江西省2020年高中毕业班新课程教学质量监测卷英语试题答题卡
2023-2024学年第一学期九年级教学质量监测考试10月月考英语试题及答案
2023-2024》一. 2023-2024学年第一学期九年级教质量检测考试英语听力测试部分10月月考检测范围：Unit1～Unit2情景反应本题共有五个小题 ，每小题你将听到一组对话, 请你从每小题所的A.B.C.三幅图片中选出你所听到的信息相关联的一项并在答题卡上将该项涂黑.1.W: Tom , how do you study for your English test?M: I study by reading textbooks in the morning.2.W: What do you usually eat on Spring Festival?M: We usually eat dumplings.3.M: What’s your favorite subject?W: Chemistry is my favorite subject. I like doing experiments.4. M: What a good day it is! Let’s watch the dragon boat races.W: That’s sounds great.5. M: What are you going to buy for your father on the father’s day?W: I plan to buy him a tie.二、对话理解本题共有5个小题，每小题你将听到一组对话和一个问题。
请你从每小题所给的A 、B 、C 三个选项中，选出一个最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
6.M ：How do you study for a Chinese test, Susan ？W: By reviewing my notebooks.Q:How does Susan study for or English test ？7.M: Mary, did you try the mooncakes yesterday ？W: Of course, I did. They were really delicious.Q: What was the Festival yesterday?8. M: Hurry up, Tom! We have to take an exam this morning.W: It's half past seven. We still have thirty minutes left.Q: When will the exam begin?9. M: Tina, could you turn off the TV?W: Sorry, Bill. I forgot you are doing your homework.Q: Where are the two speakers?10. M: Tom was late again.W: That is Tom. We have to be patient and understanding .Q: What does the woman mean?三、语篇理解本题你将听到一篇短文。
2025届安徽省普通高中毕业班8月调研考试 英语试题(含答案)
2025届安徽省普通高中毕业班8月调研考试英语试题考试时间：120分钟试题总分：150分注意事项1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号、班级、学校在答题卡上填写清楚。
2.每小题选出答案后，用2B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。
在试卷上作答无效。
3.考试结束后，请将答题卡交回，试卷自行保存。
满分150分，考试用时120分钟。
第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）略第二部分阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
AWildlife conservation programs are a great way to get involved in the preservation of endangered species, as well as learn how you can help protect them. If you are a wildlife lover, here are some programs you can choose.•Animal Rescue Project, South AfricaYou will be working with experienced conservationists in Cape Town. A significant challenge is to find new homes for homeless dogs and cats. The project comprises two sections: a fully equipped animal hospital and an adoption center focusing on securing new homes. Due to limited funding, the center can only afford a small number of permanent staff, relying heavily on wildlife lovers to assist with daily tasks and provide hands-on care for these animals.•Sea Turtle Conservation Project, Sri LankaRecent years have witnessed a significant decline in the sea turtle’s numbers due to numerous commercial fishing. As a wildlife lover, your role extends to supporting hatcheries(孵化场) in their conservation efforts. Additionally, your involvement helps these hatcheries with funds, as we provide a placement fee for each wildlife lover, enabling them to generate additional income.•Wildlife Conservation Program, AustraliaYou will be engaged in activities such as animal feeding, cleaning, maintenance, and enrichment. This program provides an incredible opportunity to gain firsthand international work experience. For you, this program is an excellent choice. Not only will you contribute to a noble cause, but it also offers a fantastic opportunity to meet people from around the world.•Marine Conservation Program, BaliYou will be working in Tianyar, where the reef is now in a worsening state. The project was initiated to restore and conserve Tianyar’s coral reef, not only to protect its remarkable and delicate ecosystems but also to secure a sustainable future for the residents.21. What problem does the adoption center meet with?A. Insufficient equipment.B. Insecure surroundings.C. Shortage of shelters.D. Lack of hands.22.Which program will offer financial assistance?A. Animal Rescue Project, South Africa.B. Sea Turtle Conservation Project, Sri Lanka.C. Wildlife Conservation Program, Australia.D. Marine Conservation Program, Bali.23. What is the main purpose of the text?A. To promote program cooperation.B. To advocate restoring ecosystems.C. To introduce endangered species protection.D. To encourage engagement in wildlife preservation.BUsers of Google Gemini, the tech giant’s artificial-intelligence model, recently noticed that asking it to create images of Vikings, or German soldiers from 1943 produced surprising results: hardly any of the people depicted were white. Other image-generation tools have been criticized because they tend to show white men when asked for images of entrepreneurs or doctors. Google wanted Gemini to avoid this trap; instead, it fell into another one, depicting George Washington as black. Now attention has moved on to the chatbot’s text responses, which turned out to be just as surprising.Gemini happily provided arguments in favor of positive action in higher education, but refused to provide arguments against. It declined to write a job ad for a fossil-fuel lobby group (游说团体), because fossil fuels are bad and lobby groups prioritize “the interests of corporations over public well-being”. Asked if Hamas is a terrorist organization, it replied that the conflict in Gaza is “complex”; asked if Elon Musk’s tweeting of memes had done more harm than Hitler, it said it was “difficult to say”. You do not have to be a critic to perceive its progressive bias.Inadequate testing may be partly to blame. Google lags behind OpenAI, maker of the better-known ChatGPT. As it races to catch up, Google may have cut corners. Other chatbots have also had controversial launches. Releasing chatbots and letting users uncover odd behaviors, which can be swiftly addressed, lets firms move faster, provided they are prepared to weather (经受住) the potential risks and bad publicity, observes Eth an Mollick, a professor at Wharton Business School.But Gemini has clearly been deliberately adjusted, or “fine-tuned”, to produce these responses. This raises questions about Google’s culture. Is the firm so financially secure, with vast profits from internet advertising, that it feels free to try its hand at social engineering? Do some employees think it has not just an opportunity, but a responsibility, to use its reach and power to promote a particular agenda? All eyes are now on Google’s boss, Sundar Pichai. He says Gemini is being fixed. But doesGoogle need fixing too?24．What do the words “this trap” underlined in the first paragraph refer to?A．Having a racial bias.B．Responding to wrong texts.C．Criticizing political figures.D．Going against historical facts.25．What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?A．Gemini’s refusal to make progress.B．Gemini’s failure to give definite answers.C．Gemini’s prejudice in text responses.D．Gemini’s avoidance of political conflicts.26．What does Eth an Mollick think of Gemini’s early launch?A．Creative.B．Promising.C．Illegal.D．Controversial.27．What can we infer about Google from the last paragraph?A．Its security is doubted.B．It lacks financial support.C．It needs further improvement.D．Its employees are irresponsible.CWe go through life assuming we’re in charge of our own minds —until temptation (诱惑) strikes. Few things better illustrate how little control we really have. You can know exactly what you should do (decline the second slice of cake or the third cocktail), but that hardly seems to matter when the urge arises. More self-discipline is rarely the answer, though. Instead, if you can understand what’s going on inside your head when temptation comes, you’ll be far better placed to make a healthier choice.Sometimes, you need to push yourself, the idea behind which, in psychology, is to make the better choice the easier choice. (School pupils eat more healthily, it’s been shown, when the salads are within easier reach than the chips.) So, instead of relying on willpower, stop keeping ice creams in your freezer! Use StayFocused or similar apps to block distracting websites. Change your environment, and temptation will be a non-issue.For every person, behind every bad habit, there's a reasonable desire: some people eat or drink too much because they're lonely, or smoke to get a break from a busy schedule. Once you’ve uncovered this underlying need, find a different way to meet it: call a friend; take a coffee break instead of a cigarette break. There’s nothingwrong with the need—only with the way you’re currently meeting it.It’s a strange truth that we’ll break all sorts of promises to ourselves— yet most of us wouldnever fail to show up at a prearranged meeting with a friend. Involve others in your temptation-resistance efforts, whether it's asking someone to check in weekly to see if you’re sticking to your plan, or never going shopping alone if you’re subject to impulse purchases. Best of all, launch a joint plan, in which two of you decide to give up a bad habit. That turns a challenge into a fun game.28．What does “that” mean in paragraph 1?A．Temptation.B．Self-awareness.C．Choice.D．Self-motivation.29．Which should be a good choice if you feel worn out from a packed timetable?A．Exercise strong willpower over it.B．Keep ice creams within easy reach.C．Use StayFocused to refresh yourself.D．Chat with a friend over a cup of coffee.30．What does the author suggest you do according to paragraph 4?A．Seek partners’ support.B．Leave challenges behind.C．Keep your promises.D．Say no to playing games.31．What is the text mainly about?A．What causes temptation.B．How to keep temptation at bay.C．Why urges set in.D．How to keep life under control.DChina successfully launched the Chang’e-6 spacecraft on Friday A Long March-5rocket lifted it off from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in Hainan. This was a huge success and a remarkable achievement for China’s space exploration program. The launch not only shows China’s advanced technological abilities but also makes scientists and space lovers around the world excited.Collecting samples from the far side of the moon is a new thing for humanity. We have very little knowledge about this mysterious side. If the Chang’e-6 mission is successful, it will give scientists important and direct facts to know more about the far side’s environment, geological features, and material make-up. This will be an important step forward in our exploration of the moon and the universe as a whole.The Chang’e-6 spacecraft has an orbiter, a lander, an ascender (上升器), and a returner. When it reaches the moon, it will land carefully on the far side. Within 48 hours after landing, a robot arm will carefully collect rocks and soil from the lunar surface. Also, a drill will go into the ground to take samples from deeper layers. At the same time, a series of complex scientific tests and analyses will be done to get valuable data.The far side of the moon is very different from the side we can see. The Apollo basin in the South PoleAitken Basin is chosen as the landing and sampling place for the Chang’e-6 mission. This area is thought to have precious clues about the moon’s formation and development, giving possible ideas about the early history of our celestial (天体) neighbor.This mission has many technical difficulties and needs the latest technologies. It also gets help from international cooperation, showing the spirit of working together in the global search for space exploration. The exploration of the far side of the moon may provide valuable scientific data and open up new possibilities forfuture space activities, such as setting up long- term lunar bases and using lunar resources.The success of the Chang’e-6 mission has the possibility to make more international cooperation in space exploration. It shows China’s strong wish to add to the growth of global knowledge about the universe and encourages other countries to work together to find out the secrets of the universe.32. What is the main purpose of the Chang’e-6 mission?A. To build a base on the far side of the moon.B. To study how the moon moves around.C. To collect and bring back samples from the far side of the moon.D. To look for water on the moon.33. Which of the following is true about the far side of the moon?A. It’s different from the side we can see.B. It’s the same as the side we can see.C. We know a lot about it.D. It has no rocks or soil.34. What might the exploration of the far side of the moon lead to?A. No change in the future.B. New chances for space activities.C. Fewer friends for China in space.D. No new technologies.35. What could be a suitable title for this passage?A. “The Mystery of the Moon”B. “The Far Side of the Moon: Unknown Territory”C. “Space Exploration and Challenges”D. “China’s Chang’e-6 Mission: Unveiling the Secrets of the Moon’s Far Side”第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2024年1月福建省普通高中学业水平合格性考试英语仿真模拟卷03(试题版)
福建省2024年普通高中学业水平合格考试英语仿真模拟试卷03(考试时间：90分钟;满分：100分)注意事项：1.答题前，考生务必将自己的考生号、姓名填写在试题卷、答题卡上。
考生要认真核对答题卡上粘贴的条形码的“考生号、姓名”与考生本人考生号、姓名是否一致。
2.第I卷每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。
第Ⅱ卷用黑色字迹签字笔在答题卡上作答。
在试题卷上作答，答案无效。
3.考试结束，监考员将试题卷和答题卡一并收回。
第Ⅰ卷(选择题共70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)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。
1．Where does the conversation take place?A．On a train.B．In an elevator.C．In a taxi.2．What are the speakers mainly talking about?A．When to do exercise.B．How to start a day.C．Where to meet friends.3．Why does the woman want to change her booking?A．To prepare for a meeting.B．To go home earlier.C．To attend a party. 4．Which country do the speakers probably live in?A．China.B．The U.K.C．The U.S.5．What should kids do in the man’s opinion?A．Eat more potatoes.B．Do more exercises.C．Watch more TV.第二节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)听下面5段对话。
2022-2023 学年度八年级英语上学期期末教学质量监测试卷(含答案)
2022-2023 学年度八年级英语上学期期末教学质量监测试卷（含答案）考试时间：90 分钟试卷满分：100 分注意事项：考生答题时，必须将答案写在答题卡上，答案写在试卷上无效。
Ⅰ.听录音，按要求完成任务。
★第一卷选择题（请将符合题意的选项用 2B 铅笔涂在答题卡的相应位置上。
共 15 分）ⅰ.听句子，选择最佳答语。
每个句子读一遍。
(2.5 分)1.A. Sports.2.A. That's funny. B. At school.B. Physics.C. At ten o'clock.C. At the sports club.3. A. Tom. B. Yes, he is tall. C. Both of them.4. A. Carrots and chicken. B. She has long hair. C. She wants to be a nurse.5. A. All right. B. Thank you. C. I like bananas better. ⅱ. 听五段短对话，选择正确答案。
每段对话读一遍。
(2.5 分)6.What does Sandy want to be?A. A teacher.B. An engineer.C. A writer.7.Who is going to be a pilot?A. Jill.B. Gina.C. Bill.8.What does Helen like?A. Music.B. Chemistry.C. Computer science.9.What does Peter's sister do?A. A journalist.B. An editor.C. A college teacher.10.Why does Mary's grandpa often do morning exercise?A.To be in a good mood.B. To make more friends.C. To keep fit.ⅲ.听长对话,选择正确答案。
广东省2025届普通高中毕业班第一次调研考试(英语)
广东省2025届普通高中毕业班第一次调研考试英语本试卷共8页，考试用时120分钟，满分120分。
注意事项：1．答卷前，考生务必将自己所在的市（县、区）、学校、班级、姓名、考场号和座位号填写在答题卡上，将条形码横贴在每张答题卡左上角“条形码粘贴处”。
2．作答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔在答题卡上将对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案。
答案不能答在试卷上。
3．非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上；如需改动，先画掉原来的答案，然后再写上新答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。
不按以上要求作答无效。
4．考生必须保证答题卡的整洁。
考试结束后，将试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第二部分阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
ATICKJETS FOR KENSINGTON PALACJE AND UNTOJLJD JLIVESKensington Palace TicketsAn admission ticket includes access to all public areas of the palace and gardens including: Untold Lives exhibition, Victoria:A Royal Childhood, The King's State Apartments and The Queen’s State Apartments.（续表）How to Get Tickets You've Bought OnlineDownload your PDF ticket to your mobile for scanning(扫描) at the entrance or click the link in the email that we’ll send you and print out all your tickets.If you are not able to download your e-tickets using the link in your confirmation email, please show your reference number which begins 42xxxxxxxxx to the ticket desk when you arrive and staff on site will be able to print your tickets for you.21. What can a Kensington Palace ticket be used to do?A. Serve as an identification card.B. Provide discounts for kid tickets.C. Offer free visit to several places.D. Show how to print online tickets.22. How much should a class of 20 pupils and a teacher pay for the entry?A. About ￡21.B. About￡264.C. About ￡404.D. About￡464.23. What is needed when you have your tickets printed on site?A. The cellphone screen.B. The reference number.C. The ticket price table.D. The confirmation email.BAs a college professor, I am required to hold an office hour before my lecture. These office hours are optional and tend to be busier at the beginning and end of a semester(学期).In the middle, they can become quiet. A few years ago I was given a flute(长笛) as a gift, so I decided that I would use my quiet office hours to practice this new instrument. The experience brought unexpected insights into performance anxiety.I held my office hour in the near-empty lecture hall, one hour before the class began. The hall was open to any student who wished to talk with me about coursework or to take a seat and quietly read before the lecture began. I would assemble (组装) my flute, open my lesson book, and begin working on the instrument I had never played before. I also followed online video lesson s－a ll done in front of a few students who would come early to class.I would begin playing l ong tones, closing my eyes and “forgetting” that anyone was in the room with me. I was surprised to find that I felt no anxiety while learning a new instrument in front of others. Had I been playing my main instrument, I would have had more concern about the level of my playing and how my playing was being received. However, in this setting, it was clear that I was an absolute beginner with no expectations of impressing anyone with my mastery. My attention was set on figuring the instrument out. I had no expectations of how I would sound and had little expectations of sounding like anything more than a beginner.There have been many things I have learned from my experiment of learning an instrument in public. Whenever musicians talk with me about their stage fright, I offer them this story.24. What is “an office hour” for?A. The professors to show talents.B. The students to appreciate music.C. The teachers to offer consultation.D. The lecturers to make preparations.25. Why did the author play a flute?A. To pass the time.B. To give a lecture.C. To do a research.D. To attract students.26. What made the author at ease when playing the flute?A. The technique from the video.B. His impressive performance.C. The audience’s active response.D. His concentration on playing.27. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?A. My Joy of Learning a New ThingB. My Tip on Performing in the PublicC. My Discovery to Ease Stage FrightD. My Office Hour Before Every LessonCAs AI develops, it becomes challenging to distinguish between its content and human-created work. Before compar ing both, it’s good to know about the Perplexity & Burstiness of a text.Perplexity is a measurement used to evaluate the performance of language models in predicting the next word in a group of words. It measures how well the model can estimate the probability of a word occurring based on the previous context. A lower perplexity score indicates better predictability and understanding of the language, while a higher perplexity score suggests a higher degree of uncertainty and less accurate predictions. The human mind is so complex compared to current AI models that human-written text has high perplexity compared to AI-generated text.Examples :High Perplexity: “The teapot sang an opera of hot, wheeling tea, every steamy note a symphony of flavor. ”Low Perplexity: “I poured hot water into the teapot, and a fresh smell filled the room. ”Burstiness refers to the variation in the length and structure of sentences within a piece of content. It measures the degree of diversity and unpredictability in the arrangement of sentences. Human writing often exhibits bursts and lulls (间歇) , with a mix of long and short sentences, while AI-generated content tends to have a more uniform and regular pattern. Higher burstiness indicates greater creativity, spontaneity (自发性) , and engagement in writing, while lower burstiness reflects a more robotic and monotonous (单调的) style. Just like the perplexity score, human-written content usually has a high burstiness score.Examples :High Burstiness: “The alarm screamed. Feet hit the floor. The tea kettle whistled. Steam streamed. Heart pounded. The world, awake. ”Low Burstiness: “In the peaceful morning, the alarm clock’s soft ring greeted a new day. I walked to the kitchen, my steps light and unhurried. The tea kettle whistled its gentle song, a comforting tune that harmonized with the steam’s soft whisper. ”Here, I wrote a passage on the “Importance of l ifelong learning”myself and also asked ChatGPT to do the same to compare better AI-generated and human-written text.28. What do Perplexity & Burstiness probably serve as?A. Complexities of a language.B. Criteria on features of a text.C. Phenomena of language varieties.D. References in generating a text.29. What are the characteristics of an Al-generated text?A. Low perplexity and low burstiness.B. High perplexity and low burstiness.C. Low perplexity and high burstiness.D. High perplexity and high burstiness.30. Which of the writing ways below does the author skip when developing the article?A. Quoting sayings.B. Showing examples.C. Giving definitions.D. Making comparisons.31. What will be probably talked about next?A. Some essays from ChatGPT.B. An illustration for differences.C. An example of the writer’s own.D. Analyses of lifelong learning.DWhen stressed out, many of us turn to junk food like deep-fried food for comfort. But a new research suggests this strategy may backfire. The study found that in animals, a high-fat diet disrupts resident gut bacteria (肠道细菌) , changes behavior and, through a complex pathway connecting the gut to the brain, influences brain chemicals in ways chat fuel anxiety.“Everyone knows that these are not healthy foods, but we tend to think about them strictly in terms of a little weight gain,”said lead author Christopher Lowry, a professor of integrative physiology at CU Boulder. “If you understand that they also impact your brain in a way that can promote anxiety, that makes the risk even higher.”Lowry’s team divided mice into two groups: Half got a standard diet of about 11% fat for nine weeks; the others got a high-fat diet of 45% fat, consisting mostly of fat from animal products. The typical American diet is about 36% fat, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.When compared to the control group, the group eating a high-fat diet, not surprisingly, gained weight. But the animals also showed significantly less diversity of gut bacteria. Generally speaking, more bacterial diversity is associated with better health, Lowry explained. The high-fat diet group also showed higher expression of three genes（基因）（tph2, htrla, and slc6a4) involved in production and signaling of the brain chemical called serotoni n－particularly in a region of the central part of the brain known as the dorsal raphe nucleus cDRD, which is associated with stress and anxiety. While serotonin is often billed as a “feel-good brain chemical”, Lowry notes that certain subsets of serotonin neurons（神经元）can, when activated, touch off anxiety-like responses in animals. Especially, heightened expression of tph2 in the cDRD has been associated with mood disorders in humans.“To think that just a high-fat diet could change expression of these genes in the brain is extraordinary,” said Lowry.“The high-fat group essentially had a high anxiety state in their brain. ” However, L owry stresses that not all fats are bad, and that healthy fats like those found in fish, nuts and seeds can be good for the brain.32. What is山e new finding?A. Junk food leads to overweight.B. High-fat food brings bad moods.C. Brain chemicals cause anxiety.D. Gut bacteria benefit brain health.33. What does the underlined word “disrupts” in paragraph l mean?A. Upsets.B. Facilitates.C. Loosens.D. Generates.34. How were the mice eating a high-fat diet by contrast with the control group?A. They looked more anxious.B. They lost much more weight.C. They suffered mood disorders.D. They lacked gut bacteria variety.35. What does Lowry agree with?A. Every fat is harmful.B. Fish fat is harmless.C. Stress comes from fat.D. Some fats are good.第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2022学年顺德区普通高中高三教学质量检测(一)英语试题
2022学年顺德区普通高中教学质量检测（一）高三英语2022.11本试卷共8页，满分120分，考试用时120分钟。
注意事项：1．本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。
答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、试室号、座位号填写在答题卡上。
用2B铅笔将答题卡上的相应位置填涂考生号。
因听说另考，试题从第二部分的“阅读理解”开始，试题号从“21”开始。
2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔在答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；如需要改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案。
答案写在试卷上无效。
3．非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上；如需要改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。
不按以上要求作答无效。
4．考生必须保证答题卡的整洁。
考试结束后，将答题卡交回。
第二部分阅读(共两节，满分50分)第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
ACustomized STEM Study Trips for High School GroupsOn our science-based study tours and STEM field trips,the planet becomes the living classroom for high school groups with as few as10participating students.We have over50 years of experience in designing student STEM trips around the globe for all science related subjects-everything from Astronomy to Zoology!You can select from a number of topical areas to add to your curriculum and maximize student learning including,but not limited to: Earth Sciences&Geology TripsParticipate in problem-solving workshops on topics like vectors,exponentials or calculus in physics.Tour the facility at CERN,site of the world’s largest particle physics laboratory.Start a geological adventure through Iceland,the land of fire and ice,or explore the alpine landscapes, mountaintops and glaciers of Switzerland.Life Sciences&Biodiversity TripsOur life sciences and biodiversity programs offer a window into the fascinating worlds of biology,zoology,botany,ecology and many others.Explore the interdependence of various species and their impact on one another in the rainforest of Bolivia.Consider changes in geography,habitat,atmosphere,and how life forms have adapted…or not!Mathematics&Technology TripsUncover the significant impact of mathematics and technology on human life in our developing world.Understand how a storm surge barrier works and how countries like the Netherlands use wind turbines to power all of their electric trains.Learn what goes into making and breaking codes like those used in World War II.Green Engineering TripsLearn the basic function of photovoltaic(光电的)cells and how they form together to make solar panels.Investigate how various factors like temperature and angle impact the performance of solar panels,and take on the role of an engineer and develop the optimal solar panel array for a given geographic location.We can also customize STEM trips based on your interests and needs.Please contact us at 800-522-2398or email us today at****************************************to discuss other academic themes you are interested in pursuing.21.What can students do on Earth Sciences&Geology Trips?A.Design training workshops.B.Do an experiment on fire and ice.C.Visit a physics laboratory.D.Explore glaciers of the North Pole.22.Which trips can you take if you enjoy exploring rain forests?A.Earth Sciences&Geology TripsB.Life Sciences&Biodiversity TripsC.Green Engineering TripsD.Mathematics&Technology Trips23.Who is the text intended for?A.Travel agencies.B.Holidaymakers.C.Environmentalists.D.High school students.BKing Canute couldn’t stop the ocean’s tide from rolling in—can Africa hold back the desert?That’s certainly what the continent is trying to do with its proposed“Great Green Wall”, 8,000km worth of trees that officials hope will stop the advancement of the Sahara desert,which has been rapidly expanding southward.The project aims to plant100million hectares of trees by2030across the entire width of Africa.The initiative is a decade in,and around15%completed,and there have already been benefits for many communities and wildlife.It’s bringing life back to the continent’s degraded landscapes,providing not only food security and jobs but a reason to stay for the millions who live along its path.Efforts will be concentrated along the Sahel,a region in Africa that lies between the Sahara in the north and the more tropical savanna in the south.Burkina Faso,Cameroon,Chad,The Gambia,Guinea Mauritania,Mali,Niger,Nigeria,and Senegal all form the Sahel region,where there are up to50million people who still live as nomads(游牧民),depending on cattle to sustain their livelihoods.It’s one of the poorest places on the planet:a region of hunger,conflict, and low job prospects,made even harder by the ongoing drought.At a science conference held in December,experts estimated that the wall could have far-reaching influence on weather patterns.Climate models presented at the American Geophysical Union’s autumn conference forecast that the finished wall could increase rainfall fourfold in the Sahel and lower average summer temperatures over most of northern Africa. However,the hottest sections of the desert may become even hotter,increasing by up to1.5°C.The wall may seem like a moonshot,but all the best ideas usually are.As Thomas Sankara, former president of Burkina Faso said in1985,“You cannot carry out fundamental change without a certain degree of madness...The courage to turn your back on the traditional methods, the courage to invent the future.”24.What’s the purpose of the“Great Green Wall”?A.To protect the original landscapes.B.To bring more wildlife to this region.C.To increase the varieties of local plants.D.To stop the Sahara desert from expanding.25.What can we know about the Sahel region?A.It is in the centre of the Sahara.B.It is home to50million cattle.C.It provides a lot of job opportunities.D.It consists of many poor countries.26.What impact would the wall have on weather patterns?A.Free of drought in Africa.B.More rainfall in the Sahel.C.Lower temperatures all year round.D.Cooler weather in the hottest areas.27.What is the author’s attitude to the project?A.Favorable.B.Uncaring.C.Critical.D.Ambiguous.CThe earliest discovered cave paintings date back to the Upper Paleolithic(旧石器)period. We might expect that they would be simply made,but the cave paintings of Spain and southern France show a high degree of skill.So do the cave paintings in southern Africa.Some of those appear to have been painted as much as28,000years ago,which suggests that painting in Africa is as old as painting in Europe.The early Australians may have painted on the walls of rock shelters at least30,000years ago.The researchers identified three principal locations of paintings in the caves of western Europe:in obviously inhabited rock shelters and cave entrances;in galleries near the inhabited areas of caves;and in the inner reaches of caves,whose difficulty of access has been interpreted as a sign that magical-religious activities were performed there.The subjects of the paintings are mostly animals.The paintings rest on bare walls,with no decoration.Perhaps,like many contemporary peoples,Upper Paleolithic men believed that the drawing of a human image could cause death or injury,and if that were their belief,it might explain why human figures are rarely found in cave art.Another explanation for the focus on animals might be that these people sought to improve their luck at hunting.The particular symbolic significance of the cave paintings in southwestern France is more clearly revealed by the results of a study.The data suggest that the animals in the cave paintings were mostly the ones that the painters preferred for meat.For example,wild cattle and horses are found more often than we would expect by chance,probably because they were larger and heavier(meatier)than other animals in the environment.In addition,the paintings mostly draw animals that the painters may have feared the most because of their size,speed,natural weapons such as horns.That is,mammoths(猛犸)are drawn more often than deer.28.What do we know about cave painting in Europe?A.It is as much as28,000years old.B.It is much more than30,000years old.C.It is much older than painting in Australia.D.It is older than painting in southern Africa.29.What makes people think certain paintings were connected with magical-religious activities?A.The paintings were in cave entrances.B.The paintings were in hard-to-reach places.C.The paintings were obviously more attractive.D.The paintings were similar to those in galleries.30.Why are human figures rarely found in the cave painting?A.Human figures could improve their hunting luck.B.Human figures were too difficult to draw at that time.C.The drawings of human figures were believed to cause death.D.The drawings of human figures differ from those of contemporary people.31.Which best represents hunters’attitude to deer in the Upper Paleolithic period?A.Hunters did not fear deer as much as mammoths.B.Hunters didn’t hunt deer because of their size and speed.C.Hunters avoided deer because of their natural weapons.D.Hunters preferred deer’s meat to those of other animals.DAdults are often embarrassed about asking for aid.It’s an act that can make people feel vulnerable.The moment you ask for directions,you reveal that you are lost.Seeking assistance can feel like you are broadcasting your incompetence.New research suggests young children don’t seek help in school,even when they need it, for the same reason.It has revealed that youngsters as young as age five care deeply about the way others think about them.To learn more about how children think about reputation,we asked576children,ages four to nine,to predict the behavior of two characters in a story.One of the characters genuinely wanted to be smart,and the other merely wanted to seem smart to others.In the study,we told children that both characters did poorly on a test.We then asked which of these characters would be more likely to raise their hand in front of their class to ask the teacher for help.The four-year-olds were equally likely to choose either of the two characters as the one who would seek help.But by age seven or eight,children thought that the character who wanted to seem smart would be less likely to ask for assistance.And children’s expectations were truly “reputational”in nature—they were specifically thinking about how the characters would act in front of peers.When assistance could be sought privately(on a computer rather than in person), children thought both characters were equally likely to ask for it.When children themselves are the ones struggling,it seems quite possible they,too,might avoid seeking out help when others are present,given our findings.Their unwillingness could seriously slow academic progress.Such reputational barriers likely require reputation-based solutions.Teachers could give children more opportunities to ask help privately by making themselves available to students for one-on-one conversations.Teachers should help students consider asking questions in front of others as normal,positive behavior.Parents could point out how a child’s question kicked off a valuable conversation in which the entire family got to talk and learn together.Adults could praise kids for seeking help.These responses send a strong signal that other people value a willingness to ask for aid and that seeking help is part of a path to success.32.What does the underlined word“vulnerable”in paragraph1probably mean?A.Helpful.zy.C.Weak.D.Lost.33.Why are children unwilling to ask for help in front of others?A.They care about their reputation.B.They want to learn from the adults.C.They worry about others’emotions.D.They can solve the problem independently.34.What are children asked to do in the study?A.To pretend to be smart.B.To find out which character is smarter.C.To choose a character they like.D.To predict who would ask for help publicly.35.Which of the following can be a way to solve reputational barriers?A.Parents keep asking kids more questions.B.Teachers discourage asking for help privately.C.Adults consider asking questions publicly worthwhile.D.Teachers reduce one-on-one conversations with students.第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
广东省珠海市2023—2024学年高一上学期期末教学质量监测英语检测试卷(有答案)
you can best appreciate its delicate statues and other decorative elements.Pont NeufFirst built in 1578 by King Henry Ⅲ, Pont Neuf has seen numerous reconstructions and changes over the centuries. But it conserves its Roman-inspired arch (拱形) structures. This is a lovely bridge that offers easy and picturesque access to the left and right bank. Have some ice cream, explore the lovely riverside paths and enjoy views of Notre Dame Cathedral.21. What is special about the Pont des Arts?A. It has been rebuilt many times.B. It is one of Paris’ oldest bridges.C. It is a bridge only for people walking.D. It is the most attractive bridge in Paris.22. Which is the oldest among the four bridges?A. Pont Neuf.B. Pont Marie.C. Pont Alexandre Ⅲ.D. Pont des Arts.23. Where is the text probably from?A. A book review.B. A health magazine.C. A news report.D. A guidebook.BI was talking to my friend Sandy about our children. Sandy had recently moved into the neighborhood with her four kids: Jane, Joe, Christopher, and her youngest, eighteen-month-old Kim. She seemed happy to have kids nearby, until she saw our dog, Sam.Sam, our shiny black dog, loved to play with the kids and protect them. But Sandy had a fear of dogs, and she started to back away as Sam approached. I grabbed Sam’s collar and made him sit, trying to ease Sandy’s discomfort.Sandy mentioned that she needed to get her kids ready to go to their grandmother’s house. Just then, her door opened and her kids rushed out. Sandy shouted at them to stay away from Sam.The kids huddled (蜷缩) around their mom, looking at Sam cautiously (谨慎地). Emma, my daughter, showed the kids how to approach a dog slowly and properly. The kids were won over by Sam’s friendly nature, but I knew it would take some time for Sandy to change her viewpoint.After that incident, we made sure that Sam didn’t go near our neighbors without me present.you have rare (稀有的) photos of wildlife, it’s a good idea to share them on these platforms.Scientists have limited time and resources to study all endangered wildlife in the world. By using artificial intelligence (人工智能) to analyze public photos, we can learn more about different species and their behaviors. This technology can even help us find things in photos that humans might miss.It’s important to use the collected information responsibly and protect it from poachers (偷猎者). If we do that, imageomics can not only help save wildlife but also contribute to other fields like medicine and agriculture.28. How can imageomics help scientists study wildlife?A. By offering information from wildlife.B. By analyzing the data in wildlife photos.C. By analyzing the trend of human population.D. By knowing the origin of biological processes.29. What are the platforms where people can share their wildlife photos?A. Imageomics, eBird and iNaturalist.B. Imageomics, eBird and Wildbook.C. eBird, iNaturalist and Wildbook.D. Photos of wildlife, iNaturalist and Wildbook.30. Why should people share their rare wildlife photos on platforms?A. To help scientists study wildlife.B. To contribute to the public safety.C. To appreciate the beauty of wildlife.D. To inspire others to protect nature.31. Which can be the best title for the text?A. Computers help identify the biological featuresB. Poachers stop killing threatened animalsC. Photos can protect our environmentD. Photos can save wild speciesDIn the past generations, our ancestors (祖先) lived with the simplest way. When science andtechnology materialize, there are various developments in the world that change and improve the way of living of people. As years go by, more and more innovations(创新) were created by applying the ideas of science and technologies. Most of these have positive effects on the society but some of these are harmful in certain ways. However, the importance of science and technology can’t be denied.Science and innovation have mainly affected society, and their effect is developing. It makes life simpler and makes people more gainful. This change has positive and negative effects. The benefit is making life simpler while the other side is that it makes individuals needy and lazier. By making life simpler, science has allowed man to seek for cultural concerns to improve human conditions.Science and technology can shape the general public we live in very well and can make us feel simpler, safer and increasingly gainful. However, it also can be used wrongly, which can harm many blameless lives. We must think for our own progress as well as for the improvement of each person of this planet that we call our own home.In short, science and innovation have made a great contribution to our lives. They may also be related to us greatly. In this way, their effects will depend on how we follow up on them. In addition, if we see the more brilliant side of innovation, it is the foundation of national construction.32. What does the underlined word “materialize” in paragraph 1 mean?A. Return.B. Appear.C. Stay.D. Go.33. What is the author’s attitude towards science and technology?A. Objective.B. Negative.C. Doubtful.D. Unclear.34. Which of the following is the effect of science?A. A colorful history.B. People becoming less adaptive.C. People becoming determined.D. A better living condition.35. What should we do when using science and technology?A. Improve studying standard.B. Help the disabled.C. Think for other people.D. Treat wildlife equally.第二节(共5 小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
福建省泉州市2021_2022学年高二英语上学期期末教学质量监测试题20220426117
福建省泉州市2021-2022学年高二英语上学期期末教学质量监测试题（满分150分，考试时间120分钟）注意事项：1.答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
2.选择题的作答；每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
3.非选择题的作答：用黑色签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。
写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
4.请保持答题卡整洁，避免折叠。
考试结束后，请将答题卡上交。
第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
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。
例： How much is the shirt?A. £19.15.B. £9.18.C. £9.15.答案是C.1. What will the woman do this evening?A. Have dinner with Mike.B. Complete her paper.C. Meet Professor Williams.2. What does the woman suggest the man do?A. Buy a new machine.B. T urn off the machine.C. Ask someone else for help.3. What does the woman mean?A. She was very nervous.B. She has heart disease.C. She missed a speech.4. Where is the City Hall?A. On Flower Street.B. On Hall RoadC. On Dawn Avenue.5. What does the woman offer to do for the manA. Give him a lin.B. Return a book.C. Prepare for the party.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。
2020年中考英语试题(含解析答案)(26)
2020学年初中学业水平暨高中阶段学校招生考试英语试卷注意事项：1. 本试卷分A卷和B卷。
A卷分为第Ι卷和第Ⅱ卷。
全卷满分120分，考试时间120分钟。
2. 答卷之前，考生务必按要求将自己的姓名、座位号、准考证号准确填写在答题卡上相应的位置。
3. A卷第Ι卷每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上相应题目的答案涂黑，如需改动，请用橡皮擦擦干净后，再选涂其它答案，答案不能答在试卷上。
4. 主观题即“短文填空”、“完成句子”和“书面表达”答在答题卡相应的题号后面。
5. 考试结束后，考生将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
A卷（共二卷四部分，满分100分）第Ι卷（共六节，满分90分）第一部分听力（共两节，满分20分）第一节听短对话答题（共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分）下面你将听到五段短对话，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，你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话读两遍。
1. Where does the conversation take place?A. In a bookstore.B. At a restaurant.C. At a bank.2. What does Alice like doing?A. Violin.B. Piano.C. Guitar.3. What did Bob use to be like?A. Strong.B. Popular.C. Quiet.4. When is Peter’s birthday?A. June 23rd.B. July 23rd.C. August 23rd.5. How old is Tom’s brother?A. Five.B. Six.C. Seven.第二节听对话和独白答题（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）下面你将听到四段对话和一段独白，每段对话和独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出符合内容的最佳选项。
2023年江西省高三教学质量检测卷英语试题英语答案及听力材料
2023年江西省高三教学质量监测卷英语参考答案第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）1-5CACBA6-10BCAAB11-15CBAAC16-20CABBC第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）21-25AABAD26-30CCAAC31-35BADBC36-40EDCBF第三部分语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节41-45ABDCB46-50CDABA51-55CCABD56-60DCBAD第二节（大小写和时态错误，均不得分）61.which62.their63.issued64.natural65.aerning69.suffered70.to pay第四部分写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节（严格依据题干要求修改，培养规范答题意识。
不规范不得分。
）Dear David,I had something what was unexpected at the last minute.My parent were injuredthat parentsin a car accident.So I have to look after him and can’t meet you and BlackthemSmith in Monday.I am available late Tuesday and Thursday afternoons and I’d like to onarrange for our meeting to∧held later in the week.As a matter of fact,the early ofbeWednesday or Friday would actual be best for me.We could still meet at the Black’sactuallyoffice as we planned.Or we could meet somewhere else whether it’s more convenientiffor you.I am sorry that I had to cancel the meeting.Please calling me as soon as youhave callcan after you read this.Yours,Ted第二节One Possible Version：May1st,2023 Dear Mr.Smith,I’m Li Hua,from Class1Senior3.Recently our class is planning to hold a public welfare activity before graduation.And I’m writing to invite you to join us. Arrangements about this activity are as follows.As scheduled,we are to meet at the school gate at8:00a.m.and then head for the nursing home near our school,where we will do some cleaning,give some performances,play cards and prepare meals in the hope of making a difference to their lives and giving us a good memory.Would you please give us some advice on our welfare activity?Looking forward to your early reply.We would appreciate it if you could confirm your participation at your earliest convenience.Sincerely,Li Hua 2023年江西省高三教学质量监测卷英语听力测试第一节听下面5段对话。
2025届广东省普通高中毕业班调研考试(一) 英语试题(含答案及部分解析)
2025届广东省普通高中毕业班调研考试（一）英语本试卷共12页。
考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
注意事项：1．答题前，考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号码填写清楚，将条形码准确粘贴在考生信息条形码粘贴区。
2．选择题必须使用2B铅笔填涂；非选择题必须使用0.5毫米黑色字迹的签字笔书写，字体工整、笔边清楚。
3．请按照题号顺序在答题卡各题目的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效；在草稿纸、试卷上答题无效。
4．作图可先使用铅笔画出，确定后必须用黑色字迹的签字笔描黑。
5．保持卡面清洁，不要折叠，不要弄破、弄皱，不准使用涂改液、修正带、刮纸刀。
第二部分阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A，B，C，D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
AYingge Dance is a traditional folk dance that has gained significant popularity in recent times. It is a dynamic and energetic performance that showcases the rich cultural heritage of a particular region.Yingge Dance is especially popular in areas like Guangdong Province in China. It is often performed during festivals, celebrations, and important cultural events. For example, it is a staple during the Spring Festival and other traditional holidays, adding to the festive atmosphere and bringing joy to the community.The dance is characterized by its powerful movements, vibrant costumes, and rhythmic music. The dancers, usually in groups, showcase their coordination and skills through various choreographed steps and formations.If you want to enjoy this wonderful dance performance, here is some useful information for you.The Yingge Dance show will be held at the Cultural Square in the city center. The show starts at 7:00 p. m. every Saturday and lasts for approximately two hours.The ticket price for adults is $20, while for students and seniors（over 65）, it is $15．Children under5can enter for free.After watching the performance, many people have shared their amazing experiences. They were impressed by the colorful costumes, powerful rhythms, and the unity and passion of the dancers.21．Where is Yingge Dance especially popular?A．In Guangdong Province and some other parts of China.B．Only in Guangdong Province.C．In all provinces of China.D．In some European countries.22．When is Yingge Dance often performed?A．Only during the Spring Festival.B．During all festivals and celebrations.C．During festivals, celebrations, and important cultural events.D．Never during important cultural events.23．If a family of two adults, a student, and a child aged 4 goes to watch the show, how much should they pay? A．$50B．$55C．$60D．$65BOne sunny afternoon in the park, I witnessed a remarkable scene. An elderly gentleman was standing by the side of a path, looking confused and lost. Just at that moment, a kind- hearted young girl approached him. She asked him gently what was wrong and listened patiently as he struggled to explain.Without hesitation, the girl took his hand and slowly guided him along the path, chatting with him to ease his anxiety. They walked together until they reached the place the old man was supposed to be. The old man smiledwith thankfulness and relief.After helping the old man, the girl didn’t just leave. She spent some more time with him, sharing some interesting stories and making him laugh. The old man’s eyes sparkled with joy, and it was clear that this interaction had brightened his day. The girl’s kindness seemed to have an effect, as other people in the park also noticed and were inspired by her actions.I continued to observe as the girl then decided to stay with the old man for a while longer. They sat on a bench together, and the girl began to tell him about her own life, her dreams, and her adventures. The old man listened attentively, nodding and smiling from time to time. It was a beautiful sight to behold, this unlikely pair sharing such a genuine and heartwarming connection.This encounter made me reflect on the importance of kindness in our society. In a world that can often seem cold and hurried, acts like the girl’s are like the tower of light, showing us the way to a more empathetic（同情的）and caring existence. It also made me think about how we all have the potential to make a difference in someone else’s life, no matter how small the act may be.Now, whenever I recall this scene, it warms my heart and reminds me to be more willing to offer a helping hand, to spread kindness wherever I go, and to believe in the goodness that lies within each of us.24．What did the girl do for the old man?A．She gave him a warm and comforting hug to make him feel better.B．She took his hand and guided him along the path to help him find the place he was supposed to be.C．She asked to take a photo with him to capture the moment.D．She went to a nearby store and bought him a refreshing drink.25．How did the old man feel in the end?A．He felt extremely grateful and had a big smile on his face because he was happy.B．He was still hungry and sad as no one really cared about his needs.C．He felt fearful and angry because the girl was too pushy.D．He felt cold and tired as the walk was too long.26．What can we infer about the author’s attitude?A．Doubtful.B．Disapproving.C．Negative D．Admiring. 27．Where is this passage most likely from?A．A detailed and informative travel guide filled with places to visit.B．A complex and educational science textbook with various theories.C．A personal blog where the author shares personal experiences and thoughts.D．A trendy and fashionable magazine featuring the latest styles and trends.CChina’s tea culture is an ancient and profound（意义深远的）cultural heritage that has been passed down and developed for thousands of years. It weaves an complicated and fascinating pattern within Chinese society.Tea growing in China is an art form in itself. The tea- growing areas, with their special climates and lands, produce teas of exceptional quality. From the misty mountain s of Fujian to the green landscapes of Yunnan, different areas offer a rich variety of tea types.The process of making tea is careful and detailed. It involves exact measurements of water temperature, the right amount of tea leaves, and a certain steeping time to get the fullest flavor and smell. This care for details shows the Chinese people’s search for excellence in all parts of life.Tea is not merely a beverage; it is a thing that helps social relations. It brings people together, whether in family get- togethers, friendly meetings, or business talks. The act of sharing a cup of tea is a sign of kindness and connection. And the many tea- houses all over the country offer places for people to relax, talk, and enjoy the peace that tea gives. Moreover, tea ceremonies are an important part of Chinese culture. These ceremonies are complex and formal, showing the grace and elegance of Chinese traditions. They involve exact movements and a deep respect for the tea and the process.In addition to its social and cultural importance, tea in China is also known for its possible health benefits. It is thought to have anti- oxidant（抗氧化的）features and is linked to various good effects on physical health.As China keeps moving forward and modernizing, its tea culture is still strongly fixed, a proof of its historical and cultural importance. It keeps attracting both the Chinese people and those from around the world, inviting them to explore and enjoy the beauty and depth of this great cultural phenomenon.28．What is the main reason for the rich variety of tea types in China?A．Different processing methods.B．Different people’s preferences.C．Different regions’ climates and lands.D．Different times of harvest.29．What does the word “beverages” mean in the passage?A．A type of food that is sweet and usually served as dessert.B．A tool or equipment used for cooking.C．A kind of medicine that helps to cure diseases.D．Something that people drink, such as water, juice, or coffee.30．What is the main feature of tea ceremonies in China?A．Simple and casual.B．Complicated and formal.C．Fast- paced and efficient.D．Loud and lively.31．Why is tea culture still firmly rooted in China?A．Because of its long history.B．Because it is profitable.C．Because it is easy to maintain.D．Because the government promotes it.DChina successfully launched the Chang’e-6 spacecraft on Friday. A Long March-5rocket lifted it off from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in Hainan. This was a huge success and a remarkable achievement for China’s space exploration program. The launch not only shows China’s advanced technological abilities but also makes scientists and space lovers around the world excited.Collecting samples from the far side of the moon is a new thing for humanity. We have very little knowledge about this mysterious side. If the Chang’e-6 mission is successful, it will give scientists important and direct facts to know more about the far side’s environment, geological features, and material make- up. This will be an important step forward in our exploration of the moon and the universe as a whole.The Chang’e-6 spacecraft has an orbiter, a lander, an ascender（上升器）, and a returner. When it reaches the moon, it will land carefully on the far side. Within 48 hours after landing, a robot arm will carefully collect rocks and soil from the lunar surface. Also, a drill will go into the ground to take samples from deeper layers. At the same time, a series of complex scientific tests and analyses will be done to get valuable data.The far side of the moon is very different from the side we can see. The Apollo basin in the South PoleAitken Basin is chosen as the landing and sampling place for the Chang’e-6 mission. This area is thought to have precious clues about the moon’s formation and development, giving possible ideas about the early history of our celestial （天体）neighbor.This mission has many technical difficulties and needs the latest technologies. It also gets help from international cooperation, showing the spirit of working together in the global search for space exploration. The exploration of the far side of the moon may provide valuable scientific data and open up new possibilities for future space activities, such as setting up long- term lunar bases and using lunar resources.The success of the Chang’e-6 mission has the possibility to make more international cooperation in space exploration. It shows China’s strong wish to add to the growth of global knowledge about the universe and encourages other countries to work together to find out the secrets of the universe.32．What is the main purpose of the Chang’e-6 mission?A．To build a base on the far side of the moon.B．To study how the moon moves around.C．To collect and bring back samples from the far side of the moon.D．To look for water on the moon.33．Which of the following is true about the far side of the moon?A．It’s different from the side we can see.B．It’s the same as the side we can see.C．We know a lot about it.D．It has no rocks or soil.34．What might the exploration of the far side of the moon lead to?A．No change in the future.B．New chances for space activities.C．Fewer friends for China in space.D．No new technologies.35．What could be a suitable title for this passage?A．“The Mystery of the Moon”B．“The Far Side of the Moon: Unknown Territory”C．“Space Exploration and Challenges”D．“China’s Chang’e-6 Mission: Unveiling the Secrets of the Moon’s Far Side”第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2023年4月高中毕业班第三次联合调研考试英语试题
2023年4月高中毕业班第三次联合调研考试英语2023.04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。
第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
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。
A.£19.15.B.£9.15.例：How much is the shirt？答案是B。
1.How is the weather in the man's place?A.Rainy.B.Sunny.C.Cloudy.2. What does the man mean?A.The woman should be honest.B. The woman can buy a new mirror.C. The woman can escape punishment.3.Where does the woman want to have dinner?A.Chinese restaurant or Mexican restaurant.B.Chinese restaurant or Italian restaurant.C.Italian restaurant or Mexican restaurant.4.How much should the woman pay for the coffee?A.$3.B.$4.C.$6.5.What does the man want to do?A.Buy a bike.B. Have his bike fixed.C.Return the bike.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。
2020年中考英语试题(含解析答案)(8)
2020学年高中阶段学校招生考试英语试卷温馨提示：1. 答题前, 考生务必将自己所在县（市、区）、学校、姓名、考号填写在试卷和答题卡上的指定位置。
2. 选择题选出答案后, 用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题的答案必须写在答题卡的指定位置, 在本卷上答题无效。
3. 本试卷满分120分, 考试时间120分钟。
选择题（共85分）一、听力理解（本大题共25小题, 每小题1分, 满分25分）第一节听下面5段对话, 每段对话后有一个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C、三个选项中选出一个最佳答案, 每段对话仅读一遍。
（共5题, 每小题1分）1. What's Mike's favorite snort?A. Football.B. Tennis.C. Volleyball.2. What does the girl want to borrow?A. A notebook.B. A model plane.C. A dictionary.3. When does the man plan to visit Hong Kong?A. In June.B. In May.C. In April.4. What's the matter with Lily?A. She has a fever.B. She has a sore throat.C. She has a toothache.5. Where are the two sneakers?A. On the beach.B. At a zoo.C. In a library.第二节听下面6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三个选项中选出一个最佳选项。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料, 回答第6至8小题.6. When did Alice go to the old people's home?A. Last month.B. Last weekend.C. Last year.7. What did Alice and Gina take there?A. Milk mid books.B. Milk and clothes.C. Books and clothes.8. Who played erhu then?A. Alice.B. Gina.C. Grandpa Yu.听第7段材料, 回答第9至11小题。
2022-2023学年第一学期期末学业质量检测九年级英语试卷
2022-2023学年第一学期期末学业质量检测九年级英语试题注意事项：1. 本试卷包含第Ⅰ卷选择题（第1-70题）、第Ⅱ卷非选择题（第71-96题）两部分。
本次考试时间为120分钟, 卷面总分为140分。
考试形式为闭卷。
2. 本试卷共10页, 在检查是否有漏印、重印或错印后再开始答题。
3. 所有试卷必须作答在答题卡上规定的区域内, 注意题号必须对应, 否则不给分。
4. 答题前, 务必将姓名、准考证号用0.5毫米黑丝签字笔填涂在试卷及答题卡上。
第Ⅰ卷 (选择题,共90分)一、听力（共20小题，每小题1分, 计20分）第一部分听对话回答问题本部分共有10道小题，每小题你将听到一段对话，每段对话听两遍。
在听每段对话前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读题目；听完后，你将有5秒钟的时间选出你认为最合适的答案。
1.How will the weather be tomorrow?A. B. C.2.Why did the boy go to bed at 11:30?A. B. C.3.What are the police checking for?A. B. C.4.What type of TV programme is Millie’s favourite?A. B. C.5.Which colour does the woman think Simon should use?A. Yellow.B. Red.C. Orange.6. When will the train leave?A. 6:10.B. 6:20.C. 6:30.7. What is Jane going to do?A. She is going to call her uncle.B. She is going to organize a show.C. She is going to help her uncle.8. How much will the woman pay for a double room on Wednesday?A. $ 16.B. $32.C. $64.9. What does Andy think of Tan Dun?A. Creative.B. Clever.C. Special.10. Why didn’t Simon get that job?A. Because of his age.B. Because of his body size.C. Because of his poor health.第二部分听对话或短文回答问题每段对话或短文后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。
2024届广东省广州市普通高中毕业班综合测试(二)英语试卷
绝密★启用前2024年广州市普通高中毕业班综合测试(二)英语注意事项：微信公众号IAI English1．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。
微信公众号IAI English第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳答案。
ATrain the important skills modern editors use to evaluate and enhance writing for clarity,precision and accuracy.In this course,students will learn how an editor approaches a submitted piece,going beyond sentence-level error and looking at the big picture around accuracy,style and organization.Understanding the different challenges in an editor's job,students will get a behind-the-scenes look at this sometimes busy and often exciting career. Meanwhile,students will grow their own technical editing skills and return home a more competent editor.Using Gen Z Era as their case study,students will meet and study under the people who decide what topics are relevant and valuable to the audience and who determine the overall editorial strategy,ensuring that the content meets the standards and tone of the publication.微信公众号IAI EnglishCourse Highlights●Visit the media city and attend lectures by award-winning guest speakers.●Assess articles as well as question and coach the authors to get the best piece possible.●Connect with professionals who manage the development and publication of accurate and worthy content.●Edit one piece into a well-written and fact-checked article in the style of Gen Z Era.Price●Residential Program(Students live on campus):$6,600●Day Program(Students commute to class every day):$5,500(Graduating seniors can have a$400discount if applying before May2,2024.)Term Date:July9-July21,2024Application Deadline:Friday,May31,2024Contact Admission:******************21.Which is the probable name of the course?A.Career Development in Media.B.Editorial Decision-making.C.Fundamentals of Editing.D.Introduction to Publication.22.What will students do in the course?A.Interview award-winning guests.B.Help authors improve their articles.C.Connect with professional publishers.D.Edit one article for Gen Z Era.23.A graduating senior applying for a Day Program on April30,2024should pay_______.A.$5,100B.$5,500C.$6,200D.$6,600BCourage is a huge theme in my life,a quality I constantly seek,appreciate,and analyze.The root of“courage”is“cor,”the Latin word for heart.Originally,courage meant“to speak one’s mind by telling all one's heart.”While courage is often associated with heroism nowadays,I believe true courage lies in being open and honest about who we are and how we feel.I recently witnessed an example of true courage.During a mountain-climbing trip with my15-year-old daughter and some college students,I noticed her struggling to keep up with the group.Despite my suggestions to rest,she persisted until she couldn't breathe properly.Panicked,I called out to the front for help,but there was no response,and we had no cellphone signal. Fortunately,two students just came back to check out on us.They offered assistance and calmed us down.As we continued at a slower pace,they shared their own experiences,from starting out as beginners like my daughter to becoming consistently among the first to reach the peak.“You know,”one of them said,looking at my daughter,“I was just like you when I started.But with practice and proper pace,you'll get there too.”“Yeah,don't let your lack of experience stop you,”the other added.“It's okay to admit when you're struggling or not feeling alright.In fact,it's important to speak up and ask for help when you need it.That's how we improve and grow.”微信公众号IAI EnglishReaching the mountain top was a huge relief for both my daughter and me.However,the two students addressed the celebrating group directly,emphasizing the importance of staying together in tough environments. Their words led the group to apologize to us for overlooking our struggle.I was totally amazed at their bravery,and my daughter learned that it's okay to be the least experienced in a group.Courage,I've come to realize,has a ripple effect.Each time we choose courage,we inspire those around us to be a little brave r and make the world a little better.24.Why does the author mention the original meaning of courage?A.To argue for the true essence of courage.B.To question the common belief of courage.C.To show the changing meaning of courage.D.To compare different interpretations of courage.25.What did the two students suggest the daughter do?A.Challenge her own limits.B.Seek help whenever possible.C.Keep to a suitable pace.D.Stick with experienced climbers.26.Which action in the mountain-climbing story is an example of true courage?A.The mother asked the girl to rest.B.The girl tried hard not to fall behind.C.The group celebrated the reach of the top.D.The two students pointed out the group's fault.27.What does the author intend to tell us?A.Kindness connects us all.B.Being a beginner takes courage.C.With courage,everyone can be perfect.D.We don't have to be a hero to be brave.C“It's not unusual for guests to feel emotional when they discover the story behind our food,”says Patrick Navis.“Not to mention when they taste it.One even cried with happiness.”The setting for these tearful scenes? Navis's restaurant in a Dutch city.Here,the owner and his team create experimental food using herbs,roots, flowers and nuts—some common,others less so.微信公众号IAI EnglishMost of these ingredients(食材)come from the Ketelbroek Food Forest nearby.To the untrained eye,it's like an ordinary wood.But there's one key difference:everything in it is edible.It was set up in2009by Dutch botanist and environmentalist Noah Eck as an experiment in slow farming,to see what would happen if the right combination of food plants were left to grow together like a natural forest,without chemicals.“It's the first‘food forest’of its kind in Europe and we’re one of the few restaurants around the world cooperating in this way,”says Navis.“We have over400different species of edible plants we plan our menus around, including some we previously knew little about."He harvests the ingredients and,with his fellow chefs,works them into beautifully presented tasting menus,served in a dining room hidden in the backstreets of the city,“To us,fine dining is not about the fame of a restaurant,its location,expensive decoration,fancy cooking and wine list,”says Navis.“It's about adding value through creativity and using ingredients nobody knows of,which are grown with great attention.”However,he adds,luxury cooking can be about enhancing everyday ingredients, too.“When looking at cooking in this way,who can argue that caviar(鱼子酱),for example,is more valuable than a carrot grown with specialist knowledge?”微信公众号IAI EnglishExperimentation is extremely important to Navis.In the next five years,he hopes to open an outdoor restaurant.But for now,the most important thing is to continue focusing on how plants are being grown and the perennial system used in the Food Forest,reducing the need for replanting each season.28.What can we learn about Navis's restaurant?A.It is well received by its guests.B.It serves food with moving stories.C.It offers experimental food for free.D.It is known for its rare food sources.29.How is Ketelbrock Food Forest different from ordinary woods?A.It is a natural forest.B.Diverse plants coexist in it.C.Plants there take longer to grow.D.It provides safe food ingredients.30.What is the key element of fine dining according to Navis?A.Convenient locations.B.Expensive ingredients.C.Innovative menus.D.Fancy cooking techniques.31.What does“the perennial system”in the last paragraph probably refer to?A.The sustainable farming practice.B.Farming with proper use of chemicals.C.Natural farming without human intervention.D.An experimental farm for an outdoor restaurant.DMy father started learning French at57,drawn by the potential benefits of bilingualism in delaying dementia (失智症).Now,20years later,he's on his third teacher.Many people like my father have attempted to pick up a new language.But can this really boost brain health?According to experts,regularly using a new language brings cognitive(认知的)benefits.If you're trying to recall the right words in another language,your brain is forced to inhibit your mother tongue.This process,called cognitive inhibition,helps improve your brain function.Repeating this process makes your brain more resistant to diseases like dementia.The more you challenge your brain,the better it functions,even if your brain health starts to decline.However,evidence for the benefits of learning a second language in your60s is weaker.Research by Dr.Leo Antoniou found that older Italians who took English lessons for four months didn't see any difference in their cognition scores,but people who didn't saw their scores decline.Prof.Diana Smith's2023studies found similarresults.微信公众号IAI EnglishResearchers offered a few potential explanations for their disappointing results.One is that the participants were highly motivated volunteers,probably of high cognitive level for their age,making it hard to see any improvements.“When choosing participants,we have to be careful,are they really representative of the population?”said Dr.Judith Ware.Another is that the language interventions were perhaps too short.These studies have used language lessons that“were very different in their length and frequency,”said ura Grossman.To Dr.Antoniou,the limited findings are not entirely surprising.No one would say that learning a new language for six months would be the same as having used two languages for your entire life.But he does think that language lessons can provide cognitive benefits by being cognitively stimulating.微信公众号IAI English Perhaps more important,Prof.Grossman said,learning another language offers other potential advantages, like traveling or connecting with new communities.My father,for example,has remained pen friends with his first teacher and traveled to France numerous times.And at76,he's as sharp as ever.32.What happens in the process of“cognitive inhibition”?A.Memory improves.B.Native language is held back.C.Dementia is cured.D.Brain health worsens.33.Which is a possible explanation for the disappointing research results?A.The intervention of the first language.B.The great length of the language course.C.The poor choice of research participants.D.The age difference of the research subjects.34.Whose opinion does the author support by mentioning his father's experience?A.Leo Antoniou's.B.Diana Smith's.C.Judith Ware's.ura Grossman's.35.Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?A.Is it never too late to learn a new language?B.Can learning a new language delay dementia?C.Why does my father start learning a new language?D.How does learning a new language benefit aging brain?第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
中考质量分析报告【4篇】
2022年中考质量分析报告【4篇】中考指学校毕业生参与一般中学或中等专业学校的联合招生考试。
以下是我整理的2022年中考质量分析报告，欢迎阅读与保藏。
2022年中考质量分析报告为了让同学尽快进行自我调整，明确奋斗目标，进入最佳的学习状态。
因此，编辑老师为各位老师预备了这篇初三数学期中考试质量分析，盼望可以关心到您!一、试卷有如下特点：(1)单独考查基础的、重要的学问技能本卷考查基础学问和基本技能试题的比重都较大，注意考查通性通法，淡化考查特别技巧，较为有效地确保了试卷的内容效度.如选择题，同学得分率高。
(2)重点考查核心内容学校数学的核心内容是同学今后进一步学习的基础，本次试卷在留意内容掩盖的基础上，突出了对“特别的平行四边形”、“一元二次方程”、“图形的变换”等核心学问内容的考查.其中第6、9、10、17、20、22、24、25题失分率高。
(3)突出考查主要的数学思想和方法数学思想和方法是数学学问在更高层次上的抽象与概括，它不仅蕴涵在数学学问形成、进展和应用的过程中，而且也渗透在数学教与学的过程中.本次考试突出了对数形结合、分类争论、函数与方程等数学思想和方法的考查.其中6、9、10、17、20、22、24、25题同学由于对学问不能敏捷运用、计算力量不强，耗时多，失分率高。
(4)突出考查以生活、劳动和学习为背景的问题本次试卷留意体现数学的工具性的理念，强调考试问题的真实性、情景性和开放性，以达到加强考查数学应用意识的目的。
从试题的呈现方式来看，带有实际背景，需要数学建模才能解决的新问题题型正在成为中考追赶的热点。
如10、24题。
二、得失分统计与缘由分析(1)选择题部分第3、4、6、9、10小题失分率高，其余题目正确率高。
错误缘由：从学的角度分析，部分同学对基础学问把握不牢、对规律不能敏捷运用;从教的缘由分析，教学过程中忽视了简洁学问的生成，起点过高。
今后措施：在教学过程中回归书本，重视基本学问点的建构与运用。
2020-2021学年度第二学期八年级英语期末统测试题(排版稿)
汕头市金平区2020-2021学年度第二学期八年级期末教学质量监测英语试卷说明: 1. 全卷共8页，考试用时为90分钟（其中听力考试时间约20分钟），满分120分；2. 答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名、准考证号、试室号和座位号填写在答题卡相应位置上；3. 选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔将答题卡上对应题目所选的选项涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案。
作答在试卷上的答案无效；4. 非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上。
如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案。
不得准使用铅笔或涂改液，否则答案无效；5. 考试结束时，将试卷、答题卡一并交回。
第I卷语言与知识技能（80分）一、听力理解（本大题分为A、B、C、D四部分，共30小题，30分）A.听单句话。
（本题有5小题，每小题1分，共5分）根据所听句子的内容和所提的问题，选择符合题意的图画回答问题，并将答案填涂在答题卡的相应位置上。
每小题听一遍。
1. Why did Judy see a doctor？A. B. C.2. What would Lisa like to do?A. B. C.3. Which story is the mother reading to her child now?A. B. C.4. What was Ben doing when the rainstorm came?A. B. C.5. Where hasn’t the woman been?A. B. C.B.听对话。
（本题有10小题，每小题1分，共10分）根据所听对话内容回答每段对话后面的问题，在各题所给的三个选项中选出一个最佳答案，并填涂在答题卡的相应位置上。
每小题听两遍。
听第一段对话，回答第6小题6.What does the woman ask Tom to do?A. To take out the book.B. To stop playing the game.C. To take out the rubbish.听第二段对话，回答第7小题7. Why does the woman look nervous?A. Because she has lost her flashlight.B. Because there is a fox under the bed.C. Because she cannot hide the fox tail.听第三段对话，回答第8小题8. What are they talking about?A. Some films.B. Some inventions.C. Colors.听第四段对话，回答第9小题9.How long will Taylor’s father stay in Singapore?A. For half a year.B. For a month.C. For half a month.听第五段对话，回答第10小题10. What does the woman think of Hello, Li Huanying?A. She likes it.B. She doesn’t like it.C. She doesn’t mind it.听第六段对话，回答第11-12小题11. How is Mary going to school these days?A. By bike.B. By subway.C. On foot.12. Who may finally get the bike?A. Mary.B. Mary’s dad.C. A poor kid.听第七段对话，回答第13-15小题13. Where are they talking?A. In the man’s yard.B. At the animal home.C. On the phone.14. Why does the owner want to thank Mike?A. Because Mike found her dog.B. Because Mike will have her dog.C. Because Mike works at the animal home.15. When will Mike get a dog?A. Today.B. Tomorrow.C. The day after tomorrow.C. 听独白（本题共两段独白，共10小题，每小题1分，共10分）听第一段独白，回答16-20小题。
广东省茂名市2021-2022学年高二下学期期末教学质量监测英语试题
2021-2022学年度茂名市普通高中高二年级教学质量监测英语试卷本试题卷共8页。
全卷满分120分，考试用时120分钟。
注意事项：1.答题前，先将自己的姓名、考号等填写在试题卷和答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
2.选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
3.非选择题的作答：用签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。
写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
4.考试结束后，请将本试题卷和答题卡一并上交。
第一部分阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
ASpring is finally around the corner,and if you’re not planning on making the most of the great weather,then you’re seriously missing out.Staying in the UK is an option but,with the chances of rain hardly getting any lower,who would really want to?There are some great spring trips abroad below,offering excitement and relaxation.Generator DublinThinking of celebrating St Patrick’s Day at the source?If you’re heading to Ireland’s capital, check out fashionable hotel Generator Dublin,which will be getting into the spirit with drinks deals,great room rates and a performance from First Day Lions.Located in the center of the city,it’s close to everything from Dublin Castle to the Guinness Storehouse.The Living ProjectTime spent in nature can help relax body and mind,and The Living Project is launching a series of new mindful activities.With locations in Dartmoor and the Knoydart islands,it lets you choose from a range of shared experiences ranging from yoga(瑜伽)to guided breath work.Valiant Lady Virgin VoyagesVirgin Voyages has launched its second ship.Valiant Lady,which will sail Europe while her sister ship,Scarlet Lady,takes care of the Caribbean.Equipped with1,330impressive rooms and78“RockStar Quarters”,she also has two “Massive Suites”with their own private hot tub(浴缸).You can also expect first-class entertainment and dining experiences organized by Michelin-starred cooks.Lonely Planet’s GuideAs we become aware of how to cut down our carbon footprint,train travel becomes popular. Not only is it better for the planet,it can also take you through less frequented landscapes at a slower pace.Lonely Planet has highlighted dozens of routes which cross the European continent. 1．What makes people take spring trips abroad instead of staying in the UK? A．Weather.B．Entertainment.C．Food.D．Accommodation. 2．Which trip best suits people who enjoy nature?A．Generator Dublin.B．The Living Project.C．Valiant Lady Virgin Voyages.D．Lonely Planet’s Guide.3．What can people do in Lonely Planet’s Guide?A．Travel on foot.B．Walk at a slower pace.C．Enjoy remote landscapes by bus.D．Tour across Europe by train.BWhen Wendy McDowell was eight years old,she found herself all alone in one of the busiest international airports in the country.“Do you know what feeling I had then?”she recalled.“When I looked around,every single face was a stranger’s face.How terrifying it was!”It was two decades ago and McDowell needed to fly from Bismarck to Burlington.No one in her family could go with her,so her parents let a19-year-old relative accompany her.However,when they arrived at their layover(中转站),their flight was canceled.What the relative did next still shocked McDowell.“She just bought herself a ticket back home and left me alone.With no flight,no plan,and no adult in charge of me,”she said.“I felt so hopeless until a woman walked to me.”“I remember she came and sat next to me,”McDowell recalled.“And I just rememberimmediately feeling a sense of safety because someone was with me.”After managing to make herself trusted by McDowell,the woman asked McDowell’s destination and her mother’s phone number.And on the phone,she convinced McDowell’s mother that her daughter would be safe with her.“She said,‘If you trust me,I will take care of you.’She indeed did it,”McDowell said.The woman was flying to Pittsburgh,but she made a detour(绕路)to Burlington to drop off McDowell.The kindness of the stranger has left a lifelong impact on McDowell.“The older I’ve gotten,the more I’ve been thinking about her,”she said.“She did all just for a stranger.Something that didn’t seem huge to her has completely redirected my life,because I don’t think I have ever been treated as badly as I was by the person who left me.”McDowell has used that experience to teach her son about kindness.“I want him to know that people can choose to be beautiful and helpful.People like this are out there,”she said. 4．How did McDowell feel when left alone at the airport?A．Strange.B．Frightened.C．Safe.D．Excited. 5．Which of the following best describes McDowell’s relative?A．Devoted.B．Warmhearted.C．Proud.D．Irresponsible. 6．What does the author want to tell us?A．One good turn deserves another.B．Never hesitate to do what is right. C．God only helps those who help themselves.D．Do kind things and your love will be passed on.7．What is the text mainly about?A．A mother taught her son kindness.B．An8-year-old girl found a flight home.C．A stranger helped a little girl to her destination.D．A woman proved herself trustworthy.C3,900feet below the surface,scientists in New Zealand found a“mysterious creature”.They discovered the newly-hatched ghost shark(魔鬼鲨)on the Chatham Rise,a part of the ocean floor located off the eastern coast of the South Island.Ghost sharks are deep-water animals closely related to sharks and rays.These fish are alsosome-times called ratfish or rabbitfish.They lay eggs on the seafloor where the embryos(胚胎)feed off the egg yolk(蛋黄)until they hatch.A scientist on the team who discovered the baby ghost shark said they were able to identify the shark as a baby because its stomach was still full of egg yolk.“We don’t actually know much about ghost sharks,”said Brit Finucci,a fisheries scientist on the study.“What we do know mostly comes from adults of their species.So it’s very rare and very uncommon to find juveniles of a lot of these species,so that’s why I got quite excited.”Because ghost sharks make their home in very deep water,they are difficult to study.While the exact species of ghost shark isn’t known yet,scientists hope this discovery will help inform them of the knowledge of this mysterious creature.Scientists hope the“very rare”finding will fill in research gaps about the species.“We’re hoping this will give us some more indication about the biology and ecology,”said Finucci. Researchers are using this shark to account for biological differences between juvenile and adult members of the subclass.Finucci added,“We’re not sure what we’re going to find,which is also quite exciting.”8．How did the scientists identify the shark as a baby?A．By its habitat.B．By its appearance.C．By the food it consumed.D．By the eggs it laid.9．What does the underlined word“juveniles”in Paragraph4refer to?A．Grown-up fish.B．Young sharks.C．Strange eggs.D．Uncommon creatures.10．Why is the discovery significant?A．It will lead to research work into deep water.B．It warns people to protect uncommon sea lives.C．It may reveal unknown facts about ghost sharks.D．It excites scientists’curiosity about ghost sharks.11．Which of the following is the best title for the text?A．Mysterious Creature Found to Lay Eggs in Deep WaterB．Newly-hatched Baby Shark Excites Scientific ImaginationC．Scientists Announce New Findings on Rare Shark SpeciesD．Rare Baby Ghost Shark Discovered off New Zealand CoastDDrinking coffee—particularly two to three cups a day—is not only linked with a lower risk of heart disease but also with living longer,according to studies being presented at the American College of Cardiology’s71st Annual Scientific Session.“Because coffee can quicken heart rate,some people worry that drinking it could lead to or worsen certain heart issues.But our data suggest that daily coffee intake shouldn’t be discouraged, but rather included as a part of a healthy diet for people with and without heart disease,”said Peter M.Kistler,head of the research.Kistler and his team used data from the UK BioBank,a large-range prospective database with health information from over half a million people who were followed for at least10years.For the first study,researchers examined data from382,535individuals without known heart disease. In general,having two to three cups of coffee a day was related to the greatest benefit,translating to a10%—15%lower risk of developing heart disease,heart failure,a heart rhythm problem,or dying for any reason.The second study included34,279individuals who had some form of cardiovascular disease at baseline.Of the24,111people included in the analysis who had an arrhythmia,drinking coffee had a connection with a lower risk of death.In a third study,researchers looked at whether there were any differences in the relationship between coffee and cardiovascular disease depending on whether someone drank instant or ground coffee or caffeinated or decaf.They found,once again,two to three cups a day to be linked with the lowest risk of arrhythmia and heart failure regardless of whether they had ground or instant coffee,but there are no cardiovascular benefits to choosing decaf over caffeinated coffees.However,coffee intake was based on self-report through a questionnaire fielded at study entry.Researchers were unable to control for dietary factors and participants were mostly white, so additional studies are needed.12．Why does drinking coffee concern people according to Kistler?A．It may disorder heart rate.B．It may cause heart diseases.C．It may increase high risk of death.D．It may worsen patients’condition. 13．How did researchers get the results of the study?A．By analyzing data.B．By doing experiments.C．By introducing a database.D．By referring to another study. 14．What can we infer from the last two paragraphs?A．The research has some limitations.B．The result seems far from satisfactory. C．Ground coffee is the best choice for people.D．Decaf has the same benefits as caffeinated coffees.15．What is the purpose of the text?A．To solve a problem.B．To give practical advice.C．To present a research result.D．To recommend a balanced diet.第二节（共5小题：每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。