2019石景山初三二模英语考试试题

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北京市石景山九年级英语二模试题

北京市石景山九年级英语二模试题

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听力理解 (共26分)一、听对话,选择与对话内容相符的图片。

每段对话读两遍。

(共4分,每小题1分)1.A.B.C.2.A.B.C.3.A.B.C.4.二、听对话或独白,根据对话或独白的内容,选择正确答案。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

(共12分,每小题1分)请听一段对话,完成第5至第6小题。

5. Why was the boy worried?A. He was sick.B. He was busy.C. He failed the test.6. What’s the possible relationship between the two speakers?A. Mother and son.B. Classmates.C. Doctor and patient.请听一段对话,完成第7至第8小题。

7. What will the two speakers do this afternoon?A. Do some sports.B. See a film.C. Read a story.8. When will they meet?A. 1:15 pm.B. 1:30 pm.C. 1:45 pm.请听一段对话,完成第9至第10小题。

9. What are the two speakers mainly talking about?A. Popular sports.B. Famous countries.C. Eco-tours.10. Which activity is mentioned in the USA?A. Mountain-climbing.B. River-boating.C.Bird-watching.请听一段对话,完成第11至第13小题。

2019年初三中考二模英语试卷(带答案)

2019年初三中考二模英语试卷(带答案)

2019年初三中考二模英语试卷(带答案)听力理解(共30分)一、听对话,从下面各题所给的A、B、C三幅图片中选择与对话内容相符的图片。

每段对话你将听两遍。

(共5分,每小题1分)A. B. C.A. B. C.A. B. C.A. B. C.A. B. C.二、听对话或独白,根据对话或独白的内容,从下面各题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选择最佳选项。

每段对话或独白你将听两遍。

(共15分,每小题1.5分)请听一段对话,完成第6至第7小题。

6. Who is playing computer games with Alex?A. His brother.B. His classmate.C. His sister.7. How long have they played it?A. For about half an hour.B. For about an hour.C. For about two hours.请听一段对话,完成第8至第9小题。

8. When are they going to the bookstore?A. In the morning.B. At noon.C. In the afternoon.9. What will they buy at the Basement Books?A. Magazines.B. NovelsC. CDs.请听一段对话,完成第10至第11小题。

10. What is Eric’s job?A. A doctor.B. A reporter.C. A writer.11. What can keep our eyes wet?A. Milk.B. Coffee.C. Juice.请听一段对话,完成第12至第13小题。

12. When does the boy go to the sport center?A. On Monday.B. On Friday.C. On Sunday.13. What does the boy think of Hip-hop?A. It is the best start.B. It should be for everyone.C. It is too difficult for him.请听一段独白,完成第14至第15小题。

2019初三英语二模试卷及答案

2019初三英语二模试卷及答案

2018-2019學年度第二學期九年級英語模擬試題(全卷共110分,考試時間100分鐘)一、選擇填空(每小題1分,共15分)從A、B、C、D四個選項中,選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項。

1.Don’t take your car , you can come in ______.A.myB. myselfC. meD. mine2._____ the invention of washing machine, people have more time to relax.A.WithB. UnderC. ByD. For3. Shall we go on Saturday or Sunday? _____day is OK. It makes no difference to me.A. NeitherB. BothC. EitherD.GAGGAGAGGAFFFFAFAFAll4. —The dishes in that restaurant must be very expensive.— Don’t worry. It’s my_____today.A.timeB. treatC. taskD. taste5.— What’s your cousin like?— She is _____. She never forgets the things she needs to do.A. organizedB. generousC. energeticD. curious6.He _____ for devoting his lifetime to helping people in need.A.has praisedB. was praisedC.GAGGAGAGGAFFFFAFAFpraised D. was praising7.If nobody breaks traffic rules and is careful enough, most accidents can be _____.A. achievedB. affordedC. announcedD. avoided8. — Which of your hobbies do you think _____ the most time?— Of course, playing football.A. turns upB. wakes upC. takes upD. picks up9. Sharing is an important part of our life. When_____isshared, it will be halved. And your mood will be better.GAGGAGAGGAFFFFAFAFA. illnessB. happinessC. kindnessD. sadness10.The most important thing _____ we should do is to behonest.A. whichB. whoC. thatD.what11. — Would you like a cup of coffee?— Not _____ you have already made some.A. untilB. whetherC. ifD.unless12.— What type of music do you like?—I like _____ music because it has strong local color.GAGGAGAGGAFFFFAFAFA.folkB. classicalC. rockD. pop13. Could you tell me _____? She is wanted on the phonenow.A. where has Betty beenB. where Betty has goneC. where Betty has beenD. where has Betty gone14. — Nancy, how did you find the new cartoon?— ____________.A. I searched it onlineB. I have just watched itGAGGAGAGGAFFFFAFAFC. It’s wonderful and touchingD. It is made in Japan15.Which of the following saying has the meaning of “risklosing everything all at one time”?A. Every dog has its day.B. Put all your eggs in one basket.C. Burn the candle at both ends.D. It never rains but it pours.二、完形填空(每小題1分,共15分)根據短文內容,從各題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中選出最佳選項。

2019年初三二模英语试题(word版含答案)

2019年初三二模英语试题(word版含答案)

2019年度初三年级第二学期期末考试英语试卷学校姓名准考证号听力理解(共30 分)一、听对话,从下面各题所给的A、B、C 三幅图片中选择与对话内容相符的图片。

每段对话你将听两遍。

(共5分,每小题1分)1.A.B.C.2.A.B.C.3.A.B.C.4.A.B.C.5.A.B.C.1二、听对话或独白,根据对话或独白的内容,从下面各题所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选择最佳选项。

每段对话或独白你将听两遍。

(共15 分,每小题1.5 分)请听一段对话,完成第6至第7小题。

6.How was the boy’s weekend?A.It was great.B. It was terrible.C. It was busy.7.What did the boy do?A.He played soccer.B.He had chess classes.C.He went to a birthday party.请听一段对话,完成第8至第9小题。

8.Where is the boy going?A.A park.B. A library.C. A museum.9.Who is Lisa?A.Their sister.B. Their teacher.C. Their friend.请听一段对话,完成第10 至第11 小题。

10.When did the man start dancing?A.At the age of 6.B. At the age of 9.C. At the age of 12. 11.What is the man doing?A.Watching a show.B.Introducing a friend.C.Taking an interview.请听一段对话,完成第12 至第13 小题。

12.Why does the boy want to borrow the car?A.He needs to go shopping.B.He has to pick up his mother.C.He wants to go to the concert.13.How will the boy go back home?A.By car.B. By bus.C. By taxi.请听一段独白,完成第14 至第15 小题。

2019年北京石景山区初三二模英语试卷详解

2019年北京石景山区初三二模英语试卷详解

2019年北京⽯景⼭区初三⼆模英语试卷(详解)⼀、单项选择(每题0.5分,共12题,计6分)1. A.hers B.his C.mine D.yours【答案】【解析】—Is this book yours, Lily?—No, it's not .C考查物主代词。

句意,—这本书是你的吗,丽丽?—不是。

这不是我的。

根据句意且空⽩处后⾯没有名词可知应该⽤名词性物主代词mine 。

故答案为C 。

3. A.or B.so C.but D.and【答案】【解析】Put on your coat, you will get cold.A考查连词辨析。

句意。

穿上外套,否则你就会感冒的。

根据句意可知答案为A 。

4. A.How B.Where C.When D.Why【答案】【解析】— do you often do exercise?—I want to keep fit.D考查疑问副词。

根据答语我想要减肥,可知是询问为什么锻炼。

故答案为D 。

2. A.on B.in C.for D.at【答案】【解析】Mr. Feng arrived in Beijing the morning of May 5.A考查介词。

特指某⼀天的上午,下午,晚上⽤介词 on 。

故答案为 A 。

th5. A.Would B.Can C.Might D.Must【答案】【解析】— you like to drink some tea?—Yes, please. Thanks very much.A考查情态动词。

Would you like to do sth 是表示提建议时候的常⻅句型,故选A 。

6. A.interesting B.more interestingC.most interestingD.the most interesting【答案】【解析】—Which city do you think is , New York or London?—London.B考查⽐较级。

2019年北京石景山区初三二模英语试卷

2019年北京石景山区初三二模英语试卷

2019年北京⽯景⼭区初三⼆模英语试卷⼀、单项选择(每题0.5分,共12题,计6分)2. A.on B.in C.for D.atMr. Feng arrived in Beijing the morning of May 5.th 3. A.or B.so C.but D.andPut on your coat, you will get cold.4. A.How B.Where C.When D.Why— do you often do exercise?—I want to keep fit.5. A.Would B.Can C.Might D.Must— you like to drink some tea?—Yes, please. Thanks very much.6. A.interesting B.more interestingC.most interestingD.the most interesting—Which city do you think is , New York or London?—London.7. A.goes B.went C.is going D.will goCathy is a teacher. She to Africa to teach English every summer.8.—Where is Jack?1. A.hers B.his C.mine D.yours—Is this book yours, Lily?—No, it's not .A.playsB.playedC.is playingD.will play—He with his father in the park.9. A.lived B.has lived C.lives D.will liveTom in Beijing for ten years.10.A.watch B.watched C.will watch D.were watchingWe TV when it started raining last night.11. A.builds B.will build C.is built D.will be builtShijingshan Joy City in 2020.12.A.when dad comes back B.when does dad come backC.when dad will come backD.when will dad come back—Mum, could you tell me ?—Next week.⼆、完形填空(每题1分,共8题,计8分)13.Taking Care of Things"You're going to be alone on the farm this weekend, " my father said as though that was no big deal. "I expect you to take care of it."I had never been left alone on our farm, but I knew that I could deal with just about anything that might come up. I was ready to 1 that to my dad.As soon as my dad left on his trip, I headed out to check on our cows in the barn (⾕仓).I saw Loretta, my dad's favourite cow, eating apples.Just after I left the barn, I heard a sound I'd never heard before. I ran quickly back and found Loretta down on her front knees, eyes rolled back, looking as though she was about to 2 . She seemed to have a hard time breathing. I knew right away that she'd got an apple stuck in her throat. I tried to force the apple out but 3 , so I ran to call our vet (兽医), Dr. Carrico.When Dr. Carrico arrived, he felt around her neck 4 the situation. He told me to get him two boards. Finally, Loretta swallowed (咽下) the apple. Loretta, was now free to breathe.1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8."Did your dad leave you to see about things? " asked Dr. Carrico. "Yes, sir." "Well, it's not easy. 5 , you know when to call for help."I thought about not telling my dad about what had happened, but 6 that stupid idea in a hurry, since he was not a man you kept things from. After I told him, he didn't seem to react much, just kept saying, "Hmm, I see." a lot. I guessed he was very 7 in me.However, when two weeks later Loretta had her baby, my father asked me to name it. That surprised me because he always named the baby cows by himself. I looked at him in 8 .He smiled at me and said, "She's yours. Take good care of her." he said as though he trusted I could do that. I thought a lot and finally called the baby cow Apple.A.leaveB.proveC.explainD.introduceA.cryB.eatC.runD.dieA.failedB.stoppedC.movedD.relaxedA.changingB.studyingC.protectingD.ignoringA.LuckilyB.SadlyC.ProudlyD.NaturallyA.forgotB.acceptedC.droppedD.sharedA.interestedB.surprisedC.pleasedD.disappointedA.respectB.secretC.regretD.wonder三、阅读理解(每题2分,共13题,计26分)14.Nature in ArtMany artists paint and use nature in their works, but the results are very different. Here are four of them.Stanislaw Witkiewicz Stanislaw Witkiewicz was born in 1885 inZakopane, Poland. He died in 1939. Many people like Witkiewicz'spaintings of nature and landscapes (⻛景). He painted this one in 1907It shows the Hinczow Lakes in south Poland.Ginger Riley Munduwalawala In the past, Aboriginal (原始的)peoplepainted pictures of nature on rocks. Modern aboriginal artists also paintnature. This colorful painting by Ginger Riley Munduwalawala (1937-2002) shows hills, rivers, birds and kangaroos.Ando Hiroshige Japanese art is famous for landscape paintings. You canoften see the sea and sky, the mountains, and trees. Ando Hiroshige, oneof Japan's most famous artists, made and sold thousands of beautifuA.In 1885.B.In 1907.C.In 1937.D.In 1939.(1)A.Poland. B.Australia. C.Japan. D.England.(2)A.Stanislaw Witkiewicz. B.Ginger Riley Munduwalawala.C.Ando Hisroshige.D.Damie Hirst.(3)prints in his lifetime, but he died poor.Damien Hirst Damien Hirst is the richest artist in England. He is a painterbut he is more famous for art with animals. In one room of a gallery, heput lots of fruit and real butterflies. They flew around the visitors.When did Stanislaw paint the Hinczow Lakes?Where is Ando Hiroshige from?Who is famous for art with animals?15.(1)Many scientists believe our love of sugar may actually be an addiction (上瘾). When weeat or drink sugary foods, the sugar enters our blood and influences parts of our brain that make us feel good. Then the good feeling goes away, leaving us wanting more. All tasty foods do this, but sugar has a particularly strong effect. In this way, it is in fact addictive, and doctors suggest we all cut down on it."It seems like every time I study an illness, I find my way back to sugar, " says scientist Richard Johnson. One-third of adults worldwide have high blood pressure (⾎压), and up to 347 million have diabetes (糖尿病). Why? "Sugar, we believe, is one of the reasons, if not the main reason, " says Johnson.Our bodies are designed to survive on very little sugar. Early humans often had very little food, so our bodies learned to keep sugar as fat. In this way, we had energy stored for when there was no food. But today, most people have more than enough. So the very thing that once saved us may now be killing us.So what is the solution? It's obvious that we need to eat less sugar. The trouble is, in today's world, it's extremely difficult to avoid. From breakfast cereals to after-dinner desserts, our foods are increasingly filled with it. Some manufacturers (制造商)even use sugar to replace taste in foods that are advertised as low in fat. This may make the food appear as healthier, but large amounts of sugar are often added.But there are those who are fighting back against sugar. Many schools are offering more fruit instead of deserts. Other schools are building facilities for students to do exercise. The battle has not yet been lost.Why is sugar addictive?A.B.C.D.A.We like candy too much. B.It gives us needed energy.C.It is in so many foods and drinks.D.We get used to eating it at school.(2)A.Ways to avoid sugar. B.Our addiction to sugar.C.Illnesses caused by sugar.D.Good sugar and bad sugar.(3)It makes us feel good and want more of it.It has a strong effect on our blood.Tasty foods are full of sugar.There is sugar in medicine.According to the passage, why is it so hard to avoid sugar?What is the passage mainly about?16.The teenager BrainParents, teachers, and others who deal closely with teenagers know how difficult the adolescent (⻘少年的) years can be. This was thought to be due to the "foolishness of youth."Now, brain-imaging technology allows scientists to study the physical development of the brain in more details than ever before. Their discoveries have led a new theory of why teens act this way.Recently, scientists have discovered that though our brains are almost at their full size by the age of six, they are far from fully developed. Only during adolescence do our brains truly "grow up." During this time, they go through great changes, like a computer system being upgraded. This "upgrade" was once thought to be finished by about age 12. Now scientists have found that our brains continue to change until age 25. Such changes make us better at balancing impulse (冲动) with following rules. But a still-developing brain does this clumsily (笨拙地). The result, scientists believe, is the unpredictable behavior seen in teenagers.The studies show that teens are more likely to take risks. Luckily, the news isn't all bad. As brain scientist B. J. Casey points out, the teen brain inspires such behavior in order to help teens prepare for adult life.One way the brain does this is by changing the way teens measure risk and reward (回报). Researchers have found that when teens think about rewards, their brains release more of the chemicals that create pleasure. Researchers believe this makes the rewards seem more important than the risks, and makes teens feel the excitement of new experience.A.B.C.D.(1)A.B.C.D.(2)A.B.C.D.(3)Research into the structure of the teen brain have also found that it makes social connection seem especially rewarding. As such, teens have a strong need to meet new people.Because it is still developing, a teen brain can change to deal with new situations. So it connects social rewards with even more pleasure. In this way, the brain encouraged teens to have a wide circle of friends, which is believed to make them more successful in life.Unluckily, this need for greater rewards can sometimes lead teens to make bad decisions.However, it also means that teens are more likely, and less afraid, to try new things or to be independent. And in the long run, the impulses of the teen brain are what help teens leave their parents' care and live their own life successfully.According to Paragraph 2, what have the scientists discovered now?A changing brain helps follow the rules.Our brains finish upgrading by age of twelve.Our brains are fully developed by the age of six.A developing brain can cause unpredictable behaviors.The writer probably agree that .teenagers should learn from their bad decisionsmany teenagers are able to change their behaviorsthe way the teen brain works makes them less afraidthe impulses of a teenager brain should be controlledWhat can we learn from the passage?The teen brain makes risks less exciting.The impulse of teen brain can benefit teenagers.Teenagers with more friends are more successful.Teenagers make wrong decisions because of their brain.17.It is quite obvious that there are serious differences in sleep patterns (模式)in differentparts of the world, and that sleep patterns have also changed over time. Traditions, cultural values and local conditions and environments all have an effect on sleep practices and attitudes.One main cause of these differences is the widespread use of man-made light, which has led to big changes in sleep patterns in the industrialized world. It is thought that today we sleep at least an hour less each night than was just a century ago, and probably several hours less than before industrialization and electricity. According to some studies, man-made lighting has encouraged people to go to bed later and have monophasic sleep, rather than polyphasic sleep (多阶段睡眠)which is the more broken-up sleep patterns.A.B.C.D.(1)A.B.C.D.(2)mon B.special C.strange D.important(3)A.Nap in different periods. B.Sleep in different cultures.C.Unchanging sleep attitudes.D.Improving our sleep patterns.(4)During the long nights of the winter months, our prehistoric ancestors may have broken sleep up into two or more parts, separated by an hour or two of quiet restfulness. In nomadic (游牧的)societies, even today, it is more common for people to have this kind of polyphasic sleep, sleeping on and off throughout the day or night, depending on what is happening.Even within the developed world, there are considerable differences in sleep patterns. A study carried out in ten countries in 2002 showed some of these regional (地区的)differences. For example, while the general time the study participants slept was about 7.5 hours a night, the results from different countries differed from 6 hours 53 minutes in Japan to 8 hours 24 minutes in Portugal. Over 42% of Brazilians took regular afternoon naps (午睡), compared to only 12% of Japanese people.A daytime short sleep or nap is commonplace among adults in many Mediterranean countries. Spain, in particular, has raised the nap almost to the level of an art form, although, in the busy modern world, it is less ubiquitous than it once was. Naps are also common in parts of Africa and China.It is clear, then, that there are cultural and historical differences in the amount of sleep we get and the way we get it. Yet one thing is for sure: the need for sufficient sleep, however we may define this, is universal and unchanging.The second paragraph is mainly about .people sleep much less today than a century agoman-made lighting has influenced sleep patternsman-made lighting was introduced into our worldpeople were encouraged to have polyphasic sleepWe can learn from the study in 2002 that .people in Portugal slept less than people in Japanmore than half of Brazilians had sleep problemsthere were regional differences in sleep patternsthere were historical reasons for sleep problemsThe word "ubiquitous" in Paragraph 5 probably means .Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?四、阅读表达(每题2分,共5题,计10分)18.(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)English dictionaries which were written before 18 century had only words which were notcommon, or words which were difficult to spell. Then, in 1755, Dr. Samuel Johnson, a great English writer, wrote a famous dictionary. This dictionary contained common words as well as unusual ones. It also showed how words should be used in sentences.In 1858, a group of people who study language started to write The Oxford English Dictionary (OED ). They wanted to list all the words of the English language. They even included words which were not used any more. They also wrote sentences that show the meanings of words. They also described the history of words, saying when words were first used in English, and which languages they came from. The OED tells us, for example, that "algebra"comes from Arabic and was first used in English in the 16 century. The dictionary took hundreds of people over seventy years to complete. It has been improved many times, as the number of words used in English has increased. The more recent dictionary gives the meanings of over one million words. It is put into twenty-one books: each one is over one thousand pages long.Although Americans speak English, they use some words that are not used in British English. For example, the season an English person calls "autumn" ,is called "fall" by an American. The first dictionary of American English was published by Noah Webster in 1828. He also decided to spell some words in a simpler way. For example, he wrote "colour" as "color" ,"centre" as "center" ,and "plough" as "plow" . These spellings are still used in America today.Since 1828, Webster's Dictionary of American English has been improved and made bigger many times.A good dictionary is a very important tool for every reader. Many modern English dictionaries are now available. They give different kinds of information. It is very important to choose the best dictionary for your needs and to use it often.Who was Dr. Samuel Johnson?When did people begin to write the OED?How long did the OED take to complete?Which word is American English, "plough" or "plow" ?How is American English different from British English?th th 五、书⾯表达(⼆选⼀)(10分)19.2019年中国北京世界园艺博览会(Beijing International Horticultural Exhibition)在北京延庆举⾏,本次活动主题为 "绿⾊⽣活,美丽家园" ,吸引很多中外游客慕名⽽来。

北京市石景山区2019-2021年(三年)中考二模英语试卷分类汇编:阅读理解

北京市石景山区2019-2021年(三年)中考二模英语试卷分类汇编:阅读理解

北京市石景山区2019-2021年三年中考二模英语试卷分类汇编阅读理解2021年北京市石景山区九年级中考二模英语试题三、阅读理解(共26 分,每小题2 分)阅读下面的四篇短文,根据短文内容,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中,选择最佳选项。

AMy First (and Last) TimeIs there anything you have only ever done once? Write and tell us about it!21. Who did a bungee jumping?A. Paul.B. Hanif.C. Roseli.D. Ingrid.22. How did Hanif feel when he gave his speech?A. Confused.B. Lonely.C. Nervous.D. Sad.23. Why did Roseli try the waterslide?A. His brother wanted to take a photo.B. It would be a very good memory.C. His friend told him to have a try.D. It looked like much fun to him.BAchieving a Life GoalEver since I was little, there is always one thing I have known that I wanted to do: travel around the world! I’ve always been interested in exploring and finding out as much as I can abo ut different cultures. I spent a lot of time reading books all about other countries and imagining what they might be like.I’ve been lucky enough to have been able to go to a lot of countries I had dreamed about, but the one place that I always wanted to go to but never had a chance to visit was South America. So, as soon as I finished university, I knew I had to make plans to go there. I would do whatever I could to finally be able to achieve this life goal.I knew it would be difficult, because I couldn’t speak a word of Spanish, and I only had enough money to book my flight there! However, after six months of a lot of planning, hard work and trying to learn Spanish, I was ready and found myself on a flight to Uruguay with my best friend.When we arrived, I couldn’t believe I had finally made it there, somewhere I had imaginedmany times. I have to say, it wasn’t at all like I imagined it – it was even better!We went to many different countries in South America and I loved them all, but one of my favourites was Chile. Chile is amazing because it has amazing views. We went down to a place called Pucon. It was very cold there, which we were completely unprepared for. When we had been planning our trip, we thought the weather would be hot the whole time, but we couldn’t have been more wrong! After buying some warm jumpers though, we were ready to explore.In the end, I had the experience of a lifetime in South America, and I’m so happy that I worked hard in order to achieve this life goal of mine!24. What did the writer do as soon as he finished university?A. He started preparing for his trip.B. He went travelling around the world.C. He started working as a Spanish teacher.D. He bought a ticket to fly to South America.25. What was the writer wrong with about Pucon?A. The transportation.B. The food.C. The weather.D. The view.26. Why was the writer happy that he achieved this goal?A. It was an opportunity to learn a new language.B. It helped him to get ready for his future life.C. He discovered an amazing city to live in.D. He experienced a lot in South America.CMost experts agree that the Internet has totally changed how we read, think, and remember things. However, whether this transition (转变) has had a good or bad effect is still unknown.There is proof that we are reading fewer books, especially non-fiction (纪实文学). Let’s say you need medical advice or cooking instructions. Who wants to buy a 300-page book when you can find a 300-word article on the Internet about the same subject? It’s easier to read, it’s free, andit’s a lot faster. However, we are, in fact, reading a lot more overall. In addition to our offline reading, we read online throughout the day as we check our smart phones, surf the Internet, visit social media sites, and catch up on our e-mail. We also do a lot more skimming (略读) and scanning (细读) on the Internet than we do when we read physical books or magazines and newspapers.Before there was an Internet, people spent a lot of time taking notes in libraries. Today, you can just simply bookmark any page and return to it easily. However, many argue that online information sources often have mistakes and can’t be trusted, so we need to be more careful when we use them.Some think that the Internet has made it more difficult to focus on one task without getting interrupted by other things. We are continually interrupted by updates from social media websites and e-mail messages. We follow links (链接) to other websites where we find more links to other websites and jump from topic to topic. We also get a lot of junk (垃圾) – for example, news about famous people and advertisements about products we don’t want or need.Some consider what we read on the Internet to be junk, while others see many advantages in the reading we do on the Internet. Some argue that reading on the Internet is like exercise for the brain, making it easier for us to deal with interruption and think clearly as we learn to make choices that work for us. In a recent study,a lot of people agreed that our use of the Internet has actually made us smarter. If you grew up with the Internet, that’s very good news, in fact.27. How has the Internet changed the way we read?A. It offers more fictions for people to share.B. It makes people choose books over articles.C. It offers a chance for people to skim and scan.D. It makes people read more in their daily life.28. Internet has made it more difficult to focus on one task because ______.A. there are links for shopping connected with the taskB. the right information is normally hidden among junkC. various unneeded information often take their attention awayD. people need to follow different links to get the right information29. What is the writer’s main purpose in writing this passage?A. To question about the sources of online information.B. To discuss the problems of reading on the Internet.C. To state opinions on the effect of reading online.D. To stress the importance of reading non-fiction.30. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?A. Reading Skills in ShapeB. Reading Habits in TransitionC. The Disadvantages of InterruptionD. The Benefits of Reading on the InternetDEmotional IntelligenceGoleman is the writer of Emotional Intelligence, a great book about emotional intelligence (情商) or EQ is more important than IQ in one’s success in life. One of the highlights of the book is a test that Goleman calls “The Marshmallow (棉花糖) Challenge.”In this experiment, four-year-old children were separately called into a room. A kind man gave a marshmallow to each of them and said they could eat the marshmallow right away, or wait for him to come back to get two marshmallows.Some of the children covered their eyes or played games to keep their thoughts off the single marshmallow and waited for the promised double prize. Others –about a third of the group –simply watched the man leave and grabbed (抓) the marshmallow and ate it right away.Twelve years later, the same children were teenagers and they were tested again. “The emotional and social difference between the grab-the-marshmallow kids and the satisfaction-delaying kids was interesting,” Goleman says.The ones who had resisted eating the marshmallow right away were clearly more socially capable than the others. “They were less likely to bec ome nervous and disorganized when stressed; they welcomed challenges and followed them instead of giving up; they were independent and confident.”The third or so who grabbed the marshmallow were more likely to be seen as shying away from social contacts, to be easily upset by stress, to think of themselves as unworthy, or to overreact to certain situations.And all because of a single marshmallow? In fact, Goleman explains, it’s all because of a lone neuron (孤神经元) in the brain, that bypasses the neocortex –the area of the brain where reasonable decisions are made – and goes straight to the amygdala (大脑杏仁核), the emotional center of the brain. Here, the more that emotional memories involving disappointment, worry, and fear are stored in early teenage time, t he more the amygdala can “control the rest of the brain,” Goleman says, “by flooding it with strong and improper emotions.’”But if the emotions stored in the brain are those of self-managing, self-motivation and hope, then we are given a gift of an “emotional Intelligence” that serves instead of controlling us for the rest of our lives.However, amygdala takes a long time to grow, around fifteen or sixteen years, which means to Goleman that “emotional intelligence can be taught, not only in the home but pe rhaps, more importantly, in school.”31. What does the experiment “The Marshmallow Challenge” show?A. EQ is more important than IQ to one’s success.B. The development of EQ is linked to marshmallows.C. People who have higher EQ are more likely to succeed.D. People who like the marshmallow are more likely to fail.32. The word “resisted” in Paragraph 5 probably means ______.A. refusedB. agreedC. stoppedD. repeated33. Daniel Goleman probably agrees that ______.A. the grab-the-marshmallow kids are gifted with self-motivationB. emotion memories involving worry lead to better social abilitiesC. it takes fifteen or sixteen years to teach kids emotional intelligenceD. it’s also schools’ responsibility to teach kids emotional intelligence答案:21. A 22. C 23. D 24.A 25. C 26. D 27. D28. C 29.C 30. B 31. C 32. A 33. D2019年6月北京市石景山区初三综合练习(二模)英语试题三、阅读理解阅读下面的四篇短文,根据短文内容,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中,选择最佳选项。

2019届北京市石景山区中考二模英语试卷【含答案及解析】

2019届北京市石景山区中考二模英语试卷【含答案及解析】

2019届北京市石景山区中考二模英语试卷【含答案及解析】姓名___________ 班级____________ 分数__________一、单项填空1. This is my little brother. _____ name is Jack.A. HisB. HerC. OurD. Your2. It’s rainy again, ______ we have to stay at home.A. orB. becauseC. butD. so3. Tomorrow we will have a football match ______ our school.A. toB. inC. onD. of4. You ______ play with fire. It’s dangerous.A. might notB. needn’tC. mustn’tD. may not5. Little Jim ______ computer games when his mother got home.A. is playing____________________B. PlayedC. will play________________________D. was playing6. Mum always tells the little girl not ______ to bed too late.A. goB. to goC. wentD. going7. I’m so hungry now. I ______ since breakfast.A. won’t eat____________________________B. haven’t eatenC. didn’t eat________________________D. don’t eat8. Today Beijing Opera ______ by many people even from other countries.A. is enjoyed____________________________B. EnjoysC. will enjoy____________________________D. was enjoyed9. — Sam, do you know ______ for the holiday next month?— To Australia, I suppose.A. where did we go ________________________B. where will we goC. where we will go________________________D. where we went二、完形填空10. 阅读下面的短文,掌握其大意,然后从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选择最佳选项。

精校版-2019年石景山区初三二模英语试题(含答案)

精校版-2019年石景山区初三二模英语试题(含答案)

2019北京石景山区初三二模英语知识运用(共14分)一、单项填空(共6分,每小题0.5分)从下列各题所给的A、 B、 C、 D四个选项中选择可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

1.—— Is this book yours, Lily?——No, it's not .A. hersB. hisC. mineD. yours2. Mr. Feng arrived in Beijing the morning of May 5thA. onB. inC. forD. at3. Put on your coat, you will get cold.A. orB. soC. butD. and4.——do you often do exercise?——I want to keep fit.A. HowB. WhereC. WhenD. Why5.——you like to drink some tea?—— Yes, please. Thanks very much.A. wouldB. canC. mightD. must6.——Which city do you think is ,New York or London?——London.A. interestingB. more interestingC. most interestingD. the most interesting7. Cathy is a teacher. She to Africa to teach English every summer.A. goesB. wentC. is goingD. will go8.——Where is Jack?——He with his father in the park.A. playsB. playedC. is playingD. will play9. Tom in Beijing for ten years.A. livedB. has livedC. livesD. will live10. We TV when it started raining last night.A. watchB. watchedC. will watchD. were watching11. Shijingshan Joy City in 2020.A. buildsB. will buildC. is builtD. will be built12.——Mum, could you tell me ?——Next week.A. when dad comes backB. when does dad come backC. when dad will come backD. when will dad come back二、完形填空(共8分,每小题1分)阅读下面的短文,掌握其大意,然后从短文后各题所给的A、 B、 C、 D四个选项中,选择最佳选项。

2019年中考二模英语试题及答案

2019年中考二模英语试题及答案
四、阅读理解(本大题共15小题;51~60小题,每小题2分;61~65小题,每小题1分;共25分)
51. B 52. D 53. A 54. A 55. C
56. A 57. D 58. B 59. D 60. C
61. B 62.C 63. A 64. C 65. B
五、补全对话(本大题共5小题,每小题1分,共5分)
66. C 67. G 68. F 69. B 70. D
六、完成句子(本大题共5小题,每小题2分,共10分)
71.showing, around72.looks, up73.plenty of74.read out 75. set up
七、任务型阅读(本大题共5小题,每小题1分,共5分)
76.bicycles77.high-wheeler78.the same size
九、书面表达(本大题共15分)
Last weekendXiaoming’s parents took him to seehisgrandparents.Grandpa and Grandmawerevery happyto see them, so they cooked a big meal. But when they were eating,Xiaomingbegan toplay withhisPad,hisfather was talkingwith his friend on the mobile-phoneloudly, whilehismother was busy sending messages toher friends. Grandpa and grandma felt lonely because nobodytalked with them. At last, Grandpa was so angry that he left the table.

石景山二模英语

石景山二模英语

知识运用(共25分)四、单项填空(共13分,每小题1分)从下列各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选择可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

22. Tom and I went boating yesterday. _______ had a good time.A. WeB. TheyC. SheD. It23. We traveled all night to London and got there _______ Sunday morning.A. inB. atC. toD. on24. —______ did you spend your summer vacation last year?—In England.A. WhenB. WhereC. HowD. Why25. —Is Tom at school today?—No, he is at home ______ he has got a bad cold.A. soB. orC. becauseD. if26. —Could I borrow your dictionary?—Of course you ______.A. mustB. canC. shouldD. need27. —What about this dress?—I don’t like the colour. Please show me ______ one.A. anotherB. otherC. the otherD. others28. Mike invited me ______ tennis this weekend.A. playB. to playC. playingD. played29. —Which do you think is ______ subject, math, music or art?—Art, I guess.A. interestingB. more interestingC. most interestingD. the most interesting30. —Were you at home at that time?—No, I ______ dinner with my friends in a restaurant.A. haveB. hadC. will haveD. was having31. They will call us as soon as they ______ there.A. getB. gotC. will getD. have got32. I ______ much progress in my English study since last term.A. makeB. will makeC. madeD. have made33. The 30th Olympic Games ______ in London this summer.A. holdB. heldC. are heldD. will be held34. —Do you know ______ for New Y ork last night?—At 9:00.A. what time he leavesB. what time he leftC. what time does he leaveD. what time did he leave五、完形填空(共12分,每小题1分)阅读下面的短文,掌握其大意,然后从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选择最佳选项。

北京市石景山区2019-2021年(三年)中考二模英语试卷分类汇编:完形填空(解析版)

北京市石景山区2019-2021年(三年)中考二模英语试卷分类汇编:完形填空(解析版)
14. A.tidyB.greyC.coolD.messy
15. A.appearedB.returnedC.cookedD.shouted
16. A.lentB.handedC.foundD.sold
17. A.likeB.feedC.greetD.protect
18. A.wonderedB.explainedC.arguedD.doubted
【14题详解】
句意:他凌乱的头发垂在一顶不成形的帽子下面,他的旧衬衫和裤子被雨淋湿了,他和衣而睡。
tidy整洁的;grey灰色的;cool凉爽的;messy凌乱的。根据上文中“when I saw a tramp (流浪汉) coming up the road”可知,他是流浪汉,所以他的头发很乱。故选D。
cookie jar
However, during the first hour of my workday at home, I____14____touched any work. The children kept running into my study and asking me to play with them.Around 10:30 a.m., I decided to take that mid-morning cookie____15____and then found that there was nothing left in the cookie jar. The kids had eaten them all! I returned to my desk and began writing an e-mail until my wife walked in.
“I fed them for their____20____, because if you were ever hungry and had nothing to eat, I would want their mothers to feed you.”

北京市石景山区2019-2021年(三年)中考二模英语试卷分类汇编:文段表达(解析版)

北京市石景山区2019-2021年(三年)中考二模英语试卷分类汇编:文段表达(解析版)

北京市石景山区2019-2021年三年中考二模英语试卷分类汇编文段表达2021年北京市石景山区九年级中考二模英语试题五、文段表达(10分)39. 从下面两个题目中任选一题,根据中文和英文提示,完成一篇不少于50 词的文段写作。

文中已给出内容不计入总词数。

所给提示词语仅供选用。

请不要写出你的校名和姓名。

假如你是李华,作为学校艺术社团(Art Club) 负责人,你打算邀请你校交换生Peter加入社团。

请用英语写一封电子邮件,向Peter介绍你在艺术社团通常做什么,并说明邀请他加入社团的原因。

提示词语:sing, performance, show, learn提示问题:● What do you do in your Art Club?● Why do you want Peter to join your club?Dear Peter,I am writing to invite you to join our ArtClub.__________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________I am looking forward to your early reply.Yours,Li Hua【答案】例文Dear Peter,I am writing to invite you to join our Art Club. In our club, we have many interesting activities. First, all the members meet every weekend to do singing and dancing together. Some members play the piano. Sometimes, we get chances to do performance. Then, we go to the Art Museum from time to time. We can learn more about art.If you join our club, I am sure you will have a lot of fun doing shows with the members. Besides, it’s a good chance to make more friends and learn a lot about Chinese art.I am looking forward to your early reply!Yours,Li Hua 【解析】【分析】【详解】1. 题干解读:题目要求根据提示词语和问题,介绍艺术社团通常做什么,并说明邀请Peter加入社团的原因,可以适当的发挥,写作时要运用正确的英语表达,要选用恰当的词汇和短语。

石景山区初三英语二模试题

石景山区初三英语二模试题

石景山区初三英语二模试题初三时学习任务繁重的一年,教师们要如何准备模拟试题呢?接下来是店铺为大家带来的关于石景山区初三英语二模试题,希望会给大家带来帮助。

石景山区初三英语二模试题:听力理解 (共30分)一、听对话,从下面各题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选择与对话内容相符的图片。

每段对话你将听两遍。

(共5分,每小题1分)1.A. B. C.二、听对话或独白,根据对话或独白的内容,从下面各题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选择最佳选项。

每段对话或独白你将听两遍。

(共15分,每小题1.5分)请听一段对话,完成第6至第7小题。

6. What’s the man going to do tonight?A. To go to a concert.B. To play some music.C. To sell some tickets.7. How much does the man pay?A. $20.B. $35.C. $40.请听一段对话,完成第8至第9小题。

8. Where are the speakers?A. In a hotel.B. On the beach.C. In a restaurant.9. What will they do in the evening?A. Go to a party.B. Go for a swim.C. Go to a restaurant.请听一段对话,完成第10至第11小题。

10. Where is the woman going?A. To a hotel.B. To a station.C. To a book store.11. How will she go there?A. On foot.B. By bus.C. By taxi.请听一段对话,完成第12至第13小题。

12. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. Preparation for a party.B. Shopping plan for a picnic.C. Food cooking for programs.13. What can we learn from the conversation?A. The man suggests getting less chicken.B. The man likes eating very much.C. The woman is quite thoughtful.请听一段独白,完成第14至第15小题。

北京市石景山区2019-2021年(三年)中考二模英语试卷分类汇编:单项填空

北京市石景山区2019-2021年(三年)中考二模英语试卷分类汇编:单项填空

北京市石景山区2019-2021年三年中考二模英语试卷分类汇编单项填空2021年北京市石景山区九年级中考二模英语试题一、单项填空(共6 分,每小题0.5 分)1. Mrs. Smith is our teacher. She teaches ______ English.A. themB. youC. herD. us2. —When is Jack’s birthday?—It’s ______ June 29th.A. onB. inC. atD. of3. I want to go to the Olympic Park ______ there are many beautiful flowers there.A. orB. butC. becauseD. so4. — ______ is your school from home?—About five minutes’ walk.A. How farB. How longC. How oftenD. How soon5. — ______ I come in, sir?— Yes, please.A. NeedB. MayC. MightD. Must6. Emma is seven years old. She is three years______ than David.A. youngB. youngerC. youngestD. the youngest7. If it doesn’t rain tomorrow, we _____ to have a picnic.A. goB. wentC. have goneD. will go8. My dad ______ young kids how to play football every Saturday.A. teachesB. taughtC. have taughtD. will teach9. The old man ______in this town for about fifty years.A. livesB. livedC. has livedD. will live10. Mary _____ a movie when her mum came home.A. watchesB. watchedC. was watchingD. will watch11. He wrote many children’ s books and half of them ______ in the 1990s.A. publishedB. will publishC. were publishedD. will be published12. — Do you know ______?— Yes, she is 11 years old.A. how old is sheB. how old she isC. how old was sheD. how old she was答案:1. D2. A3. C4. A5.B6. B7. D 8. A 9. C 10. C 11. C 12. B2019年6月北京市石景山区初三综合练习(二模)英语试题一、单项填空1.Mrs. Smith is our teacher. ______ teaches us English.A. IB. YouC. SheD. He2.I bought some pencils ______ the supermarket yesterday.A. onB. inC. toD. of3.— John, ______ does it take you to go to school every day?— About half an hour.A. how farB. how oftenC. how longD. how old4.— Lily, ______ you speak French?— Yes, I can.A. mustB. shouldC. needD. can5.This dress looks beautiful, ______ it is too expensive.A. andB. soC. butD. or6.Jessica does well in all her subjects. She is one of ______ students in our class.A. goodB. betterC. bestD. the best7.Tom ______ basketball with his friends every weekendA. playsB. is playingC. has playedD. was playing8.—Sarah, what’s your mum doing?—She ______ in the kitchen.A. cooksB. is cookingC. has cookedD. will cook9.Our life ______ a lot since we moved to a new country.A. changesB. changedC. has changedD. will change10.If it’s too hot tomorrow, I ______ at home and study online.A. will stayB. stayedC. have stayedD. was staying11.My brother ______ by his dream school last summer.A. acceptedB. will acceptC. was acceptedD. will be accepted12.—Excuse me, can you tell me ______ last term?—Sure. I read every day before bed.A. how you will improve your readingB. how you improved your readingC. how will you improve your readingD. how did you improve your reading 答案:1-5 CBCDC 6-10 DABCA 11-12 CB2019年6月北京市石景山区初三综合练习(二模)英语试题一、单项填空(共6 分,每小题0.5 分)从下列各题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中,选择可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

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石景山区2019 年初三综合练习英语试卷学校姓名准考证号知识运用(共14 分)一、单项填空(共6 分,每小题0.5 分)从下列各题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中,选择可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

1.—Is this book yours, Lily?—No, it’s not .A. hersB. hisC. mineD. yours2.Mr. Feng arrived in Beijing the morning of May 5th.A. onB. inC. forD. at3.Put on your coat, you will get cold.A. orB. soC. butD. and4.—do you often do exercise?—I want to keep fit.A. HowB. WhereC. WhenD. Why5.—you like to drink some tea?—Yes, please. Thanks very much.A .would B. can C. might D. must6.—Which city do you think is , New York or London?—London.A. interestingB. more interestingC. most interestingD. the most interesting7.Cathy is a teacher. She to Africa to teach English every summer.A. goesB. wentC. is goingD. will go8.—Where is Jack?—He with his father in the park.A. playsB. playedC. is playingD. will play9.Tom in Beijing for ten years.A. livedB. has livedC. livesD. will live10.We TV when it started raining last night.A. watchB. watchedC. will watchD. were watching11.Shijingshan Joy City in 2020.A. buildsB. will buildC. is builtD. will be built12.—Mum, could you tell me ?—Next week.A. when dad comes backB. when does dad come backC. when dad will come backD. when will dad come back二、完形填空(共8 分,每小题1 分)阅读下面的短文,掌握其大意,然后从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中,选择最佳选项。

Taking Care of Things“You’re going to be alone on the farm this weekend,” my father said as though that was no big deal. “I expect you to take care of it.”I had never been left alone on our farm, but I knew that I could deal with just about anything that might come up. I was ready to 13 that to my dad.As soon as my dad left on his trip, I headed out to check on our cows in the barn (谷仓). I saw Loretta, my dad’s favourite cow, eating apples.Just after I le ft the barn, I heard a sound I’d never heard before. I ran quickly back and found Loretta down on her front knees, eyes rolled back, looking as though she was about to14 . She seemed to have a hard time breathing. I knew right away that she’d got an app le stuck in her throat. I tried to force the apple out but 15 , so I ran to call our vet ( 兽医), Dr. Carrico.When Dr. Carrico arrived, he felt around her neck 16 the situation. He told me to get him two boards. Finally, Loretta swallowed (咽下) the apple. Loretta, was now free to breathe.“Did your dad leave you to see about things?” asked Dr. Carrico. “Yes, sir.” “Well, it’s not easy. 17 , you know when to call for help.”I thought about not telling my dad about what had happened, but 18 that stupid idea in a hurry, since he was not a man you kept things from. After I told him, he didn’t seem to react much, just kept saying, “Hmm, I see.” a lot. I guessed he was very 19 in me.However, when two weeks later Loretta had her baby, my father asked me to name it. That surprised me because he always named the baby cows by himself. I looked at him in 20 . He smiled at me and said, “She’s yours. Take good care of her.” he said as though he trusted I could do that. I thought a lot and finally called the baby cow Apple.13. A. leave B. prove C. explain D. introduce14. A. cry B. eat C. run D. die15. A. failed B. stopped C. moved D. relaxed16. A. changing B. studying C. protecting D. ignoring17. A. Luckily B. Sadly C. Proudly D. Naturally18. A. forgot B. accepted C. dropped D. shared19. A. interested B. surprised C. pleased D. disappointed20. A. respect B. secret C. regret D. wonder阅读理解(共36 分)三、阅读理解(共26 分,每小题2 分)阅读下面的四篇短文,根据短文内容,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中,选择最佳选项。

ANature in ArtMany artists paint and use nature in their works, but the results are very different. Here are four21.When did Stanislaw paint the Hinczow Lakes?A. In 1885.B. In 1907.C. In 1937.D. In 1939.22.Where is Ando Hiroshige from?A. Poland.B. Australia.C. Japan.D. England.23.Who is famous for art with animals?A. Stanislaw Witkiewicz.B. Ginger Riley Munduwalawala.C. Ando Hisroshige.D. Damie Hirst.BMany scientists believe our love of sugar may actually be an addiction (上瘾). When we eat or drink sugary foods, the sugar enters our blood and influences parts of our brain that make us feel good. Then the good feeling goes away, leaving us wanting more. All tasty foods do this, but sugar has a particularly strong effect. In this way, it is in fact addictive, and doctors suggest we all cut down on it.“It seems like every time I study an illness, I find my way back to sugar,” says scientist Richard Johnson. One-third of adults worldwide have high blood pressure ( 血压), and up to 347 million have diabetes (糖尿病). Why? “Sugar, we believe, is one of the reasons, if not the main reason,” says Johnson.Our bodies are designed to survive on very little sugar. Early humans often had very little food, so our bodies learned to keep sugar as fat. In this way, we had energy stored for when there was no food. But today, most people have more than enough. So the very thing that once saved us may now be killing us.So what is the solution? It’s obvious that we need to eat less sugar. The trouble is, in today’s world, it’s extremely difficult to avoid. From breakfast cereals to after-dinner desserts, our foods are increasingly filled with it. Some manufacturers ( 制造商) even use sugar to replace taste in foods that are advertised as low in fat. This may make the food appear as healthier, but large amounts of sugar are often added.But there are those who are fighting back against sugar. Many schools are offering more fruit instead of deserts. Other schools are building facilities for students to do exercise. The battle has not yet been lost.24.Why is sugar addictive?A.It makes us feel good and want more of it.B.It has a strong effect on our blood.C.Tasty foods are full of sugar.D.There is sugar in medicine.25.According to the passage, why is it so hard to avoid sugar?A.We like candy too much.B.It gives us needed energy.C.It is in so many foods and drinks.D.We get used to eating it at school.26.What is the passage mainly about?A.Ways to avoid sugar.B.Our addiction to sugar.C.Illnesses caused by sugar.D.Good sugar and bad sugar.CThe Teenage BrainParents, teachers, and others who deal closely with teenagers know how difficult the adolescent(青少年的) years can be. This was thought to be due to the “foolishness of youth.” Now, brain-imaging technology allows scientists to study the physical development of the brain in more details than ever before. Their discoveries have led a new theory of why teens act this way.Recently, scientists have discovered that though our brains are almost at their full size by the age of six, they are far from fully developed. Only during adolescence do our brains truly “grow up.” During this time, they go through great changes, like a computer system being upgraded. This “upgrade” was once thought to be finished by about ag e 12. Now scientists have found that our brains continue to change until age 25. Such changes make us better at balancing impulses (冲动) with following rules. But a still-developing brain does this clumsily(笨拙地). The result, scientists believe, is the unpredictable behavior seen in teenagers.The studies show that teens are more likely to take risks. Luckily, the news isn’t all bad. As brain scientist B. J. Casey points out, the teen brain inspires such behavior in order to help teens prepare for adult life.One way the brain does this is by changing the way teens measure risk and reward (回报). Researchers have found that when teens think about rewards, their brains release more of the chemicals that create pleasure. Researchers believe this makes the rewards seem more important than the risks, and makes teens feel the excitement of new experience.Research into the structure of the teen brain have also found that it makes social connection seem especially rewarding. As such, teens have a strong need to meet new people. Because it is still developing, a teen brain can change to deal with new situations. So it connects social rewards with even more pleasure. In this way, the brain encourages teens to have a wide circle of friends, which is believed to make them more successful in life.Unluckily, this need for greater rewards can sometimes lead teens to make bad decisions. However, it also means that teens are more likely, and less afraid, to try new things or to be independent. And in the long run, the impulses of the teen brain are what help teens leave their parents’ care and live their own life successfully.27.According to Paragraph 2, what have the scientists discovered now?A.A changing brain helps follow the rules.B.Our brains finish upgrading by age of twelve.C.Our brains are fully developed by the age of six.D.A developing brain can cause unpredictable behaviors.28.The writer probably agrees that .A.teenagers should learn from their bad decisionsB.many teenagers are able to change their behaviorsC.the way the teen brain works makes them less afraidD.the impulses of a teenage brain should be controlled29.What can we learn from the passage?A.The teen brain makes risks less exciting.B.The impulse of teen brain can benefit teenagers.C.Teenagers with more friends are more successful.D.Teenagers make wrong decisions because of their brain.DIt is quite obvious that there are serious differences in sleep patterns ( 模式) in different parts of the world, and that sleep patterns have also changed over time. Traditions, cultural values and local conditions and environments all have an effect on sleep practices and attitudes.One main cause of these differences is the widespread use of man-made light, which has led to big changes in sleep patterns in the industrialized world. It is thought that today we sleep at least an hour less each night than was just a century ago, and probably several hours less than before industrialization and electricity. According to some studies, man-made lighting has encouraged people to go to bed later and have monophasic sleep, rather than polyphasic sleep(多阶段睡眠) which is the more broken-up sleep patterns.During the long nights of the winter months, our prehistoric ancestors may have broken sleep up into two or more parts, separated by an hour or two of quiet restfulness. In nomadic(游牧的) societies, even today, it is more common for people to have this kind of polyphasic sleep, sleeping on and off throughout the day or night, depending on what is happening.Even within the developed world, there are considerable differences in sleep patterns. A study carried out in ten countries in 2002 showed some of these regional (地区的) differences. For example, while the general time the study participants slept was about 7.5 hours a night, the results from different countries differed from 6 hours 53 minutes in Japan to 8 hours 24 minutes in Portugal. Over 42% of Brazilians took regular afternoon naps (午睡), compared to only 12% of Japanese people.A daytime short sleep or nap is commonplace among adults in many Mediterranean countries. Spain, in particular, has raised the nap almost to the level of an art form, although, in the busy modern world, it is less ubiquitous than it once was. Naps are also common in partsof Africa and China.It is clear, then, that there are cultural and historical differences in the amount of sleep we get and the way we get it. Yet one thing is for sure: the need for sufficient sleep, however we may define this, is universal and unchanging.30.The second paragraph is mainly about .A.people sleep much less today than a century agoB.man-made lighting has influenced sleep patternsC.man-made lighting was introduced into our worldD.people were encouraged to have polyphasic sleep31.We can learn from the study in 2002 that .A.people in Portugal slept less than people in JapanB.more than half of Brazilians had sleep problemsC.there were regional differences in sleep patternsD.there were historical reasons for sleep problems32.The word “ubiquitous” in Paragraph 5 probably means .A. commonB. specialC. strangeD. important33.Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?A.Nap in different periods.B.Sleep in different cultures.C.Unchanging sleep attitudes.D.Improving our sleep patterns.四、阅读短文,根据短文内容回答问题。

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