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2019年重庆市高三第二次调研英语试题(解析版)

2019年重庆高三二诊英语试卷第I卷(共100分)第一部分:听力(共两节，满分30分)第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

AEverything I Never Told You: A novel by Celeste NgIn StockList Price: $ 26.95Price: $ 16.167You Save: $ 10.78 (40%)Synopsis（梗概）：“Lydia is dead. But they don't know this yet... ” So begins the , story of this novel, about a Chinese American family living in 1970s small-town Ohio. Lydia is the favorite child of Marilyn and James Lee; their middle- daughter, a girl who inherited her mother's bright blue eye and her father's jet-black hair. Her parents are determined that Lydia will fulfill the dreams they were unable to pursue----in Marilyn's case that her daughter should become a doctor rather than a homemaker, in James's case that Lydia should be popular at school, a girl with a busy social life and the center of every party.When Lydia's body is found in the local lake, the balancing act that has been keeping the Lee family together falls into chaos, forcing them to confront the long-kept secrets that have been slowly pulling them apart. James, consumed by guilt, sets out on a reckless path that may destroy his marriage. Marilyn, is determined to find a responsible party, no matter what the cost is. Lydia's older brother, Nathan, is certain that the neighborhood bad boy Jack is somehow involved. But it's the youngest of the family--- Hannab who observes far more than anyone realizes and who may be the only one who knows the truth about what happened.A profoundly moving story of family, history, and the meaning of home, Everything I Never Told You is both a good page-turner and a sensitive family portrait, exploring the divisions between cultures and the conflicts within a family, and uncovering the ways in which mothers and daughters, fathers and sons, and husbands and wives struggle, all their lives, to understand one another.1. What type of writing is this passage?A. An exhibition guide.B. An announcementC. A book review.D. An advertisement2. How many people in the Lee family are mentioned according to the passage?A. Four.B. Five.C. Six.D. Seven.3. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. James wants his daughter to be a homemaker.B. In Hannah's eyes, Jack is actually the real killer.C. Lydia takes on the high expectations of the family.D. The family always live in harmony with each other.【答案】1. D 2. B 3. C【解析】本文是一篇应用文。

2019届重庆市高三上学期第二次月考英语试卷【含答案及解析】

2019届重庆市高三上学期第二次月考英语试卷【含答案及解析】姓名___________ 班级____________ 分数__________一、阅读理解1. Everybody hates it, but everybody does it. A recentreport said that 40％of Americans hate tipping. In America alone, tipping is a $16 billion-a-year industry. Consumers acting politely ought not to pay more than they have tofor a given service. Tips should not exist. So why do they? The common opinion in the past was that tips both rewarded the efforts of good service and reduced uncomfortable feelings of inequality. And also, tipping makes for closer relations. It went without saying that the better the service, the bigger the tip.But according to a new research from Cornell University,tips no longer serve any useful function. The paper analyzes numbers they got from 2,547 groups dining at 20 different restaurants. The connection between larger tips and better service was very weak. Only a tiny part of the size of the tip had anything to do with the quality of service.Tipping is better explained, by culture than by the money people spend. In America, the custom came into being along time ago. It is regarded as part of the acceptedcost of a service. In New York restaurants, failing to tip at least l5% could well mean dissatisfaction from the customers. Hairdressers can expect to get l5%-20%, and the man who delivers your fast food $2. In Europe, tipping is less common. In many restaurants the amount of tip is decided by a standard service charge. In many Asian countries, tipping has never really caught on at all. Onlya few have really taken to tipping.According to Michael Lynn, the Cornell papers' author, countries in which people are more social or outgoing tend to tip more. Tipping may reduce anxiety about being served by strangers. And Mr. Lynn says, “In America, where people are expressive and eager to mix up with others, tipping is about social approval. If you tip badly, people think less of you. Tipping well is a chance to show off."1. This passage is mainly about ________.A. different kinds of tipping in different countriesB. the relationship between tipping and customC. the origin and present meaning of tippingD. most American people hate tipping2. Which of the following best explains the underlined phrase "caught on"?A. become popular.___________________________________B. been hated.C. been stopped.D. been permitted3. Among the following situations, in your opinion, who is likely to tip most?A. A Frenchman just quarreled with the barber who did his hair badly in New York.B. An American just had a wonderful dinner in a well known restaurant in New York.C. A Japanese businessman asked for a pizza delivery from a Pizza Hut in New York.D. A Chinese student enjoyed his meal in a famous fast food restaurant in New York.4. We can infer from this passage that ________.A. tipping is no longer a good way to satisfy some customers themselvesB. tipping is especially popular in New YorkC. tipping in America can make service better nowD. tipping has something to do with people's character2. I was twenty-two, and in Bolivia. I’d been to every other country in South America, and now I was set on getting into Chile, the last on the list.After several days, I reached the hills. It was cold, and even the distant mountains were clear. The days were lonely,but one evening I met Filomeno and his fellow teachers. They tried to persuade me not to go to Chile, saying it was a bad place, and that I would be killed. I didn’t believe them. I knew nothing of the current pol itics; I just wanted to go there.So I walked into the mountains, feeling excited, and came to a sign with the word "Chile" on it. A frightening soldier appeared, stuck a gun in my back, and pushed me down a slope to the police station. The police chief then told me, "There’s nothing for you here." I explained thatI had come to see this beautiful country. But he was annoyed.In the evening they filled me with food. There was laughter, and I was less tense. Then the police chief took me to a tiny cell. I lay down on the mattress (垫子). Even though I had no light and none of my possessions, I felt euphoric . At least I had arrived! And what a story I’d have to tell! The next morning I was released, andI was told that Chile didn’t want me. Throwing my belongings into my backpack, I shouted and screamed at the soldiers. After all this effort I was being sent home! I stomped (以重踏步方式走) towards Bolivia expecting to feel a bullet. But I’d be back! I told mys elf.1. The author went to Chile to ______.A. visit his friend Filomeno_________B. settle there foreverC. complete his trip plan______________D. risk his life2. The underlined word "euphoric" in Paragraph 4 mostprobably means "______".A. terrible____________________B. shamed____________________C.bored________________________ D. excited3. According to the last paragraph, the author lost his temper because ______.A. he was prevented from entering ChileB. he was badly treated by the soldiers in ChileC. it was his last chance to travelD. his friends had stopped him from going to Chile4. What is the passage mainly about?A. An exciting fight with soldiers in Chile.B. How the author escaped from Chile.C. An adventure in Chile.D. Why the author went to Chile.3. It is said t hat there’s no such thing a s a free lunch, but even if you manage to bag a bargain meal, it will not taste as good as a more expensive choice, according to scientists.A new study has found that restaurant goers who pay more for their meals think the food is tastier than offered for a smaller price. The experts think that people tend to associate cost with quality and this changes theirperception(感知) of how food tastes.Scientists at Cornell University studied the eating habits of 139 people enjoying an Italian buffet in a restaurant. The price of the food was set by the researchers at either$4 or $8 for the all-you-can-eat meal. Customers were asked to rate how good the food tasted, the quality of the restaurant and to leave their names.The experiment showed that the people who paid $8 enjoyed their meal 11% more than those who ate the “cheaper” buffet. Interestingly those that paid for the $4 buffet said they felt guiltier about loading up their plates and felt that they overate. However, the scientists said that both groups ate around the same quantity of food in total.Brian Wansink, a professor of consumer behavior at the university, said: “We were fascinated to find that pricing has little effect on how much one eats, but a hugeeffect on how you interpret the experience.” He thinks that people enjoyed their food more as they associated cost with quality and that small changes to a restaurant can change how tasty people find their meals.In a previous study, researchers from the university showed that people who eat in bright lighting consume more than people who eat in less brightly lit areas.1. We can learn from the passage that ________.A. there were 139 subjects involved in the new studyB. a free lunch might be as delicious as you expectedC. the high pricing will change the exact taste of the foodD. i n the experiment, the price of the food ranged from$4 to $82. According to the passage, which of the following factors has an effect on the quantity of food a person consumes?A. The taste of the food.B. The price of the food.C. The number of companions.D. The lighting of the restaurant.3. Who will benefit most from the new study?A. The person who runs a restaurant.B. The person who often eats outside.C. The person who works on decoration.D. The person who studies in university.4. The passage is intended to ________.A. promote marketing methodsB. inform readers of a new studyC. teach consumers how to eat betterD. find the association between cost and quality4. Nearly 60 million visitors flooded to the 384 national parks across America every year. And you won’t have to wander far from home to enjoy one of these national treasures, with Michigan’s Isle Royale National Park nearby.Located 56 miles from Copper Harbor on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, the park remains a desolate area that can onlybe reached by tour boat. With the exception of the Rock Harbor Lodge, which offers both rooms with private baths and accommodations in the form of small cottages, the 572,000 acres that make up the 45-mile-long park are rough, threaded with hiking paths that lead to tents-only campsites. You are likely to see a deer crossing mist-covered ponds in search of breakfast, gaze bald eagles flying overhead, or hear a beaver(河狸) clapping its tail on the water. If you are especially lucky, you might even glimpse a grey wolf, nearly dying out from hunting on the mainland.Plenty of hiking paths open the area to exploration. The4-mile Stroll Path winds through various trees and offers a tour of the island’s history, including prehistoric Indian mines. The Jungle Path leads to Scoville Point——a perfect picnic spot surrounded on three sides by the shining waters of Lake Superior.You can also rent a boat at the park’s service center and row down the shore to the Rock Harbor Lighthouse. Here park’s service employees use nets to sho w how lake fishes used to be caught by the original local people. Theircatch ends up on the dinner menu at the Rock Harbor Lodge.The park is open from mid-April through October; RockHarbor Lodge is open from Memorial Day weekend until just after Labor Day.1. The underlined phrase “a desolate area” in the 2 nd paragraph probably means ________.A. an undeveloped areaB. an inaccessible areaC. an area deserted by touristsD. an area protected by government2. What can we infer from the passage?A. Indians used to hunt grey wolves to make a living.B. Tourists can only visit the park by walking or hiking.C. The number of grey wolves is smaller than that of deer.D. Food provided by Rock Harbor Lodge is shipped from outside.3. What is the main idea of the passage?A. Safety tips of the natural park.B. Attractions of the natural park.C. Tourist service of the natural park.D. Environmental protection of the natural park.二、七选五5. 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.选项中有两项为多余选项.1. Instead, they learn at home. They are taught by adults, more often ,their parents are their teachers. Educational companies, libraries and the Internet provide many families with teaching material.2. Some choose it because of their religious beliefs.Others say it provides more time for the family to betogether. They say home offers a better place for learning. Some parents believe home-schooling avoids problems oftraditional schools. These include classes that have too many students. Critics, however, say children need to attend school with other children.3. Some states(州)do not require much preparation made by parents or testing of children. Other states have more requirements for home-schooling. Home-schooling in the UnitedStates began when the country was established. In farm areas, people often lived far from a school. Widespread home-schooling took place until about the middle of the 19th century. Then, in 1852, the state of Massachusetts passedthe first law requiring children to attend school.Over the years, the American public education system strengthened and grew. By the 1960s and 1970s, however, some Americans believed that traditional education was not helping their child ren. 4.Home-schooling expert Linda Dobson says many people havehelped the movement grow. She says many kinds of peoplehave joined the movement. 5. They represent many races, religions and political beliefs. Ms. Dobson says the numberof home-schooled children has increased by an estimatedfifteen to twenty percent each year during the last fifteen years.A. Parents choose home-schooling for several reasons.B. Home-schooling is not accepted by all the people.C. More than one million children in the United States do not go to school.D. So a number of parents began home-schooling.E. All fifty American states and the District of Columbia permit home-schooling.F. She says these include rich people and poor people.G. They are mainly rich people.三、完形填空6. 完形填空阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

重庆市第八中学2019届高考适应性月考卷(四)英语-答案

重庆市第八中学2019届高考适应性月考卷（四）英语参考答案第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）1~5 CACBB 6~10 BAACB 11~15 BACBB 16~20 CCAAC 第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）21~25 BDDAC 26~30 BACBD 31~35 CBDCB第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）36~40 CFEDA第三部分语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）41~45 BCCAD 46~50 BADCB 51~55 CDBBA 56~60 DCBAD 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）61．to have 62．reported 63．a 64．playing 65．anxiety 66．who/that 67．on 68．were asked 69．less upset 70．and第四部分写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）I was delighted when receiving your letter asked what customs you should pay attention∧①asking ②to when visiting a friend．Here is my tips for you．③areFirst of all，bear this in mind that you had better arrive punctually or some time early than the④删除this或把this改为it ⑤earlier appointed time，and it is of great significance to show your politeness．Additionally，to be英语参考答案·第8页（共8页）respectful，you might as well take the appropriate gift，like some fruit．Most important，it’s vital⑥an ⑦importantlythat you should mind your table manner．For instance，never speak with your mouth full of food，⑧mannersthat may be similar to your own custom．In brief，do as the Chinese did when in China．⑨which ⑩do第二节书面表达（满分25分）【参考范文】Dear parents，I’m writing to extend my heartfelt gratitude to both of you for your devotion and unconditional love，without which I can’t have grown into what I am．First of all，you have equipped me with a cozy environment where I can develop my potential and pursue my own dreams．Rather than push me too hard or set unattainable goals，you assure me that I’m the best if I do a job to the best of my ability．In addition，when fate gives me a heavy blow，it is through you that I come to understand a rainbow would appear after the storm．Not only do you offer me guidance but you have taught me difficulty is not to be feared but to be conquered with my perseverance and your support．Words fail me when I’m trying to show my genuine gratitude．I really hope I will be strong enough for you to rely on and repay your love and care one day．Confident and determined，I will hold your hands to go through thick and thin．Yours sincerely，Li Hua【解析】第二部分阅读理解第一节A21．B 细节理解题。

2019届高三英语上学期第二次月考试题新人教-新版

精品2019学年度第一学期第二次月考高三英语试题2本试卷共分四部分。

满分150分，时间120分钟。

第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。

录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What is the problem for the man?A. He has to meet many people.B. He has to leave his friends.C. He has to travel a lot.2. How does the man think of the book?A. Humorous.B. Scientific.C. Popular.3. What’s the matter with the woman?A. She has caught a bad cold.B. She stayed online too long.C. She is allergic to paint smell.4. What does the man suggest the woman do?A. Consult a repair shop.B. Purchase another car.C. Fix the car herself.5. In which year is the man in college now?A. The first year.B. The second year.C. The third year.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

精品2019届高三英语上学期第二次月考试题新人教版新版

2019届第一学期第二次月考高三年级·英语试卷考试时间：120分钟总分：150分第一卷（三部分，共115分）第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What does the man think of Ben Brown’s latest novel?A. Interesting.B. Boring.C. Confusing2. What does the man ask the woman to do?A. Come home early B Be quiet when coming homeC. Go to bed early3. What will the man probably do tonight?A. Go to a movie. B Put on a show C. Watch a firework show4. How does the woman probably feel now?A. InterestedB. ConfusedC. Exhausted5. Why is the man moving?A. He needs a quieter placeB. He wants to live aloneC .The present one is too expensive.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置，听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题。

每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。

重庆市重庆八中高三英语第二次月考试题【会员独享】

高三英语第二次月考第I卷（三部分,共115分）一、听力（共三节,满分30分）做题时,请先将答案划在试题卷上。

录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试题卷上的答案转涂或转填到答题卡上。

第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分,满分7.5分）请听下面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,并标在试题卷的相应位置。

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 does the woman mean?A. She has to sleep with her cousin in the same room.B. She has to sleep in another room.C. She doesn't like her cousin to stay at her room.2. How does the woman feel the boys' job?A. She thinks they are doing well.B. She is not satisfied with the boys' job.C. She is not sure.3.What is the woman?A. A teacher.B. A nurse.C. A saleswoman.4.Where are the two speakers?A. In their bedroom.B. In a field.C. In a supermarket.5. How many novels is the woman reading next semester?A. Two.B. Three.C. Five.第二节（共12小题；每小题1.5分,满分18分）请听下面4段对话。

每段对话后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C、三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试题卷的相应位置。

2019-2020学年重庆八中宏帆校区高三英语第二次联考试卷及参考答案

2019-2020学年重庆八中宏帆校区高三英语第二次联考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AIn his 402nd anniversary year, Shakespeare is still rightly celebrated as a great language master and writer. But he was not the only great master of play writing to die in 1616, and he is certainly not the only writer to have left a lasting influence on theater.While less known worldwide, Tang Xianzu is considered one of Chinas greatest playwrights and is highly spoken of in that country of ancient literary and dramatic traditions.Tang was born in 1550 inLinchuan,Jiangxiprovince. Unlike Shakespeare's large body of plays,poems and sonnets (十四行诗), Tang wrote only four major plays: The Purple Hairpin, Peony Pavilion (《牡丹亭》), A Dream under the Southern bough, and Dream of Handan. The latter three were constructed around a dream narrative, a way through which Tang unlocked the emotional dimension of human desires and ambitions and explored human nature beyond the social and political limits of that time.Similar to Shakespeare, Tang's success rode the wave of a renaissance (复兴) in theater as an artistic practice. As in Shakespeare'sEngland, Tang's works became hugely popular inChinatoo. During Tang'sChina, his plays were enjoyed performed, and changed. Kunqu Opera, a form of musical drama, spread from southernChinato the whole nation and became a symbol of Chinese culture. Combining northern tune and southern music, kunqu Opera was known for its poetic language, music, dance movements and gestures. Tang's works benefited greatly from the popularity of kunqu Opera, and his plays are considered classics of kunqu Opera.While Tang and Shakespeare lived in a world away from each other, there are many things they share in common, such e humanity of their drama, their heroic figures, their love for poetic language, a lasting popularity and the anniversary during which we still celebrate them.1. Why is Shakespeare mentioned in the first paragraph?A. To describe Shakespeare's anniversary.B. To introduce the existence of Tang Xianzu.C. To explain the importance of Shakespeare.D. To suggest the less popularity of Tang Xianzu.2. What's possibly one of the main theme of Tang's works?A. Social reality.B. Female dreams.C. Human emotions.D. Political environment.3. What does the author mainly tell us in Paragraph 4?A. The influence of Kunqu Opera on Tang's works.B. Tang's success in copying Shakespeare's styles.C. The way Kunqu Opera became a symbol of Chinese culture.D. Tang's popularity for his poetic language and music.BAdvertisers tend to think big and perhaps this is why they're always coming in for criticism. Their critics(批评家)seem to hate them because they have so much money to throw around. Why don’t they stop advertising and reduce the price of their goods? After all, it’s the consumer who pays.The poor old consumer! He'd have to pay a great deal more if advertising didn't create mass markets for products. It is precisely because of the heavy advertising that consumer goods are so cheap. But we get the wrong idea if we think the only purpose of advertising is to sell goods. Another equally important function is to inform. A great deal of the knowledge we have about household goods is largely from the advertisements we read. Advertisements introduce us to new products or remind us of the existence of ones we already know about. Supposing you wanted to buy a washing machine, it is more than likely you would obtain details regarding performance, price, etc., from an advertisement.Lots of people pretend that they never read advertisements, but this claim may be seriously doubted. It is hardly possible not to read advertisements these days. And what fun they often are, too! Just think what a railway station or a newspaper would be like without advertisements. Would you enjoy gazing at a blank wall or reading railway byelaws while waiting for a train? A cheerful, witty advertisement makes such a difference to a dull wall or a newspaper full of the incidents and disasters.We must not forget, either, that advertising makes a positive contribution to our pockets. The fact that we pay so little for our daily paper, or can enjoy so many broadcast programmers is due entirely to the money spent by advertisers. Just think what a newspaper would cost if we had to pay its full price!Another thing we mustn't forget is the “small ads.” What a tremendously useful service they perform for the community! Just about anything can be accomplished through these columns. For instance, you can find a job, buy or sell a house, announce a birth, marriage or death in what used to be called the “hatch, match and dispatch”column(栏目) but by far the most fascinating section is the personal or “agony” column. No other item in a newspaper provides such entertaining reading or offers such a deep insight into human nature. It's the best advertisement for advertising there is!4. What is the main idea of this passage?A. Advertisements steal money from our pocketsB. The critics get the wrong idea of advertisements.C. Advertisers perform a useful service to communities.D. Advertisements are everywhere.5. What is the attitude of the author toward advertisements?A. He appreciates the role of advertisements.B. He doubts the effect of advertisements.C. He believes what is said in advertisements.D. He complains too many advertisements in daily life.6. Which of the following is Not True?A. The personal or “agony” column makes us know more about human nature.B. The only purpose of advertising is to sell goods.C. A newspaper will cost us more if there is no advertisement on it.D. Advertisement makes our life color1 ful.7. Whicof the following shows the structure of the passage?( ①=" Paragraph" 1, ②=" paragraph" 2, ③=" paragraph" 3, ④=" paragraph" 4 ⑤=" paragraph" 5)A B.C. D.CIt was the first day of spring here but it didn't feel like it. The COVID-19 epidemic (流行病) was sweeping the globe and everywhere there were feelings of fear and loneliness. “Social Distancing” had become the new norm. Here the schools had been closed, the restaurant dining rooms had been shut, and people had been told to work from home whenever they could. Even the sheltered workshop where my oldest son worked had been closed until further notice. People had made a run on the stores and large areas of the shelves were bare. On the news the numbers of the sick and dead continued to rise. It felt like there was a weight on the souls of everyone in the world.My family were staying at home as much as possible and as I looked out of my window I wondered how long this crisis would last. It was then, however, that I saw something that lifted that weight off of my soul, made me smile, and made my heart feel happy again. On the street below my house there was an old friend of mine from high school who was a teacher there. With him was my younger son's former aide from the high school as well. They were delivering the school lunches door to door to the hungry children who were stuck at home. Watching them made me think of something everyone's childhood television neighbor, Mr. Roger's once said: "In the bad times, always look for the helpers."I have no doubt that this crisis will pass as all the crisis before. But it is our choice on whether it brings out the best in us or the worst in us. Let it bring out the best in you. Use it to strengthen your faith. Use it to free yourself from fear. Use it to grow kinder, more giving, and more loving. Become a helper to all those in need and you will be a happy person today and all the days to come.8. Why didn't the author like the first day of spring?A. He had to work at home instead of at office.B. There wasn't social distance between each other.C. There was an epidemic everywhere in the world.D. His own company had been closed for a long time.9. How did people feel in the face of the epidemic?A. Disappointed.B. TenseC. Confident.D. Cheerful.10. What made the author happy?A. Seeing someone delivering lunches from door to door.B. Talking with his old friend in the street.C. Watching a childhood television at home.D. Staying together with his family.11. What do Mr. Roger's words actually mean?A. It's not necessary for us to find helpers in bad times.B. In good times we needn't do much to help others.C. We should ask more people to help us in bad times.D. We are supposed to help each other in bad times.DThe outbreak of the novel corona virus pneumonia (NCP) has disrupted the lives and work of nearly every Chinese person. However, a new trend has been on the rise: many have turned themselves into livestreaming users orfollowers.According to Questmobile, a professional big data intelligence services provider in China, the audience for Douyin, Kuaishou and other livestreaming platforms surged to 574 million during the Spring Festival holiday, up 35 percent from 2019.Confined at home, away from their friends and loved ones, people turn to livestreaming to reach out to the world. For them livestreaming can help them share their lives and interest with a global audience, which will give them the sense of being “in the moment”. Even as viewers, they can also engage immediately with livestreamers by commenting and making suggestions.“When I comment on the livestreaming videos, I’m not simply an audience member, but also an active part of the program. That gives me a sense of engagement,” an Internet user named Wang Hao told People’s Daily.Livestreaming is not only for fun, but also a new tool for many businesses. Affected by the pandemic, many businesses had to stop their sales in physical stores. To meet their business goals and survive during these trying times, many chose to livestream to revive their businesses.Joyoung, a leading maker of small kitchen appliances, is a good example. The company not only added a number of broadcasts each day to advertise their products, but also shared the menus that were beneficial to health. “The responses to our livestreaming shows have been well beyond expectations,” Kang Li, who overseesthe company’s livestreaming unit, told China daily. “It’s a natural opportunity to truly bond with our followers.”Like it or not, livestreaming is likely to go mainstream in China for both entertainment and business.12. What is the purpose of writing the second paragraph?A. To introduce some popular livestreaming platforms in China.B. To report data on the development of livestreaming in 2019.C. To show that Chinese people spend too much time on livestreaming apps.D. To prove that livestreaming are becoming increasingly popular in China.13. What does Wang Hao think of commenting on livestreaming?A. It is boring to make comments.B. It is the only way to share viewers’ lives.C. It makes people feel involved in the stream.D. It helps livestreamers improve themselves.14. What do paragraphs 5&6 mainly talk about?A. Livestreaming replaced physical stores in many areas.B. Many businesses turned to livestreaming platform for marketing.C. Livestreaming platforms faced challenges during the pandemic.D. Livestreaming platforms made changes to their services.15. How does the author feel about thefuture of livestreaming？A. Positive.B. Uncertain.C. Disappointed.D. Confused.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学年重庆市第八中学高三英语月考试题及答案

2019-2020学年重庆市第八中学高三英语月考试题及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AThe Internet can provide a wealth of educational resources for small children, if you know where to look.Enchanted LearningEnchanted learning is a great website for children, and I know several teachers who rely on it for materials for their classrooms. Most of the information is free, but for $ 20.00 per year, you can purchase a membership that allows you to have access to the site without the advertising. The pages here are great. There are color1 ed pages and worksheets for toddlers (学步儿童) and school-age children.StarfallStarfall is another good educational website for small children. Teachers often use this website in classrooms. It emphasizes reading skills for early learners. The website is aimed at first-grade-level learners, but it has tools that can help all children from pre-K to second grade. The website has reading activities, worksheets to download, and a store where you can purchase educational materials for your children.Sesame Street WorkshopKids loveSesame Street, and it is always educational. This is one of the funniest websites online for children because it is very well animated and has great sound effects. The website has games and stories for small kids, and they can create letters at the post office and mail them to their favorite characters.1. Why does Enchanted Learning offer purchasing memberships?A. Charging for the information.B. Charging for downloading materials.C. Giving access to the site without the ads.D. Providing unlimited search for more pages.2. Where can you buy educational materials for your children?A. Enchanted LearningB. StarfallC. Sesame Street WorkshopD. Colored pages3. What is the purpose of this text?A. To introduce.B. To discuss.C. To persuade.D. To educate.BThese days, football is one of the most popular sports in the world. Given that Neil Armstrong wanted to take a football to the Moon, we could even say that it is also the most popular sport out of this world! The history of the game goes back over two thousand years to Ancient China. It was then known as cuju (kick ball), a game using a ball of animal skins with hair inside. Goals were hung in the air. Football as we know it today started inGreat Britain, where the game was given new rules.That football is such a simple game to play is perhaps the basis of its popularity. It is also a game that is very cheap to play. You don’t need expensive equipment; even the ball doesn’t have to cost much money. All over the world you can see kids playing to their hearts’ content with a ball made of plastic bags.Another factor behind football’s global popularity is the creativity and excitement on the field. It is fun enough to attract millions of people. You do not have to be a fan to recognize the skill of professional players or to feel the excitement of a game ending with a surprising twist.What’s more, football has become one of the best ways for people to communicate: it does not require words, but everyone understands it. It breaks down walls and brings people together on and off the field.“Some people believe football is a matter of life and death, ...” said Bill Shankly, the famous footballer and manager. “I can tell you with certainty it is much, much more important than that.” This might sound funny, but one only has to think about the Earth to realize that our planet is shaped like a football.4. What can we know from paragraph one?A. Some people like to play football on the Moon.B. The game called cuju was given new rules today.C. Cuju is different from football as we know it today.D. Many people like playing a ball made of plastic bags.5. According to the author, there are ________ reasons why football became so popular in the world.A. 3B. 4C. 5D. 66. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. Football is round.B. Football is more than just a sport.C. Our planet is shaped like a football.D. What Bill Shankly said sounds funny.7. What’s the author’s purpose in writing the passage?A. To talk about the history of football.B. To express his/her love of football.C. To explain why football is such a popular game.D. To prove that he/she is a professional football fan.CTo hear people talk about Internet friendships, you would think it was one giant web of cat-fishing and e-crime. While we all undoubtedly have to take measures to remain safe online, assuming every friendship or connection made on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook is cheating or insincere would be a mistake.As a woman who works in the creative industry, I have found real joy in seeking out a community I couldn’t find elsewhere, and making some great friends along the way. My first online friendship was on Twitter with my(now) best friend, during the university exam period. We exchanged study notes in dozens of direct messages, set a study date, and haven’t looked back since.Drawn to each other by similar circumstances, friendships online are similar to offline in that they tend to begin because of shared interest or common ground-maybe they’ve read the post on Instagram. Maybe they have the same taste in food or politics. Or maybe they just love memes too. If online friendships start similar to friendships offline, they grow in the same way, too. Often through mutual support: apart from calling a friend to congratulate him on that new job, you also re-tweet his jokes and praise his Instagram story.Despite my positive experiences when I tell people, most are still suspicious. Eyebrows are raised higher when I explain not only have I found a community online but have made friendships with people I meet face-to-face too. Actually, these are just as valid as other friendships, according to behavioural psychologist Jo Hemmings, who says online friendships can be real.So how do you know if people are there for the real you or just because you’re popular on Instagram? Hemmings has simple rules. She tells me “You have to equally feel comfortable that you’re getting something of each other instead of being used to enable something that isn’t friendship.”Therefore, if all a “friend” online is asking you to do is to promote their work or personal brand and rarely takes an interest in you, then there may be room to question the basis of the friendship. On that note it is worth remembering that just because someone has a lot of followers, it doesn’t necessarily mean they have lots of friends.8. What is most people’s attitude towards online friendship?A. Negative.B. Positive.C. Objective.D. Neutral.9. Why does the writer share her own experience in paragraph 2?A. To introduce the background information of the text.B. To convey the writer’s attitude and give the related example.C. To prove the likely risk for people to develop friendship online.D. To remind people of the various benefits of making friends online.10. How can online and offline friendships be deepened?A. They should be based on shared interest.B. They need to have common ground.C. They require support from each other.D. They can’t live without social media.11. According to the author, what’s the golden rule to make friends online?A. A friend to all is a friend to none.B. Without confidence there is no friendship.C. A friend without faults will never be found.D. Friendship cannot stand always on one side.DMany of us were delighted to learn that a high school senior Kwasi Enin was accepted to all eight Ivy League universities. To our surprise, he wasn't excited as expected, but appeared extra calm. He announced that he would revisit the universities to find the best suitable in music or medicine. He also wanted to compare their financial aid packages.Kwasi's success story is rare, but his reaction is not. After the admission letters arrive at home, students have 30 days to really think about what kind of school would help them grow as a person, which school would best prepare them for the future, and at which school they would be happiest. And they also have to think about whether they can afford the school they choose.But how to answer the questions about which school is the best suitable university? Some young people are attracted to large universities with great school spirit and a list of offerings. But besides those advantages, many of these universities focus on graduate work and research, with undergraduates taught mostly by part-time instructors. Others are attracted to smaller boarding schools with discussion-based classes. But some of these schools will have much limitation for students who want a high-energy city life experience.Many students today seem to think they should pick the university where they will get the diploma that will help them get the most highly paid job. This is a sad misunderstanding of what a college education should provide.A good college education should prepare them to overcome any difficulty andthrivein society. It helps them to form the habit of creative mind and spirit that will continue to develop far beyond their university years. So when you choose college, you should consider if it is filled with useful learning to help create new spaces for different possibilities of growth.12. What can we know about Kwasi Enin from paragraph 1?A. He was from a very poor family.B. He would choose the top university.C. He was too excited to calm himself at the good news.D. He considered his interests when choosing his university.13. What can you infer from paragraph 2?A. Few students can be admitted to university.B. Many students face the choices like Kwasi.C. Top universities are the first choice for most students.D. American students can afford their university by themselves.14. Which of the following can best explain the underlined word “thrive” in paragraph 4?A. FailB. SucceedC. ResearchD. Work15. What should the best university be like according to the text?A. Very large and have good instructors.B. Small boarding schools with discussion-based classes.C. It will offerthe diploma to get the most highly paid job.D. It will help continue to develop far beyond university years.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学年重庆市第八中学高三英语二模试卷及参考答案

2019-2020学年重庆市第八中学高三英语二模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ABrooklyn Botanic GardenBrief IntroductionThe Brooklyn Botanic Garden (BBG) was acquired by the city of Brooklyn in 1854 along with the land that is Prospect Park.There are so many gardens on display at the BBG that is honestly hard to keep count ofthem. There’s the Japanese Hill and Pond Garden, the Osborne Garden, the Shakespeare Garden... you get the point. Each garden that is displayed will be showing off a different group of amazing plants that come m all sorts of color1 s and sizes. The Brooklyn Botanic Garden offers something for the entire family. They even have a Children’s Garden for the little ones.AttractionsJapanese Hill and Pond GardenOne of the most frequency visited gardens at BBG, the Japanese Hill and Pond Garden is certainly a favorite among visitors. This garden features a variety of styles as well as beautiful scenery with a viewing pavilion (亭子) and a waterfall. The Shogun Lantern featured in the Japanese Hill and Pond Garden is over 500 years old. It was given to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden as a gift from the city of Tokyo.Children’s GardenChildren have been planting plants at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden since 1914 and continue their efforts today. Currently, there are over a thousand children contributing to the Children’s Garden.Shakespeare GardenFor those who have fallen in love with the works of Shakespeare, this will be a garden that they can truly appreciate. Over 80 plants that have been mentioned in the writing of Shakespeare currently grow in the Shakespeare Garden.Getting to Brooklyn Botanic GardenBrooklyn Botanic Garden: 900 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225Closest Subway: Prospect Park/ Eastern Parkway/ Franklin AvenueBus Tour Stops: Stop 34 or 35 Brooklyn routeOpening Times15 March— 6 November：Tuesday—Friday: 8:00 am—6:00 pm; Saturday—Sunday: 10:00 am—6:00 pm8 November —11 MarchMonday—Friday: 8:00 am—4:30 pm; Saturday —Sunday: 10:00 am—4:30 pm1.Where can visitors enjoy a waterfall?A.Osborne Garden.B.Shakespeare Garden.C.Children’s Garden.D.Japanese Hill and Pond Garden.2.How can visitors go to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden?A.By taking a bus to Prospect Park.B.By taking a bus to 34 Washington Avenue.C.By taking the subway to Franklin Avenue.D.By taking the subway to Stop 35 on the Brooklyn route.3.When can Nancy visit the Brooklyn Botanic Garden in December?A.5:00 pm on Thursday.B.8:30 am on Wednesday.C4:3 0 pm on Friday. D.9:00 am on Saturday.BI come to theUnited Statesten year ago. I would always say that I was trying to study, but there were always things like work and my kids that would not allow me to start.Now I realized that those were only excuses. What stopped me was that I was afraid to start studying again. I always believed I would learn by myself.One day, however, my son told me that he was sad because his friends would come over and I didn’t understand them because I didn’t speak English. He was also sad because I could never help him with his homework. That same day, I told myself, “Rocio, you have to start believing in yourself and you will see you can make it.”The next day, I went downtown to look for a big banner (横幅) in front of the school which said that they offered classes for adults. I came in to see if I could join, but the classes were closed already. That night I took the kids to the movies, and on the way back, I told them we would take a new route. I ended up getting lost. That’s the way I foundChaffeyCollege. The following Monday, I went to ask for information. They told me that summer schoolwas starting that week.That’s how I started studying English last summer. It is difficult, but I have had great rewards. My daughter had to write a story for school. It was about the female they most admired and why . She wrote that I was the person she most admired because I had started going to College. I will never forget this.4. According to the passage, the author probably is a .A. teacherB. doctorC. fatherD. mother5. What made the author make up her mind to study English?A. What her son said.B. What her daughter said.C. Thinking about herself.D. Thinking about her daughter.6. How did they findChaffeyCollege?A. On the way to the movies.B. They took a new route and got lost.C. Ask a stranger for information.D. According to the banner.7. Which of the following is NOT true?A. The author came to theUnited Statesfrom another country.B. The author had two children at least including one daughter.C. What really changed the author’s life was she believed in herself.D. The author wrote that she was the person her son most admired.CAlaska—The American city Anchorage is recovering from a powerful earthquake Friday that damaged public buildings, homes and roads.The 7.0 earthquake caused buildings to slake. But there have been no reports of deaths, serious injuries or damage. Officials say the quake has not affected transportation of food and her supplies. “The ships are coming in on schedule, the supply lines are at this point working well,” the government told reporters Sunday.The Glenn Highway was probably the road hit hardest by the earthquake. It connects the state's largest city to other parts in the north. Traffic has been heavy and slow—moving since the quake. Drivers are being guided. Groups of workers are trying to rebuild areas where the quake left large holes in the road.People who are still nervous after the major quake have been more upset by more than 1, 700 aftershocks. “Anything that moves, you feel terrified”said David, whose home suffered structural(结构)damage, including a sunken foundation(地基). Actually, Alaska came up with strict building rules after a 9. 2 earthquake in 1964. That was the second most powerful earthquake on record.Government officials said a public health center promises that moneyfor medical treatment will continue to come. Mental healthy service(心理健康服务)is also available for people hurt by the disaster.Earthquake experts say there is a 4 percent chance of another 7. 0 earthquake or greater in the following week. "The chance is very small, but its not impossible, ” said the expert, Paul Caruso.8. What was the result of the earthquake?A. Buildings were damaged.B. Food supply was cut off.C. Many people were killedD. The ships could not come in.9. Why is the traffic slow on the Glenn Highway?A. Because small quakes hit the city.B. Because falling rocks are a danger.C. Because the highway is badly damaged.D. Because drivers are misled.10. What can you learn from Paul Caruso?A. Another greater earthquake is on the way.B. Chances still exists of another earthquake.C. It will be safe in the 1th week after the quake.D. There is no possibility for more quakes.11. Where can your possibly read the passage?A. Ina story book.B. In a travel journal.C. In a poster.D. In a newspaper.DScientists have made great discoveries. But how have they influenced our personal lives? Do kids in your classroom even know when Einstein lived? You may be wondering: but why is it important to teachkids about modern-day scientists?First, stories of scientists can encourage kids. Chris Hadfield is a Canadian who went to space, and he’s a real, guitar-playing person. He makes singing videos on YouTube! His story can make kids think scientists are also common people. Hearing scientists’ stories makes kids think “I can do that too!”But not only that, the stories of famous scientists can encourage kids to never give up. Bill Nye was alwaysrefused when trying to be an astronaut. But today, he’s made a lot of successes in his role as a popular science educator and engineer. Besides, it’s no secret that scientific discoveries require trying, and trying again.Another way some scientists can encourage kids is through their diversity. Neil deGrasse Tyson, for example, is an African-American, which is not common in his field. Such stories can make kids think anyone can be a scientist.It’s important to know that scientists don’t need to be “gifted” or “good” at school. Often we consider a scientist as being an extremely smart kid at school. That doesn’t have to be true. They just need to have a great interest in science. Telling students stories of scientists can encourage them to show interest in science. As long as they’re interested, they are likely to become a scientist in the future.Modern scientists teach kids that knowledge builds upon the foundation others have laid. This is important — no one can do it alone. Scientists’ stories can encourage today’s young scientists to keep trying. They’ll be encouraged not to give up on the dream of making discoveries. Even if they haven’t made important discoveries, their research may help the following scientists.12. What can Chris Hadfield’s story tell students?A. Scientists are interested in different things.B. Students should have a hobby of their own.C. Scientists can be ordinary like people around us.D. Students should consider scientists as their models.13. Which of the following would the author agree with?A. African-Americans are more likely to become scientists.B. Scientists are not necessarily very smart at school.C. Not all scientists really show interest in science.D. Scientists are usually good at their schooling.14. The last paragraph shows us that ________.A. scientists should help each otherB. a scientist should never give up tryingC. making discoveries is necessary for scientistsD. new scientific discoveries may be based on others’ findings15. What is the text mainly about?A. Why scientists are important to us.B. Why students should be taught about scientists.C. Why students love stories of scientists.D. Why scientists can encourage students.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。

重庆八中第一学期高三第二次月考

20XX年中学测试中学试题试卷科目：年级：考点：监考老师：日期：20XX届重庆八中第一学期高三第二次月考英语试卷第一部分（选择题，共115分）第一部分：听力（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。

例：How much is the shirt?A．￡19.15. B．￡9.15. C．￡9.18.答案是B。

第二节(共12小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分18分)听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项, 并标在试卷的相应位置。

听每段对话或独白前, 你将有时间阅读各个小题, 每小题5秒钟; 听完后, 各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

1．What is the relationship between the speakers?A．Salesman and customersB．Tailor and guestC．Beautician and guest2．What is the woman doing now?A．She is moving her things.B．She is heading for her office.C．She is going to attend a meeting.3．Where does the talk take place?A．In a hospital B．At the airportC．At the railway station4．What can we possibly infer from the talk?A．The man and the woman were classmates at college.B．They contact each other few times.C．They haven’t seen each other for three year s.5．Which of the following is TRUE?A．The woman has been to the man’s office.B．The woman and the man are business partners.C．The woman is the staff of the man’s company.听第6段材料, 回答第6至8题。

2019-2020学年重庆八中宏帆校区高三英语月考试卷及答案解析

2019-2020学年重庆八中宏帆校区高三英语月考试卷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ASome colleges have started offering their own gap year programs to support students who want to take a year off in a meaningful way. Below, we’ll look at four of these programs.American University Gap ProgramWhen to apply: By July 15 or November 15Is there funding available? No.In American University Gap Program, students spend three days per week with a government or business organization in the city. Students go on field trips, listen to guest speakers, take part in hands-on lessons and work on service projects as a group. Students who complete the program can earn seven credits.Duke University Gap Year ProgramWhen to apply: By early May of each yearIs there funding available? Yes, $5,000 to $15,000.Though Duke University has no course of study or experience for its gap year program, it encourages students to have an independent plan for their year off, particularly one that promotes personal growth. Independent experiences may include community service, personalized experiential learning opportunities and others.Florida State University Gap YearWhen to apply: By February 24Is there funding available? Yes, up to $5,000.Florida State University offers gap year funding to students wishing to work or volunteer before starting college. In order to get the momey, students must explain their plans for their gap year. The experience must last over one year.St Norbert College Bridge Year ExperienceWhen to apply: not specifiedIs there funding available? Not specified.Students taking part in the Bridge Year Experience can travel to locations such as New Mexico, Wisconsin and Guatemala during the fall term, where they learn about the local cultures, take courses and get serviceopportunities.1.What does Duke University advise students to do during their gap year?A.Focus on their personal growth.B.Be independent of their parents.C.Apply before the end of November.D.Contact some off-campus organization.2.How can students get gap year funding from Florida State University?A.By having extra credits.B.By organizing several projects.C.By showing their gap plans.D.By doing volunteer work.3.If you are interested in travelling, you can choose ________.A.Florida State University Gap YearB.American University Gap ProgramC.Duke University Gap Year ProgramD.St. Norbert College Bridge Year ExperienceBIf you think you’d like to live on Mars, you may have that possibility by 2023. A Dutch company called Mars One will soon advertise for people interested in colonizing (开拓) Mars. Ifyou have all the necessary skills, you could be one of the first colonists. Are you ready for the challenge?You won’t have to pay for the mission to Mars. Mars One has already received money from some donors and is hoping to get more from TV viewers who will become interested in the show where all applicants have a debate for the rare chances.The main responsibility of the first colonists is to create an artificial environment on Mars where there is no air to breathe and no land to farm. Scientists know it’s quite possible because something similar has already been done inAntarctica.Another problem is that space travel to Mars takes nearly a year to get to Mars and the colonists will live the rest of their lives there. When a human lives in an environment without gravity or with low gravity for a long time, the systems in the body weaken. Luckily, spinning (旋转) the spaceship can create artificial gravity, and artificial gravity can ease these problems. It will also be difficult for Mars colonists to be far from home, living in small spaces, and seeing the same people over and over. Colonists with depression could put the mission in danger. Fortunately, a few years ago, a joint Russian and European project called the Mars500 Mission studied people’s reactions in a Mars-like environment. It is viewed as a great success because scientists were able to see how people handle emotional and physical stresses.Recent studies show that seven percent of people would want to go on such an adventure.Mars One will soon start accepting its first colonists. Are you interested?4. What do we know about the applicants to Mars from the first two paragraphs?A. They will land on Mars in 2023.B. They can get money from donors.C. They will compete in a TV show.D. They do not need special skills.5. What will the first colonists do to solve the basic living problems on Mars?A. Create earth-like conditions.B. Build labs inAntarctica.C. Spin the spaceship.D. Start the Mars500Mission.6. What can the life of the first colonists be like according to the passage?A. Difficult and dangerous.B. Different but adaptable.C. Challenging and unbearable .D. Acceptable but depressing.7. What’s the best title for the text?A. Mars: our final destination?B. Ready to be Mars’ colonists?C. Space travel: a thrilling adventure?D. Are you a qualified Mars astronaut?CThe health benefits of staying active are already well-known. It can help you manage weight, keep blood sugar levels down and reduce risk factors for heart disease.Now, a new study suggests that regularly playing sports, especially badminton or tennis, is not only healthy but also reduces your risk of death, at any age, by approximately 50%. This is a big scale population study to explore the health benefits of sports in terms of death rate. The study evaluated responses from 80, 306 adults aged 30 and above inEnglandandScotland, who were surveyed about their health, lifestyle and exercise patterns.After adjusting factors such as age, sex, weight, smoking habits, alcohol use, education and other forms ofexercise besidesthe named sports, the researchers compared the risk of death among people who took part in a sport to those who didn’t. The percentage of reduced risk of death was found to be: 47% for racket（球拍）sports, 28% for swimming and 15% for cycling.In addition to this, the study didn’t find any significant reduction in the risk for sports like running and football. The findings also exposed that over 44% of the participants met the guidelines for the recommended exercise levels to stay fit and healthy, which amounts to 150 minutes of moderate(适度的) physical activity in a week.Does this mean you stop running or playing football and switch to tennis instead? Every kind of sport and physical activity has different physical, social and mental benefits attached to it. The apparent lack of benefits of running and football could result from several variables that were not taken into account.Being active helps you feel happier and live longer. So, the most important step is to take part in any kind of sport that you are likely to enjoy and follow in the long term.8. How is the study conducted?A. By doing comparative experiments.B. By analyzing previous data.C. By evaluating survey information.D. By tracking participants for a long time.9. What does the underlined part “the named sports” refer to?A. Ball sports.B. Racket sports.C. Individual sports.D. Traditional sports.10. What can we infer from paragraph 5?A. Few people will play football.B. Tennis will become more popular.C. The result of this study is wrong.D. The study needs to be further improved.11. What does the author advise people to do?A. Stick to any sport that you like.B. Play badminton and tennis only.C. Stop running and playing football.D. Do any sport according to guidelines.DSome years ago I was offered a writing assignment that would require three months of travel through Europe.I had been abroad a couple of times, but I could hardly claim to know my way around the continent. Moreover, my knowledge of foreign languages was limited to a little college French.I hesitated. How would I, unable to speak the language, totally unfamiliar with local geography or transportation system？It seemed impossible, and with considerable regret. Suddenly a thought ran through mymind: you can't learn if you don't try. So I accepted the assignment.There were some bad moments. But by the time I had finished the trip I was an experienced traveler. And ever since, I have never hesitated to head for even the most remote of places, without guides or even advanced bookings, confident that somehow I will manage.The point is that the new, along with the different, is almost scary by definition. But each time you try something, you learn, and as the learning piles up, the world opens to you.I've learned to ski at 40, and flown up the Rhine River in a balloon. And I know I'll go on doing such things. It's not because I'm braver or more daring than others. I'm not. But I'll accept anxiety as another name for challenge and I believe I can accomplish wonders.12. The author accepted the assignment because_________.A. he had never travelled abroad beforeB. he hardly knew any foreign languagesC. he was familiar with any other country in EuropeD. he would learn something new and different by trying13. Which of the following statements is TRUE？A. The author had been abroad only twice.B. The author thought the trip was hard but worthwhile.C. The author admitted that anything different was terrible.D. The author must be good at doing research and making interviews.14. We can infer from the text that the author is_______.A. awkwardB. generousC. stubbornD. brave15. What's the best title of the text？A. An Interesting Trip AbroadB. My First Writing AssignmentC. Ready to Try and ChallengeD. How to Be Daring and Brave.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。

重庆高三高中英语月考试卷带答案解析

重庆高三高中英语月考试卷班级:___________ 姓名：___________ 分数：___________一、单项选择1.Sometimes in summer, when ______ sun is rising, you can still see ______ clear moon hanging in the sky. A．the, the B．a, the C．the, a D．a, a2.--- Do you mind if I close the window?--- ______. It’s so hot in here.A．Better not B．Of course not C．Do please D．You bet3.Make good preparations for your self-driving trip ______ you’ll regret it when your car breaks down in a remote area.A．and B．so C．but D．or4.Don’t be too proud of yourself. Do you really think you are ______?A．anybody B．somebody C．nobody D．everybody5.--- You can’t have enjoyed your picnic in the rain last Saturday, I’m afraid.--- On the contrary, we ______.A．can B．must C．did D．have6.It is not until midnight ______ he goes to bed every day.A．before B．when C．since D．that7.______ is conveyed here to children is that reading is one of life’s greatest treats.A．As B．What C．That D．It8._ properly, a car can be used for many years.A．Maintained B．MaintainingC．To be maintained D．To maintain9.My parents, without ______ help I wouldn’t have become who I am, have taught me the true meaning of life. A．whom B．their C．whose D．them10.______ the danger ahead on the railway line, he decided to go to Beijing by plane instead.A．Having been informed of B．Having informed ofC．To be informed of D．Informing of11.What you learn today ______ of practical use when you hunt for a job.A．is proved B．proves C．will be proved D．will prove12.I’m really tired of Tom because he ______ keep asking silly questions.A．can B．will C．must D．would13.He didn’t succeed overnight. On the contrary, it was many years ______ his career took off.A．since B．that C．before D．after14.On the top of the mountain ______, dating from the 14th century.A．does an old temple stand B．stand an old templeC．an old temple is standing D．stands an old temple15. --- Why so many people at the street corner? ______--- Oh, a traffic accident has just happened.A．What’s going on?B．So what?C．How is it going?D．What’s wrong with them?二、完形填空Michael Scofield has won fans all over the world. The star of the hit show Prison Break is kind, clever and good-looking. But what about the man the character?Wentworth Miller, the 35-year-old actor who plays Scofield, is a hard guy to figure out. He does not come from a traditional background and doesn’t a traditional path.Miller didn’t take a road to fame. He graduated from Princeton University in 1995 with a degree in English, not a degree in or film. He didn’t even act when he was in college. His only experience was in his university’s well-known singing group. Yet, at graduation, Miller still decided to make the to Hollywood.Miller has always been . Although he is American, he was born in Britain when his father was studying there. His family background is a of cultures. “My father is black and my mother is white. That means I have always been caught in the middle. I could be one, which can make you feel out of place,” Miller says.Following his unusual path, Miller did not start trying out for films when he got to Hollywood. , he worked as a production assistant. Working on production side, he learned a lot about what makes a good .In 2002, Miller played a role in the drama Dinotopia. He starred as a shy man. The producers his performance when they were making Prison Break two years later.【1】A．beside B．behind C．outside D．after【2】A．share B．know C．follow D．find【3】A．direct B．special C．wide D．correct【4】A．engineering B．communication C．literature D．theatre【5】A．graduation B．performance C．production D．education【6】A．move B．role C．decision D．movie【7】A．strange B．outstanding C．different D．successful【8】A．mixture B．result C．mystery D．representative 【9】A．each B．either C．another D．every【10】A．Moreover B．Therefore C．Instead D．Finally【11】A．film B．actor C．drama D．director【12】A．denied B．made C．recorded D．remembered三、阅读理解1.Riding a motorcycle is a popular way to travel. A motorcycle often has better acceleration than the fastest . A motorcycle can traffic jams and can speed ahead while the cars wait. A motorcycle is to run --- you need less petrol per mile for a motorcycle than for most cars.But this doesn’t explain why, for some people, motorcycles are a way to travel, they are a way of life. Everybody knows about the problems of riding a motorcycle. It’s quiet dangerous. It’s very uncomfortable too. However well dressed for a ride the motorcyclist is, wind and rain make the journey difficult and . And then, motorcycles often .But the motorcyclist doesn’t care!Take a look at any motorcycle magazine and you will have an idea of what motorcycling means to the enthusiast. The keen motorcyclist may sometimes think about the of his way of life. But he will still go ‘on the ride’ whenever he can!【1】A．car B．bike C．bus D．train【2】A．limit B．control C．avoid D．break【3】A．faster B．easier C．greater D．cheaper【4】A．more than B．less than C．better than D．worse than【5】A．puzzling B．astonishing C．tiring D．boring【6】A．break out B．break down C．break up D．break in【7】A．generous B．cautious C．responsible D．enthusiastic【8】A．safety B．excitement C．difficulties D．problems2.I will be the first to say that I am not materialistic. My friends regard me as a goody-goody; my parents say I am conservative and modest when it comes to clothes. None of my skirts or shorts end above my knees.So why, why did I feel so invited? My family and I were in Target, and there it was, waiting. A skirt, specifically designed not to cover anything. It looked like something that one of those modern schoolgirls would wear.I checked my purse. The skirt cost $10. I had the money. I could buy it. I imagined walking into school and my friends’ jaws (下巴) dropping. Guys would ask me out, and I would be happy. I could buy it, no, — I should buy it.I showed my mother. She was surprised but said it was my decision. My sister looked on enviously.I went into the dressing room to try it on. So sure was I that this skirt would change me, somehow make me not what I am but what I wished to be. I slid my jeans off and put it on. I looked in the mirror. There I was — a terrible girl in a Superman T-shirt and sneakers. My glasses fogged up as I started to cry.The skirt did not change me. Though it fit well and might make me look good in the eyes of today’s world, it was not me. I am not a girl who wears cool clothes to fit in.I took the thing off and slid back into the comfort of modesty. My mom knocked on the door. “Emily, are you okay?”I wiped away my tears. “I’m fine.” I looked in the mirror again and saw a slim girl with funny glasses. I saw myself.【1】In the author’s eyes the skirt that interested her was ______.A．not modern B．very shortC．too expensive D．poorly designed【2】The author thought if she went to school in this skirt her schoolmates would be ______.A．shocked B．hurt C．confused D．happier【3】The underlined sentence in the 3rd paragraph indicates the author ______.A．hesitated about buying the skirtB．made up her mind to buy the skirtC．was able to afford to buy the skirtD．worried about others’ opinion on the skirt【4】The author cried because ______.A．she found that she looked ugly in the skirtB．she was aware the skirt didn’t fit her wellC．she realized it’s a wrong decision to make a changeD．she was disappointed the skirt failed to change her3.Travel can be a lifesaver. But in today’s economy (经济) with airlines adding new fees almost daily and ticket prices sharply on the rise, many have written off travel as too expensive. However, with a few saving tricks and a little research, there are still lots of great deals to be had on airline tickets and more.Early Bird Gets the Deal.Travel experts say that there are certain times of day when more deals are available. Airfares can change three times a day as airlines adjust their prices to fill up flights. Early morning is when the fares tend to be lowest. What Wouldn’t a Business Traveler do?Flying when business travelers don’t can save you big money. Most business travelers fly on Mondays and Fridays, so Tuesday and Wednesday are the best days. Airlines will usually lower their prices on these days to aggressively try and fill empty seats.Fly to popular places at unpopular times. The slowest time of the year for travel is in the Fall between Labor Day and Thanksgiving. Again, to try and fill more empty seats, the airlines will lower prices and offer better deals to get people to fly during this time of the year.Package DealsMany times the best deals on airfare can be found as part of a package rate. Most travel sites have package rates available. Often, the entire package (hotel, airfare, rental car) is cheaper than just the plane ticket on another site. Even if you don’t need the rental car, with the money you’ve saved on the flight, you can afford to take a taxi. These deals are especially good on last minute bookings.With a little inside knowledge and some good timing, you can get yourself a steal on a ticket to the vacation you thought was out of reach.【1】Which would be the best title for the text?A．Tips on Vocation TravellingB．Advice for Business TravelersC．The Effect of Economy on AirlinesD．Tricks of Finding the Cheapest Flights【2】Many people have to cancel their travel plan because they _____.A．have no saving tricks B．consider economic reasonsC．seldom do research D．can’t have great deals【3】Which of the following can be filled in the blank in the text?A．Fly to popular places.B．Don’t Miss the Holydays.C．Better Avoid the Crowds.D．Lose No Chance for Travelling.【4】What can we learn from the last paragraph?A．Saving tricks can make the seemingly impossible vacation possible.B．Inside knowledge and good timing help you to steal tickets from airlines.C．Vacation will be out of reach without inside knowledge and good timing.D．Who thinks the vacation is out of reach never grasps the tricks of saving.4.Not many people can say that they have lived in two totally different environments, and technically neither can I.I have lived in the same house in the same Connecticut town my whole life, but a lot of my childhood and teenage years have been spent visiting my family in New York City.Wethersfield is a typical New England town, a small close community (社区) where almost everyone knows your name. My friends all go t o the same high school and my parents are friendly with my friends’ parents. Most of my friends don’t realize what life is like outside this little town. Maybe every so often a few take a day trip to Manhattan or Boston, but none really knows what it’s lik e to live in an urban environment.My parents are both from New York City and since they have siblings and friends who still live there, we visit a lot. From an early age I have been exposed to urban life. Jeff, one of my cousins, lives with his mother in a one-bedroom apartment in Brooklyn. He has never had his own room and has always been very much on his own. I don’t think any of my friends could understand how someone could live like that.When I go to the city I see things I would never see in my hometown. I see poverty and people struggling to make a living. I observe a whole different pace; there, you’re just one guy living with millions of others who will never know your name.I feel blessed to have experienced the lifestyles of two completely different places. I am grateful for the opportunities I have had. I feel that living in Wethersfield has given me a solid base in forming my character and the ability to deal in a close-knit society. On the other hand, my time spent in New York has exposed me to diverse cultural experiences. I feel that I would be comfortable in any environment and could make the best of any situation.【1】According to the author, most of his friends in the town _____.A．have never experienced city lifeB．can only understand the rural lifeC．prefer the small close communityD．know little about the real city life【2】The underlined word “siblings” in paragraph 3 means _____.A．schoolmates B．colleagues C．relatives D．parents【3】The author’s life in New York has brought him _____.A．his present character B．the social abilityC．the comfort of city life D．diverse cultural experiences【4】What could be the best title for the passage?A．A Small Town and a Big CityB．A Man of Two Different WorldsC．Experience Various EnvironmentsD．Make the Best of Diverse Cultures5.U.S. Bottled Water Sales Are Booming Again Despite OppositionDespite organized anti-bottled-water campaigns across the country and a noisy debate a bout bottled water’s environmental impact, Americans are buying more bottled water than ever.Why do so many people seem to think they should have any input on what other American’s choose to buy or do? If they want to buy bottled water, let them.If they want to eat fast food, let them.If they want to smoke pot, let them.— BarackalypsePeople just get tired of paying for others’ bad behavior. If many people eat excessive fast food, you pay higher insurance premiums. If many people frequently buy bottled water, your trash bills go up and landfills fill up quickly. It’s about personal responsibility, which really should be a cornerstone of libertarianism.— BdbrSo? This is the price you pay to live in a free society. You want to control the life of another just so you can save a few bucks? What would you say when someone do the same to you?— Norman619Defend selfish pricks all you like; I’m just glad there are still people who still believe personal responsibility is a good and decent thing. We make your life cheaper and less bothersome.— YoyoWhat a waste of money! It’s fine when you’re on the road and you need a cold drink, but people who buy cases of bottled water for home are completely crazy.— AgmlauncherI wish we all can find a way to improve things and benefit from this. The environment needs a lot of help but businesses will always work on what people would need and demand. Is this part of the balance? Hope we can find better ways.— Skipweis【1】What can we know about bottled water in America?A．Americans are consuming more bottled water than tap.B．US bottled water sales have increased for the first time.C．Activists in several regions have been fighting against it.D．Some people worry about its bad effect on the environment.【2】Who would agree with Barackalypse on this matter?A．Bdbr.B．Norman619.C．Yoyo.D．Agmlauncher.【3】According to the text, Agmlauncher is _____ bottled water.A．partly supportive of B．extremely againstC．strongly in favor of D．not concerned about【4】Which of the following statements goes with Skipweis’ opinion?A．The environment is emphasized too much.B．It’s impossible for people to find a better way.C．Business is not totally responsible for the problem.D．At present we can’t benefit from bottled water at all.6.The structure and workings of the university are ever changing. The university of the past is not like the university of the present and the university of the present will not be like the university of the future. This “adaptation” to the times is what can make some universities great or make some universities among the worst in the nation.In the past the university was very set in their ways. They did things the way they wanted them done. They paid no attention to the rest of the society and the way the ones paying the bills wanted them done. In the past the professors would lecture endlessly to the students, which often left the students bored and with no idea what was really said to them in the lecture. This is no way to try and teach students; students need interaction with the professors that are paid to teach them. As Paulo Freire believed there needs to be communication between the students and the professors and the class should not be totally memorization. This is the way that things were done in the past.In the present many universities have either changed or are changing the way that they run their universities. The universities now are taking on many of the modern educational beliefs in order to make changes in the teaching methods. Universities are breaking down many of the divides between majors that they offer. By breaking these barriers the universities are becoming less specialized and more diverse. This goes along with the ideas of Berry who believes that the schools are over-specialized and that the universities are now just machines that are merely meant to produce workers. In the past few years the colleges have been lowering the standards of admission, which in turn lowers the standards of all the schools below the college level. The universities are now on the right track by increasing the standards of admission into their colleges.【1】In the author’s view, what can decide a university’s quality?A．What its structure is like.B．How its workings are run.C．What times it belongs to.D．Whether it’ll adjust itself.【2】Which of the following is NOT a feature of universities in the past?A．They were run in a fixed way.B．They ignored the needs of society.C．They had lower standards of admission.D．Professors lacked interaction with students.【3】What is the author’s main attitude towards universities in the present?A．Positive.B．Doubtful.C．Passive.D．Uncertain.【4】What would the author most probably focus on in the following part of this passage?A．Universities in the future.B．The standards of schools.C．The admission into some colleges.D．Other changes of teaching methods.四、书面表达1.请结合图片内容，按要求用英语写作。

2019年重庆市高三二诊英语试题及答案

2019年市高三4月调研测试卷英语试题考前须知：1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的、号填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。

2．答复选择题时，选出每题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。

如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。

答复非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。

3．考试完毕后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。

第一局部听力〔共两节，总分值30分〕做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。

录音容完毕后，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；每题1.5分，总分值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三个选项中选出最正确选项。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来答复有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

例：How much is the shirt"A. £19.15.B. £9.18.C. £9.15.答案是C。

1. What did the woman do"A. She tried to repair a machine.B. She called someone to repair the machine.C. She drove the machine crazily.2. How does the woman advise the man to buy a hat"A.From an online shop.B. From a store downtown.C. From the man’s pany.3.Who should have shot the ball"A.Jessie.B.Jane.C. Mr. Anderson.4. How many hours is National Bank open on Saturday"A.8 hours.B.7 hours.C.6hours.5. Why will Mr. Rogers ask for leave next week"A.Tofindanewjob.B. Toattendawedding.C. To go on business.第二节〔共15小题；每题1.5分，总分值22.5分〕听下面5段对话或独白。

重庆市第八中学2019届高考适应性月考卷(六)英语-答案

31． A 主旨大意题。文章第一段引入“学生玩智能手机”的话题，接下来用两个研究证明上课玩手机对学习有不良影响。因此，本文的目的是介绍手机对学习的不良影响。故选 A。 D
【篇章导读】本篇是议论文。本文就在线学习的优势以及潜在的争议性问题进行了评价分析。 32．B 细节理解题。根据第二段第一句中信息“Flexibility is certainly one of the most important
重庆市第八中学 2019 届高考适应性月考卷（六）英语参考答案
第一部分听力（共两节，满分 30 分）
1~5 BBCAB
6~10 ACABC
11~15 BCAAC
第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分 40 分）
16~20 CCBBA
第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 分）
21~25 ABCCB
英语参考答案·第 2 页（共 8 页）
21． A 细节理解题。从第一段中倒数第二句话“This would be the perfect home for a student or business executive．”可以看出，这所房子非常适合学生和商务人员，故答案为 A 选项。
22． B 细节理解题。第二段中间指出“which is pet friendly”，可以看出租客可以在这所房子里饲养宠物，因此答案为 B 选项。
【篇章导读】本文属于记叙文，作者通过记叙 Tracy 的经历让人们知道坚持梦想的重要性。 24． C 细节理解题。定位至第一段，Tracy 读了很多关于如何成为芭蕾舞者的书并且梦想着
能够像天鹅那样在湖面上翩翩起舞，可推测出 Tracy 非常渴望成为一名芭蕾舞者，故答案为 C 选项。 25． B 细节理解题。根据题干将答案定位在第三段第一句，芭蕾舞团团长进入舞蹈房之后， Tracy 勇敢地走过去并献上了一束红玫瑰给他。因此答案为 B 选项。 26． D 词义猜测题。“Memories of the leader’s harsh remarks came flooding back to her．（团长尖刻的话语涌上心头。）”“memory”指的是团长评价她的舞蹈的那段记忆，因此将答案定位至第三段，团长明确指出 Tracy 的舞蹈跳得不够好，并且 Tracy 因为团长的评价放弃了舞蹈，可以推测出团长的话非常“残忍的，残酷的”，故答案为 Cruel，D 选项。 27． D 推理判断题。全文讲的是 Tracy 想成为芭蕾舞者，并为她的梦想付出了很多努力。但是却因为团长的一句批评和不认可就轻易放弃梦想。因此，全文的中心思想是不论外界的质疑和评论，我们都应坚持自己的梦想。故答案为 D 选项。

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重庆八中高高三（上）第二次月考英语试题第Ⅰ卷(共115分)第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1．Where are the two speakers talking now?A．In a car．B．On a bike．C．In a train．2．What did the doctor advise the woman to do?A．Take more sugar．B．Lose weight．C．Take medicine．3．How much does the man need to pay for two bottles of orange juice?A．3 dollars．B．4 dollars．C．6 dollars．4．What’s the probable relationship between the two speakers?A．Friends．B．Mother and son ．C．Husband and wife．5．What does the man mean?A．The new classmate has been here for 3 days．B．He hasn’t seen the new classmate for 3 days．C．There are three new classmates all together．第二节请听下面4段对话和独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

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重庆市第八中学2019届高考英语适应性月考卷（三）第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)注意，听力部分答题时，请先将答案标在试卷上。

听力部分结束前，你将有两分钟的时间将答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一节(共5小题；每题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 are the speakers doing?A. Reading in a library.B. Taking a test.C. Playing a game.2. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Friends.B. Strangers.C. Fellow workers.3. What's the woman's concern?A. The dog might not be friendly.B. The dog might have a disease.C. The dog might prefer living on the street.4. How does the man feel?A. He is worried.B. He is impatient.C. He is apologetic.5. What will the woman read first?A. The sports page.B. The international news section.C. The entertainment section.第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有2至4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。

2019-2020学年重庆市第八中学高三英语期中试题及答案解析

2019-2020学年重庆市第八中学高三英语期中试题及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AHubeiProvincehas long been a favorite Chinese tourist destination because of its natural scenery, historic cities, and beautiful mountains. Here are some of the best places to visit inHubeiProvince.YellowCraneTowerYellowCraneToweris known as one of the Three Famous Towers South of Yangtze River, together withYueyangTowerinHunanand Tengwang Pavilion inJiangxi. The history ofYellowCraneTowerdates back to the Three Kingdoms period (220-280) in Chinese history. The tower was used as a watchtower by the King of Wu's army in the beginning.Enshi Grand CanyonEnshi Grand Canyon can beChina's answer to the Grand Canyon inArizona, theUnited Statesin beauty. The canyon runs 108 kilometers and occupies a land area of 3,000 square kilometers. The region where Enshi Grand Canyon is located used to be a vast sea with many limestone deposits 230 million years ago.Shennongjia Scenic AreaIt is famous for its varied plant species as well as mountains. Regarded as the “Lungs of Central China", the forest coverage reaches over 90 percent of the area. Due to the special climate, it is neither too hot in summer nor too cold in winter. Sometimes clouds stretch around mountains, rewarding tourists with unforgettable views. Besides, the area is home to some rare animals such as golden monkeys, white bears and antelope.The Three-Gorge Tribe scenic spotLocated in the area of the Xiling Gorge in the city ofYichang, it has the beauty of landscape paintings. The spot is a “ProtectedCenterof the Popular Culture and Art of the Three Gorges”. Since ancient times, a lot of famous scholars have produced a great number of excellent poems praising the beauty of this place, some of which are carved on the stones along theYangtze River.1. What is special aboutYellowCraneTower?A. It has a long history.B. It offers a scenic view.C. It once served war's purposes.D. It is the best-known tower inChina2. Why is the Grand Canyon inArizonamentioned ?A. To explain its popularity inChina.B. To help readers know more about it.C. To prove the beauty of the Chinese canyon.D. To show differences between the two canyons.3. Which place will a Chinese literature lover probably visit?A. Enshi Grand Canyon.B.YellowCraneTower.C. Shennongjia Scenic Area.D. TheThree-Gorge Tribe scenic spot.BGetting drunk on ice cream used to be the stuff of dreams, but thanks to Will Rogers, inventor and owner of WDS Dessert Stations in Hinkley, Illinois, it has become a delicious reality. The Below Zero icecream machine uses a unique technique to freeze alcohol, which allows you to turn beers, cocktails and even spirits (烈酒) into delicious soft —serve ice cream.Rogers was trying to create a highly — caffeinated espresso ice cream flavor when he realized hecould use the same technique with alcoholic beverages. He started experimenting with various gums and stabilizers commonly used in the ice cream industry and eventually patented something called the NEA gel. It’s this magical concoction (调制品) that allows the alcohol to freeze to a near solid inside the Below Zero ice cream machine.Even though Below Zero changes the texture (质地) of beer, cocktails and even spirits, essentially turning them into soft —serve ice cream, it does not affect the alcohol contentat all. The ABV (酒精度) remains exactly the same, which means you can get drunk on ice — cream just as you would on the same concoctions in liquid form.Will Rogers claims that it takes around 30 minutes for beer to go from liquid to ice cream form, but higher alcohol content drinks take longer. Essentially, the higher the alcohol level, the longer the wait.The American inventor plans to sell Below Zero ice cream machines to bars and breweries wanting to surprise their patrons. Metro reports that machines will sell for about 6,000.4. What’s the name of the machine which can change beer and spirits into ice cream?A. Will RogersB. WDS Dessert StationsC. HinkleyD. Below Zero5. What makes alcohol to freeze to a near solid inside the machine?A. gums.B. stabilizers.C. NEA gel.D. ABV.6. What can we know from the passage?A. The machine can change all liquids into ice cream.B. It takes 20 minutes for beer to change into ice cream.C. The higher the alcohol level, the shorter the wait will be.D. The machine changes the texture of beer, cocktails and even spirits.7. What can we infer from the passage?A. The machine affects the alcohol content.B. You can get drunk if you have ice—creams made from spirits.C. The American inventor doesn’t want to sell themagical machine.D. Bars and breweries will not become potential buyers of the machine.CMichele Gentile, an Italian bookseller, is offering free books to children in exchange for plastic bottles to recycle.Michele owns Ex Libris Cafe in Polla，a small town in southern Italy. He said he thought of the recycling program, because he wanted to inspire children in the small town to read and pay attention to the environment.''My goal is to spread the passion and love for books among those people in Italy who do not usually read while at the time helping the environment," Gentile explained.The idea for the initiative (倡议) came after Gentile collaborated with a nearby middle school on an aluminum recycling project. Working together, the schoolchildren and Gentile collected enough cans to purchase books for an entire classroom. His new program too off from there and has already spread into northern Italy: Gentile's hopes his work will continue to make headlines and become a worldwide initiative.The free books come from customers in Gentile's shop who have donated money to purchase a ''suspended" book. The idea comes from a World War II practice in which customers would buy two Coffees: one for themselves and another for the next person in line. Gentile has been using the extra books as part of his recycling initiative, While Gentile's program is a great way to recycle and get kids to read, it also brings awareness to the growing problem of plastic waste. Single-use plastics make up around 26 percent of all the plastics in the world, only 14 percent of which are recycled. Plastics that end up in landfills take around 500 years to decompose (分解),is amajor concern for environmentalists.Cutting down on plastic waste is important if we want to better the environment for future generations, and recycling programs like Gentile's book giveaway are a great way to meet that goal.8. What is the purpose of Gentile's book giveaway?A. To sell more coffee and books.B. To attract more customers.C. To collect money for a new project.D. To inspire reading and recycling.9. How did Gentile come up with the idea?A. Working with a school to recycle cans.B. Seeing school kids don't like reading.C. Donating books for a local school.D. Buying a “suspended” book for a child.10. Who pay for the books of the project?A. The local government.B. Gentile himself.C. Some publishers.D. His customers.11. Whichof the following is the best title for the text?A. An Italian's Reading InitiativeB. Recycling Can Get Kids Free BooksC. Michele's Way of Doing BusinessD. A New Way to Deal with Plastic WasteDIf you have ever tried to catch a resting butterfly, you know it is surprisingly difficult. A new study helps explain why.Previous research had suggested that a butterfly's overhead wing clap forces the insect forward. Researchers thought the wing clap likely formed a pocket of air that shoots out like a jet, but no one had tested that until now.To understand their flight, they placed six butterflies one at a time inside a wind tunnel which was filled with smoke and then used a laser to light up the smoke just behind the butterfly. Four high-speed cameras were placed in the tunnel to take photos of the movement of the butterfly and the-smoke as the butterfly was taking off. This let the researchers create a 3D picture of that air movement as the insect flapped its wings.They observed a total of 25 takeoffs by six butterflies. Each included up to three wing beats after takeoff.The butterflies proved more likely to clap their wings together during the first few wing beats than later in flight.The photos show that forces created by the wings give rise to a flight path. The butterflies rise as their wings move down and shoot forward as their wings move up. A wing clap on takeoff, paired with a quick tum, allowed the butterflies to fly away quickly. They also noticed the wings formed an air pocket just before clapping and that the wings' flexibility and this pocket improved the jet force created by the clap.“The study is exciting,” says Ayodeji Bode-Oke, a mechanical engineer in Charlottesville. That means “we have solved the longtime puzzle about how butterflies fly, and it proves nothing is impossible on the road of scientific research. I can't wait to learn about how the study might inform designs for small aerial vehicles.”12. Why was laser used in the experiment?A. To frighten the butterflies into lying.B. To help researchers observe the butterflies.C. To help take clear photos of air movement.D. To guide the butterflies through the smoke.13. What is the finding of the research-according to paragraph 5?A. Butterflies fly forward as wings move down.B. An air pocket forms after butterflies clap wings.C. Butterflies beat wings three times before taking off.D. Upward wing movements help butterflies fly forward.14. According to the writer, the finding of the research can be used for .A. helping catch a resting butterfly more easilyB. helping do research on other butterfly-like insectsC. helping provide inspiration for making small flying vehiclesD. helping widen the applications of small flying vehicle15. What can be the best title for the text?A. Why Can Butterflies Fly Like a Jet?B. How Can Butterflies Make Wing Claps?C. How Can Butterflies Make Quick Tums?D. Why Can Butterflies Run Away Quickly?第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

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