2019—2020学年度淄博市临淄区第二学期初四期中考试初中英语
山东省淄博市2019学年七年级下学期期中考试英语试卷【含答案及解析】(2)
山东省淄博市2019学年七年级下学期期中考试英语试卷【含答案及解析】姓名___________ 班级____________ 分数__________一、完形填空1. Hi! My name is Eric. I am an English boy. My _________ name is Li Mobai.I _________ in China with my parents now.I _________ in No.1 Middle School in Shanghai. I'm in Class 1, Grade 7. I can _________ Chinese very well. I _____ good at math and music, too. I'm in the music club. I like _________ Chinese songs. Zhang Jie is my favorite star. I like sports very much. On weekends, I usually play _________ basketball and table tennis. Sometimes I go swimming _________ my parents.I have many good friends at school. I often _________ them with their English. So they think I'm a( n) _________ boy. They all like me very much. Do you like me? Do you want to make friends with me?1. A. English B. Chinese C. first D. last2. A. like B. teach C. live D. join3. A. work B. study C. play D. do4. A. tell B. talk C. say D. speak5. A. am B. are C. be D. is6. A. dancing B. listening C. singing D. drawing7. A. / B. a C. an D. the8. A. for B. of C. with D. at9. A. know B. meet C. watch D. help10. A. busy B. nice C. interesting D. healthy二、阅读理解2. Dear Li Chen,How are you? Thanks for your letter. History and math are my favoritesubjects too. I think they are interesting. l know your school is over( 结束 ) at 5:30 p.m. lt's too late! Our school is over at 3:40 p.m. every day. Then I can do many after-school activities with my classmates.On Monday and Tuesday afternoon, I have a drawing lesson from 4:00 to 5:00.I'm good at it. My dream( 梦想 ) is to he an artist . On Tuesday afternoon, I have a swimming lesson. I don't like sports, but my mother thinks it can help me keep( 保持 ) healthy. On Wednesday afternoon, I'm free. I usually go to the school library with my best friend, Kate. Our school library is very big. We can read many kinds of books there. On Friday afternoon, I go back home early. Then my parents take me to my grandparents' home and have a big dinner with them.I'm free on weekends because I don't have too much homework. I usually go shopping with my friends or watch TV at home. I feel happy.Yours,Alice1. We can learn that Li Chen's favorite subjects are___________________________________ .A. history and mathB. art and mathC. English and historyD. art and P.E.2. Alice has a drawing lesson for ___________________________________ on Monday afternoon.A. half an hourB. an hourC. two hoursD. hree hours3. What does the underlined word "artist" mean in Chinese?A. 音乐家________B. 艺术家________C. 教师________D. 作家4. Alice ___________________________________ on Tuesday afternoon.A. goes shoppingB. goes to see her grandparentsC. goes to the libraryD. has a swimming lesson5. 下面的陈述哪一项是正确的？A. Li Chen's classes finish at 3:40 p.m.B. Alice likes playing sports very much.C. Alice goes to see her grandparents every Friday.D. Alice has much homework to do on weekends.3. Here are some students' schedules .Peter gets up at 6：00 am. After that, he brushes his teeth and takes a shower, and then he has breakfast . At 7：30 am., he takes the school bus to school. It takes him about 10 minutes. He gets home at 4：20 p.m. and does his homework at about 4：30 p.m.Cindy gets up at 7：00 a. m. Then she brushes her teeth and takes a shower. After a quick breakfast, she goes to school by subway at 7 ：30 a.m. It takes her about twenty minutes. She gets home at about 4：45 p.m.Li Yang gets up at 6：45 am. After breakfast, he walks to school from 7：20 am. to 7：40 am. After school he often plays soccer with his friends. He usually does his homework at 7：30 p.m. He doesn't watch TV. He goes to bed at 9：30 p.m.Han Mei gets up at 6：15 am. Then she takes a shower. At 7：00 a.m., she has breakfast.After that, she takes a boat to school. It takes her half an hour to get to school. At 4：30 p.m., she gets home. Then she does her homework, has dinner and watches TV. She goes to bed at 9：00 p.m.1. Who gets up the earliest (最早) ？A. Peter.B. Cindy.C. Li Yang.D. Han Mei.2. The Chinese meaning of “schedules” is __________.A. 课程表________B. 计划表________C. 项目表________D. 时间表3. How does Cindy go to school?A. By bus.B. By bike.C. By subway.D. By boat.4. How long does it take Li Yang to walk to school?A. 10 minutes.B. 20 minutes.C. 30 minutes.D. 40 minutes.5. From the passage, we can know that___________ .A. Han Mei takes a shower at nightB. Peter gets to school at about 7：40 a.mC. Li Yang usually watches TV in the eveningD. Cindy gets home from school at about 4：30 p.m4. In many English homes people eat four meals a day: breakfast, lunch, tea and dinner.People have breakfast at any time from seven to nine in the morning.They eat porridge ， eggs or bread.English people drink tea or coffee at breakfast.Lunch comes at one o'clock.Afternoon tea is from four to five in the afternoon and dinner is about half past seven.First they have soups, and then they have meat or fish with vegetables.After that they eat some other things, like bananas ， apples or oranges.But not all English people eat like that.Some of them have their dinner in the middle of the day.Their meals are breakfast, dinner, tea and supper and all these meals are very necessary.1.Many English people have________ meals a day.A. twoB. threeC. fourD. three or four2.People may have________ for their breakfast.A. tea and eggsB. porridge ， eggs ， bread ， tea or coffeeC. tea and coffeeD. bread and eggs3.People have lunch at________ ．A. any timeB. nineC. fiveD. one4.People don't have________ for their dinner.A. porridgeB. bananas and applesC. some soup and meatD. meat and fish5.In many English homes dinner comes________ ．A. at one o'clockB. in the middle of the dayC. at noonD. at night5. Hello! I'm Alex. I often get up at 6:30 am. Half an hour later( 之后 ), I have my breakfast. At 7:30 a.m., I take a bus to school. We have Maths, Chinese and English classes from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. I have lunch and talk with my classmates at school. We have three classes from 1:40 to 4:10 in the afternoon.After school, I often play with my classmates. We often play soccer, tennis and ping-gong. I go home at about 5:00 p.m. I usually have dinner at 6.00 p.m. Then I do my homework and watch TV. At about 10:30 p.m, I go to bed.1. When does Alex go to school in the morning? At___________________________________ .A. sevenB. six thirtyC. seven thirtyD. eight2. What time does Alex eat breakfast? At ___________________________________A. sixB. sevenC. seven thirtyD. seven ten3. How long does it take( 花费 ) Alex to have breakfast?A. Thirty minutes.B. An hour.C. Forty minutes.D. Fifty minutes.4. How many classes does Alex have in the afternoon?A. Two.B. Three.C. Four.D. One.5. Alex usually ___________________________________ before she goes to bed.A. plays computer gamesB. playsC. watches TVD. plays三、七选五6. M:Glad to meet you, Mrs. Green. 1.W:I'm from New York.M:What's your job?W: 2. I work in a middle school.M: 3.W:English.M: 4.W:I think it's interesting. I also like my students.M: 5.W:I can sing and dance. I can tell stories in English, too.M:You are a great teacher.A.I'm a teacher.B.What are you doing?C.Where are you from?D.What do you think of your job?E.What subject do you teach?F.What can you do?G.Yes, l do.四、单词拼写7.1. The boy wants to j _______________ the art club.2. We do our h _______________ .3. There are two b _______________ over the river.4. Tony gets dressed and then brushes his t __________5. I like eating ice cream. It t __________ nice.五、语法填空8.1. He _______________ (not go) to bed at 8:00 p.m.2. Tate's father _______________ (drive) his car to work every day.3. The old man _______________ (live) in a small village.4. The American girl can _______________ (speak) Chinese well.5. Ice-cream tastes _______________ (well) so students like to eat it afterschool.六、选词填空9.ride you quarter homework finishdress in because make favoriteDear Tony,Now I'm happy to tell you about my daily activities ( 日常活动 ). I like to get up early. I usually get up at a 1. to six in the morning. Then I get 2. and do morning exercises. At seven thirty, I have breakfast and then I go to school. I 3. my bike to school. The classes begin at 8:00, and 4. at 5:00 p.m. I like Friday best, 5. I have a P.E. class. My 6. subject is P.E., and I am 7. the sports club. I 8. many friends there. I usually go home at half past six in the afternoon. I have dinner with my family. After dinner, I do my 9. in my room. I go to bed at nine o'clock. How about 10. daily activities?Yours,Peter七、任务型阅读10. Jack is a schoolboy. He likes sleeping( 睡觉 ) very much. So he is often late for school. His mother often asks him to get up early in the morning. But Jack just says, "Wait a moment ( 等一会 ), Mom." And he sleeps for half an hour. ①他总是没有时间吃早饭 . His mother worries about ( 担心 ) it.It's six o'clock in the morning. Jack doesn't get up. "Jack, it's time to get up," his mother says."Wait a moment, Mom. I don't want to get up now. Let me sleep for a moment." Half an hour later, his mother says again, "Get up, Jack! It's time to have breakfast.""I don't want to have breakfast. l only want to sleep.""But your father gets up now." Jack gets up quickly, "Oh,no! I have English at eight o'clock. ② I don't want to be late for his clas s. "任务一：翻译句子。
2019—2020年淄博市临淄区第二学期初二期中考试初中英语
2019—2020年淄博市临淄区第二学期初二期中考试初中英语英语试卷第一卷〔选择题共75分〕一、听力选择〔20分〕〔一〕录音中有五个句子，每个句子听两遍，然后从每题Ａ、Ｂ、Ｃ三个选项中选出适合每个句子的答语。
1. A. No, I didn’t. B. No, I was n’t. C. Yes, I am.2. A. I don’t like London. B. Pretty exciting. C. What do you think of it?3. A. It was Saturday. B. They visited the aquarium.C. She visited her pen pal.4. A. No, I hate tea. B. The same to you. C. Yes, please..5. A. I’m sorry. I can’t. B. How about you? C. Yes, I am.〔二〕录音中有五组对话，听录音两遍，然后从每题Ａ、Ｂ、Ｃ三个选项中选出能回答每个咨询题的正确答案。
6. What does the man want to do?A. To go to the car show.B. To visit his uncle.C. To look after his uncle.7. Where is Jane’s sister going?A. To the fishing pool.B. To the art club.C. To the library.8. Who won the prize?A. Toby.B. Bill.C. Bill’s friend.9. What did the woman see at the zoo?A. Seals.B. Dolphins.C. Pandas.10. What was the weather like yesterday?A. Windy.B. Rainy.C. Fine.〔三〕录音中有一段对话，听录音两遍，然后从每题A、B、C三个选项中选出能回答每个咨询题的正确答案。
山东省淄博市七年级下学期英语期中试题及答案
山东省淄博市第二学期期中英语试题第I卷（选择题)第一部分：听力（共两节，满分20分）第一节：（共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分）听下面5段校对话，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。
每段对话读一遍。
１．What does the boy want to buy? ２．What does the girl want to do tonight?３．What animal does Charles think is lazy? ４．What is Jason doing?５．How does Cindy usually go to school?第二节：（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）听下面几段材料，每段材料后有一个或几个小题，从题中所给的A, B, C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
每段材料读两遍。
听下面一段材料，回答第6题。
６．What time does Mark get up on weekends?A．At 7:00 B．At 8:00 C．At 9:00听下面一段材料，回答第7题。
７．When can Rick make a model plane?A．On Friday night B．On Sunday night C．Every night听下面一段材料，回答第8题。
８．Where does Sally go after school?A．To the library B．To the zoo C．To the shop听下面一段材料，回答第9题。
９．What does Jack think of the cat?A．Kind B．Boring C．Shy听下面一段材料，回答第10题。
10．Where is Tony’s mother?A．In China B．In Thailand C．In the USA听下面一段材料，回答第11-12题。
11．Where are the speakers?A．In the classroom B．In the supermarket C．In the library 12．What’s Mike doing now?A．Talking B．Reading C．Writing听下面一段材料，回答第13-15题。
2019—2020学年度淄博市淄川区第二学期初三期中考试初中英语
2019—2020学年度淄博市淄川区第二学期初三期中考试初中英语初三英语试题第一卷(选择题60分)一、听力部分(20分)(一)听句子，选择最正确答语(听一遍，5分)( )1．A．Sorry，I don’t know．B．Me，neither．C．No，I haven’t．( )2．A．Oh，since last year．B．I was in this school．C．Two years ago．( )3．A．Yes，they are．B．No，they don’t．C．Yes，it is．( )4．A．I play football very well．B．Well，it looks nice．C．That’s a good idea．( )5．A．It’s very cheap．B．Five yuan．C．I want to buy it．(二)听对话和咨询题，选择最正确答案。
(听一遍，5分)( )6．A．It’s great．B．It’s interesting．C．It’s bad．( )7．A．The singers that can sing and dance well．B．The singers who can write beautiful lyrics．C．The singers who can sing clearly．( )8．A．Yes，he does．B．No，he doesn’t．C．Yes，he is．( )9．A．5 o’clock．B．4 o’clock．C．3 o’cloc k．( )10．A．About great people．B．About society．C．About history．(三)听对话，依照对话内容选择最正确答案。
(听两遍，5分)( )11．_______will go to an old people’s home．A．Mary and her classmatesB．Pierre and his classmatesC．Mary and Pierre( )12．The students will______．A．have a party for the old peopleB．help the old people clean the houseC．have dinner with the old people( )13．Pierre thinks students______．A．should be allowed to spend time helping othersB．should be allowed to choose clothes for othersC．should concentrate on their studies( )14．Many students are _______ at weekends．A．too tired to go on workingB．tired enough to studyC．free enough to help people( )15．Pierre wants to ______ some day．A．teach in a poor mountain villageB．help the old peopleC．go climbing with Mary and her classmates(四)听短文，依照短文内容选择正确答案。
学年度淄博市临淄区第二学期初四期中考试初中英语
2008-2009学年度淄博市临淄区第二学期初四期中考试英语试卷说明：1．同学们参加诊断检测的主要目的在于及时了解自己的学习情况，便于及时调整自己的学习策略和学习方法，为同学们的可持续学习打好基础。
2．本诊断检测试题共包含十个大题（总成绩满分120分）及附加题（10分），检测时间120分钟。
3．考试结束后，第I卷由学生带回保存，监考老师将第II卷及答题纸一并收回。
第Ⅰ卷（选择题共69分）一、听力选择（一）录音中有五个句子，每个句子听一遍，然后从每小题A、B、C中选出适合每个句子的答语。
1．A． Thank you．B． With pleasure．C． Sorry．2．A． I’ll do that B． No, thank you．C． The same to you．3．A． No, you are right．B． I’m glad you like it．C． Hello．4．A． Thank you all the same．B． I’m fine．C． Sure. Here you are.5．A． That’s right．B． Welcome to my house．C． I’m afraid I can’t．（二）录音中有五组对话，每组对话听一遍，然后从每小题A、B、C中选出能回答每个问题的正确答案。
6． Where is Jack going?A． To the station．B． To the hospital．C． To the office．7． What’s Kate’s sweater made of?A． Silk．B． Cotton．C． Wool．8． Does the man know the way?A． Yes, he does．B． No, he doesn’t．C． We don’t know．9． What does the boy think of Harry Potter?A． Boring ．B． Surprising．C． Interesting and exciting.10． Where does the dialogue probably happen?A． In the library．B． In a classroom．C． At home．（三）录音中有一段对话，听对话两遍，然后从每小题A、B、C中选出能回答每个问题的正确答案。
2022年山东省淄博市临淄区中考一模英语试题答案(原稿)
2020-2021学年度第二学期毕业学科期中学业水平检测初四英语参考答案及评价标准（2022.4）一、完形填空（共10小题，满分15分）每小题1.5分1-5 ACDAB 6-10 DBCDB二.阅读理解（共21小题，满分42分）每小题2分11-13 ADB 14-17 ACAD 18-22 DCABD 23-26 DCEA 27-31 EDACB 三．选词填空（共10小题，满分15分）每小题1.5分，与答案不符者不得分。
32. lonely 33. died 34. works 35. widely 36. translating 37.when 38. working 39. until 40. begun 41. His四．语法填空（共10小题，满分20分）每小题2分，与答案不符者不得分。
42. On 43. first 44. were made 45. who 46. To achieve 47. have done 48. our 49. advantages 50. easier 51. why 五．阅读表达(共5小题，满分10分) 每小题2分。
虽与答案表达方式不同，但与所给参考答案意思一致，无语言错误，也可得分。
52. They cleaned them with their spoons./By cleaning them with their spoons./By eating every bit of soup with their spoons.54. The boys wrote their names on pieces of paper and picked Oliver/him out. /By writing their names on pieces of paper and picking Oliver/him out.55. His face became very pale. He was in complete surprise and held on to the pot for support.56. He was locked in a cold, dark room (and would be driven away).六、书面表达（共1题，满分18分）The opening ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games was held on 4th, February in Beijing. The ceremony was directed by Zhang Yimou, who is a famous director. It shows many things about Chinese culture. In addition, it is full of science and technology.winter and summer Olympic Games! The mascots of the Olympic Games are Bing Dwen Dwen and ShueyRhon Rhon. The motto of the OlympicGames is “ Together for a Shared Future”. Among all the atheletes, As a Chinese, I am so proud and excited.As you know, hosting the Olympic Games is one of the mostChinese culture and let foreign countries know more about China.评分标准。
临淄区中考英语试卷答案
临淄区中考英语试卷答案Part I Listening Comprehension (20 points) Section A (5 points)1. B2. C3. A4. D5. CSection B (15 points)6. We are going to the beach this weekend.7. I think it will rain tomorrow.8. She wants to learn to play the piano.9. The movie is very interesting.10. He is going to study abroad next year. Part II Reading Comprehension (30 points) Passage 1 (10 points)11. C12. A13. B14. D15. CPassage 2 (10 points)17. B18. C19. D20. BPassage 3 (10 points)21. A22. C23. B24. D25. APart III Writing (20 points)Dear Mike,I am so excited to hear that you are coming to visit us next month! I have been looking forward to this trip for a long time. We have planned a lot of fun activities for you to enjoy during your stay.First, we will take you to the Great Wall of China, where you can see the amazing scenery and feel the history. Then, we will go shopping in the local market and try some delicious Chinese food. In the evening, we will watch a traditional Chinese opera.I hope you will have a great time with us. If you need any help or have any special requests, please let me know in advance. I am sure this trip will be unforgettable for you.Looking forward to seeing you soon!Best regards,Li HuaPart IV Integrated Skills (20 points)26. It is important to study hard because it will help us achieve our goals in the future.27. The government should invest more in education to improve the quality of life for everyone.28. I believe that technology will continue to advance and change our lives in the future.Part V Task (10 points)Task 1: Fill in the blanks with the correct forms of the verbs in brackets.1. He __________ (be) a teacher.2. They __________ (go) to the park yesterday.3. She __________ (have) a birthday party next week.Task 2: Complete the sentences with the given phrases.1. I can't find my phone; I __________ (leave) it somewhere.2. She is always ready to help others; she __________ (be) very kind-hearted.3. We should protect the environment; it __________ (be) very important.---请注意，以上答案仅供参考，实际考试答案应以官方公布的为准。
2019-2020学年淄博市临淄区第二中学高三英语期中试题及答案
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Before you head home, stop off in Marakesh to visit some of the top Moroccan designers.Havana, CubaStepping onto the streets of Havana feels like stepping back in time. For a day of sightseeing, check out the remaining architecture of Old Havana, which was built ten centuries ago. You can easily do it with one of the area’s many walking tours. Or visit the Museum of Rum for a taste of the island’s most popular wine. You might come across a clothing shop offering some classic finds!Melbourne AustraliaBuilt largely during the 1850s gold rush, Melbourne remains as alive as ever. Make sure to check out the hottest Australian brands. Moreover, visit the Block Arcade in Collins Street to see some of the 19th century architectural details the world has to offer. And, if you want to catch the largest consumer fashion festival in the world, grab tickets for the yearly Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival.1.What can visitors do in both Ibiza and Havana?A.Taste local wine.B.Visit modern Museums.C.Appreciate ancient buildings.D.Enjoy parties under the stars.2.To attend the globally largest consumer fashion festival, you have to go to ________.A.SpainB.MoroccoC.Havana.D.Australia3.Which of the following cities is the oldest?A.Ibiza.B.Tangier.C.Havana.D.Melbourne.BIt’s a big change from homeless teen to Yale (耶鲁)medical school student, butperseverancepaid off for Chelesa Fearce of Clayton County, Georgia.Fearce was a fourth grader when her mom was diagnosed (诊断) with Lymphoma (淋巴瘤).That began a hard time for the family. They had to move in and out of shelters,hotels and even the family car.“I know I have been made stronger. I was homeless. My family slept on the floor and we were lucky if we got more than one full meal a day. Getting a shower, food and clean clothes was an everyday struggle,” Fearce said in a speech she gave at her high school graduation ceremony. Fearce overcame her day-to-day struggles by focusing on a better day. “I just told myself to keep working, because the future will not be like this anymore. And that helped me get through,” she told WSBTV.Fearce was determined to be a good role model for her younger sister. She found inspiration in her late grandmother, struggling with deadly diseases, who gave Fearce emotional support. In her junior and senior year, Fearce took both high school and college courses, missing out on the free meals she depended on so she could get to her college classes. Despite having to use her cellphone to study after the shelter lights were turned off at night, she not only graduated as valedictorian (毕业生代表) of her 2013 class with a 4.5 grade average, but was also given a ride scholarship—including a meal plan to Spelman College in Atlanta.After graduation, she worked full time for two years at the National Institutes for Health inBethesda,Maryland,doing research on drugs. Last fall, she entered Yale and set a course to earn both a PhD and medical degree.4. What does the underlined word “perseverance” in paragraph 1 refer to?A. instant passion.B. continuous efforts.C. great patience.D. selfless ambitions.5. How did Fearce feel facing the sufferings?A. Sad and disappointed.B. Stressed and defeated.C. Determined and confident.D. Joyous and contented.6. What can we know about Fearce’s learning experience?A. Her grandma encouraged her to study medicine.B. Her high school offered her free meals and courses.C. She failed to study late due to frequent power cut.D. She gained remarkable high school achievement.7. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. From Homeless to YaleB. Meet American’s Top GirlC. Disabled but not DefeatedD. Chelesa Fearce: A Girl of Many TalentsCRichard Campbell is a secondary school student. He is15 years old. He lives in a small town in the north ofEngland. Every morning, he gets up at eight o’clock, puts on his uniform and walks to school.One hour later, the lessons start. The students usually study maths, English, history and geography in the morning. They usually study music and drawing and they play sports after lunch. They have a ten-minute break between classes. They also spend a long time in the school library, reading books and doing their homework.Richard likes his school very much. His favourite subjects are English and geography, but he doesn’t like maths because he is not good at it.Richard and all his friends spend the whole day at school. Lunch is at one o’clock. He doesn’t like the food that the school serves. This is why he often brings a packed lunch from home. He always has his lunch in the dining hall, but some of his friends sometimes eat in the courtyard or outside the school gate.At weekends, he always goes out with his friends because he doesn’t go to school. On Saturday, he always goes to the cinema or to the sports centre. On Sunday, he just goes for a walk with his dog.8. What time do Richard’s lessons begin in the morning?A. At 8:00.B. At 8:30.C. At 9:00.D. At 9:10.9. What does Richard like best?A. Maths and English.B. English and geography.C. History and maths.D. Geography and history.10. Where does Richard have lunch on weekdays?A. In the dining hall.B. At home.C. In the courtyard.D. Outside his school gate.11. What does Richard always do on Saturday?A. He reads and does homework.B. He goes to see films or does sports.C. He walks his dog or does exercise.D. He spends a long time in the library.DI’ve never been the kind of person to say, “it’s the thought that counts” when it comes to gifts. That was until a couple of weeks ago, when my kids gave me a present thatblew me away.For years now, I’ve been wanting to sell our home, the place where my husband and I raised our kids. But to me, this house is much more than just a building.In the front room, there’s a wall that has hundreds of pencil lines, marking the progress of my children’s growth. Every growth stage is marked in grey, with each child’s name and the date they were measured. Of all the objects and all the memories, it’s this one thing in a home that’s the hardest to leave behind. Friends I know have returned home after work only to discover their wall of heights has been freshly painted over. A new paint job wouldn’t normally be greeted by tears, but erasing that evidence of motherhood hurts more than it should. Our kids grow in so many ways, but the wall is physical evidence of their progress, right there for everyone to see. Over the years, I’ve talked about how much I would hate leaving that wall behind when I moved, even though the last marks were made 10 years ago when my kids stopped growing.So one day, while I was at work, my childrendecided to do something about it.They hired Jacquie Manning, a professional photographer whose work is about capturing (捕捉) the beautiful things in life, from clear lakes and skies to diamonds and ballgowns (舞会礼服).She came to our house while I was at work, and over several hours, took photos of the hundreds of drawings and lines, little grey fingerprints (手印), and old marks. Somehow, she managed to photograph all those years of memories perfectly. Afterwards, she put all the photos together into one image, transforming them into a beautiful history of my family.Three weeks later, my children’s wonderful gift made its way to me—a life-size photo of the pencil lines andfingerprints that represents entire lifetimes of love and growth.12. The underlined phrase in Para. I “blew me away” probably means “________”.A. attracted meB. surprised meC. accepted meD. refused me13. What does the house really mean to the author?A. A house.B. Buildings.C. An object.D. Memories.14. What surprised the friends I know after work?A. Finding the wall repainted.B. Erasing the fingerprints.C. Greeting them by tears.D. Leaving the wall unfinished.15. What is the best title for the text?A. Gift Made with LoveB. Buildings Made by ChildrenC. A Very Wonderful PaintingD. A Family History第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2019-2020学年淄博市临淄区第二中学高三英语期中考试试题及答案解析
2019-2020学年淄博市临淄区第二中学高三英语期中考试试题及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ATheBest Placeto Camp in Each StateWashington-SecondBeach, Olympic National ParkCampers put up their tents right on the sand of thisPacific Northwestbeach. Make a campfire, photograph sunset over the sea and try to absorb this charming spot with your entire being.Alaska-Bartlett Cove Campground, Glacier (冰川) Bay National ParkIn a state full of natural riches,Glacier Bayis a wonder, home to high peaks, whales, 700 miles of coastline, and light blue glaciers that flow directly into the sea. Set within temperate rainforest along Bartlett Cove, the park's only campground is impressively green and an easy jumping-off point for boat tours.Arizona-Havasupai Campground, Havasupai ReservationGetting to Havasupai is a challenge. Permits are snatched (剥夺) up almost instantly, and even if you get one it's a 10-mile hike from the border to reach this rural campground that hugs Havasu Creek. Make the journey, however, and you're rewarded with a series of great waterfalls and natural pools.Arkansas-BuffaloNationalRiverAmerica's first national river travels 135 miles through the Ozark Mountains, winding its way over rapids, forming peaceful pools and passing rocky cliffs topped by green forest. Plan a float trip and absorb the scenery ata leisurely pace, pausing for hikes to visitLostValley's caves or the 200-foot waterfalls.1.Which state may attract people preferring glaciers?A.Alaska.B.Washington.C.Arizona.D.Arkansas.2.What makesArizonaa popular camp choice among tourists?A.The blue glaciers and green rainforests.B.The winding national river and cliffs.C.The soaring peaks and long coastline.D.The beautiful waterfalls and pools.3.What can you do when camping inArkansas?A.Take a long trip on foot.B.Visit caves and waterfalls.C.Put up a well-equipped tent.D.Enjoy a view of sunset.BMany of us in China enjoy adding chilies (辣椒) toour food, but did you know that this spicy vegetable could also be dangerous? A 34-year-oldUSman recently ended up in hospital after eating a Carolina Reaper—the spiciest chili in the world. After taking just a single bite of one, the man suffered from serious headaches in the following few days, reported BBC News.In fact, reports of stomachache and headache caused by eating spicy food are not something unusual. But if chilies are harmful, why is it that human beings are the only animals to eat this vegetable? According to the website Huanqiu, about 600 million Chinese people—almost half of the national population—are chili eaters. So what makes people love chilies so much? The human body reacts to the burning feeling that comes from eating chilies by releasing natural chemicals that “produce a sense of happiness” , noted BBC News.And the benefits go even further than just personal enjoyment. A survey conducted by the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences found that the death rate of those who eat spicy food once or twice a week is 10 percent lower than those who eat it less than once a week. The number decreased to 14 percent for those who eat spicy food six to seven times a week. And another study done by theUniversityofVermontcame to a similar conclusion. “The data encourages people to eat more spicy food to improve health and reduce death risk at an early age,” Liu Qi, a nutritionist at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health, told BBC News.Chilies have anti-cancer quality and the ability to increase our metabolism (新陈代谢). So, don't worry if you love spicy food. It seems that chilies are actually good for us—except for the Carolina Reaper, perhaps.4. The example of a 34-year-old American is mentioned in Paragraph 1 to prove ________.A. chiliescan be beneficialB. chilies are popular inAmericaC. chilies can be dangerousD. serious headaches can be dangerous5. Eating chilies gives people a sense of happiness by_______.A. decreasing death rateB. releasing natural chemicalsC. curing serious headachesD. providing enough nutrition6. Which of the following statement is TRUE?A. Human are the only animals to eat chilies.B. Stomachache and headaches caused by chilies is something unusual.C. The more chilies you eat, the healthier you are.D. Chilies have anti-cancer quality but it can't increase our metabolism.7. The writer wrote the passage to ________.A. warn people of the dangers of chiliesB. ask people to eat Carolina ReaperC. encourage people to eat more chiliesD. tell people the benefits of chiliesCMany Americans experience surprise (or disappointment) when they wake up on Christmas Day. They might be surprised or disappointed by a family member’s actions. They might be happy or unhappy about a Christmas gift. Imagine a child expects to get an Xbox or PlayStation for Christmas. On Christmas morning, they quickly open their gift. Inside is an English grammar book. They might feel disappointed. The Everyday Grammar team would prefer the new English grammar book. But if you are like most young people, you would probably rather have a new video game.Today, we are going to explore those feelings-feelings of surprise and disappointment. In other words, we are going to explore how speakers show that reality was better or worse than their expectations.Many languages use words to express expectation. Speakers also use words to express how events are not happening as expected. This idea is known as “counter expectation”.Do not worry about the term. Just remember that it means that speakers use words to show that reality is countering their expectations.English has many words that serve this purpose. Three of the most common are the words “even”, “still” and “actually”. You will often hear them in informal, everyday speech. Speakers use these words to show disappointment. The pitch of their voice tells you what they mean. Let’s study examples of each word.Speakers often use the word "even” to show disappointment or surprise. Imagine a young child that expects a phone call from a family member-perhaps an uncle or grandparent. The phone call never comes. The child might say the following: “What’s wrong with him? He didn’t even call me on Christmas day.” Americans sometimes use “still” for showing how reality does not quite meet their expectations: “You’re still here? It’s over! Go home. Go!” Another common word that shows surprise or disappointment is “actually”: “I can’t believe it! Uncle Bob actually stole her Christmas gift.”8. What might most young Americans prefer as a Christmas gift according to paragraph 1?A. A newly made video game.B. An English grammar book.C. A new designed school bag.D. A unique jacket from their parents.9. What does the underlined phrase “counter expectation” in paragraph 3 mean?A. Expression of disappointment.B. Something expected to happen.C. The same with one’s expectation.D. A result against what is expected.10. What do the three words “even”, “still” and “actually” have in common?A. They are easy to understand.B. They express disappointment.C. They show delighted feelings.D. They are used most at Christmas.11. What’s the last paragraph mainly about?A. Expectations from loved ones.B. Different uses of the three words.C. Examples of the use of the three words.D. Emotions of disappointment and surprise.DRecently，as I watched my son Nathan play basketball for his high school team，I was starting to feel sorry for myself and for him．His team was facing adversity（逆境）on the court and he was playing in a hostile environment-it was the opponent's home gym filled with their supporters，and Nathan's team was trailing（落后）for three quarters of the game．As for me，I had been dismissed from my job earlier in the day．During my drive home，I kept telling myself that I will find work again in a short time-I am confident in my experience and abilities．This is the same belief that I tried to instill in my son．The basketball game entered the fourth quarter with Nathan's team still trailing．I saw the determination on his，as well as his teammates'faces as they fought back to not only tie the game（平局），but then go ahead by three points．Then，a player from the other team made an unbelievable shot to tie the game up again．With a tie game and seconds on the clock，Nathan found himself with the ball and with skill and confidence，he proceeded to make the basket with a defender hanging all over him．The other player was called for a foul（犯规）．As Nathan stood at the foul line preparing for a shot that would put his team up by three points，I saw the focus and determination on his face，there was no room for self doubt．Nathan was able to tune out all the distractions and nail the free throwwith such skill，it was as if he had done it a thousand times．As I sat there，my heart bursting with pride，it dawned on me．I had taught him perseverance in the face of adversity，and he had just taught me the same lesson．That brief moment of self-doubt andfeeling sorry for myself was blown away by the actions of my son on the basketball court．He will play in the finals，but it doesn't matter if he wins or loses，at this moment，we both won．12. What did the author estimate his son's team would be like at first？______A. The team would lose at home court．B. The team would finally win．C. The team would win the championship．D. The team would lose at visiting court．13. Which of the following words can best describe the author？______A. Self-doubting and pessimistic．B. Self-confident and optimistic．C. Hardworking and intelligent．D. Easy-going and warmhearted．14. What does the underlined phrase"tune out"in Paragraph 4 mean？______A. AvoidB. Focus．C. CreateD. Receive．15. Which of the following is the besttitle for the text？______A. Life Goes Just Like Playing Basketball．B. It Matters Whether to Win or Lose．C. A Lesson in Life and Basketball．D. Father And Son in Life．第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2019-2020学年淄博市临淄区第二中学高三英语期中试卷及答案解析
2019-2020学年淄博市临淄区第二中学高三英语期中试卷及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AChina has 410K5Gbase stationsChina built 257,000 new 5G base stations in the first half of the year, according to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT).Shipments of 5G phones reached 8623 million unis in China, with 5G package users hitting 66 million by the end of June, said Wen Ku, head of information and communication at the ministry.To give full play to the commercialization of 5G, more policies should be implemented to boost the vitality of the market, Wen said, adding that international cooperation in 5G technology, industry and application should be strengthened.AG600 seaplane’s test flightKunlong, China’s homegrown AG600 large amphibious aircraft, conducted its first sea-based test flight on Sunday morning, marking a new milestone in the program.The AG600 is China’s second amphibious aircraft, after the SH-5, which was developed in the 1970s for military purposes and has been retired for a long time.These specifications make it the world’s biggest amphibious aircraft, surpassing Japan’s ShinMaywa US-2 and Russia’s Beriev Be-200.Once in service, it will put an end to the absence of a large rescue aircraft in China and will be very useful in the national emergency rescue and disaster relief systems.Beidou products land abroadAccording to Ran Chengqi, director general of China Satellite Navigation Office, Beidou has been constantly deepening its compatibility, interoperability and cooperation with the US’ GPS, Russia’s GLONASS and the EU’s Galileo. It has also entered international organizations of civil aviation, maritime affairs, search and rescue satellites and mobile communication.BDS-based services have been successfully applied in land mapping, precision farming, digital development and smart port construction in member countries of ASEAN, South Asia, Eastern Europe, West Asia and Africa.1. What can we learn from this passage?A. The total number of 5G phones has reached a new level.B. Kunlong, unlike SH-5, is not just for military purposes.C. Technologies mentioned above need more cooperation with others.D. BDS-based services have been provided for users in many countries.2. Which of the following is most probably related to agriculture?A. 5G phonesB. BDS-based servicesC. AG600 seaplaneD. Beriev Be-2003. If your friend did a course in marketing management, he may choose a job in a ________.A. 5G technology related marketB. large amphibious aircraftC. BDS-based projectD. China Satellite Navigation OfficeBYour best friend that follows you around when the sun comes out - your shadow - doesn’t serve an important function like your heart or brain, but what if you could use shadows to create electricity? When using solar panels (电池板) that are powered by light, shadows can be boring because it means electricity can’t be created. However, researchers from the National University of Singapore have engineered a way to create power from the shadows present everywhere.A team of the university created a machine that can collect energy from shadows. It is created by placing a thin coating of gold onto silicon (硅). Like in a normal solar panel, when put in light, the silicon electrons (电子) become energized and the energized electrons then jump from the silicon to the gold. The voltage (电压) of the part of the machine that is placed in the light increases to the dark part and the electrons in the machine flow from high to low voltage. They are sent through an external circuit (外电路) creating a current that can be used to power another machine. The greater the contrast between light and dark, more energy is provided by the machine.The team isworking on improving the performance of the machine, borrowing approaches from solar panels to gather light. Increasing the amount of light the machines can receive allows them to better make use of shadows, as well as developing shadow energy collecting panels that can successfully gather from indoor lighting. The team is also researching the use of other materials other than gold to drop the price of the machine, meaning they would be more cost effective and easier to apply in society.Shadows are present everywhere and perhaps one day in the future we will be able to collect energy from them by placing the shadow-effect energy machine around the world in places that have been considered unfit forsolar panels to work, or indoors. “A lot of people think that shadows are useless,” Tan says, but “anything can be useful, even shadows.”4. What is Paragraph 1 mainly about?A. Your best friend always stays with you after the sunrise.B. The shadow has the same function as the heart and brain.C. Shadows can stop solar panels from creating electricity.D. Researchers have found a way to create power from shadows.5. What is the key working principle of the machine mentioned in the text?A. The silicon produces electricity when it is in the light.B. The gold produces power with the help of the silicon.C. The energized electrons flow from high to low voltage.D. An external circuit creates current using another machine.6. How does the team improve the performance of the machine?A. Using solar panels in the machine.B. Increasing the amount of light received.C. Developing light energy collecting panels.D. Bringing down the price of gold.7. Which of the following is the best place to apply the machine?A. A gym.B. A park.C. A farm.D. A playground.CTo show empathy is to identify with another’s feelings. It is to emotionally put yourself in the place of another. The ability to empathize is directly dependent on your ability to feel your own feelings and identify them.If you have never felt a certain feeling, it will be hard for you to understand how another person is feeling. If you have never put your hand in a flame, you will not know the pain of fire. If you have not experienced jealousy, you will not understand its power.Readingabout a feeling and intellectually knowing about it is very different than actually experiencing it for yourself.Among those with an equal level of emotional intelligence, the person who has actually experienced the widest range and variety of feelings — the great depths of depression and the heights of fulfillment, for example, — is the one who is most able to empathize. On the other hand, when we say that someone “can’t relate” to other people, it is likely because they haven’t experienced, acknowledged or accepted many feelings of their own.Once you have felt discriminated against, for example, it is much easier to relate with someone else who has been discriminated against. Our innate emotional intelligence gives us the ability to quickly recall those instances and form associations when we encounter discrimination again. We then can use the “reliving” of those emotions to guide our thinking and actions. This is one of the ways nature slowly evolves towards a higher level of survival.For this process to work, the first step is that we must be able to experience our own emotions. This means we must be open to them and not distract ourselves from them or try to numb ourselves from our feelings through drugs, alcohol, etc.Next, we need to become aware of what we are actually feeling — to acknowledge, identify, and accept our feelings. Only then can we empathize with others. That is one reason why it is important to work on your own emotional awareness and sensitivity — in other words, to be “in touch with” your feelings.8. How does the author explain the feelings of empathy?A. By giving examples.B. By having classification.C. By making comparison.D. By providing data.9. Which statement may the author agree with?A. Low level of empathy leads to fewer varieties of feelings.B. The deeper one’s feelings are, the more empathetic one is.C. Empathy is a way we recently picked up for better survival.D. Rich experiences may not go with a high level of empathy.10. What’s the purpose of the last two paragraphs of the text?A. To advise a sincere attitude to one’s experiences.B To suggest a right understanding of empathy.C. To require a realbond with one’s emotions.D. To call for true acceptance of one’s feelings.11. What is the best title for the text?A. How Empathy UnfoldsB. Be Open to Your EmotionsC. Why Is Empathy ImportantD. Accept Your True SelfDOn the night of September 19, 1961, Betty Hill and her husband Barney were driving home through the White Mountains from Niagara Falls. They were travelling on anearly deserted two-lane highway when Betty noticed a steady light in the sky that was getting bigger and brighter.She thought it was a planet or a star. Barney, stimulated at her excitement, said it was probably just a wandering aeroplane. Whatever it was, it appeared to be following them.They stopped their car for a closer look. What they said happened next, changed their lives. The flying object was noiseless. It appeared to be spinning. It was as big as a jet but shaped like a pancake.So formed the tale of Betty Hill, a New Hampshire social worker who, with Barney, a postal worker, claimed to be kidnapped by aliens, who were from outer space, on a moonlit night about 60 years ago.After reluctantly going public with her experience, Hill, who died of cancer at her New Hampshire home, aged 85, became a celebrity on the UFO circuit and was known as the “first lady of UFOs”.Intriguingly, at the time of the incident, the Hills remembered nothing except that they had spied a strange object in the sky. Later, troubled by nightmares and other stress-related pains, the couple underwenthypnosis(催眠) where the full story came out with the aid of Boston psychiatrist Benjamin Simon, an expert in medical hypnosis.On their night of contact the Hills arrived homeat 5 a.m., unable to account for two lost hours. They were also confused by the odd marks on their telescopes, deep signs on the tops of Barney’s best shoes, Betty’s torn dress and strange circular markings on their car that made the needle of a compass jump wildly.After seeing them for six months, the psychiatrist concluded the Hills’ lost memory about the hours they lost on that night in 1961 “appeared to involve an amazing experience on the part of both of the Hills”. Whether the experience had been fantasy or reality, Simon could not say, but he said he was convinced they had not been lying. He guessed that it had been a kind of shared dream.Reports of aliens capturing humans and taking them aboard oddly shaped spacecraft were “comparatively rare” before 1975. After a movie, “The UFO Incident”, about the Hills came out, however, such stories increased.12. When they saw the strange object in the sky, Barney and Betty Hill ______________.A. were astonished at its strange flight and noiseB. regarded it as just a wandering car following themC. realized immediately what the danger it might causeD. showed curiosity in discovering what it really was13. The word “Intriguingly” in paragraph 6 most probably means “______________”.A. RidiculouslyB. TemporarilyC. RemarkablyD. Mysteriously14. The Hills later sought the help of a psychiatrist because ______________.A. they had lots of secrets in their lives after the strange experienceB. their lives were greatly disturbed by the unexpected experienceC. they wanted to share their unforgettable experience with the expertD. they hoped to forget completely what had happened to them15. This article was written in order to ______________.A. describe an unusual event to the readersB. convince readers of the existence of UFOsC. record how people were caught by aliensD. warn people of the dangers the UFOs cause第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2019-2020学年淄博市临淄区实验中学高三英语下学期期中考试试题及答案
2019-2020学年淄博市临淄区实验中学高三英语下学期期中考试试题及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AThe COVID -19 pandemic has affected all aspects of life, including the way we travel. But for those who are looking to expand their horizons while still staying safe, the following three travel trends in 2021 may provide inspirations. Let’s take a look.StaycationWith many travel restrictions during the pandemic, people preferred traveling to nearby places in 2020. This trend continues in 2021. According to search data, 62 percent of people are interested in taking a vacation within driving distance of home. People who live in large cities want to get back in touch with nature. Travelers are looking for places different from their everyday accommodations, for example, farm stays, villas and cottages.Pod travelWhile 2020 saw a rise in solo travel and isolated adventures, 2021 shows that people want to be more connected. “Pod travel”, or gathering in isolated spaces with loved ones, is growing in popularity. 85 percent of survey respondents favor traveling with family or friends, and over half of the trips searched include three or more people. Pod travel is here to stay for those who want to safely be together while reducing risks associated with socializing with others.Remote working and travelingMany people worked and learned from home in 2020 because of the pandemic. Remote working blurs the line between working and traveling. There was a 128 percent increase in the mention of phrases such as “relocation”, “relocate”, “remote work” and “trying a new neighborhood”. People are actively booking longer stays (e. g. two plus week trips) in small to mid—size cities with access to immersive natural surroundings and wide—open spaces.1.What can we learn about Staycation?A.Travelling to the countryside.B.Taking an isolated adventure.CHaving holidays in nearby places. D.Staying indoors all by oneself.2.What’s special about Pod travel?A.Traveling alone.B.Traveling far away.C.Traveling while working.D.Traveling with loved ones.3.Where might we find the text in a magazine?A.Medicine.cation.C.TourismD.Career.BMost animals living in crowded conditions have particularly strong immune systems, so it long puzzled researchers that honeybees do not.Part of the answer, discovered in 2015, is that queen bees vaccinate their eggs by moving parts of proteins from disease-causing pathogens to them before they are laid. These act as antigens totriggerthe development of a protective immune response in the developing young. But that observation raises the question of how the queen receives her antigen supply in the first place? Dr. Harwood wondered if the nurse bees were taking in parts of pathogens and passing them to royal jelly they were producing while eating the food brought to the hive.To test this idea, he teamed up with a group at theUniversityofHelsinki, inFinland, led by Dr Heli Salmela. Together, they collected about 150 nurse bees and divided them among six queenless mini hives equipped with baby bees to look after. Instead of honey, they fed the nurses on sugar water, and for three of the hives they added P. larvae, a bacterium causing a hive-killing disease, to the sugar water.In this case, to stop such an infection happening, Dr Harwood and Dr Salmela heat-treated the pathogens and so killed them in advance. They also labelled the dead bacteria with a fluorescent dye, to track them easily. And, sure enough, it was confirmed that parts of P. larvae were getting into royal jelly released by those bees which had been fed with the sugar water containing that.All told, these findings suggest that nurse bees are indeed, through their royal jelly, passing antigens onto the queen for vaccinating her eggs. They also mean the nurses are vaccinating baby bees as well, because baby bees, too, receive royal jelly for the first few days after they come out.4. What does the underlined word “trigger" in Paragraph 2 probably mean?A. Cut out.B. Set off.C. Slow down.D. Put off.5. Which is the main experimental subject in Paragraph 3?A. Queen bees.B. Nurse bees.C. Bee eggs.D. Baby bees.6. Why was P. larvae added to the sugar water?A. To test if it would cause a hive-killing disease.B. To check how the bacterium would affect the hive.C. To see whether the target bees would favor the taste.D. To confirm the bees would pass pathogens to royal jelly.7. What is the text mainly about?A. How bees multiply.B. How antigens function.C. How bees get vaccinated.D. How immune system works.CAn unmanned Chinese spacecraft left the earth on a trip to the planet Mars on Thursday. The launch（发射）marks the start of one of China's most important space explorations. China's national space agency launched the spacecraft called Tianwen-1 fromthe Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Center on Hainan Island.The name Tianwen means “Questions to Heaven” in Chinese. The spacecraft took off on China's largest carrier rocket, the Long March 5, and about 36 minutes later, the spacecraft, including an orbiter（轨道飞行器）and a rover（漫游车），was sent into the Earth-Mars orbit. It is expected to reach the orbit of the red planet next February. Tianwen-1 will finish three scientific goals—orbiting the red planet, landing on the Mars and sending a rover to the landing site.Tianwen-1 carries several scientific instruments to observe the planet's atmosphere and surface. It will do a series of scientific researches on the planet's soil, geological structure, environment, atmosphere and water. Besides its daily work of exploring the surface of Mars for 90 days, it will also report back to the earth about its experiences on the red planet, which is millions of miles away. According to experts, discovering signs of life will be its first and most important scientific goal.Tianwen-1's successful landing will make China the second nation to place a spacecraft on Mars. The United States has landed eight vehicles on Mars since 1976. China will be the first to successfully orbit, land and place a vehicle in the same mission. This is China's first independent mission to Mars. The task in 2011 failed when a Russian rocket carrying a Chinese orbiter had problems after launch, and was unable to escape the Earth orbit. Last year, China's Chang e-4 spacecraft became the first to make a landing on the far side of the moon.8. When will Tianwen-1 enter the orbit of Mars?A. 36 minutes later.B. Next Thursday.C. In 90 days.D. Next February.9. What is the main task of Tianwen-1 according to experts?A. Orbiting the Mars.B. Landing on the Mars.C. Discovering signs of life.D. Sending a rover to the landing site.10. Which of the following statements is mentioned in the text?A. Tianwen-1 is the second vehicle landed on the Mars.B. The United States is the first to land vehicles on the Mars.C. Russia helped China place Tianwen-1 on the Mars.D. Chang，e-4 was the first to make a landing on the moon.11. Where can you find this article?A. In a newspaper.B. In a diary.C. In a sci-fi novel.D. In a guide book.DAt Aizo Chuo Hospital in Japan, employees greet newcomers, guide patients to and from the surgery area, and print out maps of the hospital for confused visitors. They don’t take lunch breaks or even get paid. Why? They’re robots!Robots have long worked in factories, helping to build cars and electronic appliances. But today’s robots don’t just do the jobs of people－they actually look and act a lot like people.Kansei, arobot from Japan, has a plastic face covering 19 movable parts. The robot can make 36 facial expressions in response to different words. Kansei shakes in fear at the word “war” and smiles when it hears the word “dinner”.Researchers in Europe are going even further with iCub, a “baby” robot. They are teaching it to speak and hold conversations.The ability to interact is crucial for robots that will one day work closely with humans says robotics professor ChrisAtkeson. “ This will require robots to understand what you say and how you are feeling and respond with appropriate emotions, ” he told WR News.Japanese scientist Minoru Asada agrees. He is building a robot called CB2 that acts like a real baby. “ Right now, it only goes, ̒Ah, ah. ̓But as we develop its learning function, it will start saying more complex sentences and moving on its own, ” Asada says. “ Next-generation robots need to be able to learn and develop by themselves.”Intelligent robot will become more important in the future, as populations age and the number of human workers declines in many countries. “ We’re going to have many more old people and not enough young people tocare for them,” says robot researcher Matthew Mason. “ Technology can help the old people live at home longer, instead of going to nursing homes.”12. According to the passage, what jobs have robots already performed?A. Giving advice, answering customer questions and planning events.B. Producing factory goods, building cars and greeting customers.C. Greeting customers, producing factory goods and performing surgery.D. Building cars, driving passengers and providing directions.13. The second paragraph in this passage is mainly about?A. To explain how a robot works.B. To define what a robot is.C. To describe the functions of modern robots.D. To predict the future uses of robots.14. How does the Kansei robot react on the word “fire”?A. Use languages to warn nearby humans.B Back up its memory files.C. Activate an automatic fire alarm.D. Produce a worried look on his face.15. In Asada’s opinion, the next step for robots will be to develop_______.A. the ability to learn independentlyB. the ability to understand human commandsC. the capacity to interact with humansD. the willingness to work together第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2019淄博英语中考题型样稿
2019年初中结业学科阶段性检测初四英语试题（样稿）注意：考生将第Ⅰ卷各小题的答案用2B铅笔把答题卡上相应题目的答案标号涂黑。
第Ⅰ卷（选择题）一、完型填空阅读下面短文，从各题A、B、C、D中选出能填入文章中相应空白处的最佳答案。
Michael, a famous TV host in Hong Kong, wrote a letter to his child. It is not only helpful to children, 1 also good for all ages. The following paragraphs are chosen from his letter.Life is 2 . While you are wasting it today, you’ll realize you are at the end of life tomorrow. So 3 you start to value your life, the earlier you can enjoy it.②You might fail if you don’t study hard, 4 a lot of successful people haven’t received higher education.③I don’t 5 you to support me for the rest of my life, so I am not going to do 6 for you. You will live on your own 7 you grow up.④You should can be friendly 8 others, but you shouldn’t expect the same from others.⑤I’ve bought the lottery(彩票) tickets for almost twenty 9 . From young to old, but I am still poor. So you have to work hard to be 10 . There is no such thing as a free lunch.1. A. and B. but C. so D. if2. A. bad B. free C. short D. long3. A. early B. earlier C. the earlier D. the earliest4. A. although B. because C. so D. if5. A. hope B. expect C. make D. let6. A. same B. the same C. different D. difficult7. A. when B. but C. while D. how8. A. in B. to C. of D. at9. A. days B. weeks C. months D. years10. A. succeed B. success C. successful D. win二、阅读理解阅读下列短文A,B, 从各题的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中选出能完成所给句子或问题的最佳答案。
2019-2020学年淄博第四中学高三英语期中考试试卷及答案解析
2019-2020学年淄博第四中学高三英语期中考试试卷及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ATheatre reflects the values of the civilization out of which it grows. The following are the types of theatre performances an ancient Roman might have witnessed then.Fescennine VerseFescennine Verse was a pioneer of Roman comedy. Ironic and improvisational（即兴的）, it was used mainly at festivals or weddings, and as invective. With early native Italian funny dialogues in Latin verse, it was thought to have combined with a tradition of performances by masked dancers and musicians from Etruria.Fabula AtellanaFabula Atellana relied on common characters, masks, direct humor, and simple plots. They were performed by actors improvising. Fabula Atellana came from the Oscan city of Atella. There were 4 main types of characters: the braggart, the greedy blockhead, the clever hunchback and the stupid old man, like modern Punch and Judy shows.Fabula TogataNamed for the clothing symbolic of the Roman people Fabula Togata had various subtypes. One was the Fabula Tabernaria, named for the tavern（酒馆）where the comedy’s preferred characters, lowlifes, might be found. One describing more middle-class types, and continuing the Roman clothing theme, was the Fabula Trabeata.Fabula PraetextaFabula Praetexta is the name for Roman tragedies on Roman themes, Roman history or current politics. Fabula Praetexta was less popular than tragedies on Greek themes. During the Golden Age of drama in the Middle Republic, there were four great Roman writers of tragedy, Naevius, Ennius, Pacuvius, and Accius. Of their surviving tragedies, 90 titles remain.All the performances above began as a translation of Greek forms, even to the extent of their being performed in Greek costume.1.Where might an ancient Roman witness Fescennine Verse?A.At a party.B.At a funeral.C.At a wedding.D.At a concert.2.Which type of performance describes the middle-class life?A.Fabula Atellana.B.Fabula Tabernaria.C.Fabula Trabeata.D.Fabula Praetexta.3.What do the listed types of performances have in common?A.They copy Latin dramas.B.They take on Greek forms.C.They reflect Roman themes.D.They refer to Italian stories.BIn Japan many workers for large corporations have a guarantee of lifetime employment. They will not be laid off during recessions or when the tasks they perform are taken over by robots. To some observers, this is capitalism at its best, because workers are treated as people not things. Others see it as necessarily inefficient and believe it cannot continue if Japan is to remain competitive with foreign corporations more concerned about profits and less concerned about people.Defenders of the system argue that those who call it inefficient do not understand how it really works. In the first place not every Japanese worker has the guarantee of a lifetime job. The lifetime employment system includes only “regular employees.” Many employees do not fall into this category, including all women. All businesses have many part time and temporary employees. These workers are hired and laid off during the course of the business cycle just as employees in the United States are. These “irregular workers” make up about 10 percent of the nonagricultural work force. Additionally, Japanese firms maintain some flexibility through the extensive use of subcontractors. This practice is much more common in Japan than in the United States.The use of both subcontractors and temporary workers has increased markedly in Japan since the 1974-1975 recession. All this leads some people to argue that the Japanese system really is not all that different from the American system. During recessions Japanese corporations lay off temporary workers and give less business to subcontractors. In the United States, corporations lay off those workers with the least working experience. The difference then is probably less than the term “lifetime employment” suggests, but there still is a difference. And this difference cannot be understood without looking at the values of Japanese society. The relationship between employer and employee cannot be explained in purely contractual terms. Firms hold on to the employees and that employees stay with one firm. There are also practical reasons for not jumping from job to job. Most retirement benefits come from the employer. Changing jobs means losing these benefits. Also, teamwork is an essential part of Japanese production. Moving to a new firm means adapting to a different team and at least temporarily, lower productivity and lower pay.4. According to the passage, a woman in Japan _________.A. cannot get a lifetime jobB. is impossible to get a part time jobC. will be employed for lifeD. is among the regular workers5. Which of the following is NOT the reason why Japanese workers stay with one firm?A. They don’t want to lose their retirement benefits.B. They are not adaptable people.C. Any change of jobs will make them less paid.D. They get used to the teamwork.6. It can be inferred from the passage that _________.A. those who want to change jobs frequently in Japan should think twiceB. those who are first laid off by American corporations are temporary workersC. the use of subcontractors makes Japanese firms less flexibleD. the Japanese system is totally different from the American system7. What does the passage mainly discuss?A. The extremely hard situation during recessions.B. The extensive use of subcontractors in Japan.C. The characteristics of corporations in the United States.D. The features of lifetime employment in Japan.CA maverick describes a person who thinks independently. A maverick refuses to follow the customs or rules of a group to which he or she belongs. In the US, a maverick is often admired for his or her free spirit, although others who belong to the maverick’s group may not like the maverick’s independent ways.But where did the word “maverick” come from?Early in the 1800s, a man named Samuel Augustus Maverick settled down in Texas, which was a place of wide-open land, rich soil, cattle ranches(牛场) and cowboys. As the years passed, Mr. Maverick increased his property(财产) in Texas. Before long, he owned huge pieces of land that were good for raising cattle. But he had no cattle. He wasn’t a rancher.One day, a man came to Samuel Maverick to pay him an old debt. But the man didn’t have enough money. So he offered Mr. Maverick 400 head of cattle. Mr. Maverick accepted them, but he didn’t really want them. He simply put the cattle on his land to eat and care for themselves.It was not long before the cows reproduced(繁殖). The calves grew and had more calves. Soon, hundreds of cows and calves moved freely across Samuel Maverick’s land. They also moved across the land of nearby ranchowners.It was a tradition among ranchers in the West to put a mark of ownership on newborn calves. They burned the name of their ranch into the animal’s skin with a hot iron. The iron made a clear mark called a “brand”. Brands allowed ranchers to easily see who owned which cattle.Samuel Maverick refused to brand his calves. “Why should I?” he asked. If all the other cattle owners branded theirs, then those without a brand belonged to him.And this is how the word “maverick” entered the American language. It meant a calf without a brand. As time passed, the word “maverick” took on a wider meaning. It came to mean a person who was too independent to follow even his or her own group.8. Why did the man give Samuel Maverick 400 head of cattle?A. To get some money.B. To return what he owed him.C. To buy some of his land.D. To ask him to raise them.9. How could the ranchers easily know who the cattle belonged to?A. Through the brand on the cattle.B. Through the name of the cattle.C. Through the appearance of the cattle.D. Through the land on which the cattle stayed.10. What can we learn about Samuel Augustus Maverick from the text?A. He was born in Texas.B. He took good care of all his cattle.C. He didn’t really want to accept the cattle.D. He followed the tradition of ranchers in the West.11. What is the text mainly about?A. How to become an independent thinker.B. “Maverick” means a calf without a brand.C. The life story of Samuel Augustus Maverick.D. How the word “maverick” got into American English.DThe secrets of dreaming are always interesting psychologists. It is generally acknowledged in the field that dreams people have during this time betweenchildhood and full adulthood, that’s around 30, are the strongest and most influential. Yet not enough is known about the repeated patterns of dreaming. Researchers are still trying to answer a basic question: How does dreaming relate to the life experiences and developmental challenges?G. William Domhoff and Adam Schneider, at theUniversityofCalifornia, help to answer this question by examining the lengthy dream series of two individuals, “Izzy” and “Jasmine”. Izzy provided a collection of 4, 329dream reports from between the ages of 12 and 25, while Jasmine provided 664 dreams recorded between the ages of 14 and 25.Large collections of dreams like these pose challenges to researchers. Until recently, the means of studying dream series was to employ a team of recorders who take the time to code each dream for a predetermined(预先确定的)number of content categories, and then compare their results. Nowadays, digital technologies enable the analysis of language usage in dreams with high speed, accuracy, and objectivity. This marks a revolutionary advance in the science of dreaming. However,itcan only lead so far.To gain more specific and detailed insights, Domhoff and Schneider tailored word strings(词串)for each dreamer, mixing elements of traditional research with digital tools for analyzing large data sets. For Izzy these word strings included “family and s”, “celebrities” and “fantasy”, while the word strings they created for Jasmine included “familiar places,” electrical equipment” and “music”. The researchers used these word strings to identify connections between their dreams and real lives. Surprisingly, the results of the analysis revealed a great deal of consistency(一致性)and continuity in both sets of dreams. Izzy pays much attention to pop culture, and has affection for famous actors. Jasmine is an accomplished musician and performer.“The frequencies of dream elements show the intensity(强度)of the dreamer’s personal concern with that element in waking thought,” Domhoff and Schneider conclude. For anyone who still claims dreaming is merely random nonsense from the brain and mental world, these findings are hard to explain away.12. What do psychologists agree with about dreams?A. Dreams are influenced by life experiences.B. Dreaming is never nonsense from the brain.C. Dreams in one’s teens and twenties are strongest.D The patterns of dreaming are usually repeated.13. What does “it” underlined in paragraph 3 refer to?A. The collection of dreams.B. Research into dreaming.C. The digital method.D. The challenge for psychologists.14. How do the researchers conduct their study?A. By analyzing large data sets.B. By developing individualized word strings.C. By identifying the patterns of dreaming.D. By making comparison with traditional research.15. Which can be the best title for the text?A. New tech, new findingB. Dreams: reflections of waking realityC. Lives, languages, dreamsD. Life experiences: elements of mental world第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2019-2020学年淄博第四中学高三英语期中考试试卷及答案
2019-2020学年淄博第四中学高三英语期中考试试卷及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AMy wife Hilary andI were on the beach, with three of our children, taking pictures of shore birds near our home in Alaska when we saw a bear. The bear was thin and small, moving aimlessly.Just a few minutes later, I heard my daughter shouting, “Dad! The bear is right behind us!" An aggressive bear will usually rush forward to frighten away its enemy but would suddenly stop at the last minute. This one was silent and its ears pinned back the sign of an animal that is going in for the kill. And it was a cold April day. Thebear behaved abnormally, probably because of hunger.I held my camera tripod(三脚架)in both hands to form a barrier as the bear rushed into me. Its huge head was level with my chest and shoulders, and the tripod stuck across its mouth. It bit down and I found myself supporting its weight. I knew 1 would not be able to hold it for long.Even so, this was a fight I had to win: I was all that stood between the bear and my family, who would stand little chance of running faster than a brown bear.The bear hit at the camera, cutting it off the tripod. I raised my left arm to protect my face; the beast held tightly on the tripod and pressed it into my side. My arm could not move, and I sensed that my bones were going to break.Drawing back my free hand, I struck the bear as hard as I could for five to six times. The bear opened its mouth and I grasped its fur, trying to push it away. I was actually wrestling with the bear at this point. Then, as suddenly as it had begun, the fight ended. The bear moved back towards-the forest,before returning for another attack the first time I felt panic.Obviously satisfied that we caused no further threat, the bear moved off, destroying a fence as it went. My arm was injured, but the outcome for us could hardly have been better. I'm proud that my family remained clear-headed when panic could have led to a very different outcome.1. How did the writer feel when faced with the brown bear?A. Fearful but confident.B. Nervous but brave.C. Upset but determined.D. Awful but hopeful.2. The bear finally went away after itA. got injuredB. felt safeC. found some foodD. took away the camera3. What does the author want to tell us?A. We should keep calm when troubles comeB. We should rise to the challenge when faced with difficulties.C. We should not risk ourselves in some dangerous areas.D. We should learn to take advantage of anything at hand when in trouble.BCraig Blackburn, a father and car fan, built a Batmobile for his son’s hope for using the vehicle to brighten the lives of sick children. And now he hopes to use it for more than just his sons hope after seeing the childrens reaction to the Batmobile.Based on the number of failures he had seen in car groups, he estimated that only about one in 50 attempted constructions was actually finished and he realized what an incredible opportunity he had.Mr. Blackburn started the project at the beginning of 2018 after hearing a friend in the US was doing the same thing. It started with importing an outer shell overseas, before picking brains of a friend who had a background as a worker in a car factory to gain knowledge of how to build the car. With the help of his friend, Mr. Blackburn built the Batmobile in 18 months with the cost reaching six figures.Mr.Blackburn hoped to add a flamethrower(喷火器)onto the back of the vehicle and said he had thought about building the more recent Batman Tumbler from the series film Dark Knight. Though Mr. Blackburn encountered plenty of difficulties to get over during the construction, in September 2019, the carmade its first show at the Carnival of Flowers in Toowoomba, before being used by Blackburn’s son for his hope.“It was great. It was so good to see the kids’ and adults’ excitement at seeing the Batmobile.” Mr. Blackburn said. As a result, the car lovers hope to make the car work on the roads as soon as possible, so he can visit sick children and take them out with his son.4. What is Craig Blackburn’s initial purpose of making the Batmobile?A. To realize his son’s dream.B. To donate it to sick children.C. To pay his respects to the film Dark Knight.D. To show off at the Carnival of Flowers in Toowoomba.5. How did Blackburn feel about the car-making at first?A. Hopeful.B. Confused.C. Impossible.D. Unsure.6. How did Blackburn’s friend help him?A. By making an outer shell for him.B. By offering him financial support.C. By sharing the knowledge of building cars.D. By telling him the background of the car factory.7. What is the car lovers’ expectation of the Batmobile?A. It will be driven soon on the roads.B. It can be displayed around the world.C. It can change the lives of sick children.D. It will appear in the next film about Batman.CWhen rescuers were called to rescue a “little owl”, they did not expect to find one that was too fat to fly. A concerned citizen first spotted the poor bird lying helplessly. Even Rufus Samkin, whose team then took the team in on Jan.3, believed the bird to be injured. There were no wounds to be found, however, causing experts to believe the female owl was simply too wet to fly.But it was only after a thorough drying-off and complete checkup that they noted the real issue. The rescuers weighed the owl and concluded that she was “simply extremely obese” and couldn’t take off. This additional weight left her unable to fly, though experts began to wonder how she got so fat in the first place. Because it’s rather unusual for wild birds to reach such a state, they decided to keep her a few weeks and monitor her.In the end, the rescuers assessed that it was simply a case of “natural obesity”. December 2019 was quite warm, which meant that there were many insects for the bird to feast upon. Indeed, the owl was discovered in a field that was “filled with field mice” due to the usual climate. “It’s been very mild here, and the owl is able to find foods easily,” Samkin explained. With the sudden food, “she ly ate much and got very fat. She had a lovely time, but went too far.”The researchers consequently put the owl on a “strict diet” so she could shrink to a more “natural weight”. She was even put on a bit of exercise and encouraged to fly around. In the end, the bird was sent flying gracefully off into the British countryside at a much healthier and happier weight. Hopefully, this owl won’t come upon another feast of field mice—unless she wants another few weeks at the fat camp.8. What did people think happened to the owl at first?A. She was hurt.B. She was trapped.C. She was hungry.D. She was wet.9. Why was the bird unable to fly?A. She needed a thorough checkup.B. She should be given a drying-off.C. She was completed overweight.D. She was simply extremely strong.10. What made the owl have enough foods?A. The especially warm weather.B. The reducing number of insects.C. The rich fields growing crops.D. The lovely time the bird enjoyed.11. How did the owl loseits weight?A. Going on a diet and exercising.B. Flying in the British countryside.C. Visiting that fat camp again.D. Enjoying her wonderful feast freely.DThe China International Search and Rescue Team(CISAR) was formed in 2001 and is now made up of several hundred rescue workers and about 20 police dogs. The team brings help and hope to those whose lives are changed by astorm, flood, earthquake, or any other natural disasters.After long and careful training, the team went on its first international rescue tasks in 2003. That year, the Chinese team helped save lives after earthquakes inAlgeriaandIran. It was the first time that a Chinese team had worked outsideChinawhose members won high praise for bravery and skill.Since then, the CISAR has completed many tasks. The list of people to whom help has been given is long. The team treated more than 3,000 people who were wounded in the 2006 earthquake inIndonesia, helped 2,500 wounded people after the earthquake that hitHaitiin 2010, and spent several months giving aid to over 25,000 people suffering from the 2010 floods inPakistan. On April 26, 2015, a group of 62 people from CISAR went toNepalafter the 8.1 magnitude earthquake that happened there.Rescue workers are trained to find people, treat wounds, and hand out food, water, and other supplies. They have to be able to do work that is difficult under conditions which can be very dangerous. After a disaster, there is usually no electricity or water, and there may be diseases and other dangers. Rescue workers get to save lives, but they must also bury the dead. That means they have to be strong in both body and mind.Rescue workers must have big hearts, too. It takes a lot of love and courage to risk one’s own life to save someone else’s. The members of the CISAR have plenty of both and are always ready to go wherever help is needed.12. What is the function of the numbers in Paragraph 3?A. To advertise for the CISAR.B. To add some basic information.C. To praise Recue Workers’ contributions.D. To stress the dangers Rescue Workers face.13. What is the author’s attitude towards Rescue Workers?A. Hopeful.B. Respectful.C. Curious.D. Supportive.14. What are the last two paragraphs mainly about?A. The duty rescue workers must perform.B. The qualities rescue workers must own.C. The difficulties rescue workers must go through.D. The willingness rescue workers should require.15. What may be the best title of the passage?A. China to the RescueB. How to train CISARC. Welcome to CISARD. Rescue on request第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2019-2020学年淄博中学高三英语期中考试试题及答案解析
2019-2020学年淄博中学高三英语期中考试试题及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AWashington D.C. SightseeingWith the information below, you’re not missing anything in D.C.! Click Here to find the perfect hotel for your stay as well.The Old Town Trolley TourIt offers something for the whole family. Not only will it give them something fun to do, but it will give them a history lesson. This tour will last about three hours and it’s proper for people of all ages.African American History TourBe sure to take this tour because African Americans have had an important role in the making of our country. Take this historical four-hour tour, where you will visit some important sites including Museum of African American History and Culture.Comedy Walks Washington D.C.This is a great experience allowing you to enjoy the capital in a new way. The walking tour lasts for about one hour and thirty minutes, which takes place in less than a mile journey from the starting place.D.C. Twilight TourCheck out the D.C. Twilight Tour for a unique view of some of the most famous sites! What makes this two-hour guided tour truly unique is that you can view many wonderful sites at night time!1.Which tour is recommended to a tourist who is fond of hiking?A.The Old Town Trolley TourB.African American History Touredy Walks WashingtonD.C. D.D.C. Twilight Tour2.Which tour lasts longest?A.The Old Town Trolley TourB.African American History Touredy Walks WashingtonD.C. D.D.C. Twilight Tour3.Where will you read this text most likely?A.In a guidebook.B.In a magazine.C.In a newspaper.D.On the Internet.BWhat will people die of 100 years from now? If you think that is a simple question，you have not been paying attention to the revolution that is taking place in bio-technology（生物技术）. With the help of new medicine，the human body will last a very long time. Death will come mainly from accidents，murder and war. Today’s leading killers，such as heart disease，cancer，and aging itself，will become distant memories.In discussion of technological changes，the Internet gets most of the attention these days. But the change in medicine can be the real technological event of our times. How long can humans live? Human brains were known to decide the final death. Cells（细胞）are the basic units of all living things，and until recently，scientists were sure that the life of cells could not go much beyond 120 years because the basic materials of cells，such as those of brain cells，would not last forever. But the upper limits will be broken by new medicine. Sometime between 2050 and 2100，medicine will have advanced to the point at which every 10 years or so，people will beable to take medicine to repair their organs（器官）. The medicine，made up of the basic building materials of life，will build new brain cells，heart cells，and so on－in much the same way our bodies make new skin cells to take the place of old ones.It is exciting to imagine that the advance in technology may be changing the most basic condition of human existence，but many technical problems still must be cleared up on the way to this wonderful future.4. According to the passage，human death is now mainly caused by ________.A. diseases and agingB. accidents and warC. accidents and agingD. heart disease and war5. In the author’s opinion，today’s most important advance in technology lies in（在于）________.A. the InternetB. medicineC. brain cellsD. human organs6. Humans may live longer in the future because ________.A. heart disease will be far away from usB. human brains can decide the final deathC. the basic materials of cells will last foreverD. human organs can be repaired by new medicine7. How long can humans live in the future according to the passage?A. Over 100 years.B. More than 120 years.C. About 150 years.D. The passage doesn’t tell us.CAt the World Economic Forum last month, President Trump drew claps when he announced the United States would respond to the forum's proposal to plant one trillion(万亿) trees to fight climate change. The trillion-tree idea won wide attention last summer after a study published in the journal Science concluded thatplanting so many trees was “the most effective climate change solution to date”.If only it were true. But it isn't. Planting trees would slow down the planet's warming, but the only thing that will save us and future generations from paying a huge price in dollars, lives and damage to nature is rapid and considerable reductions in carbon release from fossil fuels, to net zero by 2050.Focusing on trees as the big solution to climate change is a dangerous diversion(偏离). Worse still, it takes attention away from those responsible for the carbon release that are pushing us toward disaster. For example, in the Netherlands, you can pay Shell an additional 1 euro cent for each liter of regular gasoline you put in your tank, to plant trees to balance the carbon release from your driving. That's clearly no more than disaster slightly delayed. The only way to stop this planet from overheating is through political, economic, technological and social solutions that end the use of fossil fuels.There is no way that planting trees, even across a global area the size of theUnited States, can absorb the huge amounts of fossil carbon released from industrial societies. Trees do take up carbon from the atmosphere as they grow. But this uptake merely replaces carbon lost when forests were cleared in the first place, usually long ago. Regrowing forests where they once grew can undo some damage done in the past, but even a trillion trees can't store enough carbon to head off dramatic climate changes this century.In a sharp counter argument to last summer's Paper in Science, Justin Gillis wrote in the same journal in October that the study's findings were inconsistent with the dynamics of the global carbon cycle. He warned that “the claimthat global tree restoration(复原) is our most effective climate solution is simply scientifically incorrect and dangerously misleading”.8. What do we know about the trillion-tree idea?A. It was published in a journal.B. It was proposed last summer.C. It was put forward by Trump.D. It drew lots of public attention.9. What is paragraph 3 mainly about?A. A drawback of the tree planting strategy.B. An example of balancing carbon release.C. An anecdote of making a purchase at Shell.D. A responsibility for politicians and economists.10. What was Justin Gillis's attitude towards global tree restoration?A. Indifferent.B. Opposed.C. Hesitant.D. Supportive.11. What is the best title for the text?A. Contradictory Ideas on Tree Planting.B. A Trillion Trees Come to the Rescue.C. Planting Trees Won't Save the World.D. The Best Solution to Climate Change.DPlanned missions to the moon need to hurry up to avoid hitting one of the busiest periods for extreme space weather, according to scientists conducting the most in-depth ever research on solar storm timing.Scientists at theUniversityofReadingstudied 150 years of space weather data to look into patterns in the timing of the most extreme events,which can be extremely dangerous to astronauts and satellites. This new research on space weather timing allows predictions to be made for extreme space weather. Therefore, it could be used to plan the timing of activities, which could be affected by extreme space weather, for example, major space missions.The researchers found for the first time that extreme space weather events are more likely to occur early in or late solar cycles-such as the one just starting. The findings may have influences on the NASA-led Artemis mission. It plans to make humans return to the moon in 2024, but can be put off to the late 2020s.Professor Mathew Owens, a space physicist at theUniversityofReading, said, “Until now, the most extreme space weather events were thought to berandomin their timing. Though there is no set pattern of the events, this research suggests they are more predictable.”In the new study, the scientists used a new method applying statistical modelling to storm timing for the first time. Previous research generally focused on how big extreme space weather events can be, based on observations of previous events. Predicting their timing is far more difficult because extreme events are rare, sothere is ly little historic data to identify patterns. The findings suggest that any major planned space missions , which is beyond the next five years, will have to consider the higher probability of extreme space weather late in the present solar cycle between 2026 and 2030.12. What can we learn about the study from the first two paragraphs?A. It has lasted just 150 years.B. It doesn't refer to space weather data.C. It shows space weather has no effect on astronauts.D. It makes it possible to predict extreme space weather.13. Why might the NASA-led Artemis mission be put off?A. To research solar cycles.B. To avoid effects of space weather.C. To meet the needs of the astronauts.D. To make humans return to Earth in 2024.14. What does the underlined word “random“ in paragraph 4 probably mean?A. Irregular.B. Easy.C. Limited.D. Changeless.15. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. The study is useful for future space missions.B. The planned space missions should be put off.C. Extreme space weather will happen before 2026.D. Previous observations make no difference to the study.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
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2019—2020学年度淄博市临淄区第二学期初四期中考试初中英语英语试卷讲明：1．同学们参加诊断检测的要紧目的在于及时了解自己的学习情形，便于及时调整自己的学习策略和学习方法，为同学们的可连续学习打好基础。
2．本诊断检测试题共包含十个大题〔总成绩总分值120分〕及附加题〔10分〕，检测时刻120分钟。
3．考试终止后，第I卷由学生带回储存，监考老师将第II卷及答题纸一并收回。
第一卷〔选择题共69分〕一、听力选择〔一〕录音中有五个句子，每个句子听一遍，然后从每题A、B、C中选出适合每个句子的答语。
1．A．Thank you．B．With pleasure．C．Sorry．2．A．I’ll do that B．No, thank you．C．The same to you．3．A．No, you are right．B．I’m glad you like it．C．Hello．4．A．Thank you all the same．B．I’m fine．C．Sure. Here you are. 5．A．That’s right．B．Welcome to my house．C．I’m afraid I can’t．〔二〕录音中有五组对话，每组对话听一遍，然后从每题A、B、C中选出能回答每个咨询题的正确答案。
6．Where is Jack going?A．To the station．B．To the hospital．C．To the office．7．What’s Kate’s sweater made of?A．Silk．B．Cotton．C．Wool．8．Does the man know the way?A．Yes, he does．B．No, he doesn’t．C．We don’t know．9．What does the boy think of Harry Potter?A．Boring ．B．Surprising．C．Interesting and exciting. 10．Where does the dialogue probably happen?A．In the library．B．In a classroom．C．At home．〔三〕录音中有一段对话，听对话两遍，然后从每题A、B、C中选出能回答每个咨询题的正确答案。
11．Who is the man?A．Sally’s teacher．B．A policeman．C．Sally’s friend．12．Why does the woman call the man?A．She can’t find her daughter．B．Her daughter didn’t go to school．C．She wants to ask for a leave for her daughter．13．What does Sally look like?A．She has long brown hair and black eyes．B．She has short blonde hair and blue eyes．C．She has short brown hair and blue eyes．14．How tall is Sally?A．About 1．4 meters tall. B．About four meters tall．C．About four feet tall．15．What color is Sally’s skirt?A．Brown．B．Black．C．Blue．〔四〕录音中有一篇短文，听短文两遍，然后从每题A、B、C中选出能回答每个咨询题的正确答案。
16．Which school are the students in?A．In No．30 Middle School．B．In No．36 Middle School．C．In No．38 Middle School．17．When did the students have the visit?A．On May 20th．B．On June 20th．C．On may 25th．18．Where did the students go?A．A beautiful river．B．A farm．C．A paper factory．19．What made the river very dirty?A．The sheep and cows．B．The farmers. C．The paper factory’s waste water. 20．Why had many sheep and cows died?A．They were killed by wolves．B．The farmers wanted to eat them．C．They drank the polluted water from the river．注意：请同学们翻到第二卷，连续做第五大题——听力填表。
二、单项填空〔共15小题，计15分〕从每题A、B、C、D中选出一个能填入句中空白处的最正确答案。
21．—Do you know________ ?—Yes．It happened on May 12th, 2018 ．A．when did the Wenchuan earthquake happen?B．when was the Wenchuan earthquake happened?C．when the Wenchuan earthquake happened?D．when the Wenchuan earthquake was happened?22．—The summer vacation is coming in a few days．I’ll share the holidays with my daughter by traveling．—________．A．Congratulations! B．Nice to know that!C．Have a good trip! D．It’s kind of you．23．—_______ I eat, ________ my mother looks．—That shows your mother wishes you to be stronger．A．The more; the happier B．The less; the happyC．Much; happier D．The most; the happiest24．—Is there a table for 4, please?—________, please．Is the one near the backdoor OK?A．Take your time B．This wayC．You are welcome D．After you25．—Could you finish the task in two days?—_________．I have something else to do these days．A．I could not B．Yes, I think so C．I’m afraid so D．I’m afraid not 26．Usually we don’t realize how important nature is to us ________ it is too late．A．until B．unless C．before D．after27．A survey shows that kids in UK are the unhappiest, though it is among the richest countries in the world．________, lots of money doesn’t mean a happy childhood．A．As a result B．That is to say C．For example D．Above all 28．The dog rushed to the nearest village it could get someone to help his dying owner there．A．where B．which C．that D．so that 29．It is not whether you fail or succeed in the game．The point is that you take part in it and enjoy it．A．necessary B．important C．true D．right 30．After school I found Mother was in bed sick．______ Mother was ill, I should do something for her．A．So B．Though C．Since D．If 31．—Mary, it’s a ______ that you did n’t travel with us．How are you feeling now?—I’m much better．Thank you．A．pleasure B．pity C．joy D．wonder 32．—Lily! You are so special that you seem different from other girls．—Everyone in the world is different．So, just ! It’s the best way of life．A．enjoy yourself B．be yourselfC．help yourself D．take care of yourself33．—I’m sorry for losing your book．I will buy a new one for you．—．I have another copy．A．Thank you B．Happy to hear thatC．Never mind D．Of course34．People, especially teens, think it great fun to surf on Internet．A．a; the B．a; 不填C．不填; the D．the; the 35．—Don’t too late, or you will feel tired in class．—I won’t , Mum．Good night!A．wake up B．get up C．stand up D．stay up三、完形填空〔共10小题，计10分〕阅读下面短文，从各题A、B、C、D中选出一个能填入文章中相应空白处的最正确答案。