高一下学期英语月考试卷
湖北省随州市行知高级中学2023-2024学年高一下学期3月月考英语试题
湖北省随州市行知高级中学2023-2024学年高一下学期3月月考英语试题一、听力选择题1．How did the speakers go to the capital?A．By train.B．By bus.C．By car.2．What is the girl going to do?A．Go shopping.B．Go swimming.C．Go camping.3．Why is Jenny unable to go out with the man?A．She is walking the dog.B．She is looking after her cousins.C．She needs to do her homework.4．What does the woman want to have tonight?A．Beef and chicken.B．Fruit and vegetables.C．Fish and beef. 5．Where does the conversation probably take place?A．In the car.B．At school.C．In the supermarket.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6．What would the man like to know about the future?A．How the environment will be.B．How fast the technology will develop.C．How rich he will be.7．What might the woman want to be if she can choose again?A．A scientist.B．A teacher.C．A doctor.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8．How many rooms will Jessica book?A．Three.B．Six.C．Eight.9．What day is it today?A．Wednesday.B．Thursday.C．Friday.10．Who will pick up the visitors?A．Evan.B．Jessica.C．Henry.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
广东省汕头市潮阳实验学校2023-2024学年高一下学期第一次月考英语试题
汕头市潮阳实验学校2023-2024第二学期第一次月考试题高一英语命题人：赖泽锋审题人：刘兰芬李丽芳本试卷8页，满分120分。
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第一部分阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5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。
AFestivals are a great way to experience a destination in a different way. Whether you are looking for a unique cultural difference or the experience of sheer joy, there is something here for everyone in this article.St. Patrick's DayDublin, Ireland & New York, the USA, March 17thIt has been a cultural and religious celebration held in memory of the death date of Saint Patrick, the foremost patron saint of Ireland, since 1762. On that day the whole city turns green and many Irish make traditional bread. It is also one of the most fun days of the year, when the whole city turns into a big green party.South by Southwest（SXSW）Austin, the USA, MarchFounded in 1987, SXSW has been praised by music fans and the media worldwide as one of the top 10 music festivals in the world. It is not only a music feast but also dedicated to the integration of technology and films. You can also enjoy free food, drinks and music. Sounds good?King's DayAmsterdam, Netherlands, April 27dhKing's Day may well be the best party in Holland and Amsterdam turns a very bright color of orange on April 27th. People celebrate King Willem-Alexander's birthday with music, street parties, flea markets, and fun fairs. The king himself travels through the country with his family.Just for LaughsMontreal, Canada, July 14th—30thFor comedy lovers there is no other festival in the world better than Montreal's Just for Laughs. The festival concentrates most of its shows in the Latin Quarter. During the day street performers delight the crowds and at night the city comes alive with comedy all over the city.1. Which of the four festivals mainly involves music and films?A. St. Patrick's Day.B. South by Southwest.C. King's Day.D. Just for Laughs.2. What do St. Patrick's Day and King's Day have in common?A. They are both religious festivals.B. They are celebrated in the same month.C. They are in honour of the birthday of a great person.D. They both feature a color.3. What can we learn about Just for Laughs?A. It lasts for a monthB. It provides free food for all.C. It's the best comedy feast.D. It is concerned about the royal family.BFor the past 13 years, Martin Burrows has been working as a long-distance truck driver. Spending up to five nights a week on the road can be a lonely business, leaving him with plenty of time to notice his surroundings. “I kept seeing more rubbish everywhere and it was getting on my nerves. I decided I had to do something about it,” he says. One day, he stopped his vehicle, took out a trash bag and started picking up the garbage. The satisfaction after clearing a small area was remarkable.Before his time on the road, Burrows spent over two decades in the military as a vehicle driver. His service saw him stationed throughout Europe and also on tours in Afghanistan. After returning to civilian life, he was diagnosed with PTSD（创伤后应激障碍）and had a mental health crisis in 2017. His involvement in fundraising for Help for Heroes led him to meet a man who used model-building as a distraction from PTSD. Burrows realized that his act of roadside cleanup had a similar calming effect on his mental well-being.By 2019, Burrows had begun using his free time on the road to regularly clean up garbage. A passerby encouraged him to set up a Facebook group, which he called Truckers Cleaning Up Britain. “I was worried I'd be the laughing stock of my town for putting videos and photos up of me cleaning but people started to join,” he says. “I was amazed. The local council stepped in and gave me litter-picking supplies and we're up to almost 3,000 members now.”Since truckers are so often on the move, the Facebook page acts as a means of raising awareness rather than a platform for organizing cleanups. Burrows expressed his intention to continue the cleanup efforts as long as his physical condition allowed, as he still found joy in the process.4. What initially caused Burrows to pick up roadside garbage?A. He wanted to kill time by picking up litter.B. He aimed to raise fund for soldiers with PTSD.C. He felt annoyed to see the increasing rubbish.D. He received the assignment from his employer.5. How did collecting roadside garbage affect Burrows' PTSD?A. It resulted in his embarrassment.B. It increased his sense of isolation.C. It worsened his stress and anxiety.D. It brought him comfort and relief.6. What concerned Burrows when he started Truckers Cleaning Up Britain?A. He feared being teased for his action.B. He was lacking in advanced cleanup tools.C. He was unsure about the group's development.D. He worried about the local council's disapproval.7. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. A Joyful V olunteer ExperienceB. A Trucker's Cleanup InitiativeC. A Fighting Hero against PTSDD. A Platform for EnvironmentalistsCWhen most people think of drones（无人机）, they think of technology and fun. Safe to say, few people would think about farming. However, a group of students from York College of Pennsylvania have been building a drone that will not only help local farmers but the environment, as well.Samantha Gotwalt and Blayde Reich, two senior Mechanical Engineering majors at York College in the group, both found the work to be quite fascinating. According to Samantha, the idea came from a York College professor, who has worked with drones, and wanted to get students involved with a project beneficial to the community. “We really want to help farming and agriculture. I's super-important to America and our economy,” Blayde says. “We want to help the smaller farmers, and one of the perks is not having to spend their money on fertilizer and pesticides（杀虫剂）.”The idea is to design and build a drone that will take video imagery of the fields to determine what is needed to produce the best crop, while saving money and sparing the environment by reducing pollutants in the water runoff . Ideally, that data gained will help the farmers better determine what chemicals they need and what they don't.However, finding the right equipment for the project was a challenge, starting with what drone the team would design for this particular usage. Samantha says she researched durability and control of drones to help make the proper determination.“We are flying over the field and we want to have enough efficiency and go relatively slow enough that our pictures turn out well and fly low enough that it is not using up all of its power,” she says. “The fields are a couple hundred acres（英亩）, so you need your drone to be able to fly the length of that field.”Blayde says the team continues to learn a great deal of information that will help the farmers and the environment.8. What does the underlined word “perks” in paragraph 2 refer to?A. challenges.B. features.C. benefits.D. solutions.9. What particular usage is the drone designed for?A. Spreading proper quantities of pesticides.B. Helping to determine the chemicals needed.C. Assisting to monitor the state of crops.D. Measuring the areas of the fields.10. What technical issue of the drone shall be tackled?A. Its camera capacity.B. Its data collection ability.C. Its durability and control.D. Its material and efficiency.11. What can best describe the students?A. Disciplined and realistic.B. Experienced and reliable.C. Humble and reserved.D. Responsible and creative.DAi-Da sits behind a desk, a paintbrush in her hand. She looks up at the person posing for her, and then back down as she applies another drop of paint onto the canvas（画布）. A lifelike portrait is taking shape. If you didn't know a robot produced it, this portrait could pass as the work of a human artist.Ai-Da produces portraits of sitting subjects using a robotic hand attached to her lifelike figure. She's also able to talk, giving detailed answers to questions about her artistic process and attitudes towards technology. She even gave a TEDx talk titled “The Intersection of Art and AI” in Oxford several years ago. Ai-Da's creators have also been experimenting with having her write and perform her own poetry.But how are we to interpret Ai-Da's output? Should we consider her paintings and poetry original and creative? Are these works actually art?What discussions about AI and creativity often overlook is the fact that creativity isn't an absolute quality that can be defined, measured and reproduced objectively. When we describe an object—for instance, a child's drawing—as being creative, we project our own assumptions about culture onto it. Indeed, art never exists in isolation. It always needs someone to give it “art” status. And the criteria for whether you think something is art are formed by both your expectations and broader cultural conceptions.If we extend this line of thinking to AI, it follows that no Al application or robot can objectively be “creative”. It is always we—humans—that decide whether works created by AI are art.Some may see robot-produced paintings as something coming from creative computers, while others may be skeptical, given the fact that robots act on clear human instructions. In any case, attribution（归属）of creativity never depends on technical arrangement alone—no computer is objectively creative. Rather, the attribution of computational creativity is largely inspired by contexts of reception. Through particular social information, some people are inspired to think of AI output as art, systems as artists, and computers as creators. Therefore, as with any piece of art, your appreciation of AI output ultimately depends on your own interpretation.12. What can we learn about Ai-Da?A. She has a complex many-sided personality.B. She beat others in the debate on art and ALC. She is capable of drawing high-quality portraits.D. She can write poems without being programmed.13. What fact do discussions about AI and creativity often ignore?A. That art is content-based.B. That art can take many forms.C. That creativity is closely related to cultures.D. That creativity is often measured subjectively.14. What idea does the author want to convey in the last paragraph?A. Every coin has two sides.B. Great minds think alike.C. Four eyes see more than two.D. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.15. What would be the best title for the text?A. Is AI-created Art Really Art?B. Will People Accept AI Artists?C. Can We Use Al to Create Portraits?D. Do We Need to Improve AI's Creativity?第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.6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。
河南省驻马店市新蔡县第一高级中学2023-2024学年高一下学期6月月考英语试题
河南省驻马店市新蔡县第一高级中学2023-2024学年高一下学期6月月考英语试题一、阅读理解When we’re in trouble, we always turn to our parents for help. But would you like them to hear the conversations you have with your friends on the school playground or lunch queue? Social networking sites have become extensions (延伸) of the school hallways, so would you add your parents as “friends” and allow them to view your online activities and conversations with friends?In the past the generation gap included a technology gap, where children were up to date with the latest technology and parents were left behind, content to continue their day-to-day lives as they always had because they had no need to know more about technology. However, more and more parents are beginning to realize just how important social networks are in their lives. This realization has given many parents the motivation (动机) to educate themselves about social networking sites.These days many people are attracted to social networking sites because they can choose who they have around them, there’s also a certain amount of control over privacy (隐私) that we don’t get in real life. Sometimes we feel that privacy is violated (违背) when we must accept a “friend” request from a parent or family member.It’s a difficult choice whether or not to allow a parent to become a part of our online lives. On the one hand we don’t want to “refuse” their request because that might hurt their feelings or make them feel you have something to hide. On the other hand if you do accept, then you could have a sense of being watched and no longer feel free to comment or communicate the way you did before.A recent survey suggested that parents shouldn’t take it personally if their children overlook (忽略) their requests. When a teenager overlooks a parent’s friend request, it doesn’t necessarily mean that he is hiding something, but it could mean that this is one part of his life where he wants to be independent.Perhaps talking with parents and explaining would help soften the blow if you do choosenot to add them to your friend list.1．What can we infer from Paragraph 2?A．Parents feel se cure about their privacy online.B．Parents have realized the importance of social networks.C．Social networks successfully fill the generation gap.D．Social networks offer a chance for parents to communicate.2．What maybe the reason for teenagers to refuse a parent’s friend request?A．Their parents make negative comments on them.B．They hide something from their parents.C．Their parents tend to fall behind in technology.D．They are unwilling to be watched by parents.3．What does this overlook of a parent’s friend request by a teenager potentially indicate?A．The teenager is hiding something from his parents.B．The teenager does not respect his parents’ requests.C．The teenager wants to be independent in certain aspects of his life.D．The teenager is unfamiliar with the use of social media.4．What is the passage mainly about?A．Parents’ friend requests.B．Privacy online.C．The generation gap.D．Social networks.Tea culture is varied in different countries by the way tea is made and drunk, and by the places for tea drinking. How to make tea may be different. According to the ways of making tea, tea is classified into white tea, green tea, black tea, etc. And how to prepare tea may be different, too. In Tibet, tea is commonly boiled with salt and butter. People may drink tea at home or in public, for example, at tea houses.As part of culture, tea has a relationship with history, health, education, communication and so on. It is commonly used at social activities. For example, afternoon tea is a British custom. Families or friends can communicate with each other while having afternoon tea.Tea has remained a way of daily life in China and drinking tea has a lot of advantages. It makes people less tired, clears heat in the human body and helps people lose weight.Chinese people are good at using tea to make other things delicious. Tea, originally served as a medicine in ancient times, is now not just a kind of drink, but also excellent seasoning (调味品). Here are two delicious dishes made with tea:Tea Eggs: You can find them cooked and sold in street markets in almost every city in China. Dragon Well Tea Shrimp (龙井虾仁). It’s one of the most well-known dishes in Hangzhou. Before you drink tea please check the following tips:◆Drink tea hot.◆The best time to drink is in between meals. It is bad for your stomach if you drink tea just before meals, during meals or soon after meals.◆Do not drink too much strong tea.5．Which of the following is similar to the underlined phrase “classified into”?A．carry out B．sort out C．turn into D．burst into 6．Afternoon tea in Britain is a ___________ according to the passage.A．weekend activity B．hobby C．way ofcommunication D．game7．In ancient China, tea was originally served as ___________ according to the pas-sage.A．a drink B．a dish C．seasoning D．a medicine8．The passage doesn’t mention ___________.A．ways of making tea B．places to drink teaC．tools for drinking tea D．advantages of drinking teaIn a world where nearly 6 million fingerprint records of government employees are stolen in one computer hack, and where millions of people are victims of identity theft every year, the next step in cyber-security may well be mapping your brain.Researchers at Binghamton University are working on a biometric (生物特征的) system that records how your brain reacts to certain images. With a little more polishing, the scientists’ brainchild could become the way you get into a safe deposit box, your office or past scanners at the airport. It could replace the password for your online banking, your e-mail or your social media accounts.They started their project by measuring the brain waves of 30 subjects. The subjects werefitted with a cap that had 30 electrodes attached to it, and then shown various images and symbols — celebrity faces, words, pictures of food — on a computer screen in 200-millisecond bursts. The brain’s reaction was recorded.The idea is that every time a person needs to use a “password”, he or she goes through the same procedure, and the results are matched to their first-time reaction. If the “brainprint” is cracked — like what happened to the fingerprint records — then the system is merely reset by running another set of images and collecting a different set of brain waves.“Even if that was stolen, you could just cancel it and record one to something else”, says professor Laszlo.Laszlo and her team have shown that their system can be 100 per cent accurate. So one of the most difficult parts of making the system practical already has been overcome. Now, they’re spending much time recording accurate brainprints with as few as three electrodes, which could make recording in the future as easy as wearing a pair of special glasses. They’re also working with cheaper materials and different methods to see if they can bring the cost down.9．What does the underlined word “brainchild” in Paragraph 2 refer to?A．The brain function.B．The biometric system.C．The fingerprint record.D．The online password.10．Why were the images and symbols shown to the subjects?A．To match brainprints with pictures.B．To check the brain’s reaction.C．To create their brainprints.D．To connect brain waves to electrodes. 11．What will happen when a brainprint fails?A．A new one will be set again.B．A spare one will be ready beforehand.C．The users’ security will be threatened.D．The fingerprint record will replace it. 12．What are the researchers doing with the programme now?A．Improving its accuracy.B．Making it user-friendly.C．Recording more brainprints.D．Increasing the number of electrodes.If you’re a teen artist, this is the perfect challenge for you. We’ve seen just how talented you can be; but this month, we’re putting your skills to the test. This contest requires your art to be made out of a wide variety of colors. You should use different colors even for your outlines and shading. Think you’re up for the challenge?Deadline: June 1Rules:●You must be a teen (aged13-19) to enter.●No unsuitable content.●Submissions must relate to the topic (only colors, no black-and-white drawings).Guidelines and Details:●Your entry must be a character created by yourself.●There is no limit to the number of characters you can submit.How to Submit●Submit entries through our website. All entries submitted to Teen Ink are automatically considered for the contest. There is no cost to submit or be published. See our submission guidelines for more information.●Submit your work to the suitable art category on Teen Ink. Include “only colors” as one of your submission’s tags. You can do this by using the “additional tags” field in your submission form.●Winner and honorable mentions will have their works published in Teen Ink magazine.●The overall winner will receive a $25 gift card.13．What do we know about the contest?A．It charges entry fees.B．It focuses on colors.C．It is an offline contest D．It targets art students14．What are the participants required to do?A．Create characters of their own.B．Mind the number of characters.C．Submit only one-entry to Teen Ink.D．Include black-and-white drawings. 15．What will the honorable mention winners get?A．Cash prizes.B．Gift certificates.C．Publication of their works.D．Copies of Teen Ink magazine.Humans are driving climate change. That means we can change our path. 16 , individual actions matter, too. Here are some individual actions that can make a positive impact.17 . First, be mindful of your meat. Cows create a lot of methane (甲烷), a significant driver of global climate change. One study found replacing beef with almost anythingelse for one meal a day can cut a person’s dietary carbon footprint by 48%. Then, address your food waste. Cut down on what you throw away and watch out for single-use items like coffee beans whose production produces greenhouse gases.Extend product lifespan (寿命). 18 . Shoes, clothes, furniture and even some electronics can be repaired to extend their life and keep waste out of landfills.Switch to electric cooking. Not only is gas-powered cooking releasing harmful chemicals into the environment, but it could be contributing to health problems for you if you’re cooking indoors. 19 .Plant trees where you can. Trees can help control temperatures and improve air quality.20 . Local wildlife organizations often have lists of plants with neutral (中性的) or positive impacts on local flora and fauna (动植物群).A．Eat more sustainablyB．Fix what you have instead of replacing itC．The time it gives you back this fall is an added bonusD．As climate change causes temperatures in many areas to riseE．Just make sure the plants you’re adding are approved for your areaF．Plus, research has shown some gas stoves can leak pollutants even when they’re off G．While governments and businesses have a key role to play in addressing climate change二、完形填空Nick was troubled and aimless. Then one night, everything changed.At first, it was just faint light as Nick drove past a two-story house. Then he realized the house was on fire. He immediately pulled up to investigate. 21 was climbing up the front porch. Hurrying out of the 22 , he yelled, “Help, fire!” A car drove past and Nick tried to 23 it to stop, but in vain.He ran to the back door, sure it would be 24 . To his amazement, it swung open. Without 25 , Nick ran inside, peering into rooms to see if anyone was home. He had just started climbing when he 26 and saw four faces emerge at the top of the stairs. After Nick’s warning, they came pouring down and rushed out.“Anybody else in there?” Nick asked. When told a 6-year-old was still in, he ran back. By now, thewhole house was in flames. The smell was 27 . The smoke was thick. He lifted his T-shirt to cover his mouth and nose. As he hesitated, he heard the kid crying 28 . Nick stumbled into the blackness, 29 on smoke. His 30 stayed alert as he moved toward the sound. Then suddenly the kid was in front of him and Nick quickly grabbed her into his arms. The flames were 31 even closer. Nick took a few steps 32 and threw himself out of the window. Outside, the firefighters had arrived. He handed over the girl — crying, but miraculously uninjured 33 a cut on her arm — before collapsing on the sidewalk.Nick’s burns have mostly healed, but other changes have been far greater. As news about his 34 spread, a GoFundMe account for his hospital bills exploded, reaching $600, 000. “It somehow feels like both a near-death experience and a 35 .” Nick said.21．A．Air B．Water C．Mist D．Smoke 22．A．vehicle B．house C．bay D．fire 23．A．signal B．put C．break D．take 24．A．frozen B．locked C．wrapped D．melted 25．A．delay B．interruption C．motion D．sympathy 26．A．looked up B．got up C．looked down D．got down 27．A．dizzy B．pleasant C．intense D．bitter 28．A．desperately B．patiently C．tightly D．precisely 29．A．hesitating B．spraining C．collapsing D．choking 30．A．ankles B．throats C．ears D．fists 31．A．inching B．skipping C．sinking D．fading 32．A．forward B．downward C．upward D．backward 33．A．due to B．instead of C．as for D．apart from 34．A．realism B．heroism C．criticism D．pessimism 35．A．recovery B．reputation C．rebirth D．reform三、语法填空语法填空The traditional Chinese solar calendar divides the whole year into 24 solar terms. “Cold Dew”, also 36 (know) as “Han Lu”in Chinese, falls on October 8 or October 9 each year. Temperatures are much lower and the dew (露水) is 37 (great) at this time.Here are three things you should know about Cold Dew. Firstly, 38 (eat) pomegranates (石榴) and hawthorns (山楂) that are both ripe during Cold Dew is a tradition. Pomegranates 39 (treasure) for their health benefits while hawthorns are thought to improve blood flow. Besides, Chrysanthemum (菊花) is the symbolic flower of Cold Dew. 40 (prevent) autumn dryness, people in China have the custom of drinking chrysanthemum wine. This is also a tradition of the Double Ninth Festival, 41 often falls around Cold Dew. Finally, it is 42 great time for fishing. 43 the Cold Dew period, temperatures decrease quickly and sunshine doesn’t reach deep water entirely. So fish usually swim to the area where the water is not deep and the temperature is 44 (relative) high. That is why people always say that fishing in shallow water areas in autumn 45 (make) sense.四、书面表达46．为了增强学生环境保护意识，你校学生会将举办一次征文比赛，题目为“Let’s join forces to protect our planet’s _________ ”。
辽宁省重点中学沈阳市郊联体2023-2024学年高一下学期4月月考试题 英语含答案
辽宁省重点高中沈阳市郊联体2023—2024学年度下学期考试高一年级4月试题英语（答案在最后）考试时间：120分钟试卷总分：150分注意事项：1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
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，用橡皮擦于净后，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。
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 man advise the woman to do?A.Be relaxedB.Practice harder.C.Behave herself.2.When will the train arrive?A.At10:30am.B.At10:40am.C.At10:50am.3.What is the speakers’common interest?A.Reading books.B.Seeing movies.C.Doing sports4.What are the speakers mainly talking about?A.The weather.B.Plans for the weekend.C.Benefits of going to the mountains.5.Where are the speakers?A.In a carB.In a theatre.C.At home.第二节(共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
广东省汕头市潮阳启声学校2023-2024学年高一下学期第一次月考英语试题
广东省汕头市潮阳启声学校2023-2024学年高一下学期第一次月考英语试题一、阅读理解Four books that will inspire you to travel the worldThere's truly nothing like travel when it comes to gaining perspectives and exposing yourself to other cultures. To get you in the adventuring mood, we asked Amazon Senior Editor Chris Schlep to help you come up with a list of books that transport readers to another time and place. Below, see his list of four books that will inspire you to travel the world.ITAL Y: Beautiful Ruins by Jess WalterThis book by the popular author Jess Walter is a love story that begins on the Italian Coast in the early 60s and eventually concludes in contemporary Hollywood's screen. As the settings shift from Italy to Edinburgh and Los Angeles, you will find yourself longing to go as well. Buy it on Amazon. Price: $28.90SEATTLE: Where'd You Go, Bernadette by Maria SempleMaria Semple's first novel is not exactly a love story in Seattle, but if you read it, you just might want to come here to see if people are really as selfinvolved as the characters in her book. What really shines through is the strange storytelling and the laughs. Buy it on Amazon. Price: $26.60ENGLAND: Wolf Hall by Hilary MantelYou can't travel to Thomas Cromwell's England without a time machine, but reading Mantel's prizewinning novel is the next best thing. It will make you long to see the ancient buildings and green grass of the English countryside, most of which are still there. Buy it on Amazon. Price: $25.10NANTUCKET: Here's to Us by Elin HilderbrandElin Hilderbrand has built a writing career out of writing about her hometown island of Nantucket. Her latest book is Here's to Us, which, perhaps not surprisingly, is a great beach book. Buy it on Amazon. Price: $30.801．Which book has been produced into a film according to the text?A．Here's to Us.B．Wolf Hall.C．Beautiful Ruins.D．Where'd You Go, Bernadette.2．What is the feature of the Where'd You Go, Bernadette?A．Its low price.B．Its characters.C．Its content about love.D．Its storytelling and laughs.3．Why is Here's to Us suitable for reading on the beach?A．Because it's about the author’s hometown island.B．Because it needs a time machine.C．Because it's about ancient buildings.D．Because it exposes yourself to other cultures.As I walked along the Edgware Road, I felt as though the world was closing in on me. All the sounds I take for granted, had gone. I had entered a world of silence. This unsettling experience occurred a few weeks ago when I agreed to go deaf for a day to support the work of the charity Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, for which I am an ambassador.When I managed to take a cab to the office of my manager, Gavin, I couldn’t hear what the taxi driver was saying to me. Conversation was impossible. Then, when I reached the office, I had to ring the intercom (对讲机) five times as I couldn’t hear a response.Everybody said I was shouting at them ---I simply wasn’t aware of how loudly I was speaking as I couldn’t hear my own voice. Gavin kept telling me my phone was ringing, but I didn’t realize. I was too busy trying to concentrate on reading his lips. And when he tried to tell me a code to put into my phone, I had to keep asking him to repeat it, more slowly. Eventually he lost his patience and snapped at me: “Just give me the phone!” I was shocked.People couldn’t be bothered to repeat themselves, so they kept trying to do things for me that I was perfectly capable of doing myself. I felt I’d lost control.Being deaf for a day was extraordinarily tiring. I had to work so hard to “listen” with my eyes, get people’s attention and use my other senses to make up for my lack of hearing. It was a huge, exhausting effort.Until that experience, I didn’t realize how much I took my own hearing for granted, or the sorts of emotions and experiences deaf people go through. If a deaf person asks you to repeatsomething, never think: “It doesn’t matter.” It does matter.4．Why did the author focus on reading Gavin’s lips?A．He didn’t want to bother Gavin to repeat what he was saying.B．He wanted to be aware of what the code was.C．He attempted to get the code into the phone by himself.D．By doing this he could understand what Gavin was saying.5．What advice does the author give in the passage?A．Repeat things as slowly as possible for the deaf.B．Speak at the top of your voice if you can’t hear others speaking.C．Take your own hearing for granted.D．Do as many things as possible for the deaf.6．What can be inferred from the passage?A．It’s boring to live in a world of silence.B．Many ordinary people just take hearing for granted until they lose it.C．There are many other ways to help the deaf understand others.D．The author has to use gestures to communicate with his friends.7．What can be the best title of the passage?A．Listening with Eyes B．Helping the DeafC．Being Deaf for a Day D．The Importance of Reading LipsYou’ve heard an old Chinese saying before: Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime. You may even be nodding your head in agreement right now. However, we can have a different understanding about it.When a person is starving, that’s not the time to fill their head with knowledge but to first give the person a fish-eradicating their hunger-and only then teach them to fish. Far too often, people ignore this common sense first step. They see someone who is struggling, and they rush to offer wisdom. “Let me tell you what I’d do in your position,” a well-meaning individual might offer.But few of us understand the anxiety, confusion and uncertainty that come with overwhelming need. People meeting with personal disasters don’t have the ability to think straight.Their nerves may be shot. Their confidence may be non-existent. Can you imagine what it would be like to be in that person’s situation?Rushing to offer a struggling person long-term advice is a waste of time. Instead, it makes far more sense to help them regain their emotional balance. Once their ears, heart and mind open, you’ll have an opportunity to teach a new skill.But how do we know whether a person needs a fish before a fishing lesson? Two things: One is the ability to pay attention. We need to know whether the other person is open and receptive, or looking at the world through narrowed eyes? You can’t just take their words but have to look at how the person acts and what they don’t say. The other is empathy (共情).The more successful you are, the harder it is to imagine what it must be like to be the opposite. Try to create a safe environment for emotional acceptance before the fishing lesson.8．What is the function of the first paragraph?A．To illustrate a concept.B．To bring in a new viewpoint.C．To introduce the background.D．To put up an example.9．What does the underlined word “eradicating” mean in paragraph 2?A．Getting rid of.B．Paying attention to.C．Making up for.D．Putting up with.10．What should we do first for those in disasters?A．Get them to think straight.B．Enhance their confidence.C．Satisfy their primary needs.D．Teach them a new skill.11．Which does the author probably agree with according to the last paragraph?A．Live and learn.B．Never teach a fish to swim.C．Put yourself in others’ shoes.D．Don’t teach old dogs new tricks.Paper is one of our oldest, simplest and most important inventions. But it also presents a danger to the world in two significant ways. First, the making of paper requires the loss of millions of trees each year. Between 2001 and 2019, the world lost 386 million hectares of forest. Of the trees that were cut down, 42% went to paper production. And worldwide use of paper is expected to double in the next 40 years. Clearly, the planet cannot sustain such a high rate of forest loss.The second great problem with paper is what happens once it is no longer useful. A huge quantity of wastepaper ends up in dumps and landfills (垃圾填埋场), where it can produce harmful gases. Paper in landfills leads to the release (释放) of methane, a gas that is a significant contributor in global warming.One simple solution can greatly reduce both of these problems: paper recycling. Paper is mainly made from cellulose (纤维素), which makes up the cell walls of trees and many other plants. Because of its structure, cellulose can be used repeatedly in papermaking. So far, trees are the only source of cellulose that can fill the massive demand for paper products. Therefore, recycling paper is simply one of the best ways to save trees.Thanks to advances in processing, recycled paper isn’t the dull-colored stuff many of us are familiar with any more. It now can offer the same print performance as non-recycled paper.Effective recycling requires a consistent effort. The way to begin is with education and understanding. Once enough people realize the need for recycling, more effective recycling systems can be carried out. The massive loss of trees affects everybody on earth. Everyone should do their part to recycle paper and encourage government and industries to do the same. 12．What does the author want to express in paragraph 1?A．Consequences resulting from forest loss.B．The significance of paper in daily life.C．The disadvantages of current paper production.D．The severe situation caused by papermaking.13．Why is paper in landfills harmful?A．It releases smelly gases.B．It results in global climate change.C．It pollutes the nearby land.D．It may lead to fire accidents.14．What can we know about paper-recycling?A．It produces cellulose to make more paper.B．The structure of cellulose makes it possible.C．The color of recycled paper is different.D．It produces cellulose without using trees. 15．What’s the purpose of this text?A．To introduce paper recycling technology.B．To stress the threat of global warming.C．To appeal to people to recycle paper.D．To describe the considerable need for paper.You’ll make new friends in each stage of your life. Some of them will come and go, while others will last for the rest of your life. 16There are many benefits of having strong friendships. According to experts, many people regret not keeping friendships going and end up living a life with no close friends or even enduring mental and physical sufferings. 17 People who have healthy friendships tend to enjoy life more and may even live longer.18 There are a lot of ways to make new friends that can stay with you for the rest of your life. Look for people who share things with you. If you have kids, join a mom’s group, or sign your child up for classes where you’ll naturally meet other parents. 19 You share your career and will have a lot to talk about while also having built-in opportunities to spend time with each other.Sometimes it’s a good idea to let a friendship go, even if you’ve been friends for a long time. If one party isn’t making an effort to keep things going, it can lead to feelings of hurt and betrayal, and it might be time to let things cool off and pursue other friendships. 20 Besides, it can encourage you to focus on the partnerships that are healthy and where both of you are committed to keeping it going for your entire life.A．Lifelong friendships are what most people desire.B．You don’t have to be mean or harsh to get this done.C．If you are lacking in good friendships, it’s not too late.D．You can also make friends with people you work with.E．So making time for your friendships is vital to a healthy life.F．Sign up for a dancing class to meet those with the same passion.G．While this can be sad, it can actually improve your quality of life.二、完形填空The train had been long delayed. Running out of 21 , Andy put down his book and looked out. He found the 22 at once: It was raining hard.He lay down and fell asleep but was soon woken up by a woman. She handed him his bagand 23 that it had slipped to the floor. He gratefully took it back and opened it, 24 to see his mother’s scarf and some sandwiches inside.Andy's thoughts drifted (飘) to when he was 25 . His mother had insisted on putting her scarf in. “If it rains, it may get cold.” He remembered feeling 26 and had taken it out. But it was still here.27 , Andy realized he was burning with fever. Feeling helpless, he called his mom. “Take a 28 . I have put in medicine, just 29 ,” she suggested. Touched by his mother’s 30 , he took the medicine and soon fell deep asleep in the 31 of the scarf.Andy woke up later feeling much better. Then he noticed the woman, who’d 32 him pick up his bag earlier, 33 holding a baby in her arms, both shaking. Their clothes did little against the cold wind.Without thinking twice, Andy wrapped his mother’s scarf around the baby. To his 34 , the child soon fell asleep in the love of not one, but two 35 .21．A．luck B．patience C．time D．energy 22．A．train B．truth C．cause D．notice 23．A．insisted B．explained C．apologized D．admitted 24．A．surprised B．ready C．thankful D．frightened 25．A．checking B．leaving C．planning D．packing 26．A．hurt B．annoyed C．ashamed D．puzzled 27．A．Lately B．Finally C．Suddenly D．Instantly 28．A．look B．pill C．rest D．sandwich 29．A．for safety B．on purpose C．in case D．by accident 30．A．calmness B．confidence C．comfort D．concern 31．A．warmth B．memory C．smell D．touch 32．A．helped B．pleased C．disturbed D．greeted 33．A．carefully B．casually C．gently D．tightly 34．A．relief B．amazement C．mind D．advantage 35．A．arms B．scarfs C．passengers D．mothers三、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
山东省枣庄市第三中学2023-2024学年高一下学期3月月考英语试题(原卷版+解析版)
枣庄市第三中学2023-2024学年高一下学期3月月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.满分150分,考试用时120分钟.答卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号、考试科目填涂在答题卡和答题纸规定的地方.第I卷(选择题共95分)注意事项:在每小题给出的四个选项中,只有一项是符合题目要求的,每小题选出答案后,用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案涂黑.如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案.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 day is it todayA. SaturdayB. Sunday.C. Monday.2. What is MichaelA. A teacher.B. A lawyer.C. An accountant.3. What does the man meanA. Ask Sally for the address.B. Send the mail to Sally.C. Call Linda directly.4. What are the speakers probably talking aboutA. A photograph.B. A textbook.C. A TV set.5. Where will the speakers meetA. At the station.B. At the cinema.C. At the church.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。
江苏省扬州市高邮市2023-2024学年高一下学期5月月考英语试题
江苏省扬州市高邮市2023-2024学年高一下学期5月月考英语试题一、听力选择题1．What will the woman do first?A．Go shopping.B．Go back home.C．Go swimming.2．Who is the woman’s hero?A．Tim Berners-Lee.B．Stephen Hawking.C．Steve Jobs.3．What time does the train leave for Darlington?A．At 2:00 p.m.B．At 6:00 p.m.C．At 7:00 p.m.4．Where does the conversation probably take place?A．In a library.B．In a bookstore.C．In a classroom.5．Why is the woman worried?A．She has no study plan.B．She has too much homework.C．She doesn’t have much time for study.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6．What is the woman looking forward to?A．Lifting weights.B．Eating healthy food.C．Making more money. 7．What are the speakers mainly talking about?A．Health.B．Wealth.C．Success.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8．What will the speakers do for lunch today?A．Meet in the building’s café.B．Have a party in the office.C．Go to a downtown restaurant.9．What must the speakers do before leaving?A．Reply to a message.B．Finish their reports.C．Buy some coffee.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
福建省永春第一中学2023-2024学年高一下学期4月月考英语试卷(不含音频)
永春一中2023—2024学年下学期高一年英语科考试试卷考试时间120分钟试卷总分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）1．What happened to the woman’s money?A．She lost it. B．She lent it. C．She spent it.2．What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A．Customer and clerk. B．Boss and employee. C．Reporter and interviewee.3．What does Mr. Smith advise the woman to do?A．Come to his lecture. B．Check the result online. C．Connect with him by email.4．How much will the man pay?A．$45．B．$50．C．$55．5．When will the woman begin to check into the airport?A．At 1:00 pm. B．At 1:40 pm. C．At 3:40 pm.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。
6．Where does the conversation probably take place?A．In a shop. B．In a hotel. C．At the airport.7．How did the man pay the fare?A．By check. B．In cash. C．By credit card.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8．What’s the conversation mainly about?A．Improving a relationship.B．Preparing for an interview.C．Making an appointment.9．What will Dr. Smith do next Thursday?A．Do some research. B．Have a meeting. C．Attend to patients.10．When will the woman see Dr. Smith?A．This Tuesday afternoon. B．Next Thursday morning. C．Next Friday morning.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
云南省四校联考2023-2024学年高一下学期5月月考英语试题
云南省四校联考2023-2024学年高一下学期5月月考英语试题一、阅读理解Help? Teen Line Is Here·CALL800—852—8336 Nationwide (6:00 p.m.—10:00 p.m.)·TEXT TEEN to 839863(6:00 p.m.—9:00 p.m.)·EMAIL US at ****************Are you a teen looking for help?Opening up to someone can be scary. Talking about what you’re dealing with is often hard, but at Teen Line we do everything we can to make it as easy as possible for you. Our only goal is to help you in whatever way we can.What to expect when you call or text Teen Line?When you call or text Teen Line, another teen will be there to listen, understand, and answer your questions. Many of our callers are talking to someone about what they’re going through fur the first time. Our teen listeners are aware of that and try to make you as comfortable as possible.When you call or text Teen Line, we won’t judge you or tell you what to do. We will listen to you and work with you to find a way to improve your situation.Who is going to answer your call or text?Our volunteers, who are high school students from Los Angeles, California, will answer your call. Our volunteers —who we call “Listeners”—receive over 100 hours of training from mental health professionals so that they can respond and understand the needs of the teens reaching out.What topics can you discuss with us?Listeners are ready to talk about anything you are going through. The most common topics teens reach out about are relationships, anxiety, depression and loneliness.1．Who is the text written for?A．Teachers.B．Parents.C．Teenagers.D．Adults.2．What will Teen Line do if they receive a call?A．They will tell the caller what to do directly.B．They will work with the caller to solve the problem.C．They will turn to professionals for help.D．They will only listen to the caller.3．What can we know about “Listeners”?A．They haven’t received much professional training.B．They are high school students in New York.C．They only talk about how to deal with relationships.D．Then can’t answer your call after 10:00 p.m.Carl Allamby started his car repair business at 19, working alone in a garage (汽车修理厂). Over the years it had grown into two shops, but Allamby wanted something more. At first, he thought that meant growing his business even further. So at 34, Allamby decided to go for his bachelor’s degree (学士学位) in business management. After taking classes part-time over the next five years, Allamby was told he had to take biology (生物学) to get his degree.Biology class reawakened Allamby’s childhood dream. He remembered the feeling of wanting to be a doctor back when he was younger.Born in East Cleveland, Ohio, Allamby and his five sisters and brothers were raised by their stay-at-home mother and a father who sold home goods door to door. “That didn’t pay so well,” Allamby says.Growing up in an African American neighborhood, he faced many difficulties. His school didn’t offer advanced science classes. Even if it had, doing well in school could get him into trouble. “Sometimes you wouldn’t carry your books home because other kids would laugh at you,” Allamby says. So he gave up thoughts of becoming a doctor and chose to fix cars.With his family’s support, Allamby decided to take science classes he’d need to become a health care worker. Becoming a doctor when he would be nearly 50 years old seemed crazy. He would instead become a nurse.But Allamby’s chemistry teacher stopped him after class one day. “Carl,” he said, “you’re like the oldest student here. What’s your end game?”Allamby told him how he’d like to become a doctor but it would be better to have a smaller goal.“Why not a doctor?” the teacher asked. “You have a great intuition (直觉) for the work. You will go a long way.”He was right. Allamby did well in all his courses. So in 2015, Allamby started at Northeast Ohio Medical University. In 2019, at age 47, Carl Allamby became a doctor, and took a job in emergency (急诊) medicine at Cleveland Clinic Akron General.4．Why did Allamby go for a bachelor’s degree at first?A．He had an interest in biology.B．He wanted to be a doctor.C．He wanted to be more successful in business.D．He wanted to realize his childhood dream.5．What was Allamby’s life as a child like?A．poor and hard.B．dangerous but attractive.C．peaceful but lonely.D．simple and interesting.6．What did the chemistry teacher think of Allamby?A．He should have a smaller goal.B．He had a gift for medicine.C．He had wasted too much time.D．He was not serious about the class. 7．What can we learn from Allamby’s story?A．Life is not full of roses.B．Education is the key to success.C．Chance favors the prepared mind.D．You’re never too old to live your dream.From cottages surrounded by impressive gardens to days spent exploring sandy beaches and deep woods filled with wildlife, in My Family and Other Animals, English writer Gerald Durrell provided a vivid account of his family’s time on the Greek island of Corfu in the 1930s.Come for the arresting descriptions of Corfu landscapes and stay for Durrell’s laugh-out-loud tales of his unusual family. This book, Durrell wrote humorously in the introduction, “was intended to be a nostalgic(怀旧的)account of natural history, but in the first few pages, I made the mistake of introducing my family.”Durrell, later known for his zoo keeping and the preservation of wildlife, was just a child during his family’s five-year stay in Corfu. He is 10-year-old Gerry in the book—curious, passionate about animals and a detailed storyteller of his strange family: his imaginative elder brother Larry with his literary ambitions, lovestruck sister Margo, sporty brother Leslie and hisever-calm, loving mother.Durrell’s attention to detail is what makes the book so winning, with every sight, sound and smell of the island brought to life. One minute you’ll be laughing as Larry’s clever literary friends walk down to the daffodil-yellow cottage, the next you’ll be catching your breath as Durrell describes swimming at night in the Ionian Sea: “Lying on my back in the silky water, staring at the sky, only moving my hands and feet slightly, I was looking at the Milky Way stretching like a silk scarf across the sky and wondering how many stars it contained.”My Family and Other Animals is quite difficult to classify, being one part travel, one part autobiography, one part natural history, and one part comedy, with a thread of descriptive language running throughout that sometimes raises it nearly to poetry.As a real delight to read, it’s the perfect literary escapism for any adult or older teenager who is currently walking down a tough road in life.8．Which word best describes Durrell’s life in Corfu?A．Diverse.B．Busy.C．Risky.D．Tough.9．What does the underlined sentence mean in paragraph 2?A．I just introduced my family by mistake.B．I shouldn’t have introduced my family.C．I gave false information about my family.D．I couldn’t help introducing my family. 10．What are paragraph 4 and 5 mainly about?A．Durrell’s rich imagination.B．Some interesting plots of the book.C．The book’s writing feature.D．Some vivid descriptions of the island. 11．What is the purpose of this text?A．To share an experience.B．To introduce a writing style.C．To recommend a book.D．To describe an unusual place.Two years ago Lucy was saved from a rural area in New South Wales, Australia. Today, she is one of the lucky animals living in rows of trees that have been created to protect koalas and other animals by saving their smaller and smaller habitat (栖息地) , or natural environment.The trees, planted by the local protection group Bangalow Koalas, are made up of large systems of plants. They are a lifeline for koalas and other animals. All of them are in danger of dying out, or at risk of extinction. The trees provide a safe way across the koala’s increasinglybroken habitat. This protects koalas from human threats (威胁). “Our trees are actually trying to get them away from humans, cars and dogs. ”said Linda Sparrow. President of Bangalow Koalas.The koala is expected to die out in the wild in New South Wales by 2050. Some of the biggest threats include wildfires and habitat loss through land clearing for development.Bangalow Koalas has planted over 336, 000 trees on 119 areas, helping koala protection and improving the local ecosystem (生态系统). The group, which depends on community volunteers, aims to plant 500, 000 trees by 2025. “The neighbor would want to join and then another neighbor would want to join. ”Sparrow said. V olunteer Lindy Stacker, who has been planting trees for over five years.A recent report by the Australian Koala Foundation said the animal was worth about S3. 2 billion per year to the tourism industry. However. the World Wildlife Fund-Australia reported a drop in koala populations in Australian states. “I can’t imagine a world where there’s no koalas in the wild. ” Sparrow said. “We’re going to do our best to make sure that doesn’t happen. ”12．Why is Lucy mentioned in Paragraph 1?A．To show it is important to plant trees.B．To suggest a way to protect nature.C．To introduce a special kind of living thing.D．To compare koalas with other animals.13．What does the underlined word “extinction” probably mean in paragraph 2?A．Growing.B．Disappearing.C．Reducing.D．Failing.14．How does Sparrow feel about koalas’ future?A．Doubtful.B．Unclear.C．Positive.D．Disappointed. 15．What is the best title for the text?A．A Protection Group B．The Polluted EnvironmentC．Human Threats D．More Trees, More HopeWith all the pressures of life, relaxing can be difficult, No matter what your lifestyle is,you can find ways to relax. 16 .Meditate (冥想)Try progressive muscle relaxation. The key to effective meditation is to find a quiet spotaway from noise. Start by wearing loose clothes and taking a few slow breaths. When you feel relaxed, focus on your right foot. Think about how it feels. Then, slowly tense the muscles in your foot and hold for 10 seconds. Then you relax your foot and feel the tension releasing as your foot feels loose. 17 .Breathe deeplyDeep breathing is one of the most effective relaxation techniques. 18 . Sit straight in a chair in a quiet room, and think about how your feet feel on the floor, the posture of your back, and the clothes against your skin. Then turn your attention to your breathing.Listen to soothing (舒缓的) music19 . Try closing your eyes and lying down while listening to something that relaxes you. Put in your favorite CD, make a playlist of fun songs, or listen to the music that makes you happy. Sing along to the songs for added relaxation, If you prefer music, try piano or violin instrumental music.20Spend a few minutes every day writing about your day. You can keep a journal about everything and anything. Write pages if you feel like it, Make the activity about clearing your stress and allowing yourself to relax. You can write things like, “You are awesome” or “I love myself”.A．Take a bathB．Keep a diary.C．Here are some useful tipsD．Exercise can help boost your moodE．Do the same thing to your left foot laterF．Sounds can have a powerful relaxation effectG．Deep breathing can be done anywhere at any time二、完形填空I went to get a coffee this morning. A lovely lady came up to me and said, “You’re so pretty and I love your dress.” It made me feel 21 .Then I dropped my car off for repair, and the girl 22 me had attractive nails, so I said, “Your nails are 23 painted.” She said thank you.I then got an Uber back with a middle-aged Asian man, and on the way, we 24 a very weak elderly man, and the Uber driver was so kind. Not only did he 25 to me but he got out and 26 the old man to the car, fastened him in, made sure he was 27 , and comforted him. When he dropped me off, I said, “What a kind man you are!” I left him a big 28 . He then messaged me later and said 29 .Later today, I got an Uber back to get my 30 . When I got in, I praised the lady for her perfume (香水), saying how 31 it was. We talked for a while. Then half way through the journey, she 32 in her bag and gave me her perfume. She said, “It’s a33 from me to you.”I left her a huge tip, too, just as a reminder that sometimes a simple 34 can make someone’s day. Never be afraid to 35 something beautiful to someone. You may just make their day better.21．A．worried B．peaceful C．nice D．strange 22．A．comforting B．serving C．cheering D．admiring 23．A．beautifully B．simply C．thickly D．completely 24．A．calmed down B．called on C．watched over D．picked up 25．A．speak B．apologize C．refer D．turn 26．A．walked B．sent C．forced D．drove 27．A．healthy B．energetic C．grateful D．safe 28．A．smile B．tip C．message D．card 29．A．goodbye B．yes C．thanks D．sorry30．A．car B．groceries C．bicycle D．awards 31．A．familiar B．common C．lovely D．expensive 32．A．checked B．reached C．rooted D．brought 33．A．gift B．prize C．reminder D．wonder 34．A．honor B．encouragement C．chat D．praise 35．A．teach B．lend C．say D．introduce三、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单闻或括号内单词的正确形式。
河北省石家庄市第三十八中学、润文高级中学2023-2024学年高一年级下学期4月月考英语试卷
河北省石家庄市第三十八中学、润文高级中学2023-2024学年高一年级下学期4月月考英语试卷一、听力选择题1．What does the woman want her son to do?A．Wash clothes.B．Move the desk.C．Paint the wall.2．How much does the woman need to pay?A．$30.B．$48.C．$60.3．Who will the man meet at the airport?A．Sally.B．The woman`s brother.C．His brother.4．How did the man go home last night?A．On foot.B．By taxi.C．By car.5．Where does the conversation probably take place?A．At home.B．In the gym.C．In a shop.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6．What is the man’s excuse for being late this morning?A．He was in a traffic jam.B．He was stopped by the police.C．The underground was out of service.7．What’s the probable relationship between the speakers?A．Husband and wife.B．Hostess and guest.C．Employer and employee.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8．What is Jean doing?A．Writing an ad.B．Repairing her computer.C．Playing computer games.9．What does the man want to sell?A．A computer.B．An old skateboard C．His mobile phone.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
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河南省名校5月联考2023-2024学年高一下学期5月月考英语试题一、阅读理解Four Places to Listen to Free Music OnlinePandoraPandora is a popular Internet radio service that lets users create personalized stations and listen to music. To use Pandora, you will have to create an account using your email address and a password. As you find music you like, you can save songs to your collection. However, you can’t download any specific tracks to your computer or phone.LiveOneOn LiveOne, you’ll mostly find big artists, bands and songs along with interviews and news. While you won’t be able to stream all songs on demand for free due to licensing restrictions (限制), you will be able to create a station of similar tracks/artists from nearly any song. There’s a tab (标签) named “My Library” where you can save and share your favourite music.iHeartRadioiHeartRadio is a great website or app for listening to live radio stations. You can find local stations or check out stations from around the country. You won’t have to create an account to begin listening on iHeartRadio. but you can make one for free to save stations and playlists. Whether you decide to create an account or not. you won’t be able to download music from iHeartRadio.SpotifyIf you’re looking for free music online, you’ve most likely come across Spotify already. This resource is great for streaming popular hits while discovering new favourites. You can keep track of what you’ve recently played, and “favourite” songs. In addition to music. Spotify offers playlists of its most-played songs and information on local upcoming concerts.1．Which is a must before using Pandora?A．Saving some songs.B．Creating an account.C．Calling other users.D．Sending a private email.2．What can you do on “My Library” of LiveOne?A．Download popular songs.B．Make new friends online.C．Share your favourite music.D．Discover radio stations.3．What is special about Spotify?A．It offers news on local upcoming concerts.B．It requires no membership card.C．It allows users to download music for free.D．It features a station of similar artists.Today I headed into town for a job interview. The weather was awful, for it was pouring with rain, and I would’ve loved to buy umbrellas for people. I decided to think of free or really cheap ways to make people smile. I knew I’d also have to deal with my shyness, or just create acts of kindness, but it was a challenge that I was willing to accept!When I was on the bus, the seat I sat on next to the window was wet; somehow the rain had gotten in. I left a note on the seat, with the Smile Card, saying, “This seat is wet: sit with caution (谨慎) !” Later, while waiting at the road crossing, I held my card over the woman standing in front of me. She didn’t notice but obviously those extra moments of dryness would help!After the interview, I’d devised a few more ways to create smiles. I checked my purse for change and put 50 pence and a Smile Card on top of a child’s automatic ride. I allowed an elderly gentleman to go in front of me as he was having trouble standing. At this point, I was really beginning to accept my day of kindness!Before getting on the bus home. I had one more idea: I went and bought a small bag of chocolates and attached a Smile Card. When I got back to my street, I left the sweets and the Smile Card at a neighbour’s door. This neighbour had taken in a parcel (包裹) for me last week, so he deserved a treat.After all this, my day of giving wasn’t yet over! I was so pleased that I managed to do all these little things for others today. It didn’t take much effort on my part, but I definitely had to push myself to overcome (克服) my lack of confidence, and I’m proud of myself.4．What difficulty does the writer have to overcome?A．The job interview.B．The terrible weather.C．Poor ability to pay.D．The shyness character.5．What does the underlined word “devised” mean in Paragraph 3?A．Thought up.B．Focused on.C．Cut out.D．Looked forward to. 6．Why did the writer give the sweets and the Smile Card to the neighbour?A．To please the neighbour’s children.B．To thank the neighbour for the help last week.C．To receive a welcome treat from the neighbour.D．To try to trouble the neighbour to take in his parcel.7．What message does the writer convey?A．A friend in need is a friend indeed.B．Any act of kindness matters.C．Shyness makes it difficult to succeed.D．Believe in yourself first, then others will believe you.The African continent has seen its average monthly temperatures rise by 0.5 — 2 degrees Celsius over the past century, with up to another two degrees of warming projected for the next 100 years. The changing climate will break historical rainfall patterns, but which of these, temperature or rainfall, will have the most impact on a species, like rhinos (犀牛) ?“Generally speaking, most, if not all, species will. in one way or another, be affected by the changing climate,” says lead author Hlelowenkhosi S. Mamba, who completed this research. It is therefore important to catch tendency (趋势) and model futures for some of the world’s weakest species. It can help prepare to reduce climate change’s effects, hence reducing global biodiversity losses.To understand how our changing climate will affect rhino populations, Mamba and Timothy Randhir, professor of environmental protection, focused their efforts on the five large national parks that are home to most of the rhinos.Mamba and Randhir then modeled two scenes for each of the parks: the IPCC’s high-emissions (排放) scenes and a more moderate (适度的) emissions scenes. They projected temperature and rainfall for each of the scenes out to 2055 and 2085 to arrive at a possibility that each park would remain suitable for the rhinos.Nearly every park will become increasingly drier as emissions increase. This is all very bad news for the rhinos, because the team also found that, though the change in rainfall will not bemost suitable for the rhinos, the changes in temperature are greater than what the species can bear.“The temperature conditions in all study parks will become increasingly unsuitable for the species. And under the high-emissions scenes, the possibility of occurrence of the species falls to zero by 2085,” the authors write.But to be forewarned is to be prepared in advance. “We propose that park managers think now about increasing water supplies, tree cover, watching for stress and planning to allow rhinos to move from one place to another place as the world warms,” says Randhir.8．Why does the author ask a question in Paragraph 1?A．To show an evidence.B．To stress the main idea.C．To lead in the topic.D．To offer some background.9．What does the second paragraph mainly focus on?A．The means of the research.B．The content of the research.C．The process of the research.D．The significance of the research. 10．What can we know about the research from the text?A．Changes in rainfall have a greater effect on rhinos.B．Each park will have no rhinos in 2055.C．Changes in temperature affect rhinos more.D．Each park will be warmer by 4. 5℃ in 2085.11．What does Randhir mean in the last paragraph?A．Rhinos are better suited to natural growth.B．Rhinos are in great danger in the five parks.C．Park managers should plan to protect rhinos.D．Park managers must pay more attention to nature.Researchers have developed a new soft robot design that conducts itself with three behaviours at the same time: rolling (翻滚) forward. turning like a record and following a path that goes around a central point. The equipment, which operates without human or computer control, holds promise for developing soft robots that can be used to AA-head and map unknown environments.The new soft robots are called twisted ring-bots (扭曲环机器人) . They are made ofsomething like the ribbon (缎带) and then joined together at the end to form a ring.When the robots are placed on a surface that is at least 55 degrees Celsius, which is hotter than the surrounding air, one part of the ribbon touching the surface becomes smaller, while one part in the air does not. This induces a rolling movement: the warmer the surface, the faster the robot rolls. “The ribbon rolls on its horizontal axis (横轴) , giving the ring forward strength,” says Jie Yin, a professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering.The twisted ring-bot also turns along its central axis. And as the twisted ring-bot moves forward it travels in a path around a central point, basically moving in a large circle. However, if the twisted ring-bot meets a boundary- like the wall of a box-it will travel along the boundary.The twisted ring-bots are examples of equipment whose behaviour is governed by physical intelligence, meaning their actions are determined by their structural design and the materials they are made of, rather than being directed by a computer or human.“Soft robotics is still a relatively new field.” Yin says. “Finding new ways to control the movement of soft robots in a repeatable and engineered way moves the field forward. And advancing our understanding of what is possible is exciting.”12．What makes the robot roll faster and faster?A．The ribbon.B．The central axis.C．The shape and material.D．The higher surface temperature.13．How does the author introduce the new soft robots?A．By explaining the robot’s working ways.B．By quoting experts’ opinions.C．By making some comparisons.D．By offering reasons and results.14．What is Yin’s attitude towards twisted ring-bots?A．Unclear.B．Favourable.C．Negative.D．Doubtful. 15．What is the best title for the text?A．The New Soft Robots B．Ribbons and Their RollingC．Three Creative Movements D．Twisted Rings and the Axis4 Reasons Why Wild Animals Are So ImportantAs we know, the earth gives us food, medicines and materials, often through wild animals. These wild animals are important to our existence. Sadly, they are becoming extinct at an alarmingrate. We need to change this loss of nature and create a future where wildlife and people thrive (蓬勃发展) again. 16 Here are some reasons why wild animals are so important to the world at large.Wild animals keep balance in ecosystems.17 If any part is threatened or becomes extinct, this has a knock-on effect on the whole ecosystem. sending shock waves through the environment. For ecosystems to survive and perhaps even thrive, we must protect all of our wildlife.Diversity (多样性) means healthier ecosystems and healthier wild animals.When there is a wildlife issue, you’ll often hear the term biodiversity, which refers to the number of species in an ecosystem. 18 Why do we consider this important? A wide variety of animals means greater productivity and better health. If there are fewer animal species, a disease that affects any species spreads faster and more effectively.19All of the food that we eat comes from an animal or plant. Living without various food sources causes our nutrition (营养) to suffer. Protecting wildlife and its natural habitats strengthens food safety for humans around the world.Wildlife helps medical research.Wild animals have helped us find important medicines that help with many diseases. 20 Many medical systems like Chinese traditional medicines still rely on herbs and spices, but even Western medicine have made great progress with wildlife research.A．All living things are interconnected.B．Healthy ecosystems mean a lot of diversity.C．Or we will lose these animals to future generations.D．People worldwide depend on wildlife for their snack.E．Wildlife provides important nutrients for the human race.F．The human race has always turned to nature for medicine.G．We should notice the influence caused by wildlife on culture.二、完形填空The caring employees at a Costco store near Cleveland, Ohio, are being honoured as heroes. It was because of their quick thinking and being sympathy (同情) , which 21 saved the life of a fellow co-worker.The story 22 one morning when the employee failed to show up for his scheduled shift (换班) at 5 a. m. 23 for his colleague, the manager, Jesse Orsborn, decided to 24 and make sure everything was okay.“In situations where someone might oversleep for the early shift, we usually give them a 25 wake-up call, checking if they’re on their way. However, this daily check-in took an unexpected 26 ,” shared Orsborn. When the employee answered the call, his speech wasn’t understandable, and the connection suddenly 27 .Alarmed by the unusual conversation, Dave Mackin, the assistant general manager at Costco’s Mayfield Heights location, 28 , “We started calling several times, and each time, it became more 29 that something was seriously wrong. There was mumbling and groaning (喃喃自语, 呻吟着) , and it was evident ha he was experiencing a medical emergency.”As events 30 it turned out that the co-worker was in the midst of a stroke (中风) . Without wasting any time, the quick-thinking workmates kept the man on the 31 while others dialed emergency services. Thanks to their quick 32 , the man was quickly transported to the hospital and, fortunately, later went out of the hospital. 33 , it was noted that he faces a challenging road to recovery.34 on the incident, Mackin stressed the strong sense of community within the Costco family. “We take care of our members. We take care of our employees. They mean the 35 to us,” he stated proudly.21．A．gradually B．finally C．possibly D．equally 22．A．ended B．developed C．happened D．continued 23．A．Sorry B．Mistaken C．Prepared D．Concerned 24．A．reach out B．set off C．think over D．take up 25．A．former B．friendly C．convenient D．serious 26．A．error B．chance C．turn D．step 27．A．mattered B．worked C．completed D．dropped28．A．demanded B．wondered C．judged D．explained 29．A．special B．common C．obvious D．similar 30．A．progressed B．stopped C．worsened D．changed 31．A．way B．line C．team D．radio 32．A．drive B．action C．memory D．guard 33．A．Thus B．Therefore C．However D．Instead 34．A．Reflecting B．Depending C．Looking D．Basing 35．A．hero B．road C．leader D．family三、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
福建省厦门双十中学2023-2024学年高一下学期4月第一次月考英语试卷
厦门双十中学2023-2024学年高一下学期第一次月考英语试卷2024-04-08 第一部分听力（共两节，满分20分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What are the speakers talking about?A. A party.B. A gift.C. A trip.2. What is the man considering doing?A. Joining a research team.B. Starting his own business.C. Attending more interviews.3. Where are the speakers?A. In a library.B. In a store.C. In a bank.4. Why is the man talking to the woman?A. To fix the door.B. To place an ad.C. To see a flat.5. What would the woman's grandma like to do?A. Leave her hometown.B. Visit her children often.C. Live in her own home.第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
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。
四川省成都外国语学校2023-2024学年高一下学期7月月考英语试题
四川省成都外国语学校2023-2024学年高一下学期7月月考英语试题一、听力选择题1．What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A．Mum and son.B．Teacher and student.C．Doctor and patient. 2．When will the woman take her flight?A．On the 22nd.B．On the 23rd.C．On the 24th.3．What are the speakers mainly talking about?A．School activities.B．Favorite subjects.C．Test scores.4．What does the woman mean?A．The man has to leave.B．She offers another option.C．She can’t make it. 5．Where does the conversation take place?A．In a bookstore.B．At a restaurant C．In a library.听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
6．Why does Monica choose Tai Chi instead of yoga?A．It enjoys popularity.B．It requires less tension.C．It reflects Chinese culture. 7．What’s the true significance of Tai Chi?A．Maintaining balance.B．Strengthening muscles.C．Preventing diseases.听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
8．Why does George want to go to the book exhibition?A．To buy a book.B．To meet a penfriend.C．To do a book signing. 9．What will the woman do before going to the book exhibition?A．Visit her parents.B．Go to her son’s school.C．Pick up Sarah.听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
2023-2024学年山东省菏泽市曹县第一中学高一下学期第二次月考英语试题
2023-2024学年山东省菏泽市曹县第一中学高一下学期第二次月考英语试题Which is your favorite museum? You can send letters to us and share it with others. Here are some readers’ letters about their favorite museums.Tullie House Museum“My two sons love it. We go there every few weeks and they are always very happy. My older son especially enjoys the Roman part, where he can learn a lot about Roman history. The restaurant there also provides a good choice of food for grown-ups and children,” Lindsey Bradley said.Bo’ness and Kinneil Railway Museum“It has the largest collection of railway memorabilia (纪念展品) in Scotland and is a great hit with my five-year-old grandson. He loves getting on and touching all the railway engines and carriages. It is a dream playground for any little boy. A visit with a journey on the steam train is a perfect day out for any family,” Ronald Dingwall said.The Collection Museum“The play area at The Collection Museum is an exciting free activ ity centre for younger visitors, encouraging learning through play. You can create a work of art to take home or hang on the masterpiece wall. Not only does my four-year-olds on love the play area and the interesting games there, but he is also attracted by the helmets and swords on show. When he grows up, he wants to be a knight!” Angela Driver said.Chertsey Museum“Every month they hold a Friday morning game called Museum Monkeys for children under the age of five. There, the children can do singing, handicraft activities and go on a treasure hunt, followed by a story. I take my daughter to this game every month. She loves it,” Chloe Mayes said.1. Which museum provides well-chosen food for children?A．Chertsey Museum. B．Tullie House Museum.C．The Collection Museum. D．Bo’ ness and Kinneil Railway Museum.2. What can we learn about the Bo’ ness and Kinneil Railway Museum?A．It is the largest museum in Scotland.B．It is a wonderful place for little boys.C．It is a good place to learn how to drive a train.D．It is not allowed to touch anything in this museum.3. What is the purpose of this text?A．To call on people to visit museums.B．To call on people to protect museums.C．To encourage people to share their favorite museums.D．To give advice to parents on taking their children out.Tom was pleased to get a role in the school play. It wasn’t a major role and he had only four or five lines. However, he worked hard at perfecting the lines, repeating them in front of a mirror over and over again, as his drama teacher had suggested. He had great fun rehearsing (排练) with the older students. Then finally the big night came.Suddenly, things felt different. The theater was full of audience. He looked around at those experienced actors and saw the confidence they’d shown at rehearsal seemed t o have disappeared. Everyone was on edge. When Tom got on stage, he couldn’t help hurrying into the words he had repeated so many times before. He tried to slow down but, thinking about doing that, he suddenly realized he had missed a sentence. With no time to think it over, he carried on. When he stepped off the stage, his hands felt sweaty and his heart was racing. He didn’t think about what he had achieved. Instead, he was beating himself up for the mistake that he had made.The audience, of course, did n’t know he had missed a sentence. In fact, no one noticed it except his drama teacher. “Well done, ” she said. “Acting is like learning to ride a bike. You may fall off a few times, yet each time you get back on, you do it better. Your performance may not have been perfect but, for your first time, it was great. ”The drama teacher’s words put Tom’s mind at ease. He caught the look of his face in a mirror, which was smiling back at him. Without knowing it, he raised two hands with his thumbs (拇指)up.4. What do we know about Tom before the big night?A．He was sad about his limited lines. B．He expected a major role in the play.C．He worked hard to prepare for the play. D．He was confident of the play’s success.5. How did Tom feel when he finished the performance?A．Regretful. B．Relieved. C．Hopeful. D．Confused.6. Why did Tom raise his hands with thumbs up in the end?A．He got his teacher’s forgiveness.B．He made peace with his imperfection.C．He decided to correct his mistakes. D．He admired his own face in the mirror.7. What message does the author seem to convey in the text?A．Well begun, half done. B．Hope for the best, prepare for the worst.C．Practice makes perfect. D．Let your fault make you better, not bitter. What is the most shocking about the heatwave affecting the Pacific Northwest is not that it has hit a usually mild area, nor that so many long-standing temperature records are being broken. It is thatthose records are being broken by such large margins (幅度). In Portland, Oregon, temperature reached 46.6℃(116°F) — making it one of several cities in the region where former records have been beaten by a full 5℃(9°F). At the same time, heatwaves are also hitting central Europe and even Siberia.Heatwaves may become headlines, but less attention is paid to them. In 2018 about 300,000 people over the age of 65 died as a result of extreme heat, mainly in India, a 54% increase since 2000, according to a report in the Lancet, a medical journal. The report also shows that, unlike storms and floods, heat does not lead to dramatic before-and-after pictures or widespread damage to belongings. It is a silent killer. As many as 70,000 people died due to a heatwave in Europe in 2003.Heat also kills by worsening health conditions such as heart problems, so not all the deaths it causes may be directly attributed (归因) to it. Climate change will make heatwaves more common and more extreme. Even if greenhouse-gas emissions (排放) are cut to zero by the middle of this century, temperatures will go on rising for decades. So other measures are needed to protect people against extreme heat.Governments can set up early warning systems to alarm health workers, shut down schools and stop outdoor activities. They can provide the public with forecasts of coming heatwaves, explanations of the dangers and detailed advice on what to do. Improved facilities can also help. This includes providing shaded areas, water parks and “misting stations” to help people cool down, and get to airconditioned “cooling centers” where they can fi nd shelter and sleep if necessary.The world is, undoubtedly, facing a big health challenge right now. There is no excuse for ignoring heatwaves and their effects.8. What shocks us most about the heatwave in the Pacific Northwest?A．It has stricken a usually mild area.B．It hits central Europe except Siberia.C．Many temperature records are being broken.D．Many records are being broken by large margins.9. What can we learn from the report in the Lancer?A．People have paid much attention to heatwaves.B．Heat doesn’t cause widespread damage to belongings.C．The damage of heat is as obvious as storms and floods.D．About 300,000 middle-aged people died from extreme heat.10. What can governments do to protect people against heatwaves?A．Provide some cool places. B．Build nursing homes.C．Organize outdoor activities. D．Shelter the homeless.11. What can be a suitable title for the text?A．Improving Public Facilities B．Taking Heatwaves SeriouslyC．Preventing Natural Disasters D．Reducing Greenhouse-gas EmissionNew genetically modified (转基因) apples designed by a biology company are being released this fall but won’t be labeled as GMOs (转基因生物). They’re called Arctic apples, whose genes have been changed from their original Golden Delicious state to make sure that after the fruits are cut open and exposed to the air, their flesh won’t turn brown in color.The development company, Okanagan Specialty Fruits, says the apples may be on sale as bagged slices in up to 400 stores this season throughout the Midwest and Southern California. The fruit won’t bear the standard “produced with genetic engineering” label because of a 2016 law allowing codes to be visible on the packaging that link to a website with information on how the fruit was made.The apples were made using a technique called gene silencing. The Okanagan team engineered the fruit’s DNA to produce less enzyme (酶) that causes the white, inner flesh to brown so that the new and improved slices will stay fresh for up to three weeks. Although there are only about 250 acres of Arctic apple trees currently planted across the US, the team hopes GMO fruits can reduce waste and increase apple sales overall.While some experts believe that the Arctic apple’s GMO status isn’t harmful, groups op posing GMOs have started protesting the apples. An organization called Friends of the Earth claims that they’re “understudied, unlabeled and unnecessary.” Right now, apple slices treated with calcium and vitamin C can be purchased off Amazon with the promise of not browning before they arrive on the customer’s doorstep. And, a little bit of lemon juice is an easier and more natural way to prevent cut apples from turning color for a few hours.12. The Arctic apples will not be labeled “GMO” because ________.A．actually these apples are not genetically modified foodB．the fruit will be sold as bagged slices in up to 400 storesC．there is not enough space for the label on the packagingD．information of their apples can be checked on the Internet13. How do Arctic apples stay fresh according to the Okanagan team?A．By changing the fruit’s DNA to reduce relevant enzyme.B．By decreasing the percentage of engineers in the team.C．By treating apple slices with calcium and vitamin C.D．By adding a little bit of lemon juice to the slices.14. What is the Friends of the Earth’s attitude to Arctic apples?A．Disapproving. B．Indifferent. C．Favorable. D．Cautious.15. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A．A Novel Way to Keep Arctic Apples From Turning color.B．Protest against Apples Entering US Markets due to the label.C．GM Apples That Don’t Brown to Reach US Shelves This Fall.D．Apples That Can Stay Free of Browning as Long as Three Months.Four ways to cope with burnoutBurnout is a feeling of physical and mental tiredness. It can come from working overtime or under stressful conditions. 16 . All you have to do is identify feelings of burnout and know how to deal with them. Try these out next time you’re feeling overwhelmed (不知所措的).●Focu s on advancing tiny goals.17 Experts suggest starting small and dividing the whole schedule into the smallest sections. Setting and achieving tiny goals can increase people’s engagement in the work and their happiness during the workday.●Take time for y ourself.Ask for a rest day if you need one to do nothing other than eat your favorite ice cream, go for a run, or meet a friend for lunch. 18 Be sure to get enough sleep each night, too; this has a huge effect on one’ s mental well-being and performance.● 19It’s hard to feel frustrated after a sweaty weightlifting or a long run, Exercise reduces students’ sensitivity to anxiety, so think of that exercise time as building your protection against the burnout. Extra points if you do it outside in the sunshine.●Talk to people.People’s health, well-being, everything in life, is way better if you’re connected with other people. Social network is a precious resource but reaching out to people in reality is much more beneficial.20Many years ago, I worked in a marathon. I was required to stand by the road to give out water to the runners. I felt so excited to see all different kinds of runners who passed by and _________ took a cup of water. Some walked past, some jogged past and a few rushed past.The next year, I signed up for the _________ and gave it a try. With _________ running practice, I just wanted to finish.On the day of the race, it was terribly hot. Only after 2 miles, I felt sweat _________ off me and my legs swelling (肿胀). I began to _________, “Why am I doing this? What was I thinking? I must be _________.” And at one moment, I said to myself: “I am never doing this again.” For the following miles, I jogged. I walked. I jogged and walked. At times, I wonder if I could _________.Near the end, a 70-year-old man rushed past me, very fast, and I felt a little _________ that I was more than 50 years younger than him and I couldn’t keep up with him. But then I _________ something: he was running his race and I was running mine. He had abilities, training and__________ for himself and I had mine. How often in life do we __________ ourselves with others and feel disappointed in ourselves when we really shouldn’t?We are a ll unique human beings with unique __________. It’s really no good focusing on others’ race. I decided that I would not __________ running, and that one day I would be one of those elderly people who were still running races. As I crossed the finishing line, I was __________ of myself.In life we all have those moments when we compare ourselves with others. It’s natural but don’t allow these moments to weaken you. Turn them into __________ and let them inspire you.21.A．quickly B．slowly C．gradually D．casually22.A．service B．race C．test D．task23.A．much B．many C．few D．little24.A．jumping B．taking C．pouring D．setting25.A．dream B．doubt C．imagine D．suppose26.A．crazy B．tired C．delighted D．generous27.A．stop B．win C．finish D．make28.A．excited B．annoyed C．frightened D．ashamed29.A．remembered B．realized C．forgot D．feared30.A．guides B．experiences C．goals D．excuses31.A．connect B．consider C．complain D．compare32.A．value B．pace C．principle D．view33.A．make up B．catch up C．give up D．take up34.A．proud B．disappointed C．regretful D．dissatisfied 35.A．instruction B．prediction C．introduction D．motivation阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
咸阳市实验中学2023-2024学年高一下学期第一次月考英语试卷(含答案)
咸阳市实验中学2023-2024学年高一下学期第一次月考英语试卷学校：___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解NLB Mobile app—a library in your pocket!The National Library Board (NLB) Mobile app is your personal library anywhere anytime. By signing in, you will be able to enjoy the full suite of services available to library members such as borrowing items and reading e-magazines and e-newspapers. But even if you don't sign in, you can still：●Search the library catalogue (目录) and share the title..●Locate nearby libraries based on your current location.●View highlights of library happenings.What do I need to sign in?You will need a "myLibrary ID". If you do not have it, you can register one on the NLB official website or using the app's login page—tap on the "+" button on the top right of the app's screen.What if I forget my "myLibrary ID" or password?You can retrieve (恢复) your "myLibrary ID" and password：●On NLB official website with your ID number. Once you have signed in, the system will automatically detect if you have a "myLibrary ID" and display it. It will also let you reset your password if you have forgotten it.●Via the NLB Mobile app with your ID number. Tap on the "+button on the top right of the app's screen, then tap on “Forgot your 'myLibrary ID' or password”.When I try to log in, the app says "Profile already exists". What do I do?We are sorry that you are encountering this problem! Here are the steps：●Go to your phone's Settings menu.●Select "Apps" or "Application manager" or "Applications".●Tap on "NLB Mobile".●Tap on "Storage".●Select "Clear Data".●Select "Clear Cache (缓存) . "●Try signing in again. It should work this time. If not, please take a screenshot (截屏) of theerror message and email it to ***************.sg.1．Users can do the followings via NLB Mobile app without signing in EXCEPT ______.A.sharing the title of the items in the libraryB.reading e-magazines and borrowing booksC.locating libraries near their current addressD.watching the most interesting part of library activities2．What is a must for users to retrieve their "myLibrary ID" and password?A.The real address.B.The phone number.C.The real name.D.The ID number.3．Users are advised to email ***************.sg when they ______.A.decide to voice complaints about the serviceB.have advice for the NLB Mobile appC.are unable to clear NLB Mobile data on the phoneD.fail to solve the "log in" problem following the instructionsOn the International Day for Monuments and Sites,China Daily's digital employee Yuanxi and Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes' official virtual cartoon figure "Jiayao" together introduced an interactive (交互式的) digital platform that hosts a virtual copy of the Mogao Grottoes' Library Cave to the world.The platform was developed jointly by the Dunhuang Academy and the Chinese tech firm Tencent. It uses gaming technologies to show the historical scenes of the Library Cave in the digital world.The Library Cave in Mogao Grottoes was discovered in 1900, with more than 60,000 cultural relics unearthed. It was one of the most important archaeological discoveries in the 20th century.On the platform, visitors can role-play and "time travel" to ancient dynasties and talk with eight historical figures. The public can enter the platform through the Digital Dunhuang website and its WeChat mini program."In the digital age, the model of 'culture + technology' has been introduced to promote the development of Chinese culture. The digitalization rate of China's precious cultural relics is over 70%, " according to iResearch.Institutions such as the Palace Museum have also started online digital services of their own.AI technology allows the public to view the interior of the buildings through the Palace Museum's WeChat mini program.The Ministry of Culture and Tourism has also encouraged the development and transformation of culture by digital means. The CCTV has created a series of digital collections with different Dunhuang themes, such as the divine deer, Youyou. It was created based on the image of the nine-colored deer from Dunhuang murals (壁画) ."Digital collections are welcomed among young people, who grow up in the information age. They not only protect the cultural intellectual property (知识产权) but also bring the public closer to China's 'excellent traditional culture'," noted Dunhuang Art Institute.Su Bomin, director of the Dunhuang Academy, told Xinhua that more efforts will be made to explore new forms for showing cultural relics and offering the public greater cultural experiences in the future.4．What can we know about the virtual copy of the Mogao Grottoes' Library Cave?A.The Dunhuang Academy developed it secretly.B.Both time-traveling and gaming technologies were used in it.C.It was discovered in the 20th century with more than 60,000 cultural relics.D.People can have access to it through the Wechat mini program of Digital Dunhuang 5．According to iResearch, what has the model "culture+technology" been applied for?A.Showing the latest technologies in China.B.Helping cultural institutions make a profitC.Pushing the development of Chinese culture.D.Encouraging young people to explore Chinese cultural relics.6．How does the author introduce the success of digital collections in Paragraph 7?A.By listing numbers.B.By giving examples.C.By giving definitions.D.By making comparisons.7．Which of the following best expresses the main idea of the passage?A.China's new way in rebuilding Mogao Grottoes' Library Cave.B.China's interactive digital platform in developing Dunhuang culture.C.China's success in promoting the digitization rate of cultural relics.D.China's latest advances in the development of cultural intellectual property.Research led by an ecologist Bart Hoekstra shows that birds are affected by the mass use of fireworks on New Year's Eve.The research studied how many birds take off immediately after the start of the fireworks, at what distance from fireworks this occurs and which species groups mainly react. "Birds take off as a result of an acute flight response due to sudden noise and light. Wealready knew that many water birds react strongly, but now we also see the effect on other birds throughout the Netherlands, "says Bart Hoekstra.Last year, a study discovered that geese are so affected by fireworks that they spend about 10% longer looking for food than normal during at least the next 12 days. They apparently need time to restore their energy to their former condition, after escaping from the fireworks.Because 62% of all birds in the Netherlands live within a radius (半径) of 2.5 km of inhabited areas (居民区) , the effects of fireworks are high for all birds throughout the country. "Flying requires a lot of energy, so ideally birds should be disturbed as little as possible during the cold winter months. Measures to ensure this are especially important in open areas such as grasslands, where many larger birds spend the winter. The effects ofbirds live there, which are less likely to fly away from disturbance, " says Bart Hoekstra.People who argue for fireworks-free zones in areas where large birds live advise that fireworks should mainly be lit as far away from birds as possible. It would be best for birds if people try to use light shows without sound, such as drone (无人机) shows instead of fireworks.8．How many aspects did the research mainly study?A.One.B.Two.C.Three.D.Four.9．If geese normally spend 10 days looking for food, how long will they spend after escaping from the fireworks according to the study in Paragraph 3?A.About 11 days.B.About 12 days.C.About 13 days.D.About 14 days.10．What does the underlined word "pronounced" in Paragraph 4 mean?A.Adaptable.B.Noticeable.C.Admirable.D.Avoidable.11．What can be the best title for the passage?A.Anxious in The Air!B.Amazing Fireworks-free Zones!C.Fireworks in The World!D.Birds Throughout The Country!Coming into the town of Santa Catarina Palopó, in the highlands of Lake Atitlán in Guatemala, the first thing you notice is the bright colors. Most of the buildings along the main street are eye-catching, in deep, varied hues of blues and greens; interspersed with red and yellow to form complex patterns and designs.Santa Catarina Palopó was once a sleepy town of 5,000 people, most of them indigenous (土著的) and dependent on agricultural work. As agriculture began to dry up here, decline for the town and poverty for many of its families came. To deal with poverty and stimulate economic growth through tourism, a small but mighty group of laborers, artisans, domestic workers and stay-at-home moms created the Pintando Santa Catarina Palopó project.The project was initially to paint all 850 homes and buildings in bright colors, in an effort to change the hillside town into a work of art. "We wanted to paint the houses with colors and figures that represent the community, says the project's executive director Stephany Blanco." A range of designs were created so that families can choose designs for their house that are representative of the family.One of the most representative characteristics of the region is the blue huipil, a traditional blouse which has been worn prominently by local women since the 16th century. That deep sky blue was chosen as the primary color for the Pintando project, with secondary colors found in the sunsets and the nearby lake to make the design more attractive. As for the designs that would be used, they would also find inspiration in local culture, symbols such as volcanoes, flowers, Mayan-styled butterflies and the national bird of Guatemala.Each week, local artists, community members and tourists pick up paintbrushes to make buildings colorful. "At first, the idea of the project left many unsure about participating, but now you can see a considerable difference in the town, "Melissa Whitbeck said. "The color of the buildings is believed to improve the quality of life of the people. It uplifts the people's mood and encourages them to be proud of where they come from."12．What problem did Santa Catarina Palopó face?A.A labor shortage.B. Poor economic conditions.C.A rapid increase in population.D. Outdated agricultural technology.13．What is the project about?A.Building art galleries in Guatemala.B.Creating job opportunities for local artisans.C.Developing local tourism by selling artworks.D.Transforming the town into a cultural destination.14．What is the inspiration of the primary color for the project?A.The nearby lake.B.Mayan-styled butterflies.C.A type of traditional clothing.D.The national bird of Guatemala.15．What is Melissa's attitude towards the project?A.Positive.B.Uncaring.C.Confused.D.Disappointed.二、七选五16．We're getting more used to chatting to our computers and smart phones through all kinds of voice assistants. ①_______ People who can't read or write can send and get information using the spoken web.Some think voice could soon become the main way to interact online. They believe online interaction would soon depend mainly on the spoken web. ②_______ Building the spoken web—web-to-voice and voice-to-web-is by no means an easy task. For software, to answer simple questions about the weather and play music for us is easy. ③_______ AI technology isn't smart enough yet. Even turning your voice into text is one of the hardest problems for it to solve. There are as many ways to pronounce things as there are people on the planet.Using voice interaction makes people feel much kinder than surfing the net in the old way. ④_______ But if something speaks, it must also listen. Our phones are always near us and they are constantly collecting our personal information. This has already raised privacy concerns.⑤_______ When you are driving or cooking, the voice assistant will be helpful. On the other hand, in a quiet library, using voice assistants to do something may not be as suitable as typing, as it could disturb others. The effectiveness of using voice depends on the specific surroundings.A. But who can use the spoken web?B. But what are the challenges of moving to the spoken web?C. It is also possible to help teachers give lessons.D. The benefits of using voice obviously depend on the situation you are in.E. The voice of the assistant makes us feel like talking to a real person.F. But to have a conversation with users on different kinds of topics is a long way off.G. Out of these voice assistants, Siri is the most well-known spoken web (语音网络).三、完形填空（15空）An elephant was rescued in southern India after falling into a well in the village ofthroughout the whole night to free it.threat to the elephants.elephants.17．A.rolled B.charged C.rescued D.encouraged18．A.false B.tough C.rude D.nearby19．A.announced B.set C.targeted D.appreciated20．A.immediately B.illegally C.generously D.likely21．A.cakes B.forests C.trees D.leaves22．A.pull B.press C.strike D.battle23．A.clicked B.hung C.reserved D.greeted24．A.established B.forgave C.attacked D.shot25．A.average B.local C.mass D.familiar26．A.individual itary C.unusual D.healthy27．A.traffic B.harmony C.experience D.evidence28．A.caused B.prevented C.concerned D.surfed29．A.shorter B.wider C.smaller D.tinier30．A.problems B.departments C.images D.engines31．A.hunt B.discount C.remove D.protect四、短文填空32．In the hands of Chinese artisans, flour is made into some lovely models of peopleor animals. This art form is called dough figurine (面塑) . And Beijing's Dough Figurine Lang is ①______ unique one. The lively and lovely handicrafts are storytellers of the old and new Beijing. In 2008, it ②______ (include) in the list of National Intangible Cultural Heritage.It was created by Lang Shao'an. His characters ③______ (main) came from historical stories and local operas. His ④______ (finish) products are mostly for children to eat or play with, while some are delicate pieces of artwork for display only.Lang Jiaziyu, born in 1995, is the third-generation inheritor of Dough Figurine Lang. When he was fifteen, he ⑤______ (create) Beijing Olympic Mascot shaped dough figurines which were highly praised. He looks a bit ⑥______ (much) fashionable than other folk artisans. In ⑦______ (he) skilled hands, some characters such as Nezha are popular with young people.Like most of the other intangible cultural heritage in China, Dough Figurine Lang does not get so much attention from the public. Few young people are willing ⑧______ spend time mastering a skill that does not make money. This has led to a decline in the number of those ⑨______ are devoted to (致力于) the handicraft. Good handicrafts need the devotion of artisans ⑩______ one generation to another.五、书面表达33．随着信息技术的发展,网络已成为人们获取信息与知识的重要渠道之一。
天津市静海区2023-2024学年高一下学期3月月考试题 英语含答案
静海2023-2024第二学期高一英语(3月)学生学业能力调研试卷（答案在最后）考生注意：本试卷分第Ⅰ卷基础题(85分)和第Ⅱ卷提高题(17分)第III卷听力(15分)共三部分，共117分。
3分卷面分。
知识与技能学习能力(学法)总分内容语言能力听力理解单词拼写关键环节作文120分分数75分15分10分2分15分第Ⅰ卷基础题(共85分)第一节：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，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
1.—Mike will announce his retirement from professional soccer next week.—________!He’s only25and still very fit.A.I don’t mind at allB.I couldn’t agree moreC.You will make itD.You can’t be serious2.We need to_________the message to people that garbage sorting is important for environmental protection.e acrossB.run acrossC.get acrossD.cut across3.We all________remember the good times and forget the bad.A.in our own rightB.with this in mindC.on the edge of our seatD.to some extent4.Loneliness is a serious social problem that can________depression and even crimes.A.turn toB.contribute toC.result fromD.live up to5.As tourism develops,people are becoming increasingly________about the environment.A.concernedB.incredibleC.gratefulD.renewable6.I finally________the classic novel I had always wanted to read.A.caught upB.brought upC.picked upD.ended up7.It’s quite warm here;we__________turn the heating on yet.A.couldn’tB.mustn’tC.needn’tD.wouldn’t8.Since humankind started gardening,we________to make our environment more beautiful.A.tryB.are tryingC.will tryD.have tried9.________on a similar Japanese film,Jia ling’s YOLO《热辣滚烫》is definitely a huge success.A.BasedB.BasingC.To baseD.To be based10.The hero’s touching story________online has drawn thousands of“likes”and hundreds of comments from the public.A.postingB.to postC.postedD.to be posted11._________several adjustments to the design for two months,the engineer eventually succeeded in building a highly efficient system.A.TryingB.TriedC.Having triedD.Having been tried12.Kenny still remembers the class discussion________the teacher asked students to share what they wanted to be when they grew up.A.whyB.whichC.thatD.where13.He was very great.He devoted his whole life to getting people________in the protection of ocean life.A.involvedB.involvingC.to involveD.involve14.________,Americans eat turkey for Thanksgiving and Chinese people have moon cakes for Mid-Autumn Festival.A.CurrentlyB.SignificantlyC.RegularlyD.Typically15.—How about putting some pictures into the report?—________?A picture is worth a thousand words.A.So whatB.Why notC.How comeD.What for第二节：完形填空(共20小题：每小题1分，满分20分)阅读下面短文，从各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项并在答题卡上将其涂黑。
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丰城四中高一下学期第一次月考英语试卷本试卷分为第I卷和第II卷考试时间：120分钟满分：150分第I卷第一部分听力（共20个小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）第一节听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What is the woman’s job?A. Cook.B. Waitress.C. Saleswoman.2.When will the two speakers meet？A．This Tuesday. B．Next Monday. C．Next Tuesday.3. How is the woman going home?A. In a car.B. By bus.C. On foot.4. What do we know about Peter Smith?A. He is having lunch at home.B. He is out at the moment.C. He is talking with Mary.5. What does the man mean?A. He thinks that the tickets near the stage have been sold out.B. He doesn’t want to sit near the stage.C. He means it is not easy at all to get tickets.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至8题。
6. What’s the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Teacher and student.B. Salesman and customer.C. Manager and secretary.7. When will the man handle the report of Mr. James?A. This morning.B. This afternoon.C. This evening.8. What will the man do after meeting with Sally?A. He will review the report of Mr. James.B. He will meet with the client.C. He will have a talk with Mr. James.听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。
9．What does Carlos like？A．Shopping. B．Football. C．Picnic.10．Where are the speakers going to eat on Saturday evening?A．At home. B．In a public house. C．In a restaurant.11．What will the man do on Sunday afternoon?A．See Carlos off. B．Go to the cinema. C．Drive to the country.听第8段材料，回答第12至14题。
12. Where was Streep born?A. In Africa.B. In the US.C. In England.13. How old was Streep when she acted in her first film?A.49.B.37.C.28.14. Which is NOT Streep’s favourite film in the following?A. Julia.B. Sophie’s Choice.C. Music of the Heart.听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。
15. What does the man want to find out?A. The cost of taking a taxi.B. The nearest bus stop.C. How to get to a hotel.16. How many possibilities does the woman suggest?A.2.B.3.C.4.17. What is the man’s final decision?A. Checking the schedule.B. Waiting for another bus.C. Taking a taxi.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What can a picture of a great building remind us of?A. The country it stands for.B. The architect who designed it.C. The time when it was built.19. What will be mentioned in the radio program?A. The Eiffel Tower.B. Importance of designing.C. Building materials.20. What does the speaker expect the students to do in class?A. Draw some pictures.B. Take some notes.C. Describe the buildings.第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题;每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的（A 、B 、C 和 D ）四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
ADid you ride your bike to school when you were a child? A generation ago most children walked or rode to school; very few of us were dropped off by our parents at the school gate. These days most of us have experienced heavy traffic around schools at drop-off and pick-up times, as parents drive their children to the school gate.Research suggests at least a third of Australian children aren’t getting enough daily physical activity. But this isn’t because children’s participation（参与）in sporting activities has dropped off, says Dr Jan Garrard, a senior lecturer at Deakin university. As we can see, most parents now choose to drop their children at school.He says driving your children to school means they’re missing out on much-needed exercise.Psychologist Dr Michael Carr–Gregg says allowing children to get to school by themselves also helps them learn to be independent.” Our job as a parent isn’t to protect our child from every possible danger in the world, but to teach them how to live in the world by themselves,” he says. Research sug gests people who spend time outside seem to be healthier and better at dealing with difficulties.However, many parents still struggle with the decision to let their children walk or ride to school. Of course, safety is one of the main worries. However, we’ve become increasingly car-oriented in our transport. And many of us think it comfortable, convenient and quite fast to travel in motor vehicles.Well, when will children be ready to walk or cycle to school by themselves? “There’s no hard rule about that,” says psychologist Warren Cann, CEO of the parenting Research Centre. Cann suggests that children should be at least 10 years old before they independently walk to school. This is because experts say children younger than this aren’t cognitively（认知上地）ready. Cann says parents also need to learn about their children’s own development levels because children develop very differently. You should also think about how far your child has to travel to school and the nature of traffic conditions.21. Australian children are mentioned in Paragraph 2 to show_____________.A. the disadvantage of driving children to schoolB. the importance of sporting activitiesC. the right way of taking exerciseD. the education in Australia22. The un derlined word “car-oriented” in the text means_____________.A. driving a car freelyB. making too many carsC. travelling mainly in a carD. causing a lot of car accidents23. What does Warren Cann suggest in the text?A. Children over ten years old should learn to be independent.B. Parents should choose to live close to the school their children study in.C. The rule about when children can go to school alone should be made at once.D. Parents should think a lot before they allow their children to go to school alone.24. The purpose of the text is to_____________.A. explain why parents drive their children to schoolB. discuss the problem of driving children to schoolC. suggest that children go to school as early as possibleD. talk about the change of children going to schoolBWant to have dinner with First Lady Michelle Obama at the White House? Enter the Healthy Lunchtime Challenge!Are you good at preparing healthy meals? Would you like to dine with First Lady Michelle Obama? If you answered yes to both questions, then you should consider entering the Healthy Lunchtime Challenge.The contest invites kids ages 8 to 12 from across the country to come up withlunch recipes（食谱）that are both nutritious and delicious. More than 50 winners, including one from each state, will be brought to Washington, D.C., to attend a Kids’ State Dinner at the White House. What will be served? The winning recipes, of course！The First Lady teamed up with the recipe website Epicurious to create the Healthy Lunchtime Challenge. The goal is to develop a collection of healthy recipes for kids, by kids. Winning recipes will be available online.“We all want to make sure that our kids are eating nutritious, delicious food at every meal,” said Firs t Lady Michelle Obama. With parents and kids all across the country getting creative in the kitchen, I know we’ll find healthy meals that every family will enjoy.”A group of expert judges, including assistant White House Chef Sam Kass, will choose the winning recipes. The judges will be on the lookout for lunches that are healthy, tasty and affordable. A winning lunch meal should have items from each of the food groups, including fruit, vegetables, whole grains, protein and some other low-fat foods. You could choose to combine them into one recipe or to create a meal that includes a main dish and side dishes. For more tips on preparing healthy meals, visit .To send in your original lunch recipe, go to . The deadline is June 17, so get cooking!25. What do we know abut the Healthy Lunchtime Challenge? _________A. It aims to create delicious dishes.B. It will be held at the White House.C. The First Lady provides support for it.D. Kids from all over the world can enter it.26. To attend the contest, kids_________.A must ask their parents for help B. should send in their recipes onlineC. have to go to Washington,D.C. D. must prepare more than one dish27. The underlined phrase “be on the lookout for” can be replaced by ________.A. be ready to serveB. try to pick outC. go out to findD. learn to cook28. What’s the best title for the text?A. Get cooking!B. Eat nutritious food!C. Visit the White House!D. team up with the First Lady!C“One thing I enjoy about my job is that I can work on something that is actually active,” says Game McGimsey, an American volcanologist(火山学家). Part of his job includes keeping an eye on Alaska’s many active volcanoes and giving people a heads-up when a volcano might erupt(喷发).Like most jobs in the science, volcanology requires a lot of education. McGimsey received an undergraduate degree in geology at the University of North Carolina, then landed an internship（实习期）with a geologist at the USGS(美国地质勘探局) whose work field was about volcanoes. After earning a graduate degree at the University of Colorado, McGimsey accepted a job with the USGS and has been withthe Alaska V olcano Observatory for 25 years.V olcanoes can influence the world in ways we might not think about. For example, on Dec.15, 1989, a 747 jetliner (a large airplane) flew through a thick ash cloud produced by Mount Redoubt, an Alaskan volcano that hadn’t erupted in 25 years. T he ash caused all four engines to die, and the plane’s electronics went dead.“The plane was within several thousand feet of flying into the mountains below when the pilots got a couple of engines restarted and landed safely in Anchorage,” McGimsey says. It cost nearly $80 million to repair the damage to the plane.Such situations show just how dangerous volcanoes can be. However, volcanologists know the risks and are prepared to protect themselves.McGimsey admits, “There is certainly a higher danger level in volcanology than some other jobs. We understand how serious the danger is, and we don’t like taking unnecessary chances. We avoid getting too close to an erupting volcano, because it is not worth injury or death simply to get a rock or a photograph.”29. Before working for the USGS, McGimsey_________.A. had been a pilot for 25 yearsB. knew nothing about the organizationC. had taught at the University of North ColoradoD. had studied at the University of Colorado30. On Dec. 15, 1989, a 747 jetliner__________.A. had all its engines restartedB. flew into a volcano in EuropeC. survived an air accident luckilyD. disappeared in a huge ash cloud31. What McGimsey says in the last paragraph shows his____.A. prideB. carefulnessC. lonelinessD. doubt32. What would be the best title for the text?A. Game McGimsey: a man of his wordB. Game McGimsey: a volcano watcherC. The eruption of Mut RedoubtD. Lost land of the volcanoDIn Britain, many theatres put on shows for children at Christmas and many theatres have a theatre-in-education team working there. This team, made up of actors and teachers, writes plays for children, usually performing them in schools. They do different plays for different age groups and the children often take part in the play in some way.Pantomime is a special kind of Christmas show for children. It is loved by people and also allows the audience（观众）to join in. “Pantomime” was the name of the Roman actor who performed shows without speaking----this is where the English word “mime” comes from.A Pantomime is always based on a well-known children's story. But there are always certain types of characters in the show and certain situations and events. For example, a Pantomime must always include a hero, known as the “principle boy” and this principle boy is always played by a pretty girl wearing a short costume. Then there is the comic older woman, known as the “dame” who is played by a man. There is always a group of men and women who sing and dance and often there is a Pantomime horse. The horse is played by two men who form the “front” and “back”ends inside a “horse” costume. It is funny and it usually kicks the dame when she isn't looking.Members of the audience have to shout a warning to one of the characters and argue with the character (usually the dame) when she does not believe them. When she shouts, “Oh no, it isn’t,” the audience always responds with “Oh yes, it is!” The audience also learns and sings a simple song and a few children are sometimes invited to help one of the characters during the show.33. The theatre-in-education teams_____________.A. are made of famous local actorsB. write plays for the same age groupC. often give plays in their own theatresD. usually allow children to join in a play34. According to the text, a Pantomime_____________.A. is funny and educationalB. is made up of three charactersC. is especially popular with grown-upsD. can be watched all year round in Britain35. When t he dame says, “Yes, it is”, the audience should _____________.A. follow her and singB. stand up and danceC. repeat what she saysD. disagree with her loudly第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10 分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。