【配套K12】[学习]陕西省渭南市尚德中学2019届高三英语上学期第二次月考试题
陕西省渭南市尚德中学《高中英语阅读理解》单元测试题
一、高中英语阅读理解1.阅读理解If you're a fan of smart technology, you may have had some sleepless nights lately. That's because Alexa, the artificial intelligence (AI) behind US company Amazon's Echo smart speakers, has been "letting out an unprompted (自发的),creepy (令人毛骨悚然的)cackle for no apparent reason, according to BBC News.Many social media users shared their stories of Alexa scaring them with the seemingly unprompted laugh."Every time Alexa laughs, an angel dies," Tesla and SpaceX founder Elon Musk joked on social media.On March 7, Amazon released an update that fixed the problem, saying that the laugh was caused by Echo devices mistakenly thinking that users had said the command " Alexa, laugh".However, what should have been a funny story raised the ongoing topic of man versus machine. With the rise of artificial and robotic technology, "Digital machines started to demonstrate broad abilities in pattern recognition, complex communication, and other area that used to be particularly human," wrote Erik Brynjolfsson and Andrew McAfee in their book The Second Machine Age: Work, Progress, and Prosperity in a Time of Brilliant Technologies. They believe that AI will "do more and more, and our lives will get better".However, ever since the earliest days of AI there have been concerns that some day, software will take over the world, leaving the fate of humans unknown."With artificial intelligence we are order the demon (魔鬼)Musk told students during a meeting at MIT in 2014. "If I had to guess at what our biggest existential threat is, it's probably that. So we need to be very carefulMany scientists have shared the same concern. The late British physicist Stephen Hawking said at a technology conference in Portugal in November that "computers can. in theory, imitate human intelligence, and exceed it ••• AI could be the worst event in the history of our civilization."If creators are to safely control AL however, Hawking suggested that they "employ best practice and effective management".I am an optimist and I believe that we can create AI for the good of the world," he said at the conference. "We simply need to be aware of the dangers, identify them, employ the best possible practice and management, and prepare for its consequences well in advance."(1)What does the underlined word "cackle" in Paragraph 1 probably mean?A.movementughterC.screamD.story(2)The story of Alexa is intended to .A.lead into the discussion about humans and AIB.prove artificial intelligence has its weaknessesrm readers of the development of AID.show how Alexa's problem was fixed(3)According to Brynjolfsson and McAfee, which statement below is probably TRUE?A.The development of AI could threaten our survival one day.B.Digital machines have complete ability to recognize something without mistakes.C.Robots will never match humans in complex communication.D.Humans lives will be greatly improved with the help of robots.(4)What can be a suitable title for the text?A.Man VS. MachineB.Time to Control Rise of AIC.Creepy AID.AI: The Biggest Threat【答案】(1)B(2)A(3)D(4)B【解析】【分析】本文是一篇议论文,论述了人们对人工智能带来的潜在危险的不同观点,提醒我们要提前做好充分准备。
陕西渭南市临渭区尚德中学高三英语上学期第二次月考试题
陕西省渭南市临渭区尚德中学2020届高三英语上学期第二次月考试题注意事项:1、全卷满分150分,答题时间为120分钟。
2、本试卷由选择题和非选择题两大部分组成。
涂写要工整、清晰。
第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分)第一节(共五小题,每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1.Where does the conversation most probably take place?A.In a hotel.B. In a lab.C.In a library.2.What is the woman going to do?A.To attend a meeting.B. To take a place.C. To see a doctor.3.Why are so many students absent from class?A.Because they are playing basketball on the playground.B.Because they are infected with the pink eye.C.Because they are having a cold.4.Which bus will the man take to get to the wildlife zoo?A.No. 13 bus.B. No. 30 bus.C. No. 33 bus.5.How many hours does the man have to work every day?A.8 hours.B. 9 hours.C. 11 hours.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。
[小初高学习]陕西省渭南市尚德中学2019届高三英语上学期第二次月考试题
渭南市尚德中学2018——2019学年度第一学期高三第二次教学质量检测英语试题本试卷分第I卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分考试时间:100分钟满分:120分注意事项:1.答卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时,选出每小题答案后,用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案标号。
回答非选择题时,将答案写在答题卡上,写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后,将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第I卷(选择题70分)第一部分听力(共两节,满分20分)做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后,你有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题,每小题1分;满分5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where does the woman want to go?A. To Oxford.B. To Liverpool.C. To London.2. How many people will go to the tennis game?A. 2.B. 3.C. 4.3. What does the woman ask the boy to do after school?A. Put away his school bag.B. Move the kitchen table.C. Hang up his coat.4. What do we know about Linda Rivera?A. She went traveling.B. She started a company.C. She was fired.5. What does the man mean?A. He prefers cold weather.B. He has had a difficult week.C. The temperature was good last week.第二节:(共15小题,每小题1分;满分15分)听下面5段对话或独白。
【配套K12】[学习]陕西省渭南市尚德中学2019届高三地理上学期第二次月考试题
渭南市尚德中学2018——2019学年度第一学期高三第二次教学质量检测地理试题时长:90分钟满分:100分一、单项选择题(共35题70分)1.读“三幅经纬网示意图”,图中各地,地理坐标可能相同的是 ( )A. ①③B. ①④C. ②④D. ③⑤下图表示地球局部经纬网,图中三条纵线表示经线,三条横线表示纬线,a、b相交于点O。
读图,完成2题。
2.如果图中的经纬度差都是5°,则 ( ) A.图中四个方块所表示的面积一定相等B.图中的三条纬线和三条经线的长度一定都相等C.图中的三条经线长度一定相等D.图中O点一定在南北回归线之间读某地等高线地形图和景观示意图,回答3~4题。
3.图中C处地形部位的名称是 ( )A.山峰B.山谷 C.陡崖D.鞍部4.符合图中信息的是 ( )A.图中最高山峰南坡比北坡陡 B.两座山峰的相对高度是200米C.EF段河流的流向是自东北向西南 D.两座山峰的实际水平距离是150米“嫦娥五号”探测器由轨道器、返回器、着陆器、上升器四个部分组成。
探测器计划由长征五号运载火箭在文昌发射中心发射升空,自动完成月球表面样品采集,并从月球起飞,返回地球,带回约2千克月球样品。
据此回答5~6题。
5.有关材料中的物质,描述正确的是 ( )A.在文昌发射中心的“嫦娥五号”是天体B.在月球上的“嫦娥五号”是天体C.“着陆器”和“返回器”都属于天体D.在月球上的“着陆器”不是独立的天体6.有关材料中所呈现的天体和天体系统的说法,正确的是 ( )A.月球是地球的唯一卫星B.月球是距离地球最近的自然天体C.包括三级天体系统D.“嫦娥五号”奔月过程中不属于天体7.2012年春分日,我国甲、乙、丙、丁四地的日出时间(北京时间)分别为5:20、6:20、8:20。
则四地的经度最接近105°E的是 ( ) A.甲地 B.乙地 C.丙地 D.丁地广州(113°E)的陈先生到纬度大致相同的夏威夷(156°W)休假,飞机在北京时间5:30从旭日东升的当地机场起飞,降落到夏威夷时正值日落。
陕西省尚德中学高一英语上学期第二次月考试题(无答案)
英语试题第Ⅰ卷第一部分听力(满分20分)第一节(共5小题;每小题1分,满分5分)听下面5段对话。
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 Jane like best?A. ChocolateB. Ice creamC. Cookies2. Where does the conversation take place?A.At a flower shopB. In a gardenC. At a post office3. Who is the manager?A.JaneB. AnnC. Mr. Brown4. What will happen next?A.The man will go to the cinema with the woman.B.The woman will watch a VCD in English with the man.C.The man will use the woman’s VCD to see the film.5. What does the woman mean?A. She wants to eat immediately.B. She is afraid that she will die soon.C. She knows when the game is over.第二节(共15小题,每小题1分,满分15分)听下面五段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A B C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6-7题。
6. Where does the conversation happen?A. In a bookstoreB. In a shopC. In an office7. Why does the father buy a gift for his son?A. For his birthday.B. For his graduation.C. For hissuccess.听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
高三上第二次月考英语试题 (3)
高三上学期第二次月考英语试题第一部分英语知识运用(共两节,满分30分)第一节单项填空(共20小题;每小题0.5分,满分10分)1.--- A robot dog provides you with unconditional love, gentleness and undemanding attention. --- _____ Does it do what every small dog is supposed to do?A. That’s reasonable advice.B. Isn’t it a good idea.C. Do you think soD. I can’t agree more.2.Would you be _______ to pick me up at four o'clock and take me to the airport?A. possibleB. convenientC. accessibleD. available3.But for their common interests, they_____ cooperated so smoothly in the investigation of the case.A. could haveB. will not haveC. could not haveD. have not4.In those days our primary ______ was to provide people who were trapped in the snowstorm with food and healthcare.A. anxietyB. concernC. incidentD. doubt5.is a special number, ________ I suppose, that will be remembered by the Chinese forever. A. which B. what C. one D. it6.Since Tom ___ downloaded a virus into his computer, he can not open the file now.A.readily B.horribly C. accidentally D.irregularly7.Though ____ the dangers of smoking to their health, smokers still find it hard to give up smoking.A.aware B.aware of C.are aware of D.be aware of8.— What does the notice on the wall say?— “No person _____ take books out of the reading room; otherwise he _____ be fined.”A. may; willB. may; wouldC. shall; willD. shall; would9.Recently, many parents choose to rent a house near schools and ______their children during their school years.A.inspire B. recognize C.accompany D.protect10.---I’m sorry! I would have taken him to hospit al if I had known he was seriously ill.--- But ______ .A. you didn'tB. you hadn'tC. he wasn'tD. you aren't11.---What major will you choose when you are at university?---____ but English, which has brought terrible dreams to me for the past 12 years.A. AnythingB. NothingC. SomethingD. Everything 12.Jack failed to seek a job for his poor education, though he was ____to get one to support his family.A.dying B.looking forward C.fighting D.wanting13.After the storm in Beijing, people were suffering in that area, ________ urgently needed clean water, medicine and shelter to survive.A. whichB. whoC. whereD. what14.This is not an economical way to get more water; ____, it is very expensive.A. on the contraryB. on the other handC. in shortD. in all15.The big earthquake is _____ terrible blow to Japanese and people from all over the world feel _____ pity for them.A. the; /B. a; theC. a; /D. a; a16.Don’t answer me with a simple “yes” or “no”. Explain ______possible.A. whateverB. wheneverC. whoeverD. however17.Don’t touch your eyes, nose and mouth, because they aren’t covered by skin and can _______ the virus more easily.A. take upB. pick upC. make upD. set up18.My parents lent me the money. ________, I couldn’t have afforded the trip.A. ThereforeB. MeanwhileC. OtherwiseD. Nevertheless19.Don't be discouraged.___things as they are and you will enjoy every day of your life.A.Taking B.To take C.Take D.Taken20.— My son spoiled your carpet. Let me buy you a new one.— ________.A. No, it is out of questionB. No, do as you pleaseC. No, it’s too much for youD. No, it’s not important第二节完形填空(共20小题;每小题1分,满分20分)阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从20-40各题所给的四个选项(A,B,C和D)中选出最佳选项。
2022-2023学年陕西省渭南市临渭区尚德中学高三英语第一学期期末调研模拟试题含解析
2022-2023高三上英语期末模拟试卷考生请注意:1.答题前请将考场、试室号、座位号、考生号、姓名写在试卷密封线内,不得在试卷上作任何标记。
2.第一部分选择题每小题选出答案后,需将答案写在试卷指定的括号内,第二部分非选择题答案写在试卷题目指定的位置上。
3.考生必须保证答题卡的整洁。
考试结束后,请将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分(共20小题,每小题1.5分,满分30分)1.A firm from New Zealand has revealed a set of robotic legs which they claim will soon allow ________ wheelchair-bound people to walk again.A.extremely B.previously C.actually D.eventually2.—- Mum, look at my shoes. I need a new pair.—- .I bought them for you only a week ago!A.You bet B.You said itC.You don't say D.You name it3.The people succeeded because they understood that you can’t let your failures_________ you ——you have to let your failures teach you.A.define B.declineC.qualify D.simplify4.With more forests being destroyed, huge quantities of good earth ________ each year. A.is washing away B.is being washed awayC.are washing away D.are being washed away5.He let me write down his instructions sure that I would know what was after he went away.A.making; doing B.making; to doC.to make; to do D.to make; to be done6.for years of hard training, she would not be standing on the stage, receiving huge cheers and applause.A.It were not B.It had not beenC.Were it not D.Had it not been.7.—Are you doing your homework?—No, I’m writing a short play.It _____ at the Christmas party.A.will be put on B.will put onC.puts on D.is put on8.—Are you free now? I have something important to tell you.—OK, ________ you make it short. I will have to finish this report before noon.A.now that B.as soon asC.every time D.as long as9.A proposal was put forward at the meeting __________ the new cement plant shouldn’t be built near the school.A.when B.whereC.that D.which10.He has written two articles for the journal,one to be published in this issue,the other to___________ in the next.A.turn out B.come outC.bring out. D.leave out11.Yet _______ in the process of development did they stop to consider the impact of their “progress” on nature.A.in no time B.at no pointC.as likely as not D.more often than not12.(2015·北京)___________the early flight, we ordered a taxi in advance and got up very early.A.Catching B.CaughtC.To catch D.Catch13.We need a spiritual faith, or a philosophy, it should include this truth: if you choose to find the positive in every situation, you will be blessed, and if you choose to find the awful, you will be cursed. As with happiness itself, this is ________your decision to make.A.absolutely B.totallyC.exactly D.largely14.______ his love, Chris sent his mom a thank-you note on Mother’s Day. A.Expressing B.Expressed C.To express D.Having expressed 15.—According to my mother, it is a good idea to have some chicken soup when you have a cold.—_____, scientists agree with her.A.Sooner or later B.Once in a whileC.Believe it or not D.To be exact16.________ makes our school famous is ________ more than 90% of the students have been admitted to universities.A.What; that B.That; becauseC.That; what D.What; because17.I ________ my cellphone last night. Now the battery is running out.A.could have charged B.might chargeC.should have charged D.would charge18.---Alan seems a lot taller than when I last saw him.---He . He’s grown a foo t since you saw him in Shanghai.A.is B.will beC.has been D.was19.Even though the way Lin Daiyu expresses her feelings may be ________ to a modern audience, it is rooted in her character and makes who she is.A.allergic B.foreignC.sensitive D.fundamental20.It is immediately clear ______ the financial crisis will soon be over.A.since B.whatC.when D.whether第二部分阅读理解(满分40分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
陕西省渭南市尚德中学2019届高三上学期第二次月考语文试卷
渭南市尚德中学2019届高三第二次教学质量检测语文试题本试卷分第Ⅰ卷(阅读题)和第Ⅱ卷(表达题)两部分。
考生作答时,将答案答在答题卡上,在本试卷上答题无效。
★祝考试顺利★注意事项:1、考试范围:高考范围。
2.答题前,考生务必先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上,认真核对条形码上的姓名、准考证号,并将条形码粘贴在答题卡的指定位置上。
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5.保持卡面清洁,不折叠,不破损。
6、考试结束后,请将本试题卷、答题卡、草稿纸一并上交。
一、现代文阅读(36分)(一)论述类文本阅读(本题共3小题,9分)阅读下面的文字,完成1~3题。
马克思与恩格斯那一代哲学家还大多惊叹于科学技术推动社会进步的巨大力量,将技术看作是人延长了的手臂,20世纪以后,两次世界大战催生出了技术的军事化用途,让诸如海德格尔这一代先贤大哲发现了技术与人的存在之间的内在悖论。
时至今日,技术早已不再是社会发展的“工具”和“手段”,而成为人类自己为自己制造出的一个强大对手。
自从Alpha Go与Alpha Zero相继诞生,人们开始对于技术的自我增长产生了普遍的恐惧。
人工智能——人的这个创造物战胜人的神话正在从科幻小说中走出来,变为现实。
其实,今天人工智能对人类存在造成的危机与二战期间原子弹爆炸所带来的恐慌并无二致。
它所表达的也是技术对于人类生存构成的威胁。
在哲学上,我们可以用知识论与存在论的对抗性关系来概括这一危机。
技术本质上是哲学知识论的必然后果,其基本的诉求是试图将世界上存在的一切都进行形式化的抽象,也就是说,将一切都还原为抽象的数字,从而适用于可计算性。
而存在论,则意味着对于人自身的关照,其中人的情绪、情感成为了关照的重心。
大体说来,那些对于人工智能充满信心者,以及那些对于人工智能所产生的威胁忧心忡忡者都不过是知识论的拥趸;而大部分的哲学家们都可能会立足于存在论,而对于人工智能所带来的威胁不以为然。
陕西省渭南市尚德中学2020届高三英语上学期第二次月考试题
渭南市尚德中学2020学年度第一学期高三第二次教学质量检测英语试题本试卷分第I卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分考试时间:100分钟满分:120分注意事项:1.答卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时,选出每小题答案后,用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案标号。
回答非选择题时,将答案写在答题卡上,写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后,将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第I卷(选择题70分)第一部分听力(共两节,满分20分)做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后,你有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题,每小题1分;满分5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where does the woman want to go?A. To Oxford.B. To Liverpool.C. To London.2. How many people will go to the tennis game?A. 2.B. 3.C. 4.3. What does the woman ask the boy to do after school?A. Put away his school bag.B. Move the kitchen table.C. Hang up his coat.4. What do we know about Linda Rivera?A. She went traveling.B. She started a company.C. She was fired.5. What does the man mean?A. He prefers cold weather.B. He has had a difficult week.C. The temperature was good last week.第二节:(共15小题,每小题1分;满分15分)听下面5段对话或独白。
陕西省尚德中学2018-2019学年高一英语上学期第二次月考试题(无答案)
尚德中学2018—2019年上学期高一第二次教学质量检测英语试题第Ⅰ卷第一部分听力(满分20分)第一节(共5小题;每小题1分,满分5分)听下面5段对话。
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 Jane like best?A. ChocolateB. Ice creamC. Cookies2. Where does the conversation take place?A.At a flower shopB. In a gardenC. At a post office3. Who is the manager?A.JaneB. AnnC. Mr. Brown4. What will happen next?A.The man will go to the cinema with the woman.B.The woman will watch a VCD in English with the man.C.The man will use the woman’s VCD to see the film.5. What does the woman mean?A. She wants to eat immediately.B. She is afraid that she will die soon.C. She knows when the game is over.第二节(共15小题,每小题1分,满分15分)听下面五段对话或独白。
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。
陕西省尚德中学高二英语上学期第二次月考试题
英语试题(考试时间:120分钟试卷满分:120分)说明:本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分,第Ⅰ卷共60小题,第Ⅱ卷3大题。
请将第Ⅰ卷答案涂在答题卡上,其中E涂AB,F涂AC,G涂AD。
将第Ⅱ卷答案答在答题纸相应位置.考试结束后将答题纸上交。
满分120分,考试时间120分钟。
第Ⅰ卷(80分)第一部分听力(共两节,满分20分)第一节:(共5小题,每小题1 分,满分 5分)请听下面5段对话,选出最佳选项,每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What are the speakers talking about?A.A game.B.Their company.C. A TV play.2.Where did the man take the photo?A.In the country.B.On his farm.C. In Nether-land3.What is the woman doing now?A.Having a meeting.B. Having a meal.C. Being free.4.Which city has the man speaker ever been to?A.Spring.B. Sydney.C. South Wales..5.What symptom does Jack have?A.He has a fever.B. He can’t sleep.C. He has a headache. 第二节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)请听下面5段对话或独白,选出最佳选项,每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6至第7题。
6.Who is Suzie?A.Tom’s secretary.B. Mr.Walker’s secretary.C. Mr.Walker’s wife.7.Why does the woman feel upset?A.She feels useless.B. She is late for work.C. Tom is angry with her.听第7段材料,回答第8至第10题。
陕西省渭南市尚德中学2023-2024学年高三上学期第二次质量检测英语试题
陕西省渭南市尚德中学2023-2024学年高三上学期第二次质量检测英语试题学校:___________姓名:___________班级:___________考号:___________一、阅读理解Four Outdoor Spring Activities for KidsWhile we’re tempted to stay inside where it’s temperature-controlled and comfortable, getting outside is important for a child’s development. I’m sure you’ll find so many fun outdoor spring activities to do with your kids. They provide them with vitamin D from the sun,strengthen their bodies, enhance problem-solving and critical thinking skills, help children appreciate nature, and so much more.Kid-made Bird FeederOur kid-made bird feeder is made from recycled materials and birdseed. Simply have your children fill each bowl in the egg carton (蛋盒) with birdseed and hang it in a tree when you’re finished. This project helps kids work on measuring, pouring, concentration, hand-eye coordination and other skills.Exploring Life at the PondGo to a local pond to explore there for a couple of hours. Study the pond ecosystem,search for creatures in the water and outside it, such as fish, worms, turtles and birds. Use our free printable to check off each creature or plant as you find it. This helps stimulate the curiosity about nature of your loved ones.DIY Seed BombsLearn how to make homemade seed bombs to give as gifts to friends and neighbors. These earth-friendly seed bombs are made with recycled paper and can be planted directly into the soil. Include seeds from your favorite grasses or flowers in the seed bombs. Gardening with KidsGardening is one of the best spring outdoor activities that you can do with your children.It helps kids learn patience, responsibility and self-confidence. Plus, knowing how to grow your own food is a valuable skill!1.Which activity may best stimulate kids’ environmental awareness?A.Kid-made Bird Feeder and DIY Seed Bombs.B.Kid-made Bird Feeder and Gardening with Kids.C.Exploring Life at the Pond and DIY Seed Bombs.D.Gardening with Kids and Exploring Life at the Pond.2.What can you do at Exploring Life at the Pond?A.Find out what birds like to eat.B.Learn how to grow food.C.Make earth-friendly seed bombs.D.Study a variety of wildlife.3.For whom is the text intended?A.Parents.B.Children.C.Teachers.D.Travelers.Chicago in Illinois, I worked to design safer, more effective materials for vaccine delivery. Although I had been productive early in my graduate career, my long hours and hard work were no longer translating into success in the laboratory, and I felt hopeless about achieving my goals. Something had to change.As I began to search for the cause of my struggles, I became increasingly aware that my “quiet time” at the lab bench — for instance, when I was running columns or experiments — was anything but. Instead of thinking about science, I was watching television or interacting with social media on my smartphone. Although I could cover up this inefficiency with longer hours, my work felt chaotic (混乱的) and disorganized. I would come home from a long day in the lab and respond to e-mails or messages over dinner or in bed. This all came to a head last summer, when my inability to balance work and life led me to seek help from the university’s student mental-health services.Through a combination of consultation and personal reflection, I came to understand my problem. To regain my focus, I chose to reduce my connectivity by using a basic mobile phone without an Internet connection during work hours, and removing unnecessary apps from my smartphone when I did use it.Underscoring the addictive nature of smartphones, I experienced symptoms of withdrawal when I first did this. With time, however, I began to make practical use of my quiet time. I started reading papers during long experiments, and developed a habit of writing in my down time.Perhaps most importantly, I have felt my anxiety decrease and my productivity and creativity improve dramatically, trading my chaotic work-life relationship for one with clearer boundaries and plenty of new scientific ideas. Now, even when I do carry my smartphone, Ifeel less forced to check for e-mails or messages, and can concentrate more closely on whatever task is at hand.4.What does the underlined part “hit a rut” in paragraph 1 mean?A.Stopped progressing smoothly.B.Had very slow reactions.C.Accepted hard work’s value.D.Overcame a big problem.5.What made the author struggle?A.Running columns or experiments.B.His inability to get mental-healthservices.C.Replying to e-mails or messages.D.His addiction to the phone.6.What did the author choose to do during his quiet time later?A.Reflect on his successes and failures.B.Learn practical writing.C.Watch television news.D.Do some reading.7.How does the author feel now?A.More courageous.B.More sociable.C.More focused.D.More understanding.When the company OpenAI developed its new artificial intelligence (AI) program, ChatGPT, in late 2022, educators began to worry. ChatGPT could create text that seemed like a human wrote it. How could teachers discover whether students were using language created by an AI chatbot to cheat on a writing task?As a linguist who studies the effects of technology on how people read, write and think, I believe there are other more pressing concerns besides cheating. These include whether AI, more generally, threatens student writing skills, the value of writing as a process, and the importance of regarding writing as a tool for thinking.As part of my research on the effects of AI on human writing, I surveyed young adults in the U.S. about some issues related to those effects. One participant said that at some point if you depend on predictive text, you’re going to lose your spelling abilities. Enter “Was Rom” into a Google search and you’re given a list of choices like “Was Rome built in a day”. Type “ple” into a text message and you’re offered “please” and “plenty”. These tools complete our sentences automatically, giving us little chance to think about our spelling, and continuously asking us to follow their suggestions.Evan Selinger, a philosopher, worried that predictive texting reduces the power ofwriting as a form of mental activity and personal expression. “By encouraging us not to think too deeply about our words, predictive technology may change how we deal with each other,” Selinger wrote. “We give others more algorithms (算法) and less of ourselves. Automation can stop us thinking and the resulting text didn’t feel like mine anymore.”I asked ChatGPT whether it was a threat to humans’ motivation to write. The bot responded: “There will always be a demand for creative, original content that requires the unique viewpoint of a human writer.” It continued: “Writing serves many purposes beyond just the creation of content, such as self-expression, communication, and personal growth, which can continue to encourage people to write even if certain types of writing can be automated.”I was glad to find the program had seemingly admitted its limitations.8.What is the author’s main concern about ChatGPT?A.Whether it will lead to students’ cheating.B.Whether it will shape students’ writing style.C.How students will make use of it at school.D.What effects it will have on students’ writing.9.What will predictive technology do to us according to Evan Selinger?A.Give us more creative ideas.B.Make us write like a machine.C.Encourage us to think more deeply.D.Make us tend to ignore grammatical mistakes.10.What can we learn from ChatGPT’s response?A.Writing will become completely automated.B.Robots will work with humans in writing.C.Robot writing will become more creative.D.Human writing will still matter a lot.11.What can be the best title for the text?A.What impact will AI bring to writing?B.What is the future of modern literature?C.How to improve writing with AI’s help?D.How to apply AI technology toeducation?Two-thirds of the world population lives under conditions where the freshwater demand is more than twice the natural water availability for at least one month per year. According toofficial statistics, one billion of those live in India and 0.9 billion live in China. Other areas facing this problem for longer periods include Bangladesh (130 million people), the western and southern states of the USA (130 million), Pakistan (120 million), Nigeria (110 million), and Mexico (90 million).Communities use a range of techniques to overcome this issue. In dry summers, those near the coast can desalinate (淡化) seawater, although the process requires a large amount of energy and expenditure. Some remote inland communities have alternative methods that suit their particular conditions. For example, many high-altitude Chilean communities in the Andes use fog collectors, specialized nets that can gather just a few liters a day.Elsewhere, there’s another option available. Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a new device that passively harvests water from the air around the clock. The device is made up of a specially coated glass pane (玻璃板) that reflects solar radiation and also radiates away its own heat. In doing so, it cools down by as much as 15 degrees Celsius below the surrounding temperatures. This difference in temperature between the air and the pane causes water vapor to condense (凝结) on its underside, which can then be easily collected.Tests so far have been conducted on a university building in Zurich and suggest that the device can produce twice as much water per day as other passive water-collection technologies. Under ideal conditions, researchers harvested 0.53 decilitres of water per square metre of the surface per hour. “That’s close to the theoretical maximum value of 0.6 decilitres per hour, which is physically impossible to exceed,” says Iwan Hachler, a doctoral student who is working on the technology.The zero-energy input of the set-up could make it suitable for use in developing countries, particularly in remote communities where water shortage is often combined with power shortages. The scientists are hopeful that the device could be used with other water-collection methods, such as desalination, to increase productivity.12.What does the author want to tell us by mentioning official statistics in Paragraph 1?A.Fresh water insecurity is a global crisis.B.Water resources are unevenly distributed globally.C.Lack of water seriously restricts many countries’ growth.D.Developed countries are better at handling water shortages.13.How do many Chileans living in the Andes deal with the inadequate water supply?A.By harvesting water from fog.B.By bringing in seawater and purifying it.C.By moving to water-rich areas in summer.D.By cutting down on their water consumption.14.Why is a coated glass pane used in the new device?A.To hold the condensed water.B.To work as a cooling surface.C.To get rid of harmful solar radiation.D.To record the changes in temperature. 15.What can be inferred about the new device?A.It produces satisfying outcomes.B.It is limited to laboratory environments.C.It has met with theoretical bottlenecks.D.It needs further confirmation fromexperts.二、七选五“Beauty is only skin deep” it is said. This means that a person’s appearance is not as important as their character. Yet it is strange why people and especially women are willing toonly be one, and it is that beauty has its advantages.Attractive people are more popular generally. Beauty draws a positive response from the people around. This is obvious with children. For example, based on observation, there is a tendency for adults to treat good-looking children better. This favorable treatment continues into adulthood, as attractive people are more likely to be chosen for leadership positions and given more opportunities. 17Another important benefit that good-looking people enjoy is that they find a husband or wife more easily. 18 This initial attraction may then develop into romantic feelings and a serious relationship if the couple find that they are compatible (和睦相处的) with each other.On the other hand, beauty has a number of disadvantages as well. Firstly, a good-looking person tends to attract unwanted attention from all kinds of people. The admirer may have bad intentions and cause problems for the target. 19 It is thought that beauty and brains do not go together. Thus, attractive people may not gain respect even when they deserve it because of this prejudice against them.While every individual should take care of their outward appearance and look their best,they should not neglect (忽视) their inner beauty or character. 20 Also, they should not forget physical beauty is indeed, only skin deep and will not last.A.Life is not always easy for beautiful people.B.The skincare industry is a multi-billion dollar business.C.It turns out being conventionally beautiful has its benefits.D.It is a fact that people are first attracted to outward appearance.E.They should not place such importance on beauty that they become proud.F.Being well-treated gives attractive people more confidence and they perform better.G.Another problem faced by good-looking people is that they may not be taken seriously.三、完形填空It’s the seaside birds that deserve at least part of the blame for getting Nick Burchill21.A.studying B.staying C.looking D.packing 22.A.visit B.help C.follow D.make 23.A.sell B.have C.bring D.taste 24.A.filled B.locked C.abandoned D.lost 25.A.surprised B.pleased C.excited D.worried 26.A.dug B.cleared C.cut D.laid 27.A.delicious B.safe C.soft D.ready 28.A.left B.nodded C.waited D.regretted 29.A.far B.funny C.wrong D.blind 30.A.beach B.driveway C.hall D.table 31.A.application B.apology C.request D.invitation 32.A.hungry B.dead C.missing D.wild 33.A.wake up B.get out C.take off D.break in 34.A.mess B.puzzle C.fight D.challenge 35.A.recovered B.retired C.escaped D.matured 36.A.suffering B.plans C.madness D.actions 37.A.hands in pocket B.nose in the air C.hat in handD.feet on the ground38.A.indirectly B.deliberately C.cautiously D.secretly 39.A.replace B.remember C.reconsider D.renew 40.A.arrived B.worked C.ended D.disappeared四、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面短文,在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
陕西省渭南市尚德中学2023-2024学年高二上学期第二次质量检测英语试题
陕西省渭南市尚德中学2023-2024学年高二上学期第二次质量检测英语试题一、短对话1.What does the man mainly do in his spare time?A.He does some sports.B.He plays the piano.C.He learns a language.2.How should they do their homework?A.By doing it on the computer.B.By writing it in their books.C.By writing it on the blackboard.3.When will the two speakers meet?A.At 9:30.B.At 10:00.C.At 10:30.4.What problem has the man got?A.He doesn’t know how to use the A TM.B.He can’t find a place to get a drink.C.He has a problem to get the money to buy a drink.5.Why can’t the woman play her records?A.She’s broken them.B.She’s left them in the cafe.C.She’s forgotten where she put them.二、长对话听下面一段长对话,回答小题。
6.Where does the conversation take place?A.In a building.B.At a bus stop.C.In an agency.7.What's the probable relationship between the speakers?A.Strangers.B.Friends.C.Workmates.听下面一段长对话,回答小题。
2022-2023学年陕西省渭南市临渭区尚德中学高三英语第一学期期末质量检测模拟试题含解析
2022-2023高三上英语期末模拟试卷请考生注意:1.请用2B铅笔将选择题答案涂填在答题纸相应位置上,请用0.5毫米及以上黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将主观题的答案写在答题纸相应的答题区内。
写在试题卷、草稿纸上均无效。
2.答题前,认真阅读答题纸上的《注意事项》,按规定答题。
第一部分(共20小题,每小题1.5分,满分30分)1.---Are you satisfied with his school report?---Not at all. It couldn’t have been ______.A.worse B.so badC.better D.the worst2.—Did you enjoy your journey to Beijing last weekend?—. We had driven more than 3 hours before we found the right way. A.Absolutely B.No way C.Not at all D.With pleasure 3.I certai nly expect to be elected best student of the year. It’s really ________! A.a good Samaritan B.a wet blanketC.a feather in my cap D.a piece of cake4.The deal,next week,will allow Charney to make a great fortune in the stock market.A.completed B.being completedC.to be completed D.having been completed5.The Japanese people keep up cheerful spirits ________ the world that they can get over the crisis caused by the terrible tsunami(海啸).A.being convinced B.convinced C.to convince D.having convinced 6.Frankly speaking, I am not sure whether I ________ this in the old days with that kind of equipment, which looks quite odd and ridiculous.A.should have done B.need have done C.would have done D.must have done7.It was when she first arrived in China _____ she developed a passion forpaper-cutting.A.where B.thatC.how D.why8.In spring, the scene on the top of the hill is so appealing that it is ________ my words. A.above B.overC.beyond D.off9.We were sad to learn that several students were by a car yesterday.A.hit out B.knocked overC.run across D.picked up10.With your brother’s help, I’ve made great progress in English and I really want to do something for him ____.A.in turn B.by turns C.in return D.in answer11.Many thought that after starring in the immensely popular drama, Nirvana in Fire, Hu Ge would ________ and actively seek new roles.A.make a mountain out of a molehillB.have too many irons in the fireC.strike while the iron is hotD.D.put the cart before the horse12.---Mr. Johnson has been chosen as the manager of the sales department.---___________ he was so excited this morning.A.No chance B.No wayC.Not possible D.No wonder13.---Hi, Johnson, any idea where Susan is?---It is class time, so she __________ in the classroom now.A.can be B.must have beenC.might have been D.should be14.Maybe it is time for the rest of society to _________ the fact _________ I may not be able to walk, there are many other great things I can do.A.adjust to; that B.get used to; that while C.adapt to; while D.go about; that while15.The following________________ chosen as the candidates of the competition.A.is B.areC.has D.have16.—Betty was feeling pretty blue for a while, but she’s better now.—_______.A.Oh, that’s kind of you B.CongratulationsC.Oh, I’m glad to hear tha t D.It’s my pleasure17.When they first came to the city, my parents often went to neighbors for a talk, just as they ________ in the countryside.A.will do B.had doneC.have done D.were doing18.What surp rised us most is that he doesn’t know ________ the differences betweenthe two books lie.A.that B.what C.which D.where19.(2018·海淀二模)This view is common _________ all sections of the community. A.across B.aboveC.around D.along20.People from all walks of life are eager for success, _______ lack of confidence, however, is a great barrier.A.where B.whichC.to which D.beyond which第二部分阅读理解(满分40分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
尚德中学2018-2019学年高二英语第二次月考试题
渭南市临渭区尚德中学2018-2019学年高二英语第二次月考试题说明:本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分,第Ⅰ卷共60小题,第Ⅱ卷3大题。
请将第Ⅰ卷答案涂在答题卡上,其中E涂AB,F涂AC,G涂AD。
将第Ⅱ卷答案答在答题纸相应位置.考试结束后将答题纸上交。
满分120分,考试时间120分钟。
命题人: 张小菊审题人: 郭蔚第Ⅰ卷(80分)第一部分听力(共两节,满分20分)第一节:(共5小题,每小题1 分,满分 5分)请听下面5段对话,选出最佳选项,每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What are the speakers talking about?A.A game.B.Their company.C. A TV play.2.Where did the man take the photo?A.In the country.B.On his farm.C. In Nether land3.What is the woman doing now?A.Having a meeting.B. Having a meal.C. Being free.4.Which city has the man speaker ever been to?A.Spring.B. Sydney.C. South Wales..5.What symptom does Jack have?A.He has a fever.B. He can’t sleep.C. He has a headache.第二节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)请听下面5段对话或独白,选出最佳选项,每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6至第7题。
6.Who is Susie?A.Tom’s secretary.B. Mr.Walker’s secretary.C. Mr.Walker’s wife.7.Why does the woman feel upset?A.She feels useless.B. She is late for work.C. Tom is angry with her.听第7段材料,回答第8至第10题。
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渭南市尚德中学2018——2019学年度第一学期高三第二次教学质量检测英语试题本试卷分第I卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分考试时间:100分钟满分:120分注意事项:1.答卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时,选出每小题答案后,用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案标号。
回答非选择题时,将答案写在答题卡上,写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后,将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第I卷(选择题70分)第一部分听力(共两节,满分20分)做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后,你有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题,每小题1分;满分5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where does the woman want to go?A. To Oxford.B. To Liverpool.C. To London.2. How many people will go to the tennis game?A. 2.B. 3.C. 4.3. What does the woman ask the boy to do after school?A. Put away his school bag.B. Move the kitchen table.C. Hang up his coat.4. What do we know about Linda Rivera?A. She went traveling.B. She started a company.C. She was fired.5. What does the man mean?A. He prefers cold weather.B. He has had a difficult week.C. The temperature was good last week.第二节:(共15小题,每小题1分;满分15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,各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6. What will the man do with the music?A. Make a person in charge.B. Ask Sonia for advice.C. Collect records.7. What is the woman going to do?A. Help prepare for the party.B. Tell the man a phone number.C. Send a message to Sonia.听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
8. What will the woman do first?A. Wash a car.B. Go shopping.C. Do her homework.9. When does the conversation take place?A. On Friday.B. On Saturday.C. On Sunday.听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
10. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Colleagues.B. Schoolmates.C. Brother and sister.11. What does the woman think of the show?A. Inspiring.B. Unusual.C. Cool.12. Which part did the woman like best about the show?A. Designer wear.B. Clothes recycling.C. Live models.听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
13. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. French music.B. French clothes.C. French teens.14. What does Veronique like to do in her spare time?A. Collect albums.B. Visit music stores.C. Enjoy French songs.15. What does Veronique usually have for lunch?A. Hamburgers.B. Sandwiches.C. Chips.16. Why does Veronique like the silver jacket?A. It’s up-to-date.B. It’s classic and lovely.C. It’s unique听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17. What is being held in the new sports stadium?A. A matchB. A concert.C. A meeting.18. What is the disadvantage of the City Theatre?A. It has limited space.B. It’s too old to look good.C. Its air-conditioning doesn’t work.19. Which place is normally out of the route of the Cititours bus?A. Victoria Park.B. The City Theatre.C. The Market Place.20. What does the speaker recommend visitors to do in the end?A. See animals in the city centre.B. Go to the High Street.C. Visit some shops.第二部分阅读理解 (共10小题;每小题2分,满分20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。
并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑.AIt may seem hard to leave Sydney’s attractions and sights, but when the urge arises to explore beyond the city, many exceptional day trips await travelers.Scenic WorldOn a visit to the World heritage-listed Blue Mountains, enjoy clean fresh air and breath-taking landscapes of ancient rainforests. Scenic World in Katoomba is the best way to access the beauty of this region. Besides climbing, you can choose cablecars, elevated boardwalks or the Scenic Railway—the world’s steepest train travelling through a rock tunnel, to reach the mountain top.Royal National ParkEstablished in 1879, the Royal is the world’s second-oldest national park. Located an hour’s drive south of Sydney, the beaches are unspoilt, crowd-free and great for surfing or swimming. There’s dramatic scenery along the way with a range of unique heritage attractions. Bushwalking, boating, canoeing and fishing are also popular activities.Featherdale Wildlife ParkLocated 45 minutes west of Sydney, Featherdale has the world’s largest collection of Australian native birds, mammals (哺乳动物) and reptiles (爬行动物). Situated in a bushland environment, Featherdale provides a unique opportunity for up-close animal interactions (交往). Hand-feed a kangaroo, have breakfast with a koala and check out a huge variety of species including dingos, emus, penguins and more.The Hawkesbury RiverAn hour north-west of Sydney, the Hawkesbury is one of New South Wales’best-kept secrets. Experience what this picturesque region of waterways, farmland and national parks has to offer—from waterskiing and bushwalking to horse riding, river cruises and retail therapy.21. What can you do when visiting Scenic World?A. Ride horses.B. Hand-feed a kangaroo.C. Go surfing.D. Climb mountains.22. If you are an animal lover, you can go to .A. Scenic WorldB. Royal National ParkC. The Hawkesbury RiveD. Featherdale Wildlife Park23. What do Royal National Park and The Hawkesbury River have in common?A. Both can be reached by cablecars.B. Visitors can go swimming and fishing.C. Bushwalking is available on the two trips.D. Visitors can enjoy beautiful mountain sceneryBMilitary training has long been considered a ritual(仪式) that freshmen must go through in order to officially start their college lives. While some question the necessity of such training. Many students see military training as a campus tradition that should be maintained.Early in February, the Ministry of Education issued a new regulation that colleges and universities should carry out a minimum of 14 days compulsory military training for freshmen.In a report by Beijing Evening News, Hou Zhengfang, a Beijing-based education PhD, questioned the benefits of military training.“The training routine does little to improve students’physical fitness over only two weeks’time. Maybe some disaster prevention training, such as earthquake survival or escaping from fires would be of greater benefit.”Meng Yang, a 19-year-old freshman at Guangxi University, fainted during training. She said that many students, especially girls, are unwilling to train under direct sunshine.“For me, military training is physically challenging and even damages my health.”According to Li Jian from the student affairs office of Guangzhou University, feeling dizzy happens frequently during military training and the school has received a lot of complaints from both students and parents:“But I still think military training is a good thing. Students are easier to manage after the military training. They became more positive about their new environment after the training.”Although autumn is fast approaching Beijing, the noon heat burns 3,300 freshmen on Tsinghua University’s campus. Chu Jinjing, a freshman majoring in medicine, did feel some discomfort while training in sweaty clothes in the glaring heat. The 18-year-old still enjoyed being part of group going through strict exercises.“Bygoing through this tough training, students bond faster and a sense of belonging to the school can be formed. I have made a lot of friends already.”According to the Ministry of Education, the purpose of military training is to teach students discipline, the spirit of teamwork and endurance. But in reality, according to Xiong Bingqi, deputy director of the 21st Century Education Research Institute, the effect is not satisfying.“Such goals require long-term development. It is unrealistic to expect military training to make a difference in only 14 days.”He thus suggests that it should be up to schools to conduct military training in a way that best suits their students.However, Wang Wenhui, an 18-year-old freshman from Xi’an Jiaotong University, sees military training as a tradition that reaches beyond character building. “From junior and senior high school to college, we join military training to start a new journey. I would feel a bit incomplete without it.”24. According to Hou Zhengfang, it seems much more beneficial to give freshmen_______.A. survival skillsB. military trainingC. the spirit of teamwork and enduranceD. strict exercises25. What is the author’s attitude towards milita ry training?A. SupportiveB. SubjectiveC. ObjectiveD. Opposed26. What is the best title for the passage?A. A Policy Made by the Ministry of EducationB. Military Training under FireC. A New JourneyD. A Best Way to Teach Students DisciplineCCities usually have a good reason for being where they are, like a nearby port or river. People settle in these places because they are easy to get to and naturally suited to communications and trade. New York City, for example, is near a large harbour at the mouth of the Hudson River. Over 300 years its population grew gradually from 800 people to 8 million. But not all cities develop slowly over a long period of time.Boom towns grow from nothing almost overnight. In 1896, Dawson, Canada, was unmapped wilderness(荒野). But gold was discovered there in 1897, and two years later, it was one of the largest cities in the West, with a population of 30,000.Dawson did not have any of the natural conveniences of cities like London or Paris. People went there for gold. They travelled over snow-covered mountains and sailed hundreds of miles up icy rivers. The path to Dawson was covered with thirty feet of wet snow that could fall without warning. An avalanche(雪崩) once closed the path, killing 63 people. For many who made it to Dawson, however, the rewards were worth the difficult trip. Of the first 20,000 people who dug for gold, 4,000 got rich. About 100 of these stayed rich men for the rest of their lives.But no matter how rich they were, Dawson was never comfortable. Necessities like food and wood were very expensive. But soon, the gold that Dawson depended on had all been found. The city was crowded with disappointed people with no interest in settling down, and when they heard there were new gold discoveries in Alaska, they left Dawson City as quickly as they had come. Today, people still come and go — to see where the Canadian gold rush happened. Tourism is now the chief industry of Dawson City — its present population is762.27.What attracted the early settlers to New York City?A. Its business culture. B. Its small population.C. Its geographical position. D. Its favourable climate.28.What do we know about those who first dug for gold in Dawson?A. Two-thirds of them stayed there. B. One out of five people got rich.C. Almost everyone gave up. D. Half of them died.29.What was the main reason for many people to leave Dawson?A. They found the city too crowded.B. They wanted to try their luck elsewhere.C. They were unable to stand the winter.D. They were short of food.30.What is the text mainly about?A. The rise and fall of a city. B. The gold rush in Canada.C. Journeys into the wilderness. D. Tourism in Dawson.第三部分英语知识运用(共两节,满分45分)第一节完形填空(共20小题,每小题1.5分,满分30分)Long long ago, there was a small village.This village had a 31 tradition.At the beginning of every year, any boy who had reached the age of majority (成年) was given land and money to build a home.The boy had to 32 his home before winter.If his home failed to endure the cold weather in winter, the villagers could not 33 him in any way.One 34 , Paul and Marc reached their majority.They 35 their land and money and decided to search nearby villages for ideas on building their homes.In each village, they found the nicest 36 and talked to the owners.Each owner gladly offered 37 .After Marc saw several homes, he 38 the best ideas and went back to his own land.Paul 39, continued collecting more ideas.Soon he had so many great ideas that he began to 40 some of them.But he always believed he could find even better ideas in the next village.Marc began building his home.He had several false starts, 41 his home gradually rose from his land.By fall, Marc had finished his home.It wasn't perfect,but it was strong and he could 42 it later. Paul enjoyed all the beautiful homes and 43 with home owners.The first snow came and Paul, realizing he was running out of time,44 back to his land.He built the best home he could in the time he had, but it was45 .The first winter storm destroyed his home and he froze to 46 . The villagers mourned for him.Marc 47 the winter.Each year, Marc searched for other good ideas he could use to make his own home look better.He became a leader in the village, 48 a family, and lived a happy, content life.We all build and improve our own mental homes.It’s 49 and fun for us to search for ideas from other mental home owners, but we only improve our own mental home if we actually 50 the best ideas.31. A.Strange B.Hopeful C.Literary D.cultural32.A.Find B.Make C.Complete D.buy33. A..help B.Encourage C.scold D.persuade34.A.Winter B.summer C.Autumn D.spring35.A.Exchanged B.received C.Recognized D.advice36.A.Girls B.jobs C.houses D.presents37.A.Rooms B.Drinks C.Attention D.advice38.A.Expected B.gathered C.Created D.understood39.A.Similarly B.Finally C.However D.furthermore40.A.Forget B.Believe C.Replace D.doubt41.A.because B.although C.but D.so42.A.Repair B.Rebuild C.sell D.improve43.A.Conversations B.Achievements C.struggles D.arguments44.A.drove B.rushed C.flew D.moved45.A.weak B.funny C.small D.amazing46.A.Blindness B.death C.sadness D.illness47.A.Experienced B.loved C.survived D.spent48.A.brought B.earned C.contacted D.raised49.A.slow B.easy C.dangerous D.special50.A.Realize B.bring C.collect D.apply第Ⅱ卷(非选择题50分)第三部分英语知识运用第二节(共10小题,每小题1.5分,满分15分)阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号里单词的正确形式。