天津市大港油田第三中学2020-2021学年高一上学期期中考试英语试卷含答案
2020-2021学年度高一上学期期中考试英语试卷及答案(含两套题)
2020-2021学年度高一上学期期中考试英语试卷及答案考试时间：120分钟试卷满分：150分第一部分听力（共两节，每小题1.5分，满分30分）该部分分为第一、第二两节。
注意：回答听力部分时，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你的答案转涂到客观题答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题）听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. How will the woman go home?A. By car.B. By bus.C. By bike.2. In what case is the park free?A. For a single person.B. For exercise.C. Before 7 o’clock.3. What will the man do today?A. See a movie.B. Go shopping.C. Look after his grandma.4. What time will the library be open on Saturdays?A. 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.B. 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.C. Closed.5. Where does the man live now?A. In England.B. In America.C. In India.第二节（共15小题）听下面5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，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. School life.B. Different cultures.C. Their teachers.7. Which subject does the woman dislike?A. History.B. English.C. Math.听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
2020-2021学年第一学期高一英语期中考试卷附答案
2020-2021学年第一学期高一期中考试卷高一英语试卷【完卷时间：120分钟；满分：150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 is the woman going to do tomorrow?A. Go swimming.B. Go fishing.C.Go to the hospital.2. How does the man find his job?A. Its pay is good.B. It is always tiring.C. It is interesting and fun.3. What are the speakers talking about?A. A story.B. A book.C. A movie.4. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. At the airport.B. At the bus stop.C. At the railway station.5. Where is the man going ?A. The classroom.B. The library.C. The cinema.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。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题, 从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项, 并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话前, 你将有时间阅读各个小题, 每小题5秒钟; 听完后, 各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话读两遍。
听第6段材料, 回答第6、7题。
6. Why is the man going to the United States?A. To attend a conference.B.To visit his friends.C. To travel.7.When will the man probably leave for the United States?A. In mid-February.B. In mid-January.C. In early January听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
2020-2021学年度高一上学期期中考试英语试卷及答案(含五套题)
2020-2021学年度高一上学期期中考试英语试卷及答案考试时间：120分钟试卷满分：150分第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
AWhat’s happening?Your guide to the best place to go in townThe Art of the CameraBeautiful exhibition from some of the best young photographers working today.Stamford Hall, June 20th—30thFreeFilm ClubTonight’s movie at the Young People’s Film Club is the last of the series starring the Oscar-winning actor Johnny Depp. It’s the wonderful pirates of the Carbbean!Starts 6;30 pm. Tickets £3Winning V oicesMore than 20 bands ( 乐队) play their best songs in a competition to win a great prize: a place in the national final and the chance to record a CD.Stretford Student Center, 6 pmTickets £10 and £7.5Streetlife Dance GroupCome and see the amazing “SDG” at the Atlas Centre. Twenty- four dancers aged between 11 and 18 show off their skills in street dancing for you.Starts 7 pm. Tickets£15.Young Vic TheatreThe final per formance of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is tonight. This is yourlast chance to see this wonderful play. Don’t miss it.Starts 8 pm. Tickets £9, £7 and £5.5021. What can we learn about the Art of the Camera?A. It lasts half a monthB. It shows some old photosC. It is open to the public for freeD.It is held by 24 young artists22. Where can you watch street dancing ?A. At the Atlas CentreB.In Stamford HallC. At Young Vic TheatreD. At Stretford Student Centre23. If John only has £4, what could he do?A. See Romeo and JulietB.Watch Winning V oicesC.Watch Streetlife Dance GroupD. See Pirates of the CaribbeanBA long time ago, there was a farmer who had ten donkeys(驴). One evening, after a long day of hard work, the farmer returned home with the donkeys and began to tie them to the stakes(桩). When he finished nine donkeys, he found that the tenth rope was gone.What now? He could not let the last donkey run around all night. It would surely run away. Suddenly, he saw that, under a tree, there was a monk(和尚). The farmer ran to the monk and asked for voice. The monk said, “The only thing you have to do to the tenth donkey is make the movements(动作) you would have made with a rope in your hands. Pretend (假装) to tie the donkey. That’s all.”The farmer returned to the tenth donkey, pretended to fasten(拴紧) a rope around its neck and then to tie the rope to a stake. He then entered his little house, half trusting the monk’s advice, half worried that his donk ey would run away in the middle of the night.When he went outside very early the next morning, all the donkeys were still standing nicely next to their stakes, even the tenth one. The farmer untied the donkeys and wanted to take them to the field. But to his surprise, donkey number ten refused to move an inch. The farmer pulled and shouted but the animal just didn’t move.Suddenly, the farmer thought of what he had done to the donkey the night before. With a great “ah ha”, he returned to donkey number ten,and just after a simple movement the donkey happily walked with him to the field.24. What was the farmer’s problem when he tied the donkey?A. He needed one more rope.B. The tenth stake was gone.C. The tenth donkey ran away.D. He had left a rope in the field.25. Following the monk’s advice, what did the farmer do?A. He pretended to tie the tenth donkey.B.He went to sleep straight.C. He watched the tenth donkey all night.D. He tied the tenth donkey to the ninth stake.26. What did the farmer find in the next morning?A. All the donkeys were gone.B. The tenth donkey didn’t run away.C. Donkey number ten was running around.D. The donkeys went to the field by themselves.27. What does the underlined part“ a simple movement”refer to?A. Taking away the tenth stake.B. Pretending to untie the donkey.C. Pretending to cut the tenth rope.D. Trying the tenth donkey with a real rope.CFirst Lady Michelle Obama is a big fan of volunteering. V olunteering means working for free to help someone else. Mrs. Obama says volunteering is very important. “It should be part of everyone’s life, ” she says.Many teens agree. They say that helping others feels great and makes a difference. These days, more teens volunteer than work for pay. Teens clean up parks, walk dogs at animal shelters , visit the elderly and more.Some cities ---- including Seatle, Chicago, and Washingtong,D.C. ----require high school students to volunteer. Students must volunteer in order to graduate. Thestudent volunteers learn new skills and help their communities .Many parents are in favor of the idea ---- they say volunteering helps teens build job skills. But most teens don’t want to be forced to volunteer. They say they are busy. And they say voluntee ring is only fun if it’s a choice.Read both sides of the debate and decide.YESV olunteering can help teens get into college or get a job.Many cities and towns need help. V olunteers can help keep important programs going.Not all teens will volunteer if it isn’t required. Schools should repuire students to do all they can to get ready for adult life.NOMost teens are already very busy with classes, homework, jobs and sports. Forcing them to do more isn’t fair.It should be up to each person. Helping out doesn’t feel as good if you have to do it.Finding a volunteer job isn’t always easy. Students shouldn’t be kept from graduating because of something they can’t control.28. The writer mentions Michelle Obama in order to ,A. explain what volunteering isB. show she enjoys volunteeringC. tell what she does for the US D . introduce the topic of the text29. According to the text, in Chicago, .A. more people would rather work for payB. finding a volunteer job is quite easyC. volunteering is a must for high school studentsD. college students have to volunteer before graduation30. The underlined part “are in favor of “in the text means” .A. dropB. developC. likeD.catch31. Which question does the text mainly discuss?A. Is volunteering good for students?B.Which volunteer jobs shouldstudents do?C. What is the best time to volunteer?D. Should students be required to volunteer?DCoffee is an important part of Italian culture and since arriving here over six months ago, I have drunk a lot of it!Of course, coffee is also very popular in the UK but coffee culture in Italy is completely different. In Italy, when you order a coffee in a cafe or bar(酒吧), you are served with a tiny, bitter espresso. This is “normal (正常的) coffee” for Italians and they are not so interested in the huge coffees that we drink in the UK. If you want more than one sip(小口) of coffee in Italy, lungo is a good choice. In addition, while takeaway coffee is quite popular among Brits, it is not very common at all in Italy. Generally, Italians prefer to drink their tiny coffees while standing at the bar and, for many, this short break is an important part of their day.Usually, breakfast in a bar in Italy -includes a coffee and a pastry (酥皮糕点). Cappuccinos are very popular at breakfast time and, for me, a creamy cappuccino and a pastry with chocolate is the perfect way to start the day.Finally, I have found that coffee in Italy, such as espresso or macchiato (an espresso with a drop of milk), is so much cheaper than coffee in the UK. They are small, of course, but this means that in Italy it is possible to go out for coffee every day without breaking the bank.32.How is Paragraph 2 mainly developed?A.By time.B. By space.C. By comparisonD.By example.33.Which coffee will you get in Italy if you order one without special instructions?A. Espresso.B. Lungo.C. Cappuccino.D. Macchiato.34.What can we learn about the coffee culture in Italy?A.Takeaway coffee is very popular among Italians.B.Italians are very often seen drinking huge coffees.C.Few Italians take short breaks from work for coffee.D.Coffees are often served along with pastries during breakfasts.35.What does the author think of Italian coffee?A.She loves its bitter taste.B.It is too expensive for her.C.The cup it is served in is too small.D.It is a good choice for breakfast.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
2020-2021学年高一上学期期中考试英语试题(含答案)
2020-2021学年度第一学期高一年级期中考试英语试题（含答案）试卷说明：满分150分；考试时间：120分钟；试题难度：0.6-0.7第一部分阅读理解 (共两节，满分50分)第一节阅读阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项 (共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)。
AThese people are studying English. However, they are now facing some problems.I am Pablo. I work 50 hours a week as a taxi driver, so I talk with people all day. They understand me, but I know I make a lot of mistakes. No one corrects me. My vocabulary is strong. Grammar is my problem. I’m trying to change little by little. For example, I don’t use the past tense.I always say, “I drive him to the office this morning” instead of “I drove him to the office this morning”.My name is Maria Luisa. I’m teaching myself English, and I’m good at grammar. However, it’s really difficult to find ways to practice English. I live in an area where everyone speaks my language. My neighbours and friends speak Spanish. I can speak Spanish in the supermarket and at the post office.I am Li Ping. I understand the grammar and the readings in my class and I think my writing is good, but I’m very nervous when I speak English. I don’t want to make any mistakes because I’m afraid people will think that I’m stupid. Also, my pronunciation isn’t good. When I speak, people often say, “What? Say that again. ”I am Yoshi. I have been in the United States for one year. I’m studying hard and I know grammar well, but the vocabulary is very difficult. When I listen, I don’t understand many of the words. When I try to read, there are three or four new words in every sentence. I feel discouraged.1. What would be the best advice for Maria Luisa?A. Try to have a wide vocabulary.B. Make friends with English-speaking people.C. Read as many English books as possible.D. Develop a good knowledge of grammar.2. Why do people find it hard to understand Li Ping’s English?A. Her voice is very low.B. Her grammar is terrible.C. She can’t pronounce words correctly.D. She speaks at a very fast speed.3. What can we learn about Yoshi?A. He has a very small vocabulary.B. He is very good at listening.C. He has learned English for years.D. He was born in the United States.BParents often believe that they have a good relationship with their teenagers. But last summer, Joanna and Henry noticed a change in their older son. Suddenly he seemed to be talking far more to his friends than to his parents. “The door to his room is always shut. ”Joanna noted.Tina and Mark noticed similar changes in their 14-year-old daughter. “She used to sit in my arms on the sofa and talk with me,” said Mark. “Now we joke that she does this only when she wants something. Sometimes she wants to be treated like a little girl and sometimes like a young lady. The problem is figuring out which time is which.”Before age 11, children like to tell their parents what’s on their minds. “In fact, parents are first on the list.” said Michael Riera, author of Uncommon Sense for Parents with Teenagers. “This completely changes during the teen years.” Riera explained. “They talk to their friends first, then maybe their teachers, and their parents last.”Parents who know what’s going on in their teenagers’ lives are in the best position to help them. To break down the wall of silence, parents should create chances to understand what their children want to say, and try to find ways to talk and write to them. And they must give their children a mental (思想的) break, for children also need freedom, though young. Another thing parents should remember is that to be a friend, not a manager, with their children is a better way to know them.4. “The door to his room is always shut. ” suggests that the son ______.A. dislikes to open his doorB. begins to hate his parentsC. is always busy with his studiesD. keeps himself away from his parents5. What troubles Tina and Mark most?A. Their daughter isn’t as lovely as before.B. They can’t read their daughter’s mind exactly.C. They don’t know what to say to their daughter.D. Their daughter talks with them only when she needs money.6. Which of the following best explains “the wall of silence” in the last paragraph?A. Teenagers talk a lot with their friends.B. Teenagers talk little about their own lives.C. Teenagers do not talk much with their parents.D. Teenagers do not want to understand their parents.7. What can we learn from the passage?A. Parents are patient with their silent teenagers.B. Parents should try to understand their teenagers.C. Parents are unhappy with their growing children.D. Parents should have suitable ways to talk with their teenagers.CTwo weeks ago, a 5-year-old girl named Sunshine Oelfke emptied out her piggy bank (存钱罐) onto the living room floor and immediately started counting. Her grandmother, Jackie Oelfke, thought she was playing as she carefully lined up the coins, but then she saw the girl put the coins into a plastic bag and place it in her backpack.“That aroused my curiosity,” Jackie told CBS News. “Nobody messes with the piggy bank.” After observing Sunshine work a few minutes longer, Jackie decided to find out why the little girl broke into her savings.“What are you doing with that money?” Jackie asked her granddaughter.“I’m taking it to school,” Sunshine replied. The little girl finally stated the real reason why she needed the money. “I’m going to take it for milk money. My friend Layla doesn’t get milk—hermom doesn’t have milk money but I have. ”Jackie’s heart melted at Sunshine’s words. Choked with strong feelings, Jackie held her sweet granddaughter tightly in her arms.Last week, Jackie and Sunshine met with her teacher, Rita Hausher, and handed her the $30 that Sunshine had saved. There are 20 kids in Sunshine’s class and about half don’t get milk. It costs﹩0.45 a carton (纸盒). The total adds up to about﹩180 a month for every child in the class to have milk every day.After dropping Sunshine off at school, Jackie posted a tearful video on Facebook to explain her granddaughter’s plan. To her surprise, dozens of people offered to donate towards the cause. Within a week, Jackie raised more than $1, 000. Now every student in Sunshine’s class can get free milk for the rest of the year.Jackie said Sunshine doesn’t see her kind act as a big deal. She was just trying to look out for her friends. “She doesn’t understand the effect she’s brought about,” Jackie said. “But now she knows she can do whatever she puts her mind to. ”8. Why did Sunshine empty her piggy bank?A. She wanted to play with the coins.B. She needed to train her counting skills.C. She intended to pay for her friend’s milk.D. She hoped to show off her savings in class.9. How did Jackie feel on hearing Sunshine’s words?A. Touched.B. Curious.C. Proud.D. Relieved.10. In Jackie’s eyes, what did Sunshine learn from the experience?A. Many hands make light work.B. Two heads are better than one.C. A friend in need is a friend indeed.D. Nothing is impossible to a willing heart.11. What is the best title for this passage?A. Small Coins, Big DeedsB. Jackie’s Piggy BankC. A Moved GrandmotherD. Piggy Bank and Carton MilkDSmartphones, tablets and smart watches are banned at school for all children under 15 in France. Under the ban students are not able to use their phones at all during school hours, including meal breaks.“I think it's a good thing. School is not about being on your phone,” Paris mum MarieCaroline Madeleine told AFP. “It's hard with kids. You can't control what they see and that's one of the things that worries me as a parent.”There is no law like this in Australia, but some Australian schools have banned phones.McKinnon Secondary School in Victoria introduced a total ban in February and Principal Pitsa Binnion said this had been a success.McKinnon students still have a Chromebook to use in every class for daytoday learning but they're not allowed to use social media. Ms Binnion said at first “Teachers cheered and students moaned (抱怨)，” but now they're seeing the positives．“They come to school and they're not allowed to use phones at all during the school day, including lunch breaks,” she said.“It's been wonderful in terms of students communicating with each other at lunchtime and not looking at their screens,” she said.Ms Binnion also leads by example and doesn't use her mobile phone in school.“I think anyone can do it if we've done it.”Not everyone agrees with the bans. Western Sydney University technology researcher DrJoanne Orlando wrote in online magazine The Conversation earlier this year that Australia should not ban phones in schools because it's important to educate kids to live in the age they are raised in.“A good education for students today is knowing how to use technology to learn, communicate and work with ideas,” she wrote. “Banning students from using smartphones is a 1950s response (反应) to a 2018 stateofplay.”12．Why did Madeleine welcome the ban?A．School is for studying. B．Kids behave badly nowadays. C．Teachers find it hard to control kids. D．Her kids depend too much on phones. 13．What can we learn about the ban in McKinnon Secondary School?A．Some teachers were against it at first.B．Students can now see the good of the ban.C．Students can use their phones at lunch breaks.D．Teachers have stopped using phones at school as well.14．What does the underlined word “Chromebook” in Paragraph 5 probably refer to?A．A book.B．A notebook. C．A learning website.D．A kind of computer. 15．What does Dr Joanne Orlando think of banning phones in schools?A．It will disconnect parents and kids.B．It will cause kids to communicate less.C．It will prevent kids being techminded.D．It will make education go back 60 years.第二节七选五根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
2020-2021学年度高一上学期期中考试英语试卷及答案(含两套题)
2020-2021学年度高一上学期期中考试英语试卷及答案考试时间：120分钟试卷满分：150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)1. How soon will the next bus arrive?A. In four minutes.B. In fourteen minutes.C. In forty minutes.2. Where does the dialogue take place?A. In the office.B. In the hospital.C. In the shop.3. What are the speakers talking about?A. A book.B. An American.C. A club.4. What has happened to the man?A. He lost his way.B. He lost his key.C. He lost his money.5. What’s the possible relationship between the two speakers?A. Mother and son.B. Father and daughter.C. Nurse and doctor.第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. How long will it take to mail by air?A. About 10 days.B. About 4 days.C. About 7 days.7. How much will the woman pay?A. 225 yuan.B. 275 yuan.C. 325 yuan.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Why is the man feeling nervous?A. The final exam is coming.B. He will have an interviewC. He didn’t pass the exam.9. What’s the problem with the woman?A. She is poor at math.B. She is afraid to speak in public.C. She has little job experience.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
天津高一高中英语期中考试带答案解析
天津高一高中英语期中考试班级:___________ 姓名：___________ 分数：___________一、单项选择1.Why don’t you bring ______ to his attention that you are too ill to go on working?A．it B．that C．this D．them2.She was supposed ______ at home at the moment, but her mother found her in the park.A．to be reading B．read C．reading D．to have read3.The project, ______ by the Chinese engineers, was built in only two years.A．designing B．designedC．to be designed D．being designed4.–Why did you choose Jennifer as the leader of the team?--No one was equal ______ her ______ skills and experience.A．to; on B．with; on C．with; in D．to; in5.Ancient Rome was a country ______ culture influenced the western world for centuries.A．that B．which C．whose D．where6.–Is that hotel big enough? We have at least 200 guests.--Sure. That’s a hotel which can ______ 300 people.A．contain B．include C．accommodate D．offer7.We Chinese eat with chopsticks ______ most westerners eat with knives and forks.A．for B．as C．while D．when8.It’s natural that a man can hardly ______ a smile when he hears some good news.A．hold up B．hold back C．hold off D．hold on9.–The new museum of art is an unusual ______.--But it is designed by a very young architect.A．position B．category C．construction D．contribution10.I believe that the 21st century is one ______ China will become one of the most powerful economic countries. A．which B．that C．when D．where11.A football suddenly flew over our head and it ______ missed hitting a child playing nearby.A．narrowly B．softly C．slightly D．lightly12.The market competition is fierce, but our products have great advantage ______ quality and price.A．in place of B．in view of C．in case of D．in terms of13.Tom took a taxi to the airport, only _____ his plane high up in the sky.A．finding B．to find C．being found D．to have found14.We live in an age ________ more information is available with greater ease than ever before.A．why B．when C．to whom D．on which15.Robert is said________ abroad, but I don’t know what country he studied in.A．to have studied B．to studyC．to be studying D．to be studied16. Experiments of this kind _______in both the U.S. and Europe well before the Second World War started. A．have conducted B．have been conductedC．had conducted D．had been conducted17.The three of us ______ around Europe for about a month last summer.A．traveled B．have traveled C．had traveled D．travel18.Everything was placed exactly ______ he wanted it for the graduation ceremony.A．while B．when C．where D．though19.Kathy ______ a lot of Spanish by playing with the native boys and girls.A．picked up B．look up C．made up D．turned up20.---You have to believe in yourself. No one else will, if you don't.---______. Confidence is really important.A．It's not my cup of tea B．That's not the pointC．I don't think so D．I couldn't agree more二、完形填空完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）I have decided to test myself every day in a different way. Today’s test: practice the art of 41 . It is something so simple, but so 42 to those who need a kind heart and a good listener. Sometimes, we all need someone to listen to us with no 43 . We just want to be heard. 44 , I really made sure that I listened to everyone who spoke to me throughout the day, 45 I was busy.As I was 46 in the break room today, I had a conversation with a colleague I 47 talked to. She always looked like a(n) 48 lady, but today she seemed very troubled. So I sat down with my lunch and jut listened. She told me about her unlucky 49 who was killed in a car crash last year, and her 50 daughter who struggled with pain every day. I listened and made her 51 much better. At the end of the 52 , I gave the single mother a big warm hug and told her how 53 she was. Of course, we 54 friends after our first talk.What an inspiration she is! 55 with so many difficulties and frustrations, she still comes to work with a positive attitude, a 56 to succeed and a big smile every day.I believe everyone 57 a ray of sunshine in their life, someone that will give them a big warm 58 and say, “You’re amazing!” I hope I can always get need like this met.I am a dreamer, but I move forward while I dream. My dream is to 59 happiness. Tomorrow, I will write “You are beautiful! :)” on small cards, hide them everywhere, and make those I work with 60 them by chance and with joy.【1】A．listening B．speaking C．reading D．writing【2】A．complex B．funny C．common D．important【3】A．doubt B．concern C．opinions D．answers【4】A．However B．Therefore C．Besides D．Afterwards 【5】A．if B．while C．because D．even though 【6】A．drinking B．kidding C．sitting D．lying【7】A．never B．seldom C．always D．sometimes 【8】A．lucky B．positive C．humorous D．outgoing 【9】A．mother B．father C．husband D．son【10】A．sick B．lazy C．careless D．naughty 【11】A．eat B．feel C．behave D．recover 【12】A．day B．test C．lunch D．conversation 【13】A．kind B．beautiful C．amazing D．hard-working 【14】A．helped B．became C．encouraged D．comforted 【15】A．Faced B．Shocked C．Confused D．Defeated 【16】A．way B．will C．duty D．chance 【17】A．has B．deserves C．appreciates D．needs 【18】A．hand B．welcome C．hug D．home 【19】A．share B．seek C．enjoy D．spread 【20】A．find B．open C．receive D．read三、阅读理解1.As we know, it is common for people to catch a cold in winter and most people believe they know the reason for colds. However, scientists say people have some wrong beliefs about the cause of colds.Many people think that once you get infected by colds, you will not be easy to be attacked by colds for the rest of your life. That’s not the case. There are about 200 different viruses that cause the common cold. You catch a cold because of one kind of them this time, but you might catch a cold next time because of another.Others believe that people get sick just because of the cold weather in winter. That is also wrong.It’s because people tend to stay closer in winter and the cold virus is transmitted from one person to another through handshakes, sneezing, or coughing.While there is no actual cure for the common cold, scientists say there are still a few things you can do to help you. Some experts say honey and chicken soup are effective against colds. Especially honey. There is increasing evidence that it helps shorten the duration of the common cold sometimes even by two to three days particularly in children. Chicken soup also helps reduce the duration of the cold.In addition, if you do have a col d and you don’t feel like eating anything, it’s not going to hurt you but you have to drink a lot and you can drink water or tea because doctors say the water cycle in your bodies helps to cure colds. That’s very important. Though there is more than one wa y to deal with colds, doctors say the best advice is to continue using whatever works best for you.【1】We know from the second paragraph that ______.A．the common cold is caused by only one virusB．there are people who never catch a coldC．colds can be caused by different virusesD．all people are easily attacked by colds【2】The underlined word “transmitted” in the fourth paragraph means “______”.A．passed B．changed C．cured D．caused【3】If you have a cold, you can do the following except ______.A．drinking a lot of water B．drinking chicken soupsC．eating honey D．forcing yourself to eat【4】 It can be inferred from the passage that ______.A．now scientists have found out practical treatment for coldsB．different people may have different ways to fight against coldsC．working in freezing weather is the main reason for coldsD．colds can be passed from animals to human beings2.When you need a job very much, you may end up taking one for which you are over qualified. Although you were initially grateful just to have the work, you now feel bored and depressed. Is there any way to change that? Start by changing your opinion, says Caitlin Kelly, the author of Malled, a book based on her experience as a sales clerk after losing her job in journalism. “Don’t focus on what you’re not getting but what you are getting,” she says. “Be patient and work attentively with a wide range of people. It doesn’t matter what the job is –there are always things you can learn and skills you can develop.”Hilary Pearl, the founder of a coaching firm, says, “Tell yourself the current situation isn’t the end of your career. Don’t overdramatize（过分夸大）the negative aspects but try to view the situation more philosophically: life has a series of stages, and this is one of them. Don’t forget to study even in the worst stage.”Consider that because you’re overqualified, you may be able to learn or do things on the job that might not have been possible in a more demanding position, says Sarah Hathorn, the chief executive of Illustra Consulting. “You could spend your extra time in learning different aspects of the business and teaching others in the organization,” she says.Is it possible to make your work more challenging, even if your job responsibilities aren’t likely to change?Of course, you may seek tasks and responsibilities that force you to learn something new or to work harder. “You may be operating on autopilot（习惯性地）right now, but chances are that people above you are stressed,” Sarah Hathorn says. “Take things off your boss’s plate and let him know which projects or tasks you want to learn more about.”Always express your request positively, saying that you love new challenges, rather than complaining that you’re bored and underused, says Ethun, the president of the Park Avenue Group. In your down time, educate yourself about the company and its industry. “Read corporate information, analyst reports and related news articles,” she says. “If your boss accepts your suggestions, it will make you a more valuable employee.”【1】According to Caitlin Kelly, ______.A．one should be willing to do some small thingsB．being a salesman is not as important as being a journalistC．performing your regular duties well is importantD．doing a simple job well will bring you a sense of success【2】What Hilary Pearl intends to express is that ______.A．work is just a stage of our whole lifeB．the present job doesn’t matter to us in a long runC．one should be satisfied with his present situationD．one should look forward instead of complaining about the present situation【3】The underlined words “take things off your boss’s plate” mean______.A．draw your boss’s attention B．share your boss’s burdensC．give your boss useful advice D．ask your boss for a better position【4】 What is the common view about careers of the people mentioned in this passage?A．One should start his career from doing a simple job.B．One should improve himself and help others as well.C．One should keep learning new things to improve himself.D．One should pay much attention to the relationship with the boss.3.That Upper class people generally have more educational opportunities, greater financial security, and better jobs than people from lower social classes, but that doesn’t mean they’re more skilled at everything. A new study finds, surprisingly, that lower class people are better at reading the emotions of others.The researchers were inspired by observing that, for lower class people, success depends more on how much they can rely on other individuals. For example, if you can’t afford to buy support services, you have to rely on your neighbors or relatives to watch the kids while you’re busy.One experiment researched on volunteers who worked at a university: some had graduated from college and others had not. Researchers used the educational level as an indicator（标志）for social classes. Thevolunteers did a test of emotion perception（感知）, in which they were instructed to look at pictures of facesand indicate which emotions each face was displaying. People with more education performed worse on the task than people with less education.In another study, university students who were of higher social status had a more difficult time accurately（准确）reading the emotions of a stranger.These results suggest that people of upper-class status aren’t very good at reco gnizing the emotions otherpeople are feeling. This is because they remember their upper status and they think they can solve theirproblems without relying on others.In the third experiment, people were made to feel that they were at a lower social class than they actually were, and they got better at reading emotions.“The differences between upper-class people and lower-class people are not something ingrained（根深蒂固的）,” Kraus says. “It’s the cultural environment leading to them.” This work helps show tha t the traditional image of the classes is wrong. “It’s not true that a lower-class person, no matter what kind of person, is going to be less intelligent than an upper-class person. It’s all about the social environment the person lives in, and the specifi c challenges the person faces. If you can change the environment even temporarily, social class differences in lots of behaviors can be removed.”【1】According to the passage, when lower-class people meet problems, they tend to ______.A．turn to others B．work even harderC．feel more frustrated D．learn from upper-class people【2】Why did people perform better in emotion perception in the third experiment?A．Because they became less independent.B．Because they didn’t know they were cheated.C．Because they felt they must ask for help from other.D．Because they were made to understand lower-class people.【3】What does the passage mainly talk about?A．Upper-class people are not skilled at everything.B．Upper-class people have trouble recog nizing others’ emotion.C．Lower-class people need to be given more employment opportunities.D．There are many differences between upper-class people and lower-class people.4.First lady Michelle Obama urged students to visit China at the “100,000 Strong” China Study Abroad Forum at Howard University.President Barack Obama announced the “100,000 Strong” Initiative（十万强计划）during his 2009 visit to China. The program aims to increase the number of American students studying in China by making study abroad more affordable.During the event at Howard, Mrs. Obama spoke about the importance of studying abroad. “Studying in a country like China is about so much more than just improving your own prospects（前途） in the global market. The fact is that with every friendship you make and every bond of trust you establish you are shaping an image of America projected to the rest of the world and making America known better.” she said.Mrs. Obama encouraged students to set aside the opinion that studying abroad is for “rich kids only” or for those attending “certain schools”. The first lady also announced that the Chinese government is giving 10,000 “Bridge Scholarships” to cover costs for American students studying in China.Some students who had studied in China shared their experiences. David Marzban from Pepperdine University recalled a time when he formed a cross-cultural bond with a complete stranger at a restaurant near Fudan University in Shanghai. He noticed a young chef signaling him to come over. “He pressed the p lay button on his media player and started singing California Dreaming and wanted me to sing along with him,” Marzban said. “At that time I knew a great friendship had started during my first two weeks in China.”Nicole Baden from Howard University recalled how her time in China really helped her master the language. “You have to experience the culture while learning the language to really master it to understand why things are how they are compared to your own culture,” Baden said.12-year-old Sarah Davis, who studied in China last summer, said she was very excited to hear Michelle Obama talk about the country. “I love Chinese. Out of all the languages I’ve learned, Chinese is the most difficult and interesting.” She said.【1】 According to the passage, the “100,000 Strong” Initiative ______.A．provides convenience for American students to study in ChinaB．was made by First Lady Michelle Obama in 2009C．got little support from the Chinese governmentD．isn’t well-accepted among American students【2】According to Mrs. Obama, ______.A．American students used to be unable to study abroadB．Studying in China can make American students’ future betterC．the Chinese government will offer all the US students scholarshipsD．American students’ studying i n China helps improve the relationship between China and the US【3】Three examples are given mainly to indicate that ______.A．American students are very popular in ChinaB．Chinese is the most difficult to learn in the worldC．Many US young people have actually been studying in ChinaD．American students’ studying in China is important and worthwhile【4】 What is the best title for the passage?A．A great program for American students to study in ChinaB．Michelle Obama encourages students to study in ChinaC．More American students will go to China to studyD．China is attracting more and more American students四、单词拼写根据所给的首字母和中文写出所缺单词的完整形式（每空1分，满分10分）【1】Quite a few v____________(暴力)scenes were cut from the film before it came to show.【2】 He s____________(强调) the importance of kindness, duty and order in society.【3】They are collecting money for a c____________（慈善机构）.【4】They can destroy houses, but leave the f____________（家具） inside exactly where it was.【5】I regret that a p____________（先前的）engagement prevents me from accepting your kind invitation. 【6】Arthur promised that he would answer the policeman’s questions with h____________（诚实）.【7】The people are fighting to gain their f____________（自由）.【8】Every day, many visitors are attracted by the r____________（遗迹）in the old city.【9】Our English teacher always explains difficult words or s____________（结构）in class.【10】There is plenty of e____________（证据）that smoking is very harmful to p eople’s health.五、其他阅读表达（每小题2分，满分10分）Walking is a popular form of exercises. It is an easy activity and offers a good way to improve physical fitness. Walking also gives many of the same benefits as other kinds of exercises.Regular, brisk（轻快地）walks hel ps a person’s body work better. Walking builds a stronger heart and lungs.The heart pumps blood through the body. It gets more rest between beats. Walking also seems to help protect the heart from heart diseases. Walking can help lose weight, too. What’s more, walking causes very few injuries, which is why there is a lower “dropout” rate among walkers than among runners. People are more likely to continue a walking program. This gives a better chance for success.Walking offers some mental benefits, too. It seems to make people feel better. Many walkers say they sleep better at night when they take regular walks. Others say they have a better attitude about life.Walking offers many of the same physical and mental benefits as other forms of exercise, but walking offers some special advantages, too.★ Almost everyone can walk. There are no special lessons of coaching. To become a serious walker, a person only needs to walk faster, farther and more often.★ People can walk almost anywhere. There are no special playing fields or courts for walking. Sidewalks, streets, parks, fields and malls are excellent places for walking.★ People can walk almost anytime. A person doesn’t need a team or a partner for walking. There is no “season” for walking. Most walkers walk in all kinds of weather.Walking offers a form of exercise within the reach of nearly everyone. With a little time and effort, people can rediscover a valuable form of exercise and improve their fitness.【1】What’s the best title of the passage?（within 10 words）__________________________________________________________________________【2】Please explain the underlined word “dropout” with proper words or phrases.（within 5 words）__________________________________________________________________________【3】Why is there a lower dropout rate among walkers than among runners? （within 10 words）__________________________________________________________________________【4】 How can people become a more serious walker? (within 10 words)__________________________________________________________________________【5】 Which do you prefer, walking or jogging? Why? (within 15 words)__________________________________________________________________________天津高一高中英语期中考试答案及解析一、单项选择1.Why don’t you bring ______ to his attention that you are too ill to go on working?A．it B．that C．this D．them【答案】A【解析】句意：为什么你病的如此厉害而不能继续工作了，你不让他in起注意。
2020-2021学年度高一上学期期中考试英语试卷及答案(含三套题)
2020-2021学年度高一上学期期中考试英语试卷及答案考试时间：120分钟试卷满分：150分第一部分听力（共两节，每小题1.5分，满分30分）该部分分为第一、第二两节。
注意：回答听力部分时，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你的答案转涂到客观题答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题）听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. How will the woman go home?A. By car.B. By bus.C. By bike.2. In what case is the park free?A. For a single person.B. For exercise.C. Before 7 o’clock.3. What will the man do today?A. See a movie.B. Go shopping.C. Look after his grandma.4. What time will the library be open on Saturdays?A. 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.B. 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.C. Closed.5. Where does the man live now?A. In England.B. In America.C. In India.第二节（共15小题）听下面5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，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. School life.B. Different cultures.C. Their teachers.7. Which subject does the woman dislike?A. History.B. English.C. Math.听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
天津市滨海新区大港油田一中2020┄2021届高三上学期期中考试英语试卷+Word版含答案
高三年级英语学科试卷本试卷共分为第I 卷和第II 卷，满分150分；考试时间为120分钟。
第I 卷选择题第一部分：听力（共两节；每小题1分，满分20分）第一节听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小題和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一速。
1．What time is the train leaving？ A. At10:15. B. At10:30 C. A110:402. Where is Angela now？A. In the clubB. In the classroomC. In the dormitory3. What does the woman mean？A. Her car is in quite good conditionB. She’s lent out her carC. She'll offer help if she can4. Who will post the letter？ A. The man B. The woman C. Mary5. What does the man say about the field trip？A. It was replaced by a classB. All the students liked itC. Many students missed it第二节听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回第6和第7两个小题。
6. How will the man go to San Francisco？ A. By coach B. By air C. By train7. How much should the man pay in total？ A.$150. B.$301. C.$450听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。
天津市大港油田第三中学2021届高三上学期期中考试英语试卷
油田三中2020-2021学年高三上学期期中考试英语试卷听力（20分）第一节：听下面五段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A，B，C三个选项中选出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 does Cherry want to do?A.See a film.B.Get some fruits.C.Look at the hopping guide.2.How does the woman feel now?A.Angry.B.Happy.C.Sorry.3.What is the surprise for Sally?A.Some flowers.B.A little cat.C.A diamond ring.4.What are the speakers talking about?A.The woman’s sister.B.The new Camera.C.A picture.5.What is the man doing?A.Making an invitation.anizing a concert.C.Planning a trip.第二节：听下面几段材料，每段材料后有一个小题，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。
听每段材料前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段材料读两遍。
听下面一段材料，回答第6--8小题6.What does Harry want to do tonight?A.Play tennis.B.Finish work earlier.C.Go shopping.7.When will the speakers meet?A.At 6:30.B.At 7:00.C.At 7:30.8.What will the speakers have for dinner?A.Mexican food.B.Chinese food.C.American food.听下面一段材料，回答第9--11小题9.What does the woman think of Million Dollar Baby?A.Terrible.B.Just so-so.C.Great.10.What role didi Clint Eastwood play in making the movie?A.A writer.B.A producer.C.A director.11.When did Batman Begins come out?A.In 2004.B.In 2005.C.In 2015.听下面一段材料，回答第12--15小题12.What might the speaker be?A.A bus driver.B.A ship captain.C.An airplane pilot.13.Where will the passengers go next?A.Miami.B.Mexico City.C.Havana City.14.How is the weather probably now?A.Sunny and calm.B.Windy and cold.C.Rainy and wet.15.What should people do if they need help?A.Talk to the staff.B.Call the speaker.C.Dial 911.单项选择（15分）16. ---Waiter!---______---There is a fly in my soup.A.What?B.All right,sir?C.Yes,sir?D.Pardon?17.The Marathon is a long distance race created ____ a Greek soldier.A.in case ofB.in honor ofC.in need ofD.in charge of18.---Nancy has worked in our company for three years.She speaks French very fluently.---She ___ French for four years in university.A.studiedB.had studiedC.has studiedD.study19.We can never forget the days ___ we worked together and the days ____ we spent together.A.when,whichB.which,whenC.what,thatD.on which,when20.____ into a college or university in the UK,we must prove ourselves to have a strong ability in spoken and written English.A.Having been admittedB.To be admittedC.Being admittedD.Admitted21.Luggage may not be brought into the building___ a guard has checked it first.A.whenB.becauseC.afterD.unless22.The car ran down the hill,and the driver____,according to the newspaper,to have been killed.A.saidB.was sayingC.was saidD.had been said23.It was not until I visited Venice ___ it really worthy of the reputation of “the water world”.A.that I foundB.have I foundC.when I did findD.did I find24.The dictionary,which I bought yesterday,had been highly ___ by my professorA.acknowledgedB.recommendedC.appealedmanded25.The little girl ids walking along the beach,happy and joyful,____ bending down to pick up a beautiful seashell.A.approximatelyB.regularlyC.apparentlyD.occasionally26.It is so nice to hear from her again.___,we last met more than thirty years ago.A.What’s moreB.That’s to sayC.In other wordsD.Believe it or not27.When ___ to danger and conflict,men tend to increase blood pressure,___ nervous or anxious.A.exposed,feltB.exposing,feltC.exposed,feelingD.exposing,feeling28.He finally became a superstar,which proved his long and hard training____.A.paid offB.took offC.sent offD.put off29.This is a simple idea,___ is hard to put into practice.A.oneB.thatC.itD.one that30.He ___ ,but he didn’t work hard enough.A.achieved great successB.achieved great successC.would have achieved great successD.should have achieved great success完形填空（30分）My dad works for a food organization that offers food and assistance in 31 areas．Recently I went with him to one of their working places 32 I was simply to give people 33 ，hand them a flyer（传单）and send them on their way．It was hot and tiring，and I wasn't having much 34 ．Honestly，I didn't really 35 ，and ended up doing it halfheartedly．Then I saw two girls who had the same 36 I did，but were 37 and happy．They walked up to people who looked lost and asked them if they needed help，38 waiting for people to find them．An elderly woman wobbled over（晃悠）to one while the other 39 a bad-smelling man with rags over his sickly body．I saw the first girl talking 40 to the old woman and then smile as she gave her a warming hug．Meanwhile the second girl said，"Hello，sir．Is there something I can help you with today？"Sir？SIR!!She spoke to this man 41 he were important!It seemed 42．Was I hearing her correctly？Why would she talk to a beggar from the street as though he was an officer in the army？She showed compassion(怜悯)．Because she 43 this man and wanted him to 44 loved and important，she showed respect．He 45 his chin（下巴）just a little when she called him"Sir．"Rolling his shoulders back，he felt her reaching out to him in that simple phrase，and his tired，wrinkled face 46 brightly．I stood in awe．Never in my life had I seen a moment that 47 such care and love．After seeing the compassion those girls so freely 48 ,I knew I could do my job better.Since the experience in that rural area,I have changed a lot.Taking time to show compassion in my life has made a 49 in my character and who I am．It definitely is the 50 to live by. Holding it，I open every room to let the sunshine flow in．31．A．urban B．rural C．distant D．nearby32．A．When B．then C．there D．where33．A．directions B．attention C．hugs D．suggestions34．A．difficulty B．fun C．rest D．food35．A．worry B．fear C．handle D．care36．A．trouble B．sight C．task D．opinion37．A．yelling B．smiling C．shouting D．running38．A．in spite of B．in need of C．instead of D．in terms of39．A．appealed B．patted C．held D．approached40．A． politely B．rudely C．coldly D．aimlessly41．A．because B．even if C．as though D．as soon as42．A．controversial B．ambitious C．ridiculous D．considerate43．A．knew about B．cared about C．thought of D．fall in love with44．A．show B．feel C．become D．keep45．A．raised B．dropped C．forgot D．relaxed46．A. lowered B．shone C．gave D．unfolded47．A．exposed B．included C．displayed D．spread48．A．expressed B．deserved C．obtained D．valued49．A．mark B．lesson C．opportunity D．difference50．A．regulation B．behavior C．procedure D．principle阅读理解（50分）A篇Here is some information about several famous local bakeries (面包房) in Indiana，the US. They serve as social gathering places for the locals.Maple Lane BakeryAt 8260 E. State Rd，Claypool，IN (574) 566-2917，it offers a variety of cooked pie cookies and bread. With 20 years' experience Maple Lane Bakery has specialized in the making of pies. The menu includes peach pie $ 7. 19，berry pie $ 7. 70，apple pie $ 7. 19 and banana pie $ 6. 99. Feel free to place an order at least 24 hours in advance.Betty's Cake & Candy ShopAt 816 E. Winona Avenue Warsaw IN (574) 269-1231，it specializes in cakes and offers cookies and candies. The chocolate cookies are sold at $ 8. 99 a dozen. Betty's Cake &- Candy Shop which started half a century ago specializes in wedding cakes and birthday cakes. Buying cakes from Betty's will not disappoint you as they are always excel?lent.Crepes' Quality BakeryAt 217 S. Cavin Street Ligonier IN (260) 894-3024，this third-generation bakery is located in downtown Ligonier. It offers cookies and cupcakes，and specializes in rolls and bread. If you plan to buy cookies for the office or work area，you had better get there early as the building workers arrive just before 5:00 am waiting for the doors to open.Olympia Candy KitchenAt 136 N. Main Street Goshen，IN (574) 533-5040，it has been welcoming visitors for almost a century in its unchanged location in downtown Goshen，Indiana. Its tradition began in 1912 when the Greek immigrant Nicholas began making his own chocolates.Today this family-owned operation offers all kinds of candies and boxed candies.If you need an order you should call ahead of time to see if they can meet your request.51.From the passage we can learn that____.A.the local people of Indiana like gathering in the bakeriesB.Maple Lane Bakery is on Cavin street LigonierC.most of the bakeries in Indiana are located in ClaypoolD.Crepes' Quality Bakery opens at 8:00 am52.Which of the following pies is the most expensive?A. Peach pie.B. Banana pie.C. Apple pie.D. Berry pie.53..If you want to order a birthday cake you are advised to call ________ .A. (574) 533-5040B. (574) 269-1231C. (260) 894-3024D. (574) 566-291754.Which of the following bakeries has the shortest history?A. Crepes' Quality Bakery.B. Betty's Cake &- Candy Shop.C. Olympia Candy Kitchen.D.Maple Lane Bakery.55.The author wrote the passage mainly to ___.A.tell readers some travel informationB.Persuade more people to eat piesC.make the bakeries better known to readersD.warn customers to order bakeries in advanceB篇A primary school has banned cards of Valentine's Day ,which falls on February 14th,because ofconcerns that young pupils spend too much tim e talking about boyfriends and girlfriends.Ashcombe Primary School in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, has told parents that cards declaring love can be "confusing" for children under the age of 11, who are still emotionally and socially developing.In this month’s newsletter (简讯), Peter Turner,the head teacher, warned that any cards found in school would be confiscated（没收）.He wrote, "We do not wish to see any Valentine's Day cards in school this year. Some children and parents encourage a lot of talks about boyfriends and girlfriends.We believe that such ideas should wait until children are mature enough emotionally and socially to understand the commitment involved in having or being a boyfriend or girlfriend."Mr. Turner said any families wanting to support the Valentine's Day concept should send cards in the post or deliver them to home addresses by hand.His views were endorsed by Ruth Rice, 46, who has twins Harriet and Olivia at the school. She said, "Children at that age shouldn't really be thinking about Valentine's Day, they should be concentrating on their schoolwork." They are at an age when they are easily influenced and most parents including myself are with Mr. Turner.She added, "The cards caused too much competition. If someone gets a card and another doesn't,then someone will be disappointed."However, Rajeev Takyar, 40, who has two children Jai, 11, and Aryan, 5, at the school, said he was "outraged".He said, "There are schools that have banned conkers (康克戏) and snowballs, and now Valentine's Day cards."I think banning the cards stops children from having social skills. How are they going to learn about relationships otherwise? It's ridiculous.Alec Suttenwood,Father of three children,said of the ban, "It's totally ridiculous. Young children just send the cards to each other as friends and to their parents. It's just a bit of harmless fun. There is no difference between this and Mother's or Father's Day."56.Which of the following is the best title?A.Ban on valentine’s Day cards at school is well-received.B.Ban on valentine’s Day cards at school causes argument.C.British children spend too much time talking about love.D.Ban on valentine’s Day cards at school is supported by all the parents.57. The underlined word " endorsed" means________．A. criticizedB.quotedC.disapprovedD.supported58.What do you know about Harriet and Olivia?A.They will send Valentine’s Day card this year.B.They are strongly against school’s decision.C.They are of the same age.D.The are the children of Rajeev Takyar59.According to Rajeev Takyar,________A.sending Valentine’s Day cards help develop children’s social skills.B.banning Valentine’s Day cards will benefit children.C.the cards causes too much competition among children.D.children are too young to talk about love.A.February 22B.February 6C.March 18D.August 1C篇Janelle was running late for work, so she just had time for a quick look at herself in the mirror as she was going out. What she saw there made her stop dead in her tracks.Being a busy college student just one year removed from her teenage years, she w asn’t exactly obsessive-compulsive(有强迫观念和行为的) about the neatness of her clothes. But her boss at the restaurant where she works saw things a little differently. He had recently lectured the entire staff on the importance of appearance, and had specifically mentioned the need for servers to wear clean, unwrinkled blouses. As an assistant manager, Janelle felt it was important to set an example for the other employees. But if she stopped to iron the blouse normally, she would be late —and work without delay was an area of even greater concern to her boss.So she grabbed her iron and plugged it in and set it for low heat. Carefully holding her blouse away from her body, she continued to iron it while she was wearing it. It seemed like a logical answer to an urgent problem.And it seemed to be working until Janelle tried to iron the collar and accidentally ironed her neck by mistake. Then it suddenly seemed like a really stupid idea and a really painful one as well. It took more time to treat her burn than it would have taken to iron her shirt properly. And she spent a miserable shift dealing with the pain of the burn.We’ve all been there, haven’t we? For me it was cutting my own hair. For a former roommate it was trying to pull his own wisdom teeth. For another college acquaintance, it was trying to change the oil in his car while the motor was still running.“There’s a right way and a wrong way of doing things,” Dad used to tell me whenever I’d spoil the look of our yard by trying out a faster, easier and more creative way of pulling weeds or edging the lawn. “If a thing is worth doing,” he said, “it’s worth doing it right.” There’s a reason why certain things are done in certain ways. Those old, boring, predictable ways work.61.Janelle found in the mirror that __________.A．there were stains on her blouseB．she wore heavy makeupC．she put on a wrong blouseD．her blouse was wrinkled62.It’s learned from Paragraph 2 that______________.A．Ja nelle’s boss put doing something on time above appearanceB. Janelle had no sense of responsibility at workC．Janelle failed to set an example for employees in daily workD．Ja nelle didn’t care about the neatness of her clothes at all63.How did the author first think of Janelle ‘s way to deal with her problem?A.Ridiculous.B.Fantastic.C.Puzzling.D.Reasonable64.What does the underlined sentence in the fifth paragraph mean?A．We are careful enough in daily life.B．We all have done something creative.C. We all have done loads of things like Janelle.65.What does the author mainly want to tell readers in the last paragraph ?A．Be creative. B．Do things right.C．A bad beginning makes a bad ending. D．Stick to old ways.D篇A team of researchers in the UK has shown that children who are taken to the library more often and own more books at two years old achieve higher scores in school tests when they begin primary school. The research also showed that although social background has a noticeable effect on a child's readiness for school attending preschool and having their parents teach them a wide range of activities have a positive effect―while extended exposure to television lowers their scores."One message coming through loud and clear is that how a child learns in his very early years is critical (至关重要的) for a smooth transition into the educational system " said Professor James Law. "This is a very positive message * as it gets us away from the belief that a child's educational future is predetermined by standard measures of socioeconomic disadvantage such as income housing or the mother's education."Data from the study shows that children from a positive communication environment have a better expressive vocabulary by their second birthday. These children go on to achieve higher scores in language reading and maths tests when they enter school. In the early years the communication environment is a better predictor of children's success with language than their general social back?ground.Most children develop speech and language effortless?ly but some are slow to acquire these skills and go on to struggle with literacy (读写能力) and academic skills throughout their schooling. This project set out to uncover what factors contribute to these problems.Professor Sue Roulstone said "These findings are an encouragement to all parents to provide a positive communication environment for their children from the very start of their lives. The project did identify particular aspects of the communication environment such as having children's books around and not having the television on too much. But the main message is that as parents we can have an impact on how our children learn to talk by providing a range of communication experiences. And the better our children are at talking by the age of two years old the better they will do when they start school."66. According to the passage,which of the following does NOT have a positive effect on children's success at school?A. Attending pre-school.B. Being taken to a library as early as possible.C. Being involved in various activities.D.Too much TV watching.67. From the research,Professor James Law concluded that _____.A. children could naturally have a smooth transition into the educational systemB. the very early years had a big effect on children's school performanceC. communication with children after they were over two years old was more effectiveD. children's educational future was predetermined by their parents' social position .68.The study shows that two-year-old children who have a positive communication environment do better in ___.A.mathsB.readingC.writingD.speakingA. The research could help children who suffer from learning difficulties.B. Parents should take their children to school as early as possible.C. Teachers should teach children how to communicate with their parents.D. Children who have good language abilities will not have difficulties in class.70.People can most probably find this passage in the ____section of a website.A. environmentB. educationC. lifestyleD. science阅读表达（10分）My father was 44 and knew he wasn't going to make it to 45. He wrote me a letter and hoped that somethingin it would help me for the rest of my life.Since the day I was 12 and first read his letter, some of his words have lived in my heart. One part alwaysstands out. "Right now, you are pretending to be a time-killer. But I know that one day, you will do somethinggreat that will set you among the very best." Knowing that my dad believed in me gave me permission to believein myself. "You will do something great." He didn't know what that would be, and neither did I, but at times inmy life when I've felt proud of myself, I remember his words and wish he were here so I could ask. "Is thiswhat you were talking about, Dad? Should I keep going?"A long way from 12 now, I realize he would have been proud when I made any progress. Lately, though.I've come to believe he'd want me to move on to what comes next: to be proud of, and believe in, somebodyelse. It's time to start writing my own letters to my children. As mothers,our children look to us with the same unanswered question we had. Our kids don't give up because they're afraid to fail. They're only afraid of failing us. They don't worry about being disappointed. Their fear－as mine was until my father's letter－is of being adisappointment.Give your children permission to succeed. They're writing for you to believe in them. I always knew myparents loved me. But trust me.:That belief will be more complete, that love will be more real, and their beliefin themselves will be greater if you write the words on their hearts; "Don't worry; you'll do something great."Not having that blessing from their parents may be the only thing holding them back.71.Why did the father write a letter to the author?(No more than 20 words)_____________________________________________________________________________________ ____72.What did the father mainly want the author to learn from his letter?(No more than 15 words)_____________________________________________________________________________________73.According to the passage,what does the underlined word “failing”mean in English?(No more than 2 words)_____________________________________________________________________________________ ____74.According to the passage,how did the author overcome her fear?(No more than 10 words)_____________________________________________________________________________________ ____75.If your parents were to write you a letter,what would you expect to read?Give your reasons.(No more than 25 words)书面表达（25分）：假定你是李津，你校将举办主题为Chinese Food的英语演讲比赛，想邀请你校外籍教师Brown先生当评委。
2020-2021学年天津市大港区油田实验中学高三英语上学期期中考试试卷及答案解析
2020-2021学年天津市大港区油田实验中学高三英语上学期期中考试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AHow to Look at ShapeTake a seat at the virtual(虚拟的) table. At our new, monthly membership program, you'll join MoMA staff and fellow members for lively discussions about our collection and exhibitions. Ask questions, share your thoughts, and broaden the mind. A live Q&A, with Michelle Kuo and Anny Aviram, about shape and its role in MoMA's collection is also arranged.Draw, Write, and Connect with OthersExperiment with drawing and writing exercises as ways to connect with others, even when physically distant, in this 45-minute online workshop. This workshop is part of the Creativity Lab at Home plan. This session is led by Francis Estrada, Assistant Educator, and Hannah Fagin, Coordinator. Ifs open to anyone, but registration is limited and space is available on a first-come, first-served basis.Storytelling Through ArtThere are many ways to tell a story — through words through theater and dance, or through visual art, for example. Discover how artist Jacob Lawrence shared the history of an important event by combining words and art in a series of paintings calledThe Migration Series. For kids ages seven to fourteen. Parent participation is encouraged in this online event. Don' miss the opportunity to spend meaningful time with them.The Human ShelterIn 2016, MoMA opened Insecurities: Tracing Displacement and Shelter, an exhibition that examined how contemporary architecture arid design addressed ideas of shelter in light of global refugee(难民) emergencies. Danish Boris Benjamin Bertram documented the exhibition, and the result is a movie by him asking what makes a home, and, perhaps more importantly, when shelter becomes home. This online event is part of Member events.1.What is special about How to Look at Shape?A.It provides an interactive part.B.It is accessible to everyone.C.It is organized by Michelle Kuo.D.It focuses on MoMA's new collection.2.Which event is family-friendly?A.The Human Shelter.B.How to Look at Shape.C.Storytelling Through Art.D.Draw, Write, and Connect with Others.3.In which aspect might Bertram do well?A.Shelter design.B.Storytelling.C.Art education.D.Film-making.BAs we all know, there are plenty of different parks to visit in theUK. All theme parks inBritainhave cafes, restaurants, picnic areas and gift shops, so you'll still have plenty to see and do when you and the kids have been on enough rides. There are usually smaller “funfair“ rides and games as well, so younger children won't get bored. Several theme parks also have other attractions next to them, e. g. water parks often open all year round, unlike the theme parks.Whenever you are inBritain, there's likely to be a theme park within one or two hours,drive, bus ride or train journey. Several theme parks even have accommodation(膳宿)so you can stay for a day or two if you want to make a trip into a short holiday.Prices forUKtheme parks vary considerably; some have an entrance price which allows you to go on all the rides, while in others you have to pay for every ride individually. It can also make a difference whether you go during peak time or not. For example, tickets always cost more during school holidays and weekends than they do during the weekdays.Theme parks always get very busy during the summer months, so if you don't like crowds ifs usually a good idea to go earlier or later in the year!If you're thinking of visiting aUKtheme park, it's worth having a look for special offers on tickets. Products such as chocolate bars and cereals sometimes have " buy one get one free" offers on theme park tickets, so keep a look out in shops and supermarkets.4. This passage mainly talks about all the following EXCEPT.______.A. things to doB. prices for theme parksC. rules to obeyD. special offers5. If you go to the theme park during the weekdays, you'll probably.______.A. have to spend moreB. save some moneyC. win a big prizeD. get something free6. According to the passage, what should you do if you are tired of crowds in the theme park?A. Avoid the busiest months.B. Go earlier or later in the daytime.C. Choose one with few visitors.D. Go there when no one is in it.7. The best title for the text would be ______.A. What to Do in the Theme ParkB. Theme Parks in theUKC. Visiting the Theme ParkD. Introduction to Famous Theme ParksCThere have been many fine films over the past several years aboutcharacters struggling with Alzheimer’s disease. But few of them have gone as deeply and frighteningly into the corners of adeterioratingmind as The Father,a powerful new drama built around a spellbinding performance from Anthony Hopkins.At this point in his long career,Hopkinswould seem to have exhausted his ability to surprise us, but his work here is nothing short of astonishing. His character, also named Anthony, is 80 years old and has dementia. At the beginning of the movie, his daughter, Anne — played by Olivia Colman — stops by hisLondonapartment to check on him. Her father's condition has taken a turn for the worse, and his temper has become severe enough to send his latest live in nurse packing. Anthony is stubborn and defiant and insists that he can manage on his own. But that's clearly not the case, given his habit of misplacing his things and his inability to remember names and faces, Anne's included.As The Father goes on, the more it becomes clear that it's his own mind that's playing tricks on him. What makes the movie so unsettling is the way it wires us directly into his subjective experience, so that the foundations of the story seem to shift at random from scene to scene. A man suddenly appears in the apartment, claiming to be Anne's husband, which is odd, since just a few moments earlier, Anne seemed to be single. Anne goes out shopping for groceries, but when she returns, she's played not by Olivia Colman but by another actress, Olivia Williams. Even the apartment itself begins to shift. You notice puzzling differences-wasn't there a lamp on that hallway table just a moment ago?The story in The Father may be complicated but it's also heartbreakingly simple: man grows old and loses his memory, and his daughter, after lifetime of love and devotion, must begin the long painful process of saying goodbye.Hopkinsshows us Anthony's struggle to keep his sense about him. It's a striking performance-and an impossible one to forget.8. What does the underlined word “deteriorating” mean in the first paragraph?A. Worsening.B. Narrowing.C. Recovering.D. Improving.9. What do we learn about the character Anthony in the movie?A. He can take care of himselfB. He drives away the nurses.C. He is easy-going and forgetful.D. He lives with his daughter all the time.10. The shift of scenes in the movie is designed to .A. build the dramatic tension in the family.B. show off the well-designed story line.C. frighten the movie-goers with mysterious plot.D. involve the viewers into thedisordered memories.11. What does the author think ofHopkins?A. He has run out of his talent.B. He is not suitable for the roleC. He masterly plays the old man.D. He presents an odd performance.DWe touch our faces all the time, and it had never seemed to be a big problem—until COVID-19 arrived. Touching our faces—the "T-zone" of our eyes, nose and mouth in particular—can mean giving ourselves the deadly virus.This is why organizations like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have suggested that we avoid touching our faces. "Just stop this simple behavior," William Sawyer, founder of Henry the Hand, a nonprofit organization that promotes hand hygiene (卫生), told The Washington Post. "It's the one behavior that would be better than any vaccine (疫苗) ever created."Yet, stopping this "simple" behavior might be harder than you think because it's already hardwired (固定存在于) into our system.Some face touchingis an automatic reflex (反射) —like when there is an itch (痒) on your nose, you'll scratch (挠) it without thinking. According to CNBC, a 2014 study found that touching your face also helps to reduce stress and regulate emotions. For example, you're more likely to do it when you feel awkward or embarrassed. According to Dacher Keltner, a psychologist at the University of California Berkeley, US, this action may also come with a social function: When you are talking to someone and want to change the subject, for example, touching your face is like "the curtains on a stage, closing up one act of the social drama, ushering (引导) in the next," Keltner told the BBC.Moreover, face-touching in almost all of these occasions is subconscious, which means it's very hard to change "because you don't even know you're doing it", said Sawyer. But you're not alone. In a 2015 study, wherea group of medical students were filmed in class, it was found that they touched their faces an average of 23 times an hour—with 44 percent of the touches being in the "T-zones". That was particularly surprising since medical students were supposed to know better.Since it's so hard to shake the habit, maybe the easiest way is to wash our hands more often. This way, we can be sure that our hands are free from the novel coronavirus.12. What do the first two paragraphs talk about?A. The best way to fight COVID-19B. How organizations are fighting COVID-19.C. Typical hand hygiene problems in the fight against COVID-19.D. The necessity to avoid touching our faces to fight COVID-19.13. Why is it hard for people to stop touching their faces?A. It makes people feel more confident.B. Many are unaware of this behavior's risks.C. They usually do it automatically and subconsciouslyD. Many think the action helps them express their emotions.14. Which of the following is a social function of touching faces, according to the text?A. Using it as a sign to change the topicB. Bringing a conversation to an end.C. Showing an interest in the ongoing subject.D. Making others feel relaxed while talking.15. What is the author's purpose in mentioning a 2015 study on a group of medical students?A. To give tips on how to stop touching faces.B. To prove that it is common for people to touch their faces.C. To show it is impossible to shake the habit of touching your face.D. To show how hygiene awareness helps people avoid touching their faces.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2021届天津市大港区第三中学高三英语期中试卷及参考答案
2021届天津市大港区第三中学高三英语期中试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ADesign a science holiday to win a science holidayIs there a scientific holiday,tour,vacation or experience in your list that you dream of making a reality? We might just be able to help with that! We are the crowd sourcing thoughts and suggestions onnew tours,and the winner will receive two free places on their tour when it's launched.Starting entries 1st May 2020Deadline 31st August 2020ENTER NOW---Write a brief description of your ideal science holiday,tour,vacation or experience.---No matter how big or small,we are looking for brilliant, unique thoughts.It can be a complex multi-location overseas holiday tour,a weekend away deep-diving,or a simple walking tour(and everything in between).---Our current tours are mainly individual-focused but we would love to hear ideas for families and schools.---Creations that have environmentally friendly themes and a low carbon impact are also welcome.---Your entry can be as simple as a great title but writing more specifies will improve the possibility of walking off with the prize.---The competition doesn't close by September,2020,so plenty of time to brainstorm your entry.---We will launch the best idea in late 2020 or at the beginning of 2021. The winner will receive the award once the result is published.If you want to submit more than 3,999 words,include photos/maps with your entry, or submit multiple entries then send it to tours @ . The competition guidelines and other related information are available at .1. When will the winner probably be announced?A. In August,2020.B. In September,2020.C. In January,2021.D. In May,2021.2. What kind of entries might be more likely to win?A. Those producing a low carbon impact.B. Those with a long and unique title.C. Those providing detailed information.D. Those for individual-focused tours.3. What is the purpose of this text?A. To give guidance on a competition.B. To advertise a science holiday.C. To inspire creativity in teenagers.D. To collect the ideas for tours.BWhen I was young, my mother didn't have the money to send me to school, but she thought it was important for me to keep up with education.So she decided to teach me extra lessons herself.But because she had to go to work, the only time she could do it was at 4：30 inthe morning.We needevery one of you to develop your talents and your skills so that you can help us old folks solve our most difficult problems. If you quit on school—you're not just quitting on yourself, but you're quitting on your country. No one's written your destiny(命运)for you, because you write your own destiny. You make your own future.That's why today I'm calling on each of you to set your own goals for your education and do everything you can to meet them.Your goal can be something as simple as doing all your homework, paying attention in class, or spending some time reading a book.But whatever you decide to do, I want you to commit to it.I want you to really work at it.I know that sometimes you get that sense from TV that you can be rich and successful without any hard work—that your ticket to success is through rapping or basketball or being a reality TV star.No one's born being good at all things. You become good at things through hard work.You're not a good athlete the first time you play a new sport.You don't hit every note the first time you sing a song.You've got to practise.4. What can we learn from the first paragraph？A. The writer's home was very rich.B. The writer's mother was a teacher.C. The writer was born in a poor family.D. The writer didn't like reading books.5. What does the writer want everyone to do by improving their talents and skills？A. To quit on their country to earn more money.B. To help solve the most difficult problems.C. To write their own new destiny by working as a TV star.D. To spend some time writing books about their own life.6. Why does the writer call on everyone to set his/her own goal？A. Because everyone's future is determined by themselves.B. Because eyeryone's future is to do simple work.C. Because everyone should do their homework.D. Because everyone should pay attention in class.7. How can people realise their great dreams？A. By rapping.B. By playing basketball.C. By being a reality star.D. By working hard.CAs a basic food in the Asian diet，soybeans（大豆）have been used to make tofu and soy milk for hundreds of years．But now，they are also being turned into an alternative to plastic wrap．William Chen，a professor of foodscience and technology at Singapore's Nanyang Technological University，invented the environmentally﹣friendly food wrap．It's made of cellulose（纤维素），a form of fiber，obtained from the waste generated by soy bean product producers．The beans are pressed tosqueeze out juice that's used to make tofu and soy milk．And what's left is usually thrown away，but Chen takes the waste and puts it through a fermentation（发酵）process，during which cellulose is produced．Cellulose﹣based plastic wraps have been on the market for a few years，but Chen says that most are made from wood or corn，grown for that purpose．By contrast，his wrap is made from a waste product，which doesn't compete with other crops for land and is more sustainable．Chen's technology could help to solve two problems at once：cutting plastic production and reducing the amount of food waste．"In Singapore，the amount of food waste generated every year could fill up 15，000 Olympic﹣sized swimming pools，" Chen says．F&N，a soy﹣based drinks producer，has partnered with Chen's lab and provides the product，straight from the factory．The company is conducting a study to assess whether the food wrap could complete commercially with conventional products．Chen adds，"The soy﹣based wrap costs almost nothing to makein the lab because the raw materials are free．Commercial production would involve additional expenses，such as storage and qualitycontrol，however，we have not calculated those costs yet．"Chen hopes neighboring soy﹣loving countries will be inspired bySingapore to adopt his innovation．"My dream is that our technology，which is cheap and simple，will cut plastic and food waste and create a cleaner environment，" Chen says．8. What is the second paragraph mainly about？A. The introduction to William Chen．B. The process of producing soy milk．C. The way to make soy﹣based wrap．D. The benefit of eating soy products．9. What's the biggest difference of Chen's wrap from other cellulose﹣based plastic wraps？A. It saves land for industry．B. It's more easilybroken down．C. It is made from the food waste．D. It has been put into practice for many years．10. What will commercial production of the food wrap cause？A. A lack of competitiveness．B. Poor quality of the wraps．C. A shortage of raw material．D. An increase in production costs．11. From which is the text probably taken？A. A personal diary．B. A travel guide．C. A book review．D. A scientific magazine．DThe United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) included on December 17, 2020 China's Tai Chi on the Representative List of the Intangible（无形的）Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The decision was announced during the online meeting of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage held from December 14 to19 inKingston, capital ofJamaica.“Born in the mid-17th century in a small village named Chenjiagou located in Central China's Henan province,Tai Chi is not only a kind of traditional Wushu integrated with slow movements and deep breathing, but is also deeply rooted in many areas of Chinese culture, such as medicine and philosophy,”Zhu Xianghua says, who is the son of the famous Tai Chi master Zhu Tiancai.Although it has spread to more than 150 countries and regions, attracting more than 100 million people to practice, the idea that Tai Chi is for the elderly has stopped many young people practicing the ancient Wushu. They think of it as a slow exercise, which is specially made and better suited for their grandparents. Instead, many young people are turning to the Indian practice of yoga（瑜伽）to relieve stress, which was placed on the UNESCO's List in 2019.In order to promote Tai Chi, joint efforts have been made from individuals and the Chinese government in the last decades. Xi'an Jiaotong University requires students to learn Tai Chi. Wang Yunbing, a professor in the university's sports center, stressed that Tai Chi is not only good physical exercise-researchers from the American College of Rheumatology find that it can help manage several diseases but is also conned ted to ancient Chinese eivilization. Since 2014, the World Tai Chi Championships have been held every two years by the International Wushu Federation. It provides a platform for communication and learning between the Tai Chi masters and Tai Chi lovers around the globe. In January 2020, Tai Chi became an official event in the 2026 Dakar Youth Olympic Games.12. What does Zhu Xianghua say about Tai Chi in paragraph 2?A. It originated from fast Kung Fu action.B. It was born around the 1750s in a village.C. It is related to other cultural fields ofChina.D. It integrates Chinese medicine and western philosophy.13. Why do some young people choose to practice yoga instead of Tai Chi?A. They think it easier to practice yoga to keep fit.B. The elderly stop young people practicing Tai Chi.C. They consider Tai Chi is custom-built for old people.D. Yoga was included in the world culture earlier than Tai Chi.14. What is the main purpose of the last paragraph?A. To promote contemporary Chinese civilization.B. To show many efforts made to popularize Tai Chi.C. To stress the importance of Chinese Tai Chi masters.D. To advise people to practise Tai Chi to cure diseases.15. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A. Tai Chi Steps on the UNESCO's List.B. Tai Chi isCompeting against Yoga.C. Tai Chi Has Regained populate Globally.D. Opinions Greatly Differ on Tai Chi and Yoga.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2021届天津市大港区第三中学高三英语期中考试试卷及答案
2021届天津市大港区第三中学高三英语期中考试试卷及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AChina has 410K5Gbase stationsChina built 257,000 new 5G base stations in the first half of the year, according to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT).Shipments of 5G phones reached 8623 million unis in China, with 5G package users hitting 66 million by the end of June, said Wen Ku, head of information and communication at the ministry.To give full play to the commercialization of 5G, more policies should be implemented to boost the vitality of the market, Wen said, adding that international cooperation in 5G technology, industry and application should be strengthened.AG600 seaplane’s test flightKunlong, China’s homegrown AG600 large amphibious aircraft, conducted its first sea-based test flight on Sunday morning, marking a new milestone in the program.The AG600 is China’s second amphibious aircraft, after the SH-5, which was developed in the 1970s for military purposes and has been retired for a long time.These specifications make it the world’s biggest amphibious aircraft, surpassing Japan’s ShinMaywa US-2 and Russia’s Beriev Be-200.Once in service, it will put an end to the absence of a large rescue aircraft in China and will be very useful in the national emergency rescue and disaster relief systems.Beidou products land abroadAccording to Ran Chengqi, director general of China Satellite Navigation Office, Beidou has been constantly deepening its compatibility, interoperability and cooperation with the US’ GPS, Russia’s GLONASS and the EU’s Galileo. It has also entered international organizations of civil aviation, maritime affairs, search and rescue satellites and mobile communication.BDS-based services have been successfully applied in land mapping, precision farming, digital development and smart port construction in member countries of ASEAN, South Asia, Eastern Europe, West Asia and Africa.1. What can we learn from this passage?A. The total number of 5G phones has reached a new level.B. Kunlong, unlike SH-5, is not just for military purposes.C. Technologies mentioned above need more cooperation with others.D. BDS-based services have been provided for users in many countries.2. Which of the following is most probably related to agriculture?A. 5G phonesB. BDS-based servicesC. AG600 seaplaneD. Beriev Be-2003. If your friend did a course in marketing management, he may choose a job in a ________.A. 5G technology related marketB. large amphibious aircraftC. BDS-based projectD. China Satellite Navigation OfficeBResearchers at CU Boulder have developed a wearable device that changes the human body into a biological battery. The device is stretchy(弹性的) enough that you can wear it like a ring, sport band or any other thing that touches your skin. It also taps into a person's natural heat-employing thermoelectric generators to change the body's internal temperature into electricity. "In the future, we want to be able to power your wearable electronics without having to include a battery," said Jianliang Xiao, an associate professor at CU Boulder.The concept may sound like something out of The Matrix film series, in which a race of robots have enslaved humansto harvest their precious organic energy. Xiao and his colleagues aren't that ambitious: Their devices can generate about 1 volt (伏特) of energy for every square centimeter of skin space-less volt per area than what most existing batteries provide but stillenough to power electronics like watches or fitness trackers.Scientists have previously experimented with similar wearable devices, but Xiao's is stretchy, can heal itself when damaged and is fully recyclable-making it a cleaner alternative to traditional electronics. "Whenever you use a battery, you're depleting(消耗) that battery and will, eventually, need to replace it," Xiao said. "The nice thing about our device is that you can wear it, and it provides you with constant power."Just pretend that you're out for a jog. As you exercise, your body heats up, and thatheat will radiate out to the cool air around you. Xiao's device captures that flow of energy rather than let it go to waste. "The thermoelectric generators are in close contact with the human body, and they can use the heat that would normally be sent into the environment," Xiao said.4. What does Xiao expect of his device at present?A. It will be used for medical purposes.B. It will be made smaller and wearable.C. It will change natural power into electricity.D. It will supply constant power to wearable devices.5. Why does the author mentionThe Matrixseries in the text?A. To give an explanation.B. To make a comparison.C. To introduce a topic.D. To analyze the cause.6. What does the third paragraph mainly talk about?A. The strengths of Xiao's device.B. The convenience of using a battery.C. The replacement of wearable devices.D. The development of traditional electronics.7. What do we know about Xiao's device from the text?A. It operates with plenty of power.B. It is designed for practical use.C. It benefits people's health in a way.D. It's based on traditional electronics.CFollowing the Famous Silk RoadsThe Silk Roads were a networkof ancient trade routes that extended from East Asia all the way to theMediterranean. A key section of the Silk Roads is the Chang’an-Tianshan corridor（走廊）, whichstretchesover a distance of around 5,000 kilometres through China, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, covering a total of 8,700 kilometres of trade routes. The three countries jointly pursued an application for UNESCO World Heritage (遗产) status which contained detailed research on the 33 sites along the corridor. This made history as the first successful multinational World Heritage application.The starting point of the corridor and the entire Silk Roads network isXi’an, inShanxiProvince. Further west on the Silk Roads, the geography gradually changes from wild deserts to high, snow-capped mountains to vast grasslands as the routes pass through theTianshanMountainsand emerge in the valleys ofCentral Asia. Although the Chang’an-Tianshan corridor of the Silk Roads ends here, the network continues westwards until it reaches theMediterranean.The corridor began to develop in the 2nd century. Assigned by the emperor, the ambassador Zhang Qianjourneyed from Chang’an toCentral Asia, seeking to build bridges between the Han Dynasty and the Western Regions. Following Zhang’s efforts, trade routes took shape and relationships were strengthened between the major powers of the time, with the routes network reaching as far as theRoman Empire.Economic activities along the routes network were not limited to trade in silk. They contributed many other items to the marketplace of goods. The routes were busy with camels carrying loads of goods and businessmen selling everything imaginable.China’s exports included silk, porcelain, ironware and tea, while horses, jewellery, spices and grapes were all imported over vast distances from the West.In addition to trade exchange, the network served as a bridge for cultural exchange which shaped the evolution of science, art, technology and many other areas in societies along the network. Astronomy and mathematics were introduced toChinafromIndiaandArabia; important Chinese inventions such as papermaking and printing were brought to the West.All of these activities contributed to a great age of expansion as trade and cultural exchanges gave people access to new goods,knowledge and ideas. These routes connected Eastern and Western civilizations, which achieved a shared development. The addition of the Chang’an-Tianshan corridor to the UNESCO World Heritage List is a milestone in recognition of the Silk Roads as a crucial part of humanity’s common heritage.8. The key section of the Silk Roads is________.A. the MediterraneanB. Xi’an, inShanxiProvinceC.KazakhstanandKyrgyzstanD. the Chang’an-Tianshan corridor9. The underlined word “stretches” in Paragraph 1 is close in meaning to________.A. standsB. spreadsC. movesD. flies10. Zhang Qian travelled from Chang’an toCentral Asiato________.A. export silk, porcelain, ironware and teaB. purchase horses, jewellery, spices and grapesC. seek help from the most powerful western countriesD. build bridges between his country and other countries11. What was the role of the Silk Roads according to the passage?A. It helped to change the wild deserts to grasslands.B. It was recognized by the UNESCO asChina’s heritage.C. It speeded up the development of the countries involved.D. It started a trade competition between countries along the way.DThe Gata used to look annoyed when they received power bills that routinely topped $200. Last September the couple moved into a 1,500-square-foot home in Premier Gardens, an area of 95 “zero-energy homes” (ZEH) just outside town. Now they're actually eager to see their electricity bills. The grand total over the 10 months they've lived in the three-bedroom house: $75. For the past two months, they haven’t paid a cent.ZEH communities are the leading edge of technologies that might someday create houses that produce as much energy as they consume. Premier Gardens is one of a half-dozen subdivisions (住宅开发项目) in California where every home cuts power consumption by 50%, mostly by using low power appliances and solar panels.Aside from the panels on the roof, Premier Gardens looks like a community of traditional homes. But inside, special windows cut power bills by blocking solar heat in summer and keeping indoor warmth winter.The rest of the energy savings comes from the solar units. They don't just feed the home they serve. If they generate more power than the home is using, the excess flows into the utility's power grid(电网). The residents are billed by “net metering”: they pay for the amount of power that they get from the grid, minus the kilowatts(千瓦) they feed into it. If a home generates more power than it uses, the bill is zero.That sounds like a bad deal for the power company, but it's not. Solar homes produce the most power on the hot sunny afternoons when everyone rushes home to turn up the air conditioner. "It helps us lower usage at peak power times," says solar expert Mike Keesee. “That lets us avoid building costly plants or buying expensive power at peak usage time.”What’s not to like? Mostly the costs. The special features can add $25,000 or more to the purchase price of a house. Tax breaks bring the cost down, especially in California, but in many states ZEHs can be extremely expensive. For the consumer, it's a matter of paying now for the hardware to save later on the power bill.12. Why is the Gata eager to see their electricity bills now?A. They want to cut down their utility' expenses.B. They want to know if they are able to pay.C. They want to see how much they have saved.D. They want to avoid being overcharged.13. What is special about the ZEH communities?A. They are built in harmony with the environment.B. They have created cutting edge technologies.C. They are subdivided into half a dozen sections.D. They aim to be independent in power supply.14. What does the "net metering" practice mean to the power company?A. More pressure at peak timeB. Reduced operational costs.C. Increased electricity output.D. Less profits in the short term.15. The author believes that buying a house in a ZEH community __________.A. is a worthy investment in the long runB. is but a dream for average consumersC. gives the owner great tax benefitsD. contributes toenvironmental protection第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2021届天津市大港区第三中学高三英语期中考试试题及答案
2021届天津市大港区第三中学高三英语期中考试试题及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ADo you want to get home from work knowing you have made a real difference in someone’s life? If yes, don’t care about sex or age! Come and join us, then you’ll make it!Position:Volunteer Social Care Assistant (No Pay with Free Meals)Place:ManchesterHours:Part TimeWe are now looking for volunteers to support people with learning disabilities to live active lives! Only 4 days left. Don’t miss the chance of lending your warm hands to help others!Role:You will provide people with learning disabilities with all aspects of their daily lives. You will help them to develop new skills. You will help them to protect their rights and their safety. But your primary concern is to let them know they are valued.Skills and Experience Required:You will have the right values and great listening skills. You will be honest and patient. You will have the ability to drive a car and to communicate in fluent written and spoken English since you’ll have to help those people with different learning disabilities. Previous care-related experience will be a great advantage for you.1.The text is meant to_________.A.carry an adB.send an invitationC.present a documentD.leave a note2.The volunteers’ primary responsibility is to help people with learning disabilities__________.A.to learn new living skillsB.to get some financial supportC.to properly protect themselvesD.to realize their own importance3.Which of the following can first be chosen as a volunteer?A.The one who can drive a car.B.The one who can speak English fluently.C.The one who has relevant work experience.D.The one who has the patience to listen to others.BAlthough computer technology is often necessary today, using a pen or pencil activates more areas of your brain than a keyboard does. You can potentially remember more by handwriting, according to a new study.The potential benefits of handwriting for memory have been debated for some time. The new study set out to answer one question: How does handwriting compare to using a keyboard when it comes to remembering new information?In all,24 participants took part. Researchers asked each of them to write with a pen and then each was also asked to type on a keyboard. While performing these tasks, each volunteer wore a cap that held electrodes next to their head. It looked somewhat like a hair net fitted with 256 sensors. Those sensors recorded the participants' brainwaves. The electrodes noted which parts of the brain turned on during each task. And they showed that writing turned on memory areas in the brain while typing didn't.Audrey van der Meer, the new study's leader, says this suggests that when we write by hand, we remember better. “This is because writing involves complex movements that activate more areas of the brain. The increased brain activity gives the brain more ‘hooks’ to hang your memories on,” she explains. Van der Meer also points out that writing by hand is related to visual notetaking. “Rather than typing blindly, the visual notetaker has to think about what is important to write down. Then, key words can be interlinked by boxes, arrows and small drawings,” she adds.This study does not recommend banning digital devices. In fact, its authors point out, computers and other devices with keyboards have become necessary in modern society. Keyboarding can especially benefit those with certain special needs (such as if they have trouble using their hands) and typing beats writing when it comes to speed, they add.4. Why were participants asked to wear caps in the study?A. To record their brainwavesB. To inform them of their tasksC. To allow them to focus on writingD. To protect their heads like hair nets5. What does Audrey van der Meer try to explain?A. Why handwriting is more complex than typingB. Why the brain works when it comes to learningC. Why handwriting helps remember informationD. Why key words are helpful to visual notetaking6. What is the study's authors' view on typing?A. It relieves people's handsB. It remains vital and helpfulC. It is not worth recommendingD. It is more challenging than writing7. Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text?A. How Can You Remember New Information?B. Handwriting Benefits Health in the LongRunC. Should Typing Take the Place of Handwriting?D. Handwriting Is Better for Memory Than TypingCAs every mobile-phone owner knows, after a year or so the battery starts to fade and the beast needs recharging more frequently.That is troublesome, but a phone’s batteries can be replaced fairly cheaply — or the whole device traded in for the latest model. An electric car, though, is a much bigger investment. And batteries are its priciest component, representing around 30% of an average mid-size vehicle.To provide buyers with some peace of mind, carmakers guarantee their batteries, typically for eight years or around 200,000km. Producers, planning to go much further than that, though, are racing to launch “million mile”(1.6m kilometers) batteries. Contemporary Amperex Technology, a giant Chinese firm which produces batteries fora number of carmakers, was said to be ready to start producing batteries which would last for 16 years or 2m kilometres. Elon Musk has suggested that Tesla,a Californian maker of electric vehicles, has a million-mile battery in the works. And over in Detroit,General Motors is in the final stages of developing an advanced battery which it says has similar longevity (寿命)。
2020-2021学年天津中学高三英语上学期期中试题及答案
2020-2021学年天津中学高三英语上学期期中试题及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AIf you are looking for recommendations on biographies(传记) that will educate you, comedies that will make your belly ache or stories that present the unique challenges women face every day, read on.“Pride and Prejudice”by Jane AustenA classic thatnever gets old. Set in ruralEnglandin the early 19th century, this tale centers around the Bennet family, a family of five daughters and their two parents who are desperate to find at least one of the daughters a wealthy match. Austen’s story focuses on the tension between marrying for love instead of just for power and fame, and also the unique pressure on women to find financial security by way of marriage at the time.“Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the WorldWomen in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World”by Rachel IgnotofskyIt is a sweetly illustrated and educational book that highlights the contributions of 50 women in the fields of technology, science, engineering and mathematics, from present day all the way back to 360 AD.“Good Night Stories for Rebel GirlsGood Night Stories for Rebel Girls”by Elena FavilliIt tells the stories of female heroes from years ago and present day. With color1 portraits and biographies that are short and sweet, this book is a page-turner for anyone wanting to learn about influential women in the past and present.“Becoming”by Michelle ObamaWe wouldn’t be able to write this list without including Michelle Obama’s memoir. “Becoming” has the former FLOTUS discussing her childhood, family, motherhood, her own FLOTUS impact, the pressures of being part of the first Black family in the White House and balancing her public life now. And of course she writes all about meeting her husband and the many unique challenges they faced too.1. What didthe Bennetsintend to do?A.To marry their daughters to rich men.B.To lessen pressure on their daughters.C. To help their daughters marry for true love.D. To make their daughters financially independent.2. Whose book will attract a teen interested in science?A. Jane Austen’s.B.Rachel Ignotofsky’s.C.Elena Favilli’s.D.Michelle Obama’s.3.What do the four books have in common?A.They are all classics.B.They are all biographies.C.They are all related to the female.D. They are all about heroes.BThe AI research arm of Alibaba created a machine learning model that received a higher score on the Stanford Question Answering Dataset than humans. The database consists of more than 100,000 questions to test reading comprehension.In early January this year the Alibaba AI software machine scored 82.44 on the test while humans scored 82.304. Besides, computers and AI have already defeated humans, for example in games such as chess. However, it seemed that language skills were superior in humans as machines find languages hard to master.A large number of call center employees, often in developing countries, may be out of work soon if the AI robots are cheaper and as effective as human labor. Soon when you phone a company for information the conversation will go like this: “ We are sorry but all our robots are busy right now. We value your call. Please stay on the line until a robot is free to serve you. There are just 12 callers ahead of you.” A robot will serve you some popular tunes while you wait.Si Luo, who is a chief scientist of natural language processing at Alibaba’s AI research group noted that questions such as “What causes rain?” can now be answered with a high degree of accuracy by robots. Si Luo said, “ We believe the foundational technology can be gradually applied to a lot of applications such as customer service, museum tutorials, and online responses to inquiries from patients, freeing human efforts in a new way.”Si Luo’s team is working closely with Ali Xiaomi, a mobile customer service chatbot. Ali Xiaomi can be customized to be used on Alibaba’s platforms such as Taobao and Tmall. The new AI robots could answer consumers’ questions as they did the Stanford questions. The robots would look for the answers from prepared information. However, there are limits to what the system will be able to do. If questions do not have clear-cut answers, or the questions asked are too unclear or ungrammatical, the robot may not be able to deal with them.4. What can we learn about the Alibaba AI software machine?A. It has been tested in some areas.B. It has become popular since January.C. It has offered a special learning style.D. It has made people interested in reading.5. What does the example in paragraph 3 show about the AI robots?A. They should have better language skills.B. They may replace humans in some fields.C. They need to be customized to serve customers.D. They will be widely used in developing countries.6. How does Si Luo feel about the foundational technology?A. Doubtful.B. Worried.C. Curious.D. Confident.7. What can we infer from the lastparagraph about Ali Xiaomi?A. It needs to improve in some ways.B. It is connected with another system.C. It is a platform to show good service.D. It can answer any questions accordingly.CIn the Pacific Northwest during winter, 5:15 am might as well be the dead of night. The alarm goes off and the onlylight is the red glow from my clock. My body says, “Go back to bed.” But I don’t. I know my running partner will be waiting in the street and I’m not going to stand her up. Then I walk onto the road, complaining about the cold and wishing I were back under my warm covers.If you’d have asked me a year ago if I could see myself running at 5:15 on a winter morning, I’d have laughed. Morning just wasn’t my thing and running in the morning was something I didn’t even consider. “I prefer to work out in the middle of the morning or in the afternoon,” I’d say to my friends who go to the gym before work.Then, last fall I reconnected with an old neighborhood friend. She’d been running in the morning and taken off forty pounds that year. When I looked in the mirror, I knew I could benefit from the same kind of weight loss. I asked if I could join her. I knew I needed to change something if I was going to get back in shape.The first two months were especially hard, because we ran twice a week at 5:15 am and I slept till 7:00 the other mornings. But as I’ve adjusted to the routine of running, I’ve discovered great joys that make it even more worthwhile than a little weight loss.While I haven’t lost forty pounds yet, it’s amazing how much more energy I have and how much stronger I feel. Because of the morning run, the rest of my day is more productive. I wouldn’t say I’ve become a morning person, but I would say morning running is now my thing.8. What can we know about the author from paragraph 1?A. 5:15 is the ideal time for her to exercise.B. She prefers to run without any company.C. She takes the run with warm clothes on.D. She goes for a run in spite of the cold and early rise.9. What was the author’s attitude to morning running a year ago?A. Scared.B. Unfavorable.C. Supportive.D. Confused.10. What made the author begin to run in the morning?A. Her partner’s encouragement.B. Her friend’s suggestion.C. Realizing the benefits of running.D. Realizing the harm of being fat.11. What effect does morning runninghave on the author?A. She has become slim again.B. She has become more confident.C. She has become more energetic.D. She has become more exhausted.DCuckoos don’t bother building their own nests—they just lay eggs that perfectly imitate those of other birds and take over their nests. But other birds are wishing up, evolving some seriously impressive tricks to spot the cuckoo eggs.Cuckoos are often know asparasites, meaning that they hide their eggs in the nest of other species. To avoid detection, the cuckoos have evolved so that eggs seem reproduction of those of their preferred targets. If the host bird doesn’t notice the strange egg in its nest, the little cuckoo will actually take the entire nest for itself after it comes out, taking the other eggs on its back and dropping them out of the nest.To avoid this unpleasant fate for their young, the other birds have evolved a few smart ways to spot the fakes, which we’re only now beginning to fully understand. One of the most amazing finds is that birds have an extra colour-sensitive cell in their eyes, which makes them far more sensitive to ultraviolet wavelengths and allows them to see a far greater range of colours than humans can. This allows cautious birds to detect a fake egg which might be exactly the same to our eyes.Fascinatingly, we’re actually able to observe different bird species at very different points in their evolutionary war with the cuckoos. For instance, some cuckoos lay their eggs in the nests of the redstarts. The blue eggs these cuckoos lay are practically alike to those of the redstarts, and yet they are still sometimes rejected. Compare that with cuckoos who target dunnocks. While those birds lay perfectly blue eggs, their cuckoo invaders just lay white eggs with brown irregular shaped spots. And yet dunnocks barely ever seem to notice the obvious trick.Biologists suspect these more easily fooled species like the dunnocks are on the same evolutionary path as the redstarts, but they have a long way to go until they evolve the same levels of suspicion. What’s remarkable is that the dunnocks fakes are so bad and the redstart ones so good, and yet cuckoos are still more successful withthe former than the latter.It speaks to just how thoroughly a species’ behavior can be changed by the pressures of natural selection, or it might just be a bit of strategic cooperation on the part of the dunnocks. Biologists have suggested that these birds are willing to tolerate a parasite every so often because they don’t want to risk accidentally getting rid of one of their own eggs.12. This passage can be most likely found in a ________.A. science surveyB. nature magazineC. zoo advertisementD. travel journal13. What does the underlined word “parasite” in paragraph 2 most probably refer to?A. Animals that work together to raise young.B Small harmful animals such as worms or mice.C. Animals that can adapt to changing environments.D. Animals which live on or inside other host animals.14. Which of the following is TRUE about the dunnock according to the passage?A. It is colour-blind and therefore cannot identify foreign eggs in the nest.B. It can easily remove cuckoo eggs from the nest because fakes are so bad.C. It is a host bird that is more likely to raise a cuckoo chick than the redstart.D. It is unable to evolve and hence accepts cuckoo eggs that appear in the nest.15. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?A. Dunnocks may eventually learn to recognise foreign eggs.B. Redstarts seem to be less suspicious compared to dunnocks.C. Cuckoo birds are good at taking responsibility for their own young.D. It is very easy for cuckoos to imitate the colouring of the dunnock’s egg.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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油田三中2020-2021学年高一上学期期中考试英语试卷一、单选题（本大题共15小题，每小题1分，共15分）1.There is no reason to be anxious______________the exam result.A.aboutB.toC.atD.for2.There's no way of knowing why one man makes an important discovery________another man,also intelligent,fails.A.sinceB.ifC.asD.while3.We had arranged to meet at the railway station，but to our anxiety，she didn't_____________．（）e aboutB.show offC.work outD.turn up4.Washington State was named________one of the greatest Americanpresidents．（）A.in favor ofB.in need ofC.in search ofD.in honor of5.Without proper lessons，you could________a lot of bad habits when playingthe piano．（）A.give upB.catch upC.keep upD.pick up6.—Silly me！I forget what my luggage looks like.—What do you think of______over there?A.the oneB.thisC.itD.that7.The cooling wind swept through out bedroom windows,air conditioning unnecessary.A.makingB.to makeC.madeD.being made8.In the last few years,China great achievements in environmentalprotection.A.has madeB.had madeC.was makingD.is making9.It was the middle of the night__my father woke me up and told me to watchthe football game．（）A.thatB.asC.whichD.when10.You’d better write the book in simple English the children aged10-12can read and understand it easily.A.now thatB.so thatC.as ifD.even if11.Neither his parents nor Jack________when they entered the room.A.was recognisedB.were recognisedC.is recognisedD.are recognized12.After the new technique was introduced,the factory produced________carsin2002as the year before.A.as many twiceB.as twice manyC.twice as manyD.twice many as13.If you_______smoke,please go outside.（）A.canB.shouldC.mustD.may14.—Will you watch the live broadcast of the opening ceremony of the Expo onDecember29th?—It's a pity that I am to miss it.I________to New York then.A.would be flyingB.have been flyingC.was flyingD.will be flying15.—We will go to Paris for our holidays next week.—______A.Good luck.B.Help yourself.C.Have fun.D.Go ahead,please.二、完形填空（本大题共20小题，每小题1.5分，共30分）A little boy invited his mother to attend his school's first teacher-parent meeting.To the little boy's(16),she said she would go.This(17)be the first time that his classmates and teacher(18)his mother and he felt(19)of her appearance.Although she was a beautiful woman,there was a severe scar(疤痕) that(20)nearly the entire right side of her face.The boy never wanted to(21)why or how she got the scar.At the meeting,the people were(22)by the kindness and natural beauty of his mother(23)the scar,but the little boy was still embarrassed(尴尬) and(24)himself from everyone.He did,however,get within(25)of a conversation between his mother and his teacher.The teacher asked(26),"How did you get the scar on your face?"The motherreplied,"(27)my son was a baby,he was in a room that caught fire.Everyone was(28)afraid to go in because the fire was(29),so I went in.As I was running toward his bed,I saw a long piece of wood coming down and I placed myself over him trying to protect him.I was knocked(30)but fortunately,a fireman came in and saved both of us."She(31)the burned side of her face. "This scar will be(32),but to this day,I have never(33)what I did.”At this point,the little boy came out running toward his mother with tears in his eyes.He held her in his arms and felt a great(34)of the sacrifice(牺牲)that his mother had made for him.He held her hand(35)for the rest of the day.16. A.enjoyment B.disappointmentC.surpriseD.excitement17. A.would B.could C.should D.must18. A.noticed B.greeted C.accepted D.met19. A.sick B.ashamed C.afraid D.tired20. A.included B.passed C.covered D.shaded21. A.talk about B.think about C.care about D.hear about22. A.impressed B.surprised C.excited forted23. A.in sight of B.by means of C.by way of D.in spite of24. A.hid B.protected C.separated D.escaped25. A.understanding B.reminding C.hearing D.learning26. A.carefully B.seriously C.nervously D.anxiously27. A.As B.When C.Since D.While28. A.so B.much C.quite D.too29. A.out of control B.under controlC.in controlD.over control30. A.helpless B.hopeless C.senseless eless31. A.pointed B.showed C.wiped D.touched32. A.ugly sting C.serious D.frightening33. A.forgot B.recognized C.considered D.regretted34. A.honor B.sense C.happiness D.pride35. A.quietly B.slightly C.tightly D.suddenly三、阅读理解（本大题共25小题，每小题2分，共50分）AFrench lessons in FranceWhatever your level is,choosing to take French lessons in France is the best way to learn French.Place yourself in the local culture and practise your newly found skills in your free time.You will be taught by native French speakers who have a love for teaching and use excellent teaching techniques.Lessons are interesting and you will speak French on the first day both inside and outside the classroom.Learners●Suitable(合适的)for all levels from beginners to advanced(高级的)●Over18years oldClass Schedule●Classes start on Mondays and run throughout the summer.●Please arrive at the school by8:15am on your first day for a short level test. It will help to place you in the right class.●Classes run from Monday to Friday each week.●Classes start at8:45am each day depending on your level.●You will have3classes per day lasting55minutes each.●You will have a short break between classes.Free Time and Tours●The school offers a lot of cultural activities throughout the week.These activities can include cooking lessons,wine and cheese tasting,visits to Paris, cycling,movies and much more.●You will have plenty of free time to explore the local area and practise your newly found language skills or just relax on this learning holiday with a difference.Other Information●You should bring a small dictionary,pens and paper with you.Get more from your holiday,have fun,meet new people and take home a new language skill that will stay with you forever.36.What is special about the French courses?A.They are taught in small groups.B.The teachers are young French speakers.C.They will offer a wine tasting license.D.People learn French in and out of class.37.On the first day,the students should________.A.pay for their studyB.take a language testC.do a surveyD.introduce themselves to the class38.How many lessons are there in a week?A.21.B.30.C.12.D.15.39.We can learn from the text that the course________.A.is not suitable for teenagersB.provides dictionaries for studentsC.has a short game between classesD.offers cooking classes as well40.You can most probably read the passage in________.A.a newspaperB.a travel guideC.a text bookD.a story bookBWhen I was a kid,I was close to my dad,but as I grew older,my dad and I grew further apart.We always had totally different opinions.He thought that college was a waste of time,but for me it was important to finish college.He wanted me to work my way to the top as he had done in his field,but I wanted a different life.There was a time when we did not talk with each other.A few months ago,I heard that my84-year-old dad was in poor health.When he called and asked whether I could move from Colorado back to Tennessee to help him,I knew he was seriously ill.I am his only child and so it was time to meet my father's requirement.Two weeks after moving back,we bought a boat and started fishing again. Fishing was one of the few things that we did while I was young and that we both enjoyed.It is strange but true that as we are fishing we are able to put things that have kept us apart for so many years behind us.We are able to talk about things that we have never talked about before.Fishing has been healing the old wounds that have kept us apart.It is not important how many fish we catch.It is about enjoying the relationship that we have not had for years.I'm62and he is84.When we are on the lake fishing,it is like two kids enjoying life.It is far better to find a way to put the unhappy past behind.I am so lucky to spend the happy time with my father in his last years.Now my heart is filled with love.A smile always graces my lips.41.The author and his father became further apart because_________.A.they had different views on thingsB.they lived very far from each otherC.they only communicated by phoneD.they seldom went to see each other42.What made the author come back to Tennessee?A.Because his father invited him to go fishing．B.Because he decided to live in a different city.C.Because his father is ill and needs caring．D.Because he regretted being rude to his father.43.For the author,fishing with his old father_________.A.helps cure his father's diseaseB.is a good way to get close to natureC.makes him realize the importance of exerciseD.offers a chance for them to communicate44.According to the passage,which of the following is TRUE?A.The writer's car is always breaking down.B.Father intended me to be a fisherman.C.I was unwilling to come back.D.Father used to think it was useless to attend college．45.What can be the best title for the text?A.Forgiving Is DifficultB.Fishing Brings Us TogetherC.Memories of Old DaysD.My Beloved FatherCEvery man wants his son to be somewhat of a clone，not in features but in footsteps．As he grows you also age，and your ambitions become more unachievable．You begin to realize that your boy，in your footsteps，could probably accomplish what you hoped for．But footsteps can be muddied and they can go off in different directions．My son Jody has hated school since day one in kindergarten．Science projects waited until the last moment．Book reports weren't written until the final threat．I've been a newspaperman all my adult life．My daughter is a university graduate working toward her master's degree in English．But Jody？When he entered the tenth grade he became a"vo-tech"student（技校学生）．They're called"motorheads"by the rest of the student body．When a secretary in my office first called him"motorhead"，I was shocked．"Hey，he's a good kid，"I wanted to say．"And smart，really．"I learned later that motorheads are，indeed，different．They usually have dirty hands and wear dirty work clothes．And they don't often make school honor rolls （光荣榜）．But being the parent of a motorhead is itself an experience in education．We who labor in clean shirts in offices don't have the abilities that motorheads have．Ibegan to learn this when I had my car crashed．The cost to repair it was estimated at$800．"Hey，I can fix it，"said Jody．I doubted it，but let him go ahead，for I had nothing to lose．My son，with other motorheads，fixed the car．They got parts（零件）from a junkyard，non-toasting toaster have been fixed．Neighbours and co-workers trust their car repair to him．Since that first repair job，a broken air-conditioner，a non-functioning washer and a non-toasting toaster have been fixed．Neighbors and co-workers trust their car repairs to him．These kids are happiest when doing repairs．They joke and laugh and are living in their own relaxed world．And their minds are bright despite their dirty hands and clothes．I have learned a lot from my motorhead：publishers need printers，engineers need mechanics，and architects need builders．Most important，I have learned that fathers don't need clones in footsteps or anywhere else．My son may never make the school honor roll．But he made mine．46.What used to be the author's hope for his son？______A.To avoid becoming his clone．B.To resemble him in appearance．C.To develop in a different direction．D.To reach the author's unachieved goals．47.What can we learn about the author's children？______A.His daughter does better in school．B.His daughter has got a master's degree．C.His son tried hard to finish homework．D.His son couldn't write his book reports．48.The author let his son repair the car because he believed that______．A.His son had the ability to fix it．B.it would save him much time．C.it wouldn't cause him any more lossD.other motorheads would come to help．49.In the author's eyes，motorheads are______．A.tidy and hardworkingB.cheerful and smartzy but brightD.relaxed but rude50.What did the author realize in the end？______A.It is unwise to expect your child to follow your path．B.It is important for one to make the honor roll．C.Architects play a more important role than builders．D.Motorheads have greater ability than office workers．DAn idea that started in Seattle's public library has spread throughout America and beyond.The concept is simple：help to build a sense of community in a city by getting everyone to read the same book at the same time.In addition to encouraging reading as a pursuit（追求）to be enjoyed by all，the program allows strangers to communicate by discussing the book on the bus，as well as promoting reading as an experience to be shared in families and schools.The idea came from Seattle librarian Nancy Pearl who launched（发起）the“If All of Seattle Read the Same Book”project in1998.Her original program used author visits，study guides and book discussion groups to bring people together with a book，but the idea has since expanded to many other American cities，and even to Hong Kong.In Chicago，the mayor（市长）appeared on television to announce the choice of To Kill a Mockingbird as the first book in the“One Book，One Chicago”program.As a result，reading clubs and neighborhood groups sprang up around the city.Across the US，stories emerged of parents and children reading to each other at night and strangers chatting away on the bus about plot and character.The only problem arose in New York，where local readers could not decide on one book to represent the huge and diverse population.This may show that the idea works best in medium-sized cities or large towns，where a greater sense of unity（一致）can be achieved.Or it may show that New Yorkers rather missed the point，putting all their energy and passion into the choice of the book rather than into discussion about a book itself.Ultimately，as Nancy points out，the level of success is not measured by howmany people read a book，but by how many people are enriched by the process，or have enjoyed speaking to someone with whom they would not otherwise have shared_a_word.51.What is the purpose of the project launched by Nancy?A.To invite authors to guide readers.B.To encourage people to read and share.C.To involve people in community service.D.To promote the friendship between cities.52.Why was it difficult for New Yorkers to carry out the project?A.They had little interest in reading.B.They were too busy to read a book.C.They came from many different backgrounds.D.They lacked support from the local government.53.According to the passage，where would the project be more easily carriedout?A.In large communities with little sense of unity.B.In large cities where libraries are far from home.C.In medium-sized cities with a diverse population.D.In large towns where agreement can be quickly reached.54.The underlined words“shared a word”in Paragraph5probably mean______.A.exchanged ideas with each otherB.discussed the meaning of a wordC.gained life experienceed the same language55.According to Nancy，the degree of success of the project is judged by______.A.the careful selection of a proper bookB.the growing popularity of the writersC.the number of people who benefit from readingD.the number of books that each person reads四、阅读表达（本大题共5小题，每小题2分，共10分）阅读下面短文，并按照题目要求用英语回答问题．Almost everybody in America will spend a part of his or her life behind a shopping cart（购物手推车）．They will，in a lifetime，push the chrome-plated contraptions many miles．But few will know-or even think to ask-who it was that invented them．Sylvan N．Goldman invented the shopping cart in1937．At that time he was in the supermarket business．Every day he would see shoppers lugging（吃力地携带）groceries around in baskets they had to carry．One day Goldman suddenly had the idea of putting baskets on wheels．The wheeled baskets would make shopping much easier for his customers，and would help to attract more business．On June4，1937，Goldman's first carts were ready for use in his market．He was terribly excited on the morning of that day as customers began arriving．He couldn't wait to see them using his invention．But Goldman was disappointed．Most shoppers gave the carts a long look，but hardly anybody would give them a try．After a while，Goldman decided to ask customers why they weren't using his carts．"Don't you think this arm is strong enough to carry a shopping basket？"one shopper replied．But Goldman wasn't beaten yet．He knew his carts would be a great success if only he could persuade people to give them a try．To this end，Goldman hired a group of people to push carts around his market and pretend they were shopping!Seeing this，the real customers gradually began copying the phony（假冒的）customers．As Goldman had hoped，the carts were soon attracting larger and larger numbers of customers to his market．But not only did more people come-those who came bought more．With larger，easier-to-handle baskets，customers unconsciously bought a greater number of items than before．Today's shopping carts are five times larger than Goldman's original model．Perhaps that's one reason Americans today spend more than five times asmuch money on food each year as they did before1937-before the coming of the shopping cart．56.The underlined words"chrome-plate contraptions"in Paragraph1refer to ______．（No more than3words）57.What was the purpose of Goldman's invention？_____（No more than10 words）58.Why was Goldman disappointed at first？_______（No more than10words）59.Why did Goldman hire people to push carts around his market？______（No more than10words）60.What do you think of Goldman？Please give your reasons．_______________________________________（No more than20words）五、书面表达（共15分）61.假如你是高一新生李华,Ada是你的美国朋友,你很想念她。