高级英语(综合英语V)期中试卷
《高级英语》 第二册综合测试 (1)(2)
《高级英语》第二册综合测试(1)I. For each of the following word, there are four choices markedA,B,C,D. Choose the one which best explains the word given: 20%1. intricateA. difficultB. complicatedC. invalidD. simple2. eradicateA. cut into many small partsB. go round in circleC. draw together into a small spaceD. put an end to; destroy3. waxA. grow bigger or greaterB. become less or smallerC. drop heavilyD. cover with thick coating4. squashA. invadeB. inferC. squeezeD. separate5. veerA. move forwardB. look sidewaysC. change directionsD. pour out6. exultantA. triumphantB. ecureC. exhaustedD. overflowing7. unsightlyA. invisibleB. uglyC. precipitateD. provisional8. testyA. examiningB. provingC. impatientD. judging9. tugA. pullB. pushC. placeD. fix10. covetA. surroundB. coverC. avoidD. desire11. gruelingA. complainingB. moaningC. tiringD. unwilling12. infamyA. being famous forB. being shamefulC. being honestD. being refused13. dominanceA. ruling classB. manageable domainC. controlling powerD. religious establishment14. frustrateA. discourageB. bring about good resultC. come out fruitfullyD. worry about the result15. derelictA. grievousB. deprivedC. abandonedD. hunted16. infuriateA. set apart from otherB. fill with rageC. become fastenedD. keep in a certain position17. hackA. cut carefullyB. dig roughlyC. make slowlyD. move smoothly18. convictA. criminalB. aggressorC. captainD. captor19. plightA. conditionB. irritationC. conscienceD. objection20. sanctuaryA. a warm placeB. shelterC. a clean placeD. a harm place21. hobbleA. walk in difficulty with small stepsB. walk quickly with stridesC. walk slowly and lazilyD. walk sideways with tips and toes22. debrisA. small individual partsB. completely good placesC. well preserved piecesD. scattered broken pieces23. invectiveA. beautiful wordsB. facial expressionsC. convincing speechD. abusive language24. invokeA. call forthB. take downC. put upD. take the form of25. prescribeA. order or directB. produceC. protectD. agree26. vantageA. variable situationB. comfortless positionC. advantageD. disadvantage27. inquisitiveA. unnecessarily curiousB. seriously urgentC. completely controlledD. ready made28. gruffA. seriousB. grievousC. roughD. gentle29. alienateA. allyB. estrangeC. uniteD. oppose30. extinguishA. put outB. put upC. put onD. put down31. immuneA. secureB. impureC. odorousD. revival32. disintegrateA. joint togetherB. break up into piecesC. regard as a individualD. look down upon33. coinA. happenB. coincideC. comfortD. invent34. anecdoteA. short amusing storyB. long tedious talkC. uninteresting writingD. exciting information35. incredulousA. unbelievingB. increasingC. industriousD. unimproved36. tartA. differentB. sarcasticC. loadedD. special37. traumaA. emotional shockB. mental workC. the state of not having enoughD. a reinforced structure for observers38. adversaryA. a person who gives adviceB. a friendC. an enemyD. a listener39. delveA. give oneself upB. clasp carefullyC. search carefully and deeplyD. look down upon40. tribulationA. contributionB. deliveryC. distributionD. great difficulty or troubleBDACC, ABCAD, CBCAC, BBAAB,ADDAA, CACBA, ABDAA, BACCDⅡ. Explain the underlined words or phrases: 15%1. Sometimes the blues did occasionally afflict all.2. Several vacationers at the luxurious Richelieu Apartments there held a hurricane party to watch the storm from their spectacular vantage point.3. All of them are mummified with age and the sun, and all of them are tiny.4. I do not shrink from this responsibility, I welcome it.5. As the Jews live in self-contained communities they follow the same trades as the Arabs, except for agriculture.6. The main thrust of Camille had passed.7. Then for the first time I noticed the poor old earth-coloured bodies, bodies reduced to bones and leathery skin, bent double under thecrushing weight.8. She already had the makings.9. Read, then, the following essay which undertakes to demonstrate that logic, far from being a dry, pedantic discipline, is ....10. However intricate the ways in which animals communicate with eachother, they do not indulge in anything that deserves the name of conversation.11. ..., but in a flash the conversation has moved on and the opportunity islost.12. Parts of the beach and highway were strewn with dead dogs, cats,cattle.13. What really appeals to the flies is that the corpses here are never putinto coffins....14. It so happened that I, as a law student, was taking a course in logicmyself, so I had all the facts at my finger tips.15. Dicto Simpliciter means an argument based on an unqualifiedgeneralization.the sad feeling impressive are dried up avoid self-sufficient community attack rough basic qualities branch of learning enjoy in a second were covered with attract were familiar with unlimitedIII. Choose the one which best completes the meaning of each following sentence. (10%)1. Something that is _______ is deliberately deceitful, dishonest oruntrue.A. spontaneousB. frenziedC. fraudulentD. stultifying2. If something ____________ your skin, it cuts it badly and deeply.A. lacerateB. demolishC. scudD. shrink3. People and animals that are _________ are hostile and unfriendly.A. inimicalB. derelictC. facetiousD. aberrant4. Something that is __________ is so bad or unpleasant that it makes you feel disgust or dismay.A. appealingB. appallingD. appearing5. If you _________, you travel or move slowly and not in any particular direction.A. invokeB. meanderC. prescribeD. forsake6. A person who acts without thinking about what they are doing is often called an ____________.A. automationB. automatonC. automatD. autonomy7. A __________ is a group of trees that are close together, often because they have been planted in this way.A. gruffB. grudgeC. grovelD. grove8. If you ________ to something, you mention it in a very indirect way.A. illustrateC. alludeD. invoke9. If a place is ______ by a particular route or method of transport, you are able to reach it by this route or method.A. accessibleB. assessableC. accessableD. acessable10. If someone has _______ motives or reasons for doing something, theydo not show their motives openly but hide them.A. hideousB. desultoryC. compulsiveD. ulteriorCAABB, BDCAD《高级英语》第二册期末综合测试卷（2）Ⅰ. Word explanation: (30%)1. convictA. criminalB. aggressorC. captainD. captor2. plightA. conditionB. irritationC. conscienceD. objection3. putridA. clearB. religiousC. purifiedD. decaying4. infuriateA. set apart from othersB. fill with rageC. become fastenedD. keep in a certain position5. vantageA. advantageB. disadvantageC. comfortless positionD. variable situation6. perspicaciousA. determinateB. flagitiousC. keenD. prestigious7. unfathomableA. which can't be understoodB. which can be measuredC. which is not realisticD. which is not deep8. succinctlyA. successfullyB. clearlyC. obviouslyD. continuously9. derelictA. grievousB. deprivedC. abandonedD. hunted10. intoxicationA. exhilarationB. extricationC. extinctionD. extraction11. myopicA. obscureB. short-sightedC. far-reachingD. uncertain12. incarceration A. importanceB. compassionC. imprisonmentD. influence13. barbarityA. crueltyB. forgivenessC. civilizationD. commitment14.invectiveA. beautiful wordsB. facial expressionsC. convincing speechD. abusive language15. alienatA. allyB. estrangeC. uniteD. oppose16.cornyA. old fashionedB. stupidC. humorousD. opinionated17. diabolicalA. boringB. dreadfulC. interestingD. reasonable18.debrisA. small individual partsB. completely good placesC. well preserved piecesD. scattered broken pieces19. ponderousA. considerateB. thoughtfulC. heavyD. divided20. forsakeA. saveB. abandonC. supportD. benefit21. heedA. rise on feetB. strike on the headC. pay attention toD. give new life22. desistA. insist onB. ceaseC. hackleD. castrate23. immuneA. impureB. revivalC. odorousD. secure24. fracasA. appearanceB. wealthC. residenceD. fight25. pathologyA. the study of religionB. the study of philosophyC. the study of diseaseD. the study of path26. modulateA. fixB. varyC. hesitateD. speak27. illicitA. uneducatedB. unreasonableC. unlawfulD. illiterate28. slumpA. rise upB. sink downC. move onD. repeat29. subversionA. rebuildingB. successionC. destroyingD. salvage30. incredulousA. unbelievingB. increasingC. industriousD. unimprovedAADBA, CABCA, BCADB, ABDCB, CBDDC, BCBCAⅡ. Spell out the words according to the meaning.1. Something that is _______ is deliberately deceitful, dishonest oruntrue.A. spontaneousB. frenziedC. fraudulentD. stultifying2. If something ____________ your skin, it cuts it badly and deeplyA. lacerateB. demolishC. scudD. shrink3. People and animals that are _________ are hostile and unfriendly.A. inimicalB. derelictC. facetiousD. aberrant4. Something that is __________ is so bad or unpleasant that it makesyou feel disgust or dismay.A. appealingB. appallingC. apparentD. appearing5. If you _________, you travel or move slowly and not in any particular direction.A. invokeB. meanderC. prescribeD. infuse6. A person who acts without thinking about what they are doing is often called an ____________.A. automationB. automatonC. automatD. autonomy7. A __________ is a group of trees that are close together, often because they have been planted in this way.A. gruffB. grudgeC. grovelD. grove8. If you ________ to something, you mention it in a very indirect way.A. illustrateB. concoctC. alludeD. invoke9. If a place is ______ by a particular route or method of transport, you are able to reach it by this route or method.A. accessibleB. assessableC. accessableD. acessable10. If someone has _______ motives or reasons for doing something, theydo not show their motives openly but hide them.A. hideousB. desultoryC. compulsiveD. ulteriorCAABB, BDCAD。
南京信息工程大学2020-2021年第1学期《高级英语》课程试卷
南京信息工程大学试卷2020－ 2021 年第 1 学期《高级英语I（1）》课程试卷( A 卷)共7 页；考试时间120 分钟任课教师；出卷时间2020 年12 月英语系翻译专业2018 年级班学号姓名得分注意：所有答案请书写在答题册上，否则无效！Advanced English, Level OneFinal Examination, Paper APart 1: Paraphrase. (20%)Direction: explain in your own words the following sentences taken from the text.1.College students, put on their honor, cheat on examination.2.Preparations were in the air around our house before school was even over.3.w omen are the beautiful sex, to the detriment of the notion of beauty as well as of women.4.These were the condemned men, due to be hanged within the next week or two.5.I didn’t know very much about Curie beyond the basics.Part 2: Vocabulary. (15%)Direction: Choose the best answer from option A, B, C, or D.1.Nobody, at this time of economic recession, could afford to that they were not interested in thejob.A.declareB. maintainC. pledgeD. profess2.The newspaper reporters that the man was murdered but they have given no proof.A. claimB. affirmC. assertD. allege3.The new economic plan seeks to achieve a more equitable of wealth.A. assignmentB. distributionC. contributionD. attrition4.He has to deduce what he can from the few scanty clues .A. attainableB. accessibleC. availableD. access5.Shortly afterwards, four more policemen arrived on the scene and with the workmen.A. remonstratedB. argueC. demonstratedD. bickered6.spirits who looked like humans and possessed supernatural powers used to be very popularin this part of the country.A. GrimB. EvilC. WickedD. Formidable7.I like those TV programs which the viewer as well as entertain him.A. acquaintB. instructC. enlightenD. seize8.Only 20 per cent of British restaurants British wine on their wine lists.A. includeB. containC. involveD. exclude9.The among the world’s scientists is that the world is likely to warm up over the next fewdecades.A. opinionB. agreementC. consensusD. convention10.When teachers assign homework, students usually feel a(n) to do it.A. dutyB. commitmentC. needD. obligation11.She is to live quietly by herself.A. contentedB. contentC. intentD. intended12.It’s useless trying to her that she doesn’t need to lose any weight.A. convinceB. persuadeC. rebukeD. implore13.I’m proud of them because that investigation was .A. mercilessB. pitilessC. relentlessD. heartless14.Will the film pass the ?A. censorB. censureC. censusD. censer15.The minister was alleged to have made remarks about the rest of the Cabinet.A. lamentableB. disparagingC. unpleasantD. favorablePart 3: Reading. (15%)Direction: read the following passages and choose the best answer from A, B, C, or D.TEXT AThe word conservation has thrifty meaning. To conserve is to save and protect, to leave what we ourselves enjoy in such good condition that others may also share the enjoyment. Our forefathers had no idea that human population would increase faster than the supplies of raw materials; most of them, even until very recently, had the foolish idea that the treasures were “limitless” and “inexhaustible”. Most of the citizens of earlier generations knew little or nothing about the complicated and delicate system that runs all through nature, and which means that, as in a living body, an unhealthy condition of one part will sooner or later be harmful to all the others.Fifty years ago, nature study was not part of the school work; scientific forestry was a new idea; timber was still cheap because it could be brought in any quantity from distant woodlands; soil destruction and river floods were not national problems; nobody had yet studied long-term climatic cycles in relation to proper land use; even the word “conservation” had nothing of the meaning that it has for us t oday.For the sake of ourselves and those who will come after us, we must now set about repairing the mistakes of our forefathers. Conservation should, therefore, be made a part of everyone’s daily life. To know about the water table in the ground is just as important to us as knowledge of the basic arithmetic formulas. We need to know why all watersheds need the protection of plant life and why the running current of streams and rivers must be made to yield their full benefit to the soil before they finally escape to the sea. We need to know the importance of big, mature trees, because living space for most of man’s fellow creatures on this planet is figured not only in square measure of surface but also in cubic volume above the earth. In brief, it should be our goal to restore as much of the original beauty of nature as we can.1.The author’s attitude towards the current situation in the exploration of the resources is .A. positiveB. neutralC. suspiciousD. critical2.According to the author, the greatest mistake of our forefather was .A.they had no idea about scientific forestryB.they had little or no sense of environmental protectionC.they were not aware of the significance of nature studyD.they had no idea of how to make good use of raw materials3.It can be inferred from the third paragraph that earlier generations didn’t realize .A.the interdependence of water, soil, and living thingsB.the importance of the proper use of landC.the harmfulness of soil destruction and river floodsD.the value of the beauty of natureTEXT BDuring the holiday, I received no letter from Myrtle and when I returned to the town she had gone away. I telephoned each day until she came back, and then she said she was going to a party. I put up with her new tactics patiently. The next time we spent an evening together there was no quarrel. To avoid it I took Myrtle to the cinema. We did not mention Hamby. On the other hand, it was impossible to pretend that either of us was happy. Myrtle's expression of unhappiness was deepening. Day by day I watched her sink into a bout of despair, and I concluded it was my fault -- had I not concluded it was my fault, the looks Myrtle gave me would rapidly have concluded it for me.The topic of conversation we avoided above all others was the project of going to America. I cursed the tactlessness of Robert and Tom in talking about it in front of her before I had had time to prepare her for it. I felt aggrieved, as one does after doing wrong and being found out. I did not know what to do.When you go to the theatre you see a number of characters caught in a dramatic situation. What happens next? They then everything is changed. My life is different I never have scenes, and I if I do, they are discouragingly not dramatic. Practically no action arises. And nothing what so ever is changed. My life is not as good as a play. Nothing is like it.All I did with my present situation was to try and tide it over. When Myrtle emerged from the deepest blackness of despair -- nobody after all, could remain there definitely -- I tried to comfort her. I gradually unfolded my entire plan, including those for her. She could come to America, too. She was a commercialartist. She could get a job and our relationship could continue as it was. And I will not swear that I did not think:" And in America she might even succeed in marrying me." It produced no effect. She began to drink more. She began to go to parties very frequently; it was very soon clear that she had decided to see less of her.I do not blame Myrtle. Had I been in her place I would have tried to do the same thing. Being in my place I tried to prevent her. I knew what sort of parties she was going to: they were parties at which Hamby was present.We began to wrangle over going out with each other. She was never free at the times I suggested. Sometimes, usually on a Saturday night, she first arranged to meet me and then changed her mind. I called that rubbing it in a little too far. But her behavior, I repeat, perfectly sensible. By seeing less of me she stood a chance of finding somebody else, or of making me jealous, or of both. Either way she could not lose.4.When Myrtle was avoiding the author, heA.saw through her plan and behaved calmly.B.became angry and could not put her out of his mind.C.was worried and uncomprehending.D.decided that he could not bear the way she treated him.5.The author felt guilty and angry becauseA.his friends had discovered that he had not told Myrtle anything.B.Tom and Robert had told Myrtle about their plans.C.Myrtle had found out their plans when Tom and Robert talked.D.he had told Myrtle their plans before Tom and Robert mentioned them.6.The author complains that his life was not like a play in which .A.the characters solve their problems by violence.B.the action that follows quarrels solves their problems.C.the violence that follows action solves their problems.D.the characters solved their problems in spite of violence.TEXT CDespite Denmark’s manifest virtues, Danes never talk about how proud they are to be Danes. This would sound weird in Danish. When Danes talk to foreigners about Denmark, they always begin by commenting on its tininess, its unimportance, the difficulty of its language, the general small-mindedness and self-indulgence of their countrymen and the high taxes. No Danes would look you in the eye and say, “Denmark is a great country.” You’re supposed to figure this out for yourself.It is the land of the silk safety net, where almost half the national budget goes toward smoothing out life’s inequalities, and there is plenty of money for schools, day care, retraining programmes, job seminars—Danes love seminars: three days at a study centre hearing about waste management is almost as good as a ski trip. It is a culture bombarded by English, in advertising, pop music, the Internet, and despite all the English that Danish absorbs—there is no Danish Academy to defend against it —old dialects persist in Jutland that can barely be understood by Copenhageners. It is the land where, as the saying goes, “Few have too much and fewer have too little,” and a foreigner is struck by the sweet egalitarianism thatprevails, where the lowliest clerk gives you a level gaze, where Sir and Madame have disappeared from common usage, even Mr. and Mrs. It’s a nation of recyclers—about 55 % of Danish garbage gets made into something new— and no nuclear power plants. It’s a nation of tireless planner. Trains run on time. Things operate well in general.Such a nation of overachievers —a brochure fro m the Ministry of Business’s and Industry says, “Denmark is one of the world’s cleanest and most organized countries, with virtually no pollution, crime, or poverty. Denmark is the most corruption-free society in the Northern Hemisphere.” So, of course, one’s heart lifts at any sighting of Danish sleaze: skinhead graffiti on buildings (“Foreigners out of Denmark!”), broken beer bottles in the gutters, drunken teenagers slumped in the park.Nonetheless, it is an orderly land. You drive through a Danish town, it comes to an end at a stone wall, and on the other side is a field of barley, a nice clean line: town here, country there. It is not a nation of jay-walkers. People stand on the curb and wait for the red light to change, even if it’s 2 a.m. and there’s not a car in sight. However, Danes don’t think of themselves as a waiting-at-2-a.m.-for-the-green-light people—that’s how they see Swedes and Germans. Danes see themselves as jazzy people, improvisers, more free spirited than Swedes, but the truth is (though one should not say it) that Danes are very much like Germans and Swedes. Orderliness is a main selling point. Denmark has few natural resources, limited manufacturing capability; its future in Europe will be as a broker, banker, and distributor of goods. You send your goods by container ship to Copenhagen, and these bright, young, English-speaking, utterly honest, highly disciplined people will get your goods around to Scandinavia, the Baltic States, and Russia. Airports, seaports, highways, and rail lines are ultramodern and well-maintained.The orderliness of the society doesn’t mean that Danish lives are less messy or lonely than yours or mine, and no Danes would tell you so. You can hear plenty about bitter family feuds and the sorrows of alcoholism and about perfectly sensible people who went off one day and killed themselves. An orderly society cannot exempt its members from the hazards of life.But there is a sense of entitlement and security that Danes grow up with. Certain things are yours by virt ue of citizenship, and you shouldn’t feel bad for taking what you’re entitled to, you’re as good as anyone else. The rules of the welfare system are clear to everyone, the benefits you get if you lose your job, the steps you take to get a new one; and the orderliness of the system makes it possible for the country to weather high unemployment and social unrest without a sense of crisis.7.The author thinks that Danes adopt a attitude towards their country.A. modestB. boastfulC. deprecatingD. mysterious8.Which of the following is NOT a Danish characteristic cited in the passage?A. Equality in society.B. Fondness of foreign culture.C. Linguistic tolerance.D. Persistent planning.9.The author’s reaction to the statement by the Ministry of Business and Industry is .A. disapprovingB. approvingC. noncommittalD. doubtful10.According to the passage, Danish orderliness .A.sets the people apart from Germans and SwedesB.spares Danes social troubles besetting other peopleC.is considered economically essential to the countryD.prevents Danes from acknowledging existing troubles11.At the end of the passage the author states all the following EXCEPT that .A.Danes are clearly informed of their social benefitsB.Danes take for granted what is given to themC.the open system helps to tide the country overD.orderliness has alleviated unemploymentTEXT DIn most of the human civilization of which we have any proper records, youth has drawn on either art or life for models, planning to emulate the heroes depicted in epics on the shadow - play screen or the stage, or those known human beings, fathers or grandfathers, chiefs or craftsmen, whose every characteristic can be studied and imitated. As recently as 1910, this was the prevailing condition in the United States. If he came from a non-literate background, the recent immigrant learned to speak, move, and think like an American by using his eyes and ears on the labor line and in the homes of more acculturated cousins, by watching school children, or by absorbing the standards of the teacher, the foreman, the clerk who served him in the store. For the literate and the literate children of the non-literate, there was art—the story of the frustrated artist in the prairie town of the second generation battling with the limitations of the first. And at a simpler level, there were the Western and Hollywood fairy tales which pointed a moral but did not, as a rule, reach table manners.With the development of the counter-movement against Hollywood, with the efflorescence of photography, with Time-Life-Fortune types of reporting and the dead-pan New York manner of describing the life of an old-clothes dealer in a forgotten street or of presenting the "accurate", "checked" details of the lives of people whose eminence gave at least a sort of license to attack them, with the passion for "human documents" in Depression days — a necessary substitute for proletarian art among middle-class writers who knew nothing about proletarians, and middle-class readers who needed the shock of verisimilitude - a new era in American life was ushered in. It was the era in which young people imitated neither life nor art nor fairy tale, but instead were presented with models drawn from life with minimal but crucial distortions. Doctored life histories, posed carelessness, "candid" shots of people in their own homes which took hours to arrange, pictures shot from real life to script written months before supplemented by national polls and surveys which assured the reader that this hobby socks did indeed represent a national norm or a growing trend - replaced the older models.12.This article is based on the idea that .A.people today do not look for models to imitate.B.whom we emulate is not important.C.people generally pattern their lives after models.D.heroes are passed.13.Stories of the second generation battling against the limitation of the first were often responsible for.A.inspiring literate immigrants.B.frustrating educated immigrants.C.preventing the assimilation of immigrants.D.instilling into immigrants an antagonistic attitude toward their forebears.14.The counter movement against Hollywood was a movement .A.toward fantasy.B.against the teachings of morals.C.towards realism.D.away from realism.15.The word "distortions" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to .A.presentationsB.misinterpretationsC.influencesD.limitationsPart 4: Sentence Translation: Chinese to English. (20%)1.记者们接到严厉的警告，没有官方批准不得前往灾区。
综合英语水平测试
综合英语水平测试考试大纲一、考试要求本考试的目的是检查学生在完成本专业教学计划规定的《高级英语阅读》、《高级英语视听说》、《英语写作》、《翻译理论与实践》等英语主干课程的学习后所要求达到的综合语言技能和交际能力。
二、考试范围本考试测试学生的单项和综合语言能力。
考试范围包括以上英语各课程的教学计划规定的听、读、写、译四个方面的技能。
三、试卷结构与题型（分数的分配比例）为考核学生运用语言技能的综合能力,既保证科学性、客观性,又照顾到可行性及高级英语水平测试的特点, 本考试采取客观试题与主观试题相结合，单项技能测试与综合技能测试相结合的方法。
总体上，客观试题占总分的55%，主观试题占总分的百分之45%。
考试包括六个部分：听力理解、语法与词汇、阅读理解、翻译、校对与改错、写作。
该六部分的前三部分为客观试题，后三部分为主观试题。
试卷结构及具体的题型和要求见附录1。
四、考试方式本考试采用闭卷笔试，试卷各部分采用记权的办法, 折算成百分制。
以60分为及格标准。
试卷具体的记分方法见附录2。
附录1: 试卷结构、题型和要求1、听力理解（1）测试要求1）能听懂英语国家人士关于日常生活、社会生活的各种英语会话和讲话，理解中心大意，抓住主要论点或情节，能根据所听材料进行推理和分析。
2）能听懂VOA和BBC节目的国际新闻以及有关政治、经济、文化教育、科技等方面的报道。
3）能听懂有关政治、经济、历史、文化教育、语言文学、科普方面的一般讲座或谈话。
4）考试时间共计15分钟。
（2）题型听力理解部分包括三个项目：Section A，Section B与Section C。
Section A: TalkSection B: Conversation or InterviewSection C: News Broadcast以上各项目均由五道选择题组成。
每道选择题后有约15秒间隙。
要求学生从试卷所给的四个选择项中选出一个最佳答案。
录音语速为每分钟130-160个词。
《高级英语》自考真题试题及答案解析
《高级英语》自考真题试题及答案解析卷面总分：90分答题时间：70分钟试卷题量：45题一、单选题（共46题，共0分）1.We must try to create a more caring, more _____ society.• A. compassionate• petitive正确答案：A2.It was _____ and she did not know enough to analyze each problemproperly.• A.encouraging• B.exhausting正确答案：B3.Although each TV series will be rated on the basis of its usual content,the ratings can _____ from week to week• A.flow• B.fluctuate正确答案：B4.His _____ and unwillingness to learn from others prevent him frombeing an effective member of the team• A.arrogance• B.advantage正确答案：A5.This _____ factor means that there is often a connection in appearanceand temperament between parents and children.• A.historical• B.hereditary正确答案：B6.Though she _____ and pleaded, he refused to go to the dance.• A.coaxed• B.admonished正确答案：A7.Jack managed to get 147 tapes and 100 books plus lots of magazinesthrough customs in a(n> _____ way• A.incredulous• B.miraculous正确答案：B8.These days people are becoming more and more _____ about the foodthey eat.• A.sophisticated• B.selective正确答案：B9.The question of going to the United States for a doctor _____ his mind • A.preoccupied• B.intruded正确答案：A10.In the last twenty years, breakthroughs in technology have _____advanced the way we communicate, bringing us computers, cell phones and the Internet.• A.profoundly• B.deeply正确答案：A11.除哪项外，下列皆可为血瘀的病因• A.气虚• B.气滞• C.血寒• D.饮食停滞• E.外伤正确答案：D12.In our culture, we are accustomed to sophisticated prescription drugscontaining a _____ of chemical ingredients• A.plenty• B.variety正确答案：B13.We cannot _____ the country ’s telecommunications to unqualifiedpeople。
文华高中高一英语期中试卷和答案
2015—2016学年上学期期中考试高一英语试卷第I卷（选择题）第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共五小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What did Betty do last night ?A. She wrote an essay.B. She stayed home.C. She held a party.2. What are the speakers going to do ?A. Have dinner.B. Visit their grandparents.C. Visit the World Expo.3. What will the woman do on Saturday?A. Write a song.B. Watch a playC. Give a concert4. Who went to the farewell party last night?A. Ray.B. The man.C. The woman.5. Where is the man’s father?A. In his study.B. In the garageC. In his room第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6.7题。
6. Where did the woman meet with the man’s twin brother?A. In a restaurantB. In a bookstore.C. In a bank.7. Who brought up the man’s twin brother?A. His father.B. His motherC. His grandparents.听第7段材料，回答第8-9 题。
高二英语期中试卷 综合卷 新高考
2019学年第一学期高二年级期中考试试卷英语2019.11.全卷共8页，满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
请考生按规定将所有试题的答案涂写在答题卷上。
第Ⅰ卷（共95分）第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What will the woman do next?A. Go back home.B. Cancel her flight.C. Call her parents for help.2. What is the woman doing?A. Making dinner.B. Reading a book.C. Washing the clothes.3. Which part of the English exam did Jack fail to finish?A. The reading section.B. The writing section.C. The listening section.4. How many meals does the woman have per day?A. Two.B. Three.C. Four.5. Where might the speakers be?A. On a hill.B. On a boat.C. On a rooftop.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有2至4个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
高级英语考试题及答案
高级英语考试题及答案一、阅读理解（共20分，每题4分）1. What is the main idea of the passage?A) The benefits of a healthy lifestyle.B) The importance of regular exercise.C) The impact of technology on health.D) The challenges of modern living.答案：A2. According to the author, which of the following is NOT a reason for adopting a healthy lifestyle?A) To improve mental well-being.B) To reduce the risk of chronic diseases.C) To increase work productivity.D) To gain social recognition.答案：D3. What does the author suggest as a way to maintain a healthy diet?A) Eating three meals a day.B) Consuming a variety of foods.C) Skipping breakfast.D) Relying on fast food.答案：B4. In the passage, what is the role of technology in promoting health?A) It helps to track health data.B) It replaces the need for physical activity.C) It encourages unhealthy eating habits.D) It limits access to healthcare services.答案：A5. What is the conclusion of the passage?A) A healthy lifestyle requires significant effort.B) Everyone should adopt a healthy lifestyle.C) Technology has a negative impact on health.D) Modern living is incompatible with a healthy lifestyle.答案：B二、完形填空（共15分，每题1.5分）In recent years, there has been a growing awareness of the importance of a healthy lifestyle. Many people have started to pay more attention to their diet and exercise habits. However, adopting a healthy lifestyle is not always easy. It requires a certain level of discipline and commitment.6. Many people are aware that a balanced diet is essentialfor good health, but they often find it difficult to make the right __________.A) choicesB) mistakesC) decisionsD) changes答案：A7. Regular exercise is known to have numerous benefits, including reducing the risk of heart disease and improving mental health. It can also __________ weight gain.A) preventB) encourageC) promoteD) increase答案：A8. Despite the benefits, some individuals struggle to find the time or motivation to engage in physical activities. This can be due to a busy work schedule or a lack of __________.A) interestB) energyC) resourcesD) support答案：B9. Technology has played a significant role in promoting a healthy lifestyle. There are many apps and devices that can help individuals __________ their health goals.A) trackB) achieveC) setD) ignore答案：A10. A supportive community can be a great asset when trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Friends and family can provide encouragement and __________.A) motivationB) criticismC) adviceD) competition答案：A三、翻译（共25分，每题5分）11. 请将下列句子翻译成英文：“健康的生活方式对于预防慢性疾病至关重要。
2023-2023学年高一上学期期中(含听力)英语试卷
2023-2023学年高一上学期期中(含听力)英语试卷 2023-2023学年高一上学期期中(含听力)英语试卷一、短对话What present does the woman send the man?A.A little cat.B.A toy car.C.A nice cake.What kind of person is Stan?A.He is selfish.B.He is cold.C.He is helpful.Who will arrive today?A.Mary.B.Susan.C.Bob.Where does the conversation probably take place?A.At a station.B.At a restaurant.C.In a library.Why does the man hold a party?A.To celebrate the birth of a child.B.To celebrate his buying an old house.C.To celebrate his moving into a new house.二、长对话听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What are the speakers talking about?A.Magazines.B.Paintings.C.Scenery.2.Which one is painted by George Anderson?A.The Summer Flowers.B.The Swiss Mountains.C.The Lovely Windows.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.Why is today a big day for the man?A.He will get paid.B.He will attend a party.C.He will have a meeting.2.Which tie does the man decide to wear?A.The red one.B.The blue one.C.The white one.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
高级英语二期中考试卷
Section 1: Vocabulary (30 points)1. Choose the correct word to complete each sentence. (10 points)a) The ___________ of the new policy has been widely debated.a) implicationb) innovationc) manifestationd) motivationb) The ___________ of the project was delayed due to unforeseen circumstances.a) executionb) intentionc) origind) prospectc) The author’s ___________ in the story adds depth to the character’s personality.a) demeanorb) insinuationc) perspicacityd) vivacityd) The scientist’s ___________ was crucial in the discovery of the new element.a) hypothesisb) rationalec) skepticismd) skepticisme) The government’s ___________ to reduce corruption is a step in the right direction.a) commitmentb) contributionc) implementationd) influencef) The manager’s ___________ was evident in the company’s successful turnaround.a) innovationb) leadershipc) persuasiond) strategyg) The students’ ___________ in the project was inspiring.a) creativityb) diligencec) initiatived) optimismh) The lawyer’s ___________ in the case was compelling.a) argumentb) evidencec) logicd) presentationi) The company’s ___________ to environmental sustainabilit y has improved its reputation.a) commitmentb) contributionc) initiatived) strategyj) The artist’s ___________ in her work is evident in the intricate details.a) craftsmanshipb) creativityc) imaginationd) originality2. Define the following words in your own words. (10 points)a) paradigmb) sanctityc) epidemiologyd) magnanimitySection 2: Reading Comprehension (40 points)Passage 1: The Impact of Climate Change on Coastal CitiesRead the following passage and answer the questions that follow.The rising sea levels and extreme weather events caused by climate change are posing significant challenges to coastal cities around the world. These cities, which are home to millions of people, are facing increased risks of flooding, erosion, and storm surges. The consequences of these environmental changes are not only devastating to humansettlements but also to the economic and cultural heritage of these areas.Questions:a) What are the two main environmental changes mentioned in the passage?a) Deforestation and air pollutionb) Rising sea levels and extreme weather eventsc) Global warming and acid raind) Drought and desertificationb) What is the main challenge faced by coastal cities according to the passage?a) Population growthb) Economic declinec) Flooding and erosiond) Lack of infrastructurec) What are the potential consequences of these environmental changes?a) Increased employment opportunitiesb) Improved quality of lifec) Cultural enrichmentd) Devastation of human settlements and economic heritagePassage 2: The Evolution of Artificial IntelligenceRead the following passage and answer the questions that follow.Artificial Intelligence (AI) has evolved significantly over the past few decades, transforming various industries and our daily lives. From simple rule-based systems to complex neural networks, AI has become increasingly sophisticated. The development of AI has led toadvancements in fields such as healthcare, finance, and transportation, making our lives more efficient and convenient.Questions:a) What is the main focus of the passage?a) The history of AIb) The benefits of AIc) The challenges of AId) The future of AIb) According to the passage, what are the main advancements in AI over the past few decades?a) Improved computational power and data processing capabilitiesb) Increased focus on ethical considerationsc) Decreased costs of hardware and softwared) Greater reliance on human inputc) How has AI impacted various industries?a) Negative impact on job opportunitiesb) Increased efficiency and conveniencec) Increased competition and market saturationd) Decreased innovation and creativitySection 3: Writing (30 points)3. Write a short essay on the following topic. (30 points)“Technology has significantly changed the way we communicate. Discuss the positive and negative impacts of this change on our social interactions.”Your essay should be at least 300 words, and it should include an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Be sure to support your arguments with relevant examples and explanations.。
(整理版高中英语)辽师大附中第二学期期中考试高一英语
辽师大附中- 度第二学期期中考试高一英语试题第I卷〔三大题，总分值115分〕第一局部：听力理解〔共两节，总分值30分〕第一节〔共5小题；每题1.5分，总分值7.5分〕听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最正确选项。
听完每段对话后，你将有10秒钟的时间来答复有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where does the conversation most likely take place?A. In a library.B. In a bookstore.C. At a department store.2. How did the man feel?A. Extremely anxious.B. Not nervous.C. Very angry.3. What’s Neal’s job?A. A salesman.B. A waiter.C. An assistant.4. How much money does the man want to change?A. $20.B. $30.C. $1005. What is the relationship between the two speakers?A. Teacher and student.B. Manager and worker.C. Mother and son.第二节〔共15小题；每题1.5分，总分值22.5分〕听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几道小题，从每题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最正确选项。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟时间阅读每题。
听完后，每题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，答复第6至7题。
6. What did the man plan to do at first?A. To work in a supermarket.B. To open his own business.C. To work in an old shop.7. What do we know about the woman?A. She works in town.B. She has a job abroad.C.She always keeps in touch with the man.听第7段材料，答复第8至9题。
2021年威海市塔山中学高三英语期中试卷及参考答案
2021年威海市塔山中学高三英语期中试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AMy mother and her best friend Martha were in their mid-80s when they saw each other for the last time.They had been friends since they were 18, both of them students atWesleyanCollegeinMacon,Georgia. My mother was the dreamy one, who loved to read and dream herself as an actress. Martha, however, was more practical. I’m not sure what they had in common except that they trusted each other, helped each other, and stayed in touch even when life separated them.Martha spent most of her adulthood inAtlanta, where she raised three kids. My mother, meanwhile, raised eight children, and moved many times during her financially and emotionally troubled marriage, which included several months living with her family inseedymotels.I sensed my mother hid her troubles from most people, but not from Martha, and I knew from my mother that Martha carried her own sorrows. Their willingness to share sorrow without judgment was part of what bond them.The best friendships can also withstand (抵挡) periods without communication. They didn’t communicate a lot — this was before the ease of emails and texts and yet I knew they were always in each other’s minds.One day in 2008, 1 drove my mother to Martha’s house for their final visit. The moment my mother hobbled (蹒跚) into Martha’s house, they threw their arms around each other and went to sit out in the garden, laughing until they were dizzy. I snapped a photo, and spotted something joyous, young and free on my mom, which existed only in the presence of her best friend.Two years later, my mother died. Of all the people I had to tell, Martha was the hardest because I felt it erased her past. After that, we lost touch. But I still think of her and how that friendship strengthened my mother.1. What does the underlined word “seedy” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A. largeB. dirtyC. urbanD. bright2. The author’s mother and Martha had a lasting friendship partly because they________.A. were willing to shareB. were constantly in touchC. had much in commonD. had a likeness in personality3. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?A. To tell the importance of friendship.B. To express his gratitude to his mother.C. To share his standard of choosing a friend.D. To praise the friendship between Martha and his mother.BFollowing the Famous Silk RoadsThe Silk Roads were a networkof ancient trade routes that extended from East Asia all the way to theMediterranean. A key section of the Silk Roads is the Chang’an-Tianshan corridor（走廊）, whichstretchesover a distance of around 5,000 kilometres through China, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, covering a total of 8,700 kilometres of trade routes. The three countries jointly pursued an application for UNESCO World Heritage (遗产) status which contained detailed research on the 33 sites along the corridor. This made history as the first successful multinational World Heritage application.The starting point of the corridor and the entire Silk Roads network isXi’an, inShanxiProvince. Further west on the Silk Roads, the geography gradually changes from wild deserts to high, snow-capped mountains to vast grasslands as the routes pass through theTianshanMountainsand emerge in the valleys ofCentral Asia. Although the Chang’an-Tianshan corridor of the Silk Roads ends here, the network continues westwards until it reaches theMediterranean.The corridor began to develop in the 2nd century. Assigned by the emperor, the ambassador Zhang Qian journeyed from Chang’an toCentral Asia, seeking to build bridges between the Han Dynasty and the Western Regions. Following Zhang’s efforts, trade routes took shape and relationships were strengthened between the major powers of the time, with the routes network reaching as far as theRoman Empire.Economic activities along the routes network were not limited to trade in silk. They contributed many other items to the marketplace of goods. The routes were busy with camels carrying loads of goods and businessmen selling everything imaginable.China’s exports included silk, porcelain, ironware and tea, while horses, jewellery, spices and grapes were all imported over vast distances from the West.In addition to trade exchange, the network served as a bridge for cultural exchange which shaped the evolution of science, art, technology and many other areas in societies along the network. Astronomy and mathematics were introduced toChinafromIndiaandArabia; important Chinese inventions such as papermaking and printing were brought to the West.All of these activities contributed to a great age of expansion as trade and cultural exchanges gave peopleaccess to new goods,knowledge and ideas. These routes connected Eastern and Western civilizations, which achieved a shared development. The addition of the Chang’an-Tianshan corridor to the UNESCO World Heritage List is a milestone in recognition of the Silk Roads as a crucial part of humanity’s common heritage.4. The key section of the Silk Roads is________.A. the MediterraneanB. Xi’an, inShanxiProvinceC.KazakhstanandKyrgyzstanD. the Chang’an-Tianshan corridor5. The underlined word “stretches” in Paragraph 1 is close in meaning to________.A. standsB. spreadsC. movesD. flies6. Zhang Qian travelled from Chang’an toCentral Asiato________.A. export silk, porcelain, ironware and teaB. purchase horses, jewellery, spices and grapesC. seek help from the most powerful western countriesD. build bridges between his country and other countries7. What was the role of the Silk Roads according to the passage?A. It helped to change the wild deserts to grasslands.B. It was recognized by the UNESCO asChina’s heritage.C. It speeded up the development of the countries involved.D. It started a trade competition between countries along the way.CBorn in 1954, Oprah Winfrey is best known for her multi-award-winning talk show as the most influential woman in the world. It's no surprise that her recognition can bring overnight sales fortune that defeats most, if not all, marketing campaigns. The star features about 20 products each year on her "Favorite Things" show. There's even a term for it: the Oprah Effect.Her television career began unexpectedly. When she was 16 years old, she had the idea of being a journalist to tell other people's stories in a way that made a difference in their lives and the world. She was on television by the time she was 19 years old. And in 1986 she started her own television show with a continuous determination to succeed at first.TIME magazine wrote, "People would have doubted Oprah Winfrey's swift rise to host of the most popular talk show on TV. In a field dominated by white males, she is a black female of big size. As interviewers go, she is no match for Phil Donahue. What she lacks in journalistic toughness, she makes up for in plainspoken curiosity, richhumor and, above all understanding. Guests with sad stories to tell tend to bring out a tear in Oprah's eye. They, in turn, often find themselves exposing things they would not imagine telling anyone, much less a national TV audience.""I was nervous about the competition and then I became my own competition raising the bar every year, pushing, pushing, pushing myself as hard as I knew. It doesn't matter how far you might rise. At some point you are likely to fall if you' re constantly doing what we do, raising the bar. If you' re constantly pushing yourself higher, higher the law of averages, you will at some point fall. And when you do, I want you to know this, remember this: there is no such thing as failure. Failure is just life trying to move us in another direction" as Oprah addressed graduates at Harvard on May 30.8. What does the Oprah Effect refer to in the first paragraph?A. the influence on talk show hostsB. the power of Oprah's opinions.C. the effect on a business.D. the audience of Oprah's talk show.9. What can be inferred about Oprah's television career?A. She must have been challenged a lotB. She gained fame as planned.C. It lives up to her parents' expectation.D. She once gave up on her choice.10. What message did Oprah give to Harvard graduates?A. Success comes after failure.B. Pushing physical limits makes no senseC. Aiming higher hurtsD. Failure is part of life.11. Which of the following best describes Oprah Winfrey?A. Friendly.B. HumorousC. Determined.D. PatientDAt any moment, about half the world’s population is wearing denim（牛仔布）clothes. But few realize tiny bits of denim have been adding up to a surprising amount of pollution in water, as a new study shows.Sam Athey, one of the study’s authors, says, “Even though denim is made of a natural material—cotton, it contains chemicals.” Cotton fibers were treated with many types of chemicals, she notes. Some improve its durability and feel. Others give denim its distinctive blue color1 .Athey and her team washed jeans and found that about 50,000 microfibers came off from each pair per wash. Not all of those fibers make their way into the environment. Wastewater treatment plants catch about 83 to 99 percent ofthem. Catching 99 percent may sound pretty good. But one percent of 50,000 is still 500 fibers per wash.And since every pair of jeans is washed again and again, it still adds up to lots of microfibers entering the water environment.Denim microfibers showed up in sediment（沉淀物）from the Great Lakes. More of these fibers polluted a series of shallow lakesin southern Ontario. They even turned up in sediment from the Arctic Ocean in northern Canada. The team found denim accounted for 12 to 23 percent of microfibers in the sediment. There were other microfibers too. But the team focused on denim because so many people wear jeans.“Everyone wears jeans so they could be our largest input of microfibers into our streams and soils,” Athey says. “An easy way to limit that is by washing our jeans less often.” Athey grew up thinking she should wash her jeans after wearing them every couple of times, but most jean companies recommend washing them no more than once a month. “The solution is not that you shouldn’t wear jeans,” she says. “We need to buy fewer denim clothes and only wash them when they truly need it.”12. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. Chemicals are contained in natural cotton.B. Chemicals can make denim color1 ful.C. Chemicals prevent fibers from falling.D. Chemicals can make the life of denim longer.13. What does the underlined word “them” in Paragraph 3 refer to?A. Denim.B. Sediment.C. Microfibers.D. Chemicals.14. What does the author mainly want to tell us through Athey’s words ?A. To avoid wearing jeans.B. To reduce denim consumption.C. To wash jeans more often.D. To limit input in denim production.15. In which section of a magazine might the text be found?A. Science.B. Entertainment.C. Tourism.D. Geography.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
高级英语期中考试卷
Section I: Vocabulary and Grammar (30 points)Instructions: Choose the best answer for each question.1. The speaker's tone in the passage was most likely:a) Ironicalb) Formalc) Casuald) Enthusiastic2. The sentence "Her decision was a pivotal moment in her career" can be best paraphrased as:a) Her choice was a turning point in her profession.b) Her selection was a momentous event in her career.c) Her choice was a significant milestone in her work.d) Her decision was a critical juncture in her professional life.3. Which of the following is an example of a gerund?a) Walking is good exercise.b) The book that he read was fascinating.c) She enjoys reading books.d) They are planning to go to the beach.4. Choose the correct form of the verb "begin":a) He begun the project last week.b) She begins her work early in the morning.c) They have begun to work on the new project.d) We began last month.5. The sentence "The museum houses an impressive collection of ancient artifacts" is an example of:a) Passive voiceb) Active voicec) Future perfect tensed) Present perfect tense6. Which preposition is used to indicate a place?a) Inb) Onc) Atd) To7. The sentence "The chef seasoned the dish with a blend of spices" is an example of:a) Active voiceb) Passive voicec) Present continuous tensed) Past perfect tense8. Choose the correct form of the adjective "unique":a) Uniquelyb) Uniquenessc) Unique'sd) Unique9. The sentence "His presentation was well-received by the audience" is an example of:a) Future perfect tenseb) Present perfect tensec) Past continuous tensed) Past simple tense10. Which of the following is a homophone?a) Twob) Tooc) Tod) ThroughSection II: Reading Comprehension (30 points)Instructions: Read the passage and answer the questions that follow.Passage:In the era of digital transformation, the traditional classroom has evolved significantly. With the advent of e-learning platforms and interactive educational tools, students now have access to a wealth of resources that were previously unavailable. This shift has not only made education more accessible but has also enhanced the learning experience.The integration of technology in education has several benefits. Firstly, it allows for personalized learning experiences. Students can learn at their own pace, and the platforms can adapt to their individual needs. Secondly, technology enables collaboration on a global scale. Students from different parts of the world can engage in discussions and projects, fostering cultural exchange and global awareness. Lastly, it providesreal-time feedback, which helps students to identify their strengths and weaknesses more effectively.However, the adoption of technology in education also presents challenges. There is a concern that it may lead to a decrease in face-to-face interactions, which are crucial for social development.Additionally, not all students have equal access to technology, which can create a digital divide.11. What is the main topic of the passage?a) The evolution of the traditional classroomb) The benefits of technology in educationc) The challenges of integrating technology in educationd) The impact of digital transformation on education12. According to the passage, what are the benefits of technology in education?a) Increased access to resources, personalized learning, and global collaboration.b) Improved test scores, reduced teacher workload, and better attendance.c) Enhanced cultural exchange, reduced class sizes, and increased graduation rates.d) More efficient grading systems, reduced reliance on textbooks, and better time management.13. What is one of the challenges mentioned in the passage?a) The increased cost of educational technology.b) The potential decrease in face-to-face interactions.c) The difficulty in adapting to new teaching methods.d) The lack of professional development for teachers.Section III: Writing (40 points)Instructions: Write an essay on the following topic.Topic:The rapid advancement of technology has brought about significant changes in various aspects of our lives. Discuss the positive and negative impacts of technological progress on society. Provide specific examples and explain your position on this issue.Time Limit: 40 minutes[Your Name][Date][Essay][Your name and date should be at the top of the essay. The essay should be at least 300 words and should be written in complete sentences. The essay should address both the positive and negative impacts of technological progress, provide specific examples, and present a clear position on the issue.]。
2021年高一英语上学期期中联考试题(VI)
2021年高一英语上学期期中联考试题(VI)本试题卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。
满分150分。
考试时间120分钟。
第Ⅰ卷第一部分听力（共两节, 满分30分）做题时，先将答案划在试卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What does the man want to do?A. Eat dinner.B. Watch a movie.C. Get some ice cream.2. What does the man suggest they do together?A. Learn to draw animals.B. Raise a pet.C. Go to the zoo.3. What does the woman watch at night sometimes?A. The films.B. The news.C. The music programs.4. What does the man think of math?A. It’s confusing.B. It’s interesting.C. It makes him smarter.5. When is Peter’s birthday?A. Saturday.B. Sunday.C. Monday.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白，每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间来阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
2021届威海市塔山中学高三英语下学期期中考试试卷及答案
2021届威海市塔山中学高三英语下学期期中考试试卷及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AThe following 4 famous paintings, from Jan van Eyck’s portrait to Pablo Picasso’s masterpiece, have stood the test of time.The Arnolfini PortraitJan van Eyck’s Arnolfini Portrait, an oil painting on wood produced in 1434, is undoubtedly one of the masterpieces in the National Gallery,London. This painting is as visually interesting as it is famed. It is also an informative document on fifteenth-century society, through van Eyck’s heavy use of symbolism-while husbands went out to engage in business, wives concerned themselves with domestic duties.The Starry NightVincent van Gogh painted The Starry Night, oil on canvas, a moderately abstract landscape painting of an expressive night sky over a small hillside village, during his 12-month stay at the mental hospital nearSaint-Remy-de-Provence,Francebetween 1889 and 1890. When theMuseumofModern ArtinNew York Citypurchased the painting from a private collector in 1941, it was not well known, but it has since become one of van Gogh's most famous works.The HarvestersThe Harvesters is an oil painting on wood completed by Pieter Bruegel the Elder in 1565. It depicts the harvest time which most commonly occurred within the months of August and September. Nicolaes Jonghelinck, a merchant banker and art collector fromAntwerp, commissioned this painting. The painting has been at the Metropolitan Museum of Art inNew York Citysince 1919.GuernicaGuernica,a large black-and-white oil painting, was painted by the Cubist Spanish painter, Pablo Picasso in 1937. The title ‘Guernica’ refers to the city that was bombed by Nazi planes during the Spanish Civil War. The painting depicts the horrors of war and as a result, has come to be an anti-war symbol and a reminder of the tragedies of war. Today, the painting is housed at the Museo National Centro de Arte ReinaSofiainMadrid.1. What do the four paintings have in common?A. They are oil paintings.B. They are kept inNew York.C. They show different people’s lives.D. They are created during 10th century to 19th century.2. What do we know about The Starry Night?A. It shows the scenery of a small hillside village.B. Van Gogh produced it when living in his home.C. A private collector gave it away to the museum.D. It was not famous before 1941.3. Whose painting shows the destruction of war?A. Jan van Eyck.B. Vincent van Gogh.C. Pieter Bruegel.D. Pablo Picasso.BA satellite is about to demonstrate a new way of capturing space junk with magnets for the first time. With the frequency of space launches dramatically increasing in recent years, the potential for a disastrous collision above Earth is continually growing. Now, Japanese orbital clean-up company Astroscale is testing a potential solution.The firm's End-of-Life Services by Astroscale demonstration mission is scheduled to lift off on 20 March aboard a Russian Soyuz rocket. It consists of two spacecraft: a smal “client” satellite and a larger “servicer” satellite, or “chaser”. The smaller satellite is equipped with a magnetic (磁力的) plate which allows the chaser todock withit.The two stacked spacecraft will perform three tests once in orbit, each of which will involve the servicer satellite releasing and then recapturing the client satellite. The first test will be the simplest, with the client satellite drifting a short distance away and then being recaptured. In the second test, the servicer satellite will set the client satellite tumbling before catching up with it and matching its motion to grab it.Finally, if those two tests go well, the chaser will live up to its name by letting the client satellite float a few hundred metres away before finding it and attaching to it. All of these tests will be performed autonomously, with little to no human input once they are set in motion.“These kinds of demonstrations have never been done before in space - they are very different to, say, an astronaut controlling a robotic arm on the International Space Station,” says Jason Forshaw at AstroscaleUK.“This is more of an autonomous mission.” At the end of the tests, both spacecraft will burn up in Earth's atmosphere.If companies wanted to use this capability, they would have to attach a magnetic plate to their satellites so they could be captured later. Because of the growing space garbage problem, many countries now require firms tohave a way to bring back their satellites once they run out of fuel or fail, so this could be a fairly simple likely plan, Forshaw says. Right now, each chaser can only nab one satellite, but Astroscale is working on a version that could drag three or four out of orbit at once.4. Which of the following can replace the underlined word "dock with" in Paragraph 2?A. Deal with.B. Keep up with.C. Join together.D. Crash.5. Why many countries now require firms to have a way to bring back their satellites?A. Because of the growing space waste problem.B. Because the frequency of space launches are dramatically increasing.C. Because they can earn large profits from it.D. Because Astroscale has found a new method of capturing the space garbage.6. What will Astroscale do to solve the space junk problem?A. An astronaut controls a robotic arm on the International Space to capture the “client” satellite.B. Through a magnetic plate remotely controlled by humans on the ground to catch the “client” satellite.C. Finding the "client "satellite and attaching to it with a magnetic plate automatically.D. Tumbling to match the motion of “client satellite the drag three or four satellites out of its orbit into atmosphere.7. What can we infer from the passage?A. People will bum the space junk up in Earth's atmosphere in the future.B. Japan andRussiawill conduct space debris cleanup experiment together.C. These kinds of demonstrations have never been done before.D. The demonstration mission will be divided into three phases.CWhat a day! I started at my new school this morning and had the best time. I made lots of new friends and really liked my teachers. I was nervous the night before, but I had no reason to be. Everyone was so friendly and polite. They made me feel at ease. It was like I'd been at the school for a hundred years!The day started very early at 7:00 am. I had my breakfast downstairs with my mom. She could tell that I was very nervous. Mom kept asking me what was wrong. She told me I had nothing to worry about and that everyone was going to love me. If they didn't love me, Mom said to send them her way for a good talking to. I couldn't stop laughing.My mom dropped me off at the school gates about five minutes before the bell. A little blonde girl got dropped off at the same time and started waving at me. She ran over and told me her name was Abigail. She was very nice and we became close straight away. We spent all morning together and began to talk to another girl called Stacey. The three of us sat together in class all day and we even made our way home together! It went so quickly. Our teacher told us that tomorrow we would really start learning and developing new skills.I cannot wait until tomorrow and feel as though I am really going to enjoy my time at my new school. I only hope that my new friends feel the same way too.8. How did the author feel the night before her new school?A. Tired.B. ConfidentC. Worried.D. homesick9. What did the author think of her mother’s advice?A. Clear.B. Funny.C. OptionalD. Respectable10. What happened on the author's first day of school?A. She met many nice people.B. She had a hurried breakfast.C. She learned tome new skills.D. She arrived at school very early.11. What can we infer about Abigail?A. She disliked Stacey.B. She was shy and quiet.C. She got on well with the author.D. She was an old friend of the author.DOn March 18, 34-year-old Lance Karlson was walking on the beach and looking for somewhere toswim in Geographe Bay when he saw what he thought was a stingray (黄貂鱼) leap from the water.Realizing the creature was, in fact, an octopus (章鱼), he started filming it — just in time for the angry octopus to launch itself at him. He immediately felt a sharp pain across his left arm, followed by a second strike across his neck and upper back. His goggles (护目镜) fogged and the water around him turned dark with what he thought might have been octopus ink as he struggled back toward the shore."I was confused — it was more of a shock than a fright," said Karlson, "I might have hit on its home." Within a minute, a perfect imprint of an octopus tentacle (触手) appeared on Karlson's neck and back.A former volunteer lifeguard, Karlson rushed back to his hotelroom to find something acidic to put on the wound. All his family could grab was Coca-Cola, which his wife poured over his back and the pain disappeared."The pain went away and more than anything since then, it's been more the physical hit that was painful.... The imprint on my neck is more from the physical hit, and I guess it makes complete sense when you look at thevideo I took," he said.Karlson said he'd never seen an octopus that close before and watched Netflix documentary "My Octopus Teacher" after the incident to learn more about the species."They are beautiful creatures and I really hope this promotes more interest in octopuses as opposed to fear of them. I think this is a fascinating creature with clearly some very strong emotions just like we do as humans," he added.12. When did the octopus attack Karlson?A. When he was swimming in the bay.B. When he was shooting the octopus.C. When he was looking for some fish.D. When he was fighting against the octopus.13. What plays an essential role in reducing Karlson's pain?A. The lifeguard's timely help.B. Karson's wife's quick action.C. The family members' efforts.D. Karlson’s knowledge of first aid.14. What does Karlson learn from his experience?A. The octopus is dangerous.B. People should get away from the octopus.C. People need know more about the octopus.D. The physical hit from the octopus is painful.15. Which of the following might be the best title?A. Pain from Strong AttackB. First Aid for Octopus' StrikeC. Face to Face with Angry OctopusD. Under Sea with Dangerous Creature第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
驳纵学校高一英语上学期期中考试题 (3)
纯纱州纳纲市驳纵学校普高体2021第一学期期中高一英语试卷本试题卷分选择题和非选择题两。
全卷共12页, 选择题1至6页, 非选择题7至8页。
总分值120分, 考试时间100分钟。
请按规用笔将所有试题的答案涂写在答题纸上。
GOOD LUCK ☺选择题〔共77分〕第一: 听力理解〔共两节, 20小题; 每题1分，总分值20分〕第一节听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题, 从题中所给选项中选出最正确选项, 并标在试卷的相位置。
听完每段对话后, 你都有10秒钟的时间来答复有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What are the two speakers going to buy?A. Bread.B. Cheese.C. Eggs.2. How does the woman find the fish?A. Quite good.B. Just so-so.C. Bad3. What does the woman mean?A. Mark should go on with the game.B. Mark should draw pictures on the computer.C. Mark should review his lessons.4. Where does the conversation take place?A. In the bookstore.B. In the library.C. In the classroom.5. Why doesn’t Jane like chocolate cake?A. She doesn’t like chocolate.B. She has trouble with her tooth.C. She has no tooth.第二节听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题, 从题中所给的选项中选出最正确选项, 并标在试卷的相位置。
2019-2020学年威海市塔山中学高三英语下学期期中试卷及参考答案
2019-2020学年威海市塔山中学高三英语下学期期中试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AFind Your Chicago Architecture TourChicago is known around the world for its architecture. Whether you tour downtown or a neighborhood, our guides will tell you the stories behind the buildings.Must-see ChicagoMust-see Chicago is a fast-paced, 90-minute tour to Chicago featuring(以…为特色) some of its most famous buildings, including the Wrigley Building, Tribune Tower and more! Get a brief overview of more than a dozen buildings—as well as Chicago landmarks like Millennium Park, the Loop and the Chicago River.Duration: 1.5 hoursPrice: $ 26 public, free for CAC membersArchitecture HighlightsDiscover the exciting diversity(多样性) of Chicago architecture, which traces the city’s development from its founding through present day. We cover about 30 miles of Chicago design, passing through the Loop and the Gold Coast, as well as Hyde Park and other areas of the South Side. We’ll see two university campuses and several parks.Duration: 3.5 hoursPrice: $ 55 public, free for CAC membersHistoric Treasures of Chicago’s Golden AgeLearn about the great architectural landmarks of Michigan Avenue and State Street, with views inside beautiful buildings from the 1890s〜1930s. The most memorable parts include the amazing interiors(内部) of the Palmer House Hotel and the Chicago Cultural Center.Duration: 2 hoursPrice: $ 26 public, free for CAC membersElevated Architecture: Downtown “L” TrainExplore Chicago’s amazing architecture from the unique view of elevated trains and station platforms. Learn the history behind the famous “L” system and hear how it has shaped the development of buildings within theLoop. The city’s first elevated train started making trips in 1892. Now considered one of Chicago’s most wonderful features, the “L” offers impressive views of downtown.Duration: 2 hoursPrice: $ 26 public, free for CAC members1.Which tour can you choose if you want to see Millennium Park?A.Must-see Chicago.B.Historic Treasures of Chicago’s Golden AgeC.Architecture Highlights.D.Elevated Architecture：Downtown “L” Train.2.When visiting Architecture Highlights, a couple should pay ______.A.$55B.$ 110C.$ 165D.$ 2203.What can you see on the third tour?A.The Chicago River.B.The Gold Coast.C.The elevated trains.D.The Palmer House Hotel.BRecently，as I watched my son Nathan play basketball for his high school team，I was starting to feel sorry for myself and for him．His team was facing adversity（逆境）on the court and he was playing in a hostile environment-it was the opponent's home gym filled with their supporters，and Nathan's team was trailing（落后）for three quarters of the game．As for me，I had been dismissed from my job earlier in the day．During my drive home，I kept telling myself that I will find work again in a short time-I am confident in my experience and abilities．This is the same belief that I tried to instill in my son．The basketball game entered the fourth quarter with Nathan's team still trailing．I saw the determination on his，as well as his teammates'faces as they fought back to not only tie the game（平局），but then go ahead by three points．Then，a player from the other team made an unbelievable shot to tie the game up again．With a tie game and seconds on the clock，Nathan found himself with the ball and with skill and confidence，he proceeded to make the basket with a defender hanging all over him．The other player was called for a foul（犯规）．As Nathan stood at the foul line preparing for a shot that would put his team up by three points，I saw the focus and determination on his face，there was no room for self doubt．Nathan was able to tune out all the distractions and nail the free throwwith such skill，it was as if he had done it a thousand times．As I sat there，my heart bursting with pride，it dawned on me．I had taught him perseverance in the face ofadversity，and he had just taught me the same lesson．That brief moment of self-doubt andfeeling sorry for myself was blown away by the actions of my son on the basketball court．He will play in the finals，but it doesn't matter if he wins or loses，at this moment，we both won．4. What did the author estimate his son's team would be like at first？______A. The team would lose at home court．B. The team would finally win．C. The team would win the championship．D. The team would lose at visiting court．5. Which of the following words can best describe the author？______A. Self-doubting and pessimistic．B. Self-confident and optimistic．C. Hardworking and intelligent．D. Easy-going and warmhearted．6. What does the underlined phrase"tune out"in Paragraph 4 mean？______A. AvoidB. Focus．C. CreateD. Receive．7. Which of the following is the besttitle for the text？______A. Life Goes Just Like Playing Basketball．B. It Matters Whether to Win or Lose．C. A Lesson in Life and Basketball．D. Father And Son in Life．CWater keeps us alive. When it runs out, we have a problem.About one out of four people on the planet are facing a shortage of water. Seventeen countries around the world are dealing with high-water stress. This means they are using almost all the water they have access to. Many are dry countries. Some waste much of their water. Some may currently use too much of their groundwater that they should be saving. Several big cities face acute shortages. These include Sao Paulo, Brazil; Chennai, India; and Cape Town, South Africa. A year ago, Cape Town faced nay Zero-the day when all its dams would he dry.Climate change adds to the risk of water shortages. Rainfall is less steady. The water supply becomes less reliable. The days grow hotter. More water evaporates(蒸发)from lakes and rivers even as demand for waterincreases. By 2030, the number of cities in the high-stress category may have risen to 45 and include almost 470 million people.All over the world, farmers compete with city residents for water. Rich urban places, such as Los Angeles, use too much water for pools and golf courses. But the worst problem is the growth of cities. Bangalore, India, for example, had a few years with little rain. It built over its many lakes or filled them with city waste. The lakes are no longer the rain water storage tanks they once were. Bangalore now imports water. A lot of the imported water, however, gets lost on the way to Bangalore.To address this issue, what can be done? First, cities can plug leaks in their water distribution system. Wastewater can be recycled. Rain can be harvested and saved for hard times. Lakes and wetlands can be cleaned up and old wells can be restored. And farmers can switch from water-intensive crops like rice to less-thirsty crops like millet(小米).Experts are looking at ways to reduce the number of people on the planet. They are looking at ways to reduce the size of cities. They are looking for ways to encourage people, factories and farmers to use less water.8. What can we know from Paragraph 2?A. A quarter of the world's population is living with water shortages.B. Nearly all countries are facing acute water shortages now.C. Underground water should he used to meet the water demand.D. Measures have been taken to deal with the water shortage in India.9. What is the main idea of the third paragraph?A. Rainfall is not as steady as before.B. Climate change may lead to water shortages.C. The water supply relies more on rainfall.D. Hotter weather changes the water demand.10. What can farmers do to deal with water shortage?A. Plug leaks in the water distribution system.B. Clean up lakes and wetlands and restore wells.C. Reduce the number of people in the cities.D. Grow less-water consumption crops instead.11. What will be discussed if the passage continues?A. How to prevent from climate change.B. How to inspire people to save water.C. How to recycle wastewater in citiesD. How to make people get access to clean water.DA crew（全体成员）of six teenage girls completed a nine-day sailing trip in the US recently, after having seasickness and strong winds.For the past three years, the Sea Cadet teenagers whoset sail were all male. Roger Noakes, who captained（担任队长）the boat, said this was the first time he’d taken out an all-female crew.The girls asked for an all-girls trip in August this year. The crew set sail along with three adults, Noakes and two Sea Cadet representatives. The original plan was for the girls to sail 24 hours a day in rotating shifts（轮流换班）along the coast and then return. Things turned out differently, however. “The first night was difficult because the wind was really hard. The waves were going up and down,” said Abby Fairchild,16. “Everybody got seasick.” Noakes gave the girls the choice of just sailing in the bay and not going into open water. “But they decided they were going.”The teenagers then sailed a long way overnight and slept in shifts. “We’ve learned everything from controlling the boat to putting up the sails while we have rough seas,” said 15-year-old Olivia Wilcox.The teenagers stopped on land in Massachusetts. They didn’t make it to their original destination（目的地）in Maine, where they were supposed to have a celebratory dinner, due to the weather and winds. They said they weren’t disappointed, however, as they’d learned a lot. “They learned about boating, and above all, they built confidence and character,” said Noakes.12. What was special about the Sea Cadet trip this year?A. It was the longest sailing trip ever.B. It was the first all-female-crew sailing trip.C. It was the most dangerous sailing trip ever.D. It was the first sailing trip for teenagers.13. What happened on the crew’s first day of the trip?A. They all felt sick on the boat.B. Some of them were hurt.C. Their boat was out of control.D. They went into open water by mistake.14. Which of the following best describes these young sailors?A. Strong-minded and having a strong sense of teamwork.B. Hard-working and having great leadership skills.C. Understanding and creative.D. Adventurous and skillful.15. According to Noakes, what was the sailors’ greatest benefit from the trip?A. They knew the sea better.B. They made many friends.C. They got excellent sailing skills.D. They developed good personalities.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2020-2021学年威海十五中高三英语上学期期中考试试题及参考答案
2020-2021学年威海十五中高三英语上学期期中考试试题及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AThere have been many great painters in the rich history of Chinese art. Here are four of the greatest painters from China.Li Cheng (919—967, Five Dynasties and early Song Dynasty)Li Cheng contributed greatly to one of the golden ages of landscape paintings in world history. During his time, he was considered the best landscape painter ever. He is remembered especially for the winter landscapes he created and for simple compositions of tall, old evergreens set against a dry landscape. Several of his paintings are in thin ink which gives them a foggy appearance.Fan Kuan (990—1020 , Song Dynasty)Fan Kuan began his career by modeling Li Cheng's work but later created his own style, claiming that the only true teacher was nature. His finest workTravelers among Mountains and Streamsis a masterpiece of landscape painting and many future artists turned to it for inspiration.Qi Baishi (1864-1957)One of the greatest contemporary Chinese painters, Qi Baishi is known for not being influenced by Western styles like most painters of his time. He can be considered as the last great traditional painter of China. He painted almost everything from insects to landscapes. He is regarded highly in Chinese art for the freshness that he brought to the familiar types of birds and flowers, insects and grass.Wu Guanzhong (1919—2010)Widely considered as the founder of modern Chinese painting , Wu Guanzhong has painted various aspects of China, like its architecture, plants, animals, people and landscapes. Wu went on to combine Western and Chinese styles to create a unique form of modem art. In 1992, he became the first living Chinese artist whose work was exhibited at the British Museum.1.What do we know about Li Cheng?A.He loved landscape paintings.B.He copied many artists' work.C.His work gained worldwide recognition.D.He was considered as Fan Kuan's teacher.2.What is the main feature of Qi Baishi's paintings?A.They have foggy appearances.B.They lack diversity in the theme.C.They come under Western influence.D.They show advanced traditional painting skills.3.What did the four Chinese painters have in common?A.They were all modern painters.B.They all created landscape paintings.C.They were all impacted by Western art.D.They were all pioneers intraditional art history.BJeff Bezos, Elon Musk and Richard Branson have a combined net worth of 400 billion, roughly the size of the GDP of the entire nation of Ireland. And all three men have decided to put vast sums of their wealth into chasing their space travel dreams, creating a modern space race in which ultra — rich men — rather than countries — shoot for the stars.But why the three billionaires choose the crazy plan? Just for the travel dreams? It’s not that simple.As we all know, the space travel is a mirror of comprehensive national strength, whether it’s the cold war or the present. The first space racespannedmultiple presidents and premiers — Kennedy, Krushchev, Brezhnev, Nixon. It made heroes of astronauts and cosmonauts, and it focused national prides. But obviously, this year’s race between the billionaires features none of that national pride or opposing ideas. It’s tax — averse tycoons (大亨) who want to sell high — priced tickets to rich people interested in experiencing weightlessness. Amazon’s Bezos has said he is funding his portion by selling off large chunks of his Amazon stock (股票) — 1 billion or more a year.What are the odds? If anyone is taking bets on how this will end, and who will have the more profitable space tourism business, consider Amazon’s method of making very little profit in order to eat up competition. So, from this point of view, what’s hiding behind this crazy race is business. As a method of expand influence, it is not a bad idea.Richard Branson has carried out his plan on July 12, and Jeff Bezos announced that he will start his space travel on July 20. Bezos is getting some good press because he’s taking Wally Funk along for the ride. She’s the pilot now in her 80s who was kept out of space in the 1960s because she’s a woman. This may be a bonus for him.As for Musk, he thinks these two above are not real space trips, he wants a larger move.Who will win the race in the end? Let’s wait and see.4. Which of the following people might be the potential client of the space travel?A. Daisy aged 45 with a heavy debt.B. Clarkson who doesn’t enjoy taking risks.C. Billy aged 60 with an ample retirement pension.D. Alexander who knows nothing about space travel.5. What stopped Wally Funk flying to space in the 1960s?A. Age.B. Gender.C. Height.D. Disposition.6. What does the author think of the billionaires race?A. Profit — driven.B. Meaningless.C. Foolish.D. Generous.7. What does the underlined word “spanned” in paragraph 3 probably mean?A. Revolved.B. Turned down.C. Entered.D. Leapt through.CAccording to Oxford Dictionaries, morality means: “Principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behavior.” Though morality is a rather subjective subject, there are some principles that are universal across all cultures found by an Oxford University study: “help your family, help your group, return favors, be brave, obey superiors, divide resources fairly, and respect others’ property”. The fact that these morals are found across 60 cultures from around the world demonstrates that morality, though subjective, is the cornerstone of keeping our societies together. Here are some reasons to be moral: without morality, a social life is almost impossible to maintain; having a good reputation and having a clear conscience is psychologically healthy; and most philosophies regard unselfish and principled behavior as important.There is no doubt that without morals, a society cannot function effectively. A confused situation would appear, According to the Society of Morality, “We are social animals, and the actions we take-the things we do and the things we don’t do-have consequences on our environments and on the others around us. As a result, we need to be able to govern our behavior in the near term so as not to injure ourselves or our community in the long term. This system of controlling our actions and our thoughts in order to operate in a community is what we often refer to as morality”. Therefore, we need a set of morals in order to operate within a social circle and a social environment. Acting immoral usually results in being excluded from social activities or being avoided by a society based on laws and cultural standards. Besides acting moral having a sociological need, it also has a psychologicalbasis. Most people are concerned to some extent about their reputation. According to PsyPost, “A lot of economic models of human behavior assume that people are only rational (理性的) when they narrowly pursue their own self-interest, but history shows us that people are also tremendously concerned with being and appearing moral”. So, the fear of one’s reputation being damaged is often a strong motivator to be moral. And if someonehas been immoral,most people go out of their way to make sure no one finds out, or to correct the behavior in order to not be caught. This goes in line with conscience as well. People generally feel in a better psychological state if they feel that their conscience is clean. A dirty conscience can result in a lack of sleep, anxiety, internal stress, and even illness.On the side of philosophy, the study of ethics (伦理) comes into play. Most philosophers agree that one should rationally choose a set of standards of behavior in order to function. Though there is moral relativism, there are universal anthropological (人类学的) morals, as mentioned in the introduction. By the nature of our societies and cultures, we choose what we believe is right and wrong. But surprising, this rational behavior comes to a general agreement on morals. So, there is a fine line between moral relativism and moral absolutism. But the main thing to take away from this discussion is that philosophers generally believe that each individual has the right to rationally come up with a set of ethics to live by, and that it is healthy to do so.8. The author discusses morality (paragraph 1) in order to ________.A. explain the relationship between morality and cultureB. describe the moral rules found all around the worldC. contrast the distinction between right and wrongD. introduce the definition, principles and reasons of morality9. It can be inferred from the passage that ________.A. acting moral allows us to fit into group betterB. morality brings the system of controlling behaviorC. contrast the distinction between right and wrongD. introduce the definition, principles and reasons of morality10. Which of the following is the psychological basis for acting moral?A pursuit of self-interest. B. a clean conscience.C. The concern about reputation.D. a dirty conscience.11. What does the author advise us to do according to the last paragraph?A. To reach a general agreement on morals based on ethics.B. to carve one’s own sense of ethics to operate in this world.C. To choose between moral relativism and moral absolutism.D. To exclude philosophers’ beliefs and solution as well.DMark Twain,the famous American writer,was once traveling in France.He went by trainto Dijon.He was very tired and wanted to sleep.He therefore asked the conductor to wake him up when the train came to Dijon.But first he explained he was a very heavy sleeper,“I may possibly protest(抗议)loudly when you try to wake me up,” he said to the conductor.“But don’t take any notice of what I say.Just put me off the train anyway.”Then Mark Twain went to ter,when he woke up it was night time and the train had reached Paris already.He realized at once that the conductor had forgotten to wake him up at Dijon.He was so angry that he ran to the conductor and began to shout at him.“I have never been so angry in my life,” Mark Twain said.The conductor looked at him calmly(平静地).“You are not half so angry as the American whom I put off the train atDijon,” he said.12. Mark Twain knew that he was a heavy sleeper,so ________.A. he protested loudly to the conductorB. he did not sleep before he arrived inDijonC. he told the conductor to wake him up no matter how loudly he might protestD. he slept lightly that time13. The conductor didn’t wake up Mark Twain atDijonbecause ________.A. he didn’t take Mark Twain’s words seriouslyB. he forgot Mark Twain’s words when the train came toDijonC. he did not want to bear his protestD. he mistook another American traveler for Mark Twain14. The American whom the conductor put off the train ________.A. did not want to get off atDijonB. wanted to get off atParisC. wanted to get off atDijonD. did not want to get off atParis15. Which of the following is TRUE?A. The conductor didn’t take Mark Twain’s words seriously.B. The conductor did take Mark Twain’s words seriously.C. The conductor was a heavy sleeper.D. Mark Twain must get off atParis.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
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杭州师范大学钱江学院2012—2013学年第一学期期中试卷 《高级英语》 命题教师：古良、马妮、鞠秋红 Part I. Vocabulary (20 points) Directions: In this part there are 20 incomplete sentences. You are required to make them complete by using one of the four choices marked A, B, C and D that best complete the sentence. 1. School should teach children the _____ value of being innovative and creative. A. intrinsic B. inherent C. inheritable D. initial 2. Unemployment, _____ disharmony and children's behavioral problems have risen sharply in the past few years, while prices of house apparatus have dived to 1978 levels. A. marital B. wedlock C. fertility D. omnigamy 3. As the newly-married woman proves to be infertile, the couple have decided to adopt a kid born out of _____. A. marital B. wedlock C. fertility D. omnigamy 4. Some experts think that a single-child family is not large enough to generate the _____ that help develop children ’s personal personalities. A. transactions B. infections C. interpositions D. interactions 5. _____against the rock, combined with the weight of the climber, caused his rope to break. A. Friction B. Confrontation C. V ocation D. Vibration 6. Families may be monogamous or polygamous -- there are such systems where one man is _____ to have several wives. A. supposed B. entitled C. granted D. institutionalized 7. Scientists at an American university have created a _____ material that automatically seals any tiny cracks that develop within it. A. artificial B. empathetic C. therapeutic D. synthetic 8. Parents were expected to train their children not only into an accepted pattern but also in work skills upon which their future _____ would depend. A. subsidy B. substitution C. subsistence D. subtitle 9. The _____ of empty homes has risen from 0.1 per cent to 9.7 per cent. A. proposition B. portion C. proportion D. property 10. Marriage is sanctified not only by the rites of religion, but also by the _____ of property. A. transmission B. transaction C. transposition D. transformation 11. Don't mention _____ to Eddie. It's a sore point with him. A. emptiness B. barrenness C. baldness D. bareness12. The purity of family life might be maintained , but the aristocracies of France, Italy, and Britain tolerated such behaviors as _____, sexual harassment, and homosexuality, which we consider the hallmark ofmodern life.A. adolescenceB. adulteryC. negligenceD. extravagance13. The central bank would for the first time become "fully _____" in conducting monetary policies inaccordance with market mechanisms.A. anonymousB. autonomousC. monotonousD. contemptuous14. Like any other human institution the family has always been _____ by the changing needs of society,sometimes slowly, sometimes fast.A. moldedB. modeledC. moistenedD. moulded15. By the early 1980s the company had _____ into one of the country's biggest trucking companies.A. evolvedB. revolvedC. devolvedD. involved16. When a young lady “sets her cap” for a certain young man, she shows her _____ to himA. affectionB. dislikeC. fidelityD. dignity17. When we say someone’s hat is too tight, we mean that he or she is _____.A. meanB. thinC. extravagantD. arrogant18. The beautiful melody is _____ in my mind.A. wanderingB. inhabitingC. lingeringD. idling19. Clothes and titles are the most potent thing, the most _____ influence, in the world.A. formativeB. forgivingC. fortifiableD. formidable20. Fighters on both sides took advantage of the cease-fire starting Wednesday evening to _____ front-linepositions.A. highlightB. exaggerateC. fortifyD. evadePart II. Translation (30 points)Directions: Translate the first part into Chinese (15 points) and the second into English (15 points).1.In the following year, a formal peace pact was signed. About a month later, Cixi left Xi’an at last. She was utterly fearful of foreigners just as she was extremely arrogant toward her own countrymen. She stopped far a long time in Henan and halted in Baoding for quite a few days before finally arriving in Beijing. According to unofficial accounts，an amusing episode took place during this long and drawn out journey. When a local official offered a monkey to her as a gift，she was so pleased that she ordered a yellow mandarin jacket to be conferred upon the monkey．later, a eunuch (太监) heard some officials complaining that people were considered less worthy than a monkey and went to inform Cixi，who realized that her order had been indeed a little too whimsical （古怪的）. So she issued another edict granting each of the escorting officials a yellow mandarin jacket. Upon the receipt of such an unusual favor the officials did not know whether they should thank Cixi or rather the monkey for it.2. 常听到这样的抱怨：做女人真吃力。