2020年10月河南省名校联盟2021届高三毕业班联考质量检测英语试题
河南省豫西名校2020_2021学年高一英语10月联考试题
河南省豫西名校2020_2021学年高一英语10月联考试题河南省豫西名校2020-2021学年高一英语10月联考试题(考试时间：100分钟试卷满分：120分）第一部分（略）第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题：每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D)中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AADULT GROUP TOURSMIM (Musical Instrument Museum) invites groups to experience the world through music. Reserve group tours in advance to check in as a group upon arrival and expedite(加快）admissions(入场）. With easier check-in，groups have more time to explore the galleries. GUIDED TOUR■ Length of Tour: One hour■ Group Size: 7 guests per group; 3 groups maximum per tour (21 guests maximum at one time). Since space can be tight in those areas, the number of guests are limited at any time. “VIP” Tours are conducted in groups of seven people.GENERAL ADMISSIONGeneral: $20 per adult■$15 for teens (ages 13-19)■$10 for children (ages 4 - 12)■Free for children 3 and under TOUR FEESA $25 fee is charged for each group that registers(登记）for this tour，plus general museum admission for each guest on the tour.■ Group of 1-7 guests: $25 plus general admission for eachguest■ Groups of 8 to 14 guests: $50 plus general admission for each guest■ Groups of 15 to 21 guests: $75 plus general museum admission for each guestA $40 nonrefundable(不可退的）deposit (押金)will hold the reservation(预订）and is applied to the final payment.TOUR SCHEDULETours are available year-round, seven days a week.Our team is delighted to adjust the time of the tour to accommodate your needs. We would be glad to help you make your tour reservation.BOOK YOUR ADULT GROUP TOUR TODAYTo schedule a tour for your group, please fill out the Adult Group T our Request Form at least two weeks before your desired tour date. MIM will then contact you and e-mail your reservation confirmation. If you have questions, contact MIM9s Group Sales Specialist at 480.478.6031 oradulttours@/doc/7116127236.html .1. Why is the number of visitors strictly controlled each time?A. Because of MIM”s benefits.B. Because visitors are rare.C. Because of the visitors’ noises.D. Because of the limited space.2. How much deposit will you pay if you want to book 7 tickets?A. $165.B. $25.C. $140.D. $40.3. What can we learn from the passage?A. Tours are not available during weekends.B. All the children are free to enter the MIM.C. You need to fill the form before the tour.D. You only contact the MIM by telephone.BWhen Emma first announced about a month ago that she wanted to cut off all her hair, I cried. Not in front of her, of course. In front of her ,1 asked why and then told her to find a picture on the Internet that she could show to a hairdresser.And then I went to the shower and cried. I cried not because she wanted to cut her long hair, but because she wanted to “cut it all off like a boy”. For some reason，that was the straw (稻草)that broke the dam.Emma hasn’t worn dresses since she was two. She hates them. Now, at ten, she’s usually wearing mesh(网状）shorts and a packers T-shirt or jersey(运动衫)一or something old and stained and acquired for free. When she’s “dressing up” she wears skinny jeans and a plaid(格子图案的)button-down with her black and green Converse high-tops.I admit her fashion sense has always made me a little sad. When I found out I was having a girl, I ran home and painted the nursery two shades of pink while fantasies of girls’ weekends and shopping trips were dancing in my head .I’d teac h her how to do her hair and paint her nails. I couldn’t wait to start the journey with my very own mini-me. But it turns out you don’t give birth to dolls, and ins tead of a mini-me. I got a completely separate and independent human being with ideas and dreams of her own. And yes, that made me a little sad.It also makes me extremely proud, although I’ve fought hard against the label tomboy(假小子). I’ve always been in the pride of my daughter’s strong sense of self and amazed at how early it developed. 6tShe9s been refusing dresses since before she could speak!”4. What was the writer’s straw that broke the dam?A. Her daughter refused to find a picture on the Internet.B. She had to pretend to be happy before her daughter.C. Her daughter wanted to cut off all the long hair like a boy.D. Her daughter wanted to try a different hair style.5. What’s the main idea of Paragraph 3?A. Emma’s hating of dresses.B. Emma’s present dressing style.C. Emma’s spending on clothes.D. Emma’s changing tastes on fashions.6. How does the writer feel about Emma’s fashion sense?A. Sorrowful.B. Angry.C. Happy.D. Proud.7. Which can best describe Emma’s c haracter?A. A girl that is not respectful of her parents.B. A girl that is lost in the ever changing time.C. A girl that is badly affected by her parents.D. A girl with a strong personality and sense of self.CIf you ever find yourself trapped in the wilderness without food, you'll have to figure out how to feed yourself. Many plants in the wild are edible, but many are also poisonous. So it is necessary to learn how to determine whether the plants you findcan be eaten safely.Avoid using this method without careful planning. Some plants can be deadly, and even if you follow these guidelines perfectly, there is always a chance that a plant will make you seriously ill. Prepare yourself for wilderness outings by learning about the local plants, and carry a guidebook to help you identify plants. Even if you are unprepared and cannot find food you know to be safe, remember that, depending on your activity level, the human body can go for days without food, and you’re better off being hungry than being poiso ned.Testing the plant in your mouth is dangerous, so go forward very slowly and carefully. First, hold a small portion of the prepared plant part against your lip for 3 minutes. Do not put the plant in your mouth. If you notice any burning, tingling(刺痛)，or other reactions, discontinue testing. Second, place another small portion of the plant part on your tongue. Hold the plant on your tongue without chewing for 15 minutes. Discontinue testing if you notice any reaction. Third, chew the plant and hold it in your mouth for 15 minutes. Chew the plant well, and do not swallow. Discontinue testing if you notice any reaction. Fourth, swallow the small portion of the plant. Wait 8 hours. Do not eat or drink anything during this period except purified water. If you feel sick, immediately throw up what you eat and drink plenty of water. If activated charcoal(活性炭）is available，take that with the water.8. What’s the meaning of the underlined world “edible” in paragraph 1?A. Suitable for using as food.B. Widely spread.C. Existing in large quantities.D. Not widely known.9. What can we know from paragraph 2?A. Planning is unnecessary when using the method.B. Not all plants in the wild can serve as food generally.C. Suffering hunger can be more dangerous than testing plants.D. Following the method perfectly can ensure safety.10. Which is the correct order of testing plants in the mouth?① wait and see ② chew it in the mouth③ put it on the tongue④ put it against lips⑤ swallow it,A .③④②①⑤ B.④③②①⑤ C.③④②⑤① D.④③②⑤①11. Where might the passage come from?A. A student’s diary.B. A science report.C. A guide book for camping.D. A docto r’ s notebook.DDo you know that nearly every home in America contains a microwave? While microwaves make meals for busy people in several seconds, is microwaving food bad for you? Over the years，this standard household appliance(家用电器）has caused much discussion. Some argue microwaves kill nutrients in your food. Is that really true?In reality, anytime food is exposed to heat, nutrients like vitamin C and some antioxidants (抗氧化剂) can be lost. But this applies to cooking in general, not just when you’re usi ng microwave. As is reported by WHO (World Health Organization), microwaving your food is a safe way to prepare it and it keeps the same level of nutrients as when you cook on a stove top or in the oven(烤箱).When microwaving thicker food like meat products, WHO provides the following suggestions to ensure safe cooking methods: Cooking time will vary depending on the food itself and the power of the microwave, and will also be affected by the density of the item you are heating. Since microwave heating doesn’t evenly(均匀地)go into thick food items, meat that’s not thoroughly cooked may contain harmful microorganisms that make you sick. T o kill harmful bacteria when cooking in the microwave, WHO suggests letting your food “rest” for several minutes after you finish warming it to allow the heat to give off throughout the item.If you9re thinking about microwaving your vegetables, Harvard Health Publishing suggests heating your food rapidly, in the shortest amount of time, and as little amount of water as possible. 6tAs far as vegetables are concerned, cooking them in water robs them of some of their nutritional value because the nutrients run out into the cooking water," states the report.12. What is the purpose of Paragraph 1?A. To attract readers’ interest.B. To summarize the whole passage.C. To describe a memorable experience.D. To introduce the topic of the passage.13. What will happen if you cook food in a microwave?A. It will cause certain loss of some nutrients.B. It only breaks the Vitamin C in the vegetables.C. It will affect the flavor of the food.D. It makes food unsafe to be eaten in general.14. Which can be ignored when setting the cooking time?A. The size of the food to be cooked.B. The density of the food to be cooked.C. The power of the microwave used.D. The temperature of the surroundings.15. How should you microwave vegetables?A. Enough water is needed to wash off the bad bacteria.B. Use as little time as possible to lock the nutrients.C. Cut them into small pieces before putting them in.D. Let them “rest” for several minutes after warming.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。
河南省名校联盟2021届高三上学期期末联考英语试题含答案
名校联盟2020~2021学年高三上学期期末联考英语2021.1 考生注意:1.本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。
满分120分，考试时间100分钟。
2.考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。
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；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效．．．．．．．．。
．．．．、草稿纸上作答无效．．．．．．．．．．．．．，在试题卷3.本卷命题范围: 高考范围。
第一部分阅读理解（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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
ABelow you will find a list of streaming services and channels that focus on TV and movies, various sports, documentaries, and more.NetflixCost: $8.99/ month for a basic plan that allows a single screen in standard definition (清晰度); $12.99/ month for a standard plan that allows two screens at once and HD Streaming.Watch it on: Android mobile devices and tablets; Windows phones; Amazon Fire TV devices; Apple TV.Notes: Netflix subscribers can download select programming for offline viewing, and the number of devices you can download on is equal to the number of screens you can use at one time.HuluCost: $5.99/month for a basic plan that features limited commercials; $ 11.99/month for an ad-free plan.Watch it on: Android mobile devices and tablets; Nintendo Switch; Play station 3 and PlayStation 4.Notes: Ad-free subscribers can download select programming for offline viewing.Amazon primeCost: $12.99/ month; $6.49/ month for student membership; $119/ year for an annual membership; or $59/ year for an annual student membership.Watch it on: iOS mobile devices and tablets; Android mobile devices and tablet; amazon Fire TV devices.Notes: An Amazon Prime subscription includes access to all other benefits of Prime membership.Apple TV+Cost: $4.99/ month after 7-day free trial; free for 1 year with purchase of an Apple device and if redeemed (赎回) within 90 days; free with Apple music Student Plan.Watch it on: Android mobile devices and tablets; Amazon Fire TV devices; Apple TV.Notes: Apple TV+ is available through apple TV channels.（）1. What device can be used in watching Netflix？A. Nintendo switchB. Windows phones.C. iOS mobile devices and tablets.D. Play Station 3 and PlayStation 4.（）2. How much should you pay with a yearly student membership card at Amazon Prime？A. $59/year.B. $77.88/year.C. $119/year.D. $155.88/year.（）3. Which of the following allows you to get free service for a short time？A. Netflix.B. Hulu.C. Amazon Prime.D. Apple TV+.BSome people are using old books to create works of art, including sculptures. They can change the shape of a hardcover book so it becomes 3-D. The resulting sculpture has not only a length and width, but depth. The process can be very simple, and the result is often beautiful.There are many kinds of book folding. Artists fold, bend, and sometimes, cut a book's pages while keeping them together. The art works can be hung on a wall or placed on a table. "They look impressive on the wall," says writer Candice Caldwell. "A group of six of these on the wall together can look really beautiful, and they're just really simple folds."In 2003, Caldwell started making clocks from old books when she saw plans for a simple book-folding project in a do-it-yourself magazine. She has since taught several friends and her mother how to create wall art from books.Caldwell operates a blog. She writes about reshaping everyday objects like books for uses other than what they were designed for.Clare Youngs, who is an illustrator (插图画家), has written a book called Folded Book Art. She says book folding is easy. From her home in England, she told the Associated Press by email that "It looks as if it is complex and unachievable, but it is really easy to do. You just don't tell anyone how easy it is and they will be amazed at your creations."Youngs began making art from book pages several years ago when she saw pictures of folded books at thewebsite Pinterest com. She also watched some videos on You Tube that tell how to create art from books.Youngs suggests folding cooking recipe and photography books. She says that "If it's really visual and really colorful when you start to fold them, you get a whole new look on the wall."（）4. What does Caldwell write about online？A. Creating everyday objects.B. The works of art on the wall.C. A project in a do-it-yourself magazine.D. Changing the shape of daily items for other purposes.（）5. What does Youngs think of book folding？A. It is boring.B. It is dangerous.C. It is unnecessary.D. It is not complex.（）6. Where did Youngs learn to make art from book pagesA. In the library.B. From friends.C. On the internet.D. From cooking recipes.（）7. What does the text mainly tell us？A. Recycling old things.B. Ways to fold various books.C. a new use for old books.D. The goal of book folding.CThe language Centers first Trivia Night tested students' knowledge on different languages and their histories last Friday at Douglass commons."We have decided to conduct this event when the weather is bad so that students who have nowhere to go and stay on campus can come and find a comfortable shelter during a cold winter day," Language Center Director, Teresa Valdez said. According to Valdez, the idea for Trivia night came a year ago from a junior and team-member called Elizabeth de Los Reyes. The event engaged students' interest in languages and showed the high-quality services that the Language Center provides.Participants competed in small groups that each represented a different language and country. There were five teams in total: Russia, China, Japan, Spain and France. The competition consisted of four rounds with each round consisting of three questions relating to the following topics literature, language, geography, culture and history.After a few warm-up questions about how people greet each other in different languages, what continent Turkey is found in, and who is the first man to fly to the moon, the questions became increasingly difficult. Eachround offered an increasing amount of points a team could receive. The final question was worth 20 points. If a team did not answer it correctly, the points were taken from the total.In the meantime, students enjoyed pizza, snacks, and drinks while sharing their linguistic (语言的) interest. Most of the participants knew two or three languages. Others knew more, such as first-year Bartek Jezierski from Poland, who can speak English, Polish, German, Spanish, and Russian.The winners from first to third place were France, Japan and Russia respectively. All five teams were given some prizes—a blue shopping bag, a cup and stuffed toys. However, students believed the most important prize of the evening was the process of the competition—how students from diverse backgrounds and cultures were able to participate in a friendly competition, and shared their mutual (相互的) love of languages.（）8. What is one of the purposes of Trivia Night？A. To attract students to learn languages.B. To help the students suffering from coldness.C. To collect opinions from the students on its services.D. To select the best students for the Language center.（）9. How many questions were there in the competition in total？A. 3B. 4.C. 12.D. 20.（）10. Which of the following can best describe the atmosphere of the competition？A. Quiet.B. Relaxing.C. romantic.D. Depressing.（）11. What did students value most in the competition？A. Some snacks and drinks.B. Various prizes for winners.C. The course of the competition.D. The services provided by the language center.DBEIJING—A bullying (欺凌) incident at a primary school in Beijing should not be brushed off as "a joke that went too far"; rather, facts should be dug out and action should be taken to prevent similar events from happening in the school again, according to experts.Huang Zifang, a psychologist specializing in children's growth issues, said schools should be careful about taking bullying incidents as mere pranks (恶作剧)."Instead, they should work to find out the root cause of the incident in a timely manner, guide the childreninvolved to face and handle the incident in a correct way and teach them to behave properly to avoid similar situations," Huang said.She made the comments after a mother in Beijing posted a description online on Thursday of how her10-year-old son was bullied at Zhongguancun No.2 Primary School, a top school in Haidian district.The mother wrote that her fourth-grade son was the target of bullies who threw a toilet wastepaper basket at him, striking him in the head. The boy was also mocked by his classmates, she said, bringing on acute stress disorder—a mental illness caused by severe anxiety.The mother also wrote that the school described the incident as "a joke that went too far" and that the parents of the boy who threw the basket believed—their son was "just being naughty".The article went viral, with many internet users recalling being bullied at school.Shen Xuan, a volunteer from Beijing who has traveled the country for several years to work with schools to reduce bullying, said schools should take responsibility for such incidents and try to make the bullies understand that their behavior is "vicious and harmful" and "not allowed"."In the long run, a reporting system should be established to root out bullying in the school. Students should be given specific channels to report what they experience to teachers before further measures are taken to deal with incidents," Shen said.Huang, the psychologist, said that schools and parents must pay more attention to the ethical (道德的) development and mental health of children, rather than just looking at their academic performance.On Saturday, Zhongguancun No.2 Primary School released a statement on its social media account saying that it had talked to the parents on both sides and would make further efforts to achieve an outcome satisfactory to all parties.（）12. What does Shen Xuan stress according to the text?A. Parents should make the bullies understand their behavior is harmful.B. Schools should pay more attention to children's academic performance.C. A reporting system should be set up to root out bullying in the school.D. Police should be often involved in dealing with bulling incidents at schools.（）13. How did the school in Beijing respond to the bullying incident according to paragraph 6？A. They didn't take it seriously.B. They blamed the bullies quickly.C. They reported it to the police station at once.D. They called the parents on both sides immediately.（）14. What is the possible meaning of the underlined word "mocked" in paragraph 5？A. taught the skills for an activity.B. Laughed at in an unfriendly way.C. Made healthy again after an illness.D. Inspired to do something new or unusual.（）15. What can be the best title for the news report？A. Try to Care about Children's ethical DevelopmentB. School Bullying must not Be Treated as a JokeC. How a 10-Year-Old Child Was Bullied in the SchoolD. Mental Health of Children Should Be Paid Attention to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。
河南省十所名校2020-2021学年高中毕业班阶段性测试（四）——英语
河南省十所名校2020-2021学年高中毕业班阶段性测试（四）——英语河南省十所名校2020—2021学年高中毕业班阶段性测试（四）英语考生注意：1．答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将考生号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。
回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。
写在本试卷上无效。
3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有2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。
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。
例：How much is the shirt?A. ￡19.15.B. ￡9.18.C. ￡9.15.答案是C。
1. Where is the man going?A. The bookstore.B. The post office.C. The supermarket.2. What is the weather like?A. It’ s fine.B. It’ s rainy.C. It is too cold.3. Where are the speakers?A. In a car.B. On the street.C. At Grandma’ s.4. What is wrong with the man?A. He is seriously sick.B. He is out of work.C. He has lost touch.5. Which seat will the man take?A.21A.B. 22A.C.311.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。
河南省顶尖名校2021届高三上学期10月联考英语试卷(有答案)
河南省顶尖名校2021届高三上学期10月联考英语试卷考生注意：1.本试卷由四个部分组成。
满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2.考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。
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；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区．．．．．域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．。
3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
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 is the woman doing now?A. Doing homework.B. Watching TV.C. Helping the man.2. What does the woman mean?A. This winter is very cold.B. Beer without ice is tasty.C. The man shouldn't drink a cold beer now.3. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Husband and wife.B. Teacher and student.C. Saleswoman and customer.4. How did the man get so many clocks?A. His family gave him.B. He bought for himself.C. The woman made for him.5. Where does this conversation probably take place?A. At home.B. In a hospital.C. In a coffee shop.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。
2020年10月河南省普通高中2021届高三毕业班质量检测英语试题及答案解析
绝密★启用前河南省普通高中2021届高三毕业班上学期10月联考质量检测英语试题2020年10月考生注意：1.本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。
满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2.答题前，考生务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。
3.考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。
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；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．草稿纸上作答无效．．．．．．．．。
4.本卷命题范围：必修1～必修4。
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。
例:How much is the shirt?A. ￡ 19. 15.B. ￡ 9. 18.C. ￡ 9. 15.答案是C。
1. How does the woman feel about cloning?A. Amazed.B. Worried.C. Disappointed.2. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Strangers.B. A couple.C. Friends.3. What is the speakers' expectation?A. Quitting smoking.B. Doing cigarette business.C. Banning cigarette production.4. What do we know about the teacher from the man?A. He is a very learned teacher.B. He wastes much time in class.C. He discusses with students often.5. When will the weather become hotter?A. In February.B. In March.C. In April.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。
河南省豫西名校高二英语10月联考试题.doc
河南省豫西名校2020-2021学年高二英语10月联考试题(考试时间：100分钟试卷满分：120分)第一部分听力(略)第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、和D)中，选出最佳选项。
ALake Tekapo lies in the center of the South Island in an area known as the Mackenzie Basin in New Zealand. Tekapo Tourism provides one of the most comprehensive accommodation(住宿)listings in the region. All accommodation providers in Tekapo are listed as follows.●The Chalet Boutique MotelIt's only a short distance from the Church of the Good Shepherd. You'll find the Chalet Boutique Motel very close to the shores of Lake Tekapo.At the Chalet Boutique Motel you have the choice of six self-contained(独立的)apartments varying in size from 2-bedroom apartments to studio apartments(单间公寓). Some offer excellent views of the lake and mountains.Address: Pioneer Drive, PO Box 2, Lake Tekapo●Tekapo B2 ApartmentTekapo B2 apartment is a self-contained, one-bedroom, upstairs apartment with views overlooking Lake Tekapo. It's only a short walk from the town center. The bedroom is suitable for two people. A double sofa bed is available for a third person or child.Address: 2 Murray Place, Lake Tekapo●Mt John Historic HomesteadBuilt in 1911, the Mount John Homestead has recently been renovated(整修). An original collection of art by a local artist and thousands of local photos are displayed throughout the rooms.The yard is also available for special occasions such as weddings, family reunions or small parties. A minimum(最少的)booking of 2 nights is required.Address: State Highway 8, PO Box 91, Lake Tekapo21. If Lily wants to take a walk along the shores of Lake Tekapo, she'd better stay in .A. the Church of the Good ShepherdB. the Chalet Boutique MotelC. Tekapo B2 ApartmentD. Mt John Historic Homestead22. What do the Chalet Boutique Motel and Tekapo B2 Apartment have in common?A. Both have a long history.B. Both have recently been renovated.C. Both have local photos in the rooms.D. Both have rooms with a lake view.23. What is special about Mt John Historic Homestead?A. It has studio apartments.B. It is near the town center.C. It can hold a wedding.D. It is the cheapest of the three.BJaye Gardiner loves comic books and she also loves science. Sensing an opportunity, she decided to combine the two.In 2015, she and her two friends, Khoa Tran and Kelly Montgomery, founded an online publishing company called JKX Comics. They decided to use a cartoon format and light humor to explain science to students. Their first comic book came out in 2016.In the book, a virus goes out with friends to a human cell. The colorful visuals help illustrate the science, explains Train. Through comics, his JKX coworkers hope to inspire the next generation to pursue STEM. STEM is short for science, technology, engineering and math.A lot of research has suggested that comic books can introduce a variety of people to science subjects. Comics can also make information more accessible. Text, pictures and stories can help people understand scientific ideas more easily.Their latest comic is called "Gilbert's Glitch Switch." It is about a biochemist named Gilbert who gets sucked into a video game. Gilbert uses amino acids to get proteins to communicate with each other. Proteins are an essential part of all living organisms. They form the basis of living cells, muscle and tissues; they also do the work inside of cells.By understanding how proteins communicate, scientists can learn how to modifythem to interact better. Certain diseases develop when proteins communicate incorrectly. Alzheimer's, a disorder that causes brain cells to die, is one example.Translating a complex science topic into a comic can be challenging. The creators have to not only be accurate but also tell a story that interests readers. The aat1.ors hope to spark readers' curiosity.There's a lot of misinformation circulating around the internet. Some of it "scares people away from science," Montgomery says. The goal of the new comics is to "limit some of those misunderstandings," she adds.24. What caused Jaye Gardiner and her friends to create JKX Comics?A. Their love of comics and the difficulty of explaining science to students.B. The opportunity to earn a great deal of money while being creating.C. Their love of comics and the lack of good visual science resources.D. The opportunity to obtain better jobs after graduating from college.25. What is the paragraph 4 mainly about?A. Why science is hard.B. The advantages of comics.C. The purpose of JKX Comics.D. The people who began JKX Comics.26. Why did the author include the information about "Gilbert's Glitch Switch"?A. To describe JKX Comic's most popular comic to date.B. To illustrate that science can help stop illness and diseases.C. To show how important amino acids and proteins are in biochemistry.D. To provide an example of how comics can convey scientific information.27. What can be the best title for this passage?A. Comics are Designed to Teach Children about ScienceB. Errors in Protein Communication Cause Certain DiseasesC. The Science Topics are being Explored by JKX ComicsD. Jaye Gardiner and Her Friends who Began JKX ComicsCMany people who live on Norway's far-northern island of Sommaroey are campaigning to go "time-free". They note that between May and July, the sun does not set there for 69 days.To enjoy the bright summer months, they would like to ignore traditional business hours. For example, stores would be open when people are there to work at them. Schools would operate when teachers and students are ready. Kjell Ove Hveding is one of the local leaders of the campaign. He said the 350 people who live on the island already go mostly time-free. He said that in the summer at 2 in the morning, you might see "children playing soccer, people painting their houses or mowing their lawns, and teens going for a swim".To show their feelings about time, many islanders take off their watches. They leave them on a bridge that connects the island to the mainland.Earlier this month, Hveding met with a Norwegian lawmaker. Hveding presented a formal request signed by people who live on the island. The request asked the government to declare the area a "time-free zone".Hveding noted that he understands going completely time-free would be too complex in a world that operates on schedules. And, as an article in the Smithsonian magazine says, people's health depends on keeping a usual rhythm of being asleep and being awake.But Hveding argues that letting go of time limits can also be good for people. He said the time-free proposal would permit the islanders to get used to the daylight and feel calmer. "The idea is also to chill out," he said, "I have seen people suffering from stress because they were pressed by time."28. Paragraph 2 is mainly about people's ways to .A. work during summer.B. spend business hours.C. enjoy time-free months.D. entertain during summer.29. What do we know about the formal request presented by Hveding?A. It was put forward by a lawmaker.B. It was approved by the islanders.C. It was rejected by the government.D. It was about a "trade-free zone".30. Why does the author mention Hveding's opinion in the last paragraph?A. To prove going time-free would be beneficial to the islanders.B. To show the article's view in the magazine is wrong.C. To introduce the lifestyle of the islanders.D. To present people's suffering from time pressure.31. Where is this text most likely from?A. A news report.B. A geography book.C. A health magazine.D. A travel brochure.DTo someone stuck in a traffic jam, the ability to soar(高飞)right over other cars seems like a dream. Inventors and businessmen tried to make flying cars, but have never been able to. That may be changing. Many companies are competing to be the first to develop a flying car.One of the ideas being developed is a car with wings that unfold for flight. But most are more like helicopters instead of cars and they are operated by a battery-powered motor. Still, some companies are moving forward. They see a need for "air taxis", especially as cities grow more congested. These taxis would send passengers to the rooftops of office buildings during rush hours.Charles Eastlake is a professor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He says advances in technology have opened the door to a whole new world of flying machines. But he also expresses some hesitancy, "It's possible that people actually use self-flying air taxis in the next 10 or 15 years. But the challenges are big."The key will be making longer-lasting batteries. Batteries now could keep an air taxi in the sky for about 15 to 30 minutes. Depending on how fast it flies, that probably isn't enough time to transport passengers. Companies will also have to get permission from the government. The government office in charge of flying says further study is needed on flying cars. It thinks the ideas being worked on are good ones, but they must be safe. Reducing noise is another challenge because air taxis will be taking off and landing in areas with a lot of people. Creating enough landing pads to deal with many flying cars at the same time is also a challenge.Though there are so many challenges for humans to deal with, inventors and businessmen think their dream of making flying cars will come true soon.32. What do we know about flying cars now?A. They can fly as fast as helicopters.B. They mainly depend on the sunlight.C. They resemble helicopters very much.D. They can fold their wings easily.33. What does the underlined word "congested" in paragraph 2 probably mean?A. Crowded.B. Developed.C. Modern.D. Convenient.34. What can we infer from Charles Eastlake's words?A. He will devote himself to designing flying machines.B. He supposes that making flying cars is beyond his power.,C. He still has confidence in making flying cars into reality.D. He advises to apply the advanced technology to flying cars.35. The challenges of making flying cars are mentioned to show .A. making flying cars is only a dreamB. safety is of importance to flying carsC. there is a long way to make real flying carsD. noise is the biggest problem 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。
2020年10月河南省顶尖名校2021届高三毕业班联考英语试题及答案解析
绝密★启用前河南省顶尖名校联盟2021届高三毕业班上学期10月联考测试英语试题2020年10月考生注意：1.本试卷由四个部分组成。
满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2.考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。
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；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．草稿纸上作答无效．．．．．．．．。
3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
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 is the woman doing now?A. Doing homework.B. Watching TV.C. Helping the man.2. What does the woman mean?A. This winter is very cold.B. Beer without ice is tasty.C. The man shouldn't drink a cold beer now.3. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Husband and wife.B. Teacher and student.C. Saleswoman and customer.4. How did the man get so many clocks?A. His family gave him.B. He bought for himself.C. The woman made for him.5. Where does this conversation probably take place?A. At home.B. In a hospital.C. In a coffee shop.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。
2020年10月河南省普通高中2021届高三毕业班联考质量检测英语答案
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2020—2021学年高中毕业班阶段性测试（二）英语考生注意：1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将考生号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑.如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号.回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上.写在本试卷上无效.3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回.第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上.录音内容结束后，你将有2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.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 kind of transportation does the man choose?A. A bus.B. A taxi.C. A subway.2. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Colleagues.B. Neighbors.C. Classmates.3. What does the man usually do on Sunday?A. Read some books.B. Go cycling.C. Lift weights.4. Why did the man look tired?A. He worked late last night.B. He took part in a party.C. He studied for an exam.5. What sport does the woman like to watch?A. Football.B. Basketball.C. Boxing.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 is the woman doing?A. Paying tax.B. Ordering some food.C. Checking out.7. How much is the extra charge?A. S10.5.B. $14.5.C. $25.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题.8. Where does this conversation take place?A. In a book store.B. In a library.C. In a school.9. What can we say about the man speaker?A. He is an actor.B. He has been writing plays.C. He hasn’t got the book he wants.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题.10. How does Susan feel?A. ExcitedB. Upset.C. Confused11. What is Susan worried about?A. Others might see her embarrassing photo.B. Clare speaks ill of her behind her back.C. Clare puts her photo on social media12. What will Susan do?A. Ask Justin to delete her photo.B. Get back her photo from Clare.C. Talk about her feelings with Clare.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题.13.What does the woman probably do?A. A guide.B. A waitress.C. An artist.14. What will the woman give the man?A. Some foodB. A map of the city.C. Pictures of castles.15. What is the man prevented from doing?A. Staying near the coast.B. Stepping into castles.C. Taking photos inside the museum.16. How long will the man have for his lunch?A. Less than one hour.B. More than one hour.C. Exactly one hour.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题.17. What is the destination of the flight?A. Boston.B. NewfoundlandC. Seattle.18. How long will the flight last?A. 6.5 hours.B. 5 hours.C. 3 hours.19. What will the crew offer during the flight?A. A blanket.B. A cushion.C. A meal.20. What is the speaker mainly talking about?A. Weather reports.B. Flight information.C. Safety instructions. 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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑.AIf you’ re looking for something fun to do this weekend (November 9—11),there’s plenty of action happening around the Tampa Bay area.Tampa Greek FestivalWhen：November 9—11Where：St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church at 2418 West Swann Avenue, Tampa Cost：$25 General AdmissionInfo：OPA! Whether it’s freshly—prepared Mediterranean style food and pastries, an evening of live music and beautiful dance, or a unique shopping experience, the Tampa Greek Festival gives everyone the chance to enjoy life like a Greek.Best In Show：Rick SpringfieldWhen：7 p.m.Where：Ruth Eckerd Hall at 1111 McMullen Booth Road ClearwaterCost：$60Info：Celebrate the best pop—rock of the 70’s and 80’s as the Best In Show Tour brings Rick Springfield, Tommy Tutone and Greg Kihn to Ruth Eckerd Hall for a night you won’t want to miss! From classics such as Jessie’s Girl, Don’t Talk to Strangers, An Affair of the Heart, I’ve Done Everything for You, Love Somebody, and Human Touch to singles off his latest album The Snake King, Rick Springfield presents the best of the 80’s.Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Washington RedskinsWhen：1 p.m.Where：Raymond James Stadium at 4201 North Dale Mabry Highway, TampaCost：$50Info：Get ready for some Sunday football! The Bucs are taking on the Washington Redskins atRaymond James Stadium. Kickoff is 1 p.m.Steve—O：The Bucket ListWhen：7：30 p.m.Where：Tampa Improv Comedy at 1600 East 8th Avenue C—112, TampaCost：$25(visitors need to pay an extra waste treatment fee)Info：Steve—O(A. k. A. Stephen Glover) was willing to do whatever it took to become famous, even if it meant doing funny stunts(特技) on the show “Jackass”. Since then, Steve—O has had continued success, as a New York Times best—selling author with the release of his memoir, Professional Idiot, and he has established himself as a force in the world of stand—up comedy. He’s even landed a handful of acting roles in film and TV. He will be performing at Tampa Improve Comedy on Friday night at 7：30 p.m. Saturday, November 10.1. Which is the cheapest event?A. Tampa Greek Festival.B. Best In Show：Rick Spring fieldC. Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Washington Redskins.D. Steve—O：The Bucket List.2. Where will a pop—rock lover go?A. St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church at 2418 West Swann Avenue, TampaB. Ruth Eckerd Hall at 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater.C. Raymond James Stadium at 4201 North Dale Mabry Highway, TampaD. Tampa Improve Comedy at 1600 East 8th Avenue C—112, Tampa3. What is the event Steve—O：The Bucket List about?A. A live concert.B. A comedy show.C. A lecture about a best—seller.D. A local advertisement.【答案】1. A 2. B 3. B【解析】这是一篇说明文。
2020-2021学年河南省实验中学高三英语第四次联考试卷及参考答案
2020-2021学年河南省实验中学高三英语第四次联考试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ATry one of these amazing destinations on your next vacation.MallorcaOn the popular Spanish island of Mallorca, farmhouse inns focus more on providing isolation and quietness than offering hands-on farming experiences. With millions of visitors staying on the beaches of Mallorca and the other Balearic Islands each summer, a little bit of isolation is a good thing for aloneness-seeking travelers. Mainly located in the hills of inland Mallorca, these inns range from rustic century-old farmhouses to luxury(奢侈的) villas with spas and swimming pools.HawaiiPeople who don't want to dig out their passport but still want their farm adventure can head to the island of Hawaii. The 50th state talks much about the well-developed farm tourism industry that can hold people with different interests. Agritourism choices range from visiting coffee plantations(种植园) in the Big Island's Kona region to exploring the plantations on Maui to staying on farms on the easily reachable island of Oahu. CaliforniaCalifornia is one ofthe best places in the U. S. to enjoy a farm-stay, thanks to the diversity of crops and farms. Small family farms and large farms offer a more hands-on approach to agritourism. Many of them teach small-scale farming techniques and even offer strategies for organic growing. The University of California system, one of the largest state-run higher education systems in the U.S., has a small-farm program that helps growers create agritourism businesses.Philippine IslandsWith diverse conditions on different islands, the Philippine Islands are ideal places for visiting multiple agritourism sites or focusing on one product. Tourists can visit a huge pineapple plantation for a taste of large-scale agriculture, or they could focus on smaller operations such as bee farms, and even small plantations that specialize in growing tropical produce such as dragon fruit.1. What kind of people will choose to go to Mallorca?A. Those who prefer peace of mind.B. Those who like lying on the beach.C. Those who enjoy the luxury of tourism.D. Those who want to experience farming.2. What can people do on the Philippine Islands?A. Live in farmhouses.B. Visit plantations.C. Learn farming techniques.D Take part in a farm program.3. What are the four places in the text famous for?A. Locations.B. Environments.C. Local products.D. Tourism features.BEver wondered if dogs can learn new words? Yes, say researchers as they have found that talented dogs may have the ability to grasp new words after hearing them only four times.While previous evidence seems to show that most dogs do not learn words, unless eventually very well trained, a few individuals have shown some extraordinary abilities, according to a study published in the journal Scientific Reports.“We wanted to know under which conditions the gifted dogs may learn novel words” said researcher xuekw Claudia Fugazza from theEötvösLorándUniversityinHungary. For the study, the team involved two gifted dogs, Whisky and Vicky Nina. The team exposed the dogs to the new words in two different conditions.In the exclusion-based task, presented with seven known toys and one new toy, the dogs were able to select the new toy when presented with a new name. Researchers say this proves that dogs can choose by exclusion when faced with a new word, they selected the only toy which did not have a known name.However, this was not the way they would learn the name of the toy. In fact, when they were presented with one more equally new name to test their ability to recognize the toy by its name, the dogs got totally confused and failed.The other condition, the social one, where the dogs played with their owners who pronounced the name of the toy while playing with the dog, proved to be the successful way to learn the name of the toy, even after hearing itonly 4 times. “The rapid learning that we observed seems to equal children’s ability to learn many new words at a fast rate around the age of 18 months,” Fugazza says. “But we do not know whether the learning mechanisms(机制) behind this learning are the same for humans and dogs. ”To test whether most dogs would learn words this way, 20 other dogs were tested in the same condition, but none of them showed any evidence of learning the toy names, confirming that the abilityto learn words rapidly in the absence of formal training is very rare and is only present in a few gifted dogs.4. What was the purpose of the study published in Scientific Reports?A. To better train dogs’ ability to learn new words.B. To further confirm previous evidence about dogs.C. To prove extraordinary memory abilities of gifted dogs.D. To explore favorable conditions for gifted dogs’ new-word learning.5. How did the dogs react when exposed to two new names in the first condition?A. Slow to understand.B. Quick to learn.C. At a loss.D. In a panic.6. What was found about dogs’ new-word learning in the social condition?A. Learning through playing applied to most dogs.B. The social condition helped dogs learn new words.CDogs’ new-word learning turned out to be less effective.D. Dogs shared similar learning mechanisms with children.7. Which of the following is the best title for the text?A. Gifted Dogs Can Learn New Words Rapidly.B. Dogs Identify Newly-named Toys by Exclusion.C. Dogs Can Acquire Vocabulary through Tons of Training.D. Gifted Dogs Have Similar Learning Abilities to Humans.CLast year, 138,000San Franciscoresidents used Airbnb, a popular app designed to connect home renters and travelers. It’s a striking number for a city with a population of about 850,000, and it was enough for Airbnb to win a major victory in local elections, asSan Franciscovoters struck down a debatable rule that would have placed time restrictions and other regulations on short-term rental services.The company fiercely opposed the measure, Proposition F, with a nearly $10 million advertising campaign. It also contacted its San Franciscan users with messages urging them to vote against Proposition F.Most people think of Airbnb as a kind of couch-surfing app. The service works for one-night stays on road trips and longer stays in cities, and it often has more competitive pricing than hotels. It’s a textbook example of the “sharing economy”, but not everyone is a fan.The app has had unintended consequences inSan Francisco. As the San Francisco Chronicle reported last year, a significant amount of renting on Airbnb is not in line with the company’s image: middle-class families putting up a spare room to help make ends meet. Some users have taken advantage of the service, using it to turn their multiple properties into vacation rentals or even full-time rentals. Backers of Proposition F argued that this trend takes spaces off the conventional, better-regulated housing market and contributes to rising costs.“The fact is, widespread abuse of short-term rentals is taking much needed housing off the market and harming our neighborhoods,” said ShareBetter SF, a group that supported Proposition F. Hotel unions have protested the company’s practices inSan Franciscoand other cities, saying that it creates an illegal hotel system.San Franciscois in the middle of a long-term, deeply rooted housing crisis that has seen the cost of living explode. Actually, explode is a generous term. The average monthly rent for an apartment is around $4, 000. Located on a narrow outcropping of land overlooking the bay,San Franciscosimply doesn’t have enough space to accommodate the massive inflow of young, high-salaried tech employees flocking toSilicon Valley.As the Los Angeles Times reported, someSan Franciscoresidents supported the measure simply because it seemed like a way to check a big corporation. Opponents of Proposition F countered that the housing crisis runs much deeper, and that passing the rule would have discouraged a popular service while doing little to solve the city’s existing problems.8. The intention of Proposition F is to ________.A. place time limits in local election.B. set limits on short-term rental.C. strike down a controversial rule.D. urge users to vote against Airbnb.9. What is the negative consequence of Airbnb onSan Francisco?A. It shrinks the living space of middle-class families.B. Users are taken advantage of by the service financially.C. It makes the house market more competitive.D. It indirectly leads to high house rental price.10. The housing crisis inSan Franciscoresults from ________.A. explosion of the living costB. its geographic characteristicsC. generosity of local enterprisesD. inflow of migrant population11. Theauthor’s attitude toward Proposition F is ________.A. objectiveB. supportiveC. negativeD. indifferentDAvi Loeb, a scientist, believes that we are not alone in the universe. The belief fits withLoeb's alien spaceship theory that at least one alien spaceship might be flying over the orbit of Jupiter, which won the international attention last year.Astronomers inHawaiifound the first known interstellar object in late 2017. It was a bit of light moving so fast past the sun that it could only have come from another star. Almost every astronomer on the planet was trying to figure out how the object, called “Oumuamua” got to our far-away part of the Milky way galaxy. “One possibility is that ‘Oumuamua’ is debris from an advanced technological equipment,” Loeb said. “Technology comes from another solar system just showed up at our door. ”“‘Oumuamua’ is not an alien spaceship,” Paul Sutter, another scientist wrote. He suggested Loeb was seeking publicity. Most scientists think “Oumuamua” is some sort of rock. They think it could be an icy wandering comet.Loeb says that “Oumuamua's” behavior means it can't be a block of rock shaped like a long photo. He thinks it's more likely an object that's very long and thin, perhaps like a long pancake or a ship's sail. Loeb says that if someone shows him evidence thatcontradictshis beliefs, he will immediately give in.Loeb believes himself a truth-teller and risk-taker in an age of very safe, too-quiet scientists. “The worst thing that can happen to me is that I would be relieved of my management duties, and that would give me even more time to focus on science,” Loeb says. He said he wouldn't mind giving up all the titles he had and returning to the Israeli farming village where he grew up.12. What does Loeb say about “Oumuamua”?A. It is an icy comet.B. It looks like a long photo.C. It is actually some sort of rock.D. It may come from another alien civilization.13. What does the underlined word “contradicts” in paragraph 4 probably mean?A.Goes against.B. Relies on.C. Turns to.D. Searches for.14. What do you think of Loeb?A. He is foolish.B. He is unsatisfied with his titles.C. He is a firm believer in scientific truth.D. He is uncertain about his career future.15. What's the best title for the text?A. Have Aliens Paid a Visit in Spaceships?B. Do We Really Know about Space Theory?C. Scientists Are Working on High TechnologyD. Astronomers Are Encouraging Space Travel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。