陕西省西安市高新一中2017-2018学年高一上学期期中考试英语试题
2017-2018学年 高一上学期期中考试英语试题 word版
2017-2018学年第一学期高一英语期中试题Ⅰ.阅读理解(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)AAn 80-year-old man was sitting on the sofa in his house along with his 45-year-old highly educated son.Suddenly a crow (乌鸦)perched on the tree near their window.The father asked his son,“What is this?”The son replied,“It is a crow.”After a few minutes,the father asked his son the 2nd time,“What is this?”The son said,“Father,I have just now told you ‘It's a crow.'”After a little while,the old father again asked his son the 3rd time,“What is this?”“It's a crow,a crow,a crow,”said the son loudly.A little after,the father again asked his son the 4th time,“What is this?”This time the son shouted at his father,“Why do you keep asking me the same question again and a gain? …IT IS A CROW'.Are you not ab le to understand this?”A little later,the father went to his room and came back with an old diary,which he had kept since his son was born.Opening a page,he asked his son to read that page.When the son read it,the following words were written in the diary:“Today my little son aged three was sitting with me on the sofa,when a crow was sitting on the window.My son asked me 23 times what it was,and I replied to him all 23 times that it was a crow.I hugged him lovingly each time he asked me the same question again and again for 23 times.I did not at all feel annoyed.I rather felt affection for my innocent child.”1.In what tone did the son say to his father “It's a crow,a crow,a crow”?A.Surprised. B.Hurried.C.Impatient. D.Excited.Why did the father ask the same question again and again?A.Because he wanted to see how patient his son would be.B.Because he couldn't understand what his son said.C.Because he was too old to remember anything.D.Because he wanted to make his son angry.3.How old was the old man when his son asked him 23 times “What is this?” ?A.35 years old. B.80 years old.C.45 years old. D.38 years old.4.What is the most suitable title for the passage?2·1·c·n·j·yA.Father's Love B.A CrowC.An Old Man D.An Old DairyBPeople all need friends because nobody wants to be lonely and a friend can help you in good and bad times.You've made friends since childhood,but you still don't know who your true friends are.Here are some signs to tell you if your friend is a true friend. Always honestHonesty is important to keep a relationship alive.A true friend always tells you the truth.It may be hard sometimes but lying can destroy a friendship.It is important thatyour friend speaks honestly and never makes up stories.Always listeningThere are always periods in your life when you have problems or difficulties.A true friend will always have time to listen to your problems and give you advice.It may not be able to offer a solution to your problems but the fact that your friend makes time to listen is a sign he/she cares for you.Your friend is not a true friend if he/she can never make time for you when you are in trouble.You also need to be reasonable and accept that your friend also has other things to do so he/she can't always listen immediately to your problems.Always respectful(尊敬的)A true friend will always respect your opinion no matter whether he/she agrees or not.Your true friend may disagree but never insists that he/she is correct.Always understandingIt is possible that some problems will arise between you and your friend.A true friend will always be forgiving (体谅的)and understanding,even if it isn't his/her fault.We are all different people and we all make mistakes.A true friend is always forgiving and understanding because he/she doesn't want to take the risk of losing his/her best friend. 5.What's the best title for the third paragraph?A.Remember your important days.B.Always there for you.C.Keep your secrets.D.Always happy for you.6.Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?A.Paying attention to a friend's opinion.B.Never tell lies to friends.C.Making time for friends.D.Sharing fun with friends.7.What's the author's purpose of writing this passage?A.To tell us how to find out if a friend is a true friend.B.To teach us how to make true friends.C.To find out how long a friendship can last.D.To introduce his experience in making friends.CEnglish has surely become the global language.Whenever we turn on the news to find out what's happening in East Asia,or Africa,or anywhere,people are being interviewed and telling us about it in English.If people look at the facts about the amazing reach of the English language,many would be surprised.English is used in over 90 countries as an official or semi-official language.English is the working language of many international institutes(研究所)as well as of most international research scientists.It is also the language that Indian parents and black parents wish their children to learn.It is believed that over one billion people worldwide are now learning English.One of the most important causes of the spread of English around the world is that Europeans are willing to accept it as their language.English is spreading from northernEurope to the south and is now the second language in countries such as Sweden,Norway,Netherlands and Denmark.If one visits any of them,it would seem that almost everyone there can talk in English.Recently,a report said that at the beginning of 2001,English was the most widely known foreign language with 43% of Europeans saying they spoke it.The report also said that with over 89% of the population speaking English,Sweden now has the highest percentage of English speakers.What's more,English is the language rated as most useful to know,and over 77% of Europeans who do not speak English as their first language consider it useful.8.By writing this passage,the writer mainly wants to tell us ________.A.something about the English-speaking countries2-1-c-n-j-yB.why so many people speak English around the worldC.that English has become a language spoken all over the worldD.about the development of English in Europe9.The writer mentions all of the following EXCEPT ________.A.America B.AsiaC.Europe D.Africa10.What does the underlined word“rated”in the last paragraph mean?A.Argued. B.Stood.C.Agreed. D.Considered.11.What can we learn from the passage?A.English has become the most important language in Sweden.B.Black parents don't want their children to learn English.C.English is used in over 90 countries as an official language.D.Not all international research scientists speak English at work.DWhen I was little,my mother sold flowers at Camden Market in London.She couldn't leave me at home on my own,so I had to go to the market with her.As I grew older,I began to give my mom a hand and I really enjoyed it.Things changed when I was 14.My grandma gave me a book for Christmas,which was all about making candles.I loved it so much that I spent all my free time making candles of all shapes and sizes.I made hundreds of them.One day,my mother was ill so I had to go to the market on my own.I decided to take some candles with me and see if I could sell them.To my surprise,they were sold out in 20 minutes! The next week,my mom gave me some money to buy some wax (蜡) to make more candles.They sold out really quickly,too.Nine months later,we decided to stop selling flowers.My mom and I couldn't make enough candles during the week,so some of my school friends started to help us.I paid them one pound for every candle,and we used to sell them for three or four times that.It was fun and my friends worked with me in the market.When I was 22,my uncle lent me some money and I opened my first shop on Portobello Road.Since then,I've never looked back,even in difficult times.At the first store,we only sold candles,but now we sell everything from designer furniture (定制家具) to paintings.12.The sentence “I began to give my mom a hand” means “________”.A.I began to get along better with my momB.I began to give my mom some giftsC.I began to help my mom sell flowersD.I began to wash my hands before working13.The right order of the following things is ________.a.The writer's mom stopped selling flowers.b.The writer went to the market with some candles.c.The writer bought candles from her friends and sold them well.d.The writer's mom fell ill.e.The writer's candles sold well.A.dbeac B.bdeacC.bedac D.adbec14.Kyra's uncle helped her open a shop by ________ when she was 22.A.working together with herB.buying her a shopC.teaching her basic skillsD.lending her some money15.From the passage you can learn that you should ________.A.hold on to your dreams and never give upB.spend all your free time on developing your interestsC.have your own idea and work hard to make it succeedD.get as much support as you can from your familyⅡ.阅读填句(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
陕西省西安中学2020学年高一上学期期中考试英语试卷版含答案
西安中学2017-2018学年度第一学期期中考试高一英语试题(时间:100分钟满分:150分)命题人:第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分)第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What are the speakers trying to do?A.Keep a secret.B. Make the car quiet.C. Let the cat goout.2.What is the man good at?A.Volleyball.B. Basketball.C. Baseball.3.How might Rose feel now?A.Confident.B. Nervous.C. Satisfied.4.What does the woman need according to the man?A. A challenging job.B. A good rest.C. A good counselor.5.Where are the speakers?A.In a restaurant.B. In a hospital.C. At home.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。
听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话,回答第6和第7两个小题。
6.What might the woman be?A.An interviewer.B. An actress.C. A director.7.What do we know about the man?A.He refuses to share his silver screen experience.B.It took him about two years to make one film.C.He’s been in an action movie.听下面一段对话,回答第8至第10三个小题。
陕西省西安中学2017-2018学年高一上学期期末考试英语试题
陕西省西安中学2017-2018学年高一上学期期末考试英语试题第一部分: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,并标在试题卷的相应位置。
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 are the guests doing?A. Having a meeting.B. Visiting the factory.C. Having a party.2. What is the man?A. A secretary.B. A reporter.C. A doctor.3. What are the speakers talking about?A. Traveling.B. Walking.C. Learning English.4. How can the woman get to the island?A. By plane.B. By boat.C. By helicopter.5. Where does the man work now?A. In Beijing.B. In Shanghai.C. In Tianjin.第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)听下面4段对话。
每段对话后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试题卷的相应位置。
听每段对话前,你将有时间阅读各个小题, 每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6至7题6. What is the man having now?A. The soup.B. A hamburger.C. A pancake.7. What program does the woman like best?A. Soap operas.B. Morning news.C. Talk shows.听第7段材料,回答第8至9题。
2017-2018学年度高一上学期期中考试英语试卷及参考答案
绝密★启用前试卷类型:A2017-2018学年第一学期期中考试高一年级英语试题本试卷共10页,三大题, 满分150分。
考试用时120分钟。
注意事项:1.答卷前,考生首先检查答题卡是否整洁无缺损,监考教师分发的考生信息条形码是否正确;之后务必用0.5毫米黑色字迹的签字笔在答题卡指定位置填写自己的学校、姓名和考生号,同时,将监考教师发放的条形码正向准确粘贴在答题卡的贴条形码区,请保持条形码整洁、不污损。
2.选择题每小题选出答案后,用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑,如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其它答案,答案不能答在试卷上。
不按要求填涂的,答案无效。
3.非选择题必须用0.5毫米黑色字迹的签字笔作答,答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上,请注意每题答题空间,预先合理安排;如需改动,先划掉原来的答案,然后再写上新的答案;不准使用铅笔和涂改液。
不按以上要求作答的答案无效。
4.考生必须保持答题卡的整洁,考试结束后,将答题卡交回。
第I卷注意事项:1.答第I卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2.选出每小题答案后,用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案标号。
不能答在本试卷上,否则无效。
第一部分单项选择(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)1. — Can you catch what I said?— Sorry, I can ________ understand it.A. almostB. hardlyC. nearlyD. hard2. — Have you had your breakfast________?— Yes, I have ________had it.A. already; yetB. yet; yetC. already; neverD. yet; already3. The dog is getting old and cannot run ________it did.A. as faster asB. so fast thanC. fasterD. so fast as4. Tsinghua University, ______in 1911,is home to a great number of outstanding figures.A. foundB. foundingC. foundedD. to be founded5. Lucy has a great sense of humor and always keeps her colleagues ______ with her stories.A. amusingB. amusedC. to amuseD. to be amused6. — How was your day off last week, John?— Pretty good. We ________ the Empire State Building.A. visitedB. has visitedC. were visitingD. had visited7. I will send you postcards from there unless my mother ________ her plan.A. will changeB. changesC. changeD. changed8. Which do you like ________, meat or chicken?A. bestB. goodC. moreD. better9. — ________ you ________ the Great Wall?— Yes, I have. It is in the north of Beijing.A. Have…been toB. Have…gone toC. Will…go toD. Did…go to10. Jeff studied hard and got ________ grades than before.A. goodB. betterC. bestD. the best11. Be confident! Everyone will succeed if he ________ in himself.A. believeB. believesC. believedD. will believe12. Plan everything ahead, ________ you will live an easy life.A. andB. butC. forD. or13. — Can you tell me ________ when the teacher came into the classroom?—Sorry, I don’t know.A. what were the students doingB. what are the students doingC. what the students were doingD. what the students are doing14. What _______! You’d better not go out.A. a bad weatherB. a fine dayC. fine weatherD. bad weather15. I know my mother’s birthday is ________ June.A. onB. inC. atD. for第二部分阅读理解(共20小题;每小题2分,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和D中,选出最佳答案,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
2017届陕西省西安市第一中学高三上学期期中考试英语试题
市一中大学区2016-2017学年度第一学期期中考试高三英语试题第一卷第一部分听力第一节(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,从每题所给的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. Who will the man call?A. His boss.B. His wife.C. A taxi driver.2. What does the man suggest the woman do?A. Wait on the phone.B. Order the pizza online.C. Drive to the pizza place.3. What does the woman want to do?A. Learn to make a video.B. Buy a coffee maker.C. Make some coffee.4. What will the man do at 3 o’clock on Friday?A. Go to class.B. Meet the doctor.C. Take the woman’s shift.5. What does the man think of the lecture?A. Difficult.B. Excellent.C. Boring.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,从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话,回答第6、7 题。
6. Who will send the file?A. Sam.B. Carol.C. Lucy.7. Where is the woman?A. At the airport.B. In the office.C. In the hotel.听下面一段对话,回答第8 至10 题。
陕西省西安市20172018学年高一英语上学期期末考试试题
陕西省西安市2017-2018学年高一英语上学期期末考试试题第一部分听力(共两节,满分20分)做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。
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分,满分5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回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 like to play now?A. Basketball.B. Baseball.C. Tennis.2. How many exams will the man take next week?A. 3.B. 4.C. 5.3. What does the woman suggest the man do?A. Wait until tomorrow.B. Learn to do the copying.C. Use her computer.4. Where are the speakers?A. In a supermarket.B. At the airport.C. In a car.5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. An athlete.B. A game.C. A friend第二节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题给出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. What time does the movie begin?A. At 6:15.B. At 6:30.C. At 6:45.7. How is the weather?A. Fine.B. Rainy.C. Cloudy.听第7段材料,回答第8,、9题。
(完整版)陕西省西安市_高一英语上学期期中试题
2017-2018 学年度第一学期期中考试高一英语试题(时间: 100 分钟满分: 150 分)命题人:第一部分听力(共两节,满分30 分)第一节(共 5 小题;每题 1.5 分,满分7.5 分)听下边 5 段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、 B、 C 三个选项中选出最正确选项。
听完每段对话后,你都有10 秒钟的时间往返答相关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What are the speakers trying to do?C. Let the cat goA. Keep a secret.B. Make the car quiet.out.2.What is the man good at?A. Volleyball.B. Basketball.C. Baseball.3.How might Rose feel now?A. Confident.B. Nervous.C. Satisfied.4.What does the woman need according to the man?A. A challenging job.B. A good rest.C. A good counselor.5.Where are the speakers?A. In a restaurant.B. In a hospital.C. At home.第二节(共15 小题;每题 1.5 分,满分22.5 分)听下边 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 三个选项中选出最正确选项。
听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每题 5 秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下边一段对话,回答第 6 和第 7 两个小题。
6.What might the woman be?A. An interviewer.B. An actress.C. A director.7.What do we know about the man?A. He refuses to share his silver screen experience.B.It took him about two years to make one film.C.He’s been in an action movie.听下边一段对话,回答第8 至第 10 三个小题。
西安高新一中2017-2018学年第一学期期中考试初三英语试卷
2017-2018学年度第一学期期中考试试题九年级英语第Ⅰ卷1.听句子,选答案。
第一节:听下面10段对话,每段对话后又一个问题,读两遍,请根据每段对话的内容和后面的问题,从所给的三个选项中选出最恰当的一项。
(共10小题,计5分)1.A.History B .Math C .English2.A .Tall and thin B .Shoot and heavy C .Tall and heavy3.A .First floor B .Second floor C.Third floor4.A .Sunday B .Monday C .Tuesday5.A .Piasdc B .Wood C .Bamboo6.A .Students should work B .Study is important C .Part time jibs are good7.A .Speaking English B.Looking at teachers C.Losing faces8.A .The man is like a kid B.The man is lying C.His words are unbelievable9.A .Comedies B.Action movies C .Documentaries10.A .Five B .Nine C .Fourteen第二节:听下面两段对话,每段对话后有几个小题,根据每段对话的内容和后面的问题,从所给的三个选项中选出最恰当的一项。
每段对话读两遍。
(共5小题,计5分)听第一段对话,回答第11至12小题11. Why does Sam like reading?A .Because be is free B.Because there is no TV at his houseC .Because it makes him relaxed12.What kind of books does Sam often read?A.Books on science B .Books on computers C.Books on Chinese history听第二段对话,回答第13至15三个小题13.Who does the man speaker ask the woman to do the end of the conversation?A.The man speakerB.The woman speakerC.A friend of the woman speaker’s14.What does the man s peaker ask the woman t o do at the end of the conversation?。
陕西省西安中学2017-2018学年高一英语上学期期末考试
西安中学2017-2018学年度第一学期期末考试高一英语试题参考答案听力(每小题1.5分,共30分)1-5 CBCBB 6-10 CACAA 11-15 ACBAA 16-20 CBABC阅读(每小题2分,共25分)21-23 DBC 24-26 DABC 27-30 DCAB 31-35 CEADG完形填空(每小题1.5分,共30分)36-40 CBDBC 41-45 ABCDB 46-50 AADCB 51-55 DCBAD语法填空(每小题1.5分,共15分)56. what/all 57. which 58. to express 59. a 60. are regarded61. hid 62. from 63. extremely 64. to be recorded/ recording 65. more popular单词拼写(每小题1分,共10分)66. bargain 67. competing 68. admitted 69. mercy 70.invitation71. appreciate 72. wild 73. hopelessly 74. folk 75. simplified短文改错(每小题1分,共10分)76. children→child 77. late→later 78. end前加the 79. her→him 80. was→were 81. knowing→know 82. had去掉83. chat→chatted 84. in→on 85. excited→exciting书面表达Sample writing (25分)Dear Mr. Smith,I am Li Hua, chairman of the Student Union, from Xi’an Middle School. I am delighted to learn that you are coming to visit our school on February 4th. I am writing to tell you what we have arranged for you.In the morning, there will be a forum in the school auditorium, where visitors and students from our school communicate with each other, talking about school life and cultural differences. At noon, you are invited to have lunch in our school cafeteria with students from our school. You can taste dumplings, noodles and other Chinese foods. In the afternoon, the students in our school will show you around the Bell Tower and the Drum Tower, located in the heart of the city.How do you like the a rrangements? I hope you’ll have a nice time in Xi’an.Yours sincerely,Li Hua。
2017-2018学年高一英语上学期期中试题(高新部)
2017-2018学年高一英语上学期期中试题(高新部)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. When is the man checking in?A. On Tuesday.B. On Wednesday.C. O n Friday.2. Where is the woman’s mobile phone?A. In the bedroom.B. In the sitting room.C. In the kitchen.3. Why do the speakers get sleepy in the first class?A. They don’t like the class.B. They get up too early.C. They have milk for their breakfast.4. What does the woman probably want to be in the future?A. A teacher.B. A reporter.C. A doctor.5. How does the woman lose weight?A. By starving herself.B. By exercising.C. B y eating a balanced meal.第二节 (共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
陕西省西安市第一中学高一英语上学期期中试题
陕西省西安市第一中学2016-2017学年高一英语上学期期中试题第一部分听力(共20小题,每小题1分,满分20分)第一节(共5小题;每小题1分,满分5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. Help the man.B. Finish her homework.C. Watch a program.2. What does the woman mean?A. It’s too cold this winter.B. Cold beer is harmful to health.C. The man should drink less beer.3. How much does the man have to pay?A. $90.B. $162.C. $180.4. Why does the man have so many clocks?A. He has trouble getting up in the morning.B. He often forgets about time.C. He likes collecting clocks.5. What can we infer about the speakers?A. They’ve known each other.B. They’re having coffee together.C. They think the coffee shop too small.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A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
陕西省西安市西安高新第一中学2024-2025学年高一上学期期中考试英语试题
陕西省西安市西安高新第一中学2024-2025学年高一上学期期中考试英语试题一、阅读理解As the excitement of the Summer Olympics attracts audiences worldwide, it presents a golden opportunity to inspire our younger generation not just in sports but in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Here, we explore a series of innovative STEM challenges designed for both lower elementary and upper elementary students, aimed at sparking their curiosity and fostering a love for learning.Surfing STEM ChallengeThe Surfing STEM Challenge invites students to explore the fascinating world of magnetic forces (磁力) by keeping a surfer suspended in mid-air. Using a magnetic stick. students guide the surfer’s track, mirroring the fluid movements of surfing waves.Basketball STEM challengeThe Basketball STEM challenge attracts students by tasking them with inventing a basketball game tailored for one-handed play, making use of materials at hand. The activity highlights the importance of creativity, engineering capability, and collaborative effort, all within the vibrant atmosphere of the Summer Olympics.Skateboarding STEM ActivityThe Skateboarding STEM Activity challenges students to craft a small skateboard, along with constructing a skatepark to demonstrate their fingerboarding skills. It’s an engaging way to connect with the dynamic world of skateboarding in the Summer Olympics, encouraging teamwork, innovation, and hands-on learning.Golf STEM ChallengeThe Golf STEM Challenge tasks students with the exciting project of designing and building a mini golf course, along with creating their own golf club. This innovative approach to learning not only brings the spirit of the Summer Olympics into the classroom but also fosters teamwork, problem-solving, and a deeper understanding of the scientific concepts behind the game of golf.Click Here to find out more information.1.What is the main goal of the STEM challenges described in the passage?A.To train students for future careers in STEM.B.To encourage students’ curiosity and love for learning.C.To help students understand complex scientific theories.D.To promote the importance of sports and physical activity.2.Which two STEM challenges encourage students to build something physical?A.Surfing STEM Challenge and Golf STEM Challenge.B.Surfing STEM Challenge and Basketball STEM Challenge.C.Skateboarding STEM Activity and Golf STEM Challenge.D.Basketball STEM Challenge and Skateboarding STEM Activity.3.Where is this passage most likely to be found?A.A sports magazine.B.A travel blog.C.A scientific report.D.An educational website.In medical school and throughout his career as a neonatologist, William Cashore was often asked to read and correct others’ work. Little did they know that he was a spelling champion, witha trophy(奖品) at home to prove it. Cashore won the Scripps National Spelling Bee in 1954 at age14. Now 84, he’s the oldest living champi on of the contest, which dates back to 1925. As contestants from this year’s competition headed home, he reflected on his experience and the effect it had on him.Cashore credits his parents for helping him prepare for his trip to Washington, D.C., for the spelling bee. His mother was an elementary school teacher and his father was a lab technician with a talent for taking words apart and putting them back together.When the field narrowed to two competitors, the other boy misspelled “uncinate”, which means bent like a hook. Cashore spelled it correctly, then clinched the title with the word “transept”, an architectural term for the transverse part of a cross- shaped church.Cashore, who was given $500 and an encyclopedia set, enjoyed a brief turn as a celebrity. He didn’t br ag about his accomplishment after returning to Pennsylvania, but the experience quietly shaped him in multiple ways. “It gave me much more self-confidence and also gave me asense that it’s very important to try to get things as correct as possible,” he said. “I’ve always been that way, and I still feel that way. If people are careless about spelling and writing, you wonder if they’ re careless about their thinking.”“Preparing for a spelling bee today requires more concentration and technique than it did decades ago,” Cashore said. “The vocabulary of the words are far, far more technical. The English language, in the meantime, has imported a great many words from foreign languages which were not part of the English language when I was in eighth grade,” he added.4.What can we learn about Cashore from the first two paragraphs?A.He is the best ever spelling champion.B.He prepared alone for the spelling bee.C.He used his spelling ability to help others.D.He preferred to show off his spelling talent. 5.What does the word “clinched” underlined in paragraph 3 refer to?A.Won.B.Declined.C.Removed.D.Gave.6.How did the spelling bee competition affect Cashore?A.It helped him start his career.B.It strengthened his confidence.C.It limited his way of thinking.D.It brought him lasting popularity.7.What should we do to prepare for today’s spelling bee according to Cashore?A.Learn multiple languages.B.Go abroad for language study.C.Be a remarkable technician.D.Try to improve relevant skills.What are the most important factors that distinguish NBA legends from the rest? When scoping out talent, scouts (星探) look for two main things: outstanding previous performance and “unexploited potential”. There is an assumption that physical stature and athleticism (e.g., arm span, flexibility, swiftness, etc) are markers of unexploited potential, and will therefore continue predicting success in the NBA.But is this assumption correct?A new study sheds some new light on the issue. Unsurprisingly, measures of physical makeup and athleticism clearly influence selection into the NBA draft. But they did not distinguish productive NBA players from unproductive players after taking into account prior performance. In fact, the only variables that predicted NBA success were youth, college performance, and college quality. Of course, the researchers didn’t analyze every possible measure of skill, such as passing, defense and shooting. Also, many external factors could also have playeda role, such as coaching and team social dynamics. But none of them may be as important as the biggest elephant in the room. Let’s turn to Michael Jordan, the basketball legend.A lot has been made of Jordan’s “cut” from his school basketball team in Grade Two in high school. In reality, Jordan wasn’t cut, but just placed elsewhere: on the junior team. The school team really needed size, and at the tryouts Jordan was 5feet 10 inches. He didn’t have his big growth shoot until the following year, when he was placed on the school team. What’s more, at the tryouts, Jordan didn’t really stand out on any of the characteristics the coaches were looking out for.Well, except one: “If Jordan distinguished himself at all during the tryout, it was through his extreme effort.”What truly saddens me is that professionals judge the “natural” performer who demonstrates early evidence of ability to be more talented, and more hirable than the “striver”, who shows early evidence of high motivation and perseverance. Maybe it’s time to completely rethink this whole belief of unexploited potential. Perhaps we should think about early ability as merely potential that was realized earlier than others. Nothing more, nothing less. 8.According to the passage, what do team managers generally value in players?A.Athletic skills and training experiences.B.Motivation and team social dynamics.C.Physical makeup and athletic competence.D.Early performance and professional spirit.9.What does “the biggest elephant in the room” in paragraph 2 refer to?A.The most efficient training program.B.The most essential quality as a player.C.The greatest NBA legend Michael Jordan.D.The most obvious factor but one that is ignored.10.Why did Jordan fail to make the school team as a Grade Two student?A.He lacked talent for the sport.B.He was too short to win the coach’s favor.C.He was needed more by the school’s junior team.D.He didn’t make enough efforts to impress the coach.11.What message does the writer want to convey in the passage?A.Super efforts can make up for the lack of athleticism.B.The concept of “unexploited potential” doesn’t make sense.C.Those who show early evidence of ability are not truly talented.D.Passion and dedication are as worth considering as athletic characteristics.A new study published in the journal Science Advances finds that AI enhances creativity by boosting the novelty of story ideas as well as the “usefulness” of stories — their ability to engage the target audience and potential for publication. It finds that AI “professionalizes” stories, making them more enjoyable, more likely to have plot twists, better written and less boring.In a study, 300 participants were tasked with writing a short, eight-sentence “micro story” for a target audience of young adults. They were divided into three groups: one group was allowed no Ad help, a second group could use ChatGPT to provide a single three-sentence starting idea, and writers in the third group could choose from up to five AI-generated ideas for their inspiration.They then asked 600 people to judge how good the stories were, assessing them for novelty and “usefulness”. They found that writers with the most access to AI experienced the greatest gains to their creativity, their stories scoring 8.1% higher for novelty and 9% higher for novelty compared with stories written without AI. Writers who used up to five AI-generated ideas also scored higher for emotional characteristics, producing stories that were better written, more enjoyable, less boring and funnier.The researchers evaluated the writers’ creativity using a Divergent Association Task (DA T) and found that more creative writers — those with the highest DAT scores — benefited least from generative AI ideas.Less creative writers conversely saw a greater increase in creativity: access to five AI ideas improved novelty by 10.7% and usefulness by 11.5% compared with those who used no AI ideas. Their stories were judged to be up. to 26.6% better written, up to 22.6% more enjoyable and up to 15.2% less boring.Anil Doshi, Assistant Professor at the UCL School said, “While these results point to an increase in individual creativity, there is risk of losing collective novelty. If the publishing industry were to use more generative AI-inspired stories, our findings suggest that the stories would become less unique and more similar to each other. That is not encouraged in writing.”12.What were some participants assigned to do in the study?A.Help targeted young writers.B.Improve some less creative works.C.Create a mini story for young men.D.Use AI to judge the quality of stories. 13.Who benefited most from the AI-assisted writing in the study?A.Those using AI most.B.Those of most creativity.C.Those with the help of ChatGPT.D.Those writing the most.14.What might be Anil Doshi’s attitude toward the AI-assisted writing?A.Optimistic.B.Objective.C.Doubtful.D.Critical. 15.What can be the best title for the passage?A.AI Is Being Used to Create Novel Stories NowadaysB.AI Is Catching on But Threatening the Future of WritersC.AI Can Boost Creativity in Writing But Has Its DisadvantagesD.AI Helps Improve Writing Skills But Is Limited to Young WritersPeru is one of the most popular countries in South America, mostly thanks to its Wonder of the World, Machu Picchu. There is much more to see and do in Peru if you’re willing to get out there and explore. 16 You don’t need a lot of money to visit here. Here are a few ways to cut down your costs in Peru.17 They are the cheapest accommodation you can find and offer personalized service to guests. try to stay in these as often as possible.Take public transportation. Embrace public transportation to get around — it’s super affordable so skip the taxis. You’ll save a fortune.Travel off-season. For a low-cost trip, the best times to visit Peru are the months of April and May or September and October. 18Take the cheap buses. They cost around 2-10 PEN for a ride. 19 But there is always a door person whom you can ask if the bus is going to your location. There are not always marked bus stops, so look for gathering crowds.Go on a free walking tour. 20 Free Walking Tour Peru has tours that can guide you around both Lima and Cusco. Just remember to tip your guide at the end!Bring a water bottle. The tap water here isn’t safe to drink so bring a reusable water bottlewith a filter to save money and reduce your plastic use.A.Stay at family-run hotels.B.After all, it’s safe to travel alone in Peru.C.Prices are usually cheaper during these periods.D.Best of all, traveling around Peru is inexpensive.E.Peru has a ton of fancy hotels to stay throughout thé country.F.They are a bit confusing, as they don’t necessarily have a schedule.G.This is a great way to learn the history behind the places you are seeing.二、完形填空I could feel the excitement rising in me as I held the beautifully wrapped present in my hands. Unable to 21 my curiosity any longer, I 22 it open. It was a brand-new laptop. I had scored straight A for my examination and this was my 23 .Soon I became glued to my new-found 24 friend. I began to spend increasing time on it and was 25 to the glowing screen before me. During weekends, I could 26 spend a few hours on my laptop. It came to a point where I chose to 27 myself in my room, refusing to come out and engage in family 28 . I preferred to stay connected to the people I befriended in cyberspace (网络空间) although I had never met them. Gradually, my sleep was 29 to only scattered naps, and my grades at school also began 30 .It was about this time that my parents started 31 their disapproval. I was asked to reduce my usage of the internet. Yet, however hard I tried, I was unable to pull myself away and concentrate on my lessons. I was 32 for just another click and another look at my message board. Then one day, my father 33 my laptop. I complained but in vain.Over time, I realized that Dad and Mom had always wanted the best for me. That was when I decided to take the big step — to 34 my internet addiction. Quitting was harder than I expected.But with dogged determination, I knew that I would 35 a new leaf. 21.A.keep B.show C.contain D.improve 22.A.tore B.cut C.broke D.sliced23.A.order B.reward C.inspiration D.strategy 24.A.electronic B.physical C.virtual D.authentic 25.A.committed B.exposed C.devoted D.addicted 26.A.hardly B.easily C.officially D.regretfully 27.A.trap B.adapt C.lock D.shelter 28.A.conflicts B.discussions C.investments D.experiments 29.A.instructed B.adjusted C.limited D.reduced 30.A.rising B.advancing C.declining D.shifting 31.A.voicing B.sharing C.challenging D.exchanging 32.A.responsible B.grateful C.ready D.desperate 33.A.gave away B.took away C.threw away D.swept away 34.A.ignore B.admit C.monitor D.overcome 35.A.turn over B.pick up C.rely on D.attend to三、语法填空阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
西安高新第一中高三英语试题和答案
西安高新第一中高三英语模拟试题本试卷分第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)第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What does the man suggest the woman do?A. Quit her job.B. Find another restaurant to work in.C. Work three nights a week.2. What are the speakers doing?A. Cooking.B. Having a meal at home.C. Eating in a restaurant.3. What car does the man have?A. An Audi.B. A Ford.C. A Ferrari.4. Who will begin the lecture now?A. Dr. White.B. Prof. Brookings.C. Dr. Mildens.5. What are the speakers discussing?A. Animal fur.B. Some coats.C. A free diamond.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。
听每段对话或独白前, 你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料, 回答第6, 7题。
6. What‟s wrong with the sweater the woman bought?A. It‟s too small.B. It‟s not the right style.C. It‟s the wrong color.7. How does the woman probably feel about the man‟s response?A. Satisfied.B. Surprised.C. Disappointed.听第7段材料, 回答第8至10题。
陕西省西安市第一中学高一英语上学期期中试题
陕西省西安市第一中学2016-2017学年高一英语上学期期中试题第一部分听力(共20小题,每小题1分,满分20分)第一节(共5小题;每小题1分,满分5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. Help the man.B. Finish her homework.C. Watch a program.2. What does the woman mean?A. It’s too cold this winter.B. Cold beer is harmful to health.C. The man should drink less beer.3. How much does the man have to pay?A. $90.B. $162.C. $180.4. Why does the man have so many clocks?A. He has trouble getting up in the morning.B. He often forgets about time.C. He likes collecting clocks.5. What can we infer about the speakers?A. They’ve known each other.B. They’re having coffee together.C. They think the coffee shop too small.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A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
西安高新一中2017-2018学年第一学期期中考试初三英语试卷
2017-2018学年度第一学期期中考试试题九年级英语第Ⅰ卷1.听句子,选答案。
第一节:听下面10段对话,每段对话后又一个问题,读两遍,请根据每段对话的内容和后面的问题,从所给的三个选项中选出最恰当的一项。
(共10小题,计5分)1.A.History B .Math C .English2.A .Tall and thin B .Shoot and heavy C .Tall and heavy3.A .First floor B .Second floor C.Third floor4.A .Sunday B .Monday C .Tuesday5.A .Piasdc B .Wood C .Bamboo6.A .Students should work B .Study is important C .Part time jibs are good7.A .Speaking English B.Looking at teachers C.Losing faces8.A .The man is like a kid B.The man is lying C.His words are unbelievable9.A .Comedies B.Action movies C .Documentaries10.A .Five B .Nine C .Fourteen第二节:听下面两段对话,每段对话后有几个小题,根据每段对话的内容和后面的问题,从所给的三个选项中选出最恰当的一项。
每段对话读两遍。
(共5小题,计5分)听第一段对话,回答第11至12小题11. Why does Sam like reading?A .Because be is free B.Because there is no TV at his houseC .Because it makes him relaxed12.What kind of books does Sam often read?A.Books on science B .Books on computers C.Books on Chinese history听第二段对话,回答第13至15三个小题13.Who does the man speaker ask the woman to do the end of the conversation?A.The man speakerB.The woman speakerC.A friend of the woman speaker’s14.What does the man s peaker ask the woman t o do at the end of the conversation?A .Tell Dave Cooper not to dress upB .Make the party very importantC .LetD ave Cooper come to the party aloneⅡ.听短文,选答案。
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陕西省西安市高新一中2017-2018学年高一上学期期中考试英语试题第Ⅰ卷第一部分听力(共两节,满分20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,每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What will the man do this afternoon?A. Go to the park.B. Go to see Lisa.C. Go to the beach.2. Which sport does the woman like the best?A. Volleyball.B. BaseballC. Football3. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. At home.B. At a restaurantC. At a supermarket.4. What does the man's brother look like?A. He has dark hair.B. He is quite bigC. He is tall.5. What does Anna want to do ?A. Find a room.B. Move to CaliforniaC. Make friends with Jane.第二节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所费的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6至7题。
6. What is the man complaining about?A. The food.B. The service.C. Drinks.7. Which of the following does the man not need to pay for?A. Soup.B. Dessert.C. Drinks.听第7段材料,回答第8至9题。
8. How much should the woman pay?A. 45 cents.B. 30 cents.C. Drinks.9. Which bus will the woman probably take after taking this one?A. No.6.B. No.10.C. No.16听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
10. Who can play the guitar?A. Sam.B. Helen.C. Nick.11. When will the man meet Nick?A. On Wednesday.B. On Thursday.C. On Friday.12. What does the woman remmd the man to bring?A. A sweater.B. Some food.C. Some CDs.听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
13. When did the man leave home yesterday?A. At 8:30 am.B. At 9:00 am.C. At 9:30 am.14. Why was the man late?A. He left home late.B. His bus broke down.C. He had an accident.15. What are the speakers talking about?A. An accidentB. An exam.C. A competition16. What do we know about Tim?A. He is the man's best friend.B. He took an exam yesterday.C. He won first place.听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17. What's the date today?A. July 4.B. July 5.C. July 6.18. What will the tourists visit first after they arrive in Chongqing?A. A shipB. A mountain.C. A zoo.19. What will the visitors do on July 8?A. GO to the Qutang Gorge.B. Attend a welcoming party.C. Visit the Three Gorges Dam.20. How long does the tour last?A. Six days.B. Three days.C. Four days.第二部分阅读理解(共两节,满分40分)第一节:(共15小题:每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最贱选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AIn 1978, I was 18 and was working as a nurse in a small town about 270 km away from Sydney, Australia I was looking forward to having five fays off form duty. Unfortunately, the only one train a day back to my home in Sydney had already left. So I thought I'd hitch a ride(搭便车).I waited by the side of the highway for three hours but no one stopped for me. Finally, a man walked over and introduced himself as Gordon. He said that although he couldn't give me a lift, I should come back to his house for lunch. He noticed me standing for hours in the November heat and thought I must be hungry. I was doubtful as a young girl but he assured (使…放心)me I safe,he also offered to help me find a lift home afterwards. When we arrived at his house,he made us sandwiches. After lunch,he helped me find a lift home.Twenty-five years later, in 2003, while I was driving to a nearby town one day, I saw an elderly man standing in the glaring heat, trying to hitch a ride. I thought it was another chance to repay someone for the favor Td been given decades earlier. I pulled over and picked him up. I made him comfortable on the back seat and offered him some water.After a few moments of small talk,the man said to me,"You haven’t changed a bit, even your red hair is still the same." I couldn't remember where Td met him. He then told me he was the man who had given me lunch and helped me find a lift all those years ago. It was Gordon.21. The author had to hitch a ride one day in 1978 because .A. her work delayed her trip to SydneyB. she was going home for her holidaysC. the town was far away from SydneyD. she missed the only train back home22. The reason why the author offered a lift to the elderly man was that .A. she realized he was GordonB. she had known hiip for decadesC. she was going to the nearby townD. she wanted to repay the favor she once got23. What does the author want to tell the readers through the story?A. Giving sometimes produces nice results.B. Those who giv7e rides will be paid.C. Good manners bring about happiness.D. People should offer free rides to others. 'BMinutes after the last movie ended yesterday at the Plaza Theater. employees were busy sweeping up popcorns and gathering coke cups. It was a scene that had been repeated many times in the theater's 75-year history. This time, however, the cleanup was a little different. As one group of workers earned out the rubbish, another group began removing seats and other theater equipment in preparation for the building’s end.The film classic The Lust Picture Show was the last movie shown in the old theater. Though the movie is 30 years old, most of the 250 seats were filled with teary-eyed audience wanting to say good-be to the old building. Theater owner Ed Bradford said he chose the movie because it seemed appropriate The movie is set in a small town where the only movie theater is preparing to close down.Bradford said that large modern theaters in the city made it impossible for the Plaza to compete. He added that the theater's location(位置) was also a reason. "this used to be the center of town." he said. "Now the area is mostly office buildings and warehouses."Last week some city officials suggested the city might be interested in turning the old theater into a museum and public meeting place. However, these plans were abandoned because of financial problems. Bradford sold the building and to a local development firm, which plans to build a shopping complex on the land where the theater is located.The theater audience said good-by as Bradford locked the doors for the last time. After 75 years the Plaza Theater has shown its last movie. It will be missed.24. In what way was yesterday's cleanup at the Plaza special?A. it made room for new equipmentB. it signaled the closedown of the heater.C. It was done with the help of the audience.D. It marked the 75th anniversary of the theater.25. Why was The Last Picture Show put on?A. It was an all-time classic.B. It was about the history of the town.C. The audience requested it.D. The theater owner found it suitable.26. What will probably happen to the building?A. It will be repaired.B. It will be tuned into a museum.C. Il will be knocked down.D. It will be sold to the city government.27. What can we infer about the audience?A. They are disappointed with Bradford.B. They are sad to part with the old theater.C. They are supportive of the city officials.D. They are eager to have a shopping center.CMost people shake hands and make eye contact when they meet people for the first time. Among very good friends, a woman may give another woman a little hug, and a man may kiss a woman quickly on the cheek. Males don t hug one another, which, however, is changing. Men usually shake hands with the right hand. Sometimes they use the left hand to either cover the handshake or lightly hold the other person's arm. This shows greater warmth and friendship. Most people wave hello or good-bye by extending the palm(手掌)facing outward, and twisting the hand at the wrist. Another way is to raise the arm, palm outward, and move the whole arm and hand back and forth. This is important to know because in many other countries, the same movements mean "no"When people are waiting in a public place, such as the post office, they usually form lines. Some people get angry and complain if someone pushes their way into a line or jumps ahead of other people. Moreover, many women like men to open doors for them. They also like men to give up their seats on public transportation. However, some women do not like this type of behavior. They feel that men and women should be treated in the same way.In the United States, it's important to make direct eye contact in business and social situations. If you don't make eye contact, people will probably think that you are bored or not interested. If there is silence in these situations, people usually try to make conservation. Periods of silencemake many people uncomfortable. People in the United States usually stand about one arm's length away from each other while talking or standing together. This space is called "the comfort zone".In the United States, mothers sometimes show that they are angry with children by shaking an index finger(食指) at them. People may show that they like children by patting them on the head.28. It can be inferred from Paragraph 1 that in the United States .A. males begin to hug each other nowB. a man usually kisses a woman for greetingC. people only use right hands to shake handsD. people wave good-bye as people in many other countries do29. Some women don't like to be offered a seat by men because .A. they think sitting is harmful for healthB. they prefer to stand rather than sitC. they like to be treated equallyD. they don't need men's favor30. The third paragraph is mainly about .A. body language in public placesB. impolite body languageC. the comfort zoneD. body language in business and social life31. In the United States, a mother sometimes shakes an index finger at her kids to show .A. boredomB. angerC. loveD. satisfactionDIf you see a group of people dancing and singing on the street or in the railway station, you don’t need to feel surprised They are a flash mob (快闪族),which is a group of people who come together suddenly in a public place, do something unusual for a brief period of time, and then quickly break up. I hey are usually organized with the help of the Internet or other digital communication network. At a predetermined time,they gather and perform some distractions (消遣)such as waving their hands and exchanging books, Then, they quickly break up before the police can arrive. Using mobile phones, the flash mob can change its location if the first one has been replaced for any reason.Bill Lasik, senior editor of Harper's Magazine, organized the first flash mob in Manhattan in May 2003 but the first successful flash mob came together on June 3, 2003 - after the first attempt was foiled at Macy's department store. Lasik claimed that the activity was designed to make fun of hipsters (起时髦的人), and call attention to the cultural atmosphere.Flash mob gatherings can sometimes shock people. Such an activity might seem amusing and untrue, but is also might frighten people who are not aware of what is taking place. Undoubtedly, flash mobs can serve as good political tools in any direction. They also have great economic potential, such as using flash mobs to advertise a product.The flash mob is now becoming more and more popular. People use it to do many things. For example, in 2009, Michael Jackson's fans took part in a flash mob to remember him Hundreds of his fans gathered singing and dancing Michael's famous song "Beat It" together. Flash mobs give people from all walks of life an opportunity to come together to create memory.32. The undefined word "foiled in Paragraph 2 can be replaced by " ".A. forgottenB. preventedC. announcedD. held33. What can you learn about the flash mob from the passage?A. The flash mob can be made use of in many fields just for fun,B. Once the place for the activity is determined , it can't be changedC. The flash mob usually breaks up quickly for lacking enough timeD. It gives people the chance to come together to do something unusual.34. The main purpose of the passage is .A. to entertainB. to encourageC. doubtfulD. to persuade35. The writer's attitude towards the flash mob is .A. negativeB. favorableC. doubtfulD. objective第二节:(共5小题:每小题2分,满分10分)根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。