高二3月月考英语试题 Word版含答案
湖南省2020-2021学年高二下学期英语月考试题汇编 语法填空专题 Word版含答案
湖南省2020-2021年高二下学期3月英语月考试题汇编语法填空专题2020-2021学年度湖南省永州市祁阳一中下学期高二第一次月考英语试卷阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Those working on behalf of①_____ poor and the disabled might be inspired by a 73-year-old British woman, Rachel Pinniger, who has devoted years to②_____ (train) doctors in the countryside around Asia.It was in 2011 that she came to Chengdu. Rachel first started writing a book for rural③_____(physician) and then started her business by collecting handmade products,④_____ can reduce local families' financial burdens. To expand the market for her products, Rachel organized her oversea friends to buy the products as home decorations or gifts. She would also offer suggestions to local craftsmen (工匠) and help them find training to become⑤_____ (professional) than before.To further her efforts in China, Rachel, in 2013, opened a handicraft shop in Chengdu. Called "Blue Sheep", it offers a wide⑥_____ (various) of handmade ethnic(民族的) items. Although small, the store⑦_____ (benefit) more than 600 poor families living in mountain areas so far. Rachel said that all the craft items⑧_____ (display) at her store were made by the hands of those ethnic minority families and by⑨_____(physical) disabled.Unfortunately, she got cancer last year, but after a short period of treatment, she still insisted on opening the shop, and went into remote areas to help those⑩_____ need.[答案]①the ②training ③physicians ④which ⑤more professional ⑥variety ⑦has benefitted/has benefited ⑧displayed ⑨physically ⑩in2020-2021学年度湖南省永州市祁阳二中下学期高二第一次月考英语试卷阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
四川省2020-2021学年高二下学期3月英语试题分类汇编：短文改错专题 Word版含答案
短文改错专题四川省南充高级中学2020-2021学年高二下学期第一次月考英语试题第一节短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。
错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线(＼)划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2. 只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。
My little brother and I went shopping in a new opened supermarket in our city last Monday. We tasted much delicious cheese biscuits and bought three boxes of the candies. Seen one of my favorite chocolate cakes, I quickened my steps through the crowd. A couple of minutes later, I can’t find my brother but got anxious. There were so many people in the supermarket that it was quite tough for us to find him. I had to ask a salesman for some advices. It wasn’t long after the salesman found a loudspeaker and started to search my brother. Thanks to the salesman, I managed to find my brother at last.短文改错new-newly much-many the candies Seen-Seeing can’t-couldn’tbut-and us-me advices-advice after-before search ^for四川省雅安中学2020-221学年高二下学期3月月考英语试题第一节短文改错(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分) .假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。
高考英语_上海市普陀区晋元高级中学2020-2021学年高二下学期3月月考检测英语试题和答案
上海市晋元中学2020-2021学年第二学期3月月考反馈高二英语(完卷时间:120分钟满分:150分)第I卷L. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, question will be asked about what was said. The conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. At 2:30 B.at 2:00 C.At 1:30 D.At 1:00.2. A. In the Shanghai Museum. B. In a store. C. In a tunnel. D. In a taxi.3. A. Doctor and patient. B. Lawyer and clientC. Manager and customer.D. Passer-by and policeman.4. A Listening to some loud music. B. Repairing her earphones:C. Talking loudly on the phoneD. Writing an essay.5. A. More sleep can get the man onto the right track.B. Tiredness is a typical symptom of lack of exerciseC. The man should spend more time outdoorsD. People tend to work longer hours with artificial lighting.1/ 226. A. Jane has been engaged to someone working in the library.B. The man shouldn't bother Jane because she was busyC. Jane-was always engaged in online gamesD. Jane is the person to take care of the IT room.7. A. She doesn't want to go to the concert. B. She is eager to go to the concertC. She is interested in American songs.D. She doesn't like music at all8. A. David stopped his project halfwayB. David's project didn't get any financial support.C. David has got financial support from the government.D. David's project was forced to stop by the government.9. A. The man can't keep the appointment at 3:15.B. The man wants to change the date of the appointment.C. The man is glad he can get in touch with the doctor.D. The man is confused about the date of the appointment.10. A. She prefers chemistry. B. She has not got a partner yetC. She is too tired of chemistry.D.She is too busy to work on her chemistry course.Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heardQuestions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.2/ 2211. A. Flight attendants. B. Airline passengers.C. The fire brigade.D. Plane manufacturers12. A. CA4117 will take off from Chengdu and eventually arrive in BeijingB. It will take CA4117 more than three hours to arrive in Xi'an.C. CA4117 will travel 30,982 kilometres for the whole flight.D. The average speed of CA4117 is 10,000 kilometers per hour.13.A. Using electronic devices during landingB. Using their hands to pull the oxygen mask.C. Using laptop computers during the flight.D. Placing the oxygen mask below their nose.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. Drinking a lot of alcohol. B. Going shopping in stores.C. Gathering around tables for hotpotD. Eating fried food and barbecued meat.15. A. Movies are available to people in Shanghai at midnight.B. People in Hangzhou attach great importance to dinner.C. A total of nine online platforms provided data for the report.D. People in Beijing are most likely to order Starbucks in the afternoon16. A. People's eating habits in different regions of China.3/ 22B. The impact of mobile payment on Chinese people's' lives.C. Different nightlife activities among residents in Chinese cities.D. The pressure of urban life brought by nightlife activities.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. Showing the man around the house. B. Selling the house to the man.C. Persuading the man to buy the house.D. Inspecting the house before buying it.18. A. The window screen. B. The area to store wine.C. The bedroom and the attached bathroom.D. The colors of the walls and floor covering19. A. It may not secure the deal. B. It is beyond her means.C. It is higher than expected.D. It's unrealistic.20. A. People tend to love the inside of the house though its outside isn't attractive.B. The window screen enables you to see everything clearly from the street.C. The house agent makes an attempt to cut down the price by 30,000 dollars.D. The woman has to contact her bank before the owner responds to the offer.II. Grammar and V ocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and r the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank4/ 22A well-known landscape photographerAlexander Henderson was born in Scotland in 1831 and was the son of a successful merchant. He spent much of his childhood (21)_______ (play) on the beach or fishing in the streams nearby. In 1849 he began a three-year apprenticeship to become an accountant. Although he never liked the prospect of a business career, he stayed with it (22)_______ (please) his family.Learning photography in Montreal around the year 1857, Henderson quickly took (23) _______ up as a serious amateur. Later, he became a personal friend and colleague of the Scottish Canadian photographer William Notman. (24)_______ their friendship, their styles of photography were quite different. While Notman's landscapes (25) _______ (note) for their bold realism, Henderson for the first 20 years of his career produced romantic images (26)_______ _______ _______ he published his first major collection of landscape photographs in 1865, he gained great fame for reflecting the romantic British landscape tradition in his works. The publication had limited circulation (only seven copies have ever been found), where the contents of each copy (27)_______(vary) significantly and proved a useful source for evaluating Henderson's early work.In 1866, he gave up his business to open a photographic studio, (28) _______ (advertise) himself as portrait and landscape photographer. From about 1870 he dropped portraiture to specialize in landscape photography and other views. His numerous photographs of city life (29)_______ (reveal) in street scenes, houses, and markets are alive with human activity. There was sufficient demand for these types of scenes and others he took depicting the pearl trade, steamboats and waterfalls to enable him to make a living.In 1892 Henderson accepted a full-time position with the CPR as manager of a photographic department (30)_______ he was to set up and administer. That summer he made his trip west, photographing extensively along the railway line as far as Victoria. He continued in this post until 1897, when he retired completely from photography.Section BDirections: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can5/ 22be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.Mars -- the next frontierIt sounds like something from the fields of science fiction--a space expedition into the vast 31_______ of space, heading towards the Red Planet. While we're not quite ready to put a person on land, the question we ask today is: why are so many countries interested in going to Mars?The space race saw the USA and USSR 32_______ to achieve firsts in spaceflight. The Soviet Union released Sputnik 1, an artificial satellite, before anyone else, and the US landed on the Moon first. Now it appears that Mars is the celestial body of desire. While the honour of being the first nation to touchdown is an obvious 33_______ , there are other reasons we want to get there.One of these could be the 34_______ of our species You only have to look at the fossilised remains of the dinosaurs to see the benefit of finding another 35_______ planet. While Mars doesn't have the right conditions to call it home just yet, there's always the idea of terraforming-- changing the environment of a planet to 36_______ our needs to live.However, not everyone agrees. Leading astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson has said the 37_______of altering habitability of another planet because of the damage we have done to Earth is not 38_______ when we can simply terraform Earth.It seems he main reason at the moment is the search for signs of life. It has long been believed that, at one time, Mars was abundant with life. Now seemingly dead, the 39_______ fossils could answer questions about our own evolution and that of our planet. One theory is that bacterial life on our planet didn't start here, but was transferred via asteroid (小行星) from Mars.One benefit 40_______ by scientists like Neil deGrasse Tyson is that landing on Mars may inspire more people to become interested in science and astronomy. Surely6/ 22inspiring a new generation to visit the stars is reason enough.III. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passages there are four words or phrases marked A, B C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Moral sentiments countOrganizations and societies rely on fines and rewards to control people's self-interest in the service of the common good. The 41_______ of a ticket keeps drivers in line, and the promise of a bonus inspires high performance. But incentives (激励) can also 42_______, minifying the very behavior they're meant to encourage.A generation ago, Richard Titmuss claimed that paying people to donate blood43 _______ the supply. Economists were skeptical, citing a lack of scientific evidence. But since then, new data and models have prompted a sea change in how economists think about incentives--showing, among other things, that Titmuss was right in so many cases that businesses should 44_______.Experimental economists have found that offering to pay women for donating blood decreases the number willing to donate by almost half, and that letting them contribute the payment to charity 45_______ the effect. Dozens of recent experiments show that rewarding self-interest with economic incentives can have the opposite result when they destroy what Adam Smith called "the moral sentiments(情绪)”. The psychology here has escaped blackboard economists, but it will be no surprise to people in business: When we take a job or buy a car, we are not only trying to get stuff-- we are also trying to be a certain kind of person. 46_______ , people desire to be respected by others as ethical and 47_______. And they don't want to be taken for losers. Rewarding blood donations may not serve the intended purpose because it suggests that the donor is less interested in being 48_______ than in making a dollar. Incentives also run into trouble when they signal that the employer 49_______ the employee or is greedy. Close supervision of workers coupled with 50_______ for performance is textbook economics, but it can lead to the depression of employees.7/ 22Perhaps most important, incentives affect what our actions signal, whether we're being self-interested or civic-minded, manipulated or trusted and they can imply--sometimes wrongly--what 51_______ us. Fines or public criticism that appeal to our moral sentiments by signaling social disapproval (think of littering) can be highly effective. But incentives go wrong when they 52_______ or diminish our ethical sensibilities.This does not mean it's 53_______ to appeal to self-interested and ethical motivations at the same time--just that efforts to do so often fail. 54_______ , policies support socially valued ends not only by controlling self-interest but also by encouraging public-spiritedness. The small tax on plastic grocery bags passed by law in Ireland in 2002 that resulted in their virtual elimination appears to have had such an effect. It punished offenders 55_______ while conveying a moral message. Carrying a plastic bag joined wearing a fur coat in the gallery of anti-social anachronisms.41. A.temptation B.threat C.value D.equivalent42. A. overflow B.backfire C. survive D. work43. A.reduced B. affected C. afforded D.balanced44. A. cut back B. stand by C. take note D. hold on45. A.cause B. reverse C. take D. detect46. A. In other words B. On the contrary C. By contrast D. In addition47 A. satisfied B.determined C. dignified D.discouraged48. A. unselfish B. ambitious C. thoughtful D. aggressive49. A. boasts B. values C. encourages D. mistrusts50. A. requirement B. criticism C. implication D. reward51. A. supports B. threatens C. motivates D.changes52.A.refine B. offend C.control D. arouse53. A. impossible B.strange C. necessary D. abnormal54. A. Rarely B. Occasionally C. Surprisingly D.Ideally8/ 2255. A. publicly B.severely C. monetarily D. mildlySection BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)Wonder materialMaurice Ward and his family ran ladies' hairdresser’s in Yorkshire, England. Ward was an inventor by nature and liked to mix his own hair dyes and products, claiming that they were more effective than the products supplied by cosmetics manufacturers like L'Oreal and Garnier. In the 1980s his inventiveness found a new outlet when he bought an industrial extruder--a machine that forms plastics-and began experimenting with making different types of sheet plastic. Then in 1985 something happened which was to change his life.A British Airtours plane bound for Corfu caught fire at Manchester Airport just before it took off. Although the plane was still on the ground, the results of the fire were destructive within forty seconds, 55 of the people inside died from smoke and poisonous air breathed in. Ward determined that he would make a material that would be much more fire-resistant than the plastics from which the interior was largely constructed. He began trying out different mixtures in a kitchen food blender. When he found a formulation that looked promising, he would shape it into sheet form and then test its fire resistance. The results got better and better until finally he hit on a material that would resist temperatures of 2, 500 C, not give off poisonous air and still remain cool enough to be touched. Starlite was bornYet here we are, thirty years on, and Starlite is still an unpatented and unexploited material. So what went wrong?Naturally, Ward kept the formula a secret. He never wrote it down, only telling the exact proportions of its 21 ingredients to a few of his closest family members. He refused to apply for a patent, since that would involve revealing its composition. No9/ 22one else was allowed to analyse it nor was any company given a sample for fear that they might reverse-engineer it.Consequently, no deal was ever struck and in May 2011 Maurice Ward died. It would be incorrect to say that he took his secret to the grave because some of the family still know it, but he certainly took his own dreams of personal wealth and fame with him. Why? Was it greed? Was it that, as an amateur, he felt a lack of respect from the scientific community? Or was he simply too protective of his idea to share it with others? We may never know. What is certain is that his loss is the world’s loss, too.56. What can we most probably infer about Maurice Ward according to the passage?A. He preferred fame to money.B.He was born with a creative spirit.C. He opposed established institutions.D. He got his genius partly from his parents.57. How did Ward develop Starlite?A. He converted it in the kitchen food blender.B. He found the material from the interior of planes.C. He got inspiration from the hair dyes and products.D. He experimented with materials and examined their fire-resistance.58. Which of the following statements about Starlite is TRUE?A. Its secret died with Maurice Ward.B. It gets warmer than plastics when heated.C. It could have brought Maurice great wealth.D. Some company reverse-engineered it without permission.59. We can learn from the passage that _______ .A. Innovation requires lots of efforts and deserves protection10/ 22B. The protectiveness of an invention may cause the world great losses.C. The big companies' ill intentions are to blame for the loss of Starlite.D. The neglect of talented people may cost the world valuable discoveries.(B)Things you need to know about your STRESS right nowAfter 60 years of research, scientists have determined what provokes stress. There's even a handy acronym: NUTS.N is for Novelty: This is something new you've not experienced before, like the first day of school or a new job.U is for Unpredictability: When you don't know how something is going to take shape, as is the case during a trip to the dentist.T is for Threat to the Ego: When your competence is threatened, such as in front of colleagues. We're very sensitive to this.S is for Sense of Control: When you feel you have little or no control over the situation, like being stuck in traffic.It's helpful to identify your sources of stress, because a problem well-defined is a problem almost solved. The opposite of stress is not relaxation---it's resilience. If you tell your brain that you can deal with this, it will stop producing the stress hormone and you will calm down11/ 22Get on your bike!As various bits of research have shown, cycling will lower your stress levels, whether you're doing a quick errand or committing to a lifetime on two wheels.15 MINUTES LATERA 2013 study out of Japan showed a marked drop in people's stress levels after they pedalled for just 15 minutes on a stationary bike.AN HOUR LATERResearchers found in 2015 that, compared to their cycling colleagues, those who drove or took the subway breathed more shallowly an hour later---a sure sign of stress.18 YEARS LATERAfter following 17,985 adult commuters for 18 years, U.K. researchers discovered in 2014 that those who walked or biked reported being happier, more confident and better able to face their problems.①____________In a 2015 study, researchers subjected 66 teen girls to a stress test. Some of them held their mothers' hands during the test; others had to go it alone. The girls who hadcontact with their moms were able to manage stress more effectively. It's what psychologists refer to as emotional load sharing.②____________In a 2007 UCLA study, some patients hospitalized for heart failure spent 12 minutes with a therapy dog, while another group interacted with a volunteer. The dogcrowd experienced greater decreases in their anxiety level compared to those patients whose visitors could actually talk back.60. __________---may suffer the most stress relatively.A. Luna, 19--she has well prepared for her first internship with the help of her mother12/ 22B. Tom, 29-his first day of work starts at 9: 00 am, but he's in a traffic jam at 8: 50 amC. Karol, 39-she finally had her decayed tooth pulled out last Thursday at the dentist'sD. Jenny, 49-her colleagues are planning to give her a farewell party and she's in the dark61. Which chart can best illustrate the effect of cycling ?A BC D62. Which of the following may best suit the numbered blanks?A. ①Raise your hand! ②Find a volunteer companion!B. ①Raise your hand! ②Get a furry companion!C.①Hug your family! ②Get furry companion!D. ①Hug your family! ②Find a volunteer companion!13/ 22(C)Bretton Woods revisitedOn July 22, 1944, as allied troops were racing across Normandy to liberate Paris, representatives of 44 nations meeting at the Mount Washington resort in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, created a financial and monetary system for the postwar era, referred to as Bretton Woods system.John Maynard Keynes, leader of the British delegation, was playing a tricky dual role. He had proposed a new monetary system to free the world from the Great Depression. He hoped that the new monetary system, would be the international pillar for the series of domestic measures that came to be known as Keynesian---the use of public spending to cure depression and the regulation of financial markets to prevent downturns caused by failed private financial investments. Keynes was also hoping to restore Britain's prewar position as a leading industrial and financial power. His two roles overlapped, but far from perfectly The Americans shared the British desire to restore world growth, but not to preserve Britain's empire.Keynes wrote to his colleague after the conference that in the new International Monetary Fund, "we have in truth got both in substance and in phrasing all that we could reasonably hope for. "The new World Bank, Keynes declared, offered "grand possibilities. .. The Americans are virtually committing themselves to quite huge untied loans for reconstruction and development.Yet in many respects, Bretton Woods was failure for Keynes and the British. America today is often described as the only surviving superpower, but in 1944 U.S. supremacy was towering. Germany and Japan were on the edge of ruin. Britain had gone massively into debt. The Russians had lost tens of millions of soldiers and civilians. America was unharmed, its casualties were modest by comparison, it held most of the world's financial reserves, and its industrial plant was mightier than ever.Though Keynes inspired Bretton Woods, the Americans won the day. In most matters, a rival design by Keynes's American counterpart, Harry Dexter White, prevailed. White, a left-wing New Dealer serving as No. 2 man at the Department of Treasury, shared Keynes's basic views on money. But the White plan provided a far more modest fund and bank. Instead of the generous extension of wartime lend-lease14/ 22aid that Keynes was promoting, the British had to settle for an American loan, to be repaid with interestThe Bretton Woods system was welcomed as a vast improvement over both the rigid gold standard of pre-1914 and the monetary disorder of the interwar period. For a quarter-century, Bretton Woods enhanced a rare period of steady growth, full employment, and financial stability. But in many respects, the boastful role of the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, and the Bretton Woods rules specifying fixed exchange rates was a convenient illusion. The system's true pillar was the United States the U.S. dollar as global currency; the U.S. economy as the consumer market for other nations' exports; and U.S. recovery aid in the form of the Marshall Plan, which dwarfed the function of the World Bank.In the early 1970s, the Bretton Woods system came crashing down when domestic inflation forced the United States to devalue its own currency and cease playing the dominant role. Monetary instability and slower growth followed.63. What can we infer from the underlined sentence in paragraph 3?A. Keynes was satisfied with the outcome of the conference.B. Keynes further explained the idea of monetary reform he presented.C. Keynes emphasized the importance of having a new World Bank.D. Keynes pointed out the important role America played in postwar era.64. According to the passage, Keynes and White had different views on_____.A. the roles of US and Britain in postwar eraB. the basic principles related to loansC. the timing and target of giving fundD. the interest rate British banks should offer65. According to the passage, which of the following statement is TRUE?A. The Bretton Woods system improved the rigid gold standard of the interwar periodB. International Monetary Fund dominated the world market in many fields.15/ 22C. The Bretton Woods system largely depended on the US economic success.D. Many countries received financial aid from the World Bank66. The passage is mainly about _____.A. the role of economy in the postwar eraB. two types of postwar diplomacy and their resultsC. an individual's contribution to the postwar worldD. the development of a financial system and its impact(D)The myth of short-term memoryShort-term memory contains the contents of your thoughts right now, including what you intend to do in the next few seconds 67________ You may think about what you'll say next in a conversation or walk to the hall closet with the intention of getting a pair of gloves.Short-term memory is easily disturbed or disrupted. 68________ You do this by thinking about them, perhaps repeating them over and over again ("I'm going to the closet to get gloves") But any distraction a new thought, someone asking you a16/ 22question, the telephone ringing---can disrupt short-term memory. Our ability to automatically restore the contents of the short-term lightly with every decade after 30.69________ I've been teaching undergraduates for my entire career and can attest that even 20-year-olds make short-term memory errors--loads of them. They walk into the wrong classrooms; they show up to exams without the requisite No. 2 pencil they forget something I just said 2 minutes before. These are similar to the kinds of things 70-year-olds do.The relevant difference is not age but rather how we describe these events, the stories we tell ourselves about them. Twenty-year-olds don't think, "Oh dear, this must be early-onset brain damage.” They think, “ I really need to get more than four hours of sleep."The 70-year-old observes these same events and worries about her brain health. This is not to say that brain damage related memory impairments are fiction.70________ In the absence of brain disease, even the oldest older adults show little or no cognitive memory decline beyond the age 85 and 90.Section CDirections: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.71.Under the pressing circumstances, we felt _____ to deepen the reform and open wider to the outside world.72. A Moscow company is now marketing "Sleep boxes"--freestanding, mobile boxes with beds inside--for travelers ______ overnight, or those in need of a quick snooze.73.With the government's newly-released scheme to support small and medium-sized enterprises, the dying industry was ______ many privileges to continue its technical17/ 22innovation.74. Domestic interest rates are often______ as a major factor affecting exchange rates.75. As the new master of the trading empire, with interests that ______ from chemicals to sugar, she is burdened with the rise of the family business.76. All the criticism of her acting didn’t stop her pursuit of art, instead it merely strengthened her ______ to establish herself in West End threatre productions.77. Her political consciousness ______ from her upbringing when her father's illness left the family short of money.78. Many theorists believe the ideal boss should lead teams from behind, taking pride in ______ accomplishment and giving credit where it is due.79. So magnificent was the sight from the top of the mountain that we thought nothing could ______ what we saw in the Alps.80. Were I in charge of the local wildlife______ , I would by all means prohibit visitors-- whether they came with commercial purposes or for pure recreation--from getting into it.第Ⅱ卷V.TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.81.专家建议这种饮料六个月内饮用完。
上海市进才中学2023-2024学年高二下学期3月月考英语试题
上海市进才中学2023-2024学年高二下学期3月月考英语试题一、语法填空Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.Over the past decade or so, biologists have shown that we are filled with microbiomes (微生物组), inside and out. This microbiome, 1 (compose) of bacteria, fungi and viruses, profoundly influences our health and fitness and sometimes is even linked to our emotional state.The oral microbiome gets far less attention, but we 2 (know) of it for a long time. In 1891, US dentist Willoughby D．Miller first proposed that bacteria could leave the mouth, travel to other parts of the body and cause disease. We only began to get supporting evidence in 1989, when researchers noticed that people who had experienced a heart attack were rated as having oral health that was about twice as poor as 3 of a control group. Even when age, social class and smoking habits 4 (account) possible factors, the results remained almost the same. A solid link seemed to be there.More recently, thanks to DNA sequencing technology, by cataloguing the microbes in our mouths, we are now finding that the types of bacteria people have 5 (live) there seem to be associated with a growing number of conditions like cancer. Perhaps the most striking example is Alzheimer’s disease. It can be found that people with gum (牙龈) disease are 6 increased risk of developing this condition, which slowly robs people of their memories, personalities and cognitive function. However, until recently, it was unclear 7 poor oral health was a contributing cause of Alzheimer’s or a consequence of it.Then, in 2019, scientists discovered some species of bacteria known 8 (cause) gum disease — including one called Porphyromonas gingivalis — which are inside the brains of people who died of Alzheimer’s disease. If the mouth bacteria were getting into the brain, that lent weight to the idea that they could be a cause of Alzheimer’s.Researchers are still trying to grasp how this could happen. 9 the mechanism is, they note that there may be a way you can protect yourself in advance. Dental scientists at theUniversity of Melbourne, Australia, is developing a vaccine against gum disease 10 you can reduce the risks of gum diseases significantly.二、选词填空Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.Luxury brands used to speak in monologues. However, nowadays, influencers are becoming the ambassadors of those luxurious brands.In the age of social media, the buyers are having a voice in products, in particular, the influencers. These individuals have won large followings by 11 and attacking occasionally a variety of products. Their fame stems from the clever use of Instagram, Snapchat or TikTok. Their posts seem trivial. Their business isn’t.For consumers, influencers are at once a walking advert and a trusted friend. For the brands, they are a(n) 12 . And for regulators, they are the subject of ever closer review. On March 29th, news reports 13 that China’s authorities were planning new restrictions concerning livestreaming platforms. The limitations 14 how much money internet users can spend tipping their favorite influencers, how much those influencers can earn from fans and what they are allowed to post.There hardly exists any 15 of the size of the influencer industry. One in 2020 from the National Bureau of Statistics in China, where influencers gained prominence earlier than in the West, assessed its contribution to the economy at $210bn, equivalent to 1.4% of GDP. As with many things digital, the pandemic seems to have given it a(n) 16 as more people were glued to their smartphones more of the time. The influencer ecosystem is challenging the 17 principle of luxury-brand management. Apart from being one-directional, campaigns have tendedto be 18 , unchanging and expensive. The same smile from the same photograph of the same Hollywood star would induce passers-by to purchase an item for many years. Such star-led campaigns can be unappealing to teenagers and 20-somethings 19 authenticity over timeless glamour. And influencers, with their girl-or boy-next-door charm, offer this for a small portion of the fee of a big-name star. The best ones are able to repackage a brand’s message in a way that is 20 with their voice, their followers’ tastes and their platform of choice. So to be a top-ten brand, you have to know how to play the digital game. If you don’t, you are not going to be top ten for very long.三、完形填空A cancer diagnosis will force King Charles III out of the public eye for the foreseeable future. For a highly 21 royal family that has cultivated its public image through countless appearances a year — ribbon-cuttings, ship launchings, gala benefits and so on — the marginalization of Charles may finally force the royals to rethink how they 22 themselves in a social-media age.The king’s illness is the latest 23 to the British royal family, which has seen its ranks thinning by death, scandal (Prince Andrew) and self-exile (流放) (Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan). Regardless of what is predicted, it appears that the king’s cancer presses the royal family into 24 territory.The answer to it, royal watchers argue, may be 25 . During the coronavirus pandemic, Elizabeth conducted meeting s via Zoo m calls,becoming 26 enough with it that she made jokes with the digitally distorted faces on her computer screen.Social media can also be employed to enhance the 27 exposure of family members. The royal family’s Instagram account 28 more than 13 million followers. But for young people, who spend whole day following their favorite celebrities online, a royal turning up to dedicate a new primary school may not 29 as much as it did to their previous generations.Prince Harry, the king’s younger son, fell out bitterly with his family after his 30 from royal duties and relocation to California in 2020. Undoubtedly, the greatest burden falls onthe mere remaining 41-year-old heir (继承人), William, who has been recognized as a qualified successor for 31 a role on issues from climate change to homelessness. Meanwhile, he has jealously guarded his family’s 32 , demanding his office release no photographs of three young children visiting their mother in the hospital. That approach stood 33 his father, who approve the disclosure of an unusual amount of detail about his recent cancer diagnosis. The scrutiny (审查) of William will 34 increase, experts said, as he occupies a more central place in the Windsor family hierarchy.Queen Elizabeth viewed assuming kingly duties as so 35 that she steeled herself, two days before her death at 96, to meet with the outgoing prime minister in Scotland, masking her own condition. Charles, though, has departed from long family practice “in the hope it may assist public understanding for all those around the world who are affected by cancer.”21．A．apparent B．controversial C．visible D．generous 22．A．project B．market C．illustrate D．propose 23．A．witness B．blow C．solution D．disloyalty 24．A．uncharted B．unnoticed C．indefensible D．inexcusable 25．A．human-initiated B．strategy-focused C．technology-drivenD．goal-oriented26．A．frustrated B．preoccupied C．content D．comfortable 27．A．in-depth B．in-person C．in-between D．in-built 28．A．claims B．calculates C．confirms D．clarifies 29．A．matter B．contribute C．relate D．bring 30．A．dismissal B．survival C．withdrawal D．renewal 31．A．carving out B．applying for C．identifying with D．reflecting on 32．A．connection B．priority C．presence D．privacy 33．A．in parallel to B．as opposed to C．on behalf of D．in honor of 34．A．scarcely B．effortlessly C．approximately D．inevitably 35．A．grave B．distinct C．exceptional D．progressive四、阅读理解First, I must get settled into school. My classes begin today at the PRIVET! Russian Academy of Language Studies, where I will be attending class five days a week, four hours a day.I know I am such a shameless student. I laid my clothes out last night, just like I did before my first day of first grade, with my patent leather shoes and my new lunch box.The last thing I want is to end up in a Level One class, which would be so humiliating for me. Given that I already took a whole entire semester of Russian at my Night School for Divorced Ladies in New York, and that I spent the summer memorizing flash cards. The thing is, I don’t even know how many levels this school has, but the me re mention of “level” sparks a resolve within me to aim for Level Two—at least.It’s such a hard test! I can’t get through even a tenth of it!In the end, it’s OK, though.So it’s hammering down rain today, but I show up early, wander about the school and smugly walk past all those Level One students (who must be cookies, really) and enter my first class. Here I am with my peers. But it becomes swiftly evident that these are not my peers and that I have no business being here. I feel like I’m swimming, but barely. Like I’m taking in water with every breath. The teacher, a skinny guy (Why are the teachers so skinny here? I don’t trust skinny Russians.), is going way too fast, is skipping over whole chapters of the textbook, saying, “You already know this, you already know that…” and keeping up a rapid-fire conversation with my apparently fluent classmates. My stomach is gripped in horror and I’m gasping for air and praying he won’t call on me. Just as soon as the break comes, I run out of that classroom on wobbling legs and I scurry all the way over to the administrative office almost in tears, where I beg in very clear English if they could please move me down to a Level One class. And so they do. And now I am here.36．What do we know about the writer from the first two paragraphs?A．She is a newly-admitted student majoring in language teaching.B．She has no knowledge of this foreign language and is put to shame.C．She is full of anticipation and readiness for new educational pursuit.D．She attends the same school to build upon prior academic achievements.37．What does the underlined word smugly in paragraph 5 mean?A．arrogantly B．furiously C．secretly D．nobly38．Why does the writer withdraw from Level Two class in the end?A．The teacher singles her out for her inability to converse smoothly in foreign language.B．The age and culture divide leads to an overwhelming sense of alienation with classmates.C．The unexpected discomfort in her stomach prompts a pause in regular learning activities.D．The unthinkable difficulty in catching up with the teaching rhythm destroys confidence. 39．What might be the best title of the passage?A．Well Begun, Half Done.B．An Idle Youth, A Needy Age.C．More Haste, Less Speed.D．No Pain, No Gain.I guess I was a little bored. For the past hour, I’d been on the phone with Daniele, the head of my office in Italy, reviewing our latest purchases of Italian gold, Murano glass and Italian-made shoes and handbags.“Daniele,” I said, “What is the hottest jewelry in Italy right now?” His reply? Woven gold bracelets studded with gems. He texted me some photos and I knew immediately that this was jewelry that Raffinato just had to have.RAFFINATO IS ONE OF AMERICA’S LARGEST RETAILERS OF ITALIAN-MADEJEWELRYPresenting the Italiano Fantasia Bracelets, two designs that are prime examples of Italy’sfinest artisanship. Each of these bracelets includes more than 20 brilliant cut gems of Diamond Aura®, our Ultimate Diamond Alternative®, in a setting finished with 18 karat Italian gold.What is DiamondAura®? It’s a sparkling marvel that rivals even the finest diamonds (D Flawless) with its transparent color and clarity: Both are so hard they can cut glass. Don’t believe me? The book “Jewelry and Gems: The Buying Guide,” praised the technique used in our diamond alternative :“The best diamond simulation to date, and even some jewelers have mistaken these stones for mined diamonds,” it raved.The best part about these bracelets? The price. Because of our longstanding connections in Arezzo, the mecca of Italian goldsmithing, we can offer both bracelets together for just $99, a fraction of the price you’ll pay anywhere else for similar jewelry.Order today. These bracelets are one of our hottest sellers this year, and with disruptions in the supply chain, we can only guarantee that we have 1,279 861 of these bracelets on hand for this ad.Jewelry Specifications:• Made in Arezzo, Italy. 18k gold finish• Diamond Aura®, the Ultimate Diamond Alternative®• Fit wrists up to 7 ¼"Italian Fantasia Bracelet CollectionA．X Bracelet (¼ ctw) $399 $59* Save $340B．Woven Bracelet (⅓ ctw) $299 $69* Save $230*special price only for customers using the offer code*an extra $50 refund for any purchase exceeding 6 pieces.40．Which of the descriptions is true about the advertised products?A．The bracelets boast original Italian design and craftsmanship.B．There is no restriction on wrist size due to its adjustable design.C．A supply chain disruption leads to products being out of stock.D．the jewelry is framed with real diamonds of the finest quality.41．Raffinato is mainly in charge of _________.A．invention B．production C．distribution D．exhibition42．If a local adolescent wants to buy 2 Woven Bracelets and 3 Sets of Both as souvenir forroommates, the minimum price he/she has to pay is ______.A．$295B．$385C．$415D．$435At Cleveland Bridge, in Bath, a long line of traffic is building up. Although the Georgian structure was praised for its handsome Greek Revival style by Nikolaus Pevsner, an architectural master, it was built for horses, not cars. Repairs will close the bridge for several months, causing bigger jams and more pollution in a city where air quality is already a cause of concern.Bath is an extreme example of a tradeoff faced by much of the country. Britain has the oldest housing stock in Europe, with one in five homes more than 100 years old. Period features are valued and often protected by law. Yet as efforts to cut carbon emissions intensify, they are contradicting attempts to preserve heritage. It is a “delicate balance” says Wera Hobhouse, Bath’s Member of Parliament (议员) “What is the public benefit of dealing with the climate emergency, versus protecting a heritage asset?”Two years ago, Bath was among the first British cities to declare a “climate emergency” when it also promised to go carbon-neutral by 2030. Yet Bath also wants—and is legally required to preserve its heritage. With Roman remains and Georgian streets that spread across the Avon Valley in shades of honey and butter, the city is designated a world heritage site by UNESCO. About 60% of it is further protected by the government as a conservation area, more than 5,000 of Bath’s buildings—nearly 10% of the total—are listed as being of special architectural or historical interest, making it a criminal offence to alter them without permission.Many of the features that make Bath’s Georgian buildings so delicate also make them leaky. Buildings of traditional construction make up 30% of Bath’s housing stock but take up 40% of domestic carbon emissions, according to the Centre for Sustainable Energy, a charity. British homes are rated for energy efficiency on a scale from A to G; most traditional buildings in the city are an F or G.Transport is another area where climate and heritage clash. Bath’s 17th-century streets lack room for bike lanes. Joanna Wright was recently relieved of her role as Bath’s climate chief after proposing that North Road, which leads to the university, should be closed to traffic. In two years she was unable to install any on-street electric-vehicle charging points, partly because of the “nightmare” of getting permission to dig up old pavements.All this means going carbon neutral by 2030 looks hard, but the city is at least beginning to make compromises. In March it launched the first “clean-air zone” outside London, charging drivers to enter central Bath. A trial has made 160 electric motoreycles available to hire. And local opinion seems to be shifting in favour of sustainability. “The discussion has moved dramatically towards considering the climate emergency,” says Ms. Hobhouse.43．What problem does Bath face?A．It is getting more and more crowded due to the maintenance work underway.B．Its housing stock with a long history are being altered without authorization.C．Its historical significance makes it hard to be reformed into an eco-friendly city.D．Its promise to go carbon-neutral by 2030 is greeted with doubt from its citizens. 44．The percentage mentioned in the underlined sentence (Paragraph 4) is intended to _________.A．highlight the long history of Bath’s building complexB．show the low energy efficiency of the historic buildingsC．illustrate the delicate features that Bath’s buildings shareD．challenge the validity and credibility of the A-G scale45．Why was Joanna Wright removed from her position?A．She proposed the North Road not be accessible to the public.B．She failed to solve the conflict between transport and heritage.C．She stood right in the way of the heritage preservation efforts.D．She struggled to get authorized to dig up those old pavements.46．What can be inferred from the passage?A．Wera Hobhouse keeps a balance between public benefit and heritage protection.B．Traditional buildings in Bath are not available to visitors not having permits.C．Bath has been setting the pace for the construction of a carbon-neutral city.D．Local people in Bath used to favor heritage conservation over sustainability.Immersive Art Draws People InWith bold, swirling brushstrokes (绘画技巧) and vivid colors, Vincent van Gogh’s stirring Starry Night brings to life a turbulent (汹涌的) sky. It’s one of the most recognizable paintings in the world. And gazing at the scenic canvas can make museum visitors feel starstruck.But seeing this masterpiece on a gallery wall isn’t the only way art fans can experience its impact 47 . They find themselves surrounded by shimmering colors that dance before their eyes and ripple (涟漪) at their feet. These exhibitions digitally project moving images onto walls, floors, and sometimes onto viewers themselves. They are examples of immersive art.48 . While it can be hard to characterize, it’s generally a multisensory, an interactive event that engages viewers and lets them feel like part of the artwork. One thing is certain — these exhibitions have been wildly popular — selling out tickets in cities worldwide.Van Gogh gained fame only after his death. In fact, the 19th-century painter sold just one painting during his lifetime. But now he is immersive art’s biggest superstar. His work has been showcased in various exhibitions featuring immense images. 49 . One show, Van Gogh Alive, has appeared in 65 countries since 2011. It even features a signature scent for visitors to sniff. Shows of other artists — including Monet, Renoir, and Chagall — have lit up venues, too.The popularity of immersive art has been powered party by social media. As visitors post selfies featuring van Gogh’s art or videos of friends stepping into a fantastical fridge, these experiences draw bigger and bigger crowds. 50 . That’s because many curators and creators share a common goal — to help more people get into art!A．Immersive art doesn’t simply mean sitting in a glass case or fitting in a frame.B．The art work is animated and accompanied by music, voices, and background sound.C．In fact, some exhibits give people a chance to be enveloped by van Gogh’s celebrated painting. D．Meanwhile, traditional museums are following the trend and applying immersive technologies E．Critics once described his work as a multidimensional mystery house leading to secret passages.F．More important is the ability to bridge the gap between traditional art spaces and modern audiences.五、书面表达51．Directions:Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point (s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.Preventing ResistanceThe development of drug-resistant pathogens (病原体) can be prevented in at least three ways. First, sufficiently high concentrations of the drug can be maintained in a patient’s body for a long enough time to kill all sensitive cells and hold others long enough for the body’s defenses to defeat them. Discontinuing a drug before all of the pathogens have been neutralized promotes the development of resistance. For this reason, it is important that patients finish their entire antimicrobial prescription (抗菌药物) and resist the temptation to “save some for another day.”A second way to prevent resistance is to use antimicrobial agents in combination so that pathogens resistant to one drug will be killed by the second, and vice versa. Additionally, one drug sometimes enhances the effect of a second drug in a process called synergism. Enhanced effect can also result from combining an antimicrobial drug and a chemical.A third way to reduce the development of resistance is to limit the use of antimicrobials to necessary cases. Unfortunately, many antimicrobial agents are used indiscriminately, in both developed countries and in lessdeveloped regions where many are available without a physician’s prescription. In the United States, an estimated 50 percent of prescriptions for antibacterial agents to treat sore throats and 30 percent of prescriptions for ear infections, are inappropriate because the diseases are viral in nature. Likewise, because antibacterial drugs have no effect on cold and flu viruses, 100 percent of antibacterial prescriptions for treating diseases are unnecessary. As discussed previously, the use of antimicrobial agents encourages the reproduction of resistant bacteria by limiting the growth of sensitive cells; therefore, inappropriate use of such drugs increases the likelihood that resistance of bacteria will multiply.In order to maintain the effectiveness of antimicrobial treatments, responsible practices must be implemented._______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________六、翻译52．你要认识到：如果感觉困难，放平心态，那是因为它真的很难。
2020-2021学年浙江省高二下学期3月月考英语试题汇编-应用文写作专题Word版含答案
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参考词汇：中医traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)【答案】Dear Sir/Madam,I’m Li Hua, an international student from China. Hearing that you are recruiting volunteers for the activity about TCM, I cannot wait to apply to be one.I am competent for the job in that my parents happen to be TCM doctors. Brought up in the dense atmosphere of medicine, I’m equipped with abundant knowledge of how todistinguish various Chinese herbal medicines. Besides, I have the experience of being a volunteer guide for Americans. As a consequence, I’m convinced that I’ll live up to your expectations.I’d appreciate it if you could take my application into account. Looking forward to working with you.Y ours,Li Hua浙江省乐清市知临中学2020-2021学年高二下学期第一次月考英语试题第一节：应用文写作（满分15分）假如你是红星中学高三学生李华，你的英国笔友Jim获悉近年来中国的快递业发展迅速，想了解你身边的快递服务情况(delivery service)。
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The National Center for Health Statistics of the United States found a significant rise 71 the number of severe obesity (肥胖)cases in very young children aged 2 to 5.In an effort to end unhealthy food habits and raise an awareness of proper nutrition, Roberta Falah, an Ohio entrepreneur (企业家)，launched her snack bar company 72 (call) Cure in June 2016.73 idea came to h er when she was teaching at school. “I would watch my students come into the classroom 74 (eat) chips. Anytime I asked them why they ate so poorly, a very common 75(respond) was “Healthy food just doesn't taste good”, Falah recalls.With some creative ideas in her mind, Falah started experimenting on a unique recipe 76 ingredients include nuts, seeds and honey. Finally, she created some organic healthy bars, making 77 possible to put her ideas into practice. Her business took off soon and now she meets four to six thousand orders a month.In fact, Falah doesn’t just want to change people’s health but also to relief hunger. “We have a mission behind the company: With every bar 78 (sell), we will donate a bar to the homeless. We are 79 (actual) donating a percentage of our profits to reducing world hunger. We 80 (give) help to over 200,000 people in the US and abroad in the past four years,” Falah said in a TV interview.语法填空71.in 72.called 73. The 74. eating 75.response76. whose 77. it 78. sold 79. actually 80. have given四川省雅安中学2020-221学年高二下学期3月月考英语试题第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)阅读下面短文,在空白处填人1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
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2023-2024学年广东省广州市铁一中学高二下学期3月月考英语试题1. What I hate most is _______.A．laughing at B．to be laughed C．being laughed at D．being laughed2. This old castle is said ______ from designs by a famous architect in the 16th century.A．to build B．to have built C．to be built D．to have beenbuilt3. Our goal as educators is students to pursue their passions and achieve their dreams.A．inspired B．inspiring C．to inspire D．to be inspired 4. The pilot suggests that if you want to know how hard it is ________ in space, you can try eating while lying on one side.A．to swallow B．being swallowed C．to be swallowed D．swallowed5. Before the invention of the aeroplane, ________ in the sky like a bird was only a dream.A．flied B．to fly C．for flying D．man to fly6. ________ on the waiting list ________ will be selected for the leadership position in the non-profit organization?A．Who; do you think B．Whom; do you thinkC．Who; you think D．Whom; you think7. Last Sunday, Mr. Green asked Lily she had written to her mother .A．that; yesterday B．that; the day beforeC．whether; yesterday D．whether; the day before8. The policeman asked him ________ in a serious voice.A．where did he live B．where he livedC．where he lives in D．where does he live in9. If he comes back from work, I’ll tell him when ________ and visit him.A．will you come B．do you come C．you come D．you will come10. His pale face suggested that he__________ill and his teacher suggested that he__________to the hospital at once.A．should be; send B．was; should send C．was; be sent D．were; be sent11. Much unhappiness has been suffered by those people who have never recognized that it is as necessary to make themselves into whole and harmonious personalities as themselves clean, healthy and financially independent.A．kept B．keep C．to keep D．keeping12. They realized that the problem Ted put forward was difficult _______.A．to solve B．solved C．to be solved D．solving13. The discovery of gold in Australia led thousands to believe that a fortune ________.A．is made B．would made C．was to be made D．had made14. Her dress has become loose. She appears ______ weight.A．to lose B．being lost C．losing D．to have lost15. With an important test ______ after the vacation, I don’t think you can really have a good time.A．to take B．taking C．to be taken D．takenEvery day people joined archaeologists and artists in finding some of the year’s most dramatic discoveries. Below are some examples of 2023.“Naughty pupils”-ancient punishment method resurfacesArchaeologists discovered 18,000 ink-carved pieces of pottery-known as “ostraca”—at the site of Athribis early this year, and among them were hundreds of fragments(碎片)with a single symbol repeated front and back.Those scribbles(潦草的文字)are evidence of ‘naughty “pupils” being made to write lines, according to researchers a Germany’s University of Tuebingen. The fragments also included receipts, school texts, trade information and lists of names.Van Gogh peers out in hidden portraitThere is one more known van Gogh’s self-portrait in the world, and it was hidden behind a painting of a peasant woman. People made the discovery when they took an X-ray of one of his portraits from 1885 and discovered the artis t’s own image behind layers of cardboard and glue. While X-rays often reveal how artists-changed their compositions, the full self-portrait of van Gogh came as a huge surprise, who was known to reuse canvase(画布)to save money.Another treasure collection from SanxingduiThe Sanxingdui archaeological site has produced thousands of relics. The latest discovery, reported by Chinese state media in June includes 3,155 objects, a turtle shell-shaped box and a sacrificial altar among them. A team has been digging six places of the site, turning up more than 13,000 objects so far. Last year, the relics they uncovered included a golden mask, ivory artifacts(手工艺品)and a jade knife. The Sanxingdui culture still remains mysterious, as it left behind no written records or human remains, though many believe it to be part of the ancient kingdom of Shu, which ruled along the upper stream of the Yangtze River until it was conquered in 316 BC.16. What led to the researchers’ conclusion about the fragments?A．The repeated symbol. B．Trade information.C．Lists of pupils’ names.D．The mark of ink.17. Why did van Gogh hide his self-portrait in a painting?A．To keep away from X-rays.B．To save money.C．To make his works more mysterious.D．To help people find his composition.18. Which is the newly-unearthed relic of 2023 in Sanxingdui site?A．A jade knife. B．A golden mask.C．A written record. D．A turtle shell-shaped box.Twenty-two years ago, I won a Nobel Prize, together with Tim and Leland Hartwell, for our work on how cells control their division.The prize changed our lives. Suddenly you become a public figure being asked to do all sorts of things: to give lectures, quite often on topics you know little about; to sit on committees and reviews you are not always well qualified to be on; to visit countries you have barely heard of. It is like having a whole new extra job, with upwards of 500 requests a year.A recent study suggests that in general the extra commitments that Nobel winners take on result in fewer papers after their awards. There may be some truth to this given the extra demands on one’s time, but of course prestigious awards also allow new projects and research to be undertaken.What effects did the Nobel Prize have on my subsequent career and work? It has certainly helped me to get scientific leadership positions. Within a year of getting the prize I was offered and acceptedthe presidency of Rockefeller University in New York. Having the prize also helps to get things done. For example, I have been involved in the merging of two separate cancer research charities to form Cancer Research UK. And it has helped me support causes I care deeply about. I became an ambassador for Ukraine education and science to help raise money for schools in that shattered country. Moreover, having a Nobel does help attract high-quality research colleagues. I have just started three excellent new PhD students. It is a privilege for me to be able to pursue curiosity-driven research at this late stage of my career.However, one thing I am glad to say that the Nobel Prize did not influence was peer review from my fellow scientists, assessing the suitability of my own research for publication, and my grant applications for funding. My rejection rates have remained essentially the same before and after the prize. And that, of course, is exactly how it should be.19. What is the author’s purpose in writing paragraph 2?A．To share his pride in winning a Nobel.B．To express his regret at the changing of life.C．To show his self confidence in handling the extra jobs.D．To display his overburdened tasks after winning a Nobel.20. What does the underlined word “merging” in paragraph 4 mean?A．Competition. B．Comparison. C．Combination. D．Construction. 21. What is paragraph 4 mainly about?A．The special privileges the Nobel winner has.B．The positive impacts the Nobel Prize generates.C．The great contributions the Nobel winner makes.D．The scientific leadership the Nobel Prize provides.22. What message does the author mainly want to convey in the last paragraph?A．The spirit of science lies in seeking facts and truth.B．Winning a Nobel Prize has an impact on peer review.C．Extra commitments make Nobel winners less productive.D．The approval a Nobel winner receives is equal to rejection.The World Health Organization recently said that it planned to add gaming disorder(游戏成瘾)to its new list of disease classifications, angering the gaming industry but pleasing doctors who hope it may make treatment more easily available.Some US experts said it would make little difference when it comes to helping people with the disorder, although others said it would bring attention to a disorder that people sometimes don’trecognize. Many of us enjoy video games, but does playing our favorite game for a couple of hours every night mean we’re suffering from gaming disorder? Not, according to the WHO. The symptoms listed by the WHO include a lack of control over gaming, treating gaming more seriously than other life interests and daily activities, and continuing to play games despite the negative consequences that playing them might have. “The behavior pattern is enough to result in significant damage to one’s personal, family, or social life,”the WHO said.Meanwhile, Douglas Gentile of Iowa State University has carried out influential research into the cause of gaming addiction in young people. “I and many others had assumed that gaming is not really a problem but is a symptom of other problems,”he told NBC News. Many had thought it was simply a failure of self-control.To see if it was，Gentile’s team studied a group of children who had been gaming for several years. “We found that when kids became addicted，their anxiety increased…and their grades decreased,”Gentile said. When kids were able to b ack off from gaming, their symptoms disappeared, he added. Gentile thinks medical organizations should pay attention to the WHO’s proposal. “This isn’t an issue of opinion; it’s all issue of science,”he said. “This is a major scientific and medical organiz ation. They don’t do things lightly and without reason.”Dr Petros Levounis, chair of psychiatry at the New Jersey Medical School at Rutgers University, said that he hoped the WHO’s proposal would lead to more research into obsessive (过度的)behavior among al l types of people. “Now，there is renewed interest and excitement,” he said. 23. Which of the following is a sign of gaming disorder according to the WHO?A．Putting games before everything else.B．Keeping playing until winning the games.C．Playing games for several hours every night.D．Having a few hobbies besides playing games.24. Why is Gentile’s research mentioned?A．To explain the cause of gaming addiction.B．To show the influence of gaming disorder.C．To show the reasons behind the WHO’ s decision.D．To introduce the study that influenced the WHO’s proposal.25. What can we learn from what Levounis said?A．It needed further research to make it more convincing.B．It would do little to help people with gaming addiction.C．It would encourage new cures for gaming disorder.D．It would encourage studies about similar diseases.26. What does the author intend to tell us about gaming disorder?A．Its description. B．Controversial views.C．Its harmful effects. D．Explanations of the WHO’s decision. Each year, the world loses about 10 million hectares of forest—an area about the size of Iceland—because of cutting down trees. At that rate, some scientists predict the world’s forests could disappear in 100 to 200 years. To handle it, now researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have pioneered a technique to generate wood-like plant materials in a lab. This makes it possible to “grow” a wooden product without cutting down trees.In the lab, the researchers first take cells from the leaves of a young plant. These cells are cultured in liquid medium for two days, then moved to another medium which contains nutrients and two different hormones. By adjusting the hormone levels, the researchers can tune the physical and mechanical qualities of the cells. Next, the researchers use a 3D printer to shape the cell-based material, and let the shaped material grow in the dark for three months. Finally, the researchers dehydrate the material, and then evaluate its qualities.They found that lower hormone levels lead to plant materials with more rounded, open cells of lower density, while higher hormone levels contribute to the growth of plant materials with smaller but denser cell structures. Lower or higher density of cell structures makes the plant materials softer or more rigid, helping the materials grow with different wood-like characteristics. What’s more, it’s to be noted that the research process is about 100 times faster than the time it takes for a tree to grow to maturity!Research of this kind is ground-breaking. “This work demonstrates the great power of a technology,” says lead researcher, Jeffrey Berenstain. “The real opportunity here is to be at its best with what you use and how you use it. This technology can be tuned to meet the requirements you give about shapes, sizes, rigidity, and forms. It enables us to ‘grow’ any wooden product in a way that traditional agricultural methods can’t achieve.”27. Why do researchers at MIT conduct the research?A．To grow more trees. B．To protect plant diversity.C．To reduce tree losses. D．To predict forest disappearance.28. What does paragraph 2 mainly tell us about the lab research?A．Its theoretical basis. B．Its key procedures.C．Its scientific evidence. D．Its usual difficulties.29. What does the finding suggest about the plant materials?A．The hormone levels affect their rigidity.B．They are better than naturally grown plants.C．Their cells’ shapes mainly rely on their density.D．Their growth speed determines their characteristics.30. Why is the research ground-breaking according to Berenstain?A．It uses new biological materials in lab experiments.B．It revolutionizes the way to make wooden products.C．It challenges traditional scientific theories in forestry.D．It has a significant impact on worldwide plant growth.Art comes in two main categories: realistic and abstract. Realistic art aims to show real-life scenes, people, and objects exactly as they appear. It involves paying close attention to details, making things look like photographs. 31 . It’s more about expressing feelings, emotions, and ideas.Realistic art is easy to understand. Viewers can easily recognize what is portrayed. Take the Mona Lisa, for example—it’s a realistic painting of a lady with a mysterious smile. 32 , helping us to learn about the past.Unlike realistic art, abstract art is more about being creative. 33 . They use shapes, colors and patterns to express feelings and ideas. Abstract art means different things to different people. Some people enjoy trying to figure out what the artwork conveys.34 . Realistic art needs precision in drawing or sculpting to make things look real. Abstract art requires imagination to use shapes and colors in new ways. Many artists are skilled in both. They create realistic pieces to demonstrate their technical skills and abstract ones to display their creativity.As for personal preference, some people prefer the clear stories of realistic art while others are attracted to the mystery of abstract art, interpreting meanings in the shapes and forms. Together, the two kinds of art make the art world diverse and engaging. 35 .Wildlife has been greatly threatened in the modern age. There are species (物种) that are ________ every day. The white-naped crane is a typical example. So scientists are trying their best to________ the species from going out of existence.Chris and Tim work at a zoo, helping endangered cranes with their ________ . Emma, a female crane, has been in their ________ since she arrived in 2004.Born at an international crane foundation, Emma was ________ by human caretakers. This led to an unexpected consequence, though she had a wonderful time there. Emma had ________ taken herself as a crane and become deeply attached to humans. She refused to live with male cranes, and even had a ________ for killing some of them, which made it impossible for her to become a mother._____ , the two zookeepers didn't want to see the extinction (灭绝) of this precious species. With their patience and efforts, they successfully developed a ________ of artificial breeding (人工繁殖) and natural reproduction. This ________ Emma to give birth to five baby cranes.The two keepers are proud of their productive work. But before they can be ________ , more efforts must be made, because the population of the crane in the wild is on the ________ , and many other species appear headed toward extinction. ________ , not everyone has realized that wildlife has thoughts, feelings, and most importantly, equal rights to survive.How can we bridge the ever-widening gap that separates us from other animals? Chris and Tim offered us the ________ : human beings took it for granted that their brains held all the solutions, but maybe their hearts can be a better ________.36.A．growing B．migrating C．competing D．disappearing 37.A．ban B．save C．split D．remove38.A．abortion B．recreation C．reproduction D．administration 39.A．care B．eye C．mind D．story40.A．found B．chosen C．raised D．seized41.A．never B．always C．unluckily D．cheerfully42.A．gift B．skill C．concern D．reputation43.A．Therefore B．Moreover C．However D．Instead44.A．combination B．collection C．strategy D．system45.A．forced B．forbade C．taught D．enabled46.A．defeated B．grateful C．assured D．tolerant47.A．list B．rise C．agenda D．decline48.A．In contrast B．After all C．By the way D．On the contrary 49.A．course B．excuse C．answer D．reward50.A．guide B．treat C．example D．companion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。
攀枝花市成都外国语学校2022-2023学年高二下学期3月月考英语试卷(不含音频)
攀枝花成都外国语学校 2022-2023 学年度下期高二 3 月月考英语试题注意事项:1. 试题分听力和笔试两部分。
2. 本堂考试120 分钟，共150 分。
其中I卷满分 80 分，II 卷满分 70 分。
3. 答题前，考生务必先将自己的姓名、考号填写在答题卡上，并使用 2B 铅笔填涂。
4. 考试结束后，只将答题卡交回。
第一部分听力（共两节，满分20 分）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.Where did the man spend his New Year's Day?A.In Australia.B. In America.C. In New Zealand.2.What did the woman receive?A.A New Year card.B. A postcard.C. An invitation.3.What is the man going to do tonight?A.Go to the store.B. Go to a party.C. Go to the library.4.Which bus can the woman change to at the public library?A. No. 105.B. No. 235.C. No. 325.5.What does the woman usually do on Saturday nights?A.She meets friends.B. She rests at home.C. She does cleaning.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。
上海市奉贤区致远高级中学2022-2023学年高二下学期3月月考英语试题 Word版含答案
致远高级中学2022学年第二学期高二英语月考试卷I. Listening ComprehensionSection A1. A. She doesn’t work hard in maths. B. She is inferior to him in maths.C. She didn’t do well in this test.D. She is good at maths.2. A. The library will be closed later this afternoon.B. The computers in the library are not working.C. The man needs his computer all afternoon.D. The woman has lent her computer to somebody else.3. A. Going to the opera is time-consuming.B. There is no time left to book opera tickets.C. She would like to go with the man to the opera.D. She will help the man pay for the opera tickets.4. A. Worth the price. B. Expensive. C. Mysterious. D. Good for health.5. A. 11 a.m. B. 12 p.m. C. 1 p.m. D. 3 p.m.6. A. The woman will have to call her roommate.B. The woman may have to change her living arrangement.C. The woman does not clean her apartment often enough.D. The woman should not spend so much time on the phone.7. A. She also thinks the lecture interesting.B. She was too tired to enjoy the lecture.C. She missed the lecture this morning.D. She did not finish the reading before the lecture.8. A. Her work experience.B. The courses she has taken.C. Her knowledge of the graduate school.D. The description of her academic performance.9. A. The woman just had her coat cleaned.B. The woman is not angry with the man.C. The woman does not like to drink coffee in the afternoon.D. It was not the woman’s coat that the man spilled coffee on.10. A. She hopes to get into art school.B. She is working as a commercial artist.C. She has talents other than drawing.D. She cannot decide upon a career.Section BQuestions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. Kids threw litter everywhere. B. The camp director gave rude orders.C. Mysterious plastic litter was found.D. Kids’ joint effort led to a clean camp.12. A. By taking pictures of the litter he picked up.B. By sharing photos of the terribly dirty planet.C. By keeping a record of crowdsourced cleaning-up.D. By inspiring kids to pick up five pieces of litter every day.13.A. There is strength in numbers.B. Birds can help to pick up litter.C. Litter is artistic and approachable.D. More straws should be used in the café.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. Alcohol and coffee. B. Coffee and chicken.C. Hotpot and drinks.D. Chicken and meat.15. A. Movies are available to people in Shanghai at midnight.B. People in Hangzhou attach great importance to dinner.C. A total of nine online platforms provided data for the report.D. People in Beijing voted Starbucks as their favorite drink.16. A. People’s eating habits in different regions of China.B. The impact of mobile payment on Chinese lifestyles.C. The differences in nightlife among residents in Chinese cities.D. The financial pressure residents felt from the nightlife activities.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. He hasn’t found a job yet.B. He plans to start looking after the final exams.C. He’s had several interviews.D. He’s expecting an offer from The New York Times.18. A. Writer. B. Interviewer. C. Newspaper reporter. D. Teacher.19. A. New York. B. Boston. C. Chicago. D. Los Angeles.20. A. Continue his education. B. Delay his graduation.C. Change his career plan.D. Continue job hunting.II. Grammar and vocabularySection AEvery weekend, after hiking in the Saneum Healing Forest east of Seoul, the firefighters sip tea and enjoy an arm massage. The aim of the program is ____21____ (offer) “forest healing”; the firefighters all have certain types of stress disorder.Saneum is one of three official healing forests in South Korea,____22____ offer a range of programs from meditation to woodcraft to camping. Soon there will be 34 more. South Koreans, many of whom suffer from work stress, digital addiction, and intense academic pressures, have welcomed the medicalization of nature with great enthusiasm. In fact, the government is investing a hundred million dollars ____23____ a healing complex next to Sobaeksan National park.There is increasing evidence ____24____ being outside in a pleasant natural environment is good for us. But what is frustrating is that fewer and fewer of us actually enjoy nature regularly. According to Lisa Nisbet, a psychology professor at Canada’s Trent University, evidence for the benefits of nature is pouring at a time ____25____ we are most disconnected from it. The pressures of modern life lead to long hours spent working indoors. Digital addiction and strong academic pressure add to the problem. In America, visits to parks have been declining since the dawn of email, and so ____26____ visits to the backyard. Research indicates that only about 10 percent of American teens spend time outside every day.So what are some of the benefits of nature that Nisbet refers to? ____27____ (surround) by nature has one obvious effect: the more time we spend in nature, the ____28____ (stressful) we become. This has been shown to lower blood pressure, heart rates, and levels of the stress hormone, as well as reduce feelings of fear or anger. But studies also indicate that spending time in nature can do more than provide an ____29____(improve) sense of well-being; it can lower rates of heart disease and diabetes. That is probably ____30____ we evolved in nature and have been adapted tothe natural environment.Making some small changes to your routine can pay off big in various ways: helping the planet while saving your time, money, or both. You will be surprised by how big a difference you can make with ____31_____little effort. Here’s some suggestions:Give up throwing certain items. Your coffee grounds, and used tea leaves can be fertilizer（肥料）instead of being thrown in the trash. If you don't have access to a fertilizer factory, you can hire a company to____32_____pick up your leftover food for a fee.Try to ____33_____the ugly. The fruit and vegetables that are odd-looking or____34_____ are actually good to use. It is easy to hide them in soups and yogurt. Don't ____35_____away from these foods at the store and do sign up to have them____36_____ straight to your door through service such as Misfit Market, which offers ugly produce at discounted prices.Forget fast fashion. The average American throws away 82 pounds of fast fashion clothing each year. Thankfully, there's a(n) ____37_____number of companies that prioritize sustainability, producing fewer but longer-lasting articles, often made with organic fabrics and eco-friendly dyes. When clothing is truly at its end, consider ____38_____ it as cleaning duster.Don’t get cheated. Because of the consumer trend toward more eco-friendly products, many companies make exaggerated (夸张的) claims about their own efforts. For instance, a brand might boast that its products are free of a certain chemical, even though that chemical has been ____39_____for decades. This is called green-washing. Avoid falling____40_____to it by looking for certifications such as “Fair Trade Certified” or “Rainforest Alliance Certified.”III. Reading comprehensionSection AIn a time of low academic achievement by children in the United States, many Americans are turning to Japan, a country of high academic achievement and economic success, for possible answers. ____41____, the answers provided by Japanese preschools are not the ones Americans expected to find. In most Japanese preschools, ____42____ little emphasis is put on academic instruction. In one investigation, 300 Japanese and 210 American preschool teachers, child development specialists and parents were ____43____ various aspects of early childhood education. Only 2 percent of the Japanese respondents listed “to give children a good start ____44____” as one of their top three reasons for a society to have preschools. ____45____, over half the American respondents chose this as one of their top three choices. To prepare children for successful careers in first grade and beyond, Japanese schools do not teach reading, writing, and mathematics, but rather skills such as persistence, concentration and the ability to function as a member of a ____46____. The vast majority of young Japanese children are taught to read ____47____ by their parents.In the recent ____48____ between Japanese and American preschool education, 91 percent of Japanese respondents chose providing children with a group experience as one of their top three reasons for a society to have preschools. Sixty-two percent of themore individually oriented Americans ____49____ group experience as one of their top three choices. A/An ____50____ on the importance of the group seen in Japanese early childhood education continues into elementary school education.Like in America, there is ____51____ in Japanese early childhood education. Some Japanese kindergartens have ____52____ aims, such as early musical training or potential development. In large cities, some kindergartens are ____53____ universities that have elementary and secondary schools. Some Japanese parents believe that if their young children attend a university-based program, it will increase the children’s chances of ____54____ being admitted to top-rated schools and universities. Several more progressive programs have ____55____ free play as a way out for the heavy intellectualizing in some Japanese kindergartens.41. A. Instead B. However C. Furthermore D. Meanwhile42. A. surprisingly B. primarily C. strangely D. expectedly43. A. criticized for B. associated with C. devoted to D. asked about44. A. mentally B. physically C. academically D. financially45. A. Beyond description B. Out of curiosity C. After all D. In contrast46. A. society B. family C. group D. class47. A. at home B. by law C. when needed D. with patience48. A. consideration B. comparison C. prediction D. examination49. A. doubted B. defined C. pretended D. listed50. A. emphasis B. agreement C. compliment D. congratulation51. A. difference B. diversity C. evidence D. setback52. A. specific B. far-reaching C. important D. favorable53. A. focused on B. combined with C. attached to D. separated from54. A. happily B. quickly C. luckily D. eventually55. A. introduced B. invented C. borrowed D. displayedSection B(A)The Daffodil LessonIt was a bleak rainy day, and I had no desire to drive up the winding mountain roadto my daughter Caronlyn’s house. But she had insisted that I come see something at the top of the mountain.So here I was, reluctantly making the two-hour journey through fog that hung like veils. By the time I was how thick it was near the summit. I’d gone too far to turn back. Nothing could be worth this, I thought as I inched along the dangerous highway.“I’ll stay for lunch, but I’m heading back down as soon as the fog lifts,” I announced when I arrived.“But I need you to drive me to the garage to pick up my car” Caronlyn said. “Could we at least do that?”“How far is it I asked.“About three minutes”, she said I’ll drive--I’m used to itAfter ten minutes on the mountain road, I looked at her anxiously. "I thought you said three minutes."She grinned. “This is a detour（绕道）”Turning down a narrow track, we parked the car and got out. We walked along a path that was thick with old pine needles. Huge black-green evergreens towards over us. Gradually the peace and silence of the place began to fill my mind.Then we turned a corner and stooped-and I gasped in amazement.From the top of the mountain, sloping for several acres across folds and valleys, were rivers of daffodils in radiant bloom. A profusion(大量) of color-from the palest ivory to the deepest lemon to the most vivid salmon-blazed like a carpet before us. It looked as though the sun had tipped over and spilled gold down the mountainside. At the center there was a waterfall of purple flowers. Here and there were coral-colored tulips. Western bluebirds frolicked（嬉戏）over the heads of the daffodils, their tawny breasts and sapphire wings like a flutter of jewels.A riot of question filled my mind. Who created such beauty?Why?How?As we approached the home that stood in the center of the property, we saw a sign that read: “Answers to the Question I Know You Are Asking.”The first answer was “One Woman-Two Hands, Two Feet, and Very Little Brain.: The second was:” One at a Time,” The third:” Started in 1958.”As we drove home, I was so moved by what we had been, I could scarcely speak. “She changed the world,” I finally said, “one bulb at a time. She started almost 40 years ago, probably just the beginning of an idea, but she kept at it.”The wonder of it would not let me go. “Imagine,” I said, “if I’d had a vision and worked at it, just a little bit every day, what might I have accomplished?”Carolyn looked at me sideways, smiling. “Start tomorrow,” she said.“Better yet, start today.”56. The passage is mainly about .A. a successful gardenerB. an inspiring gardening lessonC. a worthwhile travelling experienceD. an unexpected countryside scenery57. The author gasped in amazement because .A. the road twisted and turned along the mountainB. the fog crowning the mountain lifted eventuallyC. the owner of the filed came to answer her questionsD. the vast stretch of daffodil field took her breath away58. What can be inferred from the story?A. The beautiful daffodil field was all along the road.B. The author and her daughter planned the journey well.C. The owner of the field spent a lot of time working in the field.D. The author planned to work in the daffodil field the next day.59. What lesson did the author learn from this trip?A. East or west, home is best.B. It is never too old to learn.C. Birds of a feather flock together.D. Rome is not built in a day.choose_________.A. Sunshine Coast and Montville Tour and Brisbane Highlights with Koala Sanctuary TourB. Brisbane City Morning Tour and Brisbane Highlights with Koala Sanctuary TourC. Brisbane City Morning Tour and Sunshine Coast and Noosa TourD. Sunshine Coast and Noosa Tour and Sunshine Coast and Montville Tour61. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A. Visitors may learn the colonial history of Brisbane River from Kangaroo Point Cliffs.B. Visitors may have a close look at animals in Sunshine Coast and Noosa Tour.C. If you want to visit Underwater World, you may choose Brisbane City Morning Tour.D. If 2 adults and 2 children, aged 3 and 9, attend tour B410, they should pay $281.62. What is the tone of this tour guide information booklet?A. Welcoming and humorous.B. Warm and inviting.C. Modest and inferior.D. Casual and compulsory.(C)El Nifio, a Spanish term for “the Christ child”, was named by South American fisherman who noticed that the global weather pattern, which happens every two to seven years, reduced the amount of fishes caught around Christmas. El Nifio sees warm water, collected over several years in the western Pacific, flow back eastwards when winds that normally blow westwards weaken, or sometimes the other way round.The weather effects both good and bad, are felt in many places. Rich countries gain more from powerful Nifio, on balance, than they lose. A study found that a strong Nifio in 1997 helped American’s economy grow by 15 billion, partly because of better agricultural harvest, farmers in the Midwest gained from extra rain. The total rise in agricultural in rich countries in growth than the fall in poor ones.But in Indonesia extremely dry forests are in flames. A multi-year drought (干旱）in south-east Brazil is becoming worse. Though heavy rains brought about by El Nino may relieve the drought in California, they are likely to cause surface flooding and other disasters.The most recent powerful Nino, in 1997-98, killed around 21,000 people and caused damage worth $36 billion around the globe. But such Ninos come with months of warning, and so much is known about how they happen that governments can prepare. According to the Overseas Development Institute (ODI), however, just 12% of disaster-relief funding in the past two decades has gone on reducing risks in advance, rather than recovery and rebuilding afterwards. This is despite evidence that a dollar spent on risk-reduction saves at least two on reconstruction.Simple improvements to infrastructure (基础设施）can reduce the spread of disease. Better sewers (下水道）make it less likely that heavy rain is followed by an outbreak of the disease of bad stomach. Stronger bridges mean villages are less likely to be left without food and medicine after floods. According to a paper in 2011 by Mr Hsiang and co-authors, civil conflict is related to El Nino’s harmful effects—and thepoorer the country, the stronger the link. Though the relationship may not be causal, helping divided communities to prepare for disasters would at least reduce the risk that those disasters are followed by killing and wounding people. Since the poorest are least likely to make up for their losses from disasters linked to El Nino, reducing their losses needs to be the priority.63. What can we learn about El Nino in Paragraph 1?A. It is named after a South American fisherman.B. It takes place almost every year all over the world.C. It forces fishermen to stop catching fish around Christmas.D. It sees the changes of water flow direction in the ocean.64. What may El Ninos bring about to the countries affected?A. Agricultural harvests in rich countries fall.B. Droughts become more harmful than floods.C. Rich countries’ gains are greater than their losses.D. Poor countries suffer less from droughts economically.65. The data provided by ODI in Paragraph 4 suggest that_________.A. more investment should go to risk reductionB. governments of poor countries need more aidC. victims of El Nino deserve more compensationD. recovery and reconstruction should come first66. What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage?A. To introduce El Nino and its origin.B. To explain the consequences of El Nino.C. To show ways of fighting against El Nino.D. To urge people to prepare for El Nino.A great teacher recommendation can be an asset to your college application. But admission officers read hundreds of not-so-great recommendations every year — the ones that, while positive, don’t really tell them much about the students.____67____ Read on for some advice from the experts.Choose wisely“Do not select teachers that just gave good grades or seemed to like you,” says Scott White, guidance counselor at Montclair High School. “Choose teachers who wrote extensive remarks on assignments you handed in.”“Every school has a favorite teacher that the majority of the senior class is going to ask to write for them — if you must ask this person, ask early,” says Avis Hinkson, dean of admission at Mills College. “____68____”Ask politely and early“Give the teacher the chance to say no,” advises Shelley Krause, assistant director, admission, at the College of New Jersey. “The overwhelming majority of the recommendations we receive are positive, but we do occasionally see letters that the teacher clearly wishes he or she had not agreed to write, probably because he or she felt there was no graceful way to decline.”“Teachers and counselors are busy people; they have families and lives outside of school,” says David Bousquet, assistant vice president, enrollment, at Iowa State University. “____69____”Provide lots of help“Too many kids ask late and provide no resources for the teacher,” says T.K.Cellar, school counselor and department chair at Thomas Worthington High School. “They need to provide the teacher with a resume, and a stamped addressed envelope with the due date clearly marked on the front or on a sticky note.”“____70____ Recommendations are always stronger when they cite specific examples of a student’s work,” says White.IV. Summary Writing71. A Father’s Influence Makes for Better GradesAdolescents from low-income families in particular are more likely than their middle-class peers to underachieve and to drop out of school. Studies have shown that a positive attitude towards school work and the support and encouragement from their parents can help at-risk youngsters to overcome the economic barriers and lack of resources they face. Most of the evidence about the effects of parental involvement comes from research on mothers. Little is known, however, about how adolescents experience their fathers’ warmth and the beliefs and behaviors that are most affected by it.This new study is part of a larger one focusing on low-income families conducted in four middle schools in the southwestern United States. Data were analyzed from questionnaires completed by 183 sixth-graders about how optimistic and motivated they were about their schoolwork, and how they experienced their fathers. The questionnaires were completed primarily by respondents of Mexican American, African American and European American descent. Their maths and language arts grades were also obtained.Their findings show how fathers can support their teenagers in ways that result in greater optimism, self-confidence, and, ultimately, higher achievement at school.These positive effects extend to both sons and daughters, while in different ways. Experiencing their father’s warmth first influences daughters’ sense of optimism, and then spills over into their feeling more determined and certain about their academic abilities. This in turn leads to better math grades. There is a more direct link between their fathers’ involvement and teenage boys’ belief in their ability to succeed on the academic front. This strengthen self-confidence increased their success in English language arts classes.Suizzo suggests that counselors and educators should encourage fathers tocommunicate warmth and acceptance to their children, because of the positive influence these emotions have on their well-being.73.The survey used a(n)____________sample of 20,000 people ranging in age from 18 to 55 across the coastal regions of the country.74.At the beginning of each semester, the students are ________with a list of books that they are expected to finish reading before specified dates.75.In this accident, 42,000 tons of oil _________from a tanker, which resulted in terrible damage to the marine creatures.76.Pandas enjoy playing one the floor and will inevitably be ________with mud and dust.78.All three teams adopted different ___________to the problems.79.What _____________distinguish the Americans and the Canadians?80.Try to stay __________while driving at night.81.Little has _________in the village since you left home town.VI. Translation82.））））））））））））））））lean)83.））））））））））））））））））））））））））call)84.）））））））））））））））））））））））））））））(end)85.））））））））））））））））））））））））））））））））））））））））(arra nge)VII. Writing86.Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.假设你是明启中学的王华，你校学生会将举办主题为“Looking for the Chinese Spirit” 的英语演讲比赛，请你作为参赛者写一篇演讲稿，内容包括：1. 描述生活中最感动你的一个人或一件事，并说明其体现了怎样的中国精神；2. 你获得的启发及感受。
河南省2020-2021学年高二下学期3月英语试题分类汇编：七选五专题 Word版含答案
七选五专题河南省豫西名校2020-2021学年下期第一次联考高二英语试题第二节（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，选项中有两项为多余。
Researchers hope to have people's brains scanned to improve creativity in the workplace or classroom. If you don't have that advanced tool for stimulating your brain and are looking to think out of the box we have good news. ____16____Change your surroundings.Data support that creativity “nudges" can come from changes as small as a warmer cup of coffee or different colors in the room. Try switching some of the objects on your desk. ____17____However, making any possible adjustment could translate to a creativity boost.Broaden what you've learned.When was the last time you learned something about medieval architecture? ____18____ Research suggests that broadening your knowledge by way of unfamiliar topics encourages new ideas and creative thinking.Pay attention to and record new ideas.As people age, they tend to come up with fewer creative ideas. When a small component of an idea comes to you, start making it a point to preserve it. ____19____ Research has shown that recording your new ideas is likely the most valuable aspect of boosting creativity.____20____It's known that challenges act as a catalyst for us to think creatively and come up with new ideas or solutions. So think about the primary issues and questions in your field and practice brainstormingopen-ended solutions.A. Challenge yourself in new ways.B. Exercise your creativity whenever and wherever.C. Perhaps you don't have much control over your study environment.D. But the key to this is devoting more time in your day to actively thinking.E. We've got research-backed tips for improving your creativity outside the lab.F. Now might be the time to take an in-person course or turn to an online course.G. This can be done by recording it on a smart phone or writing it in a notebook.【答案】16. E 17. C 18. F 19. G 20. A【解析】【分析】这是一篇说明文。
甘肃省兰州第一中学2022-2023学年高二下学期3月月考英语试卷(含答案)
甘肃省兰州第一中学2022-2023学年高二下学期3月月考英语试卷学校：___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解You probably know who Marie Curie was, but you may not have heard of Rachel Carson. Of the famous ladies listed below, who do you think was the most important woman of the past 100 years?Jane Addams (1860-1935)Anyone who has ever been helped by a social worker has Jane Addams to thank. Addams helped the poor and worked for peace. She encouraged a sense of community(社区) by creating shelters and promoting education and services for people in need. In 1931, Addams became the first American women to win the Nobel Peace Prize.Rachel Carson (1907-1964)If it weren’t for Rachel Carson, the environmental movement might not exit today. Her popular 1962 book Silent Spring raised awareness of the dangers of pollution and the harmful effects of chemicals on humans and on the world’s lakes and oceans.Sandra Day O’Connor(1930-present)When Sandra Day O’Connor finished third in her class at Standford La w School in 1952, she could not find work at a law firm because she was a woman. She became an Arizona State Senator(参议员) and in 1981, the first woman to join the US Supreme Court(高等法院). O’Connor gave the deciding vote in many important cases during her 24 years on the top court.Rosa Parks (1913-2005)On December 1, 1955, in Montgomery, Alabama, Rosa Parks would not give up her seat to a white passenger. Her simple act landed Parks in prison, b ut it also set off the Montgomery bus boycott. (抵制行动) It lasted for more than a year, and kicked off the civil-rights movements.“the only tired I was, was tired of giving in.” said Parks.1、What is Jane Addams famous for in history?A.Her social workB.Her teaching skillsC.Her efforts to win a prizeD.Her background2、What was the reason for O’Connor’s being refused by the law firm?A.Her lack of the training in law.B.Her little work experience in courtC.An unfair treatment to the womenD.the poor financial conditions3、Who made a great contribution to the civil rights movement in the US?A.Jane AddamsB.Rachel CarsonC.Sandra Day O'ConnorD.Rosa ParksPassenger pigeons(旅鸽) once flew over much of the United States in unbelievable numbers. Written accounts from the 18th and 19th centuries described flocks(群) so large that they darkened the sky for hours.It was calculated that when its population reached its highest point, there were more than 3 billion passenger pigeons—a number equal to 24 to 40 percent of the total bird population in the United States, making it perhaps the most abundant bird in the world. Even as late as 1870 when their numbers had already become smaller, a flock believed to be 1 mile wide and 320 miles (about 515 kilometers) long was seen near Cincinnati.Sadly, the abundance of passenger pigeons may have been their undoing. Where the birds were most abundant, people believed there was an ever-lasting supply and killed them by the thousands. Commercial hunters attracted them to small clearings with grain, until pigeons had settled to feed, then threw large nets over them, taking hundreds at a time. The birds were shipped to large cities and sold in restaurants.By the closing decades of the 19th century, the hardwood forests where passenger pigeons nested had been damaged by Americans’ need for wood, which scattered(驱散) the flocks and forced the birds to go farther north, where cold temperatures and spring storms contributed to their decline. Soon the great flocks were gone, never to be seen again.In 1897, the state of Michigan passed a law prohibiting the killing of passenger pigeons but by then, no sizable flocks had been seen in the state for 10 years. The last confirmed wild pigeon in the United States was shot by a boy in Pike County, Ohio, in 1900. For a time, a few birds survived under human care. The last of them, known affectionately as Martha, died at the Cincinnati Zoological Garden on September 1,1914.4、In the 18th and early 19th centuries, passenger pigeons _______.A.were the biggest bird in the worldB.lived mainly in the south of AmericaC.did great harm to the natural environmentD.were the largest population in the US5、The underlined word “undoing” probably refers to the pigeons’ _______.A.escapeB.ruinC.liberationD.evolution6、What was the main reason for people to kill passenger pigeons?A.To seek pleasure.B.To save other birds.C.To make money.D.To protect crops.7、What can we infer about the law passed in Michigan?A.It was ignored by the public.B.It was declared too late.C.It was unfair.D.It was strict.Some parents will buy any high-tech toy if they think it will help their child, but researchers said puzzles help children with math-related skills.Psychologist Susan Levine, an expert on mathematics development in young children the University of Chicago, found children who play with puzzles between ages 2 and 4 later develop better spatial skills. Puzzle play was found to be a significant predictor of cognition(认知) after controlling for differences in parents’ income, education a nd the amount of parent talk, Levine said.The researchers analyzed video recordings of 53 child-parent pairs during everyday activities at home and found children who play with puzzles between 26 and 46 months of age have better spatial skills when assessed at 54 months of age.“The children who played with puzzles performed better than those who did not, on tasks that assessed their ability to rotate(旋转) and translate shapes,” Levine said in a statement.The parents were asked to interact with their children as they normally would, and about half of children in the study played with puzzles at one time. Higher-income parents tended to have children play with puzzles more frequently, and both boys and girls who played with puzzles had better spatial skills. However, boys tended to play with more complex puzzles than girls, and the parents of boys provided more spatial language and were more active during puzzle play than parents of girls.The findings were published in the journal Developmental Science.8、In which aspect do children benefit from puzzle play?A. Building confidence.B. Developing spatial skills.C. Learning self-control.D. Gaining high-tech knowledge.9、What did Levine take into consideration when designing her experiment？A. Parents’ age.B. Children’s imagination.C. Parents’ education.D. Child-parent relationship.10、How do boy differ from girls in puzzle play?A. They play with puzzles more often.B. They tend to talk less during the game.C. They prefer to use more spatial language.D. They are likely to play with tougher puzzles.11、What is the text mainly about?A. A mathematical method.B. A scientific study.C. A woman psychologist.D. A teaching program.When milk arrived on the doorstepWhen I was a boy growing up in New Jersey in the 1960s, we had a milkman delivering milk to our doorstep. His name was Mr. Basille. He wore a white cap and drove a white truck. As a 5-year-old boy, I couldn’t take my eyes off the coin changer fixed to his belt. He noticed this one day during a delivery and gave me a quarter out of his coin changer.Of course, he delivered more than milk. There was cheese, eggs and so on. If we needed to change our order, my mother would pen a note –“Please add a bottle of buttermilk next delivery”—and place it in the box along with the empty bottles. And then, the buttermilk would magically(魔术般) appear.All of this was about more than convenience. There existed a close relationship between families and their milkmen. Mr. Basille even had a key to our house, for those times when it was so cold outside that we p ut the box indoors, so that the milk wouldn’t freeze. And I remember Mr. Basille from time to time taking a break at our kitchen table, having a cup of tea and telling stories about his delivery.There is sadly no home milk delivery today. Big companies allowed the production of cheaper milk, thus making it difficult for milkmen to compete(竞争). Besides, milk is for sale everywhere, and it may just not have been practical to have a delivery service.Recently, an old milk box in the countryside I saw brought back my childhood memories. I took it home and planted it on the back porch(门廊). Every so often my son’s friends will ask what it is. So I start telling stories of my boyhood, and of the milkman who brought us friendship along with his milk.12、Mr. Basille gave the boy a quarter out of his coin changer _____.A.to show his magical powerB.to pay for the deliveryC.to satisfy his curiosityD.to please his mother13、What can be inferred from the fact that the milkman had the key to the boy’s house?A.He wanted to have tea there.B.He was a respectable person.C.He was treated as a family member.D.He was fully trusted by the family.14、Why does home milk delivery no longer exist?A.Nobody wants to be a milkman now.B.It has been driven out of the market.C.Its service is getting poor.D.It is forbidden by law.15、Why did the author bring back home an old milk box?A.He missed the good old days.B.He wanted to tell interesting stories.C.He needed it for his milk bottles.D.He planted flowers in it.二、七选五16、Tips for Cooking on a Tight ScheduleFrom my experience, there are three main reasons why people don’t cook more often: ability, money, and time. ①_____ Money is a topic I'll save for another day. So today I want to give you some wisdom about how to make the most of the time you spend in the kitchen. Here are three tips for great cooking on a tight schedule:1.Think ahead. The moments when I think cooking is a pain are when I'm already hungry and there’s nothing ready to eat. So think ahead of the coming week. When will you have time to cook? Do you have the right materials already? ②_____2.Make your time worth it. When you do find time to cook a meal, make the most of it and save yourself time later on. Are you making one loaf of bread? ③_____ It takes around the same amount of time to make more of something. So save yourself the effort for a future meal.3.④_____This may surprise you, but one of the best tools for making cooking worth your time is experimentation. It gives you the chance to hit upon new ideas and recipes that can work well with your appetite and schedule. The more you learn and the more you try, the more ability you have to take control of your food and your schedule.Hopefully that gives you a good start. ⑤_____ And don’t let a busy schedule discourage you from making some great changes in the way you eat and live!A.Try new things.B.Ability is easily improved.C.Make three or four instead.D.Understand your food better.E.Cooking is a burden for many people.F.Let cooking and living simply be a joy rather than a burden.G.A little time planning ahead can save a lot of work later on.三、完形填空（15空）Many Chinese people used to 1 each other with “Have you had your meal?” to show their friendliness. Recently, a new greeting has become 2 in many Chinese cities, namely“Have you 3 weight?”Chen Xin, a manager of a media company in Lanzhou, has 4 his friends after successfully getting 5 . “Following instructions from my nutrit ionist, I went on a 6 and lost 10kg,” Chen said with a 7 smile.In recent years, food-delivery services have been growing fast and entering every corner of Chinese cities. Also, Chinese people can 8 buy foods from all over the world. But people are paying more and more attention to their 9 . More people are becoming 10 with various terms, such as “low calories”, “sugar cutoff” and “light food”.“I used to eat a lot of unhealthy food, which brought me much 11 , ” Chen said. “Now my health indicators(指标) are becoming 12 , and I can feel that my body is in good 13 again.”Chen is not alone. Many Chinese are troubled with “diseases of richness”, including obesity and high blood pressure, as the quality of life has greatly 14 over the past decades. Most people need to worry about if they have a healthy diet, 15 if they have enough food.17、A. ask B. question C. tell D. greet18、A. important B. necessary C. popular D. usual19、A. cut B. lost C. caught D. gained20、A. surprised B. excited C. frightened D. scared21、A. fatter B. fitter C. slimmer D. stronger22、A. diet B. walk C. sport D. food23、A. relaxed B. confused C. interested D. satisfied24、A. hardly B. simply C. easily D. quickly25、A. mind B. body C. wealth D. health26、A. similar B. familiar C. strange D. curious27、A. trap B. mistake C. trouble D. difficulty28、A. formal B. normal C. high D. low29、A. shape B. level C. situation D. condition30、A. processed B. improved C. changed D. enlarged31、A. rather than B. or rather C. other than D. or other四、语法填空32、 The Chinese government recently finalized a plan to set up a Giant Panda National Park (GPNP). ①_____(cover) an area about three times ②_____ size of YellowstoneNational Park, the GPNP will be one of the first national parks in the country. The plan will extend protection to a significant number of areas that ③_____(be) previously unprotected, bringing many of the existing protected areas for giant pandas under one authority④_____(increase) effectiveness and reduce inconsistencies in management.After a three-year pilot period, the GPNP will be officially set up next year. The GPNP ⑤_____(design) to reflect the guiding principle of "protecting the authenticity and integrity(完整性) of natural ecosystems, preserving biological diversity, protecting ecological buffer zones, ⑥_____ leaving behind precious natural assets(资产) for future generations". The GPNP's main goal is to improve connectivity between separate ⑦_____(population) and homes of giant pandas, and ⑧_____(eventual) achieve a desired level of population in the wild.Giant pandas also serve ⑨_____ an umbrella species(物种), bringing protection to a host of plants and animals in the southwestern and northwestern parts of China. The GPNP is intended to provide stronger protection for all the species ⑩_____ live within the Giant Panda Range and significantly improve the health of the ecosystem in the area.五、书面表达33、假设你是李华，你的新西兰朋友David听说中国的中小学生正在减轻学生负担，来信询问有关情况。
浙江省杭州2022-2023学年高二下学期3月月考英语试题含解析
A.thatB.whatC.whetherD.where
【答案】D
【答案】infectious##nfectious
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：笑是最具感染力的表达方式之一。根据句意和首字母提示可知，此处填形容词infectious“感染的”，放在expressions前作定语，故填infectious。
3.S________nothing, he walked right into the trap.（根据首字母单词拼写）
【点睛】名词性从句考查的关键是连接词的选用和语序，因此，我们首先要搞清从句的性质，掌握各连接词的用法，在此基础上判断．此外，关注名词性从句用陈述语序．题干中is being accepted 是谓语动词，前面是主语从句，第一个空用that引导，因为主语从句中不缺少成分，也不需要翻译，第二个空是be动词后面的表语从句的引导词，表示"职业"，用whatever，去掉逗号中间插入的部分可知，is前的主语从句"girls can be whatever they would like to be"从意思到成分都是完整的，故选择在名词性从句中不担任成分，无意义的that，
14.________leaves the classroom last should turn off the lights.
A.WhichB.WhoC.WhicheverD.Whoever
湖南省永州市耀祥中学2020-2021学年高二下学期3月月考英语试卷含答案
湖南省永州市耀祥中学2020-2021学年度高二第二学期3月月考试卷英语科满分共120分考试时间120分钟第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
ALike many, I felt pressure from my parents and teachers to go to university and study something academic. With top grades I received at the end of high school, I was almost able to enter any course of my pick. Yet the thought of spending the next few years facing the four walls of a classroom caused a lump(肿块) in my throat.After a year majoring in photography at university, which was not just what I expected, I made the decision to take a break and go on a gap year. In fact, I gained more knowledge in the real world in four months than I did from my entire schooling, but most importantly, I learnt so much about myself.One day, my posted photos were noticed by Topdeck Travel, and they asked if they could use some of my travel pictures for their posters. This really was the beginning of my career. I began developing my relationship with Topdeck Travel, and before long, I got my first paid travelling overseas to take photographs.Soon I reached the point where I had to make a decision—either to play it safe, go back to university and settle down like everyone else, or to follow my heart and go my own way—a path with an uncertain future. I chose the latter, and it was the scariest and best decision I have ever made.Five years after leaving school, I might not have a university degree, a well-paid job, a husband or a house with a white fence. Instead, I'm sitting at my office, with a cafe by a beach at Goa, India. As I stare past my laptop screen at the sun setting beyond the waves, a salty breeze touches my face.To me, success is about pursuing my dreams and creating my own path instead of trying to follow someone else's. Somehow, I feel like my life is exactly where it is meant to be.1.What did the author think of going to university?A.She took it seriously.B.She showed little interest.C.She looked forward to it.D.She thought it was a must.2.What benefit did the author gain from her gap year?A.The knowledge about the real world.B.Her paid overseas travel experience.C.Realising what she really wanted in her life.D.Knowing what really mattered at university.3.What can we infer about the author from the passage?A.She regrets not going back to university.B.She gets less knowledge in the real world.C.She feels quite satisfied with her present life.D.She misses the days working for Topdeck Travel.BA new report connects eating eggs to an increased risk of heart disease. The results follow several earlier studies that found eating eggs was generally healthy. The study collects data from six other earlier studies. It shows a 6 percent increased risk of heart disease when the number of eggs a person ate each day increased by half an egg.Norrina Allen, an associate professor at Northwestern University said that, in the United States, eggs are generally one of the top sources of cholesterol(胆固醇) in a person’s daily food. People with higher levels of cholesterol in their food are at increased risk of the development of heart disease later in life. However, Allen added that she would not say that eggs are completely unhealthy. “I’m not saying that people should take them completely out of their food,” she said. “I’m just suggesting that people eat them in a proper amount.”Some experts believe the new study does not prove that eggs are causing heart disease. “Cholesterol’s role in the development of heart disease has been discussed for more than 30 years,” said Bruemmer, an associate professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.“This study does have clear shortcomings, including self-reporting at a single time point,” he added.Bruemmer said, “Eggs in moderation (适度) are probably acceptable from a nutritional standpoint.” “Moderation,” he added, “is less than one egg a day, including eggs in foods such as bread”.Holly Andersen, a doctor at the NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, agrees that the study has “real shortcomings”. On e problem Andersen has with the study is that a lot of the egg-eating people in the study also appeared to be eating much meat and processed meat. “If you’re taking a lot of processed meat, it doesn’t matter how many eggs you’re eating,” Andersen said.Als o, Andersen said, “The study can only show there is a relation between eggs eating and heart disease. But it cannot prove eggs are the cause of the disease. It may just be that people eating a lot of eggs are also taking a lot of bacon.”4.What does Norrina Allen agree with?A.Eggs are completely unhealthy.B.Eggs should be eaten in a right amount.C.Eggs contain the most cholesterol.D.Eggs have no connection with heart disease.5.What is Bruemmer’s attitude towards thestudy?A.Interested.B.Concerned.C.Doubtful.D.Hopeful.6.What can we learn from Holly Andersen’s words?A.Processed meat may cause heart disease.B.Eggs and meat cannot be eaten together.C.Processed meat should be avoided.D.The study is supported by evidence.7.What’s the best title of the text?A.Are eggs the top source of cholesterol?B.Do eggs cause heartdisease?C.What’s the proper amount of eggs eaten?D.Is the cholesterol to blame for heart disease?CJournalists are the major group of people who make their living from writing. Many young people who see themselves as future novelists choose journalism as a way of earning a living while developing their writing skills. Although writing for newspapers and writing for books require different qualities, the aspiration (志向) to be a great writer is not one to be discouraged in a would-be journalist.Most people want their work to be recognized by others. This helps to give it value. Some people also want themselves to be recognized, so that they have status (地位) in the eyes of society. It is not a bad motive to wish to be famous, but this must never become your main reason for being a journalist. You will not be a good journalist if you care more for impressing your audience than for serving their needs.Knowing the power of the printed or spoken word or image, some people enter journalism for the power it will give them to influence people. There is a strong belief that journalists control the mass media but the best journalists recognize their role as servants of the people. There is a difference between the desire to influence events for your own sake, and the desire to do it for other people. You should never use journalism for selfish ends, but you can use it to improve the life of other people.Curiosity is a natural part of most people’s characters and a n important ingredient for any journalist. Lots of young men and women enter the profession with the desire to know more about the world without needing to specialize in limited fields of study. Most journalists tend to know a little bit about a lot of things, rather than a lot about one subject. Knowledge has many uses. It can simply help to make you a fuller and more interesting person. It can also give you power over people, especially people who do not have that particular knowledge. Always bear in mind that power can be used in a positive way to improve people’s lives.8.What can we know from the first paragraph?A.Journalists are most likely to become great writers.B.Writing for newspapers is similar to writing for novels.C.Most of the journalists make a living by writing books.D.Journalism can be used as a means to improve writing.9.Why do some people want themselves to be recognized?A.To gain high position.B.To get great power.C.To earn much wealth.D.To learn rich knowledge.10.What is most necessary for journalists according to Paragraph 4?A.Being specialized in a certain field.B.Having a wide range of knowledge.C.Being good at making friends with others.D.Being able to speak a foreign language well.11.What does the text mainly talk about?A.The development of journalism.B.The challenges journalists face now.C.How to become a qualified journalist.D.Why people choose a career in journalism.DA clever technologist took steamboat inventions and turned them into the first commercial steamboat service.Although Robert Fulton did not invent the steamboat, as is commonly believed, he played an important role in making steamboat travel a reality. He was born in Pennsylvania in 1765. As a young man, he set out to make his name as a portrait painter. His career took him to Europe and into the orbit of people with the power to support him politically and financially.Fulton entered London society after he painted Benjamin Franklin’s portrait. While abroad, Fulton left the arts for a career in shipbuilding. He was interested in the recently-invented steam engine, and thought it could be used to power ships. Fulton’s vision was not original; many others had entered the field, and the unfortunate inventor John Fitch had built a working steamship already. But like Henry F ord, Fulton’s talent lay not in the invention but in the product’s application in the marketplace.Fulton didn’t focus entirely on the steamboat. In 1804, he tested the first submarine successfully, which he had built for the British Royal Navy. His invention would make him a celebrity upon his return to the United States two years later. Fulton’s partner Robert Livingston obtained an exclusive license for steamboat services on New York’s Hudson River. It was time for Fulton to deliver.To build an efficient, reliable steamboat, Fulton used a special English steam engine. The ship’s bottom was flat and its stern was square. The steamboat Clermont made its debut (首次亮相) on August 17, 1807, steaming up the river from New York to Albany, and it soon entered commercial services. The hilly terrain of New York made water transport faster than land transport, and Fulton’s boat —formerly known as the “North River Steamboat” — was a hit. Within five years, Fulton would be running services on six major rivers plus the Chesapeake Bay, and bring in great profits.12.What can be inferred from Paragraph 3?A.Henry Ford was as unfortunate as JohnFitch.B.Henry Ford was talented in product application.C.Fulton left the arts as he couldn’t support himself.D.Fulton was the first to create a working steamship.13.When did Fulton becomea celebrity in the United States?A.In 1804.B.In 1806.C.In 1807.D.In 1812.14.What is mentioned about Clermont?A.It operated for five years.B.It earned Fault much money.C.It had an American steam engine.D.It was not accepted by people at first.15.What’s the best title of the text?A.Robert Fulton and his SteamboatB.Robert Fulton: A Great InventorC.Steamboats Changing Water TransportD.The History of Commercial Steamboats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。
浙江省四校联考2023-2024学年高二下学期3月月考英语试卷(含答案)
浙江省四校联考2023-2024学年高二下学期3月月考英语试卷学校：___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 一、阅读理解The Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA) supports a wide variety of programs to ensure that all youth have the skills and training they need to successfully make the switch to adulthood and careers. These programs include: ApprenticeshipApprenticeship is a combination of on-the-job training and related classroom instruction in which workers learn the practical and theoretical aspects of a highly skilled occupation. Applicants for apprenticeship programs must be at least 16 years old and meet the program sponsor's qualifications.YouthBuildYouthBuild programs give at-risk youth ages 16-24 the opportunity to transform their lives by earning their high school certificate of graduation or an equally state-recognized degree, learning to be community leaders, and preparing for college and other post-secondary training opportunities.Job CorpsJob Corps is the nation's largest and most comprehensive residential, education, and job training program for at-risk youth, ages 16 through 24. Private companies, state agencies, federal agencies, and unions recruit(招募) young people to participate in Job Corps, where they can train for and be placed in jobs.Youth ConnectionsThe Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2014 is carrying out a comprehensive youth employment program for serving qualified youth, ages 14-24, who face barriers to education , training, and employment.For more information about youth programs, visit ETA's Division of Youth Services page. 1．What can participants do in the YouthBuild?A. Lead the state communities.B. Study theories of skilled work.C. Obtain a graduation certificate.D. Prepare for secondary training.2．Which program is suitable for teenagers aged 15?A. Apprenticeship.B. YouthBuild.C. Job Corps.D. Youth Connections.3．What is the author's purpose of writing the text?A. To improve youth training.B.To advertise for youth services.C. To transform youth development.D. To introduce ETA youth programs.In 2016, when I was on the graduate scheme (计划) at Deutsche Bank, Marie Inafidon, chief executive of Stemettes, who encourages girls to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) , was also working there. I didn't meet her at the time, but I did read an article about her and her career.Learning at 21 years old about the career of a young black woman' succeeding in a traditionally white male-dominated industry was one of the most influential things that ever happened to me. It gave me confidence that it was possible to do well in the office and work on personal external project at the same time.Role models can play a central role in shaping a young professional's career. They are especially important if you belong to an under-represented group for whom a lack of representation in the workplace can lead to feeling isolated and lacking in confidence. They can help those just starting out, whether or not they are a graduate as I was, to believe in their own abilities.There's a growing need to have accessible role models. Given the tendency to exaggerate (夸大) success stories, hearing from women who talk honestly about the challenges they have faced, either when starting a business or forming a new career path, is much more effective. A study revealed that 70 per cent of girls say they think differently about their futures after hearing from women role models.I'm frequently asked about what businesses could be doing to increase racial diversity in the workplace. A good starting point is to actively promote and support the voices of the people in the organisation that are leading positive change and inspiring others. This makes a real difference. Unlike the tokenism (装样子) I still come across, which results in individuals being made the lone representative for a group without real support from the organisation.Things came full circle for me when I interviewed Ms. Inafidon for my book in 2019. I was able to tell her of the incredible impact her passion and confidence had had on me as a graduate trainee and how grateful I would always be for that.4．What do we learn about Marie Inafidon?A. She became successful at 21.B. She was a trainee at Deutsche Bank.C. She encouraged girls to take up STEM-related work.D. She helped the author with her external project personally.5．Who can benefit most from role models in the work place according to the third paragraph?A. Experienced professionals.B. A graduate eager to succeed.C. People without special abilities.D. The young from an under-represented group. 6．What is effective in changing girls' mindset?A. Taking on challenging projects.B. Reading more made-up success stories.C. Starting their own business as early as possible.D. Listening to women role models share their experiences.7．What should businesses do to increase racial diversity in the workplace according to the author?A. Encourage positive opinions.B. Make more colored people authorities.C. Include more people of different races.D. Understand the true meaning of tokenism.New York University (NYU) surgeons have performed the world's first transplant of an entire human eye, an extraordinary addition to a face transplant, although it's far too soon to know if the man will ever see through his new left eye.An accident had destroyed most of Aaron James' face and one eye. His right eye still works. But the surgeons hoped replacing the missing one would produce better cosmetic (整容的) results for his new face. The NYU team is doing just that. James is recovering well from the dual (双重的) transplant last May and the donated eye looks remarkably healthy.Today, transplants of the cornea(眼角膜) are common to treat certain types of vision loss. But transplanting the whole eye—the eyeball, its blood supply, and the critical optic nerve(视神经) that must connect it to the brain-is considered a moonshot in the search to cure blindness.Whatever will happen next, James' surgery offers scientists a window into how the human eye tries to heal. "We're not claiming that we are going to restore sight," said Dr. Eduardo Rodriguez, who led the transplant. "But there's no doubt that we are one step closer."Some specialists had feared the eye would quickly become dry and wrinkled. However, when Rodriguez opened James' left eyelid, the donated eye was fat and full of liquid. Doctors see good blood flow and no sign of rejection.Now researchers have begun analyzing scans (扫描结果) of James' brain that detected some puzzling signals from that all-important but injured optic nerve. Dr. Jeffrey Goldberg, who has long studied how to make eye transplants a reality, called the surgery exciting. "It's an amazing confirmation of animal experiments that have kept transplanted eyes alive," he said. "The difficulty now is how to regrow the optic nerve, although animal studies are making progress." He praised the NYU team's "boldness" in even aiming for optic nerve repair and hopes the transplant will promote more research.8．What can be learnt from the first two paragraphs?A. James is fully content with the surgery result.B. The surgeons have transplanted the face and an eye to James.C. James can see through his transplanted eye pretty soon.D. The surgery to replace James' missing eye is underway.9．What does the underlined word “moonshot” in paragraph 3 probably mean?A. A task impossible to complete.B. A fantasy existing in the virtual world.C. A project extremely tough to accomplish.D. A mission probable to be complete without effort.10．What challenge are the researchers facing now?A. How to obtain better cosmetic results.B. How to stop the transplanted eye from shriveling(萎缩).C. How to make further progress in animal studies.D. How to grow the optic nerve of the transplanted eye again.11．What can be a suitable title for the text?A. James Received Transplanted Eye PerfectlyB. NYC Doctors Perform World's First Eye TransplantC. Various Methods to Treat Different Types of Vision LossD. Advances Made in Eye Transplant and Optic Nerve RepairCould you manage without the internet for four and a half years? That's exactly what the actress Selena Gomez has done in a bid to improve her mental health.She has spoken extensively about the relationship between her social media usage and mental well-being, recalling feeling like "an addict" as to becoming Instagram's most followed user in 2016. "Indeed, I regret quitting from social media that late", says she. "The unnecessary hate and comparisons went away once I put my phone down.”However, the increasing digitization (数字化) means that everything from paying a bill to even making a phone call is at the mercy of the internet. Actively opting (选择) out of the internet becomes a matter of privilege. Ms Gomez's multi-millionaire status has allowed her to take the "social” out of social media. The fact that she's still the second most-followed woman on Instagram suggests it's entirely possible to maintain a significant web profile to promote various projects by way of a dedicated team—without being exposed to the cruel comments.It goes without saying that this is fundamentally different from how the rest of us without beauty deals and films to publicize use the likes of Instagram and Twitter, but even the concept of a digital detox (戒瘾) requires having a device and connectivity to choose to disconnect from.The UK's digital divide has worsened over the past two years, leaving poorer families without broadband connections in their homes. Digital exclusion (数字隔绝) is a major threat to wider societal equality in the UK.Consequently, it's worth bearing in mind that while deleting all social media accounts will undoubtedly make some feel infinitely better, many other people benefit from the strong sense of community that sharing platforms can develop. Greater resources and initiatives are needed to provide the underprivileged with the connectivity they desperately need to learn, work and live. It's crucial that people feeling social media is harmful to their mental health are allowed to switch off and for those living in digital exclusion to be able to switch on primarily.12．What do we learn about the actress Selena Gomez in the past four and a half years?A. She has withdrawn from social media.B. She has won Instagram's most followers.C. She has had worsening mental problems.D. She has succeeded in a bid on the internet.13．Why does actively opting out of using the internet become a matter of privilege?A. Most people think that digital exclusion promotes societal equality in the UK.B. Most people can hardly abandon the web while avoiding hate and comparisons.C. Most people can hardly get by without the internet due to growing digitization.D. Most people have been seriously addicted to the web without being aware of it. 14．What is stressed concerning social media platforms in the last paragraph?A. They are beneficial to people's mental health.B. They create a virtual community on the internet.C. They help many people feel connected with others.D. They provide a necessary device for a digital detox.15．What is the author's attitude towards social media platforms?A. Subjective.B. Objective.C. Disapproving.D. Favorable.二、七选五16．In our fast-paced world, where speed and instant results often steal the spotlight, there's a quiet but great virtue that often goes unnoticed—the courage to go slow. It may sound abnormal, but instead of rushing to implement (实施), we need to slow down. This is particularly relevant when we start the journey of developing instructional strategies. ①_____●Start, add and abandon habits. Understand that habit formation takes time and requires testing, reflecting, and adapting. Set systems that focus you and your team and organization on the implementation and impact on a few key practices. ②_____●Push consistency over intensity. Focus on maintaining consistent effort rather than pushing for rapid, unsustainable changes. ③_____ This occurs because the lasting habits that are selected are implemented every day and reflected upon routinely.●④_____ Celebrate each little victory along the way. These moments of success, no matter how minor, are the building blocks of lasting change.●Seek support. Surround yourself with individuals who support your journey and value the importance of patience. Lean on their encouragement during challenging times.Admittedly, it takes courage to welcome the wisdom of going slow in this competitive world. ⑤_____ Taking it slow with patience enables individuals to travel along this journey with determination, as can be illustrated by the well-known story of the tortoise and the hare.A. Ask for suggestions.B. Applaud small wins.C. It's the slow and steady progress that leads to lasting habits.D. As we slow down, patience becomes our greatest companion.E. Protect these few practices by giving up other unsuitable ones.F. However, is it right for us common people to do so in such a way?G. The question then is, how do we go slow and develop and sustain a new habit?三、完形填空（15空）Adrienne Tully, an amateur photographer, went to the coast of a beach in Belmar, Newwhat he did.17．A. wildlife B. city C. fight D. sunrise18．A. launch B. anticipate C. shoot D. report19．A. cooperating B. forming C. arguing D. encountering20．A. hope B. charge C. absence D. face21．A. confused B. desperate C. anxious D. depressed22．A. fortunately B. however C. otherwise D. therefore23．A. defeated B. deserted C. stuck D. seated24．A. routines B. attempts C. excuses D. routes25．A. ruined B. interrupted C. canceled D. postponed26．A. purposely B. randomly C. elegantly D. heroically27．A. onlooker B. tourist C. surfer D. guide28．A. going B. washing C. thundering D. struggling29．A. ashamed B. mad C. amazed D. expert30．A. went off B. turned up C. settled down D. set out31．A. appreciated B. understood C. awarded D. supported四、短文填空32． The Qinghai Lake National Nature Reserve in northwest China's Qinghai Province has updated ①_____(it) list of protected wildlife, adding 10 species ②_____ the previoustotal of 72, according to a report by the Xinhua News Agency. The updated list, which was revised by experts, ③_____(include) 82 species of protected wildlife. The number of national first-level protected animals has increased from 19 to 22. Meanwhile, the number of second-level nationally protected animals has increased from 53 to 60. ④_____(additional), the number of wild plants under national protection has reached 12 species. According to the report, the ⑤_____(revise) of the wildlife list focused on optimizing (优化) ⑥_____ adjusting the bird list. Species with uncertain records were removed from the original list and new species that have been monitored in recent years were added, increasing the total number of bird species from 232 to 281.First ⑦_____(found) in 1975, the Qinghai Lake National Nature Reserve is located in the northeast of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, ⑧_____(cover) the entire water area of the Qinghai Lake and the islands, beaches and wetlands, ⑨_____ birds breed and nest. The reserve is the ⑩_____(early) of its kind in China to be listed in the List of Wetlands of International Importance in 1992, according to UNESCO.五、书面表达33．假定你是李华, 你的英国笔友Peter上周因为使用AI完成翻译作业而被中文老师批评, 心情非常低落。
河北省邢台市第二中学2014-2015学年高二上学期第三次月考英语试题 Word版含答案
高二上学期第三次月考英语试题.第Ⅰ卷第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒中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 time is it now?A 7:20B 7:30C 7:402 What can Maria see in her new flat?A The railway lineB The fieldsC A brick wall3 What are the speakers talking about?A A writerB A bookC A film4 Where are the speakers?A In a restaurantB In a supermarketC In the man’s house5 What does the woman mean?A Jack knows the project wellB Jack is not handsome enoughC Jack lacks patience第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。
6 Where did the man go after work?A To a restaurantB To his houseC To a lock company7 Why is the man at the police station?A He had a car accidentB He was thought to be a thiefC He is reporting the loss of his car听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。
广东省汕头市重点中学2022-2023学年高二下学期3月月考英语试题(含答案)
2022-2023学年度第二学期3月份第一次质检考高二级英语科试卷第一部分阅读理解(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，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
AIf you find yourself lonely on Feb.14,it's technically possible to be happy when you have Netflix.Clueless(1995)When it came out in 1995,“Clueless”was a modern movie on the classic Jane Austen novel “Emma.”Today,it's a sad,somewhat retro(怀旧的)story about a high school girl(Alicia Silver stone)who finds joy in bringing together couples around her,while remaining single and particular about who she chooses to date. She soon finds love in an unexpected place.How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003)As a journalist,Andie (Hudson)in the film is assigned a special task where she has to write about her experience trying to make a man fall in love with her,followed by making him want to break up with her. The assignment goes to unexpected places when Ben(McConaughey)enters the picture.The Imitation Game(2014)Strange things happen when people fall in love with machines;it's actually happening with today’s technology. In“The Imitation Game”,which is set in the 1940s,tells the true story of Alan Turing and his team to break the German secret codes to win World War II. Although the film is largely about code breaking efforts,it also delivers on some love,both machine,and human.Frances Ha (2013)Filmed in black and white,“Frances Ha”begins with a bad breakup and is followed by the journey of Frances Halladay(Greta Gerwig)to become a professional dancer. It's a touching adventure with plenty of love along the way.1. What do we do with NetflixA. To find friends.B. To see films.C. To surf the Internet.D. To shop online.2. If you are interested in wars,which film do you think is your favouriteA. Clueless.B. How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days.C. The Imitation Game.D. Frances Ha.3. Whose story do you think is the most inspiring in the passageA. Alicia Silver stone's story.B. Alan Turing's story.C. Andie's story.D. Frances Halladay's story.BAn afternoon nap(午睡)is one of the joys of life,although too much napping could signal all is not well. In some cultures,people will have a daily nap—this is fine. The warning comes when people start sleeping during the daytime,when they did not sleep before. There is certainly a good reason to believe that daytime sleepiness—as in the Alzheimer's disease study—can be a marker of an underlying condition.For most people,napping during the day is mainly a sign that you are not getting enough sleep at night,says Dr. Neill Stanley,a sleep expert.“If yo u feel sleepy during the day,you should think about taking a nap. That is what the body needs —it doesn't need to be kept awake with caffeine. It needs sleep.”The feeling we should notice is“sleepiness”,he says.“It's not tiredness,which could be more psych ological and linked to stress.”So how do you nap well The key thing,says Stanley,is how long your nap lasts. Choose either a 20-or 90-minute nap.“When you fall asleep,you'll quickly go through the lighter stages of sleep into your first period of deep sleep. You don't want to wake up because that's when you wake and feel worse than you didbefore.”Napping for 20 minutes means you will wake up before you go into deep sleep;napping for 90 minutes means you'll complete a sleep cycle.Once you factor in the time it takes to fall asleep—“Some people are better at napping than others but,”says Stanley,“a healthy adult will fall asleep in between 5 and 12 minutes.”—you can set an alarm,allowing a 30-to 40-minute period for a short nap,and up to two hours for a longer one.A good time to nap is during the body's natural dip in the afternoon,between 2 p. m. and 4p. m.“You don't really want to be napping much past that because then you are going to be eating into your night-time sleep,”Stanley says. The point,he stres ses,is to get good night-time sleep,which would ensure you probably don't need to nap at all.4. What does an afternoon nap indicate for most peopleA. Caffeine addiction.B. Psychological stress.C. Insufficient night sleep.D. Potential physical illness.5. What is the key to a good napA. Duration. B . Surroundings.C. Health.D. Stages.6. What does the underlined word“that”in the last paragraph refer toA. A 30-to 40-minute period.B. Between 2 p. m and 4 p. mC. Between 5 and 12 minutes.D. A 20-90-minute period.7. Which of the following can be the best title for the textA. Why to Phase A NapB. When to Take A Good NapC. What to Learn From A NapD. How to Have A Successful Nap2CIn the 17th century,the Netherlands experienced a period of artistic prosperity known as the Dutch Golden Age. During this period,artists found inspiration in Northern Renaissance painting techniques,contributing to masterpieces like Girl with a Pearl Earring by Johannes Vermeer.Known as the“Mona Lisa of the North”,this painting represents the best of Dutch art and it has become one of the most beloved paintings in art history.Dutch artist Johannes Vermeer is famous for his paintings of contemporary Delft,a city in Holland where the artist was born,lived and died. Girl with a Pearl Earring is Vermeer's most well-known work of art. However,it did not attain international fameat its time of completion. That came about at the end of the 20th century,when it was featured in a special exhibition in Washington,D. C.Girl with a Pearl Earring does not show a specific person. Instead,it shows an unknown girl dressed in grand clothing,who is“like a vision coming from the darkness”and“belongs to no specific time or place”,art historian Arthur K. Wheelock explained.Vermeer is known for his ability to create shapes and forms using light rather than lines. This characteristic approach is particularly evident in Girl with a Pearl Earring. First,he would“invent”,or create an initial drawing on the canvas. Then,he made a single colored underpainting(底层色).Next,he added color. And,finally,in order to make the piece extraordinarily bright,he would apply a thin layer of glaze(釉)to certain parts of the painting.In addition to its fascinating context and appealing beauty,the piece is celebrated for the mystery that surrounds it.“When you think about Mona Lisa,she is also looking at us,but she isn't engaging—she’s sitting back in the painting,self-contained,”Tracy Chevalier,the author of The New York Times’best-selling historical novel,Girl with a Pearl Earring,points out.“While the girl with a pearl earring in the painting is right there—there is nothing between her and us. She has this magical quality of being incredibly open and yet mysterious at the same time—and that is what makes her so appeal ing.”8. What inspired the creation of the painting Girl with a Pearl EarringA. The appearance of the girl.B. Vermeer's international fame.C. Previous artists'painting skills.D. Encouragement from other artists.9. What do we know about the painting Girl with a Pearl EarringA. It is set in the artist's birthplace.B. It makes the artist famous overnight.C. It describes a particular and famous girl.D. It is regarded as a match for Mona Lisa.10. What does paragraph 4 mainly talk aboutA. The subject of the painting.B. Techniques used in the painting.C. The historic value of the painting.D. The mystery behind the painting.11. How does Tracy comment on the painting Girl with a Pearl EarringA. By citing a theory.B. By giving a definition.C. By offering an example.D. By making a comparison.3DHave you ever suddenly developed an appetite from a passing glance at a freeway billboard featuring a brightly colored cheeseburger,or decided to step into a candy or ice cream store displaying a window full of lively shades and hues(色调)of sweet treats If so,you are in good company. Unless we are medically restricted or strictly dieting,we are not likely to resist inviting fare simply because we recognize the lack of nutritional value.Devina Wadhera and Elizabech D. Capaldi-Phillips in A Review of Visual Cues Associated with Food recognize the impact of sensory cues(信号)on food consumption and enjoyment,and the potential they have to promote healthy eating behavior. They cite previous research in providing some interesting examples of thevisual impact of different color schemes(方案)on taste and food enjoyment. They note that pink food on a white plate was considered sweeter and more flavorful than the same food on a black plate. Apparently,we consume with more of our senses than we realize. So given the rainbow of colors around us when faced with so many appealing food choices,is there any way to control our appetite Thankfully,some research says yes.Oliver Genschow demonstrated that when it comes to eating less colors impact consumption!They specifically researched the effect of the color red. They found that people ate fewer pretzels when using a red plate,as opposed to white or blue,and drank less from a red cup than a blue cup.They suggest that the color red reduces food and drink intake by functioning as a stop signal.But when it comes to healthy eating,instead of putting on a pair of sunglasses to block the inviting hues of food cues,consider the value of discipline. Healthy eating involves intentional choices,not mindless responses to sensory cues. And before you invest in many red tableware to slim down,remember that what goes onto those plates is much more important.12. What may be a major reason for us to refuse eye-catching foodA. The shortage of nutrition.B. The rich color of fine foods.C. The doctor's instructions.D. Advertisements everywhere.13. What might be dealt with in A Review of Visual Cues Associated with FoodA. Benefits of different color schemes.B. Interesting examples of food service.C. Potentials to promote food consumption.D. Effects of sensory cues on eating behavior.14. What does the author suggest people do in the last paragraphA. Follow the sensory response.B. Make food choices sensibly.C. Wear sunglasses to block colors.D. Avoid colorful food intentionally.15. What is the best title for the textA. How People can Control Their Appetite.B. How People are Tricked by Color Schemes.C. How Colors Impact Food Appeal and Appetite.D. How Bright Colors Make Food More Appealing.第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。
山西省曲沃中学2013-2014学年高二下学期第三次月考英语试题 Word版含答案
高二下学期第三次月考英语试题阅读下列短文，从每小题所给出的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
AYou must know what BYD stands for? Yes, Build Your Dream. Have you built your dream and spare no effort to achieve it? Here is an inspiring story from Eddie Arcaro dreamed of becoming the world’s greatest jockey （赛马骑师）. But after watching him ride a horse for five minutes, reality reflected a rough contradiction(矛盾). He was awkward and clumsy, and in his early years in the saddle(马鞍) he couldn’t do one thing right.In his first 100 races he never even came close to winning. Still, he got right back on and tried again. Even as a schoolboy, Arcaro had set his own track in life. Because he was only a little over five feet tall (1.5 meters) and weighed barely 80 pounds (36kg), the other students picked on him. So he skipped school, hanging out at the local race track where a trainer let him ride horses.His father reluctantly agreed to let him pursue a career as a jockey. The trainer had told him so. ―Send him back to school,‖ he said. ―He’ll never be a rider.‖ In spite of that, Arcaro was determined not just to ride, but to become the world’s greatest jockey. But first someone would have to give him a chance.He f inally got to ride in a real race. Before it was over, he’d lost his whip(鞭子) and his cap and had almost fallen off the saddle. By the time he finished the race, the other horses were on their way back to the stables（马厩）. He’d come in dead last. Neverthele ss, Arcaro went from track to track, looking for any opportunity to ride.Finally, a trainer who pitied him took him in and gave him a chance. One hundred losses later, he was still giving him chances. He sawsomething in this unlucky jockey, somethin g he couldn’t define.There were many brushes with death and several broken bones. Every time he would return to the saddle. Then Arcaro began to win. In thirty years of riding, he won 4, 779 races, becoming the only jockey in history to win the Kentucky Derby five times. By the time he retired in 1962 he was a millionaire and a legend in his own lifetime.1. The underlined phrase ―picked on‖ in the passage probably means _______.A. paid attention toB. offered help toC. made fun ofD. took special care of2. The trainer who believed in Arcaro gave him chances because ___________.A. Arcaro had shown great talents in horse racingB. he was impressed by the way Arcaro stuck to his dreamC. he had sympathy for Arcaro for his unfortunate experiencesD. he thought all that Arcaro needed was a bit of luck3. The key message the author wants to convey through the passage is that____.A. winners in life set goals and follow through on themB. you can’t stop the waves, but you can learn how to surfC. a man of words and not of deeds is like a garden full of weedsD. life consists not in holding good cards, but in playing well those you hold4. Which of the following would be the most proper title for the passage?A. An Inspiring Website StoryB. A Star With Many SkillsC. The Man With The One Track MindD. Inspiration Is Around UsBThe Boston Opera HouseIn Person:● The Boston Opera House Box Office is open Monday – Friday from 10 am – pm. We provide a direct and customer-friendly service that allows our customers to choose their seats and purchase their tickets at face value without service charges or delivery fees. The savings and confidence associated with an in-person purchase at our box office can make the trip very worthwhile. While you’re in the neighborhood, check out our dining and parking choices when you attend your favorite shows.● The Boston Ballet Box Office operates year-round at their 19 Clarendon Street headquarters（总部）in Boston’s South End. Boston Ballet sells tickets at the Boston Opera House box office during Boston Ballet performance weeks.Online:● Tickets for all Broadway in Boston shows and other concerts and cultural presentations are sold online at .● Tickets for all Boston Ballet performances are sold online at .By Phone:● Tickets for all Broadway in Boston shows and other concerts and cultural presentations can be purchased by calling Ticketmaster at 1. 800. 982. 2787.● Tickets for all Boston Ballet performances can be purchased by calling 617. 695. 6955.Refund Policy:No refunds or exchanges.The Boston Opera House Policies● Some shows may not be appropriate fo r children of all ages. Please enquire at 617. 259. 3400.● Regardless of age, everyone must have a ticket. No ―babies in arms‖ will be allowed.● Parents may be asked to remove restless children from the auditorium（演出大厅）. The parent and child will be able to wait in acomfortable lounge(休息室) while the rest of the family enjoys the show. We appreciate your cooperation.Tips for Theatergoers● Leave yourself enough time for traffic.● Check the date and time of the performance on tickets purchased.● If you arrive late to your performance you may have to wait to be seated at appropriate breaks in the performance. Please arrive on time, no less than 15 minutes before curtain.5. You can buy tickets for performances at the Boston Opera House in all the following ways EXCEPT ________________.A. through e-mailB. by telephoneC. at the box officeD. on the website6. What is one advantage of purchasing tickets in person?A. You can exchange tickets if you wishB. You can get free parking and diningC. You are sure to get the best seatsD. You don’t need to pay extra fees7. If you are attending a show at the Opera House, ____________________.A. you can take your infant with youB. you are advised to arrive 15 minutes before the performance beginsC. you are allowed to enter the auditorium immediately even if you are lateD. you don’t have to buy a ticket for your childCWe experience different forms of the Sun’s energy every day. We can see its light and feel its warmth. The Sun is the major source of energy for our planet. It causes the evaporation(蒸发) of water from the oceans and lakes. Sunlight also provides the energy used by green plants to make their own food. These green plants then provide food for all organisms(生物) on the Earth.Much of the energy that comes from the Sun never reaches the Earth’s surface. It is either reflected or absorbed by the gases in the upper atmosphere. Of the energy that reaches the lower atmosphere, 30% is reflected by clouds or the Earth’s surface. The remaining 70% warms the surface of the planet, causes water to evaporate, and provides energy for the water cycle and weather. Only a tiny part, approximately 0.023%, is actually used by green plants to produce food.Many gases found in the atmosphere actually reflect heat energy escaping from the Earth’s surface back to the Earth. These gases act like the glass of a greenhouse in that they allow energy from the Sun to enter but prevent energy from leaving. They are therefore called greenhouse gases.When sunlight strikes an object, some of the energy is absorbed and some is reflected. The amount reflected depends on the surface. For example, you’ve probably noticed ho w bright snow is when sunlight falls on it. Snow reflects most of the energy from the Sun, so it contributes to the low temperatures of winter. Dark-coloured surfaces, such as dark soil or forest, absorb more energy and help warm the surrounding air.8. According to the passage, the root cause for weather changes on the Earth is ______.A. the atmosphere surrounding the EarthB. water from oceans and lakesC. greenhouse gases in the skyD. energy from the Sun9. Only a small part of the Sun’s energy reaches the Earth’s surface because most of it is ______.A. lost in the upper and lower atmosphereB. reflected by the gases in the upper atmosphereC. absorbed by the clouds in the lower atmosphereD. used to evaporate water from the oceans and lakes10. We learn from the passage that ______.A. house gases allow heat energy to escape from the Earth’s surfaceB. a forest looks dark in winter because it absorbs solar energyC. only 0.023% of the energy from the Sun is made use of on the EarthD. all living things on the Earth depend on the Sun for their food greenDFood sometimes gets poisoned with harmful things. A person who eats such food can get an illness called food poisoning. Food poisoning is usually not serious, but some types are deadly. The symptoms of food poisoning usually begin within hours of eating the poisoned food. Fever is one of the most common symptoms.Certain microorganisms(微生物)cause most types of food poisoning. Bacteria and other microorganisms can poison eggs, meat, vegetables, and many other foods. After entering the body, these tiny living things release(释放)poisons that make people sick.Some chemicals can also cause food poisoning. They are often added to food while it is being grown, processed, or prepared. For example, many farmers spray chemicals on crops to kill weeds and insects. Some people may have a bad reaction to those chemicals when they eat the crops.Some plants and animals contain natural poisons that are harmful to people. These include certain kinds of seafood, grains, nuts, seeds, beans, and mushrooms.When people handle food properly, the risk of food poisoning is very small. Microorganisms multiply rapidly in dirty places and in warm temperatures. This means that people should never touch food with dirty hands or put food on unwashed surfaces. Food should be kept in a refrigerator to stop microorganisms from growing. Meat needs to be cooked thoroughly to kill any dangerous microorganisms. People should also wash food covered with chemicals before eating it. Finally, people should not eat wild mushrooms or other foods that grow in the wild.Some of these foods may contain natural materials that are poisonous to humans. In addition, some types of fish can be poisonous.Most people recover from food poisoning after a few days of resting and drinking extra water. If people eat natural poisons, they must go to the hospital right away to have their stomachs emptied.11. Which of the following statements is NOT true?A. Food when poisoned can make people sick.B. Food poisoning comes in varieties.C. Food poisoning means death.D. Food poisoning can be serious.12.We know from the passage that the symptoms of food poisoning________.A. are always accompanied by a feverB. are too common to be notedC. can be noticed within hoursD. can he ignored13.Food poisoning can be caused by all the followingEXCEPT________ .A. some chemicalsB. some tiny living thingsC. low temperaturesD. certain natural materials14.From Paragraph 5,we can learn that __________.A. different types of food should be handled differentlyB. vegetables are safer than meat and seafoodC. natural poisons are more dangerous than chemicalsD. mushrooms should not be eaten15.It can be inferred from the passage that __________.A. natural materials are safe in food processingB. food poisoning can be kept under controlC. chemicals are needed in food processingD. food poisoning is out of control第二节（共5小题，每小题3分，满分15分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
扬州中学2021-2022学年高二下学期3月月考英语试题
扬州中学2021-2022学年第二学期3月月考高二英语（本试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟）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 does the man want?A.A tennis game.B.An online game.C.A shooting game.2.What will the man do next?A.Make dinner.B.Wash the dishes.C.Watch TV.3.What does the man mean?A.He prefers to keep the window closed.B.He is too busy to open the window.C.He agrees to open the window at once.4.What is the time now?A.About5:30.B.About5:00.C.About4:30.5.What does the man suggest doing?A.Pressing the emergency button.B.Calling the service centre.C.Doing nothing for a short while.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、7题。
6.What did the woman spend$10on？A.The taxi.B.The hot dogs.C.The popcorn and drinks.7.Where did the speakers go just before they went home?A.To the convenience store.B.To the movies.C.To the new hot dog place.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
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高二下期3月考试题英语第一部分听力（共20小题，满分20分）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，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 will the weather be like late this afternoon?A. SunnyB. RainyC. Snowy2. What will the girl probably do tonight?A. Prepare for the exam.B. Watch a movie.C. Play with her friends.3. Why did Henry go to Oxford?A. For travel.B. For study.C. For work.4. What contributes most to the garden according to the man?A. His hard work.B. The good weather.C. The woman’s efforts.5. What did the man order?A. Water.B. Coffee.C. Juice.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，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7 题。
6. What are the speakers talking about?A. A special event.B. The man’s friends.C. A big box.7. How does the boy sound?A. Surprised.B. Excited.C. Calm.听第7段材料，回答第8、9 题。
8. What is the date today?A. January 1st.B. December 24th.C. December 25th.9. What does the man say about the girl’s mother?A. She is hard to please.B. She wants to buy a new hat.C. She doesn’t like Chocolates.听第8段材料，回答第10 至12 题。
10. What was Bonzo doing when hit by a car?A. Playing in a garden.B. Running after a ball.C. Walking on the road.11. What do we know about Bonzo?A. He is a pet.B. He is Megan’s brother.C. He is having an operation.12. What will the speakers do later?A. Do some shopping.B. Go to the hospital.C. Have some coffee. 听第9 段材料，回答第13 至16 题。
13. How can people know the age of a star?A. From its size.B. From its color.C. From its light.14. What does the man say about space?A. There is an end in space.B. There are still unsolved problems.C. There are some unknown stars.15. What are the speakers doing?A. Attending a meeting.B. Having an interview.C. Reading a book.16. What does the man think of finding life elsewhere in the universe?A. Impossible.B. Exciting.C. Easy.听第10 段材料，回答第17 至20 题。
17. How long did Westlife last?A. 19 years.B. 14 years.C. 12 years.18. How many top ten singles did Westlife achieve?A. 14.B. 26.C. 50.19. Which is Westlife’s first single?A. Flying without wings.B. If I let you go.C. Swear it again.20. Which country did Westlife fail to break into?A. The US.B. Ireland.C. The UK.第二部分单项选择（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）21. The days are gone ________ physical strength was all you needed to make a living.A. whenB. thatC. whereD. which22. The company has an absolute _______ over others in the industry, for it has the mostadvanced technology.A. profitB. benefitC. advantageD. effect23. If you pay for the computer in cash, you could have a 5% discount; _______, we candeliver it to you for free.A. in demandB. in additionC. in returnD. in place24.Trump’s success in the presidential election has inspired a lot of people, _________them believe in a Great America again.A. madeB. to makeC. to be madeD. making25. —What happened in the hall?—I don’t know. People began to rush out ________ I realized what was happening.A. whileB. whenC. afterD. before26. By the time you can afford a house, the prices of housing ________ greatly.A. will increaseB. will have increasedC. are increasingD. have increased27. —You didn’t wait for Tom last night, did you?—No, but we _______. He didn’t return home at all.A. couldn’t haveB. needn’t haveC. didn’t need toD. should have28. ___________, his idea was adopted at the end of the meeting.A. Strange as might it soundB. As it might sound strangeC. As strange it might soundD. Strange as it might sound29. All the people on the list must be told to attend the meeting; you must make surethat no one is _______.A. left outB. set asideC. cut offD. kept away30. _______ I explained on the phone, your request will not be satisfied because itdoesn’t conform to (符合) our rules.A. WhenB. AfterC. AsD. Since第三部分阅读理解（共两小节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
ADuolingoCost: FreeThis language learning app offers courses in Spanish, French, Italian, German and Portuguese. And it’s not all about reading and writing—it uses the phone’s microphone to test users' pronunciation skills as well.LumosityCost: Free trial; $14 per month.Lumosity aims to improve users' thinking abilities by using simple games and tests that adapt to users' cognitive (认知的) levels to improve their memory and attention. The company says no two users will have the same experience. More than 18 million people have downloaded it.Daily artCost: Free.Each day the app presents a different -classic painting from storied artists such as Vincent Van Gogh and Monet. Even if you have known the work, you may not know all the fascinating details the app serves up on the back story of the art. Vocabulary. comCost: $ 2.99 per month.Never again get embarrassed using the wrong word at a dinner party with this app. It has more than 120,000 questions that can help you learn over 12, 000 words. Users can even battle their friends to see who the biggest word master is.Today's documentsCost : Free.The U. S. National, Archives manages this educational app, which serves up a historical document or photo each day of the year. Past documents include everything from a letter by Woodrow Wilson creating Mother's Day to a photo of Gerald Ford as a baby.31. What can we know about the app “Lumosity” ?A. It provides the same text.B. It can solve mental problems.C. It is very popular.D. It's totally free.32. How much should you pay per year for using the app to learn words?A. $ 2.99.B. $14.C. $ 35. 88.D. $168.33. Which would you download if you'd like to know more about the past?A. Today's documents.B. .C.Duolingo. D. Daily art.BThe Chinese television reality show called “Wonderful Friends”, where entertainers hug whale sharks, kiss lions, feed pandas and dress up baby chimpanzees, has come under fire from wildlife protectors who want it to be stopped, saying such activities are cruel and are dangerous for both the humans and animals.The show is the latest hit from Hunan TV, which has attracted more than 196,000 followers. In each show, popular stars are given zoo-keeping tasks that allow them to interact with wild animals in order to bring humans and animals closer together.Animal welfare advocates(倡导者) say that is exactly what should be avoided. Dave Neale of Animals Asia (an advocacy group) said, “It i s hugely misleading to the public about the needs and welfare of captive animals (圈养动物) and putting the animals’ welfare and health at risk.”“What they don’t realize is that wild animals need space,” said Xie Yan, a zoologist and China director of the W ildlife Conservation Society. “Putting clothes on chimpanzees is not as adorable as you may think from the animals’ point of view.I guess their idea was to get their viewers to love and protect the animals,” Ms. Xie added, “but we do not agree with this approach for entertainment.”Using famous people to focus public attention on wildlife is a common practice in conservation campaigns. The Chinese basketball legend Yao Ming went to Africa and highlighted the problem of elephant and rhinoceros poaching in the documentary “The End of the Wild”. “But differently, he, as a human observer, kept his distance and was there to see the hard truth of poaching, and that is different from a show created to attract viewers.” Ms Xie said.Critics (评论家)also argue that the show breaks Chinese wildlife protection laws.34. Which one of the following statements is TRUE?A. Many people like the show because of its dangerous activities.B. Xie Yan is against persuading the public to love and protect animals.C. The reality show makes no difference to wildlife at all.D. Some think the show is against wildlife protection laws of China.35. According to Ms Xie, “Wonderful Friends” is basically different from “TheEnd of the Wild”, because ______.A. they both invite different popular stars to show upB. they film different numbers and kinds of speciesC. their filming locations are differentD. their purposes and ways to approach animals are different36. What’s the author’s attitude towards “Wonderful Friends”?A. Worried.B. Disappointed.C. Uninterested.D. Not mentioned.37. The passage would most likely be found ______.A. on a notice boardB. in a newspaperC. in a fashion magazineD. in an ad of wildlife protectionCSome of the world's most well-known brands, including Ericsson, Volvo and Ikea, all originated from Sweden．The country also brought us the zipper, used by many men in the world on a daily basis, according to Swedish Wire, a news website．With a population of barely over 9 million and gross domestic production （GDP）at about $538 billion in 2011-just a thirteenth that of China. Sweden seems like an unlikely candidate for a leader of innovation （创新）．Yet, for the past three years, it has consistently topped the European Commission's Regional Innovation Scoreboard, coming first in 2010 and 2012, and second in 2011．Sweden's neighbors, including Denmark, famous for such brands as Nokia and Lego, are also known for their innovative cultures．How have these Scandinavian countries managed to make these achievements?Pasi Sahlerrg, Director General of the Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture's Centre for International Mobility, believes the education system is central to the success of Scandinavian countries．A key feature of this system is that every child's education is personalized and teachers are highly trained．"In Finland, 'School-readiness' means getting the school ready to meet the needs of its students, rather than getting the students ready for school," said Sahlerrg．Limited homework, no standardized tests and the absence of a national curriculum are intended to teach students how to manage themselves independently and to organize their time creatively, both vital for encouraging innovation．Of course, there are factors beyond the education system that also determine the rate of innovation．So how to imitate Scandinavia's success in innovation? Foster （培育）a well-educated generation, provide it with the necessary financial resources, establish a supportive policy environment for it to turn the innovative ideas it generates into success．38．The first paragraph is written to _______．A．introduce the topic of the text B．describe some quality productsC．list some famous brands from Sweden D．quote a Swedishwebsite39．As a leading country in innovation, Sweden ______．A．was Number One in innovation over the past three yearsB．is well-known for its innovative culturesC．presents to the world such brands as Nokia and LegoD．had a very high GDP in 201140．According to Pasi Sahlerrg, Scandinavia's success in innovation lies in _____ A．school-readiness B．the system of educationC．teacher training D．personalized teaching41．What is a feature of Scandinavia's education?A．Loads of homework．B．Strict examinations．C．No national curriculum． D．Necessary financial resources．DDo you know how it is when you see someone yawn and you start yawning too? Or how hard it is to be among people laughing and not laugh yourself? Well, apparently it's because we have mirror neurons (神经元）in our brains.Put simply, the existence of mirror neurons suggests that every time we see someone else do something, our brains imitate (模仿)it, whether or not we actually perform the same action. This explains a great deal about how we learn to smile, talk, walk, dance or play sports. But the idea goes further: mirror neurons not only appear to explain physical actions，they also tell us that there is a biological basis for the way we understand other people.Mirror neurons can undoubtedly be found all over our brains，but especially in the areas which relate to our ability to use languages，and to understand how other people feel. Researchers have found that mirror neurons relate strongly to language. A group of researchers discovered that if they gave people sentences to listen to (for example: "The hand took hold of the ball"), the same mirror neuronstaking hold of a ball).Any problems with mirror neurons may well result in problems with behavior. Much research suggests that people with social and behavioral problems have mirror neurons which are not fully functioning. However, it is not yet known exactly how these discoveries might help find treatments for social disorders.Research into mirror neurons seems to provide us with even more information concerning how humans behave and interact(互动).Indeed, it may turn out to be the equivalent (相等物)for neuroscience of what Einstein's theory of relativity was for physics. And the next time you feel the urge to cough in the cinema when someone else does—well, perhaps you'll understand why.42. Mirror neurons can explain _____.A. why we cry when we are hurtB. why we cough when we suffer from a coldC. why we smile when we see someone else smileD. why we yawn when we see someone else stay up late43.The underlined word "triggered" in the third paragraph probably means “____”.A. set offB. cut offC. built upD. broken up44.We can learn from the passage that mirror neurons _____.A. relate to human behavior and interactionB. control human physical actions and feelingsC. result in bad behavior and social disordersD. determine our knowledge and language abilities45. What is the passage mainly about?A. Ways to find mirror neurons.B. Problems of mirror neurons.C. Existence of mirror neurons.D. Functions of mirror neurons.第二节语篇理解（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。