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新疆维吾尔自治区乌鲁木齐市重点中学2024届高三上学期10月月考英语试卷(含答案)
新疆维吾尔自治区乌鲁木齐市重点中学2024届高三上学期10月月考英语试卷学校：___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 一、阅读理解For humans, adapting to climate change will mostly be a matter of technology. More air conditioning, better-designed houses and bigger flood defenses may help lessen the effects of a warmer world. Animals will have to rely on changing their bodies or their behaviour. In a paper published in Trends in Ecology & Evolution, a team led by Sara Ryding, a professor in Australia, shows that is already happening. In some species of Australian parrot, for instance, beak size has increased by between 4% and 10% since 1871. Similar trends are seen in species of mice and bats growing bigger ears, tails, legs and wings.All that fits nicely with evolutionary theory. “Allen’s rule”, named after Joe Allen, who suggested it in 1877, holds that warm-blooded animals in hot places tend to have larger appendages than those in mild areas. Such adaptations boost an animal’s surface area relative to its body volume, helping it to shed extra heat. Fennec foxes, meanwhile, which are native to the Sahara desert, have strikingly large ears, especially compared with their Arctic cousins. Ryding’s team combined data from different species in different places. Now that they have little in common apart from living on a warming planet, climate change is the most reasonable explanation. Since any evolutionary adaptation comes with trade-offs, it is unclear how far the process might go. Bigger beaks might interfere with feeding, for instance. Larger wings are heavier, and bigger legs cost more energy to grow.Honestly, studying a broader range of animals will help firm up exactly what is happening. For now, at least, the increase is small, never much more than 10%. That may change as warming accelerates. But it seems clear that the world of the future is not just going to be hotter than humans are used to. The animals living in it will look different, too.1、What does the author want to tell us by mentioning Australian parrot in Paragraph 1?A. Climate change is affecting animals.B. Scientists are doing research on animals.C. Humans can adapt to climate change more easily.D. Animals are adapting to warmer climate in their own ways.2、What is the benefit of having bigger body parts according to the passage?A. Getting rid of additional heat.B. Becoming larger and stronger.C. Enl arging animals’ surface area.D. Becoming more sensitive to the environment.3、What do we know about the change in animals from the last two paragraphs?A. It comes at an expense.B. Its cause is definite.C. It happens in the same habitat.D. Its process will end soon.4、What can be a suitable tile for the text?A. Living on a Warming PlanetB. Evolution to Survive HeatC. Pioneering Research on AnimalsD. Measures to Fight against HeatTel: 6459-9561Book by phone now for nextmonth5、If you go on a trip to Taiwan on September on 5th, you will probably be back on ________.A.September on 7thB.September on 8thC.September on 10thD.September on 11th6、Where can you have a good time with the local people?A.Sun Moon LakeB.Ali MountainC.People LakeD.Gao Xiong7、If you want to take the tour to Taiwan, you can book it by phone at ___________.A.4:00 pm on SundayB.7:00 am on MondayC.4:00 pm on WednesdayD.7:00 am on Saturday8、In which part of a newspaper can we most probably read the passage?A.News.B.Sports.cation.D.Travel.A new report warns that Australia’s native wildlife could see extremely unfortunate effects from nonnative plants and animals.Experts at the national science agency, the CSIRO, are predicting much of the country’s native plants and animals are in danger. They believe they could disappear by 2050 unless immediate action is taken.Nonnative species have invaded(侵略) Australia and threaten to overrun(侵占) native plants and animals. Introduced species are endangering more than 80 percent of Australi a’s threatened species.Andy Sheppard, the CSIRO’s research director, said Australia’s colonization(殖民) by the British more than 200 years ago has left harmful environmental effects. He added that there were groups set up to introduce plants and animals by design so the Europeans felt more at home. Australia just like New Zealand has suffered as a result. “Australia unfortunately has the worst record internationally for mammalian(哺乳动物) disappearance,” he said and noted that this has much to do with the activities of introduced cats and foxes.The report estimated(估计) the cost of the damage caused by invasive species in Australia at about $18 billion each year and growing. The study said that immediate action was needed to stop the spread of invasiv e species and protect Australia’s “irreplaceable native animalsand plants”.Traditionally, chemical and biological controls have been used to manage wild pest populations.There are debates about these methods and some supporters of animals are against them as inhumane.Scientists in Australia are working on genetic pest control methods. Testing is under way on small laboratory animals, but a so-called “working system” could be up to five years away. One possible biocontrol(生物防治) includes limiting their ability to reproduce.9、What are threatened in Australia because of the introduced species now?A.Local people.B.Animals’ habitats.C.Native animals and plants.D.Unique mammalian.10、Why are there so many nonnative species in Australia?A.Because Europeans brought them to Australia.B.Because Australians love European wildlife.C.Because of the activities of cats and foxes.D.Because of the disappearance of mammalian.11、What can be inferred from the text?A.Scientists have limited the populations of invasive species successfully.B.Those traditional measures have no effect on introduced species at all.C.Some people don’t consider the ways to deal with invasive species right.D.Genetic methods have proven perfect in controlling invasive species.12、Which of the following might be the best title for the text?A.Danger from Nonnative Wildlife in AustraliaB.Australian Native Wildlife in Great DangerC.New Ways to Control Nonnative WildlifeD.The New finding by Scientists in AustraliaOxford Street is a major street in the City of Westminster in London, the United Kingdom. It has about 300 shops. The street was formerly part of London-Oxford road which began at Newgate, City of London, and was known as Oxford Road. Oxford Street follows the route of a Roman road, which becomes one of the major routes in and out of the city.Oxford Street is one and a half miles from end to end. Most shops are open from 10 am to 6 or 7 pm. Many are also open on Saturdays and Sundays from 6 am to 12 pm. Oxford Street is best known for Selfridges (塞尔福里奇百货公司) and the other big department stores thatare all found in the section from Marble Arch to Oxford Circus, along with most of the big-name multinationals (跨国公司). Oxford Street is said to be the busiest shopping street in Europe.Between the 12th century and 1782 Oxford Street was known as Tyburn Road, Uxbridge Road, Worcester Road and Oxford Road. By 1729, the road had become known as Oxford Street. In the late 18th century, many of the surrounding fields were bought by the Earl of Oxford, and the area was developed. It became popular with entertainers. During the 19th century, the area became known for its shops.Oxford Street is home to a number of major department stores and numerous flagship stores (旗舰店), as well as hundreds of smaller shops. It is the biggest shopping street within Inner London. Though not necessarily the most expensive or fashionable, it is considered to be the most important, and forms part of a larger shopping area with Regent Street, Bond Street and a number of other smaller nearby streets.13、What do you know about Oxford Street?A.It is known to be the busiest shopping street in Europe.B.It has the biggest multinational in the world.C.It is the longest street in the city, London.D.It is in the central part of the city, London.14、What does the third paragraph mainly tell us about Oxford Street?A.Its location.B.Its history.C.Its products.D.Its transport.15、When did people get to know the street as Oxford Street widely?A.In the 12th century.B.In the year of 1729.C.In the year of 1782.D.In the late 18th century.16、It can be known from the passage that ________.A.Oxford Street stands for its fashionB.only big flagship stores can be found in Oxford StreetC.Oxford Street plays an important part in the trade of LondonD.shops in Oxford Street are open all day long throughout the year二、七选五17、Are You Using Your Time Wisely?Time. You get the same amount every single day. It is predictable, with scheduled times for sunrises and sunsets. Time is one of the few predictable elements in life. ①_____ It doesn’t matter how much money or influence you have, it is the same for everyone.What would you do if someone gave you $86,400 as a gift? Would you think long and hard about how you would use that money, and what fun or important things you would do with it? That’s the number of seconds we are given each and every day. But do you get up in the morning and think about what valuable and important things you will do with every second? Very few people do. So, start thinking about your “gift” of 86,400 seconds each day. Use them wisely each and every day. ②_____Define what you care about. You have to make a living, pay the bills, attend to your family in need, finish the paper due for class and cook your meals. There are certain non-negotiables, but while you are doing all of these “have-to” things, consider w hat you care about. ③_____ Do you want to improve yourself? Do you want to learn something new? Do you want to gain insight or use the time you are doing these things to get in touch with your inner self? The point is that every activity in life gives you a chance for a deeper meaning if you establish first what you would like it to be.④_____ If time is always beyond your management, start being more conscious of what you use it for and what you commit to. If you are a “yes” person who agrees to take o n more than you should, consider saying “no.” If you do commit, break down what’s needed into small tasks so you can make gradual progress instead of rushing to get something done. Put things on the calendar. Plan for planning.Get attached to your cal endar. Plan “me time,” “thinking time,” and “time-to-plan time” in your notebook. ⑤_____ Stick to it deliberately (刻意地) until it is more natural for you. Becoming more mindful and deliberate about your time will help you focus on it more thoroughly and find the gifts in every moment you are given.A.Become a planner.B.Do things mindfully.C.Do you want to enjoy the process?D.Don’t expect this will just unfold naturally.E.No one gets more in a day than anyone else.F.Here’s what you can do, especially if you are busy and time seems to disappear.G.Most of us don’t live as if our time is limited, and therefore waste too much of it.三、完形填空（15空）Zhang Qian, an outstanding diplomat(外交官) and explorer in the Han dynasty, with a pioneering and adventurous 1 as well as a strong and unyielding character, was 2 as the “pioneer of the silk road”, “the first Chinese to open the eyes to see the world” and “theColumbus of the 3 ”.As early as 2,000 years ago, Zhang Qian was 4 on a mission to seek allies(同盟国) in the west of China to 5 the enemies in northern tribes. Along the way, no matter how difficult the environment was, his 6 was firm. But soon Zhang was 7 by the Huns just as he left Han territory and was held prisoner for a dozen years.After an eleven spring and autumn recycling, the Huns' 8 became loose. Hence, Zhang ran away with his personal 9 . They continued to travel west without any dry food and drinking water. Due to the excellent skill of shooting arrows, they 10 by eating birds and animals along the way. After several days, they 11 arrived in Amu DaryaArea. However, people there enjoyed their life and didn't want any war. Though Zhang didn't finish his mission, he brought back precious 12 of the Western Regions.Due to the 13 of Zhang Qian, the Silk Road started. Through his diplomatic practice, the bridge of friendly exchanges between the Han and western countries was 14 , and the cultural and economic exchanges between the cast and the west were promoted. Zhang's journey to the Western Regions breathed new 15 into the civilization and progress of the whole world.18、A. will B. spirit C. team D. tradition19、A. played B. dressed C. mistaken D. honored20、A. north B. cast C. south D. west21、A. assigned B. frozen C. withdrawn D. stuck22、A. compromise with B. take overC. fight againstD. learn from23、A. statement B. position C. faith D. reputation24、A. captured B. persuaded C. threatened D. challenged25、A. watch B. atmosphere C. investigation D. requirement26、A. cattle B. waitresses C. cooks D. guards27、A. surrounded B. survived C. sheltered D. strengthened28、A. constantly B. violently C. extensively D. eventually29、A. secrets B. valuables C. knowledge D. slaves30、A. greed B. wealth C. effort D. violence31、A. constructed B. reformed C. preserved D. assessed32、A. smell B. vitality C. format D. discipline四、短文填空33、 Grand parades, feathered dancers, exciting live music and the aroma (香味) of Afro-Caribbean food-these are the things many people look forward to ①_____(eager) when they attend the Notting Hill Carnival (诺丁山狂欢季) in London which is from August 29 to 31. This year was different. Due to the COVID-19, the carnival ②_____ (hold) online for the first time in ③_____ (it) 54-year history. According to CNN, the virtual (虚拟的) event was still founded ④_____ (bring) people together during the tough times.“We provide the entertainment and people can get in the carnival spirit fro m the comfort of their own homes,” Notting Hill Carnival executive director Matthew Philip told CNN.People could register (登记) at . They could then see ⑤_____ (perform) from musicians and take part in the virtual carnival from their own homes.“The Caribbean culture has influenced food ⑥_____ the music scene so much in the UK that it must be celebrated somehow. ⑦_____ (go) virtual gives us the opportunity to honour an annual tradition that has changed the UK in so many great ways and give those ⑧_____ work behind the scenes the opportunity to still share some of the magic during the challenging times,” Bace God, who ⑨_____ (attend) the Notting Hill Carnival since he was ⑩_____ teenager, told CNN.五、书面表达34、假定你是李华，你校交换生Jack发来邮件邀约你暑假去法国旅游。
新疆维吾尔自治区乌鲁木齐市2022-2023学年七年级上学期10月月考英语试题
新疆维吾尔自治区乌鲁木齐市2022-2023学年七年级上学期10月月考英语试题一、听录音选图片1．A．B．C．2．A．B．C．3．A．B．C．4．A．B．C．5．A．B．C．二、听句子选答语6．A．Hello!B．Nice to meet you, too.C．Hi!7．A．John.B．Hi, Peter. I’m John.C．Nice to meet you.8．A．Blue.B．Yellow.C．Black.三、听短对话选答案9．A．It’s John.B．It’s red.C．It’s V.四、听句子选答语10．A．不明飞行物B．钥匙C．中号五、听短对话选答案11．What’s the girl’s name?A．Mary.B．May.C．Smith. 12．What colour is the ruler?A．Blue.B．Yellow.C．White.六、听长对话选答案听下面一段对话，回答问题。
13．How many people are there（有）in the dialogue（对话）?A．2.B．3.C．4. 14．What’s the name of the boy?A．Tony.B．Bill.C．Bruce. 15．What colour does the girl like best?A．Purple.B．Green.C．Red.七、听短文选答案听短文，选择正确的答案16．What’s the girl’s name?A．Jenny.B．Brown.C．Smith.17．Which school is Jenny in?A．Sunshine Middle School.B．Long Green Middle School.C．Shiyan Middle School.18．How many people are there（有）in Jenny’s family?A．2.B．3.C．4.19．Which grade is Jenny in?A．7.B．8.C．9.20．What colour is her pencil?A．Red.B．Yellow.C．Black.八、单项选择21．—Is this _______ book?—Yes, and it’s _______ English book.A．a; a B．a; an C．an; a D．an; an22．—What’s that in English?—________ is a small cup.A．That B．This C．It D．They23．—How is your father?—________.A．Yes, he is B．He is fine, thanks C．He is good D．No, he isn’t24．下列字母中，不含相同音素的一组是_______。
新疆高二上学期10月月考英语试题Word版含答案
高二年级第一次月考英语考试时间：100分钟第Ⅰ卷第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。
AAmy Pankratz spent a few nights in the hospital with her daughter, Isabella, who caught a bad flu. “Lying in be d beside Isabella, I could hear the cries of children in pain, ”says Amy. “It completely broke my heart. ”When Isabella was getting well and could leave her room, she wore her prized possession—a “superhero cape(短斗篷)”Amy had sewn to encourage her—and walked into the hallway. The pink cape was an instant hit with the other young patients, who were doing exercise around the nursing station. “Then, all the kids were taking turns wearing the cape, giggling, ”Amy says. “These were some of the same children I ha d heard crying the night before, and here they were playing and having fun—kids just being kids! ”From that moment on, Amy began making Comfort Capes for little ones battling with serious illnesses. “I felt God presenting an opportunity, ”she says. “I hop ed Comfort Capes can help these kids feel brave, to lift some of the fear away. ”Since then, Amy has made and donated more than 5, 000 capes in the United States. Amy usually pays for materials herself, although she accepts donations.The capes she makes for kids in treatment are different from those her own children have. Before Amy starts to sew she learns what image or character the little boy or girl connects with. “ I choose the pattern, color and theme specially for each child,” explains Amy.When she is not sewing, Amy is raising awareness of childhood cancers and looking into ways to get Comfort Capes to more kids who need them, “ If a cape can help a child, even only for a moment, forget his illness, it’s worth the time spent sewing,” she says.21.What made Amy feel sad when she was staying with her daughter in the hospital?A. Her daughter’s serious illness.B. The cries of children in pain.C. The tiredness from sewing the cape.D. The illness of children in her daughter’s room.22.What purpose did Amy have when she began making Comfort Capes for sick children?A.To make them feel warm.B.To find friends for her daughter.C.To make them happy and fearless.D.To raise the awareness of children’s illness.23. According to the passage, we can get that the author’s attitude toward Amy’s behavior is .A. thankfulB. uncaringC. negativeD. supportive24.Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?A.Turning Sick Kids into SuperheroesB. How to Treat the Sick ChildrenC. A strong Mom Who Helps OthersD. Amy: a Considerate WomanBEver since I was born, the love for wildlife and wild places has been in my blood. I live in middle of Australia Zoo on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia, which means that every day brings me a new and different adventure. I have an incredible backyard and I am able to share it with visitors from around the world.We are one big family here at the zoo, trying to inspire others to get involved and make a difference to our world. As a family, our heart has always been in wildlife conservation and because of this we have been to the far corners of the earth , to spread the message and make a difference.Through lots of filming work and talking to many people along the way, we have the opportunity to hopefully influence others to make a difference and throw light on (使......清楚）the fact that all creatures need respect and protection. My mum and dad are truly the original Wildlife Warriors. They hav e changed many people’s minds all over the world about the conservation of not only the cute creatures, but the modern-day dinosaurs like the crocodile and other reptiles as well.After my dad passed away, our determination to make a difference to the world and carry on his wishes stayed strong . As a family, we wantto make sure that everything he worked so hard for continues. My dad was the first one to come up with the term “Wildlife Warrior”. A Wildlife Warrior is someone who stands up and speaks for those who cannot speak for themselves. A Wildlife Warrior protects our world for the generations to come. Being a Wildlife Warrior is not just a title; it describes who you are and your attitude.25. We can learn from the first paragraph that the author .A.lived a hard life in his childhoodB.planted many trees in his backyardC.was raised to love wildlife at an early ageD.often travelled around the world with his parents26. The underline word “conservation” in Paragraph 2 can be repla ced `by “”A.tradeB. habitatC. protectionD. management27. After the author’s dad passed away, his family .A.created the term “Wildlife Warrior”B.still try to do what his dad had wishedC.began to be disappointed about their hard workD.first determined to make a difference in the world28. Who can be considered a Wildlife Warrior?A.Jennifer who enjoys keeping pet dogsB.Samuel who cares for the old in his cityC.Sam who is fond of fishing in his spare timeD.Jessica who calls on people to save endangered animalsCSurprisingly，no one knows how many children receive education in English hospitals，still less the content or quality of that education.Proper records are just not kept.We know that more than 850,000 children go through hospital each year，and that every child of school age has a legal right to continue to receive education while in hospital.We also know there is only one hospital teacher to every 1,000 children in hospital.Little wonder the latest survey concludes that the extent and type of hospital teaching available differ a great deal across the country.It is found that half the hospitals in England which admit children have no teacher.A further quarter have only a parttime teacher.The special children’s hospitals in major cities do best；general hospitals in the country and holiday areas are worst off.From this survey，one can estimate that fewer than one in five children have some contact with a hospital teacher—and that contact may be as little as two hours a day.Most children interviewed were surprised to find a teacher in hospital at all.They had not been prepared for it by parents or their own school.If there was a teacher they were much more likely to read books and do math or number work；without a teacher they would only play games.Reasons for hospital teaching range from preventing a child falling behind and maintaining the habit of school to keeping a child occupied，and the latter is of ten all the teacher can do.The position and influence of many teachers was summed up when parents referred to them as “the library lady” or just “the helper”．Children tend to rely on concernedschool friends to keep in touch with school work.Several parents spoke of requests for work being ignored or refused by the school.Once back at school children rarely get extra teaching，and are told to catch up as best as they can.Many shortstay childpatients catch up quickly.But schools do very little to ease the anxiety about falling behind expressed by many of the children interviewed.29. The author points out at the beginning that________.A．every child in hospital receives some teachingB．not enough is known about hospital teachingC．hospital teaching is of poor qualityD．th e special children’s hospitals are worst off30. It can be inferred from the latest survey that________.A．hospital teaching across the country is similarB．each hospital has at least one parttime teacherC．all hospitals surveyed offer education to childrenD．only onefourth of the hospitals have fulltime teachers31. Children in hospital usually turn to________in order to catch up with their school work.A．hospital teachers B．schoolmates C．parents D．school teachers32. We can conclude from the passage that the author is________.A．unfavorable towards children receiving education in hospitalsB．in favor of the present state of teaching in hospitalsC．unsatisfied with the present state of hospital teachingD．satisfied with the results of the latest surveyDIf you're travelling with kids in London, many London hotels have special services and features to help the family holiday, offering services for kids as well as games, bike hire and free ice cream!AthenaeumThe five-star Athenaeum is a fantastic family hotel, particularly with the addition of its kids' services. Even before you arrive, they'll be in touch to make sure your kids have their favorite DVDs, treats and anything else to keep them happy. And they can arrange your perfect family activities, from bike hire to theatre tickets.Chessington Safari HotelAt Chessington Safari Hotel, kids will love staying in an African adventure-themed room, having breakfast overlooking the animals of the Wanyama Reserve, watching family-friendly movies and getting into the theme park before it opens.Marjin ApartmentsMarlin Apartments operate more than 700 serviced apartments in London Apartments are all within five minutes walk of the Tube (good for tiredlittle legs!) with flat screen TVs, fully equipped kitchen and free Wi-Fi. One or two bedroom family apartments have extra room for fold out beds in the living area too.NovotelNovotel's family rooms are designed to accommodate two adults and two children. Accommodation and breakfast are free for under-16s (up to two staying in their parents' room). You can also enjoy a late check-out at 5p.m. on a Sunday, and while you lie in, the kids can entertain themselves with the Cartoon Network.The RitzKids at The Ritz are treated just as well as their parents, if not better! Children can enjoy computer games and DVDs, free ice cream and their own bathrobes and slippers Under-16s can stay for free in their parents' bedroom, depending on the room type.33.Before you check in Athenaeum, .A. you should ask about the kids' servicesB. you can buy bikes and order theatre ticketsC. you will be asked about what your kids likeD. you must arrange your family activities34. If your kids love to see animals, you will choose .A. AthenaeumB. Chessington Safari HotelC. NovotelD. The Ritz35. If you choose to stay at Marlin Apartments, .A. you can enjoy the best service in LondonB. you can enjoy free ice creamC. you can have an extra room for freeD. you can surf the Internet free of charge第二节(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
2021年乌鲁木齐市第九中学高三英语月考试题及参考答案
2021年乌鲁木齐市第九中学高三英语月考试题及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ASome of the world’s most talented musicians have played concerts atLincolnCenter. On September 10, the center hosted a unique class of star musicians: kids and teens. The young players are part of the World Peace Orchestra, or WPO. The group held its first Music for Peace concert inNew York City, with 134 students from more than 60 countries taking part. Musicians were chosen from all over the world.The World Peace Orchestra began in 2013. The nonprofit group brings kids together using the common language of music. To be considered for the orchestra, students first had to be recommended by their teachers and then audition online for a group of judges. Once chosen, professional musicians and teachers then worked with the players to improve their skills.Some of the young musicians played classical instruments, such as violins and flutes. Others played instruments unique to their home country. For example, Amold Mugo, 16, fromKenya, played an instrument called the djembe. The drum is originally fromWest Africa. Mugo said he was shocked when he learned he was chosen for the orchestra. “I can’t express how I felt. I was rolling on the floor. It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity,” he said.Adomas Hendrixson, 13, fromLithuania, played piano for the WPO. Before theNew York Cityperformance, Hendrixson talked about what he hoped to take away from the event. “Fun and joy-- people smiling and clapping,” he said.“This is one of the only times in your life this could happen and I'm very excited.”Mugo says his favorite part of the WPO is making new friends from around the world. “I hope when I go home, I just take a little bit of every friend that I made here-- Brazil, Portugal, Queens,” Mugo said, “I hope that I take part of their culture home with me so I understand them more.”1. Who is most likely to have played for the WPO according to this passage?A. Li Ming, 16, a student fromChina.B. Daniel, 44, a judge fromAmerica.C. Edward, 21, a clerk fromAustralia.D. Catherine, 32, a teacher fromEngland.2. We can learn from the last paragraph that Mugo ________.A.performed best for the WPO.B. has learned some foreign culture.C. was eager to be chosen for a second time.D. received a great award for his performance.3. What would be the best title for this passage?A. Kids were good at playing music.B. Mugo liked making foreign friends.C. Concerts were played atLincolncentre.D. Young musicians played for peace.BHaley Curfman, 25, of Blackwell, Oklahoma, is a teacher at Blackwell Public School and last yearshe bought a plain(朴素的) white dress, which she set up a station in her classroom for her students to decorate, encouraging them to go and draw on the dress whenever they had free time. Haley set up a station at a table with the dress and some color1 ed markers so that her students could draw on it, having first seen the idea on Pinterest.After the kids had finished the design, she then surprised them all by wearing the dress to class, sharing pictures of herself in it on Facebook in a post that has since been shared over 200, 000 times.For teachers looking to do something similar for their own students, Haley said that she bought the dress off Amazon for less than $ 20 about six months ago and pre-washed the dress before she started the project. She used markers from Walmart. But she said these things can be bought in other places. She said, “To do the project, I set up a station at a table with the dress and markers. It takes anywhere from two weeks to a month to complete as we just work on it here and there when time allows. You'd better give the students enough time so they don't have to hurry.”“Teachers have been sharing their dresses, T-shirts, etc. with me that they've been creating since the 1950s with the same idea. It is amazing, and I love the fact that you are sharing them with me! Thank you all so much for your kindness and support,” she wrote on Facebook.Asked why she came up with the idea, Haley told Scary Mommy. “We don't have art in our school, so, I always try to do little creative projects when possible.”4. What did Haley use the plain white dress to do?A. To teach her students painting.B. To prepare for her presentation.C. To ask her students to draw on it.D. To help her students with their homework.5. What do we know about the finished dress?A. It took Haley by surprise.B. It is kept by Haley at home.C. It is the product of a new idea.D. It has enjoyed popularity online.6. What should a teacher do if he or she wants to follow Haley's example?A. Buy the same dress online.B. Give the kids enough time.C. Buy the same markers in Walmart.D. Leave the finished work untouched.7. Why did Haley carry out the project?A. To teach art to her students.B. To show her idea on Pinterest.C. To share it with other teachers.D. To exciteher students' creativity.CWhat acts of kindness will make us the happiest, and who tends to benefit the most? A newly-published review of decades of kindness research provides some answers.In this paper, researchers analyzed the results from 126 research articles looking at almost 200, 000 participants from around the world. The studies they chose measured well-being in various ways, including both mental and physical health. Some were experiments, where people did a kindness practice to observe its effects, while others just surveyed people about how kind and happy they were.As expected, people who were kind tended to have higher well-being. Lead researcher Bryant Hui wasastoundedthat the relationship wasn't stronger than it was, but he was still encouraged by the results.One thing Hui and his colleagues found was that people who performed random, informal acts of kindness, like bringing a meal to a sad friend, tended to be happier than people who performed more formal acts of kindness, like volunteering in a soup kitchen.The researchers also found that people who were kind tended to be higher in "eudaimonic happiness"(a sense of meaning and purpose in life) more than "hedonic happiness"(a sense of pleasure and comfort). Perhaps this makes sense, given that being kind takes effort, which reduces comfort but could make people feel better about themselves and their abilities, which would provide a sense of meaning.Being kind came with greater eudaimonic happiness for women than for men, too. According to Hui, this could be because, in many cultures, women are expected to be kinder than men; so, they may have more to gain from it. And younger participants experienced more happiness when they were kind than older participants, perhaps for developmental reasons, he says.Hui isn't sure why acting kind might have these different effects on different groups, but he points to theories put forth by researcher Elizabeth Midlarsky: Being kind may make us feel better about ourselves as a person or about the meaning of our lives, help us forget our own troubles and stresses, or help us be more socially-connected with others.8. What does the data in the second paragraph intend to show?A. The recent paper is worthy of being read.B. The recent paper gives convincing results.C. Kindness is always a hot topic of research.D. Kindness is closely linked to one's well-being.9. What does the underlined word "astounded" in paragraph 3 mean?A. Afraid.B. Certain.C. Excited.D. Surprised.10. Which of the following acts of kindness can make one feel happier according to paragraph 4?A. Volunteering in a hospital.B. Cleaning a community.C. Returning a lost item to its owner.D. Collecting donations for the poor.11. What do the researchers find from the paper?A. Being kind has different effects on different groups.B. Eudaimonic happiness makes people feel comfort.C. The younger experienced more happiness than the older.D. Female participants are kinder than male ones.DYu Chenrui, 29, is a maker of automata (机关人偶) in Chengdu, Sichuan province. Automata are built to look like humans or animals and give the illusion (错觉) of being able to move on their own, “The art form amazes me, becauseit combines various skills, from storytelling to mechanics, and the pieces are built with a sense of humor,” Yu says. His creations have caught the attention of well-known artists and his fancy pieces of art have attracted collectors worldwide.Interested in handcrafts as a boy, Yu first encountered automata designed by Japanese artist Kazuaki at an exhibition in 2015 when he studied at the Communication University of China inBeijing. “It was like meeting a like-minded friend, ” Yu says, recalling the moment. As an art and design major, he began to learn the craft by himself and, with the support of his tutor, he kept studying and examining automata in school.When he graduated in 2016, Yu landed a job at an advertising agency inBeijing. He stayed on at the company for three years because, at that time, he was not sure that he could make a living out of his hobby. While working as a designer Yu kept exploring and advancing his skills in wood carving and mechanics. Eventually, despite thejob’s good salary, it was not enough to make up for not following his true passion. Finally, in 2018, Yu quit his job and returned toChengduto open his automata workshop.To keep himself occupied while running his workshop, he planted blueberries, raspberries and cherries. He watered, weeded and added fertilizer (肥料) every day. “Daily routines helped me calm down and inspire my creativity, which resulted in an automaton called To Observe the Autumn,” Yu says.Over time, Yu’s reputation grew and his business flourished (兴旺). Many of Yu’s creations are built with a dash of wisdom, a sprinkle of humor and are inspired by observations of real life. Yu knows that there are many more creative ideas waiting to be expressed. “It feels quite good to be fully devoted to automata creation and I am still searching for myself.”12. What can we learn from the first paragraph?A. Yu is equipped with various skills.B. Yu is a person full of sense of humor.C. Yu is now gaining recognition worldwide.D. Yu is following the latest trend in handcraft.13. Why did Yu quit his job inBeijing?A. He couldn't make a living out of it.B. He wanted to pursue his own dream.C. He missed his family inChengdu.D. He thought he had a lot experience.14. According to Yu, what contributes to his creativity as an automata artist?A. The fruits he grows.B. Success of his business.C. His devotion to the job.D. Observation from daily life.15. Which of the following can best describe Yu’s story?A. There is no end to learning.B. Great hopes make great man.C. Actions speak louder than words.D. Experience is the mother of wisdom.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2020届乌鲁木齐市第九中学高三英语月考试卷及参考答案
2020届乌鲁木齐市第九中学高三英语月考试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ADesign a science holiday to win a science holidayIs there a scientific holiday,tour,vacation or experience in your list that you dream of making a reality? We might just be able to help with that! We are the crowd sourcing thoughts and suggestions onnew tours,and the winner will receive two free places on their tour when it's launched.Starting entries 1st May 2020Deadline 31st August 2020ENTER NOW---Write a brief description of your ideal science holiday,tour,vacation or experience.---No matter how big or small,we are looking for brilliant, unique thoughts.It can be a complex multi-location overseas holiday tour,a weekend away deep-diving,or a simple walking tour(and everything in between).---Our current tours are mainly individual-focused but we would love to hear ideas for families and schools.---Creations that have environmentally friendly themes and a low carbon impact are also welcome.---Your entry can be as simple as a great title but writing more specifies will improve the possibility of walking off with the prize.---The competition doesn't close by September,2020,so plenty of time to brainstorm your entry.---We will launch the best idea in late 2020 or at the beginning of 2021. The winner will receive the award once the result is published.If you want to submit more than 3,999 words,include photos/maps with your entry, or submit multiple entries then send it to tours @ . The competition guidelines and other related information are available at .1. When will the winner probably be announced?A. In August,2020.B. In September,2020.C. In January,2021.D. In May,2021.2. What kind of entries might be more likely to win?A. Those producing a low carbon impact.B. Those with a long and unique title.C. Those providing detailed information.D. Those for individual-focused tours.3. What is the purpose of this text?A. To give guidance on a competition.B. To advertise a science holiday.C. To inspire creativity in teenagers.D. To collect the ideas for tours.BThe measurable threat to the environment has been worsened by the spread of COVID-19 that increases the need for plastic protective equipment. Most plastic is made from fossil fuels. Millions of tons of greenhouse gas are released from the development of these resources and plastic production and burning.The end life of plastic is just worrisome. Less than 10% of the plastic produced has been recycled. Even more of it has been burned. But the vast majority of plastic has been buried inland, and it is increasingly polluting the environment. We hear mostly about ocean plastic and the harm done to sea creatures that mistake plastic bags and bits for food. But microplastic is even more worrisome. Plastic doesn't break down biologically but instead breaks down into tiny particles（a very small piece of something）, which have been found in every corner of the planet, on land and in the air, in drinking water and food sources.Yet the public has not given this global environmental disaster the attention it requires. Instead, they have viewed single-use plastic—which makes up about 40% of plastic used each year—as a litter issue that can be solved through better recycling and waste management. That attitude must change because the recent global breakdown of the market for recycling has made it clear that it has never been, nor ever will be, able to keep up with plastic trash use.California has been the forerunner of plastic waste reduction—it was the first state to ban single-use plastic bags and may be the first state to transform the way goods are packaged. The state also came close to passing an act which would have required that products sold in plastic packaging in the state have a proven recycling rate of 75% by 2032. California, though influential, can't solve this crisis alone. The US has long been producing a great amount of plastic trash and it should engage in reducing the use of plastic as well.4. Why does the author mention the release of greenhouse gas in paragraph 1?A. To show the harm of plasticB. To warn of the climate change.C. To call for the development of fossil fuels.D. To highlight the importance of plastic equipment.5. What's the author's attitude towards the public opinion on single-use plastic?A. Favorable.B. Tolerant.C. Curious.D. Opposed.6. What's California's role in reducing plastic waste?A. A pioneer.B. A failure.C. An objector.D. A predictor.7. What can be the best title for the text?A. Microplastic Products Are HarmfulB. Waste Recycling Is an Urgent MatterC. Plastic Waste Pollution Is a Wake-up CallD. Global Environmental Disasters Are IncreasingCTofight for the conservation of forest ecosystem, several ecologists including Daniel Janzen convinced Del Oro, an orange juice producer, to donate part of their forestland to a national park. In return, Del Oro was allowed to throw large amounts of waste in the form of orangepeels(皮) on a 3-hectare piece of land within the national park at no cost. Dealing with tons of leftover peels usually involved burning them or paying to have them poured into a landfill, so the proposal was very attractive.But a year later, another juice company challenged the deal in court, arguing that their competitor was "polluting a national park". They ended up winning, and the deal between Del Oro and the national park fell through.Then in 2013, while discussing possible research avenues（途径，手段）with Timothy Treuer, Daniel Janzen mentioned the orange story. Feeling interested, Treuer decided to stop by that piece of land that had been covered with fruit waste 15 years earlier. What he found shocked him."While I would walk over exposed rock and dead grass in the nearby fields, I'd have to climb through undergrowth and cut paths through walls ofvines(藤) in the orange peel site itself," said Timothy Treuer.Treuer and his team spent months picking upsamples(样品), analyzing and comparing them. They found great differences between the areas covered with orange peels and those that were not. The area withorangewaste had richer soil.The effect that the orange peels had on the land is probably not that surprising to people familiar withcomposting(施肥), but what is really shocking is that a judge actually thought the waste of orange "mined" a national parkand stopped it from going forward. Now that Timothy Treuer's study has received worldwide attention, this type of "ruining" is being seriously considered as a way of bringing forests back to life.8. What did Del Oro usually do with orange peels?A. Add them to fuel.B. Feed them to animals.C. Burn or bury them.D. Make them into cakes.9. What can we know about the deal between Del Oro and the national park?A. It lasted 15 years.B. It was signed by Treuer.C. It was made in about 1998.D. It was broken by Del Oro.10. What was Treuer's finding?A. Orange peels contain much fibre.B. Orange peels can make soil richer.C. Orange peels rot away in a short time.D. Orange waste ruined the national park.11. What is the author's attitude toward the judge mentioned in the last paragraph?A. Disapproving.B. Positive.C. Worried.D. Admirable.D“They’re harming your brain.” “They’re ruining your eyes.” “They’re turning you into a violent person.” The words said publicly against video games are so common, but are these worries founded on actual science? Countless studies have offered different opinions on whether video games are bad for you. We’ve rounded up the most notable reports and studies below, so you can weigh up the evidence for yourself.In 2013,psychologist(心理学家) Simone Kuhn studied the influences of spending long hours on video games on the brains of young adults and found that several areas became bigger than before. These areas are connected with highercognitive functions(认知功能), memory formation andfinemotor(精细运动) function.Last year, psychologists said that video game players who favour violent games are more likely to be violent when offline. Dr. Mark Appelbaum of the American Psychological Association said that there was a relation between violent video game use and increases in violent behaviour.Dr. Daphne Bavelier is an expert in the field of Brain & Cognitive Sciences. Bavelier presented the audience with a colour-word test, where non-gamers are easily puzzled by the test, and those who spend long periods playing on their computers are more likely to pass the test with flying colours.“Actually, those video game players have many other advantages in terms of attention,” said Bavelier, “and one part of attention which is also improved for the better is our ability to follow the movements of objects.”“So, in a sense, when we think about the influence of video games on the brain, it’s very similar to the influence of wine on the health. There are some very poor uses of wine. There are some very poor uses of video games. But when drunk in reasonable amounts, and at the right age, wine can be very good for health,” said Bavelier.12. What can be learned from Simone Kuhn’s study？A. Video games make you happier.B. Video games make your brain grow.C. Video games play a key role in memory.D. Video games teach you how to learn fast.13. What was Dr. Mark Appelbaum’s attitude towards video games？A. He was against them.B. He was hopeful of them.C.He was in favour of them.D. He was uncertain about them.14. Which of the following may Dr. Daphne Bavelier agree with？A. Video games fix attention problems.B. Video games make kids do well in exams.C. Video games encourage violent behaviour.D. Video games help increase colour knowledge.15. Why are the uses of wine mentioned in the last paragraph？A. To remind people to avoid video games.B. To show the disadvantages of video games.C. To help people learn more about video games.D.To ask people to make good use of video games.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2019-2020学年乌鲁木齐市第九中学高三英语月考试卷及答案解析
2019-2020学年乌鲁木齐市第九中学高三英语月考试卷及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AOn Friday morning when 53-year-old Thong Pham broke into the house through the unlocked back door, he took a steak knife from the kitchen.It was dark, and the family didn't know what Marley was barking (吠) at. Taylor, Amber and their girls Finley, 6,and Sadie, 4, soon woke up and came downstairs, too. “Well, it was dark so we couldn't see anything, only could hear Marley,” Amber recalled, saying her husband then went for the lights. “And once he turned the hall light on, we realized that the guy was holed up in the corner trying to hide.”“So I think he got to the front door and realized he couldn't get out, and by that point in time, Marley's got him cornered,”Taylorsaid. Pham slashed (砍) both Marley and Taylor, and blood went everywhere. Taylor shared a video summary to his Facebook page, where he said Marley was stabbed (刺) up to six times, mostly around the head and neck area. “And as I pulled back, blood shot out of my arm,”Taylorcontinued. “She got him pretty good and I got him pretty good in the face.”“But it was really hard because I was trying to make sure that my husband wasn't going to die,” Amber explained, adding that she was trying to protect their two girls. “When he realized that the two girls were in the house, that's when he kind of backed up and started running. "Taylorexpressed gratitude to everyone for their thoughts and prayers. And the family is thankful for their dog Marley.“She's our hero,” Amber said. “If it hadn't been for her, that guy could have gone in the...he could have gone to their rooms or something.”Tayloradded, “Yeah, I mean, the story plays out very differently if Marley's not there.”1. Why did the family come downstairs before daybreak?A. To stop a break-in.B. To lock the back door.C. To check on Marley.D. To turn the hall light on.2. What happened during the fight?A. Pham dug a hole in the corner.B. Marley was injured but bit back.C. Taylor had a backup from neighbors.D. Amber fought back to protect her girls.3. What doesTaylormainly express on his Facebook?A. Forgiveness.B. Concern.C. Anger.D. Appreciation.BThe term "bird brain" is frequently used to describe a person's lack of intelligence and good decision-making ability. However, some scientists believe it should be considered a praise, given that many birds can perform human tasks like producing and using tools, solving problems, and planning for future needs. Now,Griffin, an African Grey parrot, has proved that birds may even possess better visual memories than human adults and children.The study, led by Hrag Pailian, a researcher at Harvard University, had the parrot compete in the game against twenty-one undergraduate students and twenty-one 6 to 8-year-old children. The popular challenge involves hiding a small object under one of three or more upside-down cups, which are moved around. Participants are required to accurately identify the cup under which the object lies. To make the task more challenging, the researchers required participants to track two, three, and four objects at the same time.An analysis of the results showed thatGriffinoutperformed the 6 to 8-year-olds across all levels on average. Even more impressive, the "bird brain" performed as well as, or slightly better than, the 21 Harvard students on 12 of the 14 trials! It was only in the final two tests, which had the most objects and most movement, that the parrot fell behind the adults. However,Griffin's performance was never below that of the children.Griffinwas the candidate of choice because the scientists needed an animal that had a brain functionality similar to that of humans. "The fact that the smart parrot loves to show off his brain power in exchange for a few cashews (腰果) did not hurt either", said Irene Pepperberg, a Harvard lecturer, who has trained Griffin and several other African Grey parrots, has been studying the species for over four decades and is considered a pioneer in the study of bird intelligence.4. Whatwere the participants required to do in the study?A. Identify different kinds of objects.B. Tell where the hidden object lies.C. Track other participants' performance.D. Move around upside-down cups.5. What did the results of the study indicate?A. 6 to 8-year-olds did better thanGriffin.B. Parrots have a better memory than other birds.C. Harvard students have a better visual memory.D.Griffinoutsmarted Harvard students in some trials.6. Why wasGriffinchosen for the experiment?A. It was good at making decisions.B. It was specially trained for experiments.C. It had similar brain functions to human beings.D. It loved to show off his language power for some treats.7. What is the best title for the text?A. "Bird brain" becomes a term for a stupid person.B. Harvard lecturer pioneers in bird intelligence study.C. Parrot outsmarted Harvard students in visual memory test.D. Researchers made new discoveries about human intelligence.CConducting interviews for news stories is an important skill for any journalist. To start, do as much research as you can and prepare a list of questions to ask. Once the interview starts, try to develop a rapport(融洽的关系) with your "source"—anyone a journalist interviews, but don't waste your time. If your source starts to talk about things that are clearly of no use to you, don't be afraid to gently but firmly turn the conversationback to the topic at hand.It's an old debate among journalists: Which works better when interviewing a source, taking notes (the old-fashioned way) or using a cassette or digital voice recorder? Both have their advantages and disadvantages. A reporter's notebook and a pen or pencil are the easy-to-use, time-honored tools of the interviewing trade, while recorders enable you to get everything someone says word for word. Which works better? It depends on what kind of story you're doing.Many beginning reporters complain that with a notepad and pen, they can never take down everything a source says in an interview. But you don't have to note everything down. Keep in mind that you're probably not going to use everything they say in your story. So don't worry if youlet slipa few things.So you've done a long interview with a source, you have pages of notes, and you're ready to write. But chances are you'll only be able to choose a few quotes from that information collected directly from the source. Which ones should you use? Reporters often talk about using only "good" quotes for their stories, but what does this mean? Broadly speaking, when someone says something interesting, and says it in an interesting way, that canmake a good quote.8. What is a journalist advised to do during an interview?A. Be gentle with the source.B. Carry on a long conversation.C. Make the conversation interesting.D. Prevent the conversation being off-topic.9. What do the underlined words "let slip" in Paragraph 3 mean?A. give awayB. leave outC. get rid ofD. take up10. What is considered as a good quote for a reporter?A. A direct quote.B. An important point of view.C. A piece of basic information.D. Something funny a source says interestingly.11. What is the text mainly about?A. The job of a journalist.B. The process of interviewing.C Some facts about interviewing. D. The relationship between a journalist and a source.DDid you know that horses talk? Well, they do, and you can lean to understand “horse talk” if you pay close attention to the horses you see.When horses live in the wild, other animals try to eat them, so a lot of horse talk is about staying alive. Even now, when most horses live on farms, they watch for danger. For this reason, never walk behind a horse. If you surprise it, the horse might mistake you for a mountain lion or wolf and give a dangerous kick.By watching the ears of a horse, you can get clues to what it's hearing. A horse can tum each ear in a different direction. For a wild horse, this trick is important for survival. The horse can hear something sneaking up behind it while also checking out a threatening noise in front. When a horse lets its ears down, it's feeling safe and relaxed. If horses becomeisolated, they neigh, or “whinny,” calling for company. They're saying, “Where are you? I'm over here!” If a horse snorts(哼) while holding its head high and staring at something, it's saying, “That looks dangerous. Get ready to run!” When two horses meet, they put their noses together and smell each other's breath. It's their way of asking, “Are you a friend?” Horses nicker,too. Nickering is a quiet sort of sound. This friendly noise means they're feeling secure and saying, “Clad to see you.”In the wild, horses live in herds, with all members watching for danger. In a herd, only one horse is the leader, the “boss hoss”. The “boss hoss” is usually an older female. She watches for threats and teaches younger horses how to behave. However, others may want her job. When that happens, she pins her ears back against her head and may even bite or kick to get challengers to back off. She's using body language to say, “Hey, I'm in charge here!”All horses know that the one who makes others move is the leader. Horses relate to people that way, too.Horses have a language of their own. Now you know a bit of what they might be saying.12. What is the general idea of this passage?A. Horses can talk with their owners.B. You can know a bit of horses' language.C. Horses can “talk” in their own way.D. Other animals can also learn language.13. What does the underlined word “isolated” in Paragraph 3 mean?A. Lonely.B. Glad.C. Sad.D. Frightened.14. What will a horse do when he wants to know whether another horse is a friend?A. He will let his ears down.B. He and another horse will put their noses together and smell each other's breath.C They both will hold their heads high and stare at something.D. He will give another horse a dangerous kick.15. How will the “boss hoss” deal with her challengers?A. By warning or fighting.B. By watching for threats.C. By teaching younger horses how to behave.D. By relating to people.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2021届乌鲁木齐市第九中学高三英语月考试卷及答案解析
2021届乌鲁木齐市第九中学高三英语月考试卷及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AI started working with my hands at a young age. The youngest of five brothers, I took on the role as a “maintenance (维修) man” at an early age for our family’s small grocery store. Often my dad wouldn’t give me a clear idea of how something shouldbe done, so I just had to figure it out by researching or through trial and error.Fast forward to 2016 and those problem-solving skills would become the focus of Tippecanoe High School’s Homebuilding class. I knew I wanted to teach the students skills that went beyond just being able to hammer nails or cut pieces of two-by-fours. The problem was that we didn’t have the resources at the time to do much else. The idea of attracting some type of funding seemed very important. Designing, building and selling a tiny house on wheels seemed like the perfect project to accomplishthe task. I reached out to a number of local businesses and most of them responded with the greatest support for what x k w we were doing.This year we added a new element to the program. Through one of our partners, we were able to connect with the nonprofit Veteran’s Ananda Incorporated. Students in the Homebuilding class are leading the design and production of micro houses to be donated to this organization. The new partnership gives the students another focus to consider when designing and building the houses.There has been no shortage of students since our first year. Three years ago we had 41 students, the next 191, and this year it was limited to just over 160 students so we could have a safe and manageable classroom environment. The number of girls taking the class has risen steadily over the last few years as well. This class offers something for everyone and the skills are universal.1. How can we describe the young author?A. He opened a small grocery store.B. He did a lot of research in the lab.C. He enjoyed doing hands-on activities.D. He learnt about maintenance from his father.2. What do the underlined words “the task” in paragraph 2 refer to?A. Getting some financial support.B. Selling a tiny house on wheels.C. Reaching out to many local businesses.D. Offering the students some problem-solving skills.3. What can be inferred about the Homebuilding class from the last paragraph?A. Its size needs increasing.B. Itis popular with the students.C. It has caused some safety concerns.D. Its classroom environment is hard to manage.BTeenagers from low-income families in particular are more likely than their middle-class peers（同龄人）to do less well in schoolwork and to drop out of school. Studies have shown, however, that a positive attitude towards schoolwork and the support and encouragement from their parents can help at-risk youngsters to overcome the economic barriersand lack of resources they face. Most of the evidence about the effects of parental involvement （参与）comes from research on mothers. Little is known, however, about how teenagers experience their fathers’ warmth and the beliefs and behavior that are most affected by it.This new study is part of a large one focusing on low-income families conducted in four middle schools in the southwestern United States. Researchers asked 183 sixth-graders about how optimistic and motivated they were about their school work, and how they experienced their fathers' warmth. The students' maths and language arts grades were also gained. The research team took into account the influence that mothers have on their children’s well-being in their analyses.Their findings show how fathers can support their teenagers in ways that result in greater optimism and higher achievement at school. “Low-income fathers affect their teenagers’ beliefs about themselves and their future, and these beliefs influence their achievement by increasing their determination to complete school tasks, “says Dr, Marie-Anne.These positive effects extend to both sons and daughters, although in different ways. Experiencing their fathers’ warmth first influences daughters’sense of optimism, and thenspills overinto their feeling more determined and certain about their academic abilities. This in turn leads to better maths grades. There is a more direct link between their fathers, love and boys' belief in their ability to succeed in academy.4. What is more likely to happen to teenagers from low-income families?A. They will be more determined to struggle.B. They will have fewer happy things to share.C. They will fail in their studies and quit school.D. They will receive less love from their parents.5. How is the new research different from the previous ones?A. It only researches families in the north of America.B. It only studies low-education families in the world.C. It combines questionnaire data and students, grades.D. It mainly focuses on the effects of fathers' involvement.6. What can we know about fathers' warmth?A. It is less effective than that of mothers.B. It affects girls and boys in different ways.C. It mainly applies to girls rather than boys.D. It has a more direct effect on girls thanon boys.7. Which of the following best explains "spills over" underlined in the last paragraph?A. Spreads.B. Changes.C. Bursts.D. Checks.CIn order to help discover spoilage and reduce food waste for supermarkets and consumers, researchers have developed new low-cost, smart phone-linked, eco-friendly spoilage sensors for meat and fish packaging.One in threeUKconsumers throw away food just because it reaches the use-by date, but 60% of the £12.5 billion-worth of food we throw away each year is safe to eat.The researchers, whose findings were published in ACS Sensors, say the sensors could also eventually replace the use-by date—a widely used indicator of being fresh and eatable.The sensors cost two US cents each to make. Known as “paper-based electrical gas sensors (PEGS)”, they detect spoilage gases like ammonia (a poisonous gas with a strong unpleasant smell) in meat and fish products. The information provided by the electronic nose is received by a smart phone, and then you can know whether the food is fresh and safe to eat.The Imperial College London researchers who developed PEGS made the sensors by printing carbon electrodes onto a special type of paper. The materials are eco-friendly and harmless, so they don’t damage the environment and are safe to use in food packaging. The sensors, combined with a tiny electronic system, then inform nearby mobile devices, which identify and understand the data about spoilage gases.Lead author Dr Firat Guder of Imperial’s Department of Bioengineering, said, “Although they’re designed tokeep us safe, use-by dates can lead to eatable food being thrown away. They don’t always reflect its actual freshness. In fact, people often get sick from food-borne diseases due to poor storage, even when an item is within its use-by date.”“These sensors are cheap enough so we hope to see supermarkets using them within three years. Our goal is to use PEGS in food packaging to reduce unnecessary food waste.”The authors hope that PEGS could have applications beyond food processing, like sensing chemicals in agriculture, air quality, and detecting disease markers in breath like those involved in kidney disease.8. What is the function of PEGS according to the text?A. To improve the taste of foods.B. To improve the service of stores.C. To help supermarkets store foods.D. To help people test food freshness.9. What role does the smartphone play while PEGS are functioning?A. It acts as an electronic nose.B. It reads the data collected by PEGS.C. It helps print the gas sensors onto paper.D. It discovers the spoilage gases from foods.10. What does Dr. Firat Guder say about use-by dates?A. They are not completely reliable.B. They can help reduce food waste.C. They are based on scientific research.D. They are not accepted by the consumers.11. What does the author mainly talk about in the text?A. The process of researching spoilage sensors.B. A new technology in packaging to reduce food waste.C. The application of spoilage sensors beyond food processing.D. The influence of use-by dates on supermarkets and consumers.DIf you’ve ever had a dog, you know just how deep a connection you can develop with “man’s best friend”. But a dog has a much shorter life span — about 12 to 15 years long — than humans, which means every dog owner has to go through the heartbreaking moment when their loving pet passes away.Why not make a clone of that dog then? This is the solution offered by a South Korean company, SooamBiotech Research Foundation. The company has successfully cloned at least 400 dogs, mostly for US customers, ever since it pioneered the technique in 2005. Now, Sooam Biotech is planning to introduce their business toUKdog owners, offering them dogs that look just like their lost ones.Meanwhile, another dog is selected to supply an egg.Researchers then replace the DNA in the egg with that from the skin cell and implant the egg into the womb (子宫) of a female dog. The egg grows into a puppy over the following two months. To clone a dog, researchers first need to take a skin cell from a living dog or one that has just died.The whole process takes less than a day, but it comes at a shockingly high price — around £63,000 (614,000 yuan). But if you can’t afford it now, you can also save the cells in a laboratory and access them at a later date. Just like identical twins of humans, they share the exact same DNA but there will still be small differences between them. “The spots on a Dalmatian clone will be different, for example,” Insung Hwang, head of Sooam Biotech, toldThe Guardian. However, as magical as cloning might sound, there is no guarantee that the cloned dog will be a perfect replica of the original one.Dog owners will also have to accept the fact that personality is not “clone-able”. Apart from genes, personality is also determined by upbringing and environment, which are both “random elements [that] cloning technologies simply cannot overcome”, Professor Tom Kirkwood atNewcastle University,UK, toldThe Telegraph.Perhaps bringing our dogs back with cloning is not the best way to remember them after all.Kirkwood, a dog owner himself, pointed out: “An important aspect of our relationship with them is coming to terms with the pain of letting go.”12. According to the article, Sooam Biotech Research Foundation is ______.A. working on plans to help dog owners enjoy their pets longerB. offering a way to help dogs give birth to more puppiesC. providing a service that will make copies of pet dogsD. introducing a completely new technique to clone dogs13. Which of the following statements about dog cloning is TRUE according to the article?A. Dog cloning technology hadn’t been put into practice until recently.B. Dog cloning is very expensive and usually takes several months to complete.C. Dog cloning is very popular among US andUKpet owners.D. Cloned dogs might develop different habits and characteristics even though they look very similar.14. Which of the following shows the correct order of the dog cloning process?a. an egg is taken from another dogb. a skin cell is taken from the pet dog and saved in a laboratoryc. the egg is placed in the womb of a female dogd. the DNA of the egg is replaced by the DNA from the skin celle. the egg grows into a puppy in two monthsA. acbde.B. adbce.C. bacde.D. badce.15. We can learn from the article thatKirkwood______ dog cloning.A. disapproves ofB. supportsC. is afraid ofD. is curious about第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2021届乌鲁木齐市第九中学高三英语月考试卷及答案
2021届乌鲁木齐市第九中学高三英语月考试卷及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AWelcome to join our Summer Youth Language Program to improve English language skills, make new friends worldwide. and have a good time here! The program capacity is limited, so if you are interested, you should register as soon as possible.Dates andCostsAll programs require a $ 100 nonrefundable deposit (不退还的押金)to reserve a spot in the program.June 15—July 16 5-week program：( $ 1920)July 20—August 20 5-week program：( $ 1920)June 15—August 20 10-week program：( $ 3620)You can also study with us for shorter periods. 4-week programs cost $ 1580 tuition and 3-week programs cost $ 1240.DiscountsThere is a 10% discount for each additional family member!Appropriate AgesRecommended Ages：14 and olderRestrictions：Students who are younger than 16 must have a parent or guardian with them.Program ScheduleIn the morning, you will join the all-aged Intensive English classes from 9：00 am to 2：00 pm, Monday to Thursday, where they can meet other students from worldwide. In the afternoonfrom 2 to 3 pm, we will have fun after-school activities, like soccer in the Park, visit toScienceMuseumand story writing competition.Items Students Should BringClothes：Shirts, a jacket, long pants ,a swimsuit and comfortable shoes, etc.Other personal items：Camera phone? plug adapter, photos of friends/family.Study materials：Notebooks, pens, and pencils.Airport Safe Items：Don't bring foods and snacks, or they'll be charged before you board the airport.1. How much will be charged if you and your brother join in a 3-week program?A. $ 1920,B. $ 2356.C. $3002.D. $ 3620.2. What will participants do at 2：30 pm on Monday?municate with foreign students.B. Attend intensive English classes.C. Join in some interesting activities.D. Talk with their parents on the phone.3. Why should students avoid bringing foods and snacks?A. To save space for their luggage.B. To protect the environment.C. To avoid any unwanted fees.D. To follow the rules of the airport.BHidden beneath the surface in the roots of Earths astonishing and diverse plant life, there exists a biological superhighway linking together the members of the plant kingdom in what researchers call the "wood wide web".The network is comprised of thin threads of fungus (真菌) that grow outwards underground up to a few meters from its partnering plant, meaning that all of the plant life within a region likely connected to one another. The partnership is beneficial for both parties involved, plants provide carbohydrates (碳水化合物) to the funguses and in exchange, the funguses aid in gathering water and providing nutrients to its partnering plant.A study conducted by Rensen Zeng of theSouthChinaAgriculturalUniversityfound that this also allowed for plants to warn one another of potential harm. The study showed Broad Beans used the fungal network to spy on one another for upcoming danger.Like our Internet, this fungal connectivity is also full of crime. Some plants, such as Golden Marigolds have been found to release poisons into the network to slow down the growth of surrounding plants in the fight for water and light. Other plants, such as the Phantom Orchid, do not have the chlorophyll (叶绿素) and must get the necessary nutrients from surrounding plants.Research suggests that animals such as insects and worms may be able to detect slight exchanges of nutrients through the network, allowing them to more easily find delicious roots to feed on; however, this has not been conclusively made clear in experimentation. The more we learn about this phenomenon, the more our understanding of the plant life of our planet will continue to change. Perhaps one day, we may be able to map out these complex networks entirely.4. What is the function of the first paragraph?A.To explain the aim of the web.B. To introduce the main topic.C. To give definition of diverse life.D. To show the importance of plants.5. The criminal behavior of plants can be seen as a way to________.A. compete for survivalB. gather more waterC. take in sunlightD. break natural rules6. What does the last paragraph suggest?A. Animals can also feed on the fungus.B. Nutrient exchanges are too slight to detect.C. No experiment can prove the phenomenon.D. More needs to be done to work out the network.7. Which can be the best title for the text?A. The Partnership between PlantsB. The Unknown Roots of the EarthC. The Superhighway Linking the PlantsD. The Mysterious Map Changing the WorldCRecently，as I watched my son Nathan play basketball for his high school team，I was starting to feel sorry for myself and for him．His team was facing adversity（逆境）on the court and he was playing in a hostile environment-it was the opponent's home gym filled with their supporters，and Nathan's team was trailing（落后）for three quarters of the game．As for me，I had been dismissed from my job earlier in the day．During my drive home，I kept telling myself that I will find work again in a short time-I am confident in my experience and abilities．This is the same belief that I tried to instill in my son．The basketball game entered the fourth quarter with Nathan's team still trailing．I saw the determination on his，as well as his teammates'faces as they fought back to not only tie the game（平局），but then go ahead by three points．Then，a player from the other team made an unbelievable shot to tie the game up again．With a tie game and seconds on the clock，Nathan found himself with the ball and with skill and confidence，he proceeded to make the basket with a defender hanging all over him．The other player was called for a foul（犯规）．As Nathan stood at the foul line preparing for a shot that would put his team up by three points，I saw the focus and determination on his face，there was no room for self doubt．Nathan was able to tune out all thedistractions and nail the free throwwith such skill，it was as if he had done it a thousand times．As I sat there，my heart bursting with pride，it dawned on me．I had taught him perseverance in the face of adversity，and he had just taught me the same lesson．That brief moment of self-doubt andfeeling sorry for myself was blown away by the actions of my son on the basketball court．He will play in the finals，but it doesn't matter if he wins or loses，at this moment，we both won．8. What did the author estimate his son's team would be like at first？______A. The team would lose at home court．B. The team would finally win．C. The team would win the championship．D. The team would lose at visiting court．9. Which of the following words can best describe the author？______A. Self-doubting and pessimistic．B. Self-confident and optimistic．C. Hardworking and intelligent．D. Easy-going and warmhearted．10. What does the underlined phrase"tune out"in Paragraph 4 mean？______A. AvoidB. Focus．C. CreateD. Receive．11. Which of the following is the besttitle for the text？______A. Life Goes Just Like Playing Basketball．B. It Matters Whether to Win or Lose．C. A Lesson in Life and Basketball．D. Father And Son in Life．DOne day when I was 5, my mother criticized me for not finishing my rice and I got angry. I wanted to play outside and not to be made to finish eating my old rice. In my angry motion to open the screen door (纱门) with my foot, I kicked back about a 12-inch part of the lower left hand corner of the new screen door. But I had no regret, for I was happy to be playing in the backyard with my toys.Today, I know if my child had done what I did, I would have criticized my child, and told him about how expensive this new screen door was, and I would have delivered a spanking (打屁股) for it. But my parents neversaid a word. They left the corner of the screen door pushed out, creating an opening, a crack in the defense against unwanted insects.For years, every time I saw that corner of the screen, it would remind me of my mistake from time to time. For years, I knew that everyone in my family would see that hole and remember who did it. For years, every time I saw a fly buzzing in the kitchen, I would wonder if it came in through the hole that I had created with my angry foot. I would wonder if my family members were thinking the same thing, silently blaming me every time a flying insectentered our home, making life more terrible for us all. My parents taught me a valuable lesson, one that a spanking or stern (严厉的) words perhaps could not deliver. Their silent punishment for what I had done delivered a hundred stern messages to me. Aboveall, it has helped me become a more patient person and not burst out so easily.12. When the author damaged the door, his parents _______.A. scolded him for what he had doneB. left the door unrepairedC. told him how expensive it wasD. gave him a spanking13. How did the author feel every time he saw the damaged door?A. He felt ashamed of his uncontrolled anger at that time.B. He found that his family members no longer liked him.C. He found it destroyed the happy atmosphere at his home.D. He felt he had to work hard to make up for (弥补) the damage.14. The experience may cause the author _______.A. to hide his anger away from othersB. not to go against his parents’ willC. to have a better control of himselfD. not to make mistakes in the future15. What of the following is the main idea of this passage?A. Adults should ignore their children’s bad behavior.B. Parents shouldn’t educate their children.C. What is the best way to become a more patient person?D. Silent punishment may have a better effect on educating people.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2019-2020学年乌鲁木齐市第九中学高三英语月考试题及答案解析
2019-2020学年乌鲁木齐市第九中学高三英语月考试题及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ALocated besideLake Geneva, the Olympic Museum houses more than 10,000 artificial objects and hours of interactive contents highlighting some of the best moments during the Olympics. Here are some of the museum’s most moving moments.The Olympic ParkThe journey through the Olympic Museum begins in the Olympic Park, an 8,000-square-meter outdoor area in front of the museum overlooking Lake Geneva and theAlps. The park contains artwork and sculptures that show respect to the world of sport.The first Olympic SymbolThe “Olympic Rings” flag was designed by Coubertin in 1913. The rings represent the five continents that participate in the Olympics: Africa, Asia,America,AustraliaandEurope. The six color1 s include at least one color1 that is represented on the flag of every country.The StadiumsThe stadiums that host the Olympic Games are as much of a celebration of design as the games are a celebration of sportsmanship. Guests can explore plans and models of Olympic stadiums’ past and present, including one of the games’ most attractive stadiums, the Bird’s Nest from Beijing 2008 Olympics.The Olympic MedalsHave you ever wondered what an Olympic medal looks like? The Olympic Museum has a room that houses every bronze, silver, and gold medal from every Olympic Games dating back to the first modern Olympics of 1896. Each medal design is a unique representation of the year and location in which the games were held.1.Which moment do you see first when exploring the Olympic Museum?A.The Olympic Park.B.The first Olympic Symbol.C.The Stadiums.D.The Olympic Medals.2.What can you do in the section of The Stadiums?A.Celebrate the glory of a sportsman.B.Meet the designers of the stadiums.C.Explore the future stadiums.D.Enjoy the model of the Bird’s Nest.3.In which column of a newspaper may this text appear?A.Entertainment.B.Science.C.Travel.D.Business.B"Sorry, but I don't agree with you..."This is usually followed by unbearable silence and angry tears. I've always found it difficult to disagree with someone, because I don't want to lose a friend. I've found it even harder to accept it when someone disagrees with me, because my ego（自尊心）ishurt.Before the other person gets a chance to explain why she disagrees with me, my usual response would be," If you aren't able to see my point of view, then what you think isn't worth my time or consideration, either." But now I've come to realize that when a friend disagrees with me, sometimes she is simply saying, "I don't agree with the way things are done." She still respects me as a person, and is only pointing out a better way to look at a matter. However, there may be times when my friend disagrees with me because I'm against the truth. That's when need to listen to what she says.I've learned that one way to help my friend is for me to be open and honest with the other to voice my thoughts and listen to the other carefully. While we can't control how a person will respond to our views, we must learn to disagree with our friends in love. We will never feel that we are better than the other person.And that will help us to be less emotional, and more objective in the way we express our opinions.In the same way, we can also stay open to feedback（反馈）from others,knowing that our friends may be correcting us in love.Good friendships build each other up, sometimes through disagreements and honest opinions. Though I don't like being disagreed with, I'm starting to see the value of such disagreements.4. The author has found it difficult to disagree with someone because .A. he is a friendly personB. he usually hides his ideasC. he has no mind of his ownD. he wants to keep the friendship5. When a friend disagreed with him,the author used to .A. be unhappyB. argue with the friendC. break up with the friendD. explain things calmly6. The author will listen to a friend when .A. he is against the truthB. he doesn't tell the truthC. he is respected by a friendD. he does things in the wrong way7. What does the author mainly talk about in the text?A. How to keep friendship.B. How to avoid hurting a friend.C. How to express disagreements.D. How to deal with disagreements.COlder adults with a better sense of smell may live longer than thosewho have a poor sense of smell, a new study suggests. The study was a project of researchers in theUnited Statesthat was ongoing for over 13 years. They asked nearly 2,300 men and women to identify 12 common smells. All the subjects were from 71 to 82 years of age. The researchers gave the adults scores, from 0 to as high as 12, based on how many smells they identified correctly.During the years of follow-up investigation, over 1,200 of the subjects died. When the study was launched, none of the adults were weak. They could walk a little under half a kilometer, climb 10 steps and independently complete daily activities. In the latest findings, the researchers noted that those with a weak nose were 30 percent more likely to die than people with a good sense of smell. The findings were reported last month in the scientific publication Annals of Internal Medicine.Honglei Chen, a doctor withMichiganStateUniversityinEast Lansing,Michigan, was the lead writer of a report on the study. He said the connection between a poor sense of smell and an increased risk of dying was limited to adults who first reported good-to-excellent health. This suggests that a poor sense of smell is an early and sensitive sign for worsening health before it is recognizable in medical tests. With a poor sense of smell, people are more likely to die of brain and heart diseases, but not of cancer or breathing disorders.The results also suggest that a poor sense of smell may be an early warning for poor health in older age that goesbeyond dementia or other neurodegenerative(神经变性的) diseases. These often signal the beginning of a weakening of the mind or body.8. What do you know about the study mentioned?A. The study involved researchers from the world.B. All the participants were of different ages.C. The study began to be performed about 13 years ago.D. 2 ,300 men and women were young and healthy.9. What was the situation like at the beginning of the study?A. More than 1,200 of the participants passed away.B. Many of the subjects were found with health problems.C. All the subjects were independent of others when walking.D. One third of the participants had a poor smell sense.10. What can be inferred from the last two paragraphs?A. People with a poor sense of smell have heart disease.B. You should be careful with your health if you smell poorly.C. People with a poor sense of smell won't suffer from cancer.D. Most of the elder people may have the dementia disease.11. Which is the best title for the passage?A. Strong Sense of Smell May Be Linked to Longer LifeB. Old People Tend to Have a Poor Sense of SmellC. A Number of Factors Result in Longer LifeD. Being Ill Means Losing the Sense of SmellDThis past year, I've found myself returning again and again to lines of poetry by Emily Dickinson. Like many people, I've needed the curing effects of reading more than ever. As scientists and psychologists will tell you, books are good for the brain and their benefits are particularly vital now.Books expand our world, providing an escape and offering novelty, surprise and excitement. They broaden our view and help us connect with others. Books can also distract us and help reduce ourmental chatter.When we hit the “flow state" of reading where we're fully lost in a book, our brain's mode network calms down. It's a network of brain that is active and gets absorbed in thinking and worrying endlessly when we are not doing anything else.There is so much noise in the world right now and the very act of reading is kind of meditation. You disconnect from the chaos around you.You reconnect with yourself when you are reading. And there's no more noise.In 2020, the NPD Group recorded the best year of book sales since 2004. Yet even as people are buying more books,many are reporting they're having a harder time getting through them. It's difficult for your brain to focus on a book when it's constantly scanning for threats to keep you alive.Our fight-or-flight response has been consistently activated.Sometimes I picture my brain as a cartoon brain with little arms and legs, fighting with a book I am holding and screaming: “Can't you see I'm busy!” Anxiety causes our brain to produce a flood of stress,which consumes our energy and makes it harder to concentrate.Then one day in December sitting on my couch, I remembered how much I like to read"The House of Mirth" every few years around the holidays. The memory inspired me to pick up the familiar book, opened it up and started reading.I just kept going.The comfort and distraction and brain-opening experience gave me peace.So return to something familiar.12. What does the underlined part “mental chatter” in Paragraph 2 mean?A. Getting lost in a book.B. Non-stop inner anxiety.C. Chatting with the author.D. Powerful network of brain.13. What do we know about reading according to the text?A. It can treat our headache.B. It can calm down the noisy people.C. It forces us to concentrate.on thinking.D. It makes us communicate with ourselves.14. Why was it difficult for people to finish reading books in 2020?A. People bought too many books.B. The books were too difficult to understand.C. People just wanted to escape from the threat.D. The life threat disturbed people's focus on books.15. Why is the author's experience mentioned in the last paragraph?A. To rid people of concern for safety.B. To present an effective reading way.C. To wake up memories of an old book.D. To recommend the book he/she reads.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
新疆初三初中英语月考试卷带答案解析
新疆初三初中英语月考试卷班级:___________ 姓名：___________ 分数：___________一、单项选择1.----Do you know who invented the telephone?----No,I only know it in 1876.A．invented B．was inventedC．invents D．were invented2.The book into many other languages last years.A．translatedB．be translatingC．was translatedD．translate3.He is serious about soccer because he wants to be a soccer playerA．play B．playsC．to play D．playing4.---Whose dictionary it is?----It be Gina’s. Her name is on it.A．can B．mightC．must D．could5.----What is Tim doing?----He computer games, I’m not sure.A．might be playingB．might playC．could playD．couldn’t play6.Joe said she sending e-mails letters.A．preferred; to writingB．preferred; to writeC．prefers; writingD．prefers; to writing7.The girl I just talked with is Tom’s sister.A．whom B．whichC．she D．it8.Peter likes music is really loud and energetic.A．that B．whoC．whom D．/9.---How do you like the pictures which on show?---I like very much.A．is; them B．are; themC．is it D．are ;it10.The little girl loves music that she can .A．sing alongB．sing along withC．along withD．to sing along with二、阅读理解1.For most people, the word “fashion” means “clothes”. But people may ask the question, “What clothes are in fashion?” And they use the adjective “fashionable” in the same way: “She was wearing a fashionable coat. His shirt was really a fashionable colour.”But of course there are fashions in many things, not only in clothes. There are fashions in holidays, in restaurants, in films and books. There are even fashions in school subjects, jobs…and in languages. Fashions change as time goes. If you look at pictures of people or things from the past, you will see that fashions have always changed. An English house of 1750 was different from one of 1650. A fashionable man in 1780 looked very different from his grandson in 1860.Today fashions change very quickly. Some of this is natural. We hear about things much more quickly than in the past. Newspaper, radios, telephones and television send information from one country to another in a few hours. New fashions mean that people will buy new things, so you see there is money in fashion.【1】From this passage we know that “fashion” means ______.A．clothesB．many thingsC．most of the popular thingsD．everything【2】Which of the following things is fashionable today?A．Surfing on the Internet.B．Having a family dinner on New Year’s Day.C．Learning to sing songs on the radio.D．Doing morning exercises at school.【3】Today fashions change very quickly because _______.A．people read newspaper every dayB．radios send information from one country to anotherC．new things that people like are often shown on TVD．people quickly learn what is happening in the world【4】There is money in fashion” means ______A．clothes are expensiveB．money comes from fashionC．people will buy new thingsD．fashions make big money【5】The best title for the passage is ______.A．FashionsB．Fashion mean clothesC．Fashion means moneyD．A fashionable colour2.The weather is getting hotter. You are thirsty playing basketball or riding home from school. A cold drinkmay be just the thing. But be careful what you are drinking. Something that looks cool may not be good for your health.There are plenty of "energy drinks" on the market. Most of them have beautiful colors and cool names. The lists on them tell you they are helpful to your health. Sounds great!But after a careful check you may find that most energy drinks have lots of caffeine (咖啡因) in them. These drinks are especially aimed at young people, students, busy people and sports players. Makers sometimes say their drinks make you better at sports and can keep you awake. But be careful not to drink too much.Caffeine makes your heart beat fast. Because of this, the International Olympic Committee has limited( 限制) its use. Caffeine in most energy drinks is at least as strong as that in a cup of coffee or tea. Possible health dangers have something to do with energy drinks. Just one box of energy drink can make you nervous, have difficulty sleeping and can even cause heart problems. Scientists say that teenagers should be discouraged from taking drinks with a lot of caffeine in them.【1】Many people like drinking energy drinks because of the following EXCEPT that ________.A．they have beautiful colors and cool namesB．they have lots of caffeineC．they can keep them awake and better at sportsD．they are said to be helpful to health【2】he main reason for people not to drink too much energy drinks is that they may cause _____.A．heart problemsB．nervousnessC．sleeping difficultyD．possible health dangers【3】The underlined word "discouraged" can be replaced(替换) with "________".A．encouraged B．stoppedC．helped D．disliked【4】From the passage we can know that _________.A．advertisements are important in getting people to buy energy drinksB．energy drinks are helpful to teenagers' studyC．sports players need to drink a lot of energy drinksD．energy drinks are especially aimed at teenagers【5】Which of the following can be the best title(标题) of the passage?A．What's the Use of Energy Drinks?B．Who Can Drink Energy DrinksC．What's That in Energy Drinks?D．Why Can't We Buy Energy Drinks?3.As a child, I was really afraid of the dark and of getting lost. These fears were very real and caused me some uncomfortable moments.Maybe it was the strange way things looked and sounded in my own room at night that scared me so much. There was never complete darkness, but always a streetlight or passing car lights, which made clothes on the back of a chair take on the shape of a wild animal. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw the curtains(窗帘) seem tomove when there was no wind. A very low sound in the floor would seem a hundred times louder than in the day. My imagination (想象) would run wild, and my heart would beat fast. I would lie very still so that the "enemy(敌人) " would not discover me.Another of my childhood fears was that I would get lost, especially on the way home from school. Every morning I got on the school bus right near my home. That was no problem. After school, though, when all the buses were lined up along the street, I was afraid that I would get in the wrong one and be taken to some other strange places. On school or family trips to a park or a museum, I wouldn't let the leaders out of my sight.Perhaps one of the worst fears of all I had as a child was that of not being liked or accepted by others. Being popular was so important to me then, and the fear of not being liked was a serious one.One of the processes(过程) growing up is being able to realize and overcome our fears. Understanding the things that scared us as children helps us achieve greater success later in life.【1】The author had ________kind(s) of fears when she was a child.A．one B．twoC．three D．none【2】_________ would scare the author at night.A．Streetlight and car lightsB．Wild animals and enemiesC．Moving curtains and windD．Strange sights and sounds【3】When she went to some other places, she would _________.A．walk away without othersB．take a bus by herselfC．follow others closelyD．make sure not to take a wrong bus【4】Which of the following would be possibly true when she was a child?A．She was usually popular among people.B．She was always the leader of the others.C．She always' got poor grades.D．She was not at all liked by others.【5】The underlined word "overcome" means "_________" in Chinese.A．接受B．忍受C．信服D．克服三、补充句子补全对话。
2021届乌鲁木齐市第九中学高三英语下学期期中试卷及参考答案
2021届乌鲁木齐市第九中学高三英语下学期期中试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AWashingtonDCBusToursDC Highlights TourThis is their base tour. It begins at 10 am daily and lasts for 5 hours. This part-bus, part-walking tour includes guided stops in theUS. All of their tours include a driver as well as a tour guide, and yourtour guide will get off the bus and give you walking tours of each stop, while your bus and driver wait for you. Capitol Building, the White House, Washington Monument as well as the Lincoln and MLK Memorials and the Vietnam War and Korean War Veterans Memorials.$54—Adult I $44—Child (3—12)Discover DC TourIf you want pretty much to explore every famous monument and landmark in DC and take a 1 -hour cruise on thePotomac River, then consider the Discover DC Tour. This 6-hour tour will take you to all locations (景点) listed on their DC Highlights Tour as well as the World WarⅡMemorial, the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, and the Thomas Jefferson Memorial.TIP: If you are planning on visiting NYC, you will get 30% off the Discover NYC Tour (normally $100) if you buy it at the same time as your Discover DC Tour.$74—Adult I $54—Child (3—12)VIP ExclusiveWashingtonDCCity TourThis 8-hour tour is actually the Discover DC Tour above with a VIP add-on at the beginning and the end. You * 11 meet your guide early for reserved (预留)tickets to tour inside the US Capitol Building. The 45 -minute tour and film have reserved tickets so you don't have to worry about it being sold out. After your day of sightseeing, you 'll be dropped off at the National Archives, again with reserved time tickets so you don't have to worry about waiting in line.$125 for Adults and ChildrenSkyview Changeable Bus TourOn this changeable mini bus, you get to experience a guided tour with panoramic views (全景)without theglare of a window in the photos! A guided bus tour takes you not only through all locations listed on the DC Highlights Tour, but also Old Town Alexandria andNationalHarbor.$69—Adult I $59—Child (3—12)Time: 9 am—4 pm1. What's special about the DC Highlights Tour?A. It uses mini buses.B. It has the fewest locations.C. It has the most tour guides.D. It provides reserved tickets.2. How much should a man pay if he buys the Discover DC Tour and the Discover NYC Tour at the same time?A. $128.B. $174.C. $104.D. $144.3. Which tour lasts the longest?A. DC Highlights Tour.B. Discover DC Tour.C. VIP ExclusiveWashingtonDCCity Tour.D. Skyview Changeable Bus Tour.BThe British poet Matthew Byrne moved to Beijing in 2013 and felt that the capital city's poetry scene was lacking．His obsession（痴迷）for starting poetryevents led to the foundation of the Spittoon Collective in May 2015．“At that time，the literary activity in Beijing was The Bookworm based in Sanlitun，”Byrne says．While some of Beijing's literary institutions would go on to close in the fall of 2019，Spittoon would continue to grow as a community for poets and writers，as well as musicians and others in the creative scene．Byrne describes the Spittoon Collective as a platform for people to share ideas，from literary works to different forms of art，with projects developing from the creative energy within the community．Spittoon originally started as a poetry night at the Mado Bar in Dongcheng District 's Baochao Hutong．Byrne says，“In Beijing，you have these wonderful hutongs，ancient structures where you can walk down and visit cool bars，so I thought it would be good to have a poetry event as it seemed like poetry belonged naturally to this area．”He adds，“The objective now is to discover Chinese voices and broadcast them to the rest of the world．We create a kindof theme park-like atmosphere where every Thursday is occupied by a different literary style or art form．”The readings would mainly be in English，but with an international community，a new section called“Poetry-in-Translation”was started，which featured works in Chinese，French，Arabic，Russian，Spanish and other languages．Joining organized activities like Spittoon can be a major help for those caught up in a boring life．And it's especially important for the people who have moved to China as they need to buildnew relationships while living in a different country．4. What can we know about the Spittoon Collective?A. It was closed in 2019．B. It was set up in 2013 in Beijing．C. It's popular with literature lovers．D. It's a community just for foreigners．5. Why did Byrne start the Spittoon Collective in Baochao Hutong?A. To attract students' love of poetry．B. To expandChina's literature globally．C. To makeBeijing's hutongs famous．D. To combine poetry with the hutong．6. What effect would the Spittoon Collective have on Chinese culture?A. Beneficial．B. Negative．C. Challenging．D. Controversial．7. What is the author's attitude to the Spittoon Collective?A. Unclear．B. Intolerant．C. Doubtful．D. Favorable．CCoke was introduced by the Coca Cola company in 1886, making it a rather true andtested favorite of generations of people in over 200 countries. This list should give you some ideas on how to get more from your coke than usual.. Coca Cola is an excellent rust buster (除锈剂). If you have a bunch of small rusty objects, put them in coke overnight and give them a goodscrubin the morning. Coke helps to break down the rust, making cleaning much easier. Be sure to throw out the used coke when you are done with it or you might be taking a trip to the doctor.. Like the previous item, the citric acid (柠檬酸) in coke makes for an excellent window cleaner. This is especially useful for car windows. Pour a can of coke over the window and rub the window, then wipe it off with a wet cloth to remove any sugary matter from the sugar in the drink. As coke is fullof sugar, you should clean the sticky matter off the window glasses, or it will be not a cleaner but a dirt.. For those of you who live in areas where skunk (臭鼬) smells can be an issue from time to time, one can of coke added to water with detergent (清洁剂) really helps to break the smell down. If you have been sprayed,stand in the shower and cover yourself from head to toe with coke — wait for a few minutes, then wash yourself with a shower. Coke is an excellent hair treatment so you get two tips for the price of one with this item!. Pots can sometimes get black on the bottom. The black is almost impossible to remove; this is caused by over-cooking. To remove the black and renew your pot, pour in a can of coke (or as much as you need to cover the blackened area by an inch) and put it on the stove on a low heat. After an hour or so, wash the pot as normal.8. What does the underlined word “scrub”in Paragraph 2 probably mean?A. Start.B. Cleaning.C. Shake.D. Example.9. What is important while using coke to clean car windows?A. Use a dry cloth.B. Rub the window lightly.C. Don’t pour too much coke.D. Clean the sugary matter thoroughly.10. For which purpose does coke have to be mixed with other material?A. To get rid of the black on the pot.B. To breakdown the rust,C. To remove smells.D. To clean windows.11. What type of writing is this text?A. An advertisement.B. A review.C. A news report.D. A practical guide.DScientists have made great discoveries. But how have they influenced our personal lives? Do kids in your classroom even know when Einstein lived? You may be wondering: but why is it important to teachkids about modern-day scientists?First, stories of scientists can encourage kids. Chris Hadfield is a Canadian who went to space, and he’s a real, guitar-playing person. He makes singing videos on YouTube! His story can make kids think scientists are also common people. Hearing scientists’ stories makes kids think “I can do that too!”But not only that, the stories of famous scientists can encourage kids to never give up. Bill Nye was always refused when trying to be an astronaut. But today, he’s made a lot of successes in his role as a popular scienceeducator and engineer. Besides, it’s no secret that scientific discoveries require trying, and trying again.Another way some scientists can encourage kids is through their diversity. Neil deGrasse Tyson, for example, is an African-American, which is not common in his field. Such stories can make kids think anyone can be a scientist.It’s important to know that scientists don’t need to be “gifted” or “good” at school. Often we consider a scientist as being an extremely smart kid at school. That doesn’t have to be true. They just need to have a great interest in science. Telling students stories of scientists can encourage them to show interest in science. As long as they’re interested, they are likely to become a scientist in the future.Modern scientists teach kids that knowledge builds upon the foundation others have laid. This is important — no one can do it alone. Scientists’ stories can encourage today’s young scientists to keep trying. They’ll be encouraged not to give up on the dream of making discoveries. Even if they haven’t made important discoveries, their research may help the following scientists.12. What can Chris Hadfield’s story tell students?A. Scientists are interested in different things.B. Students should have a hobby of their own.C. Scientists can be ordinary like people around us.D. Students should consider scientists as their models.13. Which of the following would the author agree with?A. African-Americans are more likely to become scientists.B. Scientists are not necessarily very smart at school.C. Not all scientists really show interest in science.D. Scientists are usually good at their schooling.14. The last paragraph shows us that ________.A. scientists should help each otherB. a scientist should never give up tryingC. making discoveries is necessary for scientistsD. new scientific discoveries may be based on others’ findings15. What is the text mainly about?A. Why scientists are important to us.B. Why students should be taught about scientists.C. Why students love stories of scientists.D. Why scientists can encourage students.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2021年乌鲁木齐市第九中学高三英语下学期期末试卷及参考答案
2021年乌鲁木齐市第九中学高三英语下学期期末试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AHottest Travel DestinationsSometimes figuring out the best place to go can be difficult. Here are some hottest travel destinations that offer some of the most beautiful, artistic, and fashionable places on the globe.Ibiza, SpainWhile Ibiza is knownas a party city, there is far more to do in this historic town than simply drink and dance under the stars. Built mainly in the second century, it’s a world heritage site with architecture dating back to as early as the 7th century. Don’t miss Charo Ruiz, Ibiza’s most famous fashion brand. Plus, the Ibiza Fashion Festival takes place every June.Tangier, MoroccoKnown as the “door to Africa”, Tangier has a rich and complex history dating back thirty centuries. It has all the beauty of the natural world. After spending a morning sunbathing by the Mediterranean Sea, get in some amazing shopping and discover great deals on everything. Before you head home, stop off in Marakesh to visit some of the top Moroccan designers.Havana, CubaStepping onto the streets of Havana feels like stepping back in time. For a day of sightseeing, check out the remaining architecture of Old Havana, which was built ten centuries ago. You can easily do it with one of the area’s many walking tours. Or visit the Museum of Rum for a taste of the island’s most popular wine. You might come across a clothing shop offering some classic finds!Melbourne AustraliaBuilt largely during the 1850s gold rush, Melbourne remains as alive as ever. Make sure to check out the hottest Australian brands. Moreover, visit the Block Arcade in Collins Street to see some of the 19th century architectural details the world has to offer. And, if you want to catch the largest consumer fashion festival in the world, grab tickets for the yearly Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival.1.What can visitors do in both Ibiza and Havana?A.Taste local wine.B.Visit modern Museums.C.Appreciate ancient buildings.D.Enjoy parties under the stars.2.To attend the globally largest consumer fashion festival, you have to go to ________.A.SpainB.MoroccoC.Havana.D.Australia3.Which of the following cities is the oldest?A.Ibiza.B.Tangier.C.Havana.D.Melbourne.BCuckoos don’t bother building their own nests—they just lay eggs that perfectly imitate those of other birds and take over their nests. But other birds are wishing up, evolving some seriously impressive tricks to spot the cuckoo eggs.Cuckoos are often know asparasites, meaning that they hide their eggs in the nest of other species. To avoid detection, the cuckoos have evolved so that eggs seem reproduction of those of their preferred targets. If the host bird doesn’t notice the strange egg in its nest, the little cuckoo will actually take the entire nest for itself after it comes out, taking the other eggs on its back and dropping them out of the nest.To avoid this unpleasant fate for their young, the other birds have evolved a few smart ways to spot the fakes, which we’re only now beginning to fully understand. One of the most amazing finds is that birds have an extra colour-sensitive cell in their eyes, which makes them far more sensitive to ultraviolet wavelengths and allows them to see a far greater range of colours than humans can. This allows cautious birds to detect a fake egg which might be exactly the same to our eyes.Fascinatingly, we’re actually able to observe different bird species at very different points in their evolutionary war with the cuckoos. For instance, some cuckoos lay their eggs in the nests of the redstarts. The blue eggs these cuckoos lay are practically alike to those of the redstarts, and yet they are still sometimes rejected. Compare that with cuckoos who target dunnocks. While those birds lay perfectly blue eggs, their cuckoo invaders just lay white eggs with brown irregular shaped spots. And yet dunnocks barely ever seem to notice the obvious trick.Biologists suspect these more easily fooled species like the dunnocks are on the same evolutionary path as the redstarts, but they have a long way to go until they evolve the same levels of suspicion. What’s remarkable is that the dunnocks fakes are so bad and the redstart ones so good, and yet cuckoos are still more successful with the former than the latter.It speaks to just how thoroughly a species’ behavior can be changed by the pressures of natural selection, or it might just be a bit of strategic cooperation on the part of the dunnocks. Biologists have suggested that these birds are willing to tolerate a parasite every so often because they don’t want to risk accidentally getting rid of one of their own eggs.4. This passage can be most likely found in a ________.A. science surveyB. nature magazineC. zoo advertisementD. travel journal5. What does the underlined word “parasite” in paragraph 2 most probably refer to?A. Animals that work together to raise young.B Small harmful animals such as worms or mice.C. Animals that can adapt to changing environments.D. Animals which live on or inside other host animals.6. Which of the following is TRUE about the dunnock according to the passage?A. It is colour-blind and therefore cannot identify foreign eggs in the nest.B. It can easily remove cuckoo eggs from the nest because fakes are so bad.C. It is a host bird that is more likely to raise a cuckoo chick than the redstart.D. It is unable to evolve and hence accepts cuckoo eggs that appear in the nest.7. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?A. Dunnocks may eventually learn to recognise foreign eggs.B. Redstarts seem to be less suspicious compared to dunnocks.C. Cuckoo birds are good at taking responsibility for their own young.D. It is very easy for cuckoos to imitate the colouring of the dunnock’s egg.CSix Neanderthals who lived in what is now France were eaten by their fellow Neanderthals some 100,000 years ago, according to fearful evidence of the cannibalistic (食人的) event discovered by scientists in a cave in the 1990s. Now, researchersmay have figured out why the Neanderthals, including two children, became victims of cannibalism: Global warming.While previous studies have examined Neanderthal remains to find proof of cannibalistic behavior, this is the first study to offer clues as to what may have led Neanderthals to become cannibals. Scientists found that rapid changes in local ecosystems as the planet warmed may have wiped out the animal species that Neanderthals ate,forcing them to look elsewhere to fill their stomachs.The researchers examined a layer of sediment (沉积物) in a cave known as Baume Moula-Guercy, in southeastern France. In that layer, charcoal (碳) and animal bones were so well-preserved that scientists could reconstruct an environmental picture representing 120,000 to 130,000 years ago. They discovered that the climate in the area was likely even warmer than it is today, and that the change from a cold, dry climate to a warmer one happened quickly. “Maybe within a few generations”, study co-author Emmanuel said. As the animals that once populated the landscape disappeared, some Neanderthals ate what they could find — their neighbors.Cannibalism is by no means unique to Neanderthals, and has been practiced by humans and their s “from the early Palaeolithic to theBronze Age and beyond,” the study authors reported. The behavior adopted by the starving Neanderthals in the Baume Moula-Guercy should therefore not be viewed as “a mark of bestiality (兽性) or sub-humanity”, but as an emergency adaptation to a period of severe environmental stress, according to the study.8. What does the study mainly focus on?A. The social behavior of Neanderthals.B. The reason for cannibalism among Neanderthals.C. The climate change in southeasternFrance.D. The influence of global warming on ancient animals.9. What can possibly be used to describe the climate in southeasternFrance120,000 to 130,000 years ago?A. It was no warmer than it is today.B. It was first warm while later cold and dry.C. Its change was mild and went through quite a long process.D. Its change is a chief factor contributing to cannibalism.10. Which of the following might the study authors agree with?A. Neanderthals’ cannibalism showed their bestiality.B. Cannibalism was actually a measure the Neanderthals had to adopt to survive.C. Neanderthals’ cannibalism guaranteed their rule over other tribes.D. Only Neanderthals were found to have cannibalism in human history.11. Where can you most possibly find this passage?A. In a science journal.B. In a travel brochure.C. In a history book.D. In a geography book.DOlder adults with a better sense of smell may live longer than thosewho have a poor sense of smell, a new study suggests. The study was a project of researchers in theUnited Statesthat was ongoing for over 13 years. They asked nearly 2,300 men and women to identify 12 common smells. All the subjects were from 71 to 82 years of age. The researchers gave the adults scores, from 0 to as high as 12, based on how many smells they identified correctly.During the years of follow-up investigation, over 1,200 of the subjects died. When the study was launched, none of the adults were weak. They could walk a little under half a kilometer, climb 10 steps and independently complete daily activities. In the latest findings, the researchers noted that those with a weak nose were 30 percent more likely to die than people with a good sense of smell. The findings were reported last month in the scientific publication Annals of Internal Medicine.Honglei Chen, a doctor withMichiganStateUniversityinEast Lansing,Michigan, was the lead writer of a report on the study. He said the connection between a poor sense of smell and an increased risk of dying was limited to adults who first reported good-to-excellent health. This suggests that a poor sense of smell is an early and sensitive sign for worsening health before it is recognizable in medical tests. With a poor sense of smell, people are more likely to die of brain and heart diseases, but not of cancer or breathing disorders.The results also suggest that a poor sense of smell may be an early warning for poor health in older age that goesbeyond dementia or other neurodegenerative(神经变性的) diseases. These often signal the beginning of a weakening of the mind or body.12. What do you know about the study mentioned?A. The study involved researchers from the world.B. All the participants were of different ages.C. The study began to be performed about 13 years ago.D. 2 ,300 men and women were young and healthy.13. What was the situation like at the beginning of the study?A. More than 1,200 of the participants passed away.B. Many of the subjects were found with health problems.C. All the subjects were independent of others when walking.D. One third of the participants had a poor smell sense.14. What can be inferred from the last two paragraphs?A. People with a poor sense of smell have heart disease.B. You should be careful with your health if you smell poorly.C. People with a poor sense of smell won't suffer from cancer.D. Most of the elder people may have the dementia disease.15. Which is the best title for the passage?A. Strong Sense of Smell May Be Linked to Longer LifeB. Old People Tend to Have a Poor Sense of SmellC. A Number of Factors Result in Longer LifeD. Being Ill Means Losing the Sense of Smell第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
新疆初三初中英语月考试卷带答案解析
新疆初三初中英语月考试卷班级:___________ 姓名：___________ 分数：___________一、单项选择1.There is ________advertisement about the clothes store. You can have a look.A．a B．an C．the D．/2.We can ask the police. He may know the way __________ the TV station.A．for B．on C．of D．to3.Though it was late, __________ he went on with his work.A．and B．but C．/D．so4.After a long walk, the girl felt very __________.A．happy B．tired C．angry D．relaxed5.–Kate, do you know__________it is from here to the gym.–About twenty minutes’ walk.A．How far B．how long C．How soon D．How often6.It _________ her half a year to learn how to drive.A．cost B．took C．spent D．paid7.I find _________difficult to work with the man.A．it B．me C．that D．him8.If I __________you. I would buy a big house for my parents.A．be B．am C．was D．were9.We learned in geography class that the earth __________around the sun.A．go B．goes C．went D．did go10.–I wonder if it _________ tomorrow.–Don’t worry. If it _________, we’ll stay at home.A．rains; rain B．will rain; rains C．rains; will rain D．will rain; will rain 11.I’d like to go _________on vacation.A．somewhere relaxed B．anywhere relaxedC．somewhere relaxing D．relaxing anywhere12.I noticed him _________ the teacher’s office just now.A．go into B．went into C．was going into D．came out of 13.______Lily ______Lucy may go to the concert because they have got only one ticket.A．Either; or B．Neither; nor C．Not only; but also D．Both; and14.The CD is too noisy. Would you please__________ a little?A．turn it on B．trun down it C．turn it up D．turn it down15.The math problem was _________ difficult __________ none of us worked it out.A．very; that B．too; to C．so; that D．enough; that16.The new library building ___________last week.A．completed B．was completed C．is completed D．has completed17.The TV play ___________for ten minutes when I turned on the TV.A．had started B．had begun C．has been on D．had been on18._________trees have been planted near, so the air is very fresh.A．Hundreds of B．Hundred of C．Two hundreds D．Hundreds19.–Do you know __________ the Capital Museum? –Next Friday.A．when will they visit B．when they will visitC．when did they visit D．when they visited20.–My family will visit Hainan Island during the summer holiday. –___________.A．Don't go there B．That’s true C．That’s nothing D．Have a good trip二、完形填空Everyone needs friends. We all like to__ __close to someone. __ __is nice to have a friend to talk, laugh, and do things with. __ ___, sometimes we need to be alone. We don’t always want people___ __. But we would feel lonely if we never have friend.No two people are__ __. Friends sometimes don't get on well. That doesn't mean they no longer like each other. Most of the time they will make up and become _ __again.Sometimes friends move away. Then we feel very__ __. We miss them very much, but we can call them and write to them. It could be that we could even see them again. And we can __ __new friends. It is surprising to find out how much we like new people when we get to know them.There’s more good news for people who have friends. They live longer than people who don't. Why? It could be that they are__ __. Being happy helps you stay well. Or it could be that they just know that someone cares. If someone cares about you, you take__ __care of yourself.【1】A．look B．watch C．feel D．see【2】A．It B．He C．There D．someone【3】A．Hardly B．Nearly C．Suddenly D．Certainly【4】A．alone B．away C．all over D．around【5】A．friendly B．kind C．just the same D．quite different【6】A．pleased B．happy C．classmates D．friends 【7】A．angry B．sad C．happy D．alone 【8】A．look for B．find C．make D．know 【9】A．happier B．stronger C．kinder D．richer 【10】A．less B． better C．little D．no三、阅读理解1.根据短文内容，在A、B、C、D四个选项中选择一个最佳答案。
新疆乌鲁木齐市部分学校2021-2022学年九年级上学期第一次月考英语试题
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I．听力（共计 30 分） A．听音选图（本题共 5 小题，每小题 1 分，共计 5 分） 句子理解，根据听到的句子内容给下列图片排序，每小题读两遍。
新疆乌鲁木齐市2023-2024学年高三上学期10月月考英语试题
乌鲁木齐市2023-2024学年高三上学期10月月考英语试题总分120分考试时间120分钟一、阅读理解（共40分）Guaranteed! The fastest way to learn a language.Finally, we have a different approach that has millions of people impressed. Using the award-winning Dynamic Immersion method, our interactive software teaches without translation, memorization or grammar drills. Combining thousands of real-life images and the voices of native speakers in a step-by-step immersion process, our programs successfully copy the experience of learning your first language. Guaranteed to teach faster and easier than any other language product or your money back. No questions asked.Chine seVietnameseRussianIndonesiaKoreanHebrewDanishEnglishSpanishHindi Portuguese WelshGreekDutch1．Which of the following is the advantage of the Dynamic Immersion method?A．It encourages active memorization of words.B．It provides extensive drills on grammar items.C．It allows the user to acquire a language in a shorter time.D．It teaches by translating the foreign language into your native language. 2．In order to know one’s progress, one has to _______.A．call 1800-6310-1389 to consult the teacherB．get feedback from the automated tutorialsC．complete all the 20 activities in each lessonD．compare one’s voice with the native speaker’s3．Which of the following skills in the program has more to do with the learner’s life experience?A．Listening B．ReadingC．Speaking D．WritingEach year, Boston University proudly celebrates the very best in academics, innovation, and teaching through the awarding of University-wide honors and in our support of applicants for prestigious (赫赫有名的) national scholarships. The following showcases the growing list of opportunities and resources Boston University provides.Harold C．Case scholarshipThe Harold C．Case scholarship is offered to outstanding Boston University juniors for support of their senior year. Case scholarships recognize scholarly accomplishment and potential as well as extracurricular activities that contribute to the university.Scholarship recipients receive between $1.000 and full tuition depending on financial needs. Funds can only be applied to undergraduate study. In most application cycles 10- 12 recipients are selected.Dean Elsbeth Melville scholarshipThe Dean Elsbeth Melville scholarship was established in 1978 by the Trustees of Boston University to honor Dean Melville’s “splendid and varied contribution” to the education and lives of women at Boston University. Only two scholarships are awarded each year to top-ranked women in the junior class who are representatives of the qualities stressed by Dean Melville.Scholarship recipients receive a minimum of $1,000 depending on financial need. Funds can only be applied to undergraduate study.Clare Boothe Luce scholar awardsThe Clare Boothe Luce program of the Henry Luce Foundation supports a limited number of Undergraduate Scholarships for women students in the fields of the physical and life sciences, mathematics, engineering, and computer science.Provost’s scholars awardThe Provost’s scholars awards celebrate the achievements of students who have demonstrated the spirit of a true scholar at a research university. Up to 20 awards are given annually, each carrying $1000 of funding for research creative activity expenses such astravel to conferences and archives (档案馆) or for research-related equipment and supplies. Awards are distributed through the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP). Winners are selected in the Spring Semester, and recognized at the Provost’s academic awards ceremony during Parents’ Weekend in October.4．Who does the Harold C．Case scholarship recognize?A．Top ranked women in senior years.B．Freshmen who explore the unknown.C．Juniors who are academically successful.D．Undergraduates active in extracurricular activities.5．Which is specifically for female students studying engineering?A．Provost’s scholars award.B．Harold C．Case scholarshipC．Clare Boothe Luce scholar awards. D．Dean Elsbeth Melville scholarship 6．What can Provost’s scholars award winners do with the funding?A．Buy research facilities. B．Pay tuition fees.C．Attend business conferences. D．Go on an adventure travelLooking for educational and inspiring books for your children? You cannot miss these tales of surviving in the wild.Swallows and Amazons by Arthur RansomeA tale of a joyful childhood summer spent sailing in the Lake District of England, this novel is based on Ransome’s own family. Two groups of children each have their own sailboat, and spend the summer defending against an imagined enemy, camping, fishing, and exploring, while trying to catch their enemy’s boat.The Swiss Family Robinson by Johann David WyssInspired by Daniel Defoe’s Robinson Crusoe, Wyss decided to write a story about how a Swiss family survived a ship accident and made a new way of life on an unexplored island inthe East Indies so that his four sons could learn about basic family values, the use of the natural world and self-reliance. Morals aside, it’s a great thrilling story.A Girl of the Limberlost by Gene Stratton-porterPoor, unpopular Elnora Comstock grows up in the dangerous but beautiful wetlands of northern Indiana, building an unusual life. She loves wildlife more than anything. The book was written as a protest against logging (伐木), drilling for oil (钻井油) and drying up rivers for agriculture that were taking place in the Limberlost Swamp.Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O’DellThe main character, Karana, is a woman left on what’s now called La Isla de San Nicolas,just off the coast of California. She struggles in the strange conditions, experiences natural disasters and lives alone on the lonely island. Her story is inspired by that of a real woman who spent 18 years alone on the island.7．What did Wyss write The Swiss Family Robinson for?A．Showing the basic values. B．Teaching his own children something important.C．Recording a ship accident. D．Honoring Daniel Defoe.8．Which book focuses on nature protection?A．Girl of the Limberlost. B．The Swiss Family Robinson.C．Swallows and Amazons. D．Island of the Blue Dolphins.9．What do the four books have in common?A．They are based on real story. B．They are written mainly for parents.C．They contain important morals. D．They tell adventurous experiences.When you were trying to figure out what to buy for the environmentalist on your holiday list, fur probably didn’t cross your mind. But some ecologists and fashion (时装)enthusiasts are trying to bring back the market for fur made from nutria(海狸鼠).Unusual fashion shows in New Orleans and Brooklyn have showcased nutria fur made into c lothes in different styles. “It sounds crazy to talk about guilt-free fur-unless you understand that the nutria are destroying vast wetlands every year”, says Cree McCree, project director of Righteous Fur.Scientists in Louisiana were so concerned that they decided to pay hunters $5 a tail. Some of the fur ends up in the fashion shows like the one in Brooklyn last month.Nutria were brought there from Argentina by fur farmers and let go into the wild. “The ecosystem down there can’t handle this non-native species(物种).It’s destroying the environment. It’s them or us.” says Michael Massimi, an expert in this field.The fur trade kept nutria in check for decades，but when the market for nutria collapsed in the late 1980s，the cat-sized animals multiplied like crazy.Biologist Edmond Mouton runs the nutria control program for Louisiana. He says it’s not easy to convince people that nutria fur is green, but he has no doubt about it. Hunters brin g in more than 300,000 nutria tails a year, so part of Mouton’s job these days is trying to promote fur.Then there’s Righteous Fur and its unusual fashion. Model Paige Morgan says，”To give people a guilt-free option that they can wear without someone throwing paint on them-I think that’s going to be a massive thing, at least here in New York.” Designer Jennifer Anderson admits it took her a while to come around to the opinion that using nutria fur for her creations is morally acceptable. She is trying to come up with a label to attach to nutria fashions to show it is eco-friendly.10．What is the purpose of the fashion shows in New Orleans and Brooklyn?A．To promote guilt-free fur.B．To expand the fashion market.C．To introduce a new brand.D．To celebrate a winter holiday.11．Why are scientists concerned about nutria?A．Nutria damage the ecosystem seriously.B．Nutria are an endangered species.C．Nutria hurt local cat-sized animals.D．Nutria are illegally hunted.12．What does the underlined word “collapsed” in paragraph 5 probably mean?A．Boomed. B．Became mature. C．Remained stable. D．Crashed. 13．What can we infer about wearing fur in New York according to Morgan?A．It’s formal.B．It’s risky.C．It’s harmful.D．It’s traditional.二、七选五（共10分）How do we rid ourselves of the negative (消极的) thoughts and return to a place of peace and acceptance? Read on for some expert-guided tips.First, don’t suppress (抑制) the negative thought. “Research shows that it’s important not to suppress negative thoughts as this only makes it worse. 14 Then, select a positive thought or visual to engage with in place of the negative thought that you set free,” Dr. Carla Marie Manly, and author of Joy from Fear, tells She Knows.Don’t forget to breathe. “Close your eyes and breat he in for a count of four; then breathe out slowly to the count of four. When worries and stress begin to rise, be kind to yourself. 15 A worried mind gets very calm when it’s focused on breathing rather than worrying,” says Manly.16 “Just because you have a thought doesn’t mean it’s true. When you notice you’re being hard on yourself or thinking very negatively, take a step back and question the thought you’re having,” suggests Touroni. “17 Are you jumping to conclusions?”Try a positive message mantra (咒语).When negative thoughts get a hold on you, Manly recommends focusing on a positive message or mantra that feels strong and calming for you. “For example, your mantra might be, ‘All will be well. 18 ’ ” Manly suggests keeping a copy of your mantra in your wallet, on your mirror, and on your desk for a handyreminder during stressful moments.A．Things will work out.B．Think of a peaceful image instead.C．Don’t believe everything you think.D．And then pause to relax and breathe.E．Is there any evidence to support this?F．Can you trace back to where this all started?G．Instead, notice the negative thought and then let it float away.三、完形填空（共15分）When Susan was a high school student, her English teacher gave her a terrifyingmade he realize how big a (n) 33 her English teacher had had on her life. 19．A．exciting B．important C．difficult D．harmful 20．A．Occasionally B．Fortunately C．Honestly D．Constantly 21．A．parents B．classmates C．doctors D．interviewers 22．A．enjoying B．challenging C．comforting D．embarrassing 23．A．excused B．freed C．prevented D．banned 24．A．forgot B．received C．ignored D．lost 25．A．in person B．on foot C．in private D．on time 26．A．needed B．appreciated C．accepted D．expected 27．A．disliked B．loved C．missed D．started 28．A．possibility B．fear C．reason D．argument 29．A．respectfully B．slowly C．successfully D．friendlily 30．A．anxiety B．doubt C．emotion D．confidence 31．A．rejected B．hired C．considered D．rescued 32．A．family B．university C．position D．coach 33．A．impact B．reward C．opportunity D．hope四、用单词的适当形式完成短文（共15分）Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.How to learn a new languageIt can be really hard to learn a new language. I had always enjoyed learning languages inschool, but only recently did I start learning German. I found that I could understand and learn individual words easily, but when it came to literature, I really 34 (struggle). That was when my tutor at university suggested 35 (read) some children’s books printed in the target language.At first, I felt a bit silly going on a hunt for a book 36 (design) for someone half my age, but then I realized that everyone has to start somewhere. As children, we 37 (give) these basic texts to familiarize our brains with certain vocabulary and writing structures, and from there, we can learn and develop. I started with books which are taught to us as children in the UK. I managed 38 (find) Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens and James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl.The beauty of reading books 39 were introduced to you as a child is that you are already familiar with the plot. Therefore you 40 work out some words with your knowledge of the story. At first, I used to read with the book in one hand and a dictionary in the other, but this did not work well, and I often felt puzzled about 41 I had read. The method I would recommend is to read a chapter first and at the end of that chapter, highlight the new words and then look up the definitions. If you can wait a bit 42 using a dictionary, you may be surprised what you can understand merely from the context. Additiona lly, a lot of children’s books have pictures which may give you a clue as to what or to whom the passage is referring.五、建议信（共15分）43．假定你是李华，你的新西兰朋友Jamie来信说他最近为学习汉语而苦恼，在阅读汉语文章时遇到了困难，如很多汉字不认识，读不懂文章的意思等，希望得到你的帮助。
2021届乌鲁木齐市第九中学高三英语上学期期末考试试卷及参考答案
2021届乌鲁木齐市第九中学高三英语上学期期末考试试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AMy wife Hilary andI were on the beach, with three of our children, taking pictures of shore birds near our home in Alaska when we saw a bear. The bear was thin and small, moving aimlessly.Just a few minutes later, I heard my daughter shouting, “Dad! The bear is right behind us!" An aggressive bear will usually rush forward to frighten away its enemy but would suddenly stop at the last minute. This one was silent and its ears pinned back the sign of an animal that is going in for the kill. And it was a cold April day. Thebear behaved abnormally, probably because of hunger.I held my camera tripod(三脚架)in both hands to form a barrier as the bear rushed into me. Its huge head was level with my chest and shoulders, and the tripod stuck across its mouth. It bit down and I found myself supporting its weight. I knew 1 would not be able to hold it for long.Even so, this was a fight I had to win: I was all that stood between the bear and my family, who would stand little chance of running faster than a brown bear.The bear hit at the camera, cutting it off the tripod. I raised my left arm to protect my face; the beast held tightly on the tripod and pressed it into my side. My arm could not move, and I sensed that my bones were going to break.Drawing back my free hand, I struck the bear as hard as I could for five to six times. The bear opened its mouth and I grasped its fur, trying to push it away. I was actually wrestling with the bear at this point. Then, as suddenly as it had begun, the fight ended. The bear moved back towards-the forest,before returning for another attack the first time I felt panic.Obviously satisfied that we caused no further threat, the bear moved off, destroying a fence as it went. My arm was injured, but the outcome for us could hardly have been better. I'm proud that my family remained clear-headed when panic could have led to a very different outcome.1. How did the writer feel when faced with the brown bear?A. Fearful but confident.B. Nervous but brave.C. Upset but determined.D. Awful but hopeful.2. The bear finally went away after itA. got injuredB. felt safeC. found some foodD. took away the camera3. What does the author want to tell us?A. We should keep calm when troubles comeB. We should rise to the challenge when faced with difficulties.C. We should not risk ourselves in some dangerous areas.D. We should learn to take advantage of anything at hand when in trouble.BThe climate change is already eating into the output of the world's agricultural systems, with productivity much lower than it would have been if humans hadn't rapidly heated the planet, new research has found.Advances in technology, fertilizer (化肥)use and global trade have allowed food production to keep pace with an increasing global population since the 1960s. But rising temperatures in this time have acted as a handbrake (手刹) to farming productivity of crops, according to the new research, published in Nature Climate Change. Productivity has actuallyslumpedby 21% since 1961, compared to if the world hadn't been affected by global heating.With the global population set to rise to more than 9 billion by 205, the UN'S Food and Agriculture Organization has estimated that food production will have to increase by about 70%,with annual crop production increasing by almost 1 billion tons and meat production by more than200mtons a year by this point. Meanwhile, global temperatures are rising at a rate that scientists warn is extremely dangerous for human civilization.“The impact already is larger than I thought it would be,” said Ariel Ortiz-Bobea, an economist atCornellUniversitywho led the research. “It was a big surprise to me. The worry I have is that research and development in agriculture takes decades to translate into higher productivity. The projected temperature increase is so fast that I don't know if we are going to keep pace with that.”Weston Anderson, a researcher of food security (安全) and climate at Columbia University who didn't take part in the study, said the new research provides fresh insight into the importance of the impact upon agriculture.“The regions that this paper highlights as experiencing the largest reductions in agricultural productivity-CentralAmericaand theSahel- contain some of the least food secure countries in the world, which is a real concern,” he said.4. What does the underlined word “slumped” in paragraph 2 mean?A. Fallen.B. Gathered.C. Approached.D. Benefited.5. What is Ariel Ortiz-Bobea worried about?A. Fertilizer is used in food production.B. Population will rise to over 9 billion.C. Global temperatures are rising too fast.D. Agricultural research needs many years.6. What can we learn about Weston Anderson?A. He puts forward a different solution.B. He proposes carrying on with the research.C. He pays more attention to food insecure regions.D. He supports improving agricultural productivity.7. What is the best title for the text?A. The Impact of Growth in Farm ProductivityB. Productivity in Agriculture is GrowingC. Causes and Effects of Global HeatingD. Rapid Global Heating is Hurting Farm ProductivityCAnOntarioteen is making waves by turning old fishing gear into new treasures. Since last year, Natalie, 15, hasbeen taking lost or thrown — away fishing nets and rope and transforming them into bracelets, rope art, mats, baskets and necklaces.Last year, Natalie was working on an assignment for her science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) class. As part of the assignment, she learned about “ghost nets”, which are fishing nets that have been left or lost in the ocean by people who fish.“They have huge effects on our environment. They can kill coral reefs and many animals,” said Natalie. “46 percent of the Pacific garbage is ghost gear.” The Great Pacific Garbage is a huge collection of trash floating in the Pacific Ocean betweenHawaiiandCalifornia.Natalie told her mom she wanted to do something to help. She got in touch with a handful of charities, including the Sea Protection Society and Coastal Action.After getting some shipments of ghost nets and rope from those organizations, Natalie, with the help of her family, started turning thediscardedgear into new artworks. “We've made bracelets, rope art, mats, baskets, andwe've made necklaces, which also use beach glass in them,” she said. Natalie then started selling the artworks online, the crafty buying and selling website.She donated all her profits-minus a small sum of change to cover supplies — to the charities that donated fishing supplies to her. She's also been donating all the income from her non-profit business, called Nautical Waters, to charity. Natalie said she hoped to continue her passion for ocean life, with plans to study marine biology in university.8. How did Natalie help with ghost nets?A. By turning them into artworks.B. By asking support from her mother.C. By collecting money from charities.D. By selling ghost nets at a good price.9. What made Natalie decide to do something with ghost nets?A. To collect supplies for the artworks.B. To prepare for her study in university.C. To protect coral reefs and marine animals.D. To complete an assignment for her STEM class.10. What docs the underlined word “discarded" in Paragraph5refer to?A. Polluted.B. Rare.C. Waste.D. Discovered.11. What is the best title for the text.A. Ghost Nets Ready forSaleB. Charities Make a Big DifferenceC. Natalie's Passion for Ocean TreasuresD. TeenTurnsOld Fishing Nets into ArtworksDChinese archaeologists（考古学家）announced on Saturday that some new major discoveries have been made at the Sanxingdui Ruins site in Southwest China, helping uncover another start of the Chinese civilization.Archaeologists have found six new sacrificial pits（祭祀坑）and unearthed more than 500 treasures dating back 3,000 years at the Sanxingdui Ruins in Sichuan Province. So far, archaeologists have unearthed masses of important cultural items from four of the pits, including pieces of gold masks, gold foil, bronze（青铜）masks, bronze trees and large numbers of ivories. The rest of the newly discovered pits arc still being dug up.“Surprisingly, we have unearthed some never — heard — of — before bronze items," said Lei Yu, from the Sichuan Archaeology Research Institute. 'Tor instance, some large and well-made bronze items have strange-looking dragon or cow designs on them.”In another major discovery, relics of silk products were found for the first time at Sanxingdui, which shows “the ancient Shu Kingdom was one of the important starts of silk in ancient China" according to Tang Fei, head of the digging team.The new pits sit next to two sacrificial pits discovered in 1986, with areas ranging between 3o square meters and 19 square meters. Together they form an area in which people of the ancient Shu civilization held ceremonies to offer sacrifices to heaven, earth and their forefathers, and prayed for good luck and peace.The Sanxingdui Ruins is regarded as one of the greatest archaeological finds of mankind in the 20th century. The site was accidentally discovered by a farmer in the 1920s. The ruins are located in the city ofGuanghan, about 60 kilometers fromChengduand are believed to be the relics of theShuKingdom.12. What can we learn from the text?A. Totally there are 500 treasures unearthed.B. Six new sacrificial pits are under repair.C. The unearthed treasures date from 3000 years ago.D. There are six sacrificial pits at Sanxingdui.13. What does the discovery of the relics of silk products mean?A. Chinese civilization was widely influential.B.AncientShuKingdomwas also the home of silk.C. Chinese silk has a much longer history than known.D.ShuKingdombelonged toChinasince ancient times.14. What was the main function of the sacrificial pits?A. To celebrate festivals.B. To store valuable items.C. To bury important figures.D. To hold sacrifice ceremonies.15. Who first discovered the Sanxingdui Ruins?A. A farmer.B. Lei YuC. Tang Fei.D. Archaeologists.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
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高三第二次月考英语问卷第二部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）21．----Sorry, do you mind if I smoke here?----Yes, ________.A．you could B．go ahead C．I do D．my pleasure 22．----Thank you for joining in our conversation tonight.-----_______.A. It’s my duty.B. It’s all rightC. It’s my pleasureD. With pleasure 23．We have every reason to believe that ______ 2012 London Olympic Games is______ success.A．/ … a B．the … / C．the … a D．a … a24．I don’t think the film you told me about this morning is worth ______.A. seeingB. being seenC. to seeD. to be seen 25．I’m preparing the report for tomorrow’s meeting. Would you please _____ the radio a little?A. turn onB. turn offC. turn upD. turn down 26．—Where does your little daughter want to go during her holiday ?—She is always looking forward to _____ to the Wu Yi Mountain.A. takeB. takingC. being takenD. b taken 27．Please ______ your sister to bring the ticket for the concert.A. remindB. rememberC. warnD. let28．_____ makes this shop different is that it offers more personal services.A. WhatB. WhoC. WhateverD. Whoever 29．This statue was put up _________ Dr. Sun Yat-sen.A. in the name ofB. by the name ofC. in place ofD. in memory of 30．--- Tom has a lot of parties recently.---Yes, that may ____ why he didn’t do well in the test.A, sum up B. add up to C. account for D. make sense of 31．We met _____ and have become good friends since then.A. by mistakeB. by accidentC. by ourselvesD. by the way 32．Last week, only two people came to look at the house, _______ wanted to buy it. A．none of them B．both of them C．none of whom D．neither of whom 33．You can’t borrow books from the school library ______ you get your student card.A. beforeB. ifC. whileD. as34．______ many times, he finally understood it.A. TellB. TellingC. Having toldD. Having been told 35．Usually John would be late for meetings. But this time, ________ to my surprise, he arrived on time.A little B. much C. ever D. even第二节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）Jane’s mother worked on the farm from dawn till dark, which just could make ends meet. To make Jane live a 36 life. Mother was very carful about spending money. 37 , Jane didn’t understand her. Every day Mother was busy with her 38 while Jane was studying at school, so they had little time to enjoy themselves.One day, Mother realized Jane was unhappy and even 39 to her, so she decided to go 40 with Jane to make Jane happy. On Sunday morning they went happily to the snowfield. Since they were 41 in white clothes, the manager advised them to buy ski clothes. He said 42 there was an accident, they might be easily 43 in their ski clothes. Mother couldn’t 44 them, so she refused.Then they went skiing in their white clothes. They were skiing happily on the 45 when suddenly the snowfield began to 46 . It was the snowslide(雪崩). They ran a long way and 47 the snowslide finally, but they couldn’t find their way. Later, a helicopter was flying above, 48 people on it couldn’t see or hear them. Jane was 49 because she had hurt her head seriously and 50 dropped on the snow. Just then an idea struck Mother. She pierced (刺破) her wrist 51 and then bright red blood dropped down on the snowfield. A red SOS was on the snow. At last Jane 52 , but Mother died.Every time I 53 the blood dropping onto the snowfield, I feel 54 . I believe anyone who hears the tragedy will 55 Mother for her selfless love to her daughter.36. A. happy B. healthy C. busy D. meaningful37. A. Moreover B. However C. Anyway D. Though38. A. writing B. housework C. work D. research39. A. unfriendly B. loyal C. kind D. cruel40. A. skating B. dancing C. hiking D. skiing41. A. all B. both C. either D. every42. A. now that B. in case C. as though D. even if43. A. searched B. examined C. found D. caught44. A. pay B. manage C. afford D. stand45. A. mountain B. farmland C. playground D. snowfield46. A. change B. melt C. shake D. jump47. A. escaped B. passed C. experienced D. overcame48. A. but B. so C. since D. while49. A. in despair B. in danger C. in peace D. in ruins50. A. hair B. blood C. tears D. jewels51. A. carefully B. slowly C. immediately D. hardly52. A. cried B. died C. woke D. survived53. A. find out B. think of C. suffer from D. come across54. A. satisfied B. curious C. anxious D. painful55. A. admire B. envy C. reward D. thank第三部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）APeople have strange ideas about food. For example, tomato is a kind of very delicious vegetable. It is one of useful plants that can be prepared in many ways. It has rich nutrition and vitamin in it. But in the 18th century, Americans never ate tomatoes. They grew them in their gardens because tomato plants are so pretty. But they thought the vegetable was poisonous. They called tomatoes “poison apples”.President Thomas Jefferson, however, know that tomatoes were good to eat. He was a learned man. He had been to Paris, where he learned to love the taste of tomatoes. He grew many kinds of tomatoes in his garden. The President taught his cook a way for a cream of tomato soup. This beautiful pink soup was served at the President party. The guests thought the soup tasted really good. They never thought their president would serve his honored guests poison apples. Jefferson never spoke to his honored guests about the fact.56．After you read the passage, which of the following do you think is true?A. Americans never ate tomatoes after they began to plant them.B. Americans didn’t eat tomatoes before 19th century.C. Even now Americans don’t eat tomatoes.D. In the 18th century Americans ate a lot of tomatoes.57．Jefferson learned that tomatoes were good to eat ____.A. while he was in ParisB. when he was a little boyC. because his parents told him soD. from books58．From the passage we know all the honored guests invited by Jefferson were____.A. people from other countriesB. from FranceC. people of his own countryD. men only59．According to the passage, which of the following is NOT TRUE?A. Some of the guests knew the soup that was served at the President’s party was made of tomatoes.B. All of the guests thought the soup which was prepared by the President’s cook was nice.C. President Thomas Jefferson knew that tomatoes were good to eat and not poisonous at all.D. All of the guests didn’t know that their presid ent would serve his honored guests poison apples.BPeople in the United States honor their parents with two special days：Mother's Day, on the second Sunday in May ,and Father's Day ,on the third Sunday in June .These days are set aside to show love and respect for parents .They raise their children and educate them to be responsible citizens .They give love and care .These two days offer an opportunity to think about the changing roles of mothers and fathers .More mothers now work outside the home .More fathers must help with child-care.These two special days are celebrated in many different ways .On Mother's Day people wear carnations .A red one symbolizes a living mother .A white one shows that the mother is dead .Many people attend religious services to honor parents .It is also a day when people whose parents are dead visit the cemetery. On these days families get together at home ,as well as in restaurants .They often have outdoor barbecues for Father's Day .These are days of fun and good feelings and memories.Another tradition is to give cards and gifts. Children make them in school .Many people make their own presents .These are valued more than the ones bought in stores .It is not the value of the gift that is important ,but it is “the thought that counts”. Greeting card stores, florists ,candy makers ,bakeries ,telephone companies ,another stores do lots of business during these holidays.60．What do you know from the passage?A. Mother’s Day and Father's Day are both in May.B. Fewer women worked outside the home in the past.C. Not all the children respect their parents.D. Fathers are not as important as mothers at home.61．Which d o you think is right about “carnation”?A. It only has two kinds of color.B. It refers to the special clothes people wear on Mother's Day or Father's Day.C. It's a kind of flower showing love and best wishes.D. People can wear carnations only on the second Sunday in May.62．On Mother's Day and Father's Day, ________.A. people usually have family partiesB. everyone goes to visit the cemeteryC. children always go to parents' homeD. hand-made cards are the most valuable gifts63．What do you think “florists” do?A. They sell flowers.B. They make bread or pastry.C. They offer enough room for having family parties.D. They sell special clothes for Mother's Day and Father's Day.CThe hand, the eyes and the brain work together to make human beings different from other animals. No other animals have all three parts to work together. No animals can do what human beings can do.Humans can do many things and feel many things with the hand. The hand can hold onto things and make things because the thumb works with the fingers. This fifth finger is strong. Most animals don’t have thumbs. The thumb can press against the other fingers. Without a thumb to press against the fingers, it is difficult to hold onto anything. The thumb and fingers can also fit the flat surface of a box and the curved surface of a pencil. We can feel that something is hot or cold, soft or hard, smooth or rough. The hand, with thumb and fingers, is one of the best tools we have.Most animals see a flat picture. Their eyes can only see how high and how wide something is. Some animals see a different picture with each eye. Some don’t see in colour. Humans see one picture with both eyes working together. We can see how high and how wide something is. We can also see how far in front of or in back of something a thing is.The brain tells other parts of the body how to work. Some of the things the body does are automatic; that is, we don’t have to think about them. For example, we don’t have to think to make our heart eat or our stomach work. The brain tells the eyes and hands how to make useful and beautiful things. That is how human beings become tool makers and artists. That is how human can have richer and better lives than other animals.64. Human beings are different from other animals because ___________.A. human beings have the hands, the eyes, and the brain working all the timeB. other animals also have hands, the eyes, and the brainC. human beings work together with other animalsD. the hands, the eyes, and the brain of the human can work together65. According to the passage, when you say you hold onto something, you mean ___________.A. you have it in your hand and keep it there by putting your fingers firmly round itB. you have it in your arms and keep it there by putting your fingers firmly round itC. you feel it with your handsD. you press the fingers of your right hand against those of your left hand66. The author tells us that no animals can do what humans can do. He gives quite a few facts to support the idea. One of them is that ___________.A. most animals don’t see in colourB. the humans see a thing with both eyes working togetherC. only humans can see and how high and how wide a thing isD. some animals can see only one picture67. ___________ is automatic.A. BreathingB. Driving a carC. Making a chairD. Playing footballDDuring the summer holidays there will be a revised schedule of services for the students. Changes for dining room and library service hours and for bus schedules will be posted on the wall outside the dining-hall. Weekly film and concert schedules, which are being arranged , will be posted each Wednesday outside the student club.In the summer holidays, buses going to the town center will leave the main hall every hour on the half hour during the day. The dining-room will serve three meals a day from 7:00a.m. to 7:00p.m. during the week and two meals from noon to 7:00p.m.at weekends. The library will continue its usual hours during the week, but have shorter hours on Saturday and Sunday. The weekend hours are from noon to 5:00p.m.All students who want to use the library must have a new summer card. This notice will also appear in the next week's student newspaper.68. The main purpose of this notice is to________ .A. tell students of important schedule changesB. tell students of new bus and library servicesC. show the excellent services for studentsD. ask students to renew their library cards69. In the summer holidays, the library will have ________ .A. no special hoursB. special hours on weekdaysC. special hours on weekendsD. special hours both on weekdays and weekends70. The notice is probably given by________ .A. the libraryB. the bus companyC. Students' UnionD. the dining hall第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。