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2020-2021学年江西师范大学附属中学高三英语第一次联考试卷及答案解析

2020-2021学年江西师范大学附属中学高三英语第一次联考试卷及答案解析

2020-2021学年江西师范大学附属中学高三英语第一次联考试卷及答案解析第一部分阅读(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AThe Origins of Famous BrandsOur lives are full of brand names and trademarked products that we use every day. Although many brand names are simple acronyms(首字母缩略词) or versions of their founders names, some of the companies we trust every day actually have fascinating and surprising back stories.StarbucksIt seems fitting that the most famous coffee brand in the world would take its name from one of the world’s greatest works of literature. The inspiration for the name of the coffeehouse came from Herman Melville’sMoby Dick. The founders’ original idea was to name the company after the Captain Ahab’s ship, but they eventually decided that Pequot wasn’t a great name for coffee, so they chose Ahab’s first mate, Starbucks, as the name instead.GoogleGoogle was originally called Backrub, for it searched for links in every corner of the Web. In 1997, when the founders of the company were searching for a new name showing a huge amount of data for their rapidly improving search technology, a friend suggested the word “googol”. When a friend tried to register the new domain (域) name, he misspelled “googol” as “google”.NikeOriginally founded as a distributor for Japanese running shoes, the company was originally named BRS, or Blue Ribbon Sports. In 1971, BRS introduced its own soccer shoe, a model called Nike, which is alsothe name for the Greek goddess of victory. In 1978, the company officially renamed itself as Nike, Inc.The right name is essential to a company’s success, and a great origin story is just as important as a great product. An attractive origin story is one more thing that keeps customers guessing, wondering, and buying its products.1. What is the name of the Captain Ahab’s ship?A. Moby Dick.B. Starbucks.C. Pequot.D. Herman Melville.2. Why did the founders of the Google want to change its name?A. They mistook their name.B. They wanted new customers.C. The company’s original name was too long.D. The company’s search technology was improving rapidly.3. Where does the importance of the origin story of one company lie in?A. It can change the company’s image.B. It can add myth to the company.C. It explains the development of the company to customers.D. It makes customers imagine and purchase its goods.BWhen I was a child, I attained high grades in my academic study. However, I was physically uncoordinated because I was running too slowly. But for future college application, sport was a must. So I took up fencing (击剑) because I thought it required more strategy than athletic ability.Then I joined the school’s fencing team. My movements were clumsy compared to the seniors. One afternoon after a whole lesson’s failure, tears of frustration welled up in my eyes. One of my teammates approached me, “Could you tell me where your blade (剑) hit me?” She asked. I pointed to her right shoulder. She nodded and patted my stomach, “That’s where I hit you.” She had begun to walk away when I blurted out, “Want to practice together? Again?”We practiced until we both felt more confident. But it wasn’t just the two of us. All these girls were entirely willing to share their knowledge with everyone, helping each other to grow.That afternoon, I watched a senior fencer execute a flawless attack admiringly. Something inside me suddenly bloomed. I realized later that it was love for both fencing and the fencing team.During the city championship, I was selected to fence. My opponent was the best fencer on her school’s team. “Ready, fence.” The match began. Suddenly, my opponent’s blade hit me. The score was 1-0.At the moment I could hear my teammates shouting, “Keep distance!” And the team captain’s voice was clear and commanding, “Parry, then disengage!”Fencing, unlike academics, wasn’t something I could succeed in by myself—even during an individual match, my teammates were still giving me advice. Unathletic as I was, I was proud to be an athlete and a teammate.I saw my blade tip bury itself into my opponent’s shoulder and the judge signaling that it was my point. Icould taste the sweat on my lips, which were breaking out into a smile.4. Why did the author start to learn fencing?A. Because she needed to train her coordination.B. Because she thought it would be easier for her.C. Because she could not succeed in any other sport.D. Because she wanted to enter the school fencing team.5. How did the girls improve their fencing skills?A. By observing flawless attacks.B. By practicing on their own.C. By offering guidance to each other.D. By competing with other teams.6. What distinguishes fencing from academics according to the author?A. Strong determination.B. Hard work.C. Athletic strategy.D. Team support.7. How did the author feel when she got her point?A. Unbeatable and respectful.B. Sweaty and ashamed.C. Energetic and secure.D. Proud and thankful.CIf you’re looking for a reason to care about tree loss, this summer’s record-breaking heat waves might be it. Trees can lower summer daytime temperatures by as much as 10 degrees Fahrenheit, according to arecent study. But tree cover in US cities is shrinking (缩减). A study published last year by the US Forest Service found that we lost 36 million trees annually from urban and rural communities over a five-year period. “If we continue on this path, cities will become warmer, more polluted and generally unhealthier for inhabitants,” said David Nowak, a senior US Forest Service scientist and co-author of the study. Nowak says there are many reasons why our tree cover is declining, including hurricanes, tornadoes, fires, insects and disease. But the one reason for tree loss that humans can control is sensible development.Nowak says there is a downside to trees too, such as pollen allergy (花粉过敏) or large tailing branches in storms, and people don’t like sweeping leaves. But, he says, there are ways cities and counties can manage trees to help communities thrive (繁荣). Urban forests especially need our help to replace fallen trees. Unlike rural areas, it is very difficult for trees to repopulate themselves in a city environment with so much pavement and asphalt (沥青). “A lot of our native trees can’t actually find a place to drop a seed so they can regenerate,” explains Greg Levine, co-executivedirector of Trees Atlanta. “That’s why the community has to go in and actually plant atree because the areas just aren’t natural anymore.”Nowak says the first step is caring for the trees on your own property (财产). “We think we pay for our house, and sowe must maintain it. But because we don’t pay for nature, we don’t need to. And that’s not necessarily true.”8. Why does the author mention “trees can lower summer daytime temperatures”?A. To tell the temperatures in summer are high.B. To explain the reason of tree loss.C. To tell trees are helpful.D. To introduce the topic.9. How can humans control tree loss according to Nowak?A. Develop cities in reasonable ways.B. Prevent fires form damaging trees.C. Improve climate to let trees grow.D. Decrease insects in cities.10. Why do forests in cities need our help?A. Because trees don’t grow in a city environment.B. Because native trees don’t drop seeds any more.C. Because trees in urban areas can’t regenerate naturally.D. Because humans want to plant more trees.11. What is the purpose of this passage?A. Describe the importance of trees in cities.B. Appeal people to protect trees in their surroundings.C. Ask people to plant trees with the author.D. Show the number of trees in theUSis declining.DThe British poet Matthew Byrne moved to Beijing in 2013 and felt that the capital city's poetry scene was lacking.His obsession(痴迷)for starting poetryevents led to the foundation of the Spittoon Collective in May 2015.“At that time,the literary activity in Beijing was The Bookworm based in Sanlitun,”Byrne says.While some of Beijing's literary institutions would go on to close in the fall of 2019,Spittoon would continue to grow as a community for poets and writers,as well as musicians and others in the creative scene.Byrne describes the Spittoon Collective as a platform for people to share ideas,from literary works to different forms of art,with projects developing from the creative energy within the community.Spittoon originally started as a poetry night at the Mado Bar in Dongcheng District 's Baochao Hutong.Byrne says,“In Beijing,you have these wonderful hutongs,ancient structures where you can walk down and visit cool bars,so I thought it would be good to have a poetry event as it seemed like poetry belonged naturally to this area.”He adds,“The objective now is to discover Chinese voices and broadcast them to the rest of the world.We create a kindof theme park-like atmosphere where every Thursday is occupied by a different literary style or art form.”The readings would mainly be in English,but with an international community,a new section called“Poetry-in-Translation”was started,which featured works in Chinese,French,Arabic,Russian,Spanish and other languages.Joining organized activities like Spittoon can be a major help for those caught up in a boring life.And it's especially important for the people who have moved to China as they need to buildnew relationships while living in a different country.12. What can we know about the Spittoon Collective?A. It was closed in 2019.B. It was set up in 2013 in Beijing.C. It's popular with literature lovers.D. It's a community just for foreigners.13. Why did Byrne start the Spittoon Collective in Baochao Hutong?A. To attract students' love of poetry.B. To expandChina's literature globally.C. To makeBeijing's hutongs famous.D. To combine poetry with the hutong.14. What effect would the Spittoon Collective have on Chinese culture?A. Beneficial.B. Negative.C. Challenging.D. Controversial.15. What is the author's attitude to the Spittoon Collective?A. Unclear.B. Intolerant.C. Doubtful.D. Favorable.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。

江西省红色七校2020┄2021届高三第一次联考英语试卷Word版含解析

江西省红色七校2020┄2021届高三第一次联考英语试卷Word版含解析

江西省红色七校2020┄2021届高三第一次联考英语试卷Word版含解析第Ⅰ卷第一部分:听力(共两节,满分30分)第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What does the woman like collecting best?A. Train tickets.B. Coins.C. Stamps.2. Which country found lovely music is good for people’s hearts?A.Australia.B. America.C. Russia.3. What is the woman eager to buy?A. Ice creams.B. Candy.C. Drinks.4. Where are the two speakers?A. In the bank.B. In the classroom.C. In the supermarket.5. What prevented the woman calling the man yesterday?A. She lost her cellphone.B. Her cellphone was power off.C. Her teacher took her cellphone away.第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话或独白后,你将有时间阅读各小题,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。

江西省红色六校2021届高三英语上学期第一次联考试题

江西省红色六校2021届高三英语上学期第一次联考试题

江西省红色六校2021届高三第一次联考英语科试卷(分宜中学、莲花中学、任弼时中学、瑞金中学、南城一中、遂川中学)第一部份:听力第一节听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项当选出最正确选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时刻来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

一、Where was Jane at eight yesterday morning?A. In the park.B. In her home.C. In the woman’s home.二、How much will the woman lend the man?A. 4 dollars.B. 6 dollars.C. 7 dollars.3、What does the man mean?A. They can’t expect Paul to help them.B. Paul is ready to help others.C. Paul is in need of help.4、What is the man’s main reason for making the fence?A. T o protect his grassland.B. To decorate his house.C. T o protect his house.五、What does Helen have to do?A. Read three books in a month.B. Read a book in a month.C. Read three books in less than a week.第二节听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项当选出最正确选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。

听每段对话或独白前,你将有时刻阅读各小题,每题5秒钟;听完后,每题将给出5秒钟的作答时刻。

2020-2021学年高三英语第一次联考试题及答案

2020-2021学年高三英语第一次联考试题及答案

2020-2021学年高三英语第一次联考试题及答案第一部分阅读(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AIn theUnited States, the word "holiday" is synonymous with celebration. The following tenholidaysper year are proclaimed by the federal government.Independence DayIndependence Day is annually celebrated on July 4 and is often known as "the Fourthof July”. It is the anniversary of the publication of the declaration of independence fromGreat Britainin 1776. Now it is celebrated in all the states. The army marks the occasion by firing a 13-gun salute every year. Ceremonies may include parades, official speeches, visits to historic monuments and fireworks displays.Memorial DayThis holiday, on the fourth Monday of every May, is a day on which Americans honor the dead. Originally a day on which flags and flowers were placed on graves of soldiers who died in the American Civil War, now it has become a day on which the dead of all wars and all other dead are remembered the same way.Veterans DayVeterans Day was established to honor Americans who had served in World War I. It falls on November 11, the day when that war ended in 1918, but it now honors veterans of all wars in which the United States has fought Veterans' organizations hold parades or other special ceremonies, and the US president customarily places a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National.ThanksgivingThanksgiving Day is celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November. It has been an annual tradition in theUnited Statessince 1863. Today, people celebrate Thanksgiving to remember these early days. The most important part of the celebration is a traditional dinner. Thanksgiving dinner almost always includes some of the foods served at the first feast: roast turkey, cranberry sauce potatoes pumpkin pies. Before the meal begins, families often pause to give thanks.1. When isIndependence Day?A. May 14,B. July 13.C. July 14.D. July 4.2. Which holiday honors dead soliders?A. Independence Day.B. Memorial Day.C. Veterans Day.D. Thanksgiving.3. What will Americans do on Thanksgiving Day?A. They say thanks.B. They havefriend gatherings.C. They go on holiday.D. They buy many cards.BA team of researchersfrom theUniversityofColorado Boulderhave created a revolutionary type of robotic muscles. They are strong and flexible at the same time, can feel the movements they perform and, whenever they suffer damage, they can self-heal. However, what is best about them is probably the fact that they are extremely cheap to manufacture.The robotic muscles have been called actuators, and have drawn inspiration from real-life muscles. By creating robots equipped with this kind of actuators, researchers would allowthem to perform movements just like human muscles.To make the robotic muscles work, they filled some flexible material with electrodes(电极)and with liquid and oil. Then, they applied some electricity, and the liquid and oil started moving around the electrodes and powered them. This way, the robotic muscles started contracting and relaxing just like real muscles, but a lot quicker.Researchers also took inspiration from the variety of human muscles, and created more types of actuators, each of them performing a different movement. They called these robotic muscles HASEL ( Hydraulically-Amplified Self-healing Electrostatic). However, they are superior to biological muscles as they are stronger, faster, and more flexible.Even the researchers were amazed they could develop such technology. Eric Acome, the author of one of the studies, explained what is unique about the robotic muscles.“The ability to create electrically powered soft actuators that lift a gallon of water at several times per second is something we haven't seen before.”These muscles are special because they are also self-healing. This property is given by the liquid placed inside of them, which also gives them a lot more advantages than those mechanisms (机械)using solids. In the end, the material which keeps the liquid, the oil and the electrodes is extremely cheap. It is a type of polymer (聚合物)similar to the one used for potato chips bags, and can be manufactures for only 10 cents.4. What can we learn about actuators?A. They can heal on their own.B. They are biological muscles.C. They can not move like human muscles.D. They are slower to react than real muscles.5. What do actuators use to directly power electrodes?A. Solids.B. Liquid and oil.C. A type of polymer.D. Potato chips bags.6. What is the last paragraph mainly about?A. The origin of actuators.B. The opinions on actuators.C. The advantages of actuators.D. The significance of actuators.7. In which part of a newspaper will the textmost probably appear?A. Health.B. Culture.C. Education.D. Technology.CIt’s easy to do easy things, but they don’t carry the challenges and rewards of doing something difficult. Scott Kelly said he tried to express that view everywhere he went. And he spoke from experience, having spent a career that included the time as a NASA astronaut, US Navy captain, fighter pilot, and engineer.Scott spoke at the University of North Alabama, sharing stories about his experience of spending a year on the International Space Station (ISS). He said the physical pressure of living in weightlessness for a year was hard to describe and that the fluids(积水) in his head sometimes made him feel like he was standing on his head. It also needed some time to recover when he returned home. “My legs were weak and it would be uncomfortable to sit for a while because my body hadn’t had that pressure so long,” Scott said.He discussed life aboard including spending time with Russian astronauts. They came from different cultures. He had managed to get along well with everyone aboard as they lived together, worked together, and had to rely on each other. He thought it was one of the most rewarding things in his life.Though life there was not easy, Scott never regretted being an astronaut and going to space. He also discussed experiences growing up, admitting that he wasn’t always the greatest student but was able to overcome that through hard work and determination.“Never give up or lower your dreams. If you work for it, all things are possible. There is a zero percent chance of succeeding if you don’t even try. And when you succeed after trying hard, you’ll find it really rewarding,” Scott said in the end.8. Scott mentioned his experience in the ISS mainly to show ________.A. he enjoyed making speechesB. he was a responsible astronautC. his life in space was challengingD. the daily life of an astronaut can be boring9. What may benefit Scott most when he lived with Russian astronauts?A. He won some awards through teamwork.B. He found the fun of living in the Space Station.C. He learned to develop close relationships with others.D. He picked up some knowledge of Russian culture.10. Which of the following can best describe Scott?A. Kind and thoughtful.B. Curious and humorous.C. Easygoing and sociable.D. Hardworking and determined.11. What does the author intend to tell us from Scott’s story?A. It’s importantto have a dreamB. Easy things are also worth doingC. A suitable career leads one to success.D. Difficult things are demanding but rewardingDWho is a genius? This question has greatly interested humankind for centuries.Let's state clearly: Einstein was a genius. His face is almost the international symbol for genius. But we want to go beyond one man and explore the nature of genius itself. Why is it that some people are so much more intelligent or creative than the rest of us? And who are they?In the sciences and arts, those praised as geniuses were most often white men, of European origin. Perhaps this is not a surprise. It's said that history is written by the victors, and those victors set the standards for admission to the genius club. When contributions were made by geniuses outside the club—women, or people of a different color1 or belief—they were unacknowledged and rejected by others.A study recently published bySciencefound that as young as age six, girls are less likely than boys to say that members of their gender(性别)are “really, really smart.” Even worse, the study found that girls act on that belief: Around age six they start to avoid activities said to be for children who are “really, really smart.” Can our planet afford to have any great thinkers become discouraged and give up? It doesn't take a genius to know the answer: ly not.Here's the good news. In a wired world with constant global communication, we're all positioned to see flashes of genius wherever they appear. And the more we look, the more we will see that social factors(因素)like gender, race, and class do not determine the appearance of genius. As a writer says, future geniuses come from those with “intelligence, creativity, perseverance(毅力), and simple good fortune, who are able to change theworld.”12. Whatdoes the author think of victors' standards for joining the genius club?A. They're unfair.B. They're conservative.C. They're objective.D. They're strict.13. What can we infer about girls from the study inScience?A. They think themselves smart.B. They look up to great thinkers.C. They see gender differences earlier than boys.D. They are likely to be influenced by social beliefs14. Why are more geniuses known to the public?A. Improved global communication.B. Less discrimination against women.C.Acceptance of victors' concepts.D. Changes in people's social positions.15. What is the best title for the text?A. Geniuses Think AlikeB. Genius Takes Many FormsC. Genius and IntelligenceD. Genius and Luck第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

高三第一次联考英语考试(2020-2021学年度)

高三第一次联考英语考试(2020-2021学年度)

高三第一次联考英语考试(2020-2021学年度)第Ⅰ卷(三部分,共115分)第一部分:听力(共两节,满分30分)第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A,B,C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1.What does Mr. Brown most probably do at the school?A.He teaches art. B.He learns painting. C.He repairs equipment. 2.Why did the man get a ticket?A.He sped. B.He ran a red light. C.He parked at the wrong place.3.Who spoke to Robert?A.His teacher. B.His boss. C.His partner.4.Where is the man in the dialogue?A.In a hotel. B.At home. C.In a hospital.5.What do we know about the chair?A.It is damaged.B.It is blue and yellow.C.The salesman is charging $159 for it.第二节(共15小题,每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)听第5段对话或独白,每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A,B,C,三个选项中选出最佳选项。

并标在试卷的相应位置。

听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟。

听完后,各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话读两遍。

听6段材料,回答6至7题。

6.What does the buyer think of the house?A.It is too expensive.B.It just meets his needs.C.It’s too far from South Florida Street.7.How did the man learn about the house?A.His wife told him about it.B.He saw it on South Florida Street.C.He read about it in the newspaper.听7段材料,回答8至9题。

解析江西省重点中学盟校2020┄2021届高三第一次联考英语试题

解析江西省重点中学盟校2020┄2021届高三第一次联考英语试题

(考试时间:120分钟,试卷分数:150分)第一部分:听力(共两节,满分30分)第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置上。

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.【此处有音频,请去附件查看】What will the woman probably write her name with?A. A pencil.B. Her finger.C. An electronic pen.【答案】B【解析】【分析】W:Do you have something to write with? How am I supposed to sign my name? Can I use a pencil?M:No, we lost our electronic pen. It doesn’t matter, though. You can use your finger to sign right on the screen.【详解】此题为听力题,解析略。

2.【此处有音频,请去附件查看】What would the woman probably order with chicken?A. White wine.B. Red wine.C. Beer.【答案】A【分析】M:I’m not sure what to order to drink. Beer, white wine, or red wine?W:They say red meats go with red wine, light-colored meats go with white, and oily foods are good with beer.M:I know chicken is white meat.【详解】此题为听力题,解析略。

江西省名校2021届高三上学期第一次联考英语试题(解析版)

江西省名校2021届高三上学期第一次联考英语试题(解析版)

2021届高三第一次江西名校联考英语考试时间:120分钟满分:150分注意事项:1.答卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。

2.回答选择题时,选出每小题答案后,用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。

如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案标号。

回答非选择题时,将答案写在答题卡上,写在本试卷上无效。

3.考试结束后,将答题卡交回。

第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分)第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

例:How much is the shirt?A.£19.15.B.£9.15.C.£9.18.答案是B。

1. What will the woman do this evening?A. Have dinner with Mike.B. Go out with her parents.C. Stay at home with her brother.2. How does the woman keep in touch with her family?A. By making phone calls.B. By sending postcards.C. By using the Internet.3. What did the man buy?A. Green tea.B. Orange juice.C. Hot chocolate.4. What does the woman ask the man to do?A. Move some boxes.B. Make a phone call.C. Drive a car.5. Why is the man talking to the woman?A. To take out insurance.B. To describe his illness.C. To make an appointment.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。

江西省重点中学协作体2020-2021学年高三下学期第一次联考英语答案

江西省重点中学协作体2020-2021学年高三下学期第一次联考英语答案

江西省重点中学协作体2021届高三第一次联考英语试卷答案一、听力1---5BBCAB6---10BCBBC11---15CAABA16---20BAACA二、阅读理解21---23CDC24---27BCDC28---31BCCB32---35ADDA36---40EBCGD三、完形填空41---45CABDA46---50BCDAC51--55DBACD56---60BABDC四、语法填空ingd69.steadily70for五、改错I’m writing to express my sincerely gratitude for your kind help in the school English Drama Festival,sincerewhich has turned out˄amazing success.anIt’s so nice for you to have offered us a class of presentation skills and basic stage techniques.Under our of your professional guidance,the participant gave such an impressive performance.Some students overcame the fearparticipantsof act in front of the audience and gained confidence.Others develop communication skills and knew what acting developed howto cooperate in a team.Most importantly,this activity has been fueled our passion for English drama.Much thanks for your time and support.ManyYours,Li Hua作文:Dear George,Knowing you are interested in the street-stall economy in our country,I’m writing to share some related information with you.Recently,in an effort to stimulate domestic demand,our government has allowed people to set up roadside booths or food stalls on streets on a regular basis.The vendors used to be banned to keep the cities tidy and clean,and their return is expected to help increase people’s income and revive the local economy,which was hit hard during the novel coronavirus outbreak.Personally,street-stall economy creates job opportunities while energizing lonely city streets.I sincerely invite you to experience it by yourself.I’m sure you will fall in love with it too.Yours,LiHua听力材料:Text1W:My sister and I are going to the museum tomorrow.Would you like to come with us?M:That could be interesting,but I have a meeting tomorrow.If you’d like,I can call my friend Matt and ask if he wants to come.W:Perfect.Let me know if he will come.Text2W:Have you seen that new horror movie with Tom Cruise?M:I did see the new Tom Cruise movie.It was good,but I thought it was a comedy.W:You did?I guess it isn’t a very good horror movie,then...Text3W:I can’t find my gloves.Have you seen them?M:I haven’t seen them recently.Have you checked in the closet?W:Yes.And they aren’t in my room.I guess I can get a new pair when we go out.Text4W:All right,class.Let’s get ready to go.Are there any questions?M:Miss Jenkins?My mother didn’t sign the sheet.Does that mean that I can’t go on the field trip?W:I think you’ll need to talk to the headmaster.Text5W:Is this your orange cat?She really seems to like people.M:No,my cat is white,and he just sleeps most of the time.That’s my neighbor’s cat.She comes here to visit. W:I have a black cat,and she never goes outside.She is afraid of people.Text6M:What time can you be at the office tomorrow?W:I have to drop something off at the pool before I go to the office,and they don’t open until noon.M:Can you come here before you go to the pool?I’ll be here at the crack of dawn(一大早).W:I could,but that would mean I have to do a lot of extra driving.Text7M:Sue,do you know if they made all the teams for the new softball season?W:I don’t think they have,Ben.On Monday at lunchtime,Karen told me that they were going to do it this Friday.M:Great!That gives me two days to get some more people for the team.W:Yeah.Just have them come to the meeting on Friday after work,and we’ll get them all signed up,M:Cool.I think I have at least three people who want to play.Text8M:How can I help you,ma’am?W:I was hoping you could look at my car today.For the past few weeks,it has been making very strangenoises.M:What kind of noise?Are they from the engine?W:No,it sounds as if something is being damaged in the wheels.M:Whoa...It sounds like you need new brakes.You’ll have to leave the car with us until tomorrow.W:Gosh,I was thinking you’d be able to get it back to me this afternoon.M:Unfortunately,we need to order the parts,and we can’t get started until they arrive.If I order them now,they’ll be here this afternoon,or tomorrow morning at the latest.W:I see.Well,why don’t I just bring my car back in the morning?There’s a show I really want to see downtown tonight.M:I don’t think that’s a good idea.You’re risking your life by driving this car.If I were you,I’d check the bus schedule.Text9M:I’ve been looking for a used car.Do you know of anyone selling a car?W:You know my brother Jim,right?Actually his friend has one for sale.M:Do you know what kind of car it is?W:I’m not sure if he still has it,but it was a red Ford.M:A Ford?I’m more interested in something small and safe.I think a Honda would be better.W:I can send a message to him for you if you’re interested.I can ask if he still has it.M:Well,I also don’t like red cars.Red is for sports cars like BMWs.So,it would have to be a really good deal. W:I’ll ask.I don’t think he wanted much for it.I would have bought it,but I already have a car.M:Well,if it’s that cheap,I think I can learn to like red.Text10Costa Rica,a small country located in Central America,is quickly gaining a reputation for being one of the most family-friendly travel destinations in the world.Rather than leaving their kids behind,parents come to Costa Rica with their kids because the country offers many opportunities that both parents and children will enjoy.Costa Rica has well-developed travel industry,so even travelers who don’t speak Spanish will find it easy to get around.Vacationers will discover white sand beaches,tropical fish,and places for the kids to check out animals like monkeys.For an exciting hike,the family can climb up one of the country’s active volcanoes. Last but not least,Costa Rica is easy on the budget!Because the dollar is still strong in Latin America,families can have an amazing Costa Rican experience for about half the cost of a trip to Disneyland.They will find nice hotels for every budget.For185dollars per night,families can stay at an ocean-side hotel that has water slides and a butterfly garden.For a cheaper alternative,80dollars per night will get you a nice,cozy room in a hotel with hiking trails nearby and friendly staff available24hours a day.Planning your next vacation soon? Consider Costa Rica.。

2020-2021学年江西师范大学附属中学高三英语第一次联考试卷及参考答案

2020-2021学年江西师范大学附属中学高三英语第一次联考试卷及参考答案

2020-2021学年江西师范大学附属中学高三英语第一次联考试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ABob and Sue Harvey spent nine years as resident fellows in a dormitory at Sanford and in their bookVirtual Reality and The College Freshman, they write “The Freshman oftenfaces an identity problem during the first semester.” College is a more pressured environment than it used to be, in part because the academic gap between high school and college has increased. Many college freshmen have never had to make independent decisions about sex, drugs and alcohol. Most don’t know how to manage their time or money. They often feel lonely and overwhelmed, resulting in anxiety and depression.Nancy Corbin, director of clinical service for student-counseling (咨询) services at Iowa State University, says her office is seeing a significant increase in requests for counseling from freshmen who are having trouble making the adjustment to college life. She says older teenagers increasingly lack the skills to deal with personal problems that aren’t easily defined or fixed. And they get homesick but have a hard time admitting it.Parents and high schools can make things easier on freshmen by preparing them differently. For example, by teaching them to budget their hours and dollars. The Harveys think high schools should offer a college-life course. “Parents need to focus more on relationship and personal issues and less on how many sheets and towels to take,” they say. Many homesick freshmen think they’ll be regarded as failures if they come home before Thanksgiving. So parents can help by letting them know they’re welcome to return if they feel the need. In the meantime, parents have to find new ways to keep in touch with their college kids. One of the best ways is e-mail. It’s less unpleasant and less expensive than constant phone calls and is more likely to be answered than a handwritten letter.1. Why is the first semester difficult for freshmen in college?A. Because they often fail in exams.B. Because they lack time and money.C. Because they are too homesick to make new friends.D. Because they have to settle personal issues on their own.2. In the last paragraph, it is suggested that ________.A. parents should stop buying anything for their kidsB. parents should develop a good relationship with their kidsC. parents should be taught how to send e-mails to their kidsD. parents should work with high schools in college-life courses3. Which of the following might be the best title for the passage?A. Hard Life of College FreshmenB. Approaches to Trouble in CollegeC. Freshmen’s Adaptation ProblemsD. A Strange Phenomenon in CollegeBThe 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” havealready 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.4. 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 7.5. Which of the following can replace the underlined word “prominent” in Para. 5?A. Meaningful.B. Obvious.C. Inspiring.D. Complex.6. 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.7. 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 missedCThe Gata used to look annoyed when they received power bills that routinely topped $200. Last September the couple moved into a 1,500-square-foot home in Premier Gardens, an area of 95 “zero-energy homes” (ZEH) just outside town. Now they're actually eager to see their electricity bills. The grand total over the 10 months they've lived in the three-bedroom house: $75. For the past two months, they haven’t paid a cent.ZEH communities are the leading edge of technologies that might someday create houses that produce as much energy as they consume. Premier Gardens is one of a half-dozen subdivisions (住宅开发项目) in California where every home cuts power consumption by 50%, mostly by using low power appliances and solar panels.Aside from the panels on the roof, Premier Gardens looks like a community of traditional homes. But inside, special windows cut power bills by blocking solar heat in summer and keeping indoor warmth winter.The rest of the energy savings comes from the solar units. They don't just feed the home they serve. If they generate more power than the home is using, the excess flows into the utility's power grid(电网). The residents are billed by “net metering”: they pay for the amount of power that they get from the grid, minus the kilowatts(千瓦) they feed into it. If a home generates more power than it uses, the bill is zero.That sounds like a bad deal for the power company, but it's not. Solar homes produce the most power on the hot sunny afternoons when everyone rushes home to turn up the air conditioner. "It helps us lower usage at peak power times," says solar expert Mike Keesee. “That lets us avoid building costly plants or buying expensive power at peak usage time.”What’s not to like? Mostly the costs. The special features can add $25,000 or more to the purchase price of a house. Tax breaks bring the cost down, especially in California, but in many states ZEHs can be extremely expensive. For the consumer, it's a matter of paying now for the hardware to save later on the power bill.8. Why is the Gata eager to see their electricity bills now?A. They want to cut down their utility' expenses.B. They want to know if they are able to pay.C. They want to see how much they have saved.D. They want to avoid being overcharged.9. What is special about the ZEH communities?A. They are built in harmony with the environment.B. They have created cutting edge technologies.C. They are subdivided into half a dozen sections.D. They aim to be independent in power supply.10. What does the "net metering" practice mean to the power company?A. More pressure at peak timeB. Reduced operational costs.C. Increased electricity output.D. Less profits in the short term.11. The author believes that buying a house in a ZEH community __________.A. is a worthy investment in the long runB. is but a dream for average consumersC. gives the owner great tax benefitsD. contributes toenvironmental protectionDFairy 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 humanbeings 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。

解析版江西省红色六校2020┄2021届高三上学期第一次联考 英语

解析版江西省红色六校2020┄2021届高三上学期第一次联考 英语

(分宜中学、南城一中、瑞金一中、莲花中学、任弼时中学、遂川中学)本试卷分第I卷(选择题)和第II卷(综合题)两部分。

满分150分。

考试用时120分钟。

注意事项:1.答题前,考生务必将自己的姓名、考号、考试科目用铅笔涂写在答题卷I上。

2.每小题选出答案后,用铅笔把答题卷上对应题目的答案标号涂黑,如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其它答案标号。

不能答在试题卷上。

3.第II卷各题的答案,必须答在答题卷II规定的地方。

第I卷(选择题,共115分)一、听力二、单项填空(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)从A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

21. However ____ important school life may be, ___ great influence of parents can’t be ignored or discounted by the teacher.A. an; aB. the; theC. an; /D. /; the22. On Sundays there were a lot of children playing in the park, ____ parents seated together joking.A. whoseB. theirC. whichD. where【答案】B【解析】试题分析:考查独立主格。

句义:在星期天,有许多孩子在公园里玩,家长们坐在一起开着玩笑。

把握逗号后的非谓语动词seated,这是关键词,由此确定是非谓语,而不是从句,所以A CD都不对,所以B正确。

考点:考查独立主格。

23. In terms of character teaching, storytelling is one of the best ways to ____ your points _____ , especially to young kids.A. get, aroundB. get, overC. get, acrossD. get, through24. To sum up, ______ war is unavoidable, human beings cannot enjoy everlasting peace.A. as long asB. as far asC. as soon asD. as well as25.- - _____ no ad in the World Cup.- - Great move! I cannot tolerate those annoying ads appearing every few minutes.A.There is said to have B.It is said to have C.There is said to be D.It is said to be 26.- - How dangerous it was!- - Yes, but for the passer - by' s quick action, the child _____.A.was drowned B.could have been drownedC.had been drowned D.should have drowned27..Transit, a car made in Jiangxi province, was sold nearly 50,000 units in 2012, with the totalvalue_____ it was in 2008.A.more than three times what B.three more times than thatC.over three times than what D.over three times of that28.Sometimes, ___ we show our gratitude for a person is reflected in the kind of food we serve him or her.A.whether B.when C.why D.how29.Progress so far has been very good.We are, __, confident that the work will be completed as expected.A.however B.therefore C.beside D.otherwise【答案】B30.—— It's no easy task to catch a ticket on a website that receives l billion clicks daily.一一I can’t agree with you more.There be errors for every single step.A.should B.must C.can D.will31. --—Janet, can I get you anything to drink?--— ____________ .A. I wouldn't mind a sodaB. No problemC. You are welcomeD. Doesn’t matter32 Could it be in the restaurant in _________ you had dinner with me yesterday ________ you leftbehind your keys and wallet?A.which;which B.which;that C.that;where D.where;where【答案】B33. When ___ to danger and conflict, men tend to increase blood pressure, ___ nervous andanxious.A. exposed; feltB. exposing; feelingC. exposing; feltD. exposed; feeling34. — Hi,Michelle,I can’t find my e-dictionary.— Sorry,I it. I guess I put it on the top shelf with my things.A. had usedB. usedC. was usingD. am using35.Angela Markel says European Union could fail if Eurozone (欧元区) over debt problems in Greece, Italy and other weaker economies.A.pulls up B.pulls down C.breaks up D.breaks down【答案】C【解析】试题分析:考查区分动词短语。

2020届江西省红色七校高三第一次联考英语试题

2020届江西省红色七校高三第一次联考英语试题

2020届江西省红色七校高三第一次联考英语试卷★祝考试顺利★注意事项:1、考试范围:高考范围。

2、试题卷启封下发后,如果试题卷有缺页、漏印、重印、损坏或者个别字句印刷模糊不清等情况,应当立马报告监考老师,否则一切后果自负。

3、答题卡启封下发后,如果发现答题卡上出现字迹模糊、行列歪斜或缺印等现象,应当马上报告监考老师,否则一切后果自负。

4、答题前,请先将自己的姓名、准考证号用0.5毫米黑色签字笔填写在试题卷和答题卡上的相应位置,并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。

用2B铅笔将答题卡上试卷类型A后的方框涂黑。

5、选择题的作答:每个小题选出答案后,用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。

写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非选择题答题区域的答案一律无效。

6、主观题的作答:用签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。

写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域的答案一律无效。

如需改动,先划掉原来的答案,然后再写上新答案;不准使用铅笔和涂改液。

不按以上要求作答无效。

7、保持答题卡卡面清洁,不折叠,不破损,不得使用涂改液、胶带纸、修正带等。

8、考试结束后,请将本试题卷、答题卡、草稿纸一并依序排列上交。

第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分)做题时,先将答案标在试卷上,录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)听下面5段对话,每段对话后有一个小题。

从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What does the man want?A. A shirt.B. A ring.C. A necklace.2. How often does the man go hiking?A. Once a week.B. Twice a week.C. Every other day.3. What is the requirement for the job?A. Knowing a foreign language.B. Working at night.C. Leaving on business.4. What’s the cause of the man’s problem?A. Lack of sleep.B. Lack of nutrition.C. Too much stress.5. How long will it take to go to the airport?A. Half an hour.B. One hour.C. Two hours.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。

解析江西省重点中学协作体2020┄2021届高三下学期第一次联考英语试题+Word版

解析江西省重点中学协作体2020┄2021届高三下学期第一次联考英语试题+Word版

英语试卷满分150分考试时间120分钟命题人:抚州一中临川一中第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分)做题时现将答案标在试卷上。

录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5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. 音频How much will the man pay for the cards?A. 45 yuan.B. 40 yuan.C. 35 yuan.【答案】C【解析】M:I’d like to buy these four greeting cards. Are they ten yuan each?W:Three of them are. But that smaller one costs only half the price of the big one.2. 音频What is the possible relationship between the speakers?A. Family members.B. Classmates.C. co-workers.【答案】C【解析】W:We haven’t seen much of you lately in the company. Have you been away on business?M:No, I’ve been away on holiday. I’ve got a cousin in Edinburgh.3. 音频Where are the two speakers?A. In a school.B. At an airport.C. At a railway station.【答案】B【解析】W:Flight 331 is being announced. I’d better be on my way. Goodbye. Thanks for all your kind hospitality.M:You’re welcome. Happy landing.4. 音频What will the man do today?A. Work in the garden.B. Buy some flower.C. Play football.【答案】A【解析】W:That’s a wonderful day for working in the garden.M:Yes, I agree. But I want to play football today.W:But you can’t. You promised to help me today.M:Ok, you’re right. I’ll help you.5. 音频What did the woman decide to buy?A. A gold necklace.B. A silver necklace.C. A silver necklace and a dress.【答案】B【解析】M:The silver necklace is only $15 this week; the gold one’s $30.W:I’ll take the gold one, then. or on second thought, I’ll take the silver one. It’s half the price of the gold one and it matches my dress well.第二节(共15小题;每小题l.5分,满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。

江西省西路片区七校2020届高三英语第一次联考试题

江西省西路片区七校2020届高三英语第一次联考试题

江西省西路片七校2020届高三第一次联考英语试题本试卷分第Ⅰ卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分,全卷满分为150分。

考试用时120分钟。

第I卷(选择题,共100分)第一节听力(30分)听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项, 并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后, 你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1.What does Tom like best now?A. Maths.B. English.C. History.2.How much is the camera in the shop now?A.£150.B.£180.C.£200.3.What does the man mean?A. He deserves a free lunch.B. He gets a good salary.C. He works hard.4.What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. A complaint.B.A useful website.C.A holiday plan.5. Where does the conversation most probably take place?A. In a flower shop.B. In a rose garden.C. In the woman's house. 第二节听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。

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

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听下面一段对话,回答第6和第7两个小题。

6.Why did the man give up driving to work?A. To reduce costs.B. To get much exercise.C. To avoid the heavy traffic.7.What does the woman say about the subway?A. It is time-consuming and uncomfortable.B. It is crowded and unreliable.C. It is cheap and convenient.听下面一段对话,回答第8至第10三个小题。

2020-2021学年江西省高安中学高三英语第一次联考试题及答案

2020-2021学年江西省高安中学高三英语第一次联考试题及答案

2020-2021学年江西省高安中学高三英语第一次联考试题及答案第一部分阅读(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项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 do you know from The first Olympic symbol?A.The first modern Olympics took place inGreece.B.There are six color1 s on the flag of every country.C.Australia used to be the largest continent on earth.D.The “Olympic Rings” flag was created in 1913.3.What can you do in the section of The stadiums?A.Admire the view ofLake Geneva.B.Meet some famous designers.C.Enjoy the model of the Bird’s Nest.D.Talk with guests of honour.BA nurse has fulfilled (实现) a promise she made to her patient four years ago to one day attend her daughter's graduation from nursing school.Edina Habibovic, 22, graduated from Chamberlain University's College of Nursing in 2020. Her mother, Sevala Habibovic, 46, died in2017 after a two year fight with breast cancer.“I thought the medical field wasn't for me. Then, my mom got sick and I had all the experience going in and out of the hospital, ” Edina toldGood MorningAmerica. “When my mom passed away, I thought, ‘I want to dothis.’”she said.Sanja Josipovic, who at the time worked as a home health nurse with Northwestern Medicine in Winfield, Illinois, cared for Sevala inside her home. They often chatted and shared the latest news with each other over six months of care.“She was most worried about Edina because she was young and hadn't finished school yet, ” Sanja said. “We are like sisters; we care about and trust each other. She was a powerful and strong minded woman. She wasn't scared to die; she was just worried about her kids and husband.”Edina said her mother lived for being with her family and taking care of people. “When Sanja was working, my mom would still try to make her something to eat, no matter how sick she was, ” Edina added. When Sevala's life was coming to an end, she asked Sanja to take her place at her youngest daughter's nursing school graduation. “That was the only thing she was going to miss. Edina's graduation, ” said Sanja, who is a mother of three herself. She agreed.Due to COVID -19, there was no graduation or pinning ceremony. Edina's manager at Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital decided to host a pinning ceremony for her and have Sanja present the pin. “Sanja has fulfilled her promise, ” Edina said.Edina and Sanja are now caring for patients alongside one another as colleagues at Marianjoy.4. What does the underlined word “this” in paragraph 3 refer to?A. Leaving the hospitalB. Working as a nurseC. Facing death positivelyD. Caring for Edina's mother5. What can be learned about Sanja and Sevala?A. They enjoyed volunteeringB. They were cancer survivorsC. They had unhappy marriagesD. They developed a close bond6. What would be Sevala's regret?A. The loss of the chance to study medicineB. Her absence from Edina's school graduationC. Failing to keep the promise made to SanjaD. Never cooking a good meal for her husband7. How did Sanja fulfill her promise?A. By taking care of Edina and her familyB. By helping Edina enter her dream hospitalC. By attending a special ceremony for EdinaD. By managing to become Edina's colleagueCThe term "bird brain" is frequently used to describe a person's lack of intelligence and good decision-making ability. However, some scientists believe it should be considered a praise, given that many birds can perform human tasks like producing and using tools, solving problems, and planning for future needs. Now,Griffin, an African Grey parrot, has proved that birds may even possess better visual memories than human adults and children.The study, led by Hrag Pailian, a researcher at Harvard University, had the parrot compete in the game against twenty-one undergraduate students and twenty-one 6 to 8-year-old children. The popular challenge involves hiding a small object under one of three or more upside-down cups, which are moved around. Participants are required to accurately identify the cup under which the object lies. To make the task more challenging, the researchers required participants to track two, three, and four objects at the same time.An analysis of the results showed thatGriffinoutperformed the 6 to 8-year-olds across all levels on average. Even more impressive, the "bird brain" performed as well as, or slightly better than, the 21 Harvard students on 12 of the 14 trials! It was only in the final two tests, which had the most objects and most movement, that the parrot fell behind the adults. However,Griffin's performance was never below that of the children.Griffinwas the candidate of choice because the scientists needed an animal that had a brain functionalitysimilar to that of humans. "The fact that the smart parrot loves to show off his brain power in exchange for a few cashews (腰果) did not hurt either", said Irene Pepperberg, a Harvard lecturer, who has trained Griffin and several other African Grey parrots, has been studying the species for over four decades and is considered a pioneer in the study of bird intelligence.8. Whatwere the participants required to do in the study?A. Identify different kinds of objects.B. Tell where the hidden object lies.C. Track other participants' performance.D. Move around upside-down cups.9. What did the results of the study indicate?A. 6 to 8-year-olds did better thanGriffin.B. Parrots have a better memory than other birds.C. Harvard students have a better visual memory.D.Griffinoutsmarted Harvard students in some trials.10. Why wasGriffinchosen for the experiment?A. It was good at making decisions.B. It was specially trained for experiments.C. It had similar brain functions to human beings.D. It loved to show off his language power for some treats.11. What is the best title for the text?A. "Bird brain" becomes a term for a stupid person.B. Harvard lecturer pioneers in bird intelligence study.C. Parrot outsmarted Harvard students in visual memory test.D. Researchers made new discoveries about human intelligence.DMy family and I never talked about school as the ticket to a future. I was in theclassroom, but I wasn't there to learn to write, read or even speak. When it was my turn to read, I wanted to hide. I was 13 years old, but I already hated being who I was.I had an English teacher, Mr.Creech, who knew I couldn't read. In one of my first lessons the teacher said that anyone who had a reading age below six had to stand up. I felt so embarrassed. But at the same time, it made me realize that I needed to change the situation. I was determined it wouldn't happen again. Later that day, Mr.Creech encouraged me and promised he would try his best to help me learn to read. From then on, I never gave uppracticing reading.Then when I was 41 years old, one day, I planned to fly back toTexasto visit my friends and family. On my way from the airport, I saw Mr.Creech buying himself a drink. I rushed over and reached into my pocket to pay for him. “Do I know you?” he asked. “Yes, sir, you do know me,” I answered excitedly. “My name is Anthony Hamilton. You taught me English.” The look on his face told me that he remembered the boy he'd once encouraged.“I'm so glad I had a chance to see you,” I said. “And Mr.Creech, I have great news to share.” I told him I had learned to read. But that wasn't all. I had become a published author and an active speaker. “The next time you get another Anthony Hamilton in your classroom, please encourage him to read as well,” I added.The experts say what once worried me has a name:dyslexia(诵读困难). But I can tell you it was a lack of desire for education.12. Why did the author want to hide?A. Because he felt sorry for himself.B. Because he hated being laughed at.C. Because he couldn't read at all.D. Because he didn't have a ticket.13. Which of the following could best describe Mr.Creech?A. Considerate and dutiful.B. thoughtful and enthusiastic.C. Emotional and devoted.D. Friendly and wise.14. Why couldn't the author read before meeting Mr.Creech?A. Because his reading age was not long enough.B. Because his parents didn't teach him how to read.C. Because he was afraid of reading before the class.D. Because he didn't have inner driving force to learn to read.15. What can we infer from the passage?A. Mr.Creech taught two students called Anthony Hamilton.B. The author had become a published author and an active speaker.C. Dyslexia was just the reason that made the author unable to read.D. The author was grateful to Mr.Creech.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学年江西兴国中学高三英语第一次联考试题及答案解析

2020-2021学年江西兴国中学高三英语第一次联考试题及答案解析

2020-2021学年江西兴国中学高三英语第一次联考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AMy wife Hilary andI were on the beach, with three of our children, taking pictures of shore birds near our home in Alaska when we saw a bear. The bear was thin and small, moving aimlessly.Just a few minutes later, I heard my daughter shouting, “Dad! The bear is right behind us!" An aggressive bear will usually rush forward to frighten away its enemy but would suddenly stop at the last minute. This one was silent and its ears pinned back the sign of an animal that is going in for the kill. And it was a cold April day. Thebear behaved abnormally, probably because of hunger.I held my camera tripod(三脚架)in both hands to form a barrier as the bear rushed into me. Its huge head was level with my chest and shoulders, and the tripod stuck across its mouth. It bit down and I found myself supporting its weight. I knew 1 would not be able to hold it for long.Even so, this was a fight I had to win: I was all that stood between the bear and my family, who would stand little chance of running faster than a brown bear.The bear hit at the camera, cutting it off the tripod. I raised my left arm to protect my face; the beast held tightly on the tripod and pressed it into my side. My arm could not move, and I sensed that my bones were going to break.Drawing back my free hand, I struck the bear as hard as I could for five to six times. The bear opened its mouth and I grasped its fur, trying to push it away. I was actually wrestling with the bear at this point. Then, as suddenly as it had begun, the fight ended. The bear moved back towards-the forest,before returning for another attack the first time I felt panic.Obviously satisfied that we caused no further threat, the bear moved off, destroying a fence as it went. My arm was injured, but the outcome for us could hardly have been better. I'm proud that my family remained clear-headed when panic could have led to a very different outcome.1. How did the writer feel when faced with the brown bear?A. Fearful but confident.B. Nervous but brave.C. Upset but determined.D. Awful but hopeful.2. The bear finally went away after itA. got injuredB. felt safeC. found some foodD. took away the camera3. What does the author want to tell us?A. We should keep calm when troubles comeB. We should rise to the challenge when faced with difficulties.C. We should not risk ourselves in some dangerous areas.D. We should learn to take advantage of anything at hand when in trouble.BThere is an old Chinese proverb that states “One generation plants the trees; another gets the shade,” and this is how it should be with mothers and daughters. The relationship between a mother and a daughter is sometimes confusing. The relationship can be similar to friendship. However, the mother and daughter relationship has unique characteristics that distinguish it from a friendship. These characteristics include responsibilities and unconditional love, whichprecludemothers and daughters from being best friends.Marina, 27 years old, said, “I love spending time with my mom, but I wouldn’t consider her my best friend. Best friends don’t pay for your wedding. Best friends don’t remind you how they carried you in their body and gave you life! Best friends don’t tell you how wise they are because they have been alive at least 20 years longer than you.” This doesn’t mean that the mother and daughter relationship can’t be very close and satisfying. This generation of mothers and adult daughters has a lot in common, which increases the likelihood of shared companionship. Mothers and daughters have always shared the common experience of being homemakers, responsible for maintaining(保持) and passing on family values and traditions. Today contemporary mothers and daughters also share the experience of work and technology, which may bring them even closer together.Best friends may ormay not continue to be best friends, but for better or worse; the mother and daughter relationship is permanent, even if for some unfortunate reason they aren’t speaking. Sometimes this is not an equal relationship. Daughters don’t always feel responsible for their mother’s emotional well-being. But mothers never stop being mothers, which includes frequently wanting to protect their daughters and often feeling responsible for their happiness. The mother and daughter relationship is a relationship that is not replaceable by any other. Mothers always “trump(胜过)” friends.4. What does the underlined word “preclude” in paragraph 1 probably mean?A. differ.B. benefit.C. prevent.D. change.5. What can we learn from what Marina said?A. Best friends will not spend money on her wedding.B. Best friends will not remind her of important issues in life.C. Her mother is wiser on account of her age.D. Her mother is definitely not her best friend.6. Why can a mother and a daughter build a even closer relationship today?A. Because they share advanced technology with each other.B. Because they work together to support the whole family.C. Because they experience the same values and traditions.D. Because they have common experience in life and work.7. What is the text mainly about?A. How to build a good mother and daughter relationship.B. A mother-daughter relationship is irreplaceable.C. Mothers want to be daughters’ friends.D. A daughter is a mother’s best friend.CImagine turning on the GPS and seeing an image of your car from above. As the car drives, the map follows along in real time, alarming you to any traffic, pedestrians,animals, or other things nearby. Routes and names of roads appear over the live stream. It's like the map has come to life.This type of map isn't available yet. But it could be soon. In 2014, the Worldview-3 satellites was launched into space. Even though it orbits Earth at more than 370 miles(600 km)away, it can capture images of objects on Earth that are just 10 inches(25cm)across.Peeringall the way from outer space, it can make out a smartphone held in your hand. It can tell what types of cars are traveling down a road. But it can't identify your face or read the cars' license plate numbers . . . at least not openly.According to some reports, this satellite and other US spy satellites have the technology to take even sharper images, with a resolution(分辨率)of up to around 4 inches(10cm). ButUS law forbids making these super-sharp pictures public, to prevent enemies from using them. But the idea that anybody might be able to spy on the entire Earth in such detail may seem horrible. Live, high-detail satellite mapping could possibly be used to monitor anybody at any time. Ray Purdy of University College London told CNN that he is concerned about what this could mean for privacy. Most satellites are commercially owned, so if you have money you can buy that imagery. “It means anyone can spy on anyone,” he said.At the same time, live, detailed maps of Earth's surface could be useful in amazing ways. Live maps of a disaster area could quickly discover people in need of rescue as well as the safest routes in or out. Satellite images are already helping catch illegal logging and fishing operations. Higher detail may make it possible to catch other criminals in the act. The images could also make it easier for farmers to watch over their crops.What do you think? Do you wish everyone could access high-detail live maps of Earth's surface?8. What does the underlined word in paragraph 2 mean?A. SeeingB. StandingC. WalkingD. Hearing9. Why does US law forbid making super-sharp pictures public?A. to protect the technology.B. for the sake of safety.C. to protect the environment.D. to threat other countries.10. Which of the following statements is true according to the text?A. This super-sharp map hasn't been put into market.B. Worldview-3 satellites orbits the Earth at 370 km away.C. Personal privacy is safely protected if you use the super-sharp map.D. The super-sharp map should be completely forbidden.11. How is this technology used in agriculture?A. It can help improve the production of crops.B. It can help kill pests.C. It can help farmer to watch over their crops from far away.D. It can help increase farm land.DGlobally, people use roofs to dry out food, do their laundry and sleep. In Belfast, where we're based, there's a culture of enjoying looking down on the city from up high, because it's in a valley. But because we were a conflict area for a long time,many people didn't want to live, work or hang out in the city, and our roofs cape has been neglected.Rooftop projects can be as big or as small as you want. They can be used as social or cultural spaces, for green or blue public facilities. But it's not just about commercial opportunities; it can be as simple as an individual turning his/her city balcony into a mini garden or vegetable patch. It's not just about doing it on a rooftop because it's “cool”.It's about giving up the deep-rooted thought that roofs are off limits and embracing their challenges as opportunities. That can make a huge difference. For instance, we're helping turn the rooftop car park of a citycentral shopping centre into an outdoor space for employees, due to restrictions they now face indoors because of COVID-19.Using rooftops creatively allows us to cope with many of the challenges faced by cities today--be those environmental, social, technological, or cultural. At the moment,we're being forced to rethink how we use public spaces due to COVID-19. With lots of restrictions on enclosed areas, we should be acknowledging rooftops alternatives.For example,Rotterdam recently hosted a play that took place across its rooftops. Each roof lit up and hosted a different part of the drama, while residents sat and watched, listening to the action through headphones. Are there any challenges? Rain is one. Also is health and safety. But there are creative and practical solutions to all the barriers we face. In fact,the challenges are what make rooftops so exciting----because they give you even more opportunities to be creative and solve problems. It is always a matter of trial and error.12. What can we learn about rooftops in the first two paragraphs?A. People enjoy getting together on rooftops.B. People can use rooftops to their own advantage.C. Rooftops are made good use of by locals in Belfast.D. Rooftops projects were launched for commercial reasons.13. How can rooftops benefit people in their life?A. Rooftops can be adapted to car parks.B. Rooftops help solve environmental problems.C. Rooftops can provide space for work and play.D. People can exchange their thoughts on rooftops.14. What will be possibly mentioned after the last paragraph?A. The new challenges of the future.B. Reasons for building rooftop projects.C. Exciting development of rooftop projects.D. Solutions to the challenges we are facing now.15. What is the author's purpose in writing the text?A. To introduce rooftop projects in Belfast.B. To encourage people to start rooftop projects.C. To analyze the current situation of rooftop projects.D. To offer suggestions on long-term city development.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。

江西省七校2021-2022学年高三上学期第一次联考英语试题

江西省七校2021-2022学年高三上学期第一次联考英语试题

江西省七校2021-2022学年高三上学期第一次联考英语试题第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分)第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)听下面5段对话,每段对话后有一个小题。

从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

例: How much is the shirt?A.£19.15.B.£9.18.C.£9.15.答案是C。

1. Who keeps the dictionary now?A. Harry.B. Mary.C. Paul.2. Who is going to Italy probably?A. The man.B. The woman.C. Mw man's friend.3. What is the man probably doing?A. Seeing a doctor.B. Doing heavy work.C. Running on the road.4. What is the most probable result of the conversation?A. The man gets two radios.B. The man gets a new radio.C. The man gets the radio repaired.5. When is the museum open on weekends?A. At 5 o'clock.B. At 9 o'clock.C. At 11 o'clock.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。

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联考英语科试题(分宜中学、会昌中学、莲花中学、南城一中、任弼时中学、瑞金一中、遂川中学)第Ⅰ卷第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分)第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)听下面5段对话,每段对话后有一个小题。

从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. When will Peter’s research paper be due?A.Next WednesdayB.Next SaturdayC. Next Monday2. What does Jack say about his business communication class?A. It’s terribleB.It costs a lot.C. It’s wonderful.3. What does the woman do as a hobby?A. Make model planes.B.Collect coins or stamps.C.Play the piano.4. Why is Mike happy?A.His parents bought him a car.B.He passed the driving test .C.He reached his parents by phone.5. What has the man been doing to keep healthy?A. Swimming.B.Running.C.Riding bikes第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。

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

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。

6. What does Jane think more exciting?A. Starting school.B. Starting workC. Going on a vacation.7. What’s Jack’s attitude towards work?A.He feels it’s too tiring and demandingB.He considers it a challenge.C.He thinks it more fun than schooling.听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。

8. Why does Jackie find it hard to keep up with class?A.He can’t understan d the material.B.He is working part-time.C.He has to look after his mother.9.What does Nancy suggest to Jackie?A.Finding a teacher to help him.B.Studying together for encouragement.C.Dropping out of one class for a rest.听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。

10.How long has it been since the speakers saw each other?A. A yearB.A monthC.A couple of months.11.How does Steve take some exercise?A. At the gym in his company.B. On the running machine at home.C. At the Sunflower Health Club.12.What does Lisa suggest to Steve?A.Getting a guest card.B.Exercising at homeC. Joining a gym or a group 听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。

13. What does the man say about his condition?A. He lacks the interest to do things.B. He is inspired to lead a busy lifeC. He has nothing to do at hand.14. What advice does the woman offer the man?A .Invite friends for a party. B.Stay home for a rest. C.Go out to have fun.15.What prevents the man from going out to have fun?A.His work is due soon.B. He has to save money.C.He lacks the motivation16. What does the woman say about Victor?A. He has just graduated from college.B. He has entered kindergarten.C. He is old enough for high school.听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。

17. Why did the speaker’s neighb or move some furniture?A.She was getting her kitchen repaired.B.She was planning to move away.C. She was planning to sell her house.18. Why did the speaker refuse the two items?A.Because he didn’t think them of use.B. Because he had no room f or them.C.Because he had enough himself19. How did the speaker sell the two items?A.By calling his friends for help.B.By advertising them online.C.By putting an ad in the paper.20.Who got the table and chairs from the neighbor?. A charity. B. The speaker C. A homeless man.第二部分阅读理解(共两节,满分60分)第一节(共15小题;每小题3分,满分45分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

AAway with wordsThe telegraph, an online news service, has teamed up with Saga, which provides products and services only for the over 50s, to hold a new competition to find the best travel writer. Three lucky winners will win a master class with two top Telegraph travel writers before travelling the world with Saga on one of three holidays of great comfort and pleasure. To enter, all you need to do is tell us something mysterious and wonderful about the world of travel—a favorite memory, a humorous tale, an unforgettable occasion or a sight worth writing about.What we are looking forYou must be able to read not only those signs that help you find your way around but the ones that tell you how the locals tick. You must, in the words of Paul Theroux, an American travel writer, “descibe exactly what you see and give it life with your imgaination”.In this competition, you can do that in anything from 150 words to 500, but they should be your words, and fresh ones. We do expect you not to hide the truth or the facts about your experience. Beyond that, you can make the most of the freedom travel writing gives you.You’ll be ed itor as well as writer, so ensure those eyes are equally fresh when you check and recheck what you’ve written. We will make allowances for the occasional mistake, such as you have “fell” into a river. But we won’t put up with mistakes every few lines.Terms & conditionsCompetitors must be aged 50 years or older.The judging process is divided into two stages:entries will be hosted on the website for one month. The top 20 articles will then be selected by public vote. The top three winners will be chosen by three judges.The closing date for entries is August 15.21.What does the prize for winners include?A. a chance to learn from excellent writers.B. the publication of their works.C. three wonderful holidays.D. an opportunity to work in the Telegraph.22.Who will select the final winners?A. the public.B. Paul TherouxC. two top T elegraph travel writersD. three chosen judges.23.What type of writing is this text ?C. A n essay B. A travel guideC. A writing guideD. An announcementBOne cold day last November, my wife and I came home from work to a sick young daughter and we decided to stay at home for the night. Problem was, we had two tickets to see Miranda July, the performance artist, being interviewed at the Herbst Theatre. We decided to sell themonline for $50. One hour before the event, a guy named Peter called me and said he wanted to buy the tickets. Since the time was limited, I told Peter to pay me the next day. Peter seemed touched and we said a fond goodbye.However, a month later, Peter still didn’t pay me back. A few more weeks passed. Another month. There’d been one e-mail promising to mail the check, then silence.Maybe he was having a hard time, I thought. But truth was, Peter seemed to be having a pretty normal time. According to the pictures and messages on his Facebook, he had been playing golf, dancing happily with his friends, and traveling on a boat. But he just refused to answer my calls, or reply to my e-mails or messages. So I tried reaching him with my wife’s phone one night. And he didn’t pick up when I called,but texted right back, playfully wondering who might be calling him.“You should go to his office,”my wife said, “He would have to g ive you the money if all his coworkers were watching.”But I didn’t want to become a debt collector. My efforts to reach Peter over these months had been light and I wanted to keep it that way. My initial exchange with Peter had been just two regular people agreeing to handle things humanly. There was a rare niceness in that, and I still wanted to keep that balloon in the air, however disappointing it was starting to look. I wanted to believe we could still trust each other.24. For what reason did the author and his wife decide to sell the ticket?A. They thought it was too cold that night.B. They needed to look after their daughter.C. They wanted to save some money.D. They were going to be interviewed.25. On the night the author sold his tickets to Peter, he .A. knew he might not get the $50.B. felt a little hesitant.C. thought he could trust Peter.D. was moved by Peter’s kindness.26. Why didn’t Peter pay the author back?A. Because he didn’t remember it.B. Because he was too busy to pay.C. Because he didn’t want to pay.D. Because he was having a tough time.27. What can we infer about the author?A. He would never trust strangers.B. He might call the police for help.C. He would go to Peter’s office to talk to him.D. He still hoped Peter would pay him back.CCrossing your legs is an extremely common habit; most people don't even notice that they're doing it when they sit down. While you may find it comfortable to sit with one knee crossed over the other, it might be causing health problems that you are not aware of.A study published in Blood Pressure Monitoring stated that sitting with your legs crossed can increase your blood pressure. The reason for this is that the blood in your legs has to work against gravity to be pumped back to your heart and that crossing one leg over the other increases resistance, making it even harder for the blood to circulate. This causes your body to increase your blood pressure to push the blood back to the heart. You won't feel any immediate effects, but repeated, drawn-out increases in blood pressure can cause long-term health issues. So, planning to sit for a long period of time? Don't keep your legs crossed.Crossing your legs at the knee can also cause pressure on the major nerve in your leg that passes just below your knee and along the outside of your leg, explains Richard Graves, a medical expert. This pressure can cause numbness and temporary paralysis (麻痹) of some of the muscles in your foot and leg, preventing you from being able to raise your ankle—what we know as that “pins and needles” sensation. While the feeling of discomfort may only last a minute or two, repeatedly crossing your legs until they feel numb can cause permanent nerve damage.So next time you sit down, try to get yourself in the habit of sitting with both of your feet on the floor. Not only will it help your posture and stability, but it will also save your health in the long run.28. What can we learn about crossing one's legs?A. It is a very bad social habit.B. It is usually practiced deliberately.C. It can make others feel uncomfortable.D. It can do harm to people's health.29. According to the study, sitting with your legs crossed can______.A. resist gravity effectivelyB. affect your blood pressureC. lead to heart attacks easilyD. improve the function of legs30. In the third paragraph "pins and needles" probably means______.A. serious muscle injuriesB. being a little nervousC. slight sharp painsD. being highly flexible31. What is the main purpose of the text?A. T o give readers some advice.B. To compare common habits.C. T o evaluate effects of an experiment.D. T o introduce research methods.DImagine looking at something and being able to move it just by using your brain!That is exactly what the new technology called BrainGate can do —with the help of a robotic arm,anyway.BrainGate is the idea of Professor John Donoghue and his team of researchers at the Brown Institute for Brain Science,USA. BrainGate is attached directly to the brain. First of all,gold wires are put into the part of the brain that controls movement. These are then connected to a small computer chip(芯片). When the person thinks about different movements,this creates electrical signals,which are picked up by the chip. After this,the signals that are created by the brain are sent back to a computer,which changes the signals into movements. Finally,the computer uses the robotic arm to carry out these movements. BrainGate can already be used to write an e-mail or play computer games,just by brain power.The technology has already cost millions of dollars to develop and when it is available for use,it will probably cost thousands of dollars per person. There are still many challenges ahead for Donoghue and his team. They are currently planning a mini wireless version,which will allow people to be connected to the computer at all times. Donoghue also dreams of using this technology to help disabled people who can't move their arms or legs. He plans to connect BrainGate directly to their own paralysed limbs(瘫痪的胳膊或腿).This will mean that the person can control their own body again,without relying on a robotic arm.This research is attracting the military's (军方的) attention as well. However,it is easy to understand why scientists might be concerned about how thought-controlled machines couldbe used by the military.32. What does the underlined word “These” refer to?A. Movements.B. Thoughts.C. BrainsD. Wires.33. What is one of BrainGate's disadvantages?A. It needs improvement.B. It produces few movements.C.It is too expensive.D. It is difficult to control.34. How will Donoghue help disabled people?A.By developing a wireless version.B. By replacing their limbs with robotic ones.C. By making BrainGate smaller.D. By attaching BrainGate to their bad limbs.35. What does the military think of thought-controlled machines?A. They could lead to disasters.B. They would face fierce competition.C. They could be useful.D. They would be in mass production.第二节(共5小题,每小题3分,满分15分)根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项,选项中有两项为多余选项。

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