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河南省鲁山县第一高级中学2019-2020学年高二12月月考英语试卷(Word版含答案无听力)

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第Ⅰ卷（100分）第二部分阅读理解（共两节, 满分40分）第一节：（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

APhiladelphia offers a ton of attractions that are suitable for people of every age and here are some family—friendly attractions．Spruce Street Harbor ParkSpruce Street Harbor Park, one of the best urban beaches in America, is an outdoor heaven on the Delaware River waterfront. Visitors can relax in a hammock, play on the playgrounds, and play games like table tennis an d giant chess. Don’t miss out on the park at night, when colorful LED lights hanging from treetops make the entire area bright.Blue Cross River RinkOffering ice skating in the winter and roller skating in the summer, Blue Cross River Rink creates a fun, outdoor experience for the whole family. Visitors can play on the nine-hole mini-golf course during the summer, and enjoy eats and drinks from the on-site(现场的)bar and restaurant all year round．Sesame PlaceBig Bird, Elmo and the other stars of Sesame Street come out and play at Sesame Place, the only theme park in the nation starring the popular TV show’s most lovable characters. A water park, interactive activities, parades, fireworks and shows add to the fun．Once Upon a Nation Storytelling BenchesOn summer days, uniformed and professional storytellers at 13 storytelling benches throughout Philadelphia’s Historic District entertain visitors with true, free, three-to-five minute tales about the colonial(殖民的) era as part of Once Upon a Nation. Children can pick up a Story Flag at any storytelling bench, and then collect a star from every storyteller on their journeys. Flags with all the stars can get free rides on the Parx Liberty Carousel at Franklin Square．21. Who would most probably go to Spruce Street Harbor Park?A. People who are fond of colorful lights．B. People who have a preference for skating．C. People who want to have a relaxing day．D. People who are interested in water activities．22. Which place would fans of Big Bird be interested in?A. Sesame Place．B. Blue Cross RiverRink．C. The Parx Liberty Carousel．D. Spruce Street Harbor Park．23. What can we know about Philadelphia Storytelling Benches?A. It can be visited all year round．B. It is available at a small charge．C. It is educational for children．D. It is aimed at serving the public．BIt was a rainy day. I had no desire to drive up the winding mountain road to my daughter Carolyn’s house. But she had insisted that I come to see something at the top of the mountain.So here I was, although unwilling to make the two-hour journey through fog and rain. After lunch, my daughter requested me to drive her to Barage. After a ten-minute drive，we parked the car and got out. We walked along a path that was thick with old pine needles. Huge black green evergreens towered over us. Gradually the peace and silence of the place began to fill my mind. Then we turned a corner and stopped——and I gasped in amazement.From the top of the mountain to the slopes and valleys, were rivers of daffodils(水仙) in full bloom. A sea of amazing colors, like a carpet before us. It looked as though the sun had tipped over and spilled gold down the mountainside. At the center hung a waterfall of purple hyacinths. Here and there were breathtaking tulips.A riot of questions filled my mind. Who created such beauty? Why? How?As we approached the home. We saw a sign that read “Answers to the Questions I Know You Are Asking.” The first answer was: “One Woman——Two Hands, Two Feet, and Very Little Brain.” The s econd was: “One at a Time.”The third: “Started in 1958.”I was so moved by what we had seen. “She changed the world,” I said, not getting over the shock. “One bulb(球茎) at the time. She started almost 40 years ago, probably just the beginning of an idea, but she kept at it.”“Imagine,” I added, “if I had a vision and worked at it，just a little hit every day, what might I have accomplished?”Carolyn looked sideways at me, smiling. “Start tomorrow,” she said,“Better yet, start today.”24.Why did the author decide to visit her daughter？A. She missed her very much.B. She didn’t want to disappoint her.C. She must pick her up.D. She has an urge to look at the sea of flowers.25. What does the underlined word “hyacinths” in Paragraph 3 probably refer to?A. A kind of flowers.B. Famous waterfalls.C. Mountain springs.D. A name of a place.26. What did the author learn from the sign?A. Easier said than done.B. Well begun, half done.C. Women can shake the world.D. Little steps add up to big success.27.What is the best title of the passage？A. An Amazing Trip to BarageB. A Moving Story of a M other’s LoveC. A Special Sign on the Way HomeD. A Valuable Lesson From a WomanCEvery year, hundreds of millions of Monarch Butterflies (黑脉金斑蝶) from Canada and the United States journey as far as 2, 500 miles to the forests of Michoacan, Mexico, a place which has the world’s largest insect migration. It’s such a breathtaking sight, but as always, human greed is threatening to destroy it.The Monarch Butterflies start to arrive in Michoacan in late October to make their winterhome in the trees high up in the mountains of the natural reserve. Once there, they gather together in large masses. These masses often become so heavy that they cause tree branches to bend or even break. But there’s a purpose of all these massing — it allows the butterflies to survive in the low nighttime temperatures at these high altitudes.The Michoacan Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary (保护区) is most impressive during the months of February and March, just before the winged insects begin their long journey home.Mexico’s Butterfly Forest is a shelter protected by law, and one of the country’s most popular sights, but that hasn’t stopped people from slowly but steadily dest roying it.Illegal woodcutting in the heart of the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve has been a longstanding problem, but criminals are rarely brought to justice. They are often set free after paying some money.Just last month, an even greater threat ro se in Michoacan’s butterfly home. The country’s largest mining corporation gained the right to reopen an old mine in the heart of the monarch reserve. Experts believe that if the mine is reopened, it will likely spell the end of this magical place.And as if all this wasn’t bad enough, the increasing use of herbicides (除草剂) in the American corn belt has led to the decrease of a plant which is essential to the monarchs’ development from egg into butterfly.28. When do the Monarch Butterflies begin to fly back to Canada?A. In January.B. After March.C. In October.D. In December.29. What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 2 refer to?A. The weather.B. The reserve.C. The massing.D. The forest.30. What can we know about the protection of Monarch Butterflies in Mexico?A. It is very satisfying.B. It should be strengthened.C. It cost the government a lot.D. It has saved many butterflies.31. What can we infer from the last two paragraphs?A. Monarch Butterflies have a worrying future.B. America has many mines waiting for exploration.C. Monarch Butterflies live in the centre of an old mine.D. The use of herbicides will let Monarch Butterflies lay fewer eggs.DIn the near future, IoT (Internet of Things) will drive huge innovation (革新) in the way our food is grown. Plants will have a “voice”, not a human voice, but a voice based on data that can tell people, computers, and machines when, for example, they are thirsty, or need more sun, medicine, etc.Take vertical (垂直的) farms, for example. Farming is moving indoors where the growth of plants can be monitored and controlled. The facilities are built vertically, so growing areas can be put in piles. This greatly reduces the amount of land needed for farming.From an IoT point of view, vertical farms are connected in two ways. First, small sensors (传感器) in the soil or connected to plants tell a control system exactly how much light, water, and nutrients are needed to grow the healthiest crops. Sensors will also tell vertical farmers when crops are nearing their peak for harvesting at just the right time to make sure it’s still fresh when it reaches its final destination.Second, vertical farms will be connected to other networks and information systems, including databases that track local demand. For example, local restaurants may input when they need fresh food supplies. And vertical farmers could get that information so they know which crops to grow in what quantities. This type of IoT system would have been unimaginable a generation ago.Today, vertical farms are being experimented. Yet, the numbers point to a bright future for the industry, especially as the world’s population continues to grow. For example, Green Sense Farms in Chicago is able to harvest crops 26 times a year using 85 percent less energy, one-tenth the water, and no pesticides. A side benefit of lower energy use is lower CO2 output of two tons per month, with the added benefit of creating 46 pounds of oxygen every day.32. What is the main idea of the text?A. Voice machines help plants speak up.B. Farmers are all turning to vertical farming.C. IoT has brought great innovation to our future life.D. Vertical farms driven by IoT are a future for agriculture.33. How do sensors attached to plants work?A. By recording farmers harvesting crops.B. By monitoring farmers working their fields.C. By analyzing information to preserve crops.D. By passing information on to a control system.34. According to Paragraph 4, the IoT system can help ________.A. expand the output of cropsB. match supply with demandC. determine the needs of farmersD. move restaurants onto farms35. What is the author’s attitude towards the future of vertical farming?A. Negative.B. Indifferent.C. Optimistic.D. Doubtful.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。

河南省鲁山县第一高级中学2020学年高二英语12月月考试题

河南省鲁山县第一高级中学2020学年高二英语12月月考试题注意事项：1.本试卷分第Ⅰ卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分。

满分150分，考试用时120分钟。

答题前，考生务必先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上，考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上，在本试卷上作答一律无效。

3.请按照题号在各题的答题区域(黑色线框)内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效。

4.请保持卡面清洁，不折叠，不破损。

考试结束交回答题卡。

APhiladelphia offers a ton of attractions that are suitable for people of every age and here are some family—friendly attractions．Spruce Street Harbor ParkSpruce Street Harbor Park, one of the best urban beaches in America, is an outdoor heaven on the Delaware River waterfront. Visitors can relax in a hammock, play on the playgrounds, and play games like table tennis and giant chess. Don’t miss out on the park at night, when colorful LED lights hanging from treetops make the entire area bright.Blue Cross River RinkOffering ice skating in the winter and roller skating in the summer, Blue Cross River Rink creates a fun, outdoor experience for the whole family. Visitors can play on the nine-hole mini-golf course during the summer, and enjoy eats and drinks from the on-site(现场的)bar and restaurant all year round．Sesame PlaceBig Bird, Elmo and the other stars of Sesame Street come out and play at Sesame Place, the only theme park in the nation starring the popular TV show’s most lovable characters. A water park, interactive activities, parades, fireworks and shows add to the fun．Once Upon a Nation Storytelling BenchesOn summer days, uniformed and professional storytellers at 13 storytelling benches throughout Philadelphia’s Historic District entertain visitors with true, free, three-to-five minute tales about the colonial(殖民的) era as part of Once Upon a Nation. Children can pick up a Story Flag at any storytelling bench, and then collect a star from every storyteller on their journeys. Flags with all the stars can get free rides on the Parx Liberty Carousel at Franklin Square．21. Who would most probably go to Spruce Street Harbor Park?A. People who are fond of colorful lights．B. People who have a preference for skating．C. People who want to have a relaxing day．D. People who are interested in water activities．22. Which place would fans of Big Bird be interested in?A. Sesame Place．B. Blue Cross RiverRink．C. The Parx Liberty Carousel．D. Spruce Street Harbor Park．23. What can we know about Philadelphia Storytelling Benches?A. It can be visited all year round．B. It is available at a small charge．C. It is educational for children．D. It is aimed at serving the public．BIt was a rainy day. I had no desire to drive up the winding mountain road to my daughter Carolyn’s house. But she had insisted that I come to see something at the top of the mountain.So here I was, although unwilling to make the two-hour journey through fog and rain. After lunch, my daughter requested me to drive her to Barage. After a ten-minute drive，we parked the car and got out. We walked along a path that was thick with old pine needles. Huge black green evergreens towered over us. Gradually the peace and silence of the place began to fill my mind. Then we turned a corner and stopped——and I gasped in amazement.From the top of the mountain to the slopes and valleys, were rivers of daffodils(水仙) in full bloom. A sea of amazing colors, like a carpet before us. It looked as though the sun had tipped over and spilled gold down the mountainside. At the center hung a waterfall of purple hyacinths. Here and there were breathtaking tulips.A riot of questions filled my mind. Who created such beauty? Why? How?As we approached the home. We saw a sign that read “Answers to the Questions I Know You Are Asking.” The first answer was: “One Woman——Two Hands, Two Feet, and Very Little Brain.”The second was: “One at a Time.”The third: “Started in 1958.”I was so moved by what we had seen. “She changed the world,” I said, not getting over the shock. “One bulb(球茎) at the time. She started almost 40 years ago, probably just the beginning of an idea, but she kept at it.”“Imagine,” I added, “if I had a vision and worked at it，just a little hit every day, what might I have accomplished?”Carolyn looked sideways at me, smiling. “Start tomorrow,” she said,“Better yet, start today.”24.Why did the author decide to visit her daughter？A. She missed her very much.B. She didn’t want to disappoint her.C. She must pick her up.D. She has an urge to look at the sea of flowers.25. What does the underlined word “hyacinths”in Paragraph 3 probably refer to?A. A kind of flowers.B. Famous waterfalls.C. Mountain springs.D. A name of a place.26. What did the author learn from the sign?A. Easier said than done.B. Well begun, half done.C. Women can shake the world.D. Little steps add up to big success.27.What is the best title of the passage？A. An Amazing Trip to BarageB. A Moving Story of a M other’s LoveC. A Special Sign on the Way HomeD. A Valuable Lesson From a WomanCEvery year, hundreds of millions of Monarch Butterflies (黑脉金斑蝶) from Canada and the United States journey as far as 2, 500 miles to the forests of Michoacan, Mexico, a place which has the world’s largest insect migration. It’s such a breathtaking sight, but as always, human greed is threatening to destroy it.The Monarch Butterflies start to arrive in Michoacan in late October to make their winter home in the trees high up in the mountains of the natural reserve. Once there, they gather together in large masses. These masses often become so heavy that they cause tree branches to bend or even break. But there’s a purpose of all these massing — it allows the butterflies to survive in the low nighttime temperatures at these high altitudes.The Michoacan Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary (保护区) is most impressive during the months of February and March, just before the winged insects begin their long journey home.Mexico’s Butterfly Forest is a shelter protected by law, and one of the country’s most popular sights, but that hasn’t stopped people from slowly but steadily destroying it.Illegal woodcutting in the heart of the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve has been a longstanding problem, but criminals are rarely brought to justice. They are often set free after paying some money.Just last month, an even greater threat rose in Michoacan’s butterfly home. The country’s largest min ing corporation gained the right to reopen an old mine in the heart of the monarch reserve. Experts believe that if the mine is reopened, it will likely spell the end of this magical place.And as if all this wasn’t bad enough, the increasing use of herbic ides(除草剂) in the American corn belt has led to the decrease of a plant which is essential to the monarchs’ development from egg into butterfly.28. When do the Monarch Butterflies begin to fly back to Canada?A. In January.B. After March.C. In October.D. In December.29. What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 2 refer to?A. The weather.B. The reserve.C. The massing.D. The forest.30. What can we know about the protection of Monarch Butterflies in Mexico?A. It is very satisfying.B. It should be strengthened.C. It cost the government a lot.D. It has saved many butterflies.31. What can we infer from the last two paragraphs?A. Monarch Butterflies have a worrying future.B. America has many mines waiting for exploration.C. Monarch Butterflies live in the centre of an old mine.D. The use of herbicides will let Monarch Butterflies lay fewer eggs.DIn the near future, IoT (Internet of Things) will drive huge innovation (革新) in the way our food is grown. Plants will have a “voice”, not a human voice, but a voice based on data that can tell people, computers, and machines when, for example, they are thirsty, or need more sun, medicine, etc.Take vertical (垂直的) farms, for example. Farming is moving indoors where the growth of plants can be monitored and controlled. The facilities are built vertically, so growing areas can be put in piles. This greatlyreduces the amount of land needed for farming.From an IoT point of view, vertical farms are connected in two ways. First, small sensors (传感器) in the soil or connected to plants tell a control system exactly how much light, water, and nutrients are needed to grow the healthiest crops. Sensors will also tell vertical farmers when crops are nearing their peak for harvesting at just the right time to make sure it’s still fresh when it reaches its final destination.Second, vertical farms will be connected to other networks and information systems, including databases that track local demand. For example, local restaurants may input when they need fresh food supplies. And vertical farmers could get that information so they know which crops to grow in what quantities. This type of IoT system would have been unimaginable a generation ago.Today, vertical farms are being experimented. Yet, the numbers point to a bright future for the industry, especially as the world’s population continues to grow. For example, Green Sense Farms in Chicago is able to harvest crops 26 times a year using 85 percent less energy, one-tenth the water, and no pesticides. A side benefit of lower energy use is lower CO2 output of two tons per month, with the added benefit of creating 46 pounds of oxygen every day.32. What is the main idea of the text?A. Voice machines help plants speak up.B. Farmers are all turning to vertical farming.C. IoT has brought great innovation to our future life.D. Vertical farms driven by IoT are a future for agriculture.33. How do sensors attached to plants work?A. By recording farmers harvesting crops.B. By monitoring farmers working their fields.C. By analyzing information to preserve crops.D. By passing information on to a control system.34. According to Paragraph 4, the IoT system can help ________.A. expand the output of cropsB. match supply withdemandC. determine the needs of farmersD. move restaurants ontofarms35. What is the author’s attitude towards the future of vertical farming?A. Negative.B. Indifferent.C. Optimistic.D. Doubtful.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。

2019-2020学年高二英语12月月考试题(30).doc

2019-2020学年高二英语12月月考试题(30)时间：120 满分：150分本试题分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。

第Ⅰ卷第一节听下面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题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. Who ate the cake, according to the boy?A. A cat.B. His mother.C. His brother Todd.2. How does the woman feel about the shoes?A. They’re a bit big.B. They’re too expensive.C. She doesn’t like the color.3. Why was Julia late?A. She missed the bus.B. Her grandma was sick.C. The bus was in an accident.4. What was the woman probably trying to get?A. A role in a movie.B. A part in a play.C. A job as a model.5. Where are the speakers?A. At a market.B. In a restaurant.C. At a hotel.第二节听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6. Why is May upset?A. She failed the test.B. S he didn’t study for the test.C. Jerry did better than her on the test.7. What score did Jerry get on the test?A. 59%.B. 70%.C. 79%.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。

2019-2020学年河南省平顶山市鲁山第一高级中学高二(上)开学英语试卷(附答案详解)

2019-2020学年河南省平顶山市鲁山第一高级中学高二（上）开学英语试卷一、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共30.0分）AUberUber is available in over 70 cities throughout 40 countries worldwide.You can either choose a typical Uber unmarked car or a regular taxi.The app can show you where drivers are,so you know how long you'll be waiting.You can also get fare quotes（报价）in advance.Your payment source is linked to the app and is automatically charged,so no physical money is ever needed. LyftLyft is a service available in many large cities in the US.However,it offers something different,one of which is Lyft Line.With this service,you can find people that take the same route on a daily basis as you and split the fare with them.Lyft's regular service lets you easily see where rides are,catch one,and easily pay right within the app.Easy TaxiEasy Taxi is available in 86 cities across 26 countries and lets you quickly browse through maps and find locations you'd like to be picked up at.From there,just make sure there are taxis in your area.Confirm your ride and then pay for it within the Easy Taxi app.Once you book a ride,you should see the taxi's plate number and phone number appear on the map,making it easy for you to pick out both the car and the driver.CurbCurb,formerly Taxi Magic,is currently available in around 60 cities across the United States as well as select cities in the United Kingdom,Canada,and Mexico.It ties in with taxi companies and their drivers.As your taxi makes its way to your location,you'll be able to track its progress inside the app.You can link a payment account to Curb to pay your fare through the app.You can also pay in cash.1.Which app is available in the most countries？______A. Uber.B. Lyft.C. Easy Taxi.D. Curb.2.What is the special service of Lyft？______A. You can pay the fare in cash.B. You can see where the ride is.C. You can get fare quotes in advance.D. You can find someone to share the fare.3.What do the four apps have in common？______A. They are available worldwideB. They are tied to taxi companies.C. They allow users to pay via app.D. They can identify your location.BIn 2012，Kim Stemple,a special-education teacher was in a Boston hospital being treated for one of several diseases she had been diagnosed with,including lupus and lymphoma.The normally energetic Stemple was naturally getting very depressed.And then a friend gave her a medal.Before she got too sick to exercise,Stemple had been a marathon runner.The medal came from a racing partner who had just finished a half marathon in Las Vegas and hoped the keepsake（纪念品）would act as a kind of inspiration.After Stemple hung the medal from her friend,other patients said they wanted medals too.That got Stemple thinking. "A medal is a simple way to give a positive message," she told Pilotonline.And so was born her charity,We Finish Together,which collects medals from strangers-runners,dancers,swimmers,singers,and even spelling bee winners-and donates them to all sorts of people in need.It is about meaningful acts of kindness that don't cost a cent. Recipients（接受者）have included hospital patients,residents of homeless shelters,and veterans.Part of the process involves the donor writing a note on the ribbon. "This gives them a connection to someone," says Stemple. "If they receive a medal,they know someone cares" Can a simple medal really make a difference？"Yes"，says Joan Musarra,who suffers from pulmonary fibrosis. "I opened my package containing my new medal and the notes of positive,warm thoughts.I was overwhelmed," she wrote to Stemple. "At that moment,I was sitting on my couch breathing through an oxygen cannula because my lungs have become worse so badly.It means so much to me to feel that I am not alone."4.How did Stemple feel after being diagnosed？______A. Excited.B. Upset.C. Confused.D. Bored.5.Why did Stemple's friend give her a medal？______A. To inspire her to win the marathon.B. To have her remember their relationship.C. To encourage her to defeat the diseases.D. To make her keep the memorial.6.We Finish Together is set up by Stemple to ______ .A. donate money to the patientsB. record acts of kindnessC. spread positive messages to othersD. collect medals online7.What can we infer from the last paragraph？______A. The medal is a lifesaver to dying people.B. The medal has positive influences on receivers.C. The medal accompanies the patients like a friend.D. The medal makes a big difference to patients' health.CCoffee comes in many forms.There is steamed,iced,cold brew,and drip-and don't even get us started on mochas,cappuccinos,and lattes.Some of us brew it at home,while others stop by the nearest coffee chain for a quick yet delicious cuppa.But why is it called "a cup of Joe"？It may sound silly,but the nickname, "a cup of Joe"，has several fascinating origin stories.As one legend goes,it all started with Josephus Daniels,the Secretary of the Navy during World War I.Josephus Daniel's biography explains that in 1914，he banned alcohol consumption on all U.S.Navy ships.Since coffee was the next strongest substitute（替代品）and Josephus Daniel had a hand in expanding its popularity,American sailors ironically called it "cup of Josephus"一一"a cup of Joe" for short.While it's an amusing idea,this "a cup of Joe" creation story probably isn't true.The term "a cup of Joe" only appears in writing for the first time in 1930-long after the Navy's alcoholban.So,where did this nickname really come from？Truthfully,no one knows for sure.Still,a far more likely theory claims that "Joe" is the simplified form of the nickname,"jamoke," which combines the words "lava" and "mocha." "A cup of jamoke" might have eventually been shortened down to "a cup of Joe." Others say that "Joe" refers to the average man and is often used as slang for "Yellow or guy".As a result, "a cup of Joe" could be another way of saying"the common man's drink."No matter what you call it（or how you take it），one thing is certain：we can all always count on a cup of Joe to help us function like normal humans in the morning.We coffee lovers have these things in common,too.8.What does the underlined phrase "had a hand in" in Paragraph 2 probably mean？______A. Suffered from.B. Benefitted from.C. Got involved in.D. Struggled against.9.What is the purpose of Paragraph 4？______A. To prove the popularity of "a cup of Joe".B. To tell the creation story of "a cup of Joe"C. To list the different writing of "a cup of Joe".D. To present more explanations of "a cup of Joe".10.What does the author convey at last？______A. We should rely less on coffee.B. We should drink coffee more often.C. Coffee lovers have nothing in common.D. Coffee helps us keep awake in the morning.11.What can be a suitable title for the text？______A. Why Is Coffee Called "a Cup of Joe"？B. How Was Coffee Called in the Past？C. The Popularity of "a Cup of Joe"D. The Different Nicknames of CoffeeDIt's already challenging enough for environmentalists to keep beaches clear of washed up trash and plastic debris（残骸）一but the most difficult problem lies in cleaning up all of the millions of tiny microplastics that are impossible to pick up and separate from the sand. Fortunately,a group of engineering students succeeded in developing a massive new vacuum cleaner that can collect microplastics without removing any of the sand from the beach.The 12 Canadian students from the University of Sherbrooke in Quebec built their Hoola One plastic vacuum cleaner as a class project."We did some research and we realized there was no machine around the world to do this kind of job," Hoola One co-founder Sam Duval told Hawaii Public Radio. "So we told eachother,'We will invent it,' and we did it."As a means of testing their machine's efficiency,they recently used it on the sands of Hawaii's Kamilo Beach一which is also notorious for being one of the dirtiest beaches in theworld.Though their first prototype（原型）experienced a number of technical issues,the students managed to fix the problems and tidy up the beach.Using a handheld tube,the machine sucks（吸入）up plastic and sand and dumps them all into a massive tank of water.Since rocks and sand are heavier than plastic,they sink to the bottom of the tank so they can be dumped back onto the beach.The plastic,on the other hand,floats to the top of the tank.According to Hawaii Public Radio,the team left the Hoola One vacuum on the island as a donation to the state department.They are now researching the ecological effects of the vacuum on the beach while they search for funding and sponsorships（赞助）to produce more Hoola One vacuums.12.What is the hardest problem of keeping the beach clean？______A. Picking up plastic debris.B. Removing trash on the sea.C. Separating plastics from the sand.D. Clearing up all the microplastics.13.What do we know about the Hoola One plastic vacuum cleaner？______A. It can collect plastics by removing sand from the beach.B. It has been used widely on the beaches around the world.C. The students tested its efficiency on Hawaii's Kamilo Beach.D. The students gave up the first prototype due to several failures.14.What is Paragraph 5 mainly about？______A. The working procedure of the vacuum cleaner.B. The invention process of the vacuum cleaner.C. The ecological impacts of the vacuum cleaner.D. The special materials of the vacuum cleaner.15.What words can best describe the 12 Canadian students？______A. Generous and stubborn.B. Confident and persistent.C. Devoted and wealthy.D. Admirable and humorous.二、阅读七选五（本大题共5小题，共10.0分）Earth is home to around 7，000 languages,around half of which are expected to disappear by 2100.Languages disappear for many reasons.Sometimes younger generations stop teaming a language because parents want children to fit in. (1) Native American children of the late-19th century were required to attend boarding schools where educators forbade them from speaking their native languages.The United Nations ranks endangered languages according to their risk level.For example,a "critically endangered" language is one that even grandparents don't speak often.New York's Onondaga language is an example with only 50 speakers left.An "extinct" language has no speakers.It is gone forever.Alaska's Eyak language is one example. (2)(3) In the same way,different languages contribute to cultural diversity.Saving these languages benefits our understanding of other nguages can show how a society looks at the world and what it values.A language may describe something in a way that is funny,too.In Welsh,it rains not cats and dogs,but old wives and walking sticksThe Endangered Language Alliance wants to save languages from disappearing. (4) However,its efforts are limited.If an endangered language is going to make a real comeback,it'll probably get its start in schools.For nearly 100 years,public schools in Hawaii did not teach the Hawaiian language.Now students can keep learning in Hawaiian from elementary schools to college and beyond.(5) At least one did.In 1881，a Jewish linguist named Eliezer Ben-Yehuda brought the 3，000-year-old language Hebrew back to life.Today it is one of the official languages of the country of Israel,with more than 4 million speakers.A.The last person who spoke it died in 2008.B.Why should we save endangered languages？C.Various animals and plants benefit our environment.D.With just 5 speakers left,it is absolutely endangered.E.Can a language with zero native speakers come back to life？F.Sometimes societies force minorities to give up their language.G.The nonprofit group finds native speakers and records their stories.16. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G17. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G18. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G19. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G20. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G三、完形填空（本大题共20小题，共30.0分）Joe Simpson and Simon Yates were the first people to climb the West Face of the Siula Grande in the Andes mountains.They reached the top(21)，but on their way back conditions were very(22).Joe fell and broke his leg.They both knew that if Simon(23)alone,he would probably get back(24).But Simon decided to risk his(25)and try to lower Joe down the mountain on a rope.As they(26)down,the weather got worse.Then another(27)occurred.They couldn't see or hear each other and,(28)，Simon lowered his friend over the edge of a precipice（峭壁）.It was(29)for Joe to climb back or for Simon to pull him up.Joe's(30)was pulling Simon slowly towards the precipice.(31)，after more than an hour in the dark and the icy cold,Simon had to(32).In tears,he cut the rope.Joe(33)into a huge crevasse（裂缝）in the ice below.He had no food or water and he" in terrible pain.He couldn't walk,but he(34)to get out of the crevasse and started to(35) towards their camp,nearly ten kilometers(36).Simon had(37)the camp at the foot of the mountain.He thought that Joe must be(38) but he didn't want to leave(39).Three days later,in the middle of the night,he heard Joe's voice.He couldn't(40)it.Joe was there,a few meters from their tent,still alive.21. A. hurriedly B. carefully C. instantly D. successfully22. A. difficult B. stable C. special D. normal23. A. climbed B. continued C. worked D. rested24. A. unwillingly B. safely C. slowly D. regretfully25. A. fortune B. time C. health D. life26. A. lay B. settled C. went D. looked27. A. damage B. change C. trouble D. storm28. A. by mistake B. by chance C. by choice D. by design29. A. unnecessary B. practical C. important D. impossible30. A. height B. weight C. strength D. equipment31. A. Casually B. Patiently C. Finally D. Quickly32. A. make a decision B. stand backC. take a restD. hold on33. A. jumped B. fell C. escaped D. backed34. A. waited B. planned C. managed D. hoped35. A. move B. run C. skate D. march36. A. around B. above C. along D. away37. A. headed for B. travelled to C. left for D. returned to38. A. dead B. hurt C. weak D. late39. A. secretly B. immediately C. tiredly D. desperately40. A. find B. make C. believe D. accept四、语法填空（本大题共1小题，共15.0分）41.When it comes to Anhui province, the first thing that (1) （come）to mind might be theYellow Mountain. In fact, this mountainous province is the birthplace of Anhui cuisine （徽菜），or Hui cuisine.Hui cuisine is known (2) its "wild" flavor and unique cooking techniques. The mostcommon ingredients in Hui cuisine include stone frogs, pigeons, shrimp, mushrooms, herbs（药草），bamboo shoots, and chestnuts, all of which (3) （pick）or caught in mountainous areas.To Chinese people, food is like medicine. Fluff cuisine is not an exception to this (4) （believe）．To achieve this, local people use herbs（药草）(5) （frequent），whether wild (6) grown people, and add them to their dishes, (7) （make）them healthy and delicious.Anhui people value celebrations very much- These celebrations require different dishes,(8) have greatly promoted the development of Hui cuisine. It is said that Huizhou tradersliked to show their respect to their business (9) （partner）or friends with a big table of Hui dishes. And wherever they went, they (10) （prefer）to build Hui cuisine restaurants.五、短文改错（本大题共1小题，共10.0分）42.假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文．请你修改你同桌写的以下作文．文中共有10处语言错误．每句中最多有两处．每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改．增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（∧）．并在此符号下面写出该加的词．删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉．修改：在错的词下面画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词．注意：1、每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2、只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分．In recent years, the volunteering spirit had spread among Chinese youngsters. And the number of people becoming volunteers are increasing every year since volunteering is of great benefit from both those in need and the society. For example, there were about 1，700，000 volunteer who played important role in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. As students, we'd better to get actively involved in volunteering activities. By participating, not only do we learn how to work well in a team, and how to improve your interpersonal skills and organizing ability. Undoubted, all of these are critical to our personal grow. So we can't afford to miss the chance.六、书面表达（本大题共1小题，共25.0分）43.假如你是李华．刚刚结束暑假生活．请给你的英国朋友Peter写封信，结合自身经历从学习生活、旅游、参加公益活动等一个或几个方面分享一下你的暑假生活以及感悟和收获．注意：1．词数100左右（开头已写好．不计入总词数）；2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3．文中不要提及真实的校名和姓名．Dear Peter,How are you these days？-----------．Best wishes!Yours,Li Hun答案和解析1.【答案】【解析】（1）A.细节理解题。

【全国重点校】河南省鲁山县第一高级中学2019-2020学年高二上学期第一次段考英语试卷Word版含答案

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ALook and feel better in 30 days, guaranteed!Our proven workout system helps you reach your goals fast.Many Americans are overweight for lack of physical activities. Many are struggling to lose weight, but most give up just within days. If you’ve struggled with diets and workout routines, only to feel like you aren’t getting anywhere, our gym is for you! Take a moment to read this page to find out what we can do for you.Let us help you:● reach your fitness goals quickly and safely● work out in a comfortable environment● look and feel greatGet the results you’ve been looking forHave you tried dieting and working out, only to be let down? Do you have trouble pulling yourself to the gy m every day? Our program is designed for the “average Joe or Jane” to be able to lose eight and keep it off, with a combination of nutrition, motivation and fitness.O ur fitness methodOur workout system will ensure that you lose weight and build muscles quickly and safely. We have developed a workout that targets all the right muscle groups, while at the same time burning unwanted fat. Our experienced trainers can help you with nutrition in between workouts to allow you to reach your goals faster.If wo rking out on your own hasn’t produced the type of results you want, that’s why we’re here. Join today! We charge $500 for each membership, but people who join our gym today can get a 20 percent discount. Those who join in the following week can get a 10 percent discount. For more information, please click here.1．Many Americans fail to lose weight probably because _______.A. they always exercise aloneB. they are too busy to exerciseC. they are under great pressureD. they don’t get enough exercise 2．What can be inferred from the passage?A. Nutrition is also an important part of getting fit.B.The workout system does not apply to everyone.C. It does harm to health to lose weight quickly.D. There were some people failed after the 30-day program.3.How much should a couple pay if they join the gym today?A. $500.B. $900.C. $800.D. $1,000. 4．Where is this passage most probably taken from?A. A website.B. A magazine.C.A newspaper .D. A textbook.BCrossing your legs is an extremely c ommon habit; most people don’t even notice that they’re doing it when they sit down.While you may find it comfortable to sit with one knee crossed over the other, it might be causing health problems that you are not aware of.A study published in Blood Pressure Monitoring stated that sitting with your legs crossed can increase your blood pressure. The reason for this is that the blood in your legs has to work against gravity to be pumped back to your heart and that crossing one leg over the other increases resistance, making it even harder for the blood to circulate. This causes your body to increase your blood pressure to push the blood back to the heart. You won’t feel any immediate effects,but repeated, drawn-out increases in blood pressure can cause long-term health issues. So plan to sit for a long period of time? Don’t keep your legs crossed.Crossing your legs at the knee can also cause pressure on the major nerve in your leg that passes just below your knee and along the outside of your leg, explains Richard Graves, a medical expert. This pressure can cause numbness and temporary paralysis(麻痹)of some of the muscles in your foot and leg, preventing you from being able to raise your ankle — what we know as that "pins and needles" sensation. While the feeling of discomfort may only last a minute or two, repeatedly crossing your legs until you feel numb can cause permanent nerve damage.So next time you sit down, try to get yourself in the habit of sitting with both of your feet on the floor. Not only will it help your posture and stability, but it will also save your health in the long run.5. What can we learn about crossing one’s legs?A. It is a very bad social habit.B. It is usually practiced deliberately.C. It can do harm to people’s health.D. It can make others feel uncomfortable.6. According to the study, sitting with your legs crossed can .A. affect your blood pressureB. resist gravity effectivelyC. lead to heart attacks easilyD. improve the function of legs7. In the third paragraph "pins and needles" probably means" ".A. slightly sharp painsB. being a little nervousC. serious muscle injuriesD. being highly flexible8. What is the main purpose of the text?A. To compare common habits.B. To give readers some advice.C. To evaluate effects of an experiment.D. To introduce research methods.CGetting rid of dirt, in the opinion of most people, is a good thing. However, there is nothing fixed about attitudes to dirt.In the early 16th century, people thought that dirt on the skin was a means to block out disease, as medical opinion had it that washing off dirt with hot water could open up the skin and let ills in. A particular danger was thought to lie in public baths. By 1538, the French king had closed the bath houses in his kingdom. So did the king of England in 1546. Thus began a long time when the rich and the poor in Europe lived with dirt in a friendly way. Henry IV, King of France, was famously dirty. Upon learning that a nobleman had taken a bath, the king ordered that, to avoid the attack of disease, the nobleman should not go out.Though the belief in the merit of dirt was long-lived, dirt has no longer been regarded as a nice neighbor ever since the 18th century. Scientifically speaking, cleaning away dirt is good to health. Clean water supply and hand washing are practical means of preventing disease. Yet, it seems that standards of cleanliness have moved beyond science since World War II. Advertisements repeatedly sell the idea; clothes need to be whiter than white, cloths ever softer, surfaces to shine. Has the hate for dirt, however, gone too far?Attitudes to dirt still differ hugely nowadays. Many first-time parents nervously try to warn their children off touching dirt, which might be responsible for the spread of disease. On the contrary, Mary Ruebush, an American immunologist (免疫学家), encourages children to play in the dirt to build up a strong immune system. And the latter position is gaining some ground.9.The kings of France and England in the 16th century closed bath houses because_____.A. they believed disease could be spread in public bathsB. they thought bath houses were to dirty to stay inC. they considered bathing as the cause of skin diseaseD. they lived healthily in a dirty environment10.Which of the following best describes Henry IV’s attitude to bathing?A. Curious.B. Afraid.C. Approving.D. Uninterested.11.How does the passage mainly develop?A.By following the order of time.B. By making comparisons.C. By following the order of importance.D. By providing examples.12.What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage?A. To stress the role of dirt.B. To introduce the history of dirt.C. To present the change of views on dirt.D. To call attention to the danger of dirt.DWhen I flew into this country, the sides of the runway were littered with destroyed aircraft, large and small. On the seven-hour drive to our hospital, we passed old stone houses built into the sides of mountains with seemingly normal country life going on in the small villages, and I wished I were visiting this place as a tourist. But the conflict, which has been ongoing for almost two years, is impossible to ignore: we saw broken-down bridge, destroyed overpasses (天桥) and pieces of shrapnel (弹片) everywhere.You can hear shooting and air attacks throughout the day and night in the hospital. You very quickly get to know the direction of the shooting. I couldn’t help but think about the people living in this situation for much longer than I have, trying to get on with their normal lives surrounded by conflict and fear. The markets are running, and there are people in the streets, but you never know when and where there’s going to be an air attack. It’s very sad to think about the fear that they areforced to live with.Our hospital is in a building originally intended as a hotel. Our focus is on children and reproductive health services.I’ll never forget the first twins delivered at the h ospital. They were born at just seven months to a young first-time mother, and were small enough to hold in the palm of my hand. Because they were so premature, the chance of their survival was low, but the staff finally saved their lives. And seven weeks later we discharged two very healthy twins, Ola and Osman. Their parents were so appreciative --- it was a joy to see the satisfaction on their mother’s and father’s faces as they left the hospital.It’s amazing to see the direction of the local health sta ff. The war is affecting them and their families, yet they still show up for work, sometimes crossing frontlines to get there.13. What does the author want to tell us in the first paragraph?A. The country is heavily affected by war.B. The country isn’t worth visiting for tourists.C. The villages are full of destroyed building.D. It took the author a long time to get to the country by air.14. What happened to the twins?A. Their mother died after their birth.B.They were born early.C. They were abandoned during the war.D. They grew up in the hospital.15.What is the author’s attitude towards the local doctors and nurses?A. AshamedB. DisappointedC. AdmiringD. Envious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，选项中有两项为多余选项。

河南省鲁山县第一高级中学2020届高三上学期第二次调研考试英语试卷

2019-2020学年度上学期高三学年第二次调研考试英语试卷第一卷第一部分：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）ATerrific New Technologies•A fashionable smart speakerThe new Amazon Echo smart speaker has the same popular feature as the original--an always listening voice assistant ready to play music and news, set timers, and use third-party apps. Only now it's actually stylish.The $120 speaker comes in different finishes, including fabric and wood. •A helping hand for parents10 Suzy Snooze helps babies and kids sleep so parents can catch up on their own sleep. It's a sound machine and a nightlight. It connects with an app over wi-fi and turns into an audio monitor. If a kid cries at midnight, it'll detect the sound and try to calm him back to sleep. It can also let early risers know when it's OK to get out of bed. Made by Bleep Bleeps, the $249"smart nightlight"has an adorable little face.•Safety for ding dongsDoorbells used to just ring, ding, and dong. But thanks to modern technology, doorbells can now double as Internet-connected- surveillance(监视) devices.Rings $249 Video Doorbell Pro can record HD video of your front steps, even at night. It includes motion sensors and two-way audio, so you can yell "get off my lawn" from anywhere. You can also use the app to see what's going on in front of your house while you're at work or in the backyard.•The must-have kitchen gadgetThe Instant Pot makes food fast in one pot. The surprise kitchen hit is a combination of pressure cooker, rice cooker, slow cooker and even yogurt maker. It has sensors and settings to make cooking as safe as possible. Starting at $80, an Instant Pot can make dishes in less time than it typically takes to cook them.1. What can Suzy Snooze do for parents?A. Provide sunlight.B. Play with babies.C. Comfort crying babies.D. Remind parents to wake up kids.2. What is the advantage of the Video Doorbell Pro compared with traditional doorbells?A. It can play HD videos.B. It can make a sound of ding-dong.C. It can communicate with the users.D. It can take on the work of a monitor.3. Who are most probably interested in the Instant Pot?A. Those who love fast food.B. Those who enjoy cooking.C. Those who are busy working.D. Those who like going camping.BThis year marks the 170th anniversary of Paul Gauguin's birth. He lived for just 54 years but he packed his brief life with activity.The French painter spent his early childhood in Peru before returning to France. As an adult, he continued to travel a lot. Most famously, he spent much of the last decade of his life in Tahiti, an island in southern Pacific Ocean. Indeed, Gauguin is best known for his colorful paintings of Tahitians and their culture.The restlessness of this great painter has been normal among modern artists since the middle of the 19th century. They're never satisfied for long with a certain style or way of life. Once something becomes conventional, it's turned down.The artistic culture that Gauguin developed from was that of Impressionism (印象派). Painters like Claude Monet had wanted to paint how they saw the world, not how their teachers taught them it should be seen. Gauguin, and similar artists like his friend Vincent van Gogh, moved even further away from "respectable" art than the Impressionists. For them, it was not simply a matter of seeing the world differently, but feeling and thinking about it differently, too.Gauguin saw, felt and thought differently from most members of European society. Hethought that European culture was too fancy and not spontaneous. This is why he turned to the traditions of other parts of the world, like Africa, and, eventually, Tahiti. Artists like Gauguin used the word "primitive" for these cultures, but not as a negative term. For him, Europe, in becoming modern , industrial and scientific, seemed less natural than other parts of the world.In truth, Gauguin's paintings may be unconventional but they are certainly not "primitive". They are the work of a painter with great awareness of what he was doing. It was this awareness that made him such an important painter for those that came after, in the 20th century. When we look closely at the works of Gauguin we begin to understand Pablo Picasso, and especially Henri Matisse, a little better.4. What can we infer about Gauguin's life ?A. He had an unhappy childhood.B. He lived most of his life in Peru.C. He enjoyed painting in Tahiti.D. He preferred a traditional life style.5. What's the main purpose of Paragraph 4?A. To explain why Gauguin's works were popular.B. To point out where Gauguin's inspiration came from.C. To show Gauguin's different understanding of painting.D. To compare Gauguin's painting style with Vincent van Gogh's.6. Which of the following best explains "spontaneous" underlined in Paragraph 5?A. NaturalB. ModernC. IndustrialD. Scientific7. The author mentions Picasso and Matisse in the last paragraph to show ________.A. their styles are different from Gauguin'sB. great artists share many similaritiesC. they are as important as GauguinD. Gauguin's influence on their worksCAlthough toys' packaging says it's' educational , it doesn't make it so. That's the finding from a new study in JAMA Pediatrics that found some toys being marketed as language promoters got in the way of learning.Research shows that for kids to understand, speak and eventually read or write a language, they need to hear it -- lots of it. And it's' never too early for parents and to caregivers to get talking. That explains the booming industry in talking electronic toys that claim to help kids learn language.Professor Anna Sosa, of Northern Arizona University, led the study and says she gave families three different kinds of toys to play with: books, traditional toys like humble blocks and a shape sorter, and electronic toys. Sosa says she picked those toys because they are advertised in their packaging as language-promoters for babies between the ages of 10 and 16 months."We had a talking on farm-animal names and things," Sosa says of the electronic toys. "We had a baby cell phone. And we had a baby laptop. So you open the cover and start pushing buttons, and it tells you things. The parent-child couples were asked to play separately with each type of toy over the course of three days.""When there's something else that's doing some talking, the parents seem to be sitting on the sidelines and letting the toy talk for them and respond for them, "Sosa says. "That's bad because the best way a toy can promote language in infants and toddlers is by stimulating interaction between parent and child. There's simply no evidence that a young child can learn language directly from a toy. It isn't responsive enough. It isn't social."As for the other toys, traditional blocks and puzzles stimulated more conversation than the electronic toys, and books outscored them all. But don't underestimate the humble block. While traditional toys fell short of books in interaction quantity, Sosa notes, they kept pace in terms of quality.8. What is the finding of the research led by Professor Anna Sosa?A. Toy industry is facing new challenge in marketing.B. Kids should be taught to learn with toys as early as possible.C. People might be misled by the statements of some toy makers.D. Parents need to be cautious when choosing toys for their kids.9. According to the passage, why are talking electronic toys so popular?A. Because they represent the latest creations.B. Because they arouse the interest learning.C. Because they are used as an educational tool.D. Because they are easy for the kids to control.10. We can infer from the passage that it is necessary for the parents ______________.A. to share their experiences of reading with their kidsB. to spare more time to stay with their kids at homeC. to encourage their kids to attend social activitiesD. to get involved in the conversations on with their kids11. What is the author's attitude to electronic toys as language promoters?A. Critical.B. Doubtful.C. Supportive.D. Objective.DYou can relax if remembering everything isn't your strong suit. Recent research makes the case that being forgetful can be a strength--in fact selective memory can even be a sign of stronger intelligence.Traditional research on memory has focused on the advantages of remembering everything. But looking through years of recent memory data, researchers found that the neurobiology of forgetting 10 02001U0 can be just as important to our decision-making as what our minds choose to remember.Making intelligent decisions doesn't mean you need to have all the information at hand. It just means you need to hold onto the most valuable information. And that means clearing up space in your memory palace for the most up-to-date information on clients and situations. Our brains do this by creating new neurons(神经元) in our hippocampus, which have the power to overwrite(重写) existing memories that are influencing our decision-making.If you want to increase the number of new neurons in our brains' learning region, try exercising. Some aerobic exercise like jogging, power walking and swimming has been found to increase the number of neurons making important connections in our brains.When we forget the names of certain clients or details about old jobs, the brain is making a choice that these details don't matter. Although too much forgetfulness can be a cause for concern, the occasional lost detail can be a sign of a perfectly healthy memory system. The researchers found that our brains facilitate decision-making by stopping us from focusing too much on unimportant past details. Instead, the brain helps us remember the most important part of a conversation.We can get blamed for being absent-minded when we forget past events in perfect detail. These findings show us that total recall can be overvalued. Our brains are working smarter when they aim to remember the right stories, not every story.12. How can we help our brains produce more neurons?。

河南省平顶山市鲁山县第一高级中学2019-2020学年高二英语下学期期中试题

河南省平顶山市鲁山县第一高级中学2019—2020学年高二英语下学期期中试题第二部分：阅读理解(共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A,B，C和D）中，选出最佳选项。

AA young man married a young woman from Maliyuwa，a nearby village. They lived with the man’s big family—his parents, his brothers, their wives and children. Their family kept an elephant，in which the young woman soon took a great interest。

Every day she fed it with fruit and sugar.Three months later the woman went back to her parents' home，having quarrelled with her husband。

Soon the elephant refused to eat and work. It appeared to be ill and heart—broken. One morning after several weeks ,the animal disappeared from the house.It went to the woman’s home。

On seeing her, the elephant waved its trunk and touched her with it。

The young woman was so moved （感动) by the act of the animal that she returned to her husband’s home。

河南省鲁山县第一高级中学学年高二英语上学期第一次阶段考试试题

2022－2022学年度第一学期第一次学段考试高二英语试卷本试题卷分第一卷〔选择题〕和第二卷〔非选择题〕两局部。

考生作答时，将答案答在答题卡上〔答题考前须知见下〕,在本试题卷上答题无效。

考试结束后，将答题卡交回。

第一卷考前须知：1.答卷前考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。

2.选出每题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答题标号涂黑。

如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号框，不能答在本试卷上，否那么无效。

第一局部阅读理解〔共两节；总分值40 分〕第一节〔共15 小题；每题2分，总分值30 分〕阅读以下短文，从每题所给的四个选项〔A、B、C和D〕中，选出最正确选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

河南省鲁山县第一高级中学2019-2020年高二上学期月考英语试卷+Word版含答案

河南省鲁⼭县第⼀⾼级中学2019-2020年⾼⼆上学期⽉考英语试卷+Word版含答案英语试题第⼆部分阅读理解(共两节, 共40分)第⼀节(共15⼩题; 每⼩题2分, 共30分) 阅读下⾯短⽂, 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。

AMonthly Talks at London Canal MuseumOur monthly talks start at 19:30 on the first Thursday of each month except August. Admission is at normal charges and you don’t need to book. They end around 21:00.November 7thThe Canal Pioneers, by Chris Lewis. James Brindley is recognized as one of the leading early canal engineers. He was also a major player in training others in the art of canal planning and building. Chris Lewis will explain how Brindley made a positive contribution to the education of that group of early “civil engineers”.December 5thIce for the Metropolis, by Malcolm Tucker. Well before the arrival of freezers, there was a demand for ice for food preservation and catering, Malcolm will explain the history of importing natural ice and the technology of building ice wells, and how London’s ice trade grew. February 6thAn Update on the Cotsword Canals, by Liz Payne. The Stroudwater Canal is moving towards reopening. The Thames and Severn Canal will take a little longer. We will have a report on the present state of play.March 6thEyots and Aits—Thames Islands, by Miranda Vickers. The Thames had many islands. Miranda has undertaken a review of all of them. She will tell us about those of greatest interest.Online bookings:/doc/82e21cb8876a561252d380eb6294dd88d1d23d46.html /bookMore infor:/doc/82e21cb8876a561252d380eb6294dd88d1d23d46.html /whatsonLondon Cannal Museum12-13 New Wharf Road, London NI 9RT/doc/82e21cb8876a561252d380eb6294dd88d1d23d46.html www.canalmuseum.mobiTel:020********21. When is the talk on James Brindley?A. February 6th.B. November 7th.C. March 6th.D. December 5th.22. What is the topic of the talk in February?A. The Canal Pioneers.B. Ice for the MetropolisC. Eyots and Aits—Thames IslandsD. An Update on the Cotsword Canals23. Who will give the talk on the islands in the Thames?A. Miranda Vickers.B. Malcolm Tucker.C. Chris Lewis.D. Liz Payne.BA ten-year-old from Howell, Michigan is being praised as a hero thanks to his persistence (坚持) that led to saving the life of an elderly neighbor. The event happened late in an evening when Danny DiPietro was being driven home from hockey practice by his mom.That’s when the young boy noticed an open garage (车库) and a figure (⾝影) that he believed was a dog outside an apartment building near his house. Given the freezing cold weather, the young boy got a feeling that something was not right. But instead of dismissing it like most kids his age would have, he insisted that his mother, Dawn, find out what was going on. Dawn tried to make Danny believe that no one would leave a dog out in such cold weather, but he refused to take no for an answer.Dawn finally gave in and decided to drive to the area with the family dog and see if there was any truth to Danny’s hunch (直觉). Sure enough, as she got closer to the apartment building she noticed a garage that was wide open and someone waving madly for help. Upon getting there, she realized that it was not a dog the young boy had seen, but Kathleen St. Onge. The 80-year-old had fallen down on some ice in her garage and had been lying there for two hours, unable to get up.Dawn rushed home to get her husband to help and called 911. The two then returned with some blankets to cover Ms. St. Onge, while they waited for the ambulance (救护车) to arrive. Though still in hospital, the elderly woman is recovering well and forever grateful to Danny, for following up on his hunch!24. When seeing a figure in an open garage, Danny ________.A. recognized it was an old manB. thought it was a homeless dogC. realized something was wrongD. believed it was nothing important25. What did Dawn find when she got closer to the garage?A. the dog had gone awayB. Danny’s hunch was wrongC. an old lady waving for helpD. something must have been stolen26. Which of the following can best describe Danny?A. Brave and patient.B. Persistent and warm-hearted.C. Considerate and optimistic.D. Friendly and honest.27. What’s the writer’s attitude toward Danny’s action?A. FavorableB. CautiousC. SkepticalD. NegativeCOne of the nicest things to do during the cold winter is to curl up (蜷缩) with a hot cup of tea.But for Britons,tea is a popular drink all year round. Afternoon tea, high tea, builder’s tea (a strong cup of tea, usually with full-fat milk and two teaspoons of sugar), tea gowns (礼服), tea cakes, tea houses, breaks … they are all everyd ay names and phrases in the UK.Tea has, in fact, become part of the British way of life. And Britons’ preferences for types of tea and how to drink it can really say a lot about them.British anthropologist (⼈类学家) Kate Fox writes in her book Watching the English that several clear messages are sent whenever a Briton makes a cup of tea.She observes that the strongest cups of black tea are usually drunk by the working class. The tea gets weaker as one goes up the social ladder.Sugar means somethin g. too. “Taking sugar in your tea is thought by many to be a sign of a lower-class person: even one makes people suspicious (可疑的)；more than one and you are lower-middle at best; more than two and you are definitely working class,” she writes.Other rules involve how milk and sugar are added, if any is added. For example, drinking smoky black Lapsang Souchong (正⼭⼩种) tea from China with no sugar or milk can be a sign of class worries in the middle class.Tea doesn’t just show class, though; it can also be a social space filler. “whenever the English feel awkward (尴尬) or uncomfortable in a social situation (that is, almost all the time), they make tea,” Fox wrote in her book.28. What can we infer in the paragraph 2?A. Tea is Britons' favourite drink.B. Tea culture is popular in the UK.C. Britons drink tea only in the afternoon.D. Tea names and phrases are received by Britons.29. What does the underlined sentence mean in the paragraph 5?A. The higher social class is , the stronger black tea they prefer.B. The higher social class is , the weaker black tea they prefer.C. The stronger black tea is, the more delicious it tastes.D. The stronger black tea is, the bitterer it tastes.30. What can be concluded from the book Watching the English?A. How a Briton drinks his or her tea reflects his or her social position.B. Britons often judge others’ class by their tea.C. Britons drink tea to show off their special tastes.D. A Briton’s way of drinking tea shows his or her character.31. What’s the main idea of the passage?A. British tea has many interesting functions.B. There are rules to obey when drinking British tea.C. The ways in which Britons drink their tea are very telling.D. Tea plays an important part on social occasions in Britain.DAnts are good navigators (导航员). They often travel long distances to search for food and carry it back to their nests. But how do they do it?An international team of scientists, including researchers at the University of Edinburgh, UK,has recently come up with an explanation. According to the findings, ants use visual (视觉的) memories of their environments and the sun’s position to find their way home. And they can even do it while traveling backwards.The researchers studied a group of desert ants in Seville, Spain. The study's purpose was to find out how ants navigate when they carry pieces of food of different sizes.To make it work, the scientists first trained the ants to follow a particular path back home, including a challenging 90-degree turn. Then the ants were given either a small or a large piece of food to test their navigational skills.Ants with small pieces of food walked forward and cleared the 90-degree turn just fine. However, those with larger pieces sometimes had to turn backwards to drag them. Generally, these ants would set off in the correct direction. But if they stayed too long in the backward position, they would miss the correct turn to reach the nest.Interestingly, not of the backward-walking ants were that stubborn. Some would drop the food occasionally (偶尔) to check their surroundings . So after turning back to pick up their food, the ants would find themselves back on the right path.Barbara Webb, a professor from the University of Edinburgh’s School of Informatic s, said the findings could help people make smarter robots in the future.“Understanding their behavior gives us new insights into brain function and has inspired us to build robot systems that mimic (模仿) their functions”, she told the BBC.Scientists have been able to copy the neural (神经的) network in the ant’s brain. The hope is to invent robots that can explore by themselves in natural areas such as forests.32.According to the new study, ants ________. .A. mainly depend on local landmarks to guide them homeB. cannot navigate well when they are carrying food with themC . prefer to travel in groups to avoid being lost on long-distance journeysD. use the sun’s position and visual memories of their surroundings to navigate33. Why do the researchers study desert ants?A. To find out how ants find their way home.B. To find out how ants carry pieces of food.C. To study whether ants travel backward.D. To study whether ants use sense of sight.34. What inspiration does the researchers get from their findings?A. Robots can be used to explore the forest.B. Ants' neural network can be moved into robots.C. Findings help understand humans' brain function betterD. People can make cleverer robots imitating ants' brain functions.35.What is the best title of the passage？A. Ants’ navigational skills and their possible applicationB. A nts’ traveling habits and brain functionsC. How ants carry food pieces of various sizesD. How scientists test ants’ skills.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。

河南省鲁山县第一高级中学2020届高三英语上学期月考试题

河南省鲁山县第一高级中学2020届高三英语上学期月考试题（考试时间：120分钟；总分：150分）第二部分：第一节（共15 小题; 每小题2分，满分30 分）AIt can be tough for kids to tear themselves away from their computers and mobile devices these days. While they’re playing games, wouldn’t it be great if they could be learning at the same time? Good educational apps offer fun challenges that teach specific grade-level skills. Here are four that combine fun and learning.Understanding Math（$3. 99;i O S）Understanding Math goes beyond basic comprehension to gain a deeper understanding of the whys and hows of math. The app tracks your child’s progress to determine strengths and weaknesses in different skill areas, and you can customize（订制）y our child’s learning experience to suit the needs.Word C r e a t i v i t y Kit（$2. 99;i O S）Word Creativity Kit aims not only to make creative writing fun but also build up grammar rules. The app presents a series of words from seven categories, such as space or fantasy. Kids add their own words to finish the complete thoughts that these words have inspired.Barefoot World Atlas（$4. 99;i O S）Barefoot World Atlas helps kids learn about geography and world cultures with a touch of the screen. Each region features a set of sub-topics, from wildlife and natural features to native people, landmarks, and architecture. These facts and illustrations are delivered in photographs, sounds, and hundreds of mini videos.My G r ad es & Homework（$0. 99;i O S）A combination of grades and homework tracker, My Grades & Homework can help your child stay organized and on top of the progress in school. A convenient calendar and course list format offer a glance at your child’s assignment schedule that he or she might not normally get from standard homework planners.21. Which app is beneficial to children’s writing skills?A. Understanding Math.B. Word Creativity Kit.C. Barefoot World Atlas.D. My Grades Homework.22. What is the similarity of the four apps?A. They need purchasing whendownloaded. B. They help childrenimprove their grades.C. They make studies fun because of mini videos.D. They inform parents of their children’s progress frequently.23. What is the purpose of the text?A. To wish readers to bring in more similar appsfor children. B. To encourage parents to allowtheir students to play apps.C. To design the educational apps to combine fun andlearning.D. To introduce four educational apps for readersto buy and use.BDesiree was only four when she lost her Dad. Instead of gradually adjusting to his death, Desiree refused to accept it and even wanted to die so as to be with her father. Concerned about her daughter, Rhonda turned to her mother, Trish Moore, for help.November 8 of 1993 would have been Ken’s 29th birthday. So Trish advised Desiree to send her father a card. Desiree’s eyes lit up as she dictated a letter, “Happy birthday, Daddy. I love youand miss you. I hope you get this and can write to me on my birthday.”Trish wrote the message and their address on a small piece of paper and tied it to the end of the string on a balloon with a drawing of the Little Mermaid（美人鱼）. Finally, Desiree released the balloon.On November 12 in eastern Canada, Wade MacKinnon was duck-hunting. Suddenly something in the bushes caught his eye. Curious, he approached to find a silver balloon. The letter finished with a mailing address in Live Oak, California. The balloon traveled 3, 000 miles. What a coincidence! A Little Mermaid balloon landed at Mermaid Lake. To help Desiree, the MacKinnons wrote her a letter with a birthday card and an adaptation of The Little Mermaid.The MacKinnon s’package arrived later on Desiree’s birthday. The letter read, “Happy birthday from your daddy. You must be wondering who we are. Well, it all started…There are no stores in heaven, so your daddy picked us to do the shopping. We know your daddy loves you very much and wants you to be happy and not sad. Lotsof love, the MacKinnons.”Tears in eyes, Desiree said, “I knew Daddy would find a way not to forget me.” Next, Trish began to read the Little Mermaid to her, in which the mermaid was finally carried away by angels. “The mermaid goes to heaven just like Daddy!”Desiree said with delight. She understood then her father was with her always.24. Why did Rhonda ask her motherfor help?A. Her husband passed away too young.B. She wanted to free Desiree fromsorrow.C. Desiree kept her distance fromher father.D. She had no time to read books toDesiree.25. What do we know about theballoon?A. It travelled a long distance forseveral days. B. It was decoratedwith some silver strings.C. It landed just at the MacKinnons’house.D. It was tied with the book the Little Mermaid.26. Which of the following best describes theMacKinnons?A. Demanding.B. Humorous.C. Caring.D. Generous.27. What does the author intend to tell usin the text?A. A Fantastic Adventure of aBalloon. B. A New Story of theLittle Mermaid.C. A Heartbreaking Experience of a Girl.D. A Magic Response from “Heav en”.CRecord fires sweeping across the Amazon this month have been grabbing global headlines as scientists and environmental groups are worried that they will worsen climate change crisis and threaten biodiversity.As the largest rainforest in the world, the Amazon is often called “the lungsof the world”. It is also home to about 3 million species of plants and animals, and 1 million native people. The vast areas of rainforest play an important role in the world’s ecosystem because they absorb heat instead of it being reflected back into the atmosphere. They also store carbon dioxide and produce oxygen, ensuring that less carbon is released, mitigating the effects of climate change.“Any forest destroyed is a threat to biodiversity and the people who use that biodiversity,”Thomas Lovejoy, an ecologist at George Mason University toldNational Geographic. “The overwhelming threat is that a lotof carbon goes into the atmosphere,” he stressed. “In themidstof the global climate crisis, we cannot afford more damage to a major source of oxygen and biodiversity. The Amazon must be protected,” U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres said.Data from the National Institute for Space Research (INPE) show that the number of forest fires in Brazil quickly increased by 82 percent from January to August this year from a year ago. A total of 71,497 forest fires were registered in the country in the first eight months of 2019, up from39,194 in the same period in 2018, INPE said. “We estimate that the forest areas in the Brazilian Amazon have decreased something between 20 and 30 percent compared to the last 12 months,” C arlos Nobre, a researcher at the University of Sao Paulo, told German broadcaster Deutsche Welle.Brazil owns about 60 percent of the Amazon rainforest, whose degradation could have severe consequences for global climate and rainfall. The extent of the area ruined by fires has yet to bedetermined, but the emergency has transcended （超出）B razil’s borders, reaching Peruvian,Paraguayan and Bolivianregions.28. What is the second paragraph mainlytalking about?A. The effects of climate change.B. The role of the Amazon rainforest.C. The results of the Amazonrainforest fires. D. The causes ofthe decreasing biodiversity.29. What can we learn from Thomas’s andAntonio’s words?A. The biodiversity makes the rainforests unique.B. The rainforest fires result in serious consequences.C. The global climate crisis brings morerainforest fires. D. The dry weather leadsto the rainforest fires.30. Why does the author list the numbers inParagraph 4?A. To prove the importance ofrainforest. B. To show theinfluence of forest fires.C. To explain the process of theresearch.D. To present the reduction of rainforest areas.31. What is the best title ofthis passage?A. The climate change crisis isworsening. B. The forest areasare on the decline.C. “The lungs of the earth” is burning.D. The world’s ecosystem is under attack.DBeing able to take advantage of truly unlimited data is a smartphone user’s dream, but everyon e I’ve talked to about 5G is more excited about the usage unlocked by next-generation wireless devices. From smart home security to self-driving cars, all the Internet-connected equipment in your life will be able to talk to each other at lightning-fast speed with reduced delay.“5G is one of those forerunners, along with artificial intelligence, of this coming data age.” saidSteve Koenig, senior director of market research for the Consumer Technology Association. “Self-driving vehicles are emblematic in this data age — they show application of data completely. With one single task, driving, you have large amounts of data coming from the vehicle itself, and a variety of sensors （传感器）are collecting a lot of information to model its environment as it moves. It’s pulling in data from other vehicles about conditions down the road. There’slots of data behind that task, which is why we need the speed and lower latency （延迟）A Rgl a sse sa n dv irtl 虚拟的）reality headphones haven ’t yet been inside the mainstream, but tech companies are joyfully saying that such equipment will eventually replace our smartphones. With 5G, that could actually happen. This is notablebecause companies such as Apple are reportedly developing AR glasses toimprove — or even replace — smartphones.Ericsson showed at February ’s Mobile World Congress in 2019 how smart glasses could become faster and lighter with a 5G connection, because instead of being weighed down withcomponents, the glasses could rely on outside equipment for processing power. But don ’t get too excited. There ’s still a lot of work to be done in the meantime, including some necessary testing to make sure the radio plays nicely with basic systems and service construction so that 5G isn ’t only concentrated in big cities, but universally. 32. What does the first paragraph focus on? A. The potential of 5G. B. The super speed of 5G. C. Usage of smart equipment. D. The future of smart equipment. 33. Which word can replace “emblematic ” underlined in paragraph 2?A. available.B.productive. C. representative. D. popular.34. What is tech companie s’ attitude towards the replacement of smartphones?A. indifferent.B. Optimistic.C. Cautious.D. Disapproving.35. Why does much work still need to be done according to the last paragraph?A. To make radio play nicely.B. To construct big 5G cities.C. To do 5G trials effectively.D. To expand 5G coverage fully.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。

河南省鲁山县第一高级中学2019_2020学年高二英语上学期月考试题

河南省鲁山县第一高级中学2019-2020学年高二英语上学期月考试题总分150，时间120分钟第一部分听力部分（共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AB、C三个选项中选出选项。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅该下一小距。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1.How long did the class last?A. For one hour.B. For two hours.C. For three hours.2 Which subject does the man like best now?A. Maths. B History. C Geography.3 What will the man do first?A. Take piano lessons. B Have breakfast. C. Get up.4 What time is it now?A.9:40.B.10:00.C.10:20.5 Why is the speaker's son unhappy?A. He failed his exam.B. He has to leave his school. C He quarreled with his classmate第二节(共15小题;每小题15分，满分2.5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三个选项中选出最住选项。

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

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段村料，回答第6、7题。

6.Why did the man's father call the woman?A. To tell her about his poor healthB. To Tell her he won' t make supper today.C. To tell her he won't come back for supper.7.What is the man worried about?A. His father may break down one day.B. His mother won' t be able to find a job.C. He'll have to help his father with his work.听第7段材料，四答第8、9题。

2019-2020学年河南省平顶山市鲁山县第一高级中学高二英语上学期期末试卷含解析

2019-2020学年河南省平顶山市鲁山县第一高级中学高二英语上学期期末试卷含解析一、选择题1. The price of the house is reasonable and I love its garden _____.A. in generalB. in totalC. in commonD. in particular参考答案：D2. The teacher said, “Turn to page 18 and pay attention to the line ________ it.”A. top ofB. at the top ofC. on top ofD. at the top参考答案：B考查top的用法。

“在书页的上方”要说at the top of the book。

on top of“一物嵌在另一物上方而成为一体”。

3. Don’t forget _____the light when you leave the room.A, to turn off B, turning off C, turn on D, turning on参考答案：A4. What you are saying now is not _________ what you said last week.A. in a agreement withB. fit in withC. consistent withD. similar with参考答案：C5. It’s a good thing that I ______ a raincoat, otherwise I’d have been wet all over.A. have broughtB. broughtC. had broughtD. was bringing参考答案：B6. ________flights had to be put off because of the hurricane all those days .A. A great many ofB. A great number ofC. A great deal ofD. The great number of参考答案：B7. . Who would you rather ________ the watch?A. have to repairB. have fixedC. get repairedD. get to repair参考答案：D略8. ________ the past, our life today is much better.A. Comparing withB.To compare withC. Compare withD. Compared with参考答案：D33. The professor got a disease in blood for the _______ of fresh vegetables and fruit.A. snakeB. lackC. ignoranceD. minority参考答案：B略10. He was guilty _______ murder, and was sentenced to death.A. withB. forC. ofD. to参考答案：C略11. He asked us to __________him __________carrying through their plan.A. assist; withB. help; toC. assist; inD. help; with参考答案：C12. I don’t mind her criticizing me, but _____ is how she does it that I object to.A. ThatB. itC. thisD. which参考答案：B13. The coastal area has a pleasant climate, with _____ temperatures from 24℃ to 26℃.A. ordinaryB. averageC. commonD. normal参考答案：A考查形容词。

河南省鲁山县第一高级中学2020届高三12月月考英语试卷

英语试卷（满分：150分;考试时间:120分钟）第二部分：阅读理解（共2节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，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。

AAs you know, there are many fantastic parks in New York City.Central ParkOne of the most famous parks in the world, Central Park is a man-made wonder. Not only is it the first public park built in America, but it is also one of the most frequently visited parks, with over 25 million guests per year. Set in the middle of busy Manhattan, its grounds serve as a safe harbor, not only for athletes, and musicians but also for lots of migratory birds each year. One can spend an entire peaceful day wandering its grounds, gazing upon nearly 50 fountains, monuments, and sculptures or admiring its 36 bridges.Hudson River ParkHudson River Park is a waterside park on the Hudson River that extends from 59th Street south to Battery Park in the New York City district of Manhattan. Bicycle and pedestrian paths, including the Manhattan Waterfront Greenway, span the park north to south, opening up the waterfront for the public to relax. The park includes tennis and soccer fields, children's playground, dog run, and many other features.Washington Square ParkWashington Square Park, located in the heart of Greenwich Village, is a very popular and often crowded place. People from all backgrounds gather to this large square dotted with trees.Central Park ZooThe Central Park Zoo is a small 6. 5-acre zoo located on Central Park in New York City. The zoo began in the 1860s, making it the first official zoo to open in New York. The zoo was improved in 1934, with the addition of many new buildings ranged in a quadrangle around the sea lion pool. Finally, the zoo was repaired in the mid-1980s and reopened in 1988, replacing theold-fashioned cages with naturalistic environments.21 Which park is set in the heart of Greenwich Village?A. Central Park.B. Hudson River Park.C. Washington Square Park.D. Central Park Zoo.22 What can we learn about Central Park?A. It is the first public park built in the world.B. It is primarily a man-made park.C. It was the most crowded park when first built.D. It especially attracts pedestrians and artists.23 When was the first official zoo in New York improved for the first time?A. In1934.B. In the 1860s.C. In the mid-1980s.D. In 1988.BOn a cool morning, Wilson Kasaine walks along a dirt path in southern Kenya. Actually, Kasaine is tracking lions. Particularly, he is tracking one lion called Marti.Tracking lions on foot may sound dangerous, but Kasaine has been doing it for most of hislife. Born in a traditional Maasai family, he understood the beauty and risk of the wildlife. Living with big game forces him to develop a good sense of where animals have been and where they might be going. During his 12-kilometer walks to and from school, he learned how to tell the paw prints of a lion from those of other animals.Growing up, Kasaine knew that improving his tracking abilities would help him avoid other dangerous animals. But maybe Kasaine didn’t know that, years later, he would be tracking lions specifically to encounter them and to protect them. Today he leads a small group of wide-eyed tourists over a red sandy path in the reserve, searching for the lion that has left upon it his unmistakable prints.Each year, tens of thousands of tourists come to Kenya’s national parks to try to visit the “big five”: elephants, rhinoceros, leopards, buffaloes, and lions. The attraction of these animals to people all over the world means that the nation’s economy is tied to the protection of its wildlife. If Kenya’s wildlife disappea rs, so does its second-largest source of income.Considering the rapid urban development in Kenya, this isn’t unimaginable. In 2016, a study shows that many of the nation’s most treasured species have fallen to less than one-third of their population counting from just 40 years ago. The number of lions fell too. In 1998, the nation was home to over 15,000; only about 2,000 remain today. Several experts have predicted they could disappear entirely from the country in the next two decades.Wildlife protection efforts in Kenya must be at the sacrifice of other things. People were forced to leave their land and into smaller surrounding regions. Communities like Kasaine’s are now finding it increasingly difficult to maintain a traditional Maasai lifestyle. But they are glad that their sacrifice really makes a difference.24.What did Kasaine learn on his way to school and back home?A. The beauty and risk of the wildlife.B. The method of telling different plants.C. The skills of telling different paw prints.D. The lifestyle of a traditional Maasai family.25.What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 3 refer to?A. The lion.B. The path.C. The reserve.D. The group.26.Why is Kenya making efforts to protect wildlife?A. To improve the nation’s economy.B. To offer more jobs to the local people.C. To show the importance of the “big five”.D. To set a good example to other countries.27.What do we know from the fifth paragraph?A. The lions in Kenya are in danger of dying out.B. The number of species declined seriously in 2016.C. The nation’s economy is experiencing a very hard period.D. Species in Kenya decreased every year in the recent ten years.CWhen I was 12, all I wanted was a signet (图章) ring. They were the "in" thing and it seemed every girl except me had one. On my 13th birthday, my Mum gave me a signet ring with my initials(姓名首字母) carved into it. I was in heaven.What made it even more special was that it was about the only thing that wasn't being"replaced". We'd been burnt out in fires that swept through our area earlier that year and had lost everything—so most of the " new" stuff (东西) we got was really just to replace what we'd lost. But not my ring. My ring was new.Then, only one month later, I lost it. I took it off before bed and it was missing in the morning.I was sad and searched everywhere for it. But it seemed to have disappeared. Eventually, I gave up and stopped looking for it. And two years later, we sold the house and moved away.Years passed, and a couple of moves later, I was visiting my parents' when Mum told me that she had something for me. It wasn't my birthday, nor was it Easter or Christmas or any othergift-giving occasion. Mum noticed my questioning look. " You'll recognize this one," she said, smiling.Then she handed me a small ring box. I took it from her and opened it to find my beautiful signet ring inside. The family who had bought our house 13 years earlier had recently decided to do some redecorations, which included replacing the carpets. When they pulled the carpet up in my old bedroom, they found the ring. As it had my initials carved into it, they realized who owned the ring. They'd had it professionally cleaned up by a jeweler before sending it to my mother. And it still fits me.28 The underlined word "in" in the first paragraph probably means "_____".A. fashionableB. availableC. practicalD. renewable29 When she got the ring back, the writer was about _____.A. 13 years oldB. 15 years oldC. 26 years oldD. 28 years old30 Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A The writer's family moved several times. 、B. The writer never stopped looking for her ring.C. The writer's ring was cleaned up by the new house owner.D. The writer lost her ring in the morning when she took it off.31 What would be the best title for the passage?A. My New RingB. Lost and FoundC. Lost and ReplacedD. An Expensive RingDWalt Disney is credited for creating such wonderful things as Donald Duck and Mickey Mouse. However, he cannot take the credit for creating other well-loved characters, such as Cinderella and Snow White. They are almost automatically associated with Disney because Disney turned old fables(寓言) into cartoon movies.The original Cinderella varies very much from the Disney version we know today. It started off with the girl mourning her mother's death and going to her tomb three times a day. In addition, there were only birds that helped Cinderella; there was no such thing as a fairy godmother or helpful mice, nor was there mention of a horse and carriage.The stepsisters were cruel: they always threw Cinderella's food into the ashes of the fire and made her sleep on the ashes on the floor, hence（因此）her name.In the original story, the king's ball actually lasted for three days. With the help of the birds, the girl, beautifully dressed, danced with the prince on all three nights and the prince fell in love with her. However, she broke away from him to rush back home each night. On the last night, the prince placed soothing sticky on the stairs; as Cinderella made her escape, a shoe got stuck on it.Here now is where the story becomes unpleasant: when the prince went to the house looking for the girl whose foot fit the shoe, the wicked(邪恶的) stepmother told one of her two daughters to cut off her big toe to fit into the shoe. The daughter did as told. So the prince took her away tobe his bride. But when they passed the tomb of Cinderella's mother, the birds called out to the prince,“Turn and peep, there's blood in the shoe; the shoe is too small, the true bride waits for you.”Realizing he had been tricked, the prince returned the daughter to her mother. The other then had to cut off part of her heel in order to fit into the shoe, with the same result. Only Cinderella's foot fit perfectly and so the prince chose to marry her. The story ends with the wedding day: as Cinderella's two stepsisters followed her, pretending to be devoted to her so that they could enjoy the king's riches, two birds flew by and plucked(啄) out their eyes. Because of their wickedness and falsehood, they had to spend the rest of their days blind.The original Cinderella is so different from the Disney version. Thank goodness Disney made such changes; it indeed was a wise move.32 What dose the underlined word “They” in the first paragraph refer to?A. Such wonderful things.B. Other well-loved characters.C. Old fables.D. Cartoon movies.33 How did Cinderella get her name?A. The Birds came up with it.B. It was given by Disney.C. It came from the word “ash”.D. She got it from her mother.34 Which of the following is TRUE according to the original story?A Helpful mice got Cinderella a beautiful dress.B The ball was held to celebrate the prince's wedding.C. Cinderella left her shoe on the stairs on purpose.D. The birds told the prince that he had been cheated.35 What does the author think of the Disney version?A. Excellent.B. OrdinaryC. Dull.D. Ridicul ous.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，选项中有两项为多余选项。

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APhiladelphia offers a ton of attractions that are suitable for people of every age and here are some family—friendly attractions．Spruce Street Harbor ParkSpruce Street Harbor Park, one of the best urban beaches in America, is an outdoor heaven on the Delaware River waterfront. Visitors can relax in a hammock, play on the playgrounds, and play games like table tennis and giant chess. Don’t miss out on the park at night, when colorful LED lights hanging from treetops make the entire area bright.Blue Cross River RinkOffering ice skating in the winter and roller skating in the summer, Blue Cross River Rink creates a fun, outdoor experience for the whole family. Visitors can play on the nine-hole mini-golf course during the summer, and enjoy eats and drinks from the on-site(现场的)bar and restaurant all year round．Sesame PlaceBig Bird, Elmo and the other stars of Sesame Street come out and play at Sesame Place, the only theme park in the nation starring the popular TV show’s most lovable characters. A water park, interactive activities, parades, fireworks and shows add to the fun．Once Upon a Nation Storytelling BenchesOn summer days, uniformed and professional storytellers at 13 storytelling benches throughout Philadelphia’s Historic District entertain visitors with true, free, three-to-five minute tales about the colonial(殖民的) era as part of Once Upon a Nation. Children can pick up a Story Flag at any storytelling bench, and then collect a star from every storyteller on their journeys. Flags with all the stars can get free rides on the Parx Liberty Carousel at Franklin Square．21. Who would most probably go to Spruce Street Harbor Park?A. People who are fond of colorful lights．B. People who have a preference for skating．C. People who want to have a relaxing day．D. People who are interested in water activities．22. Which place would fans of Big Bird be interested in?A. Sesame Place．B. Blue Cross RiverRink．C. The Parx Liberty Carousel．D. Spruce Street Harbor Park．23. What can we know about Philadelphia Storytelling Benches?A. It can be visited all year round．B. It is available at a small charge．C. It is educational for children．D. It is aimed at serving the public．BIt was a rainy day. I had no desire to drive up the winding mountain road to my daughter Carolyn’s house. But she had insisted that I come to see something at the top of the mountain.So here I was, although unwilling to make the two-hour journey through fog and rain. After lunch, my daughter requested me to drive her to Barage. After a ten-minute drive，we parked the car and got out. We walked along a path that was thick with old pine needles. Huge black green evergreens towered over us. Gradually the peace and silence of the place began to fill my mind. Then we turned a corner and stopped——and I gasped in amazement.From the top of the mountain to the slopes and valleys, were rivers of daffodils(水仙) in full bloom. A sea of amazing colors, like a carpet before us. It looked as though the sun had tipped over and spilled gold down the mountainside. At the center hung a waterfall of purple hyacinths. Here and there were breathtaking tulips.A riot of questions filled my mind. Who created such beauty? Why? How?As we approached the home. We saw a sign that read “Answers to the Questions I Know You Are Asking.” The first answer was: “One Woman——Two Hands, Two Feet, and Very Little Brain.”The second was: “One at a Time.”The third: “Started i n 1958.”I was so moved by what we had seen. “She changed the world,” I said, not getting over the shock. “One bulb(球茎) at the time. She started almost 40 years ago, probably just the beginning of an idea, but she kept at it.”“Imagine,” I added, “if I had a vision and worked at it，just a little hit every day, what might I have accomplished?”Carolyn looked sideways at me, smiling. “Start tomorrow,” she said,“Better yet, start today.”24.Why did the author decide to visit her daughter？A. She missed her very much.B. She didn’t want to disappoint her.C. She must pick her up.D. She has an urge to look at the sea of flowers.25. What does the underlined word “hyacinths” in Paragraph 3 probably refer to?A. A kind of flowers.B. Famous waterfalls.C. Mountain springs.D. A name of a place.26. What did the author learn from the sign?A. Easier said than done.B. Well begun, half done.C. Women can shake the world.D. Little steps add up to big success.27.What is the best title of the passage？A. An Amazing Trip to BarageB. A Moving Story of a M other’s LoveC. A Special Sign on the Way HomeD. A Valuable Lesson From a WomanCEvery year, hundreds of millions of Monarch Butterflies (黑脉金斑蝶) from Canada and the United States journey as far as 2, 500 miles to the forests of Michoacan, Mexico, a place which has the world’s largest insect migration. It’s such a breathtaking sight, but as always, human greed is threatening to destroy it.The Monarch Butterflies start to arrive in Michoacan in late October to make their winterhome in the trees high up in the mountains of the natural reserve. Once there, they gather together in large masses. These masses often become so heavy that they cause tree branches to bend or even break. But there’s a purpose of all these massing — it allows the butterflies to survive in the low nighttime temperatures at these high altitudes.The Michoacan Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary (保护区) is most impressive during the months of February and March, just before the winged insects begin their long journey home.Mexico’s Butterfly Forest is a shelter protected by law, and one of the country’s most popular sights, but that hasn’t stopped people from slowly but steadily destroying it.Illegal woodcutting in the heart of the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve has been a longstanding problem, but criminals are rarely brought to justice. They are often set free after paying some money.Just last month, an even greater threat rose in Michoacan’s butterfly home. The country’s largest mining corporation gained the right to reopen an old mine in the heart of the monarch reserve. Experts believe that if the mine is reopened, it will likely spell the end of this magical place.And as if all this wasn’t bad enough, the increasing use o f herbicides (除草剂) in the American corn belt has led to the decrease of a plant which is essential to the monarchs’ development from egg into butterfly.28. When do the Monarch Butterflies begin to fly back to Canada?A. In January.B. After March.C. In October.D. In December.29. What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 2 refer to?A. The weather.B. The reserve.C. The massing.D. The forest.30. What can we know about the protection of Monarch Butterflies in Mexico?A. It is very satisfying.B. It should be strengthened.C. It cost the government a lot.D. It has saved many butterflies.31. What can we infer from the last two paragraphs?A. Monarch Butterflies have a worrying future.B. America has many mines waiting for exploration.C. Monarch Butterflies live in the centre of an old mine.D. The use of herbicides will let Monarch Butterflies lay fewer eggs.DIn the near future, IoT (Internet of Things) will drive huge innovation (革新) in the way our food is grown. Plants will have a “voice”, not a human voice, but a voice based on data that can tell people, computers, and machines when, for example, they are thirsty, or need more sun, medicine, etc.Take vertical (垂直的) farms, for example. Farming is moving indoors where the growth of plants can be monitored and controlled. The facilities are built vertically, so growing areas can be put in piles. This greatly reduces the amount of land needed for farming.From an IoT point of view, vertical farms are connected in two ways. First, small sensors (传感器) in the soil or connected to plants tell a control system exactly how much light, water, and nutrients are needed to grow the healthiest crops. Sensors will also tell vertical farmers when crops are nearing their peak for harvesting at just the right time to make sure it’s still fresh when it reaches its final destination.Second, vertical farms will be connected to other networks and information systems, including databases that track local demand. For example, local restaurants may input when they need fresh food supplies. And vertical farmers could get that information so they know which crops to grow in what quantities. This type of IoT system would have been unimaginable a generation ago.Today, vertical farms are being experimented. Yet, the numbers point to a bright future for the industry, especially as the world’s population continues to grow. For example, Green Sense Farms in Chicago is able to harvest crops 26 times a year using 85 percent less energy, one-tenth the water, and no pesticides. A side benefit of lower energy use is lower CO2 output of two tons per month, with the added benefit of creating 46 pounds of oxygen every day.32. What is the main idea of the text?A. Voice machines help plants speak up.B. Farmers are all turning to vertical farming.C. IoT has brought great innovation to our future life.D. Vertical farms driven by IoT are a future for agriculture.33. How do sensors attached to plants work?A. By recording farmers harvesting crops.B. By monitoring farmers working their fields.C. By analyzing information to preserve crops.D. By passing information on to a control system.34. According to Paragraph 4, the IoT system can help ________.A. expand the output of cropsB. match supply with demandC. determine the needs of farmersD. move restaurants onto farms35. What is the author’s attitude towards the future of vertical farming?A. Negative.B. Indifferent.C. Optimistic.D. Doubtful.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。