2021-2022学年江西省抚州市临川二中九年级(上)期中英语试卷
2021-2022学年江西省抚州市临川二中九年级（上）期中英语试卷二、单项选择（8分）1．（1分）The government plans to _________ more jobs for young people in western China.（）A．create B．avoid C．borrow D．guess2．（1分）When COVID﹣19 broke out，our government took steps to deal with it.（）A．shy B．silent C．nervous D．active3．（1分）﹣﹣Does your sister spend her money______？﹣﹣Yes，of course.She knows what to buy and what not to buy exactly.（）A．quickly B．wisely C．widely D．simply4．（1分）His beautiful music has brought_______ to people all over the world.（）A．difficulty B．pleasure C．pride D．danger5．（1分）﹣﹣I have some difficulties in learning.I want to know______I can talk with.﹣﹣Maybe you can share them with your deskmates.（）A．that B．which C．what D．whom6．（1分）Sam used to be absent from class，_______he failed his examinations.（）A．because B．so C．unless D．until7．（1分）A lot of trees ______________in our city in spring every year.A．are planted B．were plantedC．plant D．planted8．（1分）My parents_______about me because I went home late.（）A．worry B．will worryC．worried D．is worrying三、完形填空（26分）9．（15分）请先阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入相应空白处的最佳选项。
When it comes to dustbins（垃圾桶），people are familiar with them.You may also be bored by thisarticle I wrote，because you will think dustbins have（1）to say.But when you finish reading this article，you will think it（2）.The earliest dustbins were simply used to （3）rubbish.To make them nicer and more convenient，people invented several kinds of dustbins year（4）year.The first kind has a simple cover on it.People can cover it with （5）after throwing the rubbish.So the rubbish can be （6）in the dustbins.And the terrible smell from rubbish can be stopped from going out of.This helps make our living（7）more comfortable.The second kind of dustbin is the foot﹣dustbin.It is much （8）for us to open and close the cover of the dustbin with our feet quickly，because we needn't open or close it with our hands any longer.The third kind can be（9）into another side.In the 1990s，because of the air pollution，people began to realize the （10）of protecting the environment.Rubbish ﹣sorting（垃圾分类）began from then on.There are recyclable dustbins and non﹣recyclable dustbins.Recyclable dustbins are good for （11）environmental pollution.The （12）kind of dustbin is the inductive（感应式）dustbins.After 2000，our life is becoming richer and richer.With a larger number of people（13）daily life.They can control the cover automatically（自动地）（14）our hands or other objects get close to these dustbins.Today there are different kinds of smart dustbins.They are in different （15），sizes and colors.Also，they are environmentally friendly.（1）A.nothing B.something C.anything D.everything（2）A.fully B.freely C.differently D.quickly（3）A.change B.pull C.accept D.collect（4）A.from B.about C.by D.to（5）A.hands B.clothes C.feet D.legs（6）A.wore B.covered C.brought D.pressed（7）A.weekend B.town C.floor D.environment（8）A.easier B.harder C.cleverer D.higher（9）A.walked B.paid C.turned D.sold（10）A.difference B.state C.feeling D.importance（11）A.reducing B.increasing C.realizing D.opening（12）A.oldest B.newest C.poorest D.lowest（13）A.your B.his C.her D.our（14）A.because B.unless C.if D.although（15）A.shapes B.dreams C.activities D.height10．（11分）请先阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从方框所给的词中选出最恰当的词learn general video or in search books sport even know theyIn the past，it was not easy for students to find the information they wanted through the Internet.Students could （1）by watching television shows or movies.And they could also find some right （2）in the libraries.Let's say a student who wanted to learn more （3）information about soccer.The student might be able to talk to a soccer coach （4）go to the library to find information.He or she could check out books about soccer and look for magazine articles about the（5）.Doing all of these things would take a lot of time，though.Learning from soccer would take a while.Today，students can find information （6） a faster way than before.They can usea computer to learn.A person who wants（7）rules of soccer can use a computer.Ithas influenced the way how people look for and collect information.He or she can （8）the Internet for information about soccer.The student can watch（9）that clearly show how to play the puters have so much information to help（10）learn.He or she can read soccer books and magazines on a computer and the students could （11）look at the website of a favorite soccer team.四、阅读理解（46分）A）请阅读短文，根据内容从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
江西抚州市临川区2022-2023学年英语九年级第一学期期末监测模拟试题含解析
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Ⅰ. 单项选择1、— I wonder what Mr. Wang asked you just now?— He asked_______.A．whether I will take part in the singing competitionB．how long I have bought my new bikeC．what was wrong with my old bikeD．how much money did I spent on book2、—I cannot find my wallet. I think I’ve lost .—Y ou’d bette r ask the Lost and Found for help.A．one B．it C．this3、Father's Day is coming. I want to buy a fine tie for my father, but is fit for him in the shops nearby.A．no one B．nothing C．none D．neither4、―When are we going to see the movie Pirates of the Caribbean 5, this Saturday or Sunday?―______ is OK. I’m free this weekend.A．Either B．Both C．Neither D．Each5、Ken, can you turn down the music a little? I _________ to study for my test.A．am trying B．try C．tried D．have tried6、The young ma n ________yellow ___________his keys in his office. He’s forgetful and can’t enter the house.A．in;left B．on;forgot C．in;has left D．on;has forgotten7、Whether it rains or not makes no ______to me, I’ll stay at home.A．difference B．disappointment C．difficulty D．disagreement8、— Could you tell me _______ if I enter this high school?— Sure. You can study and enjoy the school life with many top students.A．why my life will be boringB．what my life will be likeC．how many hours I should studyD．where I will study with my classmates9、We often have to stay up for our study though we to have enough sleep．A．told B．were told C．have told D．are told10、---Hi, Kate, would you like to hang out with me this afternoon?---I’m afraid not. I can’t go out I finish my report.A．when B．unless C．ifⅡ. 完形填空11、AJim is a famous English teacher now. But he said he was not a good 1 when he was young. He was often late for class and didn’t like doing his homework. Sometimes he slept in class while the teacher was teaching. He didn’t understand much, 2 he always thought he understood everything. One day the teacher asked the students a question, “When Mary was ten years old, 3 brother Bob was twenty. Mary is fifteen now and how old is her brother Bob?” Jim said, “That’s easy. Bob is twice as 4 as Mary, so he is now thirty.”Another time, the teacher in a science class asked, “When it thunders, 5 do we always see the light before we 6 the sound?”“But, Miss,” said Jim quickly, “don’t you 7 our eyes are in front of our ears?”1．A．teacher B．farmer C．student2．A．but B．and C．or3．A．your B．her C．his4．A．old B．young C．tall5．A．what B．when C．why6．A．see B．hear C．smell7．A．hope B．read C．knowⅢ. 语法填空12、Ⅶ短文填词Jahkil Jackson remembered going with his family a few years ago to give out food to the homeless. He wanted to do more for them as he1．(become) sad to see how little the people had.While talking with his parents about the ways to help, Jahkil came up with the 2．[aɪ'dɪə] about “blessing bags” — bags filled with 3．['deili] things such as socks and hand cleaner. That got Jahkil 4．(excite). He started making bags and giving them out to the homeless. When people heard about his project, they gave 5．things or money. Volunteers helped fill the 6．. Jahk handed thousands of blessing bags to the homeless from 2016 to 2018. Jahkil’s hard work has made him 7．['feɪməs]. The president even wrote that “It is one of the stories that reminds us what is be st about America.”Jahkil started an organization8．(call) Project I Am to continue helping people in need and he hoped to inspire other kids to find more ways to make a9．(different). “They don’t have to wait 10．they become adults. They can do it right no w.” he said,Ⅳ. 阅读理解A 13、Choose the best answer1．At ______ , students are having a painting lesson.A．9：30 a. m B．11：35 a. m C．1：30 p. m D．2：15 p. m 2．The underlined word “Alternatively” in closest in meaning to “______ ”.A．As another choice B．For this reason C．At the same time D．In other words 3．Students should prepare a new part of _____ ahead of time as their homework. A．Technology B．Drama C．Biology D．Chemistry 4．Students can learn how to ______ according to the information in the table. A．make a video B．write a report on DramaC．play basketball D．surf the internet safely5．An average student need about ______ minutes to finish his homework.A．30 B．40 C．90 D．110B14、Wuzhizhou IslandWuzhizhou Island, lies in Sanya, is China’s best waters for scuba(潜水). Diverswill appreciate the clear seas, especially off the southern end of the island, wherecoral reefs(珊瑚礁) host a colorful range of tropical sea life. As well as GoddessMatsu Temple, there are many places of interest to visit including the Lover’sBridge, Sunrise Rock and Life Well.Namtso LakeNamtso Lake is the largest salt-water lake in the world. Namtso lake’s touchingbeauty never fails to attract any traveler who visits Tibet. Bright sky, whiteclouds and clear water contribute to a picturesque scene, like a fairyland. InTibetan, Namtso means Heavenly Lake or Holy Lake. Looking at the farawaymountains and nearby water, backpackers only hope that time could stand stillat that moment.Zhangjiajie Scenic SpotZhangjiajie National Forest Park, in Hunan Province, has been describeddi fferently, such as “delicate and wild”. Clear water bubbled up from the rocks,winding from west to east. Magical!KailiLying in the southeastern area of Guizhou Province, Kaili City is a livingquarter(居住区) of the Miao ethnic minority. So it is a nice place to learn aboutthe culture and life of the Miao people. However, as a tourist destination, Kaili isalso famous for its natural landscapes, karst land-form and the ancientarchitecture(建筑). It is a city with the ancient culture and modern civilization. 根据材料内容选择最佳答案，并将其标号填入题前括号内。
2020-2021学年江西省临川第二中学高三英语上学期期中考试试题及答案
2020-2021学年江西省临川第二中学高三英语上学期期中考试试题及答案第一部分阅读（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AThe Costa Book Awards consistently pick winners that are both of the moment and subsequently endure. It's our pleasure to confirm this year’s Category Winners.First Novel Award WinnerBook: Eleanor Oliphant is Completely FineAuthor: Gail HoneymanEleanor is 31 years old; work finishes on a Friday and begins again on a Monday. Between, her only company will be two bottles of vodka and her own solitary, unique wit (机智). It is contentment, of a kind, but an unexpected shared experience suddenly opens the door to possibility. Challenging reader expectations with a living, breathing character, Gail Honeyman’s debut (初次登台、开张)is a funny and moving diamond.Biography Award WinnerBook: In the Days of RainAuthor: Rebecca StottThe Exclusive Brethren were aclosed community who believed the world is ruled by Satan. Into this is born Rebecca. Her father had been an influential Brethren Minister. As her father lay dying, he begged her to help him write the memoir. He wanted to tell the story of their family who for generations had all been members of a fundamentalist Christian sect.Poetry Award WinnerBook: Inside the WaveAuthor: Helen DunmoreTo be alive is to be inside the wave, always travelling until it breaks and is gone. These poems are concerned with the borderline between the living and the dead — the underworld and the human living world – and the acutely intense being of both.Children's Award WinnerBook:The ExplorerAuthor: Katherine Rundell, Hannah HornFour children survive their aircraft plunging into the Amazon jungle, but for Fred and his friends it’s only the beginning of a cruel battle for survival. Brimming with adventure and a real command of character and incident, Rundell has few peers in superb children's fiction.1.What kind of life does Eleanor lead?A.boring and lonely.B.funny and touching.C.exciting and complex.D.ordinary and happy.2.Why did Rebecca Stott writeIn the Days of Rain?A.To introduce beliefs of the Exclusive Brethren.B.To help her father fulfill his last wish.CTo share the life of fundamentalist Christians.D.To pass on her family traditions.3.For a young adventurous soul, which book seems more appealing?A.Eleanor Oliphant is Completely FineB.In the Days of RainC.Inside the WaveD.The ExplorerBOver 180 teenage girls from LixianCounty No. 1 Middle School in Longnan city, Gansu province, listened carefully to a lecture about neuroscience (神经科学). It was delivered by a director of the experimental surgery department at The Second Affiliated Hospital of the Air Force Medical University in Xi’an.The students also joined a science class to make paper rockets to launch into the sky. A plastic bottle was connected with a long pipe joined to the end of the rocket, and students stepped heavily on the middle of the bottle so hard that the air pressure shot the rocket upward.The program started in 2016 as a one-week summer camp in Beijing that invited female students to take science courses and to interact with women in science. It aims to stir (激发) an interest in science and technology among female students.“I’m excited to take the opportunity because it’s been my biggest wish to popularize science among students. They can broaden their eyes and hopefully some of them will devote themselves to the field of neuroscience,” the director says. “It’s necessary to bring more of these activities on campus. I’m willing to communicate with teenagers, some of whom ask deep and thoughtful questions that I would never think of.”The key to science popularization is to imbue (灌输) others with the spirit of science. Some scientific andtechnological workers have devoted themselves to a job in a certain field and they enjoy the pleasure of scientific research. Female Chinese scientific and technological workers sometimes have to double their efforts to receive the same treatment or recognition as those male scientific workers. However, after years of continued effort, the situation will improve, showing the increasing number of female scientists in China.4. What is the purpose of the program?A. To praise the efforts of women scientists.B. To find out how much girls love science.C. To develop interest in science among girls.D. To show love for students in Western China.5. How does the director think of the program?A. Important.B. Challenging.C. Confusing.D. Serious.6. What is the most important in science popularization?A. Enjoying the fun of scientific research.B. Filling people with the spirit of science.C. Holding more scientific activities on campus.D. Forcing students to choose scientific subjects.7. What can we learn from the text?A. One can go anywhere if he/she learns science well.B. People have a stronger sense of science than before.C. Male scientists are much easily recognized than female ones.D. Thedirector graduated from Lixian County No. 1 Middle School.CThe first patient who died on my watch was an older man with a faulty heart. We tried to slow it down with treatment, but it suddenly stopped beating completely. Later, whenever I would have a case like that one, I found myself second-guessing my clinical management. However, it turns out that thinking twice may actually cause more harm than good.In a working paper, Emory University researchers found that when doctors delivering a baby have a bad result, they are more likely to switch to a different delivery method with the next patient, often unnecessarily and sometimes with worse results.Because doctors make so many decisions that have serious consequences, thefalloutfrom second-guessingappears especially large for us. A 2006 study found that if a patient had a bleed after being prescribed (开药) warfarin, the physician was about 20% less likely to prescribe later patients the blood thinner that prevents strokes (中风). However, if a patient was not on warfarin and had a stroke physicians were still no more likely to prescribe warfarin to their other patients.These findings highlight interesting behavioral patterns in doctors. In the blood-thinner study, doctors were more affected by the act of doing harm (prescribing a blood thinner that ended up hurting doctors were more affected by the act of doing harm(prescribing a blood thinner that ended up hurting a patient) and less affected by letting harm happen (not prescribing a blood thinner and the patient having a stroke). Yet a stroke is often more permanent and damaging than a bleed.But this phenomenon is not unique to medicine. ''Overreaction to Fearsome Risks'' holds true for broader society.For instance, sensational headlines about shark attacks on humans in Florida in 2001 caused a panic and led the state to prohibit shark-feeding expeditions. Yet shark attacks had actually fallen that year and, according to the study, such a change was probably unnecessary given the extremely small risk of such an attack happening.Humans are likely to be influenced by emotional and often irrational (不理性的) thinking when processing information, bad events and mistakes. As much as we don't want to cause an unfortunate event to happen again, we need to be aware that a worst situation that can be imagined doesn't necessarily mean we did anything wrong. When we overthink, we fail to rely on thinking based on what we know or have experienced. Instead, we may involuntarily overanalyze and come to the wrong conclusion.I have treated dozens of patients who presented with the same illnesses as my first patient, who died more than a year ago. Instead of second-guessing myself, I trusted my clinical instinct (本能) and stayed the course. Every one of those patients survived. You should trust your instinct in your life, too.8. The first two paragraphs suggest that________.A. bad medical outcomes affect doctorsB delivering babies can be difficult workC. some doctors are not very experiencedD. doctors sometimes make silly mistakes9. In the blood-thinner study, doctors________.A. tend to prescribe less effective medicineB. are more concerned about the patients' safetyC. become less confident in writing a prescriptionD. believe a stroke is more treatable than a bleeding10. What does the underlined word ''fallout'' in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A. ResultB. BenefitC. DifferenceD. Absence11. The author will probably agree that________.A. we should not doubt our own decisionsB. our experience will pave way for our futureC. humans are emotional and irrational on the wholeD. instincts don't necessarily lead to wrong directionsDTo show empathy is to identify with another’s feelings. It is to emotionally put yourself in the place of another. The ability to empathize is directly dependent on your ability to feel your own feelings and identify them.If you have never felt a certain feeling, it will be hard for you to understand how another person is feeling. If you have never put your hand in a flame, you will not know the pain of fire. If you have not experienced jealousy, you will not understand its power.Readingabout a feeling and intellectually knowing about it is very different than actually experiencing it for yourself.Among those with an equal level of emotional intelligence, the person who has actually experienced the widest range and variety of feelings — the great depths of depression and the heights of fulfillment, for example, — is the one who is most able to empathize. On the other hand, when we say that someone “can’t relate” to other people, it is likely because they haven’t experienced, acknowledged or accepted many feelings of their own.Once you have felt discriminated against, for example, it is much easier to relate with someone else who has been discriminated against. Our innate emotional intelligence gives us the ability to quickly recall those instances and form associations when we encounter discrimination again. We then can use the “reliving” of those emotions to guide our thinking and actions. This is one of the ways nature slowly evolves towards a higher level of survival.For this process to work, the first step is that we must be able to experience our own emotions. This means we must be open to them and not distract ourselves from them or try to numb ourselves from our feelings through drugs, alcohol, etc.Next, we need to become aware of what we are actually feeling — to acknowledge, identify, and accept our feelings. Only then can we empathize with others. That is one reason why it is important to work on your own emotional awareness and sensitivity — in other words, to be “in touch with” your feelings.12. How does the author explain the feelings of empathy?A. By giving examples.B. By having classification.C. By making comparison.D. By providing data.13. Which statement may the author agree with?A. Low level of empathy leads to fewer varieties of feelings.B. The deeper one’s feelings are, the more empathetic one is.C. Empathy is a way we recently picked up for better survival.D. Rich experiences may not go with a high level of empathy.14. What’s the purpose of the last two paragraphs of the text?A. To advise a sincere attitude to one’s experiences.B To suggest a right understanding of empathy.C. To require a realbond with one’s emotions.D. To call for true acceptance of one’s feelings.15. What is the best title for the text?A. How Empathy UnfoldsB. Be Open to Your EmotionsC. Why Is Empathy ImportantD. Accept Your True Self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。
江西省赣县第二中学2021-2021届九年级上学期期中考试英语试题
九年级第一学期期中联考英语科试卷题号一二三四五总分累分人答案一、听力测试。
〔25分〕得分累分人现在是试听时间。
请听一段对话，然后答复以下问题。
〔〕What is the boy going to buy?A. Some juiceB. Some orangeC. Some apples答案是C.A〕请听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一小题，从题中所给的A.B.C三个选项中选出最正确选项，并在答题卷上将该项涂黑。
听完每段对话后，你都将有10秒钟的时间答复有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话读两遍。
(每题1分)〔〕1.What did Tony buy last night ?A. A mobile phone.B. A watch.C. A radio.〔〕2. How’s the weather in Xining now?A. Rainy.B. Snowy.C. Cloudy.〔〕3.Who has Mary’s phone number?A. JohnB. KateC. TomA. In four days.B. In two days.C. In six days.〔〕5. What does the woman mean?B. The old shoes are under the chair.C. She has never seen the old shoes.B〕请听下面4段对话和一段独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A.B.C三个选项中选出最正确选项，并在答题卷上将该项涂黑。
听每段对话或独白前你都将有30秒钟的时间阅读各小题。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
〔每题1分〕请听第1段对话，答复第6至第7小题。
〔〕6. Which subject is Jenny good at?A. ChineseB. EnglishC. Math〔〕7. Where are the two speakers probably now ?A. In the classroomB. In the apartmentC. In the library〔〕8. What does Sue do ?A. She works for the government.B. She works in a hospital.C. She works as a waiter.〔〕9. Where is Peter now ?请听第3段对话，答复第10至第12小题。
2021-2022学年江西省九校高二上学期期中联考英语试题
江西省九校2021-2022学年高二上学期期中联考英语试题第一部分听力（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。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where does the man want to go?A. The Donghu Park.B. The History Museum.C. The City Library.2. What is the man’s problem?A. He has to leave his friends.B. He has to meet many people.C. He has to move to a new city.3. What are the speakers talking about?A. A place of interest.B. A trip.C. A kind of food.4. What is wrong with the man?A. He has a fever.B. He has a headache.C. He has a cough.5. What color dress will the woman buy?A. Purple.B. WhiteC. Red.第二节（共15 小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What makes the woman good at playing tennis?A. She has been playing tennis for six years.B. She started playing tennis at an early age.C. She practices in a famous training center.7. What does the man advise the woman to do?A. Make extra money as a trainer.B. Find an experienced teacher.C. Have a rest from a tight schedule.听第7段材料，回答第8-10题。
2021届临川二中高三英语上学期期中试卷及参考答案
2021届临川二中高三英语上学期期中试卷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AThank you. It’s my great honor to be given this award.You cannot imagine that I have always been a late starter. Years ago, when I was 16, I took an important exam — GCE(General Certificate of Education), which turned out to be a failure. My dad was reading my report card and saw that my position in class was 29th, but the number in class was 29. It meant that I had achieved the distinction of being bottom of my class.I wasn’t lazy, and I was really trying. You can picture how I felt. Dad put his hand on my shoulder and said, “You can only do the best you can, but whatever you decide to do, make sure you love it.” He was a really sweet guy and a great man. I knew his attempt to hide his disappointment with some of his encouraging words. I was depressed for a week, but his advice was a wake-up call.Fortunately I love working with my hands, and I was good at two things: woodwork and art, and I really loved to draw and paint. I was quite talented. Dad strongly encouraged me to go to art school, which in those days wasn’t the obvious place that a father would suggest.So I got into Hartlepool College of Art. The college was a revelation (出乎意料), the passionate teachers there, who were extremely interested in the students, not just tolerating them but actually engaging with them. It was a world apart from my schooling until then. It’s extraordinary what an enthusiastic teacher can do, drawing the student out, lighting independence, and encouraging a design of your own future, rather than waiting for something to happen. I’m honored to have become one of these passionate teachers years later.My teachers inspired me, and thanks to my dad, here I am tonight. I think I should mention all the talents I have worked with over time, and to my kids and my wife Giannina, thank you.Thank you for this great award. I shall find a very special place for it.1. How did the author feel after taking GCE?A. Happy.B. Upset.C. Tired.D. Relieved.2. What didHartlepoolCollege of Art impress the author most?A. The teachers were strict with students.B. The students set good examples for each other.C. The teachers inspired students’ passion for learning.D. The students got prepared for their lessons independently.3. The author gave this speech to ________.A. share his career choiceB. explain his teaching methodsC. describe his life experienceD. show his appreciationBDid you know that the average child has heard the word "no" over 20,000 times before they turn the age of three? Ironically, it is also around this time that children begin to develop enough personal character to refuse to obey. The "terrible twos" are categorized by a lack of understanding. Somewhere between three and four, children begin to acquire the skills to reason. It is during this time they watch how other children and adults reason. If we're not careful, the children will watch us model a world of "NOs".By the time a person turns eighteen, how many times have they been told no? I haven't found any studies that even attempted to track this statistic, but I'm sure if the number is 20,000 by three, then at eighteen that number has multiplied. You can do the math.Anyway, I think I know why we say no. We say no to protect. We say no to direct. We say no to stop potential confusion. However, do we sometimes say no just for the sake of saying no? Do we say no because we have internalized(内在化)all of the "NOs" we've heard over the years and we feel it is finally our time to say no to someone else?The internalized no can damage the growth process of dreams in infancy as quickly as it can weaken a three-year-old. And we wonder why we run intopeople with big, un-accomplished dreams who have a bit of a chip on their shoulder. They have to take on the 20,000 NOs. However, the thing that keeps them going is the possibility of the power of ONE YES! Just as it only takes one book to make a writer a Pulitzer Prize Winner, it only takes one word to change the course of your day. That word is YES!4. What do we know about two- year- olds?A. They understand well.B. They often say no to others.C. They think logically.D. They don't do all they're told.5. What effect does saying no have on children?A. They lose all their dreams.B. They aren't easy to succeed.C. They don't make mistakes.D. They never say yes to others.6. Which word best describes the author's attitude to a world of "NOs"?A. Tolerant.B. Disapproving.C. Favorable.D. Carefree.7. What is the text?A. A how-to guide.B. A survey report.C. An opinion essay.D. A short story.CTrue friend from a distant landInternational friends can come in many shapes and sizes. However they arrive on the scene, they are always appreciated, especially in times ofturbulence. Michael Lindsay (1909 — 94) is a case in point.After graduating from the University of Oxford in 1931, Lindsay arrived in China in 1937 on a ship from Canada intending merely to teach economics at Beiping Yenching University, the current Peking University. He traveled with Norman Bethune the Canadian doctor who dedicated his life to medicine in China during the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931 — 45).Lindsay left Beijing at the end of 1941, and went to the Communist-led Jinchaji base(晋察冀边区)together with his wife Li Xiaoli, who was a Shanxi local and a former student of his.“Lindsay was inspired by the hard work local Chinesepeople made in fighting against Japanese aggression. After learning that Chinese armies on the frontlines were suffering supply shortages, Lindsay was determined to lend a hand," says Yan Juhai, a retired official from Shanxi's Lyuliang city. "In the Jinchaji base, NieRongzhen( 1899 — 1992), the base's top commander, appointed him to work as the communications expert, where he became a full-time radio technician contributing greatly in communication technology innovation and training," says Yan.In 1944 Lindsay and his wife arrived in Yan'an in Shaanxi province and helped fix its telecommunication equipment. They stayed for 18 months in Yan'an, and after the victory in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, they decided to return to the United Kingdom to visit their parents.8. Which word in the following can best replace the underlined word?A. peaceB. warC. stressD. sorrow9. Why did Lindsay go to the Communist-led Jinchaji base according to Yan Juhai?A. Because his wife was a Shanxi local.B. Because he was warmly invited by NieRongzhen.C. Because he was touched by Chinese people's effortsD. Because he was more interested in communications.10. What can we learn from the article?A. Lindsay and his wife stayed in China for over 8 years.B. Lindsay's wife was also skilled in communication technology.C. Lindsay was appointed as the communications consultant in Shanxi province.D. Lindsay taught economics in the Jinchaji base besides his work as a radio expert.11. Where is the text probably from?A. a guidebookB. a novelC. a diaryD. a newspaperDRecycling plastic has always been a stop-start effort, and the wide variety of plastics we produce, the pollution from waste, and other limitations make recycling an economic(经济) problem. It’s estimated(估计)only 9% of plastic ever created has been recycled. But with the help of a chemical process, Canadian Miranda Wang and her company BioCellection want to change that.Stability is one of plastic greatest qualities and downside. There's limited evidence that some plastics can biodegrade (生物降解)but largely photo-plastics degrade in the sun. It’s a long process, and the truth is that we can only estimate how long it takes. Wang is looking to break the inaction and BioCellection's task is to make most plastic waste recyclable.She outlines two current methods. One is to take plastics like water bottles, wash them, cut them, melt and reconstitute them. “That's a very limited process” she says, due to the requirement that plastics be “clean” . The other, which can handle dirtier plastics and a level of pollution, is called hydrolysis(热解). Intense heat is applied to break down plastics so they can be reused as oils for energy, but “it’s not economical,’’ she says.BioCellection’s solution builds on research from over ten years ago, Wang explains, when a US studydiscovered pure polyethylene powder (聚乙烯粉)could be broken down by a catalyst (催化剂). Wang and her co-founder Jean hit upon a bacterium being able to eat plastic. In the years since, they engineered a comparable catalyst capable of doing the same job, only faster, which even works on plastics no one else can recycle at present. “We have now found a catalyst that is much cheaper than the one that was used before, Wang says.Currently focusing on plastic films like shopping hags, the three-hour process breaks clown plastic intochemicals that can act as the building blocks for more complex plastic products.“Right now we’re able to achieve about 70% transformation from plastic waste material to these chemicals,” she adds, saying they’re working to increase that figure.12. Why has so little plastic been recycled?A. Plastic is chemically stable.B. Recycling plastic led to pollution.C. We produced various plastics.D. Most photo-plastics degrade in the sun.13. What does Wang think of the two current methods?A. Highly effective and dynamic.B. Expensive and pollution-causing.C. Limited and energy-consuming.D. Widely used and recognized.14. What did BioCellection find effective to recycle plastics?A. Polyethylene powder.B. Chemical products.C. Plastic films.D. A catalyst.15. What is the text mainly about?A. Miranda Wang and her company.B. A new plastic recycling method.C. The greatest downside of plastic.D. Transformation of plastic waste.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。
2021-2022学年江西省抚州市临川二中高二(下)第一次月考英语试卷(附答案详解)
202L2022学年江西省抚州市临川二中高二（下）第一次月考英语试卷一、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共30.0分）AArc you crazy about something cool and delicious? Why not reach for one of the frozen teats around the world?ParfaiA favorite in France is the parfait,which means "pcrfccf.This partly frozen dessert is made with egg yolks,sugar,whipped cream and often flavored syrup （糖浆）.It is then served in a til glass usually with ice cream and fruit in layers.Turkish mastic ice cream （dondurma）Like other kinds of ice cream,dondurma is made with milk and sugar.Thickening agents and flour are also added.These ingredients make the dessert so chewy that it's usually eaten with a knife and fork!Mango shaved iceWhen mangoes are in seasonjt's time fbr a summer favorite： mango shavedice.For this delicious treat,shaved ice is covered with fresh mango cubes and milk.Some shops top itoff with a scoop of ice cream.Italian gelatoMany people consider gelato the best ice cream in the world.It's made with a lower percentage of fat than regular ice cream and churned （搅拌）more slowly.This produces less air and gives gelato a richer quality.Ifs often made with fruit flavors.La Danie BlancheThis simple yet pretty dessert is from Belgium/ place known fbr its chocolate.The （real consists of vanilla ice cream and whipped creamjopped with chocolate sauce.1.Which of the following treats is difficult to chew?A. Parfait.B. La Dame Blanche.C. Mango shaved ice.D. Turkish mastic ice cream.2.What makes gelato the best ice cream?答案和解析1~3.【答案】D、B、C【解析】(I) D.推理判断题。
2021届江西省临川第二中学高三英语上学期期中考试试卷及答案
2021届江西省临川第二中学高三英语上学期期中考试试卷及答案第一部分阅读（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ACharlie Thorne and the Last Equationby Stuart GibbsThe CIA is on a task to find an equation (方程式) called Pandora, which could destroy the world if the wrong people get it. For help, they turn to Charlie, a 12-year-old girl who's as smart as Albert Einstein. People who like action-packed mysteries will enjoy reading this exciting book.AstroNutsby Jon Scieszka and Steven WeinbergIn AstroNuts, the Earth has been destroyed by humans for thousands of years. Four animals set out from Mount Rushmore, the headquarters (总部) of NNASA. Their task is to find a new planet fit for human life. Finally, they discover one: Plant Planet. The story's theme (主题) is simple: Don't harm the planet. Readers who love fantasy will enjoy AstroNuts.Stargazingby Jen WangChristine hears that Moon, who's new in town, is the kind of kid who beats people up for fun. But Moon and her mum come to live with Christine's family, and the two kids become best friends. Moon even shares a big secret with Christine. Stargazing is based on author Jen Wang's experiences as a child. The story is about the power of friendship and how people are able to change.Roll with Itby Jamie SumnerRoll with It is a story about a 12-year-old girl named Ellie. She has difficulty walking on her own and uses a wheelchair. When Ellie and her mum move to another state to take care of Ellie's grandpa, she must learn to navigate (处理) a new school and new friendships. This page-turner is a must-read for everyone. It's a heartwarming story that really shows the value of familyand how being different is special.1. Which book tells readers to protect the place we live in?A.AstroNutsB.Stargazing.C.Roll with It.D.Charlie Thorne and the Last Equation.2. What makes Stargazing different from the other three books?A. It talks about friendship.B. It tells stories about animals.C. It contains lots of scientific knowledge.D. It was written according to the author's experiences.3. What happened to Ellie?A. She had difficulty in making friends.B. She had an accident which left her in a wheelchair.C. She went to a new school and had to start all over again.D. She lost her mum and was taken care of by her grandpa.BMy friend and I went traveling inTasmania,Australialast December. We settled in our Airbnb accommodation, a cozy apartment, not long after we arrived inHobart, the capital city.After briefing us on the kitchen's facilities and the whereabouts of the bedroom and bathroom, our hostess Geraldine resumed her ironing work, which seemed to have been interrupted by our arrival.She was ironing what looked like security guard uniforms, and we soon found out that she worked in a local prison. And when she detected the curiosity in our tones, she offered a tour at the prison in her SUV. My friend and I exchanged a “this is incredible” look and said “yes” immediately.As we drove, she told us about the buildings that we were passing, the local market and how to get to MONA,Tasmania's well-known contemporary art gallery.And of course we got to hear some background information about the prison. According to our hostess, it currently holds Martin Bryant, a notorious criminal who cheated 35 people out of their property. We could see the high level of security from the layers upon layers of wires surrounding the gray structure inside.Getting to know a city in such a local way is something I would never be able to do by talking to a hotel receptionist, and this is what I like best about the apartment-sharing experience, not to mention the fact that it's usually cheaper than hotel rooms.But I'm fully aware of the risks of Airbnb, which is why I did my homework before booking online—I checkedthe reviews of the accommodation to avoid possible safety problems.That said, it is the mutual trust between a host and a guest that fascinates me—the interesting feeling of building a bond with a total stranger.4. Why did the hostess drive us to the prison?A. She planned to send the uniform to the prison.B. She found our curiosity about the prison.C. She wanted to show off her SUV.D. She needed to offer a tour for us.5. Which of the following can best explain the word “notorious” in Paragraph 5?A. Unfamiliar to everyone.B. Particularly disappointing.C. Well known for being bad.D. Extremely generous to others.6. Compared with hotels, what is the writer's favorite of the Airbnb accommodation?A. It is cheaper in most cases.B. It supplies a better living condition.C. It offers a much safer accommodation.D. It provides a chance to know local culture.7. What does the author think of finding accommodation on Airbnb?A. Disapproving.B. Supportive.C. Neutral.D. Doubtful.CBack about 20 months ago I started college and just struggled with everything, such as classes and friends. I quickly became depressed and angry at myself for not being about to do better in school, in addition to lack of friends due to poor social and communication skills.This went on for months until my 19th birthday. My parents sent me a cake, which was a great cake. But I remember having this large cake and ly no one to share it with. I ended throwing out the cake after having one piece, with about 90 % of it leftover. That night I was depressed that I decided to go outside to the freezing temperature of the winter and run. I put my earphones in, went outside and ran about 2 miles at 11 p.m. on my birthday.When I got back inside I was content. I was proud of what I was able to do. The next night I did the same. I wasn’t quick or fit but you know that I went outside and did something. This continued for about 2 months until I finally worked up the courage to go to the gym, where I started swimming again as I used to in high school. Amonth went by and I started lifting weights and continually running.Looking back I can see that exercise helped cure my depression but it didn’t only do that. At the gym I met new friends and back at my dorm I grew confidence to go to the end of the hall seeing people playing Super Smash Brothers and ask if I could join.So go forward to present now. I exercise every day and look forward to that hour and a half I get daily to do what I love with people who love it as well. I hope this helps someone who may be or have been in a similar situation.8. What made the author decide to run at night?A. His l9th birthday.B. His parents’ cake.C. His loneliness.D. His friends.9. Which of the following best describes the author?A. Traditional.B. Determined.C. Humorous.D. Generous.10. What is the biggest benefit of the author’s running?A. Regaining his confidence.B. Losing his weight.C. Playing with his brothers.D. Joining other activities.11. Why do you think the author wrote this passage?A. To recall his life in college.B. To show his gratitude to his parents.C. To emphasize the importance of friendship.D. To share his experience of dealing with hardship.DIn 1990, Hal Donaldson was 23 years old, fresh out of college and found himself in Calcutta, India, where he was asked to interview Mother Teresa.Donaldson says about the great woman famed for feeding the hungry, “She wasn't wearing shoes and her ankles were swollen. She sat down with me and was very polite.” After the interview, Mother Teresa asked him, “What are you doing to help the poor?” Donaldson admitted that he was young and wasn't focused on helping others. With a smile on her face, Mother Teresa said, “Everyone can do something.”Those words deeply struck Donaldson and forced him to face some hard truths about himself.Hal Donaldson grew up in the San Francisco Bay area. When he was 12 years old, his parents were hit by adrunk driver; his father died, and his mother was seriously injured. To make ends meet, they went on welfare. Donaldson says, “I had holes in my shoes and clothes. When you're teased at school for that, you just want to escape.”He managed to do just that. Donaldson got into college and turned his focus to making money for himself He says, “I was just trying to find my way out of insignificance. However, it's easy to overlook others along the way. I was the guy that would see a homeless person and cross the street, so I didn'thave to confront (面对) him. My focus was on climbing to the top instead of helping those trying to climb with me.”Donaldson returned home from India with a different thought. He traveled to eight cities in America and stayed on the streets and listened tostories of the homeless. “My heart broke,” he says. “I knew I could no longer just live for myself.”Inspired by Mother Teresa's words and the stories he'd heard across America. Donaldson loaded a pick-up truck with $300 worth of groceries and handed them out to anyone who needed help. In 1994, Donaldson created the nonprofit organization, Convoy for Hope, which works with communities across America and around the world. Their work focuses on feeding children, women's empowerment, helping farmers and disaster services.12. What did 23-year-old Hal Donaldson do in India?A. He attended an interview for a college.B. He fed the hungry with Mother Teresa.C. He interviewed Mother Teresa.D. He did something to help the poor.13. What can we learn about Hal Donaldson from paragraph 4?A. He was born with disability.B. He led a hard life as a child.C. He was well treated at school.D. He survived as a parentless boy.14. How does Hal Donaldson describe himself in college?A. Self-centered.B. Sympathetic.C. Popular.D. Casual.15. How did Hal Donaldson change after he returned home from India?A. He preferred traveling to volunteering.B. He suddenly fell in love with journalism.C. He turned his focus to living for himself.D. He gradually devoted himself to helping others.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。
江西省临川一中 2022-2023 学年度上学期期中考试英语试题卷含答案
临川一中2022－2023学年度上学期期中考试高三年级英语试卷2022.10.20 时间：120分钟分数：150分注意事项：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。
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1.What’s the probable relationship between the speakers?A．Salesman and customer. B．Mother and son. C．Colleagues.2.Why does John refuse the woman’s invitation to the new exhibit?A．He hasn’t prepared for it. B．He isn’t interested in it.C．He has no time for it.3.Where are the speakers most probably?A．At a restaurant. B．At the woman’s home. C．At school.4.What does the man mean?A．He cannot help the woman. B．He has asked Jade for help.C．There is nothing wrong with the computer.5.What are the speakers talking about?A．Their preparations for work. B．Their exam results.C．A chemistry class.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。
江西省南昌市第二中学2020-2021学年九年级上学期期中英语试题(1)
江西省南昌市第二中学2020-2021学年九年级上学期期中英语试题 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________
一、单选题 1．—How helpful Susan is!
—Yes. She never to help others. A．refuses B．promises C．offers D．wants 2．—How do you practice spoken English? —By conversations in pairs with our classmates. A．making up B．giving up C．ending up D．staying up 3．—Do you know ? —At the end of July. A．how soon is your sister coming back home B．how often Nancy hears from her pen friend C．when the meeting will be held D．when will the new computer game come out 4．You can’t wear shoes inside this place. It __________. A．doesn’t allow B．isn’t allowed C．hasn’t allowed D．wasn’t allowed 5．（2017·江西·33）—Would you like to see a movie with me on Saturday night? —Sorry, I didn't ________it. Could you please say it again? A．receive B．catch C．find D．finish 6．—Your son is really good at playing table tennis. —Thank you! We were all so_____________him when he won the game. A．proud of B．absent from C．surprised at D．worried about 7．—The old man_____________smoke after dinner, but now he_____________a walk. A．use to , used to take B．use to , is use to take C．used to , is used to taking D．used to , is use to taking 8．—Are you going to Mary’s party tonight? —No, I won’t go__________ you go. A．because B．when C．unless D．though 二、完型填空 请先阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入相应空白处的最佳选项，并将答案写在答题卷上。 Anna and I are good friends since we were children. When she was young, her family was very 9 So she often helped me. But two years ago, her family got into 10 because of a terrible accident. They had no money. Anna was very 11 . To cheer her up, I always try my best to 12 her. One day she said she was inviting me to have lunch. On the way, I began to worry: she had no money, 13 if I offered to pay, I would hurt 14 When we arrived at a small 15 , Anna told me to sit and drink coffee by the window. Then she went into the 16 After about 30 minutes, she came out and 17 with me. She just paid for one meal and we started to 18 the delicious food together. She told me that the restaurant let people 19 for a meal if they had no money. To my surprise, Anna had work in the kitchen as a volunteer. I still 20 the beautiful afternoon I shared with Anna. I’m still thinking that life can’t be 21 to us. But we can still do 22 for our friends and neighbors. The world will be nicer if everybody would like to share happiness with 23 It will never be dark if there is a little light in everyone’s heart. 9．A．rich B．big C．hard D．far 10．A．bus B．trouble C．nothing D．surprise 11．A．smart B．happy C．strong D．sad 12．A．tell B．hurt C．help D．cheat 13．A．but B．or C．and D．for 14．A．her B．him C．us D．them 15．A．park B．hotel C．office D．restaurant 16．A．station B．bathroom C．kitchen D．school 17．A．sat B．played C．studied D．lived 18．A．divide B．enjoy C．clean D．sell 19．A．look B．wait C．work D．ask 20．A．hate B．worry C．know D．remember 21．A．hard B．easy C．poor D．bad 22．A．all B．something C．cooking D．housework 23．A．classmates B．families C．relatives D．others 三、用单词的正确形式完成短文 when will also person honesty way about discuss advise problem It's a great honor（荣幸的事）for us when someone asks for our advice.But it is24．a big responsibility（责任）.We should try to help the person make the right decision.Please do according to these25．, and then you can give helpful advice. Listen to the26．carefully.You can ask questions about the person's situation.Learn as much as possible27．it.Being an active listener will help you give good 28．. Try to put yourself in the person's situation.Think about what you29． do if you were in the same situation. Give different choices to the30． .Sometimes there are many answers for one problem.You can31．the choices to find the best answer. Be32．.If your advice has another result, tell the person about it.If you don't know how to work out the problem, be honest.You can tell the person to ask others for advice. Be polite33．you give advice.
2020-2021学年临川二中高三英语上学期期中试题及答案解析
2020-2021学年临川二中高三英语上学期期中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A4 Best Drive--In Movie Theaters in the USColorado: Holiday Twin Drive--InAddress: 2206 S Overland Trail, Fort Collins, CO 80526, USAPhone: +1 970-221-1244The theater, open since 1968 and currently the most popular drive-in in the US, provides various special foods. The menu there even amazes meat-free customers. But please remember the outside food is forbidden here. Besides, the Rocky Mountains provide a pastoral (田园式的) backdrop to screenings, and sunsets usually don’t disappoint either. It also offers lots of unique events that go beyond the big screen.North Carolina: Hound’s Drive--InAddress: 114 Raven Cir, Kings Mountain, NC 28086, USAPhone: +1 704-739-4424Having only opened in 2016, it’s one of the newest theaters on the block. The drive-in features newer equipment and digital projection. People can bring their animal friends along.Florida: Fort Lauderdale Swap ShopAddress: 3291 W Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311, USAPhone: +1 954-791-7927The Florida favorite offers plenty ofways to have fun. With 14 screens, the self-proclaimed (自称的) world’s largest drive-in equals any indoor cinema in terms of capacity and programming. It also includes an 88-acre flea (跳蚤) market and a free Ferrari museum. It’s best to book tickets on the Internet ahead of time if you don’t want to wait in line.California: Mission Tiki Drive -InAddress: 10798 Ramona Ave, Montclair, CA 91763, USAPhone: +1 909-628-0511Let’s have fun in the old-school outdoor cinema in Montclair, California. Remember tickets are available at the ticket office only. It alternates (交替) up to eight new releases on four screens and hosts almost daily swapmeets where people can exchange things they no longer need. It also organizes classic car and lowrider meet-ups.1.What can people do in Holiday Twin Drive-In?A.Participate in somespecial activities.B.Enjoy the film with the latest equipment.C.Learn about the benefits of being meat free.D.Share home-made cookies while watching the film.2.Which of the following theaters is friendly to visitors with pets?A.Hound’s Drive- In.B.Mission Tiki Drive-In.C.Holiday Twin Drive-In.D.Fort Lauderdale Swap Shop.3.What do Fort Lauderdale Swap Shop and Mission Tiki Drive-In have in common?A.Both feature old-fashioned styles.B.Both allow booking tickets online.C.Both provide free museum exhibitions.D.Both offer chances to trade second-hand goods.BPreparations for the Tokyo Olympics have suffered another challenge after a survey found that 60% of people in Japan want them to be cancelled,less than three months before the Games are scheduled to open.Japan has extended a state of emergency in Tokyo and several other regions until the end of May as it struggles to control a fast increase in COVID-19 cases caused by new, more catching variants（变异体）with medical staff warning that health services in some areas are on the edge of breaking down.The Olympics, which were delayed by a year due to the pandemic, are set to open on 23 July, with the International Olympic Committee（IOC）and organizers insisting that measures will be put in place to ensure the safety of athletes and other visitors, as well as a nervous Japanese public.The survey, conducted between 7 and 9 May by the conservative Yomiuri Shimbun, showed 60% wanted the Games cancelled as opposed to 39% who said they should be held. “Postponement” — an option abandoned by the IOC — was not offered as a choice.Of those who said the Olympics should go ahead, 23% said they should take place without audience. Foreign audience have been banned but a final decision on native attendance will be made in June.Another poll conducted at the weekend by TBS News found 65% wanted the Games cancelled or postponed again, with 37% voting to give up the event altogether and 28% calling for another delay. A similar poll in Aprilconducted by Kyodo news agency found 70% wanted the Olympics cancelled or postponed.The IOC's vice president, John Coates, said that while Japanese sentiment about the Games “was a concern”, he could foresee no situation under which the sporting events would not go ahead.4. How many Japanese wish the Olympics would not be held in Tokyo according to the survey?A. 60%.B. 28%.C. 37%.D. 70%.5. What should be put into consideration if the Olympics open?A. The economic crisis.B. The urban transport.C. The safety of athletes.D. The health condition of citizens.6. What is some people's attitude towards foreign spectators in Paragraph 5?A. Welcome.B. Unfriendly.C. Cold.D. Unsupported.7. What can we conclude from John Coates'words?A. The Olympics will be stopped this year.B. The Olympics will be put off.C. The Olympics will be held normally.D. The Olympics will take place in other place.CResearchers say spicy tomatoes could soon be on the menu thanks to the rise of gene-editing technology.It's not the first time that experts have claimed techniques could develop fruit with unusual features: scientists have already been looking at changing the color1 of kiwi fruit and bettering the taste of strawberries.But researchers inBrazilandIrelandsay such methods could also offer practical advantages, with hot tomatoes offering a new way of harvesting the pungent chemicals found in peppers known as capsaicinoids, which make food taste “hot”.“Capsaicinoids are valuable. They are used as painkillers and there are some researches showing that they promote weight loss,” said Agustin Zsogon from a Brazilian university, a co-author of a new article arguing for the benefits of engineering hot tomatoes.Writing in the journal Trends in Plant Science, the researchers say peppers are difficult crops to grow and low productive. Worse still, it is tricky to keep the pungency of the fruits table. By contrast, tomato production is high and the plant is well-studied. “You could produce the capsaicinoids in a more cost-effective manner,” said Zsogon.Tomatoes and peppers developed from a common ancestor, but separated about 19 million years ago. “All these genes to produce capsaicinoids exist in the tomato, they are just not active,” said Zsogon. “Usinggene-editing technology, it is likely to switch these genes back on in tomatoes, making the fruit more special”, he said.8. Why are the tomatoes made hot by the researchers?A. To test the gene-editing technologyB. To improve the amount of the tomatoesC. To explore ways to harvest more capsaicinoids.D. To make the tomatoes more delicious.9. For what purpose can capsaicinoids be used according to the text?A. To put on weight.B. To ease the pain.C. To improve sleep.D. To better the look.10. What is Zsogon's attitude to the gene-editing technology?A. Confident.B. Critical.C. Anxious.D. Doubtful.11. What's the main idea of the text?A. An introduction to gene-editing plants.B. Creating hot tomatoes by gene-editing.C. Problems with capsaicinoid production.D. The procedure of producing capsaicinoids.DWhen Chip heard the mail truck arriving on his sixth birthday, herushed out—not knowing that he’d come back with a treasure.Outside the house, which was decorated with birthday balloons, postwoman Shelley held a pile of boxes. One was marked with Chip’s name and a greeting for his Special day, November 5.“So,” when he came running out the door, she said, “You must be Chip!” And he said,“Yes.” She said, “Today’s your birthday?” And he started smiling. Shelley said, “So, let me see if I can find you something for your birthday.”She checked her pocket and surprised him with a gift: a dollar bill and four quarters.On this day, the 42-year-old postwoman made one little boy very happy. “He was very excited,” said his mom, Bonnie. “He came running back in the house just waving his money.” Chip is saving up to buy a Spider-man action figure.“Our family has had money problems since I lost my job. Gestures like that are valuable memories.” Her hope is that Chip and his eight-year-old sister, Bennett, will remember this when they grow up. “Not the ugly that is out there right now, but the good and the kind and the giving.”A photo of a smiling Chip and Shelley next to the mail truck has been shared widely on social media. Shelleysaid she was just trying to give back, because people are often nice to her eight-year-old son, Joshua.On a recent day, Chip heard the mail truck and rushed out again, this time to deliver an envelope with a thank-you card for his favorite mail carrier. Since that day, the families have kept in contact. Shelley has struggled to find someone who can take care of her son, and Bonnie has agreed to watch him at her home while his mom is on her mail route.12. Why did Chip rush out when he heard the mail truck the first time?A. To thank the postwoman.B. To get a gift box mailed to him.C. To receive birthday wishes from the driver.D. To watch the mail truck.13. What did Shelley do to make Chip happy?A. She gave him some pocket money.B. She sent him some birthday balloons.C. She presented him with a greeting card.D. She bought him a Spider-man action figure.14. What is Chip’s mother’s attitude towards Shelley?A. Grateful.B. Curious.C. Doubtful.D. Indifferent.15. What does Chip’s mother do to help Shelley?A. She offers to deliver the mails for her.B. She often helps drive her mail truck.C. She looks after her son when she is at work.D. She posts pictures of her mail truck on social media.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。