吉林省延边第二中学2018_2019学年高二英语下学期第一次月考试题
2018-2019学年度高二英语第一学期第二次月考试卷
2018-2019学年度高二英语第一学期第二次月考试卷（满分120分，考试时间100分钟）注意：将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题：每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
AThree years ago when I was still in the university, I also worke d at a restaurant.An old man named Mr. Candido Filio was one of our regular c ustomers at the restaurant. He was one of the most intelligent people I’ve ever known.Every Sunday the Philippine Star Newspaper had a special p age for word puzzles and among his peers (同龄人), Mr. Filio held the record for solving all the puzzles in less than five minutes. He encouraged me to solve them too and f or months and months, I did my best to beat him but failed.Then one Sunday, I did it! I was able to complete them before anyone else. Everyone cheered for me. He came up to me wi th a smile and said, “No one has ever beaten me before. You’re the first. I’ll have a prize for you tomorrow.”The next day, he gave me a special Scrabble (拼字游戏) set. I would have never been able to afford one like that b y myself. Then he said to me, “Kate, what do you think is man ’s final goal in life? Happiness, isn’t it? You are happy and tha t should be considered as a success. Many people spend a lif etime searching for that. Be thankful that you have found it.” I looked at him and knew that my life had changed, probably fo rever. He must have known that I always felt sad about not ha ving much money.He encouraged me to learn the game and love words. And true to his words, I was never able to beat him again.1. We can learn from the text that Mr. Filio ______.A. was generous to young peopleB. was good at word puzzlesC. lived quite near the restaurantD. won a prize from the Philippine Star Newspaper2. The author got a gift because ______.A. Mr. Filio was thankful for her helpB. Mr. Filio was satisfied with her serviceC. she was the first person to beat Mr. FilioD. she was the new record keeper in the restaurant3. After she heard what Mr. Filio said, the author probably felt ______.A. amazedB. excitedC. touchedD. inspired4. What would be the best title of the text?A. Happiness is also a successB. Interest is the best t eacherC. Scrabble makes a differenceD. His words change my lifeBWe all love our children and we all know how competitive the world is these days. What’s it going to be like when our childr en leave school? Will they have the skills they need to stay ah ead of the competition?All children need two basic skills to succeed. They must be able to read and they must be able to write. And with so much in formation available to them these days, they must be able to r ead quickly and accurately. That’s why your children need to be able to speed-read.It’s ironic (讽刺的) that at this time of space-age technology, we’ve gone back to one of the earliest forms of mass communication—the written word. The Internet has introduced a revival (重新流行) of writing, and if you can’t keep up, you’ll be left behind. Y ou certainly don’t want your children to be left behind.You can help to make sure that your children are excellent wri ters—you can help them to learn how to use their language. Better still, you can learn with them!You and your children can spend time together in a worthwhil e pursuit (事业)—learning how to write. Forget the theme parks, the computer g ames, the expensive movies and interesting sports. If you wa nt your children to have treasured memories of time spent wit h you, learn together.For less than you would pay for tickets to a theme park, you c an invest in your children’s future—help them learn to write well with my six-part writing course.Don’t stand by while your child is left further and further behind.5. From the last two paragraphs, we can know the main purpo se of the passage is_______A. To encourage students to be better prepared for the future.B. To list the qualities children must have for their future succ ess.C. To persuade parents to choose a writing course for their ki ds.D. To explain the difficult situation children have to face at pre sent.6. In the author’s opinion, ______.A. speed-reading is the first step in a child’s formal educationB. children today waste too much time on games, movies and sportsC. children’s success depends much on good skills in reading and writingD. writing helps people communicate more effectively in mode rn society7. What does the author think of writing as a form of communi cation now?A. Important.B. Funny.C. Informal.D. Old-fashioned.8. What’s the advantage of children’s learning together with th eir parents?A. They will learn more quickly and accurately.B. They will not be affected by games and sports.C. It will encourage them to work for a higher pursuit.D. They will have good memories of time spent with parents. CTess was eight years old. Her little brother Andrew was ve ry sick and their parents were completely out of money. She h eard Daddy say to her tearful Mother, "Only a miracle can sav e him now."Tess took her money and made her way six blocks to Rex all's Drug Store."And what do you want?" the chemist asked in an annoye d tone of voice. "I'm talking to my brother from Chicago whom I haven't seen for ages.""Well, I want to talk to you about my brother," Tess answered back in the same annoyed tone. "He's really sick. He has som ething bad growing inside his head and my Daddy says only a miracle can save him now. So how much does a miracle cost ?""We don't sell miracles here, little girl. I'm sorry but I can't help you," the chemist said, softening a little."Listen, I can help you." The chemist's brother was a well-dressed man. He asked Tess, "What kind of miracle does you r brother need?""I don't know," Tess replied. "Mommy says he needs an opera tion. But my Daddy can't pay for it, so I want to use my money .""How much do you have?" asked the man from Chicago. "One dollar and eleven cents," Tess answered. "And it's all the m oney I have, but I can get some more, if I need to.""Well，what a coincidence (巧合)," smiled the man. "A dollar and eleven cents － the exact price of a miracle for your little brother. Take me to where you live. Let's see if 1 have the kind of miracle you need."That man was Dr. Carlton Armstrong, a surgeon in neurosurg ery (神经外科). The operation was completed without charge and it wasn' t long until Andrew was home again and doing well．Tess smiled. She knew exactly how much a miracle cost… one dollar and eleven cents… plus the faith of a little child.9. What can we learn from the first paragraph?A. Tess's brother would recover because there was a miracle.B. Tess's brother would die because his family had no money to treat his illness.C. Tess's family would look for a miracle to treat Andrew's illn ess.D. Andrew should go to hospital for a miracle.10. Why did the chemist get annoyed first？A. Because he was a nervous man．B. Because Tess didn't buy his medicine.C. Because Tess had bothered him and his brother.D. Because Tess was poorly dressed.11. What can we learn about Dr. Carlton Armstrong?A. He was a stone－hearted man.B. He cared for only a little money.C. He never helped others unless given a lot of money．D. He was a kind gentleman and ready to help others.12. What can be the best title？A. A dying boy and her sisterB. A miracle of $ 1.11C. A kind doctor and his brotherD. A poor girl and a doctorDIn the United States, when one becomes rich, he wants pe ople to know it. And even if he does not become very rich, he wants people to think that he is. That is what "keeping up with the Joneses" is about. It is the story of someone who tried to l ook as rich as his neighbors.The expression was first used in 1913 by a young American called Arthur Momand. He told this story about himself. He beg an earning $ 125 a week at the age of 23. That was a lot of m oney in those days. He got married and moved with his wife t o a very wealthy neighborhood. When he saw that rich people rode horses, Momand went horseback riding every day. Whe n he saw that rich people had servants. Momand and his wife also hired a servant and gave big parties for their new neighb ors.It was like a race, but one could never finish this race becaus e one was always trying to keep up. The race ended for Mom and and his wife when they could no longer pay for their new way of life. They had to move back to an apartment in New Y ork City. Momand looked around him and noticed that many p eople do things just to keep up with rich lifestyle of their neigh bors. He saw the funny side of it and started to write a series of short stories. He called it "Keeping up with the Joneses" be cause "Jones" is a very common name in the United States. " Keeping up with the Joneses" came to mean keeping up with rich lifestyle of the people around you. Momand's series appe ared in different newspapers across the country for over 28 ye ars.People never seem to get tired of keeping up with the Jonese s. And there are "Joneses" in every city of the world. But onemust get tired of trying to keep up with the Joneses because n o matter what one does, Mr. Jones always seems to be ahea d.13. Some people want to keep up with the Joneses because t hey ______.A. want to be as rich as their neighborsB. want others to know or to think that they are rich.C. don't want others to know they are richD. want to be happy14. It can be inferred from the story that rich people like to ___ _____.A. live outside New York CityB. live in New York CityC. live in apartmentsD. live with many neighbors15. What's the author's attitude to keeping up with the Jonese s?A. Negative.B. Positive.C. Supportive.D. Objective.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。
吉林省延边第二中学高一英语下学期第一次月考试题(2021年整理)
B．Because the taste is not good when they are hot.
C．Because they are too delicious to avoid our overeating.
D．Because we may eat them quickly and enjoy them less。
Other students have found students studying the arts exercise their reasoning ability. The skill helps with problem-solving。 Creative and critical-thinking abilities are also developed through art study. Moreover, those who enjoy the arts have more motivation(动机）to achieve 。Students who practice an art experience the rewards that come from persistence and goal-setting。 These benefits also extend to those who make time to appreciate the arts beyond their school years。 The best kind of art stirs(激起） our imagination and makes us think。 Paintings aren’t just pretty pictures。 They tell stories about the lives of the subjects or about the experience of the painter. See Michelangelo’s art and you’ll taste the power of his faith in God。 Look at the world from Picasso’s point of view， and you see everyday life in new ways.
吉林省延边第二中学2018_2019学年高一英语下学期期中试题
延边第二中学2018—2019学年度第二学期期中考试高一英语试卷注意事项：答案必须写在答题卡上，答在试卷上无效。
本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，本试卷满分120分。
考试时间120分钟。
第Ⅰ卷（选择题共75分）第一部分：听力理解（共20小题，每小题1分，共20分）第一节：听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
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 colour does the woman prefer?A. Yellow.B. Blue.C. Pink.2. What will the woman do first?A. Ask for advice.B. Send the e-mail.C. Type the paper.3. What is the man doing now?A. Returning books.B. Borrowing books.C. Reading books.4. What will the weather be like in the afternoon?A. Cloudy.B. Sunny.C. Rainy5. What gift will the woman probably get for Mary?A. A music recording.B. A film ticket.C. A school bag.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。
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 new plant built for?A. Producing trucks.B. Dealing with rubbish.C. Recycling waste paper.7. What does the man think of the plant?A. Useless.B. Modern.C. Environment-friendly.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
吉林省延边第二中学2018-2019学年高二下学期第一次月考地理试题(解析版)
延边第二中学2018-2019学年度第二学期第一次阶段检测高二地理试卷试卷说明：1.本卷分第Ⅰ卷和第Ⅱ卷两部分，满分100分，答题时间60分钟。
2.本卷包括32小题，共6 页。
其中，第Ⅰ卷是客观试题，共30题，每题2分，总计60分；第Ⅱ卷是主观试题，共2题，总计40分。
3.请将第Ⅰ卷的客观试题答案用2B铅笔涂在答题卡的相应位置；主观试题答在试卷答题纸的相应位置。
第Ⅰ卷(共30题，每题2分，总计60分)一.单项选择题（在下列各题的四个选项中，只有一项是最符合题意的。
）一架飞机于北京时间1月15日15时从甲图中M地起飞，以每小时1110千米的速度经最短路线飞往乙图中N地。
读图，回答下列各题。
1. 下列说法正确是( )A. ②区域的面积和③区域一样B. 甲、乙两图比例尺相同C. ①区域位于④区域的西北方向D. M、N两地同在北半球和东半球2. 下列说法和事实相符的是( )A. 起飞地M位于东四区B. 飞行方向为西北—西南C. 飞行时间为约为10小时D. 飞行距离大约为8 880 km【答案】1. C 2. C【解析】【1题详解】经线的长度相等，但是纬线圈长度赤道最长，越向高纬度长度越短。
所以经纬网组成的度数相同的图幅中，纬度低的图幅面积最大。
②区域的面积比③区域面积大；甲乙两图比例尺不同，甲的比例尺较大；①区域位于④区域的西北方向；M、N两地同在北半球，M在东半球，N在西半球。
故答案选C项。
【2题详解】M地位于东经75°附近，是东五区，A错误；飞行方向是正西或正东方向，B错误；飞机沿北纬40°飞行跨了180°经度，飞行近10个小时，C正确；每小时1110千米，飞行时间约为10小时，因此飞行距离大约为11100 km，D错误。
选C正确。
下图是“我国某地(24°N，106°E)附近等高线图及拍摄照片”。
据此回答下列各题。
3. 某极限运动俱乐部在A处从崖顶到崖底开展绳降比赛，运动员准备的绳长最适宜的是( )A. 45 mB. 55 mC. 105 mD. 120 m4. 能全程拍摄并拍到图示照片的摄影机位是( )A. 甲B. 乙C. 丙D. 丁【答案】3. C 4. D【解析】【3题详解】本题主要考查等值线的综合判读。
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延边第二中学2017-2018学年度第二学期第二次阶段检测高二英语试卷注意事项：答案必须写在答题卡上，答在试卷上无效。
本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，本试卷满分120分。
考试时间90分钟。
第Ⅰ卷（选择题共70分）第一部分阅读理解（共20小题；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。
AThe management and staff are happy to welcome you and will do all they can to make your stay an enjoyable one.MEAL TIMESOur overnight charge includes a continental-type breakfast.Breakfast: 7:30-9:30 a. m.Lunch: 12:00-2:00 p. m.Afternoon tea: 4:00-5:30 p. m.Dinner: 7:00-9:15 p. m.Meals can be served in rooms at a small extra charge. We regret that meals cannot be served outside these times.Light refreshments including tea, coffee, biscuits and sandwiches, can be served in rooms between 10:00 a. m. and 11:00 p. m. except during the meal times listed above. Cold drinks are available in the room refrigerator. ROOM CLEANINGPlease hang the appropriate sign on your door handle if you do not wishto be disturbed. It will be easier for the maids if you can leave the room temporarily at any time between 9 : 30 a. m. and 4 : 00 p.m. VALUABLESWe are not responsible for the loss of money, jewellery, or other valuables unless they are kept in the safe and signed for by the manager. DEPARTURESPlease inform receptionists of your intended leaving before 9:30 a. m. of the day concerned and leave the room by noon to allow for its preparation for incoming guests. If circumstances (情况) require, luggage can be left in the charge of the hall porter.A SPECIAL REQUESTWe would respectfully suggest that in consideration of the comfort of other guests, the volume of radios and televisions should be turned down after 11:00 p. m.1. Meals can be served _______.A. in rooms at 9:00 p. m.B. in the dining-room at 6:00 p. m.C. outside the room at 3:00 p. m.D. in the dining-room from 7:30 a. m. to 9:15 p. m.2. Where is this notice most likely to be found?A. In hotels.B. In shops.C. At restaurants.D. In the newspapers.3. What can we conclude from the last paragraph?A. You should respect the other guests.B. You are not allowed to use radios and televisions.C. You shouldn't make the radios and televisions too loud after 11:00 p.m.D. To comfort others, you should turn off radios and televisions after 11:00 p.m.BFifteen years ago, I took a summer vacation in Lecce in southern Italy. After climbing up a hill for a panoramic(全景的) view of the blue sea, white buildings and green olive trees, I paused to catch my breath and then positioned myself to take the best photo of this panorama.Unfortunately, just as I took out my camera, a woman approached from behind, and planted herself right in front of my view. Like me, this woman was here to stop, sigh and appreciate the view.Patient as I was, after about 15 minutes, my camera scanning the sun and reviewing the shot I would eventually take, I grew frustrated. Was it too much to ask her to move so I could take just one picture of the landscape? Sure, I could have asked her, but something prevented me from doing so. She seemed so content in her observation. I didn’t want to mess with that.Another 15 minutes passed and I grew bored. The woman was still there.I decided to take the photo anyway. And now when I look at it, I think her presence in the photo is what makes the image interesting. The landscape, beautiful on its own, somehow comes to life and breathes because this woman is engaging with it.This photo, with the unique beauty that unfolded before me and that woman who “ruined”it, now hangs on a wall in my bedroom. What would she think if she knew that her figure is captured(捕捉) and frozen on some stranger’s bedroom wall? A bedroom, after all, is a very private space, in whichsome woman I don’t even know has been immortalized(使……永存). In some ways, she lives in my house.Perhaps we all live in each others’spaces. Perhaps this is what photos are for: to remind us that we all appreciate beauty, that we all share a common desire for pleasure, for connection, for something that is greater than us.That photo is a reminder, a captured moment, an unspoken conversation between two women, separated only by a thin square of glass.4. What happened when the author was about to take a photo?A. Her camera stopped working.B. A woman blocked her view.C. Someone asked her to leave.D. A friend approached from behind.5. According to the author, the woman was probably_______.A. enjoying herselfB. losing her patienceC. waiting for the sunsetD. thinking about her past6. In the author’s opinion, what makes the photo so alive?A. The rich color of the landscape.B. The perfect positioning of the camera.C. The woman’s existence in the photo.D. The soft sunlight that summer day.7. The passage can be seen as the author’s reflections upon _______.A. a particular life experienceB. the pleasure of travelingC. the art of photographyD. a lost friendshipCImagine you got paid to do shopping, and could keep the things you bought with other people's money. Does this sound like a dream? Well, for some, like Amy Knott, from Chicago, this is their job.Amy Knott is a mystery shopper. She is paid to visit a store, eat in a restaurant, go to a bank, stay in a hotel, get her hair cut, fill up her gas tank, or see a movie. She pretends to be an ordinary customer, but afterwards she writes a report about her experience, commenting on things like：How long did you wait in line? Was the food hot? Did the cashier say " Thank you.”？Did the restroom have soap and tissue? This gives companies useful information about how they can improve their customer service. So who can become a mystery shopper? You do not need any special qualifications or experience, but you need a good memory, an eye for detail, and good writing skills. When you apply for the job, instead of an interview, you will be asked to write about something like "What was your best shopping experience?"What is the pay like? For a 15-minute visit to a store, you might get $ 10 and the cost of what you buy. For a haircut, you might get $ 35 and the cost of the haircut. Most mystery shoppers do this job in their spare time, like Byron Jenner, who visits a restaurant on his lunch break every day and earns about $ 500 extra a month. But others, like Amy, make it their full-time career, and earn up to $ 40,000 a year."I love mystery shopping. I can't believe I actually get paid to have fun," she said. "For example, tonight my husband and I will go out, havea $ 150 dinner, go to stay at a luxury hotel, and I'll walk away with $ 300.”8. Amy Knott is paid to go shopping .A. to comment on some thingsB. to see whether the cashier says "Thank you."C. to see whether the restroom has soap and tissueD. to do a research for a company to improve its service9. Which of the following is NOT the qualification for a mystery shopper?A. A good memory.B. Passing an interview.C. Good writing skills.D. An eye for detail.10. As a mystery shopper, Amy Knott feels the job .A. a sad thingB. a surprising thingC. a tiresome mailerD. a great pleasure11. What does the underlined word "luxury" in the last paragraph mean?A. A condition of much noise.B. A condition of large size.C. A condition of great comfort.D. A condition of special cheapness.DTeaching can be one of the most satisfying jobs in the United States. Yet many American teachers say they feel overworked, undervalued, and underpaid. This has led to what education experts call ‘teacher burnout’, a feeling of mental, physical, and emotional exhaustion.In all, nearly 50 percent of American teachers leave the profession before their fifth year. That information comes from a 2010 study by the advisory service McKinsey & Company.And, a 2017 study from Penn State University found that 46 percent of teachers report high daily stress. Teachers say the stress affects their sleep, health, teaching performance, and quality of life. The study identified mindfulness training as one promising solution for improving teacher well-being.The Greater Good Science Center at the University of California —Berkeley studies the science and practice of well-being. It defines mindfulness as keeping “a moment-by-moment awareness of our thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and surrounding environment.”A person can reach this emotional state by spending time in quiet thought, without judging these thoughts and feelings. A number of people also meditate — they take slow, deep breaths to become calm.Many organizations around the country have designed mindfulness training programs for schools. Some of them are designed for teachers. The programs seek to reduce teacher stress while helping them be more effective in the classroom.Maureen Naughton is a seventh grade science teacher at a public middle school in the Bronx section of New York City. As a highly active teacher, Naughton would sometimes forget to take time to herself. But after the programs she shared the methods such as mindful walking and mindful eating — ways of enjoying those activities fully instead of being distracted by worries or responsibilities.Naughton also said the deep breathing methods help her to maintain calm when faced with the stress of trying to “meet everyone’s needs.”12. What does ‘teacher burnout’ in Paragraph 1 mean?A. A situation of physical exerciseB. A condition of happiness and sorrowC. A feeling of mental, physical, and emotional relaxationD. A feeling of mental, physical, and emotional tiredness13. What do we know from Paragraphs 2 and 3?A. A 2010 study was conducted by a college.B. Forty-six percent of teachers report high daily stress in last year’s study.C. Nearly half of American teachers leave the profession before their tenth year.D. Daily stress affects their sleep, health, teaching performance, and quality of teaching.14. What do mindfulness training programs designed for teachers try to do?A. They try to make teachers enjoy those activities fullyB. They try to reduce teacher stress to help teachers be more effective when teachingC. They try to make teachers take slow, deep breaths to become calmD. They try to make teachers spend time in quiet thought, without judging these thoughts and feelings15. What can we infer from Naughton’s words?A. Enjoy all kinds of activities carefully.B. Don’t be distracted by worries or possibilities.C. The deep breathing methods are a good way to let her keep calm when faced with stress.D. The deep breathing methods help her to maintain calm when faced with the stress of trying to “meet everyone’s needs.”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。
吉林省延边第二中学2018-2019学年高一下学期第二次月考英语试题 含解析
延边第二中学2018—2019学年度第二学期第二次阶段测试高一英语试卷注意事项：答案必须写在答题卡上，答在试卷上无效。
本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，本试卷满分120分。
考试时间90分钟。
第Ⅰ卷（选择题共70分）第一部分：阅读理解第一节：阅读理解（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分）认真阅读下列短文， A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AA family vacation in the Caribbean islands doesn’t come cheap. These four affordable but wonderful kidfriendly hotels are ideal for you.Hilton Nassau HotelIn the Nassau's shopping district, this hotel is perfectly located to explore the nearby island, Prince George Wharf. Families can be guided to go to Bay Street for shopping or to the historic landmarks like Rawson Square. Then, return to the hotel’s pool bar for dining and overlooking Nassau Harbor and Paradise Island. The kids’ menu and high chairs make family dining a treat, especially since kids eat for free! Dreams Palm Beach HotelClose to Higuey, this hotel by the sea is just the place to enjoy the feel of Caribbean sand. While adults can be organized to visit Punta Cana, go golfing and go swimming, kids will love the kids' club and the kids' pool. A range of dishes from Mexican flavor to Asian and French flavor are offered there, making this hotel stand out. Need more good news? There’s a spa to really get adults in the vacationmood.Sugar Bay ResortYou can feel right at home on your private terrace in this 31acre property. Those who prefer a little action can catch a game of tennis in the gym, or even try surfing or jet skiing. No passport is required to visit the US Virgin Islands. Kids' club is available for those who prefer to stay indoors.Club Med La CaravelleThis hotel, on the Caribbean island of Grand Terre in Guadeloupe, is ideal for sporty families. You'll find a pool, tennis courts, a gym, and a kids’ club where the activities sched ule is brilliantly packed to keep your little ones busy all day.1. What makes eating in the Hilton Nassau Hotel most pleasant?A. Its high chairs.B. There’s no charge for kids.C. The speciallydesigned menu.D. It’s great to treat friends there.2. How is Dreams Palm Beach Hotel different from the other ones?A. Tourists can take part in sports programs.B. There are clubs and pools designed for kids.C. It offers a spa to relax tourists and their kids.D. Tourists can enjoy international foods.3. In which hotel can tourists experience the great adventure?A. Hilton Nassau Hotel.B. Dreams Palm Beach Hotel.C. Sugar Bay Resort.D. Club Med La Caravelle.【答案】1. B 2. D 3. C【解析】【分析】本文是一篇广告布告类短文阅读。
吉林省延边第二中学2018_2019学年高二历史下学期第一次月考试题(含解析)
延边第二中学2018-2019学年度第二学期第一次阶段检测高二历史试卷一、选择题：本大题共35小题，每小题2分，共70分。
在每小题列出的四个选项中，只有一个选项符合题目要求。
1.战国后期，儒家、道家、法家都希望以自己的思想统一天下学术，秦相国吕不韦召集门客集体撰写的《吕氏春秋》另辟蹊径，对先秦诸子百家的思想进行整合。
这反映了A. 吕不韦企图统一各学派B. 政治局势影响学术发展C. 中国传统文化体系形成D. “百家争鸣”局面结束【答案】B【解析】【详解】结合所学可知，百家争鸣体现出不同阶级对社会变革提出各自的治国主张，《吕氏春秋》综合诸子百家思想，体现了走向统一的趋势，故B正确；材料反映《吕氏春秋》综合诸子百家思想，并非统一各学派，A错误；材料信息无法体现中国传统文化体系形成，排除C；“百家争鸣”局面结束，材料信息无法体现，排除D项。
【点睛】解答本题的关键信息是“对先秦诸子百家的思想进行整合”，联系所学百家争鸣出现的背景和社会发展的趋势分析解答。
2.王国维《殷周制度论》载“殷、周间之大变革，自其表言之，不过一姓一家之兴亡与都邑之移转；自其里言之，则旧制度废而新制度兴，旧文化废而新文化兴。
”殷周之际文化“兴废”主要表现在A. 家族文化取代部族文化B. 理性文化取代巫觋文化C. 专制文化取代分权文化D. 人本文化取代鬼神文化【答案】B【解析】试题分析：本题主要考查学生阅读史料，提取有效信息的能力。
商朝时期神秘观念笼罩着整个社会，无事不卜是当时的显要特征，因此整个商文化属于巫觋文化，西周礼乐文明重人文，理性色彩明显，故B正确。
西周文化不属于专制文化，更非家族文化，故A、C错误；鬼神文化不能完整概括商文化的特征，故D错误。
考点：中国古代的政治制度·中国早期国家的政治制度·商周的政治制度的演进3.学者许倬云指出：“周代是中国第一次百分之一百肯定同姓不通婚，要和外姓结婚。
……这个办法，使得其他国家的领袖都变成周人的亲属：女婿，或者外甥，姐夫、妹夫，或者内兄、内弟，舅舅，阿姨。
2018-2019学年吉林省延边第二中学高二下学期第一次月考化学试题 Word版
延边第二中学2018～2019学年度第二学期第一次阶段检测高二年级化学学科试卷试卷说明：试卷分为两部分，第一部分选择题共25题（共60分），第二部分非选择题（共40分）可能用到的相对原子量：H:1 N:14 O:16 S:32 C:12 Cl:35.5 Co:59I部分（共60分）一、选择题（每道题只有一个正确选项，15×2分=30分）1．图1和图2分别是1s电子的概率密度分布图和原子轨道图。
下列有关认识正确的是（）A．图1中的每个小黑点表示1个电子B．图2表示1s电子只能在球体内出现C．图2表明1s轨道呈球形，有无数对称轴D．图1中的小黑点表示某一时刻，电子在核外所处的位置2．若某原子的外围电子排布式为4d15s2，则下列说法正确的是（）A. 该元素位于周期表中第五周期IIIB族B. 该元素原子价电子数为2个C. 该元素为非金属元素D. 该元素原子N能层共有8个电子3．关于化学键的各种叙述中，下列说法中正确的是（）A.含有金属元素的化合物一定是离子化合物B.共价化合物里，一定不存在离子键C.由多种非金属元素组成的化合物一定是共价化合物D.由不同种元素组成的多原子分子里，一定只存在极性键4. 下列物质的分子中，键角最小的是（）A．CH2＝CH2B．H2O C．NH3D．CH45．已知在CH4中,C—H键间的键角为109°28'，NH3中N—H键间的键角为107°，H2O中O—H 键间的键角为105°，则下列说法中正确的是（）A. 孤电子对与成键电子对间的斥力大于成键电子对与成键电子对间的斥力B. 孤电子对与成键电子对间的斥力小于成键电子对与成键电子对间的斥力C. 孤电子对与成键电子对间的斥力等于成键电子对与成键电子对间的斥力D. 题干中的数据不能说明孤电子对与成键电子对间的斥力与成键电子对与成键电子对间的斥力之间的大小关系6．下列分子中的所有原子都满足最外层8电子结构的是（）A．六氟化氙(XeF6) B．次氯酸(HClO) C．三氟化硼(BF3) D．氮气(N2)7. 在以下的分子或离子中，空间结构的几何形状不是三角锥形的是（）A.NF3B．CH－3C．SO3D．H3O＋8．下列各组P、Q原子中，彼此的化学性质一定相似的是（）A．P原子：1s2Q原子：2s2B．P原子：M电子层上有2个电子Q原子：N电子层上有2个电子C．P原子：2p能级上有1个未成对电子Q原子：3p能级上有1个未成对电子D．P原子：最外电子层L层上只有一个空轨道Q原子：3P能级上只有一个空轨道9．丁烯二酸(HOOCCH＝CHCOOH)分子结构中含有σ键、π键的个数分别是（）A．4个σ键、1个π键B．11个σ键、3个π键C．4个σ键、3个π键D．9个σ键、5个π键10. 中学化学中很多“规律”都有其使用范围，下列根据有关“规律”推出的结论合理的是（）A. 根据同周期元素的第一电离能变化趋势，推出S的第一电离能比P大B. 根据主族元素最高正化合价与族序数的关系，推出卤族元素最高正价都是+7C. 根据溶液的pH与溶液酸碱性的关系，推出pH=6.8的溶液一定显酸性D. 根据较强酸可以制取较弱酸的规律，推出CO2通入NaClO溶液中能生成HClO11. 某周期IIA族元素的原子序数为x，则同周期的IIIA族元素的原子序数是（）A. 只有x+1B. 可能是x+8或x+18C. 可能是x+2D. 可能是x+1或x+11或x+2512．已知X、Y元素同周期，且电负性X>Y，下列说法正确的是（）A. X与Y形成化合物时，X显正价，Y显负价B. 第一电离能Y一定小于XC. 最高价含氧酸的酸性：X对应的酸性弱于Y对应的酸性D. 气态氢化物的稳定性：H m Y小于H n X13. 碱金属钫(Fr)具有放射性，它是碱金属元素中最重的元素，下列预言错误的是（）A. 在碱金属中它具有最大的原子半径B. 钫在空气中燃烧时，只生成化学式为Fr2O的氧化物C. 它的氢氧化物化学式为FrOH，是一种极强的碱D. 它能跟水反应生成相应的碱和氢气,由于反应剧烈而发生爆炸14. 能够用键能的大小作为主要依据来解释的是（）A. 常温常压下氯气呈气态，而溴单质呈液态B. 硝酸是挥发性酸，而硫酸、磷酸是不挥发性酸C. 稀有气体一般难发生化学反应D. 空气中氮气的化学性质比氧气稳定15. 根据等电子原理，下列各对粒子中，空间结构相似的是（）A. SO2与ClO2-B. CO2与NO2C. CS2与N2OD. PCl3与BF3二、选择题（每道题只有一个正确选项，10×3分=30分）16. 下列分子的空间构型可用sp2杂化轨道来解释的是（）○1BF3○2CH2=CH2○3○4CH≡CH ○5NH3○6CH4A. ○1○2○3B. ○1○2○4C. ○3○4○5D. ○1○2○3○417. 铬(Cr)的最高正价为＋6价，由此可以推断CrO5的结构是（）18. 以下有关元素性质的说法不．正确的是（）A．具有下列电子排布式的原子中，○11s22s22p63s23p2○21s22s22p3○31s22s22p2○4 1s22s22p63s23p4，原子半径最大的是○1B．下列原子的价电子排布中，○13s23p1○23s23p2○33s23p3○43s23p4，对应的第一电离能最大的是○3C．○1Na、K、Rb○2N、P、As○3O、S、Se○4Na、P、Cl，元素的电负性随原子序数的增加而递增的是○4D．某元素的逐级电离能(kJ/mol)分别为738、1451、7733、10540、13630、17995、21703，当它与氯气反应时最可能生成的阳离子是X3＋19．毒奶粉事件曾一度震惊全国，主要是奶粉中含有有毒的三聚氰胺。
吉林省延边第二中学2018-2019学年高二下学期第一次月考物理试题(解析版)
一、选择题1.扫描隧道显微镜（STM）可用来探测样品表面原子尺度上的形貌，为了有效隔离外界振动对STM的扰动，在圆底盘周边沿其径向对称地安装若干对紫铜薄板，并施加磁场来快速衰减其微小振动，如图所示，无扰动时，按下列四种方案对紫铜薄板施加恒磁场；出现扰动后，对于紫铜薄板上下及左右振动的衰减最有效的方案是A.B.C.D.【答案】A【解析】感应电流产生的条件是闭合回路中的磁通量发上变化。
在A图中系统振动时在磁场中的部分有时多有时少，磁通量发生变化，产生感应电流，受到安培力，阻碍系统的振动，故A正确；而BCD三个图均无此现象，故错误。
【名师点睛】本题不要被题目的情景所干扰，抓住考查的基本规律，即产生感应电流的条件，有感应电流产生，才会产生阻尼阻碍振动。
2.弹簧振子作简谐运动，在平衡位置O两侧A、B间振动，当时间t=0时，振子位于B点，若规定向右的方向为正方向，则下图中哪个图象表示振子相对平衡位置的位移随时间变化的关系A. AB. BC. CD. D【答案】D【解析】【详解】简谐运动的位移是指相对平衡位置的位移，是从平衡位置到末位置的有向线段；t=0时刻，位移为正的最大值；简谐运动的位移随着时间按照余弦规律变化。
故D正确，ABC错误。
故选：D.3.在如图所示的电路中，A1和A2是两个相同．．的灯泡．线圈L的自感系数足够大，电阻不可以忽略。
下列说法正确的是A. 闭合开关S时，A1和A2同时亮B. 闭合开关S时，A2先亮，A1逐渐变亮C. 断开开关S后的瞬间，A2闪亮一下再熄灭D. 断开开关S后的瞬间，流过A2的电流方向向左【答案】B【解析】【详解】AB.灯A1与电感线圈串联，当电键K闭合时，灯A2立即发光。
通过线圈L的电流增大，穿过线圈的磁通量增大，根据楞次定律线圈产生的感应电动势与原来电流方向相反，阻碍电流的增大，电路的电流只能逐渐增大，A1逐渐亮起来。
所以A2比A1先亮。
故A错误，B正确；C.由于线圈直流电阻不可以忽略，当电流逐渐稳定时，线圈不产生感应电动势，A2的电流比A1的电流大，当电键K断开后，由于自感，线圈中的电流只能慢慢减小，其相当于电源，与灯泡A1、A2构成闭合回路放电，两灯都过一会儿熄灭，由于稳定后两个支路的电流是相等的，所以A2不会闪亮一下。
吉林省延边第二中学高二英语下学期第二次月考试题
延边第二中学2017-2018学年度第二学期第二次阶段检测高二英语试卷注意事项：答案必须写在答题卡上，答在试卷上无效。
本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，本试卷满分120分。
考试时间90分钟。
第Ⅰ卷（选择题共70分）第一部分阅读理解（共20小题；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。
AThe management and staff are happy to welcome you and will do all they can to make your stay an enjoyable one.MEAL TIMESOur overnight charge includes a continental-type breakfast.Breakfast: 7:30-9:30 a. m.Lunch: 12:00-2:00 p. m.Afternoon tea: 4:00-5:30 p. m.Dinner: 7:00-9:15 p. m.Meals can be served in rooms at a small extra charge. We regret that meals cannot be served outside these times.Light refreshments including tea, coffee, biscuits and sandwiches, can be served in rooms between 10:00 a. m. and 11:00 p. m. except during the meal times listed above. Cold drinks are available in the room refrigerator.ROOM CLEANINGPlease hang the appropriate sign on your door handle if you do not wish to be disturbed. It will be easier for the maids if you can leave the room temporarily at any time between 9 : 30 a. m. and 4 : 00 p.m.VALUABLESWe are not responsible for the loss of money, jewellery, or other valuables unlessthey are kept in the safe and signed for by the manager.DEPARTURESPlease inform receptionists of your intended leaving before 9:30 a. m. of the day concerned and leave the room by noon to allow for its preparation for incoming guests. If circumstances (情况) require, luggage can be left in the charge of the hall porter.A SPECIAL REQUESTWe would respectfully suggest that in consideration of the comfort of other guests, the volume of radios and televisions should be turned down after 11:00 p. m.1. Meals can be served _______.A. in rooms at 9:00 p. m.B. in the dining-room at 6:00 p. m.C. outside the room at 3:00 p. m.D. in the dining-room from 7:30 a. m. to 9:15 p. m.2. Where is this notice most likely to be found?A. In hotels.B. In shops.C. At restaurants.D. In the newspapers.3. What can we conclude from the last paragraph?A. You should respect the other guests.B. You are not allowed to use radios and televisions.C. You shouldn't make the radios and televisions too loud after 11:00 p.m.D. To comfort others, you should turn off radios and televisions after 11:00 p.m.BFifteen years ago, I took a summer vacation in Lecce in southern Italy. After climbing up a hill for a panoramic(全景的) view of the blue sea, white buildings and green olive trees, I paused to catch my breath and then positioned myself to take the best photo of this panorama.Unfortunately, just as I took out my camera, a woman approached from behind, and planted herself right in front of my view. Like me, this woman was here to stop, sigh and appreciate the view.Patient as I was, after about 15 minutes, my camera scanning the sun and reviewing the shot I would eventually take, I grew frustrated. Was it too much to ask her to move so I could take just one picture of the landscape? Sure, I could have askedher, but something prevented me from doing so. She seemed so content in her observation.I didn’t want to mess with that.Another 15 minutes passed and I grew bored. The woman was still there. I decided to take the photo anyway. And now when I look at it, I think her presence in the photo is what makes the image interesting. The landscape, beautiful on its own, somehow comes to life and breathes because this woman is engaging with it.This photo, with the unique beauty that unfolded before me and that woman who “ruined”it, now hangs on a wall in my bedroom. What would she think if she knew that her figure is captured(捕捉) and frozen on some stranger’s bedroom wall? A bedroom, after all, is a very private space, in which some woman I don’t even know has been immortalized(使……永存). In some ways, she lives in my house.Perhaps we all live in each others’spaces. Perhaps this is what photos are for: to remind us that we all appreciate beauty, that we all share a common desire for pleasure, for connection, for something that is greater than us.That photo is a reminder, a captured moment, an unspoken conversation between two women, separated only by a thin square of glass.4. What happened when the author was about to take a photo?A. Her camera stopped working.B. A woman blocked her view.C. Someone asked her to leave.D. A friend approached from behind.5. According to the author, the woman was probably_______.A. enjoying herselfB. losing her patienceC. waiting for the sunsetD. thinking about her past6. In the author’s opinion, what makes the photo so aliv e?A. The rich color of the landscape.B. The perfect positioning of the camera.C. The woman’s existence in the photo.D. The soft sunlight that summer day.7. The passage can be seen as the author’s reflections upon _______.A. a particular life experienceB. the pleasure of travelingC. the art of photographyD. a lost friendshipCImagine you got paid to do shopping, and could keep the things you bought with other people's money. Does this sound like a dream? Well, for some, like Amy Knott, from Chicago, this is their job.Amy Knott is a mystery shopper. She is paid to visit a store, eat in a restaurant, go to a bank, stay in a hotel, get her hair cut, fill up her gas tank, or see a movie. She pretends to be an ordinary customer, but afterwards she writes a report about her experience, commenting on things like：How long did you wait in line? Was the food hot? Did the cashier say " Thank you.”？Did the restroom have soap and tissue? This gives companies useful information about how they can improve their customer service.So who can become a mystery shopper? You do not need any special qualifications or experience, but you need a good memory, an eye for detail, and good writing skills. When you apply for the job, instead of an interview, you will be asked to write about something like "What was your best shopping experience?"What is the pay like? For a 15-minute visit to a store, you might get $ 10 and the cost of what you buy. For a haircut, you might get $ 35 and the cost of the haircut. Most mystery shoppers do this job in their spare time, like Byron Jenner, who visits a restaurant on his lunch break every day and earns about $ 500 extra a month. But others, like Amy, make it their full-time career, and earn up to $ 40,000 a year. "I love mystery shopping. I can't believe I actually get paid to have fun," she said. "For example, tonight my husband and I will go out, have a $ 150 dinner, go to stay at a luxury hotel, and I'll walk away with $ 300.”8. Amy Knott is paid to go shopping .A. to comment on some thingsB. to see whether the cashier says "Thank you."C. to see whether the restroom has soap and tissueD. to do a research for a company to improve its service9. Which of the following is NOT the qualification for a mystery shopper?A. A good memory.B. Passing an interview.C. Good writing skills.D. An eye for detail.10. As a mystery shopper, Amy Knott feels the job .A. a sad thingB. a surprising thingC. a tiresome mailerD. a great pleasure11. What does the underlined word "luxury" in the last paragraph mean?A. A condition of much noise.B. A condition of large size.C. A condition of great comfort.D. A condition of special cheapness.DTeaching can be one of the most satisfying jobs in the United States. Yet many American teachers say they feel overworked, undervalued, and underpaid. This has led to what educati on experts call ‘teacher burnout’, a feeling of mental, physical, and emotional exhaustion.In all, nearly 50 percent of American teachers leave the profession before their fifth year. That information comes from a 2010 study by the advisory service McKinsey & Company.And, a 2017 study from Penn State University found that 46 percent of teachers report high daily stress. Teachers say the stress affects their sleep, health, teaching performance, and quality of life. The study identified mindfulness training as one promising solution for improving teacher well-being.The Greater Good Science Center at the University of California —Berkeley studies the science and practice of well-being. It defines mindfulness as keeping “a moment-by-moment awareness of our thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and surrounding environment.”A person can reach this emotional state by spending time in quiet thought, without judging these thoughts and feelings. A number of people also meditate — they take slow, deep breaths to become calm.Many organizations around the country have designed mindfulness training programs for schools. Some of them are designed for teachers. The programs seek to reduce teacher stress while helping them be more effective in the classroom.Maureen Naughton is a seventh grade science teacher at a public middle school inthe Bronx section of New York City. As a highly active teacher, Naughton would sometimes forget to take time to herself. But after the programs she shared the methods such as mindful walking and mindful eating —ways of enjoying those activities fully instead of being distracted by worries or responsibilities.Naughton also said the deep breathing methods help her to maintain calm when faced with the stress of trying to “meet everyone’s needs.”12. What does ‘teacher burnout’ in Paragraph 1 mean?A. A situation of physical exerciseB. A condition of happiness and sorrowC. A feeling of mental, physical, and emotional relaxationD. A feeling of mental, physical, and emotional tiredness13. What do we know from Paragraphs 2 and 3?A. A 2010 study was conducted by a college.B. Forty-six percent of teachers report high daily stress in last year’s study.C. Nearly half of American teachers leave the profession before their tenth year.D. Daily stress affects their sleep, health, teaching performance, and quality of teaching.14. What do mindfulness training programs designed for teachers try to do?A. They try to make teachers enjoy those activities fullyB. They try to reduce teacher stress to help teachers be more effective when teachingC. They try to make teachers take slow, deep breaths to become calmD. They try to make teachers spend time in quiet thought, without judging thesethoughts and feelings15. What can we infer from Naughton’s words?A. Enjoy all kinds of activities carefully.B. Don’t be distracted by worries or possibilities.C. The deep breathing methods are a good way to let her keep calm when faced with stress.D. The deep breathing methods help her to maintain calm when faced with the stressof trying to “meet everyone’s needs.”第二节（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
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吉林省延边第二中学2018-2019学年高二英语下学期第一次月考试题 注意事项：答案必须写在答题卡上，答在试卷上无效。本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，本试卷满分120分。考试时间90分钟。 第Ⅰ卷（选择题 共70分） 第一节：阅读理解（共20小题，每小题2分，满分40分） 阅读下列短文， A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑 A Writing Contests, Grants & Awards in 2019 The Writing Contests, Grants （补助金） & Awards database includes details about the creative writing contests-including poetry contests, short story competitions, essay contests, awards for novels, and more-that we've published in "Poets & Writers Magazine" during the past year. We carefully review the practices and policies of each contest before including it. Use the online submission system. Catherine Doctorow Innovative Fiction Prize A prize of ﹩15，000 is given annually for a novel, or a story collection. U.S. writers who have published at least three books of fiction are qualified. Submit a manuscript （手稿） of any length, a brief biography, and a list of three previously published books of fiction with a ﹩25 entry fee by November 1,2019. University of Alabama Press, P.O. Box 870380,Tuscaloosa,AL 35487.（ 773）702-7000. Walt Whitman Award A prize of ﹩5,000 is given annually for a poetry collection by a poet who has not published a book of poems in a standard edition. The winning book will also be distributed to 5,000 members of the Academy of American Poets. Submit a manuscript of 48 to 100 pages with a ﹩35 entry fee by November 1,2019. Academy of American Poets,75 Maiden Lane, Suite 901,NewYork,NY10038.（ 212）274-0343. Gabriele Rico Challenge in Creative Essay A prize of ﹩1,333 is given annually for an essay. Using the online submission system, submit an essay of up to 5,000 words with a﹩20 entry fee, by November 1,2019.All entries are considered for publication. Visit the website for complete guidelines. San Jose State University, English Department, One Washington Square, San Jose,CA95192．（ 408）924-4425. Brooklyn Nonfiction Prize A prize of ﹩500 is given annually for a work of nonfiction that is set in Brooklyn, New York, and expresses the region's "rich soul and intangible （无形的） qualities through the writer's actual experiences of Brooklyn." Submit an essay of up to 2,500 words by November 15,2019.There is no entry fee． Brooklyn Nonfiction Prize, P.O. Box 491,New York,NY10156.（ 207）778-7071. 1．Who has the qualification to attend the contest for the prize of﹩15，000______ A．Whoever has written 3 novel books． B．Whoever has published at least 3 books． C．U.S. authors who've published 3 novel books． D．U.S. writers who've written 3 poetry collections． 2．What will happen to your manuscript if you win Walt Whitman Award______ A．It will be published as a book of poems． B．It will be read by all the academy members． C．It will be distributed to whoever likes poems． D．It will become a book that will sell well． 3．Brooklyn Nonfiction Prize is different from the other three writing contests in that ______ ． A．the work must be a writer's real experiences B．its entry fee is higher C．it has a deadline earlier than them D．the winners have no prize money B I was desperately nervous about becoming car-free. But eight months ago our car was hit by a passing vehicle and it was destroyed. No problem, I thought: we’ll buy another. But the insurance payout didn’t even begin to cover the costs of buying a new car－I worked out that, with the loan, we’d need plus petrol, insurance, parking permits and tax, we would make a payment as much as £600 a month. And that’s when I had my fancy idea. Why not just give up having a car at all? I live in London. We have a railway station behind our house, a tube station 10 minutes’ walk away, and a bus stop at the end of the street. A new car club had just opened in our area, and one of its shiny little red Peugeots was parked nearby. If any family in Britain could live without a car, I reasoned, then surely we were that family. But my new car-free idea, sadly, wasn’t shared by my family. My teenage daughters were horrified. What would their friends think about our family being “too poor to afford a car”? (I wasn’t that bothered what they thought, and I suggested the girls should take the same approach.) My friends, too, were astonished at our plan. What would happen if someone got seriously ill overnight and needed to go to hospital? (an ambulance) How would the children get to and from their many events? (buses and trains) People smiled as though this was another of my mad ideas, before saying they were sure I’d soon realize that a car was a necessity. Eight months on, I wonder whether we’ll ever own a car again. The idea that you “have to” own a car, especially if you live in a city, is all in the mind. I live—and many other citizens do too—in a place that has never been better served by public transport, and yet car ownership has never been higher. We worry about rising car costs, but we’d be better off asking something much more basic: do I really need a car? Certainly the answer is no, and I’m a lot richer because I dared to ask the question. 4．The author decided to live a car-free life partly because ______. A．most families chose to go car-free B．he was hurt in a terrible car accident C．the cost of a new car was too much D．the traffic jam was unbearable for him