重庆市巴蜀中学2020┄2021学年高一上学期期末考试英语试题
第I卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What does the man ask for？A. Hot coffee.B. Iced coffee.C. Cold soda.2. What does the woman want to find？A. A cell phone.B. A map.C. A park.3. Why won’t the woman’s boyfriend attend the concert？A. He doesn’t want to go.B. He couldn’t get a ticket.C. He has other plans4. Why will the woman stay home？A. T o wait for a call.B. To watch a ball game on TV.C. T o have dinner with a friend.5. What does the woman suggest the man do？A. Apply for a different job.B. Wait for an application form.C. Fill out an online application.第二节听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
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 the party for？A. A birthday.B. A graduation.C. A wedding.7. Where does the man’s cousin live now？A. In Houston.B. In New York.C. In Dallas.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Where does the running group meet？A. At the river.B. At the university.C. At the park.9. How far does the woman normally run？A. One mile.B. Two miles.C. Three miles.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What day of the week is it？A. Friday.B. Saturday.C. Sunday.11. Where was the man’s girlfriend planning to go tonight？A. T o the movies.B. To a restaurant.C. To her sister’s house.12. What is the relationship between the speakers？A. Chef and assistant.B. Brother and sister.C. Roommates.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Who is the man planning to visit？A. His sister.B. His aunt.C. His cousin.14. What is the man concerned about？A. The cost of flights.B. The cost to travel in Paris.C. Finding a hotel in Madrid.15. When does the man plan to leave？A. In two weeks.B. In one month.C. In two months.16. What advice does the woman give？A. Buy tickets early.B. Travel on a Sunday.C. Avoid summer vacation.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What will be painted？A. Some cars.B. Some lines.C. The apartment building.18. Which street must be cleaned？A. Delaware Avenue.B. Kentucky Road.C. New Jersey Street.19. What time does street cleaning begin on Thursday？A. At 9：00 inthe morning.B. At 5：00 inthe morning.C. At 11：30 inthe morning.20. When will the painting be complete？A. On Saturday.B. On Thursday.C. On Friday.第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题：每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
ACrystal Cruises（乘船浏览）-Luxury Every DayWhat do you plan to do this winter vacation？Do you want to travel over the sea, experience the ocean wave and enjoy the wonderful sea views？If that’s what you want, comeand sail on a Crystal Cruise ship. We have three ships：The Crystal Queen, The Crystal Princess, The Crystal Palace.Come and sail in luxury（奢侈）on cruises around the Caribbean Sea for 7 or 14 days.Our seven-day cruise costs $2,000 and our two-week cruise is $3,500.A typical one week cruise:Day One—set off from MiamiDay Two—free day in Nassau, in The BahamasDay Three—near HaitiDay Four—visit Puerto Rico and AntiguaDay Five—free day in BarbadosDay Six—free day in Port of Spain, TrinidadDay Seven—travel to Caracas, VenezuelaDay Eight—fly home.All food and drink is included in the price of your cruise （except for wines）. Our cruise ships all have a cinema, a five-star restaurant, a theatre, a library and a gym. However, you have to pay extra money to enjoy the films and plays.If you prefer to go on a cruise in another part of the world, we also organize cruises in the Baltic Sea and the Mediterranean.Our ships carry over 2,000 passengers and we have nearly 600 crew members in all.So come on board today for the holiday of a lifetime!Call immediately：020-*******I’m sure you will enjoy your luxury cruise ship jour ney very much!21. What is the main purpose of this text？A. T o offer instructions on how to sail on a cruise ship.B. To advertise for winter holiday cruises.C. T o share an experience of a sailing journey.D. T o give suggestions on taking summer vacation.22. What do we know about the one-week cruise？A. You don’t have to pay extra money for anything.B. It is around the Caribbean Sea.C. It offers a ship journey home on the last day.D. It costs between $2,000 and $3,500.23. When can travelers visit Trinidad？A. On the fifth day.B. On the eight day.C. On the seven day.D. On the sixth day.BGenerations of Americans have been brought up to believe that a good breakfast is one of life’s essentials. Eating breakfast at the start of the day, w e have all been told again, is as necessary as putting gasoline in the family car before starting a trip.But for many people the thought of food as first thing in the morning is by no means a pleasure. So despite all the efforts, they still take no breakfast. Between 1977 and 1983, the latest year for which figures are available, the number of people who didn’t have breakfast increased by 33 percent-from 8.8 million to 11.7 million-according to the Chicago-based Market Research Corporation of America.For those who feel pain or guilt about not earing breakfast, however, there is some good news. Several studies in the last few years indicate that, for adults especially, there may benothing wrong with not taking breakfast. “Going without breakfast does not a ffect performance,” said Arnold E. Bender, former professor of nutrition（营养）at Queen Elizabeth College in London, “nor doe giving people breakfast improve performance.”Scientific evidence linking breakfast to better health or better performance is surprisingly inadequate, and most of the recent work involves children, not adults. “The literature,” says one researcher, Dr. Ernesto Pollitt at the University of Texas, “is poor.”24. For those who do not take breakfast, the good news is that ______.A. the mis sing of breakfast does no harm to one’s health.B. several studies have been done in the past few years.C. adults have especially made studies in this field.D. eating little in the morning is good for health.25. The underlined sentence “…nor doe giving people breakfast improve performance” in the 3rd paragraph means ______.A. anyone without breakfast does improve his performance.B. not giving people breakfast improves performance.C. people having breakfast do improve their performances, too.D. having breakfast does not improve performance, either.26. The word “literature” in the last sentence refers to ______.A. stories, poems, plays, etc.B. written works on particular subject.C. any printed material.D. the modern literature of America.27. What is suggested but NOT STATED by the author is that ______.A. breakfast does not affect performance.B. Dr. Pollitt is engaged in research work at an institution of higher learning.C. not eating breakfast might affect the health of children.D. Professor Bender once taught college courses in nutrition in London.CIn the latter part of the 20th century, child labor remains a serious problem in many parts of the world. Studies carried out in 1979, the International Year of the Children, showed that more than 50 million children below the age of 15 were working in various jobs often under dangerous conditions. Many of these children live in underdeveloped countries in Latin America, Africa, and Asia. Their living conditions are crude and their chances for education small. The poor income they bring in, however, is necessary for the survival of their families. Frequently, these families lack the basic necessities of life—adequate food, decent（得体的、合适的）clothing and shelter, and even water for bathing.In some countries industrialization has created working conditions for children that are comparable to the worst features of the 19th-century factories and mines. In India, for example, some 20,000 children work 16-hour days in match factories.Child-labor problems are not, of course, limited to developing nations. They occur wherever poverty exists in Europe and the United States. The most important efforts to eliminate（根除）child-labor abuses throughout the world come from the International Labor Organization （ILO）, founded in 1919 and now a special agency of the United Nations. The organization has introduced several child-labor conventions（规定）among its members, including a minimum （最低）age of 16 years for admission to all work, a higher minimum age of specific types of employment, compulsory（强制的）medical examinations, and It depends on voluntaryobedience（服从）of member nations.28. The use of children workers is the most serious ______.A. in the latter part of the 20th centuryB. in the International Year of the Child in 1979C. in the poorest and backward parts of the worldD. in some areas of Latin America29. Often children have to work because ______.A. they can not afford to go to schoolB. they are forced to work by their parentsC. there is no organization to protect themD. they have to provide for their families30. According to the UN conventions, ______.A. employers should provide medical care for children workersB. children can not be employedC. children should never be arranged to work at nightD. all countries should give children workers regular physical examinations31. As far as child labor is concerned, in India, ______.A. children workers work the longest hoursB. the working conditions for children are really very badC. most children workers are employed in match factoriesD. there has been great improvement in the working condition since the last centuryDThe single, decisive factor that made it possible for mankind to settle in lastingcommunities（社区，聚居地）was agriculture. After farming was developed in the Middle East in about 6500 BC, people living in family units did not have to be on the move continually searching for food or hunting their animals. Once people could control the production of food and be assured of a reliable supply of it, their lives changed completely.Farming was a revolutionary discovery. It not only made settlements possible and later the building of cities but it also made available a reliable food supply. With more food available, more people could be fed. Population therefore increased. The growing number of people available for more kinds of work led to the development of new social formations. With more and more food, a community could support a variety of workers who were not farmers.Farming in the world over has always relied upon a dependable water supply. For the earliest societies this meant rivers and streams or regular rainfall. The first great civilizations grew up along rivers. Later communities were able to develop by taking advantage of the rainy seasons.All of the ancient civilizations probably developed in much the same way, in spite of a few differences. As villages grew, the production of more numerous goods became possible. Cloth could be woven from wool. Houses made of wood, brick, and stone could be put up.The science of mathematics was an early outcome of agriculture. People studied the movements of the moon, the sun, and the planets to work out seasons, By doing so they created the first calendars（日历）. With a calendar it was possible to find out the arrival of each growing season. Measurement of land areas was necessary if field was to be divided accurately. Measurement of amounts, for example, of seeds or grains was also a factor in farming and housekeeping. Later measures of value as money exchange became common.All of the major ancient civilizations in Mesopotamia, Egypt, the Indus Valley, and Chinaappeared in the 4th millennium（千年）BC. Historians still argue over which one came into being first. It may well have been the Middle East. This place reaches out from the Nile River in Egypt northward along the coast of former Palestine, then eastward into Asia to include Mesopotamia. In this area people settled along the riverbanks and practiced field agriculture. This kind of farming depended on the reproduction of seed, normally from grain crops.32. The final result of the development of agriculture was that ______.A. a new social formation came into beingB. the population increased slowly.C. a variety of jobs were open to peopleD. a constant supply of food was certain33. Which of the following is true according to the writer？A. Cloth making marked an important period in agricultural development.B. Modern cities developed out of originally wealthier villages.C. Societies in the past in different parts of the world grew in similar waysD. Mathematics helped create the agricultural society.34. It can be safely concluded that ______.A. the earliest civilization first came into being in the Middle East.B. the development of agriculture played a very important role in human historyC. the development of maths played a decisive role in the birth of modern citiesD. all ancient civilizations around the world developed in exactly the same way35. The passage is mainly about ______.A. the relationship between agriculture and societyB. the origin of agricultureC. the ancient civilizationD. the importance ofagriculture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，选项中有两项为多余选项。
重庆市2020-2021学年高一英语上学期期末考试试题
重庆市20202021学年高一英语上学期期末考试试题注意：本试卷包含Ⅰ、Ⅱ两卷。
第Ⅰ卷为选择题，所有答案必须用2B铅笔涂在答题卡中相应的位置。
第Ⅱ卷为非选择题，所有答案必须填在答题卷的相应位置。
答案写在试卷上均无效，不予记分。
一、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共分）AMany actors in the world are not confident enough to refuse an offer from Steven Spielberg. Maybe that was why Juliette gave him a choice. She said she'd be happy to be in Jurassic Park as long as she could play a dinosaur. Of course he turned her down and it was probably a good thing. It's difficult to imagine Juliette tearing people apart with her teeth. However, her decision doesn't seem to have done her career any harm. She has gone on to make a string of hits, including The Unbearable Lightness of Being, The English Patient (for which she won an Oscar) and Chocolat.It is not so easy to be successful in the United States for other foreign stars. Aaron is a good example. While some of his films have been popular in the US, they have usually been French films that traveled. One possible exception was Green Card, directed by Peter Weir, where he plays a French immigrant (移民) who goes through a fake wedding in order to stay and work in the United States. This is a predictable but sweet romantic edy which typecasts (使模式化) its lead actors in terms of national stereotypes (陈规陋习). While some reviewers were kind, others shredded both the film and Aaron's performance.1.What do we know from Paragraph 1?A. Juliette tore people apart with her teeth.B. Juliette refused an offer from Steven Spielberg.C. Juliette was not confident to play in Jurassic Park.D. Juliette exactly wanted to play a dinosaur for Steven Spielberg.2.What do we know about Aaron?A. He is an American actor.B. He is an immigrant from France.C. Most of his films are French.D. His films were made in America, but well received in France.3.What is the meaning of the last sentence of the passage?A. All of his films are impressive.B. His films are quite interesting.C. His films are popular in America.D. Not all reviewers like his films.BAccording to a new US study, couples who expect their children to look after them in old age should hope they have daughters because daughters are twice as attentive as sons overall.The research by Angelina Grigoryeva, from Princeton University, found that, while women provide as much care for their elderly parents as they can manage, men do as little as they can to get away with and often leave it to female family members.Her analysis of the family networks of 26,000 old Americans concluded that gender (性别) is one of the most important things that decide whether or not people will actively care for their elderly parents.In a paper presented at the annual conference of the American Sociological Association in San Francisco, she concludes that simply having a sister makes men likely provide less care. Using data from the University of Michigan Health and Retirement Study, a study which has been tracking a crosssection of over 50s for the last decade, she calculated that women provide an average of 12.3 hours a month of care for elderly parents while men offer only 5.6 hours."Sons reduce their relative caregiving efforts when they have a sister, while daughters increase theirs when they have a brother.""This suggests that sons pass on parent caregiving responsibilities to their sisters."In the UK, the 2011 Census (人口普查) showed that there are now around 6.5 million people with caring responsibilities, a figure which has risen by a tenth in a decade.But many are doing so at the risk of their health. The census showed that those who provide 50 hours or more of care a week while trying to hold down a full time job are three times more likely to be struggling with ill health than their working counterparts (同事) who are not carers.4.According to the finding of the research, from which of the following familieswill the old probably enjoyed the best care?A. The parents with two sons.B. The parents with one daughter.C. The parents with two daughters.D. The parents with one daughter and one son.5.How did the researchers e to the conclusion?A. By giving out some questionnaires.B. By tracking some of the American families.C. By doing some research on a nursing home.D. By analyzing some of the American family networks.6.What can we know from the passage?A. Angelina led the study of Health and Retirement Study.B. Angelina analyzed various data and researches to get the finding.C. Caring responsibilities are a heavy burden to most Americans.D. Most male families will not take on the responsibility of looking after theold.7.What is implied in the last paragraph?A. Many care providers work longer hours than others.B. People should give up their job to care for the elderly.C. People shouldn't pass on caring responsibilities to others.D. Many care providers might have potential health problems.CHow do you like your milk: cooked or raw? It may sound a strange question, but it’s being asked more often at kitchen tables, grocery stores and farmers’markets across the US.The vast majority of milk we drink is heattreated to kill off harmful bacteria (细菌). Raw milk, on the other hand, goes straight to bottle. Fans call it milk as nature intended: nutrientrich and full of a good kind of bacteria. Some fans go further, calling it a super food that aids digestion (消化), benefits the immune system and treats some diseases.An increasing number of people agree. For healthconscious, organicloving shoppers, raw milk is a growing food trend. They feel uneasy at the thought of heated milk sitting under supermarket lighting. But despite the enthusiasm, it’s a trend with a terrible side.Pasteurization (加热杀菌) is a reason—it’s highly effective at killing some harmful things that can hang around in the body of even healthy cows. Raw milk, on the other hand, relies heavily on the skill of the farmer to avoid them.Raw milk illnesses have increased as more people drink it. Between 2010 and 2019, raw milk and raw milk cheese caused the vast majority (96%) of all illnesses linked to dairy products. Considering far fewer people consume it, that makes unpasteurized dairy 840 times more risky than pasteurized. The recent deaths of two people who ate raw milk cheese made in New York underscored the sometimes deadly consequences. And for young children, whose underdeveloped immune systems make them more vulnerable (易受伤害的), the dangers of raw milk make it hard to remend.8.Why does most milk that people drink is heattreated?A. To add some useful bacteria.B. To make it taste more delicious.C. To make it safer for people to drink.D. To make it have a better appearance.9.Which of the following is a reason for raw milk not being accepted?A. It’s not good for people’s health.B. It may contain something harmful.C. It’s often put under market lighting.D. It es from unhealthy cows.10.In which section of a newspaper may this text appear?A. Entertainment.B. Health.C. Education.D. Politics.11.What is the best title of the text?A. Benefits of Raw MilkB. How to Tell the Quality of MilkC. Reasons for Choosing Heated MilkD. Raw Milk: a Super Food or Super Risk?DPut five, eight, twelve or more people together in a room, and it's a game of luck as to how well they'll function as a team. The larger the group, the more difficult it bees. It's a lot like dining out with a bunch of friends. Where to go? Italian? Vegetarian? Steakhouse? Each person has their own appetite, which can make creating a "sharedinterest" extremely challenging.Sharedinterest is the lifeblood of teams, and only the most successful panies know how to foster it. But how?"Project Aristotle", an experiment led by Abeer Dubey, a manager in Google's People Analytics division was conducted in 2012 to discover how to build the "perfect team." After years of analyzing data and interviews from more than 180 teams across the pany, Google found that the individual personalities in a team are not so relevant."We had lots of data, but there was nothing showing that a mix of specific personality types or skills or backgrounds made any difference. The 'who' part of the equation didn't seem to matter," Dubey said in an interview with The New York Times. Instead, the researchers found that there were five key characteristics of enhanced teams:Psychological safety: Everyone feels safe in taking risks, and that they won't be embarrassed or punished for doing so.Dependability: Everyone pletes quality work on time.Structure and clarity: Everyone knows what their specific expectations are. These expectations must be challenging yet attainable.Meaning: Everyone has a sense of purpose in their work, for example, supporting family.Impact: Everyone sees that the result of their work actually contributes to the organization's overall goals.While Google's findings may be true to some extent, a large number of scientific studies have caused researchers outside of Google's lab to shockingly disagree. Thomas ChamorroPremuzic, a professor of business psychology at Columbia University and author of the book "Why Do So Many Inpetent Men Bee Leaders?" and psychologist Dave Winsborough are among them. They both claim that personality, in particular, heavily affects the role of an individual within a team and is indeed a significant factor in what makes a team successful.Researchers found that the poorestperforming teams were 100 percent "pragmatic" (讲求实效的) and had 0 percent 'relationshipbuilding' traits. "Too often, organizations focus merely on the functional role and hope that good team performance somehow follows," ChamorroPremuzic and Winsborough cowrote in a Harvard Business Review article. "This is why even the most expensive professional sports teams often fail to perform according to the individual talents of each player: There is no psychological synergy (协作). A more effective approach focuses as much on people's personalities as on their skills."12.Why does the author mention the example of "dining out"?A. To emphasize the challenges of creating a mon interest.B. To cater for the different tastes of people from all walks of life.C. To stress the importance of different individuals in teams.D. To get more different people involved in building a team.13.What might be the least deciding factor of a perfect team according to Google'slab?A. Dependability.B. A sense of purpose.C. Psychological safety.D. Individual personalities.14.According to the last paragraph, why do the most expensive professional sportsteams fail to perform?A. Because they care more about the result.B. Because they are not talented enough.C. Because they lack relationship building.D. Because they are vague about their roles.15.How is the passage mainly developed?A. By making basic assumptions.B. By giving a lot of detailed examples.C. By analyzing causes and effects.D. By presenting contradictory findings.二、阅读七选五（本大题共5小题，共分）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。
重庆市巴蜀中学校2020-2021学年高一10月月考英语试题
【全国百强校】重庆市巴蜀中学校2020-2021学年高一10月月考英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读选择Only about one third of American seniors have correct habits, according to the Health Organization. Here are some findings and expert advice.1. How many times did you brush your teeth yesterday?● Finding: A full 33% of seniors brush their teeth only once a day.● Step: Remove the 300 types of bacteria in your mouth each morning with a battery-operated toothbrush. Brush gently for 2 minutes, at least twice a day.2. How many times did you wash your hands or bathe yesterday?● Finding: Seniors, on average, bathe fewer than 3 days a week. And nearly 30% wash their hands only 4 times a day - half of the number doctors recommend.● Step: We touch our faces around 3,000 times a day - often inviting germs( 病菌) to enter our mouth, nose, and eyes. Use toilet paper to avoid touching the door handle. And, most important, wash your hands often with hot running water and soap for 20 seconds.3. How often do you think about fighting germs?● Finding: Seniors are not fighting germs as well as they should.● Step: Be aware of germs. Do you know it is not your toilet but your kitchen sponge (海绵) that can carry more germs than anything else? To kill these germs, keep your sponge in the microwave for 10 seconds.1．What is found out about American seniors?A．Most of them have good habits.B．Nearly 30% of them bathe three days a week.C．All of them are fighting germs better than expected.D．About one third of them brush their teeth only once a day.2．Doctors suggest that people should wash their hands _________ .A．twice a day B．three times a dayC．four times a day D．eight times a day3．Which of the following is true according to the text?A．We should keep from touching our faces.B．There are less than 300 types of bacteria in the mouth.C．A kitchen sponge can carry more germs than a toilet.D．We should wash our hands before touching a door handle.4．The text probably comes from .A．a guide book B．a popular magazineC．a book review D．an official documentLouis Armstrong was born on 4th July in New Orleans, Louisiana. He grew up without a father and he and his sister were raised by his grandmother. When he was 11, Louis dropped out of school. He formed a quartet with three other boys, and they sang in the streets to earn money.He also used to get into trouble. He was put into prison and sent to live in a home for troubled boys. He talked the band director into letting him join the band, and that’s where he learned to play the cornet (短号), an instrument very much like the trumpet (喇叭).Louis Armstrong became one of the greatest jazz cornet players that ever lived. He was also an accomplished composer and singer. His nickname was originally “Satchel-mouth”, because some people said his mouth was like a satchel (挎包) where he could hold so much air to blow the trumpet. But one day someone called him “Satchmo” instead of “Satchel mouth”. Louis liked it, and the name stuck. Louis became famous for playing the cornet in clubs and on riverboats.He was best known for his ability to improvise, which means to make up music as he plays it. He also sang “scat”, which was a style of music in which the singer sings meaningless words instead of real lyrics. Over his career, Louis played in many recordings, and appeared in television shows and movies.5．How did Louis Armstrong make money when he was eleven?A．By playing the cornet. B．By stealing money in the streets. C．By singing in the street. D．By playing the trumpet in a band. 6．What kind of instrument did Louis Armstrong play?A．He played the guitar. B．He played the drum.C．He played the cornet. D．He played the trumpet.7．After getting to know about Louis Armstrong, we can draw the conclusion that ______. A．he was cleverer than other boys B．he was talented in musicC．he was good at making up music D．he was gifted with playing instruments.When it comes to generation gap ( 代沟), we usually think of different tastes in music, or games. But now the generation gap is handwriting. After one teacher in Tennessee discovered that she had students who couldn't read what she was writing on the board, she posted it on the Internet saying that handwriting should be taught in schools.Others who are against it argue that handwriting has become out of time in our modern world. Typed words have become a main form of communication. Once a practical skill, handwriting is no longer used by most of Americans. It is no longer taught in schools, and some claim that the time that it would take to teach it could be put to better use, for example, by teaching the technical skills.But even in today's world there are still plenty of reasons to pick up a pen and write on the paper. In America, signatures (签字) by hand are still often requested, for example, signing for a registered letter and buying a house. And original signatures are much more difficult to fake (伪造).There is also strong evidence that writing by hand is good for the mind. It makes a different part of the brain active and improves fine moving skills in young children. People are also more likely to remember what they write by hand than what they type, and the process of writing by hand has been shown to stimulate ideas. Not only those, studies have shown that kids who write by hand learn to read and spell earlier than those who don't.Yes, we live in a modern world, but we live in a modern world of basic and important values.8．What did the teacher find in her class?A．Her students were too lazy to follow her class. B．Her handwriting was too terrible to understand.C．There was something wrong with some students’ eyes.D．Some students could not recognize her written words on the board.9．Some people are against handwriting teaching because they think ________. A．technical skills are more important than handwriting. B．handwriting is no longer used in societyC．it's difficult to fake typed signatures D．nobody can practice good handwriting in school10．How many advantages does handwriting have for the mind?A．3 B．4C．7 D．811．The u nderlined word“stimulate”in Paragraph 4 probably means_________.A．cause B．collectC．exchange D．influenceResearchers at the University of Chicago have trained an artificial intelligence( 人工智能) system, to write fake( 伪造的) reviews( 评论) on Yelp, a website showing customers reviews on shopping or something else, and it's pretty hard to tell them apart from a human review.Their study, which will be presented at the ACM Conference on Computer and Communications Security in October, aimed to throw attention onto how easily these systems can write reviews like humans and how damaging they can become if they’re not monitored properly.Since many small businesses depend on online reviews to help grow and keep their reputation, a future where someone—like a rival or angry customer—could crazily fill their page with negative reviews written by a machine is pretty worrying.And, according to the research team, the threat goes far beyond fake reviews on Yelp. “In general the threat is bigger,” Ben Y. Zhao, one of the authors of the study, said. “I think the threat towards society is large and it really misleads users and shakes our belief in what is real and what is not. I think that' s going to be even unimaginable.”To test how believable these reviews are, the researchers invited 40 volunteers and had AI make five fake reviews for 40 actual restaurants. The volunteers were asked how useful they thought the review was and whether or not they thought it was fake. The AI reviews was regarded as “effectively unrecognizable ” from real reviews，according to the study. Further, the fake reviews were given a 3.15 "usefulness" rating, compared to a 3.28 rating for human reviews.12．What can the new artificial intelligence system do according to the passage？A．It can help train new reviewers.B．It can tell the real reviews from the fake ones.C．It can write human-like reviews.D．It can easily damage the businesses.13．What does the underlined word "rival'' mean in the passage?A．A person who respects you deeply.B．A person who is against you.C．A person who loves to give fake reviews.D．A person who can control you from distance.14．What can we infer from Ben Y. Zhao's remarks?A．Artificial intelligence can put the society in danger.B．The artificial intelligence is only used by the researchersC．Ben Y. Zhao is optimistic about the further development of artificial intelligence. D．The artificial intelligence will help people shake.15．What is the best title for the passage?A．Tips on Giving Reviews. B．How to Tell the Fake Reviews. C．Development of AI in Review on Yelp. D．AI is coming to Steal Your Reviews.二、七选五16．But science may have just proved them right – because beautiful women are more likely(可能的) to have daughters than those who are ordinary-looking, according to a study.As parents often pass on genes(基因) that determine(决定) looks, this could result in fewer handsome men on the ground. 17．For example, Yasmin Le Bon is signed to the same modelling company as daughter Amber, and Jerry Hall’s daughters Elizabeth and Georgia Jagger have both taken to the catwalk.Dr Satoshi Kanazawa, of the London School of Economics, surveyed( 调查) 17,000 babies born in Britain in March 1967 and followed them throughout their lives. 18．When they reached 45, they were asked about the gender(性别) of any children they had.Those considered to be attractive have the same chance to have a son or daughter as their first child –but the unattractive ones were more likely to have a son. 19．A previous study of 2,000 Americans suggested that women are becoming more beautiful over the generations because attractive women have more children than unattractive ones – and a higher percentage of their children are girls.Dr Kanazawa believes that parents are more likely to produce children who benefit( 得益)from their own features. 20．So it pays for attractive women to have daughters. But couples with strength and aggression rather than looks are better off having boys, as these characteristics are of more use to males.A．Famously good-looking parents like Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes are more likely to have girls than uglier couples.B．Single girls have always complained that good-looking men are difficult to find. C．Beauty is of more benefit to a woman than a man.D．At the age of seven, their attractiveness was rated(评估) by their teachers.E.In other words, beautiful women were more likely to have daughters than unattractive ones.F.And it may also explain why many models have daughters who follow them.G.Women are becoming more beautiful over the generations because attractive women have more children than plain ones.三、完形填空When I was boarding a bus, I saw a young black woman standing in line. As we climbed on, she 21 the silver bracelet (手镯) I was wearing.“I like your bracelet,” she said.“Thanks. I bought it in Mexico recently.” I 22 .She told me that this thin silver chain was 23 the type of bracelet she’d been looking for. I 24 to give it to her.“Oh, no, I couldn’t” was her 25 answer.“It’s okay.” I comforted her, “It wasn’t expensive.” “Maybe I can 26 it from you,” she suggested.“Look,” I said, “what would be27 fun – buying a bracelet from a total stranger or receiving a 28 from a total stranger?”She 29 that the gift would be much better. I took the bracelet off my wrist and put it on hers. It looked great. 30 the bus, the 31 woman handed me a piece of note. I thanked her and 32 it in my pocket. A few hours later I remembered the paper 33 read it. In pencil she had written:Dear Miss,Today was a(n) 34 day for me. You see, I am going out into the world without the 35 of my family to see 36 it is like. Soon I will be going off to college, and today Iam trying being 37 away from home. Thank you so much for being the first person I was to 38 . God bless you.I have her 39 , which has been one of my favorite possessions (财产), 40on my wall.21．A．observed B．examined C．glanced D．noticed 22．A．explained B．added C．told D．spoke23．A．only B．just C．ever D．even24．A．provided B．presented C．offered D．supplied 25．A．immediate B．positive C．honest D．serious26．A．borrow B．buy C．get D．rent27．A．much B．ver C．pretty D．more28．A．gift B．favor C．share D．benefit29．A．explained B．suggested C．admitted D．told30．A．Getting on B．Getting off C．Getting into D．Getting to 31．A．old B．beautiful C．ugly D．young32．A．place B．packed C．lay D．reached33．A．then B．and C．but D．or34．A．strange B．pleasant C．important D．normal35．A．message B．money C．roof D．aid36．A．who B．how C．which D．what37．A．on my own B．of my own C．to my own D．in my own 38．A．know B．appreciate C．communicate D．meet39．A．tip B．word C．note D．notice40．A．hanged up B．turned in C．put up D．fitted in四、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的内容（1 个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
2020-2021学年重庆市巴蜀中学高三英语上学期期末考试试题及答案解析
2020-2021学年重庆市巴蜀中学高三英语上学期期末考试试题及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ANational Disability Insurance Scheme (方案)The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will transform the way Queenslanders with disability are supported and change the way disability services are funded and delivered.Under the scheme, Queenslanders with disability will have choice and control over how they access support and who delivers them. They will also have certainty that they will be supported throughout their lifetime to achieve their personal goals.The NDIS will have an effect on the following programs.School Transport Assistance Program for Students with DisabilityThe NDIS will not disrupt existing services for qualified students. The Queensland Government will also continue to provide school transport assistance for students with disability who are not qualified to receive funding via the NDIS.For more information about the School Transport Assistance Program, and to check your qualification, visit the Education and Training website.Taxi Subsidy (补助金) SchemeThe Queensland Governmenthas lengthened the Taxi Subsidy Scheme (TSS) membership for NDIS qualified members to 31 October, 2022. This will allow more time to solve transport support arrangements under the Commonwealth’s NDIS.You can find more information about the TSS and your qualification on the TransLink website.Disability Parking Permit SchemeNo changes will be made to the Disability parking permit scheme when the NDIS is introduced inQueensland. Current arrangements for this scheme will be maintained.You can find more information on this scheme, and check your qualification, on the Queensland Government website.Public Transport Concessions for People with DisabilityThere will be no change to concessions on public transport for people with disability when the NDIS is introduced inQueensland. TransLink will continue to ensure concessions are provided for disabled persons travelling on public transport inQueenslandwhen the NDIS is introduced.You can find more information about public transport discounts for people with disability, and check your qualification, on the TransLink website,1.Which program helps drive the disabled to and from school?A.Taxi Subsidy Scheme.B.Disability Parking Permit Scheme.C.Public Transport Concessions for People with Disability.D.School Transport Assistance Program for Students with Disability.2.What can we learn about Taxi Subsidy Scheme?A.The scheme is for parking permit.B.The existing membership can be effective for longer time.C.There is no change to current arrangements for the scheme.D.The NDIS will not break off existing services for qualified students.3.What do the four programs have in common?A.They are all related to transport.B.They are all largely affected by NDIS.C.They all can be checked on the same website.D.They all provide discounts for disabled persons.BA 25-year-old American with a university degree can expect to livea decade longer than a peer who dropped out of high school. Although researchers have long known that the rich live longer than the poor, this education gap is less well documented. And although the average American’s expected span(预期寿命) has been smooth in recent year—and, shockingly, even fell between 2015 and 2017—that of the one-third with a bachelor’s degree has continued to lengthen.This gap in life expectancy is growing, according to new research published in the report of the National Academy of Sciences. Anne Case and Angus Deation ofPrincetonUniversityfound that the lifespans of those with and without a bachelor’s degree started to become different in the 1990s and 2000s. This gap grew even wider in the 2010s.What is the link between schooling and longevity(长寿)? Some argue that better-educated people develop healthier lifestyles: each additional year of study reduces the chances of being a smoker and of being overweight. The better-educated earn more, which in turn is associated with greaterhealth.Ms Case and Mr Deaton argue that changes in labor markets, including the rise of automation and increased demand for highly-educated workers, coupled with the rising costs of employer-provided health care, have decreased the supply of well-paid jobs for those without a degree. This may be contributing to higher rates of alcohol and drug use, suicide and other “deaths of despair”.The authors argued that the educational gap in mortality(致死率) will widenin the wake ofthe covid-19 pandemic. ForAmerica’s overall life expectancy to start climbing again, improvements will be needed across all social groups, not just among the privileged few.4. When did the lifespans of people with and without a degree vary greatly?A. In the 1990s.B. In the 2020sC. In the 2000sD. In the 2010s5. According to the article, changes in labor markets reduce jobs for those without a degree. Which change is NOT included?A. The rising spending of employer-provided health care.B. The gap in life expectancy.C. Raised request for better-educated workers.D. The development of automation.6. What does the underlined phrase “in the wake of” probably mean ?A. afterB. untilC. beforeD. while7. What is the best title for the text?A. Changes in labor market.B. Quit bad habits by Further studyC. Educated Americans live longer.D. Highly-educated people develop healthier lifestyles.CA satellite is about to demonstrate a new way of capturing space junk with magnets for the first time. With the frequency of space launches dramatically increasing in recent years, the potential for a disastrous collision above Earth is continually growing. Now, Japanese orbital clean-up company Astroscale is testing a potentialsolution.The firm's End-of-Life Services by Astroscale demonstration mission is scheduled to lift off on 20 March aboard a Russian Soyuz rocket. It consists of two spacecraft: a smal “client” satellite and a larger “servicer” satellite, or “chaser”. The smaller satellite is equipped with a magnetic (磁力的) plate which allows the chaser todock withit.The two stacked spacecraft will perform three tests once in orbit, each of which will involve the servicer satellite releasing and then recapturing the client satellite. The first test will be the simplest, with the client satellite drifting a short distance away and then being recaptured. In the second test, the servicer satellite will set the client satellite tumbling before catching up with it and matching its motion to grab it.Finally, if those two tests go well, the chaser will live up to its name by letting the client satellite float a few hundred metres away before finding it and attaching to it. All of these tests will be performed autonomously, with little to no human input once they are set in motion.“These kinds of demonstrations have never been done before in space - they are very different to, say, an astronaut controlling a robotic arm on the International Space Station,” says Jason Forshaw at AstroscaleUK.“This is more of an autonomous mission.” At the end of the tests, both spacecraft will burn up in Earth's atmosphere.If companies wanted to use this capability, they would have to attach a magnetic plate to their satellites so they could be captured later. Because of the growing space garbage problem, many countries now require firms to have a way to bring back their satellites once they run out of fuel or fail, so this could be a fairly simple likely plan, Forshaw says. Right now, each chaser can only nab one satellite, but Astroscale is working on a version that could drag three or four out of orbit at once.8. Which of the following can replace the underlined word "dock with" in Paragraph 2?A. Deal with.B. Keep up with.C. Join together.D. Crash.9. Why many countries now require firms to have a way to bring back their satellites?A. Because of the growing space waste problem.B. Because the frequency of space launches are dramatically increasing.C. Because they can earn large profits from it.D. Because Astroscale has found a new method of capturing the space garbage.10. What will Astroscale do to solve the space junk problem?A. An astronaut controls a robotic arm on the International Space to capture the “client” satellite.B. Through a magnetic plate remotely controlled by humans on the ground to catch the “client” satellite.C. Finding the "client "satellite and attaching to it with a magnetic plate automatically.D. Tumbling to match the motion of “client satellite the drag three or four satellites out of its orbit into atmosphere.11. What can we infer from the passage?A. People will bum the space junk up in Earth's atmosphere in the future.B. Japan andRussiawill conduct space debris cleanup experiment together.C. These kinds of demonstrations have never been done before.D. The demonstration mission will be divided into three phases.DThere is an old Chinese proverb that states “One generation plants the trees; another gets the shade,” and this is how it should be with mothers and daughters. The relationship between a mother and a daughter is sometimes confusing. The relationship can be similar to friendship. However, the mother and daughter relationship has unique characteristics that distinguish it from a friendship. These characteristics include responsibilities and unconditional love, whichprecludemothers and daughters from being best friends.Marina, 27 years old, said, “I love spending time with my mom, but I wouldn’t consider her my best friend. Best friends don’t pay for your wedding. Best friends don’t remind you how they carried you in their body and gave you life! Best friends don’t tell you how wise they are because they have been alive at least 20 years longer than you.” This doesn’t mean that the mother and daughter relationship can’t be very close and satisfying. This generation of mothers and adult daughters has a lot in common, which increases the likelihood of shared companionship. Mothers and daughters have always shared the common experience of being homemakers, responsible for maintaining(保持) and passing on family values and traditions. Today contemporary mothers and daughters also share the experience of work and technology, which may bring them even closer together.Best friends may ormay not continue to be best friends, but for better or worse; the mother and daughter relationship is permanent, even if for some unfortunate reason they aren’t speaking. Sometimes this is not an equal relationship. Daughters don’t always feel responsible for their mother’s emotional well-being. But mothers never stop being mothers, which includes frequently wanting to protect their daughters and often feeling responsible for their happiness. The mother and daughter relationship is a relationship that is not replaceable by any other. Mothers always “trump(胜过)” friends.12. What does the underlined word “preclude” in paragraph 1 probably mean?A. differ.B. benefit.C. prevent.D. change.13. What can we learn from what Marina said?A. Best friends will not spend money on her wedding.B. Best friends will not remind her of important issues in life.C. Her mother is wiser on account of her age.D. Her mother is definitely not her best friend.14. Why can a mother and a daughter build a even closer relationship today?A. Because they share advanced technology with each other.B. Because they work together to support the whole family.C. Because they experience the same values and traditions.D. Because they have common experience in life and work.15. What is the text mainly about?A. How to build a good mother and daughter relationship.B. A mother-daughter relationship is irreplaceable.C. Mothers want to be daughters’ friends.D. A daughter is a mother’s best friend.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
重庆市巴蜀中学校2023-2024学年高一上学期期末模拟英语试题试题
巴蜀中学高2026届高一上期末模拟试题B1U4-U5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. How will Crystal spend most of her time in Italy?A. Dealing with her work.B. Traveling around.C. Visiting her sister.2. What else do the speakers need?A. Potatoes.B. Beef.C. Pork sausages.3. Why did the woman go to Matt's shop?A. For its cats.B. For its coffee.C. For its books.4. What are the speakers mainly discussing?A. An actor.B. A movie.C. A friend.5. What does the man think of the restaurant?A. Very disappointing.B. Quite satisfactory.C. Just so-so.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。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6. What does the woman ask the man to do?A. Show his ID card.B. Pay extra.C. Open his suitcases.7. What will the man probably do next?A. Go through security.B. Board the plane.C. Get his boarding pass.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
重庆市2020-2021学年高一上学期期末联合检测试卷英语试题 含答案
重庆市2020-2021学年高一上学期期末联合检测英语试卷英语测试卷共8页，满分150分。
考试时间120分钟。
注意事项：1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2.作答时，务必将答案写在答题卡上。
写在本试卷及草稿纸上无效。
3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，请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。
例：How much is the shirt?A. £19.15.B. £9.15.C. £9.18.答案是B。
1. What does the man ask for?A. The woman’s phone.B. The woman's book.C. The woman’s car.2. How does Tom feel these days?A. Excited.B. Worried.C. Angry.3. What is the woman's suggestion?A. Going to school.B. Seeing a doctor.C. Staying home.4. What will the speakers probably do this weekend?A. See a movie.B. Buy a computer.C. Eat out in town.5. When will the next train for Shanghai leave?A. At 8:30.B. At 10:30.C. At 11:30.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。
重庆奉节县巴蜀中学2020年高一英语测试试卷含解析
重庆奉节县巴蜀中学2020年高一英语测试试卷含解析一、选择题1. Has someone suggested there _______ be an international language all could understand and use ______?A can; itB /;/C would; itD may;/参考答案：B2. 从每小题的A、B、C、D四个选项中，找出其划线部分与所给单词的划线部分读音相同的选项。
1.southernA.birthplaceB.thinkC.thoughD.three2.violentA.strikeB.ruinC.positionD.figure3.nutshellA.buryB.currentC.pollutionD.fuel4.meansA. smokeB.eyesughsD.maps5.notebookA.footB. schoolC.poolD. food参考答案：CABBA3. You ______ be hungry already--- you had lunch only two hours ago!A. mustn’tB. wouldn’tC. can’tD. needn’t参考答案：C4. The number of the workers in this factory ________ 300，that is to say，it ________ 20%. A．has increased by；has increased toB．have increased to；have increased byC．has increased to；has increased byD．have increased by；have increased to参考答案：C[由主语可知谓语动词用单数；increase to表示“增长到……”；increase by表示“增长了……”。
2020-2021学年重庆市巴蜀中学高三英语期末试题及参考答案
2020-2021学年重庆市巴蜀中学高三英语期末试题及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ASpeaking with people on the phone is pretty rare these days. Most people use e-mail or messaging apps when they need to communicate with someone. Sometimes, though, making a call is unavoidable. This simple act can actually be a nightmare for some people. Their hearts race and their hands sweat at the very thought. If this sounds familiar to you, you might be one of the millions of people who suffer from telephobia—the fear of speaking over the phone.Telephobia is a form of social anxiety, although people who feel perfectly comfortable in social situations may also experience telephobia. When speaking face-to-face, we give off lots of facial or bodily cues that help each other follow the conversation. This is not the case over the phone. And the idea of speaking into this void（真空）makes people terrified that they will freeze up, stumble over their words（失言）, or lose control of the conversation and look foolish In fact, telephobia is very similar to thefear people feel before putting on a performance in front of a big audience. However, there are things that one suffering from thin condition can do to reduce this fear and make phone calls at least somewhat bearable.One thing that those with telephobia can do before a call in smile. It may sound silly, but smiling before doing something stressful can help you feel more relaxed. It won't delete the anxiety altogether, but it will take the edge off it.Similarly, imagining how the call will go before you make it can also help things go more smoothly. Running through a positive conversation in your head will make you feel less nervous and may help you predict any possible problems. There's no need to spend hours on this, just a few minutes thinking up a general idea of what you want to say. You can even write down some brief notes to remind yourself of your talking points. This is particularly useful for dealing with the fear of not being able to express yourself naturally.And finally, when faced with receiving a call, you don't always have to pick up. There's nothing wrong with calling the person back later when you feel more comfortable.So the next time your phone starts ringing, remember—speaking on the phone doesn't have to make you sweat. The important thing is to be aware of your fear and take steps to deal with it.1. According to the article, which situation can cause a feeling similar lo telephobia?A.Speaking face-to-face to a good friend.B. Performing in front of a large audience.C. Running in a race without proper shoes.D. Using a messaging app while on the subway.2. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way to deal with telephobia?A.Imagining how the call will go before you make it.B. Standing on the edge of a tall building while making a call.C. Calling someone back later instead of answering their phone calls right away.D. Writing down some brief notes to remind yourself of your talking points.3. What is the main purpose of the passage?A. To present ways to ease telephobia.B. To explain the development of telephobiaC. To introduce the influence of telephobia.D. To give the reason why someone suffers from telephobia.BAlex Wong, a junior atMarkKeppelHigh SchoolinAlhambra,California, is working hard on his application to a top college. His resume shows off his nearly straight A’s in difficult classes, experience at a summer program atStanfordUniversity, Eagle Scout project and time on the soccer team as well as the school choir. But his steady progress stopped unexpectedly this year. Aiming to open access to college-level Advanced Placement (大学预科) courses, his schoolbegan using a computer-based lottery to give out spaces. Alex got shut out of all three of the courses he requested.The new system caused anger among families whose children failed to get into AP courses, which many consider important to develop advanced skills, improve grade-point averages and allow students to earn college credit, saving them and their families tuition dollars. Students and parents wrote to administrators to complain, circulated a petition (请愿) and launched a Facebook group for trading classes. “I’M DESPERATE! I’LL GIVE YOU FREE FOOD,” one student, Kirk Hum, posted on the 210-member AP Flea Market Facebook group.AP classes have long been held dear by the most talented and ambitious students.But now they are seen as positive for all students who are willing to push themselves – and schools are increasingly viewing access to them as a basic educational right. But this change has brought challenges.Miracle Vitangcol, a junior atDowntownMagnetsHigh Schoolwith average grades and test scores, is failing herAP US history class. She said she can’t handle the rapid pace and volume of material she needs to remember. But she said she intends to stick it out because the class is teaching her to manage her time, take good notes and work hard. “I’m struggling to adjust,” she said. “But I keep telling myself: ‘It’s OK. You can do it. Just push yourself’.”Some critics worry that the open-access movement is pushing too many unprepared students into AP classes, as shown by higher exam failure rates over the last decade. They also fear that open enrollment (录取) policies are encouraging teachers to weaken courses and give out high grades to students who don’t deserve them. “While expanding access is generally a good thing, we need to make sure we’re not watering down the experience for the high achievers,” said Michael Petrilli, executive vice president of the Thomas B. Fordham Institute, a Washington-based educational policy organization.4. The purpose of the new AP courses system at Alex Wong’s school is to ______.A. make sure all students get access to the AP courses they desire.B. ensure that students have a fair chance to get access to AP courses.C. improve the academic performance of students in AP courses.D. separate high achievers from average students through the new courses.5. According to the article, the AP Flea Market Facebook group is a place where ______.A. students’ parents send their complaints to school administrators.B. students share tips about saving money for college.C. students offer items to trade for the AP courses they need.D. students can find support and guidance on their AP study.6. Which of the following statements would Michael Petrilli agree with?A. Opening AP courses to all students is a bad idea.B. School administrators should maintain high academic standards for AP courses.C. High schools should stop charging students for taking AP courses.D. Access to AP courses is necessary for students applying for top American colleges.7. The author used Miracle Vitangcol’s example to show that ______.A. students need to remember too much in their AP courses.B.AP courses pose a big challenge to unprepared students.C. the secret to success in AP courses is to keep pushing yourself.D. average students don’t deserve their places in AP courses.CThere is no such thing as a “safe" level of drinking, with increased consumption of alcohol associated with poorer brain health, according to a new study.In an observational study, which has not yet been peer-reviewed, researchers from the University of Oxford studied the relationship between the self-reported alcohol intake of some 25,000 people in the UK, and their brain scans. The researchers noted that drinking had an effect on the brain's gray matter-regions in the brain that make up "important bits where information is processed," according to leadauthor Anya Topiwala, a senior clinical researcher at Oxford.“The more people drank, the less the volume of their gray matter,“ Topiwala said via email. "Brain volume reduces with age and more severely with dementia(痴呆症).Smaller brain volume also predicts worse performance on memory testing,“ she explained. "While alcohol only made a small contribution to this(0. 8%), it was a greater contribution than other "modifiable" risk factors," she said, explaining that modifiable risk factors are “ ones you can do something about, in contrast to aging.”The team also investigated whether certain drinking patterns, beverage types and other health conditions made a difference to the impact of alcohol on brain health. They found that there was no "safe" level of drinking-meaning that consuming any amount of alcohol was worse than not drinking it. They also found no evidence that the type of drink— such as wine, spirits or beer—affected the harm done to the brain. However, certain characteristics, such as high blood pressure, obesity or binge-drinking, could put people at higher risk, researchers added.The risks of alcohol have long been known：Previous studies have found that there's no amount of liquor, wine or beer that is safe for your overall health. Alcohol was the leading risk factor for disease and premature death in men and women between the ages of 15 and 49 worldwide in 2016, accounting for nearly one in 10 deaths, according to a study published in The Lancet in 2018.“It has been known for decades that heavy drinking is bad for brain health," Sadie Boniface, head of research at the UK's Institute of Alcohol Studies, said via email. "We also shouldn't forget alcohol affects all parts of the body and there are multiple health risks. ”8. What is the function of gray matter?A. Control the mount of alcoholB. Process informationC. Scan the brainD. Predict the performance on memory9. Which is NOT true in the following statements according to the study?A. Drinking alcohol is worse than not drinking.B. With people getting older, brain volume reduces.C. Alcohol was the major risk factor for disease and premature death.D. The less people drink alcohol, the more the volume of their gray matter.10. Which is one of the "modifiable" risk factors?A. SmokingB. AgingC. DeathD. Disease11. What is the main idea of the text?A. The mount of alcohol is not related to people's health.B. People drinking alcohol do harm to their brain health.C. People drinking alcohol lead to dementia.D. Theresa great deal of liquor, wine or beer that is safe for health.DThe health benefits of staying active are already well-known. It can help you manage weight, keep blood sugar levels down and reduce risk factors for heart disease.Now, a new study suggests that regularly playing sports, especially badminton or tennis, is not only healthy but also reduces your risk of death, at any age, by approximately 50%. This is a big scale population study to explore the health benefits of sports in terms of death rate. The study evaluated responses from 80, 306 adults aged 30 and above inEnglandandScotland, who were surveyed about their health, lifestyle and exercise patterns.After adjusting factors such as age, sex, weight, smoking habits, alcohol use, education and other forms of exercise besidesthe named sports, the researchers compared the risk of death among people who took part in a sport to those who didn’t. The percentage of reduced risk of death was found to be: 47% for racket（球拍）sports, 28% for swimming and 15% for cycling.In addition to this, the study didn’t find any significant reduction in the risk for sports like running and football. The findings also exposed that over 44% of the participants met the guidelines for the recommended exercise levels to stay fit and healthy, which amounts to 150 minutes of moderate(适度的) physical activity in a week.Does this mean you stop running or playing football and switch to tennis instead? Every kind of sport and physical activity has different physical, social and mental benefits attached to it. The apparent lack of benefits of running and football could result from several variables that were not taken into account.Being active helps you feel happier and live longer. So, the most important step is to take part in any kind of sport that you are likely to enjoy and follow in the long term.12. How is the study conducted?A. By doing comparative experiments.B. By analyzing previous data.C. By evaluating survey information.D. By tracking participants for a long time.13. What does the underlined part “the named sports” refer to?A. Ball sports.B. Racket sports.C. Individual sports.D. Traditional sports.14. What can we infer from paragraph 5?A. Few people will play football.B. Tennis will become more popular.C. The result of this study is wrong.D. The study needs to be further improved.15. What does the author advise people to do?A. Stick to any sport that you like.B. Play badminton and tennis only.C. Stop running and playing football.D. Do any sport according to guidelines.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
第一学期高一期末英语考试(2020-2021学年度)
第一学期高一期末英语考试（2020-2021学年度）第Ⅰ卷（三部分共125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，并标住在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你将有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．Which season does the man like best?A．Winter. B．Summer. C．Autumn.2．What does the man mean?A．Nobody can be the best.B．Do as well as you can.C．It’s difficult to do something important.3．What’s the possible relationship of the two speakers?A．Wife and husband. B．Boss and worker. C．Teacher and student. 4．What are the speakers doing?A．Working at a machine.B．Driving along a road.C．Talking about noise pollution.5．How did the man respond to the woman’s request?A．He lent her an extra pen.B．He offered her a pencil.C．He said he didn’t have any extra ink.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，并标注在试卷的相应位置。
重庆市巴蜀中学校2023-2024学年高一上学期1月期末英语试题
重庆市巴蜀中学校2023-2024学年高一上学期1月期末英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解The beaches on Mykonos’s southwest coast are among the Med’s best for parties, but head east to find a different atmosphere among a rocky, golden coastline dotted with sandy bays.Fokos BayPark your vehicle in the dirt lot and walk over the low dunes to find perfect little Fokos Bay,where deep, sheltered waters offer delightful swimming for all ages. Once you’ve worked up a bit of an appetite, head on over to the renowned restaurant overlooking the sand for a lazy seafood lunch.Agari BeachIf getting your own wheels isn’t an option, Agari is only a 15-minute walk east of the more famous Elia Bcach and on the south coast bcach ferry route. It’s one of the closest uncrowded beaches to Hora, Mykonos’s main town, and home to a lonely cafe that provides sunbeds and sell drinks and snacks.Mersini BeachWander west around the headland to the next beach along -the gentle arc of Mersini beach, which is usually the least-crowded on Mykonos. Bring your own sun mat and even an umbrella as this beach is service-free: wild and raw, and perfectly matched to a sunbathing without being disturbed.Kalafati BeachIn the far southeast, about seven miles from Mykonos town, the broad curving coastline of Kalafati Beach is beloved for its steady winds that blow the sails of windsurfers and kite surfers- perfect if you’re looking for sporting action. Rnt boards and get lessons right at the beach at Windsurfing Mykonos.1．What can visitors do at Agari beach?A．Try excellent seafood.B．Rent boards for windsurfing.C．Have a 15-minute ferry ride.D．Rest undisturbed in sunbeds.2．What makes Mersini beach special?A．Its rental equipment for sunbathers.B．Its undeveloped surroundings.C．Its complex geography along the route.D．Its free service of sun mats andumbrellas.3．Which place is the best choice if one drives his kid and parents for a family outing?A．Fokos Bay B．Mersini Beach C．Agari Beach D．Kalafati BeachThe Scout’s (童子军) slogan is “Do a Good Turn Daily.” In Troop 506 of Ham Lake, a 13-year-old Scout Jonathan is pioneering new trails when it comes to “good turns.”Like many troops, 506 sells popcorn to raise money. Many Scouts fear trying to convince people to buy from them. But in 2019, Jonathan watched as kids who’d made $1,800 or more in sales crossed a stage to receive a Lego set as a reward. “I really wanted that Lego set,” he says.The next year, he earned his Legos. But Troop 506 doesn’t just give out Lego sets. Under its generous reward program, Scouts receive a percentage of their sales in gift cards and cash points for activities. Inspired, Jonathan spent the next few years developing an astonishing skill for selling.Popcorn too expensive? A simple donation will do. No cash? He also takes plastic. He marched into a car dealership and struck a deal with the dealer: In all his sales efforts, he’d wear a mask with the company’s logo if the owner would buy popcorn for all his employees.Jonathan started pulling down jaw-dropping numbers. In 2021, he was a top seller and earning $5,000. He might have spent it on himself, but he had other ideas. The holidays were on his mind - particularly the stories his father had told him about his own days in foster care where the real Christmas-morning experience his father was once denied.“They didn’t really have Christmas,” Jonathan says. With $5,000, he could bring Christmas to a lot of kids. He shifted from big seller to big spender, hand-selecting $5,000 worth of gifts for several kids. “It really makes me happy,” he says, “the feeling that I’m making those kids happy on Christmas.”“This is the reason why we do Scouting. Jonathan’s a great example for all of us” says his scoutmaster, Aaron Miller.4．Why did Jonathan decide to sell popcorn?A．To raise money for cash points.B．To stand out in an Scouting activity.C．To receive a reward from the troop.D．To win gift cards for Christmas gifts.5．What does paragraph 4 show?A．Jonathan’s persuasive ability.B．Jonathan’s ambitious nature.C．Jonathan’s determination to win.D．Jonathan’s excellent selling strategies.6．What inspired Jonathan to spend the money on children’s Christmas gifts?A．The Scout Slogan.B．The holiday atmosphere.C．His father’s experience in foster care.D．Troop 506’s reward program.7．What may be a suitable title for the text?A．A Scout Plays Santa B．Be a Top Popcorn Seller.C．A Slogan Enjoys Popularity.D．Go for Scouting ActivitiesElectric-powered vertical-take-off-and-landing (eVTOL) aircraft, or flying cars, are a growing trend. Many companies are creating different designs, ranging from big drone-like vehicles to those similar to tight spider webs. However, these won’t be like family cars from the“Jetsons”cartoon; flying them will need a pilot’s license, and they’ll likely first be used as air taxis.One company, Pivotal,has focused on a project that lets people fly their own vehicle.Their creation, Helix, is a one-seat vehicle, similar to a flying motorbike. Made to fit U.S.regulations for small aircraft, it can be flown without a pilot’s license in open areas.It has been a hairy ride. Pivotal, was started by Marcus Leng, a Canadian mechanical engineer. In 2011, he began to pursue his interest in flight. He believed electric-powered flight was possible and built a model in his backyard. Named BlackFly, it was a simple construction using carbon-fiber and even a chopstick for support. But it flew only once, marking the first human flight in an eVTOL.After 12 years of improvements,Pivotal now has a market-ready product. Helix has undergone several changes but kept its basic design. It has two sets of wings and eight propellers(螺旋桨), looking like a squeezed “H” from below. There’s no landing gear; Instead, its belly is curved in a way like a humpback whale’s, so it rocks to stability after landing.Pilot’s licence or not, buyers must train to fly Helix. The vehicle’s software limits thepilot to its built-in safety mechanisms. If something goes wrong, there’s a parachute that can be spread for a safe landing.The Helix’s top speed is a respectable 100kph, but its range is only 30km. And charging it is a bit of a pain. Charging takes 4.5 hours with a regular plug, but a special charger can reduce this to 75 minutes. So, it’s not quite like the futuristic Jetsons yet, but a possible step on-or perhaps above-the road8．Which of the following is a feature of Helix?A．It’s a pilotless motorbike.B．It looks like a loose spider web.C．It is large and flies in open areas.D．It only has a driver’s seat.9．What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 3 mean?A．Riding Helix was not easy.B．Flying Helix was just a piece of cake.C．The journey to develop Helix was challenging.D．The process of making Helix was quite interesting.10．How does Helix land smoothly?A．With a built-in software.B．With its curved bottom.C．With two sets of wings.D．With its special shape.11．What does the author think of Helix ?A．It has a promising future.B．Its design is far from satisfying.C．It is perfect for a long flight.D．Its charging time is unacceptable.Recently, economist Francisca Antman makes a convincing case that the explosion of tea as an everyman’s drink in late 1700s England saved many lives. This would not have been because of any beneficial substances of the leaf. Instead, the simple practice of boiling water for tea, in an era before people understood that illness could be caused by water-borne pathogens (病原体), may have been enough to keep many from an early grave.Between 1761 and 1834, the annual death rate decreased considerably, but wages didn’t seem to have risen much and standards of living arguably didn’t increase. Actually, with the rise of the industrial revolution, many people crowded into towns whose sanitation (卫生条件) left much to be desired. Some historians suggested that boiling water for tea might have played a role in this decrease.“With people coming into cities to work, given the level of sanitation they have, the big killer is water.” says Antman. Using data from over 400 English districts, relating water sources and quality with death rates, she found the key date is 1785 when tea suddenly became affordable for the majority of Britons. There were many things to recommend tea as a drink of the common people: you could make a satisfying drink with just a few leaves, which could be reused for multiple pots, and tea was potentially cheaper than beer, which became expensive both by the complex making process and by a tax on malt (麦芽). She found that deaths dropped in all districts, but those with bad water saw death rates drop 18% more than those with good water.Interestingly,while there wasn’t a noticeable decrease in deaths among children aged two to five — who typically didn’t consume much tea — there was a slight fall in infant deaths, perhaps reflecting the fact that if tea-drinking parents had less diarrheal (腹泻) disease, their very young children might have been protected a bit as well.12．What might contribute to decreased death rates according to some historians?A．Desirable sanitation.B．Less water-related disease.C．Industrial revolution.D．Beneficial substances in tea.13．Why did the majority of Britons in 1785 turn to tea?A．Because it tasted better than beer.B．Because it was less costly and reusable.C．Because people needn’t pay any tax on it.D．Because people enjoyed its making process.14．What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A．Drinking tea has tittle influence on young children.B．Children can also drink tea to protect themselves from diarrheal disease.C．Parents’ tea-drinking habits may have a positive effect on their children.D．Death rates of children didn’t drop due to their lack of tea-drinking habits. 15．What is the text mainly about?A．Why people need to boil water to make tea.B．Why British develop a love for drinking tea.C．How tea gains increasing popularity in Britain.D．How Britain’s taste for tea may have saved lives.There are few things more comforting than a hug. It’s a gesture that makes you feelcan cause them great discomfort. In the event that this is a person close to you, you may have even felt rejected by their attitude. Knowing the reasons behind their behavior will help you understand them. Let’s take a look at some of the possible causes.17A study has discovered that the degree to which we show physical affection and are comfortable with it depends on how we were raised. 18 However,as a matter of fact, some people who grew up with a lack of physical affection may later try to makeup for it. They’re the ones who always take the initiative and kiss and hug those close to them.Low self-esteem and insecurity19 In fact, it’s been proven that the most insecure people generally feel threatened by being close to others. By marking and keeping their distance, they feel more in control of the situation. In fact, it means they avoid feeling vulnerable. Furthermore, they feel like it saves them from rejection or an emotional bond that’s too intimate.Trauma (创伤)and abuseLastly, if individuals suffered physical abuse in their past, it is highly likely that they may reject any forms of physicaI contact. This rejection is often a result of the deep-seated fear and distrust that has developed within them due to their previous experiences. Indeed,traumatic events and negative experiences, such as physical violence or abuse, can generate a great fear of establishing physical closeness with others 20A．Parenting styleB．Fears and panicC．However, not everyone experiences these pleasant sensations.D．Those who dislike physical contact may not have strong and healthy self-esteem.E．For instance, growing up in a loving family encourages children to be open and caring.F．They may avoid getting close to others due to a panic of dirt, or the spread of certaindiseases.G．Thus, they may adopt a defensive gesture, keeping others at a distance to avoid potential harm.二、完形填空Bella, a 14-year-old cat from Huntingdon, UK, has claimed the Guinness Record for the(分贝).The Spink family has had Bella for almost 15 years, and they’ve always 22 that she might have the world’s loudest purr. Friends and family would always 23 her loud purring, and Nicole Spink’s late husband would 24 that she was louder than the TV.One day, they decided to put Bella’s purring to the test-they 25 a smartphone app to measure the cat’s purr and were blown away by the 26 . She was louder than the Guinness World record for the loudest purr by a domestic cat, so they applied for an official record 27 .Measuring sound with a smartphone app and having it measured by a sound engineer can bring about totally 28 results, but in this case, the Spinks were lucky to have their measurements 29 . After feasting on a bowl of her favorite food, Bella got to enjoy some much-needed petting by her owner and she produced some 30 loud purring.The standardized class-1 sound meter recorded Bella’s 31 pur at 54.59 decibels. That was more than enough to beat the 50-decibel requirement to 32 the Guinness Record.It’s important to note that while Bella has 33 the record for the loudest purr by a living domestic cat, she doesn’t have the loudest purr in history. That 34 belongs to the late Smokey and Merlin, two cats who purred at the 35 noise level of 67.8 dB, a full 13.21 louder than Bella.21．A．produced B．measured C．supplied D．analyzed 22．A．respected B．preferred C．recommended D．supposed 23．A．account for B．wonder at C．agree with D．work out 24．A．celebrate B．promote C．debate D．complain 25．A．downloaded B．invented C．restored D．contrasted26．A．benefit B．pressure C．result D．purpose 27．A．attempt B．donation C．performance D．system 28．A．useless B．available C．different D．possible 29．A．confirmed B．formed C．improved D．destroyed 30．A．specifically B．slightly C．gracefully D．impressively 31．A．normal B．straight C．peak D．major 32．A．regard B．switch C．beg D．claim 33．A．set B．carved C．sought D．mixed 34．A．option B．trend C．object D．title 35．A．professional B．meaningful C．astonishing D．demanding三、单项选择A．while B．when C．as D．sincevillage.A．established B．aided C．exchanged D．donatedthe Amazon rainforest.A．To base B．Basing C．Based D．Baserepeating them.A．from which B．in which C．with whom D．for whombeautiful old buildings.A．who B．where C．that D．whichlooking for.A．conducting B．to conduct C．conducted D．been conductingA．when B．where C．why D．thatand restore historical buildings.A．affect B．preserve C．recognise D．unearththe Internet economy, which is now an important component of today’s economy.A．given back to B．given way to C．given away D．given upA．suffered from B．suffered C．suffering from D．having suffered四、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式.In a specially designed studio theater in Hangzhou, New Dragon Gate Inn, a traditional Shaoxing Opera performance 46 (bring) to life. Recreated from the 1992 film of the same name, the opera presentation shows amazing artistic performance, successfully attracting the interest of younger 47 (generation) by mixing traditional Chinese opera with modern theater models and dramatic (戏剧性的) ideas.48 (compare) with traditional stages, the theater is designed as an inn, 49 the audiences becoming guests. The audience sits very close to the actors and actresses, offering them 50 unique and fascinating viewing experience. Upon leaving the theater, these audience members feel a sense of satisfaction that drives them to willingly share short clips of the performance online, 51 (promote) its popularity.As the play gains popularity in the past weeks, Chen Lijun, 52 plays the important supporting role of Jia Ting, 53 (become) a social media hit. She said this show represents one of the 54 (challenge) skills in the opera world. It tests not only the physical strengths, vocal skills, and acting abilities of actors and actresses 55 their willpower and determination.五、单词拼写首字母单词拼写)57．I prefer to travel to a countryside because the air there is good to b . (根据首字母单词拼写)58．It is important to establish healthy eating habits in childhood to p health issues later in life. (根据首字母单词拼写)59．It suddenly s me that I had left my schoolbag in the dormitory. (根据首字母单词拼写)60．She is a highly c artist,always coming up with new and unique ideas for her paintings. (根据首字母单词拼写)61．Though famous overnight,he took a positive (态度)towards fame and fortune. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)62．Dong Yuhui speaks English so fluently that he can deliver an English speech without (参考) to his notes. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)63．She’s a cancer (幸存者) and an inspiration to many, showing strong willpower to the world. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)64．The (本土的) language of the region is Spanish, but many people also speak English as a second language. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)65．Yuan Longping was honored because he made great (贡献)to our country. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)六、完成句子七、书信写作76．假定你是李华。
2020-2021年高一英语第一学期期末考试试题
第一学期期末考试高一英语II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks,use one word that best fits each blank.(A)Fatherhood is going to have a different meaning and brings forth a different answer from every man who hears these words. Some feel proud when they receive the news, （25）others worry, (26) (wonder) whether they will be good fathers. Although there are some men who like children and may have had considerable experience with them, others do not particularly care for children and spend little time with them. Many fathers and mothers have been planning and looking forward to children for some time. For other couples, pregnancy was an accident that both husband and wife have accepted willingly or unwillingly.(27) the reaction to the birth of a child, it is obvious that the shift from the role of husband to(28) of father is a difficult task. Yet, unfortunately, few attempts(29) (make) to educate fathers in this remobilization process. Although numerous books have been written about American mothers, only recently has literature focused on the role of a father.It is argued by some writers that the transition to the father's role, although difficult, is not nearly as (30) (great) as the transition the wife must make to the mother's role. The mother's role seems(31) (require) complete transformation in daily routine and highly innovative adaptation; on the other hand, the father's role isless demanding and immediate. However, even though we mentioned the fact thatgrowing number of women are working outside the home, the father is still thought bymany(32) the breadwinner in the household.Keys: 25. While 26. Wondering 27. Whatever 28. that. 29. have been made 30.great 31. to require 32.as(B)Ask helpful HannahDear helpful Hannah,I’ve got a problem with my husband, Sam. He bought a smart phone a couple ofmonths ago and he took it on our recent ski vacation to Colorado, it was a great tripexcept for one problem. He has a constant urge (33)for next messages; h e’t stand thechecks his phone every five minutes! He’s so addicted to it that he just canidea (34)there may be an important text. He can’t help checking even atinappropriate times like when we are eating in a restaurant and I am talking to him!He behaves (35)any small amount of boredom can make him feel theneed to check his phone even when he know he shouldn’t. The temptation to see(36)is connecting him is just too great. When I ask him to put down the phoneand stop (37)(ignore) me, he say, “In a minute.”but still checks to see if(38)has posted something new on the Internet. Our life (39)(interrupted).If we go somewhere and I ask him to have the phone at home, he suffers fromwithdrawal symptom. May this dependency on his smart phone has become more thanan everyday problem.I recently read an article about “nomophobia,”(40)is a real illness peoplecan’t suffer from the fear of being without your phone! I am worried that Sam maybesuffering from this illness because he feels anxious if he doesn’t have his phone w him, even for a short time.Who would have thought that little devices like these could have brought so muchtrouble!Sick and Tired SadieKeys：33. to check 34. that 35. as if /as though36.who37.ignoring38.someone /somebody 39.has been interrupted/is being interrupted/is interrupted40.whichSection BDirections:Complete the following passage b y using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A. applicationB. personalizedC. competeD. expectsE. guaranteedF. directlyG. normallyH. foundationI. intensiveJ. passK. recognitionUniversities in Britain are a magnet for overseas students. There are currently over 200 000 from outside Britain studying at British universities. The largest single groupis Chinese students. T here are currently 50 000 in the UK. The British government expects the total number of overseas students to be around 900 000 by 2020,and also thinks that a quarter of these will be Chinese.But why is the UK such a popular destination for university students?Well, the quality of your course is guaranteed. All courses are assessed by an independent system, so you can be assured that your course is officially approved and has wide international recognition.The British education system is very flexible in order to provide for the needs ofa modern, complex society. It is also cost-effective. Degree courses are usually 3 years long, which is shorter and more intensive than in other countries. There are lotsof scholarships available.You normally need 3 A-levels, which are the exams taken by people leaving school at 18,in order to enter an undergraduate degree course. You also need an IELTS score of at least 5.5, but many universities offer foundation or access courses to prepare students for their studies.British universities offer a personalized but independent approach. The emphasisis on creative and independent thought, which helps develop the skills you will needto compete in the global job market. Tutors not only teach but also provide supportand guidance. As a result, international students have a very low drop out rate and very high pass rates.It is very simple to become an international student in the UK. The British Council offers a free and impartial service to anyone who is interested in studying in the UK, and an organization called UCAS assists you in finding a course and making an effective application.The UK is an energetic place. The countryside is beautiful, and the theatres, museums, architecture and rich history make it a fascinating place to live and study.Keys: DEKIG HBCJAIII. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.No one would be willing to pay one-third of the price for the packaging or wrapping of what he or she purchases. But over-packaging has become a disease that leads to an __2__ waste of resources and __2__ environmental pollution.The wasted packaging materials are __3__ to be worth about 280 billion yuan annually. And such packages and wrappings thrown away by customers __4__ up half of the volume of solid waste in cities. __5__, it is high time that regulations were__6__ to stop enterprises from spending too much on unnecessary packaging and wrapping.To produce paper packaging or wrapping, many more trees have to be cut down. Over-packaging also limits the interest of consumers when they have to spend quite a high percentage on something that they will have to throw into the dustbin. Thesimple truth is that the more a producer spends on packaging, the __7__ the products it sells will be.Product packaging and wrapping used to be very simple 30 years ago. "Shabby" was the word many had used to __8__ the way Chinese products were packaged. And shabby packaging was blamed for making Chinese products __9__ in the international market.It is __10__ to pay enough attention to packaging or wrapping products in such a manner that they can be __11__ to customers' eyes. But that does not definitely justify that packaging should even outshine what is inside.e buyer returns the pearl and justIn the Chinese proverb, “maidu huanzhu,” thkeeps the case because the __12__ is too fancy and luxurious. It not only laughs at thepoor __13__ of the buyer, but also criticizes the unnecessary __14__ the seller has made in making the case. Another message from the proverb is that over-packaging helps cultivate an __15__ consuming attitude - to buy fancy-looking stuff but notwhat they really need.1. A. enormous B. available C. invisible D. illegal2. A. results from B. contributes to C. depends on D. calls for3. A. predicted B. required C. acknowledged D. estimated4. A. look B. hold C. make D. add5. A. However B. Therefore C. Otherwise D. Furthermore6.A. observed B. broken C. adopted D. forbidden7.A. better B. more expensive C. cheaper D. more useful8. A. recommend B. praise C. consider D. criticize9. A. popular B. impressive C. unattractive D. qualified10. A. ridiculous B. incredible C. unnecessary D. reasonable11. A. accustomed B. appealing C. similar D. grateful12. A. former B. next C. other D. latter13. A. judgment B. eyesight C. appetite D. health14. A. contributions B. efforts C. progress D. use15. A. unfamiliar B. unhealthy C. unnatural D. unavoidable Keys: 1.A 2.B 3.D 4.C 5.B 6.C 7.B 8.D 9.C 10.D 11.B 12.D13.A 14.B 15.BSection BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(B)Kompong Phhluk Private TourDepart the city for an unspoiled floating community called Kompong Phhluk which is astonishing for its stilted-house villages and flooded forest.Stop on the way for the Rolous Market tour. This is a great chance for you to take the photos of locals selling vegetables, different fish species and other local produce.After this market tour we’ll all have a boat trip to the floating community of Kompong Phhluk, visit an island pagoda, a school and houses standing on 8 or 10mhigh stilts, fish farms and learn about the village life.Stop and have lunch in a family’s house before getting into a row boat and venturing into the flooded forest, the habitat to some famous water-bird species.Eventually we jump back into the big boat and set off for the largest fresh water lakein SE Asia, Tonle Sap.Tour Details·Departs 8:30am·Returns around 2pm·A picnic lunch with sandwiches and drinks is provided. We cannot provide local foodfrom the area due to poor sanitation（卫生）, lack of hygiene standards andrefrigeration.·No passes requiredRates·These rates are based on an English speaking guide.·Rates include all transport, water and a picnic lunch.·Children 11 years and under are 50%.· Children 4 years and below are free.·If your group is larger than 5 people, please email us for the best rate.Number of People Price Per Person1 Person$652 People$453 People$404 People$355 People$32What to Wear·Please be mindful of your clothing and try to avoid anything too revealing.·We strongly recommend a sunglasses, hat and sunscreen.General Information·This is a poor rural village, please be mindful of the environment.· Please do not hand things out to villagers, for this contributes to creating a beggingcycle and can create jealousy.·We recommend heading to the toilet before you go on this trip as facilities are verybasic.【1】Kompong Phhluk is famous for its ______.A．local vegetables and different fish speciesB．stilted-house villages and flooded forestC．Rolous Market and an island pagodaD．water-bird habitat and fish farms【2】A private trip for two parents and a 3-year-old boy costs ______.A．$40 B．$80 C．$90 D．$120【3】Which of the following is not included in the ratesA. tourist guide. B．Transport. C．Drinks. D．Local food.【4】We can conclude from the passage that ______.A．the living standard in the village is quite lowB．the tourist facilities along the way are quite goodC．revealing clothes are appropriate in the hot weatherD．giving local children small gifts is strongly recommendedKeys: BCDA(C)Should parents send their freshmen off to campus armed with a debit or creditcard to learn how to handle money? Or is it better to keep firm control through theBank of Mom and Dad? The "correct" answer will vary by family and personalpreference.The Credit Card Act that took effect 2.5 years ago made it much harder for anyoneunder 21 to get a card. Gone are the days of card issuers collecting plenty of newcustomers on campus by handing out free T-shirts or rewards points for spring break.Under-21s can still obtain a credit card if they have a qualified co-signer or proofof sufficient income to repay the debt. And card issuers still market aggressively tocollege students, targeting them with pre-screened mail offers. That makes parents, asthe likeliest co-signers, more involved in the card-or-no-card decision.Robyn Kahn Federman of Rochester, N.Y., says there’s “no way” she’ll let eitherof her two daughters have a credit card at such a financially tender age. Her daughterSarah, who’s 19 and about to start her second year of college, uses Robyn’s Pay card instead. That lets her mom fund the balance and see how she spends her money.“I don’t think anything related to debt belongs in the hands of a college kid,says Federman, communications director of a marketing agency. “The vast majority are not experienced enough with money or aware enough of the r isks.”Some students, though, have shown they’re disciplined enough to have their own card on campus.Scott Gamm, 20, a junior at New York University's Stern School of Business,used his income from freelance(自由职业的) work and blogging to obtain a Visa cardand then an American Express card. He charges $200 to $300 on them monthly andpays every bill in full.But he has friends who obtained three or four cards within a year and now havebig debts.age, the higher the“The more credit you have access to, especially at that youngprobability you’ll use that card to finance fancy clothes, restaurants andentertainment.” says Gamm.66. According to the passage, which of the following statement is true?A. People hold different opinions about their kids using credit cardsB. Credit cards are useful in helping deal with money matters.C. It is better to have Mom and Dad who now run a bank.D. The new Act made it impossible to get a credit card for freshmen.67. To obtain a credit card, an under-21 has to .A. own a credit card of his own previouslyB. have someone to repay the possible debtC. turn to their parents to get their permissionD. ask their parents to write the application letter68. We may infer from the case of Sarah that PayPal card .A. is a kind of credit cardB. funds the balance automaticallyC. has access to creditD. keeps records of money spent69. What is the passage mainly about?A. The Credit Card ActB. Students and credit cardsC. Card issuers and studentsD. Parents and choice of cards参考答案66-69 ABDB第Ⅱ卷I. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English.1.我承认我们的船不如对手的好。