甘肃静宁县第一中学20172018学年高一下学期期末考试英语试题含Word版含答案
【全国百强校】甘肃静宁县第一中学2017-2018学年高一下学期期末考试数学(理)试题(原卷版)
...静宁一中2017～2018学年度高一级第二学期期末试题（卷）理科数学一、选择题(本大题共12小题，每小题5分，共60分，在每小题给出的四个选项中，只有一项是符合题目要求的，请选择后填在答题卡上)1. 若数列的前4项分别是，则此数列的一个通项公式为（）A. B. C. D.2. 若共线，且,则等于( )A. 1B. 2C. 3D. 43. 已知c＜d, a＞b＞0, 下列不等式中必成立的一个是（）A. a+c＞b+dB. a–c＞b–dC. ad＜bcD.4. 若点是角终边上异于原点的一点，则的值是（）A. B. C. D.5. 设变量满足约束条件：则的最小值为（）A. B. C. D.6. 在△ABC中，分别是内角A , B , C所对的边，若，则△ABC（）A. 一定是锐角三角形B. 一定是钝角三角形C. 一定是直角三角形D. 可能是锐角三角形, 也可能是钝角三角形7. 在与之间插入个数，使这十个数成等比数列，则插入的这个数之积为（）A. B. C. D.8. 已知则的最小值为（）A. B. C. D.9. 函数的最小正周期为（）A. B. C. D.10. 下列函数中，最小值为4的是（）A. B.C. D.11. 设等差数列{a n}的前n项和为S n，若a1＝－11，a4＋a6＝－6，则当S n取最小值时，n等于( )A. 6B. 7C. 8D. 912. 已知等比数列满足，且，则当时A. B . C. D.二、填空题(本小题共4小题，每小题5分，共20分．把答案填在答题卡中相应题号的横线上)13. 设等比数列的公比，前n项和为，则________.14. 已知不等式的整数解构成等差数列的前三项，则数列的第四项为_______．15. 已知，则的值为_______．16. 三个互不相等的实数依次成等差数列，且依次成等比数列，则＝_______．三．解答题(共6道题，解答应写出文字说明，证明过程或演算步骤)17. 成等差数列的四个数的和为，第二数与第三数之积为，求这四个数。
2024-2025学年高一下学期期末英语考试题(含答案)
2024-2025学年高一下学期期末英语考试题（含答案）注意事项：1. 你拿到的试卷满分为150分，考试时间为120分钟。
2. 试卷包括“试题卷”和“答题卡”两部分。
3. 请务必在“答题卡”上答题，在“试题卷”上答题是无效的。
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，从题中给出的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. At a department store.B. At the dry cleaner's.C. At the post office.2. What does the man suggest the woman do?A. Do as the instructions tell.B. Put the table together.C. Get a repairman.3. When will the man make the call with the headquarters (总部) ?A. At 9: 30.B. At 10: 40.C. At 10: 30.4. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. The importance of school education.B. Parents' influence on children.C. Children's nature.5. What is the woman doing?A. Asking for help.B. Reading.C. Washing hands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。
2024-2025学年度高一英语下学期期末考试卷(含答案)
2024-2025学年度高一英语下学期期末考试卷（含答案）（命题学校：xx省实验中学命题人、校对人： xx）第一部分：听力(共两节，满分30分)第一节 (共5小题;每题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 Jack?A. He's humorous.B. He's responsible.C. He's serious.2. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Cousins.B. Classmates.C. Uncle and niece.3. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. What to have for lunch.B. Where to buy some vegetables.C. Who will cook a meal.4. Where are probably the speakers?A. In the car shop.B. In the toy shop.C. In the clothing shop.5. What does the man usually do in his spare time?A. Play chess with his grandfather.B. Play video games.C. Do some exercise.第二节 (共15小题; 每题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。
【全国百强校首发】甘肃省静宁县第一中学2018-2019学年高一上学期期末考试英语试题(无答案)
静宁一中2018-2019学年度第一学期高一级期末考试题（卷）英语本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷两部分。
试卷共100 分；考试时间90分钟。
第Ⅰ卷第一部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
ALuo Jingyu,19, has four years of experience of running business. He is also a freshman in the arts department of Hubei University.Luo Jingyu is from an ordinary family. He said, “My parents told me if I wanted something Ishould make an effort to get it, so I earned pocket money by doing housework when I was little.” The dream of running his own business grew in his heart. He said, “I want to be a successful person, like Alibaba’s Ma Yun.”When Luo was a junior student, he had the idea of selling lanterns when he saw many people flying Chinese lanterns in a square. Luo bought some lanterns from a store, but the sales were not as good as he had expected. Then he found another way to do business. He bought lanterns on the Internet at a very low price. Finally he easily made 5,000 yuan in two days.With a happy beginning, Luo planned to open a dress shop. “My parents didn’t support me opening a dress shop, so I had to borrow 120,000 yuan for it.” Although he did market research before starting, the business wasn’t very good because his taste in fashion wasn’t accepted by customers. The shop eventuall y closed down after half a year.After experiencing a big loss, he decided to do something he was familiar with—selling painting tools. As a fine arts student, he knew the market. He convinced his friends to invest one million yuan in his shop. With a good business mind and a lot of effort, the sales of the shop reached six million yuan in a year.Even though Luo is rich, he uses a cheap cell phone and does not wear luxury clothes. He has a simple lifestyle. “It isn’t easy to make money, so money should be used on something worthwhile,” he said.1. We can learn from the second paragraph that Luo’s parents____.A. asked him for money to pay the rentB. suggested that he work hard to get somethingC. advise him to pay more attention to his studiesD. gave him some money to do business2. Which of the following statements is TRUE?A. Luo learnt to make lanterns from his father.B. Luo’s friends advised him to sell painting tools.C. Luo borrowed money from the bank to open shops.D. The loss at the dress shop taught Luo a lesson.3.Which of the following words can describe Luo best?____.A. Talented but lazy.B. Rich but mean.C. Hard-working and plain-living.D. Optimistic and kind.BA newspaper reporter’s job can be very interesting. He meet s all types of people and lives quite a busy life. He is on the rush for news all the time, then after several years he may get a desk job, and life becomes a bit more settled. Let’s look at his work a little more closely. In a day he may have to interview the prime minister of a foreign country, and the next day he may be writing about a football match. Sometimes he may be so busy that he has hardly any time to sleep. And at other times he may go on for days looking out for news materials yet return empty-handed.In the beginning, a reporter has to cover a very wide field. After the early years he becomes more specialized in his work. For example, he may finally be asked to write only on court cases or politics or sports. Some reporters may become so specialized that they are asked only to write on a special thing: horse racing, for example. In most newspaper houses there is at least one special racing correspondent. Some newspapers have book reviews. Their job is delightful. They read the latest book and then write reviews on the ones they like. Then there are those who write on films, so they get to see them even before they are shown in the cinema. How lucky, you would say!A reporter’s job can also be very dangerous. A number of them have died rushing fro m one assignment to another, and if there is a flood or a riot(暴乱) they may get hurt or even be killed. Three years ago there was a reporter whose camera was smashed by a group of men, because they were angry with him for taking their picture. Dangerous or not, one thing is certain, and that is, their job is never dull!4. What does the underlined phrase “on the rush” mean in the passage?A. on the beachB. on the spotC. in a hurryD. in no time5. Reporters who write on films are said to be lucky because they _____.A. can see the films before most people see them in the cinemaB. can see more film starsC. can pay less than other peopleD. can write anything they like6. A reporter’s work becomes dangero us when _____.A. there is an interview with the prime ministerB. there is a flood or a riotC. there is a football matchD. he is seeing a horror film7. From the passage we can infer that, to be a good reporter, he must be all of the followingEXCEPT_____________.A. braveB. quick in mindC. well-informed （博识的）D. strongCHere’s this week’s list of four open jobs throughout the local area. Whether you’re unemployed andneed a job or you are just sick of the one you have, Roswell Patch wants to help. We know new jobs can be hard to come by these days, which is why we will try to post a selection of jobs we’ve found in the area on the site each week. Happy hunting!Part-time Spanish Instructor-World Language Institute, Inc. -RoswellWorld Language Institute, Inc. in Roswell is currently hiring a part-time, native-speaking Spanish instructor. Applicants must be able to pass a background check and drive a 15-passenger bus to pick up students from several schools, from 2 pm-6pm .Monday-Friday. The position pays $10 per hour. More information about the job is available online.Experienced Servers-Chill's-AlpharettaChili's in Alpharetta is seeking experienced servers to add to its team. Qualifications will include being clean and neat and having great attitude and customer service skills. The pay is $2. 13, plus tips. Stop by the store to fill out an application. More information about this position is available online.Registered Nurese-North Fulton Regional Hospital-RoswellNorth Fulton Regional Hospital is looking for a RN/Registered Nurse to fill a 12-hour night shift. Applicants must be registered and previous hospital experience is preferred. More information about the position is available online.Software Engineer-Controlscan-AlpharettaControlscan in Alpharetta is hiring a software engineer, Applicants should have five or more years of relevant experience, as well as advanced knowledge of computer technology. Pay is commensurate（相称）with experience. More information about the position can be found online.8. World Language Institute ,Inc. is looking for _________.A. a school bus driverB. a full-time teacherC. a Spanish managerD. a Spanish teacher9. Who will mainly work at night?A. Jane, hired by North Fulton Regional Hospital.B. John, hired by World Language Institute, Inc.C. Robert, hired by ControlScanD. Sally, hired by Chili's.10. Where can we most probably read the passage?A. In a science newspaper.B. In a textbook.C. On a website.D. In a geography magazine.11. The purpose of the passage is___________.A. to introduce some forms of online entertainmentB. to introduce some information about Roswell PatchC. to provide some information for those who need a jobD. to hunt for those who want to work for RosewellDA new study, conducted by British company Mindlab International, has found that listening to music atwork increases accuracy (精确) and speed, The Telegraph reported.Perhaps, some parents disagree with this idea, saying, "Switch off the music and concentrate!" Well, if that's the case with your parents, you might now be able to convince（使信服）them that you have science on your side.The company gave 26 participants （参与者）a series of different tasks for five days in a row, including spell checking, mathematical word problems, data entry, and abstract reasoning. The participants completed these tasks while listening to music or no music at all.The results showed that while music was playing, 88% of participants produced their most accurate test results and 81% completed their fastest work. David Lewis, chairman of Mindlab International, told The Telegraph, "Music is a very powerful management tool if you want to increase not only the efficiency of your workforce but also their emotional state... they are going to become more positive about the work."However, you may have a list of your favorite songs, but not all kinds of music match all homework. For maths or other subjects involving numbers or attention to detail, you should listen to classical music, the study found. In the study, pop music enabled participants to complete their tasks 58% faster than when listening to no music at all. If you are reviewing your English writing, pop music is the best choice, as it is the best kind for spell checking. It cut mistakes by 14%, compared to listening to no music. After finishing your homework, do you often take time to check your answers? Maybe, some dance music is suitable for you.12. What did the participants have to do in the study？A. Persuade their parents to listen to music.B. Do a series of work without rest or pause.C. Complete five tasks in five days without help.D. Finish tasks with music or without music at all.13. What does the underlined word "they" in Para 4 refer to？A. Results.B. Tools.C. Participants.D. Tests.14. When you review your English writing, what kind of music should you listen to？A. Classical music.B. Dance music.C. Pop music.D. Rock music.15. What is the best title for the text?A. Music Helps Us to LearnB. We Can’t Live Without MusicC. Not All Music Suits YouD. Listen to Different Music第二部分：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
甘肃省静宁县第一中学2017-2018学年高一数学下学期期末考试试题 理
静宁一中2017～2018学年度高一级第二学期期末试题（卷）理科数学一、选择题 (本大题共12小题，每小题5分，共60分，在每小题给出的四个选项中，只有一项是符合题目要求的,请选择后填在答题卡上）1．若数列的前4项分别是1111,,,2345--，则此数列的一个通项公式为（ ）1(1).n A n-- (1).n B n - 1(1).1n C n +-+ (1).1nD n -+2．若 ,3) 1( , )1, 1(B A --,5) (,x C 共线，且 BC AB λ=，则λ等于（ )A 。
1 B.2 C 。
3 D 。
43．已知c ＜d , a ＞b ＞0, 下列不等式中必成立的一个是（ ） A ．a +c ＞b +d B ．a –c ＞b –d C ．ad ＜bc D ．db c a > 4．若点A (,)x y 是0600角终边上异于原点的一点，则yx的值是( ）。
-5．设变量y x ,满足约束条件:,22,2.y x x y x ≥⎧⎪+≤⎨⎪≥-⎩则3z x y =-的最小值为（ ）2.-A 4.-B 6.-C 8.-D6．在△ABC 中，,,a b c 分别是内角A , B , C 所对的边，若cos c A b =， 则△ABC （ ）.A 一定是锐角三角形 B 。
一定是钝角三角形 C. 一定是直角三角形 D 。
可能是锐角三角形， 也可能是钝角三角形7．在1与3之间插入8个数，使这十个数成等比数列,则插入的这8个数之积为（ ）A . 3B . 9C 。
27D 。
818．已知234,a b +=则48a b +的最小值为（ )A . 2B 。
4C . 8D 。
169．函数)4cos()4cos(2)(ππ-⋅+=x x x f 的最小正周期为（ ）A 。
π B.23πC. π2D. π3 10．下列函数中，最小值为4的是（ )Ａ．4y x x=+ Ｂ．4sin sin y x x=+ (0)x π<<Ｃ．e 4e x x y -=+ Ｄ．3log 4log 3x y x =+11．设等差数列｛a n }的前n 项和为S n ,若a 1＝－11，a 4＋a 6＝－6，则当S n 取最小值时，n 等于（ )A ．6B ．7C ．8D ．912．已知等比数列{}n a 满足0,1,2,n a n >=，且25252(3)n n a a n -⋅=≥，则当1n ≥时,2123221log log log n a a a -+++=A 。
甘肃省静宁县第一中学2018-2019学年高一上学期期中考试英语试题【无答案】
静宁一中2018-2019学年度高一级期中考试试题(卷)英语试题本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。
共120分。
第Ⅰ卷第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题：每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
,AWe’re Hiring Shift Workers for Our Production PlantLooking for a career with a company that values its employees, and promotes them from within? Then Black Cat Blades is the company for you!Cutting OperatorsCNC OperatorsHeat Treat OperatorsFull training provided starting at ﹩14．50 per hour, with the potential to move to ﹩18．16 in one year．We also require a Skilled Welder(焊接工), to work 12-hour rotating shifts (轮班) in our cutting department．The successful candidate must be a registered journeyman(熟练工) within the Province of Alberta or with a Red Seal．We offer a great benefit package, including health and RRSPs． Desirable welfare: Profit Sharing, Pay for Years of Service, Fitness Program Allowance, and fun social events for you and your family．Apply in person, and we'll take you on a tour of our production equipment or forward your personal information by fax or e-mail．Black Cat Blades LtdHR@ blackcatblades． com5604-59 St．, Edmonton, AB T6B 3C3Fax: (780)465-95951. What is the most attractive about the company?A. Charged trainingB. Desirable welfareC. Working timeD. Free travelling2. Who can be admitted as a skilled welder?A. An experienced operatorB. A person without a Red Seal．C. A registered journeyman in AlbertaD. A clerk from Black Cat Blades3. How many kinds of work does the company offer?A. Three．B. FourC. FiveD. SixBA young woman carrying a three-year-old child got on a bus．The conductor hurried to give her a warm welcome and then kindly asked the other passengers to make more room for the woman and her child．On seeing this, people were surprised and began to talk．．"You know this conductor used to be very rude．Now suddenly he has changed his bad behavior , "said a middle-aged man．"Yes, he should be praised and we must write a letter to the company," said a second passenger．"That's right," another lady said, "I wish a newspaper reporter were here so that more people could learn from this conductor．”Just then a gentleman who looked like a teacher turned to the conductor and said, "Excuse me, but can I know your name, please? Your excellent service must be praised．．．"Before he could open his mouth, the three-year-old child sitting on the young woman's lap interrupted, "I know his name．I call him Dad．"4. The passengers were ________ to see the conductor's kindness to the woman and the child．A. excitedB. pleasedC. interestedD. surprised5. One passenger suggested writing a letter to the company to ______．A. make a demand for more busesB. praise the conductor for his good serviceC. criticize the conductor for his rude behaviorD. invite a newspaper reporter to write about the conductor6. The word "he" in the last paragraph refers to _______．A. the gentlemanB. the conductorC. the middle-aged manD. the three-year-old child7. It is clear from the story that the conductor _______．A. has changed his attitude towards his workB. has been kind and polite to all passengers nowC. has not changed his rude behavior to passengersD. has been kind and polite to women with children nowCHave you ever been afraid to talk back when you were treated unfairly? Have you ever bought something just because the salesman talked you into it? Many people are afraid to speak out for their rights．Dr Robert Albert, author of Stand Up, Speak Out, and Talk Back thinks it’s because their self-respect is low．But Albert and other scientists are doing something to help people help themselves．They offer "assertiveness training" courses A．T．for short．In the A．T．Course people learn that they have a right to be themselves．They learn to speak out and feel good about doing so．They learn to help themselves without hurting other people．In one way, learning to speak out is to get rid of fear．A group taking an A．T．Course will help the shy person to lose his fear．But A．T．uses an even stronger motive--- he needs to share．The shy person speaks out in the group because he wants to tell how he feels．Whether or not you speak up for yourself depends on yourself-respect．If someone you face is more "important" than you, you may feel less of a person．You start to doubt your answers to problems．You can get to feel good about yourself．And once you do you can learn to speak out．8. The problem the writer talks about is that __________．A. some people buy things they don't wantB. some people are afraid to speak out for their rightsC. there are too many superiorsD. some people don't think enough of themselves9. The cause of the problem talked about in this passage is that _________．A. some people have a low self-respectB. there is always someone around who "knows better"C. salesmen talk people into buying things they don't wantD. people don’t share enough10. One thing the A.T．Course doesn't do is to __________．A. share the need of peopleB. show they have a right to be themselvesC. help people overcome fearD. help people to help themselves even if others suffer 11 A good title for this passage could be "__________"． A The Need to Share B. Talk Back When Necessary C. One Way to Build Self-Respect D. One Way to Train Speaking AbilityDElephants might be the most well-known and well-loved animal in African wildlife. But conservation (保护) of the African elephant still faces special difficulties. While the elephant population is half of what it was 40 years ago, some ar eas of Africa have more elephants than populated areas can support. That’s why AWF scientists are studying elephant behavior, protecting habitats and finding ways for humans to live peacefully with elephants in Africa.Years ago, overhunting and the ivory trade were the biggest threats to elephants’survival. Luckily, ivory bans (禁令), hunting rules and protected areas protect elephants from these dangers today.The 21st century brings a different challenge to elephant conservation —land-use. Elephants walk across borders and outside parks and other protected areas. So they often destroy crops, causing conflicts (冲突) between local farmers and these big animals.Successful conservation strategies (策略) must allow elephants to walk freely in their natural habitats while reducing conflicts between elephants and local people.AWF researchers are searching for a way to give both elephants and people the space they need. The AWF is collecting information on elephant habitats and behavior. The information they gather will help to develop the widest possible space for elephants.The AWF is helping elephants by protecting their habitats And they also work with local famers to improve their life in order to encourage them to protect rather than destroy elephants. 12. The first paragraph of the text is mainly to tell readers _____. A. African elephants are endangered nowB. there remains a lot to do to protect African elephantsC. African elephants are popular animals..D. the number of African elephants has increased over the years13. What is the biggest difficulty in protecting African elephants now?A. They are still being killed.B. Their habitats are being destroyed.C. They don’t have enough food.D. They can’t live in peace with farmers.14. To protect elephants, the AWF does all the following EXCEPT _____.A. keeping elephantsB. protecting elephants’ habitatsC. doing research on elephantsD. helping farmers improve their life15. What is the best title for the text?A. African elephants conservationB. Living with African elephantsC. African elephants’ situationD. African elephants being endangered第二节（共5小题：每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
高一上学期期末(含听力)英语试题(含答案)
答卷时应注意事项１、拿到试卷，要认真仔细的先填好自己的考生信息。
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甘肃省静宁县第一中学19学年高一英语10月月考试题(含答案).doc
静宁一中2018-2019学年第一学期高一级第一次月考试题（卷）英语第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
AMost animals on land are known to us, but many living things underwater are not. Now let’s get to know some of them.Sea cucumberSea cucumber are strange animals living at the bottom of the sea. They wear brown or pale green coats with manysticks up. When summer comes, they stay deep to sleep because they are afraid of heat. And when it is autumn, they move to shallow (浅的) water and get their food.PikeThe pike is a kind of freshwater fish. They are good swimmers and like swimming near boats, waiting to be fed. They have sharp teeth to catch fishes. When they are young, they live in groups. However, when they grow up, they prefer to live alone.CuttlefishA cuttlefish can swim quite fast, so it is also called rocket (火箭) fish. It has eight arms and two feelers on its head, just around its mouth. It ejects ink (喷墨) when it is in danger.Its meat is delicious, and it is often the first choice for many people.OctopusAn octopus has long arms, with which to catch food and protect itself. When it is sleeping, one or two of its arms are still on duty, keeping moving. Once it feels something dangerous, it can wake up at once to take action.1. Sea cucumbers stay deep to sleep in summer because they .A. are afraid of high temperatureB. want to get strong and fatC. are afraid of their enemyD. want to live alone2. What happens if a cuttlefish meets its enemy?A. It rushes at the enemy at once.B. It cuts off one of its arms.C. It bites with its sharp teeth.D. It ejects ink to the enemy.3. The of an octopus can help protect it when in danger.A. colorB. armsC. soundD. smellsBEvery day millions of letters go from one country to another. Letters mailed in Italy are received in Japan. Letters mailed in Canada are received in Africa. On the letters aremany different kinds of stamps, bought in different countries.The Universal Postal Union helps each letter get to the right place as quickly as possible. It sets up rules about the size and weight of letters，postcards，and small packages（包裹）. It has rules that all countries must follow about international postal rates（费用）.One hundred years ago, international mail did not move so smoothly. One country did not always accept another country's letters. Letters from some countries were too large to fit into the mailboxes of other countries. Letters travelled by many different routes（路线）. Some were lost along the way.Sometimes the person who sent the letter could pay only part of the postage. The person receiving the letter had to paythe rest.The United States was the first to suggest that all countries work together to settle the questions of international mail. In 1974, men from twenty-four countries met in Switzerland to form the Universal Postal Union. Today, more than 120 nations belong to this union. From its office in Switzerland, the union helps the mail to move safely and quickly around the world.4. From the story we can infer that ．A. mail is important to all countriesB. not enough letters are sent all over the worldC. all the letters must go to Switzerland firstD. all stamps look exactly the same5. The Universal Postal Union was formed ．A. to help move mail quickly around the worldB. to give many men a chance to workC. to help men meet in SwitzerlandD. to look for the lost letters along the way6. Which statement does this passage leads you to believe？A. Countries around the world need each others' help．B. Most people do not put enough postage on letters．C. It is not possible for letters to get lost on the way．D. Some of the letters are too large to be put into the mailbox．7. This passage is mainly about ．A. different kinds of stamps in different countriesB. an organization that makes rulesC. international mailD. the size and weight of lettersCIt was Monday. Mrs Smith’s dog was hungry, but there was not any meat in the house.Considering that there was no better way. Mrs Smith took a piece of paper, and wrote the following words on it: “give my dog half a pound of meat.”then she gave the paper to her dog and said gently: “take this to the butcher (person whose job is selling meat) and he’s going to give you your lunch today.”Holding the piece of paper in its mouth, the dog ran tothe butcher’s. It gave the paper to the butcher. The butcher read it carefully, recognized that it was really the lady’s handwriting and soon did it as he was asked to. The dog was very happy, and ate the meat up at once.At noon, the dog came to the shop again. It gave the butcher a piece of paper again. After reading it, he gave it half a pound of meat once more.The next day, the dog came again exactly at noon and as usual, it brought a piece of paper in the mouth. This time, the butcher did not take a look at the paper, and gave the dog its meat, for he had regarded the dog as one of his customers (people who buy sth. from a shop).But, the dog came again at four o’clock, and the samething happened once again. To the butcher’s more surprise, it came for the third time at six o’clock, and brought with it a third piece of paper. The butcher felt a bit puzzled. He said to himself, “This is a small dog. Why does Mrs Smith give it so much meat to eat today?”Looking at the piece of paper, he found that there were not any words on it!8. It seemed that the dog knew well that the paper Mrs Smith gave it .A. might do it harmB. could do it much goodC. would help the butcherD. was worth many pounds9. The butcher did not give any meat to the dog .A. before he felt sure that the words were really written by Mrs SmithB. when he found that the words on the paper were not clearC. because he had sold out all the meat in his shopD. until he was paid enough by Mrs Smith10. From its experience, the dog found that .A. only the paper with Mrs Smith’s words in it could bring it meatB. the butcher would give the meat to it whenever he saw itC. Mrs Smith would pay for the meat it got from thebutcherD. a piece of paper could bring it half a pound of meat11. At the end of the story, you’ll find that .A. the dog was clever enough to write on the paperB. the dog dared not go to the butchers any moreC. the butcher was told not to give any meat to the dogD. The butcher found himself cheated (欺骗)DWhy is pink or purple a color for girls and blue or brown for boys?The answer depends largely on cultural values(价值观) as well as personal experiences. To the Egyptians, green was a color that represented the hope and joy of spring, while forMuslims(穆斯林), it means heaven. Red is a symbol of good luck in many cultures. In China, children are given money in a red envelope to bring good fortune in the New Year. For many nations, blue is a symbol of protection and religious beliefs. Greek people often wear a blue necklace hoping to protect themselves against evils.People’s choice of colors is also influenced by their bodies’reaction(反应) toward them. Green is said to be the most restful color. It has the ability to reduce pain and relax people both mentally and physically. People who work in green environment have been found to have fewer stomachaches.Red can cause a person’s blood pressure to rise and increase people’s appetites(食欲). Many decorators willinclude different shades of red in the restaurant. Similarly, many commercial websites will have a red “Buy Now”button because red is a color that easily catches a person’s eye.Blue is another calming color. Unlike red, blue can cause people to lose appetite. So if you want to eat less, some suggest that eating from blue plates can help.The next time you are deciding on what to wear or what color to decorate your room, think about the color carefully.12. Muslims regard green as a symbol of heaven mainly because of their ________.A. cultural valuesB. commercial purposesC. personal experiencesD. physical reactions to the color13. Why will many commercial websites have a red “Buy Now”button?A. To relax people physically.B. To increase people’s appetites.C. To encourage people to make a purchase(购买).D. To cause a person’s blood pressure to rise.14. What color might help lose weight according to the text?A. RedB. Green.C. Blue.D. Purple.15. Which of the following would be the most proper title for the text?A. Colors and Human BeingsB. The Cultural Meaning of ColorC. Colors and Personal ExperiencesD. The Meaning and Function(功能) of Color第二节（共5小题，每小题2分，共10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出填入空白处的最佳选项。
甘肃省静宁县第一中学高二英语下学期期末考试试题
静宁一中2017-2018学年度高二级第二学期期末试题（卷）英语满分120分，考试时间100分钟第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳答案。
AOxford Advanced Learner's DictionaryThe Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary is recommended by teachers and stud ents because it explains wordsin language students understand,gives useful ex ample sentences and includes the tools learners need to succeed in English. The new 9th edition with Oxford iSpeaker and iWriter makes it the latest speaking and writing tool.Author：Margaret Deuter，Jennifer BradberyPrice：$29.95Paperback: 1900 pagesAmazon Bestsellers Rank: 95 in booksCollins English DictionaryAt the cutting edge of language change,Collins English Dictionary offers you al l the latest words and phrasesyou need at your fingertips.Whether for study,at work,or on the go,you can che ck spellings,look up meaningsand words you need, every day.Author: HarperCollinsPrice: $25.99Paperback: 1920 pagesAmazon Bestsellers Rank: 227 in booksCambridge Advanced Learner's DictionaryIt is great for advanced learners of English and contains a large vocabula ry, including words from the areas of technology, language and lifestyle, plus important 2 words for academic study.It is perfect as a reference tool and as a study companion.It is also great for exam preparation.Author：Cambridge UniversityPrice：$39.27Paperback: 1856 pagesAmazon Bestsellers Rank: 461 in booksLongman Handy Learner's DictionaryLongman is the very best for students learning English to study,live and work in North America.This dictionary provides lots of handy reference materials. This popular, pocket-size dictionary is great for students who need quick and easy reference to American words and phras es.Author: Pearson EducationPrice: $23.66Paperback: 528 pagesAmazon Bestsellers Rank: 1144 in books1. What is special about Oxford Advanced Learners Dictionary?A. It gives useful example sentences.B. It is cheap and at the same time good.C. It is recommended by teachers and students.D. It is equipped with Oxford iSpeaker and iWriter.2．You can probably look up some newly-created words inA. Oxford Advanced Learner's DictionaryB. Longman Handy Learner's DictionaryC. Cambridge Advanced Learner's DictionaryD. Collins English Dictionary3．What do we know about Longman Handy Learner's Dictionary?A. It's the cheapest of the four dictionaries.B. It's helpful to improve your pronunciation.C. It's great for students to prepare for exams.D. It's good for British English learners.4．In what order are the dictionaries listed?A. The thickness of the dictionaries.B.The prices of the dictionaries.C. The Amazon ranks of the dictionaries.D.The functions of the dictionaries.BIf our kids don’t fall, they don’t learn to get up. I still remember the day in high school that my mom forgot to pick me up from school. I’m the oldest of four children, and no doubt she’d had a long day with the other kids and it had slipped her mind. After waiting at school for an hour, I walked the three miles home, and when I got to my house, I shut our front door with anger, stormed into the kitchen and screamed in my mom’s face that she'd forgotten me.Later that night, my dad told me I no longer had a ride to school the next day. I figured my mom would still take me, but when the morning came, she refused. It was midterm, and as a straight A student ready to start college applications, being late wasn't an option. In my mind, missing these tests would have been the end of my academic career. I begged my mom, I told her she was running my future and everything I worked for. But she held her ground, and that day, I walked to school. And I missed my tests.My mom didn’t rescue me from failure. She let me suffer from it. She let me figure it out. She let me learn. Now, as a mom myself, I’ve realized that I want my kids to experience failure because failure is how we grow, learn and think outside of ourselves.It’s how we self-educate to learn what’s right and respectable, and what’s not. It’s how we become responsible and enthusiastic.Falling down makes us better, because we learn how to get up.5. Why did the author shout at her mother?A. She was tired after walking home.B. She missed some important tests.C. Her mother had ruined her future.D. Her mother didn't pick her up home.6. What does the underlined phrase "held her ground" in Paragraph 2 mean?A. Gave in to me.B. Said yes to me.C. Stayed in the place.D. Stuck to her decision.7. How does the author feel about her experience now?A. MercifulB. BeneficialC. DisappointedD. Embarrassed8. What is the best title for the text?A. Try to meet your kids' demands.B. Offer your kids help if necessary.C. Stop rescuing your kids from failure.D. Be responsible for your kids failure.CNaturally, parents praise their kids. They want to encourage their children every day. But when it comes to building self-esteem (自尊) in children, praise doesn't always have a positive effect, according to a special edition of the journal Child Development. The issue, edited by Eddie and Thomas, is focused on research into how children develop a sense of self and building your child’s confidence takes different skills than you might think.Eddie points out that children are born without a sense of self, but it doesn’t take long before some kids have a lot of confidence and may feel superior to peers, while others may carry more self-doubt and see themselves as inferior." Yet no one really understands what causes children to view themselves the way they do. Surprisingly little is known about the origin s of children’s self-concept," Eddie said.Research has found that when kids have a warm, loving relationship with their parents, they develop higher self-esteem. However, when they are given endless praise that is unequalto their achievements, their self-esteem may drop.Instead of lavish praise, parents should focus on warmth to build self-esteem, researchers have found—specifically, parents should show interest in their kids’ activities and share joy with them. This makes children feel noticed and valued. According to Eddie’s own research, children may develop lower self-esteem when their parents give them lots of positive and overstated praises. Too much praise can make children worry about disappointing their parents, and may lead to an unhealthy attitude toward failure. Other studies suggest that parents can teach children that failure is beneficial by encouraging kids to ask themselves, “Why didn’t I achieve the result I wanted, and what can I do to change the outcome in the future?”Ad ditionally, it’s important for parents to encourage the belief that kids can develop basic abilities through devotion and hard work. Kids who are praised for their effort instead of their ability are more likely to develop a growth mindset, which have a positive impact on their confidence.9. What does the special edition of Child Development focus on?A. When is the best time to build a child’s self-esteem.B. What effect praise has on a child’s self understanding.C. How children develop their sense of self-esteem.D. How blaming and overpraise hurt a child’s confidence.10. How does too much praise hurt children’s self-esteem?A. They’ll be afraid of failing and disappointing their parents.B. They’ll have a false understanding of their ability and fail.C. They’ll become too proud to get along with other children.D. They’ll focus more on their advantages than their weaknesses.11. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. Children’s effort will help to build their confidence.B. Children should he taught the value of hard work.C. Praising a child’s ability will make them happier.D. Some parents doubt if kids can develop their abilities.12. Which of the following is the passage mainly about?A. Praising a child for any reason helps build his self-esteem.B. How kids develop their sense of self-esteem differently.C. Why some kids have more self-doubt than the others.D. Participation and encouragement build a kid’s self-esteem.DThe Pareto principle, also known as the 80/20 rule, the law of the vital few, states that, for many events, roughly 80% of the effects come from 20% of the causes. Management consultant Joseph M. Juran suggested the principle and named it after Italian economist Vilfredo Pareto, who noted the 80/20 connection while at the University of Lausanne in 1896, as published in his first paper. Essentially, Pareto showed that approximately 80% of the land in Italy was owned by 20% of the population. It is an axiom of business management that “80% of sales come from 20% of clients”.Richard Koch authored the book, The 80/20 Principle, which illustrated some practical applications of the Pareto principle in business management and life. Mathematically, the 80/20 rule is roughly followed by a power law distribution, also known as a Pareto distribution, for a particular set of parameters, and many natural phenomena have been shown empirically to exhibit such a distribution. The Pareto principle is only tangentially related to Pareto efficiency. Pareto developed both concepts in the context of the distribution of income and wealth among the population.The original observation was in connection with population and wealth. Pareto noticed that 80% of Italy’s land was owned by 20% of the population. He then carried out surveys on a variety of other countries and found to his surprise that a similar distribution applied.A chart that gave the inequality a very visible and comprehensible form, the so-called “champagne glass” effect, was contained in the 1992 United Nations Development Program Report, which showed that distribution of global income is very uneven, with the richest 20% of the world’s population controlling 82.7% of the world’s income.In computer science the Pareto principle can be applied to optimization efforts. For example, Microsoft noted that by fixing the top 20% of the most-reported bugs, 80% of the related errors and crashes in a given system would be eliminated. Lowell Arthur expressedthat “20 percent of the code has 80 percent of the errors. Find them, fix them!”It was also discovered that in general the 80% of a certain piece of software can be written in 20% of the total allocated time. Conversely, the hardest 20% of the code takes 80% of the time. This factor is usually a part of COCOMO estimating for software coding. In load testing, it is also common practice to estimate that 80% of the traffic will occur during a particular 20% of the total time period.It has been inferred the Pareto principle applies to athletic training, where roughly 20% of the exercises and habits have 80% of the impact and the trainee should not focus so much on a varied training. This does not necessarily mean that having a healthy diet or going to the gym are not important, but they are not as significant as the key activities. It is also important to note this 80/20 rule has yet to be scientifically tested in controlled studies with regards to athletic training. In baseball, the Pareto principle has been observed in Wins Above Replacement, an attempt to combine multiple statistics to determine a player’s overall importance to a team.“15% of the all the players last year produced 85% of the total wins with the other 85% of the players creating 15% of the wins. The Pareto Principle holds up pretty soundly when it is applied to baseball...”13. What does the underlined word mean in the first paragraph?A. ruleB. legendC. conclusionD. imagination14. Which of the following is TRUE?A. Richard Koch discovered the 80/20 Principle and authored a book named after the Principle.B. Pareto noticed that 80% of world's land was owned by 20% of the population.C. Fixing the top 20% of the most-reported bugs may not eliminate 80% of the related errors and crashes in a given system.D. Having a healthy diet or going to the gym are not as important as the key activities in athletic training.15. The author wrote this article .A. to introduce those famous scientists who contribute to the 80/20 PrincipleB. to look back the history of the 80/20 PrincipleC. to introduce the applications of the 80/20 PrincipleD. to draw people’s attention to the 20% important things in various areas第二节（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
甘肃省静宁县第一中学2018届高三10月月考英语试题 含
静宁一中2017——2018学年度高三级第二次模拟试题(卷)英语本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。
共120分。
第Ⅰ卷第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题：每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AShirley Temple(1928—2014)，an American actress，was considered amongthe most successful child stars in the history of film. Born by an ambitiousmother，Temple first appeared in a film at the age of three，and at six she starredin Stand Up and Cheer (1934).Known and recognized for her ability to sing andtap dance in several films，Temple became a famous figure in 1934.At the end ofthat year she was given a special Academy Award “in grateful recognition of heroutstanding contribution.”During the Great Depression of the 1930s，Temple was celebrated by an adoring public. At the height of her popularity，from 1935 to 1938，Temple was the biggest box－office attraction in Hollywood. Temple made a number of films as a teenager，but her appeal had faded，and the films were not successful. In 1949，Temple departed elegantly from Hollywood.Two decades later，she reappeared into the spotlight by announcing her qualification as a candidate for Congress. She lost the election，but Temple displayed her determination and went on to enjoy a long and successful career with the United Nations and the State Department.After retirement，she reposed that she was at peace with her life and proud of her accomplishments in two of the nation's most influential areas.“If I had to do it all over again.”Shirley Temple once declared，“I wouldn't change anything.”1. What do we learn from Paragraph 2?A. Temple was still popular in 1949.B. Temple was a failure as a child star.C. Hollywood made a big fortune because of Temple.D. People became tired of Temple in the Great Depression.2. Temple attracted people's attention again when .A. she entered CongressB. she worked for the UNC. she went on with the political lifeD. she announced to participate in the election3. We know from the last paragraph that Temple .A. wanted to lead a different lifeB. regretted having left HollywoodC. was content with her experiencesD. was sorry about her election failure4. Which of the following best describes Temple?A. Special and generous.B. Patient and sensitive.C. Attractive and humorous.D. Talented and determined.BI was desperately nervous about becoming car-free. But eight months ago our car was hit bya passing vehicle and it was destroyed. No problem, I thought: we’ll buy another. But the insurance payout didn’t even begin to cover the costs of buying a new car—I worked out that, with the loan (贷款) we’d need plus petrol, insurance, parking permits and tax, we would make a payment as much as £600 a month.And that’s when I had my fancy idea. Why not just give up having a car at all? I live in London. W e have a railway station behind our house, a tube station 10 minutes’ walk away, and a bus stop at the end of the street. A new car club had just opened in our area, and one of its shiny little red Peugeots was parked nearby. If any family in Britain could live without a car, I reasoned, then surely we were that family.But my new car-free idea, sadly, wasn’t shared by my family. My teenage daughters were horrified. What would their friends think about our family being “too poor to afford a car”? (I wasn’t that bothered what they thought, and I suggested the girls should take the same approach.)My friends, too, were astonished at our plan. What would happen if someone got seriously ill overnight and needed to go to hospital? (an ambulance) How would the children get to and from their many events? (buses and trains) People smiled as though this was another of my mad ideas, before saying they were sure I’d soon realize that a car was a necessity.Eight months on, I wonder whether we’ll ever own a car again.The idea that you “have to” own a car, especially if you live in a city, is all in the mind. I live—and many other citizens do too—in a place that has never been better served by public transport, and yet car ownership has never been higher. We worry about rising car costs,but we’d be better off asking something much more basic: do I really need a car? Certainly the answer is no, and I’m a lot richer because I dared to ask the question.5. The author decided to live a car-free life partly because ______.A. most families chose to go car-freeB. he was hurt in a terrible car accidentC. the cost of a new car was too muchD. the traffic jam was unbearable for him6. What is the attitude of the author’s family toward his plan?A. Supportive.B. Disapproving.C. Optimistic.D. Unconcerned.7. What did the author suggest his daughters do about their friends’ opinion?A. Argue against it.B. Take their advice.C. Think it over.D. Leave it alone.8. What conclusion did the author draw after the eight-month car-free life?A. Life cannot go without a car.B. Life without a car is a little bit hard.C. His life gets improved without a car.D. A car-free life does not suit everyone.CIn a time when a dangerous number of people are overweight, many people seem to have forgotten the most important way to keep healthy and slim---exercise. And as a new study carried out on mice in the lab has shown, exercise done early in life can reward you in your adult years.A team of researchers at the University of California studied the effects of early exercise on adult physical activity, body mass and eating. They found that early-age exercise in mice has positive effects on adult levels of voluntary exercise in addition to reducing body mass.“These results may have an effect on the importance of regular physical education in elementary and middle schools,” said Theodore Garland, a professor of biology, who led the research project. “If kids exercise regularly through their school years, then they may be more likely to exercise as adults, which could have far-reaching positive effects on human health and well-being.”Although the positive effects of early-life exercise lasted for only one week, it is important to note that one week in the life of a mouse is the same as about nine months for humans. “Our results suggest that any positive effects of early-life exercise on adult exercise will need to be kept up if they are to be long-lasting.”His team of researchers found, too, that all mice that had access to early exercise were lighter in weight than non-exercised mice.Garland explained that, in general, exercise will stimulate appetite sooner or later. However, it is possible that certain types of exercise, done for certain periods of time or at certain light levels, might not stimulate appetite much, if at all, at least in some individuals.“If we could understand what sorts of exercise these might be, then we might be able to tailor exercise recommendations in a way that would bring the benefits of exercise without increase in appetite, leading to a better chance of weight loss,” he said.9. How long do the positive effects of early-life exercise last for a mouse?A. One dayB. One weekC. One monthD. Nine months10. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the article?A. More study is needed to better understand the effects of different types of exercise.B. Early-life exercise has life-long positive effects on peopleC. Kids should be encouraged to do exercise as early as possible to ensure physical health.D. The new study on mice mainly focused on how exercise affects appetite.11. The underlined word “stimulate” in the last but one paragraph is closest in meaning to _______.A. declineB. improveC. varyD. harm12. What is the article mainly about?A. New ways to fight against being overweight.B. The positive effects of miceC .The possible risks of doing exerciseD. The positive effects of early- life exercise.D13. Which of the following best describes Roth’s feeling in Book 1?A. PainfulB. CuriousC. FrightenedD. Disappointed.14. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. Animals are mentioned in Book 1 and Book 5.B. Book 3 introduces 40 inventive concepts.C. Alkalines batteries were invented by Dr. Banting.D. George Washington Carver was a black farmer in the US.15. If you are interested in native Americans, you may read the book by____________.A. Elizabeth MacleodB. Eric WaltersC. Rocky Landon & David MacDonaldD. Bev Spencer第二节（共5小题：每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
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静宁一中2017～2018学年度高一级第二学期期末试题（卷） 英 语 本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。共120分。 注意事项：
1、本试卷共分两部分，第Ⅰ卷为选择题，第Ⅱ卷为非选择题。 2、所有试题的答案均填写在答题纸上，答案写在试卷上的无效。 第Ⅰ卷 第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（共15题；每题2分，满分30分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。 A Welcome to Holker Hall & Gardens Visitor Information How to Get to Holker By Car：Follow brown signs an A590 from J36, M6. Approximate travel times: Windermere-20 minutes, Kendal-25 minutes, Lancaster-45 minutes, Manchester-1hour 30 minutes. By Rail: The nearest station is Cark-in-Cartmel with trains to Carnforth, Lancaster and Preston for connections to major cities & airports. Opening Times Sunday-Friday (closed on Saturday) 11:00 am-4:00pm, 30th March-2nd November. Admission Charges Hall & Gardens Gardens Adults: ￡12.00 ￡8.00 Groups: ￡9 ￡5.5 Special Events Producers’ Market 13th April Join us to taste a variety of fresh local food and drinks. Meet the producers and get some excellent recipe ideas. Holker Garden Festival 30th May The event celebrates its 22nd anniversary with a great show of the very best of gardening, making it one of the most popular events in gardening. National Garden Day 28th August Holker once again opens is gardens in aid of the disadvantaged. For just a small donation you can take a tour with our garden guide. Winter Market 8th November This is an event for all the family. Wander among a variety of shops selling gifs while enjoying a live music show and nice street entertainment. 1. How long does it probably take a tourist to drive to Holker from Manchester? A. 20 minutes. B. 25 minutes. C. 45 minutes. D. 90 minutes. 2. How much should a member of a tour group pay to visit to Hall & Cardens? A. ￡l2.00. B. ￡9.00. C. ￡8.00 D. ￡5.50 3. Which event will you go to if you want to see a live music show? A. Producers’ Market. B. Holker Garden Festival. C. National Garden Day. D. Winter Market. B My First Marathon（马拉松） A month before my first marathon, one of my ankles was injured and this meant not running for two weeks, leaving me only two weeks to train. Yet, I was determined to go ahead. I remember back to my 7th year in school. In my first P.E. class, the teacher required us to run laps and then hit a softball. I didn't do either well. He later informed me that I was “not athletic”. The idea that I was “not athletic” stuck with me for years. When I started running in my 30s, I realized running was a battle against myself, not about competition or whether or not I was athletic. It was all about the battle against my own body and mind. A test of wills! The night before my marathon, I dreamt that I couldn't even find the finish line. I woke up sweating and nervous, but ready to prove something to myself. Shortly after crossing the start line, my shoe laces(鞋带) became untied. So I stopped to readjust. Not the start I wanted! At mile 3, I passed a sign: “GO FOR IT, RUNNERS!” By mile 17, I became out of breath and the once injured ankle hurt badly. Despite the pain, I stayed the course walking a bit and then running again. By mile 21, I was starving! As I approached mile 23, I could see my wife waving a sign. She is my biggest fan. She never minded the alarm clock sounding at 4 a.m. or questioned my expenses on running. I was one of the final runners to finish. But I finished! And I got a medal. In fact, I got the same medal as the one that the guy who came in first place had. Determined to be myself, move forward, free of shame and worldly labels(世俗标签), I can now call myself a “marathon winner”. 4. A month before the marathon, the author ____________. A. was well trained B. felt scared C. made up his mind to run D. lost hope 5. Why did the author mention the P.E. class in his 7th year? A. To acknowledge the support of his teacher. B. To amuse the readers with a funny story. C. To show he was not talented in sports. D. To share a precious memory. 6. How was the author's first marathon? A. He made it. B. He quit halfway. C. He got the first prize. D. He walked to the end. 7. What does the story mainly tell us? A. A man owes his success to his family support. B. A winner is one with a great effort of will. C. Failure is the mother of success. D. One is never too old to learn. C Cities usually have a good reason for being where they are, like a nearby port or river. People settle in these places because they are easy to get to and naturally suited to communications and trade. New York City, for example, is near a large harbour at the mouth of the Hudson River. Over 300 years its population grew gradually from 800 people to 8 million. But not all cities develop slowly over a long period of time. Boom towns grow from nothing almost overnight. In 1896, Dawson, Canada, was unmapped wilderness(荒野). But gold was discovered there in 1897, and two years later, it was one of the largest cities in the West, with a population of 30,000. Dawson did not have any of the natural conveniences of cities like London or Paris. People went there for gold. They travelled over snow-covered mountains and sailed hundreds of miles up icy rivers. The path to Dawson was covered with thirty feet of wet snow that could fall without warming. An avalanche(雪崩) once closed the path, killing 63 people. For many who made it to Dawson, however, the rewards were worth the difficult trip. Of the first 20,000 people who dug for gold, 4,000 got rich. About 100 of these stayed rich men for the rest of their lives. But no matter how rich they were, Dawson was never comfortable. Necessities like food and wood were very expensive. But soon, the gold that Dawson depended on had all been found. The city was crowded with disappointed people with no interest in settling down, and when they heard there were new gold discoveries in Alaska, they left Dawson City as quickly as they had