2020年浙江省台州市五校联考高一(下)期中英语试卷

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2020年浙江省台州高一(下)期中英语试卷附答案

2020年浙江省台州高一(下)期中英语试卷附答案

期中英语试卷题号I II III IV V VI总分得分一、阅读理解(本大题共10小题,共25.0分)AI was telling my boy Sonny the story of the hare (兔子)and the tortoise (乌龟).At the end I said," Son,remember:Be slow and steady (镇定的),and that will win the race.Don't you think there's something to learn from the tortoise?"Sonny opened his eyes wide,"Do you mean next time when I'm entering for the 60-metre race I should wish that Billy,Tony and Sandy would all fall asleep halfway?"I was shocked,"But the tortoise didn't wish that the hare would fall asleep!""He must have wished that," Sonny said,"Otherwise how could he be so foolish as to race with the hare?He knew very well the hare ran a hundred times faster than he himself did." "He didn't have such a wish," I insisted."He won the race by perseverance (毅力),by pushing on steadily."Sonny thought a while."That's a lie," he said."He won it because he was lucky.If the hare hadn't happened to fall asleep,the tortoise would never have won the race.He could be as steady as you like,or a hundred times steadier,but he'd never have won the race.That's for sure."I gave up.Today's children are not like what we used to be.They're just hopeless.1.The writer argued (辩论)with his son because ______ .A. he liked tortoises while his son liked haresB. they disagreed about whether the tortoise was foolishC. he tried to teach his son a moral (品德)lesson but the son had totally differentopinionD. he liked the story of the hare and the tortoise while his son didn't.2.The writer thinks that his generation (一代人)______ .A. are cleverer than Sonny's generationB. have the same ideas about life as Sonny's generationC. are more hopeful than Sonny's generationD. have different ideas about life from Sonny's generation3.According to the passage,who do you think learnt a lesson?______A. The tortoiseB. SonnyC. The hareD. Sonny's fatherBFinding summer jobs for teenagers has not always been easy, but now you no longer have to worry about what your kid can do to earn their own money. Recently I found some different sites online that offer information about what kids can do. Below is some of that information, along with questions to think about to help you come up with your own ideas.Ideas for summer work:●Parks and Recreation Programs.●Babysitting (当临时保姆) during the day of school.●Working part-time at a day care (日托) for the summer.●Car washing.●Working at local vegetable stands.The easiest way for you to find ways for your child to make money is to think about others' inconveniences (不方便). Think of things you need done, or would like to have done, and what you would consider paying for these things to get done. Once you have some ideas, you can sit down with your child and talk to them about what they would be interested in doing. Then once you have an idea of what they want to do you can help them come up with fair prices.Preferably you would want to only have your child working with people you know and trust, or at least you could have your child pick a partner. That way with each of them carrying cell phones, even those without service can call 911, they will be much safer.You can find out more information and many more ideas for kids to use to make money during their summer holidays by visiting .4.The passage is mainly written for______.A. teenagersB. teachersC. parentsD. website designers5.Which of the following is NOT considered when teenagers look for summer jobs?A. Who they'd better work for.B. How much should be paid.C. Whether the jobs are safe.D. Where the workplace is.6.What can we learn about ?A. The author set up the website.B. It gives information about educating children.C. People need to pay to visit the website.D. It offers ideas for children to make money.CMost people around the world are right-handed. This also seems to be true in history. In 1799, scientists studied works of art made at different times from 1,500 B.C. to the 1950s. Most of the people shown in these works are right-handed, so the scientists guessed that right-handedness has always been common through history. Today, only about 10% to 15% of the world’s population is left-handed.Why are there more right-handed people than left-handed ones? Scientists now know that a person’s two hands each have their own jobs. For most people, the hand is used to find things or hold things. The right hand is used to work with things. This is because of the different work of the two sides of the brain. The right side of the brain, which makes a person’s hands and eyes work together, controls the left hand. The left-side of the brain, which controls the right hand, is the centre for thinking and doing problems. These findings show that more artists should be left-handed, and studies have found that left-handedness is twice as common among artists as among people in other jobs.No one really knows what makes a person become right-handed instead of left-handed. Scientists have found that almost 40% of the people become left-handed because their main brain is damaged when they are born. However, this doesn’t happen to everyone, so scientists guess there must be another reason why people become left-handed. One idea is that people usually get right-handed from their parents. If a person does not receive the gene(基因) for right-handedness, he / she may become either right-handed or left-handed according to the chance and the people they work or live with.Though right-handedness is more common than left-handedness, people no longer thinkleft-handed people are strange or unusual. A long time ago, left-handed children were made to use their right hands like other children, but today they don’t have to.7.After studying works of art made at different times in history, the scientists found_______.A. the art began from 1,500B. ;C.B. the works of art ended in the 1950sC. most people shown in the works of art are right-handedD. most people shown in the works of art are left-handed8.What is the hand for most people used to do?A. It’s used to find or hold things.B. It’s used to work with things.C. It’s used to make a person’s eyes work together.D. It’s the centre for thinking and doing problems.9.According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?A. No one really knows what makes a person become right-handed.B. Left-handedness is cleverer than right-handedness.C. Today children are not made to use their right hands only.D. Scientists think there must be some reason why people become left-handed.10.The best title for this passage is _______.A. Scientists’ New InventionsB. Left-handed PeopleC. Which HandD. Different Brains, Different Hands二、阅读七选五(本大题共5小题,共10.0分)The way to lift up your mood Everyone has periods in their lives when everything seems very hard,when there's nobody to talk to and the mood (情绪)is just getting worse and worse.(1)The first thing you should try is socializing and thinking positively.It's very hard,because usually when we feel sad we lock ourselves at home and try to think about all the bad things we have.But if you'll try to force yourself and call a friend for a cup of coffee,the chances for changing your mood into better are very good.Just try to avoid bad thoughts.(2)(3) It could be something you wanted for a long time-a short trip,a coat,a ring or anything that could lift up your mood.It doesn't have to be costly,but it has to be good to yourself.Not only giving gifts to yourself can lift up your mood.(4) Think of your friends,family,relatives or even local charities (慈善机构),choose one person and give him a gift.It doesn't have to be something expensive or big.It may be just a little toy to your poor neighbor's child.Making another person feel happy will make you feel good in your heart and mind.Take control of your feelings.Don't let them control you.(5) Just follow the advice above,and start doing something.A.Cry aloud if you feel it is necessary.B.Here are some things that may help you lift up your mood.C.Making yourself feel better isn't that hard.D.Buying things to others may be a perfect way to feel happy.E.Do your best to find someone to talk to.F.Instead,try to think about the bright side of your life.G.You should also try doing something only for yourself,something totally selfish.11. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G12. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G13. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G14. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G15. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G三、完形填空(本大题共20小题,共30.0分)"None of us get out of life alive,so be brave and be thankful for all the opportunities (机会)you have." Those were (16) words said by 18-year-old Jake Bailey,a cancer patient.Bailey was in the leading position of the Students' Union.The young man had planned to (17) at his high school's end-of-year ceremony (典礼)on schedule.(18),just the week before,he received shocking (19).After several weeks of not feeling well,tests showed that he had a fast-growing form of cancer.Doctors said,without (20),he would only have weeks to live,so they didn't (21) him to take part in the event.But Bailey put on his school uniform along with his (22) face and left his hospital bed to give the inspiring speech to his (23).Without doubt,his surprise appearance (24) everyone at the ceremony.Sitting in the wheelchair,he began to (25) his ideas.He expressed that a strong-willed person would not easily(26),no matter how hard life was.At the speech,Bailey encouraged his schoolmates to (27) their time."The future is truly in our hands.(28) about having impractical long-term dreams.Let's be (29)to short-term goals ," He (30)."We don't know where we might end up,or when we will end up,so work with pride on what is (31) us."When the senior (32) his speech with the school's (33),"Altiora Peto," which means "I fight for higher things",the entire room burst into cheers.(34),Bailey's message was heard loud and clear.Bailey then closed his eyes and (35) the words "Thank you".16. A. unbelievable B. genuine C. inspiring D. amazing17. A. speak B. chat C. sing D. debate18. A. so B. Instead C. Besides D. However19. A. fault B. attack C. news D. pain20. A. doubt B. hope C. treatment D. delay21. A. persuade B. allow C. warn D. organize22. A. determined B. frightened C. satisfied D. surprised23. A. friends B. family C. schoolmates D. roommates24. A. amused B. shocked C. affected D. frightened25. A. explain B. form C. share D. change26. A. turn up B. give in C. break up D. cut down27. A. gain B. treasure C. spend D. spare28. A. Talk B. Forget C. Care D. Dream29. A. devoted B. limited C. admitted D. lost30. A. continued B. reminded C. sighed D. cried31. A. in place of B. in front of C. in charge of D. in search of32. A. replaced B. ended C. began D. decorated33. A. motto B. principle C. rule D. opinion34. A. Finally B. Obviously C. Actually D. Entirely35. A. mouthed B. typed C. recorded D. wrote四、语法填空(本大题共1小题,共15.0分)36.There are various festivals throughout the world,festivals to satisfy and please the (1) (ancestor),to honor some famous people or important events,and (2) (express)people's thanks to the God (3) bringing them harvest.For example,in Mexico people observe the Day of the Dead in early November,(4) people eat food in the shape ofskulls and cakes with "bones" on them.In India,October 2 is (5) national festival to honour Mohandas Gandhi who helped India become a(n)(6) (depend)country.And in China,the Spring Festival,which (7) (celebrate)in January or February,is the most (8) (energy)and important because it is a festival that looks forward to the coming of spring.(9) are there all these festivals?Because during the festivals,people can get together to eat,drink and have fun with each other,(10) (forget)all the daily struggle and demands for a while.五、选词填空-句子(本大题共5小题,共15.0分)37.万圣节如今成了孩子们的节日,这天他们可以穿上盛装,捉弄他人.(Halloween,when)______38.很显然,你应该为你的不守信用向她道歉.(obvious)______39.说实话,很多人把名和利看得很重要以致于有时候会感到痛苦.( attach…to,so that)______40.令我们欣慰的是,很多保护区正在被建造以保护濒临灭绝的野生动植物免于被猎杀.(relief, endanger, protect…from)______41.他以前经常给路人表演来赚额外的钱,并且用这些钱来购买乐器.(performance,prep+which/whom)______六、书面表达(本大题共1小题,共25.0分)42.假定你是李华,你的朋友李越面对即将到来的高二期中考试,感到学习压力很大,不知如何排解,写信求助于你.请你用英语写一封信给她,提出一些合理的建议,内容包括:1.正确对待考试;2.正常休息;3.其他建议.注意:1.词数80左右;2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;3.开头语和结束语已为你写好,不计入总词数.Dear Li Yue,______Yours truly,Li Hua.答案和解析1.【答案】【小题1】C【小题2】D【小题3】D【解析】CDD1.C.推理判断题.根据5,6段"He didn't have such a wish,"I insisted."He won the race by perseverance (坚忍不拔的),by pushing on steadily."Sonny thought a while."That's a lie,"he said."He won it because he was lucky.If the hare hadn't happened to fall asleep,the tortoise would never have won the race.说明我是想通过这个故事告诉儿子毅力的重要性,但是儿子有完全不同的观点,认为这个故事的假的.说明现在的孩子和以前的不一样了.故选C.2.D.推理判断题.根据文章最后一段"I gave up.Today's children are not like what we used to be.They're just hopeless"说明作者已经认识到现在的孩子和以前的孩子已经不一样了.故选D.3.D.推理判断题.根据文章最后一段说明是Sonny的父亲从这次谈话中得出教训,就是现在的孩子和以前不一样了.故选D.本文是一位父亲和儿子关于龟兔赛跑的辨论,儿子的观点和父亲是完全不一样了,说明两代人的思想上有了代沟.考查学生的细节理解和推理判断能力.做细节理解题时一定要找到文章中的原句,和题干进行比较,再做出正确选择.在做推理判断题时不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实,要根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断.4.【答案】【小题1】C【小题2】D【小题3】D【解析】【文章大意】作者发现了一些网站可以提供一些信息或想法,帮助孩子们找到适合自己的赚钱方法。

2020届台州市高级中学高三英语下学期期中考试试题及参考答案

2020届台州市高级中学高三英语下学期期中考试试题及参考答案

2020届台州市高级中学高三英语下学期期中考试试题及参考答案第一部分阅读(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AA 21-year-old female student has become the youngest womanever to be elected as Mayor (市长) after first entering politics to campaign about food.Labor Party (工党) member Rosie Corrigan was elected as Mayor of Selby a market town in North Yorkshire, on Monday. The student’s election was unchallenged to the mayoralty, following a year serving as deputy mayor. Corrigan has just finished her second year studying politics at theUniversityofHull. A political activist since secondary school, lifelong Selby citizen Corrigan has always been ambitious. As a member of the UK Youth Parliament, she co-founded the Selby Youth council, and then went on to run for and win the local council election as a Labour candidate (候选人) aged just 18.Corrigan plan to use her year in office to further encourage political awareness in the youth of Selby. By breaking a political record of being the youngest woman ever elected inUKhistory, Corrigan hopes this will break the misunderstanding of Selby being a sleepy town with old-fashioned views. “It’s an honor to be the Mayor of my lovely hometown,” Corrigan told a newspaper. “I plan on using the year to encourage children and young people to champion their communities.”The politics student’s election has been supported whole heartedly by the politicians she has worked with throughout her early-developing career, including thebackingof former deputy Prime Minister (副首相) John Prescott. Simon Darvill said in an interview, “I hope that the success of Rosie and others like her encourages more young people to get involved in politics and change where they live for the better.”1. Which statement is true according to Paragraph 2?A. Corrigan is new to the political scene of Selby.B. Corrigan became interested in politics in childhood.C. Corrigan has been living in Selby since she was born.D. Corrigan founded the Selby Youth council by herself.2. What can we infer from Paragraph 3?A. Corrigan plans to further her time in office by at least a year.B. The people of Selby are passive and have out-of-date views.C. Corrigan is the youngest person ever elected inUKhistory.D. Corrigan intends to increase Selby’s youth’spolitical involvement.3. Which of the following can replace the underlined word “backing” in Paragraph 4?A. ApprovalB. AppreciationC. PraiseD. SupportBCoke was introduced by the Coca Cola company in 1886, making it a rather true andtested favorite of generations of people in over 200 countries. This list should give you some ideas on how to get more from your coke than usual.. Coca Cola is an excellent rust buster (除锈剂). If you have a bunch of small rusty objects, put them in coke overnight and give them a goodscrubin the morning. Coke helps to break down the rust, making cleaning much easier. Be sure to throw out the used coke when you are done with it or you might be taking a trip to the doctor.. Like the previous item, the citric acid (柠檬酸) in coke makes for an excellent window cleaner. This is especially useful for car windows. Pour a can of coke over the window and rub the window, then wipe it off with a wet cloth to remove any sugary matter from the sugar in the drink. As coke is fullof sugar, you should clean the sticky matter off the window glasses, or it will be not a cleaner but a dirt.. For those of you who live in areas where skunk (臭鼬) smells can be an issue from time to time, one can of coke added to water with detergent (清洁剂) really helps to break the smell down. If you have been sprayed, stand in the shower and cover yourself from head to toe with coke — wait for a few minutes, then wash yourself with a shower. Coke is an excellent hair treatment so you get two tips for the price of one with this item!. Pots can sometimes get black on the bottom. The black is almost impossible to remove; this is caused by over-cooking. To remove the black and renew your pot, pour in a can of coke (or as much as you need to cover the blackened area by an inch) and put it on the stove on a low heat. After an hour or so, wash the pot as normal.4. What does the underlined word “scrub”in Paragraph 2 probably mean?A. Start.B. Cleaning.C. Shake.D. Example.5. What is important while using coke to clean car windows?A. Use a dry cloth.B. Rub the window lightly.C. Don’t pour too much coke.D. Clean the sugary matter thoroughly.6. For which purpose does coke have to be mixed with other material?A. To get rid of the black on the pot.B. To breakdown the rust,C. To remove smells.D. To clean windows.7. What type of writing is this text?A. An advertisement.B. A review.C. A news report.D. A practical guide.CEvery day in the United States animals are beaten, ignored, or forced to struggle for survival. Left in poor conditions with no food or water, they have little hope as they live out their days without the mercy they deserve. Some are found and rescued, given the chance to experience how great life and humans can be; others aren't so lucky. To grow as a nation, we must fight for these abused(受虐待的) animals’ rights and seriously punish heartless owners.One of the first steps in protecting animals and creating effective cruelty laws is to know what animal cruelty actually is. There are two categories: passive cruelty and active cruelty. The first involves acts of omission, meaning the abuse happens as a result of ignorance or lack of action. Passive cruelty might seem less serious, but that is not the case; it can lead to terrible pain and suffering, and finally death. Examples include starvation, inadequate shelter in extreme weather conditions, and the failure to get medical care. Passive cruelty is sometimes due to the owner's ignorance, so many animal control officers will first try to educate ignorant owners on how to properly care for animals before giving them a citation(传票) or putting them in prison.Active cruelty, on the other hand, is more well-known and disturbing. Sometimes referred to as non-accidental injury, this type of abuse involves purposeful harm on an animal in order to feel more powerful or gain control. Active cruelty against animals should be taken very seriously, since it can be a sign that a person has serious psychological issues and may commit more acts of violence---possibly against humans.It is hard to tell just what drives people to harm innocent animals. Most animal abusers find some sort of achievement or power in torturing a victim that they know can't fight back. While not all animal abusers become serial killers, it is important to take every case seriously.As a nation we need to make it our right to come together and ensure the safety of our beloved pets. AsMargaret Mead once said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”8. What is the first step to do with the passive cruelty abusers?A. To throw them into prison.B. To bring the case to the court.C. To teach them how to treat animals.D. To give them a strong warning.9. We can learn from Para.3 that active cruelty ______.A. is actually a sign of power or controlB. has been taken seriously in the nationC. may lead to serious psychological problemsD. may cause acts of violence against humans10. What is the author’s attitude towards animal cruelty?A. Uncertain.B. Doubtful.C. Concerned.D. Pessimistic.11. The author wrote this passage to ______.A. warn those heartless pet ownersB. tell people the harm of animal crueltyC. explain the reasons why people harm animalsD. call on people to fight for the abused animalsDA former UPS driver and his wife have made history by donating $20 million to Morgan State University – the largest gift any historically black college or university (HBCU) has ever received from a former student. The money, pledged by Calvin Tyler Jr and his wife Tina, will fund scholarships that were established under the Tylers’ name in 2002.Tyler grew up in a low-income family and was forced to drop out of Morgan State University in 1963 because he could no longer afford to study. The following year, Tyler saw a job advertisement in a Baltimore newspaper from United Parcel Service and got a job with the company as a driver. He rose through the ranks during his 34-year career at the global shipping company to become its senior vice president of US operations and a member of the board of directors before retiring in 1998.Tyler and his wife, also a Baltimore native, have lived all across the country but he said they have never forgotten their humble beginnings.Their latest pledge follows a $5million commitment they made in 2016 for the fund, which to date has supported 222 students with full or partial scholarships.Marybeth Gasman, a professor at Rutgers University who studies HBCUs, said the gift is significant because public HBCU’s like Morgan State University tend to have a lower alumni giving rate compared to private ones.“For a long time, they weren’t asking alumni to give,” she said. But that has changed in the past couple of decades, she added, and the schools have “started asking alumni to give and creating a culture of philanthropy (慈善) on campus.”David K. Wilson, the president of Morgan State University, said the money will help students for years to come. “Morgan is so proud to call this son and daughter of the great city of Baltimore our own,” he said in a statement. “Through their historic giving, the doors of higher education will most certainly be kept open for generations of aspiring leaders whose financial shortfalls may have kept them from realizing their academic dreams.”“We are forever indebted to the Tylers”.12. Why is Tyler’s donation historic?A. He was a former UPS driver.B. The donation is large enough.C. The donation will fund his scholarships.D. He used to be a student at the university.13. What is a driving force of Tyler’s donation?A. His working experiences.B. His career achievements.C. His promise to the university.D. His past embarrassing situations.14. Which is true about HBCUs according to Gasman?A. They are mainly public universities.B. They are encouraging alumni to donate.C. They rarely accept help from the alumni.D. They have changed little over the decades.15. What can be inferred about Tyler from Wilson’s comments?A. He’s helped many city leaders.B. He’s grateful to his university.C. He’s made great contributions.D. He’s proud of his son and daughter.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。

2023-2024学年浙江省台州市高一下学期期中英语检测试卷(含答案)

2023-2024学年浙江省台州市高一下学期期中英语检测试卷(含答案)

2023-2024学年浙江省台州市高一下学期期中英语检测试卷一、阅读理解1、 AFrom: Bridget PecoliniTo: Anson WongRe: Questions about online math contestDate: February 18, 2024 Dear Mr. Wong, Thank you for your email. We're so glad to know your child has signed up to participate in our math contest. I hope it will be a rewarding and enriching experience for him. You can access the training session and practice tests by logging into our website at . Once you log in, you will see several tabs on the left-hand side. One of them will say "Enrolled". If you click on the drop-down menu there, you'll find the name of the child you registered. If you click on the name, you'll be given the option of joining a training session or doing practice tests. Of course, you can choose neither. I hope that answers your question! Please let me know if you need any further help. Sincerely, Bridget Pecolini(1) What's Bridget's purpose of contacting Anson Wong?A. To check in on him.B. To remind him to pay the fee.C. To reply to his email.D. To invite him to join a course.(2) Which of the following statements is true?A. The math contest has been run online continuously for 38 years.B. Doing enough practice tests ensures a contestant can get a reward.C. Contestants will have the in-person contest at a specific spot this year.D. Contestants can choose whether to participate in the training sessions.(3) When will the official contest be held?A. On May 7.B. On May 14.C. On May 12.D. On May 18.2、 B At a clinic in Waterloo, Ontario, an elderly woman sat on the edge of a waiting room chair belting out the Celine Dion's tune My Heart Will Go On. With little effort, she was able to send her sweet, high-pitched voice to every comer of the elinic. I had fun watching how people reacted. There was some shifting in seats, but mainly they turned away their eyes in embarrassment and tried to pretend there was nothing unusual. I was there with my father, who was getting a routine blood test when the woman arrived. She tooka seat directly across from my dad. I was concerned about how my dad would react to the possible interaction on his ce. He was 77 and had been living with Alzheimer's for several years. He was a brilliant man of few words in public. When he was healthy, he considered it bad manners to bring more attention to oneself. Her singing began gently, like a quiet hum. I glanced over at Dad. His smile was gone, and he was staring right at her. It seemed to be something like confusion. This wasn't an unusual state for him, and I wondered whether he was actually seeing her at all or if he was lost somewhere deep in his mind, not really aware of her singing at that point. Her singing slowly got louder. By the time she got to the chorus-"near, far, wherever you are…", Dad looked a little surprised. Still, I watched for any sign of an angry outburst. Instead, his face softened, and the tension eased in his brow. He no longer looked confused. People say that Alzheimer's is a thief, and that it steals your loved ones slowly, day by day. There is so much heartbreaking truth in that statement. But certain experiences with my dad have allowed me to see a side of him that I never knew existed. That's what happened for me that day in the clinic. When her song ended, the woman opened her eyes. My dad was still looking directly at her. "That was beautiful, " he said. And she smiled and said, "Thank you."(1) How did people react to the elderly woman's singing at the clinic?A. They mainly looked away and ignored her.B. They politely signaled to her to stop singing.C. They all enjoyed her singing and sang with her.D. They felt quite annoyed and changed their seats.(2) Why was the author worried about his father's reaction to the singing?A. His father disliked Celine Dion's songs.B. His father was suffering from Alzheimer's.C. His father was easily angered by strangers.D. His father preferred silence in public places.(3) As the woman's singing got louder, the author's father's expression ___.A. remained the sameB. became more angryC. softened and relaxedD. showed more confusion(4) What can we learn from the last paragraph?A. I got to know that my father liked music.B. Alzheimer's steals many things from old people.C. This song helped me understand more about my father.D. Everyone with Alzheimer's has experienced some bad moments.3、 C Parenting styles have shifted over the years with the rapid changes in the world. Nowadays parents generally spend more time in finding out how best to raise their child whether it's through technology or tried-and-tested parenting practices. With easy access to countless websites and social media groups interested in parenting, modern parents are capable of finding answers to their questions, from managing a baby's cries to communicating with a moody teenager. This increased availability (可利用性) of resources has made parents more involved in their children's academic, emotional, and social development. They are also more eager to find out effective parenting methods to help them raise well-behaved and confident children. A modern parenting style that has appeared is helicopter parenting, where parents are too much focused on their children. They help children with tasks that children can do on their own, like selecting activities and friends for them, or calling their teachers about homework matters. Such a parenting style can stifle the development of the children's ability to handle responsibilities independently. Children might be ill-equipped with life skills such as making the bed, clearing their plates or doing their schoolwork. Always protecting children from failures may also stop them from developing adaptability and gaining skills like problem-solving On the other hand, parents in the past tended to monitor less. Children were given more freedom to advice from their parents and neighbours, rather than by social media influences or parenting websites. manage their schoolwork and choose the friends they want to play with. In some families, children of the past were often expected to shoulder the responsibilities of caring for younger brothers and sisters and managing housework. Living in the pre-Internet era, parents were less informed about different parenting methods, and their parenting styles were guided more by their personalities, common sense and friendly There is no one right way to raise a child. Each child is unique and should be raised differently by parents who are present, but not wandering, who are supportive but not controlling, and who protect but not care too much.(1) How does the increased availability of resources influence parenting style?A. It saves parents' much time spent on children.B. It makes parents more relaxed in raising children.C. It encourages parents to be less strict with their children.D. It enables parents to be more active in their children's development.(2) What does the underlined word TAL#NBSPstiflein Para 3 mean?A. Bring about.B. Hold backC. Take down.D. Set up.(3) What do we know about parents in the past?A. They educated kids in a strict way.B. They over-judged their kids' independence.C. They afforded kids more ce for self-growth.D. They tended to stay away from social activities.(4) What does the text mainly tell us?A. How parents raise all-round children.B. How people improve parent-child relationship.C. How parenting modes have changed over the years.D. How information technology affects people's lifestyles.4、 D Back in the early 2000s, lots of people couldn't imagine life without alarm clocks, CD players, calendars, cameras, or lots of other devices. But along came the iPhone and other smartphones, and they took over the functions of many things that we used to think were completely necessary. The success of smartphones can be a model for dealing with climate change because they represent a different approach to design, which is to focus on function rather than form. This approach requires concentrating on understanding the problems, and then engineering a wide range of potential solutions. By adopting this mindset, we can completely change our thinking about energy efficiency (效率). Traditionally, improvements in energy efficiency have mostly been centered on individual devices, which can be quite fruitful. But focusing on individual devices is like if Apple had spent effort inventing a better alarm clock, a better CD player, a better calendar, and a better camera. Now with an iPhone, we don't need the standalone (独立运行的) devices at all, because it can function as all of them. So when it comes to energy efficiency, instead of only installing more efficient heaters, we should focus on the desired function: warmth. Through creative designs like coating(给……涂层) our house, we can get rid of the need for heaters, significantly saving nearly 99% energy. Similarly, rather than merely tocusing on making cars more efficient, we should consider the desiredl function—transportation. By developing an efficient transportation system that reduces the need for private cars, we can achieve greater energy savings. The most energy-efficient car or heater is no car, or no heater, while still being able to get around and stay warm. In other words, it's not thinking efficiently, but thinking differently.(1) What makes the iPhone a good example of environmental protection?A. Choosing a simplest design.B. Combining possible functions.C. Perfecting individual instruments.D. Reducing the energy consumption.(2) According to the passage, what is the most important part of improving energy efficiency?A. Improving technologies.B. Using recyclable materials.C. Figuring out various solutions.D. Concentrating on the necessary needs.(3) What does the author think of traditional practices in energy improvements?A. Inefficient.B. ClassicalC. Useless.D. Perfect.(4) Which can be the best title of the passage?A. Think out of the box.B. Differences make it unique.C. Be economical with energyD. Step out of the comfort zone.二、七选五5、 阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

2020年浙江省高一(下)期中英语试卷附答案

2020年浙江省高一(下)期中英语试卷附答案

期中英语试卷题号I II III IV V总分得分一、阅读理解(本大题共10小题,共25.0分)ADo you really care who wins Oscars?On February 24 this year,the Academy Awards were presented to actors,actresses,directors,musicians and many other people.Usually they are the "best" and we,the audience,are persuaded that this is true.This year,the nominations (提名)for Best Picture include Black Panther,Bohemian Rhapsody and Green Book.According to many people,these are great movies,as are the performers who bring the stories to life.Whoever wins the award for Best Actor or Best Actress will undoubtedly become a Hollywood star.However,Leonardo had never won an Oscar before 2016,but that doesn't mean that his films aren't amazing.I only need to mention Titanic and The Wolf of Wall Street and you can clearly see that he is an excellent actor.And of course,let's not forget Romeo and Juliet.I'm afraid someone may wrongly apprehend my meaning.I am not saying that those who win Academy Awards are not talented people.They most certainly are talented.What I mean is that I don't think we should judge films and actors by how many awards they have.After all ,at this year's Golden Globe Awards,Ricky Gervais compared the prizes to a doorstop and told the nominees to remember that no one cared about that award as much as they did.So let's not judge an actor or actress just based on what critics (评论家)say.If you want to know how good an actor or actress really is,go and watch the film he or she stars in.1.Why is Leonardo mentioned in the passage?______A. He is one of the writer's favorite film actors.B. He is one of the actors who starred in many films.C. He is the leading actor in many award-winning films.D. He is a good actor who didn't win an Oscar until 2016.2.Which of the following can replace the underlined word "apprehend" in Paragraph 4?______A. Express.B. Understand.C. Change.D. Show.3.In the author's opinion,what is the best way to judge an actor?______A. To see if he has won an Oscar.B. To read what critics say.C. To judge him by watching his acting.D. To see how many awards he has won.BChopsticks, or Kuaizi in Chinese, are used to eat Asian food. The earliest evidence of a pair of chopsticks made of bronze was found in the Ruins of Yin near Anyang, Henan Province, dating back to about 1, 200 B. C..Chopsticks are round on the eating end which stands for heaven, and the other end is square which stands for earth. This is because keeping enough food supply is the greatest concern between heaven and earth in Chinese culture.There is no single standard for the use of chopsticks, but better keep some rules in mind while eating with them. Playing with chopsticks is considered impolite and rude, just like playing with a fork in a western environment. Besides, chopsticks are not used to move bowls or plates or to play with one's food. Chopsticks are not supposed to stab (戳) food, either. Exceptions include tearing larger items apart such as vegetables. Also, chopsticks should not be left standing up in a bowl of food. Any stick-like object pointing upward looks like the incense sticks that some Asians use as offerings to family members who have died. In addition, never tap chopsticks on the edge of one's bowl, as beggars are believed to make this noise to attract attention. Moreover, chopsticks should not be chewed on, or stay in one's mouth for too long. Today, chopsticks serve many other functions. For example, you can buy a pair of chopsticks as a gift for a newly-married couple as their wedding gift. In Chinese, "chopsticks" reads "kuaizi", which means having sons soon. Skillful craftsmen paint beautiful scenery on chopsticks to make them look like fine artwork. Additionally, it has been said that using chopsticks improves one's memory, increases finger flexibility (灵活性) and can be useful in learning and improving skills such as Chinese character writing and brush painting.4.We may probably find this passage in ______ .A. a posterB. a magazineC. a travel guideD. an advertisement5.What is Paragraph 3 mainly about?A. Traditional rules for using chopsticks.B. Different standards to use chopsticks.C. Some exceptions to use chopsticks.D. Cultural backgrounds for using chopsticks6.The writer probably agrees ________.A. chopsticks can help keep enough food supplyB. stabbing food with chopsticks is never allowed in ChinaC. standing chopsticks up in a bowl of food is traditionally acceptedD. Chinese brush painting learners may benefit from using chopsticksCA new study, a project of the researchers from the University of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania, finds that a fitness tracker (健康追踪器) probably does not help with weight loss.The trackers are designed to record your physical activity. They are usually worn around the wrist (手腕), where they record a person's heart rate. The research team looked at two groups of people. The first wore a fitness tracker and took part in health consultation with experts for best weight-loss plan. The researchers compared this group with people who only got health consultation.The study found that those only speaking with the health experts lost nearly 6 kilograms, but those using a fitness tracker lost only 3.5 kilograms. John Jakicic, the lead researcher, questioned the use of these trackers for weight loss.The study involved 470 people aged between 18 and 35. Some of them were overweight, while others were considered obese. Over three fourths of them were women. All were told to increase physical activity and start on a low-calorie diet. They had their weight measured once every six months. After six months, researchers divided the group into two parts: one continued with monthly consulting, while members of the other group were given a fitness tracker. Eighteen months later, both groups showed great improvements in fitness, physical activity and diet, with no big difference between groups. However, when it came to losing weight, the people who only spoke with experts lost nearly twice as much weight.Jakicic said, "The study's findings are important because effective long-term treatments are needed to deal with America's obesity." More information is needed, he added, to learn how to best use these trackers to help adults who want to lose weight.7.Both groups of people in the study were asked to _______.A. start on a high-calorie dietB. wear a fitness trackerC. consult expertsD. record their heart rates8.Why does Jakicic think the findings are important?A. Wearing fitness trackers hardly helps people lose weight.B. Physical activity and diet have no effect on weight loss.C. Dealing with obesity needs effective long-term treatments.D. There are great differences in health between both groups.9.What can we infer about the study mentioned in the text?A. The study went on for about two years.B. More than 120 men took part in the study.C. Health consulting helps lose almost 6 kilograms.D. Wearing a fitness tracker is useful for keeping slim.10.The purpose of the text is to _______.A. describe how the researchers carried out the studyB. show regular consulting for weight control is necessaryC. persuade readers to wear fitness trackers for weight controlD. warn women are more likely to suffer from weight problems二、阅读七选五(本大题共5小题,共10.0分)Be the friend everyone wants Some people seem to have a special talent for making friends.Being with them,you feel like you're the most interesting person in the world.How do these "friend magnets (磁铁)" do it?It's simple:they're truly interested in people.The people they meet feel important and special,so they return the favor by wanting to be their friends! (1)Ask questions and listen to the answers.Have you ever been in a conversation with someone and thought,"Wow,that person is really interested in what I have to say!" Chances are that he was asking you questions and truly listening to your answers.In a conversation,ask people about things they are interested in or their opinions on something.(2) If you land on a topic that someone is excited about,bingo!Watch your body language.(3) If you are interested in what someone has to say,you'll most likely smile encouragingly,and meet her eyes.Otherwise,you'll probably stare into space or tap your foot.(4) Is it hard to picture yourself walking down the hall handing out praise to everyone?(Nice jacket,Principal D!" "Love the jeans,Popular girl!")Of course it is---you'd feel more fake than a three-dollar bill! But no doubt there are little things you notice and admire about the people around you.(5) "Your poem is really good.I especially like that line about …" As long as you are sincere,you can't go wrong.A.Then,comment on them.B.Just be specific (具体)about what you like.C.It's a great skill and here's how to develop it.D.They'll want to be around you---it's as simple as that.E.Your body sends messages as surely as your mouth does.F.Say kind and true things.G.Remember what's important to people.11. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G12. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G13. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G14. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G15. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G三、完形填空(本大题共20小题,共30.0分)I worried I was saying no to my kids too much.I don't think there's anything (16)with "no".In fact,I love it.But it started to feel like my kid viewed me (17)one thing standing in between her and fun.So I came up with a (18) experiment:one week of saying yes to anything my kid asked for (within reason).(19),I made some rules.I(20)my Week of Yes,but quickly realized that my(21) of saying no was deeply rooted in my brain.I went to (22)my 6-year-old daughter after camp,and she(23)an ice cream in a nearby stand.I was about to "no" this without(24).But then I remembered I had to say yes for a week and I(25).She sweetly thanked me.She must have sensed(26)was going on because she asked if she could (27)the television as soon as we walked into the house."Yes," I said.But I was able to(28)her to one episode (剧集),and she turned the TV off without (29).Then it was mid-week,and we settled into a cycle of television and ice cream.This is,(30),all my daughter wants in life,and I'm (31)at how often I've said no before.Before bedtime,she asked to go to the beach.(32)the next day we had fun searching for seashells and racing with the waves.At no time during the week did my daughter ask to do anything absurd (荒谬的)or(33).Saying yes allowed her to grow into herself,helped me to lighten up and relax as a(34),and also offered new(35)for us to connect,play and bond.16. A. special B. wrong C. familiar D. common17. A. for B. of C. about D. as18. A. popular B. scientific C. secret D. secure19. A. Of course B. Before long C. Above all D. In return20. A. appreciated B. prepared C. started D. reminded21. A. trick B. hobby C. custom D. habit22. A. pick up B. turn up C. set off D. dress up23. A. watched for B. asked for C. searched for D. stared at24. A. inspecting B. stopping C. thinking D. changing25. A. refused B. promised C. laughed D. agreed26. A. something B. anything C. everything D. nothing27. A. prefer B. admire C. consult D. watch28. A. limit B. devote C. balance D. decrease29. A. thanks B. apology C. permission D. complaint30. A. obviously B. faithfully C. hopefully D. luckily31. A. frustrated B. curious C. shocked D. disappointed32. A. But B. So C. Yet D. Still33. A. extreme B. fierce C. sensitive D. similar34. A. daughter B. kid C. parent D. family35. A. support B. benefit C. opportunities D. advantages四、语法填空(本大题共1小题,共15.0分)36.Many animals and humans recognize their food because they see it.You can also useother senses when you choose your food.You may like it because it smells good.You may dislike some types of food because they do not look or taste very nice.Some animals spend (1) (they)lives eating only one type of food even when (2) (give)the choice.The giant panda eats only one special type of bamboo.A kind of white butterfly will stay on the (3) (leaf)of a cabbage,even though there are plenty of other vegetables (4) the garden.However,most animals have (5) more varied (多样化)diet.The bear eats fruits and fish.The fox eats small animals,birds and fruits .The diets of these animals are different (6) (depend)on the season.Humans often eat food not because it is good for us (7) because we like it.In countries such as France and Britain,people eat food with too much sugar,(8) is bad for their health.Eating too much red meat and animal products is (9) (harm)to health.Choosing the right food,therefore,(10) (become)an area of study in modern life in recent years.五、书面表达(本大题共2小题,共40.0分)37.假定你是李华,从网上获悉大自然保护协会正在全球招募环保志愿者.请你用英语写一份申请函.内容包括:1.写信目的;2.自我介绍;3.希望获准.注意:1.词数80左右;2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯.Dear Sir or Madam,______Yours,LiHua38.Karl walked to the back of the classroom to put his book away. There,lying on the carpet in front of the bookcase, was a golden ticket! He picked it up.His heart beat faster when he saw that the name line was blank (空白的).The boys and girls in Karl's class could earn golden tickets by doing well in their work or by being extra helpful or kind. Once a week his teacher, Miss Evans,drew a ticket out of a jar (广口瓶), and let the winner choose a prize.Karl couldn't believe his luck.The golden ticket was going to be drawn, and here was another ticket, just for him . He looked around, but no one else was near the ticket.All his classmates were at their desks, laughing and talking with each other.Karl decided to write his name on the blank line.Then he could put it into the prize jar with the tickets he'd already earned.With so many chances,at least one of his tickets would be picked! Then he could choose the pink pig as his sist er's birthday present, just like what he had been hoping for.He smiled and reached for the pencil in his pocket. Suddenly his fingers stopped. There was a strange feeling in his chest (胸膛), and it wasn't his heartbeat.He looked out of the window and tried to figure it out (弄清楚).He did find the ticket, but he hadn't earned it.Maybe whoever lost it was looking for it.But he needed this extra ticket for his great plan!He remembered what Dad had told him and his sister. "When you make a right choice, you can feel peaceful inside. You never have to feel bad about your choice later."注意:1.所续写短文的词数应为 150 左右;2.应使用 5 个以上短文中标有下划线的关键词语;3.续写部分分为两段,每段的开头语已为你写好;4.续写完成后,请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语.Paragraph l:He put the pencil back in his pocket.Paragraph 2:"Karl, I'd like you to have another ticket," Miss Evans said.答案和解析1.【答案】【小题1】D【小题2】B【小题3】C【解析】1.D.细节理解题.根据文章第三段However,Leonardo had never won an Oscar before 2016,but that doesn't mean that his films aren't amazing.I only need to mention Titanic and The Wolf of Wall Street and you can clearly see that he is an excellent actor然而,莱昂纳多在2016年之前从未获得过奥斯卡奖.但这并不意味着他的电影并不令人惊讶.我只需要提到泰坦尼克号和华尔街之狼,你就会清楚地看到他是一名优秀的演员.可知会在这篇文章中提到莱昂纳多因为他是一个好演员,但直到2016年才获得奥斯卡奖;故选D.2.B.词义猜测题.根据文章第四段I'm afraid someone may wrongly apprehend my meaning.I am not saying that those who win Academy Awards are not talented people恐怕有人误解了我的意思,我不是说那些获得奥斯卡奖的人不是天才;可知意为理解;故选B.3.C.细节理解题.根据文章最后一段So let's not judge an actor or actress just based on what critics (评论家) say.If you want to know how good an actor or actress really is,go and watch the film he or she stars in如果你想知道一个男演员或女演员到底有多好,就去看他或她主演的电影吧.可知在作者看来,判断演员的最佳方式是看他的表演;故选C本文属于说明文阅读,作者通过这篇文章主要向我们描述了我们不要仅仅根据影评人(评论家)的话来评判一个男演员或女演员,应该根据他的表演来判定.考察学生的细节理解和推理判断能力,做细节理解题时一定要找到文章中的原句,和题干进行比较,再做出正确的选择.在做推理判断题不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实,要根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断.4.【答案】【小题1】B【小题2】A【小题3】D【解析】【文章大意】本文属于说明文阅读。

2020-2021学年浙江省台州中学高三英语期中考试试卷及参考答案

2020-2021学年浙江省台州中学高三英语期中考试试卷及参考答案

2020-2021学年浙江省台州中学高三英语期中考试试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AOn the 100th anniversary of the Communist Party of China (CPC), red tourism has gained popularity among tourists who flood in to visit historic sites with a modern revolutionary heritage.JinggangshanThis is one of the most crucial and splendid chapters of history of establishing Red China as well as a unique and wonderful ecosystem, which is covered with rich forest, rugged peaks and several memorials to the Red Army. The best time to visit is between April and October, with the most temperature timing April and May when the large azaleas (杜鹃花) bloom.Open: 8:00-17:00 (Feb. 16-Nov. 15). 8:00-16:30 (Nov. 16-Feb. 15)XibaipoIt is an old revolutionary base where the leadership of the Communist Party of China was stationed, drawing up the blueprint for a new country. A memorial hall was built to honor the memory of this site. The lake and the hill here add brilliance and beauty to each other and form pleasant scenery.Open: Tuesdays to Sundays 9:30-17:00 (Xibaipo Memorial Hall)The Nanhu Revolutionary Memorial HallA new exhibition is held with updated display approaches, including phantom imaging (全息影像) and oil painting, which are used to improve visitors' experiences. The exhibition shows four stages of the CPC from its establishment to its achievements.Open: Tuesdays to Sundays 8:30-18:00 (closed on Mondays)Former Site of the Editorial Department ofNew YouthNew Youthstarted the New Culture Movement and spread the influence of the May Fourth Movement. The site was briefly based in Beijing but moved back to Shanghai in 1920 and also served as the office for the Communist Party of China Central Committee in the 1920s.Open: Thursdays to Tuesdays 9:00 - 11:30, 13:30 - 16:30 (closed on Wednesdays)1. Where would visitors learn more about the history of the Red Army?A. Jinggangshan.B. Xibaipo.C. The Nanhu Revolutionary Memorial Hall.D. Former Site of the Editorial Department ofNew Youth.2. What do we know about the Nanhu Revolutionary Memorial Hall?A. It focuses on Chinese achievements in art.B. It mainly advertises the coming anniversary.C. It applies modernized methods to the exhibition.D. It briefly introduces the rise and fall of Nanhu.3. When can tourists visit Former Site of the Editorial Department ofNew Youth?A. At 1:00 p.m. on Mondays.B. At 9:00 a.m. on Wednesdays.C. At 2:00 p.m. on Fridays.D. At 5:00 p.m on Sundays.BRecently, I read about a promotion from a home builder in San Diego where consumers (消费者) could buy a 4,000 square foot house for $1.6 million and get a smaller home bythe developer valued at $400 thousand for free. This sounds like a fantastic deal, but I am alwayswary ofany promotion labeled (给……加标签) with“buy one get one free”, and here is why.Oftentimes, “buy one get one free” ends up being “buy two at the regularprice”. For example, I often see “buy one get one free” ads for orange juice at the supermarket, but the first box always costs over $5.00. At the same time, the juices not in the promotion are selling for $2.50 to $2.99 a box.Another problem with “buy one get one free” is that oftentimes you do not need the second item. I only consume one gallon of milk every two weeks. If I were talked into buying a second gallon in a “buy one get one free” promotion, then the second gallon would go bad before I have time to consume it. That creates waste instead of savings.In the case of theSan Diegodeveloper, so far they have received one offer on their expensive houses, but the buyer does not want the cheaper house for free. Instead, he wants the value of the smaller home taken away from his purchase price. I think this guy is quite wise because he saw right through the marketing of “buy one get one free”.Finally, it is up to you to see how much you need and how much you are willing to spend. Knowing the regular price of things also helps you in deciding whether a “buy one get one free” promotion is truly a great deal.4. What does the underlined part “wary of” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?A. annoyed atB. careful aboutC. familiar withD. puzzled about5. Why does the author mention milk in Paragraph 3?A. To show that there are many promotions of food.B.To suggest that people think twice before they shop.C. To prove that the second item isn’t always as good as the first one.D. To show that people often buy more than they need in the promotion.6. What does the house buyer want to do?A. Buy the smaller house only.B. Get the smaller house for free.C. Buy the larger house for $1.2 million.D. Buy both the larger and smaller houses for $2 million.7. How does the author organize the text?(P: Paragraph)A. B. C. D.CThe COVID-19 vaccination(接种疫苗)rate in the US has fallen to newlows in recent weeks, threatening President Joe Biden’s goal of having 70 percent of American adults with at least one shot by July 4.With just less than one month from July 4, the current vaccination rate will put the US at somewhere between 67 percent and 68 percent of the adult population with at least one dose(剂量)by Independence Day. To reach 70 percent by July 4, around 1.6 percent of the population needs to get their first dose per week from now until July 4.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC)reported last week that 63 percent of adults hadreceived their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. That was up slightly from 62 percent from the report a week before. The additional 1 percent of adults completing their first dose is the lowest since the CDC started tracking the vaccination rate in mid-February.On average, fewer than 1 million shots are given out per day, a decline of more than two-thirds from the peak of 3.4 million in April, The Washington Post reported. In South Carolina, about 71,000 residents got a shot in the week leading up to June 3, compared to a high of nearly 300,000 in one week in early April, according to data from the CDC.The slowdown is moreprominentacross the South and Midwest. Twelve states have seen vaccinations fall to 15 daily shots per 10,000 residents. Less than a quarter of black Americans had received their first COVID-19 shot as of June 7.James Hildreth, CEO of Meharry Medical College, told Politico, “We need to make a stronger effort to bring the vaccine to the communities, rather than relying on the communities to come to vaccination centers.”The sharp decline in vaccination began in mid-April when federal officials temporarily stopped the use of the Johnson&Johnson vaccine while they investigated rare blood-clotting(凝血)reactions.The “low-hanging fruit—thosepeople who ly want to get vaccinated without you telling them anything” have already been vaccinated, which has led to the slowdown, Dr Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said on a White House-organized call with community leaders last week, according to the Post.8. What can we learn from the text?A. Dr Anthony Fauci is in charge of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.B. In South Carolina, about 300,000 residents got a shot in the week leading up to June 3C. In mid-April federal officials temporarily suspended the Johnson&Johnson vaccine.D. Less than one fourth of Americans had received their first COVID-19 shot by June 7.9. Which of the following can replace the underlined word “prominent” in Para. 5?A. Meaningful.B. Obvious.C. Inspiring.D. Complex.10. How can America increase the COVID-19 vaccination rate according to James Hildreth?A. By giving the vaccine shot at the communities.B. By offering the vaccine to the public for free.C. By frequently informing the public of the vaccine.D. By urging the communities to come to vaccination centers.11. What can be the best title for the text?A. Biden wishes to have 70% of adults with one shot by July 4B. CDC has been trackingthe vaccination rate since mid-FebruaryC. Some Americans need to get vaccinated without telling them toD. Biden’s July 4th vaccine goal may be missedDTo show empathy is to identify with another’s feelings. It is to emotionally put yourself in the place of another. The ability to empathize is directly dependent on your ability to feel your own feelings and identify them.If you have never felt a certain feeling, it will be hard for you to understand how another person is feeling. If you have never put your hand in a flame, you will not know the pain of fire. If you have not experienced jealousy, you will not understand its power.Readingabout a feeling and intellectually knowing about it is very different than actually experiencing it for yourself.Among those with an equal level of emotional intelligence, the person who has actually experienced the widest range and variety of feelings — the great depths of depression and the heights of fulfillment, for example, — is the one who is most able to empathize. On the other hand, when we say that someone “can’t relate” to other people, it is likely because they haven’t experienced, acknowledged or accepted many feelings of their own.Once you have felt discriminated against, for example, it is much easier to relate with someone else who has been discriminated against. Our innate emotional intelligence gives us the ability to quickly recall those instances and form associations when we encounter discrimination again. We then can use the “reliving” of those emotions to guide our thinking and actions. This is one of the ways nature slowly evolves towards a higher level of survival.For this process to work, the first step is that we must be able to experience our own emotions. This means we must be open to them and not distract ourselves from them or try to numb ourselves from our feelings through drugs, alcohol, etc.Next, we need to become aware of what we are actually feeling — to acknowledge, identify, and accept our feelings. Only then can we empathize with others. That is one reason why it is important to work on your own emotional awareness and sensitivity — in other words, to be “in touch with” your feelings.12. How does the author explain the feelings of empathy?A. By giving examples.B. By having classification.C. By making comparison.D. By providing data.13. Which statement may the author agree with?A. Low level of empathy leads to fewer varieties of feelings.B. The deeper one’s feelings are, the more empathetic one is.C. Empathy is a way we recently picked up for better survival.D. Rich experiences may not go with a high level of empathy.14. What’s the purpose of the last two paragraphs of the text?A. To advise a sincere attitude to one’s experiences.B To suggest a right understanding of empathy.C. To require a realbond with one’s emotions.D. To call for true acceptance of one’s feelings.15. What is the best title for the text?A. How Empathy UnfoldsB. Be Open to Your EmotionsC. Why Is Empathy ImportantD. Accept Your True Self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。

五高2020-2021学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题

五高2020-2021学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题

五高2020-2021学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题一、听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选。

(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)1. What activity did the man fail to do during his holiday?A . BoatingB . Horse-ridingC . Cycling2. Why is the woman going to the museum?A . To see the exhibitionB . To visit her friendC . To work there3. What did the woman do on Saturday morning?A . She went shoppingB . She watched TVC . She played sport4. Where does the conversation probably take place?A . In a hospitalB . In a schoolC . In an eyeglasses store.5. What are the speakers talking about?A . A bookB . An actorC . A friend二、听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选。

(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)6. 听材料,回答问题。

1.(1) What kind of music is the woman interested in?A . Pop musicB . Rock musicC . Jazz music.2.(2) When will the speakers see the show?A . At 8: 00 p. mB . At 10: 30 p. m.C . At 11: 30 p. m7. 听材料,回答问题。

(真题卷附答案)2020学浙江高一下期中英语试卷(听力无音频无听力原文) (1)

(真题卷附答案)2020学浙江高一下期中英语试卷(听力无音频无听力原文) (1)

2021年浙江省高一下期中英语试卷(听力无音频无听力原文)ing of Age Day is a Japanese holiday held on the second Monday of January. It is held in order to help all those who are 20 or over realize that they have become independent members of society.Coming of age ceremonies have been held since the ancient times in Japan. In the past, boys marked their change to adulthood when they were around 15, and girls celebrated their coming of age when they turned 13 or so. It wasn't until 1876 that 20 became the legal age of adulthood.These days, many women choose to wear traditional clothing---a kind of kimono (和服) with special designs. For unmarried women, this type of kimono is the most formal (正式的) thing they can wear. However, such a full set of formal clothing is expensive, so it is usually either passed down or rented rather than being bought specially for the occasion. Men may also wear traditional clothing.Local city governments host special coming of age ceremonies for 20-year-olds. They gain the right to vote on their twentieth birthday and have new responsibilities as well. So the age of 20 is a big turning point for the Japanese. All young adults who turned or will turn 20 between April 1 of the former year and March 31 of the present one are invited to attend. Government officials give speeches, and small presents are handed out to the new adults during theceremonies.(1) The ceremonies of Coming of Age Day for 20 dated back to _____.A.the 19th century B.the 18th century C.the 17th century D.the 16th century(2) Which of the following statements is NOT true about the traditionalclothing?A.It is of great value.B.It has special designs.C.It is usually passed on from the elder or rented.D.It is a kind of less formal clothing.(3) When a Japanese reaches 20, it means that he/ she has the right to_____.A.drink B.drive C.vote D.marry2.Finland lies in the north of Europe, and has Russia to the east. It is twodifferent places in winter and summer. Summers there are fairly dry and hot, although by august things can already begin to get cold and unpleasant. Of course, winters are cold, but the cold is dry. In most parts snow comes in October and clears by the end of March, but in the northern parts snow can fall as early as September and stay until late May.The tourist season in southern Finland is from early June to late August.This is when all the tourist attractions and summer programs are open, withsteamboats and ferries (渡船) traveling on the lakes and rivers, and festivals become very lively. Finnish holidays are from the summer high season in late June to the end of July. This is the time period of nights with sunlight, when Finland doesn't seem to sleep.The tourist season in northern Finland is different. Mosquitoes can be annoying in July. but September is lovely with its autumn colors. October, February and March are good times to visit the north of Finland to view the aurora borealis (北极光), and enjoy winter activities such as skiing and dog sledding. The Christmas holiday period is also one of the best times in Finland—after all, this is the "official" home of Santa Claus. Helsinki. the capital of Finland, is popular all year round.(1) What do we learn about Finland from the first paragraph?A.It is to the east of Russia.B.The weather in winter is wet.C.It is the coldest country in Europe.D.The weather in September can be unpleasant.(2) What's the longest time the snow can last in Finland?A.6 months.B.7 months.C.9 months.D.10 months. (3) In the summer high season, Finland doesn't seem to sleep because _____.A.the sun is out at nightB.people in Finland work at nightC.people would rather go travelingD.lots of lights are on because of the tourist season(4) What do we learn about the tourist season in northern Finland?A.There are few autumn colors in September.B.Tourists can enjoy the aurora borealis in October.C.Summer is a good time to visit northern Finland.D.Santa Claus comes from Helsinki, the capital of Finland.3.In the past, going to a piano teacher was the most popular way to learn how to play the piano. You could get one-to-one teaching and have the opportunity to learn as much as the teacher knew. If you didn't have private lessons, you could still learn the piano, but you would have to teach yourself. This was easy for some, but very difficult for most. However, with technology developing today, there is at last another way that you can take piano lessons. You can take an online course.An online course is much cheaper than a private lesson. If a private lesson costs 30-40 dollars per week, just think about how quickly that adds up. You can take a whole online course in piano for just a fraction (小部分) of the money that you would spend on weeks of private lessons. Also, private lessons are usually only one hour per week. So you would have to wait for your next lesson to continue your learning. However, online piano courses are quitedifferent.With an online piano course, you can work at your own pace. You can also take as many lessons per week as you want, or go back and listen to your last lesson if you have forgotten anything. Most adults who want to learn how to play the piano enjoy being able to go back and listen to the lessons again.Of course if you need someone to sit beside you and offer you immediate feedback (反馈) as you are playing, you might not get that from an online piano course. However, the lessons online can be viewed at any time, or as often as you'd like, which means that you can get your own type of feedback from an online piano course.(1) This passage mainly tells us _____.A.the disadvantages of the traditional ways of learning to play the piano B.the advantages of learning to play the piano through an online course C.the differences between traditional piano courses and online courses D.why people prefer online piano courses to traditional piano courses (2) What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 want to tell us?A.That taking private piano lessons really costs a lot.B.That not everyone can afford to take piano lessons.C.That private piano lessons shouldn't be that expensive.D.That the price for private piano lessons has increased greatly.(3) How did the writer make his points clear?A.By giving detailed data (数据).B.By giving many examples.C.By writing about his own experiences.D.By comparing with the old ways.4.Are you really happy? Do you ever know what it means to be happy and what it takes to achieve happiness?* Make a plan for gaining goals that will make you happy. Your happiness is likely to increase if you achieve the goals you set.* Make friends with happy people. It is easy to begin to feel down when you are surrounded by people who always feel upset.* Spend a few minutes each day thinking about the things that make you happy.* Whether you treat yourself to lunch, take a long, relaxing bath or simply spend a few extra minutes on your appearance, you will be unconsciously feeling better.* Finding the humor in situations can also lead to happiness. Find a way to make light of a situation, which will make you happy.* Being overweight or not eating nutritious foods can have a bad effect on your mood.(1)A.Everyone has different requirement for happiness. What makes one person happy may be very different from what makes someone else happy.B.However, if you are around people who are happy, you will be happy too.C.Keeping healthy is another way to achieve happiness.D.The following are a few tips that I follow to create happiness in my life.E.These few minutes will give you the chance to think about the happy things in your life and will lead you to continuous happiness.F.Different people have different opinions about happiness.G.It's also important to take some time each day to do something nice for yourself.(2)A.Everyone has different requirement for happiness. What makes one person happy may be very different from what makes someone else happy.B.However, if you are around people who are happy, you will be happy too.C.Keeping healthy is another way to achieve happiness.D.The following are a few tips that I follow to create happiness in my life.E.These few minutes will give you the chance to think about the happy things in your life and will lead you to continuous happiness.F.Different people have different opinions about happiness.G.It's also important to take some time each day to do something nice for yourself.(3)A.Everyone has different requirement for happiness. What makes one person happy may be very different from what makes someone else happy.B.However, if you are around people who are happy, you will be happy too.C.Keeping healthy is another way to achieve happiness.D.The following are a few tips that I follow to create happiness in my life.E.These few minutes will give you the chance to think about the happy things in your life and will lead you to continuous happiness.F.Different people have different opinions about happiness.G.It's also important to take some time each day to do something nice for yourself.(4)A.Everyone has different requirement for happiness. What makes one person happy may be very different from what makes someone else happy.B.However, if you are around people who are happy, you will be happy too.C.Keeping healthy is another way to achieve happiness.D.The following are a few tips that I follow to create happiness in my life.E.These few minutes will give you the chance to think about the happy things in your life and will lead you to continuous happiness.F.Different people have different opinions about happiness.G.It's also important to take some time each day to do something nice for yourself.(5)A.Everyone has different requirement for happiness. What makes one person happy may be very different from what makes someone else happy.B.However, if you are around people who are happy, you will be happy too.C.Keeping healthy is another way to achieve happiness.D.The following are a few tips that I follow to create happiness in my life.E.These few minutes will give you the chance to think about the happy things in your life and will lead you to continuous happiness.F.Different people have different opinions about happiness.G.It's also important to take some time each day to do something nice for yourself.5. A man worked in a post office. His job was to deal with all the thathad unclear addresses. One day he found a letter which was to God. He opened it and it , "Dear God, I am an 83-year-old woman and I live on avery small pension (养老金). Yesterday someone stole my . There was a hundred dollars in it, which was all the money I had until my next pension comes. Next Thursday is Thanksgiving Day, and I have invited my last two friends for . Without that money, I have to buy food with. I have no family to , and you are my only . Can you please help me?"The man was . He went around and showed the letter to the other workers. Each of them their wallets and donated a few dollars. By the time he his showing, he had collected 96 dollars. then he sent it to the old woman in the name of God.Thanksgiving Day came and went, and the workers forgot about it. Then one day, there came another letter from the old lady to God. All the gathered around while the letter was . It said, "Dear God, how can I ever thank you enough for what you have done for me? Because of your kindness, I was able to a lovely dinner for my friends. We had a very day and I told my friends about your gift. Thank you very much!"Seeing this, all the workers felt with the nice thing they had done. They looked into each other's eyes and smiled.(1)A.stamps B.money C.mail D.books(2)A.spoken B.written C.recorded D.pointed(3)A.noticed B.talked C.read D.told (4)A.clothes B.purse C.house D.food (5)A.borrowed B.earned C.paid D.left (6)A.dinner B.fun C.travel D.visit (7)A.nothing B.something C.anything D.everything (8)A.live in B.live on C.turn to D.turn back (9)A.family B.hope C.luck D.partner (10)A.excited B.worried C.surprised D.moved (11)A.gained B.touched C.searched D.played (12)A.finished B.planned C.started D.gatheredA.So B.As C.And D.But(14)A.gradually B.usually C.especially D.easily(15)A.friends B.workers C.officers D.guests(16)A.sent B.replied C.received D.opened (17)A.bring B.choose C.prepare D.enjoy(18)A.nice B.strange C.common D.formal(19)A.traditional B.wonderful C.expensive D.extra(20)A.useful B.confident C.hopeful D.pleased6.Colorful fruits and vegetables are helpful to our health. Their (nature)colors help protect our bodies from disease. Think about the colors of fruits and vegetables—the red of tomatoes, the orange of carrots, the green of apples and the purple of grapes.yellow, blue, purple, and white. Each color (be) important to our health. These colors work together to protect (we) bodies. Scientists have studied them and discovered the good of colorful fruits and vegetables. The list below shows some (benefit) of some colors in fruits and vegetables.Red gives us a healthy heart. It can (possible) reduce heart disease. Red helps improve our memory. Yellow is good our eyes. White can reduce cholesterol (胆固醇). Green is helpful to eyes. It also gives us strong bones teeth. Blue helps us keep a good memory as we grow old. It also helps fight heart disease. So, you are buying or eating fruits and vegetables, remember (try) different colors of them.(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8)(9)(10)7.She managed to calm him down and (寻求) help from a neighbor.8.A truck went out of control and (碰撞) into the back of a bus.9.The girl student is very (敏感的) to what others think of her and easilyannoyed by comments, whether they are praise or criticism.10.The girl was (盯着看) at the stranger with her eyes wide open.11.The people (聚集) round, curious to know what was happening.12.He was a the first prize in the competition.13.He likes c about the things with his friends on the Internet.14.I would a it if you could help me with my English.15.At present, the local government is taking m to reduce the pollution.16.It is good m for teenagers to give seat to old people when in the bus.17.Regular exercise combined with balanced d is the healthy way of life.18.这个交换生项目使英国和中国学生都受益。

2020年浙江省高一(下)期中英语试卷附答案

2020年浙江省高一(下)期中英语试卷附答案

期中英语试卷题号I II III IV V VI总分得分一、阅读理解(本大题共10小题,共20.0分)AOne of the most popular American singers of the twentieth century was Elvis Presley. He made the rock 'n' roll music popular all over the world. He sold millions of records and made many successful films, and he helped change the direction of popular music in the 1960s.Elvis Presley was born in a poor family in 1935. His parents were simple country people who often took him to church, where he learned to sing, and he never forgot the kind of songs that he used to sing in church as a child.When he was young, Elvis moved from Toledo to Memphis in Tennessee, where he attended high school, but he was not a good student. His only real interest was singing. He began to sing in the style that is called "country and western".In 1995 he recorded some songs for his mother's birthday. The people at the recording studio liked his singing and his music. It was country and western music, but it also sounded a little like the music which black people used to sing in the American South. It was called "Blues". Shortly after that, Elvis met Tom Parker, who became his manager and arranged(安排) concert for him across the United States and new recording as well. Soon Elvis became famous around the country. Later Elvis went to Hollywood and began to appear in films such as Love Me Tender and King Creole.But Elvis found it difficult to live with success. Like many other famous people, he began to take drugs and his health started to suffer. When he died at an early age of 42 in 1977, millions of his fans were shocked, "The King Is Dead!" the newspaper said. But today his memory and his music live on and he will always be remembered as the King of Rock 'n' Roll.1.Who was Tom Parker in the text?A. Another famous singer.B. Elvis' manager.C. A manager of a big bank.D. Elvis' best friend since childhood.2.What caused Elvis' death?A. The pressure from his parents.B. Tom Parker's punishment.C. His taking drugs.D. His singing too much every day.3.What can we learn from the text?A. Elvis didn't get any help from his parents.B. Elvis forgot his church music at a later age.C. The church songs helped Elvis develop his singing.D. The church songs stopped Elvis from developing his own style.BAlthough it is often called the koala "bear", this lovely animal is not actually a bear at all. It is a marsupial (有袋目哺乳动物), and like kangaroos, a female koala carries her baby in her pouch (育儿袋) for about six months.Koalas live in four states only in eastern Australia, where the eucalyptus trees (桉树) they love are most plentiful. In fact, they rarely leave these trees, their sharp claws easily keeping them high up in the air.During the day they sleep for up to 18 hours. When not asleep, they feed on eucalyptus leaves, especially at night. Koalas do not drink much water and they get most of their water from these leaves. Each animal eats a large amount for its size—about two and a half pounds of leaves a day, even storing snacks of leaves in pouches.The koala bears were widely hunted during the 1920s and 1930s and their populations decreased suddenly. Helped by reintroduction, they have reappeared over much of their former range, but their populations are smaller. Koalas need a lot of space—about a hundred trees per animal—which is a pressing problem, as Australia's woodlands continue to get smaller because the trees they live on are being cut down to make farms. Also, forest fires, caused by heat waves, are destroying the forests the koalas live in.It has been estimated (估算) that there are only 100, 000 koalas left in the wild, with the lowest estimates being no more than 43, 000. The koala can only eat eucalyptus leaves and lives nowhere else except Australia, so in order to survive, human effect on its limited environment must be controlled, or this attractive creature faces certain extinction.4.Why are koalas in danger of dying out according to the text?A. Many of them died in the forest fire.B. They can't be used to the global warming.C. Their living environment is gradually being worsened.D. Farmers are burning the eucalyptus trees that koalas live on.5.What happened during the 1920s and 1930s?A. Koalas faced great danger.B. Koala got well protected.C. Koalas' population fell slowly.D. Koala had enough space to live in.6.What will the author most probably talk about next?A. How to increase koalas' population.B. How to make the best of the limited environment.C. How to help koalas get used to the new living environment.D. How to reduce human effect on koalas' living environment.CAround lunchtime today, my son and I were walking in our community's busy "downtown" area. We passed by a homeless man sitting on the street. Since I had no cash on me, all we could give him was a good wish. As we walked by my son asked me "Didn't you have any money to give him?" I said, "I don't have cash." But why don't we ask him if he would like something to eat?On our way back on that street after doing our errand (差事), we saw the same man and asked him if he would like us to get him some lunch. His face brightened up and when I asked what he would like, he just said "anything is fine". So then my son pointed to a rather fancy looking "Parisian café" type of place across the street and we decided to go in there. Well, of course, it was lunchtime and the place was packed! We stood in line for a while, looking at pastries (酥皮糕点) that I knew we were not going to buy. Then we decided on a hot sandwich for the homeless man.After ordering and paying by credit card, we sat and waited... and waited... and not a peep out of my son about why it was taking so long... after some unlucky events with the order and thepacking of a "to-go" box, we finally got out of there. My son said "I hope the man is still there!" And he was. And he was so happy (it took us so long, I'm sure he must have thought we weren't coming back)... it made our day. We came home, made ourselves some lunch, and enjoyed the rest of the afternoon.7.Why didn't the author give money to the homeless man?A. He was very poor, too.B. He hated the homeless man.C. He was unwilling to help the poor.D. He had no cash on him.8.What did the homeless feel when asked if he would like some lunch?A. Happy.B. Surprised.C. Concerned.D. Frightened.9.What does the underlined word "packed" in paragraph 2 mean?A. Conquered.B. Busy.C. Crowded.D. Reserved.10.What can be the best title for the text?A. A Sandwich.B. My Son and I.C. A homeless man.D. Lunchtime.二、阅读七选五(本大题共5小题,共10.0分)Whether you like it or not,as students,you have to live with roommates after going to school or university.Having a roommate can be one of the best experiences,or easily one of the worst.(1)Here are five tips for you to follow to avoid the common mistakes that make good roommate relationships worse.Talk things out.(2) If something happens,sit down with your roommates and have aface-to-face conversation.Complaining about your roommates behind their backs creates nothing but bad situations and general unhappiness.(3) Some roommates become the best of friends,and some don't.Don't put pressure on yourself or your roommate to reach this level,especially when you first meet.Remember,you are trying to make a new friend,not frighten your roommate away.And if you roommate doesn't end up being your best friend,there is no need to worry about it.Clean up after yourself.Or at least,keep your things on your side.(4) But being considerate (考虑周到的)with where you put your own stuff(东西)will help you avoid the arguments.Ask before you take.This applies to(适用于)food,clothes and anything else that you don't own.(5) Even if you both agree to share everything you should still ask.A.Don't expect to be best friends.B.Communication is of vital(至关重要的)importance.C.You don't need to keep the room clean and organized all the time.D.Rooms can be really easy for a mess to pile up.E.If you want to have a good relationship with your roommate,it all starts with you.F.Try to make your roommates your best friends.G.Show your roommate that you have respect for his or her things.11. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G12. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G13. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G14. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G15. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G三、完形填空(本大题共20小题,共20.0分)Marsha seemed like a nice enough lady, 96 years old. She had a (16) heart and only months to live. That's why I was (17) her at the nursing home. She was glad to hear me (18) from the Bible, but suddenly, she burst into (19) . "When I get to heaven," she said, "I'm going to tell God to (20) my father out of there. I don't ever want to (21) him again." I didn't know how to respond to that, but I wanted to help her unlock(打开) her (22) .I went home, wondering if I would be like Marsha at her (23) . A loud voice inside me was forcing an uncomfortable (24) : Isn't there somebody you need to forgive? Frankly there was something I didn't want to (25) .I grew up in Chicago. My brother John was 12 years (26) than me and always yelled at me. Everything I did was (27) . I couldn't get along well with him, so I cut him off. I couldn't see how old wound could hurt us (28) in the last days of life until I met Marsha.I read all about forgiveness(宽恕), including everything I could (29) in the Bible. I told myself it was to help Marsha, but (30) be told, I was desperate(绝望的) to help myself. Like they say, when you can't stop being angry with someone, the person you end up (31) the most is yourself. So I finally took the courage to call him."I don't want to be (32) at you anymore," I said. "I'm ready to start over. Whatever our problems have been are in the past." There was a brief (33) on the other end. "I agree," John said at last. "I'll try to do better."The last time I saw Marsha, she was too weak to talk. I don't (34) if she would forgive her father when she got to heaven. Either way, I hoped that they worked it out, like my (35) and I.16. A. healthy B. artificial C. weak D. soft17. A. waiting B. pitying C. welcoming D. visiting18. A. receive B. read C. hear D. recover19. A. anger B. tears C. laughter D. hunger20. A. discover B. bury C. kick D. help21. A. harm B. look C. comfort D. see22. A. heart B. suitcase C. door D. backpack23. A. height B. age C. life D. request24. A. environment B. ending C. question D. period25. A. think about B. give in C. dress up D. play with26. A. longer B. taller C. higher D. older27. A. natural B. wrong C. easy D. hopeless28. A. only B. just C. even D. always29. A. find B. admire C. recognize D. spare30. A. excuse B. reason C. advice D. truth31. A. accepting B. hurting C. working D. performing32. A. shy B. good C. mad D. strict33. A. silence B. break C. introduction D. time34. A. understand B. remember C. inspect D. know35. A. God B. brother C. father D. voice四、语法填空(本大题共1小题,共15.0分)36.It was Mother's Day,but the young mother was a little unhappy,because she was 800miles away from her parents.In the morning she phoned her mother (1) (wish)her a happy Mother's Day,and her mother told her about the beautiful lilacs (丁香)in the garden.(2) (late)that day,when she told her husband about the lilacs,he said,"I know where we can find all that you want.Get the children and come on." So they went,(3) (drive)down the country roads.There on a small hill,they saw a lot of (4) (beauty)purple lilacs.The youngwoman ran quickly to enjoy the flowers.Carefully,she picked a few here and a few there.On their way home there was a smile (5) her face.zi liao qun:700292070When they were passing a nursing home (养老院),the young woman saw (6) old granny sitting in a chair.She had no children with her.They (7) (stop)the car and the young woman walked to the old woman,put the flowers in her (8) (hand),and smiled at her.The old granny thanked her again and again.She smiled happily,too .When the young mother came back to her car,her children asked her," (9) is that old granny?Why did you give our flowers to her?""I don't know her," (10) (they)mother said."But it's Mother's Day,and she has no children.I have all of you,and I still have my mother.Just think how much those flowers meant to her."五、选词填空-句子(本大题共10小题,共10.0分)37.Children should be warned that fruit juices can be h______ to their teeth.38.The Monkees b______up about 1970, but happily they reunited in the mid-1980﹩.39.O______, you are wrong. You should apologize to your teacher for that sincerely.40.To be h______, a lot of people attach great importance to becoming rich and famous.41.I'd a______it if you could give me some valuable advice on how to learn English well.42.The music was written by Abing,a folk m______ who was born in the city Wuxi in 1893.43.Learning English well is hard work but if you work hard at it,you will s______ in the end.44.I have made great progress in math. I begin to understand an old saying: No pains,no g______.45.Students should be told that no books are to be taken out of the reading room without p______.46.In the USA,Columbus Day is in m______ of the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the New World .六、书面表达(本大题共1小题,共15.0分)47.假定你是李华,你的外教老师Jack对中国传统文化很感兴趣,想了解即将到来的中国的中秋节.请你写信向他介绍这个节日.内容包括:1.收到邮件的心情;2.简单介绍该节日;3.邀请他一起过节.注意:1.词数80左右;2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯.答案和解析1.【答案】【小题1】B【小题2】C【小题3】C【解析】1.【文章大意】本文主要介绍了二十世纪最受欢迎的美国歌手之一是猫王普雷斯利。

2020年浙江省联考高一(下)期中英语试卷

2020年浙江省联考高一(下)期中英语试卷

期中英语试卷题号I II III IV V总分得分一、阅读理解(本大题共10 小题,共25.0 分)AIt was at least two months before Christmas when nine-year-old Almie Rose told her father and me that she wanted a new bicycle. As Christmas drew nearer, her desire for a bicycle seemed to die, or so we thought. We bought some lovely dolls , and a dollhouse. Then , much to our surprise,on December 23rd,she said that she "really wanted a bike more than anything else. "It was just too late , with all the details of preparing Christmas dinner and buying last minute gifts , to take the time to select the "right bike" for our little girl . It was Christmas Eve around 9:00 pm. Almie and her six-year-old brother , Dylan , lay comfortably in their beds . Now we could only think of the bicycle and the disappointment of our child . "What if I make a little bicycle out of clay (黏土) and write a note that she could trade the clay model for a real bike? " her dad asked. "This is an expensive item and she is ‘such a big girl , ' it would be much better for her to pick it out ." So he spent the next four hours painstakingly (悉心地)working with clay to make a tiny bike .On Christmas morning , we were excited for Almie to open the little heart-shaped package with the beautiful red and white clay bike and the note . Finally , she opened it and read the note aloud. "Does this mean that I trade this bike that Daddy made me for a real one ? "Beaming , I said, "Yes ." Almie had tears in her eyes when she replied, "I could never trade in this beautiful bicycle that Daddy made me . I'd rather keep this than get a real bike." At that moment , we would have moved heaven and earth to buy her every bicycle on the planet!1.In the end, Almie's parents failed to buy her a new bicycle as a Christmas gift because______ .A.her desire for a bicycle disappeared graduallyB.they thought dolls were more suitable for her than a bikeC.she preferred the bike made of clayD.her parents had no time to select a "right bike" for her2.What can be inferred from the last sentence of the text ? ______A.The parents were happy and encouraged.B.The parents felt comfortable and relaxed .C.The parents were moved and felt proud of the girl .D.The parents felt disappointed and sorry for the girl .3.What is the best title for the text ? ______A. A Lovely Little Girl.B.A Great and Considerate Father .C.A Clay Bike .D.An Unforgettable Christmas Eve .BApril showers bring May flowers , as the saying goes. And with those flowers comes May Day, a holiday that most people have heard of but have no idea what it's for .beginning of summer . Ancient Celts(凯尔特人) called it Beltane , which is still celebrated today. Over the centuries , it gradually developed in Europe , with maypole dances now connected with the holiday .But May Day isn't all about skipping around with ribbons in the sunshine . It has also been on the same day as International Workers' Day since the 1880s . In fact , May Day is equal to America's Labor Day for certain countries .On May 1 , 1886, hundreds of thousands of U . S. industrial workers took part in a nationwide strike (停工) to demand an 8-hour workday.( At the time , it was common to work 10 to 16 hours a day, according to Industrial Workers of the World .) The activities in Chicago lasted for several days , and on May 3 , a strike at McCormick Reaper Works ended in a brawl with police officers . Several strikers were wounded or killed .The next night , the violence became even worse. When police came to break up a crowd of people gathered in Haymarket Square, a bomb went off in the policemen . The bomb killed seven of them and wounded 60 more. Police then opened fire on the crowd , killing several men and wounding 200 .In honor of these events , now known as the Haymarket Affair , the International Socialist Conference declared May 1 as an international holiday for labor . That's why the world sees not only celebrations of warmer weather on the first day of May , but often marches for labor unions as well .4.According to the text , May Day ______ .A.is celebrated as an international holiday only in EuropeB.is a holiday that many people don't know why it is celebratedC.was developed from celebrations of the beginning of springD.was known as Beltane in history but is not celebrated nowadays5. The underlined word "brawl" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ______.A. accidentB. partyC. meetingD. fight6.What is the main idea of the text ? ______A. The birth of May Day.C. The meetings of May Day.B.D.The importance of May Day .The celebrations of May Day .CIn one high school biology class , almost four in every 10 low-income students would fail the course. But with some simple practices to reduce test anxiety (忧虑), researchers cut that number in half .Christopher Rozek is a psychologist at Stanford University . He studies how stress and other things can affect learning . Reducing test anxiety had raised test scores in several small studies. So Rozek and his team decided to test it on a larger scale. Rozek's group wanted to know if short stress-relief activities before an exam would affect a student's grade . They tested 1,175 biology students at a large, public high school in Illinois . At this school , a little more than half of low-income students fail their biology finals . Only 6 percent of high-income students fail .They divide the students into four groups .One group spent 10 minutes free-writing about their fears. This was designed to clear the kids' heads so that they could then focus on the exam. Another group read how the body responds to stress and how these can actually help with attention . Then they answered reading comprehension questions . Students in a third group did both of these reading and writing activities.A fourth group,called the active control group , read a passage that told them to just ignore their worries .Afterward ,the students all took their final test in biology .A total of 205 low-income studentsdid one or both stress-relieving activities . On average, these students scored higher on the exam than their classmates in the control group . Indeed, 82 percent of them passed the class. Only 61 percent of the lower-income students in the control group passed . It didn't seem to matter whether a student read or free-wrote about managing stress , or both. All methods worked equally well at helping students pass their tests .Nearly all the high-income kids passed the class whether they did the activities or not . These students may be less nervous before exams. Or they may have already learned ways to deal with the stress, Rozek says.7. The control group in the study refers to the students who ______.A.did the free-writing about their fearsB.were not affected by their exam stressC.were controlled to be active in examsD.received no stress-relieving training8.We can learn from the study that ______ .A.all the stress-relieving activities had a positive effect on the low-income studentsB.the high-income students performed as well as the low-income studentsC.all the low-income students who did stress-relieving activities passed the examD.Few low-income students who did not do stress-relieving activities passed the exam9. Why did the stress-relieving activities make no difference for the high-income students?______A.Because they were very rich .B.Because they had possibly been trained.C.Because they were not nervous.D.Because they had studied the subject well .10.What is the author's purpose in writing the text ? ______A.To present the result of a research.B.To draw teachers' attention to exam stress.C.To introduce a psychologist at Stanford University .D.To encourage students to do stress-relieving activities .二、阅读七选五(本大题共 5 小题,共10.0 分)Many of us devote valuable time , energy and money to planning our vacations . We do this because we know for sure that going on vacations must be good for us . Research proves this feeling without a doubt . (1) .Yet , although there are these benefits, many of us return home with a feeling that our last vacation was OK - but not great . (2) A classic one for vacation planners is trying to make full use of the money by planning trips that have too many parts. Perhaps you're planning a trip to Europe , seven cities in 10 days, and you realize it will cost only a little more to add two more destinations to the list . Sounds fine in theory (理论), but travelling from one place to the next hardly gives an opportunity to experience what psychologists call mindfulness - time to take in our new environment , time to think about our travel experiences . (3) Such as how to find a good flight deal , how to get from A to B , or which destinations to add to or remove from our journey . These issues may seem important, but our psychological state of mind is far more important .(4) Firstly , choose your travel partners wisely , because nothing contributes more greatly toa trip than the right partners . Secondly, don't spend your vacation time in a place where everything is too expensive so as to keep positive . (5) .A . Planning trips is helpful to us physically and mentally.B . Thirdly , means of transportation is another big headache.C. In order to change this , some mistakes should be avoided.D . Actually , vacation happiness is based on the following top rules .E. Another mistake is that we worry too much about strategic(策略的)issues.F. Vacations help us perform better at work , improve our sleep quality and fight against depression.G. Above all , shop wisely , for meaningful experiences provide more happiness than physical belongings .11. A. A B.E F. F12. A. A B.E F. F13. A. A B.E F. F14. A. A B.E F. F15. A. A B.E F.F B C.C D.G.GB C.C D.G.GB C.C D.G.GB C.C D.G.GB C.C D.G.GDDDDDE.E.E.E.E.三、完形填空(本大题共20 小题,共30.0 分)Jimmy , an engineer, lost his job a few months ago. But he always (16) applying for a new job .One day, he gathered up all his courage to attend a job interview. His appointment was at 10 am and it was already 8 : 30. (17) waiting for a bus to the office where he would be interviewed , he saw an elderly man (18) kicking the tyre of his car . (19), there was something wrong with the car . Jimmy went up to offer help . When Jimmy (20) working on the car, the old man asked him how much he should pay for the (21) . Jimmy said there was no need to pay him; he just helped someone(22), and he had to (23) for an interview. Then the old man said, "Well , I could take you to the office . It's the (24) I could do . Please, I insist . " Jimmy agreed .Upon arrival , Jimmy found a long line of applicants waiting to be interviewed . Jimmy still had some(25) on him after the car repair, but he did not have much time to wash it off . One by one, the applicants left the office lowering their heads with (26) look on theirfaces. Finally his (27) came . The interviewer was sitting on a large chair (28) the office window . (29) the chair back and forth, he asked, "Do you really need to be interviewed ?" Jimmy's heart (30) . "With the way I look now , how could I possibly pass this interview ?" he (31) to himself .Then the interviewer turned the chair and to Jimmy's (32) , it was the old man he helped earlier in the morning ."Sorry I had to keep you (33) , but I was pretty sure you would be part of our workforce before you (34) stepped into the office . I just know you'd be a (35) worker . Congratulations!"16. A. enjoyed B. expected C. dreamed D. feared17. A. Since B.18. A. wildly B.19. A. Unfortunately B.20. A. admitted B.21. A. service B.22. A. in danger B.23. A. return B. While C. Until D.rapidly C. gradually D.Unlikely C. Undoubtedly D.finished C. avoided D.attitude C. change D.in order C. in honor D.rush C. beg D.BeforeregularlyUnusuallyappreciatedrescuein needfight24. A. best B. most C. least D. smallest25. A. steam B. ink C. rubbish D. oil26. A. amazed B. disappointed C. frightened D. confident27. A. turn B. name C. progress D. strength28. A. hiding B. examining C. facing D. rubbing29. A. Repairing B. Rocking C. Pushing D. Drawing30. A. beat B. rose C. settled D. sank31. A. thought B. agreed C. responded D. shouted32. A. terror B. anger C. concern D. surprise33. A. waiting B. working C. planning D. moving34. A. still B. just C. even D. seldom35. A. generous B. reliable C. independent D. polite四、语法填空(本大题共 1 小题,共15.0 分)36. Tyler Opdyke didn't think twice after he found a lost wallet with$1,500 inside.(1)( immediate ), the 18-year-old from California returned it to its owner and is nowearning praise for doing the decent thing . "I just really thought about (2) I would want someone to do if I were to drop my wallet , " he told KOVR .Opdyke (3) ( deliver ) advertisements to homes in Elk Grove on Friday when he saw the wallet (4) the ground outside Melissa Vang's house. It belonged to her husband, (5) had left hurriedly for the early bus . The teen knocked on the door to give (6) money back ,but Vang was too afraid (7)(answer)to a stranger.So he hid it under thedoormat. Later he returned to check on the wallet and (8)( greet) by Vang and her two children. "It's sad that I didn't trust (9) ( he) to open my door when he was just doinga good deed, " said Vang ."I think we all need to be reminded that there are still good people out there , " sheadded. "His act of (10) ( kind ) cannot go unrecognized. "五、书面表达(本大题共 2 小题,共40.0 分)37.假定你是李华,你正在美国某城市做互换生.近期,这座城市的一家报纸就怎样保护当地的一种野鸭,向市民征采建议.请你用英文给报纸编写写一封信,内容包含:1.简要评论此次搜集活动;2.你的建议.注意:1.词数 80 左右;2.可适合增添细节,以使行为连接;3.参照词汇:互换生exchange student;编写 editor.38.I'm Martha . My middle school had a tradition carried out every year during the eighth-grade graduation: a beautiful gold and green jacket was given as a prize to the student who had kept the highest grades for eight years . I was fourteen and in the eighth grade .I had been a straight A student (全优生) since the first grade and this last year I had looked forward very much to owning th at jacket.One afternoon when I was on my way to the gym , I suddenly remembered my P .E .shorts were left in the bag under my desk . So I went back and get them . I was almost back at my classroom door when I heard voices raised in anger as if in some sort of a rgument. I recognized the voices : Mr . Smith, my history teacher , and Mr . Bro wn, my math teacher. They seemed to be arguing about me ."I refuse to do it! I don't care who her father is , her grades don't even begin to comp are to Martha's!" That was Mr . Smith and he sounded very angry . Mr . Brown's voice sounded calm and quiet. "Look . Joann's father is not only on the Board (董事会), he owns the only store in town "The pounding in my ears kept out the rest of the words , only a word here and there got through . " Martha is Mexican impossible won't do it " To this day I don't remember if I got in trouble in P .E.for being late or how I made it through the rest of the afternoon.The next day I was told by the headmaster that there had been a change in policy this year that whoever was awarded the jacket would be charged fifteen dollars and if the pri ze winner was unable to pay the money it would be given to the next one in line . That was unfair! I cried all the way home , so by the time I got home , my eyes were red an d puffy (肿大的). I went to Dad , who was working in the bean field . He saw my shadow and lo oked up.注意:1.所续写短文的词数应为150 左右;2.起码使用 5 个短文中标有下划线的重点词语;3.续写部分分为两段,每段的开头语已为你写好;4.续写达成后,请用下划线标出你所使用的重点词语.Paragraph 1:He waited for me to speak . ----Paragraph 2:It was a very sad and upset girl who dragged into the headmaster's office the next day .----答案和分析1.【答案】【小题 1】 D【小题 2】 C【小题 3】 C【分析】 1. D .细节题.依据文章第二段内容,It was just too late , with all the details of preparing Christmas dinner and buying last minute gifts , to take the time to select the "right bike" for our little girl .此刻已经太迟了, 我们没" 适合的自行车 ",由于我们要准备圣诞晚饭和购置最后D .2. C 推理题.依据文章最后一段内容, At that moment , we would have moved heaven and earth to buy her every bicycle on t he planet! 可知, 在那一刻, " 我们 "会全力以赴为她买下地球上的每一辆自行车! 父亲母亲因为小女儿情愿留着这辆车, 也不肯将它换成一辆真实的自行车而感人, 而且为她感觉骄傲.故 C 项正确.3. C .要旨题.文章主要介绍了一对父亲母亲为了知足女儿圣诞节愿望而制作了一辆黏土 自行车的故事.文章环绕父亲制作黏土自行车睁开,开头介绍制作黏土自行车的缘故, 以后介绍黏土自行车送给女儿以后的结果.联合选项,应选C .文章主要介绍了一对父亲母亲为了知足女儿圣诞节愿望而制作了一辆黏土自行车的故事. 阅读理解题测试考生在阅读基础上的逻辑推理能力, 要求考生依据文章所述事件的逻辑关系,对未说明的趋向或结局作出合理的推测;或依据作者所论述的看法理论,对文章 未波及的现象、案例给予解说.考生第一要认真阅读短文,完好认识信息,正确掌握作者看法.4.【答案】【小题 1 】 B【小题 2 D【小题 3 】 A】【分析】 1. B .细节理解题.依据第一段 And with those flowers comes May Day , a holiday that most people have heard of but h ave no idea what it's for .跟着这些花的到来,五一,一个大部分人都听闻过的节日,但 不知道它是做什么的.可知五一节这是一个很多人不知道为何庆贺的节;应选B .2.D .词义猜想题.依据第三段中 The protests in Chicago lasted for several days , and on May 3 , a strike at McCormick Reaper Works ended in a brawl with police officers . 芝加哥的抗议活动连续了好几日, 5 月 3 日,McCormick Reaper Works 以与警察的争执告终. 由此可知划线词的意思是 "战斗 ",应选 D .3.A .要旨粗心题. 依据第一段 April showers bring May flowers , as the saying goes . Andwith those flowers comes May Day , a holiday that most people have heard of but have no idea what it's for 四月的阵雨带来五月的花朵,正如俗语所说.五一节来了,大部分人都听闻过这个节日,但不知道它是做什么用的.可知本文叙述的是庆贺五一劳动节的发源.故 选 A .本文属于说明文阅读, 作者经过这篇文章主要向我们描绘了为何人们会庆贺五一劳动节.观察学生的细节理解和推理判断能力, 做细节理解题时必定要找到文章中的原句, 和题干进行比较, 再做出正确的选择. 在做推理判断题不要以个人的主观想象取代文章的事有时间为我们的小女孩选择一辆时辰的礼品.联合选项,应选实,要依据文章事实进行符合逻辑的推理判断.7.【答案】【小题 1】 D【小题2】A【小题3】B【小题4】A【分析】 DABA1. D.细节理解题.依据文章内容可知,该研究是针对接受过减压训练的学生,所以研究中的比较组是指没有接受减压训练的学生.应选D.2. A .细节理解题.依据第四段A total of 205 low-income students did one or both stress-relieving activities.On average,these students scored higher on the exam than their classmates in the control group 可知,所有的减压活动对低收入家庭的学生都有踊跃的影响.应选 A .3. B.细节理解题.依据最后一段These students may be less nervous before exams. Or they may have already learned ways t o deal with the stress 可知,这些学生受过训练,所以不会太甚紧张,能较好地发挥.故选 B .4. A .要旨粗心题.依据最后一段He studies how stress and other things can affect learning .可知,本文叙述的是压力对于学习的影响的研究结果.应选 A .本文研究了压力对于学生水平发挥的影响.研究发现减压活动对低收入家庭的学生都有踊跃的影响,可是高收入家庭的孩子受过训练,所以不会太甚紧张,能较好地发挥.阅读理解题测试考生在阅读基础上的逻辑推理能力,要求考生依据文章所述事件的逻辑关系,对未说明的趋向或结局作出合理的推测;或依据作者所论述的看法理论,对文章未波及的现象、案例给予解说.考生第一要认真阅读短文,完好认识信息,正确掌握作者看法.11.【答案】2 C3 E4 D5 G1 F【小题】】】【小题】】【小题【小题【小题【分析】 1. F.推理判断题.依据前文 We do this because we know for sure that going on vacations must be good for us . Resea rch proves this feeling without a doubt .我们这么做是由于我们确信去度假必定对我们有利处.研究毫无疑问地证了然这种感觉.可知假期帮助我们在工作中表现得更好.改良睡眠质量,与抑郁作斗争;应选F.2. C.推理判断题.依据前文Yet , although there are these benefits, many of us return home with a feeling that our last vacation was OK - but not great .但是,只管有这些利处,我们中的很多人回家后都感觉我们的前一次假期还不错 -但不是很好.可知为了改变这一点,应当防止一些错误;故选 C.3. E.推理判断题.依据后文Such as how to find a good flight deal , how to get from A to B , or which destinations to a.比如怎样找到一个好的航班交易,怎样从dd to or remove from our journey哪些目的地增添或删除我们的旅途.可知比如,另一个错误是我们过于担忧战略(策略的)问题;应选 E.4. D.推理判断题.依据后文Firstly , choose your travel partners wisely , because nothing contributes more greatly to a t rip than the right partners .第一,理智地选择你的旅游伙伴,由于没有什么比适合的伴侣对旅游的贡献更大.可知实质上,度假快乐是成立在以下最高规则的基础上的;应选D.5. G.推理判断题.依据前文Secondly , don't spend your vacation time in a place where everything is too expensive so asto keep positive .其次,不要把你的假期时间花在任何东西都太贵的地方,这样才能保持乐观.可知最重要的是,理智地购物,存心义的经历比物质财产更能带来快乐;故选 G.本文属于说明文阅读,作者经过这篇文章主要向我们描绘了我们中的很多人把可贵的时间、精力和金钱花在计划假期上.我们这么做是由于我们确信去度假必定对我们有利处.七选五阅读是达成性阅读,和完形填空很近似,不一样的是一个选词,一个选句子.解题时,要注意上下文语境,充足考虑信息词(选项中和空格前后句子中同样或邻近七的词),选出最切合语境的句子.16.【答案】【小题 1】 D 【小题 2】B 【小题 3】 A 【小题 4】 C 【小题 5】 B 【小题 6】 A 【小题 7】D 【小题 8】 B 【小题 9】 C 【小题 10】 D 【小题 11】 B 【小题 12】A 【小题 13】 C 【小题 14】 B 【小题 15】 D 【小题 16】 A 【小题 17】D 【小题 18】 A 【小题 19】 C 【小题 20】 B【分析】 DBACB ADBCD BACBD ADACB1.D.观察动词辨析. A . enjoyed 享受 B . expected 希望;C. dreamed 梦想;D . feared 惧怕;但他老是惧怕申请一份新工作.应选 D2.B .观察关系词辨析.在等公共汽车去面试他的办公室时,他看到一位老人疯狂地踢他汽车的轮胎,应选 B3.A .观察副词辨析. A . wildly 凶狠地; B . rapidly 迅速地; C. gradually 渐渐地;D . regularly 规律地;在等公共汽车去面试他的办公室时,他看到一位老人疯狂地踢他汽车的轮胎,应选 A4.C.观察副词辨析. A . Unfortunately 不幸地; B. Unlikely 不一样地; C. Undoubtedly 毫无疑问;D. Unusually 不平常地;毫无疑问,他的车出了问题.应选 C5. B.观察动词辨析.A. admitted 认可; B. finished 达成; C. avoided 防止;D . appreciated 赏识;当吉米感谢他在汽车上工作时,老人问他该付多少钱买这辆车.故选 B6.A .观察名词辨析. A . service 服务; B. attitude 态度; C. change 改变;D . rescue 安全;当吉米感谢他在汽车上工作时,老人问他该付多少钱买这辆车.应选 A 7.D.观察短语辨析.in danger 危险中; B . in order 按次序; C. in honor 荣誉; D . in need 有需要;吉米说没有必需付钱给他,他不过帮了一个有需要的人,他不得不赶去面试.应选 D8. B.观察动词辨析.A. return 返回; B . rush 仓促; C. beg 恳求; D . fight 打架;吉米说没有必需付钱给他,他不过帮了一个有需要的人,他不得不赶去面试.应选B9.C.观察形容词辨析.好吧,我能够带你去办公室.这是我所能做的.请,我坚持." 吉米赞同.应选 C10. D.观察名词辨析. A . steam 水汽; B. ink 墨水; C. rubbish 垃圾; D . oil油;修完车后,吉米身上还有些油,但他没有多少时间把它洗掉.应选 D11.B.观察形容词辨析. A . amazed 惊讶的; B. disappointed 绝望的; C. frightened 惧怕的; D . confident 自信的;申请者们一个接一个地离创办公室,低下头,脸上带着失望的表情.应选 B上.应选 A13 .C .观察动词辨析. A . hiding 潜藏;B . examining 考试;C .facing 面对; D . rubbing 摩擦;终于轮到他了,面试官正坐在一张面对着办公室窗户的大椅子上.应选C14 . B .观察动词辨析. A . Repairing 维修; B . Rocking 发射; C . Pushing 推 动; D . Drawing 画;他往返维修椅子,问道: "你真的需要接受采访吗? "应选 B 15 . D .观察动词辨析. A . beat 战胜; B . rose 升起; C . settled 定居; D . sank 淹没;吉米的心沉了下来, " 我此刻的样子,我怎么可能经过此次面试呢?"他自欺欺人.应选 D16 .A .观察动词辨析. A .thought 以为;B .agreed 赞同; C .responded 回应;D .shouted叫;吉米的心沉了下来, " 我此刻的样子, 我怎么可能经过此次面试呢? " 他自欺欺人. 故选 A17.D .观察名词辨析. A . terror 惧怕; B . anger 生气; C . concern 关怀;D . surprise 惊讶;而后边试官把椅子转过来,令吉米惊讶的是,是他一大早帮助的那个老人.应选 D18.A .观察动词辨析. A . waiting 等候;B .working 工作;C . planning 计划;D .moving 挪动;对不起,我让你久等了,但我很确立你会在你踏进办公室以前加入我们的工作队 伍.应选 A19. C .观察连词辨析.对不起,我让你久等了,但我很确立你会在你踏进办公室以前 加入我们的工作队伍.应选C20.B .观察形容词辨析.A . generous 大方的;B . reliable 可信任的;C . independent 独立的; D . polite 礼貌的;我只知道你会是个靠谱的工人,恭贺你! "应选 B本文属于说明文阅读, 作者经过这篇文章主要向我们描绘了吉米由于和善帮助了一位老人,也有所回报,获取了一份工作.做完形填空第一要通读全文,认识粗心,一篇完形填空的文章会有很多空格,所以,必 须先通读一遍,才能大体认识文章内容,千万不要看一句,做一句.其次要逐句剖析, 前后一致,选择答案时,要考虑整个句子的内容,包含搭配、时态、语法等.这篇完型 要多注意:填空时多联系上下文,注意固定搭配,答案所有填完后,再通读一遍文章, 检查能否通畅水利了,用词适合,意思正确.36.【答案】【小题 1】【小题 】【小题 3】 was【小题4】【小题 】Immediately2 whatdeliveringon5 who7 to910【小题 8 was【小题 【小题 6】 the】【小题 】 】 【小题 】answer greetedhimkindness【分析】 1. Immediately .观察副词.依据句子构造剖析,此处用副词作状语,故填Immediately .2. what .观察连词.依据句子构造剖析,此句为宾语从句,从句 I would want someone to do 缺宾语,用连词 what 指引,故填 what .3 .was delivering .观察过去进行时.依据语境剖析,后边有when he saw the wallet 可知此处应当用过去进行时态.故填 was delivering .4 . on .观察介词.依据句意剖析, on the ground 在地面,切合题意,故填on .5 . who .观察定语从句.依据句子构造剖析,此句为定语从句,先行词her husband 在从句作主语,指人用关系代词who ,故填 who .6.the .观察冠词.依据语境剖析,此处 money 为上文说起,用定冠词特指,故填the .7.to answer .观察固定搭配. 依据句意可知, 此处表达 "too to " 意为: " 太 而不可以 ",切合题意,故填 to answer .8 . was greeted.观察被动语态.依据后边by Vang and her two children 可知,此处应当用被动语态形式,时态为过去时态,故填was greeted.9 . him .观察人称代词.依据句意可知,此处应当作宾格形式,用him .故填 him.10. kindness.观察名词形式.依据句子构造剖析,前面为介词of,后边接名词形式作句子主语,故填 kindness.本文主要叙述了泰勒 ?奥德克发现了一个丢失的钱包,送还失主的故事.对于语法填空这种题,一是懂得剖析句子构造,二是知道充任各个句子成分的词类或词性,从语法上确立答案,自然,对于某些固定搭配也要切记,在平常的学习中要多累积这些词汇或短语,对于句子使用的时态语态也要经过语境进行确立.37.【答案】Dear editorI'm Li Hua , an exchange student from China.Learning that you are seeking suggestions from readers about how to protect the local wild duck , I'm here offering my pinion .【高分句型一】(点明书信目的)First of all , I'd like to express my gratitude . Your act , undoubtedly , will raise public awareness of wildlife protection .(简要评论此次搜集活动)To protect the adorable creatures, I suggest the government setting up a reserve. As many people have seen, the habitat of the wild duck is being seriously threatened by the expansion of the city.【高分句型二】Also we should feed them when there is not enough food in winter.(自己的建议)Wish the activity a success .(表达祝福)Sincerely yours ,LiHua【分析】高分句型1. Learning that you are seeking suggestions from readers about how to protect the local wild duck , I'm here offering my pinion .句子里,此刻分词Learning that you are seeking suggestions from readers about how to protect the local wild duck做原由状语.认识到你在向读者征采对于怎样保护当地野鸭的建议,我在此供给我的小建议.2.As many people have seen, the habitat of the wild duck is being seriously threatened by the expansion of the city .句子里, As 指引非限制性定语从句 many people have seen,代指主句 the habitat of the wild duck is being seriously threatened by the expansion of the city .正如很多人所见,野鸭的栖息地正遇到城市扩充的严重威迫.写作步骤:第一步:审题,确立体裁格式、主体时态、中心人称和内容重点,防止填表式或简历表式表达.第二步:制定纲要,创建优秀的初步;表达得体,布局谋篇;奇妙过渡,完满结尾.第三步:遣辞造句,套用句型,上下连接,地道表达,行文成篇(注意" 参照词汇 "的提示作用)..38.【答案】Paragraph 1:He waited for me to speak . I cleared my throat nervously and clasped my hands behind my back so he wouldnt see them shaking .(高分句型一) " Dad , I have a big favor to askyou . "The next words came out in an eager rush. I poured out all my bittemess tohim . Dad straightened up tiredly and turned to me. He asked "What does a scholarship jacket mean? " I answered quickly . He went back to hoeing the weeds quietly . Finally he spoke again as I turned to leave , crying . "Then if you pay for it , Martha , it's not a scholarship jacket , is it ? Tell your headmaster I will not pay the fifteen dollars ." (爸爸不一样意支付夹克的费第 11页,共 12页用)Paragraph 2:It was a very sad and upset girl who dragged into the headmaster's office the next day . I sat very straight in the chair , trying to work up the courage to tell him Dad's decision.(高分句型二)"My father said he wouldn't pay the fifteen dollars and if I had to pay for it,then itwouldn't be a scholarship jacket "The words slipped out of my mouth . The headmaster walked over to the window and stood looking out at something outside . Feeling hopeless, I stood up to leave. I was almost to the door when he stopped me . I turned and looked at him ,waiting . He watched me, biting his lip . "Okay . We'll make an exception in your case , I'll tell the Board , you'll get your jacket . " (校长例外免费给了我这个奖赏)【分析】高分句型:1. I cleared my throat nervously and clasped my hands behind my back so he wouldnt see them shaking .我紧张地清了清嗓子在背后两手牢牢攥着,这样爸爸不会看到我的双手在颤抖.该句中 so 指引一个结果状语从句.see sth doing 看到某事物正在做.doing 为此刻分词作宾补.2. I sat very straight in the chair , trying to work up the courage to tell him Dad's decision.我在椅子上坐的很直,努力鼓起勇气告诉他爸爸的决定.该句中 trying to work up the courage to tell him Dad's decision为此刻分词短语作状语.写作时,考生要尽量使用自己熟习的单词句式,尽可能的使用较复杂的句子构造,尽量使用高级词汇以便获取较高的分数.写作是一个厚积薄发的过程,是一项将累积开释于一时的过程.累积越深沉,开释就越出色;累积越科学,开释就越有效.第 12页,共 12页。

浙江省“衢温5+1”联盟2020_2021学年高一英语下学期期中联考试题

浙江省“衢温5+1”联盟2020_2021学年高一英语下学期期中联考试题

2020-2021学年高一英语下学期期中联考试题第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分)第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. When will the football program begin?A. At 7:00.B. At 8:25.C. At 9:30.2. What did the woman get from her mother?A. A new CD.B. A new bike.C. A birthday card.3. What subject does the man have trouble with?A. Math.B. Science.C. English.4. What does the man usually do on the weekend?A. Go to the movies.B. Meet up with friends.C. Read books at home.5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Friends.B. Boss and employee.C. Salesman and customer.第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。

6. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. Chinese tea culture.B. Famous places in China.C. Different kinds of tea in the world.7. How does black tea taste according to the woman?A. Sweet.B. Heavy.C. Light.听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。

2020-2021学年浙江省台州中学高三英语下学期期中考试试题及答案解析

2020-2021学年浙江省台州中学高三英语下学期期中考试试题及答案解析

2020-2021学年浙江省台州中学高三英语下学期期中考试试题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AMarch means spring inSt. Louis. The city hosts plenty of events — both indoor and outdoor — that make March a perfect crowd-free month to visit. You may even want to plan your trip around it.See the Butterflies at Morpho Mardi GrasPHONE +1314-577-0888In the Butterfly House inFaustPark, thousands of bright blue butterflies are on display. These butterflies — types found mostly in South America, Mexico, and Central America — include over 29 different species and 147 subspecies(亚种), making the venue a wonderful place for kids, as they can learn about the critical role butterflies play in nature.Enjoy March Madness with Arch MadnessPHONE +1314-622-5400March is the best time of the year for basketball fans. The action inSt. Louisbegins with March Madness, the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament. Games take place during the first week in March at theScottradeCenter.Catch a Fabulous Fox Theatre Broadway ShowPHONE +1314-534-1111Each month, the Fabulous Fox Theatre hosts a variety of touring Broadway shows. And while tickets are slightly cheaper than that inNew York City, the quality of the performances doesn’t lack one bit. Check the schedule and buy tickets ahead of time, as the shows generally fill the venue.Celebrate World Eagle Day at the World Bird SanctuaryPHONE +1636-225-4390World Eagle Day is celebrated with live eagle presentations, educational activities and games. Learn aboutAmerica’s national symbol, as well as other foreign species. Get your photo taken with your favorite bird or adopt an eagle.1. Which of the following is attractive to kids?A. Seeing the Butterflies at Morpho Mardi Gras.B. Enjoying March Madness with Arch Madness.C. Catching a Fabulous Fox Theatre Broadway Show.D. Celebrating World Eagle Day at the World Bird Sanctuary.2. If you are a basketball fan, you can call________.A. +1314-577-0888B. +1314-622-5400C. +1314-534-1111D. +1636-225-43903. Why does the author recommend the Fabulous Fox Theatre?A. It is one of the branches of Broadway.B. It isnot far away fromNew York City.C. It doesn't charge the audience for tickets.D. It provides wonderful shows with cheaper tickets.BWith 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 flies and 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 heldbelief that one needs multiple training trials to achieve long-term memory is not always true,” he says, and this “really advances the field.”4. 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.5. 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.6. What is Andre Fiala’s attitude towards the new results?A. Doubtful.B. Favorable.C. Intolerant.D. Unclear.7. 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 CommunicationCAs I was walking home,a boy seemed to be singing a song in a very low voice,walking infront of me and carrying some of the same high school books I had with me.I caught up to him,and said “Hello”.I could tell he wasstartled,and dropped one of his books.I picked it up and as I handed it to him,he said “Thank you.” in a strange way,like witha strong accent.We soon began walking together and talking.It turns out he was in my science class,and I didn’t even know it!His name was Ahmad,and his family had just moved here this school year.He invited me into his house,and his family treated me like a special guest,which made me feel very welcome.He said hospitality (好客) is very basic to his culture,and strangers were always treated very kindly.His mom brought out some great food,and offered me some tea.Ahmad’s father and two sisters wanted to hearall about me and my family,and my schooling.Ahmad’s whole family had to leave their lifelong home because war had broken out,and it wasn’t safe there anymore.They left with only what they could carry.His family was happy to feel safe,and they got used toAmerican culture quickly.They seemed pleased that Ahmad had brought a friend home to meet them.And as my friendship with Ahmad has continued,I now realize that the world is so much bigger than Ithought!I also realize that your friends don’t have to be just like you.Differences make the world go round.8. What does the underlined word “startled” in Paragraph 1 mean?A. Excited.B. Moved.C. Surprised.D. Interested.9. Why was the writer treated like a special guest by Ahmad’s family?A. They liked strangers who came to their home for help.B. They wanted to know more information about the writer.C. Strangers were always treated very kindly in their culture.D. The writer was an American and knew much about their culture.10. Where does the writer probably come from?A. Canada.B. America.C. China.D. Australia.11. What can we learn from the passage?A. People from different countries can be good friends.B. Friends need different cultures and different accents.C. Your friends should have a lot of things the same with you.D. You can’t make friends with people from other countries.DIt 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 mustadmit 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.12. 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.13. 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.14. 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.15. 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.第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

2020-2021学年台州市高级中学高三英语下学期期中考试试题及参考答案

2020-2021学年台州市高级中学高三英语下学期期中考试试题及参考答案

2020-2021学年台州市高级中学高三英语下学期期中考试试题及参考答案第一部分阅读(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AOvernight French ToastWhat You’ll Need•16-ounce loaf of French bread•5 eggs•1 1 /2 cups milk•1/2 cup half-and-half•1/3 cup maple syrup(枫糖浆)•1/2 teaspoon salt•foil(锡箔纸)•2 tablespoons melted butter(for topping)•2 tablespoons maple syrup(for topping)What to Do•With an adult’s help, cut the bread into 1-inch slices.•Place the eggs, milk, half-and-half, maple syrup, and salt into a large bowl. Stir(揽拌)the mixture until blended(混合均匀).•Place the sliced bread into a baking dish. Pour the mixtureover the bread and press the slices into it. Cover the dish with foil and refrigerate overnight.•Remove the dish from the refrigerator at least one hour before baking. Ask an adult for help to preheat the oven to 375°F. Bake the French toast for 35 minutes or until golden brown.•For the topping, combine the melted butter and 2 tablespoons of maple syrup. Pour it over the French toast before serving.1.How much salt will you need to make a French toast?A.1/3 cup.B.1/2 teaspoon.C.2 tablespoons.D.16 ounces.2.How will you use foil?A.Place the sliced breadB.Cover the dish.C.Remove the dish.D.Eat the French toast.3.Who is the passage written for?A.Teachers.B.Parents.C.Cooks.D.Kids.BResearchers say spicy tomatoes could soon be on the menu thanks to the rise of gene-editing technology.It's not the first time that experts have claimed techniques could develop fruit with unusual features: scientists have already been looking at changing the color1 of kiwi fruit and bettering the taste of strawberries.But researchers inBrazilandIrelandsay such methods could also offer practical advantages, with hot tomatoes offering a new way of harvesting the pungent chemicals found in peppers known as capsaicinoids, which make food taste “hot”.“Capsaicinoids are valuable. They are used as painkillers and there are some researches showing that they promote weight loss,” said Agustin Zsogon from a Brazilian university, a co-author of a new article arguing for the benefits of engineering hot tomatoes.Writing in the journal Trends in Plant Science, the researchers say peppers are difficult crops to grow and low productive. Worse still, it is tricky to keep the pungency of the fruits table. By contrast, tomato production is high and the plant is well-studied. “You could produce the capsaicinoids in a more cost-effective manner,” said Zsogon.Tomatoes and peppers developed from a common ancestor, but separated about 19 million years ago. “All these genes to produce capsaicinoids exist in the tomato, they are just not active,” said Zsogon. “Using gene-editing technology, it is likely to switch these genes back on in tomatoes, making the fruit more special”, he said.4. Why are the tomatoes made hot by the researchers?A. To test the gene-editing technologyB. To improve the amount of the tomatoesC. To explore ways to harvest more capsaicinoids.D. To make the tomatoes more delicious.5. For what purpose can capsaicinoids be used according to the text?A. To put on weight.B. To ease the pain.C. To improve sleep.D. To better the look.6. What is Zsogon's attitude to the gene-editing technology?A. Confident.B. Critical.C. Anxious.D. Doubtful.7. What's the main idea of the text?A. An introduction to gene-editing plants.B. Creating hot tomatoes by gene-editing.C. Problems with capsaicinoid production.D. The procedure of producing capsaicinoids.CSummer is quickly passing by—but not without the ultimate meteor(流星)shower event!The2021 Perseids Meteor Shower, which is considered to be the best meteor shower of the year, is expected to start lighting up skies on this Wednesday, according to NASA. Known for fireballs, the Perseids typically light up skies on warm summer nights, leaving “long wake(尾迹)of light and color1 behind them.”Under ideal conditions, sky watchers may see approximately 50-100 meteors per hour with each meteor traveling at 37 miles per second. .Because the meteors appear in all parts of the sky, it will be pretty easy to witness the celestial(天上的)event from anywhere in the world. To get the best show, it is advised to view the Perseids from the Northern Hemisphere(半球)during the pre- dawn hours, ideally between 2 a.m. and dawn. In some cases, sky gazers may be able to seemeteors during this shower as early as 9 or 10 p. m.“If it's not cloudy, pick an observing spot away from bright lights, lie on your back, and look up! You don't need any special equipment to view the Perseids—just your eyes,” NASA wrote on their site, adding that telescopes or binoculars are not recommended due to their small fields of view.Remember to let your eyes become adjusted to the dark. Try to stay off of your phone too, as looking at devices with bright screens will negatively affect your night vision and thus reduce the number of meteors you see!For those who may be unable to view the Perseids in person, a live broadcast will be streaming from NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, starting around 8 p. m. on Aug. 11 and continuing through sunrise on Aug. 12.8. What can we learn about the Perseids Meteor Shower?A. It will be the best meteor shower in history.B. The ultimate shower only happens on this Wednesday.C. We can observe 50- 100 meteors per hour in any place.D. The Meteors usually have long and bright trails behind them.9. Which of the following may be the best time to view the shower?A. At 4 a. m. on the Northern Hemisphere.B. At 2 p. m. on the Northern Hemisphere.C. At sunrise on the Southern Hemisphere.D. At dawn on the Southern Hemisphere.10. What can be inferred about the observation of Meteors?A. If you use a telescope, you will see more meteors.B. You can use smartphones to record the grand scene.C. The brighter the moon is, the more meteors you can see. .D. Bright lights will reduce the visibility of meteors.11. If you are not available to watch the Perseids personally, you can ________.A. browse the unofficial website of NASAB. watch a video recorded by a flight centerC. stream a live show on Aug. 11 nightD. use special devices to connect with the showerDThe first patient who died on my watch was an older man with a faulty heart. We tried to slow it down with treatment, but it suddenly stopped beating completely. Later, whenever I would have a case like that one, I found myself second-guessing my clinical management. However, it turns out that thinking twice may actually cause more harm than good.In a working paper, Emory University researchers found that when doctors delivering a baby have a bad result, they are more likely to switch to a different delivery method with the next patient, often unnecessarily and sometimes with worse results.Because doctors make so many decisions that have serious consequences, thefalloutfrom second-guessing appears especially large for us. A 2006 study found that if a patient had a bleed after being prescribed (开药) warfarin, the physician was about 20% less likely to prescribe later patients the blood thinner that prevents strokes (中风). However, if a patient was not on warfarin and had a stroke physicians were still no more likely to prescribe warfarin to their other patients.These findings highlight interesting behavioral patterns in doctors. In the blood-thinner study, doctors were more affected by the act of doing harm (prescribing a blood thinner that ended up hurting doctors were more affected by the act of doing harm(prescribing a blood thinner that ended up hurting a patient) and less affected by letting harm happen (not prescribing a blood thinner and the patient having a stroke). Yet a stroke is often morepermanent and damaging than a bleed.But this phenomenon is not unique to medicine. ''Overreaction to Fearsome Risks'' holds true for broader society.For instance, sensational headlines about shark attacks on humans in Florida in 2001 caused a panic and led the state to prohibit shark-feeding expeditions. Yet shark attacks had actually fallen that year and, according to the study, such a change was probably unnecessary given the extremely small risk of such an attack happening.Humans are likely to be influenced by emotional and often irrational (不理性的) thinking when processing information, bad events and mistakes. As much as we don't want to cause an unfortunate event to happen again, we need to be aware that a worst situation that can be imagined doesn't necessarily mean we did anything wrong. When we overthink, we fail to rely on thinking based on what we know or have experienced. Instead, we may involuntarily overanalyze and come to the wrong conclusion.I have treated dozens of patients who presented with the same illnesses as my first patient, who died more than a year ago. Instead of second-guessing myself, I trusted my clinical instinct (本能) and stayed the course. Every one of those patients survived. You should trust your instinct in your life, too.12. The first two paragraphs suggest that________.A. bad medical outcomes affect doctorsB delivering babies can be difficult workC. some doctors are not very experiencedD. doctors sometimes make silly mistakes13. In the blood-thinner study, doctors________.A. tend to prescribe less effective medicineB. are more concerned about the patients' safetyC. become less confident in writing a prescriptionD. believe a stroke is more treatable than a bleeding14. What does the underlined word ''fallout'' in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A. ResultB. BenefitC. DifferenceD. Absence15. The author will probably agree that________.A. we should not doubt our own decisionsB. our experience will pave way for our futureC. humans are emotional and irrational on the wholeD. instincts don't necessarily lead to wrong directions第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

2020届浙江省台州中学高三英语下学期期中考试试题及参考答案

2020届浙江省台州中学高三英语下学期期中考试试题及参考答案

2020届浙江省台州中学高三英语下学期期中考试试题及参考答案第一部分阅读(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AI truly thought thatI might die that day. Had I not seen three bears and a few wolves over the last couple of days near the road, I might have just lain down and called it quits. What in the world was I thinking, dragging my bike up to Yellowstone and thinking I could ride from West Yellowstone to Old Faithful in the snow? No less!I had planned this trip for more than two months, and I wasn't about to give up so easily. The first few miles were beautiful. Ten miles in, I started sucking wind. Fifteen miles and my legs felt like they were made of lead. By twenty miles, my lungs were burning and felt like there was nothing left in the tank. That was when I turned around and saw my husband and three children cheering me on in the van behind me. I knew I couldn't quit because I tell my children all the time that just because something is hard doesn't mean that you stop doing it. I had to live what I'd been preaching(说教). That thought got me up that mountain and to the end of the ride.The importance of that ride was apparent after only a week. My eight-year-old daughter Emalee wanted to ride in a twelve-mile charity ride. That day was cold as well. She was the youngest rider. About four miles into the ride, she started feeling cold. The chill(寒冷)was making her muscles cramp a little and she began to struggle. By six miles, she had tears running down her face. It broke my heart to see her suffering like that.I told herthat she didn't have to finish. She said that she wouldn't quit. I told her how I had wanted to quit the week before, but perseverance had gotten me to the end and I knew she could do it, too.The look on her face as she pulled into the finish was priceless. She threw her arms around me and said, “You didn't quit, Mommy, so neither did I.”1. What motivated the author to finish her ride?A. Her family's encouragement.B. Her own instruction for children.C. The beautiful scenery and weather.D. The careful and thorough preparation.2. By describing the conditions Emalee met, the author wanted to________.A. show her guilt for her daughterB. prove that riding is a tough taskC. persuade her daughter to give upD. indicate she was proud of Emalee3. What does the author want to tell us according to the story?A. Never say die.B. Do nothing by halves.C. Children are what the mothers are.D. Every mother's child is handsome.BOne of the most popular street food found inChinais no doubt the barbecue. A new program, called Chinese Barbecue, tells the story of this popular food cooked over hot coals on just about every street corner in cities and towns across the country. Barbecued meat is an important part of people’s nightlife.Shown on June 20, the program has had more than 25 million clicks on the video site . To find the most popular barbecue stalls (摊位), the production team travelled to more than 500 locations in 30 cities across the country. Some viewers compare Chinese Barbecue to Midnight Diner, a Japanese TV program telling stories from late night informal Japanese bars.“I’m happy to hear this comparison because Midnight Diner is a good program, and we share the same topic― night food,” Chinese Barbecue’s director Chen Yingjie said. “However, they are quite different.” He said that Midnight Diner focused more on food itself, though there was someconversation while people were eating. However, the night food scene of Chinese people means joy and a more lively atmosphere. People eating these barbecue snacks develop a feeling of connection, which can be a cure for loneliness.The barbecue, regarded as the most ordinary and common night street snack, is different from home-made food by mothers as that is a symbol of family and kinship. The barbecue is where you go to become connected to people in society. And unlike official business lunches, during which people are rather polite, the barbecue lets people relax with old friends and new friends, leaving a lasting impression of friendship.The world, as a whole, holds deep-rooted good feelings toward the barbecue, either for the taste or the warmth produced by fire. “What we should do is to present the Chinese barbecue just the way it is because with its special ingredients(食材),ways of cooking and more importantly, the special environment and people, the world will recognize it and might fall in love with it just as we do.” said Chen.4. What do we know about Chinese Barbecue?A. It has been becoming very popular on the Internet.B. It is thought highly of by most of the foreign tourists.C. It mainly talks about the most famous Chinese food.D. It shows the color1 ful nightlife in large cities ofChina.5. In which way was Chinese Barbecue different from Midnight Diner?A. It showed more kinds of food.B. It focused more on the diners.C. It showed the eating habits.D. It was less popular than Midnight Diner.6. What is Paragraph 4 mainly about?A. The importance of the barbecue to family.B. The influence of the barbecue on people’s manners.C. The influence of the barbecue on people’s lifestyle.D. The role of the barbecue in people’s relationship.7. Why did Chen Yingjie choose the barbecue as the topic of the series?A. To show the feature of Chinese food.B. To research a special way of cooking.C. To help the world understandChina.D. To introduce the history of the barbecue.CHidden beneath the surface in the roots of Earths astonishing and diverse plant life, there exists a biological superhighway linking together the members of the plant kingdom in what researchers call the "wood wide web".The network is comprised of thin threads of fungus (真菌) that grow outwards underground up to a few meters from its partnering plant, meaning that all of the plant life within a region likely connected to one another. The partnership is beneficial for both parties involved, plants provide carbohydrates (碳水化合物) to the funguses and in exchange, the funguses aid in gathering water and providing nutrients to its partnering plant.A study conducted by Rensen Zeng of theSouthChinaAgriculturalUniversityfound that this also allowed for plants to warn one another of potential harm. The study showed Broad Beans used the fungal network to spy on one another for upcoming danger.Like our Internet, this fungal connectivity is also full of crime. Some plants, such as Golden Marigolds have been found to release poisons into the network to slow down the growth of surrounding plants in the fight for water and light. Other plants, such as the Phantom Orchid, do not have the chlorophyll (叶绿素) and must get the necessary nutrients from surrounding plants.Research suggests that animals such as insects and worms may be able to detect slight exchanges of nutrients through the network, allowing them to more easily find delicious roots to feed on; however, this has not beenconclusively made clear in experimentation. The more we learn about this phenomenon, the more our understanding of the plant life of our planet will continue to change. Perhaps one day, we may be able to map out these complex networks entirely.8. What is the function of the first paragraph?A.To explain the aim of the web.B. To introduce the main topic.C. To give definition of diverse life.D. To show the importance of plants.9. The criminal behavior of plants can be seen as a way to________.A. compete for survivalB. gather more waterC. take in sunlightD. break natural rules10. What does the last paragraph suggest?A. Animals can also feed on the fungus.B. Nutrient exchanges are too slight to detect.C. No experiment can prove the phenomenon.D. More needs to be done to work out the network.11. Which can be the best title for the text?A. The Partnership between PlantsB. The Unknown Roots of the EarthC. The Superhighway Linking the PlantsD. The Mysterious Map Changing the WorldD“Heavy hearts, like heavy clouds in the sky, are best relieved by the letting of a little water, the French writer Antoine de Rivarol wrote. This love letter to the cleansing beauty of a good cry is a comforting thought at atime when the continuing stress of the COVID-19 has added heaviness to each of our lives.Scientifically, de Rivarol's poetic image doesn't, if you'll forgive the words used in the poem, hold water. There's limited research on crying, partly because of the difficulty of copying the behavior of real crying in a lab. But even within the previous studies, there's little evidence to suggest that crying provides a physiologicalcleansing of poisons in people's body.Psychologists believe the relief of a good cry connects with a different emotional process. “It seems that crying occurs just after the peak of the emotional experience, and crying is associated with this return to homeostasis: the process of maintaining a stable psychological state,” said Lauren Bylsma. He also said holding back tears can have negative physical consequences, including headaches and muscle tension. Such restriction can also limit our experiences of joy, gratitude and other positive emotions if we avoid acknowledging our feelings.For me crying has been easier said than done during the COVID-19. Psychologists say it's normal to feel stopped up by the stresses of the past year. We should find opportunities to release and process our emotions.Watching a tear-jerking movie, having an emotional conversation with a close friend, and writing in a journal are healthy ways toelicita cry. Physical activity like light-footed walking or even dancing can also signal our bodies to release some emotional tightness. We can then open up to the flow of feelings that leave us feeling lighter and refreshed—like a clear sky after a soaking rain.12. What is the weakness of the studies ever clone on crying?A. They were clone in a laboratory setting.B. They cared little about different forms of crying.C. They were always concentrated on people's daily life.D. They showed little about the positive physical effect of crying.13. What is the function of crying according to Lauren Bylsma?A. Curing people of their diseases.B. Keeping emotionally balanced.C. Producing negative mental results.D. Expanding people's experience of joy.14. What does the underlined word “elicit” in the last paragraph mean?A. Produce.B. Postpone.C. Control.D. Repeat.15. What are people advised to do according to the text?A. Learn to hold back their tears wisely.B. Share their emotion with their colleagues.C. Have a good cry when necessary.D. Try to avoid admitting our feelings.第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

2020届浙江省台州中学高三英语下学期期中考试试卷及参考答案

2020届浙江省台州中学高三英语下学期期中考试试卷及参考答案

2020届浙江省台州中学高三英语下学期期中考试试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AThis is a list of places to spend the 2020 Olympics if you aren't going to Japan.AustraliaThe fact that the summer Olympics fall during Australia's winter season is worth keeping in mind for two reasons: it makes traveling there cheaper, and it's still not too cold. As far as the Olympics are concerned, there will be no shortage of opportunities to watch the Games in between your various explorations of the country and its limitless activities.ThailandThailand is a breathtaking place 10 spend some time during any summer, and provides a perfect setting for Olympie viewing: You can go scuba diving one morning before watching sports all afternoon, or simply duck out for world-famous street food in between events. But Thai sports fans may also be taking extra interest in the Olympics these days.United StatesThe U.S. is likely to be as interested in the Olympics as any other nation, given is collection of athletes who will be taking center stage. You can rest assured it won't be difficult to watch the Games no matter where you're visiting specifically. This leaves you with all sorts of fun options. You can visit a luxury ski resort town like Aspen, which turns into a gorgeous hiking destination in the summer.Great BritainNot unlike the U, s. Britain will make for a fun place to spend the 2020 Olympics because there's a great deal of national interest in a number of different sports, and the local athletes are expected to be competitive. Summer can also be a good time to be in Britain in general," with ly mild temperatures allowing for full exploration of the country. That means you can stay in the beautiful Lake District if you like, hiking or kayaking when you're not watching the Games.1.What is special about Australia as a destination in an Olympic summer?A.Its season.B.Its activities.C.Its sports.D.Its scenery,2.Which country can you go to if you are a street food lover?A.Australia.B.Thailand.C.United States.D.Great Britain.3.What do the U. S. and Britain have in common as fun places to spend the 2020 Olympics?A.They both have a pleasant temperature.B.They are both interested in the Games.CThey both own lots of sports centers. D.They are both English-speaking countries.BOne billion people in the world are short of water. How can this problem be solved. Some suggestions have been to desalinate ocean water or to build enormous water pipelines from areas where water is abundant. (Suggestions such as these prove extremely expensive when they are actually used.) One possibility that scientists are considering is pulling icebergs from either the North Pole or the South Pole to parts of the world with a water shortage. Although many questions must be answered before such a project could be tried, moving icebergs seems a reasonable possibility in the future.Engineers, mathematicians, and glaciologists from a dozen countries have been considering the iceberg as a future source of water. Saudi Arabia is particularly interested in this project because it has a great water shortage. Scientists estimate that it would take 128 days to transport a large iceberg (about 1/2 square mile) to Saudi Arabia. Yet the iceberg would be completely melted by the 104th day. Therefore, insulation would be essential, but how to insulate the iceberg remains an unsolved problem.The problems in transporting an iceberg are numerous. The first problem is choosing the iceberg to pull. The icebergs that form in the North Pole are quite difficult to handle because of their shape. Only a small portion extends above the water — most of the iceberg is below the surface, which would make it difficult to pull. South Pole icebergs, on the other hand, are flat and float like table tops. Thus they would be much easier to move.How can a 200-million-ton iceberg be moved. No ship is strong enough to pull such enormous weight through the water. Perhaps several ships could be used. Attaching ropes to an iceberg this size is also an enormous problem. Engineers think that large nails or long metal rods could be driven into the ice. What would happen if the iceberg splits into several pieces during the pulling. Even if an iceberg with very few cracks were chosen, how could it be pulled through stormy waters. Furthermore, once the iceberg reached its destination, very few ports would be deep enough to store it.All of these problems must be solved before icebergs can become a reasonable source of water. Yet scientists estimate that it will be possible to transport them in the near future. Each year, enough icebergs form to supplythe whole world with fresh water for a full year. In addition, icebergs are free and nonpolluting. As a solution to the world’s water problems, icebergs may be a workable possibility.4. What is a problem in transporting iceberg?A. The size of the iceberg.B. The colour of the iceberg.C. The salt in the iceberg.D. The movement of air and water.5. What is the author’ attitude towards transporting iceberg?A. Pessimistic.B. Objective.C. Optimistic.D. Unconcerned.6. What does the last paragraph mainly tell us?A. It is hard to use iceberg.B. Iceberg are a good choice.C. There are problems with iceberg.D. Man finds no other ways to solve water shortage.7. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Shortage of water.B. Icebergs for water.C. Scientists and icebergs.D. Iceberg—scientists headache.CThe grocerystore might not be your favorite place to visit when you're at home, but is it ever fun when you're in another country? Honestly speaking, they're one of those strange little destinations that I like to sniff out everywhere I go, much as other travelers head toward clothing stores, libraries, coffee shops or galleries.The greatest beauty of the grocery store –– whether it's a supermarket or a tiny shop –– is that it gives you a glimpse into what local people buy to cook their own meals. This offers clues into their lifestyles and preferences, and into the agricultural and cooking practices of the country. I stare at the strange fruits and vegetables, the seafood, the cheese, the spices, the bread, and oh, the chocolate...always the chocolate!Being the environmental nerd(呆子)I am, I like paying attention to packaging, which can reflect people's attitudes towards environmental protection. Italy, for example, has a habit of requiring customers to bag their fruits and vegetables in plastic for weighing, while Sri Lanka leaveseverything loose in bins. In Brazil, everything is prepackaged in a layer of plastic.People in grocery stores tend to be friendlier. They smile, say hello, and sometimes ask questions, which can lead to great conversations. I had a further discussion with a teenaged cashier in Sri Lanka, over which bag ofcrunchy(松脆的)mix to buy. He insisted that the one labeled “spicy” would be too hot for me, but I told him I was willing to risk it. He laughed and we ended up talking about my favorite Sri Lankan foods for ten minutes.It's interesting then to come home and look at one's own local grocery store through new eyes. What would a visitor think? What stands out, and what do the food displays say about us as a culture? You might be surprised by what you realize.8. According to the author, what is the key benefit of visiting foreign grocery stores?A. Learning to cook foreign dishes.B. Making friends with local people.C. Buying cheaper food and souvenirs.D. Knowing local people and the country.9. What does the author show by mentioning some countries in paragraph 3?A. People's special lifestyles.B. People's shopping habits.C. People's environmental awareness.D. People's packaging methods.10. What can we infer from paragraph 4?A. Sri Lankans know a lot about food.B. Grocery stores are good social places.C. Grocery stores vary in different countries.D. Sri Lankans like to give strangers suggestions.11. Which of the following shows the structure of text? (P: paragraph)A. B.C. D.DFairy tales perform many functions. They entertain, encourage imagination and teach problem—solving skills. They can also provide moral lessons, highlighting the dangers of failing to follow the social codes that let human beings coexist in harmony. Such moral lessons may not mean much to a robot, but a team of researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology believes it has found a way to use the fairy tales as moral lessons that AI (artificial intelligence) can take to its cold, mechanical heart.The collected stories of different cultures teach children how to behave in socially acceptable ways with examples of proper and improper behavior in fables, novels and other literature. We believe story comprehension in robots can prevent the intelligent robots from killing humanity which was predicted and feared by some of the biggest names in technology including Stephen Hawking and Bill Gates. This system is called “Quixote” (堂吉诃德). It collects story plotsfrom the Internet and then uses those stories to teach robots how to behave.The experiment done by the designers involves going to a drugstore to purchase some medicine for a human who needs to get it as soon as possible. The robot has three options. It can wait in line; it can interact with the store keeper politely and purchase the medicine with priority; or it can steal the medicine and escape. Without any further directives(指令), the robot will come to the conclusion that the most efficient means of obtaining the medicine is to steal it. But Quixote offers a reward for waiting in line and politely purchasing the medicine and a punishment for stealing it. In this way, the robotwill learn the moral way to behave on that occasion.Quixote would work best on a robot that has a very limited function. It’s a baby step in the direction of teaching more moral lessons into robots. We believe that AI has to be trained to adopt the values of a particular society, and in doing so, it will strive to avoid unacceptable behavior. Giving robots the ability to read and understand our stories may be the most efficient means.12. What function do fairy tales perform in the robots?A. They entertain robots.B. They highlight dangers.C. They make robots more intelligent.D. They enable robots to behave morally.13. What is “Quixote” in the text?A. A punishment systemB. A character in literatureC. A big name in technologyD. A software educating robots.14. What does the designer expect robot to do in the experiment?A. To take advantage of its privilege.B. To finish the task most efficiently.C. To perform in a good mannered way.D. To be rewarded by the storekeeper115. Which of the follow can bestexpress the author’s opinion?A. Robots will definitely have more functions.B. Robots with human’s emotions are perfect.C. Training robots to be socially acceptable is necessary.D. The development of robots is still in a baby step.第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

2020届浙江省台州中学高三英语下学期期中考试试卷及答案

2020届浙江省台州中学高三英语下学期期中考试试卷及答案

2020届浙江省台州中学高三英语下学期期中考试试卷及答案第一部分阅读(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AI once taught in a small private school. Each morning at nine o’clock all the students, ranging in age from three to seven years old, gathered in the Great Room for a warm-up in preparation for the day.One morning the headmistress made an announcement to all the children gathered,“Today we begin a great experiment of the mind.” She held up two ivy(常春藤) plants, each potted in an identical container. She continued, “Do they look the same?”All the children nodded. So did I, for, in this way, I was alsoa child.“We will give the plants the same amount of light, the same amount of water, but not the same amount of attention,” She said. “Together we are going to see what will happen when we put one plant in the kitchen away from our attention and the other plant right here in this room. Each day for the next month, we shall sing to our plant in the Great Room and tell it how much we love it, and how beautiful it is. We will use our good minds to think good thoughts about it.”Four weeks later my eyes were as wide and disbelieving as the children’s. The kitchen plant was leggy and sick-looking, and it hadn’t grown at all. But the Great Room plant, which had been sung to and surrounded by positive thoughts and words, had increased threefold in size with dark leaves that were filled with energy.In order to prove the experiment, the kitchen ivy was brought to the Great Room to join the other ivy. Within three weeks, the second plant had caught up with the first ivy. Within four weeks, they could not be distinguished, one from the other.I took this lesson to heart and made it my own.1. Why did the headmistress do the experiment?A. She wanted to teach me a lesson.B. She expected the students to learn to grow plants.C. She meant to prove the impact of good minds on growth.D. She intended to show students how to save a sick-looking plant.2. What happened to the ivy in the kitchen at last?A. It stopped growing and died.B. It was leggy and sick with dark leaves.C. It looked almost the same as the other one.D. It grew better than the one in the Great Room.3. What can be a suitable title for the passage?A. Life Means GrowthB. Things Grow with LoveC. Equality Makes a DifferenceD. Positive Thoughts Really CountBIf you travel inAthens, against popular belief, I would highly recommend saving the Acropolis for your secondday. As attractive as it is to head straight to the most famous building in the city, there are several reasons why you should hold off until later.Sunriseis the best time to see the ruins, and who wants to spend their first day in anew citywaking up at6 a.m.? On top of that, the Acropolis is going to make every other site inAthensless important in comparison, so I recommend not hitting it on your first day.We got to the southeast gate at 7:30, half an hour before it opened at 8. When the gate opened, we rushed to the hill. Our plan paid off because we had the whole complex to ourselves for five minutes. In this age of overtourism, getting to the greatness of the Acropolis with nobody else around felt special and excited.The Acropolis is the name given to the complex on top of the hill, and it’s made up of several buildings. There’s theTempleofAthena Nike, the Parthenon, the Old Temple of Athena, the Legendary Olive Tree of the Pandroseion, the Porch of the Caryatids at the Erechtheion... and on your way down, the Odeon of Herodes Atticus.Something that sounds boring but isn’t is theAcropolisMuseum, and I recommend spending a couple of hours there. As someone who is a museum-avoider, I listened to the recommendations of everyone who had been, and made myself go inside. And I loved it. The museum houses tons of sculptures unearthed from the Acropolis, and it was interesting to check them out.Head toSyntagma Squarenext to watch the changing of the guard. This takes place every hour on the hour, so try to time your visit perfectly. The guards wear fun clothes and make for interesting photos.4. The author suggests visiting the Acropolis on the second day so that ___________.A. it can save visitors a lot of timeB. it can save visitors from getting up earlyC. it can make for a better travel experienceD. it can give visitors a better understanding ofAthens5. How did the author feel when he ran to the top of the hill?A. Bored.B. Worried.C. Relaxed.D. Amazed.6. With what may the author agree about theAcropolisMuseum?A. It is so great that it should be visited last.B. It is enjoyable and worth visiting.C. It wastes a lot of time.D. It should be avoided.7. What is the purpose of the text?A. To provide some advice on visiting the Acropolis.B. To introduce the history of the Acropolis.C. To call on people to protect historic sites.D. To encourage people to travel around.CAs an eco-minimalist, Su Yige has maintained an environmentally friendly and sustainable lifestyle for the past three years while studying in Canada. She takes her own bag when she goes grocery shopping and uses second-hand items as often as possible. She avoids almost all paper-related products unless she has to use a public toilet while away from home.Diligence and thrift are time-honored traditional Chinese virtues. Su's family is a good example of this, according to the native of Weihai, Shandong province. Although they have little formal “green” knowledge, her parents lead a very environmentally friendly life.For example, the family has used the same hair dryer for more than a decade, and Su remembers many of her mother's clothes from as far back as kindergarten. “As long as something can still be used, my mother will not replace it with a new item,” she said.“I frequently asked my father to bring the plastic bag back home after dumping our waste in the trash bin. He was unhappy, and argued that instead of making that request, I should go downstairs to dump the waste myself” she said. In another move, her father criticized her for doing too much shopping online. Eventually, they both made steps toward becoming better environmentalists. Her father brings the bag back for reuse and she has only bought two pieces of clothing online in the past six months.Back in Canada, Su is looking forward to finding a job related to sustainable development in China after she graduates as a computer science major in the summer.8. Which of the following best describes Su Yige?A. Conservative.B. Nostalgic.C. Economical.D. Productive.9. What can be found about Su's mother according to the third paragraph?A. She has a lot of formal green knowledge.B. She regards using the same items as a lifestyle.C. She always wears old clothes due to lack of money.D. She will not replace the old items until they are out of style.10. What can be inferred about Su and her father?A. Both of them like to criticize each other.B. Su's father is particular about her clothes.C. The relationship between them is very tense.D. They urge each other to become more environmentally friendly.11. What can we learn about the author soon after she graduates in Canada?A. She will stay there to look for a job.B. She will put effort into computer science.C. She will devote herself to her motherland's future.D. She will come back to China to stay with her parents.DIn May this year, as part of our 150th anniversary, we asked readers aged between18 and 25 to enter an essay competition. The task was to tell us, in no more than 1,000 words, what scientific advance they would most like to see in their lifetimes, and why it mattered to them.The response was phenomenal: we received 661 entries. Some entrants hoped that science would make their lifetimes much longer than they can currently expect. Many looked forward to work that will end climate change. Others wanted to see advances in our understanding of human history, crop growth, space exploration, and medical technologies. The ideas were inspiring.The winner is a compelling essay by Yasmin Ali, a PhD student at the University of Nottingham, UK. Ali submitted a piece on Beethoven, her brother’s hearing loss and the science which she hoped would one day cure it. It stood out to the judges as a reminder of why many scientists do research: to make the world better tomorrow than it is today.All essays were judged by a group of Nature editors. The top ten submissions were then ranked by threemembers of a separate judging group: Magdalena Skipper, editor-in-chief of Nature; Faith Osier, a researcher; and Jess Wade, a physicist. All submissions were kept anonymous throughout the process.We also selected two runners-up(非冠军的获奖者).Physicist Robert Schittkoat Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, proposes that nuclear fusion(核聚变) could offer a solution to the climate crisis, in a piece that effortlessly mixes grand ambition with gentle humour. And chemist Matthew Zajac at the University of Chicagoin Illinois wrote a powerful personal account of why he wants to see advances in the field of same-sex reproduction.The results show that today’s young scientists have a wealth of ideas, talent and conviction that research can transform their world. We look forward to seeing what they do next.12. What’s the essay competition about?A. The scientific expectation.B. The fantastic scientific ideas.C. The dreams of future life.D. The celebration of anniversary.13. Why Yasmin Ali was chosen the winner?A. She showed great talent in music.B. She found the cure for the loss of hearing.C. She appealed for people to care about hearing loss problem.D. She reminded people to remember the meaning of science development.14. What can we learn about the result of the essay competition?A. Robert Schittko won the second place.B. There were two winners in the essay competition.C. Matthew Zajac presented his view of same-sex reproduction.D. The two runners-up were selected for the same field they chose.15. What isthe author’s attitude to the competitors’ ideas about science expectations?A. Doubtful.B. Favorable.C. Impossible.D. Ignorant.第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

2020届台州市高级中学高三英语下学期期中试卷及答案

2020届台州市高级中学高三英语下学期期中试卷及答案

2020届台州市高级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ALocated besideLake Geneva, the Olympic Museum houses more than 10,000 artificial objects and hours of interactive contents highlighting some of the best moments during the Olympics. Here are some of the museum’s most moving moments.The Olympic ParkThe journey through the Olympic Museum begins in the Olympic Park, an 8,000-square-meter outdoor area in front of the museum overlooking Lake Geneva and theAlps. The park contains artwork and sculptures that show respect to the world of sport.The first Olympic SymbolThe “Olympic Rings” flag was designed by Coubertin in 1913. The rings represent the five continents that participate in the Olympics: Africa, Asia,America,AustraliaandEurope. The six color1 s include at least one color1 that is represented on the flag of every country.The StadiumsThe stadiums that host the Olympic Games are as much of a celebration of design as the games are a celebration of sportsmanship. Guests can explore plans and models of Olympic stadiums’ past and present, including one of the games’ most attractive stadiums, the Bird’s Nest from Beijing 2008 Olympics.The Olympic MedalsHave you ever wondered what an Olympic medal looks like? The Olympic Museum has a room that houses every bronze, silver, and gold medal from every Olympic Games dating back to the first modern Olympics of 1896. Each medal design is a unique representation of the year and location in which the games were held.1.Which moment do you see first when exploring the Olympic Museum?A.The Olympic Park.B.The first Olympic Symbol.C.The Stadiums.D.The Olympic Medals.2.What can you do in the section of The Stadiums?A.Celebrate the glory of a sportsman.B.Meet the designers of the stadiums.C.Explore the future stadiums.D.Enjoy the model of the Bird’s Nest.3.In which column of a newspaper may this text appear?A.Entertainment.B.Science.C.Travel.D.Business.BThe outbreak of the novel corona virus pneumonia (NCP) has disrupted the lives and work of nearly every Chinese person. However, a new trend has been on the rise: many have turned themselves into livestreaming users orfollowers.According to Questmobile, a professional big data intelligence services provider in China, the audience for Douyin, Kuaishou and other livestreaming platforms surged to 574 million during the Spring Festival holiday, up 35 percent from 2019.Confined at home, away from their friends and loved ones, people turn to livestreaming to reach out to the world. For them livestreaming can help them share their lives and interest with a global audience, which will give them the sense of being “in the moment”. Even as viewers, they can also engage immediately with livestreamers by commenting and making suggestions.“When I comment on the livestreaming videos, I’m not simply an audience member, but also an active part of the program. That gives me a sense of engagement,” an Internet user named Wang Hao told People’s Daily.Livestreaming is not only for fun, but also a new tool for many businesses. Affected by the pandemic, many businesses had to stop their sales in physical stores. To meet their business goals and survive during these trying times, many chose to livestream to revive their businesses.Joyoung, a leading maker of small kitchen appliances, is a good example. The company not only added a number of broadcasts each day to advertise their products, but also shared the menus that were beneficial to health. “The responses to our livestreaming shows have been well beyond expectations,” Kang Li, who oversees the company’s livestreaming unit, told China daily. “It’s a natural opportunity to truly bond with our followers.”Like it or not, livestreaming is likely to go mainstream in China for both entertainment and business.4. What is the purpose of writing the second paragraph?A. To introduce some popular livestreaming platforms in China.B. To report data on the development of livestreaming in 2019.C. To show that Chinese people spend too much time on livestreaming apps.D. To prove that livestreaming are becoming increasingly popular in China.5. What does Wang Hao think of commenting on livestreaming?A. It is boring to make comments.B. It is the only way to share viewers’ lives.C. It makes people feel involved in the stream.D. It helps livestreamers improve themselves.6. What do paragraphs 5&6 mainly talk about?A. Livestreaming replaced physical stores in many areas.B. Many businesses turned to livestreaming platform for marketing.C. Livestreaming platforms faced challenges during the pandemic.D. Livestreaming platforms made changes to their services.7. How does the author feel about thefuture of livestreaming?A. Positive.B. Uncertain.C. Disappointed.D. Confused.CGrowing up as kids we are told to share our toys and notto be selfish. We also live in an age when discussing our feelings is encouraged. But when does it all become too much? With new crazes trending all the time, such as dance challenges and wearing a carpet as a dress, the question is: when can sharing become oversharing on social media?“Oversharing” has become associated with social media, but it isn'texclusiveto this platform. Imagine you head to a party and meet x k w someone. Within five minutes they have revealed private details about their life. While some of us may try to escape these people, according to marriage advisor Carolyn Cole, this form of oversharing could come from a strong desire to connect with someone. But how does this translate to social media?Dr. Christopher Hand, a lecturer in cyberpsychology (网络心理学),says the more details people disclose, the less sympathy we express when things go wrong. It seems that searching for sympathy by oversharing is generally considered as negative rather than the cry for help it could really be.However, Dr. Hand's research also seems to suggest that the more we post on a platform, the more socially attractive we become-provided that the posts that we bang out are positive. Even back in 2015, Gwendolyn Seidman PhD said that we should avoid complaining and being negative online. We should also avoid showing off, especially about our love lives. It makes sense-if your date is going “that well", would you really have time to share a photo with text?So, how can you know if you are oversharing? Well, why not ask your friends in real life. They would probably be happy to tell you if your posts about your breakfast or your complaints about your lack of money really are too much.8. What does the underlined word “exclusive" in paragraph 2 mean?A. Unique.B. Similar.C. Relevant.D. Fundamental.9. Why do some people prefer oversharing at parties?A. To draw others' attention.B. To satisfy others' curiosity.C. To remove negative feelings.D. To develop good relationships.10. Which of the following may Dr. Hand agree with?A. Sharing more details online can attract more sympathy.B. Oversharing negative experiences is equal to crying for help.C. Sharing negative posts can't help one become socially attractive.D. Oversharing isn't likely to happen online when things go wrong.11. According to the text, what should be avoided for online sharing?A. Reflecting on past bad manners.B. Showing a great many expensive goods.C. Writing a recipe for a balanced breakfast.D. Recording unforgettable moments with friends.DIn the summer of 2016, I gave a talk at a small conference in northernVirginia. I began by admitting that I’d never had a social-media account; I then outlined arguments for why other peopleshould consider removing social media from their lives. The event organizers uploaded the video of my talk to YouTube. Then it was shared repeatedly on Facebook and Instagram and, eventually, viewed more than five million times. I was both pleased and annoyed by the fact that my anti-social-media talk had found such a large audience on social media.I think of this event as typical of the love-hate relationships many of us have with Facebook, Instagram, andother social-media platforms. On the one hand, we’ve grown cautious about the so-called attention economy, which, in the name of corporate(公司的) profits, destroys social life gradually and offends privacy. But we also benefit from social media and hesitate to break away from it completely. Not long ago, Imet a partner at a large law firm in Washington, D.C., who told me that she keeps Instagram on her phone because she misses her kids when she travels; looking through pictures of them makes her feel better.In recent months, some of the biggest social-media companies, Facebook and Twitter, in particular, have promised various reforms. In March, Mark Zuckerberg announced a plan to move his platform toward private communication protected by end-to-end encryption(端对端加密); later that month, he put forward the establishment of a third-party group to set standards for acceptable content.All of these approaches assume that the reformation of social media will be a complex, lengthy, and gradual process. But not everyone sees it that way. Alongside these official responses, a loose collective of developers that calls itself the IndieWeb has been creating another alternative. They are developing their own social-media platforms, which they say will preserve what’s good about social media while getting rid of what’s bad. They hope to rebuild social media according to principles that are less corporate and more humane(人道的).12. Why did the author feel annoyed when his video was spread online?A. His video caused many arguments.B. His video was shared without his permission.C. His talk was opposed by a large amount of people.D. His video’s popularity on social media is against his talk.13. Why does the author mention the story of his partner in paragraph 2?A. To prove that social media has some benefits.B. To advise people to break away from social media.C. To tell the negative effects social media may produce.D. To describe people’s complicated relationships with social media.14. What is the purpose of the reform made by some social-media companies?A. To attract more users.B. To improve network environment.C. To make more profits.D. To provide more convenientservice.15. What does the IndieWeb intend to do?A. Develop new social-media platforms.B. Remove social media from people’s lives.C. Improve the existing social-media principles.D. Help social-media companies to make reformation.第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

2020届台州市高级中学高三英语下学期期中试题及答案解析

2020届台州市高级中学高三英语下学期期中试题及答案解析

2020届台州市高级中学高三英语下学期期中试题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ACanadais one of the most beautiful countries in the world. Here are 4 attractive places worth your visit.ChurchillChurchill is a town with the nickname "Polar Bear Capital of the World”, where tourists can safely view polar bears from special vehicles in the autumn and winter. Thousands of beluga whales, which move into the warmer waters of theChurchill Riverduring July and August, are a major summer attraction. Churchill is also a destination for bird watchers from late May until August.Niagara FallsNiagara Fallsis a group of three waterfalls, crossing the border betweenCanadaand theUnited States. The largest of the three is Horseshoe Falls, also known asCanadian Falls. Niagara Falls illumination(彩灯)is a must for any visitor! Every night of the year, the three waterfalls are illuminated in color1 s creating an attractive scene that can be viewed from near and far.VancouverVancouverisCanada's third-largest city, always named as one of the top five worldwide cities for its comfortable environment and quality of life.Vancouverhas an active nightlife scene, whether its food and dining, or bars and nightclubs. From mid-June to early July, the Vancouver International Jazz Festival features 300 concerts, including a free opening Downtown Jazz Weekend.OttawaThe capital ofCanadais situated on the banks of theOttawa Riverand has a lot ofEnglish buildings in it. It is a beautiful city which has the Parliament buildings on the banks and English influenced houses and parks around. There are museums and art galleries that will give you a complete knowledge of the English culture there. It is really the heart ofCanada. So if you are a history and art loverOttawais the best choice for your visit inCanada.1. If you want to watch birds, which place will you choose to visit?A. Churchill.B.Niagara Falls.C. Vancouver.D.Ottawa.2. What is the best season for visitingVancouver?A. Spring.B. Summer.C. Autumn.D. Winter.3. What doNiagara FallsandVancouverhave in common?A. They are both famous for natural scenery.B. The best visiting time are both at nights.C. They are both located inCanadaentirely.D. The tickets there are both free at weekends.BA Hug from a Teenage BoyFifteen years spent in the field of education have provided Nancy Marra with many treasured moments. One of the most endearing happened when she was teaching second grade.That year, she decided to plan something special for the children: a Mother’s Day tea. After all the preparations were made for it, each child took home an invitation.Nancywas surprised and relieved to see that every mother was planning to attend. She even invited her own mother.Finally, the day arrived. That afternoon, each child lined up at the classroom door expecting the arrival of his or her mom. As it got closer to starting time,Nancylooked around and her eyes quickly found Jimmy. His mother hadn’t shown up and he was looking upset.Nancytook her mother by the hand and walked over to Jimmy. “Jimmy,”Nancysaid, “I have a bit of a problem here and I was wondering if you could help out. Since I’m going to be really busy today, I was wondering if you could keep my mother company.”Nancy’s mom and Jimmy sat at a table with two other mother-child pairs. Jimmy servedNancy’s mom her treats, presented her with the giftNancyhad made, and pulled out and pushed in her chair, just as they had practiced the day before. WheneverNancylooked over, her mom and Jimmy were in deep conversation Ten years later,Nancywas at a high school to take a senior class on a field trip, and there was Jimmy. On the way back,Nancyhad the students complete an evaluation form of their trip. She collected and checked the forms one by one.When she came to Jimmy’s evaluation page, he had written, “Remember our Mother’s Day tea we had in second grade, Mrs. Marra? I do! Thanks for all you did for me, and thank your mother, too.”As they began unloading at the school, Jimmy made sure he was the last one to go.Nancytold him she really enjoyed what he had written. He looked rather embarrassed, mumbled (咕哝) his own thanks, and then turned to walk away. As the bus driverbegan pulling the bus away, Jimmy ran back and knocked on the bus door. He jumpedback on board and gaveNancya big hug. “Thanks again, Mrs. Marra. No one even knew my mom didn’t make it that day!”She ended her workday with a hug from a teenage boy who had probably stopped hugging teachers years ago.4. Why was Jimmy paired withNancy’s mother?A. Nancy was too busy to spend time with her.B. Jimmy’s mother didn’t come to the event.C. Nancy wanted Jimmy to get to know her.D. Jimmy could get along well with her.5. Where did Jimmy meetNancyten years later?A. Near Jimmy’s high school.B. At a Mother’s Day tea.C. In Nancy’s classroom.D. On a field trip.6. How did Jimmy feel about whatNancyhad done for him?A. Upset.B. Embarrassed.C. Grateful.D. Satisfied.7. Which of the following best presents the theme of the passage?A. No act of kindness is ever wasted.B. A friend in need is a friend indeed.C. A mother’s hug lasts long after she lets go.D. The best teacher must be the best performer.CIf you could travel back in time, which period of history would you visit? It’s a great question to ask your friends, and time travel is the subject of many science fiction films. Of course, sci-fi is familiar to most of us, butwhat is cli-fi? The simple answer is climate fiction which focuses on the subject of climate change.Many of the cli-fi examples we watch tend to be disaster films. It could be solar flares (太阳耀斑), ice ages devastating (摧毁) the planet, extreme flooding swamping the earth with water, or super-storms that threaten life as we know it. While films and novels of this style are often subject to the typical images of a hero or heroine battling to save the day, what sets it apart from most sci-fi films is that the plots will often draw on apparently reasonable outcomes in the near future.Climate change and the potential threats have long been established. Some believe that the issue of climate change has even led to more fans watching films to learn more about what's happening to the world – seeing it as a form of edutainment. A study conducted by the Yale programme on Climate Change Communication tested the effects that two climate fiction novels can have on its readers and found “significant positive effects” in terms of their attitudes and beliefs towards the climate crisis – for example, understanding global warming will harm them and future generations.Most climate films are not only extremely popular action films, but also cause our fear of what some see as the approaching end of the world. This sounds bad, but according to a study conducted on 310 adults in the US, watching such scary films can help us feel more prepared and less alone in situations such as the pandemic (疫情). So, it looks like cli-fi is hereto stay – and there seem to be some benefits. Whether it’s there to educate, entertain or prepare you for a climate crisis, it might have a role to play.8. Which of the following may be the subject of cli-fi?A. Time travel.B. Global warming.C. Weather forecast.D. Economic climate.9. What can we learn about cli-fi films from paragraph 2?A. They are often about extreme natural disasters.B. They want to show that man can conquer nature.C. They usually have similar plots with sci-fi films.D. They can show the true near future of the world.10. Why is the study conducted by the Yale programme mentioned in paragraph 3?A. To prove that climate change has potential threats.B. To show that people like climate fiction novels.C. To tell that cli-fi novels have positive effects on readers.D. To explain how the climate crisis affect the human being.11. What does the writer mainly want to tell us in the last paragraph?A. Cli-fi films are very popular as action films.B. A study was conducted on 310 adults in theUS.C. The pandemic make people scared and alone.D. Cli-fi films are useful and will be here to stay.DWhen Alex Linwas 11 years old, he read an alarming article in the newspaper, which said that people were burying old computers in backyards, throwing TVs into streams, and dumping (丢弃) cell phones in the garbage. This was dangerous because e-waste contains harmful chemicals that can leak into the environment, getting into crops, animals, water supplies and people.Alex was really worried and decided to make it next project for WIN-the Westerly Innovations Network. Alex and six of his friends had formed this organization to help solve community problems two years before.But what could they do about this project with e-waste? The team spent several weeks gathering information about the harmful chemicals in e-waste and their effects on humans. They learned how to dispose(处置) of e-waste properly and how it could be recycled. Then, they sent out a Survey and found only one in eight know what e-waste was, let alone how to properly dispose of it.Alex and his friends went into action. They advertised in the local newspaper and distributed notices to students, asking residents to bring their unwanted electronics to the school parking lot. The drive lasted two days, and they collected over 9, 500 kilograms of e-waste. The next step was to set up a long-term e-waste drop-off center for the town. After some research, they’d learned that reusing is the best way to deal with electronic devices and it is seven times more efficient than recycling. So, they began learning to retrofit (翻新) computers themselves and distributed them to students who didn’t have their own. In this way, they could help students in the area and protect the environment at the same time.For a lasting solution to e-waste, the drop-off center wasn’t enough. Lawswould have to be passed. In 2016, WIN helped push for an e-waste bill in their town, which required companies that manufactured or sold electronics to take back e-waste. The bill clearly forbids the dumping of e-waste. Because of the work of WIN, more and more people, like Alex and his team, are getting the message about safe disposal of e-waste. As Alex says, “Today’s technology should not become tomorrow’s harmful garbage.”12. What was Alex’s worry after he read the article?A. The littering of e-waste.B. The recycling of plastic.C. The change of environment.D. At 11 p.m. on Monday.13. What did Alex do to start the project?A. Set up WIN.B. Collect information.C. Ask friends for help.D. The overuse of old computer.14. Which can best describe the way Alex and his team did their work?A. Traditional.B. Competitive.C. Scientific.D. Convenient.15. What message does the story convey?A. There is no end to perfection.B. success comes through failure.C. 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期中英语试卷一、阅读理解(本大题共10小题,共25.0分)AI was telling my boy Sonny the story of the hare (兔子)and the tortoise (乌龟).At the end I said," Son,remember:Be slow and steady (镇定的),and that will win the race.Don't you think there's something to learn from the tortoise?"Sonny opened his eyes wide,"Do you mean next time when I'm entering for the 60-metre race I should wish that Billy,Tony and Sandy would all fall asleep halfway?"I was shocked,"But the tortoise didn't wish that the hare would fall asleep!""He must have wished that," Sonny said,"Otherwise how could he be so foolish as to race with the hare?He knew very well the hare ran a hundred times faster than he himself did." "He didn't have such a wish," I insisted."He won the race by perseverance (毅力),by pushing on steadily."Sonny thought a while."That's a lie," he said."He won it because he was lucky.If the hare hadn't happened to fall asleep,the tortoise would never have won the race.He could be as steady as you like,or a hundred times steadier,but he'd never have won the race.That's for sure."I gave up.Today's children are not like what we used to be.They're just hopeless.1.The writer argued (辩论)with his son because ______ .A. he liked tortoises while his son liked haresB. they disagreed about whether the tortoise was foolishC. he tried to teach his son a moral (品德)lesson but the son had totally differentopinionD. he liked the story of the hare and the tortoise while his son didn't.2.The writer thinks that his generation (一代人)______ .A. are cleverer than Sonny's generationB. have the same ideas about life as Sonny's generationC. are more hopeful than Sonny's generationD. have different ideas about life from Sonny's generation3.According to the passage,who do you think learnt a lesson?______A. The tortoiseB. SonnyC. The hareD. Sonny's fatherBFinding summer jobs for teenagers has not always been easy, but now you no longer have to worry about what your kid can do to earn their own money. Recently I found some different sites online that offer information about what kids can do. Below is some of that information, along with questions to think about to help you come up with your own ideas.Ideas for summer work:●Parks and Recreat ion Programs.●Babysitting (当临时保姆) during the day of school.●Working part-time at a day care (日托) for the summer.●Car washing.●Working at local vegetable stands.The easiest way for you to find ways for your child to make money is to think about others' inconveniences (不方便). Think of things you need done, or would like to have done, and what you would consider paying for these things to get done. Once you have some ideas, you can sit down with your child and talk to them about what they would be interested in doing. Then once you have an idea of what they want to do you can help them come up with fair prices.Preferably you would want to only have your child working with people you know and trust, or at least you could have your child pick a partner. That way with each of them carrying cell phones, even those without service can call 911, they will be much safer.You can find out more information and many more ideas for kids to use to make money during their summer holidays by visiting .4.The passage is mainly written for______.A. teenagersB. teachersC. parentsD. website designers5.Which of the following is NOT considered when teenagers look for summer jobs?A. Who they'd better work for.B. How much should be paid.C. Whether the jobs are safe.D. Where the workplace is.6.What can we learn about ?A. The author set up the website.B. It gives information about educating children.C. People need to pay to visit the website.D. It offers ideas for children to make money.CMost people around the world are right-handed. This also seems to be true in history. In 1799, scientists studied works of art made at different times from 1,500 B.C. to the 1950s. Most of the people shown in these works are right-handed, so the scientists guessed that right-handedness has always been common through history. Today, only about 10% to 15% of the world’s population is left-handed.Why are there more right-handed people than left-handed ones? Scientists now know that a person’s two hands each have their own jobs. For most people, the hand is used to find things or hold things. The right hand is used to work with things. This is because of the different work of the two sides of the brain. The right side of the brain, which makes a person’s hands and eyes work together, controls the left hand. The left-side of the brain, which controls the right hand, is the centre for thinking and doing problems. These findings show that more artists should be left-handed, and studies have found that left-handedness is twice as common among artists as among people in other jobs.No one really knows what makes a person become right-handed instead of left-handed. Scientists have found that almost 40% of the people become left-handed because their main brain is damaged when they are born. However, this doesn’t happen to everyone, so scientists guess there must be another reason why people become left-handed. One idea is that people usually get right-handed from their parents. If a person does not receive the gene(基因) for right-handedness, he / she may become either right-handed or left-handed according to the chance and the people they work or live with.Though right-handedness is more common than left-handedness, people no longer thinkleft-handed people are strange or unusual. A long time ago, left-handed children were made to use their right hands like other children, but today they don’t have to.7.After studying works of art made at different times in history, the scientists found_______.A. the art began from 1,500B. ;C.B. the works of art ended in the 1950sC. most people shown in the works of art are right-handedD. most people shown in the works of art are left-handed8.What is the hand for most people used to do?A. It’s used to find or hold things.B. It’s used to work with things.C. It’s used to make a person’s eyes work together.D. It’s the centre for thinking and doing problems.9.According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?A. No one really knows what makes a person become right-handed.B. Left-handedness is cleverer than right-handedness.C. Today children are not made to use their right hands only.D. Scientists think there must be some reason why people become left-handed.10.The best title for this passage is _______.A. Scientists’ New InventionsB. Left-handed PeopleC. Which HandD. Different Brains, Different Hands二、阅读七选五(本大题共5小题,共10.0分)The way to lift up your mood Everyone has periods in their lives when everything seems very hard,when there's nobody to talk to and the mood (情绪)is just getting worse and worse.(1) The first thing you should try is socializing and thinking positively.It's very hard,because usually when we feel sad we lock ourselves at home and try to think about all the bad things we have.But if you'll try to force yourself and call a friend for a cup of coffee,the chances for changing your mood into better are very good.Just try to avoid bad thoughts.(2)(3) It could be something you wanted for a long time-a short trip,a coat,a ring or anything that could lift up your mood.It doesn't have to be costly,but it has to be good to yourself.Not only giving gifts to yourself can lift up your mood.(4) Think of your friends,family,relatives or even local charities (慈善机构),choose one person and give him a gift.It doesn't have to be something expensive or big.It may be just a little toy to your poor neighbor's child.Making another person feel happy will make you feel good in your heart and mind.Take control of your feelings.Don't let them control you.(5) Just follow the advice above,and start doing something.A.Cry aloud if you feel it is necessary.B.Here are some things that may help you lift up your mood.C.Making yourself feel better isn't that hard.D.Buying things to others may be a perfect way to feel happy.E.Do your best to find someone to talk to.F.Instead,try to think about the bright side of your life.G.You should also try doing something only for yourself,something totally selfish.11. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G12. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G13. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G14. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G15. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G三、完形填空(本大题共20小题,共30.0分)"None of us get out of life alive,so be brave and be thankful for all the opportunities (机会)you have." Those were (16) words said by 18-year-old Jake Bailey,a cancer patient.Bailey was in the leading position of the Students' Union.The young man had planned to (17) at his high school's end-of-year ceremony (典礼)on schedule.(18),just the week before,he received shocking (19).After several weeks of not feeling well,tests showed that he had a fast-growing form of cancer.Doctors said,without (20),he would only have weeks to live,so they didn't (21) him to take part in the event.But Bailey put on his school uniform along with his (22) face and left his hospital bed to give the inspiring speech to his (23).Without doubt,his surprise appearance (24) everyone at the ceremony.Sitting in the wheelchair,he began to (25) his ideas.He expressed that a strong-willed person would not easily(26),no matter how hard life was.At the speech,Bailey encouraged his schoolmates to (27) their time."The future is truly in our hands.(28) about having impractical long-term dreams.Let's be (29)to short-term goals ," He (30)."We don't know where we might end up,or when we will end up,so work with pride on what is (31) us."When the senior (32) his speech with the school's (33),"Altiora Peto," which means "I fight for higher things",the entire room burst into cheers.(34),Bailey's message was heard loud and clear.Bailey then closed his eyes and (35) the words "Thank you".16. A. unbelievable B. genuine C. inspiring D. amazing17. A. speak B. chat C. sing D. debate18. A. so B. Instead C. Besides D. However19. A. fault B. attack C. news D. pain20. A. doubt B. hope C. treatment D. delay21. A. persuade B. allow C. warn D. organize22. A. determined B. frightened C. satisfied D. surprised23. A. friends B. family C. schoolmates D. roommates24. A. amused B. shocked C. affected D. frightened25. A. explain B. form C. share D. change26. A. turn up B. give in C. break up D. cut down27. A. gain B. treasure C. spend D. spare28. A. Talk B. Forget C. Care D. Dream29. A. devoted B. limited C. admitted D. lost30. A. continued B. reminded C. sighed D. cried31. A. in place of B. in front of C. in charge of D. in search of32. A. replaced B. ended C. began D. decorated33. A. motto B. principle C. rule D. opinion34. A. Finally B. Obviously C. Actually D. Entirely35. A. mouthed B. typed C. recorded D. wrote四、语法填空(本大题共1小题,共15.0分)36.There are various festivals throughout the world,festivals to satisfy and please the (1)(ancestor),to honor some famous people or important events,and (2) (express)people's thanks to the God (3) bringing them harvest.For example,in Mexico people observe the Day of the Dead in early November,(4) people eat food in the shape of skulls and cakes with "bones" on them.In India,October 2 is (5) national festival to honour Mohandas Gandhi who helped India become a(n)(6) (depend)country.And in China,the Spring Festival,which (7) (celebrate)in January or February,is the most (8) (energy)and important because it is a festival that looks forward to the coming of spring.(9) are there all these festivals?Because during the festivals,people can get together to eat,drink and have fun with each other,(10) (forget)all the daily struggle and demands for a while.五、选词填空-句子(本大题共5小题,共15.0分)37.万圣节如今成了孩子们的节日,这天他们可以穿上盛装,捉弄他人.(Halloween, when)______38.很显然,你应该为你的不守信用向她道歉.(obvious)______39.说实话,很多人把名和利看得很重要以致于有时候会感到痛苦.( attach…to, so that)______40.令我们欣慰的是,很多保护区正在被建造以保护濒临灭绝的野生动植物免于被猎杀.(relief, endanger, protect…from)______41.他以前经常给路人表演来赚额外的钱,并且用这些钱来购买乐器.(performance, prep+which/whom)______六、书面表达(本大题共1小题,共25.0分)42.假定你是李华,你的朋友李越面对即将到来的高二期中考试,感到学习压力很大,不知如何排解,写信求助于你.请你用英语写一封信给她,提出一些合理的建议,内容包括:1.正确对待考试;2.正常休息;3.其他建议.注意:1.词数80左右;2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;3.开头语和结束语已为你写好,不计入总词数.Dear Li Yue,______Yours truly,Li Hua.答案和解析1.【答案】【小题1】C 【小题2】D 【小题3】D【解析】CDD1.C.推理判断题.根据5,6段"He didn't have such a wish,"I insisted."He won the race by perseverance (坚忍不拔的),by pushing on steadily."Sonny thought a while."That's a lie,"he said."He won it because he was lucky.If the hare hadn't happened to fall asleep,the tortoise would never have won the race.说明我是想通过这个故事告诉儿子毅力的重要性,但是儿子有完全不同的观点,认为这个故事的假的.说明现在的孩子和以前的不一样了.故选C.2.D.推理判断题.根据文章最后一段"I gave up.Today's children are not like what we used to be.They're just hopeless"说明作者已经认识到现在的孩子和以前的孩子已经不一样了.故选D.3.D.推理判断题.根据文章最后一段说明是Sonny的父亲从这次谈话中得出教训,就是现在的孩子和以前不一样了.故选D.本文是一位父亲和儿子关于龟兔赛跑的辨论,儿子的观点和父亲是完全不一样了,说明两代人的思想上有了代沟.考查学生的细节理解和推理判断能力.做细节理解题时一定要找到文章中的原句,和题干进行比较,再做出正确选择.在做推理判断题时不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实,要根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断.4.【答案】【小题1】C 【小题2】D 【小题3】D【解析】【文章大意】作者发现了一些网站可以提供一些信息或想法,帮助孩子们找到适合自己的赚钱方法。

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