上海市第二学期高一英语期中考试试卷-高一英语期中考试卷及答案
上海市中国中学2018-2019学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题
Ⅱ. Grammar and V ocabulary (20’)Section A (10’)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.When John was growing up, other kids felt sorry for him. His parents always had him ___17___(weed) the garden, carrying out the garbage and delivering newspapers. But when John reached adulthood, he was better off than his childhood playmates.These are the findings of a 40-year study that followed the lives of 456 teenage boys from Boston. The study showed that those who had worked as boys enjoyed ___18___ (happy) and more productive lives than those who had not, ___19___ they felt good about themselves, others felt good about them.Vaillant’s study foll owed these males ___20___great details. Interviews were repeated at ages 25, 31 and 47. Under V aillant, the researchers compared the men’s mental-health scores with their boyhood-activity scores. Points were awarded for part-time jobs, housework, effort in school, and ability___21___ (deal) with problem.The link between what the man had done as boys and how they turned out as adults ___22___ (be) surprisingly sharp. Those ___23___ had done the most boyhood activities were twice as likely to have worm relations with a wide variety of people, five times as likely to be well paid and 16 times less likely to have been unemployed. The researchers also found that IQ and family social and economic class made no real difference in ___24___ the boys grew up. ___25___ (work) --- at any age--- is important. Childhood activities help a child develop responsibility, independence, confidence and competence --- the underpinnings （基础）of emotional health. They also help him understand that people ___26___ cooperate and work toward common goals. The most competent adults are those who know how to do this. Yet work isn’t everything. As Tolstoy once said, “One can live magnificently in this world if one knows how to work and how to love, to work for the person he loves and to love his work.”Section B (10’)Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.You must have seen this man somewhere—funny—looking, always in a jacket and a red tie. He seldom talks but always acts___27___. Who is he? Yes, he is the well-known Mr. Bean.In the 1990s, Mr. Bean became a star. Its final episode Good Night, Mr. Bean was shown on 31st October 1995. During its five-year run, the series gained a large ___28___ in the UK and throughout the world. Mr. Bean often seems unaware of basic aspects of the way the world works, and the programme usually features his ___29___at what would normally be considered simple tasks, such as going swimming, using a television set. The humour largely comes from his ___30___ solutions to any problem.His method of acting was to appear uncertain, look around and then do exactly the wrong thing. Children, particularly, would ___31___ into laughter at his behavior. He always ___32___ to pick out those things that people are afraid of doing because they do not want to appear a social failure. On one ___33___ in a restaurant be ordered a steak tartare. When the uncooked meat arrived he was overcome by shame because he ordered a steak tartare. When the uncooked meat arrived he was overcome by shame because he could not eat it. He cut off a piece of meat and pretended to shew a mouthful but instead put it into the plant opt beside him. He put more into his pocket.Throughout the meal he seemed to show great ___34___ for his food. He was such an ___35___ performer that when he finished eating his dinner, the waiter offered him the same dish again at no extra charge!The role of Mr. Bean is played by Rowan Atkinson-an Oxford University graduate. Atkinson is considered to be great comedian in the style of Charlie Chaplin. In all of his shows, he successfully portrays a ___36___ conservative （保守的）man from the British middle class. People are very impressed by his humor.Ⅱ. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.The requirements for high school graduation have just changed in my community. As a result, all students must ___37___ sixty hours of service learning, or they will not receive a diploma. Service learning is academic learning that that also helps the community. ___38___ of service learning include cleaning up a polluted river, working in a soup kitchen, or tutoring a student. During a service experience, students must keep a Journal （日志）and then write a ___39___ about what they have learned.Supporters claim that there are many ___40___ of service learning. Perhaps most importantly, students are forced to think beyond their own interests and become___41___ of the needs of others. Students are also able to learn real-life skills that ___42___ responsibility, problem-solving, and working as part of a team. ___43____, students can explore possible careers through service learning.For example, if a student wonders what teaching is like, he or she can choose to work in an elementary school classroom a few afternoons each month. While there are many benefits, opponents（反对者）___44___problems with the new requirement. First, they ___45___ that the main reason why students go to school is to learn core subjects and skills. Because service learning is time-consuming, st udents spend ___46___ time studying the core subjects. Second, they believe that forcing students to work without ___47___ goes against the law. By requiring service, the school takes away an individual’s freedom to choose.In my view, service learning is a great way to ___48___ to the community, learn new skills, and explore different careers. ___49___, I don’t believe you should force people to help others—the ___50___ to help must come from the heart. I think the best ___51___ is one that gives students choices: a student should be able to choose sixty hours of independent study or sixty hours of service. Choice encourages both freedom and responsibility, and as young adults, we must learn to handle both wisely.37. A. spend B. gain C. complete D. save38. A. Subjects B. Ideas C. Procedures D. Examples39. A. diary B. report C. note D. notice40. A. courses B. benefits C. challenges D. features41. A. careful B. proud C. tired D. aware42. A. possess B. apply C. include D. develop43. A. Gradually B. Finally C. Luckily D. Hopefully44. A. deal with B. look into C. point our D. take down45. A. argue B. doubt C. overlook D. admit46. A. much B. full C. less D. more47. A. cost B. pay C. care D. praise48. A. contribute B. appeal C. attend D. belong49. A. Therefore B. Otherwise C. Besides D. However50. A. courage B. desire C. emotion D. spirit51. A. decision B. purpose C. solution D. resultSection BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.( A )Elizabeth Freeman was born about 1742 to African American parents who were slaves. At the age of six months she was acquired, along with her sister, by John Ashley, a wealthy Massachusetts slaveholders. She became known as “Mumbet” or “Mum Bett”.For nearly 30 years Mumbet served the Ashley family. One day, Ashley’s wife tried t o strike Mumbet’s sister with a spade. Mumbet protected her sister and took the blow instead. Furious, she left the house and refused to come back. When the Ashleys tried to make her return, Mumbet consulted a lawyer, Theodore Sedgewick. with his help, Mumbet sued（起诉）for her freedom.While serving the Ashleys, Mumbet had listened to many discussions of the new Massachusetts constitution（宪法）. If the constitution said that all people were free and equal, then she thought it should apply to her. Eventually, Mumbet won her freedom – the first slave in Massachusetts to do so under the new constitution.Strangely enough, after the trail, the Ashleys asked Mumbet to come back and work for them as a paid employee. She declined and instead went to work for Segdewick. Mumbet died in 1829,but her legacy lived on in her many descen dants（后裔）. One of her great—grandchildren was W.E.B. Du Bois, one of the founder of the NAACP, and an important writer and spokesperson for African American civil rights.Mumbet’s tombstone still stands in the Massachusetts cemetery where she was buried. It reads, in part: “She was born a slave and remained a slave and remained a slave for nearly thirty years. She could neither read nor write, yet in her own sphere she had no superior or equal.”52. What do we know about Mumbet according to Paragraph 1?A. She was born a slave.B. She was a slaveholder.C. She had a famous sister.D. She was born into a rich family.53. Why did Mumbet run away from the Ashleys?A. Because she found an employerB. Because she wanted to be a lawyerC. because she was hit and got angryD. Because she had to take care of her sister54. What did Mumbet learn from discussions about the new constitution?A. She should always obey her owners’ orders.B. She should be as free and equal as whites.C. How to be a good servant.D. Ho w to apply for a job.55. What is the passage mainly about?A. A story of a famous writer and spokesperson.B. The friendship between a lawyer and a slave.C. The life of a brave African American woman.D. A trial that shocked the whole world.( B )The Cambridge ScienceFestival Curiosity ChallengeDare to Take the Curiosity Challenge!The Cambridge Science Festival (CSF) is pleased to inform you of the sixth annual CuriosityChallenge. The challenge invites, even dares school students between the ages of 5 and 14 to create artwork or a piece of writing that shows their curiosity how it inspires them to explore their world.Students are being dared to draw a picture, write an article, take a photo or write a poem that shows what they are curious about. To enter the challenge, all artwork or pieces of writing should be sent to the Cambridge Science Festival, MIT Museum, 265 Mass Avenue,Students who enter the Curiosity Challenge and are selected as winners will be honoured at a special ceremony during the CSF on Sunday, April 21st. Guest speakers will also present pr izes to the students. Winning entries will be published in a book. Student entries will exhibited and prizes will be given. Families of those who take part will be included in celebration and brunch will be served.Between March 10th and March 15th, each winner will be given the specifics of the closing ceremony and the Curiosity Challenge celebration. The programme guidelines and other related information are available at: .56. Who can take part in the Curiosity Chall enge?A. School students.B. Cambridge locals.C. CSF winners.D. MIT artists.57. When wi ll the prize-giving ceremony be held?A. On February 8th.B. On March 10th.C. On March 15th.D. On April 21st.58. What type of writing is this passage?A. An exhibition guide.B. An art show review.C. An announcement.D. An official report.( C )MultitaskingWhat is the first thing you notice when you walk into a shop? The products displayed at the entrance? Or the soft background music?But have you ever notice the smell? Unless it is bad, the answer is likely to be no. But while a shop’s scent may not be outstanding compared with sight and sounds, it is certainly there. And it is providing to be an increasing powerful tool in encouraging people to purchase.A brand store has become famous for its distinctive scent which floats through the fairly dark hall and out to the entrance, via scent machines. A smell may be attractive, but it may not just be used for freshening air. One sports goods company once reported that when it first introduced scent into its stores, customers’ intension to purchase increased by 80 per cent.When it comes to the best shopping streets in Pairs, scent is just as important to a brand’s success as the quality of its window displays and goods on sales. That is mainly because shopping is a very different experience to what it used to be.Some years ago, the focus for brand name shopping was on a few people with sales assistants’ disproving attitude and don’t-touch-what-you-can’t-afford displays. Now the rise of electronic commerce (e-commerce) has opened up famous brands to a wider audience. But while e-shops can use sights and sound, only bricks-and-mortar stores（实体店）can offer a full experience from the minute customers step through the door to the moment they leave. Another brand store seeks to be much more than a shop, but rather a destination. And scent is just one way to achieve this.Now a famous store uses complex man-made smell to make sure that the soft scent of baby powder floats through the kid department, and coconut scent in the swimsuit section. A department store has even opened a new lab, inviting customers on a journey into the store’s windows to smell books, pots and drawers, in search of their perfect scent.59. According to the passage, what is an increasingly powerful tool in the success of some brand store?A. Friendly assistant.B. Unique scents.C. Soft background music.D. attractive window display.60. E-shop are mentioned in the passage to _______.A. show the advantages of brick-and-mortar storesB. urge shop assistants to change their attitudeC. push stores to use sights and soundsD. introduce the rise of e-commerce61. The main purpose of the passage is to _______.A. compare and evaluateB. examine and assessC. argue and discussD. inform and explainSection CDirections: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.How to Build Your Own WebsiteSixty years ago, people asked about your astrological（星座）sign. Nowadays, they want to know your website. These days, having a web address is almost as important as a street address. Your website is an electronic meeting place for you family, friends and millions of people around the world. Best of all, you may not have to spend a cent. The web is filled with all kinds of free services and all it takes is some time and creativity.___62___ Like the table of contents of a book or magazine, the home page is the front door. Your site can have one or more pages, depending on how you design it.While web pages vary greatly in their design and content, most use a traditional magazine layout（编排）.___63___ Next comes a greeting and a short description of the site. Pictures, texts, and links to other websites follow.Before you start building your site, do some planning. Think about whom the site is for and what you want to say. ___64___Draw a rough layout on a sheet of paper.While there are no rules you have to follow, there are a few things to keep in mind:✧___65___ If you aim too high at the beginning, you may never get the site off the ground. Youcan always add something new to your site.✧Less it better. Most people don’t like to read a lot of texts online. Break it into small pieces.✧Smaller is better. Since it takes a long time to download large picture files, keep the file sizessmall.Now it’s time to roll up your sleeves and start building. Learning the net communities helpsprovide tools to help you build your site.Ⅱ. Translation1. 来自高架道路上的噪音淹没了音乐会。
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高一期中考试英语试卷第一卷（105分）一、听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节.（共5小题；每题分）请听下面5段对话，选出最佳选项。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What is the man doing？A. Making a phone call.B. Making a visit.C. Making an appointment2. When did the man leave the gate？A. At about 12：00B. At about 12：30C. At about 1：00.3. Where does the conversation most probably take place？A. At a railway stationB. At a booking office.C. On a bridge.4. What does the man do？A. taxi driverB. A policemanC. A cinema manager5. How did the woman go to school today？A. By bikeB. By busC. On foot第二节（共15小题，每题分）请听下面5段对话或独白，选出最佳选项。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
请听第6段材料，回答第6、7题6. What will the woman do tomorrow morning？A. Have a rest.B. Go shoppingC. Visit London7. Where are the speakers going to have lunch？A. At homeB. In a shopping center.C. In a restaurant.请听第7段材料，回答第8至10题8. What do we know about the man？A. He isn’t good at English.B. Sometimes he doesn’t do his homework.C. Talking with native speakers.9. Which of the following isn’t mentioned by the woman？A. Reading newspapersB. Writing diariesC. Talking with native speakers.10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers？A. Mother and sonB. Teacher and studentC. Friends请听第8段材料，回答第11至13题11.Where does the man get information about he apartment？A. In a newspaperB. On TVC. On a radio12. What is true about the apartment？A. It has tow bathrooms.B. It doesn’t have chairs.C. It is a one-bedroom apartment.13. When will the speakers meet？A. At one o’clock tomorrow afternoon.B. At one o’clock this afternoon.C. At two o’clock this afternoon请听第9段材料，回答第14至17题14.Where will the woman go for a trip？A. To BritainB. To AmericaC. To Canada15. How does the woman want to go there？A. By shipB. By plane.C. By train.16. Which of the following is the man’s opinion？A. People can relax if they travel by ship.B. Air transport is safer than road transport.C. Road transport is the safest transport.17. What can we learn from the conversation？A. The woman sailed down the River Thames for sightseeing.B. The woman had a trip on the Queen ElizabethIIC. The woman is a good sailor.请听第10段材料，回答第18至20题18. How many subjects did miss Richards teach？A. OneB. TwoC. Three19. In what class did the story take place？A. MathsB. PhysicsC. Chemistry20.How did Mass Richards feel when the students kept silent？A. SadB. AngryC. Surprised二、单项填空（共13小题；每小题1分）21.—Excuse me， Dad，but I’m going to the club to meet my friends in the football team.—OK. ______A. Have funB. CongratulationsC. With pleasureD. Gook luck22.--- I was lucky the win a gold medal in the800-metre race.--- You ____ through hard training.A. must goB. should goC. must have goneD. should have gone.23.______ tourism developing， more and more people prefer to go travelling for a holiday.A. As.B. WithC. UponD. For24. He sat at the desk， __________ a novel.A. readB. to readC. readingD. reads25. I have no idea ______ it is that makes him puzzled.A. howB. whatC. whyD. which26.The fact that many college graduates get lower pay than some workers has ______ a heated discussion.A. set outB. set aboutC. set upD. set off27.Many countries are increasing their use of natural gas ，wind and other forms of ______.A. powerB. forceC. energyD. strength28.---How well did John do in the match？--Wonderful. I think we can’t have a ______ player in our football team.A. goodB. wellC. betterD. best29.The atmosphere of the earth ______ us from the strong sun light.A. preventsB. keepsC. stopsD. protects30. Students ______ remain in their seats until all the exam papers have been collected.A. mustB. shallC. mayD. can31.Americans eat____ vegetables per person today as they did in 1990.A. more than twiceB. as twice as manyC. twice as many asD. more than twice as many32.The children were warned of not being too _______ about things you are not supposed to know.33.Don’t you think that______________ is no use promising without doing？A. thisB. thatC. itD. what三、完形填空（共20小题；每小题分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从34-- 53各题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项I will never forget the year I was about twelve years old. My mother told us that we would not be _34_ Christmas gifts because there was not enough money. I felt sad and thought，“What would I say when the other kids asked what I’d 35 ？” Just when I starte d to 36 that there would not be a Christmas that year， three women 37 at our house with gifts for all of us. For me they brought a doll. I felt such a sense of 38 that I would no longer have to be embarrassed（尴尬）when I returned to school. I wasn’t 39 . Somebody had thought 40 of me to bring me a gift.Years later， when I stood in the kitchen of my new house，thinking how I wanted to make my 41 Christmas there special and memorable，I 42 remembered the women’s visit. I decided that I wanted to create that same feeling of 43 for as many children as I could possibly reach.So I 44 a plan and gathered forty people from my company to help. We gathered about 125 orphans （孤儿） at the Christmas party. For every child， we wrapped colorful packages filled with toys，clothes， and school supplies，45 with a child’s name. We wantedall of them to know they were 46 . Before I called out their names and handed them their gifts，I 47 them that they couldn’t opentheir presents 48 every child had come forward. Finally the 49 they had been waiting for came as I called out，“One， two， three.Open your presents！” As the children opened their packages， their faces beamed and their bright smiles 50 up the room. The 51 in the room was obvious，and 52 wasn’t just about toys. It w as a feeling–the feeling I knew 53 that Christmas so long ago when the women came to visit. I wasn’t forgotten. Somebody thought of me. I matter.34. A. sending B. receiving C. making D. exchanging35. A. found B. prepared C. got D. expected36. A. doubt B. hope C. suggest D. accept37. A. broke in B. settled down C. turned up D. turned in38. A. relief B. loss C. achievement D. sadness39. A. remembered B. loved C. forgotten D. affected40. A. highly B. little C. poorly D. enough41. A. present B. first C. recent D. former42. A. hardly B. immediately C. regularly D. sometimes43. A. strength B. independence C. importance D. safety44. A. kept up with B. caught up with C. came up with D. put up with45. A. none B. few C. some D. each46. A. fine B. special C. helpful D. useful47. A. reminded B. insisted C. proved D. promised48. A. after B. until C. when D. since49. A. chance B. gift C. moment D. reward50. A. lit B. took C. burned D. cheered51. A. atmosphere B. pity C. calmness D. joy52. A. it B. such C. something D. everybody53. A. by B. till C. for D. from四、阅读理解（共16题，每小题2分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C或D）中，选出最佳选项ABuster Brown was a thief-and a good one，too，he thought . He’d never been caught by the police because he never took chances. He was always prepared for any unforeseen event or emergency.Confidently，he stood outside the house of his intended victim（受害者）and read the sign on the front gate of the house.“Don't worry about the dog—be aware of the owner！”it said.Buster smiled and found his way in.The house looked quite normal outside，but inside it was very exotic with fascinating objects on display.As he began putting them into his bag，a dog came into the room.It stopped when it saw Buster，then wagged its tail madly and went over to him，licking his outstretched hand."Good boy，”Buster whispered. “What a great guard dog you are—trying to lick me to death.”Satisfied he'd made friends with the dog，Bluster began towander round the house，choosing items to put in his bag.His skilled eye picked out only the best antiques（古董）：a pair of silver candleholders，a silver tea-and-coffee service，etc..His new friend，the dog，sat and watched，as if wondering what was happening.“Well，boy，”Buster whispered，finally.“That might do.Anymore and I won't be able to carry it！”He swung the heavy bag onto his shoulders， just as the lights came on， nearly blinding him. He shielded his eyes with his hand."You're a very silly person，" the figure（身影） in the doorway said. As the man came closer， Buster could see he was well dressed. His face seemed familiar， but Buster couldn't quite be sure of the place where he had seen him before."You should have taken more notice of the sign outside，" the man rasped. "I knew about this attempted robbery last week and Ialso know you will end up behind bars for 20 years. Fancy trying to rob the house of the world's greatest fortune-teller（算命先生）！"54. Why was Buster so confident？A. He was not afraid of dogs.B. He knew the owner of the house lived aloneC. He had never been caught by the police.D. The house had no security alarm.55. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word "exotic" in the third paragraph？A. Messy and untidy.B. Rich and expensive.C. Comfortable and calming.D. Foreign and unusual.56. How did Buster decide which objects to take？A. He took those that were easy to carry in his bag.B. He took only the best antiques.C. He took those that he knew he could sell easily.D. He looked for silver objects.57. What punishment waits for Buster Brown？A. A prison sentence with hard labour.B. A long prison sentence.C. A heavy fine.D. Community service for 20 years.B.When you are curious about something， and want to know moreabout it， you can use the way of asking questions. Asking questions is the first step to make discoveries and find interesting answers. The steps below can guide you during the research.Step 1 On a note card or piece of paper， write down the subject that you are interested in. Just get the main idea down. For example，you might write：Discover more about dinosaurs.Step 2 Next， stop and think for a moment about what you already know about your subject. List what you already know like the sentences below：1. Dinosaurs lived long before human beings appeared.2. Dinosaurs lived on the earth for more than 150 million years.3. Some dinosaurs fed on plants， some on meat.Step 3 What can you do with what you want to learn？ By asking questions. On your paper， start writing down questions about the dinosaurs as you think of them：1. What’s the best weather for dinosaurs to live in？2. How many kinds of dinosaurs are there？3. Have dinosaurs really disappeared？Step 4 Armed with your list of questions， you can now go to the nearest library or computer to begin your research. As you learn more about your subject，you’ll probably discover some new questions.For example， you might discover that dinosaurs disappeared about 65 million years ago. Why？ What happened？ Asking new questions can help you research your subject more widely.The next time you find something interesting to research， take time to organize your thinking by asking good questions. And remember—learning more always bring more questions.58. When you do some research， you should take the following steps： .①list what you want to know ②choose a resear ch subject③list what you already know ④discover new problemsA.①④③②B.②③①④C.③②④①D.④③①②59. What does the underlined sentence “Armed with your list of questions” mean？A.Putting your list of questions under your arm.B.Discussing your questions with your classmates.C.Writing down your list of questions.D.Taking your list of questions with you.60. According to the passage， which of the following is TRUE？A.You can find all the answers online.B.Learn more，and you’ll have no question s.C.During the research， you may keep finding new questions.D.Asking questions is the only way for research.61. The best title for this passage is .A.Discovering DinosaursB.Asking Good QuestionsC.Finding SubjectsD.Having Interesting AnswersC.To what degree can a computer achieve intelligence？The answer to this question may lie in a newly-developed US computer program called Smarter Child and the Internet.If you ran into Smarter Child online， you would be surprised at this kid’s huge memory. It can recite many facts. For example，Smarter Child knows every baseball player in every team this season.He knows every word in the dictionary and the weather in every major city areas across the US. However， if you ask Smarter Child other questions， you get strange answers. A question about Smarter Child’s age returns. “One year， 11 days， 16 hours， 7 minutes，and 47 seconds！” Asking where he lives gets，“In a clean room in a high-tech building in California.”Smarter Child uses the vast information on the World Wide Web as his memory bank. To answer questions about spelling， for instance，Smarter Child goes to American Heritage Dictionary online. For the weather， he visits .Some scientists believe that by joining the many systems of the Internet， an artificial being with the combined knowledge of， say，Albert Einstein， Richard Nixon and Britney Spears could be born. However， if Smarter Child wants to think and learn on his own like the boy-computer David in the movie A. I. Artificial Intelligence，he must overcome two problems.The first is that computers find it difficult to read web pages because the files are labeled in different ways. That’s why programmers need to tell Smarter Child where to look for the weather. It would be a much more difficult task to let him find it himself.Another problem is that while Smarter Child can process information more exactly and faster than any human， he lacks common sense—a basic grounding of knowledge that is obvious to any young child.62.From the text we can infer that is a website .A.where we people can find Smarter ChildB.which is specially designed to help Smarter ChildC.where weather forecasts are madeD.which is about artificial intelligence63.It is probably most difficult for Smarter Child to .A.learn the ability to tell right behaviors from wrong ones.B.tell us how to spell a difficult wordC.provide us with a famous poem by ShakespeareD.tell us how the American government is run64.The underlined “it ” in Paragraph 6 refers to ________.A.where to look for the weatherB.Smarter Child.C.a much more difficult taskD.to read web pages65.Which of the following is the best title for the passage？A.A New Web ChildB.Intelligence DevelopmentC.Smarter ChildD.The Future of InternetDFirst the ground shook in Haiti， then Chile and Turkey. The earthquakes keep coming hard and fast this year， causing people to wonder if something evil （邪恶的）is happening underfoot. It’s not.While it may seem as if there are more earthquakes occurring，there really aren’t. The problem is what’s happening above ground，not underground， experts say. More people are moving into bigcities that happen to be built in quake zones，and they’re rapidly putting up buildings that can’t withstand （经受） earthquakes，scientists believe. And around-the-clock news coverage （报道） and better earthquake monitoring（监测） make it seem as if earthquakes are ever-present.“I can definitely tell you that the world is not coming to an end，” said Bob Holdsworth， an expert in tectonics （筑造学） at Durharn University in the UK.A 7.0 magnitude quake in January killed more than 230，000people in Haiti. Last month， an 8.8 magnitude quake--- the fifth-strongest since 1900—killed more than 900 people in Chile. And two weeks ago， a 6.0 magnitude quake struck rural eastern Turkey，killing at least 57 people.On average，， according to the US Geological Survey. This yearis off to a fast start with 40 so far—more than in most years for that time period.But that’s because the 8.8 quake in Chile generated a large number of strong aftershocks， and so many quakes early this year skews （扭曲） the picture， said Paul Earle， a US seismologist（地震学家）.Also，it’s not the number of quakes， but their devastating impacts（破坏性的影响） that gain attention， with the death tolls （死亡人数） largely due to construction standards （building standard） and crowding，Earle added. “The standard mantra （咒语）is earthquakes don’t kill people， buildings do，” he said.There have been more deaths over the past decades from earthquakes， said University of Colorado geologist Roger Bilham. In an opinion column last month in the journal Nature， Bilham calledfor better construction s tandards in the world’s big cities.Of the 130 cities worldwide with populations of more than 1 million， more than half are prone （倾向于） to earthquakes，Bilham said.Developing nations， where populations are growing，don’t pay attention to earthquake preparedness，Bilham said.” If you have a problem feeding yourself，you’re not really going to worry about earthquakes.”Another reason quakes seem worse is that we’re paying attention more. The Haiti earthquake quickly followed by the 8.8 in Chile made everyone start to think.But it won’t last， said US disaster researcher Deniis Mileti. “People are paying attention to the violent planet we’ve alwayslived on，” Mileti said.” Come back in another six months if there has been no earthquakes， most people wi ll have forgotten it again. ”66. What is the main idea of the article？A. The number of earthquakes is increasing this year.B. The reasons why earthquakes are so devastating.C. The reasons why recent earthquakes have struck large cities.D. Why earthquakes seem to be more serious this year.67. Which of the following is NOT a reason for the seeming increase in earthquakes this year，according to the article？A. Greater underground activity.B. A larger number of buildings prone to damage during earthquakes.C. Around-the-clock news coverage.D. Better earthquake monitoring.68. According to the article， it is safe to say that ______.A. there is an evil force beneath the world’s surfaceB. large cities are always built in quake zonesC. enough attention has been paid to reducing the impact of earthquakesD. the earthquake in Chili caused many aftershocks.69. According to the article， the greater damage of earthquakes this year can be mainly caused by ______.A. the occurrence of larger earthquakesB. not enough warnings about earthquakesC. poor construction standards and overcrowdingD. an increase in large cities第二卷（45分）五、选词组填空从方框内的词组中选择适当的词组并用其正确形式填空，使下列句子意思和结构完整。
高一英语期中考试题及答案
高一英语本试卷分第I卷选择题和第II卷非选择题两卷,满分100分,考试时间90分钟;第I卷将正确的选项填涂在答题卡的相应位置上,第II卷直接做在答案专页上;第Ⅰ卷选择题,共65分第一部分：单项填空共15小题；每小题1分,满分15分请认真阅读下面各题,从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑;1. I turned to bookstores and libraries searching for information about the book, but found ________.A. no oneB. noneC. nothingD. anything2. — They are quiet, aren’t they— Yes, they are used _______ at meals.A. to talkB. to not talkC. to talkingD. to not talking3. Someone is knocking at the door. _______ it be TomA. MustB. ShouldC. CanD. May4. To learn English well, we should find opportunities to hear English ________ as much as we can.A. speakB. speakingC. spokenD. to speak5. As the plane was ready to ________, all the passengers fastened their seat belts.A. take onB. take downC. take inD. take off6. — You speak very good Chinese.— Thanks. I _______ it for four years before I came to China.A. studiedB. have studiedC. was studyingD. would study7. — I can’t repair these until tomorrow, I’m afraid.— That’s OK, there’s ________.A. no problemB. no wonderC. no doubtD. no hurry8. The Science Museum, _______ we visited during a recent trip to Britain, is one of London’s tourist attractions.A. whichB. whatC. thatD. where9. —What’s the matter with Della—Well, her parents wouldn't allow her to go to the party, but she still _______.A. hopes toB. hopes soC. hopes notD. hopes for10. —One cannot achieve anything by sitting around and talking about it.— I can't agree more. ________. That's why Johnson failed to get into college.A. A book is a garden carried in the pocketB. An old pan is the one that makes good foodC. A roaring lion kills no gameD. A bad workman always blames his tools11. Massive open online coursesMOOC provide a wonderful model of ______ we call high-tech learning.A. whichB. whyC. whatD. how12. She was so tired that she ________ asleep during the class.A. becameB. turnedC. grewD. fell13. The situation is serious. Something must be done ________ it's too late.A. afterB. beforeC. whenD. since14. —Hello, Jack Do you think you can give me a ________ to the stationI must go there to pick my sister.— I'm terribly sorry, but I can't. I have to be at work by 8:30.I can call you a taxi, though.A. callB. handC. liftD. chance15. — I am sorry, I need to answer the call of nature.— No problem, _________.A. go aheadB. it’s up to youC. take your timeD. glad to hear that第二部分：完形填空共20小题；每小题1分,满分20分请认真阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑;My kids and I were heading into the supermarket over the weekend.On the way, we saw a man holding a piece of paper that said, “__16___ my job. Family to Feed.”At this store, a __17___ like this is not normal. My 10-year-old noticed him and made a __18____ on how bad it must be to have to stand ___19____ in the cold wind.In the store, I asked each of my kids to __20___ something they thought our “friend” there would ___21___. They got apples, a sandwich and a bottle of juice. Then my 17-year-old suggested giving him a ___22____. I thought about it. We were ___23__ on cash现金ourselves, but… well, sometimes __24___ from our need instead of our abundance富足 is ___25__ what we need to do All the kids __26____ something they could do away with废除,去掉,可以不要的 for the week.When we handed him the bag of __27__, he lit up and thanked us with ___28__ eyes. When I handed him the gift card, saying he could use it for __29____his family might need, he burst into tears.This has been a wonderful ___30__ for our family. For days the kids have been looking for others we can __31___ Things would have played out so __32____ if I had simply said, “No, we really don’t have ___33___ to give more.” Stepping out not only helped a brother in __34___, it also gave my kids the __35____ taste of helping others. It’ll go a long way with them.16. A. Lost B. Changed C. Quit D. Finished17. A. condition B. place C. sight D. show18. A. suggestion B. comment C. decision D. call19. A. outside B. proudly C. by D. angrily20. A. draw B. say C. arrange D. pick21. A. order B. supply C. appreciate D. discover22. A. dollar B. job C. hot meal D. gift card23. A. easy B. low 缺乏,含量低 C. soft D. loose24. A. giving B. saving C. spending D. begging25. A. yet B. even C. still D. just26. A. declared B. shared C. ignored D. expected27. A. toys B. medicine C. food D. clothes28. A. sleepy B. watery C. curious D. sharp29. A. whoever B. whatever C. whichever D. whenever30. A. experience B. example C. message D. adventure31. A. rely on B. respect C. learn from D. help32. A. suddenly B. vividly C. differently D. perfectly33. A. time B. power C. patience D. money34. A. fear B. love C. need D. memory35. A. strong B. sweet C. strange D. simple第三部分：阅读理解共15小题；每小题2分,满分30分请认真阅读下列短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑;AUsually, when your teacher asks a question, there is only one correct answer. But there is one question that has millions of correct answers. That question is “What’s your name” Everyone gives a different answer, but everyone is correct.Have you ever wondered about people’s names Where do they come from What do they meanPeople’s first names, or given names, are chosen by their parents. Sometimes the name of a grandparent or other member of the family is used. Some parents choose the name of a well-known person. A boy could be named George Washington Smith; a girl could be named Helen Keller Jones.Some people give their children names that mean good things. Clara means “bright”; Beatrice means “one who gives happiness”; Donald means “world ruler”; Leonard means “as brave as a lion”.The earliest last names, or surnames, were taken from place names.A family with the name Brook or Brooks probably lived near brook 小溪; someone who was called Longstreet probably lived on a long, paved road. The Greenwood family lived in or near a leafy forest.Other early surnames came from people’s occupations. The most common occupational name is Smith, which means a person who makes things with iron or other metals. In the past, smiths were very important workers in every town and village. Some other occupational names are: Carter— a person who owned or drove a cart; Potter—a person who made pots and pans.The ancestors of the Baker family probably baked bread for their neighbors in their native village. The Carpenter’s great-great-great-grandfather probably built houses and furniture.Sometimes people were known for the color of their hair or skin, or their size, or their special abilities. When there were two men who were named John in the same village, the John with the gray hair probably became John Gray. Or the John was very tall could call himself John Tallman. John Fish was probably an excellent swimmer and John Lightfoot was probably a fast runner or a good dancer.Some family names were made by adding something to the father’s name. English-speaking people added–s or –son. The Johnsons are descendants of John; the Roberts family’s ancestor was Robert. Irish and Scottish people added Mac or Mc or O. Perhaps all of the MacDonnells and the McDonnells and the O’Donnells are descendants of the same Donnell.36. Which of the following aspects do the surnames in the passage NOTcover A. Places where people lived. B. People’s characters.C. Talents that peopl e possessed.D. People’s occupations.37. According to the passage, the ancestors of the Potter family most probably _______.A. owned or drove a cartB. made things with metalsC. made kitchen tools or containersD. built houses and furniture38. Suppose and English couple whose ancestors lived near a leafy forest wanted their new-born son to become a world leader, the baby might be named _______.A. Beatrice SmithB. Leonard CarterC. George LongstreetD. Donald GreenwoodBSalvador Dali 1904-1989 was one of the most popular of modern artists. The 蓬皮杜艺术中心Pompidou Centre in Paris is showing its respect and admiration for the artist and his powerful personality with an exhibition bringing together over 200 paintings, sculptures, drawings and more. Among the works and masterworks on exhibition the visitor will find the best pieces, most importantly the Persistence of Memory. There is also L’Enigme sans Fin from 1938, works on paper, objects, and projects for stage and screen and selected parts from television programmes reflecting the artist’s showman qualities.The visitor will enter the World of Dali through an egg and is metwith the beginning, the world of birth. The exhibition follows a path of time and subject with the visitor exiting through the brain.The exhibition shows how Dali draws the viewer between two infinities无限. “From the infinity small to the infinity large, contraction and expansion coming in and out of focus: amazing Flemish accuracy and the showy Baroque of old painting that he used in his museum-theatre in Figueras,” explains the Pompidou Centre.The fine selection of the major works was done in close collaboration合作 with the Reina Sofia Museum in Madrid, Spain, and with contributions from other institutions like the Salvador Dali Museum in St. Petersburg.39. Which of the following best describe Dali according to Paragraph 1A. Optimistic.B. ProductiveC. Generous.D. Traditional.40. What is Dali’s The Persistence of Memory considered to beA. One of his masterworks.B. A successful screen adaptation.C. An artistic creation for the stage.D. One of the best TV programmes.41. How are the exhibits展品 arranged at the World of DaliA. By popularity.B. By importance.C. By size and shape.D. By time and subject.CSea Life Melbourne Aquarium水族馆The all-new Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium, situated in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD, is one of Victoria’s leading visitor attractions and an unforgettable outing for the whole family. Having 12 amazing zones of discovery, Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium is the very place that you cannot miss when you visit the city.Opening TimesSea Life Melbourne Aquarium is open from 9:30 am until 6:00 pm every day of the year, including public holidays. Last admission is at 5:00 pm, one hour before closing.Location 位置Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium is located on the corner of Flinders Street and King Street, Melbourne. It is situated on the Yarra River, opposite Crown Entertainment Complex.Getting to Sea Life Melbourne AquariumTrainThe Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium train stop is located on the free City Circle Tram route 公交线路 and also routes 70 and 75. City Circletrams run every 10 minutes in both directions.Shuttle BusThe Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium is a free bus service, stopping at key tourist attractions in and around the City. Running daily, every 15 minutes from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.Car ParkingWhile there is no public car parking at Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium, there are several public car parking lots available only a short walk away.Wheelchair AccessSea Life Melbourne Aquarium provides people in wheelchairs with full access to all 12 zones. Each floor also has wheelchair accessible toilets.TermsTickets will be emailed to you immediately after purchase or you can download and print your ticket once payment has been accepted. Please print out all tickets purchased and present at the front entrance of Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium. No ticket, no entry42. Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium _________.A. is located at the center of the CBD in the cityB. has 12 most attractive places in MelbourneC. admits visitors from 9:30 am untill 6:00 pmD. is beside Crown Entertainment Complex43. Getting to Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium, visitors can take ________.A. trains from Southern Cross train stationB. shuttle buses around the train stationC. boats across the Yarra RiverD. either tram route 70 or 7544. Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium offers visitors ________.A. free car parkingB. wheelchair accessC. Internet connectionD. transportation service45. Tickets to Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium ________.A. are free to all visitorsB. can be bought by emailC. are checked at the entranceD. can be printed at the ticket officeDAs a young boy, I sometimes traveled the country roads with my dad. He was a rural mail carrier, and on Saturdays he would ask me to go with him. Driving through the countryside was always an adventure: There were animals to see, people to visit, and chocolate cookies if you knew where to stop, and Dad did.In the spring, Dad delivered boxes full of baby chickens, and when I was a boy it was such a fun to stick your finger through one of theholes of the boxes and let the baby birds peck on your fingers.On Dad's final day of work, it took him well into the evening to complete his rounds because at least one member from each family was waiting at their mailbox to thank him for his friendship and his years of service. "Two hundred and nineteen mailboxes on my route." he used to say, "and a story at every one." One lady had no mailbox, so Dad took the mail in to her every day because she was nearly blind. Once inside, he read her mail and helped her pay her bills.Mailboxes were sometimes used for things other than mail. One note left in a mailbox read. "Nat, take these eggs to Marian; she's baking a cake and doesn't have any eggs." Mailboxes might be buried in the snow, or broken, or lying on the groom, but the mail was always delivered. On cold days Dad might find one of his customers waiting for him with a cup of hot chocolate. A young wrote letters but had no stamps, so she left a few buttons on the envelope in the mailbox; Dad paid for the stamps. One businessman used to leave large amounts of cash in his mailbox for Dad to take to the bank. Once, the amount came to $32,000.A dozen years ago, when I traveled back to my hometown on the sad occasion of Dad’s dea th, the mailboxes along the way reminded me of some of his stories. I thought I knew them all, but that wasn't the case.As I drove home, I noticed two lamp poles, one on each side of the street. When my dad was around, those poles supported wooden boxes about four feet off the ground. One box was painted green and the other was red, and each had a long narrow hole at the top with white lettering: SANTA CLAUS, NORTH POLE. For years children had dropped letters to Santa through those holes.I made a turn at the comer and drove past the post office and across the railroad tracks to our house. Mom and I were sitting at the kitchen table when I heard footsteps. There, at the door, stood Frank Townsend, Dad's postmaster and great friend for many years. So we all sat down at the table and began to tell stories.At one point Frank looked at me with tears in his eyes. "What are we going to do about the letters this Christmas" he asked."The letters"'I guess you never knew.""Knew what""Remember, when you were a kid and you used to put your letters to Santa in those green and red boxes on Main Street It was your dad who answered all those letters every year."I just sat there with tears in my eyes. It wasn’t hard for me to imagine Dad sitting at the old table in our basement reading those letters and answering each one. I have since spoken with several ofthe people who received Christmas letters during their childhood, and they told me how amazed they were that Santa had known so much about their homes and families.For me, just knowing that story about my father was the gift ofa lifetime.46. It can be inferred推断 from the passage that the writer regarded his travels with Dad as __________.A. great chances to help other peopleB. happy occasions to play with baby chickensC. exciting experience with a lot of funD. good opportunities to enjoy chocolate cookies47. The writer provides the detail about the businessman to show that ________.A. Dad had a strong sense of dutyB. Dad was an honest and reliable manC. Dad had a strong sense of honorD. Dad was a kind and generous man48. According to the passage, which of the following impressed the writer mostA. Dad read letters for a blind lady for years.B. Dad paid for the stamps for a young girl.C. Dad delivered some eggs to Marian.D. Dad answered children's Christmas letters every year.49. What surprised the children most when they received letters in reply from Santa Claus every yearA. Santa Claus lived alone in the cold North Pole.B. Santa Claus answered all their letters every year.C. Santa Claus had unique mailboxes for the children.D. Santa Claus had so much information about their families.50. Which of the following is the best title for the passageA. The MailB. Christmas LettersC Special Mailboxes D. Memorable Travels第二卷两部分,共35分第四部分：词汇检测共10小题,每小题1分,共10分51. According to the report, the project can save 84,000 tons of coal to improve the __________环境.52. Policemen caught two ________小偷 who stole cellphones on a bus, in Nanjing, March 19, 2015.53. Along with learning Chinese culture, volunteers at the China Pavilion are also learning _______宝贵的 life skills.54. China and the Czech Republic have a long ________友谊 and the old Silk Road brought the two countries together.55. The window was open when police entered the room and found a man ________躺 on the floor.56. When sunlight hits the moon's surface, the t_________ can reach 253 degrees F 123 C.57. The reason why she was a________ from class was that she was feeling unwell.58. She saved him from the earthquake, but at the c________ of her own life.59. You need warm clothes to p_______ you against the cold.60. Mrs Jones is a very s________ woman. She doesn't seem able to put herself in other people's shoes.第五部分：书面表达共25分新学期开始,你应邀参加学校组织的“英语学习座谈会”,请根据下表所提示的信息,用英语写一篇发言稿,简单介绍自己英语学习的情况,并谈谈自己高中英语学习的期望和计划;注意：1. 对所给要点逐一陈述,适当发挥,不要简单翻译;2. 词数120左右;开头和结尾已经写好,不计人总词数;3. 文中不得提及考生所在学校和本人姓名;Dear teacher and schoolmates, i t’s a great pleasure for me to be here today and share my experience of learning English with you. _________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ _Thank you for listening.高一英语答案专页四、词汇检测51．____________________ 56. ____________________ 52．____________________ 57. ____________________ 53．____________________ 58. ____________________ 54．____________________ 59. ____________________ 55．____________________ 60. ____________________Dear teacher and schoolmates, i t’s a great pleasure for me to be today and share my experience of learning English with you._________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ _______Thank you for listening.参考答案单选BDCCD ADAAC CDBCA完形ACBAD CDBAD ACBBA DCDCB 阅读BCD BAD ADBC DBDDA单词51. environment52. thieves / burglars53. precious / valuable54. friendship55. lying56. temperature57. absent58. cost59. protect60. selfish。
高一下学期英语期中考试试卷含答案(共3套)
are bowled over( 印象深刻 ) by the works by Botticelli
，such as “The Birth of Venus ”． Classic
artworks from nearly 1 ， 000 years ago describe religious events of the time.
C． An art show review.
D． A travel guide.
B Last year I ruined my summer vacation by bringing along a modern convenience that was too
convenient for my own good： the iPad. Instead of looking at nature
A． Its structure.
B． Its collection.
C． Its location.
D． Its history.
3． What type of writing is this text?
A． An activity poster.
B． An exhibition announcement.
intention of giving up my convenience completely. But I hope to resist the temptation (
诱惑 ) to
2
check my e-mail every five minutes
， which leads to check my Twitter feed and a website or two.
2020学年上海市浦东新区高一下学期期中考试英语试题(解析版)
【2题详解】
考查时态语态。句意：我们作为个体是由我们所做的选择所定义的。individuals 与define之间是被动关系，且为一般情况，所以用一般现在时的被动语态，故填are defined。
【3题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：作为一个互动的作家，我着迷于在小说中再现这种选择的概念，我试着让读者站在主要人物的立场上思考。be fascinated with表示“着迷于”，此处去掉be作状语，故填fascinated。
The way we tell stories has naturally changed since Aristotle defined the rules of tragedy about 2,500 years ago. According to him, the role of storytelling is to imitate life and make us feel emotions. And that’s exactly what storytelling as we know it has done very well since then. But there is an aspect of life___1___storytelling could never really reproduce. It is the notion of choices.
上海市2020学年高一英语下学期期中试题(含解析)
高一英语下学期期中试题（含解析）Ⅱ. Grammar and Vocabulary（30分）SectionA（10分）Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.1._______ caused the accident has not been found out yet.A. WhatB. WhichC. The thingD. That【答案】A【解析】【详解】考查主语从句。
句意：造成事故的原因还没有查明。
此处为主语从句，从句中缺少主语，应该用what引导，故A项正确。
2. She found her calculator _____ she lost it.A. whereB. whenC. in whichD. that【答案】A【解析】略3.I have no doubt _______ he’ll come to our help if we call him.A. whetherB. ifC. thatD. when【答案】C【解析】【详解】考查同位语从句。
句意：如果我们打电话给他，我相信他一定会来帮助我们的。
分析句子结构可知此处为同位语从句，从句结构完整，用that只起引导作用，不作任何成分，补充说明doubt的内容，故C项正确。
4.Boys, please don’t talk about such things _______ you don’t understand at all.A. thatB. asC. whichD. what【答案】B【解析】【详解】考查定语从句。
句意：孩子们，请不要谈论你们根本不懂的事情。
2022-2023学年上海市上海中学高一下学期期中考试英语试卷含详解
上海中学2022学年第二学期期中考试英语试卷I.Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections:In Section A,you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers.At the end of each conversation,a question will be asked about what was said.The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once.After you hear a conversation and the question about it,read the four possible answers on your paper,and decide which!one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1.A.Husband and wife. B.Boss and assistant.C.Nurse and patient.D.Manager and customer.2.A.At a post office. B.At a flower shop.C.At a department store.D.At a bus station.3.A.He is unemployed at present. B.He owns a company now.C.He still works in the agency.D.He is unable to support his family.4.A.At10:00. B.At10:20. C.At11:00. D.At11:20.5.A.Satisfied. B.Relieved. C.Surprised. D.Excited.6.A.The woman didn’t post any postcard from Egypt.B.The man has never collected any postcards.C.The woman will go to Egypt for her holiday.D.The man begins to take up collecting postcards.7.A.She can’t afford that much for a trip.B.She is fortunate to have made a lot of money.C.She doesn’t think5,000dollars is enough for the trip.D.She considers5,000dollars only a small sum of money.8.A.He wants to buy the new car. B.He thinks his signature is necessary.C.He has already signed a contract.D.He doesn’t always say what he means.9.A.The man had poor imagination because of the car accident.B.The man must have advised the woman to wear the seat belt.C.The woman was likely to have got seriously injured in the car accident.D.The woman wasn’t wearing the seat belt when the accident happened.10.A.Violence sports are the source of social instability.B.Violence sports are to blame for crime and school bullying.C.Violence sports serve as an escape for negative emotions.D.Violence sports won’t attract many people’s interest in the long run.Section BDirections:In Section B,you will hear one longer conversation and two short passages,and you will be asked several questions on the conversation and each of the passages.The conversation and the passages will be read twice,but the questions will be spoken only once.When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions LI through13are based on the following passage.11.A.To explain a new requirement for graduation.B.To interest students in a community service projectC.To discuss the problems of elementary school students.D.To involve elementary school teachers in a special program.12.A.Providing jobs for graduating students.B.Helping education majors prepare for final exams.C.Offering tutorials(辅导材料)to elementary school students.D.Funding for a community service project.13.A.He teaches part-time in a local elementary school.B.He observes elementary school students in the classroom.C.He helps students who need consult prepare their resume.D.He gives support to students who participate in a special program.Questions14through16are based on the following passage.14.A.They want to eat in a fashionable way like young people.B.They prefer to eat food that is tastier and more widely accepted.C.They become aware of the harm processed foods do to health.D.They try to change their way of processing foods little by little.15.A.They contain not too many chemical additives.B.They are cultivated in the soil rich in organic matters.C.They produce as many calories as processed foods.D.They are usually grown in commercial farming areas.16.A.They are allowed to move about and eat freelyB.They are tasty though kept in the crowded bundingC.They can hardly grow in a healthy way without good food.D.They produce eggs which usually contain important vitaminsQuestions17through20are based on the following conversation.17.A.It was on a cross street. B.They had no time to see it.C.It had no parking space.D.They weren’t in favor of it.18.A.It is too small in size. B.It blocks the air-conditioner.C.It admits heat from the late afternoon sun.D.It stops the sun beating down on the curtains.19.A.Parking and desk space. B.Parking and air-conditioning.C.Privacy and cleanliness.D.A cheerful kitchen and a separate dining area.20.A.The one on68th Street. B.The one on72nd Street.C.The one on88th Street.D.The one on80th Street.Ⅱ.Grammar and VocabularySection A:Multiple choicesDirections:Beneath each of the following sentences,there are four choices marked A,B,C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.1.________8.4on the Richter scale,the earthquake________left thousands of people homeless.A.Measured,happenedB.Measured,happeningC.Measuring,that happenedD.Measuring,to happen2.According to the study’s lead author,the finding is________there isn’t just one single health-related consequence of consuming coffee,________that the reality is more complicated than that.A./,inB.that,/C./,providedD.that,but3.The great majority of research on the topic has been observational,________we just look at________happens to people who do and don’t drink coffee.A.meant;whichB.meaning;whatC.which meant;whatD.meaning;which4.________a better idea of coffee’s immediate health effects,the authors found100healthy adults________39on average.A.To get,agingB.Having got,agedC.To get,agedD.Getting,aging5.Spring________still nearly a month away,the________students are likely to get back soon.A.is,remainingB.being,remainingC.is,remainedD.being,remained6.________you have access to stairs,there are numerous exercises you can do________just two stairs.A.Unless,to useB.While,usingC.If,usingD.When,use7.When stretching your legs or arm muscles,you can use the stability of your central core muscles to ensure the rest of the body________in proper alignment(排成直线).A.to stayB.stayingC.stayedD.stays8.The expert gives patients this idea________they need to walk30minutes a day,but a lot of arthritis patients fear to exercise________they may find doing so initially painful.A.which,whenB.that,asC./,becauseD.that,so9.Bear in mind________there is a will there is a way,so it is never too late to start so long as you are________ready to give yourself an opportunity.A.that;soB.where;tooC.that where;tooD.that if;so10.Some experts say that________to a variety of foods without pesticides(农药)is especially important throughout childhood.A.exposingB.exposedC.having been exposedD.being exposed11.Although masks can reduce the transmission of COVID-19,we should turn to healthier lifestyle choices________decrease the risks of heart disease.A.in order thatB.such as toC.so as toD.so that12.It has been10years________I read an interesting book about dietary supplements.I found it particularly beneficial before________other practical suggestions.A.before,givingB.since,being givenC.after,givingD.since,given13.Pie,pita,torta,tarte.________it’s called,the idea applies across the globe because everyone loves a piece of filled,________goodness.A.However,bakedB.No matter how,bakingC.No matter what,bakedD.Whatever,baking14.Classic American apple and cherry varieties might be the first dishes________to mind________the word“pie”is mentioned.A.to come,whening,provided thatC.that came,whenD.to come,on the grounds that15.Considering the tight schedule,I decided to accept his advice on me________a couple of hours’sleep on the plane.A.to grabB.having grabbedC.grabbingD.grabbed16.The show will________this week at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.Shall we have dinner together after watching the show?A.bounce awayB.leave offC.hang outD.kick offually,I feel exhausted after a tiring day so when I get home I like to________on the sofa and listen to music.A.collapseB.breatheC.embraceD.bend18.Concerned about the worst drought on record,the farmers________the government for help.A.turned overB.crowded outC.appealed toD.knocked down19.You can imagine how many people must have sacrificed their precious lives in the________of the American West considering the unfavorable conditions at that time.A.entertainmentB.measurementC.arrangementD.settlement20.It was a pity that he was________in the selection process for the director of the admissions office.He had been hoping for the position for a long time.A.sliced offB.passed overC.settled downD.crowded aroundSection B:VocabularyDirection:Complete the following passage by using the words in the box.Each word can only be used once.Note that there is one word more than you need.A.shortB.flavorC.specificallyD.impressiveE.efficientlyAB.emphasis AC.stuck AD.involved AE.consumed BC.impactBD.declineThere’s no cure or proven way to prevent dementia(痴呆),but a number of studies have said that following a Mediterranean diet may reduce the risk of developing the condition.The Mediterranean diet has a(n)____21____list of science behind it.This way of eating can prevent cognitive(认知的)____22____but also help the heart,reduces diabetes,prevent bone loss,encourage weight loss and more,studies have found.A study published on March8revealed people who____23____foods from the Mediterranean and brain-focused MIND diets had fewer of the typical signs of Alzheimer’s.The MIND diet is____24____for Mediterranean-DASH Diet Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay.The Mediterranean diet focuses on plant-based cooking.The majority of each meal should be fruits and vegetables, whole grains,beans and seeds,along with a few nuts.There is a heavy____25____on extra-virgin(特级初榨的)olive oil.Meat can make a rare appearance and usually only to____26____a dish.Instead,meals may include eggs,dairy and poultry,but in much smaller portions than in the traditional Western diet.Participants who____27____most closely to the diet were more likely to be female,have a BMI within the healthy range,have a higher educational level,and be more physically active than those with lower persistence in the diet.David Curtis,an honorary professor at UCL Genetics Institute in London,who was not____28____in the research, noted that the latest study was observational and did not uncover cause and effect.The finding could reflect a generally more healthy lifestyle,he said.“It is not clear that such a diet itself reduces dementia risk,although it is reasonable that it might do so.It is important to note that the study concerns all forms of dementia,not____29____Alzheimer’s disease.In my opinion,if there is an effect of diet then it is more likely to be on cardiovascular(心血管的)health in general and hence to_____30_____ dementia due to disease of blood vessels rather than Alzheimer’s disease.”Ⅲ.Reading ComprehensionSection A:ClozeDirection:For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A,B,C and D.Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.February is an exciting month for our Courageous Kitchen(CK)!One of our founders,Dwight Turner will be speaking at the press conference this week.The event is hosted by the Thailand Authority of Tourism(TAT).Here’s a peek into TAT’s interview with Dwight,where he discusses starting Courageous Kitchen,and____31____his personal passion for food with his mission to feed and educate more children in Bangkok.1.How did you start CK and what is your____32____?Courageous Kitchen began because I was looking for a way to____33____in my free time,but I didn’t know what to do.When a friend invited me to help teach English in a few poorer communities,I fell in love with it.Gradually I wanted to ____34____more and more.Later when I moved outside of the city center,we had space for a kitchen and I began to combine my two____35____. Quickly we learned that the kitchen is a great classroom.Students who were shy about speaking English suddenly had____36____,an application,and an urgency to speak in the kitchen.As their language skills improved,so did their____37____.2.Why do you use food as a medium to help you achieve your goals?I love to eat and Bangkok is full of food and food enthusiasts.So it’s a great way to get people’s attention and bring them together for a____38____.This is true even when it may seem like we don’t have anything____39____.We may speak a different language,have different skin color,but when we sit at the table together,we share and learn about each other.3.What do you think of Thai food?What makes Thai cuisine outstanding to you?I love Thai food because of the_____40_____of influences on the cuisine.There is such a significant Indian influence, the Chinese influence is probably the strongest,and there’s an interesting impact from the hill tribes and neighboring countries in the region as well.4.Why are you interested in helping society,and helping underprivileged kids in Bangkok?As a Black American I was raised with a strong sense of social_____41_____that all people are valuable,and that all people should be treated equally.Until this becomes a(n)_____42_____,we have a lot of work to do to create a better future for today’s kids.That’s true all over the world,but trying to solve global problems can seem_____43_____.That’swhy it’s best to start by being the change we want to see in our local communities.5.As a nonprofit,what do you expect to get in return for you work?As a nonprofit,my job is challenging but_____44_____every day.It’s a challenge to captivate people’s attention long enough to sympathize with people in need,and convince them to take action._____45_____,seeing students,who may have never been in a real restaurant before,imagining themselves as chefs,speaking English more confidently,and becoming leaders in their families is a pretty great reward.31.A.challenging B.appealing C.encountering D.connecting32.A.interest B.objective C.reason D.appetite33.A.give back B.look out C.hang on D.break out34.A.grab B.crush C.contribute D.insist35.A.opinions B.experiences C.hobbies D.passions36.A.situation B.context C.practice D.activity37.A.relief B.belief C.confidence D.breath38.A.union B.strategy C.gathering D.purpose39.A.in mind B.in hand C.in common D.in pocket40.A.liberation B.diversity C.freedom D.isolation41.A.justice B.responsibility C.judgement D.shock42.A.means B.reality C.interpretation D.argument43.A.boring B.inviting C.overwhelming D.disappointing44.A.appealing B.rewarding C.convincing D.pleasing45.A.However B.Furthermore C.Consequently D.ThereforeSection B:Reading comprehensionDirections:Read the following three passages.Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements.For each of them there are four choices marked A,B,C and D.Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)For38-year-old Justin Herald,the journey to wealth began one Sunday morning at a church in Sydney's northwest, when he was involved in a quarrel with a member of the church choir."You have an attitude problem,"she told him.The accusation sparked something in him,and he borrowed$50from his brother to have four T-shirts printed with the slogan:"I don't have an attitude problem;you have a perception problem.""It was the best$50I ever spent,"laughs Herald.By the end of the morning,he had sold three of the four T-shirts.With the money he made,he had another six printed,then12,then24."That first year the earning were$98,000,"he says.His business,Attitude Inc.,is now a multi-million-dollar company with a wide range of products selling in3,500storesacross Australia.His business was due to not just clever marketing-the public loved the slogan-but also he has to admit that in those days there was very little competition in his sector of the clothing industry,and he was in the right place at the right time.The media spotlight also helped,with people paying attention to Herald's likeable personality and infections passion for his business:the night of one TV appearance,187stores rang to get his products into their stores.Herald sold the business three years ago,by which time it was turning over$30million a year,and now spends his time as a motivational speaker.His message:anyone can be financially successful if they set their mind to it."You have to have a lot of stickability,because not everything is going to work the way you plan it."Still living in Castle Hill with his wife and two children,Herald believes too many successful people become caught up in the trappings of wealth."I have lived here since I left school at16,"he says."In this area,you don't forget where you came from."46.Why does Herald think it was the best$50he ever spent?A.Because that sum of money covered the cost of four T-shirtB.Because that sum of money showed his accusation was wrong.C.Because he received that sum of money when he was in need.D.Because he gained more than expected from that sum of money.47.According to Herald,the success of his business resulted from_________.A.good timing and cooperationB.business sense and luckC.fierce competition and passionD.family background and motivation48.The underlined word"stickability"（paragraph6）is closest in meaning to_________.petenceB.conscienceC.persistenceD.fortune49.The best title for the passage might be_________A.Attitude Pays OffB.No Bravery,No GainsC.Start a BusinessD.Never Too Old to Challenge Yourself(B)In Factfulness,Professor Hans Roslingasks raisesquestions like‘How many girls finish school?’and‘Whatpercentage of the world’s population is poor?’It turns out thatthe majority of us get the answers to these questionscompletely wrong.Why does this happen?Factfulness sets outto explain why,showing that there are several human instinctsthat distort(扭曲)our perspective.This book focuses on ourinstinctive biases(偏见),offering practical advice to help us see the good as well as the bad in the world.Are things getting worse every day?Is progress an impossible goal?In Enlightenment Now,Steven Pinker looks at the big picture of human progress and finds good news.We are living longer,healthier,freer and happier lives.Pinker asks us to stop paying so much attention to negative headlines and news that declares the end of the world.Instead,he shows us some carefully selected data.In75surprising graphs,we see that safety,peace,knowledge and health are getting better all over the world.Economic inequality,he claims,is not really a problem,because it is not actually that important for human well-being.For more than two hundred years those who hold negative thoughts have been winning the public debate.They tell us that things are getting worse.But as a matter of fact,life is getting better.Income,food availability and lifespan are rising; disease,violence and child mortality are falling.Best-selling author Matt Ridley doesn’t only explain how things are getting better;he gives us reasons why as well.He shows us how human culture evolves in a positive direction thanks to the exchange of ideas and specialization.This bold book looks at the entirety of human history-from the Stone Age to the21st century—and changes the concept that it’s all going downhill.The majority of people believe that developing countries are in a terrible situation:suffering from incredible poverty and wars.The reality is that a great transformation is occurring. Over the past20years,more than700million people have increased their income and come out of poverty.This is happening across developing countries around the world.In his book The Great Surge,Stevens Radelet describes how all ofthis is happening and,more importantly,it shows us how wecan speed up the process.50.What is the common feature of the four books?A.They focus on the present situations concerning developing countries.B.They emphasize the importance of dealing with problems in poor countries.C.They try to direct readers to a positive path in terms of human development.D.They appeal to show more sympathy and understanding for poor countries.51.Which author supports his arguments by providing factual evidence?A.Hans Roslingasks.B.Steven Pinker.C.Matt Ridley.D.Stevens Radelet.52.Which of the following can be a possible title for Book3?A.The Rational Optimist.B.Human History:Where Are We?C.A Public Debate.D.Out of Povetty:What and How?(C)From Smells to SoundtracksWhen a young sawfly,a bee-like insect,is threatened by its attackers like ants,it emits a mixture of unpleasant smells to defend itself.These emissions can seriously annoy a potential enemy.Scientists wanting to study these smelly compounds—to understand which aspects of them discourage attackers and why—face great challenges.Meetups between sawflies and ants in a lab are difficult to carry out.There are also a very limited quantity of the insects’emissions.On the side,Jean-Luc Boevé,a zoologist who studies insects,from the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences,is an amateur musician and composer.He decided to try a different way—the sound approach.“To be honest,I considered this project so unpractical myself that I set it aside,”he said.It was months before Boevéand his partner,Rudi Giot,finally made a resolution to get started on it.They chose16sawfly species’emissions to translate into sounds.First,they figured out which molecules(分子)were present in each smelly compound and in what amounts.Then they assigned various characteristics of those molecules matching properties of sound.For example,smaller molecules like a kind of acid found in vinegar,a sour-tasting liquid, evaporate(挥发)quickly,so Boevéand Giot assigned them sounds with higher pitch(音高).Larger molecules were given lower-pitched sounds.In all,the scientists created individual audio descriptions for20molecules.Then they combined the sounds of each molecule present in a sawfly’s smell to construct the insect’s soundtrack.If a molecule was of higher proportion in an emission,they assigned it a higher volume.In such a case,the smaller a molecule is,the higher its pitch will be;and the higher the proportion of a molecule is,the higher its volume will be.To test out the audio descriptions they created,Boevéand Giot examined people’s reactions to the soundtracks andcompared them to ants’reactions to the original smells.They played the16emission soundtracks and the20molecule sounds through speakers to about50study participants.Then the scientists measured how far people backed up to get to a “comfortable position”away from the noise.Most of the study volunteers told the researchers that the high pitch,as well as the high volume,was what made them withdraw.“Ants and volunteers moved away from a chemical and its matching soundtrack respectively,”the researchers wrote.Boevésaid he hoped the process would give other zoologists a new way to compare sawflies’chemical defenses with those from other insects.It may also offer researchers clues about which molecules fight off enemies most.53.What do we know about Boevéfrom paragraph2?A.He was devoted to the research for several months.B.He started a new approach after months’hesitation.C.He came up with a creative idea thanks to a composer.D.He was faced with difficulties in studying rare sawflies.54.What can be concluded in terms of the sound approach?A.The volume of sounds is based on the proportion of molecules.B.Smaller molecules and lower pitch share similar characteristics.C.Audio descriptions of the molecules can be divided into16kinds.D.Participants were required to compare the sounds with the smells.55.From paragraphs4and5,we can learn that________.A.the soundtracks are more than what humans are likely to bearB.the ants dislike the sounds as much as humans hate the smellsC.humans’reactions to the sounds resemble ants’responses to the smellsD.other zoologists are looking for innovative ways of studying molecules56.This passage is mainly intended to________.A.explain ways to transfer smells into soundtracksB.introduce research on sawfly’s effect on humansC.demonstrate a scientific study on insects’smellsD.test out people’s reaction to various soundtracks(D)A recent study published in the journal Science Advances has revealed that the United States ranks as high as third among countries contributing to coastal plastic pollution.The new research challenges the once-held assumption that the US is adequately“managing”its plastic waste.A previous study using2010data that did not account for plastic waste exports had ranked the US20th,globally,in its contribution to ocean plastic pollution.Using plastic waste generation(产生)data from2016—the latest available global numbers—scientists calculated that more than half of all plastics collected for recycling(1.99million tons of3.91million tons collected)in the US were shipped abroad.Of this,88%of exports went to countries struggling to effectively manage plastics;and between15-25% was low-value or contaminated(受污染的).It means it was unrecyclable.Taking these factors into account,the researchers estimated that up to1million tons of US-generated plastic waste ended up polluting the environment beyond its own borders.Using2016data,the paper also estimated that between0.91and1.25million tons of plastic waste generated in the US was either littered or illegally dumped into the environment bined with waste exports,this means the US contributed up to2.25million tons of plastics into the environment.Of this,up to1.5million tons of plastics ended up in coastal environments.This ranks the US as high as third globally in contributing to coastal plastic pollution.“The US generates the most plastic waste of any other country in the world,but rather than looking the problem in the eye,we have outsourced it to developing countries,”said Nick Mallos,senior director of Ocean Conservancy’s Trash Free Seas program and a co-author of the study.“The solution has to start at home.We need to create less,by cutting out unnecessary single-use plastics;we need to create better,by developing innovative new ways to package and deliver goods; and where plastics are inevitable,we need to greatly improve our recycling rates.”“Previous research has provided global values for plastic input into the environment and coastal areas,but detailed analyses like this one are important for individual countries to further assess their contributions,”said Dr.Jenna Jambeck, Distinguished Professor at the University of Georgia’s College of Engineering and a co-author of the study.“In the case of the United States,it is critically important that we examine our own backyard and take responsibility for our global plastic footprint.”pared with the previous study,the new one________.A.covers data more comprehensivelyB.excludes plastic waste shipped abroadC.is contrary to the latest global numbersD.challenges the recycling way of plastics58.According to2016data,what can be learned about the plastic waste generated in the US?A.Over half of it ended up polluting the environment outside the US.B.Most of its exported plastic waste wasn’t worth recycling.C.Less than half of it was actually recycled domestically.D.More of it is littered or illegally dumped than exported.59.It is implied by Nick Mallos that________.A.plastic pollution in developing countries is more serious has been irresponsible in dealing with its plastic waste。
2023-2024学年上海中学高一下学期期中考试英语试卷含答案
上海中学2023学年第二学期期中考试英语试卷高一______班学号______ 姓名______ 成绩______Ⅰ．Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and a question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1．A．15 dollars.B．20 dollars.C．25 dollars.D．45 dollars. 2．A．To the gallery.B．To the dentist’s.C．To her flat.D．To the garage. 3．A．She was fired by the company.B．She broke the law.C．She is on leave right now.D．She is replacing the company’s website. 4．A．Patient and doctor.B．Resident and government official. C．Customer and insurance agent.D．Boss and secretary.5．A．He was sitting opposite Mr. Johnson.B．He is planning a farewell party for Mr. Johnson. C．All the tasks that Mr. Johnson did failed.D．He is glad Mr. Johnson left the company. 6．A．She prefers dogs to cats.B．She had a close relationship with the man’s daughter.C．She used to sorrow over her dog’s death.D．She is always in low spirits.7．A．The woman should get the chips herself.B．The woman shouldn’t eat chips.C．The woman used to have several heart attacks.D．The woman warned the man against heart attacks. 8．A．They plan to have the meeting in another place.B．The availability of the meeting room will be discussed.C．They have already had the meeting.D They will have the meeting sometime later.9．A．The car’s demand greatly exceeds supply.B．The woman has listed the car’s advantages. C．The woman received a car a month ago.D．The woman didn’t like the car.10．A．She won’t do the presentation.B．She needs to collect a lot of data for the presentation.C．She is still at an early stage of preparation for the presentation.D．The topic is most important for the presentation.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and a longer conversation, and you will be asked some questions on the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper anddecide which one is the best answer to the question you’ve heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11．A．The type of food you freeze.B．The way you warm up the frozen food. C．Whether the freezer bags are sealed.D．What temperature you set your freezer to. 12．A．Because they can be easily stocked.B．Because they fit well in the fridge. C．Because they come in different sizes and shapes.D．Because they help to keep the dry food dry 13．A．Prevent people from eating too much food.B．Stop people from removing food that hasn’t gone bad.C．Make people become cautious about eating unhealthy food.D．Make people become ambitious in making use of leftover food.Questions 14 through 17 are based on the following passage.14．A．Postpone retirement age.B．Involve more women in work.C．Hire more foreign workers.D．Attract workers with high salaries. 15．A．Relieve pressure on human nursing care.B．Take care of children and the elderly. C．Finally replace humans in workforce.D．Give humans more time to r creative work. 16．A．Robots can’t do certain work.B．Some people don’t accept robots.C．The expenses for robots are still high.D．The functions of robots need improving. 17．A．Japan struggles to fight workforce shortage.B．Japanese attitudes towards robots change a lot.C．Robots have played a major role in Japan’s industry.D．Robots can help in Japanese workforce shortage.Questions 18 through 20 are based on the following conversation.18．A．The cruise liner will provide all sorts of food and entertainment.B．Only half of the cabins will be filled up.C．The prices of unsold tickets will be reduced.D．Everyone will be able to afford the ticket.19．A．Book tickets as soon as they are available.B．Closely watch the changes of ticket prices C．Compare deals from different sources.D．Keep in contact with a travel age n you can trust. 20．A．Because cruise tours are only suitable for people who have much free time.B．Because he can work part-time to earn money to pay for the tour.C．Because doing price research and comparing takes time.D．Because he can sail shortly after buying the cheap ticket.Ⅱ．Grammar and VocabularySection A Multiple Choice21．No man is useless in this world ______ lightens the burden of someone else.A．which B．that C．who D．as22．______ be considered for the role of team leader in our upcoming project?A．Who do you suggest that should B．Who do you suggestC．Whom do you suggest should D．Do you suggest who should23．I’m now applying to graduate school, ______ means someday I’ll return to a profession ______people need to be nice to me in order to get what they want.A．which, as B．which, which C．which, where D．as, in which 24．The reason ______ she gave for her resignation was ______ she wanted to pursue her passion for travel and exploration.A．that, that B．why, that C．why, because D．/, because25．It might be years ______ we ______ the creation of artificial intelligence systems capable of true human-like cognition.A．since, made possible B．before, make possibleC．since, made possible that D．before, make it possible26．The budget for the project ended up being twice ______, causing unexpected financial strain on the company. A．how it intended to B．that it had intended toC．as it intended to D．what it was intended to27．It was ______ she took her first step onto foreign soil ______ signaled the beginning of a journey filled with unknown adventures and unforgettable experiences.A．the moment, that B．the moment, whenC．the moment when, that D．the moment when, which28．The complexities of the English language are ______ even native speakers cannot always communicate effectively, ______ almost every American learns on his first day in Britain.A．so that, as B．such that, as C．so that, with D．such that, in that 29．His confidence and strong will clearly show that he is no longer ______ he used to be the first time ______ he undertook such a demanding task.A．who, when B．who, /C．what, /D．what, that30．It was not so much her talent ______ her perseverance and determination ______ motivated her to the top of her field.A but. that B．as, that C．nor, which D．like, which31．______ the children tracked mud all over them again.A．No sooner did he sweep the floors clean than B．Hardly had he sweep the floors clean when C．Barely he had swept the floors clean than D．Scarcely had he swept the floors clean when 32．Although the suspect insisted ______ alone during the time of the crime, the court still demanded ______ evidence to support his alibi.A．being at home, he should provide B．he be at home, he providedC．he was at home, be provide D．he was at home, he providing33．Visitors are permitted to take photographs for personal use only, ______ stated otherwise by the museum staff. A．though B．if C．as D．unless34．The recipe book features helpful ______, making it easier for learners to visualize the cooking process. A．explanation B．demonstrations C．illustrations D．presentations35．The heroic idea that ______ qualities such as excellence, generosity courage, loyalty and dignity is highly valued and modeled.A．embraces B．identifies C．examines D．criticizes36．______ by the work pressure, he has been experiencing serious physical symptoms of stress and had to turn to a therapist for help.A．Overwhelmed B．Disappointed C．Frustrated D．Shocked37．After witnessing her tireless dedication to practice every day, the parents were ______ her enthusiasm for playing the piano.A．concerned with B．committed to C．informed of D convinced of38．When we ______ the data further, we can identify specific trends and patterns that may not be evident at first glance.A．break up B．break out C．break through D．break down 39．The temptation for a declining church to ______ old privileges is strong.A．hang on to B．settle for C．pass up D．sign for40．After signing the contract, every employee is ______ fulfill their duties and conform to the rules made by the company.A．reluctant to B．obliged to C．motivated to D．honored to 41．Due to the long-term environmental and financial benefits, renewable energy technologies are ______ A．worthwhile to develop B．worth being developedC．worthy to be developed D．worthy of developingSection B VocabularyDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.Stressed out? Get chewing: can a wellness rebrand make Americans buy gum again?When was the last time you saw someone chewing gum? 1998, maybe? 2007? Chances are, it probably wasn’t recently. Like high heels and affordable housing, chewing gum appears to be going 42Gum’s popularity has been fading globally thanks to increased competition from products like breath mints and mobile phones distracting us from impulse purchases while shopping. The pandemic, moreover,43 ·accelerated gum’s decline.Even after people 44 from lockdown, sales didn’t recover. Gum sales worldwide in 2023 were 10% below 2018 figures. In the US, the drop has been particularly pronounced: last year 1.2 billion units of gum were sold in the US, 32% fewer than in 2018.However, chewing gum, in various forms, is one of the oldest habits there is. Stone age teenagers were chewing birch bar k tar possibly for pleasure, medicinal purposes, or to use it as a glue. Gum has also been loaded with cultural meaning and the subject of various 45 panics. Some people believe it is a marker of the bad kidsor a habit of the lower class.Despite a certain amount of social stigma（污名）attached to gum, it has - until relatively recently -been a wildly successful product. That’s thanks to William Wrigley Jr, who was a marketing and advertising genius. Wrigley always 46 to find a way to make gum relevant and insert it into consumer culture. For example, Wrigley advertised the idea that chewing gum was a health aid that would help digestion and would relieve stress.This year the Wrigley brand’s owner —Mars— came out with an ad campaign it hopes will revive gum’s47 by positioning it as an almost instant stress reliever. Linking gum with wellness worked in the 1910s, but is it going to work now? Alex Hayes at the food consultancy is 48 optimistic. “The global well ness market is estimated to be worth more than $1.5 trillion, so it’s no surprise that Mars wants a piece of the pie,” Hayes says. “We’ve seen the success of categories such as tea promoting their products via functional 49 and messaging-teas for good sleep, mental clarity, stress relief, etc. So it comes as no surprise that Mars is risking the same 50 .” But he also notes, customers are increasingly worried about processed foods and are eager to move away from artificial 51 . There’s still ongoing discussion on just how effective repositioning chewable plastic as a health supplement is going to be.Ⅲ．Reading ComprehensionSection A ClozeDirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.It’s safe to say Jeremy Scott is having a lucky year. In March while working as a chauffeur, he told his boss about his plans to set up a driving business. By the end of the journey, Scott’s boss had offered to 52 his idea-a starting capital along with the gift of a £110,000 limousine（豪车）to kick start the business.Of course, there’s an element of luck to everyone’s career. Whether you’re a chief executive or an artist — your 53 won’t be based on hard work alone. For example, the place you were born 54 your education. It determines whether you learn to read, write or complete qualifications, which 55 limits your career choices.Many people believe success is down to talent and hard work, but “this is because most people underestimate the role of 56 ”, says psychologist Dr Elizabeth Nutt Williams. “We do a lot of work to prepare for our careers-education, training, taking advantage of mentoring-all of which tend to be in our control.” People don’t like to acknowledge the role of luck in their work, as it 57 this feeling of being in control, adds Williams.Everyone remembers working hard, so people are more likely to overestimate how much of their success is down to diligence than something much more 58 like luck.The reality of success （at least in terms of 59 ）is less clear cut. In the UK, studies show where you are born is likely to determine how much you earn.2017 research found that there is a “class pay gap’’, where professional employers from 60 backgrounds are paid almost £7,000 less a year — despite having the same role, education and experience as colleagues from more privileged families. 61 , black graduates earn up to 23% less per hour than white university leavers, whereas woman in the UK earn 14% less on average than men.Socio-economic status also plays a big role in the 62 you enter. A recent study by the Debrett’s Foundation found seven in every 10 young people aged 16-25 use 63 to get their first job. While research hasshown that less able, richer children are 35% more likely to become high earners than their brighter. poorer peers.The truth is: chance and coincidences 64 our careers more than we like to think. Realizing that parts of your career are out of your control sounds 65 , but being grateful for the role of luck in your career can actually make you more fortunate.This is because when you acknowledge the role of luck in your work, you become prepared to take advantage of more fortunate moments. “Chance events occur·but it is all about the individual’s 66 to see those events as possibilities and their willingness to take a risk,” says Williams.52．A．challenge B．adopt C．finance D．reject 53．A．performances B．accomplishments C．assessments D．outcomes 54．A．accounts for B．applies to C．makes up for D．depends on 55．A．in reward B．after all C．in turn D．by nature 56．A．chance B．accident C．education D．diligence 57．A．emphasizes B．overlooks C．maintains D．weakens 58．A．manageable B．vital C．slippery D．minor 59．A．reputation B．income C．education D．occupation 60．A．wealthier B．poorer C．unique D．diverse 61．A．Nevertheless B．Contrarily C．Consequently D．Similarly 62．A．profession B．circle C．community D．university 63．A．certificates B．online platforms C．career fairs D．family connections 64．A．contribute to B．result from C．add to D．hold back 65．A．inspiring B．encouraging C．appealing D．discouraging 66．A．reluctance B．eagerness C．readiness D．resolutionSection B Passages（A）When you think about coffee alternatives, garlic is probably one of the last things that comes to mind, but that is exactly the ingredient that one Japanese inventor used to create a drink that looks and tastes like coffee.74-year-old Yokitomo Shimotai, a coffee shop owner in Aomori Prefecture, Japan, claims that his unique “garlic coffee” is the result of a cooking blunder he made over 30 years ago, when he burned a steak and garlic while waiting tables at the same time. Intrigued by the burnt garlic’s smell, he mashed it up with a spoon and mixed it with hot water. The resulting drink looked and tasted a lot like coffee. Making a mental note of his discovery, Yokimoto carried on with his job and only started researching garlic coffee again after he retired.Committed to turning his weird drink into a commercial product, Yokitomo Shimotai spent years optimizing the formula, and about five years ago, he finally achieved a result he was satisfied with. To make his dissolvable garlic grounds, he roasts the cloves（蒜瓣）in an electric oven, and after they’ve cooled off, smashes them into fine particles and packs them in dripbags.“My drink is probably the world’s first of its kind,” the garlic coffee inventor told Kyodo News. “It contains no caffeine so it’s good for those who would like to drink coffee at night or pregnant women.”“The bitterness of burned garlic apparently helps create the coffee-like flavor,” Shimotai adds. He claims that,although his garlic coffee does give off an aroma of roasted garlic, it doesn’t cause bad breath, because the garlic is thoroughly cooked. And if you can get past the smell, the drink apparently does taste a lot like actual coffee. If decaf isn’t good enough for you, and you’re in the mood for something new, you can try Yokitomo Shimotai’s garlic coffee at his shop, in the city of Ninohc, lwate Prefecture, or buy your own dripbags for just 324 yen （$2.8）.67．Which word is the closest in meaning to the underlined word “blunder” in the second paragraph?A mistake B．show C．mixture D．brand68．Who is NOT suitable to drink garlic coffee?A．A student having trouble with sleep B．A woman bearing a baby.C．A cleaner working on a day shift.D．A young lady sick of garlic.69．Which of the following is NOT characteristic of garlic coffee?A．It is caffeine-free.B．Garlic powder dissolves in waterC．The burnt garlic create s bitterness.D．It is an improvement on a garlic dish. 70．Which of the following can be used to describe Yokitomo Shimotai?A．Venturous and greedy B．Innovative and perseverantC．Hardworking and cautious D．Observant and helpful（B）71．By “how they stacked up” in paragraph 1, the author probably means “how they ______.”A．make sense to manufacturers B．get stuck in storesC are compared with each other D．are piled up together72．Which of the following devices favourably reacts to users?A．Dreampad pillow B．Eight sleep trackerC．Smart Nora Wireless Snoring Solution D．Nightingale Smart Home Sleep System 73．Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?A．The Eight keeps the entire bed at the same temperature.B．The Nightinga, is an economical but perfect device.C．Soft music is applied to all these four devices.D．One in three people suffer from sleep problem.（C）One way to divide up the world is between people who like to explore new possibilities and those who stick to the tried and true. In fact, the tension between betting on a sure thing and taking a chance that something unexpected and wonderful might happen troubles human and nonhuman animals alike.Take songbirds, for example. The half-dozen finches（雀）resting at my desk feeder all summer know exactly what they’ll find there: black sunflower seed, and lots of it. Meanwhile, the warblers（莺）exploring the woods nearby don’t depend on this predictable food source in fine weather. As food hunters, they enjoy less exposure to predators and, as a bonus, the chance to meet the perfect mate flying from tree to tree.This “explore-exploit” trade-off（权衡）has prompted scores of lab studies, computer simulations and algorithms（算法）, trying to determine which strategy brings in the greatest reward. Now a new study of human behavior in the real world, published last month in the journal Nature Communications, shows that in good times, there isn’t much of a difference between pursuing novelty and sticking to the status quo（原状）. When the going gets tough. however, explorers are the winners.The new study, led by Shay O’Farrell and James Sanchirico, both of the University of California, Davis, along with Orr Spiegel of Tel Aviv University, examined the routes and results of nearly 2,500 commercial fishing trips in the Gulf of Mexico over a period of 2.5 years. The study focused on “bottom longline” fishing, a system where hundreds of lines are attached to a horizontal bar that is then lowered to reach the sea bed. Dr. O’Farrell explained the procedure this way: Go to a location and put the line down. Stay for a few hours. The lines are a mile long and have a buoy （浮标）at either end. When they pull that up, they assess the catch, and then decide if they will stay or move on to a different spot.Over two years of collecting data under various climate conditions, the researchers discovered that thefishermen were fairly consistent. “The exploiters would go to a smaller set of locations over and over, and go with what they know,” Dr. O’Farrell said. The explorers would constantly try a wider range; they’d sample new places.In the long run, there wasn’t a huge difference in payoffs between the two groups, perhaps due to the sharing information between fishing crews, said Dr. O’Farrell. But in challenging times, the study’s message was clear: “You can try new things in the face of uncertainty.”74．The author takes the songbird as an example to indicate that ______.A．like birds, humans tend to be satisfied with the predictableB．some birds are used to looking for food instead of being fedC．there exist the conservative and the adventurous like humansD．birds choose different ways to look for food in different weather75．According to the third paragraph, people who mastered “explore-exploit” trade-off ______.A．will choose either to pursue novelty or keep the status quoB．are ready to risk in time of difficultyC．will be tough in good times and bad timesD．will grow to be experts in lab studies76．Which can be inferred from the new study led by Shay O’Farrell and James Sanchirico?A．The two groups react to the unexpected differently.B．The “explore-exploit” trade-off helps scientific research a lot.C．The exploiters are used to fishing based solely on their experience.D．The explorers tend to achieve more than the exploiters in the long run.77．Which of the following can be the best title for passage?A．How the Exploiter differs from the Explorer B．How to Become a Productive Fisherman C．What is “Explore-Exploit” Trade-off D．When to take risks mattersSection CDirections: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.The Maya loved cacao so much that they used the beans as currency. They also believed it is good for you—which many people still say today about cacao’s most famous byproduct, chocolate. 78 . While some have suggested that less than an ounce of dark chocolate might improve heart health, much of the research doesn’t involve eating actual chocolate but rather its components — flavanol, especially.79 . In a clinical trial of 21,000 adults, they found that the half of the group that took500mg of. cocoa flavanol supplements daily had a significantly lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease than those who had taken a placebo（安慰剂）.Flavanols may also boost insulin sensitivity, according to some studies, which might be helpful in reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes（糖尿病）. 80 . Those at risk of diabetes might be wise to choose a cacao-inspired supplement instead of eating chocolate—and the sugar it contains. Other research suggests that the flavanols found in cacao （also present in fruits, vegetables, and tea）could slow cognitive decline during aging, or even boost brain performance by improving blood flow to the cerebral cortex.What these findings mean for chocolate is limited, however. Participants would have had to eat multiple fat and sugar filled chocolate bars a day to source 500mg of flavanols. 81 . So understanding why certain types of chocolate are healthier than the rest is the focus of further research.Ⅳ．Fill in the BlanksHow sneaker culture took over the worldSneakers have come a long way from when they were first invented in 1860s England for the upper-class playing croquet（槌球）and tennis.Long worn for function 82 82 fashion, today sneakers have become an entire culture—both a form of self-expression and a high art found in museum exhibits and designer auction houses.83 transformed sneaker culture into a true phenomenon was the 1985 release of Nike’s Air Jordan 1s. In 1984, Michael Jordan was a talented rookie who had yet to play in a professional game. 84 that, Nike saw Jordan as the future of their brand, signing him to a five-year, $2.5 million endorsement（代言）deal. 85 Jordan matured into one of the greatest basketball players of all time, the sneaker’s popularity skyrocketed.Meanwhile, another cultural shift 86 （take）place with casual Fridays introduced in white-collar businesses. It was when men were allowed to put aside their suits and wear something one day a week that showed people who they really were.As sneakers became increasingly desired, footwear companies turned to 87 （generate）even more publicity by collaborating with celebrities and luxury brands, as well as releasing small batches of limited-edition shoes with eye-pop ping designs.Celebrities also started their collaborations with sneaker brands, which helped target a whole new demographic of people to experience sneaker culture. It was a blending of high and low fashion, 88 the shoe industry has never really seen before. A pair that Jordan wore in his legendary final NBA season 89 （sell ）even for $2.2 mllion, making them the most expensive sneakers ever to appear at auction.By the mid-2010s, speakers 90 （become）solid gold status symbols. Wearing rare and cool sneakers became an expression of one’s social status. But not until recently, sneakers are finally getting their due as part of our cultural heritage—and particularly how Black culture has shaped that heritage. It took decades for the sneaker industry to recognize that 91 these Black athletes or artists that championed their products there would be no sneaker culture.Ⅴ．Translations92．结果看来这项传统的确值得传承给我们的后代。
上海市少云中学2021-2022学年高一下学期期中英语试卷(解析版)
2021学年上理少云中学第二学期高一英语期中测试卷(满分:100 分考试时间: 60 分钟)I. Grammar and Vocabulary (40分)Section A (10 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.Nellie Bly races around the worldNellie Bly was one of the best-known journalists in the United States. Throughout her career, she was always determined to do something ____1____ hadn’t been done by any girl before.Bly focused her early work for the Pittsburgh Dispatch (匹兹堡电讯报) on the lives of working women,____2____ (write) a series of articles on women factory workers. However, the newspaper soon received complaints from factory owners, and she was reassigned to cover fashion, society, and gardening, and she quickly became dissatisfied. She then traveled to Mexico to serve as a foreign correspondent (驻外记者), ____3____ (spend) nearly half a year reporting on the lives and customs of the Mexican people. When Mexican authorities learned of Bly’s report, they threatened her ____4____ arrest, causing her to escape from the country.Safely home, she left the Pittsburgh Dispatch in 1887. After four months, she took on an undercover (秘密的) assignment to investigate an asylum (精神病院) in New York from a newspaper, the New York World. After exposing conditions inside the asylum in her exposé Ten Days in a Mad-House, she became a famous person and, as a result, she needed a good follow-up. In the summer of 1888, she picked up Jules Verne’s novel Around the World in Eighty Days. ____5____ (finish) reading it, she knew what she was going to do next.At first, people laughed at her claim that she could beat Phileas Fogg’s fictional 80-day record. “In the first place you are a woman ____6____ would need a protector,” she was told, “and even if it were possible for you to travel alone, you would need to carry so much baggage that it would detain (耽搁) you from being able to make rapid changes.”____7____ (not want) to give up, she worked hard to persuade the New York World, ____8____ eventually agreed to sponsor (赞助) her.A year later, at 9.40 on the morning of 14 November 1889, Nellie started her journey, ____9____ (bring) only the clothes she was wearing — a sensible dress and thick overcoat. But she carried most of her money around her neck. The newspaper had issued her￡200 English pounds, the equivalent of at least f 100,000 today.As Bly travelled east, the newspaper breathlessly reported her progress. Readers were invited ____10____ (guess) the exact time she would return; hundreds of thousands of entries poured in. At 3:51 on the afternoon of 25 January 1890, her train pulled into Jersey City. Nellie had done it-and it had taken her just 72 days.【1~10题答案】【答案】1. that2. writing3. spending4. with5. Having finished6. who/that7. Not wanting8. which 9. bringing10. to guess【解析】【导语】这是一篇记叙文。
高一英语第二学期期中测试卷 (23).doc
第二学期期中考试高一英语试卷第I卷(三大题共100分)I. 单项填空（共25小题，每小题1分；共25分）第一节从A, B, C, D四个选项中找出其划线部分与所给单词的划线部分读音相同的选项，并将答案涂在答题卡上。
例：haveA. gaveB. saveC. hatD. made答案是C。
1. suggestion A. question B. graduation C. generation D. destruction2. tasty A. task B. parade C. classical D. capsule3. bottom A. polar B. government C. comfort D. shock4. stomach A. chimney B. chant C. characteristic D. exchange5. steam A. beauty B. breast C. repeat D. forehead第二节从A, B, C, D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并将答案涂在答题卡上。
6. ─Oh, it’s you, Jerry? I _______ you.─I’ve just changed my hair style, and I’m wearing a pair of sunglasses.A. don’t recognizeB. haven’t knownC. hadn’t knowD. didn’t recognize7. ─What do you think I can do about it?─Don’t worry. The information ______ be true.A. mustn’tB. can’tC. wouldn’tD. might8.There was a lot of fun at yesterday’s party. You ______ come, but why didn’t you?A. must haveB. shouldC. need haveD. ought to have9.Swan Lake is a famous ballet (芭蕾) in four acts ______ on a German fairy tale.A. basingB. basedC. which basesD. to base10.─When can I come for my ID card, sir? I need it this Sunday.─It ______ be ready this Friday.A. shouldB. canC. mightD. need11.─Would you like some more chicken?─No, thanks. I am ______ a diet and I’m trying to ______ weight.A. on; loseB. on; put onC. in; haveD. go; lose12.______, facts are facts. There is no way for the Japanese government to cover the truththat they committed countless crimes in China more than half a century ago.A. Above allB. In allC. At allD. After all13.Only after the flood disappeared ______ to rebuild their home.A. did the villagers beginB. the villagers beganC. had the villagers begunD. the villagers did began14.─I’ll be away on a business trip. Would you mind looking after my cat?─Not at all. ______.A. I’ve no timeB. I’d be happy toC. I’d rather notD. I like it15.The teacher and writer, Jason Terry, ______ me two pens, both of which ______.A. send; are written wellB. send; have well writtenC. sends; write wellD. sends; are writing well16.Nowadays more and more students are working directly on the Internet, ______ differenttypes of courses are supplied.A. thatB. whichC. whereD. whose17.─You keep on coughing. What’s the matter?─Oh. I’ve got a cold. Nothing serious, ______.A. butB. thoughC. anywayD. yet18.Tom, ______ back to your office immediately; there’s ______ Ms. Wang waiting to seeyou.A. comes; aB. come; aC. comes; 不填D. come; 不填19.Haven’t you enough ______ sense to know that it’s unwise to go swimming just after abig meal?A. commonB. usualC. generalD. ordinary20.In the U.S., some young people live together without ______.A. married to each otherB. getting marriedC. marryingD. being marrying21.______ on the grass in the garden, he was filled with wonder at the starry sky on thesummer night.A. LyingB. LiedC. Having liedD. Laying22.─Tell them that they can have a 10-minute break.─Does that ______ me, too?A. go offB. go throughC. go onD. go for23.The number of people present at the sports meet ______ than we had expected.A. is twice as largeB. is twice largerC. are twice lagerD. are twice the amount24.The old couple don’t live with their children. They ______ independence more thananything else in the world.A. valueB. are fondC. inspireD. admire25.The ______ Guilin has made upon the tourists is so unforgettable ______ many of themhope to come back next year.A. experience; thatB. expression; thatC. impression;不填D. travel; whatII. 完形填空（共20小题，每小题1.5分，共30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从26-45各题所给的A, B, C, D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并将答案涂在答题卡上。
高一英语期中考试试卷及答案
高一英语期中考试试卷姓名__________ 班级__________毛蕾蕾Ⅰ.听力(10分)第一节(共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的三个选项A、B、C中选出最佳选项，并标在答题卡的相应位置。
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1. W: Tom, are you coming with us to the cinema?M: No, I am sorry. But I have to catch up with my homework.2. M: Who is that girl over there?W: That's Zhou Lan. She is my classmate. She likes singing, but not dancing.3. W: Hi, Jack. How was your winter vocation?M: It was great, Lucy. What about you?W: I had a nice holiday in the countryside, thanks, I'll tell you what I saw and heard there.M: That's wonderful.4. W: There's a chemistry lab in our school. I'd like to know the rules in the lab.M: First of all, don't come in without a teacher. Secondly, do what the teachers tell you to do.5. M: We study Chinese, Maths, English and so on at school. By the way, do you often speak English at home?W: Sorry, I know only a little English. I have some difficulty in pronouncing some of the English words.1. What’s Tom going to do?A. Catch up with the other students.B. Do his homework.C. Go to the cinema.2. what does the girl like doing?A. ReadingB. DancingC. Singing3. Where did Lucy spend her winter vacation?A. In the countrysideB. At school.C. In the city4. What should the students pay attention to in the lab?A. They should come in without a teacher.B. They should talk to the teacher befbre coming in.C. They should do what the teachers tell them to.5. Why does the woman seldom speak English at home?A. Because she knows no English.B. Because she knows only a little English.C. Because she doesn't want to第二节（共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分）听下面2段对话或独白。
上海市浦东新区2022-2023学年高一下学期期中考试英语试卷
上海市浦东新区2022-2023学年高一下学期期中考试英语试卷学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、用单词的适当形式完成短文Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passages 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.Global shift to 2D bar codesZhejiang province is leading China and the world into a new era of two-dimensional (2D) bar codes and paving the way for the development of global digital trade rules, said Renaud de Barbuat, CEO of GS1, an international nonprofit and standards organization which assigns unique numbers for bar codes on products.First used on a 10-pack gum at a supermarket in the United States in 1974, the GS1 bar codes have transformed the retail industry (零售业), with stores ____1____ (be) able to track their products easily and accurately. However, ____2____ (not carry) more information, these bar codes have been upgraded into 2D for the needs of modern, digital commerce. For today’s shoppers, a 2D bar code is ____3____ (flexible) and efficient because it can store extra information. For example, consumer ____4____ want to know the manufacturing and sell-by dates of products or their ingredients using smartphones, and that’s why a 2D bar code comes.In 2020, GS1 introduced the “Global Migration to 2D” initiative ____5____ (improve) supply chain efficiency and enhance consumer engagement. In March 2021, Zhejiang first promoted 2D codes in the food industry, ____6____ a “safety traceability system” is required by law. The codes have included both regular information, usually____7____ (see) on packaging, and also features such as customer service and test reports. At Zhejiang demonstration area, major breakthroughs ____8____ (make) in standards, technology and patents, making the province a model case ____9____ others across the globe to follow.As we _____10_____ (enter) the next phase of the pilot project(试点项目), more businesses from other industries and more international partners are expected to join.二、选用适当的单词或短语补全短文Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can only beThe Future of Publishing: E-publish or die?The iPad and its kind are both good and bad for book publishers.Like many other parts of the media industry, publishing is being ___11___ reshaped by the growth of the Internet. For years, e-books have ___12___ to cut sales of the old-fashioned kind. In response, publishers are trying to support their traditional business while preparing for a future in which e-books will represent a much bigger chunk of sales.For some time, publishers have operated a “wholesale” pricing model with Amazon. This has enabled Amazon to set the price of many new e-books at $9.99. Amazon has___13___ prices low in order to boost demand for its Kindle.However, publishers are ___14___ that this may make consumers expect lower prices for all kinds of books. And they worry the downward trend will further cut their thin margins and make ___15___ bricks-and-mortar booksellers(实体书商)suffer more. Some in the industry even ___16___ that publishers will suffer a similar fate to that of music companies, whose fortunes disappeared when songs can be cheaply sold online. This is particularly___17___ for publishers because digital margins are almost as thin as print ones.Some publishers try delaying the ___18___ of electronic versions of new books for months after the print launch to increase print sales. Some are starting to build their own online target reader groups. Sourcebooks, a medium-sized publisher that has developed an online group ___19___ on poetry, found that book sales rose by 50% after poems had featured on the site.The publishing firms that survive the tough transition will be those who use flexible___20___ and learn quickly to think. Not all of them can turn that particular page successfully.三、完形填空Do you prefer to watch TV or listen to the radio? There was a time when some peopleAnd now, despite the development in complicated smartphones offering high-definition pictures, the popularity of podcasts (播客) is rising.Perhaps the ___23___ in podcasting is not surprising - it offers a digital audio file that can be downloaded and stored for listening at any time. ___24___, it can also be streamed (在线收听) from the internet and played on a computer or MP3 player. And it’s not just broadcasters, like the BBC, who are ___25___ podcasts; now commercial broadcasters, individuals and companies with no connection to broadcasting are making them. ___26___, anyone with something to say, and a few pounds to spend on the equipment, can get involved.But where did this ___27___ for making portable audio programmes like podcasts begin? Journalist Ben Hammersley told the BBC that two changes greatly ___28___ the market — one technical and one cultural. In 2012, Apple released the iPhone podcast app, followed by a great improvement in inexpensive recording and editing equipment. Finally, the development of 4G mobile phone connections and ___29___ wi-fi meant listeners could browse, download or stream shows whenever and wherever they wanted.Technological development has driven many changes in our ____30____ consumption habits. But however good the tech may be, there still needs to be something worth watchingor listening to. The cultural breakthrough came in 2014 with a very specific podcast, Serial, a piece of non-fiction investigative journalism. It tells a non-fiction story over multiple episodes (集) which ____31____ people’s imagination. To date, the first and second seasonsof the show have had more than 340 million ____32____. Advertisers soon realised the money-making potential of this and other successful podcasts. And where the ____33____ goes, the money follows.Now there are podcasts about anything and everything, even the educational contream that BBC Learning English offers! And these aural treats (听觉享受) are ____34____ on a wide range of platforms. Audiences are very specific, which can help advertisers ____35____ what they want to promote. And if there isn’t a podcast to suit your interests, you can now easily make and distribute them — and become your very own broadcaster. 21．A．chance B．extent C．end D．value 22．A．survived B．approached C．functioned D．benefited 23．A．balance B．growth C．theme D．range24．A．Besides B．However C．Therefore D．Instead 25．A．monitoring B．producing C．advertising D．applying 26．A．For instance B．In advance C．By contrast D．In fact 27．A．technology B．trend C．exchange D．permit 28．A．affected B．regulated C．challenged D．divided 29．A．newborn B．widespread C．academic D．costly 30．A．power B．economy C．media D．educating 31．A．confirmed B．spotted C．analyzed D．attracted 32．A．editions B．lines C．downloads D．character 33．A．content B．audience C．platform D．civilization 34．A．changeable B．measurable C．memorable D．available 35．A．target B．conduct C．preserve D．illustrate四、阅读理解As a student absorbed in the story of chemistry, William Perkin succeeded in entering Royal College of Chemistry in 1853, at the age of 15. At the time of Perkin’s enrolment, the college was headed by the famous German chemist August Hofmann. Perkin’s scientific gifts soon caught Hofmann’s attention and, within two years, he became Hofmann’s youngest assistant. Not long after that, Perkin made the scientific breakthrough that would bring him both fame and fortune.During his vacation in 1856, Perkin spent his time in the laboratory on the top floor of his family’s house, attempting to produce quinine, the only workable medical treatment for malaria (疟疾) at that time. Despite his best efforts, however, he did not end up with quinine. Instead, he produced a mysterious dark sludge (淤渣). Luckily, Perkin’s scientific training and nature inspired him to investigate the substance further and he finally produced a deep purple solution (溶液). Perkin saw the potential of his unexpected find.Historically, textile dyes (染料) were made from such natural sources as plants and animals. The purple colour obtained from a snail (蜗牛) was once so expensive that in society at the time only the rich could afford it. It was against this backdrop that Perkin’s discovery was made.Perkin quickly grasped that his purple solution could be used to colour cloth, thusmaking it the world’s first synthetic dye. Realising the importance of this breakthrough, he lost no time in patenting (申请专利) it. He asked advice of Scottish dye works owner Robert Pullar, who assured him that producing the dye would be well worth it if the colour remained fast (i.e. would not disappear gradually) and the cost was relatively low. So, in spite of the fierce objections of his mentor Hofmann, he left college to give birth to the modern chemical industry. The company received a commercial boost from the Empress Eugenie of France, when she decided the new colour amazed her.Although Perkin’s fame was achieved and fortune assured by his first discovery, the chemist continued his research. Artificial dyes continue to play a crucial role today. And, in what would have been particularly pleasing to Perkin, their current use is in the search for a vaccine against malaria.36．Which of the following statements is TRUE about Hofmann?A．Perkin’s enrolment owed a lot to his presence.B．Perkin’s achievement made him rich and famous.C．He appreciated Perkin’s talent as a young chemist.D．He failed to manufacture the drug against malaria.37．Regarding Perkin’s deep purple solution, it can be inferred that _________.A．it was too expensive to be afforded by ordinary peopleB．it was the only solution to an infectious disease at that timeC．people had no access to purple before its intention by PerkinD．Perkin couldn’t have achieved it without experience at college38．The underlined word “backdrop” in paragraph 3 is closest to _________. A．background B．downfall C．backup D．challenge 39．What is the best title for the passage?A．William Perkin, the pioneer of artificial dyes B．William Perkin, the father of modern chemistryC．William Perkin, the fighter against malaria D．William Perkin, the talent in fashion design五、六选四AGCCI builds digital skills and momentum (动力) towards a better futureIn the rural Rwandan village where Chantal grew up, access to digital technology was basically non-existent. But when she was selected to attend one of the country’s top high schools, Chantal took to computer science right away. After doing well in her exams, she told her mother she wanted to pursue a career in programming. Her mother’s response, she says, did not surprise her: “She laughed and said ‘Do you know where you are from? That’s for students from the cities, rich families or boys,’” Chantal recalls.Though the details vary, versions of Chantal’s story are shared by girls across Africa and around the world. ____40____ Even for girls who do have exposure to tech, their interest is often dampened by a lack of gender-responsive and interdisciplinary curricula. This was the experience of Sizolwethu, whose high school offered classes on information and communication technologies: “I was fortunate,” she says, “but I was never that much in love with it,” The courses had failed to connect technology to the real-world challenges she saw facing her community and country — a key driver of many girls’ career choices, research shows.____41____ There, she says, her passion for tech grew as the camp “opened eyes to the game changing innovations that can impact Africa. I learned that with little or no resources, I can make a huge difference if passion and determination are there.”Launched in 2018 by UN Women and the African Union Commission (AUC), AGCCI working to empower girls across Africa by helping them build digital literacy (数字素养) a computer skills and placing them on the path to tech careers.AGCCI’s coding camp was a turning point for Chantal, too. She credits the initiative was pushing her to pursue. Information Technology at the university level — despite the pressure she was receiving against it. ____42________43____ Awa Ndiaye-Seck, UN Woman Special Representative to the African Union and UNECA says, “We are to address not only the policy-level bothlenecks related to access to technology and finances, but also the gender-based harmful norms and practices that prevent women and girls for pursuing STEM fields.”A．The absence of workable woman role models further drives their under-representation. B．The camp inspired me in the world of technology and made me develop an interest in it. C．AGCCI works both to train and empower girls and to increase their inclusion in the tech sector more generally.D．Everything changed for Sizolwethu when she attended a coding camp run by the AfricanGirls Can Code Initiative (AGCCI)E．Now she is using the skills she learned to develop applications that help her community, such as a bus booking system and more.F．A lack of exposure to tech coupled with strong gendered norms (性别标准) continue to keep girls out of the field from an early age.六、其他44．Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.There isn’t just one skill or quality that makes someone a good yourself. But I can think of two things that most journalists have in common, they are curious, and they love language. Journalists look around and always ask who, what, why, where and when. Then they try to tell others what they find out.___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________七、概要写作45．Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.The film industry is facing difficulties. In recent months, the single day box, office of movies across the country had been in the extremely low range of seven to sight million, and almost more of the new films enjoys any market appeal. At the very beginning, people would blame these astonishing on the pandemic. But the pandemic is not the only factor that prevents audiences from entering the cinema. The lack of good films to watch is the main reason why people lose their desire for the cinema.___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________八、汉译英（整句）46．作为记者，我们需要以客观的方式来呈现现实。
2023-2024学年上海市同济大学第二附属中学高一下学期期中考试英语试题
2023-2024学年上海市同济大学第二附属中学高一下学期期中考试英语试题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 blankPrint journalism Cannot Fade AwayClose your eyes and think back to the last time you picked up a physical (实体的) copy of a print publication. Maybe it was at the newspaper stand at the airport. Maybe it was at a relative’s house or a hair salon.1 this may seem old-fashioned to some, I have always enjoyed waking up in the morning to read the newspaper. Even as a child, I would search for The Washington Post to read the daily edition of Kids Post while I2 (eat) breakfast. It is hard for me3 (watch) print journalism fade away as digital platforms become most people’s primary source of news.Since the introduction of the Internet in the early 1990s, society 4 (find) other ways to display news and information. The Internet is everywhere, from phones to laptops. This makes accessing news much 5 (easy), because it is at one’s fingertips at all times. The spreading of news bega n to change from solely print journalism to digital outlets (途径). Anyone can post online. Users can easily edit pages from websites such as Wikipedia or post publicly 6 social media sites such as Instagram and Facebook. Digital media 7 make news more readily available, but it raises questions about the most important rule of journalism: accuracy.Readers may get tired of the constant spread of misinformation (虚假消息) over time. This attitude works in favor of print journalism, which is an effort 8 deserves to be appreciated. Every day, as the public opens the fresh pages of their favorite publication, it is important to stop and think about9 dedication (奉献) goes into creating that body of work. Behind the scenes of every publication isa team of journalists working tirelessly to keep the public 10 (inform) of current events.While print journalism is currently in this state of continuous change, the future of its existence lies within the hands of the public. As long as readers continue to value accuracy and journalists stick to this rule, print journalism does not have to fade away.Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A. approachB. demandsC. desirableD. limitedE. matterF. multipleG. range H. rapidly I. shifting J. significantly K. spoilMultitasking: blessed or cursed?Your phone is going off, you have a report to complete, and there’s just enough time to throw a load of laundry in before your next meeting. Does it sound like business as usual? With the high 11 of work, social life, and personal responsibilities, we often find ourselves multitasking.The figure of a multitasker is often portrayed as someone who can handle numerous tasks at once, seamlessly (无缝地) switching between them. However, since the human brain is very 12 in how much we can truly do at one time, this is misleading. Multitasking is the practice of switching 13 from one task to another-and we’re not as good at it as we think. So the overestimation (高估) of ourmultitasking abilities can 14 the quality of work and sacrifice our attention to detail, which can result in errors and missed deadlines in work.Of course, there’s a wide 15 of multitasking pairings. It’s probably fine if you listen to a podcast while doing the dishes. However, when the task requires a quick reaction time, multitasking could be fatal (致命的). A second we lose may not 16 much when doing the dishes, but they could make all the difference when driving a car.The stress that comes with multitasking can also have a negative impact on both mental and physical well-being. Constantly 17 focus from one task to another can lead tiredness. Additionally, the pressure to perform well on 18 tasks can lead to feelings of anxiety and burnout.In a professional setting, the ability to multitask is often seen as a (n) 19 quality. However, it is essential to 20 it with care, finding a balance between staying productive and maintaining a firm grasp on our well-being.Invest in Your Passion to Find SuccessAchievements aren’t easy. In fact, you will never feel a sense of achievement from doing something that is easy for you. The first time I climbed a mountain that was more than 5,000 meters high, it was _________: I was cold, I felt sick, and I couldn’t eat. But the satisfaction of persisting and achieving my goal was great. _________, the second time I climbed a mountain over 5,000 meters high, since I was better _________, it was not as hard. But reaching the top this time did not feel like as much of a(n) _________. So the more difficult it is to achieve the goal, the more you have to love it and have a passion for it in order to reach it.Passion sets apart the people who love their work from the people who _________ through their work. It makes the pursuit of excellence _________. It also _________ the top achievers from the merely good ones. In One and Only, a dance film _________ this past summer, it is passion for street dance that _________ the main character Chen Shuo to pursue his dream and dance all the way to success.The American psychologist Angela Duckworth has studied people who are highly __________ —swimming champions, spelling bee champions, CEOs — and concluded that their achievements result from grit which is the ability to persist in spite of failure and __________. But grit is not just something that some people are born with and some peopl e aren’t. Grit comes from passion. If you want to be highly successful, you need to find the thing that you have a passion for and __________ it. My advice is to try as many things as you can as early as possible, and find the one thing that you love most.Do you need to be a champion swimmer or a CEO to be happy? Probably not. But most of us would feel a lot more __________ doing something we have a passion for than something we don’t.__________, the natural born artist will probably not do well as an accountant. And the __________ person who loves numbers and analysis will probably not be happy cold calling (电话推销) people and going door to door as a salesperson.21.A．appealing B．difficult C．incredible D．unsuccessful 22.A．As a result B．By contrast C．In the end D．What’s more 23.A．concerned B．divided C．prepared D．threatened 24.A．accomplishment B．attempt C．challenge D．desire25.A．achieve B．break C．enjoy D．suffer26.A．alarming B．hard C．meaningless D．rewarding 27.A．learns B．protects C．recovers D．separates 28.A．delivered B．documented C．published D．released 29.A．discourages B．motivates C．persuades D．stops30.A．accomplished B．determined C．passionate D．skilled31.A．experience B．hardship C．hatred D．success 32.A．adjust to B．contribute to C．respond to D．stick to 33.A．depression B．pride C．relief D．satisfaction 34.A．Above all B．For example C．However D．In conclusion 35.A．confident B．emotional C．experienced D．quiet An Excerpt from Around the World in 80 Days — By Jules Verne①“We set out for Dover and Calais in ten minutes,” Fogg announced.②A puzzled grin (咧嘴笑) appeared in Passepartout’s round face. “Monsieur is going to leave home?”③ “Yes,” replied Phileas Fogg. “We are going around the world.”④ Passepartout’s eyes widene d. He raised his eyebrows, held up his hands and seemed about to collapse. “Round the world!” he murmured.⑥ “In eighty days,” responded Mr. Fogg.⑥ “So we don’t have a moment to lose.”⑦ “But the cases?” asked Passepartout.⑧ “We won’t have any cases,”Fogg replied. “Only a bag with two shirts and three pairs of stockings for me in it, and the same for you. Bring down my raincoat and traveling cloak, and some strong shoes, although we will do little walking. Hurry up!”⑨ Passepartout tried to reply, but he could not. He mechanically began to make the preparations for departure. Around the world in eighty days! Was his master a fool? No. Was this a joke, then? They were going to Dover. That was good! They were going to Calais. That was good again! After all, Passepartout, who had been away from France for five years, wouldn’t be sorry to set foot in his own country again. Perhaps they would go somewhere as far as Paris, and it would do his eyes good to see Paris once again.⑩ By eight o’clock Passepartout had packed the bag. Then, he went down to see Mr. Fogg. Mr. Fogg was completely ready. Under his arm was a book containing timetables showing the arrival and departure of steam boats and trains. He checked his bag again and ensured everything he needed was in it.⑪ “Take this bag,” Fogg said, handing it to Passepartout. “Take good care of it because there are twenty thousand pounds in it.” Passepartout nearly dropped the bag, as if the twenty thousand pounds had been in gold and almost weighed him down. They left the house and at the end of Saville Row they took a taxi and drove rapidly to Charing Cross.36. How did Passepartout react to the idea of the journey at first?A．He argued with Mr. Fogg. B．He was quite confused and surprised.C．He was thankful to Mr. Fogg. D．He was unhappy about it.37. According to Paragraph ⑨, what did Passepartout feel pleased about?A．The length of time he would be away.B．The fact that Mr. Fogg wanted his company.C．The opportunities the journey would give him.D．The preparations he made for the journey.38. From paragraph ⑩, it can be inferred that ________.A．Mr. Fogg was a slave owner B．Mr. Fogg had read many booksC．Mr. Fogg was careful and cautious D．Mr. Fogg had already packed for thejourney39. What surprised Passepartout when Mr. Fogg handed him the bag of the money?A．The size of the bag. B．Mr. Fogg’s attitude to it.C．The weight of the money in it. D．The amount of the money in it.No, it’s not their shoe size.They read. At least two boo ks a month. They’re also among the top 10 richest people in the world. And they’re not alone in their love for books, with 1, 200 other millionaires, who quote reading as a core part of their self-education.You knew that reading books makes your life bett er. It’s not even all about money, fame and success. It’s about becoming a more knowledgeable and valuable person. Additionally, reading helps you prevent stress and keep depression at bay, while enhancing your confidence, improving your decision-making, increasing your empathy and overall satisfaction with life.You know all the benefits of reading, so what’s stopping you from reading more books?Time!“I don’t have time to read.”Have you said those words before?You say it because...you have an incr edibly demanding college degree to study for…your loved ones are sitting at home, counting on you to put food on the table…you are too occupied with work to open a book…But let’s imagine another reality for a second. What would your life look like if you read just two books every month?Would you finally…have what it takes to start that business?be a better parent?feel more fulfilled?Hold on to that vision for a second. If you want to make it a reality, this email course, Time 2 Read, will be your guide for the next 10 days. It’s free of charge and specifically designed to help you take time back, start building a daily reading habit and turn wanting to read into actual reading.Enter your email below to make time to read, start learning daily and become more valuable to the world.You’ll be sent 7 lessons via email over the next 10 days, starting right after you sign up here. Each email contains a story, a principle, and an experiment. Get started, and your reading life will never be the same!40. Where does this passage probably come from?A．A leaflet publicizing a reading activity.B．A website promoting a reading course.C．A TV program advertising reading skills.D．A handbook providing reading materials.41. Why does the author mention the four famous people at the beginning?A．To express his admiration for them.B．To indicate the importance of reading.C．To highlight their time management skills.D．To illustrate the success of the course.42. Who are most likely to be interested in Time 2 Read?A．Those who are willing to read more but struggle with time.B．Those who are sick of making excuses to delay their life plans.C．Those who are eager to become a millionaire like the four guys.D．Those who are determined to be more and more self-disciplined.ChatGPT, as a large language model, learned to generate human-like text based on a given context. It can do most of the text-generation tasks that involve natural language for communication. Examples of these tasks are text completion (e.g. email and report writing), paraphrasing, text summarization, machine translation, and question-answering. In addition, it can also be used for conversational AI applications, such as chatbots and virtual assistants.While the ChatGPT platform has a wide range of applications related to text generation, outputs should be evaluated critically and used with caution, as they may contain false, biased, or outdated information.The use of homework aids in higher education is not new. For years, students have used sites like Quizlet to cut comers as they complete homework assignments or take online quizzes. In response, teachers have had to adapt to these challenges and design assessments that can avoid the use of these tools.I view ChatGPT in the same light. Essentially, ChatGPT collects information readily available online to form a response to a given prompt (提示). The AI has no capacity for critical thinking and often misses the mark whenever a prompt requires any critical or abstract thinking If university teachers want to avoid the threat of ChatGPT, then perhaps the strictness of their assignments needs to be increased.While there are many concerns that ChatGPT harms academic assessment, it and better versions may force us to shift our curriculum to higher levels of critical thinking. Beyond this, we may discover ways it can be used to enhance the learning process. If students focus on advanced aspects of their schoolwork, chatbots could assist with more menial (微不足道的) educational tasks. For example, some instructors are experimenting with new forms of student engagement, including project-based learning. Perhaps a chatbot could be used to brainstorm on these projects. Learning effectiveness could be enhanced by customizing the learning process at an individual level to better match a diversified student body.43. What’s the common point between ChatGPT and Quizlet according to the passage?A．They should both be assessed objectively and used carefully.B．They are both widely used by teachers, instructors and faculty.C．They are both sites provided for students to take an online quiz.D．They can both help students take a shortcut when doing homework.44. What’s the main drawback of ChatGPT according to the passage?A．It can only be used for traditional AI applications.B．It’s not accurate or unbiased enough when generating text.C．It cannot the level of critical thinking as high as that of humans.D．It cannot be widely used in higher education or diversified learning.45. What’s the n ew challenge that teachers are facing with the rise of ChatGPT?A．They have to meet the diversified demands of students.B．They have to deal with the cheating problem of students.C．They have to design more strict and precise assignments.D．They have to make the class more effective through advanced techs.46. The author holds a(an) ________ attitude towards the emergence of ChatGPT.A．indifferent B．critical C．objective D．supportiveStudents’ Journey to Empower Rural HeritageFrom Aug. 18 to 22 a team of 15 Tsinghua University students, representing diverse backgrounds from China, South Korea, Malaysia, and Indonesia, set foot on an overseas research exploration focusing on rural revitalization(振兴) in Indonesian villages, particularly within Nusa Tenggara Barat(NTB).With the diverse cultural heritage, Indonesia is home to over 83,000 villages, each radiating its own charm and character. 47The research mission took the students to Sukarara and Sade villages, two of NTB’s tou rist destinations. 48 Sukarara and Sade are a world apart from the busy cities to which most of us are accustomed. The villages are a living test to Indonesia’s rich culture and its devotion to preserving traditions. The Revitalizing these villages goes beyond mere economic development. 49 The weaving skills and architectural techniques of Sukarara and Sade villages are not only beautiful, but they are also an inseparable part to the identity of these communities. It’s essential that they strike a balance between progress and preservation.As the journey came to an end, the students carry with them not only the memories of their experiences there, but also the responsibility to make a positive impact on these remarkable places.50 They are optimistic that Indonesian villages can experience meaningful development, ultimately leading to increased opportunities for employment and an improved quality of life.that there is one word more than you need.A. armedB. exceptionC. maintainedD. objectiveE. persistsF. posesG. recognized H. reunion I. shortage J. sufficient K. targeted51. Everyone should keep discipline and you are no ________.52. He argued that the police had arrested him without ________ evidence.53. I’ve been out of touch with Tom since our first ________ after graduation.54. Although they live in different countries, the two families have ________ close links.55. A(n) ________ of funds is preventing the company from carrying on the innovation project.56. A good translator must be ________ with necessary professional knowledge and translating skills.57. Since Sandra left the department, I feel like I’ve been ________ to do all her work as well as mine.58. The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one ________ in trying to adapt the world to himself.59. Yuan Longping’s outstanding contributions are widely ________ since he led Chinese people toward a brighter future.60. If a man devotes his time to securing facts in a(n) ________ way, his worries will usually disappear in the light of knowledge.61. 我肯定学生们会从这次年度职业日活动中受益良多。
2019-2020年高一下学期期中试题英语 含答案
2019-2020年高一下学期期中试题英语含答案本试卷分为卷I和卷II两部分，满分100分,考试时间90分钟。
注意事项：1．答卷前考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号、考试科目涂写在答题卡和卷II上。
2．卷I各题选出答案后，用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再涂其他答案，答案写在试卷上无效。
卷II用蓝黑笔直接答在试卷上。
3．考试结束，将卷II和答题卡一并收回。
卷I（选择题，共65分）第一部分听力（共两节，满分10分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回来有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. How did the man travel?A. By car.B. By train.C. By air.2. What does the man want to do before leaving?A. Send some emails.B. Have breakfast.C. Buy a train ticket.3. What does the woman mean?A. She forgives the man.B. She is still angry with the man.C. She has forgotten what the man said.4. What should Betty do according to the man?A. Eat seafood.B.Have a good rest.C.Exercise more.5. Who won the tennis match yesterday?A. Mark.B. Sally.C. Sally’s brother.第二节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）请听下面2段对话或独白。
（高一下英语期中35份合集卷）上海市高一第二学期半期考精选试卷有答案
（高一下英语期中35份合集卷）上海市高一第二学期半期考精选试卷有答案高一下学期(第二学期)英语期中考试试卷注意事项：1. 答题前，考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写清楚，将条形码准确粘贴在考生信息条形码粘贴区。
2．选择题必须使用2B铅笔填涂；非选择题必须使用0.5毫米黑色字迹的签字笔书写，字体工整、笔迹清楚。
3．请按照题号顺序在各题目的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效；在草稿纸、试题卷上答题无效。
4．保持卡面清洁，不要折叠，不要弄破、弄皱，不准使用涂改液、修正带、刮纸刀。
第二部分阅读理解（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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AA NATIONWIDE BESTSELLERIt’s likely that everything you learned about America’s ancient history is wrong.The new book,1491, completely changes our understanding of the America before the arrival of Columbus in 1492.DID YOU KNOW?When Columbus landed there were probably more people in the Americas than there were in Europe.The peoples of North America had such healthy life-styles that as late as the 19th century they continued to be the tallest people on earth.Facts have shown that the Americas were populated as long as 33,000 years ago. 4,000 years ago Mesoamerican (中美洲）farmers developed corn in a feat (技艺) of genetic engineering that still isn’t completely understood.COMMENTS ON 1491“In the tradition of Jared Diamond & John MePhee, a totally new view of pre-Columbian America”.－Richard Rhodes “Attractively written and really absorbing, Charles C.Mann has produced a book that’s part detective story, part epic(史诗) and part tragedy(悲剧). He has taken on a vast topic: thousands of years, two huge continents, and cultures.”－Charles Matthews,San Jese Mercary News“Powerful and challenging”－Alan Taylor,Washingto post“A pleasure to read as well as a wonderful education”－Howard Zinn21. On the whole,1491 is a book mainly about America’s________.A. populationB. life-stylesC. agricultureD. history22. Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the comments on the book 1491?A. It is interesting and instructive.B. It is attractive and culturally related.C. It is challenging and revolutionary.D. It is humorous and persuasive23. From this passage, we can learn_________.A. North Americans were the tallest in the 18th century in the worldB. people settled in the America a little earlier than 1492C. Mesoamencan farmers knew genetic engineering 5,000 years agoD. the population in the Americas was smaller than that in Europe in 1492BThe iPhone, the iPad: each of Apple’s products sounds cool and has become a fad(一时的风尚). Apple has cleverly taken advantage of the power of the letter “i” –-- and many other brands are following suit. The BBC’s iPlayer --- which allows Web users to watch TV programs on the Internet ---used the title in 2008. A lovely bear --- popular in the US and UK --- th at plays music and video is called “iTeddy”.A slimmed-down version(简装本) of London’s Independent newspaper was started last week under the name“i”.In general, single-letter prefixes(前缀) have been popular since the 1990s, when terms such as e-mail and e-commerce(电子商务) first came into use.Most “i” products are targeted at （针对）young people and considering the major readers of Independent’s “i”, it’s no surprise that they’ve selected this fashionable name.But it’s hard to see what’s so special about the letter “i”. Why not use “a”, “b”, or “c” instead? According to Tony Thorne, head of the Language Center at King’s College, London, “i” works because its meaning has become ambiguous. When Apple uses “i”, no one knows whether it means Internet, infor mation, individual or interactive, Thorne told BBC Magazines. “Even when Apple created the iPod, it seems it didn’t have one cle ar definition（定义）,” he says.“However, thanks to Apple, the term is now connected withportability (轻便) .”adds Thorne.Clearly the letter “i” also agrees with the idea that the Western World is centered on the individual. Each person believes they have their own needs, and we love personalized products for this reason.Along with “Google” and “blog”, readers of BBC Magazines voted “i” as one of the top 20 words that have come to define the last decade(十年).But as history shows, people grow tired of fads. From the 1900s to 1990s, product s with “2000” in their names became fashionable as the year was connected with all things advanced and modern. However, as we entered the new century, the fashion disappeared.24. We can infer that the Independent’s “i” is designed for _________.A. old readersB. young readersC. fashionable womenD. engineers25. The underlined word “ambiguous” means “__________”.A. popularB. clearC. uncertainD. unique26. Nowadays, the “i” term often rem inds people of the products which are __________.A. po rtableB. environmentally friendlyC. advancedD. recyclable27. The writer suggests that __________.A. “i” products are often of high qualityB. iTeddy is alive bearC. the letter “b” replaces letter “i” to name the productsD. the popularity of “i” products ma y not last longCThe average American child spends three to five hours a day watching TV. In 1961, the average child began to watch television at age three; however, today it is nine months. Yet, most parents think that television has bad influence on their children. For example, in the early 1970s, my parents believed that my bad eyesight was the result of sitting too close to the screen, and they therefore made my stay at least six feet from it. Today, most people have no such worry, but many new ridiculous (荒谬的) sayings have appeared:TV makes kids stupid. Many children watch more educational programs when they are pre-schoolers. When they grow up, they can read more books and have much better ideas to solve difficult problems than other children.TV makes kids violent. The real story is not so simple. Hundreds of studies show that watching violence on TV makes children more aggressive (好斗的). But a study of over 5,000 children also finds that some positive programs make children kinder. The problem is that kids are increasingly watching shows with violence instead of those suitable for their age.Sitting around watching TV makes kids overweight. An experiment finds that when children watch less television, they do lose extra weight; however, redu cing their television time does not make them more active. The real problem lies insnacking (吃零食), a widespread habit for kids, and junk-food advertisements.TV helps kids get to sleep. The opposite is true. The more television children watch, the more likely they are to have irregular sleep and nap(小睡) patterns. Allowing kids to watch television is part of theproblem, not the solution.28. Which one is the advantage of educational TV programs?A. They will improve children’s ability to get along w ith others.B. They will make children solve difficult problems better than others.C. They are likely to make children more aggressive.D. They will make sure of children’s success in the future.29. Why are children spending much time watching TV likely to be fat?A. Watching TV makes children lazy and inactive.B. Children are attracted by the food advertisement on TV.C. Watching TV doesn’t burn up as much fat as doing sports.D. Children like to snack while watching TV.30. What influe nce does watching TV have on a child’s sleep?A. It will make children form a bad habit of sleeping.B. Children’s sleep time will be greatly reduced.C. Children are likely to sleep deeper after watching TV.D. It will make children sleep easier.31. What is the purpose of this text?A. To increase people’s knowledge of watching TV.B. To warn parents of the disadvantages of watching TV.C. To explain the bad influences that watching TV has onchildren.D. To correct parents’ wrong ideas of television’s effect on children.DLike human beings, dogs may catch cold because of cold weather, wet conditions or can also get it from other sick dogs. If a dog has a running nose and watery eyes, coughs or sneezes(打喷嚏）, then it is quite probable that the dog has caught cold.A dog's cold can get over after a few days without treatment but it totally depends upon the owner to treat it with medications or improve its immune power （免疫力） to get rid of the cold naturally. Following are some of the things you can do if your dog gets a cold.You can improve its immune power by giving it proper nutrient diet. Healthy food can really do wonders. Try to give it food which is either suggested by the vet（兽医） or is healthy for your pet. Increase the intake of food which is rich in vitamins A, C and E.Keep your dog warm. The best place for your dog in winter is inside your house. Do not keep your dog outside when it is cold and wet. At home you can also keep the dog warm with the help of carpets. This will make him comfortable and help him to recover fast.Increase the fluid（流质）intake as it helps a lot. Water can be the best choice but you can also add broth（肉汤）in water which will give your dog strength. Warm water will make your dog more comfortable and will also keep the dog away from the respiratory infections（呼吸道感染）.Steam treatment is considered to be effective in getting rid of cold. It makes the nasal（鼻的）passage wet, which helpsproper breathing. Just fill your bathroom with steam and leave your dog inside the bathroom for 15 minutes. Do it nearly 2 to 3 times a day and you will see your dog recovering.These are some of the things you can do to help your dog recover from cold. However, if you are not able to find any improvement in its health, then turn to the vet for help immediately. Take your dog for regular checkups so as to avoid complications（并发症）.32. From the first paragraph we know about __________.A. the difficulty in keeping a dog as a petB .characteristics of sick dogsC .the similarities between dogs and human beingsD. causes and symptoms（症状）of cold in dogs33. When your dog catches cold, you should feed it on _______.A .the suggested food by the vet B. its favorite foodC. some meat and waterD. food rich in vitamin B34. When a dog catches cold, it is wrong to ________.A. keep it inside during cold and wet weatherB. leave it inside the bathroom full of steamC. let it eat too much solid foodD. keep it sleeping on rugs at home35. It can be learnt from the text that _________.A. a dog’s cold can always disappear naturallyB. it’s qu ite easy to make a sick dog recover from coldC. treating a dog’s cold sometimes needs a vet’s helpD. cold in dogs won’t spread between each other.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。
高一英语第二学期期中考试试卷含答案
庄浪二中第二学期期中考试高一英语试卷第一部分：英语知识运用（共三节，满分50分）第一节语音知识（共5小题：每小题1分，满分5分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，找出其划线部分与所给单调的划线部分读音相同的选项。
1．breakfast?A.breatheB.dealtC.realityD.create2.pleasureA.expressionB.surelyC.measureD.s atisfied3.smoothA.footprintB.bloodC.gooseD.childhood4.advancedA.salesmanB.fortunateC.answerD.ability?5.achievementA.machineB.stomachC.chemicalD.church?第二节：单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）从A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
6．—Comein，please．Makeyourselfathome．－______．—I'mgladyoulikeitA．Thanks．Youhaveaniceplacehere．B．Oh，thispictureissobeautiful．C．Thanks．Whatnicefoodyou'veprepared!D．OK．Letmelookaroundyournewhouse．7.．Georgecouldn’trememberwhenhefirstmetMr.Anderson,buthewassureitwas______Sundaybecauseeverybod ywasat______church.A./;theB.the;/C.a;/D./;a8．--IsthereaflighttoLondonthisevening?--There____be.I'llphonetheairportandfinditout.A.mustB.wouldC.mightD.can9．--Tomseemstohavediscoveredallabouttheevent.--____.A.SohedidB.SodoheC.SohehasD.Sohashe10．Theteacher_________thegiftstothechildren．A．gaveawayB．gaveinC．giveupD．giveoff 11．Doyouknowthemostinterestingstory__________tookplacelongago．A．whichB．thatC．whoD．×12．Hisstepmotherdidwhatshecould_____him．A．helpB．helpingC．tohelpD．inhelping13．Greatmeasures______topreventtheairpollution,buttheskyisstillnotclear.A.istakenB.aretakenC.hasbeentakenD.havebeentaken14．--Excuseme,whattimeisitnow?--Sorry,mywatch___.It__attheshop.A.isn'tworking;isbeingrepairedB.doesn'twork;isbeingrepairedC.isn'tworking;isrepairedD.doesn'twork;isrepaired15．______foralongtime,buthemanagedtocatchupwithhisclassmatesatlast.A.HavingbeenillB.BeingillC.HewasillD.Thoughill 16．Usetheumbrellato______yourselffromtherain.A.preventB.keepC.saveD.protect17．Itwasnot_____shetookoffherglasses_____Irealizedshewasmyoldfriend.A.when,thatB.until,thatC.until,whenD.when,then18．Onlythen______howmuchdamagehadbeencaused.A.sherealizedB.shehadrealizedC.hadsherealizedD.didsherealize19．Adecisionwas_______thatthosewhoonce_______tothecompanyinordertogetajobwouldnotb elet_________.A.given;lay;stayB.made;lied;tostayC.designed;laid;stayedD.done;lying;staying20．Mikecalled______myhouse,butIwasn'tin.Soheleftamassagetellingmehewouldcall______methenextday.A.at,atB.on,onC.at,onD.on,at第三节．完形填空(共20小题；每小题1．5分，满分30分)阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从21--40各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中选出最佳选项。
2017-2018学年上海市普陀区曹杨二中高一下学期英语期中考试试卷
2017-2018学年上海市普陀区曹杨二中高一下学期英语期中考试试卷I. Grammar and Vocabulary（20分）Section A （10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.There's a song by the great Jamaican singer Bob Marley called."So Much Trouble in the World".Marley understands that part of the reason why there are so many problems in the world is the lack of tolerance between people.The United Nations understands this too and that's(21)_______it made Nov.16 "International Day for Tolerance."But first of all, what is tolerance?French philosopher V oltaire(1694-1778)(22) give us some help.According to him,tolerance"is the consequence of humanity." "We are all formed of frailty(脆弱)and error, let us pardon each other's folly(总微)-that is the first law of nature,”Nobody is perfect.When we(23) (temp)(诱惑)to criticize another person,we should perhaps remember our own imperfections first.Very often,people don't realize that they're intolerant.This is(24)_______intolerance has a lot to do with ignorance.For example, the U.N.'s campaign is in part about the treatment of females by males.But often, the behavior of men toward women is intolerant because men don't put(25)_______sin the shoes of women.It's worth thinking a little about the words"tolerance"and"intolerance."Are they(26)_______(good)words to describe the evils of which we are speaking here?To agree to be"tolerant”of someone isn't necessarily a very respectful thing.When someone is tolerated,it implies that there's something wrong with them.But it seems wrong that people should agree to "tolerate" people(27)_______black skin,for example.And should women think they(28)_______(receive)the respect they deserve when men agree to"tolerate”them?Still,(29)_______Voltaire said stands:"We humans are not perfect and that's the reason why we should be tolerant."It's a little like generosity(慷慨).We can give things to another person,and we can also give our forgiveness.Bob-Marley understands this.In the song(30)_______(mention)above,he advises:"All you got to do:give a little."【答案】21.why22. can23. are tempted24. because 25.themselves26.the best 27. with 28. have received 29. what 30. mentioned【解析】21. 考查表语从句，句子中缺少原因状语，因此用why引导。
上海市2020学年高一英语下学期期中试题(含解析) (2)
高一英语下学期期中试题（含解析）第I卷Ⅱ. Grammar and Vocabulary (28’+10’+10”)Section ADirections: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.1.________ has been done to develop the habit of reading aloud in the morning, his pronunciation remains a serious problem.A. In spite of thatB. Despite whatC. Although heD. Though what【答案】B【解析】【详解】考查介词和连接代词。
句意：尽管已经采取了措施来培养早晨大声朗读的习惯，但是他的发音仍然是个严重的问题。
分析句子可知，despite为介词后接宾语从句作宾语，宾语从句中缺少主语，所以由连词代词what来充当宾语从句的主语。
故选B项。
2.________ is the centre of our planetary system was a difficult concept to grasp in the Middle Ages.A. It’s the sun and not the earthB. The sun and not the earthC. Being the sun and not the earthD. That the sun and not the earth 【答案】D【解析】【详解】考查主语从句。
句意：太阳而不是地球是我们行星系统的中心，这在中世纪是一个很难理解的概念。
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第二学期高一英语期中考试试卷满分：100分时间：90 分钟I. Listening Comprehension(16 分) Section ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.)1.A.$24. B.$30. C.$34.)2.A. At a bus shop. B.On a plane. )3.A.The one-bedroom apartment.C.The three-bedroom apartment.D.$50.C.On a train.D.At a travel agency.B. The tow-bedroom apartment.D.The four-bedroom apartment.( )4.A.Her husband. B.Her friend. C.Her boss. D.Her doctor.( )5.A.She will soon move, too. B.She is pleased with their move.C. She feels a little disappointed.D.His bicycle was stolen.( )6.A.He was sick. B.He forgot about the meeting time.C.He had to fix his bicycle.D.His bicycle was stolen.( )7.A.The man can stay in her brother ' s apartment.B. Her brother can help the man find a cheaper hotel.C. Her brother can find an apartment for the man.D. The man should have booked a less expensive hotel. ( )8.A.She ' ll have some chocolate cake.B. She' ll have apple pie and ice cream.C. She' ll tkae a look at the menu.D.She' ll go without dessert.( )9.A.Thoughtful. B.Selfish. C.Generous. D.Careless. ( )10.A.She spends more than she earns.B. She saves a lot each month.C. She has a tight budget.D. She spent more on clothing than on food. Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one will be the best answer to the question you have heard. Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.( )11. A.To buy a new house. B.To meet the manager.C.To park her car.D.To make an appointment( )12. A.The woman crashed her car.B. The woman quarreled with a stranger.C. The woman failed to get her car parked in time.D. The woman backed her car into the wrong place.( )13. A. Selfish. B.Clever C.Respectful. D.Considerate.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage( )14. A.They strongly believe in family rules.B. They are very likely to succeed in life.C. They tend to take responsibility for themselves.D. They are in the habit of obeying their parents.( )15. A.They grow up to be funny and charming.B. They often have a poor sense of direction.C. They get less attention from their parents.D.They tend to be smart and strong-willed.( )16. A.They usually don ' t follow family rules.B.They don ' t like to take chances in their lives.C.They are less likely to be successful in life.D. They tend to believe in their parent ' s ideas.II. Grammar and VocabularySection A( 10 分)Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passages 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.Where is spring?It is everywhere ,not just in parks and school playground. Spring can also __17___(find) in the arts. The connection between spring ,poems and songs is ancient and deep.It is not difficult to see why.For thousands of years, the__18___(come)of spring has been a moment of hope for humanbeings.After the winter,__19___it seems that nature has died, the birds begin to grow and Earth are born again.This is not only__20___beautiful thing for people ,but also vital.We have depended ___21___ the natural world for good for all human history,whether it has been captured,gatheredor grown. So spring has been a natural time __22___(give)thanks and celebrate.Written ,spoken and sung words help us to do that.There is a long tradition of spring literature in English.One of the__23__(famous) examples this Geoffrey Chaucer Th‘esCanterbury Tales, __24___(write) in the 14 th century.The stories begin with a memorable picture of spring . Sprig poems often have a romantic theme . In Scottish poet Robert Burns ' 1793hpWterE My Love You Lilac (丁香花)，he imagi neshis beloved is a lilac__25 __ h e is a bird.He says he would shelter ben eath（在. 下面）herbut cry when the lilac was torn （摧残）by strong winds!Spring has in spired so many differe nt kinds of poems 26 it ' s difficult to sum them up. The overall feeling,though,is one of anticipation（期待）.Nature is reborn ,so perhaps we too can live new lives.Section B （10 分）Directions: Complete the following passageby using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more tha n you n eed.Born to the tallest couple in Chi na, Yao Mi ng has a（n）__27 gene（基因）to play basketball. He started play ing for the Shan ghai Sharks as a tee nager and later was selected by the Houst on Rockets. His team spirit and sense of __28 ____ made him popular at home andabroad. And he is also __ 29__ as one of the best basketball players in the NBA.Alo ng with honors, sports also bring Yao pa in and injury. His _ 30 __ in his feet andkn ees almost made him un able to __31 _ 2008 Olympic Games. Yao , however, retur ned toplay with the Chinese national team in time. Due to the ___ 32 __ performance of Yao and allother team members, Chi na made the Olympic men ' s basketball quarter fin alstWindthetime in history.With a growing _ 33 ___ , Yao has __34 __ bee n chose n by many spon sors（赞助商）,such as Reebok, Pepsi, Visa, Apple, McDonald' sand so on. He was ___ 35_an award byUniversity of Houston in 2006. The award is to honour Yao relatis 36__ to the developingon ship Asia n and America n cultures.III. Read ing Comprehe nsionSection A （15 分）Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each bla nk with the word or phrase that best fits the con text.City people usually thi nk they are a lot smarter tha n country people. They ofte n laugh at simple country life . But people do no t laugh at __37 _______ music. It is one of the most popularkinds of music in the Un ited States today.Perhaps country music is so popular in the United States because it is about _38__but strong human feelings and events, love,sadness,goodtimes, and bad times. It tells real-life stories and __39 the way people really talk. As life becomes more and more complicated（复杂的）,It is good to hear music about ordinary people.Country music __40__two kinds of music . One is the traditional music of the people in the easter n Un ited States. __41 ____________ is traditi onal cowboy music from the West. The sin gersusually play guitars, and in the 1920s they ___ 42 __ using electric guitars.At first city people __43__country music was low class. It was popular mostly in theSouth. But during World War II, thousa nds of __44_went to the Northeast and Midwest to _45 in the factories. They took their music with them . _46 _____________ from the rest of the countrywent to army camps in the South. They _47 ___ to like country music . Slowly it becamepopular all over the coun try.Today country music is popular _48__in the United States and Canada ------ in smalltowns and in New York City, among black and white, and among 49 and un educated 未受教育)people. About 1,200 50 __ stations broadcast (播放) country music twenty-fourhours a day . English stars sing it in British English, and people in other countries sing it in theirIanguages. The music that started with cowboys and 51 Southerners is now popular all over the world.37 . A. classical B.pop C. country D.traditi onal38 . A. stra nge B. funny C.popular D. simple39 . A. looks B.feels C.sounds D.forms40 . A. lear ns from B.comes from C.makes up D.leads to41. A. A no ther B. One more C.Other D.The other42 . A. enjo yed B.practiced C.kept D.started43 . A. found B.decided C.said D.imag ined44 . A. Northerners B.Souther ners C.Easterners D.westerners45 . A. work B.sing C.live D.lear n46 . A. Stude nts B.Soldiers C.Farmers D.Workers47 . A. came B.used C.wan ted D. expected48 . A. somewhere B.no where C.elsewhere D. everywhere49.A. experie need B. skilled C.educated D.trained50 . A. radio B.bus C.railway D.police51. A. p oor B. rich C.clever D.foolishSection B (8 分)Directions: Read the following two passages. Each passage is followed by several questi ons or unfini shed stateme nts. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A )BarkCover Price: $19.80 Price: $15.00You save: $4.80 (24%) Review: By Pat KaneI absolutely love Bark magazine! I love the “ smiling ” pages and the tips on every issue. I am a dog lover and have saved all of my dogs from either death row or from people who were going to put them dow n. Every one should have a cha nce to live and Bark stresses that with its articles. This magaz ine is a MUST HA/E for any dog lover.Dog FancyCover Price: $54.00 Price: $14.99You save: $39.01 (72%) Review: By Berner MomDon't waste your money on this magaz ine. 60-70 perce nt of it are advertiseme nts, and the articles offer little useful information. It might be suitable for children, but not adults whoare serious about educating themselves about dogs.Dog WorldCover Price: $45.00 Price: $15.00You save: $30.00 （24%） Review: By DinahDog World has many very interesting and thought-provoking （令人思考的） articles for people invo Ived in dog show ing, breedi ng 饲养）,performa nee eve nts, etc. Howevejover half of the magazine is devoted to breeder ads, which is boring. Still, as a whole, good articles, but tons of ads.Modern DogCover Price: $19.80 Price: $15.00You save: $4.80 （24%） Review: By Pat KaneMy new favorite magazine! Beautiful photos, smart and amusing articles, fashion, art, in terviews with famous people …all with a dogfCCuer models range from Paris Hilt on and Tinkerbell to Virginia Madsen and her dogs. Thanks to Modern Dog I now know how to give a dog-friendly cocktail party and how to actually get my dog to come when she 's Surely worth buying.52. Which of the following magazines saves the most money?A. Bark.B. Dog Fancy.C. Dog World.D. Modern Dog.53. Dog world is recommended （推荐）for its ________ .A. wonderful articlesB. fashionable coverC. lowD. good paper quality54. According to the text, Modern Dog _______ .A. has lovely dog pictures on the coverB. is interesting but not helpfulC. has some photos but no articlesD. has interviews with famous people55. The purpose of the text is to introduce _______ .A. some cheap magazinesB. different magazines for different readersC. some magazines about dogsD. information on raising dogs（ B ）Katie always felt there had to be something more to life than just partying, buying clothes and driving a cool car. She finally discovered what she was missing out on when she traveled halfway around the world to help poor kids.When she was 14, she discovered a club at school called Operation Smile, an organization that supports free operation for facially deformed （面部畸形的） kids in developing countries. At that time, she joined Operation Smile just to satisfy her school's community service requirement.After working with Operation Smile for a while, she learned different countries have different deformities （畸形）. The more she learned about what affects kids around the world, the more she wanted to go abroad with Operation Smile.At 15, she was chosen to go abroad. She was so happy … even though she didn't realizewhat she was getting herself into. Before her trip, she attended a weekend "mission training". That's when she was told she'd be going to the Philippines. Although she was excited, one night during training, she broke down in tears. She didn't know if she was prepared to see all these unfortun ate kids. She was put to work three days after her arrival in the Philipp in es. Her first day was at the hospital, where she met those kids wait ing for operati on, and they were running around and happy, it seemed no rmal. Her job was to play with the kids before their operati on to help them feel more at ease. She also went to n earby schools to hand out toothbrushes and teach stude nts how to brush their teeth.Whe n their operati on was over, the kids were always overjoyed, but their pare nts were blown away. Sometimes they could n't eve n recog nize their kids becausetheir appeara nces had improved so much. They'd cry and hug the doctors and nurses and give them prese nts--they were so grateful.56. Accord ing to the passage, Operati on Smile ___ .A. is a club popular with stude ntsB. is an orga ni zati on foun ded by stude ntsC. offers operati on for those unfortun ate kids free of chargeD. helps those unfortun ate kids lear n how to smile57. Katie broke dow n in tears one ni ght duri ng training because ______ .A. she felt pity for those unfortunate kidsB. she found it hard to deal with childrenC. she met a lot of difficultiesD. she could hardly adapt to the new en vir onment58. Why did Katie play with those kids in hospital?A. To cha nge their view of life.B. To lear n more about them.C. To teach them how to brush their teeth.D. To make them feel comfortable before the operati on.59. What does the un derli ned phrase “ blown away i” Paragraph 5 mean?A. Frighte ned.B. Surprised.C. Puzzled.D. Satisfied.Section C （8 分）Direct ions: Read the follow ing passage. Fill in each bla nk with a proper sentence give n in the box. Each sentence can be used only on ce. Note that there are two more senten ces tha n you n eed.Tips for cooking on a tight scheduleFrom my experience,theseare three main reasons people don' took more often ability,money and time.ability is easily improved.money is a topic. l ' ll save for another day.so today I want to give you some wisdom about how to make the most of the time you spend in the kitchen.here are three tips for great cooking on a tight schedule:Think ahead,the mome nts whe n I think cook ing is a pain are whe n I;m already hungry and there ' s nothing ready to eat. So think ahead of the coming week. When will you have time to cook ? Do you have the right materials already ? ___________________ 60__.Make your time worth it. When you do fine time to cook a meal. make the most of it to save yourself time later on. Are you making one loaf of bread ? _________________ 61 ____ it takesaround the same amount of time to make more of somethi ng.so save yourself the effort for a future meal.__ 62 ____ this may surprise you,but one of the best tools for making cooking worth your time is experime ntati on .it give you the cha nce to hit upon（偶然发现）new ideas and recipes that can work with your appetite and schedule.the more you learn and the more you try, the more ability you have to take con trol of your food and your schedule.Hopefully that give you a good start. ______ 63 And don' tet a busy schedule discourage you from making some great changes in the way you eat and live !60. ______ 61. _______________ 62. ___________ 63. __________第II卷I. Phrases （10分）Directions: Fill in the blanks with the proper form of the given phrases1. _________________ 1 t hat. I will see to it pers on ally.2. ___________________ You must the norms of the society you live in.3.She turned up the radio to ____________ the no ise from n ext door.4.The film would ______________ by an injectio n of new fun ds.5.She went out with the door uniocked although she knew clearly that it would _____ t heft.6. He had two appo in tme nts with me , but ___ me ______ .7. We are ready to help all Africa n coun tries ___________ to reduce the risks of H5N1.8.She never found true love as she never found a man _________ h er standards.9. Finally he was admitted to college but he took his sister with him and continued to her .10. Life is like a bicycle : you don ' t _________ uni ess you stop peddli ng .II. Translation （13 分3+3+3+4）Directions: Tran slate the followi ng senten ces into En glish, using the words give n in brackets.1. 他们解决这个复杂问题的尝试成功了。