get shorter, and when you wake in the morning, there's mist and it's cooler. Winteris just around the corner.American writer Emest Hemingway wrote in his book A Moveable Feast（《流动的盛宴》）, “Youexpected to be sad in the fall. Part of you died each year when the leaves fell from the trees and their brancheswere bare against the wind and the cold, wintry light."But on the other hand, autumn has its good side. There are so many changes at this time of year, such asthe colorful leaves and cooler nights. French writer Albert Camus even thought autumn was a second spring,"when every leaf is a flower." This view is also found in the most famous autumn poem in English literature. To Autumn by John Keats. In that poem, Keats says that autumn has its own songs, just like spring.Another theme of this season is wisdom. The arrival of autumn is thought to be similar to a personbecoming mature （成熟的）The great Irish poet W.B. Yeats used this idea in his poem The mild Swans at Coole（《库尔的野天鹅》）,writing about the changing seasons in Coole Park in the west of Ireland. Seeing and counting 59 swans, heremembers first making thecount as a young man. Seeing the swans do the same thing for all those years, he'spointed out that even though we get older, our hearts always stay the same age.12. What can be concluded about White Dew ?A. It is when the temperature begins to drop.B. It is the time of year with the most rainfall.C. It is often ignored by writers and poets.D. It indicates the end of the autumn.13. A Moveable Feast was mentioned to _______A. point out that autumn is very coldB. show that winter will soon comeC. presentthe sad part of autumnD. express sadness about the end of life14. What does "this idea" in the last paragraph refer to?A. Autumn is an important season for man.B. Autumn is related to one's growing old.C. We can stay young at heart despite growing old.D. Nature is full of lessons 10 be learned.15. What's the article mainly about?A. The solar term White DewB. Famous writers' description of autumnC. Autumn weather and activitiesD. Why autumn is a sad season第二节七选五(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)How to Help Children Understand Social DistancingLike most people, you're probably worried about the COVID-19 and want to keep your family safe.Happily, practicing social distancing is an easy way to help limit the spread of virus so fewer people getsick. You can hele your children understand why social distancingis important.1_______ Although experts are still learning about COVID-19 spreads, it appears that non-symptomatic（无症状）people can still spread the virus. Because of this, it's necessary to stay awayeveryone, whether or not they appear sick.Tell your kids social distancing helps stop the virus from spreading. Try to help your kids see social distancing as a first step your family is taking rather thana list of rules they have to follow.2_______So social distancing is a rally useful way to stop the spread of germs.3_______Your kids probably don't want to spend all of their time at home,so they may be wondering why they can play with friends or go to the movies. Tell them that spending time with others and going to the public places increases their risk of getting sick or spreading the virus.4_______ They will likely be time when you kids are out in pubic like while on outdoor walks or possibly in the store. Explain that the coronaviruscan ravel as far as 6 ft(1.8 m) away from a sick person. Then, teach them to move away from people they met in public just in case they’re sick.Encourage your kids to connect with friends over video chat.Social distancing doesn't mean you have to separate yourself from your friends. Talk to your kids about the ways they can connect with their fiends usingtheir phone and computer. 5_______A. Discuss the changes they may notice in your public community.B. Tell them to stay at least 6 ft (1.8 m) away from others while out.C. Explain that people can spread the virus even before they are sick.D. Make sure that you're doing everything to keep them safe.E. Point out that the only way to avoid eating sick is to avoid sick people.F. Allow your kids to use their tools to text, chat, or call their friends.G Explain that your family needs to stay home as much as possible.第四部分语法填空(共10小题:每小题 1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
2020-2021学年江苏省盐城中学高三英语上学期期中考试试题及答案解析
2020-2021学年江苏省盐城中学高三英语上学期期中考试试题及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项APeople in the Middle Ages did eat with their hands. Personal utensils (餐具) were mostly unheard of, especially forks. There were spoons to help serve, but only special guests would receive a knife from the host. Everyone else would be expected to bring their own. Of course, eating with one's hands can be quite a sticky situation, so towels were provided to help diners stay at least somewhat clean as they ate.Still, dining was often a messy affair. At special occasions in the wealthiest households, women tended to dine alone, separate from the men. Women were expected to uphold a quality of grace. Eating greasy meat by hand would certainly not help! Once the men and women had finished their meals, they would come together to socialize.Dietary scholars of the Middle Ages believed that the foods in a meal needed to be served and eaten in order of heaviness. The lightest and most easily digested foods, such as fruits and cheeses, were eaten first to help the digestive (消化) system get started. Once digestion was underway, greens and light meats, such as lettuce, cabbage and chicken, could be eaten. Last came the heavier vegetables and meats, such as carrots, beans, beef, pork, and mutton. This method was considered the most healthful way to eat.The main and largest meal of the day was supper, and it was eaten at midday. Dinner was a light meal, and many of those in nobility (贵族) -the highest levels of the Middle Ages society-skipped breakfast altogether. Breakfast was considered unnecessary for those who did not perform physical work. Snacks and any other eating during the day were viewed the same way. Commoners, or the working class, were allowed to eat breakfast and small meals throughout the day.1. What did people in the Middle Ages usually do at the dinner table?A. They cleaned hands before meals.B. They used personal utensils.C. They had to use knives at dinner.D. They ate mostly with hands.2. What is the third paragraph mainly about?A. The order of eating foods.B. The weight of various foods.C. The principles of digesting foods.D. The list of healthy foods.3. Why did the nobility avoid eating breakfast?A. Breakfast was wasted for the nobility.B. Breakfast was viewed as unnecessary.C. Breakfast was considered as a light meal.D. Breakfast was saved for commoners.BMark Twain,the famous American writer,was once traveling in France.He went by trainto Dijon.He was very tired and wanted to sleep.He therefore asked the conductor to wake him up when the train came to Dijon.But first he explained he was a very heavy sleeper,“I may possibly protest(抗议)loudly when you try to wake me up,” he said to the conductor.“But don’t take any notice of what I say.Just put me off the train anyway.”Then Mark Twain went to ter,when he woke up it was night time and the train had reached Paris already.He realized at once that the conductor had forgotten to wake him up at Dijon.He was so angry that he ran to the conductor and began to shout at him.“I have never been so angry in my life,” Mark Twain said.The conductor looked at him calmly(平静地).“You are not half so angry as the American whom I put off the train atDijon,” he said.4. Mark Twain knew that he was a heavy sleeper,so ________.A. he protested loudly to the conductorB. he did not sleep before he arrived inDijonC. he told the conductor to wake him up no matter how loudly he might protestD. he slept lightly that time5. The conductor didn’t wake up Mark Twain atDijonbecause ________.A. he didn’t take Mark Twain’s words seriouslyB. he forgot Mark Twain’s words when the train came toDijonC. he did not want to bear his protestD. he mistook another American traveler for Mark Twain6. The American whom the conductor put off the train ________.A. did not want to get off atDijonB. wanted to get off atParisC. wanted to get off atDijonD. did not want to get off atParis7. Which of the following is TRUE?A. The conductor didn’t take Mark Twain’s words seriously.B. The conductor did take Mark Twain’s words seriously.C. The conductor was a heavy sleeper.D. Mark Twain must get off atParis.CRock and pop hitmaker Jim Steinman, who wrote and composed music for Meat Loaf, Bonnie Tyler, Celine Dion, and more, died Monday in Danbury, Connecticut. He was 73. Steinman's brother Billconfirmed that the cause of death was kidney (肾) failure.A statement posted on Steinman's Facebook page read, “It's with a heavy heart that I can confirm Jim's passing. There will be much more to say in the coming hours and days as we prepare to honor this giant of a human being and his glorious legacy.”Steinman's wholly unique career found him working as a composer, lyricist, and producer for many artists in a variety of styles. According to a biography on his website, the records he's worked on have sold more than 190 million copies worldwide. He was nominated (提名) for four Grammys, and won Album of the Year for his work on Dion's 1996 smash,Falling Into You.Steinman began his career in a musical theater while in college, writing and starring in a rock musical calledThe Dream Engine, which gained the attentionof New York theatrical producer Joe Papp. After graduating, Steinman worked at the Public Theater (which was established by Papp). In 1973, Yvonne Elliman recorded Steinman's song “Happy Ending”, which became Steinman's first commercially released tune. That same year, the Public Theater staged his musicalMore Than You Deserve.One of the actors who auditioned forMore Than You Deservewas Meat Loaf, and he and Steinman soon struck up a close personal and professional relationship. The two began working on Meat Loaf's solo album,Bat Out of Hell, in the early 70s, but it wouldn't be released until 1977. It wasn't until about one year later — after Meat Loaf performed onSaturday Night Live— that the album became a hit.“There is no other songwriter ever like him,” Meat Loaf said. “I can never repay him. He has been such an influence, in fact, the biggest influence on my life, and I learned so much from him that there would be no way I could ever repay Mr. Jim Steinman.”8. What caused Jim Steinman's death?A. A hit on the head.B. A kidney problem.C. A failed operation.D. A lack of blood supply.9. What is the correct order of the following events?a. Meat Loaf performed onSaturday Night Live.b. Jim released his first commercial tuneHappy Ending.c. Jim and Meat Loaf released the albumBat Out of Hell.d. Jim starred in a rock musical calledThe Dream Engine.e. Jim's musicalMore Than You Deservewas put on show.f. Jim won Album of the Year for his work onFalling Into You.A. dbecafB. dbcfaeC. fdcaebD. fbceda10. Why was Jim Steinman important to Meat Loaf?A. Because Jim was an extraordinary songwriter.B. Because Jim allowed him not to repay his debt.C. Because Jim was influential in the music industry.D. Because Jim gave him friendship and career support.11. What do we learn about Jim Steinman?A. He mainly focused his career on acting in musicals.B. He is a well-known and widely respected musician.C. His closest friends were Bill, Papp and Meat Loaf.D. He won four Grammys in the course of his career.DA study has found that a lifetime of regular exercise and activity can slow down the aging process (衰老过程). Researchers say that getting older should not necessarily mean becoming more weak or sick. Their research shows that a devotion to a life of movement and exercise may help us live not only longer, but also healthier.For their study, the researchers looked at two groups. The first group was made up of 125 non-professionalcyclists between the ages of 55 to 79. This group included 84 healthy men and 41 healthy women. We will call this group the “cyclists”.Researchers then found 130 people to make up a second group. Within this group, 75 people were aged from 57 to 80. The other 55 were between the ages of 20 and 36. The people in this group were also healthy, but they did not exercise regularly. We will call this group the “non-exercisers”. Smokers, heavy drinkers of alcohol and people with other health issues were not included in the study.Then, researchers gave both groups a series of tests. They tested their muscle mass (肌肉质量), muscular strength, percentage of body fat and the strength of their immune (免疫的) systems. Then the researchers compared the results of the two groups.Results showed that the cyclists did not experience body changes usually regarded as a normal aging process. For example, they did not lose muscle mass or muscular strength. Also, their body fat did not increase with age.The researchers also found something they had not expected. The study showed that the immune systems of the cyclists did not age either.The researchers advise us all to find an exercise that we like in our lives.12. How did the researchers carry out the study?A. By comparing.B. By discussing.C. By imagining.D. By reasoning.13. Which of the following is a result of the research?A. The cyclists kept a thin body shape.B. The non-exercisers gained weight easily.C. The cyclists’ muscles remained strong with age.D. The non-exercisers usually had health problems.14. Which is an unexpected result for the researchers?A. The cyclists had normal aging process.B. The cyclists’ immune systems didn’t age.C. The cyclists lost nearly all their fat.D. Everyone needed an exercise in their lives.15. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. Healthy People Need More ExerciseB. Take an Exercise, the Harder, the BetterC. Cycling Is the Best Way to Prevent AgingD. A Lifetime of Exercise Slows Aging Process第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2020-2021学年第一学期高一英语期中考试卷附答案
2020-2021学年第一学期高一期中考试卷高一英语试卷【完卷时间：120分钟；满分：150分】第一部分听力 (共两节, 满分30分)第一节（共5小题；每小题1．5分，满分7．5分）听下面 5 段对话, 每段对话后有一个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项, 并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后, 你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What is the woman going to do tomorrow?A. Go swimming.B. Go fishing.C.Go to the hospital.2. How does the man find his job?A. Its pay is good.B. It is always tiring.C. It is interesting and fun.3. What are the speakers talking about?A. A story.B. A book.C. A movie.4. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. At the airport.B. At the bus stop.C. At the railway station.5. Where is the man going ?A. The classroom.B. The library.C. The cinema.第二节（共15小题；每小题1．5分，满分22．5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题, 从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项, 并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话前, 你将有时间阅读各个小题, 每小题5秒钟; 听完后, 各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话读两遍。
听第6段材料, 回答第6、7题。
6. Why is the man going to the United States?A. To attend a conference.B.To visit his friends.C. To travel.7.When will the man probably leave for the United States?A. In mid-February.B. In mid-January.C. In early January听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
人教版2020--2021学年上学期高一英语期中测试卷及答案(含两套题)
人教版2020--2021学年上学期高一英语期中测试卷及答案考试时间：120分钟试卷满分：150分第Ⅰ卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where does this conversation probably take place?A．In a bookstore. B. In a classroom. C. In a library.2. At what time will the film begin?A. 7:20.B. 7:15.C. 7:00.3. What are the two speakers mainly talking about?A. Their friend Jane.B. A weekend trip.C. A radio programme.4. What will the woman probably do?A. Catch a train.B. See the man off.C. Go shopping.5. Why did the woman apologize?A. She made a late delivery.B. She went to the wrong place.C. She couldn't take the cake back.第二节（共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟:听完后，各小题给出5秒钟的做答时间。
每段对话读两遍。
听第6段材料.回答第6、7题。
6. Whose CD is broken?A. Kathy's.B. Mum's.C. Jack's.7. What does the boy promise to do for the girl?A. Buy her a new CD.B. Do some cleaning.C. Give her 10 dollars.听第7段材料.回答第8、9题。
江苏省南通市盐城中学2020-2021学年高一英语月考试卷含解析
江苏省南通市盐城中学2020-2021学年高一英语月考试卷含解析一、选择题1. It’s ____________ same in China—many people, some of whom are not overweight at all, are always going on ____________ diet or taking weight-pills.A. the; aB. a; theC. the; /D. a;a参考答案：A2. —Did you sleep well last night?—Far from that! One of my neighbors _____music pretty loud.A. playsB. is playingC. was playingD. would play参考答案：C3. You’d better go there by train. The train ticket is ________ the airplane ticket.A. as cheap three times asB. as three times cheap asC. three times cheaper thanD. cheaper three times than参考答案：C4. Polly found herself _______ the face of an old man with a beard.A. stare up atB. staring up atC. to stare up atD. stared up at参考答案：B5. The news came, as expected, ______my cousin was chosen to be a foreign aid doctor to go to Africa.A. itB. thatC. whatD. which参考答案：B6. The tornado can____the cars,trains,even houses and put them down the next street.A.put upB.put onC. pick upD.pick out 参考答案：C7. An awful accident ____, however, occur the other day.A. doesB. didC. has toD. had to参考答案：B8. She _______ to go traveling this summer, but some extra work took up all her time.A. had been plannedB. has plannedC. was plannedD. had planned参考答案：D9. He got very angry ______you had said.A. becauseB. because ofC. because whatD. because of what参考答案：D10. 16. I shall never forget those years_____I lived in the country with the farmers, ____ has a great effect on my life.A.that, which B, when, which C. which, that D. when, who参考答案：B略11. Music _________ by the British musician attracts music lovers all over the world.A. to writeB. to be writtenC. writtenD. writing参考答案：C12. —Where are you going for your holidays this summer?--Well, it’s not been decided. I ______go to the countryside to see my parents.A. mightB. needC. canD. must参考答案：A略13. Many questions ______ at the meeting, but he answered none.A. came upB. raisedC. were risenD. asked参考答案：A14. She had to drop out of school _____ her family couldn’t afford the cost of her education.A. althoughB. unlessC. becauseD. so参考答案：C15. There are many differences between the two popular programs ——Happy Camp & Where Are We Going？Dad！The former is filled with happiness,while the _______ is full of love．A．official B．fluent C．native D．latter参考答案：D二、新的题型16. （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。
人教版2020--2021学年上学期高一英语期中测试卷及答案(含五套题)
人教版2020--2021学年上学期高一英语期中测试卷及答案考试时间：120分钟试卷满分：150分第Ⅰ卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where does this conversation probably take place?A．In a bookstore. B. In a classroom. C. In a library.2. At what time will the film begin?A. 7:20.B. 7:15.C. 7:00.3. What are the two speakers mainly talking about?A. Their friend Jane.B. A weekend trip.C. A radio programme.4. What will the woman probably do?A. Catch a train.B. See the man off.C. Go shopping.5. Why did the woman apologize?A. She made a late delivery.B. She went to the wrong place.C. She couldn't take the cake back.第二节（共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟:听完后，各小题给出5秒钟的做答时间。
每段对话读两遍。
听第6段材料.回答第6、7题。
6. Whose CD is broken?A. Kathy's.B. Mum's.C. Jack's.7. What does the boy promise to do for the girl?A. Buy her a new CD.B. Do some cleaning.C. Give her 10 dollars.听第7段材料.回答第8、9题。
2020-2021学年盐城中学高三英语上学期期中试卷及答案解析
2020-2021学年盐城中学高三英语上学期期中试卷及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AWhen you grow up in Voss, outdoor adventures become a way of living. This is why visitors will find outdoor activities for all ages and levels. Many people get the impression that such activities as river sports, air sports and other extreme sports are only for the experts. Actually, you will find many outdoor adventures for those who simply want a taste of these elements in Voss.◆River KayakingThe river in Voss are great for river kayaking. If you are a beginner, we advise you to try an introduction course of 3 hours. A course of 2 days can be tested out if you really want to learn the sport of kayaking. Get a totally new experience with one of the best kayak centers inNorway.Prices From NOK 850 per person◆RaftingThe most popular summer activity in Voss. Thrilling, fun and suitable for beginners as well as those with experience! Includes transportation, safety instruction, swim test and about8kmof breathtaking rafting starting off in softer steams before getting on to the more exciting streams.Season Daily May—OctoberPrices From NOK 1,120Info All necessary equipment is provided. Please bring your own swimwear and towel.◆Bavallsekspressen Chair LiftExplore the mountain by riding the Bavallsekpressen chair lift all the way to the top to get immediate access to a great variety of hiking trails in beautiful scenery. The lift is also open for those who want to bring their bike or paraglider. Start and end: From Bavallen to Hangurstoppen.Season: Sat/Sun 24 June—06 August 12:00-16:00Prices Single trip: NOK 100 Day pass: NOK 250◆HusdyrparkenAt Husdyrparken, visitors get to experience Norwegian farm animals. You can participate in animal feeding and farm competitions, or simply relax with an organic ice cream in the café. You can also visit a small museumwith old farming equipment.Season: Daily 18 June—21 AugustPrices: Adults NOK 120 Children NOK 60 Senior NOK 60Family Pass NOK 200 (For up to two adults and two kids)1. Who are the intended readers of the passage?A. Local residents.B. Professional athletes.C. Travel experts.D. Common Tourists.2. Which of the following activities provide instructions for beginners?A. River Kayaking and Rafting.B. Husdyrparken and River Kayaking.C. Rafting and Bavallsekspressen Chair Lift.D. Bavallsekspressen Chair Lift and Husdyrparken.3. How much should Jan pay for a farm trip with her little son and her mother in Voss?A. NOK 240.B. NOK 200.C. NOK 180.D. NOK 120.BDoctors are known to be terrible pilots. They don’t listen because they already know it all, I was lucky: I became a pilot in 1970, almost ten years before I graduated from medical school. I didn’t realize then, but becoming a pilot makes me a better surgeon. I loved flying. As 1 flew bigger, faster planes, and in worse weather, I learned about crew resource management (机组资源管理), or CRM, a new idea to make flying safer. It means that crew members should listen and speak up for a good result, regardless of positions.I first read about CRM in 1980. Not long after that, an attending doctor and I were flying in bad weather. The controller had us turn too late to get our landing ready. The attending doctor was flying; I was safety pilot. He was so busy because of the bad turn, he had forgotten to put the landing gear (起落架) down. He was a better pilot—and my boss—so it felt unusual to speak up. But I had to: Our lives were in danger. I put aside my uneasiness sand said, we need to put the landing gear down now! That was my first real lesson in the power of CRM, and I’ve used it in the operating room ever since.CRM requires that the pilot/surgeon encourage others to speak up. It further requires that when opinions are from the opposite, the doctor doesn’t overreact, which might prevent fellow doctors from voicing opinions again. So when I’m in the operating room, I ask for ideas and help from others. Sometimes they’re not willing to speak up. But I hope that if I continue to encourage them, someday someone will keep me from landing gear up.4. What does the author say about doctors in general?A. They like flying by themselves.B. They are quick learners of CRM.C. They pretend to be good pilots.D. They are unwilling to take advice.5. The author deepened his understanding of the power of CRM when .A. his boss landed the plane too lateB. he was in charge of a flying taskC. he saved the plane by speaking upD. his boss operated on a patient6. In the last paragraph landing gear up probably means .A. following flying requirementsB. making a mistake that may cost livesC. listening to what fellow doctors sayD. overreacting to different opinions7. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. CRM: A New Way to Make Flying SafeB. A Pilot-Turned DoctorC. The Making of a Good PilotD. Flying Makes Me a Better DoctorCThink ofJapanin the spring and the image that comes to mind is likely the country’s famous cherry blossoms, also known as “Sakura” — white and pink flowers, blooming across cities and mountains.The flowers, which experience a “peak bloom” that only lasts a few days, have been loved inJapanfor more than a thousand years. Crowds celebrate with viewing parties,flockingto the most popular locations to take photos and have picnics underneath the branches.But this year, cherry blossom season has come and gone in the blink of an eye, in one of the earliest blooms on record. Scientists warn it’s a symptom of the larger climate crisis threatening ecosystems everywhere.Yasuyuki Aono, a researcher atOsakaPrefectureUniversity, has gathered records fromKyotoback to 812 AD from historical documents and diaries. In the central city ofKyoto, cherry blossoms peaked on March 26, the earliest in more than 1,200 years, Aono said. And in the capitalTokyo, cherry blossoms reached full bloom onMarch 22, the second-earliest date on record.The peak bloom dates shift every year, depending on numerous factors including weather and rainfall, but have shown a general trend of moving earlier and earlier. InKyoto, the peak date stayed around mid-April for centuries, but began moving into early April during the 1800s. The date has only dipped into late March a handful of times in recorded history.“Sakura blooms are very temperature sensitive,” said Aono. “Flowering and full bloom could be earlier or later depending on the temperature alone,” he said. “The temperature was low in the 1820s, but it has risen by about 3.5 degrees Celsius to this day.”This year’s seasons in particular influenced the blossom dates, he added. The winter was very cold, but the spring came fast and unusually warm.8. What is the best title of the passage?A. Cherry blossom celebrations.B. Warning of a climate crisis.C. A strong love for cherry blossom.D. Cherry blossom season coming earlier.9. What does the underlined word “flocking” mean?A. Blocking.B. Flooding.C. Running.D. Following.10. What can we infer from paragraph 5?A. The peak blossom dates fall on a fixed date.B. The cherry blossom rarely peaks in March.C. The peak bloom dates mainly depend on weather and rainfall.D. Cherry blossom peaks around mid-April inTokyo.11. What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage?A. To inform people the date of cherry blossom.B. To show a study on cherry blossom dates.C. To present a Japanese tradition of cherry blossom celebration.D. To make people aware of the influence of climate change on cherry blossom.DA 10-year-old swimmer with sky-high dreams and a name to match them has broken a record previously held by Olympian Michael Phelps.Clark Kent Apuada, whose friends call him“Superman", swam the 100-meter butterfly in 1:09.38 at the Far Western Long Course Championships in his home state of California this Sunday. That's a second faster than the record Phelps set at the same event in 1995 with a time of 1: 10. 48 in the same category of boys under 10.Clark, a rising fifth-grader who is Filipino-American, told HuffPost he's been dreaming about breaking Phelps' record ever since he started swimming competitively at age 7."I was so motivated,"Clarksaid about his win."I was so happy that I was able to beat that record.”Phelps competed in his first Olympics at age 15. He went on to become the mostdecoratedOlympian in history, with 28 medals overall. “Everyone in the crowd was excited when they realized what a special swim they had just seen when we announced the long-standing record had been broken,"Cindy Rowland,Pacific Swimming's director, wrote in an email.Clarkwon first place for all the swimming events he competed in at this year's Far Western Championships. Pacific Swimming or PacSwim, a regional association that is part of USA Swimming, organizes the Far Western Long Course Championships. Cynthia Apuada,Clark' s mother,said that her child seems to be “living by his name at this point”。
2010-2023历年江苏省盐城中学高一上学期期中考试英语卷
2010-2023历年江苏省盐城中学高一上学期期中考试英语卷第1卷一.参考题库(共20题)1.None of them could understand your meaning, _________?A．could theyB．didn’t heC．do theyD．could it2.One of the most well-known directors of our time is Stephen Spielberg. He was born in Cincinnati on 18 December 1946. His father was an electric engineer and his mother was a performing pianist. His sister, Anne Spielberg, became a screenwriter who wrote the stories for many famous films.Stephen had always wanted to be a director ever since he was a young boy. When he was just 13 years old, he made a 40-minute film. It won a local competition. Three years later, he produced a film called Firelight, which made one hundred dollars’ profit at the cinema in his hometown. Many of the ideas from this film were later used for one of his most famous films called Close Encounters of the Third Kind.When he was 18 years old, he wanted to go to film school so that he could improve his skills and become an even better director. Unluckily, he was unsuccessful in getting a place at this school so he went to a university in California to study English. Even though he had failed to get into the school he wanted to go to, he didn’t let this stop him following his dream to become a great director.Stephen Spielberg has directed many films since his first major film in 1976. He now owns many different businesses, most of which are involved in the film industry. YearWhat happened1946Stephen Spielberg 【小题1】【小题2】 in Cincinnati.1959Stephen Spielberg made a 【小题3】 film and it 【小题4】 a local competition. 1962Stephen Spielberg produced a film called 【小题5】 , from whichmany 【小题6】 were later used for Close Encounters of the Third Kind.【小题7】Though he 【小题8】 to get into the film school he wanted to go to, Stephen Spielberg didn’t give up his dream to become a great director.1976Stephen Spielberg 【小题9】 his 【小题10】 major film.3.________ the manager has arrived, we can begin our discussion right away.A．IfB．WhenC．Now thatD．Even if4.What exactly is a lie ?Is it anything we say which we know is untrue ?Or is it something more than that ?For example, suppose a friend wants to borrow some money from you. You say “I wish I could help you, but I am short of money myself.” In fact , you are not short of money but your friend is in the habit of not paying his debts and you don’t want to hurt his feelings by reminding him of this. Is this really a lie ? Professor Jerald Jellison of the University of southern California has made a scientific study of lying. According to him, women are better liars than men, particularly when telling a “white lie”, such as when a woman at a party tells another woman that she likes her dress when she really thinks it’s terrible. However, this is only one side of the story. Other researchers say that men are more likely to tell more serious lies, such as making a promise that they have no intention of carrying out. This is the kind of lie politicians and businessmen are supposed to be particularly skilled at :the lie from which the liar hopes to profit or gain in some way.Research has been done into the way people’s behavior changes in a number of small, unimportant ways when they lie. It has been found that if they are sitting down at the time, they tend to move about in their chairs more than usual. To the trained observer they are saying “I wish I were somewhere else now”. They also tend to touch certain parts of the face, particularly the nose. One explanation of this may be that lying causes a slight increase in blood pressure. The tip of the nose is very sensitive to changes and the increased pressure makes it itch.Another gesture that gives liars away is what the writer Decmond Morris in hisbook Man Watching calls the “mouth cover”. He says t hat there are several typical forms of this ,such as covering part of the mouth with the fingers, touching the upper lip or putting a finger of the hand at one side off the mouth. Such a gesture can be understood as an unconscious(未察觉的) attempt on the part of the liar to stop himself from lying. Of course, such gestures as rubbing the nose or covering the mouth , moving about in a chair can not be taken as proof that the speaker is lying. They simply tend to happenmore often in this situation. It is one gesture alone that gives the liar away but a whole number of things , and in particular the context(上下文) which the lie is told.【小题1】According to the passage, a white lie seems to be a lie ______.A．that other people believew.w.^w.k.&s.5*u.c.#om高.考.资.源.网B．t hat other people don’t believeC．told in order not to hurt someone’s feelingsD．told in order to take advantage of someone【小题2】Research suggests that women _____.A．are better at telling less serious lies than menB．generally lie for more than men doC．often make promises they intend to breakD．lie at parties more often than men do【小题3】Researchers find that when a person tells lies _____.A．his blood pressure increases measurablyB．he looks very seriousC．he is likely to make some small changes in his behaviorD．he uses his unconscious mind【小题4】The writer of the passage______.A．hates lyingB．enjoys lyingC．often tells a lieD．tries to study about lying【小题5】Which of the following is not mentioned in the passage as a sign of lying ? A．Touching one’s earsB．Rubbing the noseC．Moving in a chairD．Covering the mouth5.I have many friends, some are businessmen.A．of themB．from whichC．who ofD．of whom6.He __________ to go abroad for his further study.A．is hopedB．is dyingC．is wantingD．dies7.---- What ________ great fun it would be if we could light candles to celebrate his birthday!---- Forget it! The teacher in ________ charge of our dorm won’t be happy to see that. A．/; /B．/; theC．a; theD．a; /8.This kind of fruit ___________ large amounts of vitamin, vitamin C.A. includes; includingB. takes; containingC. holds; includedD. contains; including9.The way ______ was thought of by him ______ the experiment was similar to the way _____ you carried it out.A．that, doing, whichB．which, of doing, in whichC．what, to do, \D．it, of doing, that10.He used to ______ cards, but now he is used to _______ a walk after supper. A．play; takingB．playing; takeC．play; takeD．playing; taking11.I didn’t feel like ________, so he suggested ________ an English song right away. A．reading; practising singingB．reading; practising to singC．to read; practicing singingD．to read; practicing to sing12.One day a few years ago, a very funny thing happened to a neighbor of mine. He is a teacher at one of London's big medical schools. He had finished his teaching for the summer term and was at the airport on his way to Russia to give a lecture.He had put a few clothes and his lecture notes in his shoulder bag , and he had put Rupert , the skeleton (人体骨架）to be used in his lecture , in a large brown suitcase. At the airport desk, he suddenly thought that he had forgotten to buy a newspaper. He left his suitcase near the desk and went over to the shop.When he got back, he discovered that someone had taken his suitcase by mistake. He often wonders what they said when they got home and found Rupert.【小题1】 Who wrote the story? w.w.^w.k.&s.5*u.c.#om高.考.资.源.网A．Rupert's teacher.B．The neighbor's teacher.C．A medical school teacher.D．The teacher's neighbor.【小题2】Why did the teacher put a skeleton in his suitcase?A．He needed it for the summer term in London.B．He needed it for the lecture he was going to give.C．He wanted to take it to Russia for medical research.D．He wanted to take it home as he had finished his teaching.【小题3】What happened at the airport?A．The skeleton went missing.B．The skeleton was stolen.C．The teacher forgot his suitcase.D．The teacher took the wrong suitcase.【小题4】 Which of the following best tells the teacher's feeling about the incident? A．He was angry.B．He thinks it very funny.C．He feels helpless without Rupert.D．He feels good without Rupert.【小题5】Which of the following might have happened afterwards?A．The teacher got back the suitcase but not Rupert.B．The teacher got back neither the suitcase nor Rupert.C．The teacher got back Rupert but not the suitcase.D．The teacher got back both the suitcase and Rupert.13.随着生活水平的提高，人们越来越关注健康问题。
江苏省盐城中学高一上学期期中考试试卷 英语 Word版含答案
江苏省盐城中学年度第一学期期中考试高一年级英语试题（2014.11）试卷说明：本场考试时间120分钟，总分120分。
第一部分听力（共两节, 每题1分, 满分20分）第一节听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项, 并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后, 你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. How does the woman’s sister go to university every day?A. On foot.B. By underground.C. By bus.2. What does the man mean?A. He used to like boating very much.B. He won’t go boating with the woman.C. He thinks it is too cold outside today.3. What will the woman probably do this afternoon?A. Go for a job interview.B. Give the man some advice.C. Ask the man for help.4. Why does the man want to know how to take care of babies?A. He wants to be a baby sitter.B. He is going to be a brother.C. His wife is pregnant.5. What does the man think of the woman’s experience?A. Unusual.B. Dull.C. Tiring.第二节听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项, 并标在试卷的相应位置。
高一第一学期期中英语考试(2020-2021学年度)
第一学期高一期中英语考试（2020-2021学年度）本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。
第I卷1到8页；第II卷9至12页。
满分共150分，考试时间120分钟。
考试结束后，将第II卷和答题卡一并收回。
第I卷（共105分）注意事项：1．答第I卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号、考试科目用2B铅笔涂写在答题卡上。
2．每小题选出答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。
不能答在试卷上。
I、Listening Comprehension（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1．Where does the conversation probably take place?A．In a restaurant．B．In a clothing store．C．At a railway station．2．What is the man doing?A．Asking the way．B．Walking with the woman．C．Selling goods．3．Who is the man most probably speaking to?A．A shop assistant．B．A bank clerk．C．A postal clerk．4．What is the woman mean?A．She doesn't like English grammar．B．More time should be spent on listening and reading．C．We should spend more time on English grammar．5．What does the man advice the woman to do?A．Go to an exercise class．B．Exercise every morning．C．Take weight-loss pills．第二节（共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独自。
江苏省盐城中学2020-2021学年高一下学期期中考试英语试卷 Word版含答案
2020-2021学年度第二学期高一期中试卷英语第二部分:阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5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。
AThanks to a lot of quality virtual camps, you do not have to search far, spend more, or even leave your homes to keep your kids entertained, educated, and safe this summer.Camp Super nowFor children from five to ten years old, Camp Super now offers a different theme every week, including space exploration, movie-making and fairy tales. Kids join a virtual cabin for two weeks with six to ten others. You can create your own cabin with your child's friends or your child can meet others from other countries. Together they do crafts, play games and watch magic shows.San Diego ZooFor children from kindergarten through eighth grade, San Diego Zoo is famous for its summer camp programs. The zoo's website also offers virtual activities, animal videos and read-along stories all about the animals in the zoo.Varsity TutorsThese week-long camps are available to kids from five through eighteen. Some of the camps are free. Varsity Tutors features experts such as a famous magician, a famous dog trainer, and a very entertaining chemistry teacher. Kids can also choose to learn a new language at camp. You pick the times and days of the week that suit your kids best.Met Opera Global Summer CampHere is a unique opportunity to introduce children to culture. Met Opera Global Summer Camp is free and open to children from grades three through twelve. Using Facebook Live and YouTube, the camp focuses on a new opera each week to develop children's creativity. They explain the story, introduce theme-related crafts, and offer interesting interviews with opera stars.21. What can children do at Camp Super now?A. Enjoy interesting stories.B. Meet famous movie stars.C. Travel to other countries.D. Learn the history of the zo0.22. If your kid wants to study a second language, you are advised to surf.A. Camp Super nowB. Varsity TutorsC. San Diego ZooD. Met Opera Global Summer Camp23. What does Met Opera Global Summer Camp attach importance to?A. Children 's entertainment.B. Children's care for animals.C. Children's opera-writing skills.D. Children's creativity.BThe grey squirrels (松鼠) and Mary Krupa became friends during Mary Krupa's first week at Penn State University. After seeing them running around, she wondered what they would look like with tiny hats on their heads. Today, everyone at the university knows her as the “Squirrel Girl!".Mary started bringing them food, and gradually they began to trust her. She managed to put a hat on a squirrel and take a picture. Thinking that her friends could use something to lift their spirits, she started posting those photos on Facebook. The response was greatly positive, and before long Mary and her squirrels became very famous on the Internet.Growing up in a neighborhood outside State College, Mary was always fond of birds and animals around her home, but she didn't communicate with people very much. She was later diagnosed (诊断) with Asperger 's syndrome (埃斯伯格综合征), but the squirrels changed that. “Being together with the squirrels is actually a good way to break the ice, because I'll be sitting here, touching a squirrel and other people will come over and we'll just start like feeding the squirrels to gether and chatting about them." she said. “] am a lot more outgoing.Perhaps you're wondering how Mary is able to get the squirrels to do what she wants for her photos. Actually, it has a lot to do with food. For example, whenever she wants them to hold or play with something, she puts peanut butter on a plate, and they'll grab it. But getting to that part took a while. In the beginning, she would throw peanuts up the trees on campus and invite the squirrels to come down and get them, but they didn't want to approach her. She had the patience to earn their trust.This year, Mary graduated with a degree in wildlife science. She wants to be a science writer and educate people about how to protect the environment. As for her furry friends, Mary plans to stay in the area and visit them as often as she can.24. How did Mary manage to make the squirrels trust her?A. By playing music for them.B. By building a small house for them.C. By playing together with them.D. By providing them with food.25. How has the experience changed Mary?A. She is friendlier to others.B. She is more outgoing than before.C. She is more interested in animals.D. She is more willing to share her secrets.26. What can we infer about Mary?A. She is very patient when getting close to the squirrels.B. She is making a study on the life habits of squirrels.C. She is studying medicine in the university.D. She likes animals because she can take photos of them.27. What is the best title for the text?A. How Mary Helped Squirrels in Her Neighborhood.B. How Mary Made Friends with Wild Animals.C. The Squirrel Girl of Penn State University.D. Mary's Studying Experience in Penn State University.CA popular saying goes, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me." However, that's not really true. Words have the power to build us up or tear us down. ]t doesn't matter if the words come from someone 's else or ourselves- -the positive and negative effects are just as lasting.We all talk to ourselves sometimes. We 're usually too embarrassed to admit it, though. In fact, we really shouldn't be because more and more experts believe talking to ourselves out loud is a healthy habit.This“self-talk" helps us motivate (激励) ourselves, remember things, solve problems, and calm ourselves down. Be aware, though, that as much as 77% of self-talk tends to be negative. So in order lo stay positive, we should only speak words of encouragement to ourselves. We should also be quick to give ourselves a pat on the back. The next time you finish a project, do well in a test, or finally clean your room, join me in saying“Good job!"Often, words come out of our mouths without us thinking about the effect they will have. But we should be aware that our words cause certain responses in others. For example, when returning an item to a store, we might use warm, friendly language during the exchange. And the clerk will probably respond in a similar manner. Or harsh (刻薄的) and critical language will most likely cause the clerk to be defensive.Words possess power because of their lasting effect. Many of us regret something we once said. And we remember unkind words said to us! Before speaking. we should always ask ourselves: Is it loving? Is it needed? If what we want to say doesn't pass this test, then it's better left unsaid.Words possess power: both positive and negative. Those around us receive encouragement when we speak positively. We can offer hope, build self-esteem (自尊) and motivate others to do their best. Negative words destroy all those things. Will we use our words to hurt or to heal? The choice is ours.28. The main idea of the first paragraph is thatA. negative words may let us downB. inspiring words give us confidenceC. words have a lasting effect on usD. not sticks and stones but words will hurt us29. There is no sense for us to feel embarrassed when we talk to ourselves becauseA. we can benefit from talking to ourselvesB. talking to ourselves always gives us courageC. almost everybody has the habit of talking to themselvesD. it does no harm to have “self-talk" when we are alone30. The underlined part in the third paragraph means that we should also timelyA. remind ourselvesB. give ourselves amusementC. make ourselves relaxedD. praise ourselves31. The author would probably hold the view thatA. encouraging words are sure to lead to kind offersB. it is better to think twice before talking to othersC. people tend to remember friendly wordsD. negative words may inspire us to make more progressDThe annual marathon (马拉松) in my town occurred as scheduled. My job was to follow behind the runners in an ambulance in case any of them needed medical attention. As the athletes began to pace themselves. the front runners started to disappear. It was then that my eyes were drawn to the woman in blue running shorts and a baggy white T-shirt.I knew we were already watching our “last runner”. Her feet were turned in. yet her left knee was turned out. Her legs were so crippled and bent that it seemed impossible for her to walk, not to mention run a marathon.The driver and I watched in silence as she slowly moved forward. We would move forward a little bit, then stop and wait for her to gain some distance. Then we' d slowly move forward a little bit more. As l watched her struggle to put one foot in front of the other, I found myself breathing for her and urging her forward. I wanted her to stop, and at the same time, I prayed that she wouldn't.Finally she was the only runner left in sight. I sat on the edge of my seat and watched with respect and amazement as she pushed forward with strong determination through the last miles. When the finish line came into sight, the cheering crowds had long gone home. Yet standing straight and proud waited a man. He was holding one end of a ribbon tied to a post. She slowly crossed through, leaving both ends of the ribbon fluttering (飘动) behind her.I don't know this woman's name, but that day she became a part of my life-- a part I often depend on. For her, it wasn't about beating the other runners or winning a prize. It was about finishing what she had set out to do. When I think things are too difficult or l get those “I-just-can't-do-it," I think of the last runner. Then I realize how easy the task before me really is.32. What words can best describe the woman?A. Strong-willed and honorable.B. Proud and determined.C. Sensitive and brave.D. hard-working and caring.33. What does the underlined word "crippled" in paragraph 2 mean?A. PerfectB. HealthyC. DisabledD. Strong34. What has the author learnt from the woman?A Don't depend on others when facing difficulties.B. It's not winning but holding on straight to the end that really matters.C. Nothing is too hard to accomplish if one is brave enough.D. The disabled can also run a marathon despite their walking difficulty.35. What could be the best title for the text?A. A Humorous Stranger.B. The Last Runner.C. An Unforgettable Job.D. The Annual Marathon.第二节(共5小题，每小题2.5分，满分12.5 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。