天津市南开区2020学年高一英语上学期期末考试(无答案)新人教版
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例:How much is the shirt?A.£19.15.B.£9.15.C.£9.18.1.How much did Richard pay for his ties?A.$40.B.$45.C.$50.2.What is the relationship between the speakers?A.Professor and student.B.Father and daughter.C.Boss and employee.3.Where does the conversation probably take place?A.In a library.B.In a laboratory.C.In a hotel.4.What does the woman think of herself?A.She is thin.B.She is fat.C.She looks good.5.Why won’t the man be able to go to the west coast?A.He is now looking for a new job.B.He is training his workers.C.He is busy with his new job.第二节〔共12小题;每题1.5分,总分值18分〕听下面4段对话或独白。
最新天津市2019-2020年高一英语上学期期末考试试题
高一上学期期末考试英语试题第Ⅰ卷第一部分:听力(共两节,满分30分)做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。
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1.What does the woman never do?A.She never makes online chatting.B.She never watches news programs on TV.C.She never reads news on the Internet.2.Where does the conversation probably take place?A.In a department store. B.In an office. C.At a restaurant.3.Why doesn’t the man ea t his cake?A.Because he wants to save it.B.Because he has a toothache.C.Because he doesn’t like the taste.4.What can we learn from the conversation?A.Ellen is not in the office.B.Becky is Ellen’s best friend.C.Bobby dialed (拨电话)the wrong number.5.How long is the museum open on Sundays?A.5 hours. B.6 hours. C.7 hours.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。
天津市部分区2020-2021学年高一上学期期末英语试题(wd无答案)
天津市部分区2020-2021学年高一上学期期末英语试题(wd无答案)一、单项选择(★★★) 1. I was deeply impressed _______ his speech.A.in B.for C.with D.to(★★★) 2. Is there anything else ________ you’d like to share with me?A.in particular B.in time C.in order D.in turn(★) 3. --- I’m afraid I can’t pass the examination this time.--- ________. It’s said that it will not be difficult.A.Take it easy B.Take your timeC.I can’t believe it D.Never mind(★★) 4. --- Alan, it’s late. Why not go to bed?--- Jenny hasn’t come back yet. I ________ for her.A.waited B.have waited C.am waiting D.was waiting (★) 5. Mr. Black is going to marry a girl he ________ in Japan last year.A.meets B.has met C.met D.would met(★★★) 6. I stopped the car ____ a short break as I was feeling tired.A.take B.taking C.to take D.taken(★★★) 7. —How about bringing my sister to your birthday party?—______ The more, the happier.A.No way!B.Why not?C.So what?D.Have a good time!(★) 8. How beautiful! The sun ________ off the snow-covered mountains.A.reflects B.reminds C.recognizes D.recommends(★★★) 9. It was a great ________ for Alice to be invited to speak in front of many famous scientists. A.function B.request C.process D.honour(★★★) 10. They rushed over to help the man ________ car had broken down.A.that B.who C.which D.whose(★★★) 11. The sports meeting had to be postponed ________ the following day because of the bad weather.A.unless B.when C.until D.as(★) 12. To be honest, this is the last place ________ I want to visit.A.which B.in which C.where D.whose(★★★) 13. ---- Alice, don’t drive too fast, you ________ hit the others’ cars.---- OK, I won’t, Dad.A.can B.need C.may D.must(★) 14. I still remember the day ________ I first came to Tianjin.A.where B.on which C.for which D.whose(★) 15. ________ butterflies in my stomach, I breathed deeply.A.For B.With C.In D.On二、完形填空(★★★★)16. One day many years ago, a friend surprised me by using Spanish —“Como estas?”—instead of the English “How are you?”She told me ________ that she was learning Spanish at the University of Hawaii. It was the first time I had ________ the Senior Citizen Visitor Program(SCVP), which was free to those ________ .Immediately, I rushed back home and found out everything about the SCVP online. The next day, I ________ the SCVP office at UH. My ________ course(课程)was the Life-long Study for Hawaii Elders. However, he ________ me: I had to be at least 60 years old to ________ . At that moment, I really hated to be so ________ ! But no choice—so I started ________ to get older.At the end of 2018, after my 60th birthday, I telephoned the SCVP office again. In the spring ________ of 2019, I became the ________ student appearing in these two classes: Ballroom dance and Introduction to Interpretation.No matter how old I was, once both my body and spirit ________ in the classroom, sitting among young people, listening to and writing down what the ________ taught made me forget my age.Of course, I used them to ________ that the moving of the brain may get ________ but it’s still enough to learn ________ . Second, for aged people, returning to school helps them to seemingly ________ their real age, especially when they get the same ________ as younger classmates do. And third, we aged people are useful ones who have rich ________ , including knowing why, what and how to keep ________ .【题1】A.unexpectedly B.excitedly C.worriedly D.angrily【题2】A.adapted to B.turned up C.heard about D.held on 【题3】A.suitable B.creative C.responsible D.ready 【题4】A.thanked B.ignored C.explored D.called 【题5】A.reasonable B.positive C.favourite D.curious 【题6】A.persuaded B.reminded C.encouraged D.inspired 【题7】A.take part B.turn on C.give up D.refer to 【题8】A.weak B.lazy C.unique D.young 【题9】A.struggling B.assuming C.waiting D.preparing 【题10】A.vacation B.term C.season D.months 【题11】A.strangest B.busiest C.hardest D.oldest 【题12】A.recovered B.postponed C.settled D.talked 【题13】A.reporters B.professors C.translators D.editors 【题14】A.prove B.decide C.repeat D.replace【题15】A.aware B.calm C.slow D.familiar【题16】A.typically B.slightly C.definitely D.normally【题17】A.reduce B.approach C.acquire D.memorize【题18】A.respect B.grades C.attention D.support【题19】A.imagination B.impact C.features D.experiences【题20】A.improving B.surviving C.suffering D.apologizing三、阅读理解(★)17. MNA (Museum of Northern Arizona) offers exciting programs for you to take part in, starting from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily.For questions or more information: call MNA at 928-774-5211.Prehistoric Foods(4th -6th grade) About 3 hoursStudents can learn about prehistoric people through foods and cooking methods used during each time period. They may work with Museum teachers to prepare foods made of native corn and discuss the differences between prehistoric foods and modern foods.Prehistoric Pottery (陶器)(4th -8th grade) 1.5 to 2 hoursStudents can learn the importance of pottery in prehistoric native cultures. Traditional skills ofpottery-making are showed, and students are able to create their own prehistoric-style pot.Dinosaurs(1st -3rd grade) About 1 hourChildren are sent back to the Age of the Dinosaurs. They will learn about the environments and animals that lived during that age. Dinosaur bones, models, footmarks and picture shows help bring the subject to life.Hunter’s Bag(3rd -8th grade) About 1 hourStudents are asked to examine objects found in a bag mainly carried by hunters of the period. They can learn about how the earliest Southwest people hunted in the past. At the same time, they can get to know the lifestyle of the earliest people by studying their food and pottery found in a hunter’s bag.Rocks and Fossils (化石)(4th -8th grade) About 1.5 hoursWorking in small groups, students examine rocks and fossils from the Grand Canyon (大峡谷)and understand the environment there in the ancient past.【题1】If Prehistoric Foods begins at noon, the program will finish at about ________.A.1:00 p.m.B.2:00 p.m.C.2:30 p.m.D.3:00 p.m.【题2】For Linda who is in the 2 nd grade, in MNA she can ________.A.learn about prehistoric foods B.make prehistoric-style potteryC.learn more about dinosaurs D.examine rocks and fossils【题3】By studying a hunter’s bag students can learn about the following EXCEPT ________. A.their food B.their potteryC.their hunting methods D.their housing conditions【题4】Which of the following programs last for the shortest time?A.Prehistoric Foods.B.Rocks and Fossils.C.Prehistoric Pottery.D.Hunter’s bag.【题5】The passage is most probably from a ________.A.business magazine B.newspaper advertisementC.science report D.travel note(★★★)18. Ricky lived in a house which had everything you could ever want. Though he didn’t help much around the house, Ricky was pleased when his parents bought home the latest model of robot. As soon as it arrived, it went off cooking, cleaning, and gathering up old clothes from Ricky’s bedroom floor, which Ricky didn’t like having to walk on. On that first day, when Ricky went to sleep, he left his bedroom in a truly bad state(状态). When he woke up the next morning, everything was perfectly clean and tidy.In fact, it was actually “too” clean; now Ricky couldn’t find his favorite T-shirt and his favorite toy. However much he searched, the two items did not reappear, and the same was starting to happen with other things. Ricky cast a suspicious (怀疑的) eye on the robot. He began following it around the house. Finally he caught it red-handed, picking up one of Ricky’s toys to hide it.He went off, running to his parents, to tell them that the robot was broken and badly programmed. Ricky asked them to have it changed. But his parents told him absolutely not. They needed the robot very much.One day, the robot heard the boy’s complaints. The robot returned with one of the boy’s toys and some clothes for him. “Here, sir. I did not know it was bothering you,” said the robot, “The objects were left on the floor. I therefore figured that you did not like them. I am programmed to collect all that is not wanted, and at night I send it to places where other humans can use it.”Ricky started feeling ashamed. He had spent all his life treating things as if they were useless. Yet it was true that many other people would be delighted to treat those things with all the care in the world. Since then, Ricky had put real care into how he treated his things. And often, he would buy things, and take them along with his good friend, the robot, to help out those other people who needed them.【题1】The story tries to tell us________.A.to use a robot at homeB.to treat others politelyC.to look after our own thingsD.to give away things to the charity【题2】The robot’s task was to ________.A.help do houseworkB.teach Ricky a lessonC.wash Ricky’s clothesD.get rid of the useless things【题3】What was Ricky’s bad habit?A.He never cared for others.B.He got up late every morning.C.He never listened to his parents.D.He always threw his things about.【题4】The robot hid Ricky’s things because ________. A.it wanted to help Ricky make a changeB.it figured that they were useless thingsC.it wanted to make fun of himD.it hoped to help the poor【题5】Ricky’s parents thought that ________. A.Ricky was too lazyB.there was something wrong with the robotC.the robot shouldn’t have hidden Ricky’s thingsD.the robot was helpful to them(★★★)19. When I lived in Spain, some Spanish friends of mine decided to visit England by car. Before they left, they asked me for advice about how to find accommodation. I suggested that they should stay at “bed and breakfast”houses, because this kind of accommodation gives a foreign visitor a good chance to speak English with the family. My friends listened to my advice, but they came back with some funny stories.“We didn’t stay at “bed and breakfast” houses,” they said, “because we found that most families were away on holiday.”I thought this was strange. Finally I understood what had happened. My friends spoke little English, and they thought “VACANCIES”meant “holidays”, because the Spanish word for “holidays”is “vacaciones”. So they did not go to house where the sign outside said “V ACANCIES”, which in English means there are free rooms. Then my friends went to house where the sign said “NO V ACANCIES”, because they thought this meant the people who owned the house were not away on holiday. But they found that these houses were all full. As a result, they stayed at hotels!We laughed about this and about mistakes my friends made in reading other signs. In Spanish, the word “DIVERSION” means fun. In English, it means that workmen are repairing the road, and that you must take a different road. When my friends saw the word “DIVERSION” on a road sign, they thought they were going to have fun. Instead, the road ended in a large hole.English people have problems too when they learn foreign languages. Once in Paris, when someone offered me some more coffee, I said “Thank you”in French. I meant that I would like some more. However, to my surprise, the coffeepot was taken away! Later I found out that “Thank you” in French means “No, thank you.”【题1】The writer’s friends in Spain wanted to get advice about ________.A.the chance of learning English B.the way of going to EnglandC.the traffic rules in England D.finding places to stay in England【题2】The writer suggested that they stay at “bed and breakfast" houses becauseA.it would be convenient for them to have dinnerB.it would be much cheaper than staying in hotelsC.they would be able to practise their EnglishD.there would be no problem about finding accommodation there【题3】The writer’s friends stayed at hotels at last because ________.A.they misunderstood the signs outside the doorB.there were no such “bed and breakfast” houses in EnglandC.they found there were no free rooms thereD.people there were away on holiday【题4】If you see a road sign that says “DIVERSION” in England, you will ________.A.fall into a holeB.have to take a different roadC.find that the road is stopped by lots of peopleD.have a lot of fun and enjoy yourself【题5】When a Frenchman is offered more coffee and he says “Thank you”, he really means ________.A.he doesn’t want any more coffeeB.he wants to show his amazementC.he just wants to show his politenessD.he wants to have some more coffee四、阅读表达(★★)20. A self-service flower shop operated by a college student in Beijing is attracting many young customers,Chinese media reported.Different from traditional shops in the capital, the young storekeeper surnamed Wang opened the first self-service flower shop where people can select flowers and pay via mobile payment systems including WeChat and Alipay.Born after 1995 and a lover of fiction,the young man said he began the startup because it will not take up his time."People go to flower shops at any time,"he said."I cannot focus on reading when I have to serve customers," So Wang opened the self-service flower shop after doing market research.Most young customers like shopping in a free environment,and hate promotion from clerks,he explained,adding that customers can have their questions answered about categories and names of flowers through mobile apps.Even though there is no shopkeeper the operation has attracted many young customers and proved to be a success,at least for now.Although he does not sell flowers in the shop in person,Wang said he would call at it at odd intervals every day."It is a business with small investment,and it can not cause a huge loss if a burglary(偷盗)occurs,"he said,adding that he trusts people.【题1】How do people pay for flowers? (no more than 8 words)【题2】Why did Wang open the self-service flower shop? (no more than 20 words)【题3】What should customers do if they have their questions about flowers? (no more than 10 words) 【题4】What does the underlined phrase "at odd intervals" most probably mean? (no more than 4 words)【题5】What do you think of the self-service flower shop?Tell your reasons. (no more than 25 words) 五、建议信(★★) 21. 假定你是李华,你的英国笔友 Jim发来邮件询问你升入高中后遇到的最大挑战是什么。
天津市南开区2023-2024学年高一上学期1月期末英语试题
天津市南开区2023-2024学年高一上学期1月期末英语试题学校:___________姓名:___________班级:___________考号:___________一、单项选择1.—Are you going to take sick leave?—______. I need a good rest.A.You must be joking B.I guess soC.I don’t care D.It depends2.Your children _____ pay the adult price on trips because they are old enough.A.would B.needn’t C.have to D.shouldn’tA.when B.where C.which D.what 4.When I was a little boy, the dinner on the eve of Spring Festival was ______I looked forward to most.A.what B.why C.where D.that5.If you don’t find a job soon, you may ______ finding nowhere to live.A.catch up B.pick up C.end up D.turn up 6.After several rounds of talks, the two sides ______ reached an agreement.A.slightly B.eventually C.significantly D.originally 7.While he was at university, he______ a good knowledge of English.A.captured B.recovered C.acquired D.determined 8.The course normally attracts 50 students a term, ________ up to half are from overseas.A.to which B.of which C.to whom D.of whom 9.______ in a family is the basis for success in any career.A.Personality B.Conflict C.Lifestyle D.Harmony 10.You’d better make extra copies of this important file, _____ you need it for future reference.A.unless B.in case C.as if D.even if 11.— That woman has been taking care of the two white tigers for 8 years.—Oh, dear! She _____ a lot of difficulties!A.could go through B.might go throughC.might have gone through D.must have gone through12.Don’t respond to any e-mails _____ personal information, no matter how official they look.A.requesting B.observing C.replacing D.inspiring 13.That’s the only way we can imagine ______ the overuse of water in students’ bathrooms.A.reducing B.to reduce C.reduced D.reduce14.It is _____ of human nature, especially in our youthful years, to seek our own solution in our own strength instead of relying on others.A.related B.typical C.regular D.available 15.— I am afraid I have to stay up tonight to finish the report.— _____, my boy. You can’t expect to finish all the work in such a short time.A.Hold your horses B.Brave the elementsC.Kill two birds with one stone D.Jump in with both feet二、完形填空At a farm off Narrow Lane near Lexington, Kentucky, US, old-fashioned houses look over the little red barn (畜棚). The farm is mostly empty now because Jim Mahan and hisyour goat when there is wind, and sheep are social animals and will cry 28 when separated. “Looking after animals helps teach us a sense of 29 . Unlike learning to shoot an arrow, 30 an animal isn’t something you can simply abandon,” said Carly Playforth, 16, from Lexington.16.A.returned B.moved C.arrived D.got 17.A.mixed with B.dealt with C.filled with D.satisfied with 18.A.owners B.characters C.trainers D.members 19.A.parents B.kids C.families D.citizens 20.A.before B.after C.when D.unless 21.A.it B.those C.them D.one 22.A.spend B.ignore C.limit D.waste 23.A.So B.For C.But D.And 24.A.certain B.horrible C.limited D.special 25.A.which B.who C.whom D.what 26.A.feed B.play C.run D.seek 27.A.approaches B.methods C.lessons D.choices 28.A.loudly B.slowly C.highly D.carelessly 29.A.humor B.responsibility C.achievement D.belonging 30.A.learning from B.taking up C.looking over D.caring for三、阅读理解When it comes to recycling the household waste, people have done it for about two decades. However, there’s still some confusion about what can and what can’t be recycled. With advances in technology, there are more things that can be recycled.COFFEE PODS(咖啡包)On average, Australians are using more than three million coffee pods per day, and about 1.5 million households have coffee machines. While the pods are disastrous for the environment, they can still be recycled. Nespresso has a free post-back program and drop-off points run by TerraCycle, so you can take the pods and directly drop off at Nespresso stores.LIGHT BULBSRather than throwing light bulbs into the bin, some councils run specific recyclingstations, which allow you to drop off these kinds of items. If you do regularly recycle household glass, remember all glass should be washed and have lids removed.PIZZA BOXESNormally, pizza boxes don’t make it into recycling because they’re covered in grease(油脂)and leftover bits of cheese. When a pizza box is too greasy, it won’t be made into a recycling processing plant. If possible, remove as much of the leftovers as you can before recycling. If the pizza box can’t be recycled, tear off the lid which can still be recycled.HOUSEHOLD BATTERIESHousehold batteries can also be recycled. Batteries that do end up in landfills can cause a serious problem to the environment as they can release poisonous chemicals into the soil which are harmful to both humans and animals. Button-cell batteries, which are used in hearing aids and watches, can also be recycled.31.Why does TerraCycle run the free post-back program and drop-off points?A.To produce the best coffee.B.To recycle coffee pods effectively.C.To encourage people to drink coffee.D.To offer some families coffee machines.32.What needs to be done when recycling household glass?A.Clean it with water.B.Send it to the nearby store.C.Pack it well with paper.D.Keep the lid of the glass closed.33.What should people do first to recycle pizza boxes?A.Put them in recycling stations.B.Fold them carefully and neatly.C.Tear the whole boxes into pieces.D.Clear the leftovers as much as possible.34.What can we know about batteries from Paragraph 5?A.They can produce harmful materials.B.They will take a long time to be recycled.C.Battery recycling can bring economic benefits.D.Different batteries have different recycling stations.35.What is the theme of the passage?A.Creative ideas.B.Daily necessities.C.Technical advances.D.Environmental protection.Spring lifts our spirits. It’s a time for Nature to bring us back to life after a cold season. I live not far from the Kairaku Park, which is one of the largest gardens in Japan, and famous for its near 10,000 plum trees. I am fortunate to have them all outside my backyard, and take advantage of the walking paths daily.I see the same trees and swans every day, but that day was different. At the edge of the small lake, I saw some new-born black swans. They were pretty and cute. They stayed with their mom. While taking a few photos of the sunset, I was interrupted by a high sound going on for some time. So I turned around and saw one little swan was stuck by two stones. Its mother was trying to make it out but failed. I tried to get near but the mother was ever so angry! She wouldn’t allow me to get close, so I turned to an old man sitting on the bench and said, “Excuse me, the swan baby can’t move and I want to help it, but the mother is extremely angry! Could you please do me a favor?”After hearing my words, the man smiled at me first and then agreed to help me. He drove the mother away with great efforts, and for several times, he was almost hurt by the mother. Thanks to him, I was able to get there and push the little swan out of the gap finally. Oh, I really hoped it wasn’t injured, but at least it was alive and swimming!In spring, I become more physically active. Things around don’t make us, but Nature does, and it keeps us going. I am positive that all of us have a little piece of nature in our own neighborhoods. Somewhere we will be reminded why natural life is so important because we grow with it! Personally, I am happy that baby birds can put a smile on my face! I struggle for having a small number of “things” in life, and being filled with simple reality — at one with Nature.36.What can we know about the author from Paragraph 1?A.Her favorite season is spring.B.She enjoys doing outdoor sports.C.Her backyard is filled with plum trees.D.She is satisfied with her living environment.37.Why was that day special for the author?A.She took a few photos of the sunset.B.She made a little swan’s mother angry.C.She met some swans and helped one of them.D.She met an old man and made friends with him.38.What kind of person is probably the old man?A.Patient.B.Warm-hearted.C.Selfish.D.Outgoing. 39.What makes us more physically active according to the author?A.Nature.B.The neighborhood.C.The garden.D.The things around.40.It can be inferred from the passage that the author ______.A.is really a nature loverB.is short of some life skillsC.calls on people to help the weakD.transforms her plan into realityHarvard researchers have created a tough, low-cost, biodegradable material inspired by insects' hard outer shells. The material's inventors say it has a number of possible uses and someday could provide a more environmentally friendly alternative to plastic. The material, made from shrimp shells and proteins produced from silk, is called “shrilk”. It is thin, clear, flexible and strong.A major benefit of the material is its biodegradability. Plastic's toughness and flexibility represented a revolution in materials science during the 1950s and '60s. Decades later, however, plastic's very durability is raising questions about how appropriate it is for one-time products such as plastic bags, or short-lived consumer goods, used in the home for a few years and then cast into a landfill where they will degrade for centuries. What is the point of making something that lasts 1,000 years?Shrilk not only will degrade in a landfill, but its basic components are used as fertilizer, and so will enrich the soil.Shrilk has great potential, the inventors said. Materials from which it is made are plentiful in nature, found in everything ranging from shrimp shells, insect bodies to living plants. That makes shrilk low cost, and its mass production possible should it be used for products demanding a lot of material.Work on shrilk is continuing in the lab. The inventors said the material becomes flexible when wet, so they're exploring ways to use it in wet environments. They're also developing simpler production processes, which could be used for non-medical products, like for computer cases and other products inside the home. They're even exploring combining it with other materials, like carbon fibers, to give it new properties.41.Paragraph 1 of the passage is mainly about shritk's_____.A.remarkable design B.interesting nameC.major features D.basic elements42.What has become a concern about plastic?A.Using it properly.B.Producing it cheaply.C.Developing its properties quickly.D.Evaluating its contributions fairly. 43.According to the inventors, shrilk has great potential partly because_____.A.it can help plastic degrade B.it can be found in living thingsC.its mass production has been realized D.its raw materials are abundant in mature 44.What are the inventors doing in the lab?A.Replacing carbon fibers with shrilk.B.Testing shrilk's use in wet conditions.C.Making shrilk out of used household goods.D.Improving shrilk's flexibility for medical purposes.45.Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?A.Recent Progress in Environmental Protection B.Benefits of Insects in Scientific ResearchC.The Harm of One-time Products D.A Possible Alternative to PlasticThere is an old Chinese proverb that states “One generation plants the trees; another gets the shade.” and this is how it should be with mothers and daughters. The relationship between a mother and a daughter is sometimes confusing. The relationship can be similar to friendship. However, the mother and daughter relationship has unique characteristics that distinguish it from a friendship. These characteristics include a hierarchy(等级)of responsibilities and unconditional love, which preclude mothers and daughters from being best friends.Marina, 27 years old, said, “I love spending time with my mom, but I wouldn’t consider her my best friend. Best friends don’t pay for your wedding. Best friends don’t remind you how they carried you in their body and gave you life! Best friends don’t tell you how wisethey are because they have been living at least 20 years longer than you.”This doesn’t mean that the mother and daughter relationship can’t be very close and satisfying. This generation of mothers and adult daughters has a lot in common, which increases the likelihood of shared companionship. Mothers and daughter shave always shared the common experience of being homemakers, responsible for maintaining and passing on family values and traditions. Today contemporary mothers and daughters also share the experience of work and technology, which may bring them even closer together.Best friends may or may not continue to be best friends, but for better or worse, the mother and daughter relationship is permanent, even if for some unfortunate reason they aren’t speaking. Sometimes this is not an equal relationship. Daughters don’t always feel responsible for their mother’s emotional well-being. But mothers never stop being mothers, which includes frequently wanting to protect their daughters and often feeling responsible for their happiness. The mother and daughter relationship is a relationship that is not replaceable by any other. Mothers always “trump” friends.46.What does the underlined word “preclude” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?A.Differ.B.Benefit.C.Prevent.D.Change. 47.What can we learn from what Marina said?A.Her mother is anything but her best friend.B.Best friends will not remind her of important issues in life.C.Her mother is wiser on account of her age.D.Best friends will not spend money on her wedding.48.Why can a mother and a daughter build a closer relationship according to Paragraph 3?A.Because they share advanced technology with each other.B.Because they work together to support the whole family.C.Because they experience the same values and traditions.D.Because they have common experience in life and work.49.What do we know from the text?A.A mother-daughter relationship can be replaced by friendship.B.A mother’s love brings her and her daughter a close friendship.C.It’s impossible for Marina to develop relationship with her mother.D.A mother-daughter relationship goes beyond best friendship.50.What is the best title for the passage?A.How to Be a Good Mother and DaughterB.Generation Gap between Mother and DaughterC.Can a Mother Be a Daughter’s Best Friend?D.Daughters Be Independent from Mothers四、语法填空阅读下面材料,在空白处填入1个单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
2020-2021学年天津市南开中学高三英语上学期期末考试试卷及参考答案
2020-2021学年天津市南开中学高三英语上学期期末考试试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ASome young people win attention because of their good looks or their singing ability. A much smaller number gain fame because they have done something important and worthwhile with their abilities. Rishab Jain is among the latter. In 2018, 13-year-oldRishab developed a way to use AI technology to help pancreatic(胰腺的) cancer patients and won the3MYoung Scientist Challenge, a nationwide middle-school science competition, and its $25,000 prize.In the last stage of the contest, Rishab competed againstnine other finalists at the 3M Innovation Center(创新中心) in St.Paul,Minnesota. Leading up to the big meet, each finalist had partnered with a scientist to further develop their inventions.Rishab explains what led him to create his invention. First,a family friend died of cancer. Then Rishab learned about how deadly pancreatic cancer is, and that its low survival rate is due to how difficult it is to treat. "I'm also into programming, so I was learning about AI technology. I decided to try to solve a real-world problem using it."His winnings have been put in further research and in his nonprofit Samyak Science Society, which helps poor children enter the STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education. Rishab is also raising awareness about pancreatic cancer. These efforts make him quite different from teenagers of his age. Considering becoming a biomedical engineer or a doctor一or both, he has also put some money aside to further his own learning. Almost certainly the doors of higher education will open wide to him before he even knocks.That's an outstanding outlook for one so young. Rashib is committed to helping very sick people in need. He is also providing teenagers of his age with a much-needed model of what kinds of things youth can achieve.1. What can we learn about the 3M Young Scientist Challenge in 2018?A. It was intended to solve medical problems.B. It was a nationwide AI competition for teenagers.C. It offered the finalists an opportunity to work with scientists.D. It allowed the finalists to learn AI technology in the 3M center.2. How did Rishab win the 3M Young Scientist Challenge?A.He showed excellent programming ability.B. He figured out the survival rate of pancreatic cancer.C. He introduced poor children to STEM education.D. He applied AI technology to treating pancreatic cancer.3. Which of the following best describes Rishab?A. Talented and caring.B. Independent and humorous.C. Responsible and patient.D. Polite and inspiring.B4. The five passes all include ________.A. a dinner cruiseB. a magic showC. a city tourD. a trolley ride5. Accordingto the rules and restrictions, ________.A. visitors can return their ticketsB. reservations cannot be cancelledC. passes cannot be shared among usersD. users can visit attractions more than once6. To make reservations, you can ________.A. write an e-mailB. make a phone callC. send a text messageD. fill out an online form7. In which section of a newspaper would you most likely find this advertisement?A. Leisure & TravelB. Health & BeautyC. Restaurants & FoodD. Sports & EntertainmentCFirst grader Gavin Clampett was diagnosed(诊断) with Tourette’s Syndrome at the age of five. Due to the neurological(神经的) disorder, he always experiences a variety of sudden uncontrolled movements and sounds.The uncontrollable actions mean that he often gets dirty looks from strangers in public and kids make cruel comments on the school bus and in class. In an effort to prevent the unkind comments, Gavin’s mother, 32yearold Rebecca Clampett helped him make a video with his sister Brynn, nine, and played it to pupils at his school to help them understand the condition.In the video, which Rebecca also shared on YouTube, Gavin’s sister Brynn starts by answering the question “What is Tourette’s Syndrome?” She explains, “It is a neurological disorder, which means it affects the brain so that a person makes unwanted movements. These are called tics(抽搐), but not like a tic that is found outside. These tics can be very noticeable or not very noticeable, quiet or loud.”School can be hard for all kids. That canbe even harder for children like Gavin because they have to face people who laugh at them every single day. “I feel like my brother and every other kid who has Tourette’s Syndrome are brave. So be kind to them and don’t treat them differently because they are just like you”, Brynn says in the video.Gavin concludes, “Everyone could play with someone. Some people think I can’t because I’m different but actually I can. Some are afraid that I will say dirty words, but actually I won’t. The disease bothers me a little, but I’m OK.”8. What can we know about Tourette’s Syndrome?A. It can be treated with drugs.B. It is usually found at an early age.C. People with it will say dirty words.D. People with it can make uncontrolled sounds.9. Because of the disease, others often _________.A. take pity on GavinB. give a hand to GavinC. keep away from GavinD. look down upon Gavin10. In the video, Gavin’s sister __________.A. explains her brother’s diseaseB. expresses her love for her brotherC. complains about unkind commentsD. encourages others to donate money11. What can be used to best describe Gavin?A. Lucky.B. Helpless.C. Optimistic.D. Stubborn.DAccording to statistics published by the BPI (Buying Power Index) a couple of months ago, digital streaming (流媒体) now accounts for 80 percent of the music consumption in the UK. Despite the incredible growth ofonline streaming platforms like iTunes, Apple Music and Tidal over the past 15 years, a more traditional medium has also seen a return of interest and sales in the music industry. In 2020, almost one in five of all albums purchased in the UK is vinyl (黑胶唱片), and it has once again become the most popular physical musical medium.With digital streaming so easy and convenient, why are so many peopledrawn to traditional records? Some experts claim that vinyl is a physical medium for experiencing music, something tangible (有形的) to hold and own. For most people, having something tangible and interacting with it gives depth to the experience of music. Listening to an album and touching it the way the artist intended can make them feel more connected to the music and the artist. Records are physical products that can be not only displayed but also gifted, shared, traded and passed down through generations.Sound quality is another hot topic. A lot of music lovers feel that the analogue sound (模拟声音) vinyl offers is superior to modern digital audio, particularly with regards to the compressed formats streaming platforms use. There’s a common belief that old-school analogue audio has a warmer, fuller sound than digitised music. For vinyl followers, the very defect traditional recorders often have, such as the familiar crackle (劈啪作响) when the record starts, bring the music to life in a different way.There’s aritualisticaspect to vinyl that a lot of people are drawn to, too. The act of putting a record on—carefully removing the record from the sleeve, placing it on the record player and gently dropping the needle on the right groove (凹槽)—is a more assiduous (一丝不苟的), mindful way of engaging with music. When you’re listening to vinyl, you can’t tap abutton and go about your day while the streaming service provides hours of music. You need to stay close to the record player to move the needle and flip the record over.It’s clear that the vinyl interest is well underway, and vinyl records are truly making a comeback. In an increasingly digital society, there’s something to be said for analogue experiences. Perhaps one of the great things about being alive in the 21st century is our ability to have the best of both worlds—the timeless appeal of physical records alongside the easy access to vast music libraries that streaming offers.12. What are the statistics published by the BPI used to show?A. An increase in music consumption.B. The recovery of music industry.C. A comeback of a physical medium.D. The acceptance of online streaming.13. According to some experts, why does vinyl interest many people?A. It attracts people by its realistic feel.B. It offers simple access to different music.C. It shares a new way to enjoy music.D. It provides people with perfect sound effect.14. The underlined word “ritualistic” in Para.4 means something ______.A. Overlooked by society.B. Updated very frequently.C. Performed as part of a ceremony.D. Kept for a long time without changing.15. How does the writer feel about the future development of music medium?A. Traditional records will get underway.B. The analogue experiences may matter more.C. Vinyl sales will boom with technological advance.D. There should be a good mix of old and new.第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2020届天津南开中学高三英语上学期期末考试试卷及参考答案
2020届天津南开中学高三英语上学期期末考试试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ADon’t know where to enjoy yourself? Here are some choices for you.Santa Cruz Mission State Historic ParkPopUp Picnics in the park return for the fourth summer in a row, taking place on Thursdays. Take a break to enjoy tacos (墨西哥玉米薄饼卷). Prices changefrom $ 2 to $ 10. Cash only.144 School Street June 13-August 15 Start at 11:30 am and end at 1:30 pmThe Crow’s NestEach summer on Thursday evenings the Crow’s Nest offers its Summer Beach Party series on the beach. The party starts at 5:30 pm each week and goes until sunset. Families are welcome, and there is no entrance fee. After the sun sets, the fun begins with dancing to the best live music of local bands.2218 East Cliff Drive May 30-August 29 Start at 5:30 pm and end at 8:30 pmBargetto WineryJoin us for a beautiful weekend of art and wine. Bargetto Winery will be hosting their yearly gathering of artists and foodies(美食家)at their amazing Soquel winery. No entrance fee. Wine tasting with purchase of $ 15 festival glass. 3535 North Main StreetJuly 20 - July 21 Start at 11:00 am and end at 5:00 pmChaminade Resort & SpaChef Page takes guests on a journey showing the area rich fruits, vegetables, and meats. Dinner begins at 6:30 pm with a five-course menu and good wines. Seating booked is not a choice, as all guests are seated at large, connecting, beautifully set tables designed to invite open conversations among guests. Ticket price: $ 90 per person. Tickets can be gotten online.Chaminade Lane July 26 Start at 6:00 pm and end at 9:00 pm1. What can we know about PopUp Picnics in the park?A. It lasts two days.B. It is held on Thursdays.C. It has been held twice.D. It can be paid in credit card.2. What can people do in the Crow’s Nest?A. Enjoy tacos.B. Talk with artists and foodies.C. Watch the sunrise on the beach.D. Watch the performance of the bands.3. Which activity can be booked on the Internet?A. The Crow's Nest.B. Bargetto Winery.C. Chaminade Resort & Spa.D. Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park.BWhen Rich Jean wanted to help his daughter, Abigail, learn to read, he took her to the library near their home in Brooklyn, N. Y. That's where they met Hasina Islam, who Jean says arose her interest in reading and the library.“You see what you started? You see that spark that you put in this child?” Jean told Hasina Islam at aStoryCorpsconversation in 2016. At the time, Abigail was 7 and Islam was 27. Their friendship began when Abigail was 3. Through the years, Islam has offered book suggestions that Abigail has read with great enthusiasm. “What's cool is that Hasina has recommended a lot of books that I, at the time, thought might be a little too advanced for you," Jean told Abigail. “Like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory." Abigail said.Islam's own love of the library was sparked when she was in the third grade. She lived near the main branch of the Queens Public Library in New York City, and she went there to research Henry Hudson, an English explorer, for a school project."The librarian made me feel so special. She remembered my name, and my favorite thing was that she gave me book recommendations," she said." When I was graduating from college, I thought about how I was going to make a difference in the world. And I remembered my librarian,and I remembered that feeling that she gave me every single time I went to the library. ”4. When might Abigail and Hasina Islam first meet?A. In 2012.B. In 2016.C. In 2018.D. In 2020.5. What do we know about Charlie and the Chocolate Factory from the text?A. It was Islam's favorite book.B. It might be hard for Abigail.C. It was a best seller at that time.D. It was important for Abigail.6. How did Hasina Islam help Abigail?A. By offering books to her.B. By reading together with her.C. By giving advice on books.D. By introducing great libraries.7. What is paragraph 3 mainly about?A. Islam's special college life.B. Islam's working experiences.C Islam's living conditions. D. Islam's reasons for loving library.CAvi Loeb, a scientist, believes that we are not alone in the universe. The belief fits withLoeb's alien spaceship theory that at least one alien spaceship might be flying over the orbit of Jupiter, which won the international attention last year.Astronomers inHawaiifound the first known interstellar object in late 2017. It was a bit of light moving so fast past the sun that it could only have come from another star. Almost every astronomer on the planet was trying to figure out how the object, called “Oumuamua” got to our far-away part of the Milky way galaxy. “One possibility is that ‘Oumuamua’ is debris from an advanced technological equipment,” Loeb said. “Technology comes from another solar system just showed up at our door. ”“‘Oumuamua’ is not an alien spaceship,” Paul Sutter, another scientist wrote. He suggested Loeb was seeking publicity. Most scientists think “Oumuamua” is some sort of rock. They think it could be an icy wandering comet.Loeb says that “Oumuamua's” behavior means it can't be a block of rock shaped like a long photo. He thinks it's more likely an object that's very long and thin, perhaps like a long pancake or a ship's sail. Loeb says that if someone shows him evidence thatcontradictshis beliefs, he will immediately give in.Loeb believes himself a truth-teller and risk-taker in an age of very safe, too-quiet scientists. “The worst thing that can happen to me is that I would be relieved of my management duties, and that would give me even more time to focus on science,” Loeb says. He said he wouldn't mind giving up all the titles he had and returning to the Israeli farming village where he grew up.8. What does Loeb say about “Oumuamua”?A. It is an icy comet.B. It looks like a long photo.C. It is actually some sort of rock.D. It may come from another alien civilization.9. What does the underlined word “contradicts” in paragraph 4 probably mean?A.Goes against.B. Relies on.C. Turns to.D. Searches for.10. What do you think of Loeb?A. He is foolish.B. He is unsatisfied with his titles.C. He is a firm believer in scientific truth.D. He is uncertain about his career future.11. What's the best title for the text?A. Have Aliens Paid a Visit in Spaceships?B. Do We Really Know about Space Theory?C. Scientists Are Working on High TechnologyD. Astronomers Are Encouraging Space TravelDResearchers say spicy tomatoes could soon be on the menu thanks to the rise of gene-editing technology.It's not the first time that experts have claimed techniques could develop fruit with unusual features: scientists have already been looking at changing the color1 of kiwi fruit and bettering the taste of strawberries.But researchers inBrazilandIrelandsay such methods could also offer practical advantages, with hot tomatoes offering a new way of harvesting the pungent chemicals found in peppers known as capsaicinoids, which make food taste “hot”.“Capsaicinoids are valuable. They are used as painkillers and there are some researches showing that they promote weight loss,” said Agustin Zsogon from a Brazilian university, a co-author of a new article arguing for the benefits of engineering hot tomatoes.Writing in the journal Trends in Plant Science, the researchers say peppers are difficult crops to grow and low productive. Worse still, it is tricky to keep the pungency of the fruits table. By contrast, tomato production is high and the plant is well-studied. “You could produce the capsaicinoids in a more cost-effective manner,” said Zsogon.Tomatoes and peppers developed from a common ancestor, but separated about 19 million years ago. “All these genes to produce capsaicinoids exist in the tomato, they are just not active,” said Zsogon. “Using gene-editing technology, it is likely to switch these genes back on in tomatoes, making the fruit more special”, he said.12. Why are the tomatoes made hot by the researchers?A. To test the gene-editing technologyB. To improve the amount of the tomatoesC. To explore ways to harvest more capsaicinoids.D. To make the tomatoes more delicious.13. For what purpose can capsaicinoids be used according to the text?A. To put on weight.B. To ease the pain.C. To improve sleep.D. To better the look.14. What is Zsogon's attitude to the gene-editing technology?A. Confident.B. Critical.C. Anxious.D. Doubtful.15. What's the main idea of the text?A. An introduction to gene-editing plants.B. Creating hot tomatoes by gene-editing.C. Problems with capsaicinoid production.D. The procedure of producing capsaicinoids.第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2020年天津市南开中学高三英语上学期期末考试试题及答案
2020年天津市南开中学高三英语上学期期末考试试题及答案第一部分阅读(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AIf you are planning to visit the historic capital city of Scotland, Edinburgh, a travel destination that people crowd to from around the world, and want to attend one Festival while you are there, keep on reading to discover more information.AKA. Imaginate Festival When: 22 May – 2 June 2021Where: Traverse Theater, Assembly RoxyA festival where kids take overEdinburgh. With a whole range of free pop-up performances, take your kids to see some of the most inspiring theatre and dance from a whole range of talented performers.EdinburghInternational Film Festival When: 19 June – 29 June 2021Where: Film House, Festival TheaterOriginally the very best in international film, it was established in 1947. The dynamic programme features everything from documentaries to shorts, along with a range of experimental cinema, in an attractive setting with a spray of red carpet charm.EdinburghArt Festival When: 25 July – 25 August 2021Where: City ArtCenter, The Scottish GalleryWith over 40 exhibitions to attend, the Edinburgh Art Festival is theUK’s largest visual arts event where you can see everything from historical works to contemporary masterpieces.The RoyalEdinburghMilitary Tattoo When: 2 – 24 August 2021Where:EdinburghCastleWith a different theme every year, over 200,000 visitors crowd toEdinburghto see the military bands and the symbolic piper set against the backdrop ofEdinburghCastle.1. Who is the AKA. Imaginate Festival intended for?A. Children.B. Talented performers.C. Parents.D. Dancers.2. What’s special about Edinburgh Art Festival?A. It includes all forms of arts.B. It is about great works in history.C. It is the largest festival in the world.D. It lasts for the longest time.3. Which Festival offers performances by soldiers?A. Edinburgh Art FestivalB. AKA. Imaginate FestivalC. The RoyalEdinburghMilitary TattooD.EdinburghInternational Film FestivalBFor most thinkers since the Greek philosophers, it was self-evident that there is something called human nature, something that constitutes the essence of man. There were various views about what constitutes it, but there was agreement that such an essence exists—that is to say, that there is something by virtue of which man is man. Thus man was defined as a rational(理性的) being, as a social animal, an animal that can make tools, or a symbol-making animal.More recently, this traditional view has begun to be questioned. One reason for this change was the increasing emphasis given to the historical approach to man. An examination of the history of humanity suggested that man in our time is so different from man in previous times that it seemed unrealistic to assume that men in every age have had in common something that can be called “human nature.” The historical approach was strengthened, particularly in the United States, by studies in the field of cultural anthropology (人类学). The study of primitive peoples has discovered such a diversity of customs, values, feelings, and thoughts that many anthropologists arrived at the concept that man is born as a blank sheet of paper on which each culture writes its text. Another factor contributing to the tendency to deny the assumption of a fixed human nature was that the concept has so often been abused as a shield(盾牌) behind which the most inhuman acts are committed. In the name of human nature, for example, Aristotle and most thinkers up to the eighteenth century defended slavery. Or in order to prove the rationality and necessity of the capitalist form of society, scholars have tried to make a case for acquisitiveness, competitiveness, and selfishness as natural human characters. Popularly, one refers cynically(愤世嫉俗地)to “human nature” in accepting the inevitability of such undesirable human behavior as greed, murder, cheating and lying.Another reason for disbelief about the concept of human nature probably lies in the influence of evolutionary thinking. Once man came to be seen as developing in the process of evolution, the idea of a substance which iscontained in his essence seemed untenable. Yet I believe it is precisely from an evolutionary standpoint that we can expect new insight into the problem of the nature of man.4. Most philosophers believed that human nature ________.A. is the quality distinguishing man from other animalsB. consists of competitiveness and selfishnessC. is something partly innate and partly acquiredD. consists of rationality and undesirable behavior5. The traditional view of “human nature” was strongly challenged by ________.A. the emergence of the evolutionary theoryB. the historical approach to manC. new insight into human behaviorD. the philosophical analysis of slavery6. According to the passage, anthropologists believe that human beings ________.A. have some characters in commonB. are born with diverse culturesC. are born without a fixed natureD. change their characters as they grow up7. The author mentioned Aristotle, a great ancient thinker, in order to ________.A. emphasize that he contributed a lot to defining the concept of “human nature”B. show that the concept of “human nature” was used to justify social evilsC. prove that he had a profound influence on the concept of “human nature”D. support the idea that some human characters are inherited.CBefore moving to Stokholm, I did my research on Sweden and was confident about my move. However, I quickly realized on my first day that so much of what I learnedwas so very wrong. There are many things that a Google search cannot show about Sweden.The first is fika. A fika is taking a break from whatever you are doing to enjoy a coffee with friends. Swedes value community highly so it makes sense that they would like to set aside time each day to reconnect with others. Fika is a great time to meet new people as well as catch up with friends.I grew up in the American South where everyone is very friendly. I found that little things like not being asked my life story at the coffee shop by the waiter upset me. However, Swedish people are not rude. Instead, they practice being logom, which means “just enough”.The winters can be very dark and cold, so the Swedish people do not take any sunny day for granted. Since the weather has been fine, I have found myself walking a lot around Stockholm. Often it is easiest to get fromplace to place by walking, which allows you to see so much of the city and enjoy the fresh air. Though it has been very tiring to get used to, it also has made me feel better about all of the kardemummabullar that I have been eating!I think it is important for students who want to study abroad to know that it is hard to move to countries no matter how “similar” you may think they may be. You have to jump in with both feet and be patient with yourself as well as others. As long as you keep an open mind and are willing to learn, you will have a great experience.8. What do we know about fika?A. It is a waste of time.B. It is a way to balance life and work.C. It is all about drinking coffee.D. It is a Swedish social tradition.9. What does the author think of Swedish people?A. They are friendly.B. They seem a bit cold.C. They appear really rude.D. They are interested in other's life.10. Why does the author like walking?A. It is fun and not very tiring.B. It is good exercise on cold days.C It allows her to enjoy sunny days. D. It gives her the chance to eat the local food.11. What's the author's advice for students going abroad?A. Be confident.B. Be careful.C. Be open- minded.D. Be hard- working.DThe health benefits of staying active are already well-known. It can help you manage weight, keep blood sugar levels down and reduce risk factors for heart disease.Now, a new study suggests that regularly playing sports, especially badminton or tennis, is not only healthy but also reduces your risk of death, at any age, by approximately 50%. This is a big scale population study to explore the health benefits of sports in terms of death rate. The study evaluated responses from 80, 306 adults aged 30 and above inEnglandandScotland, who were surveyed about their health, lifestyle and exercise patterns.After adjusting factors such as age, sex, weight, smoking habits, alcohol use, education and other forms of exercise besidesthe named sports, the researchers compared the risk of death among people who took part in a sport to those who didn’t. The percentage of reduced risk of death was found to be: 47% for racket(球拍)sports, 28% for swimming and 15% for cycling.In addition to this, the study didn’t find any significant reduction in the risk for sports like running andfootball. The findings also exposed that over 44% of the participants met the guidelines for the recommended exercise levels to stay fit and healthy, which amounts to 150 minutes of moderate(适度的) physical activity in a week.Does this mean you stop running or playing football and switch to tennis instead? Every kind of sport and physical activity has different physical, social and mental benefits attached to it. The apparent lack of benefits of running and football could result from several variables that were not taken into account.Being active helps you feel happier and live longer. So, the most important step is to take part in any kind of sport that you are likely to enjoy and follow in the long term.12. How is the study conducted?A. By doing comparative experiments.B. By analyzing previous data.C. By evaluating survey information.D. By tracking participants for a long time.13. What does the underlined part “the named sports” refer to?A. Ball sports.B. Racket sports.C. Individual sports.D. Traditional sports.14. What can we infer from paragraph 5?A. Few people will play football.B. Tennis will become more popular.C. The result of this study is wrong.D. The study needs to be further improved.15. What does the author advise people to do?A. Stick to any sport that you like.B. Play badminton and tennis only.C. Stop running and playing football.D. Do any sport according to guidelines.第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2020-2021学年天津市南开中学高三英语上学期期末考试试题及答案
2020-2021学年天津市南开中学高三英语上学期期末考试试题及答案第一部分阅读(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AWe are proud to present a showcase for kid inventions from children chosen from the Kid's Forum at Blue Print Earth. We hope you enjoy the ideas expressed here and join us in supporting the next generation.Eater of Natural DisastersMy invention cansave your home by sucking up all-natural disasters. The government will not own this machine, but by you so there will be no taxes on it. Order Now! The Eater of Natural Disasters will run on renewable batteries. It will cost 50 dollars to make and I will sell it for just $ 75.Created by Matthew Szekeresh —Mt.WashingtonElementary, 5th Grade.Pick-up-Pollution BombMy invention is called the Pick-up-Pollution Bomb. It will just pick up pollution and it won't hurt anything else like people, animals, property, playgrounds, and parks. The reason why I made it is that I think there is too much pollution on the Earth. It sells for $100 apiece, and if you buy this now, I will send you another one for free.Created gratefully by Lauren Newberry — Mt. Washington Elementary, 5th GradeFlying HouseMy invention is a home that will blast off in space. For example, if there were an earthquake people would immediately blast off, or if there were a flood it would take off. Only for $ 400.99.Created by David Turner —Mt.WashingtonElementary, 5th GradeBug RobotMy invention is a robot that catches little bugs, eats little bugs, sucks up pollution, sucks up natural disasters, and turns them into food solving the problems of too many little bugs, natural disasters, pollution and starvation. My product is worth $500. My invention works on 2 triple — A batteries. And if you order one today I'll throw in 4 rechargeable triple-A batteries.Created by Cassie Courtey —Mt.WashingtonElementary, 5th Grade1. Why is the Flying House created?A. To explore the space.B. To clean the air.C. To prepare people for earthquakes.D. To help people escape from natural disasters.2. Which invention can turn pollution into food?A. The Bug Robot.B. The Pick-up-Pollution Bomb.C. The Flying House.D. The Eater of Natural Disasters.3. What can we infer about the four inventions?A. They are very easy to build.B. They are ideas from kids in the same school.C. They are expensive but of practical use.D. They are being used by people.BBritish sculptor Jason Taylor has made it his mission to use his talent to conserve our ecosystems by creating underwater museums. Over the years, the environmentalist has put over 850 massive artworks underwater worldwide. On February 1, 2021, Taylor launched his latest work — The Underwater Museum of Cannes.―The main goal was to bring attention to the fact that our oceans need our help,‖ Taylor told Dezeen. ―Ocean ecology has been destroyed by human activity in the Mediterranean over the past few decades, and it is not obvious what is taking place when observing the sea from afar.‖The Underwater Museum of Cannes contains 6 sculptures featuring local residents of various ages. They range from Maurice, an 80-year-old fisherman, to Anouk, a 9-year-old student. Towering over 6-feet-tall and weighing 10 tons, the faces are sectioned into two parts, with the outer part like a mask. The mask indicates that the world’s oceans appear powerful and unbeatable from the surface but house an ecosystem that is extremely fragile to careless human activities.Though the waters surrounding the sculptures now appear a pristine blue, the seabed was filled with old boat engines, pipes, and other human-made trash when the project began about four years ago. Besides removing the trash, Taylor also restored the area’s sea grass. Just one square meter of the sea grass can generate up to 10 liters of oxygen daily. The sea grass also helps prevent coastal erosion and provides habitats for many ocean creatures.―The idea of creating an underwater museum was to draw more people underwater and develop a sense of care and protection,‖ Taylor told Dezeen. ―If we threw unwanted waste near a forest, there would be a public outcry. But this is happening every day in our surrounding waters and it largely goes unnoticed.4. Why does the outer part ofthe sculptures look like a mask?A. To popularize the features of the locals.B. To remind people to protect themselves.C. To reflect people’s protection of the ocean.D. To stress the sensitiveness of the ecosystem.5. What’s paragraph 4 mainly about?A. How the project was started.B. How the sea grass was restored.C. What recovery effort the project made.D. Why the surroundings were improved.6. What can we infer from what Jason Taylor said in the last paragraph?A. The situation of the ocean is easily ignored.B. The destruction caused to the ocean is noticeable.C. Forests play a more important role in ecosystems.D. People have zero tolerance to damage done to nature.7. What might be the best title for the text?A. The Underwater Museum, a long way to go.B. The Underwater Museum, a big difference to the sea.C. The Underwater Museum, an appeal to conserve ecosystems.D. The Underwater Museum, a masterpiece of Jason Taylor.CWe asked four people who watched an online talk on technology and communication by Sherry Turkle for their opinions.Fred:The talk certainly gave me plenty of food for thought about how technology is changing our behaviour. People are constantly multitasking, whether it be emailing during meetings or texting in the checkout queue. It’s as if we can’t bear to miss out on what our online friends are up to, so we juggle the real and online world. My greatest concern is that we don’t give our brains a chance to switch off. It’sthese precious momentswhen we actually process information that helps us make important decisions.Jeremy:It was a fascinating talk and the speaker really hit the nail on the head with a couple of things. Take parental influence, for instance. How can we expect teenagers not to text while doing their homework when they witness their parents posting on social media while cooking the evening meal or waiting at a red light?Kath:So much of what the speaker said rang true. I honestly believe there’s a danger that the more connected we are, the more isolated we feel. I don’t think this is such an issue for my generation who’ve lived without technology for so long. We know how to be alone. But the under 20s are another kettle of fish. They’re so busy communicating that they never experience the feeling of solitude and run the risk of not learning how to enjoy their own company.Carl:I’m not sure to what extent I agree that people are more alone, but the way we communicate has certainly evolved. The speaker makes a good point about how we’re getting used to talking with machines like Siri or robots, which are totally lack of experience of human life. But despite such limitations, we seem to be expecting more from technology and less from each other.8. What does the underlined phrase “these precious moments” in paragraph 2 refer to?A. When our brains are free.B. When we emailing during meeting.C. When we texting in the checkout queue.D. When we juggle the real and online world.9. What suggestion may Jeremy give to the parents?A. Accompany their children when they are doing homework.B. Prevent their children using phone while doing homework.C. Set a good example for their children on using phone properly.D. Stop posting on social media in face of their children.10. What does Kath worry about the under 20s generation?A. They communicate more with others.B. They use more technology.C. It’s difficult for them to find companies.D. They don’t know how to be alone.11. What is Carl’s attitude towards the use of technology in communication?A. Favorable.B. Intolerant.C. Doubtful.D. Indifferent.DA company called Neuralink has shared a video which appears to show a monkey playing a video game, but what makes the video even stranger is that themonkey is playing the video game with just its mind.Neuralink is a company owned by Elon Musk, which is working to develop devices that could allow people to control things using just their brains. The monkey in the video is called Pager, having special "Link" devices inside his brain. These devices are connected to 2,048 wires which lead to the parts of Pager's brain that control movements of the arms and hands.Scientists taught Pager to play a video game using a banana juice as a reward when he playedthe game correctly. Soon Pager was eager to play well in order to get more smoothie. At first, Pager controlled the video game using a joystick (操纵杆). But as Pager played, his Link devices wirelessly sent out information about the signals his brain was using to control his arms and hands. Neuralink's scientists recorded all of these signals.Then they used computers to match up the signals from Pager's brain to the movements that his hands were actually doing. This was challenging work and the scientists counted on artificial intelligence (AI) to help them decode (解码) Pager's brain signals.The next step was to have a computer make moves in the video game as if Pager had actually moved the joystick. If Pager thought about moving the joystick up, the computer would send an "up"signal to the video game. Thus Pager was able to play the video game using just his brain.When people are paralyzed (瘫痪的), it's often because the brain has lost the ability to send signals to nerves and muscles in certain parts of the body. Neuralink hopes that one day, its system will be ableto send this information in a different way, allowing paralyzed people to use their arms or legs again.12. What does Neuralink aim to do?A. To make monkeys much smarter.B. To solve complex problems with monkeys.C. To create a device linking monkeys and people.D. To make people control things with their brains.13. How does the author introduce the process of the research?A. In order of time.B. By making a comparison.C. By giving examples.D. In order of space.14. What played an important role in the success of the research?A. The joystick.B. Artificial intelligence.C. The video game.D. The banana smoothie.15. Which is the most suitable title of the test?A. Neuralink Posts an Unusual VideoB. Disabled People Have a Bright FutureC. Monkey Plays Video Games with His MindD. Neuralink, a Creative and Competitive Company第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2019-2020学年天津市南开中学高三英语上学期期末考试试卷及参考答案
2019-2020学年天津市南开中学高三英语上学期期末考试试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ATheatre reflects the values of the civilization out of which it grows. The following are the types of theatre performances an ancient Roman might have witnessed then.Fescennine VerseFescennine Verse was a pioneer of Roman comedy. Ironic and improvisational(即兴的), it was used mainly at festivals or weddings, and as invective. With early native Italian funny dialogues in Latin verse, it was thought to have combined with a tradition of performances by masked dancers and musicians from Etruria.Fabula AtellanaFabula Atellana relied on common characters, masks, direct humor, and simple plots. They were performed by actors improvising. Fabula Atellana came from the Oscan city of Atella. There were 4 main types of characters: the braggart, the greedy blockhead, the clever hunchback and the stupid old man, like modern Punch and Judy shows.Fabula TogataNamed for the clothing symbolic of the Roman people Fabula Togata had various subtypes. One was the Fabula Tabernaria, named for the tavern(酒馆)where the comedy’s preferred characters, lowlifes, might be found. One describing more middle-class types, and continuing the Roman clothing theme, was the Fabula Trabeata.Fabula PraetextaFabula Praetexta is the name for Roman tragedies on Roman themes, Roman history or current politics. Fabula Praetexta was less popular than tragedies on Greek themes. During the Golden Age of drama in the Middle Republic, there were four great Roman writers of tragedy, Naevius, Ennius, Pacuvius, and Accius. Of their surviving tragedies, 90 titles remain.All the performances above began as a translation of Greek forms, even to the extent of their being performed in Greek costume.1.Where might an ancient Roman witness Fescennine Verse?A.At a party.B.At a funeral.C.At a wedding.D.At a concert.2.Which type of performance describes the middle-class life?A.Fabula Atellana.B.Fabula Tabernaria.C.Fabula Trabeata.D.Fabula Praetexta.3.What do the listed types of performances have in common?A.They copy Latin dramas.B.They take on Greek forms.C.They reflect Roman themes.D.They refer to Italian stories.BThis past year, I've found myself returning again and again to lines of poetry by Emily Dickinson. Like many people, I've needed the curing effects of reading more than ever. As scientists and psychologists will tell you, books are good for the brain and their benefits are particularly vital now.Books expand our world, providing an escape and offering novelty, surprise and excitement. They broaden our view and help us connect with others. Books can also distract us and help reduce ourmental chatter.When we hit the “flow state" of reading where we're fully lost in a book, our brain's mode network calms down. It's a network of brain that is active and gets absorbed in thinking and worrying endlessly when we are not doing anything else.There is so much noise in the world right now and the very act of reading is kind of meditation. You disconnect from the chaos around you.You reconnect with yourself when you are reading. And there's no more noise.In 2020, the NPD Group recorded the best year of book sales since 2004. Yet even as people are buying more books,many are reporting they're having a harder time getting through them. It's difficult for your brain to focus on a book when it's constantly scanning for threats to keep you alive.Our fight-or-flight response has been consistently activated.Sometimes I picture my brain as a cartoon brain with little arms and legs, fighting with a book I am holding and screaming: “Can't you see I'm busy!” Anxiety causes our brain to produce a flood of stress,which consumes our energy and makes it harder to concentrate.Then one day in December sitting on my couch, I remembered how much I like to read"The House of Mirth" every few years around the holidays. The memory inspired me to pick up the familiar book, opened it up and started reading.I just kept going.The comfort and distraction and brain-opening experience gave me peace.So return to something familiar.4. What does the underlined part “mental chatter” in Paragraph 2 mean?A. Getting lost in a book.B. Non-stop inner anxiety.C. Chatting with the author.D. Powerful network of brain.5. What do we know about reading according to the text?A. It can treat our headache.B. It can calm down the noisy people.C. It forces us to concentrate.on thinking.D. It makes us communicate with ourselves.6. Why was it difficult for people to finish reading books in 2020?A. People bought too many books.B. The books were too difficult to understand.C. People just wanted to escape from the threat.D. The life threat disturbed people's focus on books.7. Why is the author's experience mentioned in the last paragraph?A. To rid people of concern for safety.B. To present an effective reading way.C. To wake up memories of an old book.D. To recommend the book he/she reads.COver 180 teenage girls from LixianCounty No. 1 Middle School in Longnan city, Gansu province, listened carefully to a lecture about neuroscience (神经科学). It was delivered by a director of the experimental surgery department at The Second Affiliated Hospital of the Air Force Medical University in Xi’an.The students also joined a science class to make paper rockets to launch into the sky. A plastic bottle was connected with a long pipe joined to the end of the rocket, and students stepped heavily on the middle of the bottle so hard that the air pressure shot the rocket upward.The program started in 2016 as a one-week summer camp in Beijing that invited female students to take science courses and to interact with women in science. It aims to stir (激发) an interest in science and technology among female students.“I’m excited to take the opportunity because it’s been my biggest wish to popularize science among students. They can broaden their eyes and hopefully some of them will devote themselves to the field of neuroscience,” the director says. “It’s necessary to bring more of these activities on campus. I’m willing to communicate with teenagers, some of whom ask deep and thoughtful questions that I would never think of.”The key to science popularization is to imbue (灌输) others with the spirit of science. Some scientific and technological workers have devoted themselves to a job in a certain field and they enjoy the pleasure of scientific research. Female Chinese scientific and technological workers sometimes have to double their efforts to receive the same treatment or recognition as those male scientific workers. However, after years of continued effort, the situation will improve, showing the increasing number of female scientists in China.8. What is the purpose of the program?A. To praise the efforts of women scientists.B. To find out how much girls love science.C. To develop interest in science among girls.D. To show love for students in Western China.9. How does the director think of the program?A. Important.B. Challenging.C. Confusing.D. Serious.10. What is the most important in science popularization?A. Enjoying the fun of scientific research.B. Filling people with the spirit of science.C. Holding more scientific activities on campus.D. Forcing students to choose scientific subjects.11. What can we learn from the text?A. One can go anywhere if he/she learns science well.B. People have a stronger sense of science than before.C. Male scientists are much easily recognized than female ones.D. Thedirector graduated from Lixian County No. 1 Middle School.DSport is not only physically challenging, but can also be mentally challenging. Criticism from coaches, parents and other teammates, as well as pressure to win can create too much anxiety or stress for young athletes. Stress canbe physical, emotional, or psychological and research has indicated that it can lead to burnout. Burnout hasbeen described as dropping or quitting of an activity that was at one time enjoyable.The early years of development are critical years for learning about oneself. The sport setting is one where valuable experiences can take place. Young athletes can, for example, learn how to cooperate with others, make friends, and gain other social skills that will be used throughout their lives. Coaches and parents should be aware, at all times, that their feedback to youngsters can greatly affect their children. Youngsters may take their parents and coaches’ criticisms to heart and find faults in themselves.Coaches and parents should also pay attention that youth sport participation does not become work for children. The outcome of the game should not be more important than the process of learning the sport and other life lessons. In today’s youth sport setting young athletes may be worrying more about who will win instead of enjoying themselves and the sport. Following a game many parents and coaches focus on the outcome and find faults with youngsters’ performances. Positive support should be provided regardless of the outcome. Research indicates that positive support motivates and has a greater effect on learning than criticism. Again, criticism can create high levels of stress, which can lead to burnout.12. An effective way to prevent the burnout of young athletes is_____________.A. to make sport less competitiveB. to increase their sense of successC. to reduce their mental stressD. to make sport more challenging13. According to the passage, sport is positive for young people in that_____________.A. it can help them learn more about societyB. it enables them to find faults in themselvesC. it can provide them with valuable experiencesD. it teaches them how to set realistic goals for themselves14. Many coaches and parents are in the habit of criticizing young athletes_____________.A. believing that criticism does good to their early developmentB. without realizing criticism may destroy their selfconfidenceC. in order to make them remember life’s lessonsD. so as to put more pressure on them15. According to the passage parents and coaches should_____________.A. pay more attention to letting children enjoy sportB. help children to win every gameC. train children to cope with stressD. enable children to understand the positive aspect of sport第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
天津市2020学年高一英语上学期期末考试试题(含解析) (4)
第一学期期末检测试卷高一年级英语本试卷分为第I卷(听力)、第II卷(选择题)、第III卷(非选择题)三部分。
第I卷为第1页至第2页,第II卷为第3页至第12页,第III卷为第13页至第14页。
试卷满分150分。
考试时间100分钟。
第Ⅰ卷听力第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分)第一节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)听下面五段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出一个最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后,你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. How will the speakers probably go to the concert?A. By car.B. By bus.C. By subway.2. Why can’t the man help the woman?A. His bike broke down.B. He will use his bike.C. He has lent his bike out.3. What are the speakers doing?A. Shopping.B. Attending a party.C. Preparing dinner.4. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Teacher and student.B. Classmates.C. Mother and son.5. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a shop.B. At home.C. In a bank.第二节(共10小题;每小题2分,满分20分)听下面几段材料。
每段材料后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出一个最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
2020年天津市南开中学高三英语上学期期末考试试卷及答案
2020年天津市南开中学高三英语上学期期末考试试卷及答案第一部分阅读(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ABritain's brilliant bridges have supported trade, brought communities together andare always the mostexciting part of the journey. These must-see bridges are now tourist attractions in their own right.Clifton Suspension Bridge, BristolDescribed byits legendary engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel as “my first love, my darling", it was originally designed for horse-drawn traffic. Now, more than four million vehicles a year cross the 1,352ft-long toll(通行费)bridge over the Avon Gorge. The £ 1 toll for every journey pays for its maintenance. The history of the bridge, dating back to 1864, is kept alive through a programme of tours, events and exhibitions.Infinity Bridge, Stockton-On-TeesA pedestrian(行人)and cycle footbridge across the River Tees, its working title was the North Shore Footbridge, before it was given its grander name when opened in 2009. It is particularly incredible at night. The arches(拱形)of the bridge are also lit white and, on calm nights, their reflection in the water appears as an infinity(无穷大)symbol, thus inspiring the name which was chosen by the public.Tower Bridge, LondonAn engineering wonder built from thousands of tons of Portland stone and steel, it took construction workers eight years to complete. More than 120 years old, it's a popular tourist attraction, as well as a functional bridge. Visitors can take in the views over the capital, experience seeing London life through the Glass Floor, and visit the Victorian Engine Rooms.Iron Bridge, ShropshireOpened in 1781 , this is the first arch bridge in the world made out of cast iron. Recognised as one of the great symbols of the industrial revolution, it transformed the craft of bridge building and was a crucial factor in the development of the iron trade in Shropshire.1. Which bridge has the longest history?A. Clifton Suspension Bridge.B. Infinity Bridge.C. Tower Bridge.D. Iron Bridge.2. What can we know about Infinity Bridge?A. It was originally meant for pedestrains.B. The public give it two names.C. Ifs well worth visiting at night.D. Its arch is bigger than any other bridge's.3. What makes Clifton Suspension Bridge different from the other bridges introduced?A. It charges drivers for each passing.B. It offers walkers a good view at night.C. It was made from thousands of stones.D. It's a symbol of the industrial revolution.BOver the years, NASA has successfully sent several rovers (飞行器) to Mars. While the science laboratories continue to provide important information on the Red Planet, they keep the space exploration rovers staying closeto the original landing place.To get a more comprehensive (详尽的) view of Mars, the US Space Agency plans to make a small test helicopter with the Mars 2020 Rover, which will be sent off in July 2020.The football-sized “marscopter” weighs about four pounds.It can fly at about ten times the speed of helicopters on Earth. The light weight and fast speed are important for the helicopter to be able to fly in the thin Mars atmosphere, which is about just one percent of that of Earth. “To make it fly in that thin Mars atmosphere, we had to make everything ready, and make it as light as possible while being as strong and powerful as it can possibly be. “Mimi Aung, Mars helicopter project manager, said in a meeting.Upon landing on the Red Planet, the Mars 2020 Rover will find a proper location to send of the helicopter. The helicopter will start with a short climb, no higher than 10 feet, and hover (盘旋) for just 30 seconds before landing back on the Mars surface. If all goes well, five more flights of longer distances, for 90 seconds each, will be conducted over the next 30 days. The short journeys will be recorded by a small camera and sent back to the scientists on Earth.If the plan goes on well, the first helicopter to fly in another world, will open up a whole new way to explore Mars. The Mars helicopter's first flight will be a great invention. For those of us whose research is about flight, that would be a wonderful, historic moment.4. To fly in thin Mars atmosphere,we should make the helicopter_______.A. strong and heavyB. heavy and fastC. light and fastD. strong and slow5. How many times will the helicopter fly?A. Three timesB. Four timesC. Five timesD. Six times6. What can we learn from the last paragraph?A. It’s interesting to fly in another world.B. I' s important to fly in another world.C. The plan to fly the helicopter goes on well.D. The helicopters first flight is successful.7. What may be the best title for the passage?A. To send a helicopter to Mars in 2020B. To send a rover to Mars in 2020C. To live in the thin Mars atmosphereD. To send back records to scientistsCIt is essential that students have a category of school-related activities they can participate in. These activities can range from activities during normal school hours to after-school activities. No matter the time, these activities should be available to every student, and at Victory Pioneers International Schools (V.P.I.S) it is encouraged that every student participate in at least one activity, educational and recreational.One of the primary reasons school activities are important at V.P.I.S. is because it gives students the exercise they might not normally receive. Most popularly, these types of activities include major sports such as football, basketball, baseball, tennis, track and field and soccer but also might include gymnasium games and other games.Activities during V.P.I.S. also make a good impression on colleges if students are planning to pursue more education. Colleges look for students who do not just go to school and go home after school. These activities range from participating in clubs and sports to volunteering after school at a recreation center or having a part-time job. If a college sees you maintained good grades while participating in these activities, it will be impressed.V.P.I.S. activities also allow students to be creative. Gifted-and-talented activities allow gifted students to participate in what they otherwise would never have experienced in the classroom. They are a great way to allow students to be creative. Additionally, participating in clubs such as drama that appeal to students’ interest also allows them to expand their knowledge and be creative.Students also can have their interests expanded by participating in activities. These activities could consist of anything, such as joining the Future Business Leaders, the school’s debate team and the chess team, to name a few. By participating in these activities, a student might realize he is interested in something he never knew he was interested in before.8. What can we learn about activities at V.P.I.S.?A. Not every student has access to them.B. Students are required to take part in them after school.C. They give students exercise that might not be got in other schools.D. Educational activities are more popular with the students.9. What benefits can the students get from the activities?A. They can get extra grades when applying for colleges.B. They will become more gifted and talented .C. They may expand their knowledge in drama.D. They may better know their own interests.10. Which of the following is a suitable title for the passage?A. The Benefits of V.P.I.S. ActivitiesB. School-related Activities at V.P.I.S.C. Colleges Need Creative StudentsD. Activities Make You Creative11. Where is the passage probably from?A. A scientific magazine.B. A college application guideline.C. A club introduction.D. The website of V.P.I.S.DWhen I was a boy, there was but one permanent ambition among my comrades in our village on the west bank of Mississippi River. That was, to be a steamboat man. We had temporary ambitions of other sorts, but they were only temporary.My father was a justice of the peace, and I supposed he possessed the power of life and death over all men and could hang anybody that offended him. This was distinction enough for me as a general thing;butthe desire to be a steamboat man kept intruding, nevertheless. One of our boys in town, who went away and was not heard of for-a long time, turned up as apprentice engineer on a steamboat. This thing shook the bottom out of all my Sunday—school teachings. That boy was notoriously worldly, and I was just the opposite. There was nothing generous about this fellow in his greatness. He would always manage to have a rusty nail to scrub while his boat stopped at our town, and he would sit on the inside guard and scrub it, where we could all see him. And wherever his boat was laid up he would come home and show off in the town in his blackest and greasiest clothes, so that nobody could help remembering that he was a steamboat man; and he used all sorts of steamboat technical terms in his talk, as if he were so used to them that he forgot common people could not understand them.This creature's career could produce but one result, and it was speedily followed. Boy after boy managed to get on the river. Despite many choices, pilot was the grandest position of all. The pilot, even in those days of trivial wages, had a princely salary—from 150—250 dollars a month, and no board payment.But our parents would notlet us and our worry was the next year would find us hunting for jobs with low pay again. So by and by I ran away. I said I never would come home again till I was a pilot and could come in glory.12. Why does the writer mention his father's job in Paragraph 2?A. To show that his father was in power.B. To show that his father is cruel.C. To emphasize the job he prefers.D. To emphasize his love for his father.13. Which of the following can best conclude the writer's attitude toward the boy?A. He thought the boy was material but pitiful.B. He thought the boy was annoying but still envied him.C. He thought the boy was shallow but knowledgeable.D. He thought the boy was disrespectful but still liked him.14. Which of the following statements is Not True?A. The boy talked in a way to make others feel jealous.B. The boy's experience made other boys follow suit.C. The pilot's salary was ly high but without meals covered.D. The writer was ambitious to make his childhood dream come true.15. What rhetorical method does the underlined sentence have?A. Simile.B. Personification.C. Parallelism.D. Irony.第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2020_2021学年天津南开区天津市南开中学高一上学期期末英语试卷
2020~2021学年天津南开区天津市南开中学高一上学期期末英语试卷一、单项选择(本大题共20小题,每小题0.5分,共10分)1. A.It's pie in the sky B.It's my cup of teaC.I have green fingersD.It's a piece of cake—Have you seen this film? It shows friendship, love and help.— . I was deeply moved.2. A.measure B.access C.way D.methodThe increase in home computers means that families have much easier to information.3. A.adapt to B.adjust to C.appeal to D.refer to—Do these paintings you?—No, they are not to my taste.4. pletely B.eventually C.quickly D.automaticallyHe lost his way in the forest, but he managed to get through it .5. A.recommend B.assess C.acquire D.convinceIf you are trying to a new skill, please concentrate on gaining some practical experience.6. A.was broken out; break away B.broke out; break away fromC.was broken away; break downD.broke down; break outA quarrel , which made him his family.7. A.hold your horses B.rain cats and dogsC.follow the pathD.hold your breathDon't rush into anything without careful planning. Just before you take measures.8.A.instead ofB.because ofC.in favor ofD.regardless ofThe inventor was determined to go on with the experiment countless failures.9. A.request B.view C.design mandNowadays, the graduate who has a good of English is more likely to succeed in job hunting.10.A.balance B.patience C.independence D.experienceShe never loses with students, which made her the most popular teacher in our school.11.A.likely; end up B.probable; end inC.possible; end withD.perhaps; end up withYou are most to taking over this company if you play your cards right.12.A.in case B.so that C.as if D.even ifBring an umbrella with you it rains.13.A.identical B.intact C.incredible D.inconvenientIt is that the amateur singer beat a large number of professionals in the contest.14.A.heavily B.slightly C.nearly D.narrowlyIt wasn't a serious accident. The car was only damaged.15.A.must B.can C.will D.shouldI'm surprised that he say those impolite words to his deskmate.16.A.could have been B.could be C.must be D.must have been —You rang me up at about 10:00 last night, didn't you?—No. I didn't phone you. It someone else.17.A.in which B.after that C.after which D.in thatHe was educated at the local high school, he went on to Peking University.18.—What kind of music do you like?A.thatB.whatC.whoD.whose—I like music has great lyrics.19.A.shall B.must C.need D.should—Excuse me, but I want to use your computer to type a report.—You have my computer if you take care of it.20.A.on; carry B.on; believe C.on; base D.on; backWithout facts, we can't form a correct opinion, for we need to have actual knowledge whichto our thinking.二、完形填空(本大题共20小题,每小题1分,共20分)21.My HeroWhat does it mean to be a hero? I think a hero is someone who goes out of his way to make others happy. My hero is Mr. Wright, my chorus (合唱队) teacher. When I was 12 years old, my grandparents passed away. I was really close to them, and losing them was the hardest thing I've ever had to 1 through. I couldn't eat, sleep, or think; I felt like I couldn't even breathe. It was as if my whole world had fallen down from under me, and I 2 into this huge hole of depression (抑郁). 3 I was battling depression, I was determined to make my high school years the best of my life. It was difficult to be 4 , but I had to try. I joined Women's Choir. Mr. Wright was the choral director and he was so funny that the first day, I just knew I had made the best 5 of my life. As the year progressed, I loved chorus more and more. I began to smile again and really enjoy 6 . Then one day that all changed. My friends—or those that I thought were my friends—started talking about me behind my back. I was 7 , and I sat by myself. Mr. Wright came over and asked what was wrong. The look in his eyes told me that I could 8 him. Trying hard to 9 back tears, I told him the whole story. When I finished, he nodded and told me, "If you never learn anything from me, learn this: No one is worth 10 your joy." What Mr. Wright said really 11 a chord (心弦) in my heart. He 12 cared about me and what was going on. I'll never be able to thank him enough, because he not only saved me but has 13 every day of my1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10.11.12.13.14.15.16.17.18.19.20.life since. Any time I feel like giving 14 , I remember Mr. Wright's words and push forward. I'm proud to say that I 15 my depression, and I'm now a senior. I'm still a 16 of chorus, and now I'm also in the best choir at my school. Mr. Wright is a hero 17 everyone he meets. He cares about every single person who walks through his door, and he loves what he does more than any other teacher I've known. That's 18 he deserves to be Educator of the Year. He deserves the 19 not just this year but every year. I'm glad I had the opportunity to meet you, Mr. Wright.You are an 20 teacher, and I hope you realize that. You're my hero.A.putB.walkC.runD.go A.looked B.broke C.fellD.turned A.If B.Although C.BecauseD.Once A.happy B.calm C.smartD.confident A.suggestion B.decision C.effortD.offer A.care B.nature C.healthD.life A.refused B.forgotten C.hurtD.trapped A.trust B.impress C.respectD.satisfy A.set B.fight C.takeD.call A.stealing B.sharing C.hidingD.feeling A.braked B.struck C.playedD.shook A.cheerfully B.normally C.exactlyD.truly A.made B.started C.understoodD.influenced A.off B.out C.upD.away A.beat B.suffered C.developedD.saved A.leader B.part C.fanD.dancer A.about B.with C.toD.at A.when B.what C.whereD.why A.title B.job C.help A.amusing B.ambitious C.amazingD.advanced 三、阅读理解(本大题共20小题,每小题2分,共40分)22. A.B.(1)(1) There are hundreds of universities to choose from, but there are steps you can take to narrowyour choices.Research online(2) The vast majority of UK courses are on Ucas, where you can filter them by location and subject. Once you've narrowed it down, see what detailed information is available on university websites. Check out their social media pages. They may run web chats with academics or students where you can ask questions.Consider the course structure(3) Find out how you will be taught and assessed, like whether a course has a lot of exams,essays, or group work, and also consider the course content. Thais Cardon, studying English literature at the University of Exeter's Penryn campus, says she regrets not looking into her reading lists before she got to university. "I got lucky because in the third year I get to study Harry Potter, " she says. "But definitely look at the course material."Go to open days(4) It's always worth visiting the university. "We strongly advise that any final decision you make is based on how you feel on the open day, " says Tom Holland, pastoral lead at Blackpool Sixth Form College. He suggests students go at least twice (if you can afford the travel costs) and spend as much time there as possible. There will be lots going on, so plan in advance, so you don't miss anything. When you're there, talk to as many people as possible, visit the town or city as well as the university. If you can, bring someone along for a second opinion. Preferably "someone who won't be as excited and starry-eyed as you", Cardon adds.Look beyond lectures(5) You'll likely be living at university for at least three years, so find out what's on offer outside the curriculum. One university may have an active film society, and another might have a lively cocktail club, or winning football team. "If a university doesn't offer a society you want, you can always start one, so it shouldn't be a defining thing, " Baillie says.When you search for the information about right universities, you .can see the detailed information of all the courses on the website of Ucasneed narrow your choices down by location and universitycated B.examined C.admitted D.requested(2)A.B.C.D.(3)A.B.C.D.(4)A.B.C.D.(5)should avoid social media except their official websitesmight contact their students and academics to ask questionsThe underlined word assessed is closest in meaning to .What can we learn from Paragraph 4?It's worthwhile to visit the university on the open day before you make your final decision.If you can afford the travel costs, you are sure to go the university at least twice.Planning in advance is advisable as you'll have more time for vising the town and the city.Opinions from others shouldn't be considered unless you have trouble making decisions.What can we infer from the passage?There is no need to go to the university without any society.Cardon feels lucky because she doesn't find it a challenge to study Harry Potter.Holland suggests you bring as many people as possible for second opinions.What matters the most about choosing the right university is to consider its courses andlectures.What is the passage mainly about?How you can choose the right university for others.What influences your choice of a university.Why it is difficult to choosea university.When you should choose your university.23.(1) Most animals that migrate live in places that have definite seasons. Take Idaho's summerbirds for example. Idaho's spring, summer, and early fall provide these birds with plenty of good habitat. Once winter comes, the habitat changes. The insects these birds eat, disappear. Water and shelter become harder to find. If these birds are to survive, they have to leave to find the food, water,and shelter they need.(2) As it turns out, food is the single most important reason that animals migrate. Idaho's deer and elk migrate to find food. During the summer months, these large mammals can be found up in the mountains feeding on grasses and other plants. As winter brings snow to the mountains, deer and elkA.storing foodB.changes of seasonsC.destruction of habitatsD.water shortage(1)A.summer bird B.deer C.adult salmon D.elk(2)A. B. C. D.(3)A.(4)move out of the mountains, into valleys where the snow is not as deep and they can find food. This is an example of elevational migration.(3) Animals also migrate to avoid extreme heat or cold. Such extreme climates often also impact the availability of food. Animals leaving these harsh environments can avoid the heat or cold and find the food they need.(4) Animals also migrate to find good habitat to raise their young Idaho's spring and summer provide a lot of food for insect-eating birds to feed their young. Adult salmon make a 900-mile trip from the Pacific Ocean to the rivers and streams of Idaho to lay their eggs Young salmon can find the aquatic insects they need to survive and grow before they make their own migration to the ocean.(5) Exactly how animals migrate has been one of the great mysteries of science. Before people even knew about migration, they had some very unusual explanations for the seasonal movement of birds. Some thought that birds spent the winter under the mud of lakes. Other ancient scientists thought that one kind of bird turned into a different kind of bird for the winter!(6)Today we know these explanations are not even close to being correct, but migration is still a bit of a mystery. Scientists are much closer to understanding this mystery. They have studied many animals, especially birds, and done many experiments to see if they can discover exactly how animals migrate.What causes animals to migrate?The following animals migrate to find food except .How's the passage mainly developed?What does the last paragraph want to tell us?Although the ancient scientists' explanations are out of date, they are still worth discussingwhen it comes to animals' migration.B.C.D.A.B.C.D.(5)The mystery of animals migrations has been cleared up.Studying birds are the key to discovering how other animals migrate.There is stillroom for improvement in scientists' work.What's likely to be discussed after the last paragraph?Discussions about other mysteries in nature.Explanations for animals' migration.Experiments on mysteries about animals.Analyses of ancient scientists' theories about animals' migration.24.Summer was here, and it was a hot one! Cora the hedgehog was out foraging for food, tying tostay cool. She saw her friend Heather by her den. Heather was splashing around in her little pool outside."Hi Heather!" Cora called. "When did you get a pool? ""Hi Cora! I just got it yesterday, it's really helping cool me down. Would you like to join me? "Heather replied."I would love to, thanks!" They talked for a long while, and Cora had a lot of questions for Heather about the pool She asked who Heather bought it from, if it was expensive, and if Heather thought she was going to use it a lot this summer."I saw a commercial for the pool company, and the commercial got me thinking about how nice a pool would be. I looked at reviews to see if other people liked their pools, and if the company did a good job. When I saw that the company did a good job, and that their price was similar to other companies, I decided to buy one! I would definitely recommend them to you. I think I'm going to love having a pool on hot days like this one!" Heather told Cora.Cora thanked Heather for letting her cool off, and continued to look for food. As she was looking for food and munching on delicious insects, she could not stop thinking about the pool. It did get awfully hot in the summertime, and water was hard to come by on the hot days. She decided to do some research of her own before making a decision.She looked up hedgehog-sized pools, and the company Heather talked about was the first listing.She read the prices and the reviews other hedgehogs left about the company and the pools. It looked like they did a great job, and she even watched a video of the commercial Heather had seen! ThenA.seeking shelterB.cooling her friend downC.meeting friendsD.searching for food(1)A.B.C.D.(2)A.bitter but energeticB.careful and patientC.rude but daringD.poor and starving (3)A.Ahedgehog and her fiendB.Ahedgehog with a poolC.A pool fit for a hedgehogD.A pool company and its customers (4)Cora looked up other companies. They all looked similar, but since Heather had a good experience with this company, Cora decided to go with the same one.A week later, Cora was happily splashing in her own pool! Heather walked by, and Cora thanked her for the recommendation. It was one of the best summers yet!Cora the hedgehog was out for .Which of the following statements is true?Cora and Heather had a good time together in the pool.Heather didn't recommend the pool to Cora because it's far too expensive.Cora rushed to buy a pool after Heather introduced her pool.Though it was awfully hot in the summer, there was enough water for Cora and Heather.What do you think of Cora the hedgehog?What's the best title for the passage?25.(1) People say, you need to eat protein, but what is it? Many foods contain protein. The bestsources are beef, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy products, nuts, seeds, and legumes like black beans and lentils. Your muscles, your organs, and your immune system are made up mostly of protein.(2) Your body uses the protein you eat to make lots of specialized protein molecules that have specific jobs. For instance, your body uses protein to make hemoglobin. That is the part of red blood cells that caries oxygen to every part of your body. Other proteins are used to build cardiac muscle.What's that? Your heart! In fact, whether you're running or just hanging out, protein is doing important work like moving your legs, moving your lungs, and protecting you from disease.(3) Food from animals, such as meat and milk, is called complete. Most vegetable protein is incomplete. It does not give you as much protein as the animal foods, People who eat a vegetarian diet can still get what they need, they just need to cat a wide variety of protein-rich vegetable foods.A.B.C.D.(1)A.B.C.D.(2)A.Food. B.Advertisement. C.Life. D.Health.(3)(4) For instance, if you have peanut butter on whole-grain bread you're set. Likewise, red beans won't give you everything you need, but red beans and rice will do the trick. The good news is that you don't have to eat all you need in every meal. As long as you have a variety of protein sources throughout the day, your body will grab what it needs from each meal.(5) You can figure out how much protein you need if you know how much you weigh. Each day,kids need to eat about 0.5 grams of protein for every pound they weigh. That's a gram for every 2pounds you weigh. Your protein needs will grow as you get bigger, but then they will level off when you reach adult size. Adults, for instance, need about 60 grams per day.(6) You can look at a food label to find out how many protein grams are in a serving. But if you're eating a balanced diet, you don't need to keep track of it. It's pretty easy to get enough protein.Which of the following is the function of protein?It helps your body make hemoglobin which is necessary for cell to carry nutrients to everypart of your body.It can be used to build cardiac muscle to improve your lung capacity.It benefits your immune system which is mostly made up of protein.Only when you are running is protein protecting you from disease.Why does the author use the examples in Paragraph 4?To show that people eating a vegetarian diet can get enough protein as long as they have a variety of protein sources.To demonstrate how vegetarians keep a balanced diet.To suggest that people should consume as much protein-rich food as possible.To indicate how to prepare high-protein meals.Which part of a newspaper are you likely to see this passage?26.G.R.C. Green was an American poet. Her grandfather was a slave who fled slavery and laterfought on the side of the Union in the Civil War. He was part of a pivotal era in American history.His son married a teacher, and they resided in Kansas. The family sought the opportunities offered by a growing city and moved to Chicago when she was a baby. G.R.C. Green was educated in Chicago public schools. She grew up in Chicago and stayed here for the remainder of her life. SheA.B.C.(1)traveled many places but always came back to Chicago.G.R.C. Green enjoyed the literary pursuits of reading and writing. She wrote extensively about her experiences, but she also wrote about urban lives—particularly those in Chicago. When she was just thirteen, a poem she wrote was published in a magazine. In time, she was published in the books of others, but she eventually authored entire volumes of her own poetry. She became an accomplished poet, well known in the United States and abroad. She won numerous awards for her poetry.It was not easy to get a job in writing, so Green worked for a while as a typist, putting the words of others in print. But she continued to write her own words, and these became important poems that inspired people throughout the world.In addition to being a poet, she taught poetry to college students in the Chicago area. She taught them the importance of clarity in writing poetry. There are hundreds of people who learned from her in those classes, and several of them have gone on to write their own poetry. Most of them also read poems better because of leaning from her how to look for the ideas they convey.Illinois has a special role called Poet Laureate. G.R.C. Green was named Illinois Poet Laureate in 1968, but this recognition didn't come until one year after she had already been named poet laureate for the whole country. She was very clear about her artistic priorities of greater importance is the ideas a poet communicates—more than the prizes a poet may earn: But she earned many prizes. She is recognized today as a great poet and an important African American whose influence continues to be felt by subsequent generations.When she was 83, she was diagnosed with cancer Shortly thereafter, she died, Her death in Chicago in 2000 affected people all over the world. While countless numbers of people mourned her death, she had accomplished much in her life. She's an important part of Chicago history, African-American history, and American history, and her legacy is part of your heritage.What is the correct order in this passage?Moving to Chicago→teaching poetry in college→publishing her poems→earning prizesEducated in public schools→travelling many places→named Illinois PoetLaureate→teaching poetry to college studentsWriting about urban lives→working as a typist→going on to write her own poetry→wellknown in the United States and abroadD.A.B.C.D.(2)A.B.C.D.(3)Winning awards for her poetry→working as a typist→named poet laureate for the UnitedStates→influencing subsequent generationsWhich of the following statements might G.R.C. Green agree with?Her literary pursuits of reading and writing were largely influenced by her early life inKansas.One of poets' concerns is to convey ideas instead of winning awards.Her teaching experience in college contributed to her success as a poet.Her suffering from racial prejudice impacted her writing style.What's the author's purpose in writing this passage?To emphasize the importance of literary reading and writing.To compare greatest works of famous poets.To introduce the real-life experiences of an accomplished poet.To prove cross-cultural background plays an important part in artistic creation.四、根据提示填空(本大题共10小题,每小题0.5分,共5分)27.The research on the monarch's behaviour hashowever (使更了解……)this creature.28.While I was c (专注于拍摄)this amazing scene, I suddenly had a feeling that Iwas being watched.29.The flat terraces catch the rainwater and p(防止土壤被冲走).30.When I r (从……恢复过来)the shock, I looked at my camera.31.If you haven't been feeling very well, drind some ginger tea to your immunesystem (伸出援手,有助于).32."You needn't try it if you don't want to, " Mum said, but I (鼓起所有的勇气)take a bite and was amazed to find it wasn't so bad.33.I hope my children and their children will still (珍惜……的回忆) preparingthe dinner together.34.This is why Letters From Father Christmas could be the perfect book for thosewho Christmas (把……视作……)a special time of year.35.Nowadays, some people choose to have the dinner in a restaurant, but not every one is k (喜欢,热衷于)this idea.36.Eating out is a good choice and it (与……无关)loss oftraditions.五、语法填空(本大题共10小题,每小题1分,共10分)37.Wealth 1 (start) with a goal and saving a dollar at a time. Call it the piggy bank strategy.There are lessons in that time-honored coin-savings container. When 2 (reduce) to baby steps, any huge task at last seems easier. If you want to take a really nice trip in 10 years for a special occasion, to collect the $15, 000 cost, $3.93 a day has to 3 (save) a day.When I was a child, my parents gave me a piggy bank to teach me that, if I wanted something, I should save money to buy 4 . We associate piggy banks with children, 5 in many countries, the little containers are also popular with adults. 6 (Europe) see a piggy bank as a sign of good fortune and wealth.7 (original) you had to break the bank to get to the money, bringing in a sense ofseriousness .into savings. While piggy banks teach children the wisdom of saving, large quantities of information about Saying 8 (be) also to be updated for adults. Think about such things in life 9 require large amounts of money—college education, weddings, and cars. So when you have money, take off the top 10%, put it 10 , save and invest wisely.。
2020届天津市南开中学高三英语上学期期末试题及答案
2020届天津市南开中学高三英语上学期期末试题及答案第一部分阅读(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AYou might not expect it, but cows are a large source of the greenhouse gases that are driving climate change. Cows produce lots of methane by breaking down the grass, Now scientists have shown that the pollution from cows canbe reduced by adding a little seaweed to their food.Scientists first discovered that seaweed could help control methane from cows several years ago. But this work was done in a laboratory, there were many questions about whether the idea could work in real life.In the lab studies, the cows were given quite a bit of seaweed, and they would cause losing weight. That wasn't helpful, since cows are often sold by weight. It also wasn't clear if the seaweed would stop working if it was used for a longer period of time.Now, scientists from the University of California, Davis have answered several of these questions.The researchers studied 21 cows on a farm for about five months. They taught the cows to get their food from inside a special hood, which allowed the scientists to measure the methane that the cows were giving off. This time, they used a much smaller amount of seaweed, which they mixed with the cows' food.The results were surprisingly good. In some cases, the cows produced 82% less methane. The improvement depended on the kind of food the cows were given, but even the worst-polluting cows produced 33% less methane.Over the five months, the scientists didn't see any signs that the cows' stomachs were getting used to the seaweed and starting to produce more methane again.Another surprise came when they looked at the weight of the cows. The cows that were fed seaweed gained just as much weight as the other cows, but they didn't need as much food.But there are still some big problems with the idea of feeding cows seaweed. For one thing, there's notadequateseaweed to feed all of the cows in the world. So farmers would have to figure out a way to grow lots of seaweed.A bigger problem is that for most of their lives, cows live in fields, where they eat the grass. That means there's no chance to feed them seaweed every day. These problems need to be taken seriously if the world is going to avoid the worst effects of the climate crisis.Still, it's true that something as simple as feeding cows seaweed can help reduce some of the pollution causing the climate crisis.1. Why did the scientists do the experiment on the farm?A. To control the amount of seaweed.B. To record the weight cows gained.C. To confirm the effect of seaweed in real life.D. To measure the amount of seaweed cows ale.2. The underlined word “adequate” means ________ .A. commonB. specialC. lackingD. enough3. The passage is written to ________ .A. appeal to people not to raise the cowsB. encourage people to plant the seaweedC. remind people of controlling cows' weightD. call on people to take actions to reduce the pollutionBMedha Gupta sometimes felt worried about making the 20-minute walk from the corner where the school bus dropped her off to her home in Herndon -especially during the colder months in winter.Her mother, Divya Gupta had a suggestion: write an app. Shewas half-kidding,but Medha didn't take the challenge lightly. So she set out to work.The result was Safe Travel, an app designed by Medha to help walkers feel more secure when travelling alone. Using the iPhone, a person can program it to send a warning to someone he or she trusts if he or she fails to arrive at a destination within a certain time.It was the first iOS app that Medha had created. While she didn't think much would come from the project, her effort caught the eye of judges for the annual Congressional App. Challenge, who selected her as the winner for Virginia's 10th District.The App Challenge is designed to encourage students to consider careers in science, technology, engineering, and math by experimenting with coding and computer science. Winning students are invited lo attend a reception on Capitol Hill in April and also received $250 in Amazon Web Service credits.Medha said it took her about 40 hours to design, program and test the app. As for her next app? Medha's not certain. She temporarily has her app-development ambitionson holdbecause she's busy teaching herself artificial intelligence to help deal with improper words on Facebook. Yes,she knows that there are teams of engineers probably doing the same thing. But she figures it can't hurt her own part, too.“If we see something wrong with the world, we should do something about it,” she said. “After all, the onlyone stopping us from doing something is ourselves. ”4. Why did Medha Gupta feel worried?A. It took a long time to walk home.B. It was difficult to write an app.C. It was colder than ever in winter.D. It was unsafe to walk home alone.5. What is Medha's attitude to her mother's challenge?A. Serious.B. Casual.C. Uncertain.D. Indifferent.6. What does the underlined phrase “on hold” in Paragraph 6 mean?A. Developed.B. Delayed.C. Achieved.D. Satisfied.7. What's the main idea of the text?A. Medha signed up for the App Challenge.B. Medha designed Safe Travel successfully.C. An app Safe Travel guides walkers home.D. The App Challenge directs students to choose careers.CSome of my earliest memories involve sitting with my dad in his study every evening when he came home from the office. I’d watch as he put his personal items away: his watch, wallet, comb and car keys would always occupy the same spot on the table every time.Dad’s comb was bought when he married Mum. Every evening, he would smile, hand me the comb and say: “Be a good girl and help Daddy clean it, OK?” I was more than happy to do it. This seems amundanetask, but it brought me such joy at that time. I would excitedly turn the tap on, then brush the comb with a used toothbrush as hard as I could. Satisfied that I’d done a good job, I would proudly return the comb to Dad. He would smile at me, and place the comb on top of his wallet.About two years later, Dad started his own business. I started primary school. That was when things started to change. Dad’s business wasn’t doing so well, and he didn’t come home as much as he used to. Over the years, I stopped waiting for him to come home.Today, I’ve graduated from college and Dad’s business are better now. Yet the uncomfortable silence between Dad and me continued. Two days before my birthday last year, Dad came home early and said to me, “Hey, would you like to help me clean my comb?” I looked at him a while, then took the comb and headed to the sink. It’s a new comb. I hadn’t noticed that he’d changed it. I brushed the comb, and it hit me then: why, as a child, helping my dad clean his comb was such a joy.I passed the clean comb back to Dad. This time, I noticed my day has aged. But his smile is still asheartwarming as before. Dad carefully places his comb on top of his wallet. After so many years, I guess some things never change. And for that, I’m glad.8. As a child, the author helped her dad clean his comb happily because ________.A. she was good at cleaning the combB. she thought that she should do that as a good girlC. her dad was home early to spend the evening with herD. the comb was important for her father and her mother9. Which of the following words can best replace the underlined wordmundanein paragraph two?A. importantB. excitingC. unnecessaryD. uninteresting10. When the author said, “It’s a new comb. I hadn’t noticed that he’d changed it.”, she felt ________.A. disappointedB. impatientC. tiredD. sorry11. What’s the best title of the passage?A. Evenings With Dad.B. How to Clean the Comb.C. My Memory with My Dad.D. I Love My Family Members.DInAsia, there are special competitions where kites have complex designs and are fitted with instruments that make musical sounds as the wind blows through them. Although all kites have a similar structure (结构), they are widely different in size and shape. Kite-fighting competitions are also held, in which competitors use their kites to attack and bring down their opponents’ (对手) kites or cut their strings (线).For more than 15 years, the Big Wind Kite Factory has been giving kite-making and kite-flying classes for the children on an island inHawaii. In its kite-making lessons, students can make kites in as little as 20 minutes! Children as young as four years old can learn how to fly a kite. Jonathan Socher and his wife Daphne started the kite factory in 1980. Their kites are made of nylon (尼龙). Their designs are Hawaiian themes created by Daphne. The designs are cut out of the nylon with a hot knife that seals the edges and then fastened directly onto the kite. The kite that is used to give lessons is a regular diamond kite with a rainbow pattern. The difference between this kite and the ones they make during the lessons is that it is a two-string controllable kite. Big Wind employees fly the kite and for a few minutes show students how pulling on one line and then on the other controls the direction the kite goes in. Then the controls are given to the students.Jonathan insists that it is not necessary to make a huge impressive kite to have fun making and flying kites. Even the simplest structure can work, and can give hours of fun. Go on, give it a try!12. Which of the following is true according to the text?A. A hot knife is used to iron the nylon.B. Children never fly kites on their own in flying lessons.C. Kite strings must not be cut in kite-fighting competitions.D. Daphne designs kites for the Big Wind Kite Factory.13. What is different about the kite used for flying lessons?A. It has two strings.B. It is simple in design.C. It has a rainbow pattern.D. It is shaped like a diamond.14. According to Jonathan,what do you need to have fun with kites?A. A large kite.B. Any type of kite.C. A complex structure.D. A kite that impresses others.15. What is mainly described in the text?A. A kite factory.B. Kite-flying lessons.C. Special competitions.D. The kite-making process.第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2020年天津南开中学高三英语上学期期末试卷及参考答案
2020年天津南开中学高三英语上学期期末试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AVienna Concerts 2021Every day, one to three dozen Vienna concerts are staged. You can use this checklist to find a fantastic Vienna concert that is worth its money.Vienna Chamber OrchestraThe Vienna Chamber Orchestra has existed for more than 70 years. The international reputation of the Vienna Chamber Orchestra is documented by worldwide tours. The length is 65 minutes.Date: 20th JuneLocation: Minoritenkirehe, Minoritenplatz 1, 1010 ViennaTickets: 30 Euros per adult and free admission for childrenVienna Philharmonic OrchestraIn 2021, famous conductor Gustavo Dudamel will lead the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. Expect an amazing show with top quality classical music and fireworks. The concert lasts one and a half hours. You have to arrive at least 20 minutes early to find a place to sit.Date: 4th and 5th OctoberLocation: Schonbrunn Palace, palace gardens, in front of Naptune fountain, Schonbrunner Schlossstrasse 47, 1130 Vienna.Tickets: 30 Euros(students, children and senior citizens will receive a 10% discount per ticket)Mozart Piano Sonatas(奏鸣曲)On Saturdays and Sundays, the St. Peter’s church opens its basement to a small group of Mozart fans. In simple but elegant surroundings, international pianists perform Mozart piano sonatas on a Steinway piano. The concerts start in the early evening and last 90 minutes.Date: throughout the yearLocation: St. Peter’s basement, Petersplatz 1, 1010 ViennaTickets: 29 Euros for adults and 16 Euros for children between 8 and 14(children below 8 can enterfor free.)Vivaldi: The Four SeasonsTo point out Vivaldi’s connection to Vienna, the Italian violinist lived in the city for some time, and eventually died there. Closer to where he was buried, the church St. Charles Borromeo regularly stages The Four Seasons, Vivaldi’s main work. The concerts start at 8:15 pm on weekends and last 60 minutes. People can arrive and enter anytime during the performance.Date: throughout the yearLocation: Church St. Charles Borromeo(Karlskirche), Kreuzherrengase 1, 1040 ViennaTickets: 25 Euros for all ages(free cancellation 24 hours before the event)1.For a couple with their 10-year-old child, which is the cheapest?A.Mozart Piano Sonatas.B.Vienna Chamber Orchestra.C.Vivaldi: The Four Seasons.D.Vienna PhilharmonicOrchestra.2.What do the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra and Mozart Piano Sonatas have in common?A.They last one and a half hours.B.They are held in closed surroundings.C.They offer a discount for students and the aged.D.They are suitable for people who prefer pop music.3.What can we know about the concert—The Four Seasons?A.It forbids people to enter after 8:15 pm.B.It describes Vivaldi’s stories related to Vienna.C.It allows you to return your ticket for free a day in advance.D.It was created by the Church St. Charles Borromeo to memorize Vivaldi.BGlobally, people use roofs to dry out food, do their laundry and sleep. In Belfast, where we're based, there's a culture of enjoying looking down on the city from up high, because it's in a valley. But because we were a conflict area for a long time,many people didn't want to live, work or hang out in the city, and our roofs cape has been neglected.Rooftop projects can be as big or as small as you want. They can be used as social or cultural spaces, for green or blue public facilities. But it's not just about commercial opportunities; it can be as simple as an individual turning his/her city balcony into a mini garden or vegetable patch. It's not just about doing it on a rooftop because it's “cool”.It's about giving up the deep-rooted thought that roofs are off limits and embracing their challenges as opportunities. That can make a huge difference. For instance, we're helping turn the rooftop car park of a citycentral shopping centre into an outdoor space for employees, due to restrictions they now face indoors because of COVID-19.Using rooftops creatively allows us to cope with many of the challenges faced by cities today--be those environmental, social, technological, or cultural. At the moment,we're being forced to rethink how we use public spaces due to COVID-19. With lots of restrictions on enclosed areas, we should be acknowledging rooftops alternatives.For example,Rotterdam recently hosted a play that took place across its rooftops. Each roof lit up and hosted a different part of the drama, while residents sat and watched, listening to the action through headphones. Are there any challenges? Rain is one. Also is health and safety. But there are creative and practical solutions to all the barriers we face. In fact,the challenges are what make rooftops so exciting----because they give you even more opportunities to be creative and solve problems. It is always a matter of trial and error.4. What can we learn about rooftops in the first two paragraphs?A. People enjoy getting together on rooftops.B. People can use rooftops to their own advantage.C. Rooftops are made good use of by locals in Belfast.D. Rooftops projects were launched for commercial reasons.5. How can rooftops benefit people in their life?A. Rooftops can be adapted to car parks.B. Rooftops help solve environmental problems.C. Rooftops can provide space for work and play.D. People can exchange their thoughts on rooftops.6. What will be possibly mentioned after the last paragraph?A. The new challenges of the future.B. Reasons for building rooftop projects.C. Exciting development of rooftop projects.D. Solutions to the challenges we are facing now.7. What is the author's purpose in writing the text?A. To introduce rooftop projects in Belfast.B. To encourage people to start rooftop projects.C. To analyze the current situation of rooftop projects.D. To offer suggestions on long-term city development.CHardware in general,and smartphones in particular,have become a huge environmental and health problem in the Global South's landfill sites(垃圾填埋场).Electronic waste(e-waste) currently takes up 5 percent of all global waste,and it is set to increase rapidly as more of us own more than one smartphone,laptop and power bank They end up in places like Agbogbloshie on theoutskirts of Ghana's capital,Accra. It is the biggest e-waste dump in the world,where 10,000 informal workers walk through tons of abandoned goods as part of an informal recycling process.They risk their health searching for the precious metals that are found in abandoned smartphones.But Agbogbloshie should not exist.The Basel Convention,a 1989 treaty,aims to prevent developed nations from unauthorized dumping of e-waste in less developed countries.The e-waste industry,however,circumventsregulations by exporting e-waste labelled as "secondhand goods' to poor countries like Ghana,knowing full well hat it is heading for a landfill site.A recent report found Agbogbloshie contained some of the most dangerous chemicals.This is not surprising: smartphones contain chemicals like mercury(水银),lead and even arsenic(砷).Reportedly, one egg from a free-range chicken in Agbogbloshie contained a certainchemical which can cause cancer and damage the immune system at a level that's about 220 times greater than a limit set by the European Food Safety Authority(EFSA).Most worryingly,these poisonous chemicals are free to pollute the broader soil and water system.This should concern us all, since some ofGhana's top exports are cocoa and nuts.Some governments have started to take responsibility for their consumers' waste.For example,Germanyhas started a project that includes a sustainable recycling system at Agbogbloshie,along with a health clinic for workers.However,governments cannot solve the problem alone, as there is an almost limitless consumer demand for hardware,especially when governments' green policies are focused on issues like climate change.Only the manufacturers can fix this.A more economically sustainable and politically possible solution is through encouraging hardware manufacturers to make the repair, reuse and recycling of hardware profitable,or at least cost-neutral8. What can we infer from Paragraph 2?A. Electronic waste requires more landfill sites acrossGhana.B. Electronic waste is too complex to get fully recycleC. Electronic products need to be improved urgentlyD. Electronic pollution is a burning question in Agbogbloshie9. What does the underlined word "circumvents"in Paragraph 3 mean?A. AbolishesB. TightensC. Brings inD. Gets around10. What should be the best concern according to the text?A. The thread of polluted food around the worldB. The damage of chicken’s immune systemC. The lack of diversity inGhana's exportsD. The violation of EFSA's standards11. What does the author think is the best solution to the e-waste problem?A. Manufacturers' developing a sustainable hardware economyB. Governments’ adjusting their green policies about e-waste.C. Reducing customers' demands for electronic productsD. Manufacturers’ urging the government to make effective policies to ensure more profit.DThere is nothing ordinary about this little boy's adorable experience with his musical heroes.5-year-old Taylor Hooper was just one of the 35,0000people who were attending the Foo Fighters concert in Belfast, Norther Ireland last week. Not only is the American rock group his favorite band, it was also his first ever concert.Taylor's mother, Nikki Hooper, says that she and her husband have always been huge fans of the Foo Fighters. In addition to traveling far and wide to see their shows, they even named their son after the drummer, Taylor Hawkins. So when the band played in their home city, they decided it was finally time for their son to see their beloved rock and rockers in concert.“He's been listening to them since he was born — mainly because his dad and I are super fans.” Mrs Hooper told BBC. “We called the event organizers and they said it would be no problem, but that we should know it would be a loud music event, so we gotTaylorsome special headphones. When we got there everyone was so welcoming to him.”Throughout the show, the audience continuously madeTaylorand his parents move closer to the stage. Furthermore, Mrs. Hooper helped her son stand out from the crowd by making him a sign that said he was a 5-year-old attending his first concert.When Foo Fighters front man Dave Grohl finally saw the sign and read it aloud into the microphone, thecrowd began chanting for them to bring the youngster onto the stage. That's exactly what he did. When the stage managers brought the boy to the stage, Grohl asked Taylor to show the crowd how to dance.The small boy then danced to the whole song, making him an “Inter net wonder”.Taylordidn't just walk away from the show with memories, either;the band also invited him backstage to give him a number of gifts, includinga pair of Taylor Hawkins's drumsticks.12. What is Foo Fighters in the passage?A. I's a music show.B. It's a music band.C. It's a pop song.D. It's a music fan.13. We can learn from Paragraph 3 that_______.A. the organizers refused to let the child watch the showB. there was nothing wrong for the child to watch the showC. the organizers suggested the kid take care of the loud noiseD. the child felt so scared that he didn't want to go to the stage14. How did 5-year-old Taylor Hooper cause people's attention?A. By shouting loudly.B. By running to the singers.C. By holding a sign showing his age.D. By dancing to the whole song.15. How didTaylorfeel about his first ever concert?A. Worried.B. Scared.C. Sorry.D. Pleased.第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
【人教版】2020学年高一英语上学期期末考试试题(含解析) 人教新目标版
2019高一期末考试英语试题请注意:时量 120分钟满分100分第Ⅰ卷第一部分听力(共两节,每小题0.5分,满分10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。
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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。
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1. 音频How long does the man want to stay in the hotel?A. One night.B. Two nights.C. Three nights.【答案】B【解析】此题为听力题,解析略。
2. 音频What does the man want to do on Saturday night?A. Go to a concert.B. Go to a party.C. Go to the movies.【答案】A【解析】此题为听力题,解析略。
3. 音频Why does the man visit the woman?A. To invite her to dinner.B. To help her cook dinner .C. To borrow some oil.【答案】C4. 音频Where does the woman want to go?A. To Newton.B. To Hampton.C. To New York.【答案】B【解析】此题为听力题,解析略。
5. 音频How does the man most often go to his company?A. By bus.B. On foot.C. By car.【答案】B【解析】此题为听力题,解析略。
第二节听下面5段对话或独白。
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2020年天津市南开中学高三英语上学期期末试题及答案
2020年天津市南开中学高三英语上学期期末试题及答案第一部分阅读(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AIf you truly want to live, you need to get out and see the world. Traveling and living different adventures may become your favorite lifestyle. Here is a brief introduction about the top three destinations to visit in the world. ParisFirst on the list is Paris, France. For some people, this shouldn’t be a surprise. For others, they might consider Paris overrated as it has a reputation for being dirty. Any major city in the world might be thought to be dirty by anyone not living in a city. It comes with the territory. The reason Paris is at the top of this list is not because of its famous attractions but because of its charm. You can spend the day walking around cobblestone streets and enjoy elegant cafes and high-end shopping. When you finish satisfying your appetite, you can relax on the banks of the Seine River.Glacier National ParkGlacier National Park comes in second on the list. It is located in Montana, America. It will be well worth the effort thanks to snow-capped mountains, crystal blue lakes, seventy miles of hiking trails, and thirteen camping areas. If you visit during the summer, you can go swimming or white-water rafting. If you visit during the winter, you can go skiing or snowshoeing. But the real allure (诱惑力) and what you will always remember is the breathtaking scenery and fresh mountain air.Bora BoraThe reason Bora Bora is the third on this list is that it’s expensive, which could limit your other travel plans. If you do make it to this small island paradise, you will find peaceful beaches, jungles, luxury accommodations, turquoise water, and some of the friendliest people you have ever met.Other vacation destinations that should be on your list if you’re living the adventurous lifestyle include London, the South Island of New Zealand, Maui, Tahiti, Tokyo, Barcelona and New York City.1. Tourists can ______ to appreciate the charm of Paris.A. enjoy crystal blue lakesB. visit its famous attractionsC. take a walk around cobblestone streetsD. meet the friendliest people you have ever met2. Which of the following points in Glacier National Park will really attract tourists?A. peaceful beaches.B. White-water rafting.C. Snow-capped mountains.D. Fresh mountain air.3. What’s the purpose of this passage?A. to introduce the top three destinations.B. to compare the top three destinations.C. to encourage people to live an adventurous lifestyle.D. to analyze the good and bad points of the three destinationsBTwo young brothers fromMalden.Massachusettswere in the spotlight Thursday after being named “heroes" by a national organization that recognizes young people doing great things. For the Bennett brothers, the goal of their work is nothing less than helping researchers find a cure for cancer. And their inspiration came from a friend.Thirteen-year-old Hany Bennett and his nine-year-old brother Heath run their business out of their family kitchen. "We're making lip balm(润唇膏),"Harry says. They got the idea two years ago when their friend, Timmy, was diagnosed(诊断)with cancer. brothers wanted to do something. We learned that cancer patients(lips and skin can get really dry because of chemotherapy(化疗),Hany says.A light bulb went off in both of their young heads,and " Bennett Brothers Balm was born. "We make lip balm, which is kind of like our main product/ says Heath. They also make and sell different body balms, all natural, all handmade, while the profits benefit cancer research. "We've raised S 15,000/ Heath says.And with the great optimism of children, they don't just want to help;they wont to win. We want to find a cure. We want to help doctors find a cure, Harry explains, The brothers are also Gelding a team for the Light the Night Walk, to fight cancer."I think it's great to raise money and help people who have cancer," says Heath. Their parents play a big role as well, but it's the boys who provide the most enthusiasm with a message we can all learn from. "If you want to do something... do it," Harry says. "I just feel very glad that we're helping. It feels very good”,adds Heath.Harn and Heath just received the S 10,000 Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes. Hwy intend to save some of il for college, invest some of it in their business and give the rest to charity. And their friend Timmy? "He's doinggreat. He's all better, Harry says.4. What encouraged the Bennett brothers to make lip balm at first?A. Helping a friend with cancer.B. Finding a cure for cancer.C. Raising public awareness of cancer.D. Collecting money for cancer patients.5. What does the underlined part in Paragraph 3 mean?A. The two brothers finished their first product.B. The two brothers came up with an idea.C. The two brothers struggled for a stress-free life.D. The two brothers found an effective way to study.6. What do the Bennett brothers think of their work?A. It is quite competitive.B. It is well worthwhile.C. It fails to satisfy their parents.D. lt helps them make a big profit.7. What does the author intend to tell us with the two brothers' story?A. Great minds think alike.B. Two headsare better than one.C. Young kids can make a big difference.D. The longest journey begins with the first step.CLast summer, I spent four months working in France, where the company I was working for put me up in a house that didn’t have Wi-Fi. I wasn’t looking forward to it.I soon discovered, however, that living in a house without Wi-Fi was easier than I expected.Contact between my friends and family was significantly reduced to the odd text message here and there. I couldn’t enjoy my usual web browsing on BBC iPlayer, social media sites, keeping up to date with the news, or even wanting to know the opening hours of shops in the new area I was in.I didn’t, however, spend a full four months without connecting to a Wi-Fi network. It was only a five minute walk to the reception where I could connect for free and spend as much time online as I wanted to at my own leisure. It made me think , though , how unnecessary it can be , how unnecessarily we rely on it—how we perhaps rely on it too much. As a person, I was more sociable. I spent more time with my housemates instead of hiding behind a computer screen. I did other things that I wouldn’t necessarily have done if I could have browsed the web at my leisure. I read more, I cooked meals for my friends, and I even tidied up more often. Dare I say it; Ilearned how to live without Wi-Fi. Dare I say it; I found it was easier than I had imagined.8. What was the writer’s first feeling when finding her house had no Wi-Fi?A. Unexpected.B. Angry.C. Shocked.D. Depressed.9. How did the writer keep in touch with her friends and family without Wi-Fi?A. By writing regularly.B. By text message.C. By video calls.D. By telegram.10. What was the writer’s life like without Wi-Fi?A. Dull.B. Lonely.C. Active.D. Relaxing.11. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. A life without Wi-FiB. Different views on the InternetC. The disadvantages of Wi-FiD. How to use the InternetDIn the northern part ofAustin there once lived an honest family by the name of Smothers. The family had John Smothers, his wife and their five-year-old daughter.One night after supper the little girl was ill with a serious stomachache, and John Smothers hurried downtown to get some medicine. He never came back. The mother was very sad over her husband's disappearance, and it was nearly three months before she married again, and moved to San Antonio. The little girl recovered and in time grew up to womanhood. After a few years had rolled around, the little girl also married in time, and she also had a little girl of five years. She still lived in the same house where theydweltwhen her father had left and never returned.By an unbelievable coincidence her little girl was taken with the same stomachache on the same night of the disappearance of John Smothers, who would now have been her grandfather if he had been alive. “I will go downtown and get some medicine for her,” said John Smith(for it was he whom she had married). “No, no, dear John,” cried his wife. “You, too, might disappear forever, and then forget to come back.” So John Smith did not go, and together they sat by the bedside of little Pansy. After a little while Pansy seemed to grow worse, and John Smith again wanted to go for medicine, but his wife would not let him.Just then, the door suddenly opened and an old man with long white hair entered the room. “Hello, here is grandpa,” said Pansy. She had recognized him before any of the others. The old man drew a bottle of medicinefrom his pocket and gave Pansy a spoonful. She got well immediately. “I was a little late,” said John Smothers, “as I waited for a street car.”12. What happened after John Smothers disappeared?A. His daughter took some medicine.B. His wife left for San Antonio.C. Pansy immediately had a stomachache.D. John Smith went for medicine.13. What does the underlined word “dwelt” in paragraph 2 probably mean?A. Lived.B. Left.C. Returned.D. Married.14. What is the relationship between John Smothersand Pansy?A. Husband and wife.B. Father and daughter.C. Grandfather and granddaughter.D. Father and son.15. How could Pansy's mother feel when she saw John Smothers?A. Worried.B. Sad.C. Uninterested.D. Surprised.第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
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天津市南开区2020第一学期外研版必修2调研考试高一英语期末试卷(2020年1月l0日星期五8:00—9:40使用)本试卷分第I卷(听力),第II卷(英语知识运用)和第III卷(读写能力测试)三部分。
满分为100分,考试用时为100分钟。
考试结束时,请将试卷全部上交。
第I卷听力 (共三节,l5小题,每题1分;满分l5分)做题时,请先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后,你将有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l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.Where does this conversation probably take place?A.In a hospital. B.In a friend's house. C.In the man’s house.2.What is the woman going to buy?A.A book on planes. B.Pictures of ships.C.A book on ships.3.What kind of music does the man like?A.Folk music. B.Pop music.C.Classical music.4.Why doesn’t the woman buy the coat?A.It is expensive. B.There isn’t her size.C.She doesn't like the color.5.What is the man doing?A.Finishing his homework. B.Doing physical exercise.C.Smoking on the upper floor.第二节(共6小题,每小题l分,满分6分)听下面两段材料。
每段材料后有几个小题,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。
听每段材料前,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。
每段材料读两遍。
听下面一段对话,回答第6至第8小题。
6.What's the matter with Hudson’s mother?A.She was ill,but she felt much better.B.She was seriously ill.C.She went to see him.7.What kind of person is Mr. Hudson according to the dialogue?A.A very good worker.B.A person who often gets angry.C.A person who cares nothing.8.Which may be the reason why Mr.Hudson is so sad?A.His mother’s illness.B.Maybe his son has brought him some trouble.C.His manager wants to fire him.听下面一段对话,回答第9至第11小题。
9.What are the two speakers generally talking about?A.People served in shops.B.Goods in various qualities.C.Shopping in different places.10.What is the man?A.A salesman in a small shop.B.A manager of a supermarket.C.A staIjf of a department store.11.What might the woman think of supermarket staff?.A.They’re unfriendly. B.They’re very nice. C.They’re wellpaid.第三节(共4小题;每小题l分,满分4分)听下面一段材料,根据材料内容填空,每空1词,完成下面4个小题。
听材料前,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l 0秒钟的作答时间。
本段材料读两遍。
12.The Beatles were the most successful in the history of popular music.13.During the early 1960s,the Beatles were by American rock singers.14.They had their first hit in l962 with a song called Love MeDo.15.In l964,after they had become stars in their own country, the B eatles the United States and were a huge success.第II卷英语知识运用(共两节,满分30分)第一节单项填空(共15小题;每小题l分,满分15分)从A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
16.He to us as soon as he gets there.A.writes B.has written C.will write D.wrote17.Look at the clouds.It soon.A.is raining B.is to rain C.will rain D.is going to rain 18.Tom kept quiet about the accident lose his job.A.so not as to B.so as not to C.so as to not D.not so as to 19.He was a busy man after a long delay he got around to writing the letter.A.so;that, B.such;that C.such;/ D.so;/20.The factory we visited today is no longer what it 20 years ago, when it was poorly equipped.A.used to being B.used to C.was used to D.used to be 21.Read it aloud the class can hear you.A.so that B.if C.when D.although22.---It’s wrong for a student to follow his teachers say.---It’s true.I can’t agree .A.whatever;more B.no matter what;moreC.no matter what;much D.whatever;much23. football is good for health,but in such a place is harmful to your feet.A.Playing;playing B.To play;playingC.Playing;to play D.To play;to play24.----What do you enjoy most in your spare time?--- poetry.It’s really good fun.A.To read B.Read C.Having read D.Reading25.Because of the heavy traffic,it was already time for lunch break she got to her office.A.since B.that C.when D.until26.---Did you return Fred’s call?---I didn’t need to I’ll see him tomorrow.A.though B.unless C.when D.because27.Studies show that people are more to suffer from back problems ifthey always sit before computer screens for long hours.A.1ikely B.possible C.probable D.sure28.It is well known that Yang Liwei is the first Chinese to travel in space in history of China.A.the;the B.the;/ C./;/ D./;the29. was playing computer games tllat cost the boy a lot of time.A.He B.It C.This D.That30.---How was your recent visit to Hangzhou?--- It’s worth visiting again.A.Terrific! B.It's OK. C.Terrible! D.Not bad.第二节完形填空(共l5小题,每小题l分,满分l5分)阅读下面短文,按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求,在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。
ACrack cocaine is the most addictive torm ot cocaine.Users become(31) . (addict) to crack cocaine much more easily if they smoke itSmoking(32)(allow)cocaine to reach the brain very quickly .(33) (use)cocaineincreases the user’s heart rate and blood pressure.(34) aresult,cocaine users sometimes have heart attacks.Smoking crack cocainealso causes anti-social(35) (behave).BBeethoven met Haydn in l791,but was not(36) (impress)bythe older man.After they had known each other for many years,Beethoven said,“He is a good(37) (compose),but he has taught me nothing.” However,it was Haydn(38) encouraged Beethoven to move to Vienna.Beethoven became very popul ar in the Austrian capital and stayed therefor the rest of his life.As he grew older, he began to go deaf.He became(39)(complete)deaf during the last years of his life,but he continued (40) (compose).CThe Beijing Space Control Cemre said the flight Was a “complete Success”.When Yang(41) (land),Premier Wen Jiabao telephonedthe Control Centre to offer his(42) (congratulation).When Yang took(43) from Jiuquan in northwest China at 9 amyesterday, China became the third nation to send a man into space.Yang isthe 431st person to travel in space,(44) (include)astronautsfrom 32 countries.(45) total,these astronauts have spent morethan 26,000 days in space.第III卷读写能力测试 (共四部分,满分55分)第一部分阅读下列短文,按要求答题(共10小题;每题2分,满分20分)。