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初三英语—2019_2020学年广东广州越秀区广州市第二中学初三上学期期中英语试卷

初三英语—2019_2020学年广东广州越秀区广州市第二中学初三上学期期中英语试卷

16. A.asB.untilC.orD.if 7. A.to climbing upB.climbing upC.to climb upD.Climbs up 8. A.sheB.herC.hersD.herself 9. A.sayingB.saidC.not saidD.to say 10. A.somebodyB.anybodyC.everybodyD.nobody 11. A.breaksB.brokeC.have brokenD.is breaking 12. A.aB.anC.theD./13. A.surprisedB.surprisingC.surpriseD.surprises 14. A.repairB.repairsC.were repairedD.are repaired 15. A.weak B.weaker C.weekly D.the most weakly1. A.satisfiedmonC.difficultD.tired 2. A.planB.factC.increaseD.problem 3. A.worried aboutB.annoyed withC.dependent onD.pleased with 4. A.activitiesB.coursesC.testsD.trips 5. A.chanceB.riskC.taskD.responsibility 6. A.lonelyB.helpfulC.closeD.kind 7. A.uncomfortableB.unpleasantC.unluckyD.uncertain 8. A.talk about B.care for C.take up D.look forIn the past, American families were quite large. Parents raising five or more childrenwere 1 . Over the years, the size of the family has decreased. One reason for this is a (n ) 2 in the cost of living. On the average, children attend schools for more years than they used to, making them financially (经济上) 3 their families longer. Moreover,children nowadays are better dressed and have more money to spend on 4 like having parties and touring around. The parents usually take the 5 for all the cost.Meanwhile, families are less 6 than they used to be. More and more American mothers work away from home. The break-up of the family happens when the parents divorce.A lot of children in the U. S. Live part of their young lives with only one parent. Broken families usually lead to problems for both children and parents. Children blame themselves when their parents separate. They grow up feeling 7 about their future as they moved back and forth between parents. Usually one parent is responsible for raising the children. These single parents must 8 the children's emotional needs while also supporting them financially. This require much attention and 9 very little time for the parent's own interests.The situations of many American families today are not good, 10 recent signs show that things are getting better. The divorce rate is going down. The rate of child birth is rising.Perhaps Americans have learned how important families are.2二、完形填空(共10小题,每小题1.5分,共15分)My daughter Donna is 10 years old. One day she said, "Mom, I made a new friend at school today. Can she come over tomorrow? " Donna was a shy girl and I wanted her to make some friends to bring her out of her shell."Sure, honey, that sounds great, " I said, thinking back to my own best friend, Lillian. We lived across the street from each other in Washington Heights, New York. We met at the age of 10, too. Like my daughter, I was shy, but Lillian drew me out. She was once of the friendliest people in school, with shiny black hair and a mile-wide smile.In senior high school, Lillian went on a trip to Florida. This was the first time we had to be away from each other for a few days. "I'll be back soon." She told me. But three days later,Lillian's sister told me that she had fallen into a river and hadn't come out any more. Soon, my family moved to New Jersey. Whenever I thought of her, tears came into my eyes.The next day Donna brought her new friend home. "Hi, Mrs. Loggia." the little girl said. Her hair was so shiny and black and she gave me a big smile. "My name is Laura."My daughter's new friend was so much like Lillian. I was still puzzled when Laura's mom came to pick her up later that afternoon. I opened the door to let her in. "Judy!" she cried. "It's me, Lillian's sister, from Washington Heights." Yes, my daughter's friend looked familiar (熟悉的). She was Lillian's niece.3 A.She came from Washington.B.B. She came from New Jersey.C.She came from Washington Heights.D.She came from Texas.Where did Lillian come from?(1)A.To help her become less shy.B.To help her walk out of her house.C.To help her become smart.D.To help her live happily.What do the underlined words in the first paragraph "to bring her out of her shell" mean?(2)ura looked familiar to the writer because she .was Lillian's niecewas the same age as her daughterwas from Washington Heightshad shiny brown hair and a big smile, too(3)A.B.C.D.Why did the writer lose her best friend?Because she moved to New Jersey.Because her best friend lost her life on a trip.Because they were different from each other.Because her best friend travelled to Florida.(4)A.B.C What can we infer (推断) frown the passage?Judy moved to New Jersey because of Lillian's death.Laura and Donna were of the same age.Laura helped Donna a lot(5)三、阅读理解(共20小题,每小题2分,共40分)Émilie du Châtelet was born in Paris on 17 Dec, 1706, a time in which women were notusually part of the scientific research. Émilie would be one of the exceptions to that reality as she was a physicist, natural philosopher, and mathematician whose work is still celebrated today.Although we know little about her education, it's clear that she was intelligent in language and science. By the age of twelve she was excellent in Latin, Italian, French, Greek, and German. But her focus was in maths which she studied with a great love.As a girl who favored taking part in the social activities, she married at the age of 18. After giving birth to three children, two of which survived, she returned to her studies of maths at the age of 26, paying no attention to most of social activities of her earlier days.With the help of her family teachers in maths, she also joined in many discussions with the best scientists at that time. This gave her a lot of inspiration in her maths research. In fact, her translation of Newton's Principia Mathematica 《数学原理》is still the most acceptable translation of the work into French. It also played a great role in introducing Newtonian science to Europe. Unfortunately, this was her final work as she passed away from giving her fourth child shortly after finishing the text in 1749.Émilie du Châtelet was a prolific author at that time. Her works covered many fields including philosophy, maths and the natural science. She managed to maintain her confidence and position in Paris society while pursuing her love for maths. Émilie du Châtelet was one of many women whose contributions have helped shape the course of maths.4 A.Maths tin C.Philosophy D.PhysicsÉmilie du Châtelet liked best in her life.(1)A.a-e-c-b-d B.c-e-a-b-d C.c-a-e-d-b D.a-c-e-d-bIn what order did the following events take place in Émilie's life?a. She started to learn Latin, Italian, French, Greek and German.b. She gave birth to her fourth child.c. She got married and gave birth to 3 children.d. She finished her great work Principia Mathematica.e. She started to focus on maths instead of social activities.(2)A.多产的 B.专注的 C.有毅力的 D.严谨的What does the underlined word "prolific " mean in Chinese?(3)A.out-going and helpfulB.intelligent and out-standingC.Kind and responsibleD.hard-working and seriousAccording to the passage, Émilie du Châtelet is a (n ) woman.(4)A.B.C.D.What is the best title for this passage?Émilie du Châtelet and Her Educational ExperienceThe Most Important Work of Émilie du ChâteletÉmilie du Châtelet and Her scientific ResearchA Loving Mother Émilie du Châtelet(5)You can't see your sleeping pet's brain waves, but its behavior can tell you when the cat might be dreaming. If you watch closely, you will see that as your cat falls asleep, her breathing becomes slow and her body still. She has entered the first stage of sleep, called slow-wave sleep. After about 15 minutes, you will notice a change in her breathing. Her paws and whiskers twitch (抽动)and her ear suddenly moves a bit. Her eyes move under her closed lids. Your cat has entered the REM (rapid eye movement sleep ). Although she twitches and makes little noises, messages from her brain to the large muscles in her legs are stopped, so she can't run about. She is in a state of "sleep paralysis (麻痹)".Back in 1963, Michel Jouvet, a French scientist who was studying sleep in cats explained their sleep paralysis. Even though they were completely asleep, the dreaming cats began to go after balls that Jouvet couldn't see and was ready to fight back at invisible enemies. He thought he was watching them act out their dreams.What were they dreaming about? Mostly, the dreaming cats seemed to act out important cat skills.In another study, neuroscientist Matt Wilson recorded rats' brain wave while they leaned makes (迷宫). One day, he left the brain-wave-recording machine on while the rats fall asleep. The shape of brain waves in the sleeping rats matched the shape of the maze so closely that Wilson could exactly point out which part of the maze each rat was dreaming about!Many researchers now think that in both people and animals, one purpose of dreams is to repeat important skills and review recent learning. This may explain why so many people dream about fighting and escaping, skills that were probably very important to people a long time ago,and why dreaming affects our ability to learn.Do all animals dream? From looking at the brain waves of sleeping animals, scientists think that all mammals like cats, dogs and even tigers dream, but fish don't.(They're not sure about birds ) Also, how often animals dream seems to be related to body size. Cats dream about every 15 minutes, rats every 9 minutes, and elephants every 2 hours. And though cows and horses usually sleep standing up, they only dream when lying down.A.B.C.D.The cat enters the REM .before her slow-wave sleepwhen her breathing becomes slow15 minutes after she closes her eyeswhen her eyes move under her closed lids(1)A.Cats. B.Rats. C.Scientists. D.EnemiesWhat does the underlined word "they " in paragraph 2 refer to?(2)A.B.C.D.Matt Wilson's study shows that .rats cannot dream like cats dorats are good at finding ways in mazesrats are clever enough to follow every instructionrats can dream about what he was doing in the daytime(3)The passage is mainly written to(4)C.D.explain why animals can repeat things in their dreamstell readers about the difference among different animals' dreamsA.B.C.D.According to the last paragraph, .fish and birds don't usually dreamnow we are not sure how often animals dreamhorses and cows don't dream when they sleep standing upelephants can often dream the longest among all the animals(5)Welcome to MAC—proudly family-friendlyMAC keeps families at the heart of what we do-and we've got a lot of entertaining, fun and inspiring shows and activities for all the family to enjoy this season. So there is plenty to see, do and make in our family-friendly courses.How to Find UsYou can easily enter MAC by car, but we encourage you to use public transport, walk or cycle to us wherever possible. You will find us opposite Edgbaston Cricket Ground on Edgbaston Road (off A441 Pershore Road and A38 Bristol Road ).Our address for your car's GPS is: Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham, B12 9QH.Opening TimeWe are open every day of the year, except Christmas Day. Our Sale & Info desk is open from 9 am-9 pm to book your tickets and answer any questions.ShopDiscover different kinds of gifts, toys and greeting cards, along with unique handmade items created by local designer-makes, at our shop located in the ground floor.Popular Activities▲ WiFi WarsThu 18 April2 pm/12 pounds/Theatre/Aged 7+7 pm/13 pounds/Theatre/Aged 14+Be part of the record-breaking live comedy game show where the whole audience plays along! Log in with your smartphone or tablet and compete in a lot of games, quizzes and challenges to win prizes.Don't miss a special chance to meet WiFi Wars host, Steve McNeil, after each show. You can also buy a signed copy of Steve's brand-new book with the history of videogames.▲Indie Kids DiscoSun 12 May+ Sun 14 July/2 pm/ Theater/Ages 4- 12All tickets 7 pounds/Babies-in-arms go freeA daytime disco for Indie Kids and their families. We bet you'll look good on the dancefloor as you rock out to music that will make you want to live forever! Expect a live DJ and plenty of additional, fun activities at this cool event that both adults and children will love.6A.at 8 am on Nov. 11 thB.at 4 pm on Dec. 12 thC.any time the whole yearD.at 10 pm on Dec.25thA.CDs and magazinesB.different kinds of toysC.hand-made thingsD.gifts and greeting cardsThings you can NOT buy in the shop of MAC are .(2)A.B.C.D.In the activities of MAC, you can .enjoy the Indie Kids Disco at nightdance with the WiFi Wars host, Steve McNeiltake part in games and quizzes with your smartphoneget a signed copy of Steve's brand-new book in the Sale & Info desk(3)A.B.C.D.What is TRUE about the MAC?It only provides activities for kids.Driving a car is the best way there.Kids over 10 years old cannot find a suitable activity there.It offers kids chances to see and do lots of interesting things.(4)A.7 pounds. B.14 pounds. C.21 pounds. D.28 pounds.If Mary is going to take part in the Indie Kids Disco with her husband, her five-year-oldson and her two-month-old baby girl, how much should they pay for it?(5)Tips for Cooking on a Tight ScheduleFrom my experience, there are three main reasons why people don't cook more often:ability, money and time. Ability is easily improved. 1 So today I want to give you some wisdom about how to make the most of the time you spend in the kitchen. Here are three tips for great cooking on a tight schedule:1. Think ahead. The moments when I think cooking is a pain are when I'm already hungry and there is nothing ready to eat. So think ahead of the coming week. When will you have time to cook? Do you have the right materials ready? 22. Make your time worth it. When you do find time to cook a meal, make the most of it and save yourself time later on. Are you making one loaf of bread? Make three or four instead. 3 So save yourself the effort for a future meal.3. 4 This may surprise you, but one of the best tools for making cooking worth your time is experimentation (实验). It gives you the chance to hit upon new ideas that cans work well with your appetite (食欲) and schedule. The more you learn and the more you try, the more ability you have to take control of your food and your schedule.5 Let cooking and living simply be a joy rather than a burden. And don't let a busy schedule discourage you from making some great changes in the way you eat and live!7四、语篇补全(共5小题,每小题1分,共5分)D.E.Money is a topic I'll save for another day.Try new things.Emily's family don't often spend time doing activities together. They usually do their ownp things.8Why does Mary's face turn red? I don' think she is telling the t . She may not be honest.9T the plane was in great danger, pilot Changjian Liu tried his best and saved all thepassengers.10Nowadays, more and more students prefer to study a . America, Britain and Canada areall popular countries for them to make a choice.11Don't be so c . Don't make such silly mistakes again, Tom! You should be more careful.12Joyce's birthday is coming. She's going to hold a party and i friends to come.13最终,国王把那个坏人送进了监狱。

英语_2018-2019广东广州中考专题英语中考复习(八)(含答案) (2)

英语_2018-2019广东广州中考专题英语中考复习(八)(含答案) (2)

2018-2019广东广州中考专题英语中考复习(八)一、语法选择1.Have you ever asked yourself why children go to school? You will probably say(1)______ they go to learn their own language and other languages, Maths, Geography, History, Science and all the other subjects. That is quite true, but(2)______ do they learn these things? And (3)______ these things all that they learn at school?We send our children to school to prepare them for the time when they grow up and have to work for(4)______. They learn their own language so that they will be able to tell(5)______ what they want and what they know, and understand what others tell them. They learn foreign languages in order to be able to benefit from what people in other countries(6)______ and said. And they learn foreign languages also in order to make people from other countries(7)______ what they themselves mean. They learn Maths in order to be able to measure and(8)______ things in their daily life. They learn Geography in order to know something about the world(9)______ them. And they learn History(10)______ something about human beings. Nearly everything(11)______ they study at school has some practical uses in their life. But is that(12)______ only reason why they go to school?No. There is(13)______ in education than just learning facts. We go to school to learn how to learn, so that(14)______ we leave school, we can continue learning. A man who knows how to learn(15)______ successful.(1)A whereB whenC whetherD that(2)A howB whyC whereD when(3)A areB doC willD can(4)A theB themC theirsD themselves(5)A otherB the otherC othersD the others(6)A has writtenB have writtenC was writingD were writing(7)A understandB to understandC understandingD understood(8)A countB countedC countingD counts(9)A againstB forC aroundD of(10)A knowsB knowC knowingD to know(11)A whoB whatC whoseD /(12)A aB anC theD /(13)A manyB muchC moreD most(14)A whenB althoughC becauseD unless(15)A has beenB will beC wasD are二、完形填空2.When I was in the eighth grade, I was a candy striper (志愿当护士助手的小姑娘) at a local hospital in my town. I volunteered about 30 to 40 hours a week in summer. I spent much of my(1)______ with Mr Gillespie. He never had any visitors, and nobody seemed to care about his condition. I held his hands and said some words to encourage him. He seemed to become a friend of mine,(2)______ he was in a coma (昏迷) .Later, I went on vacation with my parents and was away(3)______ a week. When I came back, I found Mr Gillespie wasn't in the hospital. I didn't dare to ask the nurse(4)______he was. I was afraid to hear that he had been dead.One year later, I got into a high school nearby. One day, I noticed a familiar face at a gas station. When I(5)______ who the man was, I was very surprised. He was still(6)______! I went up to him and asked if he was Mr Gillespie. With a surprised look on his face, he said, “Yes.” I then told him everything that had happened in the(7)______ one year ago. Hearing that, he got very excited and gave me the(8)______ hug.Mr Gillespie told me he could(9)______ me holding his hands when he was in a coma. He said that my voice and touch helped to(10)______ him alive. He was very grateful to me. Although I haven't seen him since then, I know that I have made a difference to his life.(1)A moneyB tripC timeD plan(2)A untilB thoughC becauseD if(3)A fromB forC atD with(4)A whenB whatC whereD why(5)A realizedB refusedC heardD shouted(6)A worriedB aliveC successfulD serious(7)A hotelB restaurantC hospitalD street(8)A tallestB coldestC worstD warmest(9)A doubtB feelC fallD overcome(10)A keepB offerC checkD cause三、阅读理解3.A habit is any action that we have performed so often that it becomes something that we do almost without thinking. Some of them are thought to be bad habits. People spend countless hours each year trying to get rid of these bad habits but often fail. Why? Change demands hard work and there is no shortcut to achieve it. However, there is still some advice for you to follow.First, figure out why you do it. In other words, what's the result of doing this thing? If your bad habit is shouting at people when you are unhappy or under pressure, what do you get from it? It may make you feel a little better for a moment. Or maybe you have a bad habit of leaving your homework undone. The result could be that you get more time to spend on the Internet!Next, take a look at them on the other hand. What do you lose because of your bad habits? Shouting at other people is a bad habit because it makes people around you feel bad andunhappy. Leaving your homework undone is a bad habit because you may be punished by your teacher. Having more Internet time means that you lose the chance to learn things that you need to learn. When you think in this way, you'll find that it's not wise to keep your bad habit! Now it is time to make a decision. What will you choose? I'm sure you will choose to do what you think is more important.(1)From Paragraph 1, we know that ______.A a habit is a terrible thing that we can never changeB it takes people countless hours to get rid of their bad habits successfulC none of the people who try to break bad habits are successfulD though it is difficult, we can still do something about our bad habits(2)The underlined part "there is no shortcut to achieve it" means that "______".A it is not easy to get rid of bad habitsB there is a long way and a shortway C something dangerous may happen D we must cut it in a short time(3)According to the passage, if you want to get rid of your bad habits, you have to ______.A talk to others when you are in low spiritsB know why you do itC finish your homework firstD spend less time on the Internet(4)What does the underlined word "it" refer to in Paragraph 3?A Getting rid of the bad habits.B Forming good habits.C Spending countless hours.D Shouting at other people.(5)The main purpose of this passage is to ______.A introduce and describeB complain and disagreeC explain andadvise D discuss and argue4.The distance between ancient Rome and ancient China was about 4, 000 miles by land. There were terrible deserts and high mountains on the way. It was a very dangerous trip. The Silk Road was a nickname (别称) for any route that any trader took from China to Rome.For a very long time, the ancient Romans did not know who was making this wonderful cloth called silk. The Romans first discovered pieces of silk in the goods they took from some of the people they conquered (征服) . But those people did not know where the silk was made. They had traded for the silk.The Romans tried to find the traders as they came into villages to trade silk for other goods. But the traders did not know who made the silk either. In fact, the trading along the Silk Road was a relay (接力) system. One trader would travel for a while, stop and trade, and return home. The next trader would continue, stop and trade, and return home. And so it went. No trader made the whole trip because the trip was too dangerous. The desert had little or no water, and the mountains were dangerous and sand storms would blow up out of nowhere. Even the snakes were scary.The Romans were upset. The demand (需求) for silk in Rome had grown. Rome had gold and silver and treasure. They hoped to find "The Silk People" , as the Romans called these unknown people and trade with them. But they couldn't find them.The Romans sent out their men to follow the "Silk Road" and find the "Silk People". But most never returned because those who did said they could not make it through the desert. They had to turn around and come back.This went on for a very long time.As the years went by, along the Silk Road, temples appeared. There were even cities built on the oasis (绿洲) . It was never easy to travel by land from China to Rome. But it was worth it. Rome traded gold and treasure for China's silk and spices (香料) . But more things travelled along the Silk Road than traders and goods. Ideas travelled along the Silk Road as well. The ideas changed the world.(1)According to the passage, ______.A ancient Rome was about three thousand miles away from ancient ChinaB there were terrible deserts and high mountains between Rome and ChinaC ancient Romans traded directly with traders from ancient ChinaD ancient Romans wanted to conquer ancient China(2)The underlined part "it was worth it" probably means "______".A the thing was worth doingB the goods was expensiveC the Silk Road was valuableD the silk was worth buying(3)From the passage, we know ______.A ancient Rome was very poorB ancient Silk Road was very safeC ancient China's silk was very popularD ancient China was full of ancient Romans(4)Which is the correct order according to the passage?a. What the Silk Road meant.b. Some ideas spread along the Silk Road.c. How the traders traded along the Silk Road.d. Some temples appeared along the Silk Road.e. Ancient Romans hoped to find "The Silk People" .A c-a-e-b-dB c-b-a-d-eC a-b-c-d-eD a-c-e-d-b(5)What's the best title for the passage?A How the Silk Road formedB Travel from Rome to ChinaC Trade between Rome and ChinaD How Chinese started the Silk Road5.Guangzhou Museum************************************************************************************ Address: Zhenhai Tower, Yuexiu Mountain, GuangzhouExhibition: Guangzhou historyOpening Hours: 9:00~17:00Tel: (8620) 8355-0627Email: guangzhoubwg@126. comTransportation:Take Bus No. 24, 63, 103, 104, 109, 110, 122, 211 and get off at the Yuexiu Park station. Take Bus No. 6, 10, 33, 36, 66, 184, 190, 191, 219, 544 and get off at the Xiaobei Huaquan station.Take Subway Line 2 and get off at the Yuexiu Park station.************************************************************************************The Guangzhou Museum, a museum focused on the local history, is set in the Zhenhai Tower in Yuexiu Mountain in Guangzhou. Construction (建造) of the Zhenhai Tower started in the 13th year of the time of Emperor Hongwu of the Ming Dynasty (1380 AD). In its history of more than 600 years, the tower has been destroyed and rebuilt five times. The whole Guangzhou can be seen in the tower. It's called the "No. 1 tower in south of the Five Ridges (岭南)".The museum's collection includes 50,000 different types of artworks, which are precious historic materials for researching Guangzhou's politics, economy, culture and communications and trade, as well as the city's construction and development.To the west of the Zhenhai Tower stand China's oldest well-kept stele (石碑) and barbette (炮台). The barbette held the cannons (大炮) in Guangzhou area during the period from the time of Emperor Chongzhen of the Ming Dynasty to the Opium War (鸦片战争).(1)What fact can we learn about according to the information?A There are two lines of subway to Guangzhou Museum.B Guangzhou Museum displays about the history of Guangdong.C Visitors can stay in Guangzhou Museum for eight hours every day.D Visitors can only contact Guangzhou Museum on the telephone.(2)How many roads of buses can take you to the Guangzhou Museum at least?A Two.B Eight.C Eighteen.D Nineteen.(3)The Zhenhai Tower ______ according to the information.A was built in the time of Emperor Hongwu of the Ming DynastyB was built in the time of Emperor Chongzhen of the Ming DynastyC has been destroyed and rebuilt six times in its historyD is called the "No.1 tower in the southern China"(4)The introduction about Guangzhou Museum in Paragraph 2 mainly tells us the ______ of the museum.A historyB cultureC developmentD collection(5)From the information, we can infer ______.A the Guangzhou Museum is far from the Yuexiu ParkB the Zhenhai Tower has a history of more than 600 yearsC China's oldest well-kept stele and barbette are in YuexiuPark D Emperor Chongzhen of the Ming Dynasty had been to the Zhenhai Tower6.At the Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Sepang, Malaysia, on Tuesday March 13, 2018, China's CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles Co. Ltd (CRRC Changchun) and Malaysia's Express Rail Link (ERL) announced that a new KLIA Ekspres train would be used for the Kuala Lumpur International Airport rail link service, achieving a deal signed in 2014 in which ERLagreed to buy six trains from CRRC Changchun.With the appearance of the new trains, ERL's total ability will be increased by 50 percent, said Mohd Nadzmin Mohd Salleh, chairman of ERL. Train departures (发车) will also be improved during morning and evening rush hours from the present 20 minutes to 15 minutes.Malaysian Transport Minister Liow Tiong Lai said cooperation (合作) between ERL and CRRC have shown how national boundaries (分界线) can be transcended to serve the needs of Malaysians. "We hope that other companies will look on this partnership as an example of cooperative relationships that can change lives for the better, "he said.Liow added that with the new trains, ERL is expecting a growth in the number of passengers of five percent this year, from 23,900 per day last year. Liow also spoke highly of China's great achievements in building the world's largest high-speed rail network, saying that Malaysia is also moving into high-speed time by building more railway lines, including the high-speed rail connecting Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. "Hopefully we can complete by the year 2026, this first high-speed rail line that will connect Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. Later they will connect from Kuala Lumpur to Bangkok and to China using high-speed rail. That will be the future," he said.An Zhongyi, manager of CRRC Changchun, expressed his hope that the train delivery (交付) can help people in more cooperation with local partners and suppliers.(1)Malaysia' s Express Rail Link (ERL) decided to buy six trains from CRRC Changchun in ______.A 2014B 2016C 2017D 2018(2)The Kuala Lumpur International Airport rail link service will start a train every ______ during morning and evening rush hours.A 5 minutesB 15 minutesC 20 minutesD 35 minutes(3)The underlined word "transcended" probably means "______" in Paragraph 3.A 超越B 划分C 减少D 增加(4)Paragraph 4 mainly talks about Malaysian Transport Minister Liow Tiong Lai's expectation about ______.A Malaysia's cooperation with other countries in the worldB a growth in the number of passengers by train this yearC friendship between Malaysia and SoutheastAsia D Malaysia's railway lines in the future(5)Which of the following is WRONG according to the passage?A The number of passengers by train is 23,900 per day last year.B When the new trains are used, ERL's total ability will be increased by 50%.C The first high-speed rail line will connect Kuala Lumpur and Singapore in ten years.D An Zhongyi hopes that the train delivery can bring more cooperation with local people.四、阅读填空7.阅读短文及文后选项,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

2019-2020学年广州市第二中学高三英语期中考试试卷及答案解析

2019-2020学年广州市第二中学高三英语期中考试试卷及答案解析

2019-2020学年广州市第二中学高三英语期中考试试卷及答案解析第一部分阅读(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ALook at Some Greatest BookstoresAnother CountryKreuzberg, Berlin, Germany. Another Country is an English Language second hand bookshop which is mostly used as a library. They have about 20, 000 books that you can buy or borrow. Some regular events are held at the shop, such as readings, cultural events, social evenings and film nights.Atlantis BooksOia, Santorini, Greece. Atlantis Books is an independent bookshop on the island of Santorini, Greece. It was founded in 2004 by a group of friends from Cyprus, England, and the United States. Throughout the year it has hosted literary festivals, film screenings, book readings, and good old fashioned dance parties.Bart’s BooksOjai, California. U. S. A. “The World’s Greatest Outdoor Bookstore”, a bookstore founded by Richard Bartinsdale in 1964. Shelves of books face the street, and regular customers are asked to drop coins into the door’s coin box to pay for any books they take whenever the store is closed.Adrian Harringtonsince 1971. Rare books: rare first editions; leather bound sets and general antiquarian(古玩).Address: 64a Kensington Church Street, Kensington, London, England, UK.Corso Como BookshopMilan, Italy. Extensive selection of publication on art architecture, design graphics and fashion, along with a strong emphasis on photography. It was founded in 1990 in Milan, Italy, by Carla Sozzamil.The BookwormChina. A bookshop, library, bar, restaurant and event space, now with four divisions in three cities — Beijing, Suzhou and Chengdu. The interconnecting rooms with floor-to-ceiling books on every wall are light and airy in summer, yet warm and comfortable in winter.1.What can you do in Atlantis Books?A.Enjoy rare books.B.Attend a festival.C.Learn photography.D.Buy books anytime.2.Which bookstore has the longest history?A.Adrian Harrington.B.Atlantis Books.C.Bart’s Books.D.Corso Como Bookshop.3.How is The Bookworm different from the others?A.It is used as a library.B.It focuses on photography.C.It hosts all sorts of activities.D.It has branches in different cities.BSome people take their holiday decoration very seriously. And some take it to the next level. The Griffith family in Kenova, West Virginia, is in this camp. They put on a display that shows they’re just filled with Halloween spirit.Each year, this family displays 3,000 pumpkins (南瓜) in front of their home for the Halloween season. Yes, you readthatright. Ric Griffith puts out one jack-o’ -lantern (南瓜灯) for every person who lives in Kenova.Of course he doesn’t do it all on his own. He has a lot of help from his family, and also from members of the community who are super-proud of what has become quite the tourist attraction over the years. More than 30,000 people stop by to see the amazing display, which includes jack‑o’‑lanterns cut to look like the faces of famous people, animals, cartoon characters, and other creative designs. It’s certainly a must-see as part of the area’s Ceredo-Kenova Autumnfest.To fit in all 3,000 pumpkins, Griffith and his helpers spread them across the home’s garden and front porch (门廊), as well as on the roof!Griffith began the tradition back in 1978 with just fivepumpkins and, many years later, it’s much bigger and better. People can’t help but come to the area, walking along the sidewalk outside the house to get that perfect Halloween experience.“Locals take great pride in it, and then there are people from around the country who plan fall trips and include it in their trips so they can see it,” said Tyson Compton, president of the Cabell‑Huntington Convention and Visitors Bureau. “It’s really something.”“It’s become a tradition for many people in our area, and it feels good to keep that going,” Griffith said.4. What does the underlined word “that” in Paragraph 2 refer to?A. The Griffiths selling 3,000 pumpkins a day.B. Ric Griffith giving 3,000 jack-o’‑lanterns to tourists.C. Ric Griffith teaching 3,000 people how to display jack-o’‑lanterns.D. The Griffiths decorating their house with 3,000 pumpkins.5. What can we learn from Paragraph 3?A. Ric Griffith’s idea has received support from his community.B. There are only two kinds of jack-o’‑lanterns.C. Ric Griffith dislikes asking for help from others.D. There are 30,000 people in Kenova.6. What do we know about the tradition?A. It began with 1,978 pumpkins.B. It has lasted more than 40 years.C. It includes five pumpkin competitions.D. It encourages people to do more exercise.7. What’s Tyson Compton’s attitude towards the tradition?A. Worried.B. Uncaring.C. Favorable.D. Uncertain.CEven as Google plans to test its fleet (车队) of self-driving cars on public roads this summer, its business model remains abit of a mystery. By 2025, as many as 250,000 self-driving vehicles could be sold each year globally, according to a study by an industry research firm.“Vehicles that can take anyone from A to B at the push of a button could transform mobility for millions of people,” said Chris Urmson, director of Google’s self-driving car project. For now, Google has no plans to sell any of its self-driving cars. They are strictly for research. But they will hit public roads this summer near Google’s headquarters inMountain View,California. Previous testing has taken place only on closed courses.The cars are built to operate without a steering wheel, accelerator (油门) or brake pedal. “Our software and sensors do all the work,” Urmson said. “The vehicles will be very basic — we want to learn from them and adapt them as quickly as possible — but they will take you where you want to go at the push of a button.” The prototype (雏形) is the first of a 100-car fleet the tech giant is building.In the long run, Urmson sees a future of safer roads — the majority of auto accidents are caused by human error — and fewer traffic jams. Robotic cars could also shuttle people who can’t drive because of age or illness.Google has said that self-driving cars could launch new business models in which people buy the use ofvehicles they don’t own. The company has already tested other types of self-driving cars on public streets, including modified Lexus sport-utility vehicles, under a special permit program by the California Department of Motor Vehicles that requires a human driver at the controls.The state has issued six other companies permits to operate such cars, includingDelphi, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Tesla, Bosch and Nissan. The vehicles that will be tested on open roads this summer will have removable steering wheels, accelerators and brake pedals to allow “safety drivers” to take control if needed.8. According to Chris Urmson, __________.A. self-driving cars can give driving orders to humansB. self-driving cars are specially designed for the elderlyC. software and sensors are vital for self-driving carsD. ordinary vehicles will be replaced by self-driving cars9. Paragraph 4 is meant to tell us that __________.A. many traffic accidents are caused by human errorB. some people can’t drive because of illness or ageC. Urmson has promised to create safer roads in the futureD. self-driving cars will probably help to make safer roads and decrease traffic jams10. The underlined word “issued” in the last paragraph can probably bereplaced by__________.A. givenB. claimedC. awardedD. prohibited11. What’s the author’s attitude towards self-driving cars?A. Objective.B. Indifferent.C. Subjective.D. Favorable.DRecycling plastic has always been a stop-start effort, and the wide variety of plastics we produce, the pollution from waste, and other limitations make recycling an economic(经济) problem. It’s estimated(估计)only 9% of plastic ever created has been recycled. But with the help of a chemical process, Canadian Miranda Wang and her company BioCellection want to change that.Stability is one of plastic greatest qualities and downside. There's limited evidence that some plastics can biodegrade (生物降解)but largely photo-plastics degrade in the sun. It’s a long process, and the truth is that we can only estimate how long it takes. Wang is looking to break the inaction and BioCellection's task is to make mostplastic waste recyclable.She outlines two current methods. One is to take plastics like water bottles, wash them, cut them, melt and reconstitute them. “That's a very limited process” she says, due to the requirement that plastics be “clean” . The other, which can handle dirtier plastics and a level of pollution, is called hydrolysis(热解). Intense heat is applied to break down plastics so they can be reused as oils for energy, but “it’s not economical,’’ she says.BioCellection’s solution builds on research from over ten years ago, Wang explains, when a US studydiscovered pure polyethylene powder (聚乙烯粉)could be broken down by a catalyst (催化剂). Wang and her co-founder Jean hit upon a bacterium being able to eat plastic. In the years since, they engineered a comparable catalyst capable of doing the same job, only faster, which even works on plastics no one else can recycle at present. “We have now found a catalyst that is much cheaper than the one that was used before, Wang says.Currently focusing on plastic films like shopping hags, the three-hour process breaks clown plastic into chemicals that can act as the building blocks for more complex plastic products.“Right now we’re able to achieve about 70% transformation from plastic waste material to these chemicals,” she adds, saying they’re working to increase that figure.12. Why has so little plastic been recycled?A. Plastic is chemically stable.B. Recycling plastic led to pollution.C. We produced various plastics.D. Most photo-plastics degrade in the sun.13. What does Wang think of the two current methods?A. Highly effective and dynamic.B. Expensive and pollution-causing.C. Limited and energy-consuming.D. Widely used and recognized.14. What did BioCellection find effective to recycle plastics?A. Polyethylene powder.B. Chemical products.C. Plastic films.D. A catalyst.15. What is the text mainly about?A. Miranda Wang and her company.B. A new plastic recycling method.C. The greatest downside of plastic.D. Transformation of plastic waste.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。

2018-2019学年第二学期九年级英语期中测试卷(含答案)

2018-2019学年第二学期九年级英语期中测试卷(含答案)

2018—2019学年第二学期期中测试卷九年级英语(含答案)Ⅰ听力部分(30分)一.听句子,选出句子中所包含的信息。

( )1.A.creative B. active C. native( )2.A.1872 B. 1781 C.1971( )3.A. full of B. fill with C. filled with( )4.A. He did well in the exam. B. He didn’t pass the exam.C. He passed the exam.( )5.A. You must help him go there. B. You must go there instead of him.C. You must stop him going there.二..听句子,选出该句的最佳答语。

( )6.A. By bike. B. By reading a lot. C. I’m fine, thanks. ( )7.A. In an hour. B. She is very fine. C. She’ll be here by bus. ( )8.A. No, I won’t. B. Yes, I won’t. C.I think so.( )9.A. It’s my pleasure. B. Well, let me try. C. It’s very kind of you. ( )10.A. He is very tall. B. He is fine, C. He is a worker.三.听对话和问题,选择出正确答案。

( )11.A B C( )12.A B C( )13.A. 3,400,000 B. 4,300,000 C. 43,000,000 听对话,回答14-15题( )14.A. Behind the chair. B. Behind the door. C. Behind the wall.( )15.A. Yes, she can. B. No, she can’t. C. We don’t know.听对话,回答16-18题( )16.A. A famous teacher. B. A famous writer. C. A famous farmer.( )17.A. Drawing. B. Singing. C. Dancing.( )18.A. On Saturday night. B. On Sunday afternoon. C. On Saturday afternoon.四.听短文和问题,选择正确答案。

广州市2018年中考试英语试卷及答案

广州市2018年中考试英语试卷及答案

广州市2018年中考试英语试卷及答案本试卷共四大题,12页,满分110分。

考试时间120分钟。

一、语法选择(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)阅读下面短文,按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求,从1~15各题所给的A、B、C和D项中选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

Xian Xinghai was a very famous musician in China.He wrote one of the greatest pieces of music of the 20th century.In his short life he wrote-1300songs and an opera.Xian was bom in Panyu,Guangdong,China in1905.Because his father died before he was born,Xian moved from place to place with-2mother.He began learning to play_3violin when he was20years old. In the beginning,his violin was cheap and badly made that he_5not play it well.His friends laughed at him. Xian did not stop6and soon showed his talent.In1934,he was one of the first Chinese students_7 studied in a special music school in Paris.Before he8,Xian became the schools best student9 won several prizes for his talents.In1935,he returned to China and helped fight against the Japanese ter,he came to Yan'an10 music at a college.11there were no pianos in Yan'an at that time Xian still wrote12of his most important music there,including The Yellow River,his most famous work.In May1940,Xian13to the Soviet Union by the Chinese Communist Party to write music for movies.In the Soviet Union,life was very14.Xian got sick and later died of a lung illness15 October30,1945,aged only40.Xian's music,however,lives on in the people's hearts.1.A.near B.nearly C.nearby D.nearer2.A.he B.him C.his D.he’s3.A.a B.an C.the D.this4.A.so B.such C.very D.much5.A.need B.may C.should D.could6.A.practice B.practicing C.to practice D.practised7.A.what B.which C.whom D.who8.A.leave B.leaves C.left D.was leaving9.A.and B.but C.as D.or10.A.teach B.taught C.teaching D.to teach11.A.If B.Although C.When D.Because12.A.any B.little C.few D.some13.A sent B.was sent C.has sent D.was sending14.A hard B.harder C.hardest D.the hardest15.A.at B.in C.on D.by二、完形填空(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从16~25各题所给的A、B、C和D项中选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

英语_2018-2019广东广州中考专题英语中考复习(二十)(含答案) (2)

英语_2018-2019广东广州中考专题英语中考复习(二十)(含答案) (2)

2018-2019广东广州中考专题英语中考复习(二十)一、语法选择1.There was a rich couple who wanted to hold a big new year party. They went shopping at the market where everything(1)______ of high cost. They wanted to show off their level of life standard so they didn't mind(2)______ for it. After buying all they needed, they called a porter(搬运工)to carry everything to their home. The porter was of an old age, not very (3)______ looking and his clothes were broken. It seemed that he wasn't even able to meet his daily needs.They asked the porter about the charges for delivering(运送)their goods to their home. The old porter asked for just $20,(4)______ lower than the market price. Yet, the couple bargained(讨价还价)with the porter and finally paid $15. The couple was very happy and left after giving the porter their address for delivery. They(5)______ their home and an hour passed, two hours passed, but the porter still hadn't delivered their goods.The wife started to get(6)______ at her husband, "I always tell you not to trust such a person but you never listen to me. For such a person(7)______ is not even able to feed himself, you handed him everything we bought. I am sure instead of delivering to our home, he(8)______ have disappeared with everything. We must immediately go back to the market to ask and then to the police station to file the complaint(提起诉讼)against(9)______."On their way near the market, they saw another porter. They stopped him(10)______ about the old porter. And the angry wife asked him, "Where is that old thief? It seems that he(11)______ our goods and going to sell it."The porter replied, "Madam, please calm down. That poor old man was hungry and poor, but he was honest. He(12)______ sick since last month. On the way to deliver your goods, he couldn't gather the strength to go any further(13)______ this heat of the noon. He fell down and while handing me $15, his last words were, 'I(14)______ an advance(预付)for this delivery and you take this and please deliver to this address.' "Hearing this,(15)______ husband had tears in his eyes, and the wife felt so ashamed.(1)A areB isC wereD was(2)A payingB payC to payD paid(3)A healthB healthyC healthilyD unhealthy(4)A veryB quiteC suchD much(5)A arrivedB gotC reachedD went(6)A angryB angrilyC happyD happily(7)A whatB whoC whoseD /(8)A canB mustC can'tD mustn't(9)A heB hisC himselfD him(10)A askB askedC to askD asking(11)A will stealB stealsC stoleD is stealing(12)A isB has beenC wasD will be(13)A inB withC ofD for(14)A have takenB takeC have been takenD am taken(15)A anB aC theD /二、完形填空2.Anna is a 9-year-old girl from a small village. She finished attending elementary school till4th grade at(1)______ village. For the 5th grade, she would have to get an admission(获准)in a school at the city nearby. She got very happy knowing that she was(2)______ by a very good school in the city.Today it was the first day for Anna to go to her new school. In class, the teacher introduced Anna to the class. Then the teacher told the students to be ready for the surprise(3)______ now! She told everyone to write down the Seven Wonders of the World. Everyone started writing the answer.When everyone(4)______ Anna submitted(提交)their answer papers, the teacher cameand asked Anna, "What happened, dear? Don't worry, Just write(5)______ you know." Anna replied, "I'm thinking that there are so many things, which seven I can pick to write!" And, then she handed her(6)______ to the teacher. The teacher started reading everyone's answers and the majority answered them(7)______ such as The Great Wall of China, Great Pyramid of Egypt, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Hanging Gardens of Babylon.The teacher was(8)______ as students remembered what she had taught them. At last the teacher(9)______ Anna's answer paper and started reading."The Seven Wonders are—To be able to see, To be able to hear, To be able to feel, To laugh, To think, To be kind, To love!"The teacher(10)______ stunned(震惊). Today, a girl from a small village reminded them about the precious gifts that God has given us, which are truly wonders.(1)A myB herC yourD his(2)A refusedB acceptedC foundD lost(3)A partyB sportC tripD test(4)A withB withoutC exceptD besides(5)A whatB whyC whenD who(6)A penB paperC moneyD plan(7)A seriouslyB quicklyC correctlyD carefully(8)A happyB angryC calmD strict(9)A threw upB took awayC picked upD put away(10)A layB satC ateD stood三、阅读理解3.I sat at my seat waiting for the school paper to be passed around. I waited anxiously, knowing that once I received it I would know how good a writer I really was.When the paper arrived at my classroom, I nearly knocked down five of my classmates to get to the first paper. With a school paper in my hands, I returned to my seat. About a month earlier, I had handed in one of what I believed to be my best stories. I named it The Symbol of Success. The head of the English Department at my school, Professor Cullen, had said that she would include some reviews of students' stories in the latest school paper. Professor Cullen was known for her rough criticism. Impressing her was very hard, but I wanted to be the first to do so.I sat at the edge of my seat as I read through the other story reviews. There wasn't one story that got more than three stars. I became calm and wasn't anxious to know my review. It was long after that when I heard someone shout out "Five stars? Seriously?" behind me. I turned around and saw the shocked expression on Gene's face, "Peter, your story gets five stars!" I couldn't believe what I was hearing. I turned my attention back to my story and saw the five stars at the end of the review that I had not read yet. I looked through the review written by Professor Cullen. She wrote that I had a gift for story writing.I was proud that I achieved what I thought was impossible. For so long I believed I wasn't so good as I thought I was and that my talent was not enough to cover up my lack of writing skills. But this review proved that I was truly a good writer and that there was a great future ahead of me in the field of fiction writing. The review and the five stars meant the world of me. Those five stars became the symbol of my success.(1)How did the writer get the school paper?A His teacher gave it to him first.B The publisher sent it to him first.C His friend hel ped him get the first one.D He rushed ahead to get the first one.(2)What can we learn about Professor Cullen?A She was very gentle to everyone.B She seldom praised her students.C She was ve ry cold to her students.D She was respected by her students.(3)We can learn from this text that Peter ______.A had thought his story was better than those of others'B was always anxious to know his reviewC didn't know he got five stars until Genetold him. D looked through a few stories that had got four stars.(4)What did Professor Cullen think of Peter's story?A She thought highly of it.B She thought it was just so-so.C She thought it was extremely bad.D She doubted if it was written by Peter.(5)Why did the review and the five stars mean the world to Peter?A Because they helped him learnwriting skills. B Because they made him happy for some time. C Because they helpedhim enter a key university. D Because they made him see his writing talent.4.It had been some time since Jack saw the old man who used to live next door. In the rush of his busy life, Jack had little time to think about the past and often had no time to spend with his family."Mr Belser died last night," one day, his mother told him on the phone. Memories flashed through his mind like an old film as he sat quietly remembering his childhood days. But in fact, it had been so long since Jack thought of him."Well, he didn't forget you. Every time I saw him, he'd recall the days you spent over 'his side of the fence'," his mum told him."He spent a lot of time teaching me things he thought were important...Mum," Jack said. "I'll be there for the funeral(葬礼)." As busy as he was, he kept his word. He caught the next flight to his home town.The night before he had to return home, Jack and his mum looked at the old house next door one more time. Standing in the doorway, Jack stopped suddenly. "What's wrong, Jack?" his mum asked. "The box is gone," he said. "There used to be a small gold box that he kept locked on top of his desk. I must have asked him a thousand times what was inside. All he'd ever tell me was 'the thing I value most'."About two weeks later, Jack received a package(包裹). On it, the name Mr Harold Belser caught his attention. He couldn't wait to open the package and a familiar small old gold box appeared in front of him. In it, there was a beautiful gold pocket watch with a note. Jack's hands shook as he read these words: "Jack, thanks for your time! Harold Belser.""The thing he valued most...was...my time." Jack held the watch for a few minutes, then cleared his appointments(预约)for the next two days. "Why?" Janet, his assistant asked. "I need some time to spend with my mother, wife and son," he said. "Oh, by the way, Janet...thanks for your time!"(1)From the passage, we know Mr Belser used to be Jack's ______.A grandfatherB fatherC neighbourD teacher(2)Jack was a man who ______.A was busy with workB was bored with lifeC didn't know how to return others' helpD didn't know how to get on well with others(3)The underlined word "familiar" probably means "______" in the passage.A strangeB fashionableC dirtyD well-known(4)According to the passage, we can infer(推断)______.A Mr Harold Belser's box was full of goldB Mr Harold Belser valued the time he used to spend with JackC Jack will spend lots of time doing business to make his family live a happy lifeD Jack will take his wife and son to his home town to live together with his mother(5)What does the writer want to tell us through the passage?A We should be nice to all the old people.B We should spend more time with our family.C We should work hard to make enough money.D We should thank the people who often help us.5.Sunshine Secondary School Science FairSUNSHINE SECONDARY SCHOOL PRESENTSStudent Science FairFor Students in Grades 7-9Dates: August 30-31Place: Sunshine Secondary School GymExplore Your World...Think like a ScientistThe Student Science Fair offers you a great way to put your science knowledge to use! Whether you win or not, you'll have fun at this contest.Science Fair EventsThere is plenty to do during the science fair. Of course, you will want to look at all of the students' projects. There will be other exciting things to see and to do as well. These events will light up the wonderful world of science. The big event is to announce the winners in each grade. It will take place at the awards ceremony on Friday afternoon. Several of the other events are listed below.Meet a Robot!Can people and robots work together? Learn about the latest research about Demo. Demo is a robot that can help people with jobs. Learn how Demo's large blue eyes are able to "see". Watch Demo take and hold objects and move them from side to side to get a feel for their size. Then see how Demo puts the objects on a shelf.Our Own Inventor!Make sure you're in the gym at 10:00 a. m. on Friday. That's when the local inventor will give a talk about his life. He will also show what his inventions can do. At the end of his talk, the inventor will answer questions from the students.SCIENCE FAIR SCHEDULE(日程表)RegistrationAugust 27 7:30 a. m.-5:00 p. m.Set-up of ProjectsAugust 28 10:00 a. m.-3:00 p. m.August 29 10:00 a. m.-3:00 p. m.August 31 10:00 a. m.-3:00 p. m.Science Fair ViewingAugust 30 10:00 a. m.-3:00 p. m.Awards PresentationAugust 31 1:00 p. m.(1)When will the Sunshine Secondary School Science Fair be held?A From August 27 to August 28.B From August 28 to August 29.C From August 29 to August 30.D From August 30 to August 31.(2)What can we know about the robot Demo?A Demo can help people work.B Demo falls over easily.C Demo can't move objects.D The robot Demo is for sale.(3)What is the big event at Science Fair Events?A Putting science knowledge to use.B Anouncing the winnerss of eachgrade. C Looking at all of the students' projects. D Watching Demo help people do jobs.(4)Why will many students be in the gym at 1:00 p. m. on Friday?A Demo will appear at that time.B Registration will take place.C The winners will be announced.D An inventor will give a talk.(5)We can see the passage ______.A from a posterB on a piece of newsC from a storybookD from an ad6.One Saturday morning, Carol called her good friend and said, "My dad's taking me to Santa Monica today. Laura, do you want to go with us?" Laura loves to go to the beach, so she said she would be happy to.Santa Monica beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in California. There are more scenic views on the coastline up and down the state. It has a very large beach area that features (以……为特色)white sand and lots of room to play. Carol likes to throw a Frisbee around with her friends and to play volleyball."Do you want to play volleyball, Laura?" Carol asked when they got there. "Sure," said Laura, "but who are we going to play with? It needs more than two people to play." Carol thought about it, and said that they should start playing first and then others would join in, so the two girls started playing alone. Just as Carol said, more kids came over and wanted to play with them. Soon they had more than enough people for a game, and they played for hours. After the game, the two girls wanted to cool off, so they decided to jump into the ocean for a little relief. The water was crowded, but that just added to the fun. It was cool and wet, and the waves were just right. Some people were surfing both on surfboards and body boards, while others were swimming out to the buoys(浮标). The two girls had fun swimming in the water.About half an hour later, the two girls felt a little tired and came to the coast. On the coast, they saw two boys digging for sea shells. They ran up to them and asked them if they could try. "Sure. Why not?" said the two boys. So Carol and Laura started searching for the sea shells on the beach and soon found a very beautiful one. The two girls had a good time.(1)Laura is Carol's ______.A friendB sisterC cousinD classmate(2)Santa Monica beach ______.A is the most beautiful beach in CaliforniaB has lots of rooms in the beachhotels C is famous for white sand D has fewer sights(3)The underlined word "them" in the last paragraph refers to "______".A sea shellsB the two girlsC the swimmersD the two boys(4)Which is the correct order of some activities mentioned on the beach?a. digging for sea shellsb. throwing a Frisbeec. swimming in the sead. playing volleyballe. surfing on surfboardsA a-c-d-b-eB b-d-c-a-eC b-d-e-c-aD a-b-d-c-e(5)From the passage, we know ______ that Saturday.A Carol surfed on surfboards and body boardsB there were lots of people in theocean C Carol walked to Santa Monica beach D Carol only played with the two boys四、阅读填空7.根据短文内容,从下面五个选项中选出能填入文中空缺处的最佳选项,使短文意思通顺,内容完整。

2019广东省广州市初三英语下册中段模拟考(无答案)

2019广东省广州市初三英语下册中段模拟考(无答案)

2018-2019年学年度第二学期期中模拟考年级:九科目:英语一、语言知识运用。

第一节语法选择(共15题,每小题1分满分15分)阅读下面短文,按照句子构造的语法性和上下文连贯的要求,从每题所给的四个选项中选出最佳选项。

Coffee has been a part of people's lives for thousands of years, and today it is still one of the favorite 1 in the world. Many people in the world begin their busy day by drinking a cup of coffee or several cups of coffee. They have always said 2 a cup of coffee in the morning helps them 3 their day in the right way. So they say 4 cup of coffee is necessary for 5Do you know what in the coffee 6 our bodies and brains active? It is caffeine (咖啡因). Caffeine 7 increase a person's mental and physical abilities (精力和体力). For example, two cups of coffee willmake you breathe 8 and augment body temperature. 9 this makes your heart beat faster, and doctors 10 that this may be 11 dangerous. Caffeine 12 in tea, coffee, chocolate and some 13 foods. A little caffeine is probably not harmful. 14too much caffeine can make people nervous and 15 .1. A. drinks B. drinking C.drunk D.drink2. A.what B.that C.which D.when3. A.began B.beginning C.begin D.to begin4. A. a B.the C.an D./5. A.them B.they C.their D.themselves6. A.make B.making C.makes D.made7. A.could B.must C.should D.may8. A.faster B.fast C.fastest D. more fast9. A. Both B.All C.each D.every10.A. warning B.to warn C.worn D.warn11.A.a little B.a few C. little D.a few12.A. found B.is found C. was found D.finding13.A.other B. the other C.another D.others14.A.But B. and C.while D.so15.A. sleep B.sleepless C.sleepy D. sleeplessly二、完形填空(共10题,每小题1.5分满分15分)从下面各题给出的四个答案中,选出最佳答案Steven lost an arm after a traffic accident years ago. On that day, he was 16 down by a car badly. His left arm bone was smashed(撞碎). “I can’t feel my hand!” Steven kept shouting17 he woke up in the hospital. It was the only way he could think of to stop the things from getting 18 , though it was no use at all. That was really the hardest time for him.Life still went on. Steven 19 the next two years in the hospital. At first, he couldn’t even tie his shoes, open a bottle of water or cut his fingernails(指甲)by himself. Later he knew he had to face all the difficulties . With the support of his wife, he began to 20 all kinds of activities. Gradually he began dreaming of a better life and decided to learn to play the violin. Steven knew 21 about playing the violin and there was no one to ask for help. Therefore(因此), he made 22 progress, Then he met Lam, an amateur(业余的)violinist .Steven became Lam’s first student. Then Steven kept practicing playing the violin 23 the help of Lam. Sometimes he also played 24 . when he played on the street, what people offered was not sympathy(同情心)25 admiration.Steven says playing the violin does not make life easier for him, and he has to face new challenges every day. However, he won’t give up. And he will never stop trying different new things in his life.16.A. beaten B. knocked C. cut D. pulled17. A. when B. if C. while D. before18. A. worse B. bigger C. cooler D. funnier19. A. finished B. took C. spent D. enjoyed20.A. join B. attend C. compete D take part in21. A. anything B. something C. nothing D .everything22.A. rapid B. slow C. great D. real23. A. under B. for C. with D. without24.A. at home B. in public C. at school D. in hospital25. A. and B. or C. nor D. but三、阅读理解第一节(共20题,每小题2分,共计40分)AA famous study was done in a school by a professor (教授)from a university. At the start of the school year, the teachers were given the names of five children. They were told that these five were the most excellent students in the class. But the fact was that these students were only average(中等),and they were not the best students at all. Well, guess what? At the end of the year, all the five average students scored among the highest in the class.What made these average students change so much to become top students?The only difference was the change in their teachers’ attitude(态度). Because the teachers believed that these five kids were the top students,they expected(期望) more from them. And so these five average students began to believe and expect more from themselves. So they worked harder to do as well as they could.Do you know why? If you expect the best from people, they’ll usually want to give you their best. A great leader said, “Treat(对待) aperson just how he appears to be on the outside, and you’ll make him even worse. But treat a person like he’s already a success,and you’ll help make him the best he can be.”Like the true story of 7-year-old Johnny, his teacher got so angry with him that one day she said,“Johnny,you’re the naughtiest(最顽皮的) boy in this class. I’m sure you’ll never change.” The next year Johnny had a new teacher. And on the first day of class,she met with Johnny after school and said,“Johnny, I’ve heard a lot about y ou! But do you know that I don’t believe a word of it.” And every day after that, this new teacher treated Johnny as if he was one of the smartest students even when Johnny did naughty things. Later on, Johnny became a school leader. Because that’s the pow er of our belief(信任) and attitude(态度) toward children.26.The professor started his research(研究)by _______.A.teaching the five children himselfB.asking the five children to find a new teacherC.telling the five students to work harder than ever beforeD.telling the teacher the five students were the best in the class27.The five average students became top students mainly because of________.A.the professor’s studyB.the teachers’ hard workC.the change in the teachers’ attitudeD.the change in the pr ofessor’s attitude28.Why did the writer tell us the story of 7-year-old Johnny?A.To let us know how good his new teacher was.B.To show the importance of encouragement.C.To show that the boy was clever enough.D.To let us know the famous boy.29.The writer writes the passage mainly by ______. A.giving reasons and resultB.giving result and examplesC.describing what he thinksD.asking and answering questions30.What does the passage mainly tell us?A.If you want to get more,you should have new teachers.B.A professor’s study can help you score highest.C.Only teachers can make you a top student.D.Attitude and belief can change a person.BIn early November of 1503, during Christopher Columbus’ fourth and final trip to America, his ship was seriously damaged in a storm. Columbus and his men had to live on a small island for several months while they tried to repair their ship and return to Spain.At first, the local people on the island were very kind to the European visitors, giving them all the food and clothes they needed to survive. However, as the months passed, the local people became more and more unhappy with their guests, who were tricking and stealing from them. Finallythe locals decided to stop helping. Without food or any way to leave the island, Columbus’ group was soon in serious trouble.Luckily for Columbus, he had a book about the stars and planets on his ship. It described the movements of all the objects in the night sky.The book, written by a well-known German scientist,said there would be a total lunar eclipse (月食)on the evening of February 29, 1504 and how long it would last.Columbus worked out the difference in time between Germany and North America. He then had a meeting with the local leaders just before the eclipse would take place. In this meeting, Columbus told them his god was angry because the local people were no longer giving food. So his god wouldtake away the moon to punish them. At the moment Columbusfinished talking, just as he had planned, the moon began disappearing.The local leaders grew frightened and quickly agreed to provide Columbus with food and anything else he wanted. But first, Columbus’ god had to return the moon. Columbus told them he would have to discuss the idea with his god on his ship. Knowing the moon would stay completely hidden for about 48 minutes, Columbus returned just before the moon began to reappear. From that day on, until they finally left, Columbus and his men no longer had any trouble getting the food they needed.30.At first, the local people helped Columbus and his men by__________.A. giving them foodB. building a house for themC. repairing their shipD. providing them with a book32. The local people became angry because the Europeans__________.A. looked very differentB. had nothing to tradeC. were cheats and thievesD. wanted to take their land33. Where did Columbus learn about the lunar eclipse?A. From a bookB.From the moonC.From his groupD.From the locals34. What did Columbus do after returning to his ship on the night of the meeting?A. He discussed the problem with his god.B. He waited for the eclipse to finish.C. He read about the stars and planets.D. He told his men what happened.35. What can we learn about the Europeans from the passage?A. They all believed in god.B. They never returned to Spain.C. They admired the local people.D. They caused their own problems.CParking has been a problem for drivers for a long time in Taizhou. The Transportation Department(部门) is mapping out a new plan for the city’s parking system. There are about 100 thousand cars on the road inTaizhou but only enough parking space to provide room for 15 percent of these vehicles. It is no wonder that local drivers get so worried trying to find a place to park.The number of the private(私人的) car owners is becoming lager and larger. In March, the city sent out 1,000 private car licenses, the highest number of licenses ever sent out in a month. And prices rose to over 200 yuan, 500 more than in February. Industry experts(专家) say this suggests that local people have a strong, active interest in buying cars.By the year 2020, the number of cars in Taizhou will probably reach 200 thousand. If one parking lot is for each car, then a lot of parking space should be built for these vehicles. The center of Taizhou is most short of parking space. However, experts point out that simply building more parking lots in these areas is not practical and doesn’t solve the problem.The idea of “ Park & Ride” system has been suggested. This means that underground train and city train should be developed quickly. Drivers can leave their vehicles in car parks nearby subway(地铁) and bus stations and then they can ride public transport to go to the city center. Based on this idea, the city will cut down the number of parkinglots in the city center and need higher parking fees(费用). But it will build more parking areas near main subway and bus stops.36.The underlined phrase “mapping out” in the first paragraph means _____.A.making B.arguing C.replying D.comparing37.About _____ drivers can find places to park their cars in Taizhou now.A.,500 B.10,000 C.15,000 D.20,00038. What can we infer from the second paragraph?A.The city sent out more private licenses in February.B.Less and less people bought cars in March.C.The city sent out less private licenses in March.D.More and more people are going to buy cars.39. According to the idea of a “ Park & Ride ” system, the city will _____.A.send out more private car licensesB.build more parking lots near bus stopsC.encourage people to buy more carsD.build more parking areas in the city center40. This passage is mainly about_____.A.parking problemsB.heavy trafficC.pollution in TaizhouD.building more parking lots in the city centerDChristmas Singing Competition 2016Entry Form (参赛表)Competition Rules•Relatives of judges(评委)and organizers are not allowed to take part in the competition.•All singers must be between 13and 19years of age•Singers aged 17or younger need the permission of a parent to take part (See Parent Permission below)•All singers must arrive at least 30minutes before the start of the competit ion.Late comers will not be allowed to take part.Prizes:•1st Prize-﹩1000 (one prize only)•2nd Prize-﹩250 (3prizes)•3rd Prize-﹩100 (5prizes)Winners will be decided according to the following:41.How many people will be given prizes in total?A.Three B.Five C.Nine D.Ten42.Who can take part in the competition?A.A 20-year-old singer.B.A 19-year-old daughter of a judge.C.A 15-year-old friend of an organizer.D.A 12-year-old friend of William Daniels.43.If one singer's parents want to watch the competition,how much will they pay?A.$15 B.$20 C.$25 D.$3044.Which of the following is the most important for deciding the w inners?A.Voice QualityB.Song Choice.C.Audience ResponseD.Dancing Ability.45.If an 18-year-old singer wants to enter the competition,which parts of the form must be completed?A.Singer's Name.B.Singer's Name and Singer's Age.C.Singer's Name,Singer's Age and Date of Event.D.Singer's Name,Singer's Age and Parent Permission.第二节阅读填空(共5小题,每空1分,共5分)At last, the mid-term exams are over. You’ve done the hard work,other countries hate them as well.Luckily for them, British students have fewer exams than Chinese students. And they only have them once a year. Every summer they take amuch, even if a student does really badly they still progress to the next grade.When the results come out, they are then placed in an end-of-year report.This report is private, so only the teacher, the student and his or her parents see it. This means that the students don’t know how other studentssummer term. Children go along with their parents to meet their teachers privately and discuss their performance at school.A.The report is sent to the child’s parentsB.Each test lasts about an hourC.but you can’t relax. You have to prepare for the next examsD.Some students choose to tell each other, but others keep it secretE.Parents’ meetings are held twice a year四、写作(共三节,满分35分)第一节单词拼写(共6小题;每小题1分,满分6分)根据下列句子及所给首字母写出所缺的单词(每空只填一个单词)51.When I was a children,my h was collecting beautiful stones ,but now I like painting.52.I think it's very important to keep a b diet for keeping a good health.53.It's too heavy to c the box for me.54.To tell the t ,math is difficult for her to study.55.I'm h ,would you give me something to eat.56.I can't a the house,it's beyond my ability.第二节完成句子(共7小题;每小题2分,满分14分)57.昨天Tom一直等到到他妈妈回来才去睡觉。

2019-2020学年广州市第二中学高三英语上学期期中考试试卷及答案

2019-2020学年广州市第二中学高三英语上学期期中考试试卷及答案

2019-2020学年广州市第二中学高三英语上学期期中考试试卷及答案第一部分阅读(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ANo one knows when the first printing press was invented or who invented it. but the oldest known printed text originated in China during the first millennium (千年) AD.The Diamond Sutra (《金刚经》), a Buddhist book from Dunhuang, China during the Tang Dynasty, is said to be the oldest known printed book.The Diamond Sutrawas created with a method known as block printing (雕版印刷), which used boards of hand-carved wood blocks in reverse.It was said that the moveable type was developed by Bi Sheng. He was fromYingshan,Hubei,China, living from 970 to 1051 AD. His method replaced panels of printing blocks with moveable individual Chinese characters that could be reused. The first moveable Chinese Characters were carved into clay and baked into hard blocks that were then arranged onto an iron frame that was pressed against an iron plate.The earliest mention of Bi Sheng’s printing press is in the bookDream Pool Essays, written in 1086 by Shen Kuo, who noted that his nephews came into possession of Bi Sheng’s typefaces (字体) after his death. Shen Kuo explained that Bi Sheng did not use wood because the texture is inconsistent (不一致的) and absorbs wetness too easily.By the time of the Southern Song Dynasty, which ruled from 1127 to 1279 AD, books had become popular in society and helped create a scholarly class of citizens who had the capabilities to become civil servants. Large printed book collections also became a status symbol for the wealthy class.1. When was Bi Sheng’s printing press first introduced in history?A. After Bi Sheng died and his nephews owned his typefaces.B. When books became popular in the Southern Song Dynasty.C. After the block printing was replaced by the moveable type printing.D. WhenThe Diamond Sutrawas printed into a book.2. What can we infer from the passage?A. Shen Kuo made great contributions to printing.B. The moveable type printing was invented earlier than block printing.C. Printed books were hard to get in the Song Dynasty.D. By the Southern Song Dynasty, books had helped people get to higher social positions.3. Why does the author write this passage?A. To show that Buddhism was popular in the Tang Dynasty.B. To introduce the early history of printing.C. To memorize Bi Sheng, developing the moveable type printing.D. To indicate the advantages of moveable type printing.BImaginary friends in childhood refer to the invisible beings that a child gives a personality to and plays with for over three months.Crabbycrab(蟹)appeared on a holiday in Norway by running out of my four-year-old son Fisher's ear after a night of tears from an earache. Like other childhood imaginary friends, Crabby should be a sign thatFisher's mind is growing and developing positively. Indeed, research shows that imaginary friends can help develop children's social skills.Research has shown that the positive effects of having imaginary friends as a child continue into adulthood. Adolescents who remember their imaginary playmates have been found to use more activecoping(应对)styles, such as seeking advice from loved ones rather than bottle things up inside. Even adolescents with behavioral problems who had imaginary friends as children have been found to have better coping skills through the teenage years.Scientists thinkthis could be because these teens have been able to adjust themselves to the social world with imagination rather than choose to be involved in relationships with more difficult classmates. It could also be because the imaginary friends help to reduce these adolescents,loneliness.These teens are also more likely to seek out social connections -they tend to turn to others for advice. Current research by Tori Watson is taking this evidence and looking at how adolescents who have imaginary friends as children deal withbullying(欺凌)at school. It is found that teens who remember their imaginary friends are better at dealing with bullying.While we know a lot about childhood imaginary friends such as Crabby Crab and the positive effects they can have, there is still a lot to learn about imaginary friends.4. What is Crabby crab?A. It is a crab Fisher caught inNorway.B. It is Fisher's imaginary friend.C. It is a toy Fisher like much.D. It is a cause of earache.5. Why do children with imaginary friends have better coping skills?A. Imaginary friends help improve their adjustment.B. Having imaginary friends makes them smarter.C. They have rich imagination.D. They are no longer alone.6. What will a child with imaginary friends probably do if he is bullied?A. Escape from the bully.B. Fight with the bully bravely.C. Keep silent about being bullied.D. Ask a parent or a teacher for help.7. What is the author's attitude towards the effect of imaginary friends?A. Concerned.B. Doubtful.C. Optimistic.D. Indifferent.CDoctors are known to be terrible pilots. They don’t listen because they already know it all, I was lucky: I became a pilot in 1970, almost ten years before I graduated from medical school. I didn’t realize then, but becoming a pilot makes me a better surgeon. I loved flying. As 1 flew bigger, faster planes, and in worse weather, I learned about crew resource management (机组资源管理), or CRM, a new idea to make flying safer. It means that crew members should listen and speak up for a good result, regardless of positions.I first read about CRM in 1980. Not long after that, an attending doctor and I were flying in bad weather. The controller had us turn too late to get our landing ready. The attending doctor was flying; I was safety pilot. He was so busy because of the bad turn, he had forgotten to put the landing gear (起落架) down. He was a better pilot—and my boss—so it felt unusual to speak up. But I had to: Our lives were in danger. I put aside my uneasiness sand said, we need to put the landing gear down now! That was my first real lesson in the power of CRM, and I’ve used it in the operating room ever since.CRM requires that the pilot/surgeon encourage others to speak up. It further requires that when opinions are from the opposite, the doctor doesn’t overreact, which might prevent fellow doctors from voicing opinions again. So when I’m in the operating room, I ask for ideas and help from others. Sometimes they’re not willing to speak up.But I hope that if I continue to encourage them, someday someone will keep me from landing gear up.8. What does the author say about doctors in general?A. They like flying by themselves.B. They are quick learners of CRM.C. They pretend to be good pilots.D. They are unwilling to take advice.9. The author deepened his understanding of the power of CRM when .A. his boss landed the plane too lateB. he was in charge of a flying taskC. he saved the plane by speaking upD. his boss operated on a patient10. In the last paragraph landing gear up probably means .A. following flying requirementsB. making a mistake that may cost livesC. listening to what fellow doctors sayD. overreacting to different opinions11. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. CRM: A New Way to Make Flying SafeB. A Pilot-Turned DoctorC. The Making of a Good PilotD. Flying Makes Me a Better DoctorDA year ago I received a full scholarship to attend the University of San Francisco. All of my hard work paid off. My mom had spent a lot on my attending a private high school, so I made sure to push myself: I volunteered, took part in various clubs, and graduated with honors. I was so excited to start a new part of my life.Soon enough, the big day came, but it wasn't like what I had thought. The first two weeks were the most difficult days of my entire life. Every night I would cry myself to sleep. I was missing my family, my home and everything in my hometown so much and I didn’t know how to deal with my broken heart.To distract myself, I threw myself into my studies. I also found a ton of jobs. In any free time, I started forcing myself to go to the gym. I wanted to keep every part of my day busy so I wouldn’t think about how lonely I felt.Soon after, I began to control my eating, considering it another solution to my homesickness. But soon there was something wrong with me.Finally, I went to see a doctor. When the doctor told me I had no choice but to take time away from school, I started to fear. How could I stop? School was what I was best at. “I’m not so bad,” I thought in my head. But the result was that I was taken to hospital again a month later and my mother camewoefully. I had to take a semester off from school, and go to the treatment center near my home.If there are girls who are suffering similarly, I hope you know that there is hope and that you should have a positive attitude towards life. Though you may feel alone, there are so many people who can understand your struggle. That’s why I want to share my story.12. Why did the author push herself during high school?A. She wanted to attend the University of San Francisco.B. It cost too much to study in a private school.C. Her parents controlled much of her life.D. Her family put her under pressure,13. What can we know about the author in the first two weeks?A. She couldn't fall asleep because of pressure.B. She couldn't pay attention to her study.C. She couldn't deal with her homesickness.D. She couldn't catch up with others.14. What does the underlined word “woefully” in paragraph 4 mean?A. Sadly.B. Surprisingly.C. Curiously.D. Happily.15. What is the author's purpose in writing this text?A. To look back on her past life.B. To increase her own confidence.C. To express appreciation to her mother.D. To encourage other girls like her to be positive.第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

2019-2020学年广州市第二中学高三英语期中试题及答案

2019-2020学年广州市第二中学高三英语期中试题及答案

2019-2020学年广州市第二中学高三英语期中试题及答案第一部分阅读(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AHow to Look at ShapeTake a seat at the virtual(虚拟的) table. At our new, monthly membership program, you'll join MoMA staff and fellow members for lively discussions about our collection and exhibitions. Ask questions, share your thoughts, and broaden the mind. A live Q&A, with Michelle Kuo and Anny Aviram, about shape and its role in MoMA's collection is also arranged.Draw, Write, and Connect with OthersExperiment with drawing and writing exercises as ways to connect with others, even when physically distant, in this 45-minute online workshop. This workshop is part of the Creativity Lab at Home plan. This session is led by Francis Estrada, Assistant Educator, and Hannah Fagin, Coordinator. Ifs open to anyone, but registration is limited and space is available on a first-come, first-served basis.Storytelling Through ArtThere are many ways to tell a story — through words through theater and dance, or through visual art, for example. Discover how artist Jacob Lawrence shared the history of an important event by combining words and art in a series of paintings calledThe Migration Series. For kids ages seven to fourteen. Parent participation is encouraged in this online event. Don' miss the opportunity to spend meaningful time with them.The Human ShelterIn 2016, MoMA opened Insecurities: Tracing Displacement and Shelter, an exhibition that examined how contemporary architecture arid design addressed ideas of shelter in light of global refugee(难民) emergencies. Danish Boris Benjamin Bertram documented the exhibition, and the result is a movie by him asking what makes a home, and, perhaps more importantly, when shelter becomes home. This online event is part of Member events.1.What is special about How to Look at Shape?A.It provides an interactive part.B.It is accessible to everyone.C.It is organized by Michelle Kuo.D.It focuses on MoMA's new collection.2.Which event is family-friendly?A.The Human Shelter.B.How to Look at Shape.C.Storytelling Through Art.D.Draw, Write, and Connect with Others.3.In which aspect might Bertram do well?A.Shelter design.B.Storytelling.C.Art education.D.Film-making.BThink ofJapanin the spring and the image that comes to mind is likely the country’s famous cherry blossoms, also known as “Sakura” — white and pink flowers, blooming across cities and mountains.The flowers, which experience a “peak bloom” that only lasts a few days, have been loved inJapanfor more than a thousand years. Crowds celebrate with viewing parties,flockingto the most popular locations to take photos and have picnics underneath the branches.But this year, cherry blossom season has come and gone in the blink of an eye, in one of the earliest blooms on record. Scientists warn it’s a symptom of the larger climate crisis threatening ecosystems everywhere.Yasuyuki Aono, a researcher atOsakaPrefectureUniversity, has gathered records fromKyotoback to 812 AD from historical documents and diaries. In the central city ofKyoto, cherry blossoms peaked on March 26, the earliest in more than 1,200 years, Aono said. And in the capitalTokyo, cherry blossoms reached full bloom on March 22, the second-earliest date on record.The peak bloom dates shift every year, depending on numerous factors including weather and rainfall, but have shown a general trend of moving earlier and earlier. InKyoto, the peak date stayed around mid-April for centuries, but began moving into early April during the 1800s. The date has only dipped into late March a handful of times in recorded history.“Sakura blooms are very temperature sensitive,” said Aono. “Flowering and full bloom could be earlier or later depending on the temperature alone,” he said. “The temperature was low in the 1820s, but it has risen by about 3.5 degrees Celsius to this day.”This year’s seasons in particular influenced the blossom dates, he added. The winter was very cold, but the spring came fast and unusually warm.4. What is the best title of the passage?A. Cherry blossom celebrations.B. Warning of a climate crisis.C. A strong love for cherry blossom.D. Cherry blossom season coming earlier.5. What does the underlined word “flocking” mean?A. Blocking.B. Flooding.C. Running.D. Following.6. What can we infer from paragraph 5?A. The peak blossom dates fall on a fixed date.B. The cherry blossom rarely peaks in March.C. The peak bloom dates mainly depend on weather and rainfall.D. Cherry blossom peaks around mid-April inTokyo.7. What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage?A. To inform people the date of cherry blossom.B. To show a study on cherry blossom dates.C. To present a Japanese tradition of cherry blossom celebration.D. To make people aware of the influence of climate change on cherry blossom.CHave you ever imagined that your simple T-shirt could cool you down by up to5℃on these hot summer days? Thanks to a recent discovery, the possibility is getting closer. While there are many alternatives that manage to keep the body warm, this amazing invention aims to offer real relief for those who are eager to feel comfortable and fresh in the outdoors on extremely hot days.Its inventors, engineers Ma Yaoguang of Zhejiang University and Tao Guangming of Huazhong University of Science and Technology in China, look a completely innovative approach. They designed a special textile dial can absorb body heat and re-emit its energy into space as mid-infrared radiation (MIR). This textile cools both the objects and their surroundings through a technique that is known as radiative cooling, Science reveals. This means that even when it looks like you are wearing a regular shirt, you are actually wearing a device that works like a mirror.Research conducted at Stanford University in 2017 had already managed to cool the wearer by 3℃, but this previous trial was limited. So researchers still need to test the new approach to determine how effectively the new fabric cools while the wearers are standing or walking, and not directly facing the sky, like in their trials. They also need to examine and measure how well it works when T-shirts are not in close contact with the skin.Inventors Yaoguang and Guangming are now looking out for textile manufacturers and clothing brands that are interested in using their fabric. They estimate that the new material will increase clothing manufacturing costs by just 10 percent. “We can make it with mass production which means everybody can get a T-shirt and the cost isbasically the same as theirs,” old Yaoguang said.So if you are an athlete or simply someone that has to deal with the extremely high temperatures, be patient because your days of feeling hot and bothered may be corning to an end!8. What is the purpose of the new invention?A. To warm up people's body.B. To cool people off in hot weather.C. To detect the wearers' temperature.D. To protect clothes from becoming wet.9. How does the special product work?A. By turning sunlight into energy.B. By sending out absorbed heat.C. By keeping heat out completely.D. By using light color1 s to reflect sunlight.10. What is the main idea of paragraph 3?A. The invention needs further testing.B. The previous studies lack evidence.C. The new fabric has a good cooling effect.D. The new fabric applies to various situations.11. The invention of the T-shirt may hean example of ________.A. barking up the wrong treeB. robbing Peter to pay PaulC. killing two birds with one stoneD. pulling the cart before the horseDTechnology is supposed to make our lives easier, allowing us todo things more quickly and efficiently. But too often it seems to make things harder. This increase in complexity, often called "feature creep," costs consumers time, but it also costs business money. Product returns in the U.S. cost a hundred billion dollars a year, and a recent study by Elke den Ouden, of Philips Electronics, found that at least half of returned products have nothing wrong with them. Consumers just couldn't figure out how to use them. Companies now know a great deal about problems of usability and consumer behavior, so why is it that feature creep proves unstoppable?In part, fieature creep is the product of the so-called internal-audience problem: the people who design and sell product are not the ones who buy and use them, and what engineers and marketers think is important is not necessarily what's best for consumers. The engineers tend not to notice when more options make a product less usable. And marketing and sales departments see each additional feature as a new selling point, and anew way to attract customers.You might think, then, that companies could avoid fieature creep by just paying attention to what customers really want. But that's where the trouble begins, because although consumers find overloaded gadgets(配件)unmanageable,they also find them attractive. It turns out that when we look at a new product in a store we tendto think that the more features there are, the better. It is only once we get the product home and try to use it that we realize the virtues of simplicity.It seems strange that we don't expect feature tiredness and thus avoid it. But, as numerous studies have shown, people are not, in general, good at predicting what will make them happy in the future. As a result, we will pay more for more features because we systematically overestimate how often we'll use them. We also overestimate our ability to figure out how a complicated product works.The fact that buyers want bells and whistles but users want something clear and simple creates an unusual problem for companies. A product that doesn't have enough features may fail to catch our eye in the store. But a product with too many features is likely to annoy consumers.12. What does the first paragraph mainly discuss?A. The benefits brought by the advanced technology.B. The recent study conducted by Elke den Ouden.C. The loss caused by the feature creep of technology.D. Many problems of usability known by the consumers.13. Which of the following is true according to the second paragraph?A. It is the audience problem that leads to feature creep.B. What matters to designers and marketers is not good for consumers.C. Feature creep brings blessings to the people in marketing and sales.D. The engineers will not pay attention to the quality of the product14. What do we know about the buyers in paragraph 4?A. They are deeply convinced that all the products work in simple way.B. They are fed up with the more and more features of the products.C. They are too confident of their ability to use the complicated products.D. They are quite clear about the products which will make them happy.15. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Saying No to Feature Creep is No Easy ThingB. Feature-heavy Products in DemandC. The More Features, the BetterD. Simplicity Outweighs Complexity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。

广东省广州市2019年中考英语真题试题(含答案)

广东省广州市2019年中考英语真题试题(含答案)

广东省广州市2018年中考英语真题试题本试卷共四大题,12页,满分110分。

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一、语法选择(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)阅读下面短文,按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求,从1~15各题所给的A、B、C和D项中选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

Xian Xinghai was a very famous musician in China. He wrote one of the greatest pieces of music of the 20th century. In his short life he wrote-1 300 songs and an opera.Xian was bom in Panyu, Guangdong, China in 1905. Because his father died beforehe was born, Xian moved from place to place with-2 mother. He began learning to play_3 violin when he was 20 years old. In the beginning, his violin was cheap and badly made that he_ 5 not play it well. His friends laughed at him. Xian did not stop 6 and soon showed his talent. In 1934, he was one of the first Chinese students_7 studied in a special music school in Paris. Before he 8 , Xian became the schools best student 9 won several prizes for his talents.In 1935, he returned to China and helped fight against the Japanese army. Later,he came to Yan'an 10 music at a college. 11 there were no pianos in Yan'an at that time Xian still wrote 12 of his most important music there, including The Yellow River, his most famous work.In May 1940, Xian 13 to the Soviet Union by the Chinese Communist Partyto write music for movies. In the Soviet Union, life was very 14 . Xian got sick and later died of a lung illness 15 October 30, 1945, aged only 40. Xian's music, however, lives on in the people's hearts.1. A. near B. nearly C. nearby D. nearer2. A. he B. him C. his D. he’s3. A. a B. an C. the D. this4. A. so B. such C. very D. much5. A. need B. may C. should D. could6. A. practice B. practicing C. to practice D. practised7. A. what B. which C. whom D. who8. A. leave B. leaves C. left D. was leaving9. A. and B. but C. as D. or10. A. teach B. taught C. teaching D. to teach11. A. If B. Although C. When D. Because12. A. any B. little C. few D. some13. A sent B. was sent C. has sent D. was sending14. A hard B. harder C. hardest D. the hardest15. A. at B. in C. on D. by二、完形填空(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从16~25各题所给的A、B、C和D项中选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

2018-2019学年九年级英语上学期期中原创卷A卷(广东)(考试版).doc11.8

2018-2019学年九年级英语上学期期中原创卷A卷(广东)(考试版).doc11.8

英语试题 第1页(共2页)英语试题 第2页(共2页)2018-2019学年上学期期中原创卷A 卷一、单项填空(本大题有15小题,每小题1分,共15分)1. —If the Japanese football team had a match with the German football team, which do you think would win?—The German team would win without any ________. It’s a much better team. A. hopeB. secretC. interestD. doubt2. —Where do ________ Smiths spend their weekends? —They often go to play on ________ same beach. A. the; theB. a; theC. the; anD. a; an3. The clay pieces need to be fired ________ a very high heat. A. atB. onC. inD. by4. —Are you going to tomorrow’s party?—I won’t go ________ I am invited. You mean if Sue comes, you will come. A. ifB. unlessC. WhenD. after5. It ________ me twenty minutes to do my homework yesterday. A. spentB. tookC. costD. paid6. The radio disturbs me. Would you please ________ a bit? A. turn it offB. turn it downC. turn off itD. turn down it7. We hope that as many people as possible ________ join us for the charity show tomorrow. A. needB. canC. mustD. should8. —Only a small number of students ________ able to pass the exam. —Yes. The number of the students ________ no more than 20. A. are; isB. is; isC. is; areD. are; are9. Not only Jim but also Lucy ________ a few interesting places since they came to China. A. will visitB. has visitedC. have visitedD. visited10. There are ________ people in our school. A. ten thousands B. thousands of C. ten thousands ofD. thousand of11. Put it down, Tom. You mustn’t read ________ letter.A. else anyone’sB. anyone’s elseC. anyone else’sD. anyone else12. I want to know ________ you will come back at 8:00 tomorrow.A. thatB. whenC. whereD. whether13. I was ________ to watch the ________ football match yesterday.A. exciting; excitedB. exciting; excitingC. excited; excitedD. excited; exciting14. —Can you understand my words?—Sorry, I can ________ follow you.A. alwaysB. almostC. nearlyD. hardly15. —Could you tell me ________ this summer holiday?—Tibet.A. when did you goB. where you will goC. where will you goD. when you will go二、完形填空(本大题有10小题,每小题1.5分,共15分)On a snowy evening, Miss Grant was standing by the road. She was very worried. Her 16 had broken down. Just then a poor man named Dave walked by. He was on his way back home from work.Miss Grant wondered, "Is the man going to help me? He looks very cold and 17 ."But to her surprise, he stopped and said with a smile, "What’s wrong, madam?"Miss Grant told him what was happening.After forty minutes, Dave was able to fix the car. Miss Grant wanted to pay him."No, it’s18 , madam,"he said, "I was just helping someone in trouble. If you really want to pay me back, I hope whenever you see someone in 19 , please give him a hand.A few minutes later, Miss Grant saw a shabby(破旧的) house by the road. She remembered Dave’s words,20 she stopped. A woman warmly invited her in. Miss Grant could see that it was a 21 family and they needed help. When the woman wasmaking tea in the kitchen, Miss Grant left 500 dollars on the table and went away 22 .英语试题第3页(共4页)英语试题第4页(共4页)英语试题 第5页(共6页)英语试题 第6页(共6页)Dave came home later than before, thinking how hard their life was. Their baby was to be born the next month but there wasn’t enough 23 . His wife went up to him, gave him a kiss and said softly, "Don’t worry, my dear! Everything’s going to be all right. A stranger has 24 us out."Let’s always be ready to help others because helping others is helping 25 . 16. A. bikeB. carC. busD. computer 17. A. heavyB. helpfulC. excitedD. hungry 18. A. something B. anything C. everything D. nothing 19. A. needB. helpC. surpriseD. rush 20. A. because B. butC. soD. though 21. A. happy B. poor C. bigD. rich 22. A. quietly B. easily C. luckily D. mainly 23. A. timeB. waterC. moneyD. work 24. A. taken B. helped C. putD. found 25. A. myselfB. himselfC. ourselvesD. themselves三、阅读理解(本大题有15小题,每小题2分,共30分)A26. If you want to be a , you can call AL Hotel.A. waiterB. reporterC. cleanerD. driver27. If you want to work as a reporter, you should call .A. 5564779B. 7665898C. 5583366D. 633800128. How long does Mr. Green need a babysitter to work?A. For one day.B. For two days.C. For a week.D. For half a month.29. If you work as a cleaner every weekday, and once a day, how much will you be paid every week?A. $100.B. $150.C. $200.D. $240.30. What is NOT mentioned in the ads?A. Jobs you can choose from.B. E-mail addresses.C. Telephone numbers.D. Time when you are supposed to work.BFor several years, Americans have enjoyed teleshopping —watching TV and buying things by phone. Now teleshopping is starting in Europe. In a number of European countries, people can turn on their TVs and shop for clothes, jewelry, food, toys, and many other things.Teleshopping is becoming popular in Sweden, for example. The biggest Swedish company sells different kinds of things on TV in 15 European countries, and in one year it made $100 million. In France there are two teleshopping channels, and the French spend about $20 million a year to buy things through these channels.In Germany, until last year teleshopping was only possible on one channel for 1 hour every day. Then the government allowed more teleshopping. Other channels can open for telebusiness, including(包括) the largest American teleshopping company and a 24 hour teleshopping company. German businessmen are hoping this new teleshopping will help them sell more things.Some people like teleshopping because it allows them to do their shopping without leaving their homes. With all the problems of traffic in the cities, this is an important reason. But at the same time, other Europeans do not like this new way of shopping. They call teleshopping "英语试题第7页(共8页)英语试题第8页(共8页)四、短文填空(本大题有10小题,每小题1.5分,共15分)Mary is 41 eight-year-old girl. Every day she washes clothes, looks after 42 (she) younger sister and works 43 (hardly) on the farm. Mary wants to go to school, but her mother needs her help at home. So Mary stays at home instead of 44 (go) to school.Do you want to help Mary? Well, join Save the Children, please! Just 6 yuan a day, you can 45 (helpful) a child like Mary. With your help, children like Mary will be able 46英语试题第11页(共12页)英语试题第12页(共12页)英语试题 第13页(共14页)英语试题 第14页(共14页)(have) enough food and have chances to go to school.Save The Children is an organization to help poor children like Mary. It has been in service since 1932. The money from kind people will 47 (use) to build schools, hospitals and other necessary 48 (build). 49 you are a volunteer, there are many wonderful things waiting for you — letters from the children, their photos and subject reports. Now, if you are interested 50 the application form, and then you can donate some money. In this way, you can help a child like Mary!五、读写综合(本大题分为A 、B 两部分,共25分)A. 信息归纳(共5小题,每小题1分,共5分)I decided to meet my sponsored(被资助的) child, 12-year-old Natacha Etienne. She survived(幸存) the earthquake in Haiti. After a two-hour drive, I found myself in a beautiful place where Natacha ’s family live.When I first saw Natacha, waiting in her best clothes, I felt like giving her a hug(拥抱), but I didn ’t. She had never seen me before. With half of the villagers gathering to look at me, Natacha stood back, silent and shy.When I pulled out photos, hand-written messages and drawings I’d received from Natacha, her shyness was gone and she began to talk to me. Her parents greeted me warm hugs and nervous smiles.Her parents thanked me repeatedly for coming. Her father opened some drinks, and we drank and talked. I learnt that their only plan was to get all their eight children educated, so they could get a chance to leave Haiti."You are like another mother for Natacha, " they said. "You pay her education and we are really thankful to you. "I took part in the sponsor activity, hoping it could help children like Natacha have a chance to go to school. I believe my little contribution(捐助) will change their lives. Now I realize that writing letters and sending photos are of great importance to Natacha, because they are all small gifts sent with great love.Information CardB. 书面表达(本题20分)根据要求完成短文写作,请将作文写在答题卡指定的位置上。

广州二中2018-2019年初三英语期中考试

广州二中2018-2019年初三英语期中考试

广州市第二中学2018-2019学年第一学期期中考初三年级英语试卷满分110分一、语法选择(共15小题; 每题1分, 共15分)A boy called Mario had many friends, and he was proud of it.One day, his grandpa said to him, “Mario, I know that you don’t have as __1__ friends as you think. Many of them are not tr ue to you.”Mario thought maybe his grandpa __2__ right. However, he wasn’t sure__3__ he could test whether his schoolmates were real friends or not, so he asked his grandpa. The old man answered, “I have just __4__ what you need. It’s in my room. Wait a minute.” The old man left, and soon returned as if carrying something in his hand, but Mario could see nothing there.“__5__ it. It’s a very special chair. Because it’s invisible, it will be __6__ for you to sit on it. However, if you manage to sit on it, y ou can use the chair’s magic power to tell who your real friends are.”Mario took __7__ strange invisible chair to school. __8__ break time he asked everyone to form a circle, and he put himself in the middle, with his chair. “Nobody move. You’re about to see something __9__,” said Mario. Then he tried sitting on the chair. Having difficulty __10__ it, he missed and fell to the ground. Everyone had a pretty good laugh. “Wait, wait,” said Mario, and made __11__try. But again he missed the seat.Mario didn’t give up. He kept trying to sit on the magic chair. Finally, he __12__ it. This time he felt__13__ in mid-chair. Then he experienced the magic. Looking around, Mario saw George, Lucas and Diana holding him up, so he __14__fall. But some schoolmates whom he used to consider as friends did nothing __15__ made fun of him.1. A. many B. much C. more D. most2. A. is B. was C. were D. has been3. A. what B. when C. why D. how4. A. exact B. exactly C. exacting D. exactness5. A. Take B. Takes C. Taking D. To take6. A. hardly B. more hardly C. hard D. harder7. A. / B. a C. an D. the8. A. In B. On C. At D. For9. A. amazed B. amazing C. amazedly D. amazingly10. A. sees B. saw C. to see D. seeing11. A. another B. other C. the other D. others12. A. does B. did C. has done D. would do13. A. he B. his C. him D. himself14. A. wouldn’t B. couldn’t C. won’t D. can’t15. because B. or C. and D. but二、完形填空(共10小题; 每小题1.5分, 共15分)Brandy was an old dog. When her owner died, the dog __16__ near the house day and waited for her owner to return. Some of neighbors left food out for Brandy. Although they thought the dog was __17__, no one was willing to keep it.One day, Brandy walked into the neighbor's garden and played with the 18-month-old Adam. The young mother didn't like the dirty dog at first. But seeing her son having __18__ playing with her, she decided to let her stay.One afternoon, the boy's mother left Adam in the yard to play while she answered the phone. When she returned, he was gone. The mother was __19__ and called the police. They looked for Adam for six __20__, but were unsuccessful.Then someone said he heard barking coming from the __21__. So they all rushed to the woods. Adam was fast asleep against a tree. Brandy was __22__Adam there while one of her own legs dangled (悬垂) over a deep hole. Brandy followed Adam when he walked away. Seeing him in __23__ she had held him safely for all those hours.Adam's mother was so grateful that Brandy spent the rest of her days with them. In Brandy’s honor, Adam’s mother founded Pets Alive, a pet rescue center in New York. She can’t save __24__ animal, but she knows that if someone had put that old dog to sleep, she could have easily __25__ her only son.16. A. kept B. stayed C. left D. ran17. A. dangerous B. worried C. friendly D. slow18. A. trouble B. difficulty C. problems D. fun19. A. scared B. strange C. excited D. happy20. A. hours B. days C. weeks D. months21. A. house B. farm C. yard D. woods22. A. keeping B. staying C. asking D. catching23. A. joy B. surprise C. danger D. safety24. A. any B. one C. many D. every25. A. missed B. lost C. protected D. saved三、阅读(共两节满分45分)第一节阅读理解(共20小题每题2分共40分)AA young boy and his father were walking along a forest path. At some point, they came across a large tree branch on the ground in front of t hem. The boy asked his father, “If I try, do you think I could move that branch?” His father replied, “I am sure you can, if you use all your strength.”The boy tried his best to lift or push the branch, but he was not strong enough and he couldn't move it. He said, with disappointment, “You were wrong, dad. I can't mov e it.” “Try again,”replied his father. Again, the boy tried hard to push the branch. He struggled but it did not move.“Dad, I cannot do it,” said the boy. Finally, his father said, “Son, I advised you to use all your strength. You didn't. You didn't a sk for my help.”We haven't used all our strength until we have recognized, appreciated and made good use of the strength and support of those who love and surround us, and those who care about our purpose. Our real strength lies not in independence, but in interdependence.No individual person has all the strengths needed to do everything. That requires the joint help of many people. To ask for help and support when we need it is not a sign of weakness, it is a sign of wisdom. It is a call for a greater strength.When we ask for help and we are refused, it just means we have to ask at another time, or ask in another way, or ask another person.26. The father suggested his son should ____________.A. use all his strength to move the branchB. not pay attention to the branchC. not be disappeared at the failureD. move the branch all by himself27. The boy did the following EXCEPT ____________.A. trying his best to lift the branchB. struggling to push the branchC. giving up with disappointmentD. asking his father for help28. What’s the meaning of the underlined word “joint” in Paragraph 5?A. 联合的B. 普遍的C. 加固的D. 统一的29. What can we infer from the passage?A. The boy understood his father’s suggestion in the beginning.B. We shouldn’t give up if we are refused when asking for help.C. The father was sure that his son could move the branch himself.D. Everyone himself has all the strengths needed to do everything.30. The writer wants to tell us to ____________.A. try to do things on our ownB. support those who love and surround usC. be brave to ask for help if necessaryD. be strong enough to overcome difficultiesBMSU Community Music SchoolRock CampJune 23-27$220It is for middle and high school students who have some experience playing an instrument (guitar, bass, drums, or keyboard. Bands will be trained by members of The Outer Vibe. At camp, students will form and work in their bands according to musical interest and skill level. They will learn songs and take part in the rock concert at The Loft on June 27.Band CampJuly 14-18$215It’s a camp for middle school students who have completed at least one year of studying an instrument. This camp provides students with a chance to perform with other talented students, and receive class instruction in musical skills. Then a concert for parents and friends will be held on July 18.Musical Theatre CampJuly 14-27$300for Grades 9-12$220for Grades 2-8This camp is for primary, middle and high school students. Campers in grades 9-12will spend the full two weeks developing skills including voice development and dance. Campers in grades 2-8 will join them in the second week, then the camp will give a final performance with scenes and songs from many popular musicals.Beginning Strings CampAugust 4-8$185This camp will introduce violins, violas and cellos to children ages 6-12. It will give the students instructions by professional string instrument teachers,along with singing and music theory games. At the end of the camp, there will be a final performance to show what the students have learned.31. The outer Vibe is probably the name of a____________.A. gameB. songC. bandD. concert32. When will you give a concert if you attend Band Camp?A. On June 27B. On July 18C. On July 27D. On August 833. Judy is in Grade 7 and her sister Jolin is in Grade 11. If both of them want to go to the Musical Teacher Camp, how much should they pay?A. $600B. $440C. $ 485D. $52034. Cindy is a primary school student. Which camp can she attend?A. Beginning Strings Camp and Musical Theater CampB. Rock Camp and Band CampC. Rock Camp and Musical Theater CampD. Rock Camp and Beginning Strings Camp35. Where can we read this material?A. In a novel.B. In a textbook.C. In a poster.D. In an encyclopedia.CEvery year in Bath, England, there is a special festival. People dress up in period clothes and have concerts and balls. They are celebrating the Jane Austen Festival.Jane Austen is an English writer. Born in Steventon, England, 1775, Austen was mostly educated at home, where she learned how to play the piano, draw and write creatively. She read a lot and later came to enjoy social events such as parties, dances and balls. She disliked the busy life of towns and preferred the country life, where she took to taking long walks.In 1801, Jane, her parents and sister moved to Bath. Four years later, her father passed away and the family soon became poor. Austen and her family moved several times until finally settling into a small house in Chawton. It was in this house that she wrote most of her works.In March of1817, Austen got serious health problems and was sent to Winchester for a cure, so she had to stop writing. She died in July of the same year, at the age of only 41.Austen was famous for her humorous words and clever ideas. Most of her novels are about women in 18th century England. At that time, if a woman wanted to have a happy life, she had to marry a rich man. But Austen said that a woman should marry for love, not for money or social status. So her characters were often strong women.Pride and Prejudice, published in 1813, is the most famous novel by Austen. It tells of a romantic story between a young woman Elizabeth and a tall, rich, and handsome man, Mr. Darcy. It has been changed into films, televisions and musicals.36. Which of the following is TRUE about Austen?A. She loved reading and talking long walks.B. She received education in college.C. She hated parties, balls and dances.D. She preferred the city life.37. Where did Austen write most of her works?A. In Steventon England.B. In the countryside of Bath.C. In a small house in Chawton.D. In a small house in Winchester.38. What does the book Pride and Prejudice tell us?A. A humorous story happening in England.B. A love story between a young woman and a man.C. A rich man marring a poor ugly woman.D. Women’s lives in the 18th century.39. What’s the correct order of the following events?a. People celebrate the Jane Austen Festival every year in Bath, England.b. Jane Austen, her parents and sister moved to Bath.c. Jane Austen got seriously ill and stopped writing.d. Jane Austen learned how to play the piano, draw and write creatively.e. Jane Austen wrote and published her most famous novel Pride and Prejudice.A. d,b,e,c,aB. b,e,d,a,cC. d,b,c,e,aD. b,d,e,c,a40. Which of the following words cannot be used to describe Austen?A. activeB. dependentC. creativeD. romanticDThe best part of visiting a marine park is probably seeing the beautiful and friendly dolphins. And the luckier people among us may even have the chance to swim with these amazing creatures.At the same time, however, we can’t help but think that these animals would be happier in the wild, rather than be kept in a dolphinarium. However, according to a recent study, we needn’t think like that. Scientist Isabella Clegg, who carried out her research at a dolphinarium in France, put together a series of experiments to figure out how dolphins felt about their lives when they were in captivity (囚禁). “Different from the researches which have been done before, our study’s aim is to look at captivity from the animal’s point of view. We want to find out what activities in captivity they like most.” she told BBC News.There were three kinds of experiment: one in which the dolphins were left alone, one in which toys were added to their pool, and one in which a human played with the dolphins. It was found that of the three types of experiment, the dolphins seemed to enjoy playing with humans the most. “When they were joyful, they leaped from the water during training and got close to the edge of the pool curiously,” wrote BBC News science correspondent Victoria Gill.However, this doesn’t mean dolphins are happier in captivity than they are in the wild. According to wildlife and nature platform One Green Planet, being raised in captivity could actually be detrimental to dolphins. “By being born into captivity, they will never learn the skills necessary to survive in the wild. This means that any animal that is born in captivity can never be sent back into the wild,” it wrote on its website.But while this may be true, at least it seems that captive dolphins still enjoy happy moments with human.41. What can we learn about the story on the dolphins in captivity?A. It was carried out in a dolphinarium in the UK.B. It studied the feelings of the dolphins in captivity.C. It was the first study on captivity’s influence on animals.D. It compared the behavior of the captive dolphins and wild dolphins.42. According to the study, the dolphins were happiest when they playing ____________.A. with toysB. with other sea animals.C. by themselves.D. with humans.43. What is the meaning of the underlined word “detrimental” in Paragraph 4?A. lonelyB. upsetC. harmfulD. difficult44. What can we infer from the passage?A. Dolphins are happier in captivity than they are in the wild.B. The writer completely disagrees about the recent result.C. Dolphins show their happiness by getting away from the edge.D. One Green Planet suggests that dolphins should stay in the wild.45. What is the best title for this passage?A. Happiness of dolphinsB. Problems of dolphinsC. Captive and wild dolphinsD. Dolphins in danger第二节阅读填空(共5小题每题1分共5分)_______46_______. A child learns to walk by practicing until he no longer has to think about how to put one foot in front of the other. An excellent sportsman practices until he can play quickly, correctly and without thinking. Educators call it “automaticity”.A child learns to read by sounding out the letters and finding the meaning of the words. With practice, he stumbles less and less, reading by the phrases. With automaticity, he doesn’t have to think about the meaning of words, _______47_______._______48_______. In a recent study, Alan Rossman of Northwestern University found that automatic readers in the first grade not only read almost three times as fast as the others, but also got better results in exams._______49_______. Any child who spends at least 3.5 to 4 hours a week reading books, magazines or newspapers will probably reach automaticity. It can happen if a child turns off TV just one night for reading at home.You can test yourself by reading something new which is suitable for your level. If you read aloud with expression, with a sense of the meaning of the sentences, you probably are an automatic reader. _______50_______.四、写作(共三节满分35分)第一节单词拼写(共6小题,每小题1分,共6分)51. After discussing, Class 5 made a d___________ to take a trip to Maofeng Mountain next Saturday.52. The Greens have a close relationship. They usually s___________ feelings with each other.53. You’d better not tell strangers your p___________ information, like birthday and address.54. T___________ my grandfather is over 70, he keeps doing exercise every day.55. If you don’t take the chance to learn now, you’ll r___________ it someday.56. Your room is in a m___________. You’d better tidy it up right now.第二节完成句子(共8题28空;每空0.5分,共14分)57. 不要因为他人的无心之错而嘲笑他们。

2022-2023学年广东省广州市第二中学九年级上学期期中考试英语试题

2022-2023学年广东省广州市第二中学九年级上学期期中考试英语试题

2022-2023学年广东省广州市第二中学九年级上学期期中考试英语试题1. Dmitry Doronin, a doctoral student from Russia, likes to share his experience in rural villages in Zhejiang. There are 1.4 _______ followers online.Since Dmitry started to live in the countryside last August, he _______ hundreds of video clips. Most of _______ record the relaxing lifestyle in Hengzhang village, Lishui city. “The rice _______ in the fields together with fish, which helps to increase local agricultural products (农产品),” said Dmitry, while introducing products from Hengzhang village on the platform Douyin._______ in a village provides him with unique experiences, he says. And he has been an unusual and pleasant guest to the villagers _______. Villager Bao Mingyue, says, “To our _______, the young Russian not only knows how _______ Chinese food but is interested in working in the fields.”However, the sales of local agricultural products had dropped _______ because of the COVID-19. The villagers were in badly need of help, ________ Dmitry volunteered to help sell the products in his videos. In a few months, ________ the help of him, many local product such as oranges, potatoes and honey were sold.“Thanks to his videos, it seems that ________ tourists have come to visit our village than before,” says Pan Xianyu. Dmitry loves his country life. “In the countrywide, you ________ enjoy yourselfin the traditional way of life and understand this country better,” he says.Accordi ng to Dmitry, ________ China has become stronger, some Russians’ opinions about China are still out of date. “I would like to become ________ people-to-people envoy (使者) of friendship between the two countries by using the Internet,” he says, “So I will continue to stay in China.”1.A.million B.millions C.million of D.millions of2.A.create B.creates C.was created D.has created3.A.they B.their C.them D.themselves4.A.plant B.is planted C.planted D.was planted5.A.Lived B.Live C.Living D.Lives6.A.either B.as well C.also D.neither7.A.surprise B.surprising C.surprisingly D.surprised8.A.cook B.cooked C.cooking D.to cook9.A.quick B.quickly C.more quickly D.most quickly 10.A.or B.but C.yet D.so11.A.with B.on C.for D.without12.A.few B.fewer C.many D.more13.A.must B.should C.can D.need14.A.as B.so C.when D.although15.A.a B.an C.the D./2. I was going to buy some fruits and medicine for my headache. After I parked my car, I went into the market. It wasn’t as ________ as I had expected. Only a people were shopping in it.In the market, I saw a little girl ________ quietly in a baby car. She looked to be eight months old with blond curly hair and blue eyes.The little baby was so lovely that I couldn’t ________ my eyes away. Then I did what I always do with children: I gave her a big smile. I may have looked a bit ________, but it naturally came from my heart. I’ve learned that everyone needs a ________ sometimes, even strangers at the market in a rush to get home.She took her time deciding just how to ________ my smile. But finally, she smiled. I laughed and waved (挥手) goodbye. And she blew me a kiss. That kiss put a smile on my face and I kept smiling when I passed every shopper. ________, I got a smile from everyone of them.I was still smiling when I got home and realized I’d forgotten to get some medicine.________, I didn’t need it. My headache was gone. In fact, it is the smile that makes things ________.Want to change the world? Try smiling. In that simple ________ of everyone’s smile, this tiring world would become a better place. If you’re as lucky as me, you will be then blown a kiss and it may make your headache go away.1.A.dirty B.crowded C.quiet D.empty2.A.jumping B.laughing C.lying D.shouting3.A.throw B.put C.move D.give4.A.thirsty B.angry C.hungry D.crazy5.A.smile B.hug C.kiss D.lesson6.A.look for B.deal with C.worry about D.depend on7.A.In return B.In total C.In need D.In public8.A.Sadly B.Luckily C.Usually D.Immediately 9.A.same B.difficult C.comfortable D.different10.A.excitement B.condition C.exchange D.opinion3. Louis woke up early Monday morning to get ready for his first day of school. In fact, he was so excited that he didn’t even need the alarm clock to wake him. He practically jumped out of bed and put on his new clothes. Then he sat down to a delicious breakfast that Moan had made. It included all his favorites—orange juice, toast with strawberry jam and sausage.When he finished eating, Louis grabbed his baseball cap and his backpack, and he waved good-bye to Mom.“Have a wonderful first day at school, Louis!” she called after him.As soon as Louis opened the door and stepped out, huge drops of rain suddenly started falling. Louis looked up and was surprised to see grey clouds covering the entire sky. The weather forecast had been for a beautiful, sunny day but it was raining outside! Louis quickly came back inside the house.Louis needed to do something at once, because the school bus was going to arrive any minute. Louis patiently tried to think of what he could do. Then he put on his raincoat and rain boots and took his umbrella.Then Louts headed out the door again. He wouldn’t let anything else ruin (毁坏) his first day of school. He carefully walked to the corner where he waited for the school bus. Within minutes, the big yellow bus drove up. As it was coming to a stop, the bus went through a huge puddle and splashed the water right on Louis!Louis could have been upset about this accide nt, but instead he put on a smile. “Thanks for waking me up with a splash!” he said to the bus driver. “It’s a good thing I was wearing my raincoat.”Most people would have thought that the day was off to an awful start. It might have been enough to put anyone in a bad mood, but Louis is not like most people! He remained cheerful and upbeat. He still loved the first day of school, and he was certain that exciting things were still going to happen on this day.1. What did Louis NOT have for breakfast?A.Toast with jam. B.Orange juice. C.Eggs. D.Sausage.2. According to the weather forecast, it is expected to be a ________ day on Monday.A.rainy B.sunny C.cloudy D.snowy3. What happened at the bus stop?A.The bus driver forgot to stop for Louis. B.Louis left his umbrella and raincoat there.C.Louis fell asleep when waiting for the bus. D.A puddle of water was splashed on Louis.4. Which sentence best describes a lesson from the story?A.Always look on the bright side of things. B.An awful start may put anyone in a badmood.C.Show your kindness to the people around. D.Never give up and you will be successful.4. The first modern Olympic Games took place in Athens, Greece, in the year 1896. Athletes from only 13 countries took part in the Games that year. They competed in 43 different events in just 9 sports (track and field, swimming, cycling, fencing, gymnastics, shooting, tennis, weight lifting, and wrestling). In 2004, the summer Olympic Games took place once again in Athens, Greece. This time athletes from 202 countries competed in 300 events in 28 sports.Only five sports have been in every Olympic Games. They are track and field, swimming, fencing, cycling, and gymnastics. Other sports come and go in the Olympic Games. For example, tennis was an Olympic sport from 1896 until 1924. It was a hit among the athletes all over the world when it first appeared. However, it did not appear in the Olympics until 1988. Baseball, badminton, and taekwondo are more recent additions to the Olympic Games.It is the job of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to add and remove sports from the Olympic Games. A sport has to be popular in at least 50 countries on three continents before it can be added. However, the IOC doesn’t want to add more sports to t he Olympic Games without eliminating (消除) others. The IOC is afraid that there will be too many sports in the Olympics. Artistic events were also a part of the Olympic Games from 1912 to 1948. There were contests in architecture, music, literature, and painting. Today some people think that artistic events and games such as chess should be part of the Olympics. However, many people oppose this idea.The Olympic Games today are different from the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. These differences lead to the changing definition and popularity of sports.1. What is TRUE about the first modern Olympic Games?A.The first modern Olympic Games was held in Rome in 1896.B.Only 13 athletes from different countries took part in the Games.C.There were forty-three different events for athletes to compete.D.Swimming wasn’t one of the sports in the first modern Olympics.2. What does the underlined word “oppose” in Paragraph 4 mean?A.are certain about B.disagree with C.are happy with D.feel ashamed of3. In which order did the fallowing events take place?a. Tennis became an Olympic sport for the second time.b. Artistic events became a part of the Olympic Games.c. Athletes from 202 countries competed in 300 events.d. Tennis disappeared from the Olympic Games.e. The first modern Olympic Games took place.A.e-c-d-a-b B.e-b-d-a-c C.c-e-b-d-a D.c-a-e-d-b4. The purpose of the passage is to introduce ________.A.how sports come and go in the Olympic GamesB.who adds and removes sports from the Olympic GamesC.which sports are popular in modern Olympic GamesD.why some sports events were a part of Olympic Games5. Do you want to improve your physics and chemistry grades? Well, maybe you should first learn something about the struggles (斗争) of great scientists.The American Psychological Association (美国心理学会) did a study. More than 400 students in New York City took part in it. The students were divided into three groups. Group 1 read a typical textbook that describes the achievements of great Scientists. Group 2 read about those scientists personal struggles. For example, as a Jew, Einstein escaped from Nazi Germany to avoid being killed. Group 3 read about the scientists’ intellectual (智力的) struggles, such as Marie Curie’s tailed experiments. These stories about struggles also told students how the scientists dealt with these problems.The students took a science test before the study. After the six-week study, they took another. Scientists found those in Groups 2 and 3 improved their science grades. Stude nts in Group 1 didn’t see a grade increase. Some of them even had lower grades after the study.The study was led by Xiaodong Lin Siegler, a professor. According to Xiaodong, kids often think Einstein was born a genius. They believe they will never match him. Many of them fail to realize that any success requires a long journey. Along the way, there are many failures.Students who read the struggle stories were more likely to say great scientists were like themselves. The “great minds” also had to solve pro blems to achieve success.Xiaodong says today’s science textbooks fail to bring science to life. As a result, students hardly consider science as part of their everyday lives. Instead, they just see a long list of facts that they have to remember. Xiaodong thinks textbooks should include more stories about how great scientists had to struggle to succeed. And they should pay more attention to how these scientists responded to the problems they met along the way.1. According to the passage, we can improve our physics and chemistry grades by ________.A.reading the achievements of great scientists more carefullyB.listening more carefully to our physics and chemistry teachersC.learning about the difficulties that great scientists once experiencedD.spending more time remembering the lists of facts in our science textbooks2. Who took part in the study held by the American Psychological Association?A.Students who went to schools in New York City.B.Students who Studied in secondary school.C.Students who were interested in physics and chemistry.D.Students who were poor at physics and chemistry grades.3. According to the last paragraph, Xiaodong thinks that ________.A.Today’s science textbooks bring much science to lifeB.Students should study harder to become a great scientist.C.Students only need to remember a long list of facts.D.It is meaningful to learn how scientists struggle to succeed.4. Where can we probably find this passage?A.A novel. B.A fashionmagazine. C.A story book. D.An educationwebsite.6. You change into your pajamas, turn off the lights, and get yourself ready to sleep. How do you prefer to sleep, on the back or on your side? Here are some funny sleeping positions.1. Which sleeping position often causes lower back pain?A.Starfish. B.Soldier Position. C.Sleeping on YourD.Freefall.Belly.2. Sleeping in the soldier position helps ________.A.you fall asleep quickly B.keep your spine in a straight lineC.you breathe easily D.treat the pain in your neck3. According to the passage, which of the following picture should probably be a Freefall position?A.B.C.D.7. 阅读短文及文后A~E选项,选出可以填入1~5各题空白处的最佳选项。

2019-2020学年广州市第二中学高三英语期中考试试题及答案

2019-2020学年广州市第二中学高三英语期中考试试题及答案

2019-2020学年广州市第二中学高三英语期中考试试题及答案第一部分阅读(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ANothing beats live music, but the venue makes a difference. When you're able to score tickets to an incredible concert in an incredible place, you won't forget the experience. Here are some of the coolest music venues from around the world. If you haven't been to any of these, you've got some traveling to do.Red Rocks, Morrison, the United StatesRed Rocks might be the most beautiful and famous venue in the United States. At 6,450 feet above sea level, Red Rocks is a geologically formed natural stage. Its massive sandstone provides a perfect stage for jam bands. If you're into the blues and jazz, you'll have no trouble finding something in line with your interests.Meet Factory, Prague, Czech RepublicSmallest venues on this list, Meet Factory is an art gallery, theater, and music venue. The venue only accommodates 1,000 people, so you won't see any huge names come through. Still, it's a great place to see up-and-coming local acts, and if you've got an eye for contemporary art, you'll love your time here.Arena of NÎmes, NÎmes, FranceOriginally built around A. D. 70, the Arena of Nimes presents concertgoers with an interesting question: Should they enjoy the music, or marvel at the architecture? The Arena is, after all, one of the world's best-preserved Roman theaters. Many major touring acts plan stops at the Arena of Nimes, especially during the venue's annual festival.Sydney Opera House, Sydney, AustraliaThe Sydney Opera House is one of the world's most famous performing venues. I's also one of the most distinctive buildings in Sydney, thanks to the breathtaking design by Danish architect Utzon. It hosts about 40 events per week, so whether you're into jazz, rock, classical music, or opera, you'll find something to watch.1.Where can you enjoy music in natural beauty?A.At Red Rocks.B.At Meet Factory.C.At Arena of Nimes.D.At Sydney Opera House.2.What is special about Meet Factory?A.It enjoys breathtaking scenery.B.It hosts both musical and artistic events.C.It is the largest venue of all.D.It is famous for contemporary music.3.What do the listed music venues have in common?A.They have a long history.B.They are built near the sea.C.They accommodate thousands of people.D.They are beautiful tourist attractions.BOwning a dog is associated with a significantly lower risk of heart disease and death, according to a comprehensive new study published by a team of Swedish researchers on Friday in the journal Scientific Reports.The scientists followed 3.4 million people over the course of 12 years and found that adults who lived alone and owned a dog were 33 percent less likely to die during the study than adults who lived alone without dogs. In addition, the single adults with dogs were 36 percent less likely to die from heart disease.“Dog ownership was especiallyprominentas a protective factor in persons living alone, which is a group reported previously to be at higher risk of heart disease and death than those living in a multi-person household,” Mwenya Mubanga, a Ph.D. student at Uppsala University in Uppsala, Sweden, and the lead junior author of the study, said in a statement announcing its findings. The link between dog ownership and lower mortality(死亡率)was less pronounced in adults who lived either with family members or partners, but still present, according to the study. “Perhaps a dog may stand in as an important family member in the single households,” Mubanga added. “Another interesting findingwas that owners of dogs which were intended originally for hunting were most protected.”The study, which is the largest to date on the health relations of owning a dog, suggested that some of the reasons dog owners may have a lower risk of mortality and heart disease were because dog owners walk more. “These kind of epidemiological (流行病学的)studies look for associations in large populations but do not provide answers on whether and how dogs could protect their owners from heart disease,” Tove Fall, a senior author of the study and a professor at Uppsala University, said in a statement“We know that dog owners in general have a higher level of physical activity, which could be one explanation to the observed results,” Fall added. “Other explanations include an increased well-being and social contacts or effects of the dog on the bacterial microbiome(微生物菌群) in the owner.” Fall added that because all participants of dog owners in Sweden or other “European populations with similar culture regarding dog ownership.”4. Why did the researchers do the study related to 3.4 million people’s health and the dogs?A. To help Europeans,B. To find their association.C. To protect unhealthy adults.D. To reduce risk of heart disease.5. What does the underlined word “prominent” probably mean in Para.3?A. Universal.B. Confusing.C. Appealing.D. Important6. What’s the main idea of the text?A. Adults living with dogs are less likely to die.B. Swedish people are very fond of animal pets.C. Keeping a dog is a popular and healthy hobby.D. Owning dogs reduces the risk of heart disease.7. What’s the writer’s attitude towards owning a dog?A. Positive.B. Negative.C. Objective.D. Contradictory.CEvery day, millions of shoppers hit the stores in full force, searching wildly for the perfect gift.Aside from purchasing holiday gifts, most people regularly buy presents for other occasions throughout the year, including weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, and graduations. This frequent experience of gift-giving cancause uncertain feelings in gift-givers. Many enjoy the opportunity to buy presents because gift-giving offers a powerful means to build stronger bonds, while many worry that their purchases will disappoint rather than delight the intended recipients (接受者).Anthropologists describe gift-giving as a positive social process, serving various political, religious, and psychological functions. Economists, however, offer a less favorable view. According to Waldfogel, gift-giving represents an objective wasteof resources. People buy gifts that recipients would not choose to buy on their own, or at least not spend as much money to purchase (a phenomenon referred to as‘‘the deadweight loss of Christmas”).What is surprising is that gift-givers have much experience acting as both gift-givers and gift-recipients, but nevertheless tend to overspend each time they set out to purchase a meaningful gift. In the present research, we propose a unique psychological explanation for this overspending problem — gift-givers link how much they spendwith how much recipients will appreciate the gift. Though it seems natural to gift-givers, such an assumption may be unfounded. Indeed, we propose that gift-recipients will be less likely to base their feelings of appreciation on the value of a gift than givers assume.Why do gift-givers assume that gift price is closely linked to gift-recipients’ feelings of appreciation? Perhaps givers believe that more expensive gifts communicate a stronger sense ofthoughtfulness and consideration. According to Camerer and others, gift-giving represents a symbolic ritual (习俗), by which gift-givers attempt to signal their positive attitudes towards the recipient and their willingness to invest resources in a futurerelationship. In this sense, gift-givers may be motivated to spend more money on a gift in order to send a “stronger signal”. As for gift-recipients, they may not interpret smaller and larger gifts as representing smaller and larger signals of thoughtfulness and consideration.The idea of gift-givers and gift-recipients being unable to account for the other party’s viewpoint seems confusing because people slip in and out of these roles every day. Yet, despite the experience as both givers and receivers, people often struggle to apply information gained from one role in another. In theoretical terms, people fail to use information about their own preferences and experiences to produce more efficient outcomes in their exchange relations. In practical terms, people spend hundreds of dollars each year on gifts, but somehow never learn to estimate their gift expense according to personal insight.8. The author uses “the deadweight loss of Christmas” in Paragraph 2 to express ________.A. gift-givers don’t spend much money during holidaysB. gift-givers don’t ask recipients what gifts they preferC. gift-givers buy improper and expensive giftsD. gift-givers have difficulty in choosing gifts9. According to the passage, people buy gifts to ________.A. receive gifts in returnB. enjoy the feeling of shoppingC. help recipients to save moneyD. better relationships with recipients10. What can we learn from the passage?A. People’s high living standards require expensive gifts.B. Gift-givers buy gifts based on their experiences as recipients.C. Anthropologists think gift-giving meets different human needs.D. Recipients judge the depth of friendship according to the gift price.11. Why did the author write this article?A. To criticize people’s gift-buying habits.B. To analyze people’s gift-giving behaviors.C. To offer advice on how to improve relationships.D. To remind people not to overlook others’ preferences.DMichele Gentile, an Italian bookseller, is offering free books to children in exchange for plastic bottles to recycle.Michele owns Ex Libris Cafe in Polla,a small town in southern Italy. He said he thought of the recycling program, because he wanted to inspire children in the small town to read and pay attention to the environment.''My goal is to spread the passion and love for books among those people in Italy who do not usually read while at the time helping the environment," Gentile explained.The idea for the initiative (倡议) came after Gentile collaborated with a nearby middle school on an aluminum recycling project. Working together, the schoolchildren and Gentile collected enough cans to purchase books for an entire classroom. His new program too off from there and has already spread into northern Italy: Gentile's hopes his work will continue to make headlines and become a worldwide initiative.The free books come from customers in Gentile's shop who have donated money to purchase a ''suspended" book. The idea comes from a World War II practice in which customers would buy two Coffees: one for themselves and another for the next person in line. Gentile has been using the extra books as part of his recycling initiative, While Gentile's program is a great way to recycle and get kids to read, it also brings awareness to the growing problem of plastic waste. Single-use plastics make up around 26 percent of all the plastics in the world, only 14 percent of which are recycled. Plastics that end up in landfills take around 500 years to decompose (分解),is a major concern for environmentalists.Cutting down on plastic waste is important if we want to better the environment for future generations, and recycling programs like Gentile's book giveaway are a great way to meet that goal.12. What is the purpose of Gentile's book giveaway?A. To sell more coffee and books.B. To attract more customers.C. To collect money for a new project.D. To inspire reading and recycling.13. How did Gentile come up with the idea?A. Working with a school to recycle cans.B. Seeing school kids don't like reading.C. Donating books for a local school.D. Buying a “suspended” book for a child.14. Who pay for the books of the project?A. The local government.B. Gentile himself.C. Some publishers.D. His customers.15. Whichof the following is the best title for the text?A. An Italian's Reading InitiativeB. Recycling Can Get Kids Free BooksC. Michele's Way of Doing BusinessD. A New Way to Deal with Plastic Waste第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

2019-2020学年广州市第二中学高三英语下学期期中试题及答案

2019-2020学年广州市第二中学高三英语下学期期中试题及答案

2019-2020学年广州市第二中学高三英语下学期期中试题及答案第一部分阅读(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AI started working with my hands at a young age. The youngest of five brothers, I took on the role as a “maintenance (维修) man” at an early age for our family’s small grocery store. Often my dad wouldn’t give me a clear idea of how something shouldbe done, so I just had to figure it out by researching or through trial and error.Fast forward to 2016 and those problem-solving skills would become the focus of Tippecanoe High School’s Homebuilding class. I knew I wanted to teach the students skills that went beyond just being able to hammer nails or cut pieces of two-by-fours. The problem was that we didn’t have the resources at the time to do much else. The idea of attracting some type of funding seemed very important. Designing, building and selling a tiny house on wheels seemed like the perfect project to accomplishthe task. I reached out to a number of local businesses and most of them responded with the greatest support for what x k w we were doing.This year we added a new element to the program. Through one of our partners, we were able to connect with the nonprofit Veteran’s Ananda Incorporated. Students in the Homebuilding class are leading the design and production of micro houses to be donated to this organization. The new partnership gives the students another focus to consider when designing and building the houses.There has been no shortage of students since our first year. Three years ago we had 41 students, the next 191, and this year it was limited to just over 160 students so we could have a safe and manageable classroom environment. The number of girls taking the class has risen steadily over the last few years as well. This class offers something for everyone and the skills are universal.1. How can we describe the young author?A. He opened a small grocery store.B. He did a lot of research in the lab.C. He enjoyed doing hands-on activities.D. He learnt about maintenance from his father.2. What do the underlined words “the task” in paragraph 2 refer to?A. Getting some financial support.B. Selling a tiny house on wheels.C. Reaching out to many local businesses.D. Offering the students some problem-solving skills.3. What can be inferred about the Homebuilding class from the last paragraph?A. Its size needs increasing.B. Itis popular with the students.C. It has caused some safety concerns.D. Its classroom environment is hard to manage.BChinese archaeologists(考古学家)announced on Saturday that some new major discoveries have been made at the Sanxingdui Ruins site in Southwest China, helping uncover another start of the Chinese civilization.Archaeologists have found six new sacrificial pits(祭祀坑)and unearthed more than 500 treasures dating back 3,000 years at the Sanxingdui Ruins in Sichuan Province. So far, archaeologists have unearthed masses of important cultural items from four of the pits, including pieces of gold masks, gold foil, bronze(青铜)masks, bronze trees and large numbers of ivories. The rest of the newly discovered pits arc still being dug up.“Surprisingly, we have unearthed some never — heard — of — before bronze items," said Lei Yu, from the Sichuan Archaeology Research Institute. 'Tor instance, some large and well-made bronze items have strange-looking dragon or cow designs on them.”In another major discovery, relics of silk products were found for the first time at Sanxingdui, which shows “the ancient Shu Kingdom was one of the important starts of silk in ancient China" according to Tang Fei, head of the digging team.The new pits sit next to two sacrificial pits discovered in 1986, with areas ranging between 3o square meters and 19 square meters. Together they form an area in which people of the ancient Shu civilization held ceremonies to offer sacrifices to heaven, earth and their forefathers, and prayed for good luck and peace.The Sanxingdui Ruins is regarded as one of the greatest archaeological finds of mankind in the 20th century. The site was accidentally discovered by a farmer in the 1920s. The ruins are located in the city ofGuanghan, about 60 kilometers fromChengduand are believed to be the relics of theShuKingdom.4. What can we learn from the text?A. Totally there are 500 treasures unearthed.B. Six new sacrificial pits are under repair.C. The unearthed treasures date from 3000 years ago.D. There are six sacrificial pits at Sanxingdui.5. What does the discovery of the relics of silk products mean?A. Chinese civilization was widely influential.B.AncientShuKingdomwas also the home of silk.C. Chinese silk has a much longer history than known.D.ShuKingdombelonged toChinasince ancient times.6. What was the main function of the sacrificial pits?A. To celebrate festivals.B. To store valuable items.C. To bury important figures.D. To hold sacrifice ceremonies.7. Who first discovered the Sanxingdui Ruins?A. A farmer.B. Lei YuC. Tang Fei.D. Archaeologists.CIt was five years ago that something unforgettable happened. My wife and I celebrated our 40thwedding anniversary that year. It was a lovely event hosted by our sons for us. My wonderful friends from the past surprised us with gifts and congratulations. Our gift to each other was a driving trip out west. We drove fromOntariointoAlberta, then southward intoGlacierNational ParkinMontana, and continued toYellowstoneNational Park.It was a cold spring day, and theBeartooth Highwayhad opened for the season just days before. Alongside the road, there was still a great amount of snow there. The scenery was so impressive that we made lots of stops to record memories with my camera. At the highest point of the highway, I stopped at a lookout to catch the amazing views, with my wife in the centre of my camera lens.There were not many cars on the road. Sometimes, cars with energetic young tourists passed by. And then we heard a motorcycle in the distance. The driver of the motorcycle, who wore dirty clothes, parked behind our cars. As he approached us, his only words were, “Give me your camera and get over there with your wife.” I must admit I felt nervous that we might be robbed where we just created some beautiful memories. Surprisingly, he just took a picture of us, handed back my camera and rode off before we could express our gratitude. The photo he took is one of the most valuable and prized of our trip.I learned my lesson somewhere I least expected it. We should never judge a man by his appearance. If the motorcycle driver reads this story and remembers the situation, we would like to say “Thank you” to him.8. According to the passage, what do we know about the trip?A. It was taken by train to the west.B. It was a suggestion from their friends.C. It was in the late autumn five years ago.D. It was a gift for their wedding anniversary.9. Why was the author nervous when the motorcycle driver offered to take a picture?A. He could have lost the camera.B. His wife might not be satisfied with the view there.C. The motorcycle driver would borrow the camera.D. The motorcycle driver might not be good at the taking pictures.10. Which of the following best describes the driver of the motorcycle?A. Kind and straightforward.B. Rich and generous.C. Creative and capable.D. Careful and admirable.11. Which of the following can be concluded from the passage?A. No pains, no gains.B. Seeing is believing.C. Don’t judge a book by its cover.D. The longest journey begins with the first step.DMany of us in China enjoy adding chilies (辣椒) toour food, but did you know that this spicy vegetable could also be dangerous? A 34-year-oldUSman recently ended up in hospital after eating a Carolina Reaper—the spiciest chili in the world. After taking just a single bite of one, the man suffered from serious headaches in the following few days, reported BBC News.In fact, reports of stomachache and headache caused by eating spicy food are not something unusual. But if chilies are harmful, why is it that human beings are the only animals to eat this vegetable? According to the website Huanqiu, about 600 million Chinese people—almost half of the national population—are chili eaters. So what makes people love chilies so much? The human body reacts to the burning feeling that comes from eating chilies by releasing natural chemicals that “produce a sense of happiness” , noted BBC News.And the benefits go even further than just personal enjoyment. A survey conducted by the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences found that the death rate of those who eat spicy food once or twice a week is 10 percentlower than those who eat it less than once a week. The number decreased to 14 percent for those who eat spicy food six to seven times a week. And another study done by theUniversityofVermontcame to a similar conclusion. “The data encourages people to eat more spicy food to improve health and reduce death risk at an early age,” Liu Qi, a nutritionist at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health, told BBC News.Chilies have anti-cancer quality and the ability to increase our metabolism (新陈代谢). So, don't worry if you love spicy food. It seems that chilies are actually good for us—except for the Carolina Reaper, perhaps.12. The example of a 34-year-old American is mentioned in Paragraph 1 to prove ________.A. chiliescan be beneficialB. chilies are popular inAmericaC. chilies can be dangerousD. serious headaches can be dangerous13. Eating chilies gives people a sense of happiness by_______.A. decreasing death rateB. releasing natural chemicalsC. curing serious headachesD. providing enough nutrition14. Which of the following statement is TRUE?A. Human are the only animals to eat chilies.B. Stomachache and headaches caused by chilies is something unusual.C. The more chilies you eat, the healthier you are.D. Chilies have anti-cancer quality but it can't increase our metabolism.15. The writer wrote the passage to ________.A. warn people of the dangers of chiliesB. ask people to eat Carolina ReaperC. encourage people to eat more chiliesD. tell people the benefits of chilies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。

广东省广州市2018年中考英语试题word版含解析.docx

广东省广州市2018年中考英语试题word版含解析.docx

2018 年广州市初中毕业生学业考试英语一、语法选择(共15 小题;每小题 1 分,满分15 分)阅读下面短文,按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求,从1~15 各题所给的A、B、 C 和 D 项中选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

Xian Xinghai was a very famous musician in China. He wrote one of the greatest pieces ofmusic of the 20th century. In his short life he wrote 1 300 songs and an opera.Xian was born in Panyu, Guangdong, China in 1905. Because his father died before he wasborn, Xian moved from place to place with 2 mother. He began learning to play 3violinwhen he was 20 years old. In the beginning, his violin was 4 cheap and badly made that he5not play it well. His friends laughed at him. Xian did not stop 6 and soon showed his talent. In1934, he was one of the first Chinese students 7 studied in a special music school in Paris.Before he 8 , Xian became the school’ s best9 studentwonseveral prizes for his talents.In 1935, he returned to China and helped fight against the Japanese army. Later, he came toYan’ an10 music at a college. 11 there were no pianos in Yan’a nat that time, Xian stillwrote 12 of his most important music there, including The Yellow River, his most famous work.In May 1940, Xian 13 to the Soviet Union by the Chinese Communist Party to writemusic for movies. In the Soviet Union, life was very 14 . Xian got sick and later died of a lungillness 15 October 30, 1945, aged only 40. Xian ’ s music, however, lives on in the people’ s hearts.1.A. near B. nearly C. nearby D. nearer2.A. he B. him C. his D. he ’s3.A. a B. an C. the D. this4.A. so B. such C. very D. much5.A. need B. may C. should D. could6.A. practise B. practising C. to practise D. practised7.A. what B. which C. whom D. who8.A. leave B. leaves C. left D. was leaving9.A. and B. but C. as D. or10.A. teach B. taught C. teaching D. to teach11.A. If B. Although C. When D. Because12.A. any B. little C. few D. some13.A. sent B. was sent C. has sent D. was sending14.A. hard B. harder C. hardest D. the hardest15.A. at B. in C. on D. by二、完形填空 (共 10 小题;每小题 1.5 分,满分15 分 )阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从16~25 各题所给的 A 、 B、 C 和 D 项中选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

2019-2020学年广州市第二中学高三英语期中考试试卷及答案解析

2019-2020学年广州市第二中学高三英语期中考试试卷及答案解析

2019-2020学年广州市第二中学高三英语期中考试试卷及答案解析第一部分阅读(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AFine art fairs(艺术博览会)are the trend of the 21st century, with new art and antique(古玩)fairs and festivals springing up in diverse parts of the world. Here is a list of four noteworthy art fairs.Art Basel, Basel, SwitzerlandThe granddaddy of art fairs, Art Basel, was established in 1970 by a group of local art gallerists and is the biggest contemporary art fair in the world. Art Basel takes place over a 5-day period each June in Basel, Switzerland. The high cost of renting space for gallery owners is offset(抵消)by the huge attendance at the fair. For example in 2010, about 60,000 visitors attended Art Basel.Frieze Art Fair, London“Frieze Art Fair was established in 2003 and is one of the few fairs to focus only on contemporary art and living artists.v"Thefair takes place every October in Regent's Park, London. It features over 170 of the most exciting contemporary art galleries in the world. ”In addition to the fair which began in 2003, the fair owners Matthew Slotover and Amanda Sharp publish Frieze, an international art magazine established in 1991 and devoted to contemporary art.TEFAF Maastricht, the NetherlandsEstablished in 1975 as The Pictura Fine Art Fair, and renamed The European Fine Art Foundation(TEFAF), Maastricht in 1996, the fair includes 260 of the world's most famous art and antique dealers from 16 countries.The 24th edition of the TEFAF fair held March 18 — 27, 2011 featured 260 dealers exhibiting approximately 30, 000 artworks and antiques with an overall value of $ US 1. 4 billion.ARCO, MadridARCO Madrid was established in 1982 and is one of Europe's leading and popular art fairs. In addition to the exhibiting galleries(in 2011, 197 international art galleries participated), a seriesof lectures and specially focused exhibitions take place.1.How does Art Basel cover the expense of renting space?A.By selling tickets.B.By selling expensive exhibits.C.By donation from dealers.D.By support from the government.2.The owners of Frieze Art Fair are also in charge of____.A.170 living artists.B.An international art magazine.C.30,000 artworks and antiques.D.A series of lectures.3.Which of the following has the longest history?A.Art BaselB.Frieze Art FairC.TEFAFD.ARCOBOnce small farmers in Masii, a remote village in Kenya, have picked their crops, all they can do is wait until a buyer trucks through. The system works fairly well for beans and corn, but mangoes-the area’s other main crop-spoil (腐烂) more quickly. If the trader is late, they rot.However, a simple coating could change that. A company, SmartTech, has created a product that doubles the shelf life of fresh produce, enabling farmers to access far-off, larger markets. More time forfresh produce on grocers’ shelves also means less food waste-a $2.6 trillion problem, according to the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).James Rogers, CEO of SmartTech, wanted to solve the problem for food much in the same way that oxide barriers preventing rust (锈) have achieved for steel. Fortunately, researchers have found when plants made the jump from water to land, they developed cutin(蜡质), a barrier which is made of fatty acids that link together to form a seal around the plant, helping keep water in.The cutin was such a grand strategy that today you’ll still find it across the plant kingdom. SmartTech discovered through researches that an orange can last longer than a strawberry not so much because of the thickness of its skin, but because of the difference in the arrangement of those cutin molecules (分子)on the surface. After extensive trials, Rogers and his team developed a natural and tasteless protective coating from plant material-stems, leaves and skins. The product extends the sweet spot between ripening and rot. And best of all, the treated produce doesn’t require refrigeration.“SmartTech has huge potential to turn poor farmers in Africa into commercial farmers,” says Rogers. “That means more money in pockets, and more food in stomachs.” But whether the company can cost-effectively reach small farmers in far-off areas still remains a challenge.4. The author mentions the small farmers in Kenya to ________.A. stress their need for preserving produceB. show their challenge in harvesting cropsC. express their wish to reach larger marketsD. evaluate their loss caused by slow transport5. What can we learn about SmartTech’s product?A. It is financially supported by FAO.B. It is intended to replace refrigeration.C. It is designed to thicken produce’s skin.D. It is based on plants’own defence system.6. What will James Rogers probably focus on next?A. How to expand farms.B. How to earn more money.C. How to produce more tasty food.D. How to profit farmers in remote area.7. The main purpose of the passage is to ________.A. promote a productB. present a technologyC. advertise SmartTechD. introduce James RogersCA team of researchersfrom theUniversityofColorado Boulderhave created a revolutionary type of robotic muscles. They are strong and flexible at the same time, can feel the movements they perform and, whenever they suffer damage, they can self-heal. However, what is best about them is probably the fact that they are extremely cheap to manufacture.The robotic muscles have been called actuators, and have drawn inspiration from real-life muscles. By creating robots equipped with this kind of actuators, researchers would allowthem to perform movements just like human muscles.To make the robotic muscles work, they filled some flexible material with electrodes(电极)and with liquid and oil. Then, they applied some electricity, and the liquid and oil started moving around the electrodes and powered them. This way, the robotic muscles started contracting and relaxing just like real muscles, but a lot quicker.Researchers also took inspiration from the variety of human muscles, and created more types of actuators, each of them performing a different movement. They called these robotic muscles HASEL ( Hydraulically-Amplified Self-healing Electrostatic). However, they are superior to biological muscles as they are stronger, faster, and more flexible.Even the researchers were amazed they could develop such technology. Eric Acome, the author of one of the studies, explained what is unique about the robotic muscles.“The ability to create electrically powered soft actuators that lift a gallon of water at several times per second is something we haven't seen before.”These muscles are special because they are also self-healing. This property is given by the liquid placed inside of them, which also gives them a lot more advantages than those mechanisms (机械)using solids. In the end, the material which keeps the liquid, the oil and the electrodes is extremely cheap. It is a type of polymer (聚合物)similar to the one used for potato chips bags, and can be manufactures for only 10 cents.8. What can we learn about actuators?A. They can heal on their own.B. They are biological muscles.C. They can not move like human muscles.D. They are slower to react than real muscles.9. What do actuators use to directly power electrodes?A. Solids.B. Liquid and oil.C. A type of polymer.D. Potato chips bags.10. What is the last paragraph mainly about?A. The origin of actuators.B. The opinions on actuators.C. The advantages of actuators.D. The significance of actuators.11. In which part of a newspaper will the textmost probably appear?A. Health.B. Culture.C. Education.D. Technology.DIn 2015, a man named Nigel Richards memorized 386, 000 words in the entireFrench Scrabble Dictionaryin just nine weeks. However, he does not speak French. Richards’ impressive feat is a useful example to show how artificial intelligence works — real AI. Both of Richard and AI take in massive amounts of data to achieve goals with unlimited memory and superman accuracy in a certain field.The potential applications for AI are extremely exciting. Because AI canoutperformhumans at routine tasks — provided the task is in one field with a lot of data — it is technically capable of replacing hundreds of millions of white and blue collar jobs in the next 15 years or so.But not every job will be replaced by AI. In fact, four types of jobs are not at risk at all. First, there are creative jobs. AI needs to be given a goal to optimize. It cannot invent, like scientists, novelists and artists can. Second, the complex, strategic jobs — executives, diplomats, economists — go well beyond the AI limitation of single-field andBig Data. Then there are the as-yet-unknown jobs that will be created by AI.Are you worried that these three types of jobs won’t employ as many people as AI will replace? Not to worry, as the fourth type is much larger: jobs where emotions are needed, such as teachers, nannies and doctors. These jobs require compassion, trust and sympathy — which AI does not have. And even if AI tried to fake it, nobody would want a robot telling them they have cancer, or a robot to babysit their children.So there will still be jobs in the age of AI. The key then must be retraining the workforce so people can do them. This must be the responsibility not just of the government, which can provide funds, but also of corporations and those who benefit most.12. What is the main purpose of paragraph 1?A. To introduce the topic.B. To mention Nigel’s feat.C. To stress the importance of good memory.D. To suggest humans go beyond AI in memory.13. Which of the following best explains “outperform” underlined in paragraph 2?A. Be superior toB. Be equal toC. Be similar toD. Be related to14. Which of the following jobs is the most likely to be replaced?A. The writer.B. The shop assistant.C. The babysitter.D. The psychologist.15. What does the text suggest people do about job replacement of AI?A. Limit the application of AI to a certain degree.B. Get more support from the government.C. Apply for the donation from companies.D. Upgrade themselves all the time.第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

2019-2020学年广州市第二中学高三英语下学期期中试卷及答案

2019-2020学年广州市第二中学高三英语下学期期中试卷及答案

2019-2020学年广州市第二中学高三英语下学期期中试卷及答案第一部分阅读(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AWhat to Eat—and What to Skip—When It Comes to Takeout FoodIf the burden on your wallet doesn't bother you much, the effect your takeout habit can have on your waistline just might arouse your attention. Here's the best and worst of the lot for your belly.Steamed Vegetable Dumplings: Order This.When she orders Chinese, registered dietitian nutritionist Elisa Zied gets an order of steamed vegetable dumplings. "I often pair them with either chicken and broccoli in brown sauce(I ask for a little saucemade without sugar)or steamed shrimp dumplings," she tells us.Crab Wontons: Not That!When you deconstruct crab wontons, it's easy to see why they're a "Not That!" The inside is filled with crabmeat and cream cheese(which is just a fancy, spreadable fat).The wonton is made of refined flour, egg and salt and the crispy(脆的)coating is a result of a deep oil bath.Peking Duck: Order This.Most of the fat from the skin flows out of the duck over the course of cooking, making this a healthier choice than most of the stir-fry dishes available. Order a side of steamed vegetables and serve it with a small scoop of brown rice. Done and done!Sweet and Sour Anything: Not That!Anything with “sweet and sour” in its title is a powerful cue that something has been deep-fried and covered in a sickly-sweet pink sauce. If you pair your selection with a side of rice, you're looking at a 1,000-calorie meal.Summer Roll: Order This.Summer rolls are steamed instead of fried—and typically filled with lean proteins and vegetables, making them a winning appetizer in our book. Pair them with an order of edamame(毛豆)and a broth-based soup for a satisfying, filling meal.Spring Roll: Not That!Spring=deep-fried, which is why we say to skip them! They're filled with fat and calories your belly doesn't need.1.What kind of cooking method should be skipped according to the text?A.Steaming.B.Stir-frying.C.Deep-frying.D.Boiling.2.Which of the following suits as a good starter for a meal?A.Chicken and broccoli.B.Steamed vegetable dumplings.C.Peking duck.D.Summer rolls.3.Where can the text be found?A.In a recipe.B.In a guidebook.C.In a science fiction.D.In a health magazine.BClara Daly was seated on an Alaska Airlines flight from Boston to Los Angeles when a flight attendant asked an urgent(紧急的) question over the loudspeaker: “Does anyone on board know American Body Language?” She knew she needed to help.Clara, 15 at the time, pressed the call button. The flight attendant came by and explained the situation. “We have a passenger on the plane who’s blind and deaf,” she said. The passenger seemed to want something, but he was traveling alone and the flight attendants couldn’t understand what he needed, according to PEOPLE magazine.Clara had been studying ASL for the past year to help with her dyslexia (阅读障碍) and knew she’d be able to spell on the man’s palm(手掌) by finger. So she unbuckled her seat belt, walked toward the front of the plane, and knelt by the aisle seat of Tim Cook, then 64. Gently taking his hand, she wrote, “How are you? Are you OK?” Cook asked for some water. When it arrived, Clara returned to her seat. She came by again a bit later because he wanted to know the time. On her third visit, she stopped and stayed for a while.“He didn’t need anything. He was lonely and wanted to talk,” Clara said. So for the next hour, that was what they did. She talked about her family and her plans for the future (she wants to be a politician). Cook told Clara how he had gradually become blind over time and shared stories of his days as a traveling salesman. Even though he couldn’t see her, she “looked attentively at his face with such kindness”, a passenger reported.“Clara was amazing,” a flight attendant told Alaska Airlines in a blog interview. “You could tell Cook was very excited to have someone he could speak to, and she was such a warm-hearted girl.” Cook’s reaction: “Best trip I’ve ever had.”Looking for ways to offer help? Start with this random(随时的) act of kindness that can change someone’s life right now.4. The flight attendant asked an urgent question because ________.A. the passenger was traveling aloneB. the plane was in a dangerous situationC. the passenger asked for something suddenlyD. none of the flight attendants could communicate with the passenger5. Why did Clara talk about her plans for the future?A. Because the flight attendant asked her to do so.B. Because she needed topics to go on talking with Cook.C. Because Cook hoped to understand teenagers better.D. Because she wanted to show her dream for the future.6. Which of the following words can best describe Clara?A. Kind and caring.B. Warm-hearted and brave.C. careful and calm.D. opened-minded and confident.7. The passage is mainly written to ________.A. tell a touching story of an amazing girlB. show the great importance of American Body LanguageC. encourage readers to give a hand kindly and randomlyD. show how kind the flight attendant was to help CookCMark Twain,the famous American writer,was once traveling in France.He went by trainto Dijon.He was very tired and wanted to sleep.He therefore asked the conductor to wake him up when the train came to Dijon.But first he explained he was a very heavy sleeper,“I may possibly protest(抗议)loudly when you try to wake me up,” he said to the conductor.“But don’t take any notice of what I say.Just put me off the train anyway.”Then Mark Twain went to ter,when he woke up it was night time and the train had reached Paris already.He realized at once that the conductor had forgotten to wake him up at Dijon.He was so angry that he ran to the conductor and began to shout at him.“I have never been so angry in my life,” Mark Twain said.The conductor looked at him calmly(平静地).“You are not half so angry as the American whom I put off thetrain atDijon,” he said.8. Mark Twain knew that he was a heavy sleeper,so ________.A. he protested loudly to the conductorB. he did not sleep before he arrived inDijonC. he told the conductor to wake him up no matter how loudly he might protestD. he slept lightly that time9. The conductor didn’t wake up Mark Twain atDijonbecause ________.A. he didn’t take Mark Twain’s words seriouslyB. he forgot Mark Twain’s words when the train came toDijonC. he did not want to bear his protestD. he mistook another American traveler for Mark Twain10. The American whom the conductor put off the train ________.A. did not want to get off atDijonB. wanted to get off atParisC. wanted to get off atDijonD. did not want to get off atParis11. Which of the following is TRUE?A. The conductor didn’t take Mark Twain’s words seriously.B. The conductor did take Mark Twain’s words seriously.C. The conductor was a heavy sleeper.D. Mark Twain must get off atParis.DWith their tiny brains and excellent ability to memorize nectar locations, honeybees are a favorite model organism for studying learning and memory. Such research has indicated that to form long-term memories—ones that last a day or more—the insects need to repeat a training experience at least three times. By contrast, short-and mid-term memories that last seconds to minutes and minutes to hours, respectively, need only a single learning experience.Exceptions to this rule have been observed, however. For example, in some studies, bees formed long-lasting memories after a single learning event. Such results are often regarded as circumstantial anomalies, says Martin Giurfa of the University of Toulouse. But the anomalous findings, together with research showing that fruit fliesand ants can form long-term memories after single experiences, aroused Giurfa’s curiosity. Was it possible that honeybees could reliably do the same? Giurfa reasoned that the ability to form long-term memories might depend on the particular type of bee and the experience. Within a honeybee colony, there are nurses, who clean the hive and feed the young; guards, who patrol and protect the hive; and foragers, who search for nectar.While previous studies have tested bees as a whole, Ciurfa and his colleagues focused on foragers, tasking them with remembering an experience relevant to their role: an odor associated with a sugary reward.The researchers observed that a single exposure to a reward-paired odor was enough for most forager bees to remember that specific odor the following day. Many foragers could even remember the odor three day later.The results do not mean that all prior research was wrong, says André Fiala of the University of Göttingen. “People have done the experiments in a different way.” Still, the new results do show that “the commonly held belief that one needs multiple training trials to achieve long-term memory is not always true,” he says, and this “really advances the field.”12. What does the author want to tell us through Paragraph 1?A. A model for memory research.B. The classification of memories.C. New research on learning and memory.D. Previous findings on memory formation.13. Which factor might influence a bee’s memory of an experience, according to Giurfa’s research?A. Whether the bee's role is related.B. Whether the bee is introduced or native.C. How often the bee repeats the experience.D. How long the bee is exposed to the reward.14. What is Andre Fiala’s attitude towards the new results?A. Doubtful.B. Favorable.C. Intolerant.D. Unclear.15. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?A. Learning and Memory: How Honeybees RememberB. Honeybee Memory: Honeybee Knows What to DoC. Honeybees Remember after Just One LessonD. Honeybees Use Memory for Communication第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

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广州市第二中学2018-2019学年第一学期期中考初三年级英语试卷满分110分一、语法选择(共15小题; 每题1分, 共15分)A boy called Mario had many friends, and he was proud of it.__1__ friends as you One day, his grandpa said to him, “Mario, I know that you don’t have asthink. Many of them are not tr ue to you.”__3__ he could test Mario thought maybe his grandpa __2__ right. However, he wasn’t surewhether his schoolmates were real friends or not, so he asked his grandpa. The old man answered,and soon“I have just __4__ what you need. It’s in my room. Wait a minute.” The old man left,returned as if carrying something in his hand, but Mario could see nothing there.__6__ for you to sit on it.“__5__ it. It’s a very special chair. Because it’s invisible, it will beHowever, if you manage to sit on it, y ou can use the chair’s magic power to tell who your realfriends are.”Mario took __7__ strange invisible chair to school. __8__ break time he asked everyone toseeform a circle, and he put himself in the middle, with his chair. “Nobody move. You’re about tosomething __9__,” said Mario. Then he tried sitting on the chair. Having difficulty __10__ it, heandmissed and fell to the ground. Everyone had a pretty good laugh. “Wait, wait,” said Mario, made __11__try. But again he missed the seat.give up. He kept trying to sit on the magic chair. Finally, he __12__ it. This time Mario didn’the felt__13__ in mid-chair. Then he experienced the magic. Looking around, Mario saw George,Lucas and Diana holding him up, so he __14__fall. But some schoolmates whom he used toconsider as friends did nothing __15__ made fun of him.1. A. many B. much C. more D. most2. A. is B. was C. were D. has been3. A. what B. when C. why D. how4. A. exact B. exactly C. exacting D. exactness5. A. Take B. Takes C. Taking D. To take6. A. hardly B. more hardly C. hard D. harder7. A. / B. a C. an D. the8. A. In B. On C. At D. For9. A. amazed B. amazing C. amazedly D. amazingly10. A. sees B. saw C. to see D. seeing11. A. another B. other C. the other D. others12. A. does B. did C. has done D. would do13. A. he B. his C. him D. himself14. A. wouldn’t B. couldn’t C. won’t D. can’t15. because B. or C. and D. but二、完形填空(共10小题; 每小题 1.5分, 共15分)Brandy was an old dog. When her owner died, the dog __16__ near the house day and waitedfor her owner to return. Some of neighbors left food out for Brandy. Although they thought thedog was __17__, no one was willing to keep it.One day, Brandy walked into the neighbor's garden and played with the 18-month-old Adam.The young mother didn't like the dirty dog at first. But seeing her son having __18__ playing withher, she decided to let her stay.One afternoon, the boy's mother left Adam in the yard to play while she answered the phone.When she returned, he was gone. The mother was __19__ and called the police. They looked forAdam for six __20__, but were unsuccessful.Then someone said he heard barking coming from the __21__. So they all rushed to the woods.Adam was fast asleep against a tree. Brandy was __22__Adam there while one of her own legsdangled (悬垂) over a deep hole. Brandy followed Adam when he walked away. Seeing him in__23__ she had held him safely for all those hours.Adam's mother was so grateful that Brandy spent the rest of her days with them. In Brandy’s_24__honor, Adam’s mother founded Pets Alive, a pet rescue center in New York. She can’t save _ animal, but she knows that if someone had put that old dog to sleep, she could have easily __25__her only son.16. A. kept B. stayed C. left D. ran17. A. dangerous B. worried C. friendly D. slow18. A. trouble B. difficulty C. problems D. fun19. A. scared B. strange C. excited D. happy20. A. hours B. days C. weeks D. months21. A. house B. farm C. yard D. woods22. A. keeping B. staying C. asking D. catching23. A. joy B. surprise C. danger D. safety24. A. any B. one C. many D. every25. A. missed B. lost C. protected D. saved三、阅读(共两节满分45分)第一节阅读理解(共20小题每题2分共40分)AA young boy and his father were walking along a forest path. At some point, they cameIf I try, do you across a large tree branch on the ground in front of t hem. The boy asked his father, “His father replied, “I am sure you can, if you use all your think I could move that branch?” strength.”The boy tried his best to lift or push the branch, but he was not strong enough and he couldn't“Try again,”move it. He said, with disappointment, “You were wrong, dad. I can't move it.” replied his father. Again, the boy tried hard to push the branch. He struggled but it did not move.“Dad, I cannot do it,” said the boy. Finally, his father said, “Son, I advised you to use all your strength. You didn't. You didn't a sk for my help.”We haven't used all our strength until we have recognized, appreciated and made good use of the strength and support of those who love and surround us, and those who care about our purpose. Our real strength lies not in independence, but in interdependence.No individual person has all the strengths needed to do everything. That requires the joint help of many people. To ask for help and support when we need it is not a sign of weakness, it is a sign of wisdom. It is a call for a greater strength.When we ask for help and we are refused, it just means we have to ask at another time, or askin another way, or ask another person.26. The father suggested his son should ____________.A. use all his strength to move the branchB. not pay attention to the branchC. not be disappeared at the failureD. move the branch all by himself27. The boy did the following EXCEPT ____________.A. trying his best to lift the branchB. struggling to push the branchC. giving up with disappointmentD. asking his father for help28. What’s the meaning of the underlined word “joint” in Paragraph 5?A. 联合的B. 普遍的C. 加固的D. 统一的29. What can we infer from the passage?A. The boy understood his father’s suggestion in the beginning.B. We shouldn’t give up if we are refused when asking for help.C. The father was sure that his son could move the branch himself.D. Everyone himself has all the strengths needed to do everything.30. The writer wants to tell us to ____________.A. try to do things on our ownB. support those who love and surround usC. be brave to ask for help if necessaryD. be strong enough to overcome difficultiesBMSU Community Music SchoolRock CampJune 23-27$220It is for middle and high school students who have some experience playing an instrument (guitar, bass, drums, or keyboard. Bands will be trained by members of The Outer Vibe. At camp, students will form and work in their bands according to musical interest and skill level. They will learn songs and take part in the rock concert at The Loft on June 27.Band CampJuly 14-18$215It’s a camp for middle school students who have completed at least one year of studying an instrument. This camp provides students with a chance to perform with other talented students, and receive class instruction in musical skills. Then a concert for parents and friends will be heldon July 18.Musical Theatre CampJuly 14-27$300for Grades 9-12$220for Grades 2-8This camp is for primary, middle and high school students. Campers in grades 9-12will spend the full two weeks developing skills including voice development and dance. Campers in grades2-8 will join them in the second week, then the camp will give a final performance with scenesand songs from many popular musicals.Beginning Strings CampAugust 4-8$185This camp will introduce violins, violas and cellos to children ages 6-12. It will give the students instructions by professional string instrument teachers,along with singing and music theory games. At the end of the camp, there will be a final performance to show what the students have learned.31. The outer Vibe is probably the name of a____________.A. gameB. songC. bandD. concert32. When will you give a concert if you attend Band Camp?A. On June 27B. On July 18C. On July 27D. On August 833. Judy is in Grade 7 and her sister Jolin is in Grade 11. If both of them want to go to the Musical Teacher Camp, how much should they pay?A. $600B. $440C. $ 485D. $52034. Cindy is a primary school student. Which camp can she attend?A. Beginning Strings Camp and Musical Theater CampB. Rock Camp and Band CampC. Rock Camp and Musical Theater CampD. Rock Camp and Beginning Strings Camp35. Where can we read this material?A. In a novel.B. In a textbook.C. In a poster.D. In an encyclopedia.CEvery year in Bath, England, there is a special festival. People dress up in period clothes and have concerts and balls. They are celebrating the Jane Austen Festival.Jane Austen is an English writer. Born in Steventon, England, 1775, Austen was mostly educated at home, where she learned how to play the piano, draw and write creatively. She read a lot and later came to enjoy social events such as parties, dances and balls. She disliked the busylife of towns and preferred the country life, where she took to taking long walks.In 1801, Jane, her parents and sister moved to Bath. Four years later, her father passed away and the family soon became poor. Austen and her family moved several times until finally settling into a small house in Chawton. It was in this house that she wrote most of her works.In March of1817, Austen got serious health problems and was sent to Winchester for a cure,so she had to stop writing. She died in July of the same year, at the age of only 41.Austen was famous for her humorous words and clever ideas. Most of her novels are about women in 18th century England. At that time, if a woman wanted to have a happy life, she had to marry a rich man. But Austen said that a woman should marry for love, not for money or social status. So her characters were often strong women.Pride and Prejudice, published in 1813, is the most famous novel by Austen. It tells of a romantic story between a young woman Elizabeth and a tall, rich, and handsome man, Mr. Darcy.It has been changed into films, televisions and musicals.36. Which of the following is TRUE about Austen?A. She loved reading and talking long walks.B. She received education in college.C. She hated parties, balls and dances.D. She preferred the city life.37. Where did Austen write most of her works?A. In Steventon England.B. In the countryside of Bath.C. In a small house in Chawton.D. In a small house in Winchester.38. What does the book Pride and Prejudice tell us?A. A humorous story happening in England.B. A love story between a young woman and a man.C. A rich man marring a poor ugly woman.D. Women’s lives in the 18th century.39. What’s the correct order of the following events?a. People celebrate the Jane Austen Festival every year in Bath, England.b. Jane Austen, her parents and sister moved to Bath.c. Jane Austen got seriously ill and stopped writing.d. Jane Austen learned how to play the piano, draw and write creatively.e. Jane Austen wrote and published her most famous novel Pride and Prejudice.A. d,b,e,c,aB. b,e,d,a,cC. d,b,c,e,aD. b,d,e,c,a40. Which of the following words cannot be used to describe Austen?A. activeB. dependentC. creativeD. romanticDThe best part of visiting a marine park is probably seeing the beautiful and friendly dolphins. And the luckier people among us may even have the chance to swim with these amazing creatures.At the same time, however, we can’t help but think that these animals would be happier in the wild, rather than be kept in a dolphinarium. However, according to a recent study, we needn’t think like that. Scientist Isabella Clegg, who carried out her research at a dolphinarium in France,put together a series of experiments to figure out how dolphins felt about their lives when theywere in captivity (囚禁). “Different from the researches which have been done before, our study’s aim is to look at captivity from the animal’s point of view. We want to find out what activities in captivity they like most.” she told BBC News.There were three kinds of experiment: one in which the dolphins were left alone, one in which toys were added to their pool, and one in which a human played with the dolphins. It was found that of the three types of experiment, the dolphins seemed to enjoy playing with humans the most. “When they were joyful, they leaped from the water during training and got close to the edge of the pool curiously,” wrote BBC News science correspondent Victoria Gill.However, this doesn’t mean dolphins are happier in captivity than they are in the wild. According to wildlife and nature platform One Green Planet, being raised in captivity could actually be detrimental to dolphins. “By being born into captivity, they will never learn the skills necessary to survive in the wild. This means that any animal that is born in captivity can never be sent back into the wild,” it wrote on its website.But while this may be true, at least it seems that captive dolphins still enjoy happy moments with human.41. What can we learn about the story on the dolphins in captivity?A. It was carried out in a dolphinarium in the UK.B. It studied the feelings of the dolphins in captivity.C. It was the first study on captivity’s influence on animals.D. It compared the behavior of the captive dolphins and wild dolphins.42. According to the study, the dolphins were happiest when they playing ____________.A. with toysB. with other sea animals.C. by themselves.D. with humans.43. What is the meaning of the underlined word “detrimental” in Paragraph 4?A. lonelyB. upsetC. harmfulD. difficult44. What can we infer from the passage?A. Dolphins are happier in captivity than they are in the wild.B. The writer completely disagrees about the recent result.C. Dolphins show their happiness by getting away from the edge.D. One Green Planet suggests that dolphins should stay in the wild.45. What is the best title for this passage?A. Happiness of dolphinsB. Problems of dolphinsC. Captive and wild dolphinsD. Dolphins in danger第二节阅读填空(共5小题每题1分共5分)_______46_______. A child learns to walk by practicing until he no longer has to think abouthow to put one foot in front of the other. An excellent sportsman practices until he can play.quickly, correctly and without thinking. Educators call it “automaticity”A child learns to read by sounding out the letters and finding the meaning of the words. With practice, he stumbles less and less, reading by the phrases. With automaticity, he doesn’t have to think about the meaning of words, _______47_______._______48_______. In a recent study, Alan Rossman of Northwestern University found that automatic readers in the first grade not only read almost three times as fast as the others, but alsogot better results in exams._______49_______. Any child who spends at least 3.5 to 4 hours a week reading books, magazines or newspapers will probably reach automaticity. It can happen if a child turns off TVjust one night for reading at home.You can test yourself by reading something new which is suitable for your level. If you readaloud with expression, with a sense of the meaning of the sentences, you probably are an automatic reader. _______50_______.A. If you read brokenly, one word at a time, you need more practice.B. In this way, he can give all his attention to the meaning of the text.C. Reading is the key to school success and like any skills, it takes practice.D. The key to automaticity is the amount of time a child spends reading, not his IQ.E. Reading practice can begin as early as first grade.四、写作(共三节满分35分)第一节单词拼写(共6小题,每小题1分,共6分)51. After discussing, Class 5 made a d___________ to take a trip to Maofeng Mountain next Saturday.52. The Greens have a close relationship. They usually s___________ feelings with each other.53. You’d better not tell strangers your p___________ information, like birthday and address.54. T___________ my grandfather is over 70, he keeps doing exercise every day.55. If you don’t take the chance to learn now, you’ll r___________ it someday.56. Your room is in a m___________. You’d better tidy it up right now.第二节完成句子(共8题28空;每空0.5分,共14分)57. 不要因为他人的无心之错而嘲笑他们。

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