辽宁省重点高中协作校2018届高三上学期第一次阶段考试(10月) 英语图片版含答案
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辽宁省五校2018届高三英语上学期期末考试试题第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节：（共5小题；每小题1.5分^满分7.5分）听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt?A. £19.15.B. £9.15.C. £9.18.答案是B。
1. What does the man like about the play?A. The story.B. The ending.C. The actor.2. Which place are the speakers trying to find?A. A hotel.B. A bank.C. A restaurant.3. At what time will the two speakers meet?A. 5:20.B. 5:10.C. 4:40.4. What will the man do?A. Change the plan.B. Wait for a phone call.C. Sort things out.5. What does the woman want to do?A. See a film with the man.B. Offer the man some help.C. Listen to some great music.第二节：（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题。
从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟：听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间，每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答6、7题。
2018届辽宁省部分重点中学协作体高三模拟考试英语试题Word版含答案
2018届辽宁省实验中学、大连八中、大连二十四中、鞍山一中等部分重点中学协作体高三模拟考试英语试题（word版）第一部分听力(共两节，满分30 分)第一节(共5 小题，每小题1. 5分，满分7. 5 分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What does the man suggest?A. Taking a plane.B. Taking a train.C. Driving a car.2. What will the speakers do first?A. Go home.B. Eat downtown.C. Go to the concert.3. How much does the woman weigh now?,A. 153 pounds.B. 160 pounds.C. 163 pounds.4. Where is the woman’s father now?A. At home.B. In a hospital.C. At a restaurant.5. Who will probably do the paperwork?A. Beth.B. The man.C. The woman.第二节(共15小题，每小题1. 5分，满分22. 5分)4听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟; 听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答6、7题。
6. What probably is the woman?A. The man’s colleague.B. The man’s wife.C. A doctor.7. Why does the man come to the woman again?A. He is tired of smoking.B. He is still coughing.C. He failed in quitting smoking.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
辽宁省大连育明高级中学、本溪市高级中学2018届高三10月月考英语试题
辽宁省大连育明高级中学、本溪市高级中学2018届高三10月月考英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 一、阅读选择1．If you want to buy three copies of A Big Bowl of Love online, you can save . A．$ 46.86 B．$ 15.78C．$ 43.14 D．$ 15.622．If a mother wants to learn how to plant flowers, she can choose .A．A Big Bowl of Love B．The Land of Painted CavesC．A Gardener’s Notebook D．I Remember Nothing3．After reading I remember Nothing, you may feel .A．encouraged B．difficultC．terrible D．classicFascinating VeniceLocated in the northeast of Italy, Venice is well-known for its cultural treasures, romantic atmosphere and unusual living-on-water experience. The city spreads out over 118 islands, which are linked by more than 400 bridges, in the Venetian Lagoon.Venice’s historical center consists of six regions. Italy in the south, the busiest main regions, are linked by the Rialto Bridge. The famous stone arch bridge crosses Venice’s main waterway-the Grand Canal. When night falls, many tourists enjoy dinner at the outside tables by the Grand Canal while watching colorfully lit boats going by.Near the end of the S-shaped Grand Canal lies St. Mark’s Basilica, a must-see. Inside, beautiful mosaics (镶嵌图案) tell stories of Bible figures. Nearby are the Doge’s Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. These were made famous by Lord Byron, “I stood in Venice on the Bridge of Sighs, a palace and prison on each hand.” The story has it that if a couple passes under the bridge, their love will last forever.In the square outside the Basilica, lovers of literature can sit at Caffe Florian, regarded as the oldest coffee, house in Europe. Charles Dickens, Henry James as well as Lord Byron enjoyed the drink here.Art lovers should buy a museum pass and visit some of the city’s museums. They can view works by Venetian masters like Giovanni, Titian and Tintoretto.On five small islands in the Venetian Lagoon；, Murano has been home to glass-makerssince 1291. Tourists can visit factories, studios and the Glass Museum. Glass artists produce everything from simple souvenir pieces to beautiful works of contemporary art. Only glassworks made using traditional methods on Murano can be called Murano Glass. The nearby island of Burano is famous for lace making and colorful houses. Looking at the colorful houses and kaleidoscopic (万花筒似的) streets makes people feel as if they were walking in the fairy tale.The City of Water promises beauty of all kinds, and it definitely lives up to its promise. 4．Why does the author mention Lord Byron’s words?A．To introduce the famous British poet.B．To explain why the two places are famous.C．To show why St. Mark’s Basilica is a must-see.D．To compare the Doge’s Palace and the Bridge of Sighs.5．What is Murano well-known for?A．Bridges B．Lace makingC．Glassworks D．Colorful houses6．Where should you go in Venice if you love art?A．Caffe Florian B．The city’s museumsC．St. Mark’s Basilica D．The Bridge of Sighs7．How does the author think of Murano Glass?A．It’s simple B．It’s too traditionalC．It’s colorful D．It’s very specialMusic has a great effect on everyone. But does music affect plants, too? People have been experimenting with music for almost three decades. From school-level projects to higher-level scientific experiments, the effect of music on plants has been a confusing and debatable topic.We know music is sound and sound is nothing more than a wave. Plant growth is a result of the cell division that takes place within the cells. But why is music associated with plant growth? In humans, music has a strong effect on our health and mood, and over the years, people have claimed that the same effect has been observed on plants, too. Plants are sensitive by nature, and many people claim that they have feelings just as humans do. There are stories about plants shedding tears. Although scientists do not support these as facts, these myths have led them totake up various experiments on plants.Various studies have proved that plants respond to acoustic (音响的) energy. It increases their rate of growth and their size, and influences their overall health. Dan Carlson, after a thorough study over a span of many years, has reached a conclusion that music helps plants absorb nutrients(养分) more efficiently.It took Dan about fifteen years to develop a foliage spray (叶面喷剂) that is used beneficially with the sound frequencies. Carlson calls this spray “Sonic Bloom”. His findings have proved to be beneficial for countless farmers and have resulted in－according to Guinness Book of World Records－the largest indoor plant on record.The Purple Passion was treated with the Sonic Bloom process. It grew to be 1,300 feet tall and was alive even after 25 years. Its normal lifespan(寿命), however, is 18 months and it grows not more than 18 feet tall. The book, Secret of the Soil, writes about Sonic Bloom and its results. Sonic Bloom is also sold in the market.8．What inspired scientists to experiment with plants?A．The effects of music on humans.B．Plants are sensitive by nature.C．The cell division taking place within the cells.D．People’s debatable opinion of the effect music has on plants.9．What is the main idea of Para. 3?A．Nutrients are important to plants.B．Music can have some good effects on plants.C．How the rate of growth of plants can be improved.D．What kinds of music can contribute to the growth of plants.10．What did Dan Carlson develop?A．A spray called “Sonic Bloom”.B．A method to grow larger plants.C．A special plant that grows very fast.D．Acoustic energy that plants respond to11．Why is the Purple Passion included in Guinness Book of World Records?A．It is the oldest indoor plant.B．It is the largest indoor plant.C．It gives off the most pleasant smell.D．It can grow in the toughest conditions.Chinese artist Huang Y ue’s personal exhibition of flower and bird oil paintings opened at the Peking University library in China’s capital, Beijing, on Tuesday.Traditionally, Chinese artists have used ink painting to express the beauty of flowers and birds, but artist Huang Y ue has carried on that tradition by combining it with Western style oil painting. Flower and bird ink painting, a traditional art form that’s unique to China, originated during the Tang Dynasty (618—907). Since then, Chinese artists have expressed their emotions with gradations (层次) only in ink, with little color to stress scenes. Its appearance differs greatly from those of Western oil paintings, where plentiful colors and textures (纹理) are used to create depth and abstractness. The artist said that his paintings are neither the traditional ink paintings of flowers and birds nor Western style oil paintings. Huang Yue’s oil paintings of flowers and birds exist somewhere between the two, and it’s completely new and innovative.The exhibition, Nature’s Divine Impressions, was initiated by the famous philosophy professor Zhang Shiying and is co-hosted by Peking University Peiwin Education Corporation and Huang Yue Art Foundation. Professor Zhan g said Huang’s paintings are not limited by any traditional techniques of artistic expression.Huang started combining Chinese and Western styles of painting in 2000. As of today, many of his works have won international awards and have been collected by art galleries around the world.12．It can be learned from the text that .A．colors and textures play an important role in Western oil paintingsB．oil painting has enjoyed great popularity among ancient Chinese artistsC．flower and bird ink painting appeared more than 1,500 years agoD．artist Huang Yue is famous for his Chinese styles of painting13．How do Chinese artists express the beauty of flowers and birds traditionally?A．By drawing in pencil B．By using oil paintingC．By using ink painting D．By painting with watercolors 14．From the text, we can learn that Huang Yue .A．works at Peking University libraryB．formed his own styles of painting before 2000C．initiated Nature’s Divine Impressions by himselfD．has won many international awards because of his works15．Which of the following may be the best title for the text?A．Huang Yue’s Personal Exhibition Held at Peking UniversityB．Chinese Ink Paintings and Western Oil PaintingsC．Many of Huang Yue’s Works Have Been Collected by Art Gallerie sD．Huang Yue-A Famous Artist in China二、七选五Want to improve your mind? A little bit of effort every day goes a long way. Here are some simple actions that could help you become a smarter person.16．Think about how to make more money, how to solve a daily problem you have, interesting movie ideas’ or anything else. It doesn’t matter what subject your ideas fall into as long as you’re working your brain.Read newspapers.17．You’ll learn to form your own opinions. You’ll also have a lot more to talk about at parties or with friends.Instead of watching TV, watch educational videos.18．And you can learn a lot from other people’s experiences. In videos, the information is often presented in an understandable, memorable way, so you can be sure it will stick in your mind.19．If you find someone to discuss something with, you can add to each other’s knowledge and gain new ideas. Also, when you can explain ideas to someone else, it means you’ve mastered them. You can even share what you learn on the Internet.Hang out with people who are smarter than you.20．Every day, you should try to have a coffee date or walk with someone who inspires you. Always be willing to learn. Ask as many questions as possible. If you are always around people who are more knowledgeable than you, you’ll have no choice but to learn more.A．Try to be good at your job.B．Come up with 10 ideas every day.C．Don’t always follow others’ advice.D．Share what you learn with other people.E.Spend as much time as you can with wise people.F.Some times, it’s more exciting to watch something than to read it.G.It will help you become more aware of the important things happening around the world.三、完形填空It was the second time my tire had burst. This came after I 21 to find water at an abandoned station, where the caretaker 22 my bottles from his own water supply.After 23 several miles under the burning sun, I 24 my hand and eventually a truck 25 . An old local and two Moroccans got out and 26 me to squeeze in. At last they stopped in front of a garage.“Do you know where I can get something to 27 ?” I asked the old man. I had not yet eaten that day and was hungry.“Nothing for miles”, was his reply, followed by an 28 to drive me somewhere. I agreed, so I left my bike at his office and jumped into a car parked outside.“I 29 pick anyone up.” He told me. “You are the first.”“We 30 have a name for people like you.” I said. “You’re called Road Angels.”He smiled.We stopped in front of a 31 . As we ate, the sky grew dark and 32 with clouds. He dropped me back to the garage, where the workers couldn’t, repair my bike. The driver turned up just in 33 to once again 34 the day. “I have found a shop th at sells 35 tubes and tires. I can take you there.” I jumped into his car, at the same moment a heavy rain poured down.A 36 tire and two tubes later, the storm had rolled over. I 37 my angel and continued my journey.Throughout the 38 ride, I found goodness and 39 everywhere. People went out of their way to help whenever I needed assistance. I hoped I would be able to 40 a little of the same kindness to whoever in trouble.21．A．planned B．volunteered C．determined D．managed 22．A．picked up B．sorted out C．took out D．filled up 23．A．walking B．riding C．driving D．running 24．A．took back B．stuck out C．set down D．looked at 25．A．drove by B．broke down C．turned up D．pulled up 26．A．invited B．forced C．commanded D．arranged 27．A．wear B．watch C．eat D．visit 28．A．announcement B．offer C．answer D．excuse29．A．always B．often C．never D．sometimes 30．A．drivers B．motorists C．athletes D．cyclists 31．A．restaurant B．station C．market D．harbor 32．A．packed B．heavy C．filled D．familiar 33．A．turn B．time C．return D．case 34．A．save B．call C．witness D．complete 35．A．car B．truck C．bicycle D．carriage 36．A．long B．worn C．free D．new 37．A．dropped B．visited C．thanked D．entertained 38．A．entire B．helpless C．fancy D．future 39．A．competence B．responsibility C．generosity D．honesty 40．A．react to B．pass on C．get across D．show off四、用单词的适当形式完成短文It was October, but a seven-year-old boy 41．(suffer) from a bad brain tumor in southern Ontario had a white Christmas on Saturday evening. Although 42．(treat) very carefully, th e boy couldn’t get well. Doctors had said they didn’t know if Evan Leversage would live to see this holiday season,43．many people gathered at his home to give 44．(he) a final Christmas party. On Saturday afternoon,45．ground outside his home was covered with artificial snow. There were 46．(decorate) everywhere and a sign that read “Santa, stop here!” in the window. A snow machine brought a lot of snow.Evan 47．(have) a brain tumor since he was just two years old, and doctors told his family last month that the tumor had spread. So Evan made a bucket-list (遗愿清单),48．included a visit to Niagara Fails, a movie, and his favorite restaurant. And of course, Christmas in October. All these things appealed 49．Evan. Everyone said yes, Evan’s story spreading arou nd the world.“It’s been an experience that I don’t think anyone’s going to forget,” Evan’s mother Nicole said. “It is amazing to have the love and support from around the world. It 50．(true) has been lifting up a lot of spirits and bringing in a lot of s unshine during a hard time.”五、短文改错51．假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。
名校2018届高三上学期10月大联考英语试题(含答案)
第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分）第一节（共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt?A. £ 19.15.B. £ 9.18.C. £ 9.15.答案是C。
1. What may the woman be?A. A traffic police.B. A bus conductor.C. A school teacher.2. What do we know about the man?A. He likes to hang out with friends.B. He extremely cares about money.C. He is generous with everything.3. What upsets Fred every day?A. Working all day long.B. Living in a remote house.C. Hearing the noise of planes.4. Where did the man’s wife learn to cook?A. From the man.B. From a cookbook.C. From a cooking school.5. When will the speakers’ plane take off?A. At 5:00 pm.B. At 5:30 pm.C. At 6:00 pm.第二节（共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
辽宁2018届高三英语10月月考!
辽宁省2018届高三英语10月月考试题本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。
满分150分，考试时间100分钟。
第I卷第一部分听力（略）第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AAs a leading Chinese language school and a cultural exchange Institute in China, Global Exchange Education Center has been providing Mandarin language courses and cultural exchange programs for a decade.How to apply for our programs■In order to apply for all of our programs, you must beat least 18 years old.in good health.a senior high school graduate.■Application Procedure for Chinese Language ProgramsStep 1. Send us a completed application form by email or fax.Step 2. Send us $ 60 application fee after receiving our emailconfirmation.Step 3. Arrange the payment transfer.Step 4. Plan the trip to Beijing.■Application Procedure for Chinese Business Internship (实习)Program Step 1. Send us a completed application form with your CV and personal statement for the program by email or fax.Step 2. Send us $ 310, including $ 60 application fee and $ 250 internship placement deposit, after receiving our letter of acceptance for the program.Step 3. Arrange final payment transfer after receiving our secondconfirmation.Step 4. Plan the trip to Beijing.■Personal Statement for applicants for Chinese Business Internship Program You should state why you want to take this program and what your expectations of the program are. How you will make use of this program in your future career. ■Application DeadlinesThe applications for most programs are reviewed on a rolling basis. You are encouraged to submit your application ahead of the application deadlines.■ConfirmationHaving received your application, Global Exchange Education Center usually sends out an email confirmation for the booking within 2-5 working days. Please click here for more information.21.. The text is probably written for .A. junior high graduatesB. language trainersC. job seekersD. international students22. If you apply for both of the programs, the total application fees will be .A. $310B. $120C. $250D. $37023. Where can you possibly read this passage?A. posterB. internetC. brochureD. news reportBThe night was freezing cold in Washington, D.C., and I was walking back to the hotel when a man approached me. He asked me for some money so he could get somethingto eat. I’d read the signs: “Don’t give money to beggars.” So I shook my head and kept marching.I wasn’t prepared for a reply, but he said, “I really am homeless and I really am hungry! You can come with me and watch me eat!” But I kept on marching.The incident bothered me for the rest of the week. I had money in my pocketand it wouldn’t have killed me to h and over a dollar or two even if he had been lying. On a freezing cold night, I still assumed the worst of a fellow human being.Flying back to Anchorage, I couldn’t help thinking of him. I tried to seek excuses for my failure to help by assuming government agencies, churches and charities were there to feed him. Besides, you’re not supposed to give money to beggars.Somewhere over Seattle, I started to write my weekly garden column for The Anchorage Daily News. Out of the blue, I came up with an idea. Bean’s Café, the soup kitchen in Anchorage, feeds hundreds of hungry Alaskans every day. Why not try to get all my readers to plant one row in their gardens devoted to Bean’s?Before long my idea took off. People would fax me or call when they took something in. Those who only grew flowers donated them. Food for the spirit. And relief for my conscience.As more and more people started working with the Plant a Row concept, many companies gave free seeds to customers and displayed the logo, which also arose in national gardening publications. Row markers with the Plant a Row logo were distributed to gardeners to set apart their “Row for the Hungry”.It is unexpected that millions of Americans are threatened by hunger. If every gardener in America—and we’re seventy million strong—plants one row for the hungry, we can lower the number of neighbors who don’t have enough to eat. Maybe then I will stop feeling guilty about abandoning a hungry man I could have helped.24. Why did the author turn down the beggar’s request?A. He was previously reminded not to do so.B. He was eager to march back to the hotel.C. He thought that it was beyond his duty.D. He was short of money at that moment.25. Which of the following is the closest to the underlined phrase “took off” (Paragraph 6)?A. We eventually took off at 11 o’clock and landed in Seattle safely.B. To take off pounds, you have to cut down the number of calories.C. His business has really taken off owing to his advanced management.D. On hearing the news, he took off at once and headed back to the hotel.26. What did the author do after the beggar’s incident?A. He felt guilty but couldn’t help him.B. He started a project to help the hungry.C. He ran a blue kitchen to supply the hungry with soup.D. He still supposed it was unwise to give money to beggars.27. What can be a suitable title for the passage?A. Plan a Gardening ProjectB. Lend a Hand to BeggarsC. Never Hesitate to Help OthersD. Plant a Row for the HungryCIn 2013 alone at least 20,000 African elephants were killed for their teeth. In South Africa over the last two years more than 2,200 rhinos were killed for their horns. These numbers are alarming, because current rates of illegal hunting are faster than birth rates, which could lead to extinction for these ecologically important creatures in their environment. Indeed, some elephant and rhino populations are on track to be locally extinct within the next decade.If you are reading this, you may already be aware of these facts. But you might not know that wildlife trafficking(走私) not only threatens the existence of elephants and rhinos but is also leading to extinction of other species, such as tigers, tortoises, sea turtles—and the world’s most trafficked mammal—pangolins(穿山甲).Pangolins are the only mammals that are entirely covered in tough scales (鳞), which makes them look very strong. But actually they are endangered mammals. There are eight different species of pangolins, four in Asia and four in Africa, and all are threatened with extinction. Although pangolins are protected throughout most of the countries where they live, high demand in East Asia, where the delicious pangolin meat is considered a delicacy and where their scales are used in traditional medicines, is driving an illegal trade in both live animals and pangolin parts.The number of pangolin trafficking is shocking. Experts believe that over the last 10 years more than 1 million pangolins were taken from the wild. It is estimated that between 40,000 and 81,250 pangolins were killed for the illegal trade in 2013 alone.In February, the United States released a plan to deal with wildlife trafficking, which lays out the steps we will take to fight the illegal trade in wildlife, including pangolins. We are strengthening the carrying out of the plan; building international cooperation and contribution to protect wildlife; raising awareness to drive down the demand that is fueling the illegal trade.Get involved and remember World Wildlife Day (March 3) by spreading the plan. Use social media and tell everyone that now is the time to get serious about wildlife crime and end the demand that threatens species, big and small, from the huge elephant to the shy pangolin.28. How many endangered creatures are mentioned in the passage?A.4.B.5.C.6.D.7.29. Which of the following is TRUE according to Paragraph 3?A. Eight species of pangolins live on the same continent.B. Pangolins are not protected in most of their natural habitats.C. The scales of pangolins can be used as an ingredient for cooking.D. High demand contributes to the illegal trade of pangolins in East Asia.30. What can we know about the plan released by the US?A. Social media will be used to spread World Wildlife Day.B. Whether the plan will be worked out remains to be seen.C. High demand contributes to the illegal trade of pangolins in East Asia.D. The US will work together with other countries to protect wildlife.31. What is the author’s intention of writing the p assage?A. To inform us something about World Wildlife Day.B. To raise awareness of protecting endangered wildlife.C. To explain why pangolins are illegally traded in East Asia.D. To show how the United States is to fight the illegal trade in wildlife.DWhen going through major life changes, like changing careers, I would change the people with whom I spent the most time. We’ve all gone through periods when the people in our lives have changed—graduation, moving to a new city, getting a new job, joinin g a new club, etc. I don’t think I need to convince you just how much influence other people can have over your identity. If you’ve ever experienced a major switch in your people environment, then you know that you change as well.Most people don’t make th ese choices consciously though. You might consciously decide to spend more time with a certain friend, or you may ask someone out on a date to begin a new relationship. But few people choose their existing friendships deliberately.There’s no “getting rid of people”. People are always dropping into and out of each other’s lives. Associations grow into friendships, and friendships fade into associations. You don’t get rid of anyone. The truth is that in order to make room for new people and new experiences, you may need to loosen up some of your existing connections.What about loyalty? Shouldn’t you always be loyal to your friends? Once you have a close friend, even if their influence on you is slightly harmful, shouldn’t you stick by them?Loyalty to a friend sometimes means having to let go. It means being loyal to their highest and best as well. If someone is destroying his health by smoking, for example, you aren’t showing loyalty by smoking right along with him. True loyally sometimes requires that you break damaging connections, get yourself back on solid ground, and then decide what you can really do to help your friend.It can take a lot of courage to tell someone, “I’m sorry, but I can't have you in my life anymore." But even though this might seem like a selfish act at times, it's often the best thing for the other person too. If a relationship is holding you back in some way, understand that it s also hurting the other person. For example, if you work for a violent boss, your acceptance of that situation is considered tobe silent approval, encouraging your boss to continue to behave violently.32. When experiencing major life changes, people may_________.A. join a new social communityB. influence their friends aroundC. choose their friendships purposelyD. have their people environment changed33. What can be concluded from Paragraph 3 in the passage?A. Everyone has at least one friend.B. Friendship still exists though there’s less connection.C. It is unnecessary to make new friends.D. You ought to treat your old and new friend equally.34. What is the author's opinion on the loyalty to friends?A. Never betray your close friends whatever happens.B. Correct their mistakes while you guard their goodness.C. Stick by your friends even though they do harm lo you.D. Break up with your friends immediately if they smoke.35. How should we behave when employed by a violent boss?A. We should accept what we are told to do.B. We should stay silent and be in favor of it.C. We should bravely disobey him if he is wrong.D. We should give our boss courage to continue.第二节（共5小題；毎小題2分,满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
辽宁省沈阳市2018届高三英语上学期第一次模拟考试试题
2017—2018学年度高三年级第一次模拟考试英语科试卷第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. On which day doesn't the woman like to go to the zoo?A. Friday.B. Sunday.C. Saturday.2. What does the man mean?A. He is used to wearing no hat.B. The weather is going to be fine.C. He is not afraid of being done harm to.3. How many children are there in the classroom?A. Seven.B. Five.C. Twelve.4. Where does the conversation take place?A. At a restaurant.B. At the theatre.C. At the station.5. What will the man have to do?A. To take his luggage with him.B. To paint the room.C. To change for a new room.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
听第6段材料，回答第6-8小题。
2018届辽宁省五校协作体高三上学期期中考试英语试题及答案
辽宁省五校协作体2018届高三上学期期中考试英语试题时间：100分钟第Ⅰ卷第一部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
1. Dan Brown, _____ author of The Da Vinci Code, is _____ most famous writer.A. a；theB. the；theC. the；aD. a；a2. She is a kind but strict teacher, ______ respected and loved by all students.A. oneB. whoC. the oneD. that3. —Why wasn't John hired for the job?—I don't know, but he .A．was B．had been C．should have D．should have been4. Don’t be so discouraged. If you _____ such feelings , you will do better next time.A. carry onB. get backC. break downD. put away5. _____ China has the complete power over the Xisha, Zhongsha and Nansha islands in theSouth China Sea, it’s really our duty to explore it.A. WhileB. AlthoughC. SinceD. Unless6. It is so wet there that the trees are extremely tall, some _____ over 90 meters.A. measureB. measuresC. measuringD. measured7.—When did Bob leave?—I have no idea. I ______ a shower upstairs.A. tookB. have takenC. was takingD. would take8. I finally got the job I dreamed about. Hardly in all my life ______ so happy.A. I feltB. did I feelC. I had feltD. had I felt9. Juliet is one of the ______ customers to Walmart, because she lives just two blocks away.A. usualB. frequentC. normalD. gradual10. They’ve won their last three matches,______ I find a bit surprising.A. thatB. whenC. whatD. which11.—What caused the death of more than 10 people?—_______the accident on Sunday night.A. This wasB. They wereC. That wasD. It was12. Looking at the picture, Tom _____ a puzzled look on his face.A. woreB. broughtC. heldD. carried13. ______ he has made, his parents seems not to be satisfied with him.A. However great progress he has madeB. Whatever great progress he has madeC. However great progress has he madeD. Whatever great progress has he made14. All the issues we were concerned about ______, we still think the result is _______ideal. Let’s work even hard.A. settled; far fromB. settled; next toC. settling; as forD. settling; due to15 .—How are you getting along with your roommate Jack?— ______. He’s always making loud noises at midnight and when I remind him, he always makes rude remarks.A.Very well.B. I’ve had enough of him.B.I have no complaint D. It depends第二节完型填空（共20小题；每题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
2023-2024学年辽宁省重点高中沈阳市郊联体高三上学期10月月考英语试题
2023-2024学年辽宁省重点高中沈阳市郊联体高三上学期10月月考英语试题Club InformationArtOur weekly life drawing sessions are a relaxing environment for your artistic ability to develop and meet other creative souls. No prior experience of art is required to join because we believe art should be for all.Meeting Time: TuesdaysLearn more at *****************Anglo-ChineseWe are a culturally aware and diverse club devoted to promoting Chinese and British culture by creating “a home away from home”. We aim to promote cultural exchange and meet awesome people. Joining us is completely free. We welcome everyone to join us and participate in our activities.Meeting Time: ThursdaysLearn more at **************************BandWe exist to help bring together musicians of every genre. We aim to promote live music and help musicians find band mates. Please join the BandSoc group by pressing the blue Visit Group button, which has all the latest updates and events. Please also consider buying membership to save a few pounds at events.Meeting Time: MondaysLearn more at ******************BackstageWe are a group of students who are passionate about theatre. We provide both the basics of theatre and voluntary theatre servic es in The Riley Smith Theatre. Backstage isn’t just about the theatre, though. We also run a trip once a year to a musical of our choice.Meeting Time: FridaysLearn more at ***********************1. Which club can you join to raise your cross-cultural awareness?A．Art. B．Anglo-Chinese. C．Band. D．Backstage.2. How can you get discounts at Band events?A．By becoming a member. B．By bringing a band mate.C．By joining the Visit Group. D．By booking a ticket on weekdays.3. Which website can help you learn about drama?A．*****************.B．**************************.C．******************.D．***********************.When the designer and typographer (排印工) Marcin Wichary chanced upon a tiny museum just outside Barcelona five years ago, the experience tipped his interest in the history of technology into an obsession (痴迷) with a very particular part of it: the keyboard.“I have never seen so many typewriters under one roof. Not even close,” he shared on the Internet at the time. “At this point, I literally have tears in my eyes. I’m not kidding. This feels like a miracle.”He’d had a discovery while wandering through the exhibit: Each key on a keyboard has its own stories. And these stories are not just about computing technology, but also about the people who designed, used, or otherwise interacted with the keyboards.Take the backspace key for example, he explains, “I like that the concept of backspace was originally just that — a space going backward. We are used to it erasing now, but for a hundred years, erasing was its own incredibly complex effort. You needed to master a Comet eraser, or Wite-Out, or strange correction tapes, and possibly all of the above… or give up and start from scratch whenever you made a small mistake in typing.”The deeper he researched, the more obsessive he became. Amazed that no comprehensive books existed on the history of keyboards, he decided to create his own. When not working at his day job as the design leader for the design software company Figma, he began producing Shift Happens, a two-volume, 1,216-page hardcover book — and raised over $750,000 for the project on Kickstarter in March of 2023. Wichary was only a bit surprised by the support and the keyboard’s wide appeal. As he points out. “It’s such a crucial device that occupies a lot of our waking life.”4. After the museum experience, Wichary’s interest in technology ________.A．took off B．died out C．grew stronger D．became moreconcrete5. What did Wichary discover while admiring the keyboards?A．The stories behind them. B．The wisdom of human.C．The secret of the keyboards. D．The history of technology.6. What does Wichary want to tell us about the backspace key in Paragraph 4?A．It is a simple but powerful key.B．It can be used to move back one space.C．It is the result of long-term improvement.D．It allows people to make mistakes when typing.7. Why did Wichary write his own book?A．To fill a gap. B．To get famous. C．To make money. D．To recordhistory.Artificial intelligence (AI) has been increasingly good at fooling people. A series of photos showing former US president Donald Trump being aggressively arrested by police have caught people’s attention. They were fake but very convincing.Created by the AI program Midjourney, the photos were highly r ealistic, from the characters’ movements to the surroundings. However, many details can give away the fact that they are made by AI. The Washington Post’s technology writer Shira Ovide shared her tips. The main idea is to spot the problems-anything that would look strange in a photo.AI software has a history of generating human hands incorrectly. It sometimes can create hands with more than five fingers. This is because AI isn’t sure what a “hand” exactly is, according to Popular Science. The data AI uses to learn often show hands and fingers in various gestures, which can be very confusing for AI.AI-generated images also usually contain details that are against reality. To spot this, focus on items like accessories. For example, people in an image may be missing earrings or one part of their sunglasses. If there’s text in an image, such as a newspaper or poster, it’s usually garbled (篡改), even though the text may look realistic from a distance.Another thing AI is terrible at handling is the background. If there’s a crowd in the image, people’s faces in the background are usually blurry —or they don’t have faces at all!The development of AI-generated art also raises alarm bells about how these fake images could be used to spread misinformation. “I think misinformation is going to hit an all-time high,” Jamie Cohen, a digital culture and AI expert in the US, told New York Post. Generating an AI artwork is to “create reality”, Cohen argued, adding that, being able to tell whether the work is real or not requires high media literacy (素养) skills. “The world may not be ready for how realistic the images have become,” Shane Kit telson, a US researcher, told The Washington Post.8. Why are Donald Trump’s photos mentioned in the first paragraph?A．To draw more people’s attention.B．To make people convinced of the news.C．To show the AI-generated images were fake.D．To prove that it’s easy for AI to cheat people.9. Why does AI generate human hands incorrectly according to the text?A．It is unable to recognize human hands.B．The data it uses to learn contain errors.C．It doesn’t fully understand human hands.D．It has insufficient data about human hands.10. Which of the following will Jamie Cohen agree with?A．AI artworks may not be reflective of true creativity.B．It’s high time to address the risks posed by AI works.C．AI artworks will replace traditional art forms in the future.D．Detecting real art demands strong media literacy competence.11. What is mainly talked about in the text?A．AI is tricking people with highly realistic photos.B．AI-generated art make people worried about fake images.C．AI is terrible at handling the background.D．The world may not be ready for AI.Millions of us may lose sleep as most states switch to DST, Daylight Saving Time (夏令时) and put the clocks forward by one hour. The time change brings darker mornings and extends light in the evening.Some policymakers want to make DST permanent to avoid the disturbance of constant switches. Marco Rubio, a government officer, says the formality of changing our clocks twice a year makes no sense. He points to the potential economic benefits DST brings. The key argument is that more light in the evening can stimulate people to go out and that translates into more people shopping in convenience stores for everything from water to sports drinks. Thus, there is a boom in spending. However, the health impacts have been more complicated to figure out. DST increases evening exposure to light, which can make it harder to fall asleep at night. So in recent years, the time change has been reported to be linked to an increase in atrial fibrillation, a type of heart disease, perhaps due to the sleep disorder. Besides, evidences have linked the transition to an increase in attention problems and mood disorders.“I am very surprised,” says Jay Chudow, a cardiologist. “It’s just a one-hour change, but this shows how sensitive our bodies maybe to internal clock (生物钟) interruption.” Actually humans’ internal clock is closely linked to the rising and setting of the sun. He emphasizes that restoring permanent Year-Round Standard Time (YRST) is the best option for our health and well-being, for the natural daily cycle of light and darkness is really the most powerful timing reminder that we have to match our body clock with.So it seems there’s a divide between what’s likely best for our health and what may be good for the economy. Due to the economic burden and tight budget, it is not hard to guess which one will be given higher priority among policymakers this year.12. What benefit does DST bring?A．Boosting consumption. B．Lengthening daytime.C．Avoiding constant switches. D．Brightening the mornings.13. What does the underlined word “transition” in Paragraph 3 mean?A．Impact. B．Exposure. C．Disorder. D．Change.14. What does Jay think of DST?A．It helps restore energy. B．It raises health concerns.C．It is a timing reminder. D．It matches humans’ body clock.15. What will the policymakers probably do this year?A．Choose DST. B．Adopt YRST.C．Tighten the economy. D．Increase funds on healthcare.The World Book Day, also called World Book and Copyright Day, falls on April 23rd. 16 Reading extensively exposes you to new ideas and knowledge, improves your concentration and memory, and enhances your creativity and critical thinking skills.Despite the importance of reading, many students today don’t have a good habit o f reading. There are a few reasons for this: lack of time and motivation, abundance of digital distractions and failure to stick to reading. However, these challenges can be overcome with your conscious efforts.First, you need to make time for reading by limiting time spent on social media or other leisure activities. Start with just 15—30 minutes a day of reading and you can work your way up to longer sessions. 17 Many libraries also have digital book options if you prefer e-readers or audiobooks.Second, build the habit by scheduling reading time each day and sticking to it. 18 Even just having a regular routine on certain days of the week, such as reading Monday to Friday after dinner for example, can help you cement(巩固，加强) it as a habit.Finally, track your progress to stay on track. Set monthly reading goals to achieve and record the books you read, how long the sessions were and any key insights gained. It is a traditional way to write on a notebook. 19 .By making reading a priority, limiting distractions, setting a regular schedule, and tracking your progress, you can successfully develop the habit of reading. 20 So take the first step to cultivate this important habit today. Your future self will surely thank you for it.He, handsome and attractive though small, is 73 this year, but looks much younger than he actually is. My mom got the _________ from my grandpa. And thank God so did I. You can never imagine how genuinely _________ and fascinating he could be. My grandpa absolutely leads a _________ life of old age, unlike other retired elderly people just walking with their pet birds, or _________ time at home as couch potatoes do.He takes to cooking tasty cuisine, singing Karnoke, collecting antiques, and experiencing brand new dimensions of cultures. “Stopping to smell the roses and passing on the happiness is a _________ factor of people’s happy life,” he always _________ his peers.“He is always doing everything with his _________—so cool and enviable!” my grandpa’s friends remarked. They also _________ my grandpa for his blog where he writes much, _________ his distinct opinion of life. One night his blog caught my eye. There was a __________, at the very beginning, of him hugging my grandma with fireworks blooming on Times Square last Valentine’s Day. “People say reality __________ and fantasy begins when the fireworks display starts, but for me both __________ a great deal. I take great joy in everyday life __________. I can hold the hands of my love.” he said beneath the photo.I couldn’t believe those were from my grandpa, I mean, from a 73-year-old person. Now I finally see the true meaning of the saying that __________ is not a time of life but a state of mind. I love my grandpa for the interesting and romantic __________ he has.21.A．build B．manner C．genes D．characters22.A．grateful B．modern C．conventional D．plain23.A．regular B．messy C．colorful D．rural24.A．valuing B．killing C．saving D．sparing25.A．pointless B．limited C．critical D．single26.A．warns B．requires C．reminds D．forces27.A．fellow B．doctor C．daughter D．wife28.A．envy B．recall C．meet D．watch29.A．changing B．evaluating C．rejecting D．voicing30.A．scene B．section C．photo D．sentence31.A．fades away B．lights up C．works out D．turns on32.A．rise B．cost C．win D．count33.A．as long as B．and C．as far as D．but34.A．passion B．youth C．commitment D．optimism35.A．experience B．personality C．appearance D．inspiration阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
辽宁省六校2018届高三英语上学期期初联考试题
2017--2018学年度上学期省六校协作体高三期初考试英语试题第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）AKid of The Year Photo CompetitionEnter your kid’s photo today and win! We’re giving away 52 weekly $250 prizes from Readers’ Choice votes. Plus, our ed itors will select one entry to win our grand prize of $7,000.Official Contest Rules: No purchase necessary to enter or win.The kid of the Year Photo Contest entry period begins at 12:00 am, March 23, 2015, and ends December 21, 2015(the “Entry Period”). Entries m ust be received by 9:00 pm on December 21,2015(“Entry Deadline”). Entries will not be acknowledged or returned.SPONSOR: Meredith Corporation, 1716 Locust Street, Des Moines, Iowa.ENTRY: There will be two methods of entry..Share My Entry:Visit http:\\\photos\photocontest1\kidoftheyear and click the button to enter.Facebook Entry: Visit \parentsmagazine and click the Kid of 2015 tab.Then complete the registration form and follow the instructions to upload one album of up to six photos of your child aged three months to eight years. You may provide one description and one album title that will be applied to all photos. Photos, without any brand names or trademarks, must be taken by participants, nonprofessional, unpublished and may not have won any prize or award. Photos must be jpeg or bmp image formats and cannot be over 3 MB.This promotion is in no way sponsored, supported or run by, or associated with Facebook. You are providing your information to Parents Magazine and not to Facebook. The information you provide will only be used to run the promotion and register for . Photos must not contain material that infringes the rights of another, including but not limited to privacy, publicity or intellectual property rights, or that constitutescopyright infringement. Photos must not contain brand names or trademarks.LIMIT: One entry per household, per eligible child, per week. One weekly prize per child. For entries of more than one eligible child in the household, the entry process must be completed separately for each child. No group entries.21. To enter the contest, photos must _________.A. have won some prize or awardB. contain parents’ personal informationC. contain brand names or trademarksD. be taken by nonprofessional participants22. Linda, a mother with seven-year-ol d twins, wants to enter the contest. She must _______.A. complete the entry process separately for each of her kidsB. go to Meredith Corporation to fill out the registration formsC. provide a description and an album title for the kid’s photosD. provide the information to Facebook if she chooses Facebook Entry23. We can learn from the passage that _______.A. you should buy something first before you enter the contestB. you should send your entry before 9:00 pm on December 21, 2015.C. your entry will not be returned even if you don’t win the contestD. the editors of the contest will decide who will win the 20,000 dollars in prizes24. The purpose of the passage is _______.A. to advertise the website B. to encourage parents with children to enter a photo contestC. to introduce two methods of entering a photo contestD. t o attract photographers’ interest in a photo contestBIt may help you to know that there is no such thing as a perfect speech. At some point in every speech, every speaker says something that is not understood exactly as he has planned. Fortunately, such moments are usually not obvious(明显的) to the listeners. Why? Because the listeners do not know what the speaker plans to say. They hear only what the speaker does say. If you lose your place for a moment, wrongly change the order of a couple of sentences, or forget to pause at a certain point, no one will be any the wiser. When such moments occur, don't worry about them. Just continue as if nothing happened.Even if you do make an obvious mistake during a speech, that doesn't really matter. If you have ever listened to Martin Luther King's famous speech---"I have a Dream", you may notice that he stumbles(结巴) over his words twice during the speech. Most likely, however, you don't remember. Why? Because you were fixing your attention on his message rather than on his way of speech-making.People care a lot about making a mistake in a speech because they regard speech-making as a kind of performance rather than as an act of communication(交流). They feel the listeners are like judges in an ice-skating competition. But, in fact, the listeners are not looking for a perfect performer. They are looking for a well-thought-out speech that expresses the speaker's ideas clearly and directly. Sometimes a mistake or two can actually increase a speaker's attractiveness by making him more human.As you work on your speech, don't worry about being perfect. Once you free your mind of this, you will find it much easier to give your speech freely.25. The underlined part in the first paragraph means that no one will ______.A. be smarter than youB. notice your mistakesC. do better than youD. know what you are talking about26. You don't remember obvious mistakes in a speech because ______.A. your attention is on the contentB. you don't fully understand the speechC. you don't know what the speaker plans to sayD. you find the way of speech-making more important27. It can be inferred from the passage that ______.A. giving a speech is like giving a performanceB. one or two mistakes in a speech may not be badC. the listeners should pay more attention to how a speech is madeD. the more mistakes a speaker makes, the more attractive he will be.28. What would be the best title for the passage?A. How to Be a Perfect SpeakerB. How to Make a Perfect SpeechC. Don't Expect a Perfect SpeechD. Don't Expect Mistakes in a SpeechCThe Indian government may use 3D paintings as virtual speed breakers（减速带） on major highways and roads, in order to check speeding and careless driving, and finally make its deadly roads a little safer. "We are trying out 3D paintings used as virtual speed breakersto avoid unnecessary requirements of speed breakers," India's transport minister Nitin Gadkari wrote.The optical illusions(视觉错觉) are supposed to encourage drivers to slow down automatically. Earlier, India had ordered the removal of all speed breakers from highways, which are considered to be a safety hazard for high-speed vehicles. India has the highest number of road accident deaths in the world. According to the World Health Organisation, over 200,000 people are killed by road accidents.The use of optical illusions as speed breakers was first pioneered in the American city of Philadelphia in 2008, as part of a campaign against speeding motorists. The technique has also been tried out in China to create floating 3D crossings. In India, cities such as Ahmedabad and Chennai have already experimented with 3D zebra crossings in the last one year. In Ahmedabad for instance, a mother and her daughter, both artists, have painted 3D crosswalks in the first few months of 2016. The artists say their motto is "to increase the attention of drivers", and that the concept has been successfully tested in accident-prone zones on a highway.However, critics argue that once drivers know that these speed breakers are visual illusions, they may ignore them. Others also point out that India's decision does not consider the safety of a large number of pedestrians. In the end, the new policy may be just one step towards improving road safety.29. Why are 3D paintings used on main highways and roads?A.To make the surroundings more beautiful.B.To attract the attention of tourists.C.To reduce the rate of traffic accidents.D.To show the advanced technology.30. Which of the following words is closest to the meaning of “hazard” in paragraph 2?A.ReminderB.ThreatC.RegulationD.Theory31. What can we learn from Paragraph 3 and 4?A.Philadelphia, the U.S.A is th second place to use virtual speed breakers in the world.B.The idea tested in Ahmedabad recently has been a failure.C.The new policy of 3D zebra crossings must be carried out smoothly.D.The use of optical illusions as speed breakers is controversial in India.32. What do we know about 3D zebra crossings from the passage?A.They can vastly lower the death rate in India.B.They have been widely used in India so far.C.They are designed to increase drivers’ attention.D.They are welcomed by both drivers and pedestrians.DI used to believe courtesy was a thing of the past. Very seldom have I encountered a courteous human being in this modern era.Recently, I had to change my thinking, when I came face to face with just such a human being in a coffee place, with my two daughters. The place was crowded as usual and we had to climb steep stairs in order to find an empty table. After enjoying coffee and snacks, we went down the narrow stairs, where there was hardly any space for another person to either climb up or come down.Just as I was in the middle of the stairs, a gentleman entered the main entrance of the restaurant which was right in front of the staircase. I was sure I would be pushed roughly by this man going up. I kept coming down as fast as I could. My daughters were already down, looking up at me worriedly, hoping I would reach them before the stranger started walking up the stairs, knowing I was a nervous sort.Nearly reaching them, I noticed the man still standing near the door. I reached my daughters and passed the stranger at the entrance door which he kept holding open. I looked back thinking he was still at the door, deciding whether to go in or find another less crowded place. I saw him going up the stairs, two at a time. I told my daughters about it and all three of us felt bad that we did not even thank the courteous gentleman who was actually holding the door open for us ladies to pass through before going up.Such well mannered people are hard to find these days, when pushing is very common in our advanced but aggressive society. We applauded for his chivalry(骑士精神).33. What did the author think of the man at the first sight of him?A. He was in a hurry.B. He would wait for her.C. He would cross her rudely.D. He was a man with good manners.34. Why did the author’s daughters worry about her?A. She was too old to walk fast.B. She was easy to be disturbed.C. She took up too much space.D. She focused too much on the man.35. What can we learn about the man from Paragraph 4?A. He might be a waiter of the café.B. He might have an urgent business to do.C. He fell in love with one of the author’s daughters.D. He would hold the door open for all. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
2018-2019辽宁省抚顺高一上学期10月月考英语试卷
2018-2019学年辽宁省抚顺一中高一上学期10月月考英语试卷考试时间：120分钟试卷满分：150分第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分35分）第一节（共10小题；每小题2.5分，满分25分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
ASweetest Day is celebrated on the third Saturday in October as a day to make someone happy. It is an occasion which offers all of us an opportunity to remember not only the sick, the aged, and children who have lost their parents, but also friends, workmates, relatives and neighbors whose helpfulness and kindness we have enjoyed.Over 60 years ago, when a Cleveland man noticed that some people, such as children who lost their parents and patients who lay in bed, too often felt forgotten and neglected, he developed in his mind the idea of showing them that they were remembered. He did this by giving them small gifts. With the help of his friends and neighbors, he gave those people small gifts on a Saturday in October. During the years that followed, other Clevelanders began to take part in the celebration, which came to be called “Sweetest Day”. Over time, the Sweetest Day idea of spreading cheer to the poor, the sick and children who had lost their parents was broadened to include everyone, and became an occasion for remembering others with a kind act or a small gift. Soon the idea spread to other cities all over the USA.Sweetest Day is not based on any single group’s religious（宗教的） beliefs or on a family relationship. It is a reminder that a thoughtful word or deed enriches life and gives it meaning.Because for many people remembering takes the form of gift giving, Sweetest Day offers us the opportunity to show others that we care, in a positive way.1. What can we learn from the first paragraph?A. Sweetest Day is celebrated on the third Sunday in October.B. Sweetest Day is a day to make others happy.C. Sweetest Day is an occasion for lovers to express love.D. Sweetest Day is just an occasion to care about disabled people.2. The underlined word “neglected” in the second paragraph means “______”.A. rememberedB. hatedC. paid little or no attention toD. disappointed3. Which of the following has little relationship to Sweetest Day?A. Visiting sick people of the hospital.B. Visiting children who have lost their parents.C. Giving friends small gifts.D. Giving flowers to sweethearts.BFor years scientists have been worried about the effects of air pollution on the earth’s natural conditions. Some believe the air inside many houses may be more dangerous than the air outside. It may be one hundred times worse.Indoor air pollution can cause a person to feel tired, to suffer eye pain, headache and other problems. Some pollutants(污染物)can cause breathing disorders, diseases of blood and even cancer. Most scientists agree that every modern house has some kind of indoor pollution.People have paid more attention to the problem now. It is said that when builders began making houses and offices they did not waste energy. To do this they built buildings that limited the flow of air between inside and outside. They also began using man-made building materials. These materials are now known to let out harmful gases.As the problem became more serious, scientists began searching for a way to deal with it. They discovered a natural pollution control system for building ——green plants. Scientists do not really know how plants control air pollution. They believe that a plant’s leaves absorb or take in the pollutants. In exchange the plant lets out oxygen through its leaves and small organizations on its roots. Scientists suggest that all buildings should have one large plant or several small plants inside for every nine square meters of space. Studies of different plants show that each absorbs different chemicals. So the most effective way to clean the air is to use different kinds of plants. Having green plants inside your house can make it a prettier and more healthy place.4. Some kind of indoor pollution can be found in ________.A. all kinds of officesB. every old houseC. all kinds of housesD. every modern house5. The indoor air pollution is caused by ________.A. the man-made building materials and the limit of air-flowB. the building way that the builders want to save energyC. the building things that are made of man-made materialsD. the limit of the flow of air between inside and outside6. The reason why we should use different kinds of plants to clean the air is that________.A. plants can absorb all kinds of harmful indoor chemicalsB. plants may take in more oxygen which people needC. plants can let out all kinds of pollutants indoorsD. plants can make our houses prettierCLaptop(便携式) computers are popular all over the world. People use them on trains, airplanes, in airports and hotels. These laptops connect people to their workplace. In the United States today, laptops also connect students to their classrooms.Westlake College in Virginia will start a laptop computer program that allows students to do schoolwork at anywhere they want. Within five years, each of the 1500 students at the college will receive a laptop. The laptops are part of a $10 million computer program at Westlake, a 110-year-old college. The students with laptops will also have access（使用）to the Internet. In addition, they will be able to use e-mail to “speak” with their teachers, their classmates, and their families. However,the more important of the laptop program is that students will be able to use computers without going to computer lab. They can work with it at home, in a fast-food restaurant or under the trees——anywhere at all.Because of the many changes in computer technology, laptops used in higher education, such as colleges and universities, is workable. As laptops become more powerful, they become more similar to desktop computers. In addition, the portable computers can connect students to not only the Internet, but also libraries, and other resources. State higher-education officials are studying how laptops can help students. State officials also are testing laptop programs at other universities, too.At Westlake College, more than 60 percent of the staff use the computers. The laptops will allow teachers to use computers in their lessons. As one Westlake teacher said, “ Her e we are in the middle of Virginia and we are giving students a window on the world. They can see everything and do everything.”7.The main purpose of the laptop program is to give each student a laptop to_________.A. access the InternetB. use for their schoolworkC. work at homeD. connect them to libraries8.Which of the following is true about Westlake College?A. All teachers use computersB. 1500 students have laptopsC. It is an old college in AmericaD. Students there can do everything9.A window on the world in the last paragraph means that students can _________.A. attend the lectures on information technologyB.travel around the worldC. have free laptopsD. get information from around the world10.What can we infer from the passage?A. The program is successfulB. The program is not workableC. We don’t know the result yetD. The program is too expensive第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
辽宁省六校协作体2018届高三上学期期初考试英语试卷Word版含答案
2017--2018学年度上学期省六校协作体高三期初考试英语试题命题学校：凤城一中命题人：樊万胜校对人：李琨第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）AKid of The Year Photo CompetitionEnter your kid’s photo today and win! We’re giving away 52 weekly $250 prizes from Readers’ Choic e votes. Plus, our editors will select one entry to win our grand prize of $7,000.Official Contest Rules: No purchase necessary to enter or win.The kid of the Year Photo Contest entry period begins at 12:00 am, March 23, 2015, and ends December 21, 2015(the “Entry Period”). Entries must be received by 9:00 pm on December 21,2015(“Entry Deadline”). Entries will not be acknowledged or returned.SPONSOR: Meredith Corporation, 1716 Locust Street, Des Moines, Iowa.ENTRY: There will be two methods of entry..Share My Entry:Visit http:\\\photos\photocontest1\kidoftheyear and click the button to enter.Facebook Entry: Visit \parentsmagazine and click the Kid of 2015 tab.Then complete the registration form and follow the instructions to upload one album of up to six photos of your child aged three months to eight years. You may provide one description and one album title that will be applied to all photos. Photos, without any brand names or trademarks, must be taken by participants, nonprofessional, unpublished and may not have won any prize or award. Photos must be jpeg or bmp image formats and cannot be over 3 MB.This promotion is in no way sponsored, supported or run by, or associated with Facebook.You are providing your information to Parents Magazine and not to Facebook. The information you provide will only be used to run the promotion and register for .Photos must not contain material that infringes the rights of another, including but not limited to privacy, publicity or intellectual property rights, or that constitutes copyright infringement. Photos must not contain brand names or trademarks.LIMIT: One entry per household, per eligible child, per week. One weekly prize per child. For entries of more than one eligible child in the household, the entry process must be completed separately for each child. No group entries.21. To enter the contest, photos must _________.A. have won some prize or awardB. contain parents’ perso nalinformationC. contain brand names or trademarksD. be taken by nonprofessional participants22. Linda, a mother with seven-year-old twins, wants to enter the contest. She must _______.A. complete the entry process separately for each of her kidsB. go to Meredith Corporation to fill out the registration formsC. provide a description and an album title for the kid’s photosD. provide the information to Facebook if she chooses Facebook Entry23. We can learn from the passage that _______.A. you should buy something first before you enter the contestB. you should send your entry before 9:00 pm on December 21, 2015.C. your entry will not be returned even if you don’t win the contestD. the editors of the contest will decide who will win the 20,000 dollars in prizes24. The purpose of the passage is _______.A. to advertise the website B. to encourage parents with children to enter a photo contestC. to introduce two methods of entering a photo contestD. to attract photographer s’ interest in a photo contestBIt may help you to know that there is no such thing as a perfect speech. At some point in every speech, every speaker says something that is not understood exactly as he has planned. Fortunately, such moments are usually not obvious(明显的) to the listeners. Why? Because the listeners do not know what the speaker plans to say. They hear only what the speaker does say. If you lose your place for a moment, wrongly change the order of a couple of sentences, or forget to pause at a certain point, no one will be any the wiser. When such moments occur, don't worry about them. Just continue as if nothing happened.Even if you do make an obvious mistake during a speech, that doesn't really matter. If you have ever listened to Martin Luther King's famous speech---"I have a Dream", you may notice that he stumbles(结巴) over his words twice during the speech. Most likely, however, you don't remember. Why? Because you were fixing your attention on his message rather than on his way of speech-making.People care a lot about making a mistake in a speech because they regard speech-making as a kind of performance rather than as an act of communication(交流). They feel the listeners are like judges in an ice-skating competition. But, in fact, the listeners are not looking for a perfect performer. They are looking for a well-thought-out speech that expresses the speaker's ideas clearly and directly. Sometimes a mistake or two can actually increase a speaker's attractiveness by making him more human.As you work on your speech, don't worry about being perfect. Once you free your mind of this, you will find it much easier to give your speech freely.25. The underlined part in the first paragraph means that no one will ______.A. be smarter than youB. notice your mistakesC. do better than youD. know what you are talking about26. You don't remember obvious mistakes in a speech because ______.A. your attention is on the contentB. you don't fully understand the speechC. you don't know what the speaker plans to sayD. you find the way of speech-making more important27. It can be inferred from the passage that ______.A. giving a speech is like giving a performanceB. one or two mistakes in a speech may not be badC. the listeners should pay more attention to how a speech is madeD. the more mistakes a speaker makes, the more attractive he will be.28. What would be the best title for the passage?A. How to Be a Perfect SpeakerB. How to Make a Perfect SpeechC. Don't Expect a Perfect SpeechD. Don't Expect Mistakes in a SpeechCThe Indian government may use 3D paintings as virtual speed breakers（减速带）on major highways and roads, in order to check speeding and careless driving, and finally make its deadly roads a little safer. "We are trying out 3D paintings used as virtual speed breakers to avoid unnecessary requirements of speed breakers," India's transport minister Nitin Gadkari wrote.The optical illusions(视觉错觉) are supposed to encourage drivers to slow down automatically. Earlier, India had ordered the removal of all speed breakers from highways, which are considered to be a safety hazard for high-speed vehicles. India has the highest number of road accident deaths in the world. According to the World Health Organisation, over 200,000 people are killed by road accidents.The use of optical illusions as speed breakers was first pioneered in the American city of Philadelphia in 2008, as part of a campaign against speeding motorists. The technique has also been tried out in China to create floating 3D crossings. In India, cities such as Ahmedabad and Chennai have already experimented with 3D zebra crossings in the last one year. In Ahmedabad for instance, a mother and her daughter, both artists, have painted 3D crosswalks in the first few months of 2016. The artists say their motto is "to increase the attention of drivers", and that the concept has been successfully tested in accident-prone zones on a highway.However, critics argue that once drivers know that these speed breakers are visual illusions, they may ignore them. Others also point out that India's decision does not consider the safety of a large number of pedestrians. In the end, the new policy may be just one step towards improving road safety.29. Why are 3D paintings used on main highways and roads?A.To make the surroundings more beautiful.B.To attract the attention of tourists.C.To reduce the rate of traffic accidents.D.To show the advanced technology.30. Which of the following words is closest t o the meaning of “hazard” in paragraph 2?A.ReminderB.ThreatC.RegulationD.Theory31. What can we learn from Paragraph 3 and 4?A.Philadelphia, the U.S.A is th second place to use virtual speed breakers in theworld.B.The idea tested in Ahmedabad recently has been a failure.C.The new policy of 3D zebra crossings must be carried out smoothly.D.The use of optical illusions as speed breakers is controversial in India.32. What do we know about 3D zebra crossings from the passage?A.They can vastly lower the death rate in India.B.They have been widely used in India so far.C.They are designed to increase drivers’ attention.D.They are welcomed by both drivers and pedestrians.DI used to believe courtesy was a thing of the past. Very seldom have I encountereda courteous human being in this modern era.Recently, I had to change my thinking, when I came face to face with just such a human being in a coffee place, with my two daughters. The place was crowded as usual and we had to climb steep stairs in order to find an empty table. After enjoying coffee and snacks, we went down the narrow stairs, where there was hardly any space for another person to either climb up or come down.Just as I was in the middle of the stairs, a gentleman entered the main entrance of the restaurant which was right in front of the staircase. I was sure I would be pushed roughly by this man going up. I kept coming down as fast as I could. My daughters were already down, looking up at me worriedly, hoping I would reach them before the stranger started walking up the stairs, knowing I was a nervous sort.Nearly reaching them, I noticed the man still standing near the door. I reached my daughters and passed the stranger at the entrance door which he kept holding open. I looked back thinking he was still at the door, deciding whether to go in or find another less crowded place. I saw him going up the stairs, two at a time. I told my daughters about it and all three of us felt bad that we did not even thank the courteous gentleman who was actually holding the door open for us ladies to pass through before going up.Such well mannered people are hard to find these days, when pushing is very common in our advanced but aggressive society. We applauded for his chivalry(骑士精神).33. What did the author think of the man at the first sight of him?A. He was in a hurry.B. He would wait for her.C. He would cross her rudely.D. He was a man with good manners.34. Why did the author’s daug hters worry about her?A. She was too old to walk fast.B. She was easy to be disturbed.C. She took up too much space.D. She focused too much on the man.35. What can we learn about the man from Paragraph 4?A. He might be a waiter of the café.B. He might have an urgent business to do.C. He fell in love with one of the author’s daughters.D. He would hold the door open for all.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
辽宁省六校协作体2018届高三上学期期中考试 英语
2017--2018学年度上学期省六校协作体高三期中考试英语试题命题学校命题人：校对人：第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）ALooing for a great summer read? id reporters from Time For ids have reviewed the season's hottest new boos. They have recommended a list of id-approved page-turners (令人爱不释手的书) to our readers. Whether you’re fond of mysterious, fantastic or realistic fictions, there’s always one that suits you.Three Bird SummerBy Sara St. AntoineGenre Realistic FictionNumber of pages 256What’s the basic story line?For his entire life, 12-year-old Adam has spent summers at his grandma’s cabin in Minnesota. But this year things are different. His parents have divorced. Apart from that, Adam’s cousins won’t be vacationing at the cabin with him. Also, Grandma seems to be acting differently. At first, she’s just a bit more forgetful than usual. But after spending more time with her, Adam realies Grandma is “slipping.”There are new neighbors at the cabin this summ er, including a girl at Adam’s age named Alice. At first, Adam isn’t interested in spending time with her. But as time goes by, their friendship flourishes(繁荣). Throughout this unusual summer, Adam searches for hidden treasure with his new friend and begins to uncover family secrets as well.Are the characters believable?The characters are believable because they don’t have cooie-cutter(千篇一律的) personalities. Adam is quiet and shy and finds girls difficult to understand. Alice is adventurous and unlie any girl he has ever met. Readers will liely see aspects of their personalities in the characters and recognie their friendship too.Who would lie this boo?Anyone who appreciates memories of family vacations or summertime in general will enjoy the vivid imagination that fills Three Bird Summer. Readers will fall into the story, almost as if they’re actually spending the summer eploring Three Bird Lae with Adam and Alice.21. While spending his summer at his grandma’s cabin this year, Adam ________.A. became friends with his cousinsB. developed a friendship with a little girlC. annoyed his grandma occasionallyD. played with Alice in the fields nearby22. The boo is liely to appeal to ids because _______.A. it describes country life.B. it tals about school life.C. it related to their eperience.D. it is written in simple words.23. The tet is written to __________.A. praise a writer for his great wor.B. discuss how to spend summer holidays.C. encourage readers to do more readingD. recommend a good boo to readers.BIf you find yourself checing your phone first thing in the morning, if you find you’re tet-messaging while driving, checing your phone instead of woring on an important assignment—you are addicted.Don’t worry. The new NoPhone might be just the thing you need. It loos and feels eactly lie a smartphone, but it does nothing. It’s just a piece of plastic that you can carry around in your hand to fool yourself.NoPhone is currently a prototype(手机模型) that will cost only $12 once it hits the maret.Its maers are trying to raise $30,000 in order to cover the production and mareting costs.Dutch designer Ingmar Larsen, who helped create the NoPhone, said that he had the idea asa joe along with his friends Van Gould and Ben Langveld. To their great surprise, the ideareceived a lot of attention online and people from all over the world started placing requests for NoPhone of their own, so that’s wh en the three friends decided to raise money for mass production.David H said, “ I used to sleep with my phone in my hand, but my night errors would cause me to throw it across the room in an unconscious panic. With the NoPhone, I can still enjoy the comfort of holding a phone in my sleep, without waing up to a shattered screen, thans, NoPhone.”If you’re interested in NoPhone, but concerned about not being able to tae selfies anymore, don’t worry. The maers do have an update at no etra charge—the mirror sticer. That way, they say, you can enjoy “real-time” selfies with your friends when they’re standing right behind you.24.From the third paragraph we can infer that_______.A.NoPhone is a device made of high technology.B.the maers want to raise money to improve their technology.C.NoPhone has not been on the maret at present.D.the users of NoPhone can stay away from the real world.25.What made the designers surprised was that________.A.many people thought of the idea as a joe at firstB.people in Dutch began to mae NoPhone of their ownC.people worldwide began to fund mass productionD.people worldwide were interested in NoPhone on the net26.According to David H, he often ______at night.ed his smartphoneB. had nightmareC. became unconsciousD. looed for his smartphone27.What does the underlined phrases “tae selfies” most probably mean?A. tae a photo of oneselfB. get in touch with someoneC. tae the place of someoneD. catch sight of someoneCHave you ever found yourself in this situation：You hear a song you used to sing when you were a child-a bit of nostalgia（怀旧）or "blast from the past，"as we say．But it is not a distant childhood memory．The words come bac to you as clearly as when you sang them all those years ago．Researchers at the University of Edinburgh studied the relationship between music and remembering a foreign language．They found that remembering words in a song was the best way to remember even one of the most difficult languages．Here is what they did. Researchers too 60 adults and randomly divided them into three groups of 20．Then they gave the groups three different types of "listen-and-repeat" learning conditions．Researchers had one group simply spea the words．They had the second group spea the words to a rhythm，or beat．And they ased the third group to sing the words．All three groups studied words from the Hungarian language for 15minutes．Then they too part in a series of language tests to see what they remembered．Why Hungarian，you as ? Researchers said they chose Hungarian because not many people now the language．It does not share any roots with Germanic or Romance languages，such as Italian or Spanish．After the tests were over，the singers came out on top．The people who learned these new Hungarian words by singing them showed a higher overall performance．They did the best in four out of five of the tests．They also performed two times better than those who simply learned the words by speaing them．Dr．atie Overy says singing could lead to new ways to learn a foreign language．The brain lies to remember things when they are contained in a catchy 3，or memorable 4，tune 5．Dr．Lude said the findings could help those who struggle to learn foreign languages．On the University of Edinburgh's website Dr．Lude writes，"This study provides the first eperimental evidence that a listen-and-repeat singing method can support foreign language learning，and opens the door for future research in this area．"28. The"song"mentioned in the first paragraph is intended to________________.A. recall the pastB. attract the readersC. introduce the topicD. compare the childhood with the present29. According to the passage which language doesn't share the same root with Germanic orRomance languages?A. HungarianB. SpanishC. ItalianD. English30. Based on the last two paragraphs，we can conclude thatA. singing is the best way to learn a language．B. the brain probably wors best when the foreign language learners sing the words．C. a listen-repeat method is very effective for any language learner．D. Dr．atie Overy and Dr．Lude disagree with each other．31. In which situation can the finding of the research be applied?A. A mother is going to teach her baby how to spea．B. A child is going to have his first music lesson．C. A student is going to learn a new English song．D. An American is going to learn some Chinese．DFear and its companion pain are two of the most useful things that man and animals possess if they are used. If fire didn't hurt when it burned, children would play with it until their hands were burned away. Similarly, if pain eisted but fear didn't, a child could burn itself again and again because fear would not warn it to eep away from the fire that had burnt it before. A really fearless soldier--and some do eist--is not a good soldier because he is soon illed; and a dead soldier is of no use to his army. Fear and pain are therefore two guards without which man and animals might soon die out.In our first sentence we suggested that fear ought to be properly used. If, for eample, you never go out of your house because of the danger of being noced down and illed in the street by a car, you are letting fear rule you too much. The important thing is not to let fear rule you, but instead, to use fear as your servant and guide. Fear will warn you of dangers; then you have to decide what action to tae.In many cases, you can tae quic and successful action to avoid the danger. For eample, you see a car coming straight towards you; fear warns you, you jump out of the way, and all is well.In some cases, however, you decide that there is nothing that you can do to avoid the danger. For eample, you cannot prevent an airplane crashing into your house, and you may not want to go and live in a desert where there are no airplanes. In this case, fear has given you its warning, you have eamined it and decided on your course of action, so fear of the particular danger is no longer of any use to you, and you have to try to overcome it.32. Children would play with fire until their hands are burnt away if ______.A. they were not well educated at schoolB. they had never played with fire beforeC. they were fearful of painD. they had no sense of pain33. People sometimes succeed in timely avoiding danger because ______.A. they have gained eperienceB. they jump out of the way in timeC. they are warned of the danger and tae quic actionD. they are calm in face of danger34. What is implied but not stated in the passage?A. Fear is always something helpfulB. Too much fear is harmfulC. Fear is something that can be avoidedD. Fear ought to be used as our guide in our life35. The best title for this passage should be _______.A. The Value of FearB. Pain and ActionsC. No Pains, No GainsD. The Reason Why People Fear第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
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说明：1.测试时间：120分钟总分：150分2.客观题涂在答题纸上，主观题答在答题纸的相应位置上第Ⅰ卷（40分）第Ⅱ卷（110分）第I卷第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AIn this age of Internet chat, videogames and reality television, there is no shortage of mindlessactivities to keep a child occupied. Yet despite the competition, my 8-year-old daughter Rebeccawants to spend her leisure time writing short stories. She wants to enter one of her stories into awriting contest, a competition which she won last year.As a writer, I know about winning contests – and about losing them. I know what it is like towork hard on a story only to receive a rejection letter from the publisher. I also know the pressure oftrying to live up to a reputation created by previous victories. What if she doesn’t win the contestagain? That’s the strange thing about being a parent. So many of our own past scars and destroyedhopes can resurface in our children.A revelation (启示) came last week when I asked her, “Don’t you want to win again?”“No she replied, “I just want to tell the story of an angel going to first grade.”I had just spent weeks correcting her stories as she spontaneously (自发地) told them. Tellingmyself that I was merely an experienced writer guiding the young writer across the hall, I offeredsuggestions for characters, conflicts and endings for her tales. The story about a fearful angel startingfirst grade was quickly “guided” by me into the tale of a little girl with a wild imagination taking herfirst music lesson. I had turned her contest into my contest without even realizing it.Staying back and giving kids space to grow is not as easy as it looks. Because I know very littleabout farm animals who use tools or angels who go to first grade, I had to accept the fact that I wasco-opting(借鉴) my daughter’s experience.While stepping back was difficult for me, it was certainly a good first step that I will quicklyfollow with more steps, putting myself far enough away to give her room but close enough to help ifasked. All the while I will be reminding myself that children need room to experience, grow and findtheir own voices.1. What do we learn from the first paragraph?A. A lot of amusements compete for children’s time nowadays.B. Children have lots of fun doing mindless activities.C. Rebecca is much too busy to enjoy her leisure time.D. Rebecca draws on a lot of online materials for her writing.2. What did the author say about her own writing experience?A. She was constantly under pressure to write more.B. Most of her stories had been rejected by publishers.C. She did not quite live up to her reputation as a writer.D. Her road to success was full of pain and frustrations.3. Why did Rebecca want to enter this year’s writing contest?A. She believed she possessed real talent for writing.B. She was sure of winning with her mother’s help.C. She wanted to share her stories with readers.D. She had won a prize in the previous contest.4. The underlined sentence probably means that the author was _______.A. trying not to let her daughter enjoy her own life.B. trying to get her daughter to do the thing as the author wished.C. making sure that her daughter would win the contest.D. helping her daughter develop real skills for writing.BMuseum of Fine Arts, BostonHOURSThe MFA is open 7 days a week.Monday and Tuesday: 10 am –4:45?pmWednesday – Friday: 10 am –9:45?pmSaturday and Sunday: 10 am –4:45?pmHOLIDAYS AND CLOSINGSThe Museum will be closed on the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Patriots’ Day (third Mo in April), Independence Day (July 4), Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.The Museum will close early on Wednesday, at 4:45 pm, June 11, and Thursday, July 24.ADMISSIONAdults: $25Seniors (65+): $23Students (18+): $23Youths 7 – 17*: FREE*Children 6 and under: FREE*Weekdays after 3 pm, weekends, and Boston public school holidays; otherwise $10.PUBLIC TRANSPORTATIONTake the T!Because our limited parking fills up quickly – especially during popular exhibitions, holidays, andpu blic school vacation weeks –we encourage you to take advantage of the MBTA, Boston’s transportation system (known by natives as the “T”).SubwayTake the Green Line E train to the Museum of Fine Arts stop, or the Orange Line train to the Ruggles stop.BusTake the 39 bus to the Museum of Fine Arts stop, or the 8, 47, or CT2 buses to the Ruggles stop.The MFA strives to maintain a safe, comfortable, and respectful environment for all visitors. We also take our role as guardians of the objects in our collection very seriously. Please enjoy all that the Museum has to offer and observe the policies listed here to help protect and preserve the art on viewin the Museum.When Visiting the MFA Please Refrain (避免) from the Following:Touching any art objectsGetting closer than 12 inches to any unprotected artworkGesturing within 2 feet of any artworkSmokingChewing gumRunning, yelling, or disruptive behaviorCell phone usage in the galleriesFlash photography5. What day can you spend the longest at the museum?A. On Mondays.B. On Fridays.C. On Sundays.D. On Independence Day.6. Middle-aged parents with a 10-year-old boy and 5-year-old girl will have to pay ______ for avisit at weekends.A. $50.B. $46.C. $73.D. $60.7. To get to the museum, you are advised to arrive ______.A. on foot.B. by bike.C. by car.D. by bus.8. According to the rules of the museum, ______.A. you cannot take photos of the artworks.B. you need to put your bags in lockers before tours.C. you have to keep your distance from the artworks.D. you should set your cell phone to silent mode.C从喀布尔ONE day my 5-year-old daughter, Mini, ran to the window crying: “A Cabuliwallah (In the street below was a Cabuliwallah, passing slowly along.来的水果商贩)! A Cabuliwallah!” Mini called him loudly but when he looked at her she ran away scared. Shortly after this, the twobecame friends.They started to hang out together, laughing and talking. Mini’s new friend would give her raisins(葡萄干) and almonds (杏仁) , spending the little money he had on her.The two of them enjoyed joking together. The Cabuliwallah, who was called Rahmun, would say:“Well, little one, when are you going to th e father-in-law’s house?” Mini did not understand this andwas puzzled.One morning, I heard uproar (骚动) in the street, and saw Rahmun being led away by the police.There were bloodstains on his clothes. I gathered that a neighbor had owed Rahmun money for ashawl (披肩) but had falsely denied having bought it, and that in the course of the quarrel Rahmunhad struck him. On a charge of murderous assault (攻击), Rahmun was sentenced to jail.Time passed, and he was not remembered. Mini grew up and we were making arrangements forher wedding. I was sitting in my study when someone entered. It was Rahmun, the Cabuliwallah,released from prison.Barely recognizable now, he asked to see Mini and said that all those years ago she had remindedhim of his own daughter in Kabul. It was his belief that Mini was still the same. He had pictured herrunning to him calling “Cabuliwallah!”. He had imagined that they would laugh and talk together. In fact, he had brought her, wrapped up in paper, a few almonds and grapes.The two were reunited but Mini had grown up. She now understood the meaning of the word“father-in-law,” and when he made this joke once more she flushed up (脸红) at the question. Hecould not revive (还原) their old friendship.When Rahmun left, I g ave him a bank note, saying: “Go back to your own daughter, and may the happiness of your meeting bring good fortune to my child!”Having made this present, I had to give up the electric lights and the military band I had intendedfor the wedding and the ladies in the house were disappointed. But to me the wedding feast was allthe brighter for the thought that in a distant land a long-lost father met again with his child.泰戈尔) short novel The CabuliwallahAdapted from Tagore’s (9. Which of the following is TRUE about Mini and Rahmun’s friendship?A. They felt close to each other at first sight.B. The author didn’t like Mini making friends with Rahmun.C. Rahmun liked Mini more when the author often bought fruits from him.D. Though not understanding all Rahmun’s jokes, Mini liked hanging out with him.10. Why was Rahmun put into prison?A. He hurt a man.B. He stole a shawl.C. He cheated his neighbor.D. He was dishonest in his business.11. From the article, we can conclude that the author was ______ Rahmun.A. not fond ofB. worried aboutC. not supportive ofD. sympathetic toDThe smell of fresh air is becoming something of a distant memory, thanks to our increasing useof fragrance (香气). From air fresheners to scented (有香味的) candles, we live in a world of scent.Recent figures show seven in ten people use air fresheners or scented candles to keep our homes smelling sweet. Yet recent records suggest that perfumed products could affect our health, causing problems including allergies (过敏), headaches and asthma (哮喘) .One leading expert believes nearly a third of people suffer health effects from being exposed to scents. A major problem is so-called “contact” allergy—where perfumes and scented products cause eczema (湿疹) when they come into contact with the skin. About one in 20 is thought to be affectedby fragrance allergy.“Often it may not be immediately obvious that you have developed a fragrance allergy,” says Dr. Baron. “You don’t react immediately. Gradually, as you are exposed more and more, the body increases its reaction, until it becomes noticeable to you.”People with pre-existing eczema are particularly vulnerable (易受影响). “The eczema worsens in areas in contact with perfumes,” says Dr. Baron. “But even those without allergies can be at risk of fragrance allergy.” You can become suddenly allergic to perfumes and personal care products that you have been using for years. “Even if you know which fragrance causes a problem, it can be difficult to avoid, as most personal care products –soap, shampoo, sun cream and washing powder—contain fragrances,” says Dr. Baron.And strong scents can also cause headaches. Fragrances activate the nose’s nerve cells, stimulating the nerve system associated with head pain. To minimize risk, sufferers are advised to minimize the contact.“Fragrance suggests cleanliness –yet people are smelling a potentially dangerous chemical mixture,” says Anne Steinemann, professor of the University of Washington. “We often use them to。