【英语】山东省泰安市2019-2020学年高一下学期期末考试试题
山东省泰安市2019-2020学年高一下学期期末考试英语试题第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，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 does the man say about the TV drama?A. It’s too long.B. It’s not interesting.C. There are lots of ads.2. When will Bob get to Amy’s house?A. At 11:20.B. At 10:20.C. At 10:00.3. What kind of music does the man like?A. Jazz.B. Rock.C. Opera.4. Where will the speakers go?A. To the seaside.B. To a playground.C. To a swimming pool.5. How old is the woman now?A. Sixteen years old.B. Fifteen years old.C. Eleven years old.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。
6. What does the man want to do?A. Work hard.B. Go to Ireland.C. Pay for the woman’s vacation.7. What does the woman think of her trip last year?A. It cost a lot.B. It wasn’t fun enough.C. It made her exhausted.听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10三个小题。
8. What does the man think of the paining?A. It’s silly.B. It’s beautiful.C. It’s quite complex.9. What does the man mean in the end?A. He already ate.B. He’s also hungry.C. He agrees about the painting.10. Where does this conversation probably take place?A. In a classroom.B. In an art gallery.C. In an art supply store.听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13三个小题。
11. Who is the woman?A. A chef.B. Another customer.C. An employee at a grocery store.12. What did the man want to buy in the beginning?A. Green peppers.B. Tomatoes.C. Potatoes.13. What is the man unsure of?A. How much to spend.B. How to cook something.C. Where to find the vegetables.听下面一段对话，回答第14至第16三个小题。
14. What did the man just do?A. He took a hot shower.B. He cleaned his room.C. He reserved a hotel.15. Why does the man’s upper back need some work?A. He lifted weights.B. He moved some rocks.C. He moved a bookcase.16. What will the speakers get if they take the survey?A. An extra trip.B. A free dinner.C. A free airplane ticket.听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。
17. After the concert, how did the speaker get back home?A. By car.B. By bike.C. On foot.18. Why couldn’t the speaker get into her house?A. She lost her key.B. Her key was inside.C. The lock was broken.19. How did the speaker plan to get into her house?A. Through the window.B. By calling the police.C. By breaking down the door.20. What did the police see inside the house?A. A thief.B. Some photos.C. The house key.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A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
AMusic, nature and picnics in the sun: here are the best operas to catch this summer.Opera Holland Park, LondonFor a mixture of urban and country operas, this open-air theatre is built each summer right in the heart of one of the most quiet parks of London.Book early as tickets sell out fast, and remember to bring a wrap or blanket to keep yourself warm on chillier summer evenings!July 4 to August 3, Glyndebourne Festival Opera, East SussexGlyndebourne is one of the oldest opera festivals in the world. It attracts some of the world’s greatest artists. Besides, the festival’s the perfect occasion to put on your black tie or evening dress, enjoy a long picnic during the 90-minute interval (间隔). Summer festivals don’t get better than this.July 8 to August 25, The Grange Festival, HampshireSurrounded by lots of green plants and overseeing a picturesque lake, The Grange Festival in Hampshire is certain to be one of the most impressive visual feasts (视觉盛宴) you’ll ever see.Arrive a bit early to take in the countryside views. During the lengthy interval, you’ll enjoy a romantic dinner—an essential part of the festival.July 6 to August 6, Grange Park Opera, SurreyThough it’s relatively new, the festival attracts some of the world’s top talent and this year’s edition is no different, featuring performances by one of the world’s most charming mezzo-sopranos, Joyce DiDonato, and the charismatic baritone Simon Keenlyside.July 6 to August 13, 21. What should you do if you go to Opera Holland Park?A. Put on your best dress.B. Book tickets early.C. Enjoy a romantic dinner.D. Perform on the stage.22. Which of the following may have the most beautiful natural environment?A. Opera Holland Park.B. Grange Park Opera.C. The Grange Festival.D. Glyndebourne Festival Opera.23. What is the purpose of author in writing the text?A. To attract more visitors to Britain.B. To inform you of traveling destinations.C. To advertise some places of interest.D. To introduce British opera festivals.BMelanie was born with spina bifida, a condition that rid her of the ability to walk. All her life, she had been using a wheelchair to get around. Trevor, on the other hand, has been blind since he was born.The two ran into each other at an adaptive rock climbing class. They soon learned that they shared a common love for nature. Knowing all of this, the pair came up with a brilliant idea—with their strengths combined, they would climb the mountains of Colorado together!Before the start of each journey, Melanie, secure in carrier, is hoisted by a friend or a fellow hiker onto Trevor’s back. Her role is to give verbal directions to her partner as they pass through the trail (小径). “I describe everything I see and exactly how Trevor needs to move,” Melanie said of their hiking method. “It just seemed like common sense,” she told Good Morning America. “He’s the legs, I’m the eyes—boom! Together, we’re the dream team.”To them, the best part about hiking as a pair is that they get to give each other the chance to accomplish something that others might believe is impossible.“It made me so happy to help someone experience what I’ve been able to experience my whole life. Just getting on top of a mountain, you just feel that sense of accomplishment. The best part is being able to make her smile. That gives me purpose,” Trevor said.As for Melanie, she says that the activity also gives her the feeling of freedom. “I’ve been in a wheelchair my whole life, and it’s an amazing feeling to leave it miles behind on the trail. I even couldn’t get in it if I wanted to, and that’s a great feeling,” she said.24. What do we know about Melanie and Trevor?A. They are born disabled.B. They are good at sports.C. They show no interest in outdoor activities.D. They’ve known each other since they were born.25. Which of the following can best replace the underlined word “hoisted” in paragraph 3?A. Caught.B. Lifted.C. Removed.D. Pushed.26. What does Trevor think of hiking with Melanie?A. He thinks it meaningful.B. He gets the feeling of freedom.C. He thinks the experience amusing.D. He feels it his duty to help Melanie.27. What’s the topic of the text?A. Two people worked together as a team.B. Hiking as a pair proved to be successful.C. Two disabled teamed up for hiking adventures.D. A blind man helped a woman who couldn’t walk.CCan you think of a day without music? We can hear music everywhere: in the streets and at home, over the radio and on TV, in the shops and in the parks. People all over the world are fond of music. They listen to music, they dance to music, and they learn to play musical instruments.Music isn’t only a combination of pleasant sounds. It is an art which reflects life. There are a lot of different kinds of music. Some of them appeared long ago, and some are modern. Folk music appeared long ago, but it is still alive. Folk songs are very pleasant to listen to. Classical music is often connected with the music of the past. Rap is a modern musical style where the singer speaks or shouts the words in time to music with a steady beat.Great Britain has produced more popular music stars than any other country. British groups often set new trends in music. New styles, groups and singers continue to appear. Many of the new bands have been able to use changes in technology to develop their music such as computerised drum machines, synthesisers and other electronic instruments.Tastes differ. So people’s musical interests range from pop and rock music to classical music. My favourite style of music is pop music, because it is full of energy. When I listen to pop music it makes me remember happy times and forget the problems of everyday life. I also enjoy listening toclassical music. The music I hate is heavy metal. I find it noisy. When I listen to this style of music it presents to my mind pictures of dark days. My mother and father agree with my tastes in music. Though they prefer to listen to classical, they think that modern music is not too bad.Music appeals to our hearts. It comforts our souls and enriches our minds. Music is beauty in sounds; it is our magic source of inspiration.28. What is the first paragraph mainly about?A. Several types of music.B. The development of musical styles.C. Different musical tastes.D. The importance of music in our lives.29. How is the second paragraph developed?A. By giving examples.B. By analysing reasons.C. By describing courses.D. By making comparisons.30. Why does the author like pop music?A. It is loud and strong.B. It is characterised by a steady beat.C. It sounds energetic.D. It is played with electronic instruments.31. What is the author’s parents’attitude towards his musical taste?A. Doubtful.B. Supportive.C. Dissatisfied.D. Unconcerned.DIf you’ve ever wondered what the process of becoming an astronaut is like, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex (KSCVC) now has an experience that puts visitors in the shoes of a space explorer in training. The center’s Astronaut Training Experience (ATE), features four simulations (模拟). They all require teamwork and good communication.Dee Maynard, manager of education programs at KSCVC, said the experience was designed to keep visitors involved the whole time. “When we were designing this, one of our concerns was that we wanted to be having an experience and not waiting around,” Maynard said. “Also, astronaut training is very much a team effort.”Although astronauts go through thousands of hours of training before taking off for space, this training does include some parts that are similar to those of real NASA training.One simulation helps visitors learn what it takes to launch NASA’s Space Launch System rocket. Six people step into the role of launch control and communicate with six others on the Orion capsule.Visitors take turns reading and passing instructions and sets of data from both sides. In mission control (地面指挥中心), they can step into roles including flight director and spacecraft systems officer. Inside the capsule, people try their hand at such jobs as flight engineer and commander.Across the room, there are chairs that are similar to the kind of zero gravity chair. With the press of a switch, the chairs fly across a special floor, giving astronauts-in-training an experience that somewhat simulates the zero gravity environment of space. This part of the experience also offers visitors a chance to learn about the management about sleeping, using the toilet and working in space.Two simulations help participants experience what life on Mars might look like.32. What are the qualities most required for the astronaut training at KSCVC?①Working together. ②Reading skills.③Data analyzing. ④Communication skills.A. ①③B. ①④C. ②③D. ②④33. How might people feel when they take part in ATE?A. Busy.B. Bored.C. Worried.D. Comfortable.34. We can conclude in the paragraph that follows ________.A. the readers will get to know more about roles in space.B. the zero gravity environment of space will be described.C. the author might introduce NASA’s Space Launch System.D. the “land and drive on Mars” simulators might be talked about.35. What would be the best title for the text?A. Explore the Future of SpaceB. Realize Your Dream at KSCVCC. Experience Life as an AstronautD. Make Yourself a Great Astronaut第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。
辽宁省师范大学附属中学2019-2020学年高一英语下学期期末考试试题 【含答案】
辽宁省师范大学附属中学2019-2020学年高一英语下学期期末考试试题考试时间：100分钟满分：120分第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题，每题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。
AThere are thirty-four bridges on the Thames River in London，the following are among the most famous ones.Tower BridgeTower Bridge has stood over the River Thames in London since 1894 and is one of the finest, most recognizable bridges in the world. It is the bridge in London you may see in movies and on advertising writing for London. Tower Bridge is the only Thames Bridge that can be raised. It used to be raised about 50 times a day, but nowadays it is only raised 4 to 5 times a week.London BridgeThe construction of the first stone London Bridge started in 1176 and finished years later. Houses and shops were once built on the bridge, which made the road so narrow that it was often jammed with people, horses and carts.A 'keep left' rule was made in 1733 to keep the traffic moving. This became the rule of the road in Britain. In 1757 the old bridge was pulled down and a new one was built in 1831. Interestingly, that one was pulled down again in 1967 but rebuilt in Lake Havasu City，USA，as a tourist attraction. The present London Bridge was opened in 1973.Millennium BridgeThe Millennium Bridge is a bridge for walkers. It was built to connect the Tate Modern Art Gallery to the City and St Paul's Cathedral (圣保罗大教堂) in 2000. Thousands of people rushed to see the new bridge. Almost immediately after opening, the bridge had to be shut because of the dangerous waving caused by too many visitors. It has now been reopened. The bridge is about 320 meters, costs 16 million pounds to build and only takes walkers.Westminster BridgeWestminster Bridge is a road and foot traffic bridge over the River Thames between Westminster and Lambeth. The present bridge，opened in 1862，is the second on the site and took the place of an earlier bridge opened in 1750.The British romantic poet, William Wordsworth, wrote a famous poem "Composed Upon Westminster Bridge" in the autumn of 1802.Want to know more about the bridges on the Thames River? Click here .1. Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?A．The 1831 London Bridge is now in the USA.B．Tower Bridge is much less frequently lifted today than before.C．Cars and buses are not allowed to cross Millennium Bridge.D．Westminster Bridge is for walkers only.2. The passage is most probably taken from a __________.A．school report B．website articleC．teenage magazine D．science fiction3. What can we learn from the passage?A. William Wordsworth wrote many poems of the bridges on the Thames River.B. Millennium Bridge wasn't built strong enough so that it had to be pulled down and rebuilt.C. That all the traffic is kept left in Britain was from a rule of an old LondonBridge.D. Tower Bridge is the symbol of London because it is the first bridge on the Thames River.BWhen David Carter started to study art at the University of Texas (UT) at Austin in 1971, he had big dreams of becoming an artist or a writer. But his study came to a stop at 23 after he hurt his hand in an unpleasant event. He developed schizophrenia (精神分裂症) later and spent many years without a home.Carter liked to spend time around UT, because he dreamt of being able to continue his study in the university and becoming a writer. After running into Carter many times, UT student Ryan Chandler decided to interview him for an assignment for the Daily Texan, the student newspaper of UT."I interviewed him on Austin's homeless problems. After I heard his story, we kept in touch and really became friends. I learned he wanted to get back to UT, so I decided to help him," said Chandler." He had got 87 hours, very close to a degree. Now, with changing degree requirements, he only has 64 hours to go."With the help of Chandler, who worked with the university office, Carter was assigned an adviser by UT's College of Fine Arts. "It's the greatest gift I've ever received," Carter said. "He did what had to be done to get me back to school, and I couldn't have done it without him."After seeing a magazine article about Carter, a UT schoolmate decided to pay his tuition fees without telling Chandler his name.Doug Dempster, dean of the College of Fine Arts, said in a statement. "David Carter's decision to complete his degree is a testament (证明) to finishing well what was started, and stopped, even many years earlier. We welcome him back as we do many students each year whose education could not be completed easily. We're going to help him through his remaining course work."4. Why did Carter drop out of university?A. He hurt an artist.B. He couldn't afford his study.C. He got a strange disease.D. He had a hand injury.5. What was Chandler's purpose in interviewing Carter?A. To do a project on homelessness.B. To know why he hung around UT.C. To make friends with a homeless person.D. To finish his homework on helping others.6. Which of the following words can best describe Chandler?A. Brave.B. Honest.C. Warm-hearted.D. Strong-minded.7. What can we learn from Dempster's words in the statement?A. He encourages Carter to study hard.B. He supports students who never give up.C. He calls on other students to help Carter.D. He suggests other students learn from Carter.CSlowly but surely, we're moving closer and closer to 5G world. From smart-home security to self-driving cars, all the Internet-connected devices in your life will be able to talk to each other at lightning-fast speeds with reduced delay. Objectively speaking, the fastest 4G download speeds in the U. S. top out at an average of 19.42 Mbps. But by comparison 5G promises gigabit (千兆) speeds."5G is one of those signs, along with artificial intelligence, of this coming data age," said Steve Koenig, senior director of market research for the Consumer Technology Association. "The self-driving vehicle is a great emblem of this data age, and that is to say, it is a sign of time, because with one singletask, driving, you have massive amounts of data coming from the vehicle itself, and a variety of sensors are collecting a lot of information to model its environment as it moves. It's pulling in data from other vehicles about road conditions down the lane. It could be weather information, but also connected infrastructure (基础设施) construction. There's lots of data behind that task, which is why we need high speed."Augmented reality(AR) glasses and virtual headset haven't yet broken the mainstream, but tech companies are joyfully betting that these devices will eventually replace our smartphones. With 5G, that could actually happen. This is notable (值得注意的) because companies such as Apple are reportedly developing AR glasses to assist — or perhaps even replace — smartphones.Ericsson stated at February's Mobile World Congress how smart glasses could become faster and lighter with a 5G connection, because instead of being weighed down with components, the glasses could rely on hardware for processing power.But don't get too excited. There's still a lot of work to be done in the meantime includingvarious trials to make sure the radios play nicely with hardware and infrastructure construction so 5G isn't concentrated only in big cities.8. What does the author want to stress in Paragraph 1?A. The lighting-fast speed of 5G.B. The expectation of 5G world.C. The difference between 4G and 5G.D. The internet-connected devices in our life.9. What does the underlined word "emblem" in Paragraph 2 mean?A. Exhibition.B. Success.C. Symbol.D. Extension.10. We can infer from the text that _____.A. 5G world won't come without AR glassesB. 5G helps to create the artificial intelligence vehicleC. Apple company is developing AR glasses worldwideD. Tech companies will face the fact that smartphones may be replaced11. What will the author probably tell us next?A. How to fully expand 5G coverage.B. Smart glasses will become faster and lighter.C. Why 5G isn't concentrated in big cities.D. The importance of infrastructure construction.DSome people will do just about anything to save money. And I am one of them. Take my family's last vacation. It was my six-year-old son's winter break from school, and we were heading home from Fort Lauderdale after a weeklong trip. The flight was overbooked, and Delta, the airline, offered us $400 per person in credits to give up our seats and leave the next day. I had meetings in New York, so I had to get back. But that didn't mean my husband and my son couldn't stay.I took my nine-month-old and took off for home.The next day, my husband and son were offered more credits to take an even later flight. Yes, I encouraged—okay, ordered—them to wait it out at the airport, to "earn" more Delta Dollars. Our total take: $1,600. Not bad, huh?Now some people may think I'm a bad mother and not such a great wife either. But as a big-time bargain hunter, I know the value of a dollar. And these days, a good deal is something few of us can afford to pass up.I've made a living looking for the best deals and exposing the worst tricks.I have been the consumer reporter of NBC's Today show for over a decade. I have written a couple of books including one titled Tricks of the Trade: A Consumer Survival Guide. And I really do what I believe in.I tell you this because there is no shame in getting your money's worth. I'm also tightfisted when it comes to shoes, clothes for my children, and expensive restaurants. But I wouldn't hesitate to spend on a good haircut. It keeps its shape longer, and it's the first thing people notice. And I will also spend on a classic piece of furniture. Quality lasts.12. Why did Delta give the author's family credits?A. They had early bookings.B. They took a later flight.C. Their flight had been delayed.D. Their flight had been cancelled.13. What can we learn about the author?A. She rarely misses a good deal.B. She seldom makes a compromise.C. She is very strict with her children.D. She is interested in cheap products.14. What does the author do?A. She's a teacher.B. She's a housewife.C. She's a media person.D. She's a businesswoman.15. What does the author want to tell us?A. How to expose bad tricks.B. How to reserve airline seats.C. How to make a business deal.D. How to spend money wisely.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。
【期末试卷】2019-2020学年高一上学期期末考试英语试卷（新高考卷）笔试部分附参考答案
【期末试卷】2019-2020学年高一上学期期末考试英语试卷（新高考卷）笔试部分附参考答案按秘密级事项管理★启用前2019-2020 高一上学期期末考试英语试卷(新高考卷)注意事项:1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。
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第一部分阅读(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A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
AArtificial intelligence (AI) is practically everywhere today. There are so many products out there which use AI. Some are being developed, some are already in use, and some failed and are being improved, so it’s very difficult to name a few of them and regard them as the best.ViIt is an AI personal trainer which is mainly concerned with fitness and coaching. It, however, requires the use of bio-sensing earphones and other fitness tracking equipment (设备)! It can play your favourite music while you work out and all you have to worry about is the exercise you’re doing.Deep TextDo you ever wonder how an ad appears suddenly just whenyou are looking for something similar? This is because of Deep Text. It uses real-time consumer (消费者) information to produce data which in turn is used to target consumers. Thus, if you search online for flight tickets from Bangalore to Delhi, it is very likely that an ad relating to hotels in Delhi will soon follow.Hello EggIf you live alone and miss your mother because you always miss your breakfast or don’t know what to eat for dinner, the n Hello Egg is exactly what you are looking for. A very healthy choice of the 2-minute noodles and oats, Hello Egg provides you with a detailed weekly meal plan about the needs of your body. It is truly a modern AI-powered home cooking tool for the young.WordsmithYou can put Mr. Smith into your Microsoft Excel using their free API, and let it write up detailed analysis (分析) of the stories behind your numbers. It can produce detailed reports on thousands of pages of spreadsheets in seconds.1.What can we learn about Vi from the text?A. It is an AI music player.B. It is a bio-sensing earphone.C. It doesn’t work without bio-sensing earphones.D. It can make you more energetic while you work out.2. Which can help you improve cooking skill?A.Hello Egg.B.Deep Text.C.Vi.D.Wordsmith.3. What can Wordsmith do for us?A.Produce a detailed report.B.Book a ticket ahead of time.C.Provide us with a detailed meal plan.D.Offer us information on hotels for traveling.BA couple in their 60s has travelled 12,000 miles across 16 countries from Britain to China — riding their bikes the entire way. Grandparents Peter and Chris stepped on the long journey after deciding to “do something a bit different”. They traversed (横穿) cities, deserts, mountains and everything in between across Europe, the Middle East and the East Asia. The married couple of 37 years enjoyed themselves with delicious local food and spent most nights inside a tiny tent put up wherever they could find shelter.Peter, 66, said the moment they finally had a look at the famous Great Wall after a year and a half of cycling 30 miles a day was “really exciting”. At the end of their journey, the special pair didn’t fly home but instead choose to book a cabin (舱) inside a 400m-long container ship. The final part was a three-week voyage from Singapore across the Indian Ocean and into the Mediterranean Sea before arriving at Southampton.“You never know what the day is going to bring. All you know is that you aregoing to get on your bike and cycle. Every day is an adventure and every day is new. Overall, the experience is absolutely unbelievable, ” Peter said.Peter and Chris initially set out to cycle from Britain in January 2017 but were forced home. They had cycled all the way to Hungary when Peter slipped on tiles and broke his leg. After seven months of recovery, the couple set out again in Britain. They finally arrived in China in November 2018.Both Peter and Chris agreed that the best part of the entiretrip was coming across the kindness of strangers along the way, many of whom invited the couple for food and drink. Chris, 64, said, “It was a wonderful experience, particularly wonderful because of the amazing people we met along the way.”4.What’s the couple’s purpose of taking the long journey?A.To try something new.B.To break the world record.C. To go across 16 countries by bike.D. To celebrate their 37-year marriage.5. How did the couple go back to their home after the trip to China?A. By cycling.B. By train.C. By plane.D. By sea.6. Why did the couple put off their trip in 2017?A. Peter had an accident.B. They ran out of their money.C. They met with a heavy snow.D. Peter fell ill suddenly in Hungary.7. What’s the best part of the trip for the couple?A. The beautiful scenes.B. The help from others.C. The delicious food and drink.D. The kindness from other cyclists.CHundreds of thousands of lives were saved in 2017 alone because of the improvement of the environment, according to a new research. Fine particle pollution declined rapidly following the new rules on industrial emissions and the promotion of cleanfuels, according to the study, published on Monday in the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. The study, which focused on the period from 2013-2017, was conducted by a group of Chinese researchers and scientists.PM2.5, as this kind of pollution is known, is so small that it can enter the bloodstream, potentially leading to cancer, stroke and heart attack in the long term. After rapid industrialization and weak regulations left the country with a reputation for smog and bad air quality, Chinese authorities started to take air pollution seriously in 2008.In 2013, Beijing had PM2.5 concentrations 40 times higher than levels recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO), and the governmentintroduced its toughest-ever clean air policies that year. The study found “signif icant declines” in PM2.5 levels across China from 2013-2017, with new standards for thermal power plants and industrial boilers, the replacement of old factories, and new emissions rules for vehicles. The authors say this “confirms the effectiveness of Chi na’s recent clean air actions.”These recent actions have seen Beijing fall out of the top 100 most-polluted cities in Asia in recent years, with the pollution levels 10% lower across Chinese cities between 2017 and 2018, according to a report by Greenpeace and AirVisual. Shanghai, the country’s largest city and financial capital, has also made environmental advances, such as adopting strict recycling regulations. Public pressure has been the driving force of pollution policy in China.Air pollution is a global issue, and India is now home to 22 of the 30 most polluted world cities, according to the Greenpeace and AirVisual report. In the US, a recent study said air pollutionwas linked to more than 107,000 deaths in 2011 and cost the country $866 billion.8. What saved many lives in China?A. China’s clean air policies.B. The increased particle pollution.C. The study by researchers.D. The reduction of the clean fuels.9. Why did PM2.5 cause many diseases?A. It was called smog.B. It made the air cleaner.C. It went into the blood.D. It had a bad reputation.10. When did Chinese government decide to treat the pollution?A. In 2008.B. In 2013.C. In 2017.D. In 2018.11. What did people in Shanghai do to protect the environment?A. They built the thermal power plants.B. They stopped using industrial boilers.C. They made Shanghai financial capital.D. They tried to recycle some rubbish.DIn the 1994 film Forrest Gump, there’s a famous saying, “Life is like a box of chocolates; you never know what you’re gonna get.” The surprise is part of the fun. Now blind box toys are bringing the magic of surprise to online shopping.A blind box toy is hidden inside uniform packaging(包装) butinvisible from the outside. You don’t know what will be inside, although the toys typically come from pop culture, ranging from movies to comics and cartoons.Blind boxes have caught on since they were first introduced from Japan to China in 2014. According to a 2019 Tmall report, the mini-series of Labubu blind box. designed by Hong Kong -born Kasing Lung, was named Champion of Unit Sales with 55,000 sold in just 9 seconds during the Singles Day shopping event. Most customers for blind boxes are young people aged 18 to 35.According to The Paper, blind box toys are popular in part because of their cute appearances. The typically cute cartoon figurines (小塑像) come in miniature (微型的) sizes, making them suitable for display almost anywhere.Even if blind boxes are not their top choice for decorations(装饰品), the mystery and uncertainty of the process also attracts people. It’s the main reason why people buy blind boxes one after another.“Fear of the unknown is always a part of the box-opening process,” said Miss Cao, 24, who lives and works in Shenyang. Speaking to Sina News, she said: “Until you open all the boxes, you cannot know what it is inside.”Opening a blind box is a delightful little surprise for our mundane daily lives, something small but fun to wait for each day, week or month. When people open this simple little box, they may be disappointed, but the uncertainty is part of the fun. People will open more blind boxes and hope for a better outcome.When someone re-makes Forrest Gump, don't be surprised if he says, “Life is like a blind box.”12.What feature of blind boxes attracts people?A.They often get toys designed by famous artists.B.They don’t know what they’ve got until they open them.C.They can learn about pop culture from the packaging.D.They can experience the excitement of online shopping.13.Why does Miss Cao love blind box toys?。
山东省济南市章丘第三中学2019-2020学年高一英语下学期期末试题含解析
山东省济南市章丘第三中学2019-2020学年高一英语下学期期末试题含解析一、选择题1. Spain suffered two defeats by Holland and Chile, _________ the defending champion had to exit the 2014 World Cup’s first stage.A. indicatedB. to indicatingC. indicatingD. having indicated参考答案：C2. Her brother be at home now, because he was seen playing basketball in the stadium just now.A. mustn’tB. needn’tC. can’tD. shouldn't参考答案：C略3. --- My sister is very upset today.--- It is your fault. You ________________ the bad news to her yesterday.A. should tellB. should have toldC. shouldn’t tellD. shouldn’t have told参考答案：D4. ---- Why have you bought so much food ?----My good friends ________ to stay with me for the weekend.A. are comingB. have comeC. comeD. will have come参考答案：A5. _______ of the land in that district _______ covered with trees and grass.A．Two fifth; is B．Two fifth; are C．Two fifths ; is D．Two fifths; are参考答案：C6. I know the man by ____ but I have never spoken to him.A. chanceB. heartC. sightD. experience参考答案：C7. The project will take Tom and Jerry several months, so it may be a long time __ we meet them again.A. whenB. whileC. sinceD. before参考答案：D8. Barbara is easy to recognize as she’s the only one of the women who________evening dress. A．wear B．wearsC．has worn D．have worn参考答案：B[句意为：Barbara很容易被辨认出来，因为她是唯一一名穿晚礼服的妇女。
山东省泰安市新泰第一中学老校区(新泰中学)2023-2024学年高一下学期第二次月考英语试题
新泰中学高一下学期第二次大单元考试英语试卷2024.06（试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟）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 does Jennifer like doing most in her free time?A. Doing sports.B. Watching TV.C. Attending a club.2. How does the man go to work now?A. By bike.B. By bus.C. By car.3. Where will the woman go next?A. Shanghai.B. Beijing.C. Xi’an.4. What does Jenny want to do?A. Skip supper.B. Put the toys back later.C. Help her mother after a while.5. What are the speakers talking about?A. Mike’s childhood.B. Mike’s pets.C. Mike’s favorite animal.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What is Michelle doing there?A. Watching a concert.B. Picking up her sister.C. Buying a birthday gift.7. What is Michelle?A. A professor.B. A guide.C. A student.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
山东省泰安市肥城市2022-2023学年高一下学期4月期中英语试题(含解析)
山东省泰安市肥城市2022-2023学年高一下学期4月期中英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解Sing with us! Dance with us! And be part of this absolutely unique Virtual Choir that we will create with you for Thanksgiving Day. There will be other young singers from all over Ireland members from the Gardiner Street Gospel Choir and together we will perform the super energetic song “The Best Day of my Life” by the band American Authors.So that we can tell you more details, you need to register to be part of the choir and you can do that by sending an e-*******************************.On this page you will find all the information and you will find our “how to” videos where Cathy and Michael,the great leaders of the Gardiner Street Gospel Choir will tell you lots about singing,dancing and teach you the “The best Day of My Life” song.The videos wi1 take you through warm-ups,song+line demonstrations, dancing design, and complete instructions on how you can record yourself at home on a. Smartphone. These “how to” videos will be published one a week in May on YouTube and in four steps we will teach you the song for our Virtual Choir. When we have learned the song together, we will invite you to send us your own video.And Chris,our talented video magician, will turn us all into a once-in-a-lifetime Virtual Choir.Be part of the fun and be a proud singer in a cool choir! Sing your heart out!1．Why will the Virtual Choir be created?A．To celebrate Thanksgiving Day.B．To gather the Irish singers together.C．To teach the locals a super song.D．To cooperate with a famous band.2．What will happen if you check the page on a weekend in May?A．You will sing a choir with others.B．You will find a new posted video.C．You will become a popular singer.D．You will meet a talented musician.3．What does Chris do?A．He is a talented Irish singer.B．He is the leader of a local choir.C．He is a professional video editor.D．He is an instructor of dance design.Earlier this year the phone companies stopped supporting the software for my old 3G phone, so I was forced to buy a new Smart Phone. I didn’t use it much at first, only to get a call from my daughter or to play a game or two. Soon, however, I found it far easier to surf the web or check out Facebook on the smart phone than my computer. Even with my limited time I quickly found myself spending more and more of it on this phone. It happened almost without me noticing it.Yesterday I was on it scrolling through the sea of stories, posts, news, and videos. Then suddenly a long and white nose pushed its way between me and my phone. It was my pet dog.I started to push it away but that only got me a lick(舔) from my cheek to my glasses. Laughing I put the phone down, took my glasses off and petted it. Soon we were hugging, and playing around down the hallways of my home. And I noticed something too. There was a feeling in my heart: a wonderful mixture of love, laughter, and joy. It was a feeling that I hadn’t gotten once during all that time I had spent on my phone.Strange how it took a dog to remind me of what is important for our souls. Technology is here to stay. But we shouldn’t let it control us or our time. I vowed then to spend less time on my addictive phone and more time doing the important things in life like talking to my friends, writing letters, and even playing with my dogs. It is these that fill my heart With love. 4．What happened to the author in paragraph 1?A．His old phone was brokenB．His entire life was changedC．He became addicted to the phoneD．He didn’t use his computer any longer.5．Which is the right order of what happened in paragraph 2?a. I was surfing the phone aimlessly.b. A warm feeling rose from my heart.c. The dog approached me and licked me.d. I petted the dog with my phone aside.A．acdb B．acbdC．cbda D．bacd6．What does the underlined word “vowed” mean in paragraph 3?A．Agreed.B．Expected.C．Refused.D．Promised.7．What does the author want to convey in the text?A．Following the advanced technology.B．Making time for the important things.C．Building a close relationship with pets.D．Enjoying the convenience of technology.During the past few weekends, we held the first 24-Hour Play Festival on campus, the first event our school has held.The event started in the Playhouse Theater at 8 p.m. on Friday with students who signed up to be either an actor, director or playwright (编剧).Then the chair announced the theme of the event from a pool of play themes. Playwrights had 12 hours to write a 10-miute play based on the theme, which meant that they had to work all night to get the scripts (剧本) ready before 8 a.m. on Saturday. Directors received scripts and had 12 hours with actors to start their rehearsals (排练). Everyone would perform at 8 p.m. on Saturday.As a stage manager, I had to make sure everything went well. It was really exciting because this was our first time. The performers did an excellent job. I was amazed at the playwrights’ beautiful scripts and the ideas they represented. Among those stories, there were many themes including friendship, love and equality.One of my favorite plays was about friendship. In the play, a girl and a boy haven’t seen each other for a long time. One day, they meet by accident. At first, they are nervous because they do not know where to start. It was so real that it reminded me of my friend and me. When they talked about good memories in the past and expectations of the future, I was moved. They moved like birds on the stage, and my heart followed.The actors were amazing. They had to memorize all their lines in 12 hours. Directors also contributed great ideas in such a short time. I was really excited to watch the performance and be one of the staff. It was not easy starting from zero, but as long as there is a beginning, a story always forms.8．What do we know about the 24-Hour Play Festival?A．The play theme was decided by the playwrights.B．Each student could be both an actor and a director.C．Students were pressed for time to prepare for the play.D．Actors had to work all night for the rehearsals.9．How did the author feel about her job as a stage manager?A．Nervous.B．Disappointed.C．Bored.D．Excited. 10．What can we learn about the author from paragraph 4?A．She was absorbed in the play.B．She expected a lot about the future. C．The play was based on her real life.D．The play reminded her of her love story. 11．What’s the author’s purpose in writing the text?A．To share her special experience on campus.B．To express her pride in being a stage manager.C．To describe how to hold a 24-Hour Play Festival.D．To encourage readers to watch and write plays.Bactrian camels (骆驼) in the Gobi usually give birth to a baby camel every second year. But because of the terrible weather conditions, it is common for a mother or baby to die during or after delivery. The result is often lonely babies and sad mothers who need one another.After centuries in the desert, the locals have developed a unique musical practice (惯例) when they want a mother camel to accept a newborn baby camel. When the practice starts, a musician plays his instrument, usually a Mongolian flute. The mother and baby are tied together, and another musician begins to sing: “khuus, khuus, khuus.”At first, the mother either pays no attention to the baby or treats it badly. The “coaxer (劝诱者),” at this point，changes the music based on the behavior. The singer begins to copy the sound of the camel’s walking, running and voices. After many hours of this, the mother and baby are in tears, and are joined for life.However, each year fewer and fewer young peopel are willing to learn and pass on this tradition. In addition, more and more Mongolian families are sending daughters away to study and live in cities, and those who leave almost never return. The young men who remain in the desert struggle then to find wives and raise families that can help raise camels and keepthe traditions alive. On top of that, many have discovered that motorbikes are cheaper than camels. All of this are killing the traditional way of life.A few Mongolians have turned to the United Nations to help save this practice. In 2015, they added it to their “List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding,” but it’s hard to know what influence this can have beyond recognizing the existence of the practice.12．Why do the locals develop the Mongolian practice?A．To help baby camels get along with hosts.B．To make mother camels give birth more often.C．To calm down mother camels during delivery.D．To strengthen mother and baby camels’ relationships.13．What can be inferred about the coaxing practice?A．It requires great skills.B．It lasts for a few days.C．The music is slow and sad.D．The practice is still popular today.14．Why is the practice in danger?A．Because of the useless of camels.B．Because of the difficulty of the practice.C．Because of the changes in locals’ lifestyle.D．Because of the terrible weather in the desert.15．What’s the attitude of the author towards the practice?A．Confident.B．Uncertain.C．Enthusiastic.D．Upset.二、七选五world. It guides people so they would be able to find themselves. The world recognizes the importance of music, and here are the common reasons why:1. ____17____Music provides people a means to express their true personality through differentpatterns. Whether it be a singer, or an instrumentalist, sharing music with others, being in a band along with other people, you can the real you through music. Music is important since it provides people a means to show themselves.2.It is a method of conversing how we feelMusic assists people in communicating their deepest feeling when they simply cannot find the right words to say. ____18____ However, with music, people can find the right words by either listening to songs or composing songs. Music is important, knowing that it helps us use the right words to represent what we want to say.3.It brings people togetherMusic can amazingly bring people together in many ways. Whether through similar preference in music, or the enthusiasm to get something new and unfamiliar, or even doing music with other people. ____19____ Being a member of a band or choir is another approach that uses music to bring people together. Music is important, knowing that people are brought together because of it..4.It is present in everythingMusic is present in any part of the world, and music associates with everything too. Music has been written in history ever since. It is also present in mathematics and science.____20____ Music is most appreciated because it is felt everywhere.A．It is a method of expressionB．It is the medicine of the soulC．Music occurs in everything that surrounds us.D．With music, we can forget our pressure and problems.E．Without the presence of music, life can be dull and boring.F．A lot of people prefer similar styles of music that are already out of date.G．There are times in our lives that expressing our feeling to others is difficult to do.三、完形填空the airport and the soft wind hit me, I was extremely happy and____24____.I left everything behind me.It was a feeling I will remember ____25____ and will value for the rest of my life:We rented a house for two weeks along the river Shannon. On quiet mornings, we____26____ the sun on our skin, and breathed in the ____27____ scent of fresh flowers while birds ____28____ the new day with their morning song. We went to Emerald Isle and saw its green hills____29____ with sheep and cattle; we walked around County Clare as if we were ______30______,and made so many friends at the local restaurants; we stopped by avillage______31______ and relaxed with a glass of wine and local beer. The______32______ and welcoming environment made me feel at home.As our plane took off for home, tears fell down my face. I foundmyself______33______ Ireland. The landscapes, the food, the tradition and the people______34______ a feast for all of my senses. This was an______35______ that I never could have imagined.21．A．threw B．packed C．sold D．opened 22．A．weather B．people C．species D．landscape 23．A．heard B．tasted C．experienced D．intended 24．A．excited B．worried C．calm D．upset 25．A．often B．forever C．likely D．somehow 26．A．felt B．patted C．kissed D．removed 27．A．special B．terrible C．sweet D．tasty 28．A．greeted B．repeated C．ensured D．puzzled 29．A．decorated B．dotted C．buried D．crowded 30．A．hunters B．strangers C．travelers D．residents 31．A．factory B．pub C．hospital D．school 32．A．distant B．noisy C．embarrassing D．peaceful 33．A．losing sight of B．keeping tracking of C．Flling in love with D．getting in touch with34．A．created B．designed C．controlled D．missed 35．A．emotion B．image C．adventure D．achievement四、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
山东省烟台市2019_2020学年高一英语下学期期末考试试题含解析
山东省烟台市2019-2020学年高一英语下学期期末考试试题（含解析）说明：本试卷由四个部分组成，共12页，满分150分，考试用时120分钟。
请把答案全部涂写在答题卡上，考试结束后，只交答题卡。
第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，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. Who knows the address?A. The Dells.B. Blare.C. Alan.2. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Doctor and patient.B. Passenger and driver.C. Bank clerk and customer.3. What does the man mean?A. The window can’t be opened.B. He will not open the window.C. The window is already open.4. Which is the quickest way to the airport?A. By taxi.B. By bus.C. By underground.5. What is the woman going to do this evening?A. Eat out with her sister.B. Go to the airport.C. Phone the restaurant. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
2020-2021学年高一英语下学期期末教学质量检测试题(含解析)
第二学期期末教学质量检测高一英语试卷考生注意:1.本试卷共150分，考试时间120分钟。
2.请将各题答案填写在答题卡上。
第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分满分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.【此处有音频，请去附件查看】What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. Turning on the light.B. Power failure.C. Buyingair-conditioning.【答案】B【解析】【原文】W:The light has gone out!M: We often have power failure in this city when too many people are using air conditioning.2.【此处有音频，请去附件查看】How does the man usually go to work?A. By bus.B. By car.C. On foot.【答案】A【解析】【原文】W:Do you go to work on foot every day?M: Well. I'm too fat to walk a lot. I usually take a bus. But sometimes when the bus is crowded. I wish someone would give me a ride.3.【此处有音频，请去附件查看】What color does the man prefer to paint the bedroom?A. Light blue.B. Yellow.C. Pink.【答案】A【解析】【原文】W:Do you think we should paint our bedroom yellow or pink?M:Why not light blue?4.【此处有音频，请去附件查看】Where was the man last night?A. In the library.B. At home.C. At the concert. 【答案】B【解析】【原文】W: Hello. Tony. Where were you last night?M: I had to stay at home.W:But you missed a really wonderful concert!5.【此处有音频，请去附件查看】What do we know about the man?A. He likes driving.B. He enjoys traveling by car.C. He used to have a car.【答案】C【解析】【原文】W: You’ve sold your old car. You don’t need a new one?M:Not really. I’ve never liked driving anyway. Now that I’ve moved to a place near the subway entrance. I can go to work quite conveniently.第二节(共15小题每小题1.5分满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。
山东省济南第一中学2019-2020学年高一10月阶段性检测英语试题+Word版含答案
2019级高一阶段性测试英语试题(2019.10) 本试题分为选择题和非选择题两部分，满分150分。
考试时间120分钟。
选择题答案涂在答题卡上，非选择题答案写在答题纸上。
选择题部分第一部分：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 does Ray think of his first day at work?A. Interesting.B. Boring.C. Exciting.2.What’s the time now?A. 7:10.B. 7:20.C. 7:40.3.Where are they talking?A. In the library.B. At the boy’s home.C. At the woman’s home.4.What is the man probably?A.A hotel worker.B.B. A restaurant waiter.C.C. A shop assistant.5.How many questions were there in the test?A. 4.B. 7.C. 6.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6.Why is it hard to understand Mr. Black?A.He speaks very quickly.B. He speaks very slowly.C. He speaks very unclearly.7.What were on fire?A.Jeff’s hair and desk.B.B. Jeff’s desk and Jane’s hair.C.C. Jeff’s hair and Jane’s desk.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
2019-2020学年山东省高一英语第二学期质量检测试题真题汇编--语法填空
2019—2020学年山东省高一英语第二学期质量检测试题真题汇编--语法填空2019—2020学年山东省德州市高一英语第二学期质量检测试题真题阅读下面材料,在题后空白处填入适当的内容（每空一词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
Lego is a company that makes toys in Denmark in Northern Europe. Lego's toys ___41___（make）of plastic but Lego does not want customers to throw away Legos which they do not use anymore. It is testing a way to reuse Legos.Customers in the U. S. can go to ___42___ (it) website. On the website, they can print a label(标签)for the mail. Then, customers can put their used Legos in a box and mail them back to Lego for free.Lego says once they get the box in the mail, they___43___(clean )the toys. Then they will give the ___44___ (collect) Legos to Teach For America, a charity, which will donate the Legos to schools across the country. The toy company will wait to see if the test is ___45___(good) than before. If it is, Lego may expand the program into other___46___ (country).The company usually tells its customers to keep their Legos ___47___ give the toys to others. When thrown away, plastic does not ___48___ (total) break down. It can't become ___49___ natural part of the soil. Instead, it breaks into tiny pieces. Birds and other wildlife might eat these pieces, ____50____ is bad for their health. Lego is trying to find other materials to take the place of plastic.【答案】41. are made 42. its 43. will clean 44. collected45. better 46. countries 47. or 48. totally49. a 50. which2019—2020学年山东省枣庄市高一英语第二学期质量检测试题真题第二节（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个单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
山东省泰安市新泰第一中学老校区(新泰中学)2023-2024学年高一下学期第二次月考英语试题
山东省泰安市新泰第一中学老校区（新泰中学）2023-2024学年高一下学期第二次月考英语试题一、阅读理解If you are looking for something fun and educational to do in Maryland, why not visit the Maryland Science Center? It is located at 601 Light Street, Baltimore, MD 2. The ticket prices vary depending on ages, groups and the exhibits you choose.IntroductionThe Maryland Science Center is basically a museum, but it gives everyone a chance to learn through experience and play, rather than just glance at an exhibit.ActivitiesYou can learn about various topics, including outer space, the human body, dinosaurs, electricity, marine(海洋的) biology, energy, and much more. You can also take part in the interactive activities, such as racing bubbles, digging for dinosaur fossils, using puzzle pieces to construct cars, and so much more.The Davis Planetarium(天文馆)At the Davis Planetarium, you can lie back in a chair and look at the stars while still inside the Science Center. The stars will appear on the ceiling of the theatre as you watch them.There are different shows to catch at the Davis Planetarium. You can learn about the galaxy and astronomy during the Dark Matters show. Learn about the stars and planets during the Sky Live show. The One World One Sky show allows children to explore the stars. The Live from the Sun show will teach you all about the hot sun.The Kids RoomFor children, they can’t miss the Kids Room. They will be able to play in a water area, construct dams and water towers, push buttons, ring doorbells, build with blocks, and more, and definitely they will learn a lot. In addition, there is also an area for kids of two years old and under, where they can crawl, walk and explore safely with soft toys.1．What do we know about the Maryland Science Center?A．It charges different prices for parents and Children.B．It is regarded as the most popular museum in Maryland.C．It is a museum where there are many famous exhibitions.D．It is mainly designed for children and their families to play together.2．If you want to know why the sun shines, which show should you choose?A．Dark Matters.B．Live from the Sun.C．One World One Sky.D．Sky Live.3．What can we learn about the Kids Room from the passage?A．It is designed for parents who have children.B．It provides a good opportunity for parents to relax.C．Children there need to be accompanied by their parents.D．It is a good place for children to learn and play at the same time.Staffan Lindeberg is a professor in the department of medicine at the University of Lund in Sweden. He was interested in a Stone Age diet. In the early 1990s he travelled to Papua New Guinea to study the diet of the people on the island of Kitava as it was very close to the Stone Age diet. While there, he found that people did not suffer from heart attacks, diabetes (糖尿病), being overweight and many other diseases common in western countries.As a result of his findings, he decided to test patients in Sweden to see how such a diet would affect them. Fourteen patients followed a Stone Age diet while another fifteen followed a Mediterranean diet, also healthy with lots of fruit and vegetables. All of the patients in the tests had high blood sugar levels, most suffered from diabetes and all had heart problems.At the end of three months, the group following the Mediterranean diet had reduced their blood sugar levels by a small amount but those following the Stone Age diet had much lower levels of sugar in their blood. The patients in both groups also lost weight although the level of sugar in the blood and the patients’ weight didn’t seem to be related.So, what is it about the Stone Age diet that can make us healthier? The diet contains some meat, fish, vegetables and nuts (坚果) but it doesn’t contain any dairy products (乳制品) or grains, and there is no salt.The next question is whether the Kitava people are healthier than us. After all, their life expectancy (预期寿命) is much lower. According to Professor Lindeberg, this is not as simple as we may think. Because of their poor health care, there is more chance of them dying at a young age. However, if people on Kitava manage to reach fifty, they are likely to live as long as people in more developed countries.4．What did Staffan Lindeberg find about the Kitava people on the island of Kitava?A．They followed the Stone Age diet.B．They lived a simple life.C．They had no diseases common in western countries.D．They had poor medical conditions.5．What did the tests in Sweden show?A．The Stone Age diet could help people lose weight quickly.B．High blood sugar levels could cause people to be overweight.C．The Mediterranean diet could not help reduce blood sugar levels.D．People following the Stone Age diet had a low blood sugar level.6．What did the Stone Age diet did not contain?A．Vegetables.B．Salt.C．Meat.D．Fish.7．Why is Kitava people’s life expectancy low?A．They have unhealthy eating habits.B．Their living conditions are poor.C．They don’t have good health care.D．They tend to suffer from a rare disease at a young age.When archaeologists examined a cave in Grotta dei Moscerini in 1949, they found 171 examples of tools made from clam shells. At that time, however, it wasn’t clear whether the shells had been picked up from a beach or sourced alive from the water.A team of researchers led by Paola Villa, an archaeologist at the University of Colorado Boulder, recently revisited the collection of shell tools and found new details. Most of the shell tools had worn surfaces, which one would expect were from dry shells picked off a beach. But nearly a quarter of the clam shells had shiny, smooth surfaces -typical of shells picked alive from the seafloor. Villa and her colleagues concluded that diving for clams might have been a routine part of Neanderthal life in this region. Fishing and using coastal resources were thought to be unique behaviors to modern humans, but Neanderthals could perfectly do that.Archaeological evidence has changed our image of Neanderthals in the last couple of decades. Later, more researchers came to the place where the shell tools were found. But it was no longer accessible because it was buried under rocks that were blown from the side of the hillduring the construction of a coastal highway in the early 1970s. “Re-excavating the site will not be easy at all,” said Villa. And right now the team has no plans to try.The prejudice against Neanderthal abilities may simply be due to a lack of widespread archaeological evidence. Unfortunately, the coastal sites that might help support the case of Neanderthal beach activities are hardly seen, and many are now underwater. During the time that Neanderthals and humans shared the planet, the climate was much colder and ice sheets stretched over larger parts of the European continent. But at the end of the last ice age, from about 19,000 to about 6,000 years ago, sea levels rose around the world by about 400 feet, swallowing the once campsites of prehistory on the shores of the ocean.8．What were archaeologists unsure of the shells for making tools?A．Their value.B．Their functions.C．Their origin.D．Their raw materials. 9．What is Paola and her colleagues’ new finding about Neanderthals?A．They were skilled toolmakers.B．They built their caves near water.C．They were capable of using sea resources.D．They lived on collecting clams on the beach. 10．What made the Grotta dei Moscerini site difficult to restore?A．Natural disasters.B．Careless human activities.C．Preservation of the site.D．Underdeveloped technology.11．What’s the author’s purpose for writing the last paragraph?A．To stress the long history of Neanderthals.B．To tell Neanderthals’ close relation with modern humans.C．To show the influence of climate change on Neanderthals.D．To explain the cause of underestimating Neanderthals’ civilization.Despite advances in technology, many companies still plan routes for their delivery vehicles the same way they did a decade ago. Managors create routes the day before, and then hand printouts to drivers to follow or import them into the hand-hold devices. But when drivers get stuck in traffic jams while on their rounds, they’re simply out of luck and behind schedule. The same thing happens if there’s a surprise snowstorm that makes roads impassable.Wise Systems, a Boston start-up, is dealing with this age-old problem by pairing machine learning with data collected from drivers’ mobile phones. It deals with information like thedriver’s driving speed and location with other details including traffic, weather, where the orders are being delivered, and when customers are available to receive their orders.What emerges is a delivery journey that can be tweaked depending on any problems that come up. If the technology determines that a driver will miss a scheduled stop because of road closures, for example, it will change the schedule for the entire day. If that’s not possible, the driver will receive reminders on his or her mobile phone as a not-so-hidden clue to pick up the pace.The goal of the technology is to create routes that allow drivers to work more quickly and effectively, which companies put more and more effort into now as they fight for customers who expect their orders almost immediately. By doing so, companies can save money by increasing the number of deliveries that drivers can make during shifts and make customers happier by raising the likelihood that their orders will arrive on time, or be delivered by the driver they prefer. 12．What is the author’s attitude towards the commonly used delivery routes?A．Confident.B．Uncertain.C．Negative.D．Approving. 13．What does the underlined word “tweaked” in paragraph 3 mean?A．Monitored.B．Stopped.C．Adjusted.D．Predicted. 14．What is becoming increasingly important for companies?A．Order volume.B．Customer satisfaction.C．Decrease in costs.D．Increase in efficiency.15．What is the purpose of the passage?A．To advise a company.B．To introduce a new technology.C．To compare different route plans.D．To discuss problems with delivery.Everyone wants to make an existing friendship stronger. If you regularly communicate and take proper steps to be a supportive friend, you can overcome any misunderstanding and maintain (保持) your friendship for the long run. 16Text them regularlyWhen you see or experience something that reminds you of your friends, send them a text to let them know that you are thinking about them. 17 Ask them questions about how they are doing and if there’s anything interesting going on in their lives. Calling and texting aregreat ways to keep in touch, but spending time with the person is an even better way to grow a bond.Offer your help when they need itIf you hear that your friends are going through a bard time or they seem down and depressed, ask them how they are doing. Give them a call or talk to them in person and ask them how you can help. Usually you can’t solve their problem. 1819Gift giving isn’t always necessary in a friendship. 20 Get gifts for your friends on special occasions, like their birthday and anniversary. You can also get gifts for your friends when they are going through a tough time.Value your friendship and be there for your friends during their ups and downs.A．Share unforgettable momentsB．Show your heart with occasional giftsC．There are ways to strengthen your bond.D．Call your friends when you have free time to talk.E．No contact for a long time causes misunderstanding.F．It will let your friend know that you’re thinking about them.G．But you can still provide support by listening to what they are going through.二、完形填空As French author Andre Maurois once said, “Without a family, man, alone in the world, shakes with the cold.” Indeed, families who give us love and 21 are an important part of our lives. But even in a loving family, 22 can’t be avoided.One day, I was doing my homework and my sister 23 . Busy with homework, I didn’t talk to her and just kept working: But when I took a 24 , I turned my head to the place where my sister was sitting. 25 , I found my notebook had a lot of messy drawings on it.At that time, I was full of 26 and walked out of my room, shouting at my sister. “You are really a 27 and I hate you.” Hearing the words, my sister 28 outcrying and tried to explain her behavior. But I 29 since I didn’t want to hear a word from her. The 30 afterward lasted for a long time 31 us. To solve the problem, my father brought me to the living room and asked: “Have you noticed what the drawing is on your notebook?”I shook my head. Then, under the 32 of my father, I looked at it carefully, it33 , “Happy birthday”. At that moment, I knew how 34 I was. Though drawing on my notebook wasn’t right, my sister’s love and 35 were sincere. Feeling guilty, I said sorry to my sister. Instead of staying angry, she smiled back at me.21．A．wisdom B．truth C．soul D．warmth 22．A．misunderstandings B．expectations C．competitionsD．dislikes23．A．left B．entered C．led D．met24．A．test B．task C．text D．rest 25．A．Fortunately B．Disappointingly C．Shockingly D．Thankfully 26．A．anger B．hunger C．anxiety D．sadness 27．A．storyteller B．house-cleaner C．troublemaker D．performer 28．A．burst B．burnt C．bore D．beat 29．A．amused B．refused C．allowed D．turned 30．A．quarrel B．fight C．lecture D．silence 31．A．among B．within C．against D．between 32．A．requirement B．response C．reward D．judgement 33．A．spoke B．told C．said D．talked 34．A．inaccessible B．inconsiderate C．inactive D．invisible 35．A．extensions B．intentions C．awareness D．admission三、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当得单词或括号内单词得正确形式。