高一下学期月考英语试题
四川省内江市第一中学2023-2024学年高一下学期4月月考英语试题
四川省内江市第一中学2023-2024学年高一下学期4月月考英语试题一、阅读理解Four Great Online Art Classes for KidsHere are four of the best online art classes for kids that are either free or extremely affordable (负担得起的).Carla Sonheim’s Kid’s WeekCarla Sonheim, the author of Drawing Lab, has a series of free art classes. They are taught not just by Sonheim but also by fellow artists and teachers. The classes, which all last less than an hour,only require a bit of time and basic art supplies. The classes are cool because they combine artist style with fun tasks that kids of any age can finish.Thrive Art SchoolThrive Art School is an actual art school，but they have a variety of art lessons online for kids of all ages and abilities. The lessons are divided between beginner and intermediate (中级的) artists. The beginner videos help younger kids learn how to draw fish, creative castles, and dogs; the intermediate lessons provide instruction (指示) on how to draw dolphins, deer, and lions. Udemy Udemy offers art classes to kids with different skill levels. For around $15 - $20 per course, kids can learn drawing everything, and even drawing on an electronic device. Each course has a series of short lectures that kids can complete at any time, plus articles and downloadable resources.SparkethKids aged 6-18 can enjoy up to 1000 free online art classes for 30 days on Sparketh. Kids can take nature or animal drawing classes and upload their art on Sparketh. There are dozens of courses on Sparketh, so any kid could find just about anything they want to create.1．What do kids need to do to take Carla Sonheim’s classes?A．Pay tuition fees.B．Design fun tasks.C．Prepare art supplies.D．Finish challenging tasks.2．Which of the following should a kid choose if he likes to draw on an electronic device?A．Carla Sonheim’s Kid’s Week.B．Thrive Art School.C．Udemy.D．Sparketh.3．What is special about Sparketh?A．Its classes are free.B．It offers classes to kids of all ages.C．Its classes are graded.D．It allows kids to upload their works.At thirteen, I was diagnosed with a kind of attention disorder. It made school difficult for me. When everyone else in the class was focusing on tasks, I could not.In my first literature class, Mrs. Smith asked us to read a story and then write about it, all within 45 minutes. I raised my hand right away and said, “Mrs. Smith, you see, the doctor said I have attention problems. I might not be able to do it.She glanced down at me through her glasses, “You are not different from your classmates, young man.”I tried, but I didn’t finish the reading when the bell rang. I had to take it home.In the quietness of my bedroom, the story suddenly all became clear to me. It was about a blind person, Louis Braille. He lived in a time when the blind couldn’t get much education. But Louis didn’t give up. Instead, he invented a reading system of raised dots, which opened up a whole new world of knowledge to the blind.Wasn’t I the “blind” one in my class, being made to learn like the “sighted” students? My thoughts flowed and my pen started to dance. I completed the task within 40 minutes. Indeed, I was not different from others; I just needed a quieter place. Now that Louis could find his way out of his problems, why should I ever give up? I didn’t expect anything when I handed in my paper to Mrs. Smith, so it was quite a surprise when it came back to me the next day —with an “A” on it. At the bottom of the paper were these words: “See what you can do when you keep tying.”4．Why did the author fail to finish class reading?A．He had poor reading skills.B．He was tired of literature.C．He had an attention disorder.D．He wanted to take the task home.5．What do we know about Louis Braille from the text?A．He was poor.B．He was very creative.C．He was near-sighted.D．He was well-educated.6．What was Mrs. Smith’s attitude to the author at the end of the story?A．Angry.B．Impatient.C．Supportive.D．Negative.7．What does the text mainly want to tell us?A．The blind should be treated with respect.B．Teachers can open up a new world to students.C．Everyone needs a hand when faced with challenges.D．One can find his way out of difficulties with efforts.Too many people want others to be their friends, but they don’t give friendship back. That is why some friendships don’t last very long. To have a friend, you must learn to treat your friend the way you want your friend to treat you. Learning to be a good friend means learning three rules: be honest; be generous(宽宏大量的); be understanding.Honesty is where a good friendship starts. Friends must be able to trust one another. If you do not tell the truth, people usually find out. If a friend finds out that you haven’t been honest, you may lose your friend’s trust. Good friends always rely on one another to speak and act honestly.Generosity means sharing and sharing makes a friendship grow. You do not have to give your lunch money or your clothes. Naturally you will want to share your ideas and feelings. These can be very valuable to a friend. They tell your friend what is important to you. By sharing them, you help your friend know better.Sooner or later everyone needs understanding and help with a problem. Something may go wrong at school. Talking about the problem can make it easier to solve. Turning to a friend can be a first step in solving the problem. So to be a friend you must listen and understand. You must try to put yourself in your friend’s place so that you can understand the problem better.No two friendships are exactly alike(相同的)．But all true friendships have three things in common. If you plan to keep your friends, you must practice honesty, generosity and understanding.8．Some friendships don’t last long because ________.A．there are too many people who want to make friends.B．those who give others friendship receive friendship from others.C．some people receive friendship but don’t give friendship back.D．they don’t know friendship is something serious.9．According to the passage, honesty is ________.A．something countableB．the base of friendshipC．as important as moneyD．more important than anything else10．In the third paragraph, the underlined word “They” refers to ________.A．generosity and friendshipB．generosity and sharingC．your ideas and feelingsD．your clothes11．The best title of this passage is ________.A．How to Be a FriendB．Honesty Is the Best PolicyC．A Friend in Need Is a Friend IndeedD．Three Important Points in LifeEach year, people buy millions of aquarium (水族箱) fish. Most of the fish species have a natural life span of at least several years. Some of them can live up to a decade or more in the wild. But somehow most of the fish died within weeks or even within hours after you had bought there. For sure, fish are weak creatures compared to us. It does not mean they died for no reason at all.Since fish have no body heat, they are sensitive to sudden changes in water temperature. Water pH and water hardness can also affect them if there is a sudden change. Most of the quick deaths of fish are due to shock.Tap water is not a perfect choice for aquarium fish because of the chlorine (氯) in the tap water, which can kill the fish. So the best way is to just put the tap water in the sun for a few days.Fish need oxygen in the water. They will die if the oxygen in the aquarium runs out. Several things can cause it to happen. The aquarium is too small, that is, less water means less oxygen. The aquarium is too crowded, for the more fish you have, the more oxygen they need. The temperature is too high, because the higher the water temperature, the less dissolved oxygen.Overfeeding the fish can cause a digestive (消化的) problem and kill the fish directly. More food than it is needed can also cause water pollution and create more harmful waste which will kill the fish too. Feed the fish only once a day, with no more food than they can eat in less than aminute. In this case, less is better.12．What’s the purpose of the first paragraph?A．To make the article interesting.B．To bring forward the topic.C．To state some facts about aquarium fishD．To provide some advice for the readers.13．Why are fish sensitive to the sudden changes of water temperature?A．Because they are warm-blooded.B．Because they are very weak.C．Because they live in the water.D．Because they have no body heat. 14．What can be inferred about aquarium fish?A．They prefer high water temperature.B．They live longer in the small aquarium.C．They can cause serious water pollution.D．They should be fed according to their need.15．What’s the purpose of putting tap water in the sun?A．To warm the water.B．To let out the chlorine.C．To kill the viruses.D．To make the water clear.Four Ways to Be a Great RoommateHaving a roommate can be one of the best experiences in college or,easily，one of the worst.16 Follow these tips to avoid the common mistakes that turn good roommate relationships sour.Talk things out．Communication is key.If something happens, sit down with your roommate and have a face-to-face conversation. I've seen roommate relationships fall apart because something happens and, instead of talking to each other，the two start complaining about their roommates behind their backs. 17Don't expect to be best friends．Some roommates become the best of friends, and some don't. Don't put pressure on yourself or your roommate, especially when you first meet. 18And if your roommate doesn't end up being your best friend, don't worry．19This applies to food, clothes and anything else. If you want to keep a relationship going, show your roommate that you have respect for what is his or hers by asking first. Even if you both agree to share everything, you should still ask．Clean up after yourself．This should do without saying. Don't be lazy. Or, at least, don't bury your roommate in your clothes and garbage. Most people I've come across in college are messy. 20 But being considerate with where you put your stuff will help you avoid conflict．A．Think twice before you help your roommates out．B．This creates nothing but awkward situations and unhappiness．C．You don't have all the time to clean your room and keep it organized．D．Ask before you take．E．It all starts with you to have a good relationship with your roommate．F．Sometimes you get stuck with someone who has tons of negative energy．G．Remember，you're trying to make a new friend，not to scare your roommate away．二、完形填空Molai grew up in a tiny village in India. The village lay near some wetlands which became his second 21 . He learned the value and beauty of 22 there from a very young age.When he was 16, Molai began to notice something 23 happening around his home.A flood had hit the area earlier that year and the 24 it caused had driven away a number of birds. 25 , the number of snakes had declined as well. He 26 that it was because there weren’t enough trees to protect them from the 27 . The solution, of course, was to plant trees so the animals could seek 28 during the daytime. He turned to the 29 department for help but was told that nothing would grow there. However, Molai went looking on his own and 30 a nearby island where he began to plant trees.31 young plants in the dry season was 32 for a lone boy. Molai built atthe 33 of each sapling(幼树)a bamboo platform, where he placed earthen pots with small holes to 34 rainwater. The water would then drip(滴落)on the plants below.Molai 35 to plant trees for the next 37 years. His efforts have resulted in 1,360 acres of naturally-grown land that has become home to many plants and animals. 21．A．dream B．job C．home D．choice 22．A．nature B．youth C．culture D．knowledge 23．A．precious B．interesting C．disturbing D．awkward 24．A．waste B．tension C．pain D．damage 25．A．Besides B．However C．Therefore D．Otherwise 26．A．agreed B．realized C．remembered D．predicted 27．A．noise B．heat C．disease D．dust 28．A．directions B．partners C．help D．shelter 29．A．labor B．police C．forest D．finance 30．A．rebuilt B．discovered C．left D．managed 31．A．Decorating B．Observing C．Watering D．Guarding 32．A．tough B．illegal C．fantastic D．beneficial 33．A．back B．top C．foot D．side 34．A．cool down B．keep off C．purify D．collect 35．A．returned B．learned C．failed D．continued三、语法填空阅读下面短文, 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
河南省驻马店市新蔡县第一高级中学2023-2024学年高一下学期6月月考英语试题
河南省驻马店市新蔡县第一高级中学2023-2024学年高一下学期6月月考英语试题一、阅读理解When we’re in trouble, we always turn to our parents for help. But would you like them to hear the conversations you have with your friends on the school playground or lunch queue? Social networking sites have become extensions (延伸) of the school hallways, so would you add your parents as “friends” and allow them to view your online activities and conversations with friends?In the past the generation gap included a technology gap, where children were up to date with the latest technology and parents were left behind, content to continue their day-to-day lives as they always had because they had no need to know more about technology. However, more and more parents are beginning to realize just how important social networks are in their lives. This realization has given many parents the motivation (动机) to educate themselves about social networking sites.These days many people are attracted to social networking sites because they can choose who they have around them, there’s also a certain amount of control over privacy (隐私) that we don’t get in real life. Sometimes we feel that privacy is violated (违背) when we must accept a “friend” request from a parent or family member.It’s a difficult choice whether or not to allow a parent to become a part of our online lives. On the one hand we don’t want to “refuse” their request because that might hurt their feelings or make them feel you have something to hide. On the other hand if you do accept, then you could have a sense of being watched and no longer feel free to comment or communicate the way you did before.A recent survey suggested that parents shouldn’t take it personally if their children overlook (忽略) their requests. When a teenager overlooks a parent’s friend request, it doesn’t necessarily mean that he is hiding something, but it could mean that this is one part of his life where he wants to be independent.Perhaps talking with parents and explaining would help soften the blow if you do choosenot to add them to your friend list.1．What can we infer from Paragraph 2?A．Parents feel se cure about their privacy online.B．Parents have realized the importance of social networks.C．Social networks successfully fill the generation gap.D．Social networks offer a chance for parents to communicate.2．What maybe the reason for teenagers to refuse a parent’s friend request?A．Their parents make negative comments on them.B．They hide something from their parents.C．Their parents tend to fall behind in technology.D．They are unwilling to be watched by parents.3．What does this overlook of a parent’s friend request by a teenager potentially indicate?A．The teenager is hiding something from his parents.B．The teenager does not respect his parents’ requests.C．The teenager wants to be independent in certain aspects of his life.D．The teenager is unfamiliar with the use of social media.4．What is the passage mainly about?A．Parents’ friend requests.B．Privacy online.C．The generation gap.D．Social networks.Tea culture is varied in different countries by the way tea is made and drunk, and by the places for tea drinking. How to make tea may be different. According to the ways of making tea, tea is classified into white tea, green tea, black tea, etc. And how to prepare tea may be different, too. In Tibet, tea is commonly boiled with salt and butter. People may drink tea at home or in public, for example, at tea houses.As part of culture, tea has a relationship with history, health, education, communication and so on. It is commonly used at social activities. For example, afternoon tea is a British custom. Families or friends can communicate with each other while having afternoon tea.Tea has remained a way of daily life in China and drinking tea has a lot of advantages. It makes people less tired, clears heat in the human body and helps people lose weight.Chinese people are good at using tea to make other things delicious. Tea, originally served as a medicine in ancient times, is now not just a kind of drink, but also excellent seasoning (调味品). Here are two delicious dishes made with tea:Tea Eggs: You can find them cooked and sold in street markets in almost every city in China. Dragon Well Tea Shrimp (龙井虾仁). It’s one of the most well-known dishes in Hangzhou. Before you drink tea please check the following tips:◆Drink tea hot.◆The best time to drink is in between meals. It is bad for your stomach if you drink tea just before meals, during meals or soon after meals.◆Do not drink too much strong tea.5．Which of the following is similar to the underlined phrase “classified into”?A．carry out B．sort out C．turn into D．burst into 6．Afternoon tea in Britain is a ___________ according to the passage.A．weekend activity B．hobby C．way ofcommunication D．game7．In ancient China, tea was originally served as ___________ according to the pas-sage.A．a drink B．a dish C．seasoning D．a medicine8．The passage doesn’t mention ___________.A．ways of making tea B．places to drink teaC．tools for drinking tea D．advantages of drinking teaIn a world where nearly 6 million fingerprint records of government employees are stolen in one computer hack, and where millions of people are victims of identity theft every year, the next step in cyber-security may well be mapping your brain.Researchers at Binghamton University are working on a biometric (生物特征的) system that records how your brain reacts to certain images. With a little more polishing, the scientists’ brainchild could become the way you get into a safe deposit box, your office or past scanners at the airport. It could replace the password for your online banking, your e-mail or your social media accounts.They started their project by measuring the brain waves of 30 subjects. The subjects werefitted with a cap that had 30 electrodes attached to it, and then shown various images and symbols — celebrity faces, words, pictures of food — on a computer screen in 200-millisecond bursts. The brain’s reaction was recorded.The idea is that every time a person needs to use a “password”, he or she goes through the same procedure, and the results are matched to their first-time reaction. If the “brainprint” is cracked — like what happened to the fingerprint records — then the system is merely reset by running another set of images and collecting a different set of brain waves.“Even if that was stolen, you could just cancel it and record one to something else”, says professor Laszlo.Laszlo and her team have shown that their system can be 100 per cent accurate. So one of the most difficult parts of making the system practical already has been overcome. Now, they’re spending much time recording accurate brainprints with as few as three electrodes, which could make recording in the future as easy as wearing a pair of special glasses. They’re also working with cheaper materials and different methods to see if they can bring the cost down.9．What does the underlined word “brainchild” in Paragraph 2 refer to?A．The brain function.B．The biometric system.C．The fingerprint record.D．The online password.10．Why were the images and symbols shown to the subjects?A．To match brainprints with pictures.B．To check the brain’s reaction.C．To create their brainprints.D．To connect brain waves to electrodes. 11．What will happen when a brainprint fails?A．A new one will be set again.B．A spare one will be ready beforehand.C．The users’ security will be threatened.D．The fingerprint record will replace it. 12．What are the researchers doing with the programme now?A．Improving its accuracy.B．Making it user-friendly.C．Recording more brainprints.D．Increasing the number of electrodes.If you’re a teen artist, this is the perfect challenge for you. We’ve seen just how talented you can be; but this month, we’re putting your skills to the test. This contest requires your art to be made out of a wide variety of colors. You should use different colors even for your outlines and shading. Think you’re up for the challenge?Deadline: June 1Rules:●You must be a teen (aged13-19) to enter.●No unsuitable content.●Submissions must relate to the topic (only colors, no black-and-white drawings).Guidelines and Details:●Your entry must be a character created by yourself.●There is no limit to the number of characters you can submit.How to Submit●Submit entries through our website. All entries submitted to Teen Ink are automatically considered for the contest. There is no cost to submit or be published. See our submission guidelines for more information.●Submit your work to the suitable art category on Teen Ink. Include “only colors” as one of your submission’s tags. You can do this by using the “additional tags” field in your submission form.●Winner and honorable mentions will have their works published in Teen Ink magazine.●The overall winner will receive a $25 gift card.13．What do we know about the contest?A．It charges entry fees.B．It focuses on colors.C．It is an offline contest D．It targets art students14．What are the participants required to do?A．Create characters of their own.B．Mind the number of characters.C．Submit only one-entry to Teen Ink.D．Include black-and-white drawings. 15．What will the honorable mention winners get?A．Cash prizes.B．Gift certificates.C．Publication of their works.D．Copies of Teen Ink magazine.Humans are driving climate change. That means we can change our path. 16 , individual actions matter, too. Here are some individual actions that can make a positive impact.17 . First, be mindful of your meat. Cows create a lot of methane (甲烷), a significant driver of global climate change. One study found replacing beef with almost anythingelse for one meal a day can cut a person’s dietary carbon footprint by 48%. Then, address your food waste. Cut down on what you throw away and watch out for single-use items like coffee beans whose production produces greenhouse gases.Extend product lifespan (寿命). 18 . Shoes, clothes, furniture and even some electronics can be repaired to extend their life and keep waste out of landfills.Switch to electric cooking. Not only is gas-powered cooking releasing harmful chemicals into the environment, but it could be contributing to health problems for you if you’re cooking indoors. 19 .Plant trees where you can. Trees can help control temperatures and improve air quality.20 . Local wildlife organizations often have lists of plants with neutral (中性的) or positive impacts on local flora and fauna (动植物群).A．Eat more sustainablyB．Fix what you have instead of replacing itC．The time it gives you back this fall is an added bonusD．As climate change causes temperatures in many areas to riseE．Just make sure the plants you’re adding are approved for your areaF．Plus, research has shown some gas stoves can leak pollutants even when they’re off G．While governments and businesses have a key role to play in addressing climate change二、完形填空Nick was troubled and aimless. Then one night, everything changed.At first, it was just faint light as Nick drove past a two-story house. Then he realized the house was on fire. He immediately pulled up to investigate. 21 was climbing up the front porch. Hurrying out of the 22 , he yelled, “Help, fire!” A car drove past and Nick tried to 23 it to stop, but in vain.He ran to the back door, sure it would be 24 . To his amazement, it swung open. Without 25 , Nick ran inside, peering into rooms to see if anyone was home. He had just started climbing when he 26 and saw four faces emerge at the top of the stairs. After Nick’s warning, they came pouring down and rushed out.“Anybody else in there?” Nick asked. When told a 6-year-old was still in, he ran back. By now, thewhole house was in flames. The smell was 27 . The smoke was thick. He lifted his T-shirt to cover his mouth and nose. As he hesitated, he heard the kid crying 28 . Nick stumbled into the blackness, 29 on smoke. His 30 stayed alert as he moved toward the sound. Then suddenly the kid was in front of him and Nick quickly grabbed her into his arms. The flames were 31 even closer. Nick took a few steps 32 and threw himself out of the window. Outside, the firefighters had arrived. He handed over the girl — crying, but miraculously uninjured 33 a cut on her arm — before collapsing on the sidewalk.Nick’s burns have mostly healed, but other changes have been far greater. As news about his 34 spread, a GoFundMe account for his hospital bills exploded, reaching $600, 000. “It somehow feels like both a near-death experience and a 35 .” Nick said.21．A．Air B．Water C．Mist D．Smoke 22．A．vehicle B．house C．bay D．fire 23．A．signal B．put C．break D．take 24．A．frozen B．locked C．wrapped D．melted 25．A．delay B．interruption C．motion D．sympathy 26．A．looked up B．got up C．looked down D．got down 27．A．dizzy B．pleasant C．intense D．bitter 28．A．desperately B．patiently C．tightly D．precisely 29．A．hesitating B．spraining C．collapsing D．choking 30．A．ankles B．throats C．ears D．fists 31．A．inching B．skipping C．sinking D．fading 32．A．forward B．downward C．upward D．backward 33．A．due to B．instead of C．as for D．apart from 34．A．realism B．heroism C．criticism D．pessimism 35．A．recovery B．reputation C．rebirth D．reform三、语法填空语法填空The traditional Chinese solar calendar divides the whole year into 24 solar terms. “Cold Dew”, also 36 (know) as “Han Lu”in Chinese, falls on October 8 or October 9 each year. Temperatures are much lower and the dew (露水) is 37 (great) at this time.Here are three things you should know about Cold Dew. Firstly, 38 (eat) pomegranates (石榴) and hawthorns (山楂) that are both ripe during Cold Dew is a tradition. Pomegranates 39 (treasure) for their health benefits while hawthorns are thought to improve blood flow. Besides, Chrysanthemum (菊花) is the symbolic flower of Cold Dew. 40 (prevent) autumn dryness, people in China have the custom of drinking chrysanthemum wine. This is also a tradition of the Double Ninth Festival, 41 often falls around Cold Dew. Finally, it is 42 great time for fishing. 43 the Cold Dew period, temperatures decrease quickly and sunshine doesn’t reach deep water entirely. So fish usually swim to the area where the water is not deep and the temperature is 44 (relative) high. That is why people always say that fishing in shallow water areas in autumn 45 (make) sense.四、书面表达46．为了增强学生环境保护意识，你校学生会将举办一次征文比赛，题目为“Let’s join forces to protect our planet’s _________ ”。
河北省石家庄市名校2022-2023学年高一年级第二学期月考英语试题(含答案)
河北省石家庄市名校2022-2023学年高一年级第二学期月考一英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 一、阅读理解Your student ID card identifies you as a student at the University of Bolton. It will provide you with access to University facilities such as University Libraries, Sports Centre, and Computing Services. Please carry your card with you at all times. Do not lose your card or lend it to others. Your card is valid during the whole time of your studies. It remains the property（财产）of the University of Bolton at all times.New students—photographsYou will be requested to upload a passport sized photograph as part of the online registration process. This should be a jpg file with a size of no more than 1 MB．Your photograph should be a portrait image in proportion（比例）to a 6"×4" portrait photograph. It should be taken in colour and must not have been beautified with image filters（滤光镜）.Your student ID card will be provided to you by your department during Welcome Week. Please be aware that you will not receive this smart card during Welcome Week if you do not upload your image online by 4 September 2020.Replacement cardsIf your student ID card no longer works or has been damaged, or if you have changed your personal or programme details, you should call into the Student Administration Centre （SAC）to request a new one. Please ensure that you bring your existing card with you. Your replacement card will be produced free of charge.If your card has been reported to the Police as stolen, please also call into the SAC to request a replacement, bringing with you a copy of your Police Crime Report paperwork. Your card will be produced free of charge.If your card has been lost, a fee of ￡5 is charged for the production of a replacement card. You are requested to use our online payment service.Note: Replacement cards will be available for you to collect seven working days after making the request. As a security measure, you are requested to collect your card in person at the SAC．1．Which of the following is a function of the student ID card A．To remind students to protect public property.B．To enable students to use resources in the library.C．To help students demonstrate their computer skills.D．To provide information about campus facilities.2．To meet the requirements of the photograph on the student IDcard, a new student should upload__________.A．an image saved as a PDF file.B．a colour picture of their passport.C．a photo beautified by a photographer.D．a portrait photograph of proper proportion.3．In which case does a student have to pay for the replacement of the student ID cardA．The theft of the card has been officially proved.B．The card holder has changed his or her major.C．The card dropped off into a lake by accident.D．The card fails to work properly.4．To collect your replacement card, you should___________. A．fetch it at the SAC personallyB．go through a security check firstC．call the police station in advanceD．wait for seven days before getting it.Baggy has become the first dog in the UK — and potentially the world — to join the fight against air pollution by recording pollutant levels near the ground.Baggy wears a pollution monitor on her collar so she can take data measurements close to the ground. Her monitor has shown that air pollution levels are higher closer to ground level, which has helpedhighlight concerns that babies and young kids may be at higher risk of developing lung problems.Conventional air pollution monitors are normally fixed on lampposts (路灯柱) at about nine feet in the air. However, since Baggy stands at about the same height as a child in a pushchair (婴儿车), she frequently records pollution levels which are much higher than the data gathered by the Environment Agency.The doggy data research was the idea of Baggy’s 13-year-old owner Tom Hunt and his dad Matt. The English youngster noticed that pollution levels are around two-thirds higher close to the ground than they are in the air at the height where they are recorded by the agency. Tom has since reported the shocking findings to the government in an attempt to emphasize that babies are at higher risk of developing asthma (哮喘).Matt Hunt said he was “very proud” of his son because “when the boy gets an idea, he keeps his head down and gets on with it, and he really does want to do some good and stop young kids from getting asthma.”“Tom built up a passion for environmental protection at a very early age,” Matt added. “He became very interested in gadgets (小装置). About one year ago, he got this new piece of tech which is like a test tube. One Sunday afternoon, we went out to do somemonitoring, and he said, ‘why don’t we put it on Baggy’s collar and let her monitor the pollution ’ So we did it.”Tom said, “Most of the time, Baggy is just like any other dog. But for the rest of the time she is a super dog, and we are all really proud of her.”5．What can we learn from the Baggy dataA．High places are free of air pollution. B．Higher pushchairs are more risky for kids.C．Conventional monitors are more reliable. D．Air is more polluted closer to the ground.6．What is Tom’s purpose of doing the researchA．To warn of a health risk. B．To find out pollution sources. C．To test his new monitor. D．To prove Baggy’s abilities. 7．According to the passage, which word can best describe Tom HuntA．Modest. B．Generous. C．Creative. D．Outgoing.For people who are interested in sound, the field of sound technology is definitely making noise. In the past, sound engineers worked in the back rooms of recording studios, but many of today’s sound professionals a re sharing their knowledge and experience with professionals in other fields to create new products based on the phenomenon we call sound.Sound can be used as a weapon. Imagine that a police officer is chasing a thief. The thief tries to escape. And the o fficer can’t let him get away. he pulls out a special device points it at the suspect, and switches it on. The thief drops to the ground. This new weapon is called a Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD, 远程定向声波发射器). It produces a deafening sound so painful that it temporarily disables a person. The noise from the LRAD is directed like a ray of light and travels only into the ears of that person, but it is not deadly.For those who hunger for some peace and quiet, sound can now create silence. Let’s say you are at the airport, and the little boy on the seat next to you is humming（哼唱）a short commercial song. He hums it over and over again, and you are about to go crazy. Thanks to the Silence Machine a British invention, you can get rid of the sound without upsetting the boy or his parents. One may wonder how the Silence Machine works. Well, it functions by analyzing the waves of the incoming sound and creating a second set of outgoing waves. The two sets of waves cancel each other out. Simply turn the machine on, point it at the target, and your peace and quiet comes back.Directed sound is a new technology that allows companies to use sound in much the same way spotlights（聚光灯）are used in thetheater. A spotlight lights up only one section of a stage; similarly, a “spotsound” creates a circle of sound in one targeted area. This can be useful for businesses such as restaurants and stores because it offers a new way to attract customers. Restaurants can offer a choice of music along with the various food choices on the menu, allowing customers more control over the atmosphere in which they are dining. Directed sound is also beginning to appear in shopping centers and even at homes.8．What could be inferred from Paragraph 2 about the effect of the LRADA．It causes temporary hearing loss B．It slows down a running man C．It makes it easy to identify a suspect D．It keeps the suspect from hurting others9．The Silence Machine is a device specially designed to ________. A．silence the people around you B．remove the sound of commercialsC．block the incoming sound waves D．stop unwanted sound from affecting you10．What feature do spotsounds and spotlights shareA．They travel in circles B．They clear the atmosphere. C．They can be transformed into energy D．They can be directed onto a specific area11．Directed sound can be used for ________.A．creative designs of restaurant menus B．ideal sound effects on the theater stageC．different choices of music for businesses D．strict control over any suspicious customerA scientist working at her lab bench and a six-old baby playing with his food might seem to have little in common. After all, the scientist is engaged in serious research to uncover the very nature of the physical world, and the baby is, well, just playing … right Perhaps, but some developmental psychologists (心理学家) have argued that this “play” is more like a scientific investigation than one might think.Take a closer look at the baby playing at the table. Each time the bowl of rice is pushed over the table edge, it falls in the ground —and, in the process, it brings out important evidence about how physical objects interact (相互作用); bowls of rice do not float in mid-air, but require support to remain stable. It is likely that babies are not born knowing the basic fact of the universe; nor are they ever clearly taught it. Instead, babies may form an understanding of object support through repeated experiments and then build on this knowledge to learn even more about how objects interact. Though their ranges and tools differ, the baby’s investigation andthe scientist’s experiment appear to share the same aim (to learn about the natural world), overall approach (gathering direct evidence from the world), and logic (are my observations what I expected ).Some psychologists suggest that young children learn about more than just the physical world in this way — that they investigate human psychology and the rules of language using similar means. For example, it may only be through repeated experiments, evidence gathering, and finally overturning a theory, that a baby will come to accept the idea that other people can have different views and desires from what he or she has, for example, unlike the child, Mommy actually doesn’t like Dove chocolate.Viewing childhood development as a scientific investigation throws light on how children learn, but it also offers an inspiring look at science and scientists. Why do young children and scientists seem to be so much alike Psychologists have suggested that science as an effort — the desire to explore, explain, and understand our world — is simply something that comes from our babyhood. Perhaps evolution (进化) provided human babies with curiosity and a natural drive to explain their worlds, and adult scientists simply make use of the same drive that served them as children. The same cognitive (认知的) systems that make young children feel goodabout figuring something out may have been adopted by adult scientists. As some psychologists put it, “It is not that children are little scientists but that scientis ts are big children.”12．According to some developmental psychologists, ________. A．a baby’s play is nothing more than a gameB．scientific research into babies’ games is possibleC．the nature of babies’ play has been thoroughly investigated D．a baby’s play is somehow similar to a scientist’s experiment 13．We learn from Paragraph 2 that ________A．scientists and babies seem to observe the world differently B．scientists and babies often interact with each other C．babies are born with the knowledge of object support D．babies seem to collect evidence just as scientists do 14．Children may learn the rules of language by ________. A．exploring the physical world B．investigating human psychology C．repeating their own experiments D．observing their parents’ behaviors15．What is the main idea of the last paragraphA．The world may be more clearly explained through children’s play. B．Studying babies’ play may lead to a better understanding of science.C．Children may have greater ability to figure out things thanscientists.D．One’s drive for scientific research may become stronger as he grows.二、七选五I experienced years of loneliness as a child. ___16___ His friends teased him about babysitting his sister and his interests were far different from mine. With no other kids of my age in the neighborhood, I had to spend hours by myself.A bright spot for me turned out to be reading. My love of the written word began early as my mother read to me every evening. ___17___ I started reading books on my own before age 5 and my mother took me to the public library once a week to borrow several books. I quickly graduated from typical children’s books to ones with fewer pictures and longer chapters. Reading opened new worlds to me. ___18___My mother also encouraged me to make what I wanted. I tried making toy cars with cardboard boxes and constructing buildings from leftover cardboard and bits of wood my father gave me. When my mother saw my creations, she told me how creative my designs were. ___19___ I learned a lot about how to extend the life of objects and transform them into something new and useful. It was a trait(特点) others found helpful, and I soon had friends whowanted to make things with me.___20___My parents made it a point for their two kids to spend time outside, no matter the weather or season. My brother, of course, raced off to be with his friends, while I had plenty to do myself. There was making leaf houses in autumn, ice skating in winter, and so much more. They’re all memories I treasure today.A．I wasn't alone any longer.B．I enjoyed reading stories aloud.C．I was invited to play with another kid.D．I loved the colorful photographs in the books.E．Another habit I formed early was being outdoors. F．Thus, I began my lifelong interest in making things.G．My older brother couldn’t be bothered to play with me.三、完形填空I was cycling and noticed a person, about a quarter of a kilometer in front of me. I could tell he was cycling a little slower than me and ___21___ to catch up with him. I had about a kilometer to go on the road before turning off.So I ___22___ cycling faster and faster and every ___23___ I was gaining on him just a little bit. After just a few minutes I was only about 100 yards behind him, so I really picked up the pace and___24___ myself. You would have thought I was cycling in the lastsection of London Olympic triathlon.___25___ , I caught up with him and passed him by. On the inside I felt so ___26___ . I beat him, of course, but he didn’t even know we were ___27___ .After I passed him, I ___28___ that I had been so focused on competing against him that I had ___29___ my turn. I had gone nearly six blocks past it and had to turn around and go all the way back.Isn’t that what happens in life when we ___30___ competing with co-workers, neighbors and friends We spend our time and ___31___ chasing after them and we miss out on our own ___32___ to our future.The ___33___ of unhealthy competition is that it’s a never-ending ___34___ , and there will always be somebody ahead of you. Therefore, just take what li fe has given you. There’s no ___35___ in life. Run your own race and wish others well!21．A．failed B．decided C．agreed D．forgot 22．A．stopped B．enjoyed C．started D．regretted 23．A．way B．block C．step D．time24．A．comforted B．protected C．pushed D．supported 25．A．Obviously B．Surprisingly C．Fortunately D．Finally 26．A．calm B．lucky C．astonished D．good27．A．racing B．exercising C．celebrating D．cycling 28．A．believed B．expected C．realized D．understood 29．A．escaped B．missed C．made D．lost30．A．worry about B．care for C．depend on D．focus on 31．A．tears B．strength C．energy D．pain32．A．paths B．entrances C．plans D．barriers 33．A．task B．difficulty C．problem D．goal 34．A．movement B．cycle C．event D．routine 35．A．mistake B．competition C．pressure D．challenge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。
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陕西省延安中学2023-2024学年高一下学期第二次月考英语试卷一、阅读理解Four Places to Listen to Free Music OnlinePandoraPandora is a popular Internet radio service that lets users create personalized stations and listen to music. To use Pandora, you will have to create an account using your email address and a password. As you find music you like, you can save songs to your collection. However, you can’t download any specific tracks to your computer or phone.LiveOneOn LiveOne, you’ll mostly find big artists, bands and songs along with interviews and news. While you won’t be able to stream all songs on demand for free due to licensing restrictions (限制), you will be able to create a station of similar tracks/artists from nearly any song. There’s a tab (标签) named “My Library” where you can save and share your favourite music.iHeartRadioiHeartRadio is a great website or app for listening to live radio stations. You can find local stations or check out stations from around the country. You won’t have to create an account to begin listening on iHeartRadio. but you can make one for free to save stations and playlists. Whether you decide to create an account or not. you won’t be able to download music from iHeartRadio.SpotifyIf you’re looking for free music online, you’ve most likely come across Spotify already. This resource is great for streaming popular hits while discovering new favourites. You can keep track of what you’ve recently played, and “favourite” songs. In addition to music. Spotify offers playlists of its most-played songs and information on local upcoming concerts.1．Which is a must before using Pandora?A．Saving some songs.B．Creating an account.C．Calling other users.D．Sending a private email.2．What can you do on “My Library” of LiveOne?A．Download popular songs.B．Make new friends online.C．Share your favourite music.D．Discover radio stations.3．What is special about Spotify?A．It offers news on local upcoming concerts.B．It requires no membership card.C．It allows users to download music for free.D．It features a station of similar artists.Binge-watching (刷剧) is when a person watches more than one episode of a show in a row. With developments in the speed and connectivity of the Internet, increases in technology and the rise of on-demand entertainment companies, people can now have their favorite shows stream (流播) directly to their television at their convenience.This behavior is nothing new. In fact, binge-watching has been officially listed in dictionaries since 2015. The entertainment companies recognize this behavior and many take steps to encourage it. Often, instead of releasing each episode on a week-by-week basis, an entire series will become available concurrently. Once the episode finishes, many platforms will display pop-ups with “you might like” suggestions, or will automatically play the next episode.However, recent research suggests that out of the more than half of British adults who watch more than one episode of a show back-to-back (一集接一集地), almost a third have admitted missing sleep or becoming tired as a result; and 25% have neglected their household chores (家务活). Next we’ll be missing work!Bingeing has other connections — binge eating, binge drinking and binge smoking. All of them are often associated with a lack of control and a possible route to addiction. Lindsey Fussell, consumer group director, said, “The days of waiting a week for the next episode are largely gone, with people finding it hard to resist (抗拒) watching multiple episodes around the house or on the move.” If people find binge-watching hard to resist, are we witnessing the birth of a new type of addiction?The countless number of information and entertainment that television and online media can bring us is, many would say, a good thing. However, when the activity begins to bleed into other areas, causing us to stop functioning, then it becomes a problem. So, what’s the answer? Moderation! Neither a tiny amount, nor too much. After all, as the old proverb says, “A little ofwhat you fancy does you good.”4．How did the writer develop the first paragraph?A．By giving a definition.B．By telling a story.C．By listing some examples.D．By analyzing the cause and effect. 5．Which of the following can best replace the underlined word “concurrently” in Paragraph2?A．For convenience.B．At the same time.C．In detail.D．Free of charge.6．What Lindsey said in Paragraph 4 implies that ______.A．people can’t control their feelings B．people can’t resist the temptation of Bingeing C．people have no patience to do work D．people are addicted to waiting for a new episode7．What advice did the writer give at last?A．To keep online media from stopping functioning.B．To enjoy entertainment as much as possible.C．To learn life lessons from the episodes.D．To watch episodes in a moderate way.This week, Google researchers published a paper describing results from an AI tool built to create music. The tool, called MusicLM, is not the first AI music tool to be launched. But the examples Google provided demonstrate musical creative ability based on a limited set of descriptive words.Several different music examples produced by MusicLM were published online. Some of the generated music came from just one-or two-word descriptions, such as “jazz”, “rock” or “techno (高科技舞曲)”. The tool also created other examples from more detailed descriptions containing whole sentences.In one example, Google researchers included these instructions to MusicLM, “It is a soundtrack of a game. It is fast-paced and upbeat, with a catchy electric guitar riff (反复乐节). The music is repetitive and easy to remember, but with unexpected sounds ...” In the resulting recording, the music seemed to keep very close to the description. The team said the more detailed the description was, the better the system could attempt to produce it.The MusicLM model operates similarly to the machine-learning systems used by ChatGPT. ChatGPT and MusicLM both require powerful computers to operate complex machine-learning models. The San Francisco-based company OpenAI launched ChatGPT late last year. ChatGPT has recently received a lot of attention because of its ability to generate complex writings and other content from just a simple description in natural languages. Such tools can produce human-like results because they are trained on huge amounts of data. Many different materials are fed into the systems to permit them to learn complex skills to create realistic works.However, the MusicLM researchers said there were some risks linked to the new tool. One of the biggest issues the researchers identified was biases (偏好) present in the training data. A bias might be including too much of one side and not enough of the other. The researchers said this raised a question about appropriateness for music generation for cultures underrepresented in the training data.8．What can we learn about MusicLM?A．It is the first AI music tool to be launched.B．It requires detailed descriptions of full sentences.C．It creates music based on simple descriptive words.D．It generates complex writings from a simple description.9．What is the similarity between ChatGPT and MusicLM?A．They can take the place of musicians.B．They have gained commercial success.C．They don't have any practical use in life.D．They are based on huge amounts of data. 10．Which of the following is an issue of the MusicLM model?A．Creating music with strong biases.B．Requiring too much training data.C．Being difficult for some people to use.D．Producing music works with no creativity. 11．What would be the best title for the text?A．The future of humans with AI B．A new AI tool to make musicC．Music created by some AI tools D．AI and its function in culture developmentCyber-bullying (网络欺凌) may take place in the online world, but it is no less damaging than in the real world. The Internet has become a kindness desert, a place where few flowers bloom. Bullying is pretty common. 12 According to those bullied, they’re usually seen asbeing different from the crowd. They are unique.Being bullied is a frustrating and painful experience. Online bullying can really hurt others, and it can have serious consequences. 13 Some people have even committed suicide because they were harassed (侵扰) online and didn’t think it would ever stop. Here are some valuable tips to help you address a bully and protect yourself in a safe way.Don’t blame yourself. 14 It’s only the bully’s fault, so don’t blame yourself for his or her shortcomings.Stay away from bullies. Bullies hope you interact with them so that they have an excuse to keep picking on you. When the bully starts orally attacking you, remove yourself from the situation if you can, simply by walking away.15 Try as you might to ignore the bullies when they are saying ugly things about you. Remind yourself that you are a great person and that nothing the bullies say matters.Speak out. Nobody has the right to make you feel unsafe, uncomfortable or unhappy. Find someone you can talk to, your teacher or your parent and tell them what’s going on. 16 Follow these tips and you should feel well-equipped to deal with your bullies the next time they attack.A．Keep track of bullies.B．Be sure you’re wonderful.C．Adults can offer help if they know about the problem.D．Being bullied can make you feel alone, scared, and hopeless.E．Your parents are willing to help you when recognizing your problem.F．If you are being bullied, it’s essential to know that it is never your fault.G．Studies have found that nearly one-third of all students are bullied each year.二、完形填空The caring employees at a Costco store near Cleveland, Ohio, are being honoured as heroes. It was because of their quick thinking and sympathy (同情), which 17 saved the life of a fellow co-worker.The story happened one morning when the employee failed to 18 for his scheduledshift (换班) at 5 a.m.. 19 for his colleague, the manager, Jesse Orsborn, decided to 20 what had happened and make sure everything was okay.“In situations where someone might oversleep for the early shift, we usually give them a 21 wake-up call, checking if they’re on their way. However, this daily check-in took an unexpected 22 ,” shared Orsborn. When the employee answered the call, his speech wasn’t understandable, and the connection suddenly 23 .Alarmed by the unusual conversation, Dave Mackin, the assistant general manager at Costco’s Mayfield Heights location, 24 , “We started calling several times, and each time, it became more 25 that something was seriously wrong. There was mumbling and groaning (喃喃自语,呻吟着), and it was evident that he was experiencing a medical emergency.”As events 26 , it turned out that the co-worker was in the midst of a stroke (中风). Without wasting any time, the quick-thinking workmates kept the man on the 27 while others dialed emergency services. Thanks to their quick 28 , the man was quickly transported to the hospital and, fortunately, later went out of the hospital. 29 , it was noted that he faced a challenging road to recovery.30 on the incident, Mackin stressed the strong sense of community within the Costco family. “We take care of our members. We take care of our employees. They mean the 31 to us,” he stated proudly.17．A．finally B．gradually C．possibly D．equally 18．A．bring up B．pick up C．pull up D．show up 19．A．Sorry B．Mistaken C．Concerned D．Prepared 20．A．set off B．think over C．find out D．take up 21．A．former B．serious C．convenient D．friendly 22．A．error B．turn C．chance D．step 23．A．mattered B．dropped C．completed D．worked 24．A．demanded B．wondered C．explained D．judged 25．A．obvious B．common C．special D．similar 26．A．changed B．stopped C．worsened D．progressed 27．A．line B．way C．team D．radio 28．A．drive B．memory C．action D．guard29．A．Thus B．However C．Therefore D．Instead 30．A．Looking B．Depending C．Reflecting D．Basing 31．A．family B．road C．leader D．hero三、单词拼写32．Applicants for the job must have (先前的) experience. （根据汉语提示填空）33．He is (有能力的) of running a mile in four minutes. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 34．Totally (专心致志) in his book, he didn’t notice what was happening around him. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)35．Her friends take advantage of her (慷慨). (根据汉语提示单词拼写)36．The school has (建立) a successful relationship with the local community. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)37．Y uan Longping made outstanding (贡献) to our country. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 38．Children have to learn to communicate （有效地）(根据汉语提示单词拼写) 39．Cycling is highly (有益处的) to health and the environment. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)40．We urge you to adopt all necessary (措施) to ensure people’s safety. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)41．Hearing the winners (宣布), the audience cheered and clapped their hands. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)四、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
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安徽省阜阳市颍上县人和私立高中2023-2024学年高一下学期第四次月考英语试卷一、阅读理解Congratulations on having been offered, and accepting, a place to study at Cambridge! This page offers some tips that will hopefully make your arrival at Cambridge as stress-free as possible.◆Before you arriveYour college or department will send you all the information you need to prepare yourself for your time in Cambridge, including college information, for example, accommodation, course information, and similar related details. You will be sent an email asking you to complete the University’s Student Registration exercise. It will only take a few minutes.◆Prearrival Freshers’ Events this summerAround the world in August and September, Cambridge Alumni (毕业生) Groups will be hosting prearrival Freshers’ Events for new students coming to Cambridge this autumn. These events are a great opportunity to prepare for university and make some friends before you arrive. There will be the chance to meet current students and alumni from whom you can get tips and advice for living and studying in Cambridge.◆MatriculationMatriculation marks the formal admission of a student to membership of the university, and a college may not normally allow an unmatriculated student to be a resident member of the college. Every freshman for matriculation must agree with the following belief by signing the Matriculation Registration Form: I promise to observe the statutes and ordinances of the university as far as they concern me, and to pay due respect and obedience to the chancellor and other officers of the university.1．Who will be interested in this text?A．Senior high students.B．Junior high students.C．Primary school students.D．New university students.2．What can you get from the Prearrival Freshers’ Events?A．Registration and ceremony activities.B．Suggestions for the coming college life.C．Accommodation and similar related details.D．Current students and alumni’s agreements.3．What is the aim of signing the Matriculation Registration Form?A．To make their arrival at Cambridge as free as possible.B．To complete the University’s Registration exercise.C．To have the students obey the school rules.D．To mark the formal admission of a student.Most children have ever heard their parents yell “sit up straight!” or “don’t hang your head !” when they eat dinner. Nowadays, it is also heard around another activity — video games.Ten-year-old Owaish admits it takes him three to four hours a day to play games on his tablet computer. In addition, he plays for about two hours on the smart phone every day. As a result, he started suffering a serious pain in the neck around June or July. What’s worse the pain has spread to the hand and back gradually, which makes his mother Mehzabin become concerned.The doctors note the number of young children with the chronic pain(慢性病) in their necks, arms and shoulders is on the increase sharp in recent years . They are not aging, they haven’t had an accident, the blood reports are fine, their X-rays are fine, and their MRIs are fine. Facts have proved that the pain is from the poor posture(姿势) while they are playing video games on smart phones or other electronic devices. 19-year –old student Nida feels pain in the finger which holds the weight of her smart phone most of the day. Nida almost uses her smart phone 24/7, which means 24 hours a day, seven days a week, or all the time.Health experts predict there will be not only physical（身体的）but mental(精神的) problems resulting from the overuse of electronic devices. They encourage people to often take breaks and exercise from using computers, smart phones or other devices. Stand up! Stretch(伸展) the legs, back, shoulders and arms in all the possible directions. That’s the most effective way and maybe the key to solving the problem completely. After all, the medication doesn’t help sometimes. 4．What is Mehzabin worried about?A．Her son has no table manners.B．Her son’s physical problems get worse.C．Her son doesn’t work hard at school.D．Her son spends much money on games.5．What do we know about the chronic pain?A．Using a heavy smart phone will cause it.B．Adults don’t have the problem.C．It is caused by the wrong body positionD．Children with it often have other diseases.6．According to health experts, _______.A．best treatment for the chronic pain is exercisingB．people must take medicine to cure the chronic painC．people should stop using smart phonesD．the chronic pain has nothing to do with one’s mental health7．What may be the best title for the text?A．To Play Games Well, Sit Up StraightB．Too Much Gaming Is A Pain In The NeckC．How To Avoid The Pain In The NeckD．How To Be More Fit By Playing GamesVitamin B could help reduce the effects of the dangerous type of air pollution, according to a new study published on Monday. In the first study of its kind, a team of international researchers looked into the damage caused by one of the pollutants that have the severest impact on health — PM2.5.They found that Vitamin B supplement could effectively reduce the impact of the tiny particles (颗粒) on the human body, although they stressed that the research was in its early stages. According to the WHO, 92% of the world's people are living in places where the PM2.5 level goes beyond the recommended level. So it’s urgent to find a solution to the problem.According to this study, published in the PNAS, 10 volunteers were initially exposed to clean air and given a placebo (安慰剂) to check their baseline responses. The group then kept ontaking placebos tor tour weeks before being exposed to heavily polluted air from downtown Toronto, where an estimated 1,000 cars passed every hour. The bad air was delivered to the volunteers through an "oxygen type" face mask. The experiment was then repeated, with each volunteer taking a Vitamin B supplement daily, made up of 2.5mg of folic acid, 50mg of Vitamin B6, and l mg of Vitamin B12.Vitamin B6 can be found in liver, chicken, nuts and other things, and Vitamin B12 in fish, meat, eggs, milk and some cereals. The researchers found that four weeks of Vitamin B supplements — the damage of PM2.5 effects by 28-76%. The results emphasized how prevention at an individual level could be used to fight against the damage of PM2.5, the researchers said. 8．What's the newly discovered effect of Vitamin B in Paragraph 1?A．It can be used to replace other vitamins in our daily life.B．It can help lower the air pollution level in the open air.C．It can reduce the impact of PM2.5 on human bodies.D．It can get rid of the pollutants remaining in our body.9．What can be learned from the second paragraph?A．Further study about the effect of Vitamin B needs to be done.B．Vitamin B is the most important to human's health.C．The tiny particles in the air are made up of PM2.5.D．92% of the world's people are affected by PM2.5.10．How did researchers draw the new conclusion about Vitamin B?A．By referring to a journal.B．By performing experiments.C．By interviewing scientists.D．By comparing vitamins.11．You may read the passage on a website about .A．environment B．medicineC．education D．healthEverybody hates rats. But in the earthquake capitals of the world—Japan, Los Angeles, Turkey—rats will soon be man’s new best friends.What happens after an earthquake? We send in rescue dogs. Why? Because they can smell people. Dogs save lives. They help rescuers to find living people. But dogs are big and they can tget into small spaces. So now a new research project is using a smaller animal to save lives: the rat.How does it work? First, the rat is trained to smell people. When this happens, the rat’s brain gives a signal (信号). This is sent to a small radio on its back, and then the rescuers follow the radio signals. When the rat’s brain activity jumps, the rescuers know that someone is alive. The rat has smelled that person.Although there are already robots which can do this job. rats are better. Christian Linter at Cornell University—New York says. “Robots’ noses don’t work well when there are other smells around. Rats are good at that. ” Rats can also see in the dark. They are cheaper and quicker to train than dogs and unlike robots, they don’t need electricity!The “rat project” is not finished, but Julie Ryan of International Rescue Corps in Scotland says. “It would be wonderful. A rat could get into spaces we couldn’t get to and a rat would get out if it wasn’t safe.” Perhaps for the first time in history, people will be happy to see a rat in a building (but only after an earthquake, of course).12．In the world earthquake capitals, rats will become man s best friends because they can________.A．take the place of man’s rescue jobsB．find the position of people alive who are trapped in buildingsC．serve as food for people alive who are trapped in buildingsD．get into small spaces13．The rescuers can judge a person is alive by ________.A．the noise made by the ratB．the rat’s unusual behaviorC．the signal sent by the radio on the rat’s backD．the smell given off by the person14．In doing rescue jobs, ________.A．rats smell better than dogsB．dogs don’t need to be trained to smell peopleC．rats can see in the dark and smaller than all the robotsD．robots’ sense of smell can be affected by other smells around15．Rats have all the following advantages EXCEPT that ________ .A．they are more wonderful than other animalsB．they are less expensive to train than dogsC．they don’t need electricityD．they are small and can get into small placesMany kids and teenagers have cell phones in their hands. However, is it really necessary for them to have phones at school? Here are the pros and cons.ProsThey can get in touch when necessary. The main benefit of having a phone is that your children can get in touch with you whenever they need to. 16 They can call the emergency services if necessary. If your children are in immediate danger, they can use their phones to call not only you but the emergency services. This is of great benefit and could potentially save your children’s lives.17 As long as your children remember to do this, their phones won’t cause distraction in class. Giving them a standard instead of a smartphone will also reduce the risk of distraction.ConsThe latest smartphones can almost double as a computer. It means they offer far more of a distraction to kids than they used to. 18 All these characteristics could disturb your children’s concentration if they play with them in class.Cell phones could interrupt lessons. Many children, even though they are asked to do so, forget to turn off their phones during lessons and their phones may make sounds. 19 Besides the distraction problem, cell phones can also be used to look up answers on the Internet.20 The possibility of children having access to these during exams could be attractive for them.A．Cell phones can be turned off or put on mute.B．Children use ordinary phones instead of smartphones.C．This allows you to feel they are safe.D．Without cell phones, campus life would be less colourful.E．They have some other functions — a calculator and the ability to save notes.F．This not only annoys other pupils, but also prevents them from learning well. G．Nowadays, children can not only text and make calls with their phones, but also play games, surf the Internet and listen to music.二、完形填空James shook his money box again. Nothing!He carefully 21 the coins that lay on the bed, $24. 52 was all that he had. The bicycle he wanted was at least $90!He knew that his friends all had bicycles. It was 22 to hang out with people when you were the only one without a bicycle. He thought about what he could do. There was no 23 asking his parents, for he knew they had no money to 24 .There was only one way to get money, and that was to 25 it. He would have to find a job. But who would hire him and what could he do? He decided to ask Mr Clay for advice, who usually had 26 on most things.“Well, you can start right here,” said Mr Clay. “My windows need cleaning and my car needs washing. ”That was the 27 of James’ business. For three months he worked every day after finishing his homework. He was amazed by the 28 of jobs that people found for him to do. He took dogs and babies for walks, and cleared out cupboards. He lost count of the number of cars he washed and windows he cleaned, but the 29 increased and he knew that he would soon have 30 for the bicycle he longed for.The day 31 came when James counted his money and found $94. 32. He 32 no time and went to pick up the bicycle he wanted. He rode 33 home, looking forward to showing his new bicycle to his friends. It had been hard 34 for the money, but James knew that he valued his bicycle more since he had bought it with his own money. He had 35 what he thought was impossible, and that was worth even more than the bicycle.21．A．cleaned B．covered C．counted D．checked 22．A．brave B．smart C．unfair D．hard 23．A．result B．harm C．point D．right24．A．separate B．spare C．spend D．save 25．A．borrow B．collect C．raise D．earn 26．A．decisions B．experience C．knowledge D．opinions 27．A．introduction B．beginning C．requirement D．ending 28．A．varieties B．similarities C．quality D．suitability 29．A．effort B．pressure C．trouble D．money 30．A．enough B．all C．much D．some 31．A．instantly B．normally C．finally D．regularly 32．A．gave B．wasted C．left D．took 33．A．patiently B．silently C．proudly D．tiredly 34．A．working B．asking C．looking D．applying 35．A．deserved B．achieved C．benefited D．learnt三、语法填空语法填空Your body language will give out a lot more information. 36 (base ) on your body language it can be seen whether you are self－confident.It can also show if you are a busy or a quiet type and it helps give 37 impression of whether you are speaking 38 (truthful) or not.Body language can show how enthusiastic you are and if you are a nice person, someone who 39 (take)his work seriously or who has a sense of humour and can enjoy a joke from time 40 time.The members of the application committee will ask you questions，41 your answers won't only be oral.The committee will not only pay attention to 42 you say，but also to how you say it! Body language will determine first if it “clicks”，and sometimes all it takes is just a few 43 (second)．Everybody 44 (use) body language, but it takes place mostly at a subconscious (下意识的) ing body language appropriately, you can definitely increase your chances of 45 (get) a job.四、书信写作46．假如你是李华。
海南观澜湖双优实验学校2023-2024学年高一下学期第一次月考英语试题
海南观澜湖双优实验学校2023-2024学年高一下学期第一次月考英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解Best Gifts for Every Type of MomMother’s Day is drawing near. Do you want to reward Mom with special gifts? We have done the work for you by selecting best gift ideas for every type of mom. Just click “Add to cart (购物车)” to shower Mom with love.Dainty Earrings — Best for the Jewelry LoverMade from silver, the earrings are lightweight and perfect for everyday wear. They’re also ideal for anyone with sensitive ears. Among the 8,000 plus five-star viewers, April Farmer wrote, “Just about every material irritates (刺激) my ears, but I have had these in for three months now, and no irritation. Besides, I can’t even tell they are in!”KS Lunch Bag — Best for the Working MomThis bag will put a smile on mom’s face during lunch hour. With about 5000 five-star reviews, the fashionable and functional KS bag will keep food and soups fresh. Plus, the soft and lightweight design makes it easy to bring anywhere.Breville Express — Best for the Coffee LoverIf Mom is a true coffee lover, she’s dreamed of owning a high-end coffee machine. Now you can make that dream a reality. The Breville Express, which has more than 14,000 five-star reviews, comes in either black or stainless steel surfaces and offers the same dose-controlled grinding (研磨) that’s normally reserved for fancy coffee shops.Beckham Pillows — Best for the One Who Needs a Good Night’s SleepShe deserves a peaceful night’s rest after all the hard work she does every day, and she’ll get just that with these Beckham pillows. It’s a best seller with more than 126,000 five-star reviews, so it’s pretty much a hit.1．Why are Dainty Earrings worth buying in April Farmer’s view?A．They are light and skin-friendly.B．They are simple but unique.C．They are stylish and valuable.D．They are strong and fancy.2．Which of the following has the fewest five-star reviews?A．Dainty Earrings.B．Breville Express.C．KS Lunch Bag.D．Beckham Pillows.3．Who is the passage intended for?A．Agencies selling products to moms.B．People seeking gifts for their moms.C．Moms planning to reward themselves.D．Salesmen studying moms’ preferences.When someone asks me what my goals are for the coming year, I don’t usually know how to reply. Of course I, as most people do, want to see an improvement in my grades. This year, however, I’m hoping for something different.Through the course of my school life, I’ve gradually developed a new understanding of the word “prioritization (优先次序)”. The first thing I wish to get in Senior One is the ability to manage my time better. I’ll surely become busier with the coming semester, and proper organization is important. From school clubs to academic competitions, everything should be set up in a way that doesn’t influence my health, which leads me to my second goal.My mother has always told me put my health first, so in the future, I hope to be both physically and mentally healthy. A person can’t study without the energy to do so. In order to stay energetic, they must put their health first, no matter how busy they are, or how much work they have to complete.And finally, I hope that I won’t be discouraged by my failure and never give up on my dreams. I hope that I’ll have the courage to try new activities and clubs. I believe my final goal can apply to every student around the world. We should all respect one another’s likes and dislikes, and focus on each other’s strengths, not our weaknesses. Everyone should try to make use of all of life’s opportunities.Albert Einstein once said, “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” In my case, it’s the other way around. In order to keep moving, I must keep my balance—the balance between studies and activities, efficiency and procrastination (拖延症), academics and health, passions and dislikes. The new journey is going to be a hard one, but if I set these goals, I believe I will make it through to the end.4．During Senior One, what does the writer want to do first?A．Focus on improving her overall grades.B．Join as many school clubs as possible.C．Learn how to manage her time well.D．Spend more time on outdoor activities.5．What is the attitude of the writer towards failure?A．Discouraged.B．Brave.C．Worried.D．Careful. 6．What does the underlined sentence “it’s the other way around” in the last paragraph mean?A．It is the opposite.B．It is difficult.C．It is necessary.D．It is helpful.7．What is the writer’s purpose of the passage?A．To share her goals for the coming school year.B．To stress the importance of health to students.C．To show what she likes about high school life.D．To explain how to balance studies and activities.Last year, my Singapore-based sister insisted my mother and I join her for the Christmas. My mum, a fearless woman, would get strangely nervous on flights. Perhaps the only thing that convinced her to overcome her fears was the chance to piece together our declining bond.Growing up, moments with Mum were painfully short-lived because I spent most time at the boarding school, reuniting only during the holidays. Every year, she would eagerly await my return, which would always lead to constant loving scenes. Those cherished moments were gradually vanishing as I moved away for university. Soon, our relationship became tense. She seemed unable to comprehend me and her stubborn and old-fashioned advice forced me to shut myself. But the more I pulled away, the more I felt a longing for the bond that had grown so dim. Perhaps Singapore would give us a chance to breathe it back to life.I assumed the immersive exhibits at Art Science Museum would refresh my mother, who was an art student. However, I was surprised when she just turned her nose up at the Bruges Whale, a sculpture using plastic waste to raise awareness about ocean pollution. “It’s art, Mum! Be more appreciative.” I defended.Disheartened by the distance between us, I led her to the kid’s zone. We signed up for a joint sketching activity, hoping that would help us connect. As our creative juices flowed, our faded relationship began to take on the hues and shades of something sincere and beautiful.“Look!” she excitedly pointed towards a digital screen that displayed our creations. “That one’s ours.” Mum went up and reached out, touching the fish as it moved its tail back and forth in the virtual tank.Looking around, I saw children sharing moments with their parents, and my own childhood flashed back. That rare instance where she let slip an inner innocence and delight at a new experience revealed the little girl in her, who was like me, had lost a vital connection to responsibilities of motherhood.“Our time together was like that of friends. You were my mother, and I’m a child following you around.” My mum said to me with a smile.8．What made Mum accept the visit to Singapore?A．The resolve to overcome the nervousness on flight.B．The desire to restore relationship with her children.C．The sincere invitation of my Singapore-based sister.D．The expectation for Art Science Museum as an artist.9．What is the attitude of Mum towards the Bruges Whale?A．She felt it a huge waste to make it from plastic.B．She showed a great interest in this work of art.C．She didn’t think it good enough to be exhibited.D．She considered it beneficial to ocean protection.10．What can we learn from the sketching activity?A．It revealed Mum’s inner ignorance like a girl.B．It explored causes for faded bond between families.C．It let Mum totally lose responsibilities of motherhood.D．It provided an opportunity to share moments with families.11．What do Mum’s words imply in the last paragraph?A．A good medicine tastes bitter.B．Life has indeed come full circle.C．Actions speak louder than words.D．Nothing is impossible to a willing mind.Every 40 days a language dies. This “catastrophic” loss is being intensified by the climate crisis, according to linguists. If nothing is done, conservative estimates suggest that half of all the 7,000 languages currently spoken will be extinct by the end of the century.Speakers of minority languages have experienced a long history of persecution (迫害),with the result that by the 1920s half of all indigenous (土著的) languages in Australia, the US, South Africa and Argentina were extinct. The climate crisis is now considered the “final nail in the coffin” for many indigenous languages and the knowledge they represent.“Languages are already endangered,” says Anastasia Rachel, director of the Strathy language unit at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario. Huge factors are globalization and migration, as communities move to regions where their language is not spoken or valued, according to Rachel. “It seems particularly cruel,” she says, “that most of the world’s languages are in parts of the world that are growing unpleasant to people.” Vanuatu, a South Pacific island nation measuring 12, 189 km2, has 110 languages, the highest density of languages on the planet. It is also one of the countries most at risk of sea level rise. “Marty small language communities are on islands and coastlines easily subject to hurricanes and sea level rise,” she says. Others live on lands where rising temperature threatens traditional farming and fishing practices, leading to migration.In response to the crisis, the UN launched the International Decade of Indigenous Languages (IDIL) in 2022. Promoting and conserving languages of indigenous communities is “not only important for them, but for all humanity”, said Csaba Korosi, the UN general assembly president, urging countries to allow access to education in indigenous languages. 12．Which statement best describes the facts of languages?A．Climate change is the only challenge for minority languages.B．Half of all the languages spoken will be extinct in the future.C．Climate crisis is a huge threat to many indigenous languages.D．Poor education is the direct cause of disappearing languages.13．Why is Vanuatu mentioned in paragraph 3?A．To explain the main reason for language density.B．To show the common features of endangered languages.C．To stress the impact of geographical position on migration.D．To illustrate the situation of minority language communities.14．What is the aim of the IDIL?A．Support migrants to access local education.B．Discourage people from massive migration.C．Protect the environment to reduce the temperature.D．Preserve the languages of indigenous communities.15．Which of the following is the best title for the text?A．Faced with Disasters: Communities Have to LeaveB．Upset at Extinction: UN Urges International CooperationC．Lost for Words: Climate Crisis Brings Threat of CatastropheD．Involved in Action: Experts Seek Solutions to Climate CrisisGoing from middle school to the freshman year of high school is a big change. 16 .Be open to new friendships.High school is all about experiencing new things, including new friendships. Getting to know people you haven’t met before is a great way to broaden your horizons. 17 Simply sitting with a new person at lunch can be enough to get the ball rolling.Explore the campus.For most people, going off to senior high school means heading to a completely new campus. 18 . They might be able to show you around the campus, which will make you a bit more confident as you go on with your freshman year.Get organised.Senior high school and junior high school are very different. 19 . You can buy a planner and spend a few minutes each night going over the notes you took in class that day. Staying on top of your studies will make the transition(过渡) from middle school to high school much easier.20 .While there’s no need to plan every day for the next three years, it can’t hurt to make a note of classes you want to take or activities you’d like to try. Believe it or not, the three years will go by really fast. Having a plan in place will help you make the most of your high school experience.A．Create a three-year plan.B．Be open to new experiences.C．If you’re nervous, start small.D．That way, you’ll have a better idea of some of the things you can expect.E．Try to get as organised as possible so you can stay on top of your studies.F．If you worry about the unknown, reach out to the school and see if someone can help.G．Here are some ways to help you deal with anxiety and prepare for the first year.二、完形填空I fell in love with reading when I was a child. Through reading, I developed a good relationship with my parents.Born as a secondgeneration South Korean in America, I was raised in an environment in which my parents struggled to settle in American culture. My parents were awkward, strange and different. Their limitations as immigrants (移民) influenced me; as a child, I was alone and quiet. I grew up in a family where I was forbidden to speak English. I wanted to 21 the depth of the books I read but the words 22 me, like my parents. I wasn’t able to change the situation 23 I was placed in, but I worked very hard. Every 24 ，I went to the library to check out new books. I would have 25 reading all the books by Friday afternoons. I became a better 26 . Pretty soon, I was the 27 reader in the class. People would look at me in 28 as they saw me read 500page books in only a few days. But I believe the greatest 29 was reading every night to my parents. Every evening, we 30 together in our living room, and I read to them. Slowly but surely, our 31 grew. My parents can communicate with others 32 ; for me, grammar quizzes became a piece of cake.Today I’m 33 to have AsianAmerican parents who were 34 enough to learn English from a young boy and wise enough to 35 their son to read at a young age.21．A．show B．measure C．guess D．understand 22．A．excited B．frightened C．challenged D．shocked 23．A．which B．where C．what D．whom 24．A．day B．decade C．week D．season 25．A．considered B．kept C．finished D．admitted 26．A．listener B．reader C．viewer D．child 27．A．strangest B．busiest C．luckiest D．fastest 28．A．amazement B．satisfaction C．panic D．relief 29．A．enthusiasm B．chance C．achievement D．power 30．A．calmed down B．queued up C．stayed up D．sat down 31．A．interests B．vocabulary C．needs D．popularity32．A．easily B．anxiously C．privately D．legally 33．A．nervous B．eager C．proud D．committed 34．A．superb B．free C．strict D．patient 35．A．encourage B．convince C．expect D．beg三、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
江苏省扬州市高邮市2023-2024学年高一下学期5月月考英语试题
江苏省扬州市高邮市2023-2024学年高一下学期5月月考英语试题一、听力选择题1．What will the woman do first?A．Go shopping.B．Go back home.C．Go swimming.2．Who is the woman’s hero?A．Tim Berners-Lee.B．Stephen Hawking.C．Steve Jobs.3．What time does the train leave for Darlington?A．At 2:00 p.m.B．At 6:00 p.m.C．At 7:00 p.m.4．Where does the conversation probably take place?A．In a library.B．In a bookstore.C．In a classroom.5．Why is the woman worried?A．She has no study plan.B．She has too much homework.C．She doesn’t have much time for study.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6．What is the woman looking forward to?A．Lifting weights.B．Eating healthy food.C．Making more money. 7．What are the speakers mainly talking about?A．Health.B．Wealth.C．Success.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8．What will the speakers do for lunch today?A．Meet in the building’s café.B．Have a party in the office.C．Go to a downtown restaurant.9．What must the speakers do before leaving?A．Reply to a message.B．Finish their reports.C．Buy some coffee.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
河南省封丘县第一中学2023-2024学年高一下学期第二次月考英语试卷
河南省封丘县第一中学2023-2024学年高一下学期第二次月考英语试卷学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解With the approaching of New Year, more and more visitors will come to China. Don’t know where you should go? Here are some places recommended for you.Shanghai Expo Culture ParkThe Shanghai Expo Culture Park will soon open its northern section to the public, in which the major attractions include a traditional garden that is similar in design to Shanghai’s famous Yuyuan Garden and a 400-meter avenue exhibiting the history of the area, while in the southern section lies a grand theater.Macao Tower AJ Hackett Bungee JumpThe Macao Tower, 338 meters tall, is the world’s 10th highest tower, with a variety of activities, such as eating and entertainment. One of the activities which enjoy good fame is the bungee jump. The AJ Hackett Macao Tower Bungee Jump is 233 meters high, making it a Guinness World Record as the highest commercial (商业的) bungee jump in the world. Raise your arms and off you go!Harbin’s Frozen WorldFor those who have never been to Harbin, there is an almost endless list of things to do. At Harbin Ice—Snow World, you can not only see the world—famous ice architecture, but also have great fun! You can have hotpot at the restaurants which are made of ice, enjoying the product of both ice and fire, go down the world’s longest ice slide (滑梯) and join in the popular Ice and Snow Electronic Music Festival to welcome 2024.The winter is cold and the night is long, so why not go to the theatre? Harbin was listed by the United Nations as a “music city” in 2010. Harbin Grand Theater is where artistic souls defrost (化霜) a little to share their love of art.1．Where should visitors go if they want to do extreme sports?A．Shanghai Expo Culture Park. B．The Macao Tower.C．Shangha’s Yuyuan Garden.D．Harbin Ice—Snow World.2．What can visitors do in Harbin’s Frozen World?A．Attend a famous music festival. B．Play with both ice and fire.C．Turn water into instant ice. D．Learn to make ice architecture.3．What do Shangh ai Expo Culture Park and Harbin’s Frozen World have in common?A．They have a high tower. B．They have a long ice slide.C．They have a grand theater. D．They have traditional architecture.Making it to 100 years old is a big achievement on its own, but being active at that age is absolutely worthy of praise and admiration. Jayne Burns, who just turned 101 years old, still has a part-time job at a craft store in Ohio, drives herself to work, and simply doesn’t see herself retiring anytime soon. Not only does she seem to love keeping busy, but she credits it as one of her secrets to living a long life.Burns first caught the internet’s attention on TikTok. There, her coworker Maggie HusVar told her followers about her then 98-year-old friend. Maggie then asked Burns to share a piece of advice with her new fans, to whom Burns said, “Keep moving.”The senior woman recently celebrated her 101st birthday, and she certainly hasn’t changed her mind about slowing down. Burns took the job in 1997 after her husband died, and has expressed that she enjoys what she does, so she wants to keep doing it. “I’ll work for as long as I can or as long as they’ll have me,” she said.In celebration of her milestone birthday, Burns recently shared some more tips for a long life. “I was always active all my life doing things. So I think that has helped more than anything.” As a cancer survivor, she said she used to watch her sugar intake, but she doesn’t anymore, as she loves sweets. Despite her age, she still follows a beauty routine. “I use a moisturizer(保湿霜) and makeup. I figured I did it all my life, so I’m ‘not’ going to stop now,” she says.Overall, her top secret for a long life is to make friends and find happiness in the company of others. “It’s important to find people who are friendly and kind.” she says. “I enjoy talking to everybody I work with, and meeting the customers who are very nice, even if some of them are surprised to see me at the cutting table.”4．Why does Jayne Bums still work part-time?A．To keep herself busy. B．To make more money.C．To meet more people. D．To win praise and admiration.5．What can we know about layne Burns?A．She goes to work by bus. B．She puts on makeup daily.C．She likes nothing but sweets. D．She gets along well with her boss. 6．What does Jayne Burns think is the key to enjoying a healthy and long life?A．Eating what you love. B．Doing exercise regularly.C．Having a part-time job. D．Making friends and being happy. 7．What’s the best title for the text?A．Living a Busy Life B．A Successful WomanC．Keeping Active Forever D．Secrets to a Woman’s Long LifeAfter decades of exploring the moon, a dramatic vision is finally becoming reality. The Guardian recently reported that a project called Lunar Codex is planning to send and store over 30,000 works on the moon from artists, writers, filmmakers, and musicians from over 150 countries and regions. The goods to be stored range from novels and paintings to music, films，and even soil from Earth.In fact, this is not the first time that people have tried sending human legacies (遗产) to outer space. In 1969, the Apollo 12 mission carried a ceramic piece with drawings. In 1971, the Apollo 15 staff left a sculpture to honor those who had died in space exploration. What’s more famous is the Golden Record carried by spacecraft V oyager 1 and 2 from NASA in 1977, which contains human language, music and images. For example, a piece of Chinese guqin music, called Flowing Streams was included in it.Although we don’t know who determines which symbols of human legacy get s ent out to space in most projects, it’s obvious that the criteria keep changing. In the past，space heritage products only focused on space-related works; but gradually, more human-related contemporary goods which held great importance in their respective eras have been added to the list. In the Lunar Codex, films, diverse art and literary works produced by women, disabled artists, and even AI have been collected for the first time to be sent to the moon.These changing criteria also leave space for ordinary people to imagine and think. Manypeople are now trying to store their DNA information digitally. Will people be able to find even more surprising and inventive ways to preserve their legacy in the future? Only time can tell. 8．What is the goal of the project?A．To make the moon livable. B．To show respect to artists.C．To enrich the life of astronauts. D．To preserve human legacies.9．How is Paragraph 2 mainly developed?A．By explaining reasons. B．By giving examples.C．By making comparisons D．By analyzing previous data.10．What does the change of the criteria reflect?A．AI technology is amazing. B．The selective rules are strict.C．Human civilization is inclusive. D．Space-related works are popular. 11．Where does the text most probably come from?A．A magazine. B．A textbook. C．An advertisement. D．A poster.With 11 foreign languages under her belt, 68-year-old villager-turned tour guide Xu Xiuzhen has become a celebrity in the town of Yangshuo.Xu was born in a poor family at the base of Moon Hill. In the late 1970s, Yangshuo became one of the country’s first tourist destinations to welcome foreign visitors after China’s reform and opening up in 1978. “I began to see more foreign faces near Mt. Moon, and locals who spoke some English sold more bottled water than me,” said Xu. “No English, no money.” With the influx of foreign guests in Yangshuo, a large number of villagers sought opportunities to learn English given the booming tourism market. Xu eagerly joined the craze. At that time, she made a living on farming and occasionally sold bottled water to tourists near Mt. Moon.Over the past 16 years, Xu never stops learning and has taught herself 11 foreign languages, including English, Spanish, Japanese and Korean. But the polyglot farmer’s success has been hard-wo n. She started learning simple English phrases 16 years ago. “I used Pinyin to memorize the pronunciation of English words, but my strong southern accent made it quite difficult to understand,” said Xu. So, “I turned to foreign visitors for help, and I alw ays appreciate their feedback because they have helped me correct my word choices and pronunciation.”Not content to simply serve as a tour guide, she now owns a popular restaurant and operatesa reputable hotel. Huang Yongzhong, director of Yangshuo’s tourism bureau, said Xu’s success has encouraged many farmers to follow suit. He added that the government supports local tour guides by providing frequent training on the laws and regulations of the tourism industry. Farmers in Yangshuo are passionate, sincere and hard-working, and this spirit will lead to more success stories like that of her, he said.12．What does the underlined word “craze” in Paragraph 2 refer to?A．Learning English. B．Living by farming.C．Selling bottled water. D．Welcoming foreign visitors. 13．According to Paragraph 3, Xu learnt English by the following means EXCEPT ______.A．making use of Pinyin B．imitating southern accentC．learning from foreigners’ feedback D．polishing the pronunciation of words 14．What is the government’s attitude towards Xu’s success?A．Neutral. B．Skeptical. C．Positive. D．Cautious. 15．What is the most suitable title for this passage?A．Practice makes perfect B．One who fails to reach the Great Wall is not a heroC．Don’t judge a book by its cover D．The “late” bird striv es to catch the wormWhat do a student in China, an office worker in the UK and an astronaut in space all have in common? 16 And they’re not alone—over 100 billion servings of instant noodles(方便面)are bought globally each year, making them one of t he world’s most successful industrial foods. 17Put simply, they’re cheap to produce and buy, which was exactly what their creator planned. Momofuku Ando, a Japanese businessman, spent a year perfecting the recipe(食谱)just after World War Ⅱ. He wanted to make something similar to traditional Japanese noodles, while using the wheat flour(面粉)given to Japan as food aid by the US government. 18 Even in 2000—according to a survey—instant noodles were named Japan’s most successful invention, ahead of high-speed trains.But it’s not just the Japanese who love instant noodles. China, Indonesia, Vietnam and India—in that order—all ate more instant noodles than Japan in 2021. 19 In Thailand, forexample, you can get green curry flavour, while in Mexico the noodles are garnished(装饰)with lime and salsa. And it seems that customers have grown to expect new things. Nissin, the food company founded by Ando, creates over 300 products yearly, just in Japan.20 Their rise in popularity has come at an environmental cost—they’re made with palm oil and their packaging is plastic. And while they are a hot, tasty and filling meal, instant noodles don’t have much nutritional(营养的)value, and include high levels of salt and fat.However, instant noodles are undoubtedly lifesavers in emergency or extreme situations. More than 60 years after their invention, instant noodles have become the best choice for anyone short on money, time, or even a kitchen.A．But how did this happen?B．They all eat instant noodles.C．But how did they make instant noodles?D．Instant noodles have their disadvantages, too.E．It is no secret that many Asians love eating instant noodles.F．His creation was instantly popular, playing a part in Japan’s post-war rise.G．Instant noodles are popular, partly because they are easy to adapt to local tastes.二、完形填空A little boy invited his mother to attend his school’s first teacher-parent meeting. To his21 , she agreed. This would be the first time that his classmates and teacher 22 his mother and he felt 23 of her appearance. There was a severe scar that 24 nearly the entire right side of her face. The boy never wanted to 25 why or how she got the scar.At the meeting, the people were 26 by the kindness and natural beauty of his mother despite the 27 , but the little boy 28 himself from everyone. He did, however, get within 29 of a talk between his mother and his teacher.The teacher asked 30 , “How did you get the scar on your face?”The mother replied, “31 my son was a baby, he was in a room that caught fire. Everyone was too afraid to go in because the fire was 32 , so I went in. A piece of wood came down and I placed myself over him trying to protect him.” She 33 the burned sideof her face. “This scar will be 34 , but to this day, I have never regretted what I did.”At this point, the little boy came out with 35 in his eyes. He held her in his arms and thanked his mother for what she had done for him.21．A．enjoyment B．disappointment C．surprise D．excitement 22．A．noticed B．greeted C．accepted D．met 23．A．proud B．ashamed C．happy D．tired 24．A．included B．passed C．covered D．shaded 25．A．talk about B．think about C．come about D．hear about 26．A．impressed B．surprised C．excited D．comforted 27．A．humor B．face C．body D．scar28．A．hid B．protected C．kept D．stopped 29．A．understanding B．reminding C．hearing D．learning 30．A．anxiously B．seriously C．nervously D．carefully 31．A．If B．When C．Since D．Because 32．A．out of control B．under control C．in control D．over control 33．A．pointed B．showed C．hit D．touched 34．A．long B．lasting C．beautiful D．ugly 35．A．anger B．smile C．tears D．failure三、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
2023—2024学年广东省中山市桂山中学高一下学期第一次月考英语试卷
2023—2024学年广东省中山市桂山中学高一下学期第一次月考英语试卷一、阅读理解Thinking of where to travel next? Check out these top destinations and pick your favorites!PortugalIf you are looking for a cost-effective destination that is safe and has a lot of attractions and activities, Portugal is the place to go. Portugal was recently recognized as the best European destination at the World Travel Awards. Some of the main places to visit in Portugal include the capital city of Lisbon and the city of Porto at a cost unmatched in Europe. Portugal is also one of the safest destinations in Europe and is becoming very popular with travelers; you need to visit it before the crowds take over! IcelandIf you are looking for a destination that provides exciting adventures to visit, Iceland surely fits the bill any time of the year. You can take part in glacier (冰川) hiking, experience the Northem Lights around the country and enjoy the lively nightlife in its capital Reykjavik. You will not have a boring moment in Iceland! IrelandIf you want to escape the large crowds of Europe but still enjoy amazing food, history, road trips and nature, Ireland is the destination for you. The destination provides great value for visitors and a very relaxing environment. Warning: you may have to give way to sheep on the road!South AfricaIf you ask children what their favorite animal is, lions and giraffes must be on the top ten list. Then ask them if they’d like to see them. For real! The thought of Africa as a family holiday destination might be a bit scary if you’ve never been there, so whynot make South Africa your first adventure into this amazing continent? With beautiful beaches, great weather and all those favorite wild animals, you’ll also find South Africa can be budget (预算) friendly as well.1. What can we learn from the second paragraph?A．Tourists won’t pay much for tickets in Portugal.B．Tourists will not feel crowded in Portugal.C．Portugal provides a safe world for visitors.D．Portugal is named as the best destination in the world.2. What is special about the trip to Iceland?A．You can surely have an ice-snowholiday.B．You can enjoy peaceful nightlife. C．You can have a lively daytime.D．You can experience a natural wonder.3. What in South Africa may attract children most?A．The wild animals.B．The good weather all year round. C．The natural beauty.D．The reasonable charge.One day, 12-year-old Sean Redden surfed the Internet and went to a popular chat room. Just as he was about to be offline, he saw a name he’d never seen there before, Susan. Her brief message was “Would someone help me?”Sean typed back, “What’s wrong?” A moment later he received this message, “I can’t breathe. Help me! I can’t get out of my chair.”Oh, man, Sean thought. Pretending to be paralyzed (瘫痪) was a bad joke. Then he wondered what if she really is sick? “Hey. Mom.” he called. “There’s a kid here who’s sick or something.” Sharon looked at the computer screen. “It’s not just somegame, is it?” she asked.The message was not a joke. Susan was actually a 20-ycar-old student, working late at night at a college library near Helsinki, Finland - almost 7,000 miles away from Sean’s home in Texas. While searching the Internet, she began to feel terrible pain all through her body. The library was silent and empty. The nearest phone was outside in the hallway. She couldn’t move that far. Any movement caused the pain to get worse. Then she realized she might get help on the Internet.“I don’t think it’s a joke, Mom,“ Sean said. And he typed, “Where are you?” After a long while, the letters appeared, “Finland.” Sean and Sharon couldn’t believe it. Not knowing what else to do, Sharon called the local police.Sharon explained the situation to the officer Amy Schmidt. Schmidt told Sharon to try to get the sick girl’s phone number. Texas police called the international telephone operator and asked to be connected to the proper agency (机构) in Finland. The call was put through to a nearby rescue station. The Texas police gave Susan’s address to the Finnish operator. When Sean heard that, he typed, “Help is on the way.”In a few minutes, Susan heard people running down the hallway outside the door. Suddenly, the door opened. Emergency workers and three policemen ran in. Susan turned once more to the computer, “They are here. Thanks. Bye-bye.”Four days later, the police in Texas received a message from officers in Finland: “Thanks to her Internet friend. Susan has received medical treatment she badly needed. She is doing well.”4. What happened when Sean was about to get offline?A．He noticed an unfamiliar name.B．He came across a friend in the chat room.C．A piece of online news attracted him.D．His computer broke down.5. What happened to Susan?A．She fell down on the ground.B．She was locked in the library.C．She lost her phone.D．She was too sick to move.6. How did Sean and her mother Sharon help Susan?A．They asked for help onlineB．They reported to the Texas police.C．They sent messages to Susan’s friend.D．They called the rescue station in Finland.7. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A．Help on the InternetB．Help on the WayC．Making Friends OnlineD．Police Officer’s Act of KindnessRecently, I experienced a wonderful lesson in how little things still mean a lot. My brother, mother and I live in Hawaii. Our farm is at least a dozen miles from even the most basic of services. Therefore, I take weekly trips to the shop to gel supplies. About a month ago, I finished loading up the car and was about to leave when a piece of paper on the ground caught my eye. I picked it up and read it carefully. Immediately, I was grateful that I had done that _______It was a receipt (收据) from the State Motor Vehicle Division, recording the owner's payment of her Vehicle's Registration fees. I put myself in his or her shoesand thought: no one would throw this away. I looked over the receipt for any personal data, perhaps a license plate (车牌) or telephone number, but failed. How could I find the owner in the busy, crowded parking lot? Had it been lying there for a few minutes or a week? So I checked the date, the fees paid and the name of the owner, who must live in our town. I decided that the best and easiest step to take was to put the receipt in an envelope and send it to the owner first the next morning.By the end of the week, I received a beautiful “thank you” letter from a woman including a handwritten message and a card. In the letter, the woman explained how the wind took her receipt from a pocket in her car's passenger door. She had searched everywhere for quite some time before giving up.It felt great to know I had helped someone avoid a loss by doing something that seemed little and unimportant.8. What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 1 mean?A．He was lucky to learn the lesson.B．It was a good idea to do shopping that day.C．He was right to pick up the paper.D．It turned out the paper belonged to the writer.9. What information did the writer get from the paper?A．The woman's license plate number.B．The woman's phone number.C．The woman's name.D．The woman's address.10. How did the woman lose the receipt?A．She forgot where she had put it.B．A strong wind blew it away.C．It fell onto the floor.D．She left it in the parking lot.11. What can be the best title for the text?A．A Lesson I Will Never Forget B．Never Lose Heart or Give up C．Little Things Still Mean a Lot D．Think Carefully Before You ActThe Golden Gate Bridge is a well-recognized landmark in the United States. It spans (横跨) the Golden Gate Strait — a mile-wide stretch of water that connects the San Francisco Bay to the Pacific Ocean. The Golden Gate Bridge is one of the most beautiful bridges in the world. It is also one of the tallest.The idea for a bridge across the strait had been around for many years, because San Francisco suffered from its isolated location. Planning for the Golden Gate Bridge began in 1916, but the design underwent many changes before construction finally started in 1933.Joseph Strauss was the chief engineer in charge of the bridge project. However, he had little experience with the construction of suspension bridges (吊桥). For this reason, other engineers, architects, and designers made great contributions to the design and construction of the bridge. For example, the bridge owes its art deco (装饰派艺术) style and distinctive orange color to the architects Irving and Gertrude Morrow. Charles Alton Ellis did much of the technical work necessary to build the bridge.It was not easy to get the project started. Financing had to be found, and there was much opposition to the very idea of a bridge. The US Navy, for example, feared, that a bridge would block ship traffic. The Southern Pacific Railroad, which ran the ferry fleets (轮渡船队), feared competition from the bridge. Many experts did not believe that it would be possible to build such a long bridge under such difficult circumstances. There are strong currents and heavy winds on the bridge site, which made construction dangerous.The construction of the bridge finally began in 1933. The construction work set new standards for safety — workers were among the first required to wear hard hats,and a safety net saved the lives of nineteen men while the bridge was built. The Golden Gate Bridge was completed in 1937, when the bridge was opened to pedestrians (行人). It was opened to cars one year later. The bridge was finished ahead of schedule and cost much less than originally budgeted.Because the Golden Gate Bridge is the first sight for many people arriving in the United States by ship, it is sometimes called the “Statue of Liberty” for the West Coast.12. According to the text, the Golden Gate Bridge .A．is the best-known symbol of America B．crosses the Golden Gate Strait C．crosses the San Francisco Bay D．is about a mile wide.13. Why was the idea for the bridge put forward?A．To give the West Coast a new tourist attraction.B．To connect San Francisco to the Pacific Ocean.C．To set up a well-known landmark.D．To compete with the ferry fleets.14. The idea for the Golden Gate Bridge .A．was first suggested in 1916B．was first put forth by Joseph StraussC．was perfected by Gertrude Morrow in 1933D．was put forward long before construction started15. What can we learn about the Golden Bridge from paragraph 5?A．It was finished under budget.B．It was delayed for one year.C．It was opened to the vehicles in 1937.D．It was the first to set safety standards.A new study by the world’s top scientists says that humans need to cat less meat and dairy and change the way we farm to save the planet from climate change. Climate change means the global changes in the Earth’s average temperature, mostly caused by humans. 16 .Burning fossil fuels (化石燃料) (coal, oil and gas) to power our homes, cars and factories is a major cause of climate change, yet the report says that limiting the use of fossil fuels will not be enough on its own to stop the harm being done to the planet.17 The two-year study was carried out by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) —an organization that advises governments on climate change. It was prepared by 107 top scientists from 52 countries.In the past 100 years, the planet’s population has increased from 1.9 billion to 7.7 billion. 18 Raising animals creates a number of problems. Firstly, it uses far more water and other resources than farming crops. Secondly, plants absorb carbon dioxide from the air. 19 Farmed animals also produce a lot of methane (沼气), another greenhouse gas that causes climate change.20 especially in places where a lot of these foods are eaten, such as Europe, the UK and the US, it doesn’t completely rule out eating meat and dairy, but says we should try to cut down.A．Although the new report says that people should eat less animal productsB．As a result, the amount of land needed to produce food has also increased C．The report says that humans should also change to a more plant-based diet D．Avoiding meat and dairy is the biggest way to reduce human impact on Earth E．When land is cleared for farming animals, that carbon dioxide stays in the atmosphereF．The world needs to produce more food without expanding the food system’scarbon footprint.G．A Rising global temperatures lead to more extreme weather events, such as floods and hurricanes二、完形填空Half a year before graduation from college, my son began to look for a job. Due to the financial crisis (危机), fewer companies would like to _________ new staff. My son targeted a company that was _________ to hire only one person while over twenty people were _________ the job.After the interview, only three people could enter the final round, which would later _________ the person that was fit for the job. And my son entered the final round. Unexpectedly, the final interview was unbelievably _________ . The interviewer only said to them, “All of you are very excellent. Please go home and wait for our_________ . We will tell you the _________ in three days. Good luck to all of you!”On the morning of the third day, my son received a text from the company that he was not hired. We all felt very _________ .At nightfall that day, my son suddenly told me _________ on his phone, “Dad, I have been offered the job!” __________ the text sent to my son was also part of the test in the interview. Three men received the same text this morning and only my son’s reply was “Thank you” __________ the other two said “Goodbye”.Only then did I know that my son’s hope came in that way. That is, when you feel disappointed, do not __________ to say “thank you” to the one who disappoints you. Saying thank you shows __________ for others’ work and shows your__________ . Therefore, while under the same condition, you will get more__________ compared with others!21.A．promote B．train C．hire D．discover22.A．encouraged B．allowed C．supposed D．intended23.A．applying for B．taking up C．looking for D．carrying out24.A．meet B．attract C．decide D．represent25.A．formal B．funny C．simple D．strange26.A．suggestion B．reply C．order D．return27.A．result B．truth C．requirement D．income28.A．annoyed B．puzzled C．disappointed D．shocked29.A．patiently B．worriedly C．calmly D．excitedly30.A．Finally B．Especially C．Actually D．Usually31.A．after B．while C．until D．unless32.A．expect B．forget C．pretend D．regret33.A．concern B．love C．admiration D．respect34.A．generosity B．power C．bravery D．culture35.A．problems B．strengths C．challenges D．opportunities三、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
河南省南阳市重点中学2022-2023学年高一下学期第二次月考英语试题及参考答案
南阳市重点中学2022—2023学年下学期高一年级第二次月考英语试题第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（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。
1.What will the boy do first?A.Play football.B.Go to the cinema.C.Finish his homework.2.Where is the necklace now?A.In the sitting room.B.In the kitchen.C.In the bedroom.3.What is the woman probably related to Henry?A.His colleague.B.His wife.C.His boss.4.What is the woman going to do next?A.Go to the restaurant.B.Type the document.C.See a dentist.5.What does the man mean?A.He missed the TV program.B.He doesn't like the program at all.C.He experiences a power failure every night.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6.Why does the woman talk to the man?A.To cancel their plan.B.To make an invitation.C.To ask for information.7.What does the man decide to do this evening?A.See a band show.B.Accompany his parents.C.Buy tickets online.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
江苏省南通市海安高级中学2023-2024学年高一下学期第一次月考英语试题
2023-2024学年度第二学期高一年级阶段检测（一）英语第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1．How long does the museum open each day?A．Eight hours.B．Seven hours.C．Six hours.2．How does the woman feel now?A．Ill.B．Sad.C．Angry.3．Who is the woman?A．The man’s teacher.B．The man’s coach.C．The man’s mother.4．What will the woman do?A．Give Joan a call.B．Tell Joan about the meeting.C．Have lunch with the man. 5．Where did Jane move to?A．A place in the country.B．A place out of London.C．A place with a good view.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟：听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
6．What are the two speakers doing now?A．Having dinner.B．Seeing a film C．Cleaning the table. 7．What is the man complaining about?A．The woman is too busy with her work.B．The woman hardly ever sees a movie with him.C．The woman watches too much TV and ignores him.听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
2023-2024学年河北省河北衡水中学高一下学期第三次月考英语试卷
2023-2024学年河北省河北衡水中学高一下学期第三次月考英语试卷Broadway International FestivalAbout this event:Join us for an incredible celebration of diversity and culture at the Broadway International Festival! This grand event is to take place on the streets of Broadway and will transform the heart of Sacramento into a multicultural grand gathering.This event will show an incredible lineup (阵容) of global cuisine, a fascinating fashion show, exciting live music, and culturally rich performances by local artists. Explore our unique multicultural marketplace, where there are a variety of crafts and treasures from around the world. Additionally, take time to refresh yourself in the health and wellness space and let the kids have fun in the kid zone. The Broadway International Festival is a one-of-a-kind experience in an energetic and inclusive atmosphere. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable celebration!Festival and Block Party:The Broadway International Festival is a two-part event that offers both a daytime festival and an evening block party. The festival will run from 10 am to 7 pm, providing enough time to explore and enjoy all the festivities. Admission to the festival is free and open to all.As the sun sets, the block party will kick off at 7 pm, transforming the festival atmosphere into an unforgettable experience until 11 pm. Please note that the block party requires a separate ticket, which will be available for purchase.Don’t miss this opportun ity to be a part of the Broadway International Festival! Mark your calendars and join us on Broadway Street on November 4, from 16th to 18th Street, in Sacramento, California. Come to enjoy the global feast and make unforgettable memories at this unique multicultural event.1. What can people do on the festival?A．Perform with local artists. B．Pay a visit to a book fair.C．Explore the origin of festivals. D．Enjoy a feast of food and culture.2. What can we know about the block party?A．It is only open to adults. B．It charges admission fees.C．It offers a calendar as a gift. D．It lasts about nine hours.3. Where might this text appear?A．In an academic journal. B．In an art textbook.C．On an online event notice board. D．In a legend about festivals.When Ariel Cordova-Rojas rode her bike to Jamaicia Bay Wildlife Refuge in Queens, New York, last November, she planned to go hiking and bird-watching. Bingo!A mile into her walk, she spotted a beautiful female mute swan (疣鼻天鹅) near the water’s edge. Cordova-Rojas, 30, who had worked at the Wild Bird Fund recovery center in Manhattan, knew that mute swans can be battle some. But as she approached this one, it didn’t move. She was certain that the bird needed medical attention. Cordova-Rojas placed her jacket ov er the bird’s head to keep it calm, carefully picked it up, and held it in her arms. And then a thought struck her: What do I do now?Her best bet was the recovery center, but that was across the East River and clear on the other side of town. How was she going to transport a 17-pound swan on her bike all that way? Luckily, some strangers driving by offered her, her bike, and the swan a lift to a nearby subway station. She worried others might be disturbed. However, on the subway, no one seemed particularly fazed by the feathered passenger. One guy, says Cordova-Rojas, was “sitting right in front of me on his phone. I don’t know if he noticed there was a swan in front of him”.Cordova-Rojas called the recovery center, and Tristan Higgin-botham, an animal-care manager, picked her up at the subway station and drove bird, bike, and the rescuer to the facility. There, staff members determined that the swan might have lead poisoning.The staff got the swan back up on her feet. She even made a boyfriend at the center — another injured swan. Sadly, even with all that tender loving care, the swan fell ill with a bacterial infection. Two months after Cordova-Roias came to her rescue, she passed away.It’s a disappointing ending, but the real story is just how far some people are willing to go to save a swan in the big city-literally. In all, Cordova-Rojas traveled two hours by foot, car, and subway (with her bike). “That’s the perfect summary of who she is,” says Higginbotham.4. How did Cordova-Rojas know the swan was in trouble?A．She noticed a scar on the swan.B．She found the swan trapped in water.C．The swan was behaving in an abnormal way.D．The swan attacked her when she came near it.5. What does the underlined word “fazed“ in paragraph 3 mean?A．On top of the world. B．In the wrong.C．On the rocks. D．At a loss.6. How was the swan’s life at the recovery center?A．The swan suffered a lot of pain there.B．The swan enjoyed its staying there.C．The swan’s life there was totally disappointing.D．Many people came to visit the swan,7. What sort of person was Cordova-Rojas?A．Curious and generous. B．Caring and thoughtful.C．Energetic and independent. D．Sensible and straight-forward.A company, called Mario Cucinella Architects, has made the House of Music, a solar-powered (太阳能的) building in Pieve di Cento that celebrates the town’s long-standing musical tradition. Designed to represent an orchestra (管弦乐队), the building is made up of nine small music rooms that connect to a central open space. The curved oak front not only helps to make sound louder like an instrument’s music box, but also ensures high levels of energy efficiency (效率).Finished in 2017 after four years of planning and building, the House of Music of Pieve di Cento is located in the former Lamborghini (a famous Italian car company) production area that had been changed into a park. The recently completed building gets an advantage from a cycling path that connects the House of Music to the town center and beyond to an area to the south. There is also a wooden bench running around the building and creating resting places facing the park.To prevent heat, cold, or noise from passing through the building, Mario Cucinella Architects used a special design for the House of Music. The flat roofs are topped with a series of curved and raised disks (圆盘) that help make unwanted sunlight change its direction and are engineered to bring more natural air into the building. The energy-efficient design was influenced by the architects’ (建筑师的) study of the site.The nine music rooms open up to a central outdoor space that serves as a meeting area. The architects noted, “The House of Music’s outside lighting makes it a comforting place that encourages people to continue to do musical activities after the earthquake that shook the area in 2012.”8. What was the purpose of building the House of Music?A．To praise the town’s musical tradition.B．To remember a famous local musician.C．To attract people outside the town to visit.D．To tell people about the importance of music.9. What do we know about the House of Music?A．It started to be built in 2017.B．It is located in the town center.C．It is supported by a famous car producer.D．It is connected with other areas by a cycling path.10. The architects designed the lighting mainly in order to ______.A．encourage people to keep up their musical activitiesB．warn people of the danger of earthquakesC．make the building noticeable and attractiveD．make full use of energy11. What is the best title of this passage?A．A solar-powered orchestra.B．The advantages of solar-powered buildings.C．A solar-powered House of Music.D．The future of solar-powered buildings.Like many people over the past few years, I have found myself turning to audiobooks as my main means of reading literature. I find it far more comfortable to “read with my ears” while my eyes are resting. My consumption of new books has doubled as a result--but a recent paper makes me wonder if this will come at the price of my comprehension.The study comes from Boaz Keysar and Janet Geipel, both at the University of Chicago, and it draws from the “dual process model” of mental processing. According to this-view, we have two ways of assessing information. System 1 is intuitive (直觉的), relying on natural ability and feeling. It is quick, but likely exposed to misinformation. System 2 is analytical involving the use of logic reasoning. It is mentally demanding. When it is engaged, we think our way through the material step by step. For decades, psychologists have designed various tests to determine which of these two systems a person is using. As one example, consider the/ following question: How many animals of each kind did Moses take on the Ark (方舟)? If you answered two, you were probably only considering the core of the question, which is System 1 thinking. To get to the right answer-zero, you need to think more carefully about the wording, which would allow you to remember it was Noah who built the Ark, not Moses. That is the kind of analytical process.Keysar and Geipel’s brilliant idea was to investigate whether the sensory form-seeing vs. hearing-of the information would make a difference. They found that it did: when answering these kinds of simple questions, participants were more likely to make errors when the sentences were spoken out loud, rather than written.A greater reliance on our feelings could be a problem if we are consuming information that needs logical study. For this reason. I will return to reading non-fiction with my eyes rather than my ears. But I won’t stop listening to novels. I am quite happy to go with the flow of my emotions while my critical mind takes a break.12. What does the author think of listening to audiobooks?A．It is economical. B．It is demanding.C．It is time-consuming. D．It is relaxing.13. Which of the following best describes System 2 model?A．Fairly reliable. B．Fully automatic.C．Question-centered. D．Emotion-involved.14. Why is the Ark mentioned in Paragraph 3?A．To present a fact. B．To illustrate a view.C．To introduce a topic. D．To draw a conclusion.15. What does the author intend to tell us?A．Listening to books comes at a price.B．Reading non-fiction books benefits.C．Critical thinking is a must in reading.D．Ways of processing information differ.Giving generously and receiving gratefully make it easier to live happily with others. 16Let me start with the idea of giving generously. 17 For example, my husband and I have family members who only contact us when they need money. We usually accept their requests, but we rarely receive a “thank you”. Most people would say that my husband and I are being used, and I suppose we are. But when we give, we shouldn’t be giving for the purpose of getting gratitude or praise. Rather, we should be giving because it is a good thing.The good news is that when we lead our life being nice to others, our life runs more smoothly. 18 But if you practice being generous, most of your relationships will improve.At the same time, we should remember to receive gr atefully. I truly believe that you cant say “thank you” enough when you receive.19 Parents can feel unappreciated by their children, and teachers can feel unappreciated by their students. Do you think it unnecessary to thank them when receiving just because a task is part of someone’s job description That’s wrong！20 It is good for us to say “thank you” because we regularly need to remind ourselves how lucky we are. And hearing those two words can make us feel great for days.If you are looking for a way to improve your life, I can give you one: Give generously and receive gratefully.When I was growing up, I had an old neighbour named Dr Gibbs. He didn’t look like any doctor I’d ever known. He never _______ at us for playing in his yard. I remember him as someone who was a lot nicer than most of the adults in our community.When Dr Gibbs wasn’t saving lives, he was planting trees. His house sat on ten acres, and his life’s goal was to make it a _______.The good doctor had some _______ theories concerning plant care and growth. He never watered his new trees, which flew in the face of conventional(传统的) wisdom. Once I asked why. He said that watering plants _______ them so that each following tree generation would grow _______. So you have to make things _______ for them and weed out(淘汰) the weaker trees early on.He talked about how watering trees made for shallow roots, and how trees that weren’t watered had to grow deep roots _______ water. I took him to mean that deep roots were to be _______.Dr Gibbs _______ a couple of years after I left home. Every now and again, I walked by his house and looked at the trees that I’d watched him plant some twenty-five years ago. They’re extremely tall, big since they have deep ________ now. However, the trees in my garden ________ in a cold wind although I had watered them for several years.It seemed that adversity benefited these trees in ways ________ never could. I stood there deep________.Every night before I go to bed, I check on my two sons. I stand over them and watch their little bodies, ________ of life within. I often pray for them. Mostly I pray that their lives will be easy. But I think it’s time to change my prayer because now I know my children are going to encounter________.21.A．yelled B．smiled C．laughed D．glanced22.A．desert B．reserve C．forest D．wetland23.A．annoying B．upsetting C．demanding D．interesting24.A．spoiled B．benefited C．impressed D．struck25.A．shorter B．weaker C．stronger D．taller26.A．convenient B．rough C．accessible D．easy 27.A．in memory of B．in place of C．in search of D．in case of 28.A．wasted B．planted C．cut D．treasured 29.A．broke away B．passed away C．gave away D．put away 30.A．roots B．branches C．trunks D．leaves 31.A．grew B．ruined C．trembled D．revived 32.A．challenge B．anxiety C．survival D．comfort 33.A．in thought B．in pain C．in peace D．in despair 34.A．the back and forth B．the ups anddownsC．the rising andfallingD．the coming andgoing35.A．failure B．hardship C．well-being D．freedom语法填空2024 is the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese calendar and the term “Chinese dragon” 36 (include) in the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) for the first time. The Chinese dragon has two definitions(含义) in the OED, with the first one about its physical image and the second one on its figurative and allusive(典故的) nature.Emperors in ancient dynasties 37 (dress) in a Dragon Robe, a traditional silk-woven costume with dragon designs, symbolizing imperial power(皇权) and authority. Jade Seals(玉玺), often 38 (carve) with dragons, also symbolize the authority of the emperor.Different from the Western dragon, though 39 (go) through different changes, the image of the Chinese dragon has represented various positive qualities including prosperity, authority, 40 (strong) and good fortune.41 ancient Chinese belief, dragons were connected with the control of the weather, particularly rain. The dragon’s ability to bring rain was seen as crucial for agriculture, which made it 42 positive symbol for the fertility(肥沃) of the land.With the rising China Chic trend and the country’s booming cultural creative industry, the Chinese dragon in folktale is now 43 (common) seen in creative products such as tear-off, calendars, dolls, dragon-themed jewelry(珠宝) as well as the “dragon blind boxes” 44 attract young consumers(消费者).Whether it is through the hands of a national-level intangible(非物质) cultural heritage inheritor(继承人) 45 the hands of a Generation Z “blind box” designer, the Chinese dragon carries forward the Chinese cultural spirit.46. I __________ (绝对) enjoyed the archery, too, but the horse race were my favourite part. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)47. I saw her ________(低声说) something into his ear, obviously not wanting to be heard. (根据汉语提示单词拼写）48. While hiking in the mountains, he ______(咬) on the leg by a snake. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)49. A balanced diet and regular exercise can help you stay ______(精力充沛的) every day. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)50. Miss,______(祝贺) on becoming an adult! (根据汉语提示单词拼写)51. Festivals are becoming more and more commercial, with businesses ________________ (利用) the celebrations. (根据汉语提示完成句子)52. Finding nobody making an attempt to move the stone, the king was __________ __________ (处于绝望之中). (根据汉语提示完成句子)53. These words of Dr. Lin Qiaozhi give us what ______ ______ ______ (帮助她渡过难关) a life of hard choices. (根据汉语提示完成句子)54. One woman ________ ________ (被……绊倒) the stone and her water pot went crashing to the ground. (根据汉语提示完成句子)55. Some traditions may ______ ______(逐渐消失) and others may be established. (根据汉语提示完成句子)56. 假定你是李华，你校“英语报”将开设一期名为“新中国成立以来感动中国的人物”专栏，请你积极写信投稿。
2023-2024学年山东省菏泽市曹县第一中学高一下学期第二次月考英语试题
2023-2024学年山东省菏泽市曹县第一中学高一下学期第二次月考英语试题Which is your favorite museum? You can send letters to us and share it with others. Here are some readers’ letters about their favorite museums.Tullie House Museum“My two sons love it. We go there every few weeks and they are always very happy. My older son especially enjoys the Roman part, where he can learn a lot about Roman history. The restaurant there also provides a good choice of food for grown-ups and children,” Lindsey Bradley said.Bo’ness and Kinneil Railway Museum“It has the largest collection of railway memorabilia (纪念展品) in Scotland and is a great hit with my five-year-old grandson. He loves getting on and touching all the railway engines and carriages. It is a dream playground for any little boy. A visit with a journey on the steam train is a perfect day out for any family,” Ronald Dingwall said.The Collection Museum“The play area at The Collection Museum is an exciting free activ ity centre for younger visitors, encouraging learning through play. You can create a work of art to take home or hang on the masterpiece wall. Not only does my four-year-olds on love the play area and the interesting games there, but he is also attracted by the helmets and swords on show. When he grows up, he wants to be a knight!” Angela Driver said.Chertsey Museum“Every month they hold a Friday morning game called Museum Monkeys for children under the age of five. There, the children can do singing, handicraft activities and go on a treasure hunt, followed by a story. I take my daughter to this game every month. She loves it,” Chloe Mayes said.1. Which museum provides well-chosen food for children?A．Chertsey Museum. B．Tullie House Museum.C．The Collection Museum. D．Bo’ ness and Kinneil Railway Museum.2. What can we learn about the Bo’ ness and Kinneil Railway Museum?A．It is the largest museum in Scotland.B．It is a wonderful place for little boys.C．It is a good place to learn how to drive a train.D．It is not allowed to touch anything in this museum.3. What is the purpose of this text?A．To call on people to visit museums.B．To call on people to protect museums.C．To encourage people to share their favorite museums.D．To give advice to parents on taking their children out.Tom was pleased to get a role in the school play. It wasn’t a major role and he had only four or five lines. However, he worked hard at perfecting the lines, repeating them in front of a mirror over and over again, as his drama teacher had suggested. He had great fun rehearsing (排练) with the older students. Then finally the big night came.Suddenly, things felt different. The theater was full of audience. He looked around at those experienced actors and saw the confidence they’d shown at rehearsal seemed t o have disappeared. Everyone was on edge. When Tom got on stage, he couldn’t help hurrying into the words he had repeated so many times before. He tried to slow down but, thinking about doing that, he suddenly realized he had missed a sentence. With no time to think it over, he carried on. When he stepped off the stage, his hands felt sweaty and his heart was racing. He didn’t think about what he had achieved. Instead, he was beating himself up for the mistake that he had made.The audience, of course, did n’t know he had missed a sentence. In fact, no one noticed it except his drama teacher. “Well done, ” she said. “Acting is like learning to ride a bike. You may fall off a few times, yet each time you get back on, you do it better. Your performance may not have been perfect but, for your first time, it was great. ”The drama teacher’s words put Tom’s mind at ease. He caught the look of his face in a mirror, which was smiling back at him. Without knowing it, he raised two hands with his thumbs (拇指)up.4. What do we know about Tom before the big night?A．He was sad about his limited lines. B．He expected a major role in the play.C．He worked hard to prepare for the play. D．He was confident of the play’s success.5. How did Tom feel when he finished the performance?A．Regretful. B．Relieved. C．Hopeful. D．Confused.6. Why did Tom raise his hands with thumbs up in the end?A．He got his teacher’s forgiveness.B．He made peace with his imperfection.C．He decided to correct his mistakes. D．He admired his own face in the mirror.7. What message does the author seem to convey in the text?A．Well begun, half done. B．Hope for the best, prepare for the worst.C．Practice makes perfect. D．Let your fault make you better, not bitter. What is the most shocking about the heatwave affecting the Pacific Northwest is not that it has hit a usually mild area, nor that so many long-standing temperature records are being broken. It is thatthose records are being broken by such large margins (幅度). In Portland, Oregon, temperature reached 46.6℃(116°F) — making it one of several cities in the region where former records have been beaten by a full 5℃(9°F). At the same time, heatwaves are also hitting central Europe and even Siberia.Heatwaves may become headlines, but less attention is paid to them. In 2018 about 300,000 people over the age of 65 died as a result of extreme heat, mainly in India, a 54% increase since 2000, according to a report in the Lancet, a medical journal. The report also shows that, unlike storms and floods, heat does not lead to dramatic before-and-after pictures or widespread damage to belongings. It is a silent killer. As many as 70,000 people died due to a heatwave in Europe in 2003.Heat also kills by worsening health conditions such as heart problems, so not all the deaths it causes may be directly attributed (归因) to it. Climate change will make heatwaves more common and more extreme. Even if greenhouse-gas emissions (排放) are cut to zero by the middle of this century, temperatures will go on rising for decades. So other measures are needed to protect people against extreme heat.Governments can set up early warning systems to alarm health workers, shut down schools and stop outdoor activities. They can provide the public with forecasts of coming heatwaves, explanations of the dangers and detailed advice on what to do. Improved facilities can also help. This includes providing shaded areas, water parks and “misting stations” to help people cool down, and get to airconditioned “cooling centers” where they can fi nd shelter and sleep if necessary.The world is, undoubtedly, facing a big health challenge right now. There is no excuse for ignoring heatwaves and their effects.8. What shocks us most about the heatwave in the Pacific Northwest?A．It has stricken a usually mild area.B．It hits central Europe except Siberia.C．Many temperature records are being broken.D．Many records are being broken by large margins.9. What can we learn from the report in the Lancer?A．People have paid much attention to heatwaves.B．Heat doesn’t cause widespread damage to belongings.C．The damage of heat is as obvious as storms and floods.D．About 300,000 middle-aged people died from extreme heat.10. What can governments do to protect people against heatwaves?A．Provide some cool places. B．Build nursing homes.C．Organize outdoor activities. D．Shelter the homeless.11. What can be a suitable title for the text?A．Improving Public Facilities B．Taking Heatwaves SeriouslyC．Preventing Natural Disasters D．Reducing Greenhouse-gas EmissionNew genetically modified (转基因) apples designed by a biology company are being released this fall but won’t be labeled as GMOs (转基因生物). They’re called Arctic apples, whose genes have been changed from their original Golden Delicious state to make sure that after the fruits are cut open and exposed to the air, their flesh won’t turn brown in color.The development company, Okanagan Specialty Fruits, says the apples may be on sale as bagged slices in up to 400 stores this season throughout the Midwest and Southern California. The fruit won’t bear the standard “produced with genetic engineering” label because of a 2016 law allowing codes to be visible on the packaging that link to a website with information on how the fruit was made.The apples were made using a technique called gene silencing. The Okanagan team engineered the fruit’s DNA to produce less enzyme (酶) that causes the white, inner flesh to brown so that the new and improved slices will stay fresh for up to three weeks. Although there are only about 250 acres of Arctic apple trees currently planted across the US, the team hopes GMO fruits can reduce waste and increase apple sales overall.While some experts believe that the Arctic apple’s GMO status isn’t harmful, groups op posing GMOs have started protesting the apples. An organization called Friends of the Earth claims that they’re “understudied, unlabeled and unnecessary.” Right now, apple slices treated with calcium and vitamin C can be purchased off Amazon with the promise of not browning before they arrive on the customer’s doorstep. And, a little bit of lemon juice is an easier and more natural way to prevent cut apples from turning color for a few hours.12. The Arctic apples will not be labeled “GMO” because ________.A．actually these apples are not genetically modified foodB．the fruit will be sold as bagged slices in up to 400 storesC．there is not enough space for the label on the packagingD．information of their apples can be checked on the Internet13. How do Arctic apples stay fresh according to the Okanagan team?A．By changing the fruit’s DNA to reduce relevant enzyme.B．By decreasing the percentage of engineers in the team.C．By treating apple slices with calcium and vitamin C.D．By adding a little bit of lemon juice to the slices.14. What is the Friends of the Earth’s attitude to Arctic apples?A．Disapproving. B．Indifferent. C．Favorable. D．Cautious.15. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A．A Novel Way to Keep Arctic Apples From Turning color.B．Protest against Apples Entering US Markets due to the label.C．GM Apples That Don’t Brown to Reach US Shelves This Fall.D．Apples That Can Stay Free of Browning as Long as Three Months.Four ways to cope with burnoutBurnout is a feeling of physical and mental tiredness. It can come from working overtime or under stressful conditions. 16 . All you have to do is identify feelings of burnout and know how to deal with them. Try these out next time you’re feeling overwhelmed (不知所措的).●Focu s on advancing tiny goals.17 Experts suggest starting small and dividing the whole schedule into the smallest sections. Setting and achieving tiny goals can increase people’s engagement in the work and their happiness during the workday.●Take time for y ourself.Ask for a rest day if you need one to do nothing other than eat your favorite ice cream, go for a run, or meet a friend for lunch. 18 Be sure to get enough sleep each night, too; this has a huge effect on one’ s mental well-being and performance.● 19It’s hard to feel frustrated after a sweaty weightlifting or a long run, Exercise reduces students’ sensitivity to anxiety, so think of that exercise time as building your protection against the burnout. Extra points if you do it outside in the sunshine.●Talk to people.People’s health, well-being, everything in life, is way better if you’re connected with other people. Social network is a precious resource but reaching out to people in reality is much more beneficial.20Many years ago, I worked in a marathon. I was required to stand by the road to give out water to the runners. I felt so excited to see all different kinds of runners who passed by and _________ took a cup of water. Some walked past, some jogged past and a few rushed past.The next year, I signed up for the _________ and gave it a try. With _________ running practice, I just wanted to finish.On the day of the race, it was terribly hot. Only after 2 miles, I felt sweat _________ off me and my legs swelling (肿胀). I began to _________, “Why am I doing this? What was I thinking? I must be _________.” And at one moment, I said to myself: “I am never doing this again.” For the following miles, I jogged. I walked. I jogged and walked. At times, I wonder if I could _________.Near the end, a 70-year-old man rushed past me, very fast, and I felt a little _________ that I was more than 50 years younger than him and I couldn’t keep up with him. But then I _________ something: he was running his race and I was running mine. He had abilities, training and__________ for himself and I had mine. How often in life do we __________ ourselves with others and feel disappointed in ourselves when we really shouldn’t?We are a ll unique human beings with unique __________. It’s really no good focusing on others’ race. I decided that I would not __________ running, and that one day I would be one of those elderly people who were still running races. As I crossed the finishing line, I was __________ of myself.In life we all have those moments when we compare ourselves with others. It’s natural but don’t allow these moments to weaken you. Turn them into __________ and let them inspire you.21.A．quickly B．slowly C．gradually D．casually22.A．service B．race C．test D．task23.A．much B．many C．few D．little24.A．jumping B．taking C．pouring D．setting25.A．dream B．doubt C．imagine D．suppose26.A．crazy B．tired C．delighted D．generous27.A．stop B．win C．finish D．make28.A．excited B．annoyed C．frightened D．ashamed29.A．remembered B．realized C．forgot D．feared30.A．guides B．experiences C．goals D．excuses31.A．connect B．consider C．complain D．compare32.A．value B．pace C．principle D．view33.A．make up B．catch up C．give up D．take up34.A．proud B．disappointed C．regretful D．dissatisfied 35.A．instruction B．prediction C．introduction D．motivation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。
咸阳市实验中学2023-2024学年高一下学期第一次月考英语试卷(含答案)
咸阳市实验中学2023-2024学年高一下学期第一次月考英语试卷学校：___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解NLB Mobile app—a library in your pocket!The National Library Board (NLB) Mobile app is your personal library anywhere anytime. By signing in, you will be able to enjoy the full suite of services available to library members such as borrowing items and reading e-magazines and e-newspapers. But even if you don't sign in, you can still：●Search the library catalogue (目录) and share the title..●Locate nearby libraries based on your current location.●View highlights of library happenings.What do I need to sign in?You will need a "myLibrary ID". If you do not have it, you can register one on the NLB official website or using the app's login page—tap on the "+" button on the top right of the app's screen.What if I forget my "myLibrary ID" or password?You can retrieve (恢复) your "myLibrary ID" and password：●On NLB official website with your ID number. Once you have signed in, the system will automatically detect if you have a "myLibrary ID" and display it. It will also let you reset your password if you have forgotten it.●Via the NLB Mobile app with your ID number. Tap on the "+button on the top right of the app's screen, then tap on “Forgot your 'myLibrary ID' or password”.When I try to log in, the app says "Profile already exists". What do I do?We are sorry that you are encountering this problem! Here are the steps：●Go to your phone's Settings menu.●Select "Apps" or "Application manager" or "Applications".●Tap on "NLB Mobile".●Tap on "Storage".●Select "Clear Data".●Select "Clear Cache (缓存) . "●Try signing in again. It should work this time. If not, please take a screenshot (截屏) of theerror message and email it to ***************.sg.1．Users can do the followings via NLB Mobile app without signing in EXCEPT ______.A.sharing the title of the items in the libraryB.reading e-magazines and borrowing booksC.locating libraries near their current addressD.watching the most interesting part of library activities2．What is a must for users to retrieve their "myLibrary ID" and password?A.The real address.B.The phone number.C.The real name.D.The ID number.3．Users are advised to email ***************.sg when they ______.A.decide to voice complaints about the serviceB.have advice for the NLB Mobile appC.are unable to clear NLB Mobile data on the phoneD.fail to solve the "log in" problem following the instructionsOn the International Day for Monuments and Sites,China Daily's digital employee Yuanxi and Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes' official virtual cartoon figure "Jiayao" together introduced an interactive (交互式的) digital platform that hosts a virtual copy of the Mogao Grottoes' Library Cave to the world.The platform was developed jointly by the Dunhuang Academy and the Chinese tech firm Tencent. It uses gaming technologies to show the historical scenes of the Library Cave in the digital world.The Library Cave in Mogao Grottoes was discovered in 1900, with more than 60,000 cultural relics unearthed. It was one of the most important archaeological discoveries in the 20th century.On the platform, visitors can role-play and "time travel" to ancient dynasties and talk with eight historical figures. The public can enter the platform through the Digital Dunhuang website and its WeChat mini program."In the digital age, the model of 'culture + technology' has been introduced to promote the development of Chinese culture. The digitalization rate of China's precious cultural relics is over 70%, " according to iResearch.Institutions such as the Palace Museum have also started online digital services of their own.AI technology allows the public to view the interior of the buildings through the Palace Museum's WeChat mini program.The Ministry of Culture and Tourism has also encouraged the development and transformation of culture by digital means. The CCTV has created a series of digital collections with different Dunhuang themes, such as the divine deer, Youyou. It was created based on the image of the nine-colored deer from Dunhuang murals (壁画) ."Digital collections are welcomed among young people, who grow up in the information age. They not only protect the cultural intellectual property (知识产权) but also bring the public closer to China's 'excellent traditional culture'," noted Dunhuang Art Institute.Su Bomin, director of the Dunhuang Academy, told Xinhua that more efforts will be made to explore new forms for showing cultural relics and offering the public greater cultural experiences in the future.4．What can we know about the virtual copy of the Mogao Grottoes' Library Cave?A.The Dunhuang Academy developed it secretly.B.Both time-traveling and gaming technologies were used in it.C.It was discovered in the 20th century with more than 60,000 cultural relics.D.People can have access to it through the Wechat mini program of Digital Dunhuang 5．According to iResearch, what has the model "culture+technology" been applied for?A.Showing the latest technologies in China.B.Helping cultural institutions make a profitC.Pushing the development of Chinese culture.D.Encouraging young people to explore Chinese cultural relics.6．How does the author introduce the success of digital collections in Paragraph 7?A.By listing numbers.B.By giving examples.C.By giving definitions.D.By making comparisons.7．Which of the following best expresses the main idea of the passage?A.China's new way in rebuilding Mogao Grottoes' Library Cave.B.China's interactive digital platform in developing Dunhuang culture.C.China's success in promoting the digitization rate of cultural relics.D.China's latest advances in the development of cultural intellectual property.Research led by an ecologist Bart Hoekstra shows that birds are affected by the mass use of fireworks on New Year's Eve.The research studied how many birds take off immediately after the start of the fireworks, at what distance from fireworks this occurs and which species groups mainly react. "Birds take off as a result of an acute flight response due to sudden noise and light. Wealready knew that many water birds react strongly, but now we also see the effect on other birds throughout the Netherlands, "says Bart Hoekstra.Last year, a study discovered that geese are so affected by fireworks that they spend about 10% longer looking for food than normal during at least the next 12 days. They apparently need time to restore their energy to their former condition, after escaping from the fireworks.Because 62% of all birds in the Netherlands live within a radius (半径) of 2.5 km of inhabited areas (居民区) , the effects of fireworks are high for all birds throughout the country. "Flying requires a lot of energy, so ideally birds should be disturbed as little as possible during the cold winter months. Measures to ensure this are especially important in open areas such as grasslands, where many larger birds spend the winter. The effects ofbirds live there, which are less likely to fly away from disturbance, " says Bart Hoekstra.People who argue for fireworks-free zones in areas where large birds live advise that fireworks should mainly be lit as far away from birds as possible. It would be best for birds if people try to use light shows without sound, such as drone (无人机) shows instead of fireworks.8．How many aspects did the research mainly study?A.One.B.Two.C.Three.D.Four.9．If geese normally spend 10 days looking for food, how long will they spend after escaping from the fireworks according to the study in Paragraph 3?A.About 11 days.B.About 12 days.C.About 13 days.D.About 14 days.10．What does the underlined word "pronounced" in Paragraph 4 mean?A.Adaptable.B.Noticeable.C.Admirable.D.Avoidable.11．What can be the best title for the passage?A.Anxious in The Air!B.Amazing Fireworks-free Zones!C.Fireworks in The World!D.Birds Throughout The Country!Coming into the town of Santa Catarina Palopó, in the highlands of Lake Atitlán in Guatemala, the first thing you notice is the bright colors. Most of the buildings along the main street are eye-catching, in deep, varied hues of blues and greens; interspersed with red and yellow to form complex patterns and designs.Santa Catarina Palopó was once a sleepy town of 5,000 people, most of them indigenous (土著的) and dependent on agricultural work. As agriculture began to dry up here, decline for the town and poverty for many of its families came. To deal with poverty and stimulate economic growth through tourism, a small but mighty group of laborers, artisans, domestic workers and stay-at-home moms created the Pintando Santa Catarina Palopó project.The project was initially to paint all 850 homes and buildings in bright colors, in an effort to change the hillside town into a work of art. "We wanted to paint the houses with colors and figures that represent the community, says the project's executive director Stephany Blanco." A range of designs were created so that families can choose designs for their house that are representative of the family.One of the most representative characteristics of the region is the blue huipil, a traditional blouse which has been worn prominently by local women since the 16th century. That deep sky blue was chosen as the primary color for the Pintando project, with secondary colors found in the sunsets and the nearby lake to make the design more attractive. As for the designs that would be used, they would also find inspiration in local culture, symbols such as volcanoes, flowers, Mayan-styled butterflies and the national bird of Guatemala.Each week, local artists, community members and tourists pick up paintbrushes to make buildings colorful. "At first, the idea of the project left many unsure about participating, but now you can see a considerable difference in the town, "Melissa Whitbeck said. "The color of the buildings is believed to improve the quality of life of the people. It uplifts the people's mood and encourages them to be proud of where they come from."12．What problem did Santa Catarina Palopó face?A.A labor shortage.B. Poor economic conditions.C.A rapid increase in population.D. Outdated agricultural technology.13．What is the project about?A.Building art galleries in Guatemala.B.Creating job opportunities for local artisans.C.Developing local tourism by selling artworks.D.Transforming the town into a cultural destination.14．What is the inspiration of the primary color for the project?A.The nearby lake.B.Mayan-styled butterflies.C.A type of traditional clothing.D.The national bird of Guatemala.15．What is Melissa's attitude towards the project?A.Positive.B.Uncaring.C.Confused.D.Disappointed.二、七选五16．We're getting more used to chatting to our computers and smart phones through all kinds of voice assistants. ①_______ People who can't read or write can send and get information using the spoken web.Some think voice could soon become the main way to interact online. They believe online interaction would soon depend mainly on the spoken web. ②_______ Building the spoken web—web-to-voice and voice-to-web-is by no means an easy task. For software, to answer simple questions about the weather and play music for us is easy. ③_______ AI technology isn't smart enough yet. Even turning your voice into text is one of the hardest problems for it to solve. There are as many ways to pronounce things as there are people on the planet.Using voice interaction makes people feel much kinder than surfing the net in the old way. ④_______ But if something speaks, it must also listen. Our phones are always near us and they are constantly collecting our personal information. This has already raised privacy concerns.⑤_______ When you are driving or cooking, the voice assistant will be helpful. On the other hand, in a quiet library, using voice assistants to do something may not be as suitable as typing, as it could disturb others. The effectiveness of using voice depends on the specific surroundings.A. But who can use the spoken web?B. But what are the challenges of moving to the spoken web?C. It is also possible to help teachers give lessons.D. The benefits of using voice obviously depend on the situation you are in.E. The voice of the assistant makes us feel like talking to a real person.F. But to have a conversation with users on different kinds of topics is a long way off.G. Out of these voice assistants, Siri is the most well-known spoken web (语音网络).三、完形填空（15空）An elephant was rescued in southern India after falling into a well in the village ofthroughout the whole night to free it.threat to the elephants.elephants.17．A.rolled B.charged C.rescued D.encouraged18．A.false B.tough C.rude D.nearby19．A.announced B.set C.targeted D.appreciated20．A.immediately B.illegally C.generously D.likely21．A.cakes B.forests C.trees D.leaves22．A.pull B.press C.strike D.battle23．A.clicked B.hung C.reserved D.greeted24．A.established B.forgave C.attacked D.shot25．A.average B.local C.mass D.familiar26．A.individual itary C.unusual D.healthy27．A.traffic B.harmony C.experience D.evidence28．A.caused B.prevented C.concerned D.surfed29．A.shorter B.wider C.smaller D.tinier30．A.problems B.departments C.images D.engines31．A.hunt B.discount C.remove D.protect四、短文填空32．In the hands of Chinese artisans, flour is made into some lovely models of peopleor animals. This art form is called dough figurine (面塑) . And Beijing's Dough Figurine Lang is ①______ unique one. The lively and lovely handicrafts are storytellers of the old and new Beijing. In 2008, it ②______ (include) in the list of National Intangible Cultural Heritage.It was created by Lang Shao'an. His characters ③______ (main) came from historical stories and local operas. His ④______ (finish) products are mostly for children to eat or play with, while some are delicate pieces of artwork for display only.Lang Jiaziyu, born in 1995, is the third-generation inheritor of Dough Figurine Lang. When he was fifteen, he ⑤______ (create) Beijing Olympic Mascot shaped dough figurines which were highly praised. He looks a bit ⑥______ (much) fashionable than other folk artisans. In ⑦______ (he) skilled hands, some characters such as Nezha are popular with young people.Like most of the other intangible cultural heritage in China, Dough Figurine Lang does not get so much attention from the public. Few young people are willing ⑧______ spend time mastering a skill that does not make money. This has led to a decline in the number of those ⑨______ are devoted to (致力于) the handicraft. Good handicrafts need the devotion of artisans ⑩______ one generation to another.五、书面表达33．随着信息技术的发展,网络已成为人们获取信息与知识的重要渠道之一。
高一英语下学期第一次月考试题(含答案)
高一年级英语第一次月考试卷考试时间：100分钟分值：150分第I卷第一部分：听力（满分30分）略第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AOn Sunday morning，after listening to a sermon(布道) about making “A World of Difference”, we stopped at the gas station for a snack and drinks.When we pulled in to the parking lot we noticed a young girl sitting on the road. She was outside in January , in the Midwest, with only a sweatshirt. No coat or gloves. She didn’t look very happy.I approached her and asked if she was okay. She said yes and told me that she had run out of gas down the road, walked to the gas station, and was now waiting for someone to bring her a gas can and a little money so she could get her car running again. By the look on her face I thought she had been waiting for a while.I，hesitantly，asked if we could give her a lift somewhere . I was fearful that she might be worried about our intentions. She graciously(有礼貌地) refused and said she would simply wait.I went inside the gas stati on to pick up the items we had come for, but I couldn’t stop thinking about the young girl sitting outside in the cold and wished I could do something to help her. So I bought a gift certificate for her. With it she could either buy the gasoline she said she needed or she could at least go inside and purchase a drink and some food to keep her warm while she waited for someone to come to get her.She was so surprised when I handed her the gift certificate.Walking away I got the feeling that help didn’t come her way very often. She was very thankful for the gift certificate --- but I thought it did just as much to lift my spirits as it did hers!21. Why did the young girl wait on the road?A. Because she waited for her friends.B. Because her gas had given out and she waited for someone to help her.C. Because she wanted to buy some food.D. Because she wanted to borrow some money.22. Where did the author go on Sunday morning?A: The nursing home. B. The shop. C. The hospital. D. The church.23. What can we learn from the last paragraph?A. People often helped the young girl.B. The author regretted having helped the young girl later.C. The young girl seldom helped others.D. People seldom helped the young girl like the author.24. How did the author help her?A. The author bought her a certificate that she needed.B. The author helped her to borrow the gas.C. The author bought her some food and drinks.D. The author bought her a coat.BGood relationships are definitely good sources of happiness in life. We all want happy relationships but if we do not keep that relationship alive，it can also be one of the most distraught things in life. There may be no hard and fast rules in making good relationships, as each of us has different preferences and points of view as to what is a great relationship. The following are some major key players in making relationships work.It is often said that building good relationships is all about communication. Good communication indeed governs a good relationship-knowing the right thing to say，when to say it，how to say it，and accepting some things that are better left unsaid. I personally think communication must be broadened because relationships involve more decisions to make. From study to work，from money to entertainment and even in things about yourself or about your friends that you do not know, communication is essential in these aspects of the relationships.Of course, being with someone is not saying that you totally agree with him or her all the time. You and your friends come from different family backgrounds，raised in different environments so there may be disagreements here and there. However, it is important in making relationships work to express disagreements without pushing the relationship to end. Again, good communication and learning to compromise(妥协)at times are essential.As relationships last longer, you may also discover things about you and your friends that you may not have known before. Therefore，supporting each other on both your "hidden selves" can also make a good relationship.Love is an important aspect of building relationships and for me，I always believe that love needs open communication, respect，support and understanding each other in making relationships work.25. The underlined word “distraught” in Paragraph 1 probably meansA. upsettingB. surprisingC. funnyD. helpless26. To communicate well with people, you should know thatA. your friends need to have the same backgrounds with youB. compromises are essential at any timeC. a white lie is necessary sometimesD. supporting each other in anything helps build a good relationship27. According to the text，which of the following are important for a good relationship'?a. communicationb. supportc. hidden selvesd. loveA. abdB. acdC. bcdD. abc28. What would be the best title for the text ?A. The importance to express disagreementsB. Forbidden rules in building good relationshipsC. Different opinions on good relationshipsD. Keys to making relationships workCSpeaking two languages can actually help offset(抵消) some effects of aging on the brain, a new study has found.Researchers tested how long it took participants to switch from one cognitive(认知的)task to another, something that's known to take longer for older adults, said the lead researcher, Brian Gold，a neuroscientist at the University of Kentucky.Gold's team compared task-switching speeds for younger and older adults，knowing they would find slower speeds in the older population because of previous studies. However，they found older adults speaking two languages were able to switch mental activities faster than those who didn't. The study only looked at lifelong bilinguals(会说两种语言的人)，defined in the study as peoplespeaking a second language daily since they were at least 10 years old.First，Gold and his team asked 30 people，either bilingual or monolingual，to look at a series of colored shapes and respond with the name of each shape by pushing a button. Then，they presented the participants with a similar series of colored shapes and asked them to respond with what colors the shapes were by pushing a button. Finally，they presented participants with a series of colored shapes, but they mixed prompts(提词) for either a shape or a color to test participants' task-switching time.The bilingual people were able to respond faster to the moving prompts. Researchers found bilingual people~not only able to switch tasks faster一they had different brain activities compared with their monolingual peers.Krishna called bilingualism a ”beautiful natural experiment"，because people grow up speaking two languages，and studies have shown that they get certain cognitive benefits from switching between languages and determining which to respond with based on what's going on around them.Gold said he grew up in Montreal，where he spoke French at school and English at home，prompting relatives to question whether his French language attention would somehow stop his ability to learn English.“Until recently，learning a second language in childhood was thought of as dangerous，”he said, “Actually, it's beneficial.”29. Krishna called bilingualism a ”beautiful natural experiment" becauseA. people speaking two languages are beautifulB. people speaking two languages are naturalC. people speaking two languages like the experimentD. people grow up, benefiting from speaking two languages30. Gold's relatives were puzzled when he spoke French at school and English at home becauseA. they thought it would affect his progressB. they thought it would be of little help to himC. they were afraid that learning French would affect his English learningD. they thought that French was useless31. What's the main idea of the passage?A. Researchers found bilingual people respond slowly.B. Researchers found bilinguals can slow down the speed of aging on the brain and respond fast.C. Researchers found bilinguals are great.D. Researchers found speaking two languages is very important.32. We can learn from the last paragraph that learning a second language in childhood isA. not beneficial to childrenB. dangerous but beneficial to childrenC. not dangerous but beneficial to childrenD. dangerous to childrenDJanelle was running late for work, so she just had time for a quick look at herself in the mirror as she was going out. What she saw there made her stop dead in her tracks.Being a busy college student just one year removed from her teenage years, sh e wasn’t exactly obsessive-compulsive(有强迫观念和行为的) about the neatness of her clothes. But her boss at the restaurant where she works saw things a little differently. He had recently lectured the entire staff on the importance of appearance, and had specifically mentioned the need for servers to wear clean, unwrinkled blouses. As an assistant manager, Janelle felt it was important to set an example for the other employees. But if she stopped to iron the blouse normally, she would be late —and work without delay was an area of even greater concern to her boss.So she grabbed her iron and plugged it in and set it for low heat. Carefully holding her blouse away from her body, she continued to iron it while she was wearing it. It seemed like a logical answer to an urgent problem.And it seemed to be working until Janelle tried to iron the collar and accidentally ironed her neck by mistake. Then it suddenly seemed like a really stupid idea and a really painful one as well. It took more time to treat her burn than it would have taken to iron her shirt properly. And she spent a miserable shift dealing with the pain of the burn.We’ve all been there, haven’t we? For me it was cutting my own hair. For a former roommate it was trying to pull his own wisdom teeth. For another college acquaintance, it was trying to change the oil in his car while the motor was still running.“There’s a right way and a wrong way of doing things,” Dad used to tell me whenever I’d spoil the look of our yard by trying out a faster, easier and more creative way of pulling weeds or edging the lawn. “If a thing is worth doing,” he said, “it’s worth doing it right.” There’s a reason why certain things are done in certain ways. Those old, boring, predictable ways work.33．It’s learned from Paragraph 2 that______________.A．Jenelle had no sense of responsibility at workB．Jenelle failed to set an example for employees in daily workC．Jenelle’s boss put doing something on time above appearanceD．Jenelle didn’t care about the neatness of her clothes at all34．What can we infer from the fifth paragraph?A．We all have tried to iron clothes while we are wearing them.B．We are careful enough in daily life.C．We all have done something creative.D．We all have done loads of things like Janelle.35．What does the author mainly want to tell readers in the last paragraph ?A．Be creative. B．Do things right.C．Stick to old ways. D．A bad beginning makes a bad ending.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）Doctors say anger can be an extremely damaging emotion, unless you learn how to deal with it. They warn that anger can lead to heart disease, stomach problems, headaches, emotional problems and possibly cancer.___36___ Some people express anger openly in a calm reasonable way. Others burst with anger, and scream and yell. But other people keep their anger inside. They cannot or will not express it. This is called repressing(抑制) anger.For years many doctors thought that repressing anger was more dangerous to a person’s health than expressing it. They said that when a person is angry, the brain releases the same hormones(荷尔蒙)，They speed the heart rate，raise blood pressure, or sugar into the blood, etc. ____37_____. Some doctors say that both repressing and expressing anger can be dangerous. They believe that those who express anger violently may be more likely to develop heart disease，and they believe that those who keep anger inside may face a greater danger of high blood pressure.38 They say the first step is to admit that you are angry and to recognize thereal cause of the anger，then decide if the cause is serious enough to get angry about.If it is, they say,“ 39 Wait until your anger has cooled down and you are able to express yourself calmly and reasonably.”Doctors say that a good way to deal with anger is to find humor in the situation that hasmade you angry. 40____.A. Doctors say the solution is learning how to deal with anger.B. Anger may cause you a cancerC. Expressing anger violently is more harmful than repressing it.D. They say that laughter is much healthier than anger.E. Anger is a normal emotion that we all feel from time to time.F. Do not express your anger while angry.G. In general the person feels excited and ready to act.第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节：完型填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
福建省三明第一中学2023~2024学年高一下学期第二次月考英语试卷(含答案)
三明一中2023-2024学年下学期第二次月考高一英语试题本试卷共12页，满分150分，考试用时120分钟。
注意事项：1、答题前，考生务必用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名、准考证号和座位号填写在答题卡上，将条形码横贴在答题卡右上角“条形码粘贴处”。
2、作答选择题时，每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑；写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
3、非选择题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答，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；不准使用铅笔和涂改液，不按以上要求作答的答案无效。
4、考生必须保持答题卡的整洁；考试结束后，将答题卡交回。
第Ⅰ卷第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
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 is the man doing?A. Arranging work.B. Giving some advice.C. Making a complaint.2. Who is the boy probably talking to?A. His aunt.B. His sister.C. His classmate.3. What is the man satisfied with about the movie?A. The plot.B. The actor.C. The box office.4. How does the man sound?A. Strict.B. Amazed.C. Pleased.5. How long does the man sleep every day?A.7 hours.B.8 hours.C. 9 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。
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高一下学期月考英语试题-----2017/3/8 一、听力（共20个小题，每题1.5分，满分30分）第一节：1. How is the weather today?A.RainyB. SunnyC. Cloudy2. What does Jane play?A. The pianoB. The violinC. The guitar.3.When will planes begin to take off?A. TonightB. Tomorrow morningC. The guitar4. What are the speakers talking about?A. The woman’s apartmentB. The woman’s roommateC. The woman’s singing5. Why hasn’t the woman seen John these days?A. He is out of the townB. He’s too busyC. He is sick第二节（共15题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5）听第6段对话，回答6、7题。
6.What time is it now?A. 12:30B. 13:00C.13:307. Where are the two speakers?A. On a busB. At homeC. At a bus stop听第7段材料，回答第8.9题8. What did the woman probably think of the game?A. GreatB. Just so-soC. Terrible9. Why was the woman late for the game?A. Her boyfriend was using her car.B. She picked up her sister first.C. She did some reading in the library.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10.Why does the woman call?A. To borrow a bookB. To tell about her brotherC. To tell Anna about something11.Where is the woman’s brother now most probably?A. At the hospitalB. At homeC. At school12.What does the woman want Anna to do?A . To go to take care of herB. To bring her book to schoolC. To play table tennis with her.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13.How do the speakers feel today?A. PleasantB. WarmC. Hot14.What’s Tom’s nationality?A. CanadianB. American.C. British15.How will the speakers go to Canada probably?A By car B. By train C. By plane16.For what will the speakers call sara?A. Asking her to travel with them.B. Asking her for some adviceC. Asking her for a favor.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17.What do we about Dick Moore?A. He was born in 1925.B. He was a British actor.C. His birthday was September 2018.What was Dick Moore’s first film?A. Our GangB. Oliver TwistC. The Beloved Rogue19.How many Our Gang films did Dick Moore star in?A.1B.8C.1820. When did Dick Moore retire from acting?A. In the late 1950sB. In the early 1960sC. In the late 1960s.二、阅读理解（共15个小题，每题2分，满分30分）A.You probably know who Marie Curie was,but you may not have heard of Rachel Carson.Of the outstanding ladies listed below,who do you think was the most important woman of the past 100 years?Jane Addams(1860-1935)Anyone who has ever been helped by a social worker has Jane Addams to thank.Addans helped the poor and worked for peace. She encouraged a sense of community(社区)by creating shelters and promoting education and services for people in need In 1931,Addams became the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.Rachel Carson(1907-1964)If it weren’t for Rachel Carson, the environmental movement might not exist today.Her popular 1962 book Silent Spring raised awareness of the dangers of pollution and the harmful effects of chemicals on humans and on the world’s lakes and oceans.Sandra Day O’Connor(1930-present)When Sandra Day O’Connor finished third in her class at Stanford Law School, in 1952,she could not find work at a law firm because she was a woman. She became an Arizona state senator(参议员) and ,in 1981, the first woman to join the U.S. Supreme Court. O’Connor gave the deciding vote in many important cases during her 24 years on the top court.Rosa Parks(1913-2005)On December 1,1955,in Montgomery,Alabama,Rosa Parks would not give up her seat on a bus to a passenger. Her simple act landed Parks in prison.But it also set off the Montgmery bus boycott. It lasted for more than a year, and kicked off the civil-rights movement. “The only tired I was, was tired of giving in,”said Parks.21.What is Jane Addams noted for(因...出名) in history?A. Her social work.B. Her teaching skills.C. Her efforts to win a prize.D. Her community background.22. What is the reason for O’Connor’s being rejected by the law firm?A. Her lack of proper training in law.B. Her little work experience in court.C. The discrimination against women.D. The poor financial conditions.23. Who made a great contribution to the civil-rights movement in the US?A. Jane Addams.B.Rachel Carson.C.Sandra Day O’Connor.D.Rosa Parks24. What can we infer about the women mentioned in the text?A. They are highly educated.B. They are truly creative.C. They are pioneers.D. They are peace-lovers.BKeeping pace with teachers is a fine way to study English. Teachers are experienced and their plans are systematic. But remember to work in a way that suits you. Itˈs important to learn from past mistakes as well. Keep a notebook to make a record of the mistakes you make－itˈll help you avoid making the same ones later.The time of life may be hard, but youˈre not alone. You may be busy studying，but you can show your care by calling your friends or sending short messages. Donˈt let your friendships die.Itˈs as important to live well as it is to study well. Going to bed n o later than 11：30 pm is vital. It puts you in the right mood for the next day. You neednˈt follow a special diet, but make sure you are eating nutritious meals each day.The person who plays well，studies well. Having a lot of schoolwork doesnˈt mean having to give up other activities. Playing basketball or having a talk with your classmates can relax yourself.Time out is not a waste of time but helps you study more efficiently.Besides taking the big exam, you have other choices for college. I took the independent enrollment exam held by Peking University and some other students even were preparing to study abroad. Pay attention to any relevant information you can find, whether itˈs from school，the news media or other sources.25. What should you do if you want to keep your friendship fresh?A. Have frequent talks with them.B. Always have lunch with them.C. Remain them at some distance.D. Keep connection by some ways.26.Which one is the closest meaning to “Time out” in Paragraph 4?A. Pause.B. Exercise.C. Continuation.D. Sleep.27. The passage is mainly written by a(n)________．A. editorB. studentC. teacherD. ParentCI was driving home the other day on a sunny afternoon. I had a smile on my face as I sang along to the songs on the radio. It was a beautiful day that I felt full of happiness. My good mood ended, however, when the radio station took a news break between songs. Then suddenly I found myself listening to yet another story of a rich famous man who had broken the law. I shook my head as I came to a red traffic light.As I pulled to a stop I noticed four leather-jacketed bikers. They were standing in the middle of the road with two on either side of the light. They looked rough and dangerous, but as I got closer I noticed each one was holding their helmet in their hands. I rolled down my window as one approached my car. "We are the Brother’s of the Wheel", he said. "We are collecting money for a Christmas Toy Drive for needy children." As I pulled a dollar out of my wallet I looked past his beard and tattoos and into his eyes. They shined with a goodness and kindness that came right from his soul.I dropped the money in his helmet and waved to the other bikers as I drove off. My good mood had returned. My faith in mankind had been bolstered.And I had to remember again never to judge people by their appearance.Our society often judges books by their covers but God reads what is written in our hearts and souls. Perhaps one day we will all learn to see the world through the same eyes. Perhaps one day we will realize that looks matter little and actions matter much.28. The writer’s good mood ended when _______.A. he hear news between songsB. he had to stop at a red traffic lightC. he heard a rich man broke the lawD. he saw four leather-jacketed kids in need29. What are four bikers doing at the traffic light?A. Having a bicycle race in the streetB. Selling helmets to the passers-by.C. Raising money to help kids in needD. Preparing for Christmas holidays.30. What does “bolstered” in the second paragraph probably mean?A. Destroyed.B. Improved.C. Decreased.D. Exploded.31.. The writer to tell us that we should________.A. have faith in young peopleB. judge others by their actionsC. change our attitude to societyD. manage to help others in needDLocal and national Special Olympics are held every year. The Special Olympic World Summer Games are held every four years. The athletes, representing the millions of people who take part in Special O1ympics activities in cities and towns all over the world, take part in a wide variety of sports, including running, basketball, swimming and bowling. All of the athletes who compete in the Special Olympics are mentally slow. Some have physical disabilities too.The idea for the competition began more than 30 years ago. Eunice Kennedy Shriver held sporting events on her farm in the state of Maryland for 100 mentally retarded children and adults. She had young men and women work with them to find out what they could do.Mrs. Shriver found out that the lives of people with slow intelligence development improved when they took part in such activities. Later scientific research has shown that people who take part in the Special Olympics are happier. It also shows they feel better about themselves and are better able to deal with other people.The first Special Olympics was held in 1968．Since then this competition has spread all over the world. It costs the individual athlete nothing to take part in the games. The Special Olympics is supported by the public and by private businesses. One of the goals of the Special Olympics is to let other people see that the special athletes have many abilities. Mrs. Shriver says the games also show the mentally retarded that they can do things. All the Special Olympics athletes want to win their competitions. But, Mrs. Shriver says, that is not what is important. All of the athletes are winners...just by taking part. The Special Olympics has a saying: "Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt."32. The athletes take part in the Special Olympic World Summer Games, representing ________.A. the millions of people who take part in the Olympic activitiesB. those who take part in the Special Olympic activitiesC. the people who are interested in the Olympic GamesD. those who are mentally slow and physically disabled33..Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A. All the people in the Special Olympic World Summer Games were mentally slow.B. All the people in the Special Olympic World Summer Games were physically disabled and some of them were mentally slow.C. Those who often take part in the Special Olympic activities became smart.D. People with slow intelligence development may become better able to communicate with others by taking part in the Special Olympic activities.34. The word "retarded" in Paragraph 2 is similar in meaning to _________.A. delayedB. brokenC. woundedD. damaged35. Which is the best title of the passage?A. The Olympic GamesB. The Special OlympicsC.Origen of the Special OlympicsD. Mrs Shriver, Founder of the Special Olympics三、完形填空（共20小题，每题1.5分，满分30分）I used to be a very self-centered person, but in the past two years I have reallychanged. I have started to think about other people 36 I think about myself. I am happy that I am becoming a 37 person.I think my 38 started when I was at Palomar College. At first, I just wanted to get my 39 and be left alone. I thought I was smarter than everyone else, so I hardly ever 40 to anyone in my classes. By the end of my first semester, I was really 41 . It seemed as if everyone but me had made friends and was having fun. So tried a(n) 42 . I started asking people around me how they were doing, and if they were having trouble I 43 to help. That was really a big 44 for me. By the end of the year, I had several new friends, and two of 45 are still my best friends today.A bigger cause of my new 46 , however, came when I took a part-time job at a Vista Nursing Home. One old lady there who had Alzheimer’s disease became my 47 . Every time I came into her room, she was so 48 because she thought I was her daughter. Her real daughter never 49 her, so I took her place. She let me50 . that making others feel good make me feel good, too, when she died, I was51 , but I was very grateful to her.I think I am a much 52 person today than I used to be, and I hope I will not53 these experiences. They have 54 me to care about other people more than about myself. I 55 who I am today, and I could not say that a few years ago.36. A. since B. before C. or D. unless37. A. famous B. simple C. different D. skilled38. A. education B. career C. tour D. change39. A. balance C. homework C. degree D. interest40. A. talked B. wrote C. lied D. reported41. A. careful B. lonely C. curious D. guilty42. A. argument B. game C. experiment D. defence43. A. dared B. offered C. hesitated D. happened44. A. dream B. problem C. duty D. step45. A. us B. which C. them D. whom46. A. attitude B. hobby C. hope D. luck47. A. friend B. partner C. guide D. guest48. A. polite B. happy C. strange D. confident49. A. bothered B. answered C. visited D. trusted50. A. explain B. guess C. declare D. see51. A. homeless B. heartbroken C. bad-tempered D. hopeless52. A. quieter B. busier C. better D. richer53. A. forget B. face C. improve D. analyze54. A. forced B. preferred C. ordered D. taught55. A. miss B. like C. wonder D. expect四、七选五（共5个小题，每题2分，满分10分）Building Trust in a Relationship AgainTrust is a learned behavior that we gain from past experiences, 56 .That is a risk. But you can’t be successful when there’s a lack of trust in a relationship that results from an action where the wrongdoer takes no responsibility to fix the mistake.Unfortunately, we’ve all been victims of betrayal. Whether we’ve been suffer from, lied to , misled, or cheated on, there are different levels of losing trust. Sometimes people simply can’t trust anymore,57 . It’s understandable, but if you’re willing to build trust in a relationship again, we have some steps you can take to get you there.58 having confidence in yourself will help you make better choices because you can see what the best outcome would be for your well-being.59 If you’ve been betrayed, you are the victim of your circumstance. But there’s a difference between being a victim and living with a “victim mentality”. At some point in all of our lives, we’ll have our trust tested or violated.You didn’t lose “everything”. Once trust is lost, what is left? Instead of looking at the situation from this hopeless angle, look at everything you still have and bethankful for all of the good in your life. 60 instead, it’s a healthy way to work through the experience to allow room for positive growth and forgiveness.A.Learn to really trust yourself.B.It is putting confidence in someone.C.Stop regarding yourself as the victim.D.Remember that you can expect the best in return.E.They’ve been too badly hurt and they can’t bear to let it happen again.F.This knowledge carries over in their attitude toward their future relationships.G.Seeing the p ositive side of things doesn’t mean you’re ignoring what happened.五、语篇填空（共10小题，每题1分，满分10分）Children laugh around 300 times a day 61 adults laugh less than 20. As adults, there is a lot we can learn from children.Taking time out to do something fun is 62 (amaze) for stimulating (刺激) your brain. Not only would the meetings be more enjoyable, but the outcomes (结果) would be far 63 (wonderful), too!When a baby 64 (fall) down, it just gets back up and keeps on going. You can see the 65 (determine) on the child’s face. For children, the world and everything in it is a big surprise. Children 66 (attract) by even those little things that adults are so used to 67 (take) for granted. Despite (尽管) the fact that many things in the world aren’t new to us, there are millions of new people and experiences 68 we’ve yet to discover—just like children.Children have this wonderful way 69 falling in love with something and then just completely forgetting about it five 70 (minute) later. If something hasn’t worked out for you, let it go and move on.六、翻译句子（共5个小题，每题3分，共15分）1.我们不相信他的原因是他经常撒谎。