{高中试卷}陕西省西安市远东第一中学高二下学期期中考试英语试题[仅供参考]
陕西省2018-2019学年西安市远东第一中学高二下学期期中考试英语试题
西安市远东第一中学2018-2019学年度第二学期期中考试高二年级英语试题命題人：张萍 审題人：仇素玲 （时间:120分钟，満分:150分）'第［卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题。
从题中所给的A,B,C 三个选项中选出最佳选项， 并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1 • What is the woman going to do? A. Buy a carB ・ Draw some money2.What does the woman need to buy for siding? A. Gloves B. A scarf 3・When is the man going to get married?A. On July 30AB. On June 30th 4. What does the man think of the studio apartment? A. It is old. B. It is small. 5. Why does the man have much coffee? A. He is sleepy. B. He is thirsty.第二节（共15小题$每小題1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5短话或独白，每段话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A 、B 、C 三个选项中选出 最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置.听每段对话或独白，你将有时间阅读各个小題，每小題5秒 钟.听完后.各小題将给出5秒钟的做答时间，每段对话或独白读两遍・ 听第6段材料，回答第&7题。
6. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A teacher.B. A photo.7. What does the girl say about her English teacher? A. She wears glasses. B. She is not strict. 听第7段材料，回答第&9题。
陕西省2022-2023学年高二下学期期中联考英语试卷(不含音频)
2022-2023学年第二学期期中检测高二英语(考试时间：120分钟试卷满分：150分)注意事项：1．本试卷分第Ⅰ卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分。
2．回答第Ⅰ卷时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
3．回答第Ⅱ卷时，将答案写在答题卡上。
4．考试结束后，将答题卡交回。
第I卷(选择题)第一部分听力(共两节，满分30 分)做题时，请先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What colour was the woman’s shirt?A. Pink.B. White.C. Light yellow.2. What does the man want?A. A one-dollar bill.B. Some coins.C. A parking place.3. What is the man?A. A businessman.B. A teacher.C. A student.4. What does the man mean?A. He has seen the movie.B. He is interested in the movie.C. He doesn’t want to see the movie.5 What are the speakers talking about?A. When to go on a hike.B. Whether to go to the movie.C. What to do in the afternoon.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。
2020-2021学年西安市远东第一中学高三英语下学期期中试卷及答案
2020-2021学年西安市远东第一中学高三英语下学期期中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ABird migration is described as the regular, seasonal movement of bird populations from one place to another and back again.The longer days and rich food of the northern summer provide greater chances for birds to feed their young. The longer daylight hours and enormous food resources allow birds to lay larger eggs than those of related non-migratory species that remain in the tropics all year round. As the days shorten in autumn and the breeding period is over, the birds return to warmer regions where the available food supply differs little with the seasons changing. The advantages of migration make up for the high stress, physical exertion（消耗）, and other risks of the migration.Day length is the primary environmental factor that encourages birds to prepare for migration. They have an increased appetite which results in weight gaining, giving them the fat reserves that provide energy for their migratory flight. They also show more activity at night, which is when most birds migrate. While the length of day is the primary reason for migration, birds also respond to temperature changes. For example, if a spring is late and the temperature is lower than normal, birds delay migration; if a spring is early, birds also begin migration early.The timing of the migratory cycle must allow birds to arrive on the breeding site so that there is time tobuild a breeding place, mate, lay the eggs, and hatch the young before the rich food is available to feed the young in the nest. Similarly, if birds wait until the climate in their northern breeding grounds becomes tolerable(可忍受的), there will be no time togain the necessary weight that provides the energy needed for their southbound migration.1. Why do birds migrate to the north in spring?A The temperature in the south has risen.B. They like traveling and enjoy the journey.C. The summer there is warmer than that in the south.D. The environment there is more suitable for them to feed their baby birds.2. What are the two factors that cause birds to migrate?A. Day length and food supply.B. Night length and high stress.C. Temperature changes and daylength.D. Food supply and temperature changes.3. Which can be the best title for the text?A. Birds' LifeB. Birds' MigrationC. Birds' Breeding HabitsD. Birds' Living EnvironmentBA man in Indonesia is walking backwards for 435 miles. He's making the trip to encourage the government and others to value and protect Indonesia's rainforests.Medi Bastoni is 43 years old. He is an Indonesian. Indonesia is a large country in the world formed by a group of islands. There are over 16, 000 islands there，and most of them are covered with rainforests. But on Java, where Mr. Bastoni lives, far more forests have been cleared.Mr. Bastoni believes it's important to protect forests from being cut down, and to restore (恢复) them when they have been destroyed. Near his home, Mount Wilis is now being restored, but Mr. Bastoni wants to make the protection continue. That's how he came up with the idea of the 435-mile walk.And walking backwards? Mr. Bastoni wants Indonesians to look back at their past. Walking backwards is a good way to get attention. Right now, Mr. Bastoni's backward walk is pretty big news in Indonesia.Mr. Bastoni is wearing a frame(框架)that supports a large mirror in front of him, above his head. This allows Mr. Bastoni to look behind him while walking backwards. Besides, Mr. Bastoni is carrying a backpack with some clothes and a little food. He is planning on buying more meals from restaurants along the way. He has been sleeping at police stations, security posts, and even strangers homes during the trip. His plan is to cover about 19 miles a day. In early August he was in Sragen -- about 100 miles from his home. It's not clear whether Mr. Bastoni is still on track to arrive in Jakarta by August 17.4. What do we know about rainforests in Indonesia?A. Indonesia has the largest area of rainforests in the world.B. The loss of rainforests is getting serious on Java.C. The islands there are all covered by rainforests.D Local people pay great attention to rainforests.5. Why did Mr Bastoni want to take the 435-mile walk?A With the purpose of fighting climate change.B. With the aim of becoming a healthy person.C. With the hope of rebuilding rainforests.D. With deep love for traditional sports.6. What's the function of the large mirror?A. To make sure of Mr. Bastoni's safety.B. To show Mr. Bastoni's position correctly.C. To allow Mr. Bastoni to look forwards easily.D. To help Mr. Bastoni enjoy views on the road.7. What can be the best title for the text?A. The difficulty of protecting rainforests in Indonesia.B. The importance of rainforests to Indonesia.C. A trip to recall history and attract attention.D. A walking backwards trip to save rainforests.CMost teenagers are still trying to find their passion and purposes in life. However, not Gitanjali Rao. The 15-year-old girl has been coming up with innovative solutions to worldwide problems since she was ten. It is, therefore, not surprising that the teenager has won the honor of “America's Top Young Scientist”.In the third grade, Rao was inspired to build a device after witnessing the shocking story unfold in Flint, Michigan, where cost-cutting measures led to the use of a polluted river as the city's primary water supply and incredibly high levels of lead made their way into people's drinking water.After two months' research, Rao designed a small and portable device that used sensors to instantly detect lead in water. Called Tethys, after the Greek Goddess(女神) of freshwater, it attaches to a cellphone and informs the residents via an app if their drinking water contains lead. The design earned her the 3M Young Scientist Challenge in 2017. She is currently working with scientists and medical professionals to test Tethys' potential and hopes the device will be ready for commercial use by 2022.Later, Rao took on another social issue-drug addiction. Her app, called Epione, which won the Health Pillar Prize at the TCS Ignite Innovation Student Challenge in May 2019, is designed to catch drug addiction in young adults before it's too late.More recently, the teenager has developed an app named Kindly, which usesartificial intelligence technology to detect possible signs of cyberbullying(网上欺凌). When users type in a word or phrase, Kindly is able to pick it up if it's bullying, and then it gives the option to edit it or send it the way it is. It gives them the chance to rethink what they are saying so that they know what to do next time.All kinds of awesome, Gitanjali Rao has been selected from 5,000 equally impressive nominees(被提名人) for TIME Magazine's first-ever “Kid of the Year”.8. What gave Rao the idea of inventing the device Tethys?A. The incident of lead pollution.B. The issue with drug addiction.C. The shortage of water supplies.D. The high cost of purifying water.9. What is Rao expecting of Tethys?A. It'll remove metal from water.B. It'll make it to market soon.C. It'll win her a higher prize.D. It'll be fitted to cellphones.10. What will Kindly allow users to do?A. Receive pre-warning signals of threat.B. Input words into a computer automatically.C. Choose from secure social networking sites.D. Weigh their words before posting them online.11. Which of the following can best describe Gitanjali Rao as a young scientist?A. Ambitious and humble.B. Optimistic and adventurous.C. Talkative and outstanding.D. Creative and productive.D"Long time no see." is a very interesting sentence. When I first read this sentence from an American friend's e-mail, I laughed. I thought it was a perfect example of Chinglish.Obviously, it is a word-by-word literal translation of the Chinese greeting with wrong English grammar and structure! Later on, my friend told me that it is a standard American greeting. I was too surprised to believe her. Her words were unbelievable at all. So I did research onGoogle. com. To my surprise, there are over 60 thousandweb pages containing "Long time no see." Though it is sort of informal, it is part of the language that Americans use daily. Interestingly, if you type this phrase in Microsoft Word, the software will tell you that the grammar needs to be corrected.Nobody knows the origin of this Chinglish sentence. Some people believe that it came from Charlie Chan's movies. In the 1930s, Hollywood moviemakers successfully created a worldwide famous Chinese detective named "Charlie Chan" on wide screens. Detective Chan liked to teach Americans some Chinese wisdom by quoting Confucius. "Long time no see." was his symbol. Soon after Charlie Chan, "Long time no see." became a popular expression in America thanks to the popularity of these movies.Some scholars compare America to a hugemelting pot. All kinds of cultures are mixed in the pot together, and they change the colour and taste of each other. Language is usually the first thing to be influenced in the mixed pot.You can have some examples from other countries such as pizza from Italian, sushi from Japanese, and déjà vu from French etc. There is a long list! Since Americans admire Chinese culture more and more nowadays, I believe more Chinese words will become American English in the future. In this way, the American's melting pot keeps adding richness and flavour.12. What did the writer himself feel surprised at?A. The Chinglish expression "Long time no see."B. So many literal translations of the expressions used in America.C. "Long time no see." is used as a standard American English greeting.D. Finding out Americans use the expression every day.13. What do the underlined words "melting pot" in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A. Confucius's words.B. Culture mixture.C. A kind of cooked dish.D. American changing cultures.14. According to the passage, what can be inferred?A. Detectives translated the phrase "Long time no see."B. Cultures cannot be changed in the huge melting pot.C. The huge melting pot greatly affects all kinds of languages.D. Hollywood made "Long time no see." popular.15. What is the main idea of the passage?A. Some Chinese expressions are introduced into English.B. You'll not be surprised at a tofu and peanut butter hamburger in a restaurant in America.C. Some American expressions can be used in China.D. American English keeps being enriched by different cultures.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。
2022-2023学年陕西省西安市联考高二(下)期中英语试卷(含答案)
2022-2023学年陕西省西安市联考高二（下）期中英语试卷一、阅读理解（本大题共16小题，共30.0分）AWhat would you think if someone suggested knocking down St Paul's Cathedral to widen the road？Or pulling down Big Ben to make way for a car park？It would be ridiculous，right？But when it comes to devastation of the natural world，we aren't so easily shocked.But we should be…or we'll be in a lot of trouble.Nature is shrinking by the day.Ancient forests are destroyed.Wetlands are becoming dry.Woodland is disappearing，and all in the name of progress.This is bad in itself，but it's devastating for biodiversity.Biodiversity refers to the variety of plants，animals and other living things that are all interconnected.The ecological services provided by biodiversity are vital to everyday life.The air we breathe is a product of photosynthesis by green plants.Insects，worms and bacteria break down waste and make soils rich.And tiny organisms clean the water in rivers and sea.In fact，all life on the earth exists thanks to the benefits of biodiversity.More than 90 percent of the calories consumed by people worldwide are produced from 80 plant species.And 30 percent of medicines are developed from plants and animals.Maintaining a wide diversity of species in each ecosystem is necessary to preserve all living things.The loss of biodiversity could be devastating. "It is wrong to think that biodiversity can be reduced indefinitely without threatening humans，" said Harvard University biologist Edward O.Wilson，known as the "father of biodiversity".He warned，"We are about to reach a critical point beyond which biodiversity loss will become irreversible."But what can we do？The present problem is that the concept of biodiversity is so vague.People might care about giant pandas，but it is much harder to excite them about the fate of tiny sea creatures which are being boiled to death in the cooling systems of power stations along coastlines.The Guardian newspaper is trying to help.It has launched the Biodiversity 100 campaign to try to convince governments around the world to take action to deal with the widespread concerns about biodiversity.This includes persuading the UK government to create a series of marine reserves to reserve the decrease in the sea-life caused by industrial fishing，stopping fishing sharks by the Japanese fishermen and banning the killing of dingoes in Australia，among many other things.There is a lot to do.And we'd better act quickly if we don't want to end up with a planet that can't sustain life!1. The underlined sentence " Nature is shrinking by the day." means that ______ .A. nature is badly polluted by humansB. species are becoming fewer and fewer day by dayC. rainforests are being cut down every dayD. nature is full of mysteries2. Edward O.Wilson thinks that ______ .A. it doesn't matter to reduce biodiversityB. people have done enough to preserve biodiversityC. the situation of biodiversity is very seriousD. biodiversity loss has become irreversible3. When it comes to biodiversity，the present problem is that ______ .A. people might not clearly know what is biodiversity and what should be protectedB. people are not aware that giant pandas are endangeredC. people don't realize that biodiversity is vital to everyday lifeD. people hunt sea creatures for foodBDespite being used by 1.34 billion people each year，traveling on the Tube in London can actually be quite lonely.An unwritten rule encouraging silence，mixed with classic British reserve，means that even though you're packed into an enclosed space with hundreds of other people，the morning commute （上下班的路程）can leave you feeling somewhat disconnected.An American living in London，however，is trying to change this. "You get on the Tube here and it's completely silent and it feels a bit strange，" says Jonathan Dunne，42，who has started a worldwide dialogue after giving out badges （证章；徽章）with the words "Tube chat？" last month，encouraging commuters in London to get talking to one another."I handed out 500 badges during rush hours in a city of 8 million，expecting most of them to be thrown away，but after about 24 hours it completely snowballed，" he says.Dunne and his "Tube chat" campaign have been covered by media across the world since then，seeing TV interviews in Sweden，Brail and the UK，as well as a lot of website，newspaper and magazine appearances.Although Dunne says he's received mostly positive feedback，not everyone agrees with his opinion.Londoner Brian Wilson started a campaign of his own，handing out 500 badges with the words "Don't even think about it" on them. "I can't stand the idea of having to talk to strangers on the Tube on my way to work，" he told the BBC.Michael Robinson，24，a student from London，agrees. "Being on the Tube is the only place and quietness some people get on their journeys to and from work.Personally，I don't want to be troubled by people coming up and chatting to you，" he says.While London does not appear to be social，not everywhere lacks a sense of community.In Melbourne，Australia，commuters have set up a private Facebook group used to warn one another when ticket inspectors （售票员）board the city's trams （有轨电车）.Most Western cities' tram stops have no barriers，which makes it possible for some travelers to ride them without buying tickets.Though the group comes with a disclaimer （免费申明），its purpose is actually to warn fare paying members that tickets inspectors are on so that they can ready their smiles and most importantly，their tickets.Does Dunne hope that some of this community spirit will be mirrored in the UK following his campaign？"People believed that I just walk up and talk to strangers，which I don't，but it's been a great way to meet people you would never have normally spoken to，" he says. "On Monday，the curator （馆长）of the London Transport Museum had me over for tea." So if you ever end up using public transportin the West，why not say hello to the person next to you？Just make sure to check for a badge first.4. What is the purpose of the first paragraph？______A. To blame the loneliness on London Tube.B. To show the selfishness of Londoners.C. To express the upset of the Tube riders.D. To introduce the background of the campaign.5. Which of the following is TRUE about Dunne's campaign？______A. It encourages people to avoid chatting on the Tube.B. It doesn't win everyone's support in London.C. It's known only to a small number of Londoners.D. It gives out badges with "Don't even think about it."6. What can be inferred from the underlined sentences？______A. They prefer drinking tea to chatting on the Tube.B. Dunne didn't expected to meet the curator on the Tube.C. Dunne never walks up and talks to strangers on the Tube.D. It is possible to make friends with a stranger on the Tube.7. What is the author's attitude towards Dunne's campaign？______A. DoubtfulB. WorriedC. SupportiveD. AmazedCNot only does the use of plastic water bottles hurt your wallet，but it also causes pollution，wastes energy，and surprisingly wastes water.Only 23% of the plastic in America ends up in recycling bins，meaning over ﹩1 billion worth of plastic is treated as rubbish a year.Recently，Skipping Rocks Lab has invented a kind of water bottle called Ooho.It's a kind of convenient，clear water bottle that can either be drunk or eaten.To drink it，you can either get rid of the membrane（膜）or tear a hole in the membrane with your teeth to pour the water into your mouth.To eat it，you simply put the whole bottle in your mouth.It's completely tasteless so you needn't worry about any taste.It aims for large outdoor events where tons of plastic bottles are used and frequently left behind as litter.Too much plastic is sure to do harm to the environment，which could account for the purpose of such a new invention.The team has been working for the past two years to develop the technology and materials that are needed to produce Ooho.The price for an only bubble（泡状物）or a unit of bubbles hasn't been decided yet，but it costs about two cents to create a unit，which is cheaper than plastic bottles.The team has also been selling Ooho water bottles in London for the past six months.Ooho is catching many people's attention and has raised over ﹩1 million in only three days.It's mostly being sold at events at the moment to interest the buyers while the production machine is getting up and running.It's quickly making a rise，so keep an eye out for these bottles of the future.8. How is most plastic in America dealt with？______A. It is thrown away as litter.B. It is reused as new energy.C. It is buried under the ground.D. It is applied to new technology.9. What can we know about the Ooho？______A. It plans to be sold at a very low price.B. It has some advantages over plastic bottles.C. It has taken the place of plastic bottles in London.D. Proper materials of making Ooho are hard to find.10. What's the author's attitude towards Ooho's future？______A. Doubtful.B. Uninterested.C. Positive.D. Worried.11. Who might be target readers？______A. Scientists.B. Experts.C. Environmentalists.D. The public.DAs prices drop and their functionality expands，you can expect to see humanoid（类人的）robots in more places，including schools，airports，and hospitals.Will they influence human behavior？In a study published recently，scientists found that mean robots can help people concentrate.The experiment，published in Science Robotics，was based on something called the Stroop Task，which is widely used in psychology and described as the "gold standard" of attentional tests.It challenges participants to name the colors of words and ignore their meanings while calculating reaction time.The researchers put a modern twist on the task，though-this time，there was a robot in the room.The goal was to see if the presence of a robot would affect cognition（认知），and the researchers found it did，but only when the robot was mean.How do you make a robot mean？In this case，a meter-tall toy robot called a Meccanoid G15 KS was made to respond to seven questions.The good robots told jokes，spoke about friendship，and described test subjects as nice.The bad robots replied to questions with passive aggressive comebacks，such as "I enjoy doing analysis programs but you would not understand" and statements like "I do notvalue friendship." Then the participants rated the robots."The more participants thought the robot made them uncomfortable，the greater the improvement of their Stroop performance was，" the researchers wrote."Not surprisingly，the bad robot was rated as less warm，friendly and pleasant than the good robot."The study authors argue that robots are crossing the line in some situations from machines to social agents.That will change how humans interact with（与…相互作用）and behave around them."Similar to a human's presence，the presence of a robot might not be neutral（无倾向性的）in situations like school or in the office when you are working." Nicolas Spatola，one of the study authors said in an email，"So before your boss decides to introduce a robot in your office，it could be a good idea to evaluate how you feel about it and how it can positively or negatively impact your work，how comfortable you may feel with it or if you feel it to be a threat."Just 58 students from University Clermont Auvergne in France participated in the experiment but the researchers found an increase in the speed of correct answers among those in the presence of a mean robot when compared to those who werewith a nice robot or alone.In the future，robots will almost certainly become more and more common in nursing homes，hotel check-in desks，behind the wheel，and elsewhere."If we want to improve the use of robots in our daily life，there seems to be a need to first understand how Human Robot Interaction can impact human psychology，" Spatola said.12. What was the finding of the new study？______A. The use of robots is rising.B. Humanoid robots can be mean.C. Unkind robots can sharpen our focus.D. Robots are becoming more functional.13. According to the passage，how did the participants judge the robots？______A. By their words.B. By their actions.C. By their appearance.D. By the Stroop Task.14. Which of the following might Nicolas Spatola agree with？______A. Be careful about using robots.B. Leave the robot if it presents a threat.C. Robots will have a good impact on offices.D. Robots may replace humans in the workplace.15. What was the drawback of the study？______A. The participants were too young.B. The study method wasn't scientific.C. There was a slight difference in speed.D. The number of the participants was too small.16. What can we infer from the last paragraph？______A. Scientists have already developed humanoid robots.B. Humanoid robots have already found its way into our daily life.C. Humanoid robots will certainly come into our daily life sooner or later.D. There is no difficulty we'll meet with before humanoid robots are widely used.二、阅读七选五（本大题共5小题，共10.0分）When it comes to helping students learn and mature,there are several ways to increase their well-being.Although your children may be succeeding in the classroom,there are a few things that you still can do.Encouraging physical activity is the first thing you can do.More and more children do not participate in sports after school.It's important for you to encourage mobility with sports that are played after class.You should find sporting equipment,basketball courts and play areas where kids can increase their well-being. (1)Secondly,you can provide proper nutrition for your children.It's important for your children to receive proper nutrition both inside and outside of the home. (2) You'd better make it a point to provide enough nutrition for their proper development and growth.(3) Many parents fail to stop children from using smart phones and computers.There are some institutions that even encourage too much screen time as a way to teach children or keep them entertained.You should help the children remain excitedwithout sitting in front of a screen throughout the day.Last but not the least,monitoring bullying（欺凌）is also an essential part.Bullying continues to remain a common problem in some schools,making it important that the environment that your children grow in holds a high standard. (4)It's important to examine the school life as a whole to determine what factors are missing. (5) You may determine how well they adjust to the world around them and succeed in life.A.You should provide kids with fresh food.B.Besides,you'd better limit their screen time.C.It will encourage children to focus on their study.D.In addition,try your best to give them more freedom.E.This will reduce the risk of health conditions that include obesity.F.You can advise teachers to keep a practice of looking for bullying.G.Parents play a significant role in children's growth and well-being.17. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G18. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G19. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G20. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G21. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G三、完形填空（本大题共20小题，共30.0分）Within a minute's walk of my house there was a wild stretch of unspoiled woodland，where there were blackberry plants，squirrels and their young.I （1）______ walked in this park with Rex --- a friendly，harmless little dog；and （2）______ we rarely met anyone in the park，I took Rex along without a leash（狗绳）.One day we met a mounted policeman in the park，a policeman eager to show his （3）______ ."What do you mean by letting that dog run （4）______ in the park without a leash and a muzzle（口套）？" he shouted at me angrily. "Don't you know it's against the law？""Yes，I know it is，" I replied softly，"but I didn't think he would do any（5）______ out here."You didn't think!You didn't think!The law doesn't know about what you think.That dog（6）______ kill a squirrel or bite a child.Now，I'm going to （7）______ this time；but if I catch this dog out here again without a leash，you'll have to tell it to the （8）______ ."I humbly （9）______ to obey.And I did obey --- for a few times.But Rex didn't like the muzzle，and neither did I；so we decided to take a （10）______ .Everything was lovely for a while，and then we got into （11）______ .Rex and I raced over the hill one afternoon and there，suddenly --- to my （12）______ --- I saw the majesty of the law，riding on a horse.Rex was out in a front，heading straight for the officer.I was in for it.I knew it.So I didn't （13）______ until the policeman started talking，I beat him to it.I said：" Officer，you've caught me （14）______ .I'm guilty.I have no alibis，no excuses.You （15）______ me last week that if I brought the dog outhere again without a muzzle you would fine me.""Well，now，" the policeman responded in a soft tone，"I know it's a （16）______ to let a little dog like that have a run out here when nobody is around.""Sure it is，" I replied，" （17）______ it is against the law.""Well，a little dog like that isn't going to harm anybody，" the policeman protested. "No，but he may kill （18）______ ，" I said."Well now，I think you are taking this a bit too seriously，" he told me."I'll tell you what you do.You just let him run over the hill there where I can't see him --- and we'll forget all about it."That policeman，being human，wanted a feeling of （19）______ ；so when I began to condemn myself，the only way he could nourish his self-esteem was to take the kind and generous attitude showing （20）______ .22. A. seldom B. sometimes C. frequently D. never23. A. when B. since C. if D. while24. A. authority B. force C. magic D. dignity25. A. loose B. freely C. wildly D. quickly26. A. wrong B. damage C. good D. harm27. A. can B. might C. will D. must28. A. give you up B. let you off C. give in to you D. put up with you29. A. owner B. policeman C. judge D. children30. A. listened B. promised C. agreed D. kept31. A. change B. chance C. charge D. cheat32. A. trap B. difficulty C. trouble D. shape33. A. disappointment B. surprise C. joy D. regret34. A. wait B. move C. say D. walk35. A. on the scene B. blue-blooded C. in spot D. red-handed36. A. warned B. told C. informed D. taught37. A. appeal B. temptation C. urge D. crime38. A. and B. so C. but D. because39. A. blackberry B. birds C. children D. squirrels40. A. importance B. achievement C. happiness D. respect41. A. sympathy B. regret C. mercy D. optimism四、语法填空（本大题共1小题，共15.0分）42. As a young man of both passion and endurance，Perce Blackhorow had long been dreaming of decent adventure.So he didn't give up when Sir Ernest Shackleton turned down his request to join the expedition.Perce （1）______ （secret）hid himself in a cupboard，only（2）______ （find）three days after they set off.He felt fortunate and happy when he （3）______ （assign）as a steward instead of being sent back home.It turned （4）______ to be a tough journey.The ship got （5）______ （stick）in the ice as they approached Antarctica and they had to abandon the ship.（6）______ the guidance of Sir Ernest，they （7）______ （throw）away nearly everything except necessities and a banjo，（8）______ kept their spirits up during the journey.Survival was not easy and things went from bad to worse.Finally SirErnest left for South Georgia Island in order to find help.The desperate situation made young Perce Blackborow feel down and become bad-tempered.It was the genuine（9）______ （encourage）and concern from Bless Frank Wild that cheered him up.Frank and Ernest's resolve and perseverance filled him with hope.Realizing that he shouldn't become selfish just because of （10）______ adversity they were faced with，he learned to be optimistic and determined.(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8)(9)(10)五、短文改错（本大题共1小题，共10.0分）43. 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的一下作文。
2020年西安市远东第一中学高三英语期中考试试卷及参考答案
2020年西安市远东第一中学高三英语期中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AConservation Volunteering in New ZealandWhether you are a student, professional or a retiree (退休者), anyone is welcome to make a difference and contribute to protecting some of the most beautiful islands in the world. Choose a suitable city and travelout to your conservation (保护) site to work with local people!Duration: 1-12 weeks Dates: Throughout the yearArrival day: Friday Return day: FridayRequirement: General level of fitness Age: 18+What will I be doing?Volunteer in New Zealand and enjoy conserving the environment through activities such as:·Tree planting·Walking trail construction·Protect native birds, insects, fish and penguins·Seed collection·Weed controlYou, and a group of up to 10 volunteers, will work under the guidance of a conservation team leader. Your team leader will give you regular safety instructions, inform you of the project aims and assist you with working effectively.No previous experience is necessary to join the project. All you need is a love of the environment and a fairly good level of fitness to help out!1.Who can sign up for this conservation volunteering project?A.A retired maths teacher.B.A primary school student.C.A scientist with heart disease.D.A businessman in a wheelchair.2.What can you do on the volunteer trip?A.Protect cultural sites and go shopping.B.Enjoy local sightseeing and go fishing.C.Protect weeds and build roads.D.Collect seeds and plant trees.3.From which is the text probably taken?A.A history book.B.A travel magazine.C.A research paper.D.A novel.BImagine that youare a superhero. Your superpowers are activated by a special suit. The suit communicates with your brain. It allows you to do amazing things with only a thought. By concentrating on strength, for example, you can kick a soccer ball across a field. By focusing on swift actions, you can jump to the top of a tree.Such a connection between mind and machine may sound like a fantasy. To scientists, though, it is a very real goal. They are creating machines that let disabled monkeys walk. These machines may soon help disabled humans do the same. Unlike other bionic devices, these robotic “super suits” do not communicate with muscles and nerves. Instead, they have a direct line to the brain.In 2005, doctors drilled a hole in the skull of Hutchinson, who had lost her right arm in an accident. Then they inserted a sensor onto her motor cortex (大脑皮层运动区). Wires connected the sensor to a receiver on her head. After she recovered, researchers pluggedHutchinson’s receiver into a cable that relayed signals from her brain to computers. Then they connected a robotic arm to the computers. The computerscould interpretHutchinson’s brain signals to move the arm.Soon,Hutchinson, the computer, and the robotic arm became a team.Hutchinsonwas even able to lift her hand and drink from a cup. “She smiled when she put down that drink—that’s everything.” says Donoghue, a brain scientist.Today other scientists are building on that success. One of those scientists is Dr. Miguel Nicolelis, who designed a whole-body bionic equipment. In 2014, a disabled former athlete kicked the first ball of the World Cup Games wearing one of Miguel’s full-body exoskeletons.The exoskeleton was connected to brain signal sensors in the man’s cap. By thinking about kicking, he sent signals to a computer on his back. The computer then translated the signal into an exoskeleton-aided kick. Such designs may become common as scientists keep merging mind and machine.4.Which can best describe the tone of paragraph 1?A. Narrative and serious.B. Persuasive and critical.C. Informative and objective.D. Descriptive and imaginative.5. What is paragraph 3 mainly about?A. Reason of the experiment.B. Results of the experiment.C. Process of the experiment.D. Significance of the experiment.6. Why is Dr. Miguel’s exoskeleton special?A. It can be used on animals.B. It can move the whole body.C. It was supported by computers.D. It was connected directly to the brain.7. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. Robotic suits may be widely used to help disabled people.B. Exoskeleton is more common thanHutchinson’s bionic arm.C.Scientific experiments are commonly carried out in football fields.D. Disabled athletes can now play football again with the help of computer.CAfter years of releasing e-readers that compete directly with Amazon’s Kindle, Rakuten Kobo’s latest device offers something totally different: theability to draw and write directly on the screen.With a large 10.3-inch E-ink display, the Kobo Elipsa looks more like an electronic clipboard than the standard paperpack-sized e-reader. Although the ability to write on the screen is no big deal — especially given its high price tag of $ 600 — the overall package is impressively functional.In terms of reading, the Elipsa packs just about everything you’d expect in a Kobo. You can purchase and download books from the store, read web articles you’ve saved online via Pocket, and connect to your local library to borrow e-books and magazines. It’s known that Kindle basically requires you to buy books from Amazon. Unlike Kindles, Kobos are pretty open with the formats they support; you can connect the Elipsa to a computer and transfer over any PDF books you have bought or downloaded from stores like Booktopia or Google Books.You can fill your virtual notepads with notes using brush and pen types, and export them as PDFs or images to a PC. There’s also an “advanced” notebook that can turn your writing into typed and editable text for exporting to Microsoft Word format. You can also write directly onto documents themselves, with all your word circling and underlining saved as you go to review later. This is especially handy when it comes to PDFs, as changes you makeare synced（同步）automatically when you have Wi-Fi, so you can move between your Elipsa, PC and phone and keep your notes.With all that said, we can see it really appealing to e-reader fans who also tend to do a lot of work on paper. If you ever print things out to mark them up, fill notepads with writing or drawing that you later have to transcribe or scan, or just wish you could write all over your library books, this could be the device for you.8. Which of the following best describes the Elipsa?A. Automatic.B. Traditional.C. Useful.D. Standard.9. How is a Kobo different from a Kindle in reading?A. A Kindle has a larger screen.B. A Kindle can support more formats.C. A Kobo supports books from various sources.D. A Kobo should be connected to local libraries.10. What does paragraph 4 mainly tell us about Kobos?A Their function in syncing. B. Their function in typing.C. Their function in writing.D. Their function in reading.11. In which section of a newspaper can the text probably be found?A. Education.B. Technology.C. Lifestyle.D. Business.DOne Sunday morning, my family and I went to a popular restaurant for breakfast. As soon as we walked into Restaurant Happy Meal, a young waitress showed us to a table.We ordered our food and soon after, our food came. Just as we were about to begin our meal, we heard someone shouting for the boss.“What is this? A dead fly in my food!’’ a man with a deep scar (疤) acrosshis face shouted angrily. He strongly hit his fist on the table and swept the plates and cups off it.Thesecame crashing to the floor, breaking into pieces. His companion, a huge man with a tattoo on his arm, stared angrily at the boss who stood nervously in front of the two gangsters (歹徒).The boss apologized repeatedly to the angry customers and tried to calm them down by offering to replace their food. He even told them that they could have their meal for free.The commotion(混乱) affected the business of the restaurant. Fearing that aquarrel would happen, manycustomers quickly paid for their meals and left the restaurant hurriedly. Some of them had not even finished their breakfast.My father told us to eat our food quickly and not to look at the two angry men. We obeyed him and finished our food within minutes. That was probably the quietest and fastest breakfast my family ever had.Although my father warned us not to look at the two unruly (任性的) customers, I could not help stealing a glance at them.I saw that the boss had managed to calm the two angry customers. Fresh food and drinks were brought to their table. They sat down again and continued their breakfast. Meanwhile the waitress who had shown us to our table earlier swept up the broken china.12. What does the underlined word “These” refer to?A. Tables.B. Cups and plates.C. Two angry customers.D. Dead fly and the food.13. What can we know about the owner from paragraph 4?A. He was sorry for what had happened.B. He was angry with the two customers.C. He was pardoned by the two customers.D. He was disappointed that the men caused problems here.14. What can we infer about the writer and his family?A. They might often talk while they ate.B. They ordered a lot of food each time they ate out.C. They often ate silently and that day was no exception.D. They usually did not like to be disturbed while they ate.15. What did the writer think of the boss?A. Foolish.B. Active.C. Hardworking.D. Wise.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。
陕西省西安市第一中学高二下学期期中考试(英语).doc
陕西省西安市第一中学高二下学期期中考试英语第一卷第一部分：英语知识运用（共三节；满分40 分）第一节．语音知识:( 每小题1 分，满分5分)1.chapter A.architect B.technical C.charge D.character2.obey A.numb B.tomb b D.abandon3.target A.cigarette B.vegetable C.message D.passenger4.parrot A.hospital fort C.fond D.introduce5.tutor A.production B.junior C.sugar D.stupid第二节．单项选择（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）6.As we all know, ________ disabled have to work very hard to live ________ ordinary life as we do.A. the; theB. the; anC. a; theD. a; a7.They desired that they _________ the right to attend the meeting.A. hadB. haveC. areD. were8.Many software companies have _______ popular programs to the new operating system.A. matchedB. adjustedC. adaptedD. fitted9.I don’t think highly of this kind of flower —________, I don’t care for it.A. in other wordsB. all in allC. after allD. in the meanwhileing into the room, I found them_______ at the table, _______ chess.A. seated; playingB. sitting; playC. sat; playingD.seated; played11.The moment the 28th Olympic Games _______ open, the whole world cheered.A. declaredB. have been declaredC. have declaredD. were declared12.I am going to the post office. Do you have any letter ________?A. to be sentB. to sendC. sendingD. sent13.It was in the hall______ we usually have dinner______ we had a dancing partylast night.A. where; thatB. that; whereC. where; whichD. which; where14.To improve your reading ability, you should ________ half an hour every day for learning new vocabulary.A. set outB. set downC. set asideD. set off15. —I don’t suppose the police know who did it.— Well, surprisingly they do. A man has been arrested and _______ now.A. had been questionedB. is being questionedC. is questioningD. had questioned16.The boy wanted to play games at home but his mother told him ________ .A. not toB. not to doC. not do itD. don’t do17.The cost of living in Glasgow is among the lowest in Britain, ________ the quality of life is probably one ofthe highest.A. sinceB. whenC. asD. while18he was so sad because she failed in the math test. Let’s ______ her _______.A. leave … behindB. leave … aloneC. leave … asideD. leave … out19- Would you like to go camping with me when the summer holiday comes ?--- I really dislike camping, but I will ______ you if you insist.A. companyB. companionC. accompanyD. compare20-- Hello, Jane. I come to say goodbye to you. I’ll start a new job in another company.--- _________ .A. Oh, no problemB. Oh, enjoy yourselfC. Oh, all the bestD. Oh, have a happy day第三节. 完形填空（共；每小题1分，满分Yesterday evening I was watching the evening news on TV. The news was about a prize for scientific discoveries. The 21 said something that caught my 22 . “All great discoveries,” he said, “are made by people between the ages of 25 and 30.” Being a little over 30 myself, I wanted to 23 wit h him. Nobody wants to think that he has passed the age of making any 24 . The next day I went to the public library, spending several hours, and 25 to find the ages of famous people and their discoveries. The announcer was right!First, I looked at some of the 26 discoveries. One of the earliest, the famous one that 27 that bodies of different weights 28 at the same speed, was made by Galileo when he was 26. Madam Curie started her research that led to a Nobel Prize when she was 28. Einstein was 26 when he 29 his world-changing Theory of Relativity. Well, 30 of that. Yet I wondered if those “best years” were true in other 31 .Then how about this in 32 ? Surely it needs the wisdom of 33 to make a good leader. Perhaps it does,but look when these people 34 their careers. Winston Churchill was elected to the House of Commons at the age of 26. Abraham Lincoln 35 the life of a country lawyer and was elected to the government at what age? Twenty-six!But why don’t best years come after 30? After 30, I 36 , most people don’t want to take risks or try new ways. Then I thought of people 37 Shakespeare and Picasso. The 38 was writing wonderful 39 at the late age of 50, 40 the latter was still trying new ways of painting when he was 90!Perhaps there is still hope for me.21. A. announcer B. conductor C. speaker D. hostess22. A. mind B. care C. attention D. surprise23. A. disagree B. talk C. meet D. advise24. A. chance B. discovery C. research D. fortune25. A. happened B. wanted C. succeeded D. managed26. A. last B. scientific C. oldest D. modern27. A. found B. proved C. doubted D. showed28. A. disappear B. move C. drop D. fall29. A. invented B. improved C. published D. made30. A. plenty B. enough C. much D. all31. A. fields B. science C. courses D. ages32. A. election B. politics C. leaders D. society33. A. age B. brain C. living D. leadership34. A. finished B. won C. started D. defeated35. A. led B. devoted C. began D. gave up36. A. guess B. know C. believe D. agree37. A. as B. to be C. like D. about38. A. first B. writer C. poet D. former39. A. painting B. idioms C. fiction D. works40. A. when B. while C. who D. after第二部分：阅读理解（共15 小题，每小题2 分，满分30分）第四节．阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A, B, C, D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
陕西省西安市西安中学2019-2020学年高二下学期期中考试英语试卷Word版
陕西省西安市西安中学2019-2020学年高二下学期期中考试英语试卷Word版英语试卷第一部分听力（共两节,满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分,满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
第二部分语法和词汇知识（共10小题；每小题1分, 满分10分）从每小题的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
21. Much his surprise, the moment he went into the classroom, every one stood upclapping to congratulate himwinning the first prize.A. in; forB. to; onC. to; forD. with; over22. It is true that she made a mistake but she hardly deservesthe job.A. to loseB. to be lostC. losingD. lost23.came that President Donald Trump would start yet another trade war against othercountries as he wouldn’t keep hison that matter.A. Words, wordB. Words, wordsC. Word, wordD. Word, words24. The girl arranged to have piano lessons at the training center with her sistershewould stay for an hour.A. whereB. whoC. whichD. what25.to the email please find my application letter.A. AttachB. AttachedC. AttachingD. To attach26. The Chinese government will keep updating information about COVID-19 in atransparent manner, andpublic concerns in a timely manner.A. adapt toB. respond toC. contribute toD. adjust to27. A new houseat the corner of the road will be completed next month.A. being builtB. is being builtC. builtD. is built28. While unusual, this is not the first time the governmentto step in to stabilizemarket performance.A. choseB. chooseC. choosesD. has chosen29.Here are the first two volunteers, the thirdnext week.A. will comeB. is comingC. to comeD. be coming30. The project focuses on garbage classification for all citizens in Xi'an, ________aim to make the best of garbage will gradually be achieved.A. whichB. whoC. whoseD. where第三部分阅读理解（共两节,满分30分）第一节（共10小题；每小题2分,满分20分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
陕西省西安市一中2019-2020学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题
市一中2019-2020学年度第二学期线上教学测试高二英语试题命题人：雷香兰第一部分听力（共20小题，每小题1分，满分20分）第一节(共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What did the man just do?A. See a show.B. Change the sign.C. Get his money back.2. What does the woman want to drink?A. Coffee.B. Green tea.C. Black tea.3. What do we know about the man?A. He is not at home now.B. He is calling the woman.C. He wants to have lunch with the woman.4. What are the speakers talking about?A. The eggs.B. The smell.C. The onions.5. What is wrong with the man?A. He has a stomachache.B. He doesn’t want to eat.C. He has a high fever. 第二节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6至8题。
6. What are the speakers doing?A. Watching TV.B. Listening to the radio.C. Doing an interview.7. Who is Christiane Amanpour?A. A housewife.B. A TV program host.C. A journalist.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
陕西省西安市远东第一中学2018-2019学年高二10月月月考英语试题Word版含答案
陕西省西安市远东第一中学2018-2019学年高二10月月月考英语试题Word版含答案西安市远东第一中学2018-2019学年度第一学期高二年级10月月考英语试题（时间:100分钟，满分:120分）第Ⅰ卷第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
ASan Francisco Fire Engine ToursSan Francisco Winery TourRunning: February 1st through April 30thThis delicious tour goes through the city on its way to Treasure Island where we will stop at the famous Winery SF. Here you can enjoy 4 pours of some of the best wine San Francisco has to offer.(Included in tickets price)Departing from the Cannery: Tour times upon request.Duration(时长): 2 hoursPrice: $90Back to the Fifties TourRunning: August 16th through August 31stThis tour transports you back in time to one of San Francisco’s most fantastic periods, the 1950s! Enjoy fun history as we take you through San Francisco for a free taste of ice cream.Departing from the Cannery: 5:00 pm and 7:00 pmDuration: 2 hoursPrice: $90Spooky Halloween TourRunning: October 10th through October 31stJoin us for a ride through the historical Presidio district. Authentic fire gear(服装) isprovided for your warmth as our entertainers take you to some of the most thrilling parts of San Francisco.Departing from the Cannery: 6:30 pm and 8:30 pmDuration: 1 hour and 30 minutesPrice: Available upon requestHoliday Lights TourRunning: December 6th through December 23ndThis attractive tour takes you to some of San Francis’s most cheerful holiday scenes. Authentic fire gear is provided for your warmth as you get into the holiday spirit.Departing from the Cannery: 7:00 pm and 9:00 pmDuration: 1 hour and 30 minutesAdvance reservations required.1. Which of the tours is available in March?A. San Francisco Winery T our.B. Back to the Fifties Tour.C. Spooky Halloween Tour.D. Holiday Lights T our.2. What can tourists do on Back to the Fifties Tours?A. Go to Treasure Island.B. Enjoy the holiday scenes.C. Have free ice cream.D. Visit the Presidio district.3. What are tourists required to do to go on Holiday Lights Tour?A. Take some drinks.B. Set off early in the morning.C. Wear warm clothes.D. Make reservations in advance.BMinutes after the last movie ended yesterday at the Plaza Theater, employees were busy sweeping up popcorns and gathering coke cups. It was a scene that had been repeated many times in the theater’s 75-year history. This time, however, the cleanup was a little different. As one group of workers carried out the rubbish, another group began removing seats and other theater equipment in preparation for the building’s end.The film classic The Last Picture Show was the last movie shown in the old theater. Though the movie is 30 years old, most of the 250 seats were filled with teary-eyed audience wanting to say good-bye to the old building. Theater owner Ed Bradford said he chose the movie because it seemed appropriate. The movie is set in a small town where the only movie theater is preparing to close down.Bradford said that large modern theaters in the city made it impossible for the Plaza to compete. He added that the theater’s location(位置) was also a reason. ＂This used to be the center of town,＂he said. ＂Now the area is mostly office buildings and warehouses.＂Last week some city officials suggested the city might be interested in turning the old theater into a museum and public meeting place. However, these plans were abandoned because of financial problems. Bradford sold the building and land to a local development firm, which plans to build a shopping complex on the land where the theater is located.The theater audience said good-bye as Bradford locked thedoors for the last time. After 75 years the Plaza Theater had shown its last movie. The theater will be missed.4. In what way was yesterday’s cleanup at the Plaza special?A. It made room for new equipment.B. It signaled the closedown of the theater.C. It was done with the help of the audience.D. It marked the 75th anniversary of the theater.5. Why was The Last Picture Show put on?A. It was an all-time classic.B. It was about the history of the town.C. The audience requested it.D. The theater owner found it suitable.6. What will probably happen to the building?A. It will be repaired.B. It will be turned into a museum.C. It will be knocked down.D. It will be sold to the city government.7. What can we infer about the audience?A. They are disappointed with Bradford.B. They are sad to part with the old theater.C. They are supportive of the city officials.D. They are eager to have a shopping center.CSpring is a wonderful season to celebrate rebirth and new life. The long，cold winter is over. The weather is warmer and sunnier. The trees again have leaves and the flowers are blooming. The season represents hope，joy and beauty. At this time，many people think of this classical music piece—Spring，which shows happiness. Italian composer Antonio Vivaldi wrote it in the seventeen hundreds.However，not all songs about spring are happy. This song written and sung by K．D. Lang is about dreaming of spring in cold dark places. She recorded I Dream of Spring in 2008.Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein wrote It Might as Well Be Spring for the movie State Fair in 1945.Frank Sinatra sings it. It is a feeling of restlessness or excitement brought on by the coming of spring. Richard Rodgers also wrote Spring Is Here，this time with Lorenz Hart. Ella Fitzgerald sings this song about feeling lonely during this season.Frank Loesser wrote the sad song，Spring Will Be a Little Late This Year. Why has the season been delayed? Because the singer's lover has left her. Sarah Vaughn released(发行) her version of the song in 1953.By now you may be thinking，“Enough with the sad songs，already！”OK，then how about a cowboy song? Gene Autry was one of the America's most famous singing cowboys. He recorded When It's Springtime in the Rockies in 1937.And finally，we'll leave you with a sunny song called Up Jumped Spring. Freddie Hubbard wrote this jazz song in 1977 and Billy Taylor Trio performs it.8. If you are in a bad mood，you'd better listen to________.A．Up Jumped SpringB．I Dream of SpringC．Spring Is HereD．Spring Will Be a Little Late This Year9. It Might as Well Be Spring is a song that________.A．is also called State FairB．is sung by Ella FitzgeraldC．has a lonely feelingD．was written by two people10. According to the passage，which of the following is TRUE?A．Most songs about spring are written by Italian composers.B．K. D. Lang was good at writing happy songs.C．Sarah Vaughn sang the song Up Jumped Spring first.D．Gene Autry was a famous cowboy singer before K．D. Lang.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
2020年陕西省西安市远东第一中学高二英语联考试题含解析
2020年陕西省西安市远东第一中学高二英语联考试题含解析一、选择题1. . Eventually I reached the point _____ I was beginning to enjoy my work.A. whereB. whenC. thatD. which参考答案：A略2. If your race car isn't insured, you ma y_______ _losing everything when it hits something solid. A．avoid to lose B．avoid losing C．risk to lose D．risk losing参考答案：D3. Tom hurried to the lecture hall, only _____ the president’s speech had been canceled.A．to tell B．to be told C．telling D．being told参考答案：B4. China ______ the third world is playing an important part in many issues.A. belongs toB. to belong toC. belonged toD. belonging to参考答案：D5. With the development of economy, a number of rich people from cities have bought ______ “second home” in ______ countryside.A. the; theB. the; 不填C. a; 不填D. a; the参考答案：D略6. ——Any fashion news about skirts? ——Yes. This season’s short skirts have gained popularity now, although they ______ to be shocking at first.A. had been thoughtB. were thoughtC. are thoughtD. had thought参考答案：B7. It was between 1830 and 1835 ____ the modern newspaper was born.A howB becauseC whichD that参考答案：D8. He failed in the driving test again. He____.A. must have disappointedB. must have been disappointedC. might be disappointedD. couldn’t be disappointed参考答案：B9. —Whose advice do you think I should take?—________.A．It doesn't matter B．That's itC．It's up to you D．Not at all参考答案：C句意：“你认为我应当采纳谁的建议？”“这得由你决定。
陕西省西安市一中2019-2020学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题 参考答案
市一中2019-2020学年度第二学期线上教学测试高二英语试题参考答案第一部分听力（共20小题，每小题1分，满分20分）Text 1M: Excuse me, ma’am, but the sign out says this is the greatest show on earth. Well, I just went to see the show, (1) and I don’t think it was the greatest. Can I have my money back?W: I’m sorry, but we can’t do that. We don’t promise that everyone will like it.Text 2W: Good morning. Do you sell green tea here? (2)M: Sure. But why don’t you try a cup of our coffee? It’s the same price. And the black tea is very popular.Text 3M: Hello. This is Peter Smith. I’m not in at the moment. (3) Please leave your message on the answering machine. Thank you.W: Hi, Peter. This is Mary here. How about having lunch sometime next week? Call me back. Thank you.Text 4M: What is that smell? We have to get out of here.W: Yeah! It’s like rotten eggs and onions. Come on! (4)Text 5W: Now, what seems to be the trouble?M: It’s nothing serious. But I always have a headache, and I haven’t slept well for several weeks. I don’t want to eat. (5)W: You do look rather pale. Let me take your temperature first.Text 6M: What are you watching? (6)W: Oh, just the news. (6)M: Can I change the channel? (6)W: In just a minute. I want to see the end of this report.M: I didn’t know you were interested in the news.W: Well, I like Christiane Amanpour. She’s really great. She usually reports from London — the city where she was born. (7)M: I don’t know anything about her.W: She is an international journalist. (7) She goes to some really dangerous places. When there is a war, she’s usually there.M: Sounds great.W: Yeah. And — get this — she is a wife and mother, too.Text 7M: Do you often read the paper?W: No, it’s too depressing. Every day, it’s the same. Someone dies ina car crash; gas prices go up; a plane crashes; murders and robberies are committed (8)M: Don’t you care about what goes on in the world?W: It’s none of my business. As long as I have food on my table with my family around me, that’s all I need. (9)M: Do you watch the news on TV?W: Seldom. The TV news is similar to what’s in the paper. (10)M: So, you don’t even read the entertainment section in the newspaper? W: Oh, sure I do. I’ll read that part. It really cheers me up.Text 8W: Hi. I made an appointment for Friday at 3:00 p.m., but I’m afraid I have to cancel.M: Thanks for letting us know. Would you like to make another appointment for the following week?W: Yes.M: Right now, we have space on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m., and Thursday at 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.W: I’m no t free any of those times.M: The only other time we have free is Friday at 2:30 p.m. But your regular doctor will not be here.W: Can I make an appointment with another doctor? I need to come in soon. M: Dr. Kerry has an opening on Friday afternoon at 2:30. (11)W: That will work for me. (11)M: OK. If you have any questions, please give us a call again. (12) W: Thank you very much.Text 9W: Hello, sir. This is Jessica with Whole Foods. I’m calling to ask you…M: I’m sorry, but I don’t answer surveys. And I won’t give any money to people in need over the phone. Goodbye…W: Wait! Please, don’t hang up! I’m not calling for those reasons. (13) M: Then what do you want?W: I want to know why you buy so many cans of beans. (13)M: Um…how do you know I buy canned food?W: Every time you buy food using your store card, your purchases are recorded in the store’s computers. My company gets a report with the names and numbers of shoppers, plus what they’ve bought each month. (14) (15) From that information, we’v e found out that you buy a lot of canned beans. And I want to know why.M: Are you the police?W: No, of course not. I’m just trying to help you out, Mr. Anderson. I’ll bet you didn’t know that recent studies show that canned beans can cause serious health problems later on in life. And the more you eat those beans, the worse your health could become! (13)M: I thought beans were good for you.W: Oh, they certainly are! But when they’re pre-cooked and then put into a can, the metal reacts with the beans. This produces something that can harm your brain over the years, especially the part that has to do with memory.M: Ah...if only it would kill the memories of my former wife and leave the rest of my brain alone (16)Text 10M: And we are back on radio station M420! I’m here with an extraordinary young lady. She is Kobayashi from Tokyo.W: Hello, everyone.M: Miss Kobayashi is riding her bicycle from Qingdao, China to Paris, France. She has stopped by the studio here in Istanbul to talk with us. Thank you for being here. (17)W: My pleasure. It’s good to take a break.M: So, how long is this trip going to take?W: It will take a year in total. I’ve already been on the road for seven months. (18)M: Wow! That’s amazing. What has been the hardest part so far?W: Well, riding through the Middle East was difficult because of the hot, dry climate. I had to drink water almost constantly. But it was beautiful to see the sand on either side of me for several days. (19)M: What was your inspiration to take this journey?W: I’ve always wanted to see the world, but for the past five years, I’ve been training for the Olympic Cycling Team. I don’t have time for a regular vacation, (20) but since I’m training while sightseeing, it’s a perfect mix.M: Well, best of luck. Send us a postcard from Paris!W: Sure!1—5 ABABB 6—10 ACBCA 11—15 ACCAC 16—20 CBCBA第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共10小题;每小题2分，满分20分）21-23 DDB 24-26 BAC 27–30 ACCB第二节（共5小题;每小题2分，满分10分）31-35 DBEGC第三部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节完形填空（共20小题，每小题1分，满分20分）36-40 DBACA 41-45 ACDAB 46-50 BDADB 51-55 ADBAC第二节语篇填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）56、originated 57、with 58、telling 59,which 60、more serious61、further 62、symptoms 63、to fight 64、largely 65、their第四部分写作（共两节，满分20分）第一节短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）Recently, a famous football player has caused public angry by writing angeron the Great Wall. In the fact, this happens in many place of interest.placesI had some suggestions to solve this problem.haveFirst, make more posters to inform the public the damage of graffiti(涂 of\about鸦). Besides, punishments, such as a fine, is necessary to tourists arewith so bad behavior. Also, I think it’s helpfully to put up some boards such helpfulalong the tourist attractions that tourists can leave messages.whereI’m sure with our efforts, more and more people will become concerning about protecting cultural relics.concerned第二节书面表达（满分10分）One possible version:Dear Harry,I’m sorry to learn that you have some difficulty adapti ng to your life in China. And I quite understand howyou feel now.To get used to the life here, you are advised to learn about Chinese cultures. I think it a good idea to seize all the chances available to talk with the Chinese around you, from whom you will, without fail, be informed of our usual practices. Additionally, when free, you should travel around to experience local customs and cultures.I hope the suggestions will be of help and that you will havea pleasant stay here. Best wishes!Yours,Li Hua。
2024届西安市远东第一中学中考联考英语试卷含答案
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Ⅰ. 单项选择1、--Can you write to me if you are free? --No problem, ______is your address?A．where B．which C．how D．what2、— Did you watch the movie Amazing China?—Y es. It’s one of most popular films this year.A．a B．an C．the3、The math problem is so hard that ________ students can work it out.A．a few B．a little C．many D．few4、— What do you think of the film?— Fantastic. ______ the children ______ their father likes to see it.A．Both; and B．Either; or C．Not only; but also D．Neither; nor5、—I think it takes a lot of practice to play the violin well.—. Practice makes perfect.A．No way B．My pleasure C．I’m afraid not D．That’s true.6、The girl ________ an English song in the ne xt room is Tom’s sister.A．who is singing B．is singing C．sang D．was singing7、I’d like to make friends ________the girl . She’s talented _________music.A．to; at B．to ; in C．with ; at D．with ; in8、The silk ________ very soft.A．feels B．is felt C．feel9、—_____ you _____ your homework yet?—Yes, I _____ it ten minutes ago.A．Did; do; finished B．Have; done; have finishedC．Have; done; finished D．Will; do; finish10、My parents want me to help the community and increase my _______ of the world.A．operation B．treasure C．instrument D．knowledgeⅡ. 完形填空11、完型填空阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各个小题后所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
2020-2021学年西安市远东第一中学高三英语期中考试试卷及参考答案
2020-2021学年西安市远东第一中学高三英语期中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AOn a rainy afternoon, maybe one of the following books will keep you company leisurely, allowing you to spend your time alone as well as stepping into a different world.Don’t Shed Your Tears for Anyone Who Lives on These Streets,by Patricio PronIn April 1945,Italy, a writer disappeared at a conference and was found dead at another place. Thirty years later, a young man interviewed survivors from the conference, trying to uncover the truth about what happened and its consequences. This novel, by a well-known Argentine writer, explores art, crime and politics.When Breath Becomes Air, by Paul KalanithiAt thirty-six, Paul Kalanithi was diagnosed (诊断) with stage IV lung cancer. One day he was a doctor treating the dying, and the next he was a patient. This autobiography finds hope and beauty in the face of death as Kalanithi attempts to answer the question “What makes a life worth living?”.To Killa Mockingbird, by Harper LeeSet in a smallAlabamatown in the 1930s, the story focuses on honest, highly respected lawyer Atticus Finch who puts his career on the line when he agrees to represent Tom Robinson, a black man accused of committing a crime.Nobody Will Tell You This But Me: A true (as told to me) storyby Bess KalbBess Kalb saved every voicemail from her grandmother Bobby Bell who died at ninety. In this book, Bobby is speaking to Bess once more, in a voice as loving as it ever was in life and brings us several generations of brave women. They include Bobby’s mother, who traveled alone fromBelarustoAmericato survive, and Bess’s mother, who always fought against convention.1.What type of book is the first novel?A.Sci-fi.B.Biography.C.Detective books.D.History books.2.Which book explores life and death?A.To Kill a MockingbirdB.When Breath Becomes AirC.Don’t Shed Your Tears for Anyone Who Lives on These StreetsD.Nobody Will Tell You This But Me: A true (as told to me) story3.Who is the main character in the last novel?A.Bobby Bell.B.Bess Kalb.C.Bess’s mother.D.Bobby’s mother.BIt’s a big change from homeless teen to Yale (耶鲁)medical school student, butperseverancepaid off for Chelesa Fearce of Clayton County, Georgia.Fearce was a fourth grader when her mom was diagnosed (诊断) with Lymphoma (淋巴瘤).That began a hard time for the family. They had to move in and out of shelters,hotels and even the family car.“I know I have been made stronger. I was homeless. My family slept on the floor and we were lucky if we got more than one full meal a day. Getting a shower, food and clean clothes was an everyday struggle,” Fearce said in a speech she gave at her high school graduation ceremony. Fearce overcame her day-to-day struggles by focusing on a better day. “I just told myself to keep working, because the future will not be like this anymore. And that helped me get through,” she told WSBTV.Fearce was determined to be a good role model for her younger sister. She found inspiration in her late grandmother, struggling with deadly diseases, who gave Fearce emotional support. In her junior and senior year, Fearce took both high school and college courses, missing out on the free meals she depended on so she could get to her college classes. Despite having to use her cellphone to study after the shelter lights were turned off at night, she not only graduated as valedictorian (毕业生代表) of her 2013 class with a 4.5 grade average, but was also given a ride scholarship—including a meal plan to Spelman College in Atlanta.After graduation, she worked full time for two years at the National Institutes for Health inBethesda,Maryland,doing research on drugs. Last fall, she entered Yale and set a course to earn both a PhD and medical degree.4. What does the underlined word “perseverance” in paragraph 1 refer to?A. instant passion.B. continuous efforts.C. great patience.D. selfless ambitions.5. How did Fearce feel facing the sufferings?A. Sad and disappointed.B. Stressed and defeated.C. Determined and confident.D. Joyous and contented.6. What can we know about Fearce’s learning experience?A. Her grandma encouraged her to study medicine.B. Her high school offered her free meals and courses.C. She failed to study late due to frequent power cut.D. She gained remarkable high school achievement.7. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. From Homeless to YaleB. Meet American’s Top GirlC. Disabled but not DefeatedD. Chelesa Fearce: A Girl of Many TalentsCBeing a teacher is a rewarding career when it comes to changing lives, but it’s obviously one that comes with plenty of stresses and difficulties too.Seeking help for a child who is so obviously in need isn’t easy. Often, you feel ignored by the government. You feel upset that there isn’t anything you could personally do to help a needy and sensitive member of your class.That’s exactly how Chelsea Haley, aged 24 at the time, felt when she met fourth-grade student Jerome Robinson while working for Teach forAmericainLouisianafor the first time.The pair didn’t get off to the best start, with Jerome, the “problem child”, almost drivingChelseafrom teaching. But whenChelseaput her foot down and became determined to work more closely with Jerome, she learned the cause of his rude behavior: a bad home situation.Chelseawas eager to help Jerome, and realized that he needed more than just academic support.By 2016, a year after meeting him, Chelsea had adopted (收养) Jerome and his brother Jace.Adopting a child doesn’t come cheap, andChelseaspent all the money in her bank to see the process through.In her first few years of raising the boys, she lived on credit cards and postponed her student loan.AsChelsealived with her two adopted sons, she worked hard to repay her debts. She took on extra tutoring jobs outside of school hours, moved in with her parents, and even delivered groceries for cash. Along the way, she was learning how to be the best mom to Jerome and Jace, cooking for them and cheering them on at football matches.And now, just five years later,Chelseacan proudly say that she has paid off nearly $50, 000 of debt. Now that she’s finally out of debt,Chelseahas plans to buy a house and save up for the boys’ college education.“It allows me to focus on the boys’ future,” she said. “Saving money for them, and not spending it on my past.”8. What do we know from paragraph 4?A. Jerome’s family was less fortunate.B. The brothers were in the same class.C. When helping Jerome,Chelseafelt hopeless.D.Chelseagot along well with Jerome from the very start.9. What didChelseado to pay off her debts?A. Borrow money from her parents.B. Do part-time jobs.C. Train students to play football.D. Cook for customers.10. How old wasChelseawhen she paid off nearly all of her debts?A. 24.B. 28.C. 29.D. 30.11. Which of the following can best describeChelsea?A. Lucky and lovely.B. Sensitive and ambitious.C. Selfless and determined.D. Warmhearted and strict.DIn someareas ofCalifornia, it’s so dry that farmers aren’t willing to plant crops this season. Growers, north ofSan Francisco, have begun pulling out of local farmers markets.CountyLineHarvest, which farms more than 30 acres inPetaluma, hasn’t had enough water to grow all the peppers, lettuces and other produce for a long time, according to a video on its Instagram page. Nearby farms arc saying the same, emphasizing (强调) the effect of theextendeddry periods.Californiagrows a third of theUnited States' vegetables and two-thirds of the nation's fruits and nuts. If dry weather prevents farmers from growing plants, that could lead to pushing up the price of food that's already starting to affect theU.S.economy.“Due to severe drought, for the first time in 21 years, we will not be able to grow this summer inPetaluma,"CountyLinesaid in its post.Drew Lerner, president of World Weather Inc. inKansas, saidCalifornia“missed the rainy season" and won't see much moisture (水分) over the next several months.A La Nina weather pattern in the Pacific pushed winter storms north and away from the state, leaving it with less moisture than usual. AsCaliforniagets most of its water from winter storms, little relief is expected beforeOctober.That has left growers such as Shao Shan Fann in a bind. The business can’t offer the selection of Asian vegetables and Bay Area staples it usually grows at its Bolinas location, according to its website.Nearby, Green Valley Community Farm has access to only about 5% of the water it usually relies on, owner David Plescia said. He’s looking for new land with enough water to use, and also has a permit in the works to grow cannabis to make up for the lost income. If it doesn’t make it, he’ll leave the fields empty.“It’s part of our generation’s cross to bear, figuring out how to run small — or medium-scale farm businesses in this kind of atmosphere of highly variable rainfall,” Andrew said.12. What does the underlined word “extended” in the second paragraph mean?A. Hot.B. Short.C. Long.D. Wonderful.13. Which is the result if the dry weather stops famers from planting crops?A. Theincreaseinthe priceof food.B. The growth of economy inU.S.C.Lessmoisture than usual.D. The low price of Asian vegetables.14. From what Andrew said, we can infer (推断) all of the following statements EXCEPT that________.A. The climate is not very goodB. It is part of the burden for people of his generationC. It is hard for him to run his farm businesses insuch bad climateD. He is sure that the serious drought will come to an end soon15. What does the passage mainly talk about?A. How do the famers run businesses inCalifornia.B. How does the owner look for new land with enough waterC. California farmers facing drought choose not to plant crops.D. The farm economy of theUnited Stateshas changed a lot.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。
高二英语月考试题及答案-陕西西安市远东第一中学-学年高二下学期5月月考16
西安市远东第一中学2012～2013学年度第二学期高二年级5月月考英语试题命题人：高二英语备课组（时间：100分钟总分：120分）I.语音知识（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）从每小题的四个选项中找出其划线部分与所给单词的划线部分读音相同的选项。
1. obtain A. opinion B. onion C. open D. other2. powder A. blow B. yellow C. allow D. throw3. hesitate A. stocking B. arise C. compulsory D. consider4. fortune A. former B. forget C. forgive D. comfort5. grasp A. tape B. arrival C. nation D. answerII. 单项选择（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）从每小题的A.B.C.D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
6. George Washington was born in 1732 in a rich family in ____ is now the state of Virginia.A. whichB. whereC. thatD. what7. I’ve already forgotten ______ you put the dictionary.A. that it was whereB. where it was thatC. where was it thatD. that was it that8. It is _____that he has been addicted to the drugs and has difficulty quitting it.A. obviouslyB. apparentlyC. possiblyD. likely9. The police looked into the case carefully and found the thief had entered the house _____ aladder.A. by the meansB. by all meansC. by ways ofD. by means of10. Can you imagine what problem may _____ when human beings are cloned?A. raiseB. causeC. ariseD. lead11. She is too fat, but she can’t _____ sweet.A. removeB. resistC. rejectD. object12. ____ is known to us all that Shanghai will host the 2010 World Expo.A. WhichB. ThisC. WhatD. It13. A good teacher must _____to his students how important a proper learning method is.A. get throughB. get acrossC. get awayD. get over14. Some people are color-blinded and can not ______ between blue and green.A. distinguishB. divideC. recognizeD. identify15. The village members_____ firecrackers to celebrate the successful completion of theschool.A. set outB. set offC. set downD. set up16. My son puts up a picture of Yi Jianlian beside his bed to keep himself _____of his dream.A. remindingB. to remindC. remindedD. remind17. The September 11 attack has been ____ by the entire international community.A. condemnedB. scoldedC. criticizedD. blamed18. He is not a(n) _____, only a(n) _____.A. friend; acquaintancesB. acquaintance; friendC. friend; acquaintanceD. acquaintances; friend19. ---Sorry to _____ you, but could I ask you a quick question?--- No problem.A. worryB. preventC. interruptD. disappoint20. Don't sit around feeling sorry for yourself. Be optimistic and______.A. look atB. look forwardC. look aheadD. look behindIII. 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从短文后各题的A.B.C.D四个选项中，选出可以填入对应空白处的最佳答案。
2021年西安市远东第一中学高三英语期中考试试题及答案解析
2021年西安市远东第一中学高三英语期中考试试题及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ABored with your life? Dreaming of something different? I always wonder what life would be like400 kmabove my head. That's where the International Space Station orbits the earth, with six astronauts living and working on board, for months at a time.How do they sleep? They spend the night floating in a sleeping bag inside a small cubicle (小隔间) on the ceiling. American astronaut Sunita Williams explains, “It's like a little phone booth, but it's pretty comfortable and it doesn't matter if I turn overand sleep upside down. I don't have any sensation (感觉) in my head that tells me I'm upside down.”Brushing your teeth in a place where you can't have a tap or a sink can be a challenge. Can you imagine the mess that running water would make in zero gravity? Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield uses a straw to put a big blob of water from a sealed bag onto an ordinary toothbrush and adds a little toothpaste which he has to swallow when he's done.Daily exercise is essential. The lack of gravity makes bones more fragile and muscles lose strength — so astronauts are encouraged to work out for at least two hours a day.The role of astronauts in the International Space Station is to act as lab technicians for scientists back on earth. So they spend their time maintaining their environment and performing and monitoring experiments in a confined space about the size of a Boeing 747. Almost every task is carefully planned by mission control — although most astronauts spend their first days losing things until they get used to sticking everything they use to the walls with Velcro, duct tape (强力胶带) or clips (夹子)．One of their most valued perks (额外待遇) is the view from “the office”, dominated by that gigantic blue ball down there, sitting in the darkness of space. Wow! Absolutely breathtaking!1. When they sleep upside down, the astronauts willnot get dizzy because ________.A. they don't feel itB. they sleep in the daytimeC. they sleep in special sleeping bagsD. they are trained to adapt to the conditions of weightlessness2. What parts become weak if astronauts don't exercise?A. Their teeth and bones.B. Their brains and bones.C. Their bones and muscles.D. Their teeth and muscles.3. What is the passage mainly about?A. The Problems We Met in Space.B. Living and Working in Space.C. How to Become an Astronaut.D. The International Space Station.BThe air is thin and we have to rest several times on the shore hike from camp. To our left, snow-covered mountains disappear into clouds that seem almost close enough to touch. On the plain in front of us, we can just make out a herd of graceful animals. This is why we stay here.Tibetan antelopes live mainly on the plains of Tibet. Watching them move slowly across the green grass, I'm struck by their beauty. I'm also reminded of the danger they are in. They are being hunted illegally for their valuable fur.My guide is Zhaxi, a villager from Changtang. He works at the Changtang National Nature Reserve. The reserve is a safe place for the animals and plants of northwestern Tibet. To Zhaxi, protecting the wildlife is a way of life. “We're not trying to save the animals,” he says. “Actually, we're trying to save ourselves.”In the 1980s and 1990s the population of Tibetan antelopes dropped by more than 50 percent. Hunters were shooting antelopes to make money. Their living places were becoming smaller as new roads and railways were built.In order to save Tibetan antelopes, the Chinese government placed them under national protection. Zhaxi and volunteers watched over the antelopes day and night to keep them safe from attacks. Bridges and gates were added to let the antelopes move easily and keep them safe from cars and trains.The measures were effective. The antelope population has recovered and in June 2015, the Tibetan antelope wasremovedfrom the endangered species list. The government, however, does not intend to stop the protection program since the threat to the Tibetan antelope has not yet disappeared. Only when we learn to exist in harmony with nature can we stop being a threat to wildlife and to our planet.4. What can we learn from Zhaxi's words in paragraph 3?A. Protecting the animals can make money.B. Protecting the animals is protecting ourselves.C. He is not fond of protecting the animals.D. The reserve is only safe for wild animals.5. What is mainly talked about in paragraph 4?A. Why hunters hunt Tibetan antelopes.B. Why antelopes' living places changed.C. Why antelopes' number dropped greatly.D. Why the 1980s and the 1990s are unusual.6. What does the underlined word “removed” in the last paragraph probably mean?A. Deleted.B. Changed.C. Migrated.D. Recognized.7. What might be the future condition of Tibetan antelopes according to the last paragraph?A. They will be over-populated.B. They will be a threat to man and other wildlife.C. They will be on the endangered species list again.D. They will be in harmony with nature and humans.CThe mass death of flying foxes in extreme heat in North Queensland last month underlines the importance ofUniversityofQueenslandwildliferesearch released today.The UQ research sheds light on how various species have responded to major climate events.A study led by UQ School of Earth and Environmental Science researcher Dr Sean Maxwell has spent more than 70 years quantifying the responses of various species.“The growing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events such as cyclones, droughts and floods is causing unpredictable and immediate changes to ecosystems and blocking existing management efforts,” Dr Maxwell said.“Some of the negative responses we found were quite concerning, including more than 100 cases of dramatic population declines and 31 cases of local population extinction following an extreme event.”"Populations of critically endangered bird species inHawaii, such as the palia, have been annihilated due to drought, leaving none of its kind, and populations of lizard species have been wiped out due to cyclones in theBahamas."Cyclones were the most common extreme event for birds, fish, plants and reptiles, while mammals and amphibians were most responsive to drought events, with drought leading to 12 cases of major population decline in mammals.Drought also led to 13 cases of breeding declines in bird populations and 12 cases of changes in the composition of invertebrate communities.UQ Centre for Biodiversity and Conservation Science director Professor James Watson said the detailed information would help inform ecosystem management.“The research clearly shows species will respond, often negatively, to extreme events,” Professor Watson said.“As climate change continues to ensure extreme climate and weather events are more and more common,we now need to act to ensure species have the best chance to survive.Wherever possible, high quality and intact habitat areas should be retained, as these are the places where species are most resilient(易恢复的) to increasing exposure to extreme events.”8. How was the UQ researchconducted?A. By observing extreme weather events.B. By protecting the endangered species.C. By recording reactions of animals to extreme climate.D. By analyzing the reason whymass animal death happened.9. What does the underlined word “annihilated” in paragraph 4 probably mean?A. destroyedB. defeatedC. decreasedD. disappeared10. Which of the following sentences is true about extreme weather events?A. Drought caused 13 cases of distinctionin bird populations.B. Drought caused 12 cases of population decline in mammals.C. Birds and mammals are most responsive to cyclones.D. Cyclones wiped out populations of lizard.11. What can we infer from Professor Watson’s words?A. Animals often show negative responses to extreme events.B. The existing management ways for wildlife protection are limited.C. Different methods should be adopted to ensure the survival of different species.D. Complete and undamaged habitats are of great importance to species’ survival.DWhat do you think of 80s pop music? Do the names George Michael, Madonna and Michael Jackson sound familiar? Well, these are just some of the names that were well-known in the music scene of the 80s and early 90s. The 80s pop musicscene was an important step to the popularity (普及) of present-day music. A new wave in the music scene was introduced, which made such music styles as punk rock, rap music and the MTV popular.Although it was an end to the old 60s and 70s styles, it was also the beginning of something big. The popularity of music videos meant that artists now replaced their guitar-based music with visual displays. A new wave of artists came on the scene and the entire industry developed quickly.The most famous 80s pop music video is Michael Jackson’s Thriller. Introduced in 1982, few people can forget the video not only because of its never-be-foreseen images, but also because of the popularity it received. Think of how 80s pop music changed the lives of people who grew up in the 80s. Ask a young man today to tell you the names of the “New Kids on the Block” and he will start talking about the neighbor kids who just moved in. These are not the answers you might have heard in the 80s. Though today’s young men do not recognize how cool 80s pop music was, most people will always remember it for what it was and these are happy memories they will always love.Some of the 80s pop music legends (传奇人物) include Madonna, U2, AeroSmith and of course the King of Pop Michael Jackson. Let’s not forget Prince, Tina Turner, Phil Collins and Motown’s Lionel Ritchie. Some of these musicians played music that has stood the test of time. Undoubtedly, the 80s pop music scene will live on for many more years to come.12. What is the text mainly about?A. The characters of 80s pop music.B. What made 80s pop music popular.C. 80s pop music’s steps to popularity.D. The effects of 80s pop music.13. 80s pop music mainly includes the following styles EXCEPT ________.A. guitar-based musicB. the MTVC. rap musicD. punk rock14. Michael Jackson’s Thriller impressed people so deeply mainly because ________.A. it changed the lives of peopleB. he sang it in a special styleC. it was made into a music videoD. it left people with happy memories15. The purpose of the last paragraph is to tell readers that ________.A. 80s pop music is and will remain popularB. 80s pop music has many faultsC. 80s pop music is now out of dateD. we shouldn’t forget the great musicians of the 80s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年西安市远东第一中学高三英语期中试卷及参考答案
2020年西安市远东第一中学高三英语期中试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项APersonal Time Off(PTO)is something my wife and I created after having kids. We learned that，over time，a full life can leave little time for personal rest and for reflection，hanging out with friends，or just being“off. ”So，after a number of years，we make a change. If I can persuade you to take your own PTO，then these might help.■Schedule itFirst of all，one of our favorite family sayings is“schedule it. ”Sounds easy enough，but life gets complicated managing full-time work and full-time family. Put yourPTO time on the calendar and you make it a real thing.■Be flexible and strictIf you can schedule PTO at the same time each week，then all the better. Because our calendar can get rather full，flexibility in scheduling becomes a necessity. But being strict in actually taking the time each week is more important. Skipping it once makes it easier to skip again.■Take enough timeMy typical PTO lasts a couple of hours or longer. Sometimes it might be half the day depending on what I’m doing. The goal is to spend enough time away to1et your shoulders drop.■Do what you want to doRemember，PTO time is about personal time to do what you want to do，not what you have to do. PTO time is about relaxation. Grab a friend and get a beer. Work can wait until tomorrow.1.What can be the first step to take the PTO?A.Persuade the family.B.Have a personal rest.C.Ask friends for advice.D.Make a time plan.2.What does the underlined part“let your shoulders drop”probably mean?A.Get you more focused.B.Have you feel relaxed.C.Shake your shoulders often.D.Make you feel more stressed.3.What does the text mainly talk about?A.Tips on how to take your time offB.Skills to manage work and familyC.Advice on how to free yourselfD.Ways of scheduling your workBHappiness is not a warm phone, according to a new study exploring the link between young life satisfaction and screen time. The study was led by professor of psychology Jean M. Twenge at San Diego State University (SDSU).To research this link, Twenge, along with colleagues Gabrielle Martin at SDSU and W. Keith Campbell at the University of Georgia, dealt with data from the Monitoring the Future (MtF) study, a nationally representative survey of more than a million U. S. 8th-, 10th-, and 12th-graders. The survey asked students questions about how often they spent time on their Phones, tablets and computers, as well as questions about their face-to-face social interactions and their overall happiness.On average found that teens who spent more time in front of screen devices — playing computer games, using social media, texting and video chatting — were less happy than those who invested more time in non-screen activities like sports, reading newspapers and magazines, and face-to-face social interactions."The key to digital media use and happiness is limited use," Twenge said. "Aim to spend no more than two hours a day on digital media, and try to increase the amount of time you spend seeing friends face-to-face and exercising — two activities reliably linked to greater happiness."Looking at historical trends from the same age groups since the 1990s, it's easy to find that the increase of screen devices over time happened at the same time as a general drop-off in reported happiness inU. S.teens. Specifically, young peopled life satisfaction and happiness declined sharply after 2012. That's the year when the percentage of Americans who owned a smartphone rose above 50 percent. By far the largest change in teens' lives between 2012 and 2016 was the increase in the amount of time they spent on digital media, and the following decline in in-person social activities and sleep.4. Which method did Twenge's team use for the study?A. Calculating students' happiness.B. Asking students certain questions.C. Analyzing data from a survey.D. Doing experiments on screen time.5. How does the author develop the finding of the study in paragraph 3?A. By making a comparison.B. By giving an example.C. By making an argument.D. By introducing a concept.6. What is the purpose of the last paragraph?A To draw a conclusion from the study.B. To offer some advice to the readers.C. To prove social activities' importance.D. To support the researchers' finding.7. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. Quitting Phones Equals HappinessB. Screen Time Should Be BannedC. Teens' Lives Have Changed SharplyD. Screen-addicted Teens Are UnhappierCI got my first bike when I was nine years old. Jimmy, the bike, was my first love. I rode it everywhere. The suburb, the back lanes, the fields and forests, the river paths and swampland were far more exciting than any adventure novel or television series.There’s nothing quite like the relationship between a child and his bicycle and the endless happiness two wheels and a pair of strong legs offer. No video or computer game can replace the liberation of being alone on a bicycle.As parents, to deny children the simple pleasure of riding a bike is a failure of our responsibilities to raise independent and stable young citizens. We should offer our children a healthy alternative to hours in front of an addictive screen. Studies have shown that cycling promotes not only muscle growth but brain growth. Guess which country has children with the best mental health outcomes and is regularly the top of listings of the happiest young people. No surprise it’s theNetherlands, the unquestioned leader among industrial countries in encouraging bicycle use.Our dependence on cars has degraded the public transport system, polluted our sky, led to the untimely death of thousands every year, and denied children safe access to their suburbs. A recent study found that 69% of children were accompanied to school. The same study found that a similar number of parents drove to work.In some regions ofJapan, when children start their first year of school, parents are expected to walk with them for the first few weeks, introducing them to residents and shopkeepers along the chosen route, letting the community take care of these children. However, driving children to school isproscribed. Children can choose to ride a bike or walk to school after they are familiar with the community, and it’s the community’s role to keep them safe.Therefore, I strongly advise the government to provide better infrastructure (基础设施). Build separated cycle lanes, decrease speed limits, and design street scapes that favour people over cars. The results will be less pollution, quieter suburbs, a healthier population and, best of all, happy and independent children.8. What can we infer about the author from the text?A. He was addicted to computer games.B. He liked taking adventurous trips in nature.C. He had great fun exploring the outside by cycling.D.He got his first birthday present at the age of nine.9. Why does the author mention theNetherlandsin Paragraph 3?A. To introduce his good way of raising independent children.B. To illustrate the great influence riding has on mental health.C. To stress the importance of being physically and mentally healthy.D. To explain cycling does best in city development in theNetherlands.10. What does the underlined word “proscribed” in Paragraph 5 probably mean?A. Recommended.B. Protected.C. Delayed.D. Forbidden.11. How does the author mainly support his idea?A. By analyzing causes.B. By listing examples.C.By giving definitions.D. By analyzing scientific data.DMy friend and I went traveling inTasmania,Australialast December. We settled in our Airbnb accommodation, a cozy apartment, not long after we arrived inHobart, the capital city.After briefing us on the kitchen's facilities and the whereabouts of the bedroom and bathroom, our hostessGeraldine resumed her ironing work, which seemed to have been interrupted by our arrival.She was ironing what looked like security guard uniforms, and we soon found out that she worked in a local prison. And when she detected the curiosity in our tones, she offered a tour at the prison in her SUV. My friend and I exchanged a “this is incredible” look and said “yes” immediately.As we drove, she told us about the buildings that we were passing, the local market and how to get to MONA,Tasmania's well-known contemporary art gallery.And of course we got to hear some background information about the prison. According to our hostess, it currently holds Martin Bryant, a notorious criminal who cheated 35 people out of their property. We could see the high level of security from the layers upon layers of wires surrounding the gray structure inside.Getting to know a city in such a local way is something I would never be able to do by talking to a hotel receptionist, and this is what I like best about the apartment-sharing experience, not to mention the fact that it's usually cheaper than hotel rooms.But I'm fully aware of the risks of Airbnb, which is why I did my homework before booking online—I checked the reviews of the accommodation to avoid possible safety problems.That said, it is the mutual trust between a host and a guest that fascinates me—the interesting feeling of building a bond with a total stranger.12. Why did the hostess drive us to the prison?A. She planned to send the uniform to the prison.B. She found our curiosity about the prison.C. She wanted to show off her SUV.D. She needed to offer a tour for us.13. Which of the following can best explain the word “notorious” in Paragraph 5?A. Unfamiliar to everyone.B. Particularly disappointing.C. Well known for being bad.D. Extremely generous to others.14. Compared with hotels, what is the writer's favorite of the Airbnb accommodation?A. It is cheaper in most cases.B. It supplies a better living condition.C. It offers a much safer accommodation.D. It provides a chance to know local culture.15. What does the author think of finding accommodation on Airbnb?A. Disapproving.B. Supportive.C. Neutral.D. Doubtful.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2021届西安市远东第一中学高三英语期中考试试题及答案
2021届西安市远东第一中学高三英语期中考试试题及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AOlder adults who sleep six hours or fewer a night may have elevated risk for dementia(痴呆症) and other cognitive (认知的) issues, a new study finds.Researchers at Stanford University measured seniors' (ages 65 to 85) dementia risk and cognitive abilities, finding higher risk in those patients who regularly slept six or fewer hours compared to those who slept seven or eight hours. Those seniors who slept nine or more hours also had lower cognitive functions and other health issues, but the researchers didn't find the same high dementia risk in this group.The findings demonstrate how important it is for adults to maintain a healthy sleep cycle, especially as they get older.As adults age, it's common for their sleep patterns to change or becomedisrupted— leading to longer, shorter, or more irregular sleep. This disruption may be linked to Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia, impacting seniors' ability to remember information, problem-solve, and go through everyday behaviors. Sleep disruption can also be caused by or heighten depression, cardiovascular disease（冠心病）, and other conditions.A recommended sleep time for seniors is seven to eight hours, the researchers said. Six or fewer hours corresponded to short sleep, while nine or more hours corresponded to long sleep.The Stanford researchers measured levels of beta amyloid, a protein in the brain that is typically found in high levels when a patient develops Alzheimer's. In addition, the researchers used several tests for memory, attention, spatial skills, and executive function to identify patients' cognitive abilities. Those patients sleeping for six hours or fewer a night were more likely to develop dementia, the researchers found. The low-sleep patients had higher levels of beta amyloid.The Stanford researchers found that patients with lower sleep also performed worse on memory tests, while those with higher sleep (more hours) performed worse on executive function tests，which measure the brain's ability to switch between different tasks.―The main takeaway is that it is important to maintain healthy sleep late in life, Winer told CNN.1. What does the underlined word “disrupted” in paragraph 4 mean?A. difficultB. disorderedC. dissolvedD. different2. According to the findings, which of the following is NOT related to the disrupted sleep?A. It is more likely to cause old people to have bad memories over issues.B. It may contribute to dementia, cardiovascular disease and other illnesses.C. Some daily behaviors perhaps differ from those whose sleeping is normal.D It tends to bring all the old people to undergo brain scans and cognitive tests.3. What can we infer from the study?A. A proper sleep time for seniors is seven to eight hours.B. Low and high sleep patients were both poor at memory tests.C. Executive function test is applied to measure the capacity of brain.D. Keeping a healthy sleep for older adults late in life is crucial.BTwo 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.CMy school appeared on the news last week because we had made an important change in our local area. Our class had planted a large garden in what was once only a vacant lot. It was a lot of work but it was all worth it. I got blisters(水泡) from digging, and we all got insect bites, too.I learned a lot about gardening and collaboration(合作), and then I learned about the media. Our teacher telephoned the TV station and informed them of what we had accomplished. She spoke with the producer. The producer checked with the directors, but they said there were plenty of stories similar to ours. They wanted to know what was special about our particular garden, since many schools plant them.The teacher explained that, after going on the Internet to learn about the prairie(大草原), we had made a prairie garden. We had gone to a prairie and gotten seeds from the plants, and then we planted them. We did not water the garden, but we did weed it. We decided to let nature water it with rain, since that was how prairies grew in the past. We sent a picture of the garden to the news station. In the picture, the grass was so high that it stood taller than the fourth grade students.As a result, the producer sent a reporter to our school. He interviewed the headmaster and asked him many questions about the garden. After that, they interviewed us, and we explained to them what we had learned through this project.That night, we watched the news, and there we were. The news reporter told our story. It was only two minutes long, but it was us. We were famous. All that work, all those blisters, it was worth it. We knewthatwhen we saw the garden every day, but now we knew that the whole city thought so, too.8. What seemed to be the TV directors’ initial reaction to the garden?A. They were excited.B. They were surprised.C. They were worried.D. They were uninterested.9. What is special about the garden?A. Weeds were allowed to spread naturally.B. The grass grew faster than common grass.C. The seeds came from the plants of a prairie.D. Underground water was used for the plants.10. What does the underlined word “that” refer to in the last paragraph?A. We got blisters on our hands.B. Our hard work was worthwhile.C. The garden would be famous.D. The project would be finished.11. How did the author feel about the project?A. Annoyed.B. Curious.C. Proud.D. Regretful.DConcrete is the world's most consumed material after water. Because it already surrounds us in the built environment, researchers have been exploring the idea of using concrete to store electricity—turning buildings into giant batteries. The idea has been gaining ground as we have come to increasingly rely on renewable energy from the wind and sun: rechargeable batteries are necessary when the breeze dies down or darkness falls.Experimental concrete batteries have only managed to hold a small part of what a traditional battery does. But one team now reports in Buildings that it has developed a rechargeable original model that could represent a more than 900 percent increase in stored charge, compared with earlier attempts.A live-in concrete battery might sound unlikely. Still, "you can make a battery out of a potato," notes Aimee Byrne. In a future where sustainability is key, she likes the idea of buildings that avoid waste by providing shelterand powering electronics.Although the new design stores more than 10 times as much power as earlier attempts, it still has a long way to go: 200 square meters of it "can provide about 8 percent of the daily electricity consumption" of a typical U.S. home, Zhang says.This is not enough to compete with today's rechargeable devices. "We're getting milliamps (毫安) out of concrete batteries—we're not getting amps (安培), "Byrne says." We're getting hours as opposed to days of charge." But she adds that" concrete batteries are completely in their childhood, compared to other battery designs." The earliest batteries were simple andbulky. Researchers experimented with new materials and designs for more than a century to develop today's small devices. Byrne suggests concrete-based energy storage could undergo a similar evolution. "The whole idea is that we're looking far into the future," she says. "We're playing the long game with it."12. What can we learn about the concrete batteries?A. They become increasingly renewable.B. They are the most consumed batteries.C. They are being developed by researchers.D. They will replace energy from the wind and sun.13. Why does Byrne mention a battery out of a potato?A. To show it is easy to build concrete batteries.B. To argue it is possible to develop concrete batteries.C. To make her statement more interesting.D. To call on people to protect the environment.14. What does the underlined word "bulky" in Paragraph 5 mean?A. HeavyB. CheapC. EfficientD. Small.15. What doesByrne think of concrete batteries?A. They beat today's rechargeable devices.B. They are simple and bulky.C. They have a doubtful future.D. They have a long way to go.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学年西安市远东第一中学高三英语期中试题及答案
2019-2020学年西安市远东第一中学高三英语期中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AThis online course is designed to provide you with work-ready skills including responding to job advertisements，writing application letters and resumes（简历）and developing inter-view skills．What topics will it cover?● The recruitment（招聘）and selection process● The job application● Planning for the interview● Developing interview skillsWhat will you achieve?By the end of the course，you'll be able to...● Assess the recruitment and selection process from an employer's point of view● Interpret an advertisement，job description and selection criteria correctly● Model a well-written job application● Plan for a job interviewWho is the course for?While this course appeals to trainees and graduates，it also applies to job seekersin the broader community looking to increasing their confidence and success rate when applying for work．Who develops the course?Central Queensland University．It is Australia's leading regional university．Our courses are designed alongside industry andmany include hands-on learning experiences and project-based learning．Our commitment to making real-world knowledge and skills accessible to all has seen us being awarded global recognition．1. What will students learn if they take the online course?A. The way to write a resume．B. The way to put an advertisement．C. The skills of talking with others．D. The skills of improving reading．2. Who is the online course intended for?A. Trainers．B. Interviewers．C. Job seekers．D. College students．3. Which ofthe following best describes the online course?A Cheap． B. Practical． C. Long-standing． D. World-class．BAfter almost an entire year of not going shopping and vacationing, you find the numbers reflected by your bank account meet your heart’ s desire.Now the most important question comes, what to do with the earnings? Should you fulfill dreams of the present, invest in preserving the future or perhaps keep saving it for a rainy day?Our elders always try to teach us the value of money and its moral weakness. One may be on a winning streak (连续成功) now, but it will not always be so. One will have days when there will be no sunshine but only rain, and their luck will hide behind those thick grey clouds. Save for those rainy days, they say. Do not spend too much, live within a budget,refrain fromcredit no matter how small and save for the future.Since the very first time we earn our own money from a summer job or earning our first salary, the lessons start. In fact, the pocket money that we receive when we are children begins the process of learning how to best manage one’ s money.People often think like this — one day when I have enough money, I will travel the world. Then, once we do earn enough money, tomorrow’ s plans start shadowing our present ones. However, is it wise to keep living for that future? Will we still enjoy or even be able to backpack in our 50s? How will we ever enjoy our present if we are constantly living for the future?Good questions, aren’ t they? I say travel but don’ t let yourself run dry, treat yourself to some luxuries but also keep enough for your necessities, and enjoy your present but with a plan for the foreseeable future. Life is for the living, so live it sensibly.4. Why do elders teach us to save money?A. Because there are more rainy days in life.B. Because no one can win streak.C. Because good days may end.D. Because money can’t buy everything.5. What does the underlined phrase “refrain from” mean in Paragraph 3?A. select fromB. hold backC. rely onD. prefer to6. Which of the following opinions would the author agree?A. To enjoy yourself in the right time.B. To wait to travel until we have enough money.C. To go backpacking in our 50s.D. To live for the future.7. What should we do with the earnings according to the author?A. We should save all for rainy days.B. We should fulfill our dreams.C. We should entertain ourselves.D. We should live the present wisely.CBrian Hamilton's life changed in a prison when he went there with his friend, Reverend Robert J. Harris, who often went to local prisons to do ministry work. During the visit,Hamiltonstarted talking to one of the prisoners and asked what he was going to do when he got out. “He said he was going to get a job,”Hamiltonrecalls. “I thought to myself, wow, that’s going to be difficult with a criminal background.”The conversation madeHamiltonconsider how to help those who came out from prison. Finally in 2008, 16 years after that initial conversation,Hamiltoncreated Inmates to Entrepreneurs, a nonprofit organization that helps people with criminal backgrounds start their own small businesses.At the time,Hamiltonwas building his own company, a software technology company for the banking industry. As his company grew, so didHamilton’s time devoted to giving lessons to prisoners. He averaged three to four courses a month at prisons throughoutNorth Carolina.Eventually,Hamiltondecided to shift his focus to his true passion. In May 2019, he sold his company and focused on helping those who were imprisoned. His online courses will be set next year. “By March 1, 2022, anyone will be able to access the courses, either to become a certificated instructor or to access it for themselves as a prisoner or part of the general population,”Hamiltonexplained. In addition, he visits middle schools and presents the course to at-risk students as a preventative measure against crime.The free course is funded by the recently established Brian Hamilton Foundation, which offers assistance to military members as they return to civilian life and provides loans o small businesses. “Starting up a business isn't for everyone, but if we make opportunities available, and let people know that other people care about them, itmakes a difference.”Hamiltonsaid.8. Why did Brian Hamilton went to a prison?A. He accompanied his friend.B. He took lessons in the prison.C. He wanted to get a job in the prison.D. He had a friend who was in prison.9. What can be inferred about Inmates to Entrepreneurs?A. It often assists military members.B It provides loans to small businesses.C. Its course has been largely broadened.D. It is an organization intended for business men.10. According to the author, which of the following best describesHamilton?A. He is a man who always changes his mind.B. He has a sense of social responsibility.C. He is good at running a big company.D. He makes money by giving lessons.11. What is the main idea of the text?A. A man made a fruitless visit to the prison.B. A man sold his business to teach prisoners.C. A man realized his dream of being a teacher.D. A man successfully created two organizations.DPreventing heart disease is a topic I think about all the time, given my family history of heart disease. So last summer, I travelled toBolivia.The natives, called the Tsimane, were reported to have the healthiest hearts in the world. I wanted to learn what they could teach me about preventing heart disease.Getting to the Tsimane wasn't easy. They lived in small family groups of about 60 people along river banks. We finally found one of the villages at sunset. That night, we set up our tents in the middle of the village. Thatched huts surrounded us, with no electricity or modem conveniences.At first, I thought they mainly got their calorics from meat. However, I found food such as rice and com made up nearly 70% of their diet. The food was not processed, lacking added sugars or salts.During my stay there, I went hunting and fishing with the men and played soccer with the kids. I found the Tsimane were standing or walking nearly all of their waking hours. Men spent lots of time tracking animals. Fanning and gathering, mostly done by children and women, were all-day affairs.I also got a clear idea of how they rested. As soon as the sun went down, people returned to their huts andwent to sleep. And with the call of the cock in the morning, another day began.The lifespan of the Tsimane is actually much shorter than those living in theUS. Various factors, like animal attacks and infections, bring down the lifespan. But up until the day they die, they are often very healthy. While heart disease kills thousands of Americans every year and costs nearly a billion dollars a day, the Tsimane remind us that wealth doesn't necessarily buy health.12. Why does the author pay so much attention to preventing heart disease?A. He dreams of becoming a doctor.B. He wants to teach others about the topic.C. His family members encourage him to do so.D. He was born with a high risk of heart disease.13. Which factors did the author mainly focus on in his research?A. Housing, food and cooperation.B. Diet, activity and rest.C. Physical work, social life and lifespan.D. Group size, family history and consumption14. What was the Tsimane 's sleep-wake cycle mainly based on?A. Natural sound.B. Routine activity.C. Animal behaviour.D. Natural light.15. What might the author advise us to do after his travels inBolivia?A. Take in less sugar and salt.B. Stand less and walk more.C. Eat white meat instead of red meat.D. Live in the middle of the community.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。