高三英语下学期第七次月考试题
2020届高三下学期第七次月考英语试题
2020届高三级第七次月考英语试卷本试卷6页，满分120分。
考试用时120分钟本卷共120分，第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题;每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）AMapled CottageFrom £579 for six nightsMapled Cottage is well-located for exploring the north Cornish coast, with its long beaches and coastal footpaths all within walking distance of the property. It is in the village of St Agnes, famous for Stippy Stappy. The house has two bedrooms and cozy decor , with wooden floors , fireplace and a kitchen. Trevaunance Cove, Chapel Porth and Porthtowan are the local beaches；all three have lifeguards from spring to autumn, making them great for families.classic, co. ukSeasprayFrom £1,025 for seven nightsA smart, modern holiday home, Seaspray, is a short walk from the long, sandy bay of Woolacombe: an award-winning family beach resort perfect for learning to surf. The three-bedroom, ground-floor apartment has an open-plan living and dining room, and sea and sunset views from the yard.northdevonholidays. co. ukIvy CoveFrom £678 for seven nightsThe location of Ivy Cove is enough to sell it: on the green hills above Lannacombe Bay, with views over the cliff. This is a perfect holiday cottage for those after a simple hideaway in a beautiful natural spot. Two fantastic beaches are within walking distance, both perfect for swimming. The three-bedroom coastguard cottage shares its setting with two other homes built by the Admiralty in 1903. Inside are wooden floors and simple cozy furnishings.toadhallcottages, co. ukWans BartonFrom £1,470 for seven nightsWans Barton is a huge, modern barn conversion on the Jurassic Coast and just 15 minutes' walk from much-loved Chesil Beach. The four-bedroom property is full of natural light and has stone floors and white walls, while the open-plan living space ——with oak dining table ——is ideal for large group dinners.sawdays. co. uk21.Which of the following is the best place to learn surfing?A. Mapled Cottage.B. Ivy Cove.C. Seaspray.D. Wans Barton.22.What can we learn about Wans Barton?A. It was built in 1903.B. It is perfect for large group dinners.C. It has three bedrooms.D. It has wooden floors and stone walls.23.What do the four cottages have in common?A. They all have white walls.B. They all have easy access to beaches.C. Their rooms are of the same price.D. They are located in the same area.BAmong the more colorful characters of Leadville’s golden age was H.A. W. Tabor. His history is fast becoming one of the legends of the Old West. Perhaps he was tricked by rumors of fortunes to be made in Colorado mines. A few years later he moved west to the small Colorado mining camp known as California Gulch. “Great deposits of lead(铅) are sure to be found here.” he said.Tabor opened a store, which sold everything from boots to salt, flour, and tobacco. It was his custom to “grubstake” miners, in other words, to supply them with food and supplies while they looked for ore (矿石), in return for which he would get a share in the mine if one was discovered.One day in 1878, two miners came in and asked for “grub”. Tabor had decided to quit supplying it because he had lost too much money that way. These were continued, however, and Tabor was too busy to argue with them. “Oh, help yourself. One more time won’t make any difference,” He said and went on selling shoes and hats to other customers. The two miners took $17 worth of supplies, in return for which they gave Tabor a one-third interest in their findings. They picked wasteland on the mountain side and began to dig. After nine days they struck silver. Tabor bought the shares of the other two men, and so the mine belonged to him alone. This mine, known as the “Pittsburgh Mine,” made 1,300,000 for Tabor in return for his $17 investment.Later Tabor bought the Matchless Mine for $117,000. This turned out to be even more incredible than the Pittsburgh, yielding $35,000 worth of silver per day at one time. Leadville grew. Tabor became its first mayor, and later became vice-governor of the state.24. Tabor went to Colorado ________.A. to seek fortuneB. to sell suppliesC. to open a mine companyD. to look for ore25. What is Tabor’s custom in his shop?A. Sharing wasteland with miners.B. Helping the miners to look for ore.C. Supplying everything to miners for free.D. Exchanging items for minerals interests with miners.26. Why didn’t Tabor give up the “grub” with the two miners?A. Because he was specialized in business.B. Because they insisted on making a deal with him.C. Because the other customers prevented him then.D. Because he had earned too much money before.27. What is the intention of the passage?A. To introduce Tabor’s successful experience.B. To encourage people to start a business.C. To discuss Tabor’s life planning.D. To tell of the gold rush.CJonathan Agnew recently described “unofficial interviews” as those where you agree that it’s “between you and I”. And a Times journalist wrote about someone who had “made Jenny and I feel so welcome”. They are both intelligent people with the ability to express ideas fluently and logically. And yet they wrote “I” where they meant “me”.It’s happening more and more. We are scared of the mistake like “Terry and me went to the pub”. We’ve all been taught that it should be “Terry and I went to the pub”. Plus we’ve heard the Queen say “my husband and I” a lot. So we begin to use “and I” even when it should be “and me”.But my point here is not to support the correct usage. It’s the opposite: I want to reject the idea that there’s such a thing as “correct” English at all. Language isn’t like maths, where you can show that two plus two is four. Language has no fundamental rights and wrongs, only conventions. You cannot definitively prove that any are “right” and others “wrong”.Sometimes correct language sounds absurd. Look at Ofsted (Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills) who came up with a new rule. Primary school children now have to be taught that “inverted commas” is right, while “speech marks” is wrong. You and I know that those terms are interchangeable. And the child who looks at those marks on the page can see that both make perfect sense. That’s because a primary school child is more intelligent than the Ofsted turkey who came up with this rule.As the teacher who told me about the ludicrous rule pointed out, there is no doubt that in a few years’ time, the “incorrect” term will become the “correct” one. But the truly horrible thing about an education system like this is that it destroys children’s love of language. It tells them they have to worry about rules, instead of encouraging them to read and write for its own sake. Let them read for fun and they’ll absorb the rules — or conventions — anyway. Have them shaking in fear about English tests, and you’ll increase their insecurity about getting language “right”.Then one day that insecurity will have them saying “and I” even though they mean “and me”.28. Why do people use “and I” when it should be “and me” according to the text?A. The Ofsted sets a rule.B. “and I” is the correct English.C. The Queen makes a similar mistake.D. People feel insecure about using “and me”.29. What can we learn from paragraphs 3 and 4?A. Rules benefit children’s language learning.B. Language learning is more complicated than maths.C. Language is based on commonly accepted rules.D. A primary school child is smarter than the Ofsted.30. What does the underlined word “ludicrous” in Paragraph 5 mean?A. Influential.B. Particular.C. Conventional.D. Ridiculous.31. Which of the following best describes the author’s attitude towards the correct English?A. Critical.B. Objective.C. Favorable.D. Indifferent.DCalifornia has lost half its big trees since the 1930s, according to a study to be published Tuesday and climate change seems to be a major factor.The number of trees larger than two feet across has declined by 50 percent on more than 46, 000 square miles of California forests, the new study finds. No area was spared or unaffected, from the foggy northern coast to the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the San Gabriels above Los Angeles. In the Sierra high country, the number of big trees has fallen by more than 55 percent; in parts of southern California thedecline was nearly 75 percent.Many factors contributed to the decline, said Patrick Mclntyre, an ecologist who was the lead author of the study. Woodcutters targeted big trees. Housing development pushed into the woods. Aggressive wildfire control has left California forests crowded with small trees that compete with big trees for resources（资源）.But in comparing a study of California forests done in the 1920s and 1930s with another one between 2001 and 2010, Mclntyre and his colleagues documented a widespread death of big trees that was evident even in wild lands protected from woodcutting or development.The loss of big trees was greatest in areas where trees had suffered the greatest water shortage. The researchers figured out water stress with a computer model that calculated how much water trees were getting in comparison with how much they needed, taking into account such things as rainfall, air temperature, dampness of soil, and the timing of snowmelt（融雪）.Since the 1930s, Mclntyre said, the biggest factors driving up water stress in the state have been rising temperatures, which cause trees to lose more water to the air, and earlier snowmelt, which reduces the water supply available to trees during the dry season.32. What is the second paragraph mainly about?A. The seriousness of big-tree loss in California.B. The increasing variety of California big trees.C. The distribution of big trees in California forests.D. The influence of farming on big trees in California.33. Which of the following is well-intentioned but may be bad for big trees?A. Ecological studies of forests.B. Banning woodcutting.C. Limiting housing development.D. Fire control measures.34. What is a major cause of the water shortage according to Mclntyre?A. Inadequate snowmelt.B. A longer dry season.C. A warmer climate.D. Dampness of the air.35. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. California's Forests: Where Have All the Big Trees Gone?B. Cutting of Big Trees to Be Prohibited in California SoonC. Why Are the Big Trees Important to California Forests?D. Patrick Mclntyre: Grow More Big Trees in California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。
2024届吉林省长春市东北师范大学附属中学高三下学期第七次模拟考试英语试卷
东北师大附中2023-2024学年下学期（英语）科试卷高三年级第七次模拟考试考试时长：120分钟试卷总分：150分注意事项：1.答题前，考生须将自己的姓名、班级、考场/座位号填写在答题卡指定位置上，并粘贴条形码。
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第一部分听力（1-20小题）在笔试结束后进行。
第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5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。
AWorld-famous Botanical GardensFrom botanical history to scientific discovery,here are the top picks for people to explore.Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew,London,England(1840)Located in London,Royal-Botanic Gardens at Kew are home to the world’s biggest collection of living plants. As a global resource for plant and fungal knowledge,it has more than50,000species of native and exotic plants,trees, and flowers on site.It is a setting rich in history that spans from royal decorations to wartime bombing,and its mission is to protect plants for the future of all life on Earth.The Humble Administrator’s Garden,Suzhou,China(1513)The Humble Administrators Garden in Suzhou is a great masterpiece with its attractive design and careful arrangement of natural elements.It’s centered around water features,with beautiful fountains,complex rockwork,and historic buildings surrounded by thick vegetation.The combination of these elements creates a picturesque landscape. Because of its exceptional cultural and historical significance,the garden has become a world heritage.Parque de Monserrate,Sintra,Portugal(1789)Monserrate is a combination of wild landscape with old ruins,formal lawned areas and lovely gardens.The garden sits on the lower slopes of the Sintra Mountains,which have one of the mildest climates in Europe,so the garden is frost-free.At its very centre is a grand palace,which has a distinctive mixture of different architectural styles. It has been the site of various buildings and gardens for hundreds of years.Missouri Botanical Garden,St Louis,USA(1859)Established in1859,Missouri Botanical Garden is the oldest botanical garden in continuous use in North America.It is recognized internationally for its scientific research.With almost50themed gardens,Missouri Botanical Garden has been involved in the conservation of plants from native American regions and also from Madagascar,China and Central America.21.Why are the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew established?A.To collect tropical plants.B.To conserve various plants.C.To record the history of British plants.D.To provide a shelter for people in wartime.22.What is special about the Humble Administrator’s Garden?A.It highlights the waterscape.B.It is surrounded by formal lawns.C.It includes many themed gardens.D.It shows different architectural ruins.23.Where are science lovers most likely to go?A.London.B.Suzhou.C.Sintra.D.St Louis.BIn the1970s,a new supermarket selling LPs arrived in my hometown and I began devoting my pocket money to acquiring records.I swiftly developed an affection for Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata,harboring dreams of performing that music myself.Despite the absence of a piano at home,there was one at my grandmother’s care home, where I learned to play Beethoven by ear,with pigeons cooing and farmers working in the fields.It was truly magical.Entering the Royal Academy of Arts at16marked the beginning of my artistic journey.In my30s,I took another significant step in life—marriage.My wife worked at Elephants World,a reserve dedicated to the care of rescued domestic elephants.These elephants have worked for humans all their life and many are blind or disabled from being treated badly,so I wanted to make the effort to carry something heavy myself.For my50th birthday,my wife successfully persuaded the manager to allow us to bring a piano into the reserve,bringing music to the elephants’lives.Initially,when I started playing,it was hard to hear the piano above the sounds of nature and the elephants chewing grass.However,everything changed when a blind elephant ceased eating and tuned into my playing.It struck me that this elephant,trapped in a world of darkness,had a profound love for music.From that moment on,there was no longer any concern about disturbing their peace.We occasionally film these performances,and now,we proudly have nearly700,000YouTube subscribers.I continue to play for these elephants that run freely in the reserve,despite the constant potential danger. Surprisingly,it’s the moody male elephants who show the most fascination with the music.I firmly believe it has acalming effect.These elephants’breathing actually slows down when I play,which tells me they are relaxed and happy.I’ve even witnessed elephants seemingly dancing to Beethoven’s tunes.With their exceptional hearing and theability to sense vibrations(震动)through their feet,I am convinced that elephants grasp the language of humanexpression.This serves as a powerful illustration that music serves as a universal language,connecting us all.24.What motivated the author’s early affection for music?A.Exposure to Beethoven’s music.B.Employment at Elephants World.C.Attendance at the Royal Academy of Arts.D.Piano teaching at his grandma’s care home.25.What did the author’s50th birthday celebration symbolize?A.Personal achievements in music.B.A combination of music and care.C.Successful fundraising for the reserve.D.Recognition for the author’s artistic journey.26.What role did music play in the lives of the elephants in the reserve?A.Emotional recovery.B.Physical exercise.C.Financial support.D.Artistic expression.27.Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text?A.Save the Mistreated ElephantsB.Male Elephants:Moody and MusicalC.Play the Piano for Rescued ElephantsD.Elephants:Animals of Sharp HearingCSince young children went back to school across Sweden recently,many of their teachers have been putting a new emphasis on printed books,quiet reading time and handwriting practice,and devoting less time to tablets, independent online research and keyboarding skills.The return to more traditional ways of learning is a response to politicians and experts questioning whether Sweden’s hyper-digitalized approach to education,including the introduction of tablets in nursery schools,had led to a decline in basic skills.Sweden’s minister for schools,Lotta Edholm was one of the biggest critics of the all-out embrace of technology.“Sweden’s students need more textbooks,”Edholm said in March.“Physical books are important for student learning.”The minister announced in August that the government wanted to change the decision by the national agency for education to make digital devices compulsory in preschools.It plans to go further and to completely end digital learning for children under age six,the ministry has told the Associated Press.Although Sweden’s students score above the European average for reading ability,an international assessment of fourth-grade reading levels,the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study(PIRLS),highlighted a decline among Sweden’s children between2016and2021.In comparison,Singapore—which topped the rankings—improved its PIRLS reading scores from576to587 during the same period,and England’s average reading achievement score fell only slightly,from559in2016to558in2021.An overuse of screens during school lessons may cause youngsters to fall behind in core subjects,education experts say.“There’s clear scientific evidence that digital tools impair rather than enhance student learning,”Sweden’s Karolinska Institute,a highly respected medical school focused on research,said in a statement in August on the country’s national digitalization strategy in education.“We believe the focus should return to acquiring knowledge through printed textbooks and teacher expertise, rather than acquiring knowledge primarily from freely available digital sources that have not been checked for accuracy.”the school added.28.Why do Swedish schools return to paper books?A.To cater to parents’increasing needs.B.To help with children’s independent learning.C.To overcome children’s addiction to digital tools.D.To avoid possible decline in children’s basic skills.29.What docs the underlined words“all-out embrace”mean in Paragraph3?A.Total acceptance.B.Creative use.C.Rapid development.D.Serious addiction.30.What might Karolinska Institute agree with?A.Teachers should acquire more knowledge.B.Knowledge from digital tools may not be reliable.C.Digital tools smooth out learning barriers for children.D.The accessibility to digital sources should be improved.31.Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?A.Swedish Children’s Return to PaperB.Problems with Children’s EducationC.Popularity of Digitalization in SwedenD.Enhancement of Teaching Strategies in SwedenDIn a world of music streaming services,access to almost any song is just a few clicks away.Yet,the live concert lives on.People still fill sweaty basements to hear their favorite musicians play.And now neuroscientists might know why.Concerts are immersive social experiences in which people listen to and feel the music together.They are also dynamic—artists can adapt their playing according to the crowd’s reaction.It was this last difference that led neuroscientists,from Universities of Zurich and Oslo,to study the brainresponses of people listening to music.In the experiment,participants lay in an MRI(核磁共振)scanner listening tothe music through earphones,while a pianist was positioned outside the room.The pianist was shown the participant’s real-time brain activity as a form of feedback.In the recorded condition,participants listened to pre-recorded versions of the same tunes.The scientists were interested in how live music affected the areas of the brain that process emotions.In the livecondition pianists were instructed to change their playing in order to drive the activity in one of these regions known as the amygdala.The results,just published in the journal PNAS,showed that live music had far more emotional impact.Whether the music was happy or sad,listening to the pianist playing in a dynamic way generated more activity in both the amygdala and other parts of the brain’s emotion processing network.The study was far from reconstructing the real experience of a concert,and the authors noted that the live music ended up sounding quite different from the recorded tracks,which may have driven some of the differences in participant’s brain activity.Some musical acts now attempt to recreate the real concert experience with everything butthe artist—ABBA Voyage is a social,immersive show performed entirely by pre-recorded hologram avatars(全息图).But without Benny’s(a member of the band)ability to read the mood of the room,it will never quite match thereal thing.32.What caused the scientists to study music listeners’brain response?A.People’s preference to recorded music.B.The important social function of concerts.C.The changeable characteristic of live music.D.The easy accessibility of streaming services.33.How did the researchers carry out the experiment?A.By clarifying a concept.B.By making a comparison.C.By analyzing previous data.D.By referring to another study.34.Why does live music feel better than recorded music?A.It offers a more traditional and raw sound.B.It engages the brain’s emotion centers more.C.It fosters a sense of community and shared energy.D.It guarantees a deeper understanding of the music.35.What do we know from the last paragraph?A.The artists will be replaced by technology soon.B.The immersive audio makes live music special.C.The study recreated the experience of a real concert.D.It is vital for musicians to read the audiences’mind.第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。
高三第七次月考英语试题
高三月考试卷（七）英语试题本试卷分为四个部分，包括听力、语言知识运用、阅读和书面表达。
时量120分钟。
满分150分。
Part ⅠListening Comprehension（30 marks）Section A (22.5 marks)Directions: In this section, you will hear six conversations between two speakers. For each conversation, there are several questions and each question is followed by three choices marked A, B and C. Listen carefully and then choose the best answer for each question.You will hear each conversation TWICE.Conversation 11．Why does the woman want to work in a company for a long time?A．She has large loans to pay off.B．She will get more experience out of it.C．She has enough skills to deal with the job.2．What happens in the end?A．The man agrees with the woman on the importance of experience.B．The woman thinks skills are more important than experience.C．The man insists that skills are more important.Conversation 23．What are the two speakers talking about?A．A Hawaiian girl. B．An evil alien. C．A cartoon.4．What is it that makes a very deep impression on the two speakers?A．The scenery in Hawaii. B．A line in the movie. C．The beautiful ocean. Conversation 35．What’s wrong with the girl?A．She spent too much time on the phone.B．She didn’t finish her homework.C．She can’t finish her homework.6．When is girl supposed to use the phone?A．After paying the bills.B．After finishing her homework and chores.C．After doing the housework.Conversation 47．Why can’t the woman go to the cinema with the man?A．She is going to the seaside.B．She is going to visit her mother.C．She wants to stay with her mother.8．Where does the woman plan to spend her holidays this summer?A．In the country. B．By the sea. C．Abroad.第1页共12页。
高三年级第七次月考英语试题 (2)
届高三月考（七）英语试题（考试范围：全部内容）本试卷分为四个部分，包括听力、语言知识运用、阅读和书面表达。
时量120分钟。
满分150分。
PART ONE LISTENING COMPREHENSION（30 marks）SECTION A（22．5 marks）Directions：In this section，you’ll hear six conversations between two speakers．For each conversation，there are several questions and each question is followed by three choices marked A，B and C．Listen carefully and then choose the best answer for each question．You will hear each conversation TWICE．Conversation 11．Why is the man going to read the book？A．Because it is homework．B．Because it is interesting．C．Because it is mysterious．2．What will the man do next？A．Going to the library．B．Going to the bookstore．C．Going to David’s dorm．Conversation 23．What will they do first？A．Buying some food．B．Having supper．C．Reading a newspaper．4．Who will drive the car？A．The man．B．The woman．C．They will drive by turns．Conversation 35．What happened last night？A．There was a big dinner．B．There was a party．C．There was a meeting．6．What is the man going to do？A．Cleaning the apartment．B．Quarrelling with the woman．C．Having a rest．Conversation 47．What probably is Steve？A．A mechanical engineer．B．A shop assistant．C．A hotel chef．8．What does Steve find difficult in his job？A．Working long hours．B．Dealing with customers．C．Keeping everything clean．9．What does Steve hope to do in the future？A．Becoming an expert．B．Becoming a manager．C．Becoming a boss．Conversation 510．What table did the speakers talk about first？A．A table about how children get their pocket money．B．A table about how children spend their pocket money．C．A table about how much pocket money children receive．11．How has the amount of children’s pocket money changed in Britain？A．It has been increasing．B．It has been decreasing．C．It has remained almost the same．12．What can be inferred from the conversation？A．The man thinks pocket money is for school things．B．The man thinks pocket money is for personal things．C．The man thinks pocket money is for Christmas things．Conversation 613．What are the two speakers going to do？A．They are going to sell a farm．B．They are going to buy a farm．C．They are going to rent a farm．14．What do they plan to do when they live on the farm？A．They plan to keep some fish．B．They plan to keep some cows．C．They plan to keep some chickens．15．Why won’t they grow corn on the farm？A．Because the farm is small．B．Because growing corn is tiring．C．Because growing corn isn’t a good way to earn money．SECTION B（7．5 marks）Directions：In this section，you will hear a short passage．Listen carefully and then fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard．Fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS．You’ll hear the short passage TWICE．PART TWO LANGUAGE KNOWLEDGE（45 marks）SECTION A（15 marks）Directions：Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A，B，C and D．Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence．21．—We have waited for almost 30 minutes．How much longer do we have to wait？—the meeting finishes．I’m afraid there will be another 20 minutes．A．When B．Unless C．Until D．Since22．I’m trying to meet the deadline of my report；on no account me when I’m working．A．you will disturb B．will you disturbC．you must disturb D．must you disturb23．He said we could make it home before 9 p．m．，I personally doubt．A．where B．when C．that D．which24．All along the way to the tourist destination，he would sometimes slow down the car sure if we were going the right way．A．making B．to make C．made D．to be making 25．Sometimes，money is tight and on other occasions time is tight；on occasion，a travel is out of the question．A．all B．any C．either C．every26．It was obvious the moment I got in something unpleasant had happened in the office．A．that B．which C．whether D．so27．When asked which floor Mr．Smith lived，the gatekeeper said there was such person．A．no B．not a C．not any D．never28．Living cost is rising and by the end of last month the prices of most foods ．A．increased B．have increased C．would increase D．had increased29．—I hope you can go over to have dinner with my family．—Sorry，you see I’m in such a hurry，but remember me your parents．A．at B．to C．on D．for30．—How do you plan to spend the weekend？—I plan to go boating in the park．fun it will be boating in the warm autumn sunshine！A．What B．What a C．How D．How a31．I spent several years in Spain，I never learnt to speak Spanish．A．and B．yet C．so D．as32．At the entrance of the hall hangs a picture of an elegant and graceful old woman，at everyone passing her．A．seated smiling B．seating smilingC．seating smiled D．seated smiled33．I’m afraid I couldn’t mail you the report until about 8 o’clock in the evening because I on my way to Guangzhou the whole afternoon but my train hasn’t arrived yet．A．had been B．was C．am D．will be34．What is Tom up to？He’s seldom turned in his assignments these days，？A．is he B．isn’t he C．has he D．hasn’t he 35．—We are reading advertisement after advertisement for a suitable decoration company to get my apartment redecorated．—So I before I finally fixed on Oriental，a reliable and experienced company．A．have B．had D．am D．wasSECTION B（18 marks）Directions：For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A，B，C and D．Fill in each blank with a word or phrase that best fits the context．Two friends visited the zoo together．The zoo was very large and it was impossible to go 36．They had to decide where and which animal to visit as their time was 37．So both of them agreed not to repeat the journey after choosing a branch road at every fork．A road sign at the first fork indicated one way to the 38quarters and the other to the tiger hill．They decided on the former after a brief discussion because lions were “the king of the grassland”．The second showed a division going 39to the panda and the peacock．They favored panda as it was the nation’s treasure and went its way．Thus they made choices all along the way and each choice meant a rejection that they couldn’t help 40．But they had to 41it，and immediately，for it brooked （容忍）no delay．If they 42they would miss more．Only 43decision could offer more chances for sightseeing and 44possible regret．Life is more or less like this—alternatives often occur that one has to choose，for example，between two 45jobs，two fascinating wooers （追求者）．To obtain one you have to 46the other—you can only get 47of it．If you spend time weighing the pros and cons and calculating gains and losses，you will most likely end up in emptyhandedness．Don’t be sad about it．At least you have got half of the desirable things in life—something that is hard to come by．36．A．anywhere B．everywhere C．somewhere D．nowhere37．A．limited B．spared C．lengthened D．permitted 38．A．bear B．monkey C．elephant D．lion 39．A．directly B．immediately C．separately D．deeply 40．A．remembering B．regretting C．refusing D．receiving 41．A．make B．put C．set D．take42．A．left B．went C．hurried D．hesitated 43．A．important B．serious C．careful D．rapid 44．A．reduce B．cause C．increase D．lose 45．A．terrible B．easy C．desirable D．hard46．A．give out B．give in C．give up D．give away 47．A．both B．half C．neither D．allSECTION C（12 marks）Directions：Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context．The giving of gifts has been practised in every civilization ever studied．It is 48．basic human phenomenon that has a place in every culture and religion．Gifts are given to mark occasions throughout 49．，such as birth，marriage and retirement．Sociologists view gifts as a marker of the social relationship 50．givers and recipients．When friends exchange gifts，for example，there is an unwritten expectation 51．the gifts will be of roughly the 52．value，showing that the friends have equality of status．However，in hierarchical （等级的）relationships it is a 53．story．If a（n）54．and a boss were exchanging presents，the boss would be expected to give a larger present．In 55．for this generosity，the employee would be expected to both work hard and be respectful．PART THREE READING COMPREHENSION（30 marks）Directions：Read the following three passages．Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements．For each of them there are four choices marked A，B，C and D．Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage．AI went into Harrods in London （a huge department store I am sure you have heard of）to buy some Minton china plates for a wedding anniversary which was to be a group gift from friends to other friends in Geneva．Having only 30 minutes between meetings，I whizzed there in a taxi from the office and battled through the milling people on the 2nd day of the sales on the ground floor up to the 5th to the china department．There was a man standing there who was obviously a sales person who I rushed up to and asked if he had this particular china in stock and if it would take long to wrap，etc．．He was amazing．He got the plates in seconds，wrapped them up and asked me if I wanted a store card，to which I replied no，because I lived in Switzerland，to which he replied asking if，as I lived abroad，would like a tax rebate form （退税表）．After that he showed me what to do，produced a map of the store and told me where I should go for the formalities （程序）．That was fabulous！I thanked him and said what wonderful service he had given me．I even asked if he gave this to everyone，to which he answered：“I’m just doing what is required at Harrods”．With that，a tall man in a grey suit approached me and offered his hand to shake mine saying，“Can I introduce myself？I am the Chief Executive of Harrods and what an interesting conversation I have just heard．．．” He had been wandering through the store （as youshould do as a handson CEO）and had overheard me thanking this salesman，whose face，I can hardly describe，was frozen in a mixture of delight awe and astonishment！Can you imagine the salesman going home to his family and friends recounting what the CEO spoke to him after overhearing him being praised by a customer？56．The writer went to Harrods to ．A．kill time B．buy some giftsC．go sightseeing D．shop for her wedding57．What does the underlined word “whiz” in Paragraph 2 most probably mean？A．Drive．B．Arrive．C．Rush．D．Leave．58．Which of the following sentences can best replace “I’m just doing what is required at Harrods” in the second paragraph？A．“I’m an honest man”．B．“I must obey the rules．”C．“Harrods is strict with its employees．”D．“Anybody will receive our good service”．59．As soon as she bought what she wanted，the writer ．A．went to a meeting B．flew back to GenevaC．visited one of her friends D．attended a wedding ceremony60．The writer wrote the above passage because she thought what she had experienced was so ．A．pleasant B．strange C．exciting D．amusingBYou never see him，but they’re with you every time you fly．They record where you are going，how fast you’re traveling and whether everything on your airplane is functioning normally．Their ability to withstand （经受住）almost any disaster makes them seem like something out of a comic book．They’re known as the black box．When planes fall from the sky，as a Yemeni airliner did on its way to Comoros Islands in the India ocean June 30，，the black box is the best bet for identifying what went wrong．So when a French submarine （潜水艇）detected the device’s homing signal five days later，the discovery marked a huge step toward determining the cause of a tragedy in which 152 passengers were killed．In 1958，Australian scientist David Warren developed a flightmemory recorder that would track basic information like altitude and direction．That was the first mode for a black box，which became a requirement on all U．S．commercial flights by 1960．Early models often failed to withstand crashes，however，so in 1965 the device was completely redesigned and moved to the rear （后部）of the plane—the area least subject to impact—from its original position in the landing wells （起落架舱）．The same year，the Federal Aviation Authority required that the boxes，which were never actually black，be painted orange or yellow to aid visibility．Modern airplanes have two black boxes： a voice recorder，which tracks pilots’conversations，and a flightdata recorder，which monitors fuel levels，engine noises and other operating functions that help investigators reconstruct the aircraft’s final moments．Placed in an insulated （隔绝的）case and surrounded by a quarterinchthick panels of stainless steel，theboxes can withstand massive force and temperatures up to 2,000℉．When submerged （淹没），they’re also able to emit signals from depths of 20,000 ft．Experts believe the boxes from Air France Flight 447，which crashed near Brazil on June 1,，are in water nearly that deep，but statistics say they’re still likely to turn up．In the approximately 20 deepsea crashes over the past 30 years，only one plane’s black boxes were never recovered．61．Which of the following is the magic feature about a black box，according to the text？A．It can record clearly．B．It can be seen clearly．C．It can survive a serious disaster．D．It can tell altitude and direction．62．Which of the following statements about the air disaster happening to Yemeni airliner is TRUE？A．Its black box hasn’t been found yet．B．Its black box was found under the sea．C．Its black box saved all the passengers’ lives．D．Its black box was found immediately after the crash．63．When the first mode of black box appeared，．A．it wasn’t black B．it was painted yellowC．it was at the rear of the plane D．it wasn’t able to track direction 64．According to the passage，modern black boxes ．A．are placed in insulated plastic boxesB．have seldom been found in deepsea crashesC．are painted bright colors and can emit signalsD．will melt only when the temperature rises to 1,000℉65．Several changes to the black box are mentioned in the passage except the change in its ．A．position B．number C．strength D．sizeCThe U．S．Food and Drug Administration （FDA）is considering to put stricter limits over tanning salons （晒黑廊）and wants to ban anyone younger than 18 years of age from using a tanning bed，an advisory panel （专家团）announced last week．The panel is calling for tighter controls on the industry such as requiring teenagers to get the approval from their parents before using tanning beds or limiting the use of artificial tanning to a certain age．“Given the absence of any demonstrated benefit，I think it is an obligation for us to ban artificial tanning for those under 18，” said panelist Dr．Michael Olding．Along with a possible ban for teenagers，the panel also recommended that visible warning labels should be placed either on the tanning machines or in the salons in order to caution tanners of the possible dangers．In addition，the committee decided that stricter regulations and classifications were critical to make the machines safer．At this time the machines are categorized as FDA Class 1 devices，the ones that are least likely to cause harm．In case the FDA decided to change their classification from Class 1 to Class 2，as advised by the panel，the FDA could limit the levels of radiation the machines emit．Class 2 devices include Xray machines and powered wheelchairs．Getting a tan，whether from a tanning bed or the sun，increases the risk of developing skin cancer．Last year，the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer （IARC）declared tanning beds as “carcinogenic （致癌的）to humans”．It wasdiscovered that young individuals in their teens and 20s who use tanning beds on a regular basis have a 75 per cent higher risk of suffering from melanoma （黑素瘤），the deadliest form of skin cancer．According to the American Cancer Society，melanoma accounted for nearly 69,000 cases of skin cancer in and will account for most （about 8,650）of the 11,590 mortality cases due to skin cancer each year．66．According to the passage，what measures will U．S．FDA most probably take？A．Banning tanning salons．B．Posing heavier tax over tanning salons．C．Having tighter controls over tanning salons．D．Limiting the number of tanning salons in every state．67．Which of the following suggestions for making tanning salons safer is NOT mentioned？A．Visible Caution．B．Setting age limit．C．Professional personnel．D．Parental approval for teenagers．68．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage？A．Xray machines are less likely to cause harm than tanning machines．B．Xray machines are more likely to cause harm than tanning machines．C．Powered wheelchairs are as likely to cause harm as tanning machines．D．Powered wheelchairs are less likely to cause harm than tanning machines．69．What does the writer want to express in the last paragraph？A．Tanning in one’s youth may mean death．B．Tanning in the sun is safer than on the tanning bed．C．People should get tanned without getting melanoma．D．Getting tanned is only a good idea for those above thirty years old．70．What will most probably happen，if the advisory panel’s suggestions are adopted and put into practice？A．Fewer people will suffer from skin cancer．B．Tanning salons will have more customers．C．Getting a tan in a tanning salon will cost less．D．Parents will be more anxious about their tanning children．PART FOUR WRITING（45 marks）SECTION A（10 marks）Directions：Read the following passage．Fill in the numbered blanks by using the information for the passage．Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer．According to the surprising findings of a new study by U．S．investigators，chewing sugarless gum during class and while doing homework can have a positive effect on academic performance in teenagers．Study leader Craig A．Johnston of the Children’s Nutrition Research Center at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston，Texas，and his colleagues studied more than 100 eighthgrade students，52 girls and 56 boys，aged between 13 and 16 years，in four math classes．The experts randomly assigned teenagers into two groups：one group was asked to chew Wrigley’s sugarfree gum during class，while doing homework，and also while performing a standardized test．They chewed at least one stick of gum 86 per cent of the time they were in math class and 36 per cent of the time they were doing homework．The participants of the other group did not．Johnston and his team found that 14 weeks later，the gum chewers had a 3 percent increasein their math scores on the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills achievement test，a small but statistically significant change，according to experts．There was no difference found in math scores between the participants in the two groups in another test called the Woodcock Johnston III Tests of Achievement．However，the experiment revealed that gumchewers had better final grades in the class compared to their nonchewing peers．According to Johnston，chewing gum reduces stress and anxiety as well as it increases arousal （兴奋）．Researchers say that the studies and research are focused on investigating the effect of chewing gum on focus，alertness，concentration，situational stress，weight control and oral health．According to them，the study is really meaningful and should raise interest in parents “when related to small steps that can lead to better academic performance．”The new study is being built on previous research that was conducted in a laboratory setting and showed that gum chewing can help reduce stress，improve alertness and relieve anxiety．The current findings，for the first time，provide a possible role for chewing gum in helping to improve academic performance in a “real life” classroom setting．A surprising finding—chewing gum results in 71．Ⅰ．Purpose of the study：To investigate the effect of chewing gum on focus，alertness，concentration，situational stress，weight control and 72．．Ⅱ．The research：◆Researchers：Craig A．Johnston and 73．◆Participants：74．eighthgrade students aged between 13 and 16 years◆Contents：◆Results：● Gumchewers’math scores increasing by 78．on the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills achievement test● 79．in the Woodcock Johnston III Tests of Achievement between the two groups ● Gumchewers having better final gradesⅢ．Researchers’ Analysis：◆Chewing gum reduces 80．．◆Chewing gum increases arousal．SECTION B （10 marks）Directions：Read the following passage．Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage．The period of engagement is the time between the marriage proposal and the wedding ceremony．Two people agree to marry when they decide to spend their lives together．The manusually gives the woman a diamond engagement ring．That tradition is said to have started when an Austrian man gave a diamond ring to the woman he wanted to marry．The diamond represented beauty．He placed it on the third finger of her left hand．He chose that finger because it was thought that a blood vessel （血管）in that finger went directly to the heart．Today，we know that this is not true．Yet the tradition continues．Americans generally are engaged for a period of about one year if they are planning a wedding ceremony and party．During the time，friends of the bride may hold a party at which women friends and family members give the bride gifts that she will need as a wife．These could include cooking equipment or new clothing．Friends of the man who is getting married may have a bachelor party for him．This usually takes place the night before the wedding．Only men are invited to the bachelor party．During the marriage ceremony，the bride and her wouldbe husband usually exchange gold rings that represent the idea that their union will continue forever．The wife often wears both the wedding ring and engagement ring on the same finger．The husband wears his ring on the third finger of his left hand．Many people say the purpose of the engagement period is to permit enough time to plan the wedding．But the main purpose is to let enough time pass so the two people are sure they want to marry each other．Either person may decide to break the engagement．If this happens，the woman usually returns the ring to the man；they also return any wedding gifts they have received．81．According to the passage，on which finger does a woman wear her engagement ring today？（No more than 12 words）（3 marks）82．Why will a bride receive such gifts as cooking equipment？（No more than 8 words）（2 marks）83．When does a bachelor party usually take place？（No more than 10 words）（2 marks）84．What is the most important reason for there to be the engagement period？（No more than 18 words）（3 marks）SECTION C（25 marks）Directions：Write an English composition according to the instructions given below in Chinese．happyfamily．com是一个致力于消除家长和孩子之间沟通障碍的网站。
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高三英语第七次月考英语试题第一卷（三部分，共115分）第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where are the two speakers?A. In a store.B. In a hotel.C. At home.2. Who is Christ Paine?A. A writer.B. A book seller.C. A computer engineer.3. What’s the relationship between the speakers?A. Neighbors.B. Doctor and patient.C.. Boss and employee4. What are the two speakers talking about?A. A football match.B. A football team.C. A football player.5. When is the man checking in?A. Tuesday.B. Thursday.C. Friday.第二节（共15小题；每小题15分，满分225分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。
6. What does the woman want to do?A. To buy a television.B. To replace her television.C. To repair her television.7. Who is the man?A. A repairman.B. A manager.C. A sales clerk.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
高三英语第七次月考试题(共20页)
My friend, Monty Roberts owns a horse ranch (养马场(mǎ chǎnɡ)). The last time I was there he introduced me a story like this: There was a young man who was the son of a horse trainer, who would go from stable (马厩) to stable, race track to race track, farm to farm and ranch to ranch, training horses. So the boy's school career was continually interrupted. When he was a senior, he was asked to write a paper about what he wanted to be and do when he grew up.
A. He disagree with the woman
B. He feels the same as the woman
C. He shows no pity on the parents
5. What was the result of the man?
A. he had an umbrella sent over to him
3. What do we learn from the conversation?
A. Jeff went to Europe B. Jeff got the visa luckily C. Jeff’s friend helped him
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一中2021-2021学年高2021届第七次月考英语试卷第Ⅰ卷第一局部阅读理解〔一共两节，满分是40分〕第一节〔一共15小题；每一小题2分，满分是30分〕阅读以下短文，从每一小题所给的四个选项〔A、B、C和D〕中，选出最正确选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AFun with Shadow PuppetsPeople around the world have been making shadow puppets(皮影戏) for a very long time. In a shadow puppet show, the puppets cannot be seen. Only their shadows can be seen.HOW TO PREPARE THE STAGE●A cardboard(纸板) puppet stage can be made using a piece of poster board(硬纸板).●Lay the poster board down flat.●Fold the edges in 6 inches on each side.●Cover the opening with a piece of white cloth. Fasten it with tape(胶带). This cloth will be thestage “curtain〞.The puppets hide behind the curtain. Have a bright light set up behind the puppets. When the light behind the puppets is turned on, black shadows that resemble, or looklike the puppets appear on the white curtain. When the puppets move, the shadows move.HOW TO MAKE SHADOW PUPPETS1. Choose a story with two or three talking characters.2. Draw the shape of each person or animal on a piece of black poster board. It will be easy tofollow the lines if you draw them with a white pencil or crayon.●Make the characters so that they are facing to one side.●Make each character different. Remember that only the shadow will show, so the outside shapeis what is important.3. Use scissors to cut out the puppets carefully.4. Attach a drinking straw(吸管) to the back of each puppet with tape. Let the bottom of the strawhang below the body of the puppet. This will be used as a handle. Use it to control themovements of the puppets across the stage.5. Have a friend read the story while you move the puppets. Then you can take turns.6. You are now ready.LET THE SHOW BEGIN!1. Why does the stage need a light？A. The light helps locate the puppets.B. The light gives the stage a fancy look.C. The light signals that the show has started.D. The light helps to make a shadow on the curtain.2. Which item could best be used in place of a drinking straw?A. A pencil.B. A ribbon.C. A broom.D. A string.3. What is TURE about making a puppet show?A. A white pencil is a must.B. At least two people are needed.C. The characters should face the same side.D. The color of the characters is very important.BSuddenly screams echo through the forest as alarmed animals such as spotted deer warn each other of a predator’s(食肉动物) approach. Lying on my stomach with my camera in front of me, I’ve been watching a nearby stream for hours, waiting. This may be it.Yes! A 380-pound lioness steps from the trees and heads toward the stream. She crouches(蹲伏) down to drink. She’s close to me— no more than 50 yards away. She stands up and begins to walk toward me, not knowing I’m there.When she is Just about 20 yards away, I move my camera slightly. I don’t want to shock or panic her. She freezes for a moment, then takes a crouching positionand continues toward me—which was not really the reaction I wanted! I’m thinking, “Uh-oh, I’m about to become cat food!〞I’ve approached lions before, but this is a first. The lion approaches me.The lioness comes closer and closer until she’s only about four yards from me—the closest distance that still allows me to focus my camera lens surprisingly, she lies down, posing like a statue in front of me. This makes me feel very small and humble. Then she rolls over and looks at me upside down! She seems a little puzzled and appears to be trying to figure me out— Hmm, are you suitable to be eaten? You don’t look dangerous. I think you’re OK.Breathe slowly, I remind myself, even though my heart is beating fast. I carefully back up my tripod(三脚架) just a bit to where I can focus and shoot the picture.Suddenly— so fast that it surprises me— she leaps up. In a flash, she runs away. I’ m left overwhelmed with emotion—the experience like a gift from the forest. Getting this photograph took a long time. I spent two years waiting for a permit to track the extremely rare Asiatic lions in the Gir Forest of India. Then I spent three months on foot searching for them. There are only about 300 of these endangered lions left.4. Which of the following can best describe the feeling of the author when the lioness comes near?A. Relaxed and calm.B. Bored and puzzled.C. Anxious but proud.D. Frightened but excited.5. When the lioness comes close to the author, she .A. pretends to be deadB. stays and then goes awayC. tries to find the moment to attack himD. recognizes the author and makes him laugh6. It can be learnt that the author .A. used to live in the forestB. stops working on seeing the lionessC. made great efforts to shoot the lionsD. congratulate himself upon his narrow escape7. The text is probably taken from .D. a research paper B. a TV interviewC. a tourist guide A. a personal diaryCOne form of social prejudice against older people is the belief that they cannot understand or use modern technology. Activities like playing computer games, going on the Net and downloading MP3s are only for the youngsters. Isn’t it unfair that older people enjoying a computer game should be frowned upon by their children and grandchildren?Nowadays older people have more control over their lives and they play a full part in society. Moreover, better health care has left more people in their sixties and seventies feeling fit and active after retirement. Mental activity, as well as physical exercise, can contribute to better health. Playing computer games is a very effective way of exercising the brain.When personal computers were first introduced, most older people didn’t believethey would ever familiarize themselves with it. Now computers have been around for a few generations and retired people have gradually become more relaxed about using them for fun. Gamers over 65 prefer playing puzzle games and card games. Kate Stevens, aged 72, says, “I find it very relaxing.It’s not very demanding, but you still need to concentrate.Another development that has favored “grey games〞 is a change in the type of videogames available on the market. There’s a greater variety of games to choose from, including more intellectual and complex strategy and simulation(模拟) games. Internet Chess and Train Simulator are among the most popular of these. Train Simulator is based on real-world rail activities. Players can choose from a variety of challenges, such as keeping to a strict-timetable and using helper engines during a winter storm.S ome people argue that “grey gamers〞simply don’t have the skills required for computer games, and that teenagers are better. This couldn’t be further from the truth: most computer games require the kind of analytical thinking that improves with practice, which means that the “grey gamers〞 may well be far better than gamers half a century younger than them. In games where speed is the main consideration, older people would be at a disadvantage because they may have slower reaction time. On the other hand, “g rey gamers〞 have a preference for slower paced, mind challenging games.8. The second paragraph is intended to .A. teach how to play videogamesB. explain why grey gamers existC. stress the importance of good healthD. show the best way to exercise the brain9. What was older people’s attitude towards personal computers at first?B. Supportive.C. Doubtful.D. Concerned.A.Enthusiastic.10. The method the author uses to develop Paragraph 4 is .A. giving examplesB. making comparisonsC. offering analysesD. providing details11. By saying “This couldn’t be further from the truth.〞 in Paragraph 5, the author means .A. playing computer games requires analytical thinkingB. challenging games are not suitable for older peopleC. older people can perform well in some computer gamesD. children should improve their skills with practice mindDVast deserts, magic carpets, and the legend of Aladdin’s lamp. For most Chinese people, Saudi Arabia is a faraway land that exists only in bedtime stories.However, connections between the two countries date back to ancient times. The economic and cultural ties between the Tang Dynasty (AD 618-907) and the Arabian empire reached their height in the 9th century. Paper-making workshops did thrive in what is now Saudi Arabia while Arabian knowledge of math, astronomy and spread to the Middle Kingdom.These exchanges, recorded by Arabian merchants sailing along the ancientMaritime Silk Road, became materials for folk stories, such as the One Thousand and One Nights stories.Fast forward a millennium(千年), the relationship between a modern Saudi Arabia and a progressive China has entered a new era, thanks to the Belt and Road Initiative proposed by Chinese President Xi Jinping in 2021.“Saudi Arabia is one of the first countries that responded positively to the Belt and Road Initiative,〞 Saudi Ambassador to China Gurki Mohanmed told Xinhua.“In terms of strategic location, Saudi Arabia serves as the central place connecting Asia, Africa and Europe, making it an important part of the initiative,〞he added.In fact, since they built diplomatic ties in 1990, the two countries have seen a sound development of partnerships. In 2021, China became Saudi Arabia’s largest trad e partner while Saudi Arabia has been China’s biggest crude oil supplier next to Russia and largest trade partner in West Asia and Africa for years.Xu Mengmeng is now completing his graduation project on marine science at the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology in Saudi Arabia. On weekdays, he works on his research project on sharks. When free, he tours the city to experience the local culture.Now China has become a favorite choice of Saudi Arabian students expecting to study overseas. Mo mudouh from Saudi Arabia came to Xi’an to study marketing in 2021. He told Xi’an Daily that he was attracted by the fast trade opportunities between the two counties. He desired to bring back the so-called new four inventions backto his home country—high-speed rail, Alipay, bicycle sharing and online shopping.12. What does the underlined word “thrive〞 in Paragraph 2 probably mean?A. boomB. failC. fadeD. close13. What can we learn from the economic and cultural exchanges between the two countries?A. The Arabians acquired advanced medicine from China.B. The economic and cultural exchanges started in the 9th century.C. Saudi Arabia is the biggest crude oil exporting country to China.D. One Thousand and One Nights is related to the ties between Chinese and Arabians.14. By mentioning the two students, the author intends to show that ________.A. more and more students prefer to study abroadB. young people should experience some foreign culturesC. the two countries have benefited a lot from the exchangesD. China’s high-speed rail and Alipay are, attracting Arabian students15. What could be the best title of the text?A. The Belt and Road InitiativeB. The Chinese-Arabian ConnectionD. The Bond of Cultural and Economic Ties C. The Advantages of Exchange inChina〔一共5小题；每一小题2分，满分是10分〕根据短文内容，从短文后的选项里面选出能填入空白处的最正确选项。
高三英语下学期第七次月考试题高三全册英语试题
位敦市安定阳光实验学校拉萨中学高级第七次月考英语试卷（满分150分，考试时间120分钟，请将答案填写在答题卡上）第Ⅰ卷 (选择题）注意事项：2．选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对题目的答案标号涂黑。
如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。
不能答在本试卷上，否则无效。
第一：听力理解(共两节。
满分30分)做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节 (共5小题：每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt ?A.＄19.15.B.＄9.18C.＄9.15答案是C.1. Where is the man’s passport?A. In his car.B. In his pocket.C. In his bag.2. What will the woman do next?A. Get off at the next stop.B. Walk to the university.C. Take the downtown bus.3. What does the woman like best about the shirt?A. The material.B. The price.C. The color.4. What does the man say about Stephanie?A. She will get well soon.B. She is coming to the beach.C. She has a very bad cold.5. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. At a clothing store.B. At a laundry.C. In a ta ilor’s shop.第二节（共15小题：每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
高三英语第七次月考试题 3(共19页)
When I was 16, I read a magazine article about a museum called the McKay, once the home of a watercolorist named Marian McKay. She had requested the community to turn it into a museum upon her death. On a sunny Saturday, Sally and I drove over to the museum. She asked, "Do you have the address? ""No, but I'll recognize it, there was a picture in the magazine. "
1. Where does the conversation take place?
A. On a ship. B. In a cafe. C. On a plane.
2. Why can’t the woman go shopping today?
A. Because she has no money now.
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高三英语第七次月考试卷
位敦市安定阳光实验学校高三英语第七次月考试卷时量：150分钟满分：150分第I卷（三，共115分）第一听力（共三节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题：每小题1.5，满分7.5分）听下面5段话对话。
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闻记者下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
（A）1. Why didn’t Joan come on time for the meeting that morning?A. Because she got up later than usual.B. Because the bus was late.C. Because she forgot the time（A）2.What，s she relationship between the man and Helen?A. They are friends.B. They are brother and sister.C. They are a couple(B)3. What do you know about Mary?A. She is tired of teaching.B. She was fired.C. She is changing her job.(B)4. Where are the two speakers going to eat their lunch?A. In a restaurant.B. In the parkC. At home(C)5. Why does the woman want to live in Peru?A. Because Peru is a beautiful country.B. Because Peruvians are very friendly.C. Because she is interested in Peruvian food.第二节（共12小题；每小题1.5分，满分18分）听下面4段对话。
高三第七次月考英语卷
领兑市安插阳光实验学校三中高三第七次月考英语试题考试时间：120分钟满分：150分第一卷(三，共115分)第一：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，并标在试卷的相位置。
用答题卡的考生，先把选出的最佳选项标在试卷的相位置，再转涂到答题卡上。
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’s the probable relationship between the two speakers?A、Policeman and thief.B、Policeman and driver.C、Teacher and student.2、What is the woman going to do tomorrow night?A、To dine out with the man.B、To enjoy a film.C、To study at home.3、How old is Ann now?A、25B、15C、354、Where does the conversation most probably take place?A、In a grocery store.B、In a bookstore.C、In a department store.5、what does the sign read?A、KEEP QUIET！B、NO PARKINGC、NO PHOTOS！第二节(共15小题每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相位置。
用答题卡的考生，先把选出的最佳选项标在试卷的相位置，再转涂到答题卡上。
听每段对话或独自前，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。
2021-2022年高三下学期第七次月考(英语)
2021-2022年高三下学期第七次月考（英语）本试卷分第Ⅰ卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分。
第Ⅰ卷 1 至10 页。
第Ⅱ卷 11 至12 页。
共150分。
考试时间120分钟。
注意事项:1．考试前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡规定的位置上。
2．答选择题时，必须使用2B铅笔将答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。
3．答非选择题时，必须使用0.5毫米黑色签字笔, 将答案书写在答题卡规定的位置上。
4．所有题目必须在答题卡上作答，在试题卷上答题无效。
5．考试结束后，将试题卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分：听力(共三节, 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l0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 does the man feel about the restaurant?A. It’s very excellent.B. It’s not as good as expected.C. It used to be better.2. What happened to the man?A. He had to do other people’s jobs.B. Nobody would like to help him.C. He had to take Lisa to the hospital.3. Where is the conversation taking place?A. In a restaurant.B. In a hotel.C. In a store.4. What does the woman suggest?A. Seeing the show some other night.B. Eating dinner after the show.C. Walking to the theater.5. What time is it now?A. 4:30.B. 5:00.C. 5:30.第二节（共12小题；每小题1.5分，满分18分）请听下面4段对话。
高三英语第七次月考试题高三全册英语试题
位敦市安定阳光实验学校高级第七次月考英语试卷第I卷第一听力（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，并标在试卷的相位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10称钟的时间来回答有关小题如阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1．How is the boy probably going to the class ?A．By bus. B．By taxi. C．By subway. 2．How does the man feel about the announcement ?A．Upset. B．Pleased. C．Unconcerned. 3．Where did the man find his bag ?A．In a park. B．Under a tree. C．Inside a building.4．What are the two speakers dong ?A．Broadcasting the weather forecast.B．Having a holiday.C．Organising a tour.5．Why did the woman mention her guests ?A．To ask the man to help her.B．To invite the man to join them.C．To suggest politely the man leave.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 秒钟的做答时间。
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．Stress. B．Work. C．Health.7．What advice does the woman give to the man ?A．Work much harder. B．Have a good sleep. C．Do some exercise.听第7 段材料，回答第8、9题。
高三年级第七次月考英语试题
高三年级第七次月考英语试题第一部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节：单项填空（共20小题；每小题0.5分，满分10分）1.The education of _______young is always _______ hot and serious topic in modern society.A. the; /B. a; theC. /; theD. the; a2.Scientists are trying to develop a special material, _______ they will make use of in space.A. itB. thatC. whatD. one3. The hotel wasn’t particularly good. But I ____ in many worse hotels.A .was staying B, stayed C. would stay D. had stayed4. The companies are working together to create they hope will be the best means oftransport in the 21st century.A. whichB. thatC. whatD. who5. Tony, mind your manners. Don’t _______ while others are talking.A. cut inB. cut offC. cut downD. cut up6. Women prefer to think and then speak, while men like to speak as they _________.A. thinkB. have thoughtC. thoughtD. are thinking7. In modern times, people have to learn to ______ all kinds of pressure although they areleading a comfortable life.A. keep withB. stay withC. meet withD. live with8.. -----I have some big news for you. You’ve been accepted as a memb er of our club.-----_______ That’s great!A. Have I ?B. Pardon?C. Congratulations!D. Good idea!9. Catherine, ____ the alarm clock for 6 o’clock, or you would oversleep and be late for thetrain.A. settingB. setsC. setD. to set10. --- Jack fell off the ladder yesterday, but he is all right now?---What a lucky dog! He _________ himself badly.A. should injureB. might injureC. should have injuredD. could have injured11. Einstein like Bose’s paper so much that he ____ his own work and translated it into German.A. gave offB. turned downC. took overD. set aside12. It is one of the funniest things ______ on the Internet so far this year.A. findingB. being foundC. to findD. found13. In my view, London's not as expensive in price as Tokyo but Tokyo is ______in traffic.A. the most organizedB. more organizedC. so organized asD. as organized as14. My sister, an inexperienced rider, was found sitting on the bicycle ______to balance it.A. having triedB. tryingC. to tryD. tried15. So much of interest ______that most visitors simply run out of time before seeing it all.A. offers BeijingB. Beijing offersC. does Beijing offerD. Beijing does offer16.一Tell us, Mark ,what is the ____ of the American Civil War?一Well, is it because the black slaves wanted freedom?A. effectB. causeC. resultD. reason17. John shut everybody out of the kitchen ____ he could prepare his grand surprise for the party.A. whichB. whenC. so thatD. for18 ____ they did not believe him, what would they do then?A. SupposeB. SupposedC.I supposeD. You suppose19. He ____ the explosion, but no one else did. How lucky he was!A. survivedB. savedC. livedD. stayed20. There was only one ____ of transportation in this mountainous area five years ago.A. meanB. meansC. meaningD. way第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每题1分，满分20分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2020届高三下学期第七次月考英语试题
最新试卷2020 届高三级第七次月考英语试卷本试卷 6 页，满分120 分。
考试用时120 分钟本卷共 120 分，第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40 分）第一节（共15 小题 ;每题 2 分，满分30 分）阅读以下短文，从每题所给的A、 B、 C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最正确选项第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）AMapled CottageFrom ￡ 579 for six nightsMapled Cottage is well -located for exploring the north Cornish coast, with its long beaches andcoastal footpaths all within walking distance of the property. It is in the village of St Agnes, famous forStippy Stappy. The house has two bedrooms and cozy decor , with wooden floors , fireplace and a kitchen. Trevaunance Cove, Chapel Porth and Porthtowan are the local beaches ； all three have lifeguards fromspring to autumn, making them great for families.classic, co. ukSeasprayFrom ￡ 1,025 for seven nightsA smart, modern holiday home, Seaspray, is a short walk from the long, sandy bay of Woolacombe: an award-winning family beach resort perfect for learning to surf. The three-bedroom, ground - floor apartmenthas an open-plan living and dining room, and sea and sunset views from the yard.northdevonholidays. co. ukIvy CoveFrom ￡ 678 for seven nightsThe location of Ivy Cove is enough to sell it: on the green hills above Lannacombe Bay, with views overthe cliff. This is a perfect holiday cottage for those after a simple hideaway in a beautiful natural spot. Twofantastic beaches are within walking distance, both perfect for swimming. The three-bedroomcoastguard cottage shares its setting with two other homes built by the Admiralty in 1903. Inside are woodenfloors and simple cozy furnishings.toadhallcottages, co. ukWans BartonFrom ￡ 1,470 for seven nightsWans Barton is a huge, modern barn conversion on the Jurassic Coast and just 15 minutes' walk frommuch-loved Chesil Beach. The four -bedroom property is full of natural light and has stone floors and whitewalls, while the open -plan living space——with oak dining table——is ideal for large group dinners.sawdays. co. uk21.Which of the following is the best place to learn surfing?A. Mapled Cottage.B. Ivy Cove.C. Seaspray.D. Wans Barton.22.What can we learn about Wans Barton?A.It was built in 1903.B.It is perfect for large group dinners.C.It has three bedrooms.D. It has wooden floors and stone walls.23.What do the four cottages have in common?A.They all have white walls.B.They all have easy access to beaches.C.Their rooms are of the same price.D.They are located in the same area.BAmong the more colorful characters of Leadville ’ s golden age was H.A. W. Tabor. His history is fast becoming one of the legends of the Old West. Perhaps he was tricked by rumors of fortunes to be made in Colorado mines. A few years later he moved west to the small Colorado mining camp known as CaliforniaGulch. “ Great deposits of lead(铅) are sure to be found here. ” he said.Tabor opened a store, which sold everything from boots to salt, flour, and tobacco. It was his customto“ grubstake” miners, in other words, to supply them with food and supplies while they looked for ore矿(石 ), in return for which he would get a share in the mine if one was discovered.One day in 1878, two miners came in and asked for “ grub ” . Tabor had decided to quit supplying it because he had lost too much money that way. These were continued, however, and Tabor was too busy toargue with them. “ Oh,help yourself. One more time won’ tmake any difference,He”said and went onselling shoes and hats to other customers. The two miners took $17 worth of supplies, in return for whichthey gave Tabor a one-third interest in their findings. They picked wasteland on the mountain side and beganto dig. After nine days they struck silver. Tabor bought the shares of the other two men, and so themine belonged to him alone. This mine, known as the “ PittsburghMine, ”made 1,300,000 for Tabor inreturn for his $17 investment.Later Tabor bought the Matchless Mine for $117,000. This turned out to be even more incrediblethan the Pittsburgh, yielding $35,000 worth of silver per day at one time. Leadville grew. Tabor became itsfirst mayor, and later became vice-governor of the state.24. Tabor went to Colorado ________.A. to seek fortuneB. to sell suppliesC. to open a mine companyD. to look for ore25.What is Tabor’ s custom in his shop?A.Sharing wasteland with miners.B.Helping the miners to look for ore.C.Supplying everything to miners for free.D.Exchanging items for minerals interests with miners.26. Why didn’ t Tabor give up the“ grub” with the two miners?A. Because he was specialized in business.B. Because they insisted on making a deal with him.C. Because the other customers prevented him then.D. Because he had earned too much money before.27. What is the intention of the passage?A. To introduce Tabor ’ s successful experience.B. To encourage people to start a business.C. To discuss Tabor ’ s life planning.D. To tell of the gold rush.C2020届高三下学期第七次月考英语试题最新试卷Jonathan Agnew recently described“ unofficial interviews” as those where you agree that ityou and I” . And a Times journalist wrote about someone who had“ made Jenny and I feel so welcome They are both intelligent people with the ability to express ideas fluently and logically. And yet they wrote“ I” where they meant“ me”.It ’happenings more and more. We are scared of the mistake like “ Terryand me went to the pub ” .We’ ve all been taught that it should be“Terry and I went to the pub” . Plus we’ ve heard the husband and I” a lot. So we begin to use“ and I” even when it should be“ and me”.But my point here is not to support the correct usage. It’ s the opposite: I want to reject the idea ththere ’ s such a thing as“ correct” English at all. Language isn plus two is four. Language has no fundamental rights and wrongs, only’ t like maths, where you can show th conventions. You cannotdefinitively prove that any are“ right” and others“ wrong”.Sometimes correct language sounds absurd. Look at Ofsted (Office for Standards in Education,Children’Services and Skills) who came up with a new rule. Primary school children now have to betaught that“ inverted commas” is right, while“ speech marks” is wrong. You and I know that those ter interchangeable. And the child who looks at those marks on the page can see that both make perfect sense.That ’ s because a primary school child is more intelligent than the Ofsted turkey who came up with this rule.As the teacher who told me about the ludicrous rule pointed out, there is no doubt that in a few yearstime, the“ incorrect” term will become the“ correct” one. But the truly horrible thing about an education system like this is that it destroys children’ s love of language. It tells them they have to worry about rules, instead of encouraging them to read and write for its own sake. Let them read for fun and theyrules—or conventions—anyway. Have them shaking in fear about English tests, and you’ ll in insecurity about getting language“ right”.Then one day that insecurity will have them saying“ and I” even though they mean“ and m28. Why do people use“ and I” when it should be“ and me” according to the text?A. The Ofsted sets a rule.B.“ and I” is the correct English.C.The Queen makes a similar mistake.D. People feel insecure about using“ and me”.29. What can we learn from paragraphs 3 and 4?A. Rules benefit children’ s language learning.B. Language learning is more complicated than maths.C. Language is based on commonly accepted rules.D. A primary school child is smarter than the Ofsted.30. What does the underlined word“ ludicrous” in Paragraph 5 mean?A. Influential.B. Particular.C. Conventional.D. Ridiculous.31. Which of the following best describes the author’ s attitude towards the correct English?A. Critical.B. Objective.C. Favorable.D. Indifferent.DCalifornia has lost half its big trees since the 1930s, according to a study to be published Tuesday and climate change seems to be a major factor.The number of trees larger than two feet across has declined by 50 percent on more than 46, 000 square miles of California forests, the new study finds. No area was spared or unaffected, from the foggy northern coast to the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the San Gabriels above Los Angeles. In the Sierra high country, the number of big trees has fallen by more than 55 percent; in parts of southern California thedecline was nearly 75 percent.Many factors contributed to the decline, said Patrick Mclntyre, an ecologist who was the lead author of the study. Woodcutters targeted big trees. Housing development pushed into the woods. Aggressivewildfire control has left California forests crowded with small trees that compete with big trees for resources （资源） .But in comparing a study of California forests done in the 1920s and 1930s with another one between2001 and 2010, Mclntyre and his colleagues documented a widespread death of big trees that was evidenteven in wild lands protected from woodcutting or development.The loss of big trees was greatest in areas where trees had suffered the greatest water shortage. The researchers figured out water stress with a computer model that calculated how much water trees were getting in comparison with how much they needed, taking into account such things as rainfall, air temperature, dampness of soil, and the timing of snowmelt （融雪） .Since the 1930s, Mclntyre said, the biggest factors driving up water stress in the state have been rising temperatures, which cause trees to lose more water to the air, and earlier snowmelt, which reduces the water supply available to trees during the dry season.32.What is the second paragraph mainly about?A.The seriousness of big -tree loss in California.B.The increasing variety of California big trees.C.The distribution of big trees in California forests.D.The influence of farming on big trees in California.33. Which of the following is well -intentioned but may be bad for big trees?A. Ecological studies of forests.B. Banning woodcutting.C. Limiting housing development.D. Fire control measures.34. What is a major cause of the water shortage according to Mclntyre?A. Inadequate snowmelt.B. A longer dry season.C. A warmer climate.D. Dampness of the air.35. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. California's Forests: Where Have All the Big Trees Gone?B. Cutting of Big Trees to Be Prohibited in California SoonC. Why Are the Big Trees Important to California Forests?D. Patrick Mclntyre: Grow More Big Trees in California第二节（共 5 小题 ;每题 2 分，满分10 分）依据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最正确选项。
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位敦市安定阳光实验学校曲靖市高三第七次月考试题英语试题第Ⅰ卷（选择题，共70分）第一：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
A1. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the memorandum?A. Payments for extra guests.B. Time of the year-end party...C. Parking restrictions.D. Storage of personal items.2. Kyle Berwick writes to Annette Derringer mainly to____.A. ask the price of movie ticketsB. explain why he cannot to the partyC. confirm the route to the hotel.D. ask if he can bring guests to the party.3. What can we infer from the passage?A. The manager of the Green Vale doesn’t want the members to go there by car.B. Annette is in charge of making arrangements for the year-end party.C. The members can take as many belongings as they can with them.D. Kype Berwick won’t bring guests to the party if he as to pay for the tickets.【答案】1. A 2. D 3. B【解析】本文是有两小篇类似于书信形式的备忘录组成的，第一篇备忘录是Annette Derringer写的，主要是通知公司员工，公司将在12月21日这一天会在Green Vale Country Club举行公司年会及其相关事。
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玉溪一中2017-2018学年高2018届第七次月考英语试卷第Ⅰ卷第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AFun with Shadow PuppetsPeople around the world have been making shadow puppets(皮影戏) for a very long time. In a shadow puppetshow, the puppets cannot be seen. Only their shadows can be seen.HOW TO PREPARE THE STAGE●A cardboard(纸板) puppet stage can be made using a piece of poster board(硬纸板).●Lay the poster board down flat.●Fold the edges in 6 inches on each side.●Cover the opening with a piece of white cloth. Fasten it with tape(胶带). This cloth will be thestage “curtain”.The puppets hide behind the curtain. Have a bright light set up behind the puppets. When the light behind thepuppets is turned on, black shadows that resemble, or look like the puppets appear on the white curtain. When thepuppets move, the shadowsmove. HOW TO MAKE SHADOW PUPPETS1. Choose a story with two or three talking characters.2. Draw the shape of each person or animal on a piece of black posterboard. It will be easy tofollow the lines ifyou draw them with a white pencil or crayon.●Make the characters so that they are facing to one side.●Make each character different. Remember that only the shadow will show, so the outside shapeis what is important.3. Use scissors to cut out the puppets carefully.4. Attach a drinking straw(吸管) to the back of each puppet with tape. Let the bottom of the strawhang below thebody of the puppet. This will be used as a handle. Use it to control themovements of the puppets across the stage.5. Have a friend read the story while you move the puppets. Then you can take turns.6. You are now ready.LET THE SHOW BEGIN!1. Why does the stage need a light？A. The light helps locate the puppets.B. The light gives the stage a fancy look.C. The light signals that the show has started.D. The light helps to make a shadow on the curtain.2. Which item could best be used in place of a drinking straw?A. A pencil.B. A ribbon.C. A broom.D. A string.3. What is TURE about making a puppet show?A. A white pencil is a must.B. At least two people are needed.C. The characters should face the same side.D. The color of the characters is very important.BSuddenly screams echo through the forest as alarmed animals such as spotted deer warn each other of a predator’s(食肉动物) approach. Lying on my stomach with my camera in front of me, I’ve been watching a nearby stream for hours, waiting. This may be it.Yes! A 380-pound lioness steps from the trees and heads toward the stream. She crouches(蹲伏) down to drink. She’s close to me— no more than 50 yards away. She stands up and begins to walk toward me, not knowing I’m there.When she is Just about 20 yards away, I move my camera sligh tly. I don’t want to shock or panic her. She freezes for a moment, then takes a crouching position and continues toward me—which was not really the reaction I wanted! I’m thinking, “Uh-oh, I’m about to become cat food!” I’ve approached lions before, but t his is a first. The lion approaches me.The lioness comes closer and closer until she’s only about four yards from me—the closest distance that still allows me to focus my camera lens surprisingly, she lies down, posing like a statue in front of me. This makes me feel very small and humble. Then she rolls over and looks at me upside down! She seems a little puzzled and appears to be trying to figure me out— Hmm, are you suitable to be eaten? You don’t look dangerous. I think you’re OK.Breathe slowly, I remind myself, even though my heart is beating fast. I carefully back up my tripod(三脚架)just a bit to where I can focus and shoot the picture.Suddenly— so fast that it surprises me— she leaps up. In a flash, she runs away. I’ m left overwhelmed with emoti on—the experience like a gift from the forest. Getting this photograph took a long time. I spent two years waiting for a permit to track the extremely rare Asiatic lions in the Gir Forest of India. Then I spent three months on foot searching for them. There are only about 300 of these endangered lions left.4. Which of the following can best describe the feeling of the author when the lioness comes near?A. Relaxed and calm.B. Bored and puzzled.C. Anxious but proud.D. Frightened but excited.5. When the lioness comes close to the author, she.A. pretends to be deadB. stays and then goes awayC. tries to find the moment to attack himD. recognizes the author and makes him laugh6. It can be learnt that the author.A. used to live in the forestB. stops working on seeing the lionessC. made great efforts to shoot the lionsD. congratulate himself upon his narrow escape7. The text is probably taken from.D. a research paper B. a TV interviewC. a tourist guide A. a personal diaryCOne form ofsocial prejudice against older people is the belief that they cannot understand oruse modern technology. Activities like playing computer games, going on the Net anddownloading MP3s are only for the youngsters. Isn’t it unfair that older people enjoying acomputer game should be frowned upon by their children and grandchildren?Nowadays older people have more control over their lives and they play a full part in society.Moreover, better health care has left more people in their sixties and seventies feeling fit andactive after retirement. Mental activity, as well as physical exercise, can contribute to better health.Playing computer games is a very effective way of exercising the brain.When personal computers were first introduced, most older people didn’t believe they wouldever familiarize themselves with it. Now computers have been around for a few generations andretired people have gradually become more relaxed about using them for fun. Gamers over 65prefer playing puzzle games and card games. Kate Stevens, aged 72, says, “I find it very relaxing.It’s not very demanding, but you still need to concentrate.Another development that has favored “grey games” is a change in the type of videogamesavailable on the market. The re’s a greater variety ofgames to choose from, including more intellectual and complex strategy and simulation(模拟) games. Internet Chess and Train Simulator are among the most popular of these. Train Simulator is based on real-world railactivities. Players can choose from a variety of challenges, such as keeping to a strict-timetableand using helper engines during a winter storm.Some people argue that “grey gamers” simply don’t have the skills required for computergames, and that teenagers are better. Thi s couldn’t be further from the truth: most computergames require the kind of analytical thinking that improves with practice, which means that the“grey gamers” may well be far better than gamers half a century younger than them. In gameswhere speed is the main consideration, older people would be at a disadvantage because they mayhave slower reaction time. On the other hand, “grey gamers” have a preference for slower paced,mindchallenging games.8. The second paragraph is intended to.A. teach how to play videogamesB. explain why grey gamers existC. stress the importance of good healthD. show the best way to exercise the brain9. What was older people’s attitude towards personal computers at first?A.B. Supportive.C. Doubtful.D. Concerned. Enthusiastic.10. The method the author uses to develop Paragraph 4 is.A. giving examplesB. making comparisonsC. offering analysesD. providing details11. By saying “This couldn’t be further from the truth.” in Paragraph 5, the author means.A. playing computer games requires analyticalthinkingB. challenging games are not suitable for older peopleC. older people can perform well in some computer gamesD. children should improve their skills with practice mindDVast deserts, mag ic carpets, and the legend of Aladdin’s lamp. For most Chinese people, Saudi Arabia is a faraway land that exists only in bedtime stories.However, connections between the two countries date back to ancient times. The economic and cultural ties between the Tang Dynasty (AD 618-907) and the Arabian empire reached their height in the 9th century. Paper-making workshops did thrive in what is now Saudi Arabia while Arabian knowledge of math, astronomy and spread to the Middle Kingdom.These exchanges, recorded by Arabian merchants sailing along the ancient Maritime Silk Road, became materials for folk stories, such as the One Thousand and One Nights stories.Fast forward a millennium(千年), the relationship between a modern Saudi Arabia and a progressive China has entered a new era, thanks to the Belt and Road Initiative proposed by Chinese President Xi Jinping in 2013.“Saudi Arabia is one of the first countries that responded positively to the Belt and Road Initiative,” Saudi Ambassador to China Gurki Mohanmed told Xinhua. “In terms of strategic location, Saudi Arabia serves as the central place connecting Asia, Africa and Europe, making it an important part of the initiative,” he added.In fact, since they built diplomatic ties in 1990, the two countries have seen a sound development of partnerships. In 2015, China became Saudi Arabia’s largest trade partner while Saudi Arabia has been China’s biggest crude oil supplier next to Russia and largest trade partner in West Asia and Africa for years.Xu Mengmeng is now completing his graduation project on marine science at the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology in Saudi Arabia. On weekdays, he works on his research project on sharks. When free, he tours the city to experience the local culture.Now China has become a favorite choice of Saudi Arabian students expecting tostudy overseas. Momudouh from Saudi Arabia came to Xi’an to study marketing in 2010. He told Xi’an Daily that he was attracted by the fast trade opportunities between the two counties. He desired to bring back the so-called new four inventions back to his home country—high-speed rail, Alipay, bicycle sharing and online shopping.12. What does the underlined word “thrive” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?A. boomB. failC. fadeD. close13. What can we learn from the economic and cultural exchanges between the twocountries?A. The Arabians acquired advanced medicine from China.B. The economic and cultural exchanges started in the 9th century.C. Saudi Arabia is the biggest crude oil exporting country to China.D. One Thousand and One Nights is related to the ties between Chinese and Arabians.14. By mentioning the two students, the author intends to show that ________.A. more and more students prefer to study abroadB. young people should experience some foreign culturesC. the two countries have benefited a lot from the exchangesD. China’s high-speed rail and Alipay are, attracting Arabian students15. What could be the best title of the text?A. The Belt and Road InitiativeB. The Chinese-Arabian ConnectionD. The Bond of Cultural and Economic Ties C. The Advantages of Exchange inChina（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。