黑龙江省哈尔滨二十六中2018-2019学年高一下学期期末考试英语试卷
2018-2019学年高一英语下学期期末考试试题_20
2018-2019学年高一英语下学期期末考试试题2019.5.本试卷分第I卷(选择题)和第II卷(非选择题)两部分。
考生作答时,将答案答在答题卡上,在本试卷上答题无效。
考试结束后,将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
听力 (共两节,满分30分,每题1.5 分)第一节听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1.When did the man get home yesterday?A. At 5:55.B. At 6:05.C. At 6:15.2.What most probably happened to the woman?A. She stole a wallet.B. Her wallet was lost.C. She mistook someone else’s wallet for hers.3.How long does the woman have to work?A.8 hours.B. 9 hours.C. 10 hours.4. What’s the man going to do tonight?[Com]A. Attend a party.B. Take an exam.C. Do his homework.5.What can we learn from the conversation?A. The woman is thirsty.B. The woman is hungry.C. The woman dislikes music.第二节 (共15 小题;每小题1分,满分15分)听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A,B,C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
黑龙江省高一下学期期末考试英语试卷(附带答案)
黑龙江省高一下学期期末考试英语试卷(附带答案)学校:___________姓名:___________班级:___________一、阅读理解Denmark’s capital, Copenhagen, is by far the largest city in the country. Here, you’ll find a multitude of tourist attractions to please even the pickiest of travelers. For ideas on the best places to visit in this magical city, read our list of the top attractions in Copenhagen.Tivoli GardensIt’s impossible to miss the grand entrance of the famous Tivoli amusement park and pleasure gardens dating from 1843 at Vesterbrogade. Here, visitors are welcomed through a dramatic archway and you will also find more than 20 attractions including a roller coaster, roundabouts, halls of mirrors, puppets and other entertainment facilities for your family of all ages. No matter what time of year you visit, Tivoli feels festive. At Christmas, Tivoli becomes an extravagantly decorated wonderland. The park is famous worldwide and appears in many movies.National Museum of DenmarkAn easy 10-minute walk from Tivoli along Vestergade brings you to the National Museum, a must-see attraction for anyone with an interest in Danish history and culture. It was established in 1807 and has been the biggest cultural and historic museum in this country. Some impressive runic stones are on display here, and the Danish history collection includes a sun chariot, antiquities and coins. You’ll also find collections from other interesting areas including Asia, Africa and Oceania, as well as the culture of the Indians.Christiansborg PalaceOn the tiny island of Slotsholmen is the Danish seat of government and an attraction that should top any visitor’s agenda. Christiansborg boasts more than 800 years of history and today, the palace is home to the Parliament, the Prime Minister’s Office, and the Supreme Court. In addition, several parts are still used by the Royal House, although thankfully, much is open to the public. Opening hours for each section of the palace can vary since they are in use, so be sure to reserveahead if you are interested in a specific area.The Round TowerThe Round Tower is a 36-meter-high structure built as an observatory in 1642. It now also houses a small collection connected with the famous Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe. A particular treat is the platform. From the top are magnificent views over the city. A new attraction is the glass floor hovering 25 meters above the ground where you can peer down into the castle’s core.1.Which attraction do you need to book in advance?A.Christiansborg Palace.B.Tivoli Gardens.C.National Museum of Denmark.D.The Round Tower.2.What can you enjoy on The Round Tower?A.Stay overnight in the tower.B.Have a lunch on the platform.C.Walk into the castle’s core.D.Overlook the beautiful scenery of the city.3.What can we learn from the text?A.You are supposed to find a lot of antiquities from Asia in Tivoli Gardens. B.It is not too far to walk from Tivoli Garden to the National Museum of Denmark. C.Tivoli Gardens has the longest history among the four tourist attractions in Denmark.D.National Museum of Denmark is the best choice if you want to know more about puppets.For most of my adult life, I’ve felt slightly ashamed —not of something I’ve done, but of something I haven’t. Although I’m an independent person who has been to numerous countries, I’ve never gone on an overseas holiday alone. I’ve traveled with my parents, partners, kids and other families. I’ve travelled with my pet and joined tours where I knew no one but came out with lifelong friends.But for a while, my failure to travel alone felt like a mistake. Solo travel is celebrated. I’ve seen a thousand pieces written by adventurous women who claim to have found themselves by crossing countries alone. Traveling solo makes you capable, they say. It pushes you out of your comfort zone. Every woman should travel alone at least once in her life!And yet, I’ve never had an urge to do it. For one thing, I need a lot of people contact. A single day without meaningful conversation can leave me feeling depressed. Proper, engaging conversation is difficult when traveling alone. Even if you’re good at chatting with strangers, it isn’t always possible. I don’t want to worry about being alone on my travels. I want support and company during my adventures.I used to see this desire to be with others as some sort of flaw, but now I see it as a valid choice.Traveling solo builds resilience. But so does life. I am a single parent raising three children while trying to juggle a career. I make endless decisions alone and deal with crises alone. I manage loneliness and fear. I don’t need to travel alone to build resilience. I have resilience in spades, I’m sure travelling overseas would push me further out of comfort zone. But you know what else pushed me out of my comfort zone? Being single in a society that values marriage. Earning a living in a difficult industry. Dating men I’ve met on an app. My life is effortful enough. I don’t need my travels to be effortful too.Travel is incredibly valuable, no matter what your stage of life. It teaches you how diverse the world is and how to appreciate your culture in relation to another. It stretches your mind and gives you a new viewpoint.And you don’t need a solo journey to become an independent woman. I assure you that life will get you there in the end.4.What does the author feel a bit ashamed of?A.Her lack of independence. B.Her failure to travel overseas. C.Not being adventurous enough. D.Not having travelled on her own abroad 5.Why is solo travel applauded by adventurous women?A.It is both relaxing and empowering. B.They can better appreciate differentcultures.C.They get to know themselves better. D.It forces them to face their deepest fear.6.What does the author mean by saying “I have resilience in spades” in paragraph 4?A.She has had enough of resilience.B.She doesn’t want to travel solo with spades.C.She doesn’t need solo traveling to build character.D.She has gone through many difficulties in life to have great resilience. 7.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A.Walking out of comfort zone B.Solo travel is unnecessaryC.Life is travelling solo D.Being an independent womanThe early life of the green sea turtle (海龟) is full of danger. Only one in 1,000 baby sea turtles survive to adulthood (成年). From its home in the sand, it breaks its egg with an egg tooth. Its mother is not there to help it. Instead, it is greeted by crabs, coyotes, and dogs waiting to eat it for dinner. To survive, the baby turtle must hide in the sand until night. Then, it moves slowly to the sea.The small turtle must swim hard to reach the ocean waters. In the sea, it tries hard to find food. It must also keep itself from being food for fish.As dangerous as the sea turtle’s life is in the natural world, its most dangerous enemies are humans. The rubbish left by humans in the ocean causes problems for the small green sea turtle. A little turtle might eat a piece of plastic (塑料) in the sea. It might also eat oil on the ocean’s surface. Young turtles also get caught in fishing nets. There are laws against hunting sea turtles. Still, many are hunted, both for their meat and for their shells (壳). All of these dangers must be prevented.Sea turtles that do survive to grow into adulthood go through many changes. For example, adult green sea turtles weigh about 500 pounds. They stop eating jellyfish and other meat and eat only plants. And they may plan a trip to go back home again.A mother sea turtle goes back to the beach where she was born. This is the only placewhere she will lay eggs. Even if it has been forty years since she was a baby, she always knows her way back home.8.Why do baby turtles move to the sea at night?A.They dislike sunshine.B.They prefer lower temperatures.C.They can find food easily then.D.They need to avoid enemies.9.What does the author think of the young turtles in Paragraph 3?A.Pitiful. B.Careless.C.Interesting. D.Courageous.10.What can we learn about sea turtles?A.They mainly feed on fish and meat.B.They always produce eggs at their birthplaces.C.They can live for around forty years.D.They visit their beach homes several times a year.11.What is the text mainly about?A.The homes of green sea turtles.B.How sea turtles find their food.C.The dangers faced by sea turtles.D.How young turtles become adults.New Zealand is no stranger to stranded whales (搁浅的鲸). Every year, rescuers help refloat many whales that get stuck in the coastal waters or sand during low tide (潮汐). However, last week’s stranding of two groups almost never happens.On February 9, over 400 pilot whales were stranded at the base of Farewell Spit at the northern end of Golden Bay. Unfortunately, by the time rescuers arrived, almost 300 whales had died. More than 500 volunteers worked tirelessly to keep the remaining whales cool until high tide. At 3:30 PM local time, the whales had been successfully pushed back into the ocean.But before the exhausted volunteers could recover, came another piece of news.Late on Friday, February 10, a new group of almost 200 pilot whales was discovered stranded along the same place. Andrew Lamason, the Operations Manager at the DOC, says they are confident it was a new group because they had tagged (贴标签) all the refloated whales from the first group and none of the whales in the new group had tags.Unfortunately, nothing could be done to help the stranded whales at night. Early Saturday, hundreds of locals returned to the beach. To their surprise and delight, all but 17 of the stranded whales were gone! DOC spokesman Herb Christophers says they were probably able to “self-rescue” when the tide came in during the night. The rescuers took care of the remaining 17 whales until the tide returned.Thanks to its unique shape and shallow waters that affect the echolocation (回声定位) of whales making their way around, whale strandings are not unusual near Farewell Spit. However, experts are shocked at the unusually large number. Christophers guesses that a lost whale’s distress (求救) call may have caused the entire group to rush to the rescue. However, another expert, Mike Ogle, has a different theory. After noticing some shark bites on one of the whales, he believes they may have been trying to escape from danger.12.Which of the following is correct according to the passage?A.Only about 100 stranded whales in the first group survived.B.Rescuers arrived to save the first group of stranded whales in time. C.Rescuers couldn’t do anything to save the whale before high tide came. D.Whales seldom get stranded on the beach of New Zealand.13.The surviving whales of the first group probably returned to the ocean________. A.at the sight of sharks B.by means of the high tideC.under the guidance of the tags D.with the help of human beings 14.What might happen on the beach during the night of February 10?A.Many of the second group of stranded whales died.B.The stranded whales were taken away.C.Someone saved the stranded whales.D.High tide came.15.Why did Andrew Lamason believe the second group of stranded whales was a new group?A.Because all the whales in the first group had shark bites.B.Because the whales in the second group looked strange.C.Because the whales in the second group did not have tags.D.Because the whales in the first group had left the coastline.二、七选五Apologizing for a mistake might seem difficult, but it will help you repair and improve your relationships with others after that offense (冒犯).Acknowledge the offense. This is an essential element of a good apology. 16 Apologies are most likely to be well-received if you show that you recognize who was responsible and who was harmed. For example, saying “I made a mistake” is more effective than saying“mistakes were made”, which fails to clarify responsibility.17 In some cases, it’s helpful to explain an offense, especially to explain that it was not intentional and that it will not happen again. But explanations that are long-winded, sound like excuses, or blame the victim (e. g. You were really getting on my nerves.) tend to have an opposite effect.Express regret. 18 Expressing these feelings communicates that you recognize and regret the suffering you caused. Be careful of phrases like “That was uncharacteristic of me.” 19 Instead, acknowledge your disappointment in yourself and your commitment to improve.Tell them how you’ll change. Let them know how you’ll change and what you’d do to make that possible. For instance, if you’ve been late once again, instead of just apologizing, share how you’d keep an early alarm to be on time! 20 A.Provide a proper explanation.B.Express your intention clearly.C.But many apologies don’t do this enough.D.When you hurt someone, it’s natural to feel shame or regret.E.A true apology is one where you promise it won’t be repeated again.F.This might show that you aren’t taking full ownership for what happened.G.This will enable you to know what means the most to the offended person. 三、完形填空My daughter Beth’s and my love of butterflies goes back many years. After ato 23 it by telling her 24 of my mom.One day when she was only seven or so and we were outside at the playground, Beth suddenly said how much she missed her grandma and how 25 it would be if she could play with her. I went to 26 her, saying that maybe she was hitchinga ride on the back of a 27 to look at us and 28 what we were doing.At that very moment, a butterfly 29 and flew around Beth’s face and then flew away. We both laughed with our hearts full of love and 30 .Since that moment all of those years ago, both Beth and I seem to 31 butterflies like flowers. Whenever we are outside, they seem to fly down, circle around us, take a(n) 32 look, and then fly away. And we are 33 of my mom’s love in that case. The only time this doesn’t 34 is during the coldest months of the year when there are no 35 of any kind.21.A.complaint B.strike C.battle D.crime 22.A.repeatedly B.barely C.fortunately D.frequently 23.A.look forward to B.get back for C.run away from D.make up for 24.A.stories B.jokes C.worries D.ideas 25.A.absurd B.pleasant C.strange D.complicated 26.A.comfort B.abandon C.tolerate D.disappoint 27.A.bike B.fish C.horse D.butterfly 28.A.see B.advertise C.overstate D.restore 29.A.exploded B.hid C.appeared D.struggled 30.A.pride B.anger C.sadness D.joy31.A.exhibit B.attract C.blame D.respect 32.A.good B.blank C.optimistic D.innocent 33.A.informed B.reminded C.warned D.persuaded34.A.rest B.succeed C.happen D.begin35.A.foods B.parks C.flowers D.insects四、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面材料,在空格处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或使用括号中单词的正确形式。
黑龙江2018-2019年高一下学期期末联考英语试题
高一下学期期末模拟英语试卷(满分150分,考试时间120分钟)第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分)做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
例:How much is the shirt?A. £19.15.B. £9.18.C. £9.15.答案是C。
1. What address is the woman looking for?A. 1860 Eighth Street.B. 1806 English Street.C. 8016 Eleventh Street.2. Where was Kate born?A. In America.B. In Spain.C. In Australia.3. How many more minutes will the speakers wait for the bus?A. 15 minutesB. 30 minutes.C. 45 minutes.4. When did the woman become ill?A. On Tuesday.B. On Thursday.C. On Friday.5. What does the woman mean?A. She did wait for the man.B. She also forgot the appointment.C. She was late for the appointment.第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
黑龙江省哈尔滨2018-2019学年高一下期末考试英语试题及答案
黑龙江省哈尔滨2018-2019学年高一下期末考试英语试题及答案第一部分:阅读理解 (共20小题, 每小题2分, 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,从每小题所给的四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑.AThe size and location of the world’s deserts are always changing. Over millions of years, as climates change and mountains rise, new dry and wet areas appear. But within the last hundred years deserts have been increasing after frightful speed. This is partly because of natural changes, but most responsible for creating deserts are men.Man can make deserts, but they can also prevent them from getting bigger. Algeria is planning a green belt of trees along the edge of the Sahara Desert to stop the sand. In China, too, windbreaks are being built in the northwest to keep the desert from growing.But desert still threaten the world. Experts believe that land that is on the way to becoming deserts equals the size of Australia, Russia and US put together. Can we stop the spread of the world’s deserts and save the land that is so esse ntial to mankind? Yes, we can, And we must.1. The reason for the land that turns into deserts is mostly because of _______A. the changing of the climatesB. manC. the natural changesD. the wind2. The word “windbreak” means _______A. trees planted as a belt to stop the windB. high walls as a belt to stop the windC. long and deep ditch as a belt to stop the windD. men stood side by side as a belt to stop the wind3. The deserts still threaten the world in the way ______A. of increasing at an unbelievable speedB. of spreading in Australia , Russia, and the USC. of appearing new dry and wet areas in every part of the worldD. that they cause the changes of the climates4. Which of the following do you think is the best method?____A. People move away from the land that is on the way to become desertsB. To build great walls to stop the wind and sandC. To plant trees and grass on the surface of the treeD. To irrigate the desertBEllis Island is located in New York Harbor. Ellis Island is open daily year round from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., with extended hours during summer. It is closed on December 25. There is no admission charge to Ellis Island; but donations are gratefully accepted.At Your FingertipsPark information (212) 363-Emergencies (212) 363-Ferryboat information (212) 269-Lost and found (212)363-Dining, gifts & audio tour 344-TransportationStatue of Liberty and Ellis Island Ferry; boats leave from Battery Park, Manhattan, and from Liberty State Park, New Jersey. They run about every 30 to 45 minutes beginning at 9:15 a.m.(The time for ferry is changeable)Hours: May vary; call the number aboveClosed: December 25Ferry fees (includes Liberty and Islands) adults, $7; senior citizens, $6; children (age 3~17), $5. (Group rates are available for 25 or more adults.)5. In summer, visitors will have ______ to visit Ellis Island.A. a limited timeB. a longer timeC. a shorter timeD. a wonderful time6. Which number would you call if our friend were suddenly ill? _______A. (212)344-2018B. (212)363-2018C. (212) 363-2018D. (212) 269-7. Which of the following is NOT true?________A. People can visit Ellis Island free of charge.ww.B. The boats departure time from Battery Park is at 9:15 all the year round.C. Ferry fees for children are cheaper than for adults.D. Ferry fees for group visitors can be reduced.CSeveral interesting American museums tell about health subjects. One is the Doctor Samuel D. HarrisNational Museum of Dentistry. It is at the University of Maryland in Baltimore. That is where the first college in the world to train dentists began. The museum tells about the history of the medical treatment of teeth.Visitors can see some frightening devices that once were used to remove infected (受感染的) teeth. They also can see sets of teeth made of animal bone. They were made for a famous American -- the first President, George Washington. Most people do not consider a visit to the dentist their idea of a good time. However, the director of the museum says he wanted to make the museum a fun place to visit. He says he also wants to teach visitors about the importance of taking care of their teeth. Another museum collects devices that help people hear. The Kenneth W. Berger Hearing Aid Museum is at Kent State University in Kent, Ohio. The museum has more than three-thousand hearing aids from around the world. They include old and strange devices. Some hearing aids were made to look like other objects. That is because in the past many people did not want anyone to know they were wearing a hearing aid.8. It is common for people to think it uneasy to pay a visit to ____.A. the University of MarylandB. the Museum of DentistryC. the Hearing Aid MuseumD. the dentist9. The text mainly tells about _____.A. museums in the USB. interesting American museumsC. American museums with health subjectsD. the history of the medical treatment of teeth10. What do we learn about George Washington from the text?A. He once visited the National Museum of Dentistry.B. He considered the Museum of Dentistry a fun place to visitC. His artificial teeth were collected in the National Museum of Dentistry.D. His teeth seemed to be made of animal bone.11. The underlined word “devices” in the first and l ast paragraph probably means _____.A. museumsB. strategiesC. hearing aidsD. toolsDYou are watching a film in which two men are having a fight. They hit one another hard. At the start they only fight with their fists. But soon they begin hitting one another over the heads with chairs. And so it goes on until one of the men crashes (撞击) through a wind and falls thirty feet to the ground below. He is dead!Of course he isn't really dead. With any luck he isn't even hurt. Why? Because the men who fall out of high windows or jump from fast moving trains, who crash cars or even catch fire, are professionals. They do this for a living. These men are called stuntmen.That is to say, they perform tricks. There are two sides to their work. They actually do most of the things you see on the screen. For example, they fall from a high building. However, they do not fall on to hard ground but on to empty cardboard boxes covered with a mattress (床垫). Again, when they hit one another with chairs, the chairs are made of soft wood and when they crash through windows, the glass is made of sugar! But although their work depends on trick of this sort, it also requires a high degree of skill and training. Often a stuntman' s success depends on careful timing. For example, when he is "blown up" in a battle scene, he has to jump out of the way of the explosion just at the right moment.Naturally stuntmen are well paid for their work, but they lead dangerous lives. They often get seriously injured, and sometimes killed. A Norwegian stuntman, for example, skied over the edge of a cliff (悬崖) a thousand feet high. His parachute (降落伞) failed to open, and he was killed. In spite of all the risks, this is no longer a profession for men only. Men no longer dress up as women when actresses have to perform some dangerous action. For nowadays there are stuntgirls too.12. Stuntmen are those who ______.A. often dress up as actorsB. prefer to lead dangerous livesC. often perform seemingly dangerous actionsD. often fight each other for their lives13. Stuntmen earn their living by ______.A. playing their dirty tricksB. selling their special skillsC. jumping out of high windowsD. jumping from fast moving trains14. Which of the following is the main factor (因素) of a successful performance?A. Strength.B. Exactness.C. Speed.D. Carefulness.15. What can be inferred from the author' s example of the Norwegian stuntman?Sometimes an accident can occur to a stuntman.B The percentage of serious accidents is high.C. Parachutes must be of good quality.D. The cliff is too high.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。
2018-2019学年第二学期高一期末考试英语试卷及答案
第一部分听力(共两节,满分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,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. When does this conversation take place?A. At 5:00.B. At 5:15.C. At 4:45.2. Who has taken the stamps?A. The woman.B. The woman’s sister.C. The man’s classmates.3. How long will the man stay in this hotel?A. Just one month.B. 32 days.C. 34 days.4. Where does the conversation take place?A. In a post office.B. In a hotel.C. In a bank5. What does the man mean?A. He went mountain climbing last year.B. He doesn’t want to go at all.C. He hasn’t traveled around the world yet.第二节听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话前,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6-8题。
6. What does the man want to watch?A. A western film.B. The baseball game.C. Another channel.7. What are the man and the woman doing?A. They are seeing a film.B. They are playing baseball.C. They are watching TV.8. What program are they watching now?A. A western film.B. A play.C. A baseball game.听第7段材料,回答第9至11题。
黑龙江省哈尔滨二十六中2018-2019学年高一下学期期末考试英语试卷
2018-2019学年第二十六中学高一(下)期末考试英语试题第I卷(选择题共70分)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AWhat’s On?Print Your VoiceWe all know what our voice sounds like but what does it look like? How can the science of our voice be turned into art? Join us at the Print Your Voice workshop where your voice will be turned into personalized jewellery. Step into a special room to explore the soundwaves of your voice and create an individualized recording, saying whatever you like. Each visitor will then turn a blank silver pendant(饰坠) into a unique piece of art with the soundwaves of your recording. Suitable for ages 15+. Date: Sunday 13 August, 10: 00 am-1: 00 pm &2:00pm-5:00pm Address: Powerhouse Museum, Harris Street, UltimoTickets: Adults: $50, Teens(ages 15-17): $45.Tel: 92170222Making Your FutureDiscover Western Sydney University’s Maker Space and work through a 3D project in this hands-on workshop. See how 3D printing works and create your future just with the technology! Suitable for ages 16 and over.Date: Thursday 17 August, 2: 30 pm-6: 00 pmAddress: Maker Space, Building Z, Western Sydney University Tickets: Free with bookingTel: 47360389Learn to Code(编码) with RoboticsRobots have bee our close friends. In this workshop you’ll learn to write puter programs with them as you mix playing with learning. You will have the opportunity to use their creative minds to program basic robotic behaviors. Suitable for ages 13 and over.Date: Saturday 19 August, 10: 00 am-1: 00 pmAddress: Canva Offices, 2 Lacey St, Surry HillsTickets:$15Tel: 21791713Science of CakeJoin scientist Subha Nasir Ahmad in a chat about some of the science of baking and see a cake-decorating show using techniques drawn fromscience. Pick up tips and tricks to improve your baking game as you observe an expert in action make a Sunny Bakehouse Cake. Suitable for ages 16+.Date: Saturday 19 August, 9: 00 am-12: 00 pmAddress: Thrive 360, 706/2 Huntley St, AlexandriaTickets: $50Tel: 338923911. What can you get if you visit Powerhouse Museum on 13 August?A. A small lovely robotB. A 3D printed recordingC. A Sunny Bakehouse CakeD. A piece of personalized jewellery2. What can visitors do when they attend Making Your Future?A. Play with robotsB. Have a free lunchC. Experience 3D printingD. Meet Subha Nasir Ahmad3. What do the four activities have in mon?A. All are teenagers-targetedB. All are science-relatedC. All charge for admissionD. All take place on the weekendBWhatever life threw at us each year, our family had one tradition at Christmas: our dog Pepper opened our presents for us.Last year, everyone made it home for a Christmas get-together. However, it couldn’t feel perfect because Pepper’s health was beingworse. Her life had already been longer than we expected---she was fourteen—and yet her mind was still sharp. Her love for life made us feel better. But her body could not keep up with her mind.Probably it was Pepper’s last Christmas, so we decided to make sure she would enjoy it. On Christmas Eve, we each prepared presents for her. Soon, Pepper selected her first Christmas gift. She turned the present, just as she was a young dog once more. She pulled the paper off the dog treat before she chewed(咀嚼)it slowly. Our family was so happy. Pepper saw the remaining three presents, and then turned to Mom as if asking,“May I open another?”“Go ahead, girl!”Mom encouraged.For the next few minutes, Pepper opened each of her Christmas presents. While she did, she reminded us of the joy of being together. Our family felt as a whole—not because we were in the same room or city, but because our love brought us together.Pepper passed away after Christmas. Her peaceful passing made us tearful. Her passing was also a celebration of life, because she gave my family so much love and laughter.I still treasure Pepper’s final Christmas gift. She taught me that no matter where we each spend the holidays, the smallest act of sincere giving can unite our family through our love. For me, that knowledge is the longest-lasting gift of all.4. Why did the author think the Christmas wasn’t perfect last year?A. Pepper was in poor health.B. Pepper died on Christmas Eve.C. He didn’t get a Christmas gift.D. His family didn’t feel as a whole.5.How many Christmas gifts did Pepper get last year?A. Four.B. Three.C. Two.D. One.6.What does the underlined phrase “the longest-lasting gift”in the last paragraph refer to?A. The friendship with the dog.B. The holiday spent with family.C. The Christmas present for the dog.D. The life lesson the author learned from Pepper.7. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. The Power of LoveB. Celebrating ChristmasC. The Importance of Helping OthersD. Enjoying the Happiness of Making FriendsCShould I stay or should I go? An LED device (设备) for driverless cars aims to give pedestrians(行人) at a crossing the power to municate with cars, signaling for them to stop or drive on.Blink, created by researchers at the Royal College of Arts and Imperial College London, turns the awkward dance of eye contact and hand gestures that happens when a car slows down while someone is waiting to cross the road into something driverless cars can understand.Blink bines an organic light display with the Windscreen (挡风玻璃) and windows of a car and uses light signals to show pedestrians when the car is aware of their presence. If the car detects a pedestrian, a figure lights up.If a pedestrian raises a hand as a stop sign, the figure turns green, directing the pedestrian to cross, and the car is prevented from moving forward. If they place a hand out to the side to signal for the car to go forward, the figure turns red and the car continues.But George Filip at the University of Nottingham, UK, isn’t certain it is a good idea to give pedestrians control over driverless cars. He says cities could end up crowded because pedestrians keep stopping cars.Producers should wait until the novelty of driverless cars has worn off before creating car-pedestrian munications systems, he says.“We need to learn how people actually municate with autonomous cars.”The idea is to help people feel more fortable around driverless cars, says Blink co-creator Raunaq Bose.“It effectively gives pedestrians the car-stopping powers of lollipop men and women(帮助学童过马路的交通安全员).”The team hasn’t yet tested the device on a driverless car, but Bose says several automotive panies have expressed interest.8. What do we know about Blink?A. it’s a new car brandB. It’s a driving-aid systemC. It’s a car-producing pany D it’s already widely known to the public9. What’s George Filip’s attitude towards Blink?A. NegativeB. CuriousC. UninterestedD. Appreciative10. What can be inferred from what Bose said?A. There’s a demand for the deviceB. The device has an uncertain futureC. The device is perfect for driverless carsD. Several panies have begun to use the deviceDI was 24 years old and a senior at New York University (NYU). At the time, I was planning to get a law and business degree and wasn't even job hunting I walked into the student center to fetch a Coke, but instead found a roomful of students. Clearly, I had accidentally walked into a job fair (招聘会). As I tried to walk across the hall, a man stopped me, saying" Hi.my name is Donny Mckenthan, Would you like to work for IBM?""I replied, "No, thank you. I'm Just going to get a Coke.”I ended up having a wonderful conversation with him about the pany but I told him there was no way he could persuade me. I went out for dinner that night with some friends. When I mentioned this story, they couldn't believe I was foolish enough to refuse the interview with this amazing pany! I went home that night, dug out his card from the rubbish and called him back.After a series of successful interviews, an IBM manager called me togive me an offer. When I asked what the salary (薪水) was, he said something like 18. I thought $18, 000 a year was low. So I started to bargain. He was shocked and explained that the starting salary for all trainees was set in stone.The next day, I received the offer letter. As it turns out, I misunderstood the offer-I would earn $1, 800 a month, not $18, 000 a year. That was a great salary back then, so of course, I took the job. A few months later the manager asked me to be placed in sales because I was the only trainee who had tried to bargain over a starting salary! That edy of mistake ended up being a wonderful22- year career(职业) at IBM.11. What was the writer planning to do when he was a senior at NYU?A. To get a law and business degree.B. To hunt for a good jobC To talk with Donny Mckenthan D. To work for IBM12. How did his friends feel when they heard the story?A Unhappy. B. Unbelievable C, Confident. D Proud13. Who gave the writer the offer?A. Donny MckenthanB. His friendsC. An IBM manager.D. The student center.14. Why did the writer bargain over his salary?A. Because he was not satisfied with IBMB. Because he was not willing to work for IBMC. Because he wanted to be placed in salesD. Because he misunderstood what the manager said15. What can we learn from the text?A. IBM offered the writer $18, 000 a year.B. Donny knew the writer quite well.C. The writer has been working in IBM for 22 yearsD. The writer was the only trainee in IBM第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)根据短文容,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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学2018-2019学年高一英语下学期期末考试试题第一部分听力(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,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后,你都有10称钟的时间来回答有关小题如阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. How will the speakers go to the airport?A. By car.B. By bus.C. By taxi.2. What will the speakers do this weekend?A. Go shopping.B. Go to the cinema.C. Go to the beac h.3. What does the woman want?A. A card.B. A book.C. A bike.4. Who lives in Los Angeles?A. The woman.B. The woman’s brother.C. The man.5. What does the woman prefer?A. Tea.B. Coffee.C. Cold water.第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话,回答第6至第8三个小题。
6. What kind of job does the man apply for?A. A cook.B. A cameraman.C. A computer programme r.7. Where did the man work before?A. In a restaurant.B. At a school.C. In a computer com pany.8. Why does the man want the new job?A. The salary is higher.B. His current job is boring.C. His former co-workers were not friendly.听下面一段对话,回答第9至第11三个小题。
黑龙江省高一英语下学期期末考试试题(含解析)
黑龙江省高一英语下学期期末考试试题(含解析)第1部分阅读理解(共两节,满分40分)第1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A、B、C和D中,选出最佳选项。
AIf you’d like to go sightseeing, the following World Heritage sites(世界遗产保护地)may be your best choices.Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest AreaJiuzhaigou Valley, which lies in the northern part of Sichuan Province, China, reaches a height of more than 4,800m, with a series of different forest ecosystems (生态系统). It’s particularly famous for its narrow landforms and excellent waterfalls. Some 140 kinds of birds also live in the valley, as well as a number of endangered plants and animals, including the giant panda. Jiuzhaigou Valley was recognized as a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1992.Khami Ruins National MonumentThe city of Khami, which developed after the capital of Great Zimbabwe had been given up in the mid-16th century, is of great archaeological (考古的) interest. The discovery of objects from Europe and China shows that Khami was a major centre for trade over a long period of time. It joined the World Heritage List in 1986.Henderson IslandHenderson Island, which lies in the eastern South Pacific, is one of the few atolls (环礁) in the world whose ecology (生态) has been untouched by humans. It is particularly famous for the 10 plants and 4 birds that can only be seen on the island. It was recorded in the World Heritage List in 1988.Old City of JerusalemAs a holy (神圣的) city for three different religions in the Middle East, Jerusalem has always been of great religious importance. It was given a World Her itage Status in 1981 and placed on the “World Heritage in Danger List” the following year.1.Which of the following is TRUE about Jiuzhaigou Valley?A.Wonderful waterfalls can be seen there.B.It is famous for many ancient objects.C.It has been untouched by human beings.D.It lies in the eastern South Pacific.2.From the passage, we can learn that Jerusalem .A.was ruined in the mid-16th centuryB.was once business center for tradeC.has over 140 kinds of birds living thereD.is a holy city for three major religions3.In which part of a newspaper can we read the passage?A.Industry.B.Travel.C.Science.D.Business.BThere was a gardener who looked after his garden with great care. To water his flowers,he used two buckets(水桶).One was a shiny and new bucket. The other was a very old and dilapidated one,which had seen many years of service,but was now past its best.Every morning, the gardener would fill up the two buckets. Then he would carry them along the path,one on each side,to the flowerbeds. The new bucket was very proud of itself. It could carry a full bucket of water without a single drop spilled. The old bucket felt very ashamed(惭愧的)because of its holes: before it reached the flowerbeds,much water had leaked(渗漏)along the path.Sometimes the new bucket would say,"See how capable I am! How good it is that the gardener has me water the flowers every day! I don’t know why he still uses you. What a waste of space you are!"And all that the old bucket could say was,"I know I am not very useful,but I can only do my best. I am happy that the gardener still finds a little bit of use in me ,at least.’’One day,the gardener heard that kind of conversation. After watering the flowers as usual,he said,"You both have done your work very well. Now I am going to carry you back,and I want you to look carefully along the path."Then the two buckets did so. All along the path,they noticed,on the side where the new bucket was carried,there was just bare earth;on the other side where the old bucket was carried,there was a joyous row of wild flowers,leading all the way to the garden.4.What was the old bucket ashamed of?A.Its past.B.Its aging.C.Its manner.D.Its leaking.5.What does the underlined word "dilapidated" probably mean?A.Dirty.B.Dark.C.Worn out.D.Ordinary-looking.6.The new bucket made conversations with the old one mainly to________.A.take pity on the old oneugh at the old oneC.show off its good lookD.praise the gardener’s kindness7.Why was the old bucket still kept by the gardener?A.Because it was used to keep a balance.B.Because it stayed in its best condition.C.Because it had its own function.D.Because it was thought of as a treasure.CCoca-Cola, which reportedly produced more than 3 million tons of plastic packaging in 2017, announced Thursday it wants to "help fix the world’s plastic waste problem one community(社区)at a time."The soda giant is doing so by providing $ 5.4 million for recycling programs in cities like Atlanta, Boston, Denver and Houston. In these cities, partners, like The Green Blue Institute and The Recycling Partnership, which receive the money, will work together to improve recycling rates."We focus on areas where we have the ability to make the biggest influence on communities through the funding and expert skills of Coca-Cola employees," Carlos Pagoagoa, Coca-Cola’s group director of community partnerships, said in a statement." In each city, local partners will work together to identify barriersto recycling on a local level and test a range of solutions," he added. "We hope the learnings from these ‘model markets’ can offer solutions to other cities facing similar challenges."As part of the effort, The Recycling Partnership and the city of Atlanta, where the cola company’s headquarters are based, will send street teams out to open recycling carts and leave citizens cards informing them what they can and can’t recycle, and let them know how their efforts work."Two of the most urgent problems with recycling in the U.S. today are lack of access, followed by pollution in recycling" Keefe Harrison, CEO of The Recycling Partnership, said in a statement. "We know from the success of Atlanta in 2017 that the citizens want to recycle, and that communicating with them in the street works."Last year, Coca-Cola announced its task to collect and reuse a bottle or can for each one it sells, and increase the amount of its products out of recycled materials to 50% by 2030. The brand also aims to make all its packaging fully recyclable by 2025.8.What does Coca-Cola company intend to do in the program?A.Produce less packaging.B.Help deal with plastic waste.C.Pick up waste in communities.D.Build a plant to recycle plastic waste.9.What’s Paragraph 2 mainly about?A.How Coca-Cola conducts its program.B.What organizations participate in the program.C.How Coca-Cola chooses cities for the program.D.What the local people do in Coca-Cola’s program.10.What do street teams do to help?A.Sort out various waste in the city.B.Look into the cause of pollution.C.Instruct local people what to recycle.D.Hand cards to the locals in person.11.What does Keefe Harrison think of the program?A.Promising.B.Difficult.C.Pioneering.D.Costly.DMany people drink coffee to quickly increase their energy. Scientists said there might be another reason to drink coffee.They studied the link(联系)between coffee drinking and the risk of death from some diseases, and found that drinking moderate(适量的) amounts of coffee each day may help protect against heart disease, cancer and other diseases. David Jacobs of the University of Minnesota worked on the study with researchers from the University of Oslo.The researchers used information of about 27, 300 women.They were between 55 and 69 years of age when they entered the study. During a fifteen-year period, almost 15. 75% of them died.The researchers found a link between the amount of coffee the women reported drinking and their risk of dying from heart disease.Coffee drinking was measured in cups. One cup is about 225 grams.There was a reduced risk of death from heart disease among women who drank one to three cups of coffee each day. A reduction in the risk of death from other diseases was also seen.But Professor Jacobs said the risk of death from heart disease surged in women who drank more than three cups a day.The researchers said antioxidants(抗氧化物质) in coffee might reduce the risk of heart disease. Earlier studies found that coffee has high levels of antioxidants. Antioxidants have beenshown to help prevent heart disease. cancer and other diseases.12. How many women are alive after the study of fifteen years ?A. About 23, 000B.About4,300C About 42. 000. D. About 1, 40013. What does the underlined word w surge in paragraph 3 mean?A Decreased B. IncreasedC DevelopedD Continued14. It can be inferred that Professor Jacobs suggests we drink each day.A.more than three cups of coffeeB.one to three cups of coffeeC. about 225 grams of coffeeD as much coffee as possible15.The last paragraph mainly explains why .A. many people like drinking coffeeB. some people die from heart diseaseC. coffee helps prevent heart diseaseD.coffee has high levels of antioxidants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。
2018-2019学年高一英语下学期期末考试试题_19
2018-2019学年高一英语下学期期末考试试题第一部分听力(共两节,满分20分)第一节(共5小题;每小题1分,满分5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What will the woman do this Saturday?A. Go to see her sister.B. Go to the concert.C. Look after her brother’s son.2. How many pills should the woman take at a time?A. 5.B. 3.C. 2.3. What does Laura need at the moment?A. Blame.B. Encouragement.C. Hel p with her chemistry.What does the man want to do?A. Buy a light.B. Get to the nearest light.C. Go to the supermarket.5. What is the man’s suggestion about serious pollution?A. Don’t breathe the poisonous air.B. The government should take action.C. The government should protect the environment.第二节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
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学2018-2019学年高一英语下学期期末考试试题第一卷(选择题共 100分)第一部分听力 (共两节,满分 20 分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a library.B. In a bookstore.C. In a classroom.2. What does the woman advise the man to do?A. Update his computer.B. Play less computer games.C. Buy a new computer.3. When will Sally go abroad?A. Next month.B. Next week.C. Next day.4. What does the woman promise to do for the man?A. Decorate his diploma.B. Attend his graduation ceremony.C. Clean his study.5. How many people will have dinner together tomorrow night ?A. Two.B. Three.C. Four.第二节听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题, 每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话,回答第6和第7两个小题。
6. How is the man’s grade?A. Great.B. Terrible.C. Just so-so.7. What does the woman say about Professor Keller?A. He is so intelligent.B. He treats the man unfairly.C. He is strict with students.听下面一段对话,回答第8和第9两个小题。
2018-2019学年高一下学期期末考试英语试题
2018-2019学年高一下学期期末考试英语试题第Ⅰ卷选择题(100分)第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分)第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1.How much will the computer cost next week?A. $4,000.B. $4,500.C. $5,000.2.What will the two speakers do tonight?A. See a film.B. Watch a TV show.C. Play cards.3.What does the woman think of the computer game?A. Relaxing.B. Useless.C. Entertaining.4.What color was the woman's couch?A. Yellow.B. Brown.C. Purple.5.Why does the man come to the woman?A. To ask for a new ID card.B. To take a picture of her.C.To fill out a form.第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或对白,每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置,听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题。
每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话,回答第6~7两个小题。
6.What is the woman doing?A. Asking for help.B. Making an apology.C. Giving some advice.7.What does the man ask the woman to do?A. Be more careful.B. Buy a new glass.C. Clean up the room. 听下面一段对话,回答第8~9两个小题。
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2018-2019学年哈尔滨第二十六中学高一(下)期末考试英语试题第I卷(选择题共70分)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AWhat’s On?Print Your VoiceWe all know what our voice sounds like but what does it look like? How can the science of our voice be turned into art? Join us at the Print Your V oice workshop where your voice will be turned into personalized jewellery. Step into a special room to explore the soundwaves of your voice and create an individualized recording, saying whatever you like. Each visitor will then turn a blank silver pendant(饰坠) into a unique piece of art with the soundwaves of your recording. Suitable for ages 15+. Date: Sunday 13 August, 10: 00 am-1: 00 pm &2:00pm-5:00pmAddress: Powerhouse Museum, Harris Street, UltimoTickets: Adults: $50, Teens(ages 15-17): $45.Tel: 92170222Making Your FutureDiscover Western Sydney University’s Maker Space and work through a 3D project in this hands-on workshop. See how 3D printing works and create your future just with the technology! Suitable for ages 16 and over.Date: Thursday 17 August, 2: 30 pm-6: 00 pmAddress: Maker Space, Building Z, Western Sydney UniversityTickets: Free with bookingTel: 47360389Learn to Code(编码) with RoboticsRobots have become our close friends. In this workshop you’ll learn to write computer programs with them as you mix playing with learning. You will have the opportunity to use their creative minds to program basic robotic behaviors. Suitable for ages 13 and over.Date: Saturday 19 August, 10: 00 am-1: 00 pmAddress: Canva Offices, 2 Lacey St, Surry HillsTickets:$15Tel: 21791713Science of CakeJoin scientist Subha Nasir Ahmad in a chat about some of the science of baking and see a cake-decorating show using techniques drawn from science. Pick up tips and tricks to improve your baking game as you observe an expert in action make a Sunny Bakehouse Cake. Suitable for ages 16+.Date: Saturday 19 August, 9: 00 am-12: 00 pmAddress: Thrive 360, 706/2 Huntley St, AlexandriaTickets: $50Tel: 338923911. What can you get if you visit Powerhouse Museum on 13 August?A. A small lovely robotB. A 3D printed recordingC. A Sunny Bakehouse CakeD. A piece of personalized jewellery2. What can visitors do when they attend Making Your Future?A. Play with robotsB. Have a free lunchC. Experience 3D printingD. Meet Subha Nasir Ahmad3. What do the four activities have in common?A. All are teenagers-targetedB. All are science-relatedC. All charge for admissionD. All take place on the weekendBWhatever life threw at us each year, our family had one tradition at Christmas: our dog Pepper opened our presents for us.Last year, everyone made it home for a Christmas get-together. However, it couldn’t feel perfect because Pepper’s health was becoming worse. Her life had already been longer than we expected---she was fourteen—and yet her mind was still sharp. Her love for life made us feel better. But her body could not keep up with her mind. Probably it was Pepper’s last Christmas, so we decided to make sure she would enjoy it. On Christmas Eve, we each prepared presents for her.Soon, Pepper selected her first Christmas gift. She turned the present, just as she was a young dog once more. She pulled the paper off the dog treat before she chewed (咀嚼)it slowly. Our family was so happy.Pepper saw the remaining three presents, and then turned to Mom as if asking, “May I open another?”“Go ahead, girl!” Mom encou raged.For the next few minutes, Pepper opened each of her Christmas presents. While she did, she reminded us of the joy of being together. Our family felt as a whole—not because we were in the same room or city, but because our love brought us together. Pepper passed away after Christmas. Her peaceful passing made us tearful. Her passing was also a celebration of life, because she gave my family so much love and laughter.I still treasure Pepper’s final Christmas gift. She taught me that no matter where we each spend the holidays, the smallest act of sincere giving can unite our family through our love. For me, that knowledge is the longest-lasting gift of all.4. Why did the author think the Christmas wasn’t perfect last year?A. Pepper was in poor health.B. Pepper died on Christmas Eve.C. He didn’t get a Christmas gift.D. His family didn’ t feel as a whole.5.How many Christmas gifts did Pepper get last year?A. Four.B. Three.C. Two.D. One.6.What does the underlined phrase “the longest-lasting gift” in the last paragraph refer to?A. The friendship with the dog.B. The holiday spent with family.C. The Christmas present for the dog.D. The life lesson the author learned from Pepper.7. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. The Power of LoveB. Celebrating ChristmasC. The Importance of Helping OthersD. Enjoying the Happiness of Making FriendsCShould I stay or should I go? An LED device (设备) for driverless cars aims to give pedestrians(行人) at a crossing the power to communicate with cars, signaling for them to stop or drive on.Blink, created by researchers at the Royal College of Arts and Imperial College London, turns the awkward dance of eye contact and hand gestures that happens when a car slows down while someone is waiting to cross the road into something driverless cars can understand.Blink combines an organic light display with the Windscreen (挡风玻璃) and windows of a car and uses light signals to show pedestrians when the car is aware of their presence. If the car detects a pedestrian, a figure lights up.If a pedestrian raises a hand as a stop sign, the figure turns green, directing the pedestrian to cross, and the car is prevented from moving forward. If they place a hand out to the side to signal for the car to go forward, the figure turns red and the car continues.But George Filip at the University of Nottingham, UK, isn’t certain it is a good idea to give pedestrians control over driverless cars. He says cities could end up crowded because pedestrians keep stopping cars.Producers should wait until the novelty of driverless cars has worn off before creating car-pedestrian communications systems, he says. “We need to learn how people actually communicate with autonomous cars.”The idea is to help people feel more comfortable around driverless cars, says Blink co-creator Raunaq Bose. “It effectively gives pedestrians the car-stoppingpowers of lollipop men and women(帮助学童过马路的交通安全员).”The team hasn’t yet te sted the device on a driverless car, but Bose says several automotive companies have expressed interest.8. What do we know about Blink?A. it’s a new car brandB. It’s a driving-aid systemC. It’s a car-producing company D it’s already widely known to the public9. What’s George Filip’s attitude towards Blink?A. NegativeB. CuriousC. UninterestedD. Appreciative10. What can be inferred from what Bose said?A. There’ s a demand for the deviceB. The device has an uncertain futureC. The device is perfect for driverless carsD. Several companies have begun to use the deviceDI was 24 years old and a senior at New York University (NYU). At the time, I was planning to get a law and business degree and wasn't even job hunting I walked into the student center to fetch a Coke, but instead found a roomful of students. Clearly, I had accidentally walked into a job fair (招聘会). As I tried to walk across the hall, a man stopped me, saying" Hi.my name is Donny Mckenthan, Would you lik e to work for IBM?""I replied, "No, thank you. I'm Just going to get a Coke.”I ended up having a wonderful conversation with him about the company but I told him there was no way he could persuade me. I went out for dinner that night with some friends. When I mentioned this story, they couldn't believe I was foolish enough to refuse the interview with this amazing company! I went home that night, dug out his card from the rubbish and called him back.After a series of successful interviews, an IBM manager called me to give me an offer. When I asked what the salary (薪水) was, he said something like 18. I thought $18, 000 a year was low. So I started to bargain. He was shocked and explained that the starting salary for all trainees was set in stone.The next day, I received the offer letter. As it turns out, I misunderstood the offer-I would earn $1, 800 a month, not $18, 000 a year. That was a great salary back then, so of course, I took the job. A few months later the manager asked me to be placed in sales because I was the only trainee who had tried to bargain over a startingsalary! That comedy of mistake ended up being a wonderful22- year career(职业) at IBM.11. What was the writer planning to do when he was a senior at NYU?A. To get a law and business degree.B. To hunt for a good jobC To talk with Donny Mckenthan D. To work for IBM12. How did his friends feel when they heard the story?A Unhappy. B. Unbelievable C, Confident. D Proud13. Who gave the writer the offer?A. Donny MckenthanB. His friendsC. An IBM manager.D. The student center.14. Why did the writer bargain over his salary?A. Because he was not satisfied with IBMB. Because he was not willing to work for IBMC. Because he wanted to be placed in salesD. Because he misunderstood what the manager said15. What can we learn from the text?A. IBM offered the writer $18, 000 a year.B. Donny knew the writer quite well.C. The writer has been working in IBM for 22 yearsD. The writer was the only trainee in IBM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。