上海市行知中学高一上学期期末考试英语试题(宝山区统考)
上海市宝山区2024-2025学年高一上学期期中英语试卷(无答案)
上海市2024学年第一学期期中考试高一年级英语学科I. Listening comprehension (25%)Section ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and a 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.4:15. B.4:50. C.5:40. D.5:05.2. A. At a book store. B. At a library. C. At a reading room. D. At a hotel.3. A. Student and school administrator. B. Employer and employee.C. Jobseeker and interviewer.D. Salesperson and customer.4. A. She doesn’t feel well. B. She doesn’t want to. C. She has an appointment. D. She has to work.5. A. Selecting courses. B. Language study. C. Studying abroad. D. Literature books.6. A. His sister. B. His mother. C. His brother. D. His father.7. A. Easy-going. B. Bad-mannered. C. Strict. D. Hardworking.8. A. Decide whether they should go to the movies. B. Decide which food to choose.C. Go to a movie a little later.D. Choose a restaurant as soon as possible.9. A. Nancy has a keen eye for style. B. Nancy regrets buying the dress.C. Nancy and Mary went shopping together in Rome.D. Nancy and Mary like to follow the latest fashion.10. A. The woman doesn’t drive very often. B. The traffic is always very bad.C. Taking public transportation is better than driving.D. The subway is crowded.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two passages and one longer conversation. After each passage or conversation, you will be asked several questions. The passages and 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 is the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A.8. B.9. C.15.10 D.22.12. A. Some of the firefighters were seriously injured.B. Several firefighters were killed in the fire.C. No firefighter was injured or killed.D. Several firefighters were slightly injured.13. A. Misuse of electronic equipment. B. Dry weather.C. Overused batteries.D. Careless smokers.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. College facilities B. Dormitory assignment. C. Vacation arrangements. D. Winter break activities.15. A. The college store. B. The computer center. C. The gymnasium. D. The dining halls.16. A. There will be only one dormitory open to the students.B. The dormitories will be open on a reduced schedule.C. There will be no heating in the dormitories.D. All the dormitories will be temporarily closed to the students.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. She has packed it in one of her bags. B. She has probably left it in a taxi.C. She is going to get it the airport.D. She is afraid that she has lost it.18. A. It ends in winter. B. It will cost her a lot.C. It will last one week.D. It depends on the weather.19. A. The plane is taking off soon. B. There might be a traffic jam.C. The taxi is waiting for them.D. There is a lot of stuff to pack20. A. At home. B. In the man’s car. C. At the airport. D. By the side of a taxi.II. Grammar and Vocabulary (20%)Section ADirections: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.A Japanese company has developed an artificial intelligence filter that can detect angry screams and translate them into calm speech in order to reduce the stress (21) ________ (experience) by call center operators.Large tech companies have long been aware of the stress their call center operators are exposed to every single day, (22) ________ many customers taking out their anger and frustrations on them. Some of them have even introduced stress management programs (23) ________ include relaxation techniques, meditation, yoga, or therapy meant to irritability and anxiety. However, one Japanese company may have come up with a much (24) ________ (efficient) solution-using AI to completely take screaming and aggressive speech out of the equation. SoftBank claims to have spent three years (25) ________ (create) a voice filter that detects screaming and automatically translates it into calm speech.SoftBank’s voice filter consists of two stages, one in which the AI identifies (26) ________ angry voice and extracts key points of speech, and a second where it uses acoustic tools to transform it into a more natural, even polite tone. Interestingly, the filter doesn’t change any of the word spoken by the person, but significantly softens the intonation. The call center operator will still hea any insults uttered, only in a soft tone, which (27) ________ help reduce their stress and anxiety(28) ________ (train) the AI, SoftBank’s engineers asked 10 actors to record at least 100 common phrases including screams, accusations, threats, and demands for an apology. In total, more than 10,000 pieces of voice data (29) ________ (use) to train the AI filter.It’s unclear (30) ________ SoftBank plans to implement the new scream-filtering AI into its call centers, but it will be interesting to see how well it works and how it impacts the emotional wellbeing of operators.Section BDirections: 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.A adult B. limitations C. bears D. nasty E. comfort F. creativeG. teenager H. expectations I. achieve J. shortage K. pressureA Letter to My DaughterI know perhaps you will be surprised to read this: I remember well what it was like to be a (n) (31) ________. As I watch you prepare for your first day of senior high school, there are a few things I want you to know.You may be putting yourself under (32) ________ to make sure that everything is perfect for that first day, but I want you to know that there’s no such thing as perfect. I’ve said it before, but it (33) ________ repeating. There is nothing perfect. There is only good enough, but what is most important is believing you’re good enough—just as you are.Also, remember that you’re not in this boat alone. You’re not the only one facing a new school, new classmates, new teachers, new (34) ________ and new pressures. At some point, everyone else is—or was—where you are right now. I hope you find (35) ________ in that.There might be some people who will not always be so friendly to you . You will find such people not only in senior high school, but throughout your (30) ________ life . When you are reflecting on a (n) (37) ________ comment someone made on you or an unfriendly glance that came your way, I hope you’ll remember that these behaviours always say more about the giver than the receiver and there will never be a (n) (38) ________ of kind people and genuine smiles in your life. Remember that, too, when you are tempted to be nasty to someone else.As you go forward into this new chapter in your life, I hope you’ll realize early that we are most often held back by the (39) ________ we put on ourselves—by the stories we tell ourselves about who and what we are. Whenever you’re tempted to say, “I can’t ...” or “I’m not ...” about something you really want to (40) ________, I hope you’ll change that story—because you can and you are.III. Reading Comprehension (45%)Section ADirections: For each blank in the following passage 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.If you want to look your best in the morning, it may be worth swapping the ultra-processed pastries and fruit juice for wholemeal toast and tea without sugar.Researchers in France found that people who ate a breakfast rich in refined carbohydrates (碳水化合物) were rated less (41) ________ than those who started the day with healthier unrefined carbs.Scientists at the University of Montpellier believe the subtle shift in facial attractiveness may be driven by changes in blood sugar and insulin (胰岛素) that can (42) ________ skin appearance and have longer-term effects on sex hormones.“It’s surprising to consider but our dietary choices can have (43) ________ effects on our appearance,” said Dr Claire Berticat, an evolutionary biologist and the first author on the study. “These physiological changes could subtly alter facial features, impacting how others (44) ________ attractiveness.”The researchers recruited 52 men and 52 women aged 20 to 30 and (45) ________ assigned them to have a 500-calorie breakfast rich in either refined or unrefined carbohydrates. The refined carbs breakfast included a French baguette ma dc from industrially milled flour, jam, apple or orange juice, and tea or coffee with (46) ________ available. The unrefined carbs meal was stoneground wholemeal bread with butter and cheese, an orange or apple, and tea or coffee without sugar.The scientists measured blood sugar levels of volunteers before and after they (47) ________ and then took headshots of the participants under controlled lighting conditions. The photos were then passed to groups of raters to (48) ________ how old, how masculine or feminine and how attractive the individuals looked.Writing in Plos One, the researchers claim that eating refined carbohydrates for breakfast (49) ________ facial attractiveness for men and women.“The effect varies by gender and meal type, underscoring the (50) ________ relationship between diet and attractiveness,” Berticat said. “Our findings serve as a compelling reminder of the far-reaching impact of dietary choices not only on health but also on traits having particular social (51) ________ such as facial attractiveness.”Refined carbohydrates can produce spikes (猛增) in blood sugar, which the body counters by (52) ________ insulin. The response can drive sugar levels too low, a condition called hypoglycaemia (低血糖症), and affect blood flow and skin appearance. In the study, only the refined carbs breakfast produced hypoglycaemia.David Perrett, a professor of psychology at the University of St Andrews, who has studied facial cues for health, said there should be no surprise that (53) ________ affects attractiveness. Fruit and vegetables improved attractiveness by increasing plant pigments called carotenoids in the skin, he said, while high-sugar diets could (54) ________ the skin.“The authors suggest that the refined carbohydrate could be affecting peripheral blood flow,” Perrett said. “Blood flow can change skin appearance very rapidly. One can see the (55) ________ within seconds in the case of feeling sick when the blood drains from the skin. We found that most people look healthier, and more attractive, when their skin color reflects a slight rise in oxygenated blood.”41. A. peculiar B. attractive C. innovative D. mysterious42. A. affect B. integrate C. examine D. form43. A. limited B. ecological C. economic D. rapid44. A. diagnose B. maintain C. perceive D. dominate45. A. inevitably B. randomly C. frequently D. harmoniously46. A. milk B. sugar C. nut D. cream47. A. fainted B. arrived C. ate D. slept48. A. estimate B. misunderstand C. stress D. assure49. A. decreased B. represented C. promoted D. restored50. A. interpersonal B. spatial C. complex D. genetic51. A. importance B. order C. life D. custom52. A. observing B. monitoring C. isolating D. releasing53. A. evolution B. intention C. diet D. profession54. A. protect B. refresh C. cool D. age55. A. exploitation B. impact C. priority D. starvationSection BDirections: Read the following four passages. Each passage is followed by several questions. 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)Last weekend I visited Rome for the first time. I spent three busy days in the Italian capital, seeing lots of tourist attractions and walking down streets lit with Christmas decorations. Here are the things that I loved most about the city.Rome is one of the most ancient cities in the world and is full of wonderful relics from its distant past. These monuments include the Roman Forum and the vast Coliseum where gladiators used to fight each other until death and hunt exotic animals. The ruins of buildings and temples are fascinating: you can’t quite believe how old they are.I studied the masterpieces of the Renaissance period at university and was very excited to see them in real life. We walked around the museum in Vatican City and saw plenty of famous sculptures. The best part of the visit was, without a doubt, the Sistine Chapel ceiling, painted in the early 16th century by the great Michelangelo. It was so breathtaking that I couldn’t tear my eyes away from it.In Rome, there is a lot of food on offer for tourists but some of it isn’t very good quality. I made an effort to find authentic restaurants to taste the popular meals of the region, like pasta with tomato, onion and bacon. I also loved eating ice cream and hot chocolate under the Christmas lights.Rome has lots of luxury boutiques but also plenty of shops that were more in my price range! It was a perfect opportunity to go and buy presents for my family and friends. There was also a Christmas market, where I bought a sparkly decoration for the tree.I love seeing new places, especially capital cities. I have been very lucky this year because I also visited Amsterdam and New York in the summer. Hopefully I’ll get to travel even more in the future. I would love to see Prague, Budapest and explore other places outside of Europe. Where do you think I should go next?56. The underlined word “gladiators” in the 2nd paragraph probably means “________”.A. athletesB. butchersC. invadersD. fighters57. The author found the ruins of buildings and temples fascinating because ________.A. they represent Rome’s religionB. they are relics from Rome’s distant pastC they are modern and fashion D. they include exotic animals58. What is mainly discussed in the 3rd paragraph?A. The history of Vatican City.B. The life story of Michelangelo.C. The art-related activities during the visit.D. The literature of the Renaissance period.59. According to the passage, when visiting Rome you should be careful in choosing the ________.A. foodB. attractionsC. hotelsD. luxury boutiques(B)Take a closer look at the wonders of Kew Gardens by joining a guided walking tour. Led by our knowledgeable volunteer guides, it is a fun and informative way to explore the grounds.Free daily walking toursTours leave at 11 am and 1:30 pm from the information desk at Victoria Gate Plaza. Each guide presents their own tour and takes in the highlights of the season.Themed toursTours leave at 12 from the information desk at Victoria Gate Plaza. Our guides offer attractive seasonal themes including Autumn Colour and Winter Evergreens.Expert-guided toursEvery Tuesday throughout the year at 11:30 am and 2:30 pm we’ll be holding an expert-guided tour. The tour will feature a different plant each month and you’ll go behind the Scenes and talk to Kew staff about their work. You’ll find out interesting facts about the featured plant or fungus, including why it’s grown at Kew and how it’s used and cared for.PriceThe cost is£ 60 per guide (this does not include your entry to the Gardens). Each guide can take 15 people. Groups of more than 15 must book more than one guide. Smaller groups are also accepted but the cost remains£ 60.Tours take about one hour and may be booked from 10 am every day. Please note that no refunds can be given once tickets arc booked.60. What time can you choose if you go to Free daily walking tours?A.9 am.B.10 am.C.11 am.D.2:30 pm.61. What can we learn about Expert-guided tours?A. People can get in touch with experts ahead of time.B. People have no choice but to go on Tuesday.C. People can be warmly received by the staff.D. People can have a taste of fungus.62. How much is the guide cost for 5 people?A. £60.B. £120.C. £150.D. £300.(C)In the race to document the species on Earth before they go extinct, researchers and citizen scientists have collected billions of records. Today, most records of biodiversity are often in the form of photos, videos, and other digital records. Though they are useful for detecting shifts in the number and variety of species in an area, a new Stanford study has found that this type of record is not perfect.“With the rise of technology it is easy for people to make observations of different species with the aid of a mobile application,” said Barnabas Daru, who is lead author of the study and assistant professor of biology in the Stanford School of Humanities and Sciences. “These observations now outnumber the primary data that comes from physical specimens (标本), and since we are increasingly using observational data to investigate how species are responding to global change, I wanted to know: Are they usable?”Using a global dataset of 1.9 billion records of plants, insects, birds, and animals, Daru and his team tested howwell these data represent actual global biodiversity patterns.“We were particularly interested in exploring the aspects of sampling that tend to bias (使有偏差) data, like the greater likelihood of a citizen scientist to take a picture of a flowering plant instead of the grass right next to it,” said Daru.Their study revealed that the large number of observation-only records did not lead to better global coverage. Moreover, these data are biased and favor certain regions, time periods, and species. This makes sense because the people who get observational biodiversity data on mobile devices are often citizen scientists recording their encounters with species in areas nearby. These data are also biased toward certain species with attractive or eye-catching features.What can we do with the imperfect datasets of biodiversity?“Quite a lot,” Daru explained. “Biodiversity apps can use our study results to inform users of oversampled areas and lead them to places—and even species—that are not well-sampled. To improve the quality of observational data, biodiversity apps can also encourage users to have an expert confirm the identification of their uploaded image.”63. What do we know about the records of species collected now?A. They are becoming outdated.B. They are mostly in electronic form.C. They are limited in number.D. They are used for public exhibition.64. What does Daru’s study focus on?A. Threatened species.B. Physical specimens.C. Observational data.D. Mobile applications.65. What has led to the biases according to the study?A. Mistakes in data analysis.B. Poor quality of uploaded pictures.C. Improper way of sampling.D. Unreliable data collection devices.66. What is Daru’s suggestion for biodiversity apps?A. Review data from certain areas.B. Hire experts to check the records.C. Confirm the identity of the users.D. Give guidance to citizen scientists.Section CDirections: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.A. The streets and buildings may stay the same, but the people they meet change.B. They seek pleasure more through connection than consumption, which signifies a deep cultural curiosity.C. City walkers may be tourists from afar or migrant workers and locals.D. However, the tourist industry may misuse it as a profitable symbol and decrease its creativity and uniqueness.E. However, don’t do it just because it’s good for you, do it because it’s fun.F. City walks are becoming increasingly accepted and acknowledged by more and more people.Trending City Walks Bring People Closer to Real Vibe of LifeRecently, the “city walk” trend has been gaining steam among residents and tourists around China. On trend bible Xiaohongshu, data shows that the number of city walk-related topic posts has increased by 700 percent over the past three months, and the total number of interactions has increased by more than 600 percent.A city walk is a form of urban tourism originating in the UK. It referred to guided tours where participants followed a planned route under the guidance of tour guides, with a strong emphasis on delving deep into the city’s history, culture and landscapes among other aspects.(67) ________ For the former, by participating in a city walk, they can gain insight into the city’s history, culture, and style, which allows them to connect personally with the city and experience its bustling life. For the latter two, they may spend weekends gaining a deeper understanding of their place of residence, reconnecting with that which they are familiar. Seasoned city walkers share their recommended routes and snack spots on social media and quickly rack up thousands of fans. Districts and streets with a great historical or cultural atmosphere in major cities such as Beijing, Shanghai and Chengdu have become popular city walk routes.The appeal of a city walk lies in three aspects.First, the young generation gradually changes their attitude toward life, pursuing quality leisure time while being occupied with demanding workloads and limited time for exploration. (68) ________ They may not witness the beautiful views they would in the countryside, but they do get an endless procession of exciting faces.Second, walking regularly is good for mental and physical health. Research shows that it significantly lowers your chances of developing vascular dementia, boosting your immune system and making for a healthier heart. While strolling along the road, you can entirely focus on yourself and listen to your inner voice and care for what you feel, which is a way to love yourself and benefit your psychological. well-being. Oscar Wilde once said, “To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance.” (69) ________Last, city walkers are a cast of people who possess intense curiosity. They are keen to connect with the city in which they are stopping or reside in their own way. By “roaming” on foot, city walkers are better able to feel the texture and listen to the breath of a place. (70) ________ For example, in Southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality, if you don’t take a walk, you can hardly experience the unique geographical charm of the mountainous city. Be it the hutong in Beijing or the Chinese parasol tree district in Shanghai, city walks allow people to see the scenery apart from the scene and uncover hidden knowledge.IV. Translation (10%)Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the word given in the brackets.71. 当我走的时候，我朝冰淇淋店老板指了指手腕，又耸了耸肩。
上海市宝山区统考高一上学期期末考试英语试题
第I卷(共75分)I. Listening ComprehensionSection A (10%)Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations 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. Allen is still in bed. B. Allen fell ill last week.C. The woman is Allen’s sister.D. The man is Allen’s brother.2. A. He is a writer. B. He is a student.C. He is a worker.D. He is a tour guide.3. A. The woman doesn’t know the man.B. The woman and the man are friends.C. The man is very familiar with the women.D. The man often talks with women.4. A. The woman bought too many shirts.B. The woman bought all the shirts in the store.C. He wanted to see what the woman bought.D. He didn’t like the style of the shirts.5. A. In Chicago. B. In Boston. C. In Washington. D. In Manchester.6. A. He is very shy. B. He is open-minded.C. He is brave.D. He is modest.7. A. No news is good news. B. The man’s family has forgotten him.C. The woman works in the post office.D. The man expects to hear from his family.8. A. He wants to play tennis outdoors. B. He feels tired and sick.C. He doesn’t want to play tennis.D. He wants to play basketball instead.9. A. Kim should study up late for the exam.B. Kim should be well rested for the exam.C. Kim will get some fresh air in the morning.D. Kim will be the top student in the exam.10. A. The woman will rent the house.B. The woman likes the house very much.C. The woman is not satisfied with the house.D. The woman will buy the house.Section B(6%)Directions: In Section B, you will hear one short passage, and you will be asked three questions on the passages. The passage 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 heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. The second Monday of every month.B. The Monday when the sky is blue.C. The day when people have to stop weekend to work.D. The day that most of the people feel blue.12. A. Jobs make people get money and social identity.B. Jobs can only offer people a lot of money.C. Jobs make people be busy every day.D. Jobs let people know many other new friends.13. A. How American workers are doing today.B. The current economic situation.C. What people say about the government.D. Th e history of work in U.S.Section C (4%)Directions: In Section C, you will hear a longer conversation. The conversation will be read twice. After you hear the conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Relieve PressureHow is John He looks pale and __14__.The reason caused stress The manager assigned two __15__ to him.Present situation The deadlines are __16__.Solution Need someone to __17__to.Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.II. Grammar and VocabularySection A (15%)Directions: After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages 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.AWhat’s the frightening situation you can think of? For many people, it’s being shut somewhere they (18)____ not get out of.That’s exactly (19)____happened to an American tourist who said, “it feels good to be free” after he was locked inside a London bookstore for two hours.David Willis had been using the Internet inside the Waterstones store in Trafalgar Square, London, UK （20）____ he found that he had been shut inside, according to Sky News.He tried （21）____(get) out but failed, and it was only after posting messages on Twitter, a social network, that he （22）____( release).After he had spoken to the police but still not been released, he posted: “Hi Waterstones, I（23）____(lock) inside of your Trafalgar Square bookstore for two hours now. Please let me out.”It got the attention of thousands of Internet users. The police arrived at （24）____ store, and they finally let him out just after 11 pm on Thursday.After he was released, he posted another,（25） ____(simple) message: “I’m free.”BGoogle has begun testing the electric car inMountain View, California. The car does not have allthe normal car controls. Instead, it has a smartphoneapp that calls it and tells （26）_____the destination,and a STOP button between the two seats in case thepassengers need to override the computer.The company’s co-founder, Sergey Brin, says that they want to change the world for people (27)_____ do not find it easy to travel around. The cars have been built specially by a company in Detroit. Google will now test the cars, (28)______ are not yet for sale.There need to be detailed scans of the roads before the cars can drive on them, (29)______ they cannot collect and process enough information in real time.Chris Urmson, director of the driverless car project at Google, said: “The cars will be very basic. But they will take you (30)______ you want to go at the push ofa button. And, that’s an important step towards (31)______(improve) road safety and helping millions of people travel around more easily.”So far, the driverless cars have driven 700,000 miles without an accident caused by the computer. The company says that thousands of people die each year on the roads and that about 80% of crashes are caused (32)______ human mistakes.Section B (9%)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.A. decidedB. especiallyC. abroadD. problemE.findingF. strugglingG. unemploymentH. ideaI.leave J. experienceGovernments in Europe dream of finding a magic solution to rising unemployment. But, in thepoorest parts of the EU, __33__ continues to rise.Now, in Sardinia, Italy, a mayor thinks he has found an answer to his town’s unemployment__34__. Valter Piscedda, the mayor of Elmas, a s mall town near Sardinia’s capital, Cagliari,wants to pay residents to __35__. The town will pay for ten unemployed local people to take English lessons, get on a cheap flight and look for jobs in other parts of Europe.“This __36__ comes from common sense and experience,” he told the Guardian. “In the past year and a half –__37__ in the past few months –I have seen young people, almost every day, who have lost hope that they will find work. Some ask for help in __38__ work here. Others have tried everything and, now, they want to go and gain work experience __39__; life experience, too.”So he __40__ to help people who want to gain experience abroad.Sardinia, and also much of southern and central Italy, is __41__ with high unemployment.Unemployment was at 17.7% in the second quarter of 2014, according to Italy’s National Institute of Statistics. More than 54% of people under 25 are out of work.III. Reading ComprehensionSection A (10%)Directions: For each blank in the following passage 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.There are about 50,000 mystery shopping trips every month in the UK. Mystery shoppers pretend to be a cu stomer in a store but they are really__42__ information on the store and how good or bad its service is. The __43__ for mystery shoppers is growing because online shopping is becoming more popular.“Retailers (零售店) are becoming increasingly __44__ that shoppers who visit a physical store want a service and an experience they can’t get __45__,” says Simon Boydell, spokesman for Marketforce, which has more than 300,000 mystery shoppers. “Our customers want to know how well their __46__ are delivering on that experience.”“We assign different store locations to each shopper and take turns so that they never __47__ to the same shop within three months,” says Jill Spencer of mystery shopping company ABa. “Each day, they spend up to eight hours __48__ five to ten stores, plus another hour or two writing detailed __49__ on every part of their visit.” For that, the mystery shoppers can earn up to £155 a day. Their expenses are also paid. Mystery shoppers who film their visits with a __50__ camera can earn even more –around £300 a day.Mystery shoppers are usually repaid any money they spend in the stores and may also be allowed to __51__ the products they buy.“I’m always given a specific task, such as buying something from a specific department or a new product range, but I can often buy whatever I want –and keep it.” says mystery shopper Laura.42. A. collecting B. checking C. deleting D. downloading43. A. foundation B. satisfaction C. decision D. demand44. A. popular B. aware C. detective D. imaginative45. A. home B. office C. online D. paid46. A. stores B. customers C. headquarters D. access47. A. round off B. pass on C. get over D. goback48. A. staring B. simplifying C. visiting D.predicting49. A. bills B. reports C. articles D.diaries50. A. hidden B. amused C. renewed D.displayed51. A. release B. benefit C. keep D.expandSection B (15%)Directions: 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.AAt the end of every British summer I find myself praying for a proper winter, one that will allow a bit of fun: sledging, snowballing, snowman-building. I’m not verydemanding; I don’t need amazing downhill skiing and the Cresta Run. What I want is a few days out with the kids. And, much as I like blue skies and sun in summer, I’d swap it every time for frozen ponds, a hillside covered in fresh snow and ice hanging off the houses. Maddy, 11, wants the same and so, instead of waiting and hoping, we are going to make sure. We are going to Sweden.Winter fun in Sweden is a bit more advanced than in most of the UK. They do snowshoeing, ice-fishing, snow house-building and so on. They also do lots of Father Christmas matter, which Maddy didn’t want: “I’m too old for that kind of nonsense, Dad.” Above all, what Maddy wanted was dogs with puppies. She’s not too old for that.We flew to Lulea, a city at the top of the finger of Baltic Sea that reaches out to the north between Sweden and Finland, almost touching the Arctic Circle, then transferred, with some other winter-hungry families, to woodland houses by the sea. There was plenty of snow and ice,but the guides were keeping a nervous eye on the instrument for measuring temperature, which was dangerously close to zero.“Normally, we are 10C below,” said Roger, our guide, who was also handing out our equipment for the days ahead: snowshoes, boots, gloves and so on. A holiday that provides all the necessary outfits will save you a fortune.52.“I find myself praying for a proper winter” because _________.A. winter is much more fun than summerB. I like playing exciting sports in winterC. I want a few days out with the kidsD. the activities in winter are more demanding53. What does the word “swap” mean in paragraph 1?A. offerB. exchangeC. waitD. reject54. Which best describes our trip to the city Lulea?A. We did not see any other people except the guidesB. The guides were nervous because of the low temperatureC. We had everything prepared so that we could have a good journeyD. The guides gave us the equipment in order to transfer quicklyBBRANDON Carter-Chan has the world at his feet.The Dannemor a resident danced his way to victory in a number of individual performance grou ps at the Tauranga Festival of Performing Arts last month. It’s one of the major tap-dancing awards in New Zealand and offers $1000 in prize money to the winner.“I entered because the competition offers a lot of prize money, but also because it attracts a lot of really good dancers from around the country,” Brandon told the Times.“I really like competing."If I’m entering a tap-dancing contest, I want to beat good dancers so I can learn and get better.”Brandon, 16, trains under tutor Simon Watts at the Carter-Chan Dance Performance Centre in East Tamaki, run by his mother Brigid.Mrs Carter-Chan says her talented son wasn’t as prepared for the contest in Tauranga as they would have liked.“It was a real struggle in a way,” she says.“Brandon had worked so hard on his school studies all year and was also quite sick.“One of the dances he was doing, a tango, he had to make up the week of the competition.“It was a different style to what he’s used to and that put pressure on him for the senior tap award.“He was totally out of his comfort zone.”Brandon is having a highly successful 2014. Brandon has only been competing in tap-dancing for two years and is also a highly skilled singer. He earned the people’s choice award, voted on by the viewing audience, at the Xtreme Talent Quest stage performance competition for teenagers in Howick in 2012.The rising star regularly performs in public as a singer and dancer, including as a cast member of the annual Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park entertainment showcase.55. What is Tauranga Festival of Performing Arts probably?A. A competition held for tap-dancing lovers or dancers.B. A contest where dancers can get a lot of prize money as long as theyjoin in.C.The dance centre owned by Brandon’s mom.D. A dancing game which only good dancers can sign up for.56. Which is probably Brandon’s Mom’s job?A. A managerB. A designerC. A judgeD. A schoolteacher.57. Which does not describe Brandon having the world under his feet?A.He was the winner at the Tauranga Festival of Performing Arts.B.He earned the people’s choice award.C.He performs the annual Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park entertainmentshowcase.D.He regularly performs in public as a singer and dancer.CThe Earth’s moon used to have a stronger magnetic field(磁场). During samples collected from the Apollo task, researchers claimed that the moon featured a magnetic field as strong as 70 microteslas(单位：微特斯拉). That’s compared to 50 microteslas here on Earth. At present, the moon does not have a global magnetic field.Benjamin Weiss, the co-author of the new study, says, “Earth’s magnetic field is currently 50 microteslas in strength. The early moon may have had a magnetic fieldthat was bigger, maybe up to more than 70 microteslas.”Weiss and Sonia Tikoo, who had their study published in Journal Sciences, suggest that the magnetic field of the moon can be the result of the molten liquid core that our satellite had taken for research. They believe that planets and other bodies move electrically conducting fluids around themselves, thus producing magnetic fields through a process which they compared to a dynamo(发电机). They note that earlier scientists did not understand whether the moon produced the magnetic field itself or if it was due to the outside forces.The group of researchers spent the last six years using new and advanced search methods in order to find strong signals that the moon might have had a magnetic core of its own. They believe that if the moon had a similar inner dynamo, it would allow them to better understand its inside structure and solve a problem scientists have grappled with for years.After several conducting studies, they could not say why the moon actually stopped producing the magnetic field. Researchers are also still confused at how such a small core on the moon could have created the original strong magnetic field it is originally believed to have produced.58. The word " grappled" (paragraph 4) is closest in meaning to______.A. exchangedB. dealtC. connectedD. started59. We can infer from the conclusion of Weiss and Tikoo’s research that______.A. the magnetic fields of the moon can produce its electricity owing to the outside forces.B. only planets move electrically conducting fluids around themselves.C. the result of the molten liquid core leads to the magnetic field of the moonD. the moon might have had a magnetic core of its own.60. Which is true about the magnetic field of the moon?A. The moon did not have a global magnetic field in the past.B. The magnetic field of the moon is as strong as that on the earth.C. The satellite took it for finding strong signals.D. The moon could have created the original strong magnetic field due to its core.61. What is the best title of the passage?A. The secret of the magnetic field of the moonB. The result of the magnetic field of the moonC. The moon can produce the magnetic fieldD. The process of the magnetic field of the moonSection C (6%)Directions: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statemen ts in the fewest p ossible words.There are about 29,000 deaths annually in the UK from air pollution. PM2.5, carbon and other chemicals are linked to heart and lung diseases as well as cancer. Some particle matter lies in the lungs, while the finest particles can enter the bloodstream, risking damage elsewhere in the body.There are nearly as many deaths now caused by air pollution as there are from smoking, so the main thing is we stop a new generation of children being exposed. It is said government has taken measures to make green air. Such as: Monitoring all over the country and predicting what result it will bring on time; A national plan for dealing with heavily polluting vehicles; Changes to fuel duty to encourage low nitrogen dioxide(二氧化氮) vehicles as well as low carbon dioxide(二氧化碳); Financial encouragement for other choices of fuels; Encourage walking and cycling, etc.Our dirty air will simply not clean itself, and this issue is one that will, without the government's involvement, continue to impact on present and future generations. Enough is enough. The government must act on these pieces of advice quickly if we are to improve the qu ality of the air we breathe and protect the nation's heart health."A government spokesperson said there would be a full response to the report in the future, but added: "Clean air is important for people's health and, while air quality has improved greatly in recent decades, we are investing heavily in measures across government to continue this, spending £2 bn since 2011 in green transport."(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS)62. What harmful matters are connected to heart and lung diseases?63. Give two examples of the measures of making green air according to the passage.64. _________ is the key to improve air quality and impact on our current and future generations.第II卷（共25分）IV. Translation (15%)Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.Translation：65.年轻人喜欢赶时髦。
上海行知实验中学高一英语期末试题含解析
上海行知实验中学高一英语期末试题含解析一、选择题1. He _____ have pleted his work, otherwise, he would be enjoying himself by the seaside.A.mustB.shouldC.wouldn’tD.can’t参考答案：A2. Have you _____ your things, Bob? The train is leaving at 2:30 this afternoon, so we don’t have too much time.A. added upB. hidden awayC. set downD. packed up参考答案：D3. He failed the exam again ! What should I do, Miss wang?-----In my opinion , your son is ______ than stupid.A. quite lazier B . much lazier C. lazier rather D. more lazy参考答案：D4. As is known ____ us, the actress is famous ____ her excellent act.A. for; asB. to; forC. as; forD. to; as参考答案：B5. Sixty people lost their lives in the fire accident,_________ ten old people and six children.A. containingB. includingC. containedD. included参考答案：B6. The thought of going back home was ___________ kept him happy while he was working abroad.A．that B．all that C．all what D．which 参考答案：B试题分析：句意：当他在国外工作时，回家的想法就是让他高兴的所有。
2021年上海市宝山区第一中学高一英语期末试卷含解析
2021年上海市宝山区第一中学高一英语期末试卷含解析一、选择题1. —The film Slumdog Millionaire is wonderful.—________.It’s the biggest winner with 8 awards at the 81st Academy Awards.A．I don’t think soB．AbsolutelyC．That’s all rightD．That depends参考答案：B考查交际用语。
句意为：——《贫民窟的百万富翁》这部电影不错。
——确实！它以8个奖项成为第81届奥斯卡金像奖的最大赢家。
Absolutely当然是；正是如此，用于肯定别人说的话，符合语境。
I don’t think so我不这么认为，用于否定别人的观点；That’s all right行，可以，没关系，是对道歉、感谢的答语；That depends视情况而定。
2. ___________, I think we can win the game.A. Honest speakingB. To be honestC. Honestly spokenD. To be honestly参考答案：B3. Then began ________ wet days that spoiled our vacation.A．a series of B．a great deal ofC．a good many of D．lots of参考答案：A[句意：之后就是一连串的下雨天，把我们的假期弄得一团糟。
a series of一连串的；a great deal of很多，用于修饰不可数名词；a good many(of)和lots of都是“许多”之意。
由句意来分析，A最合适。
] 4. — Why do you ask me to take that early bus?— Because that bus _____ the 9:00 am train at London.A. joins inB. joins upC. unites withD. connects with 参考答案：D5. Mr. Smith has a great interest in_______history, especially in_______history of the Ming Dynasty.A. /; theB. the; aC. a; theD. the ; /参考答案：A6. Don’t scold him any more. _______, he is only a child.A. After allB. In allC. Of allD. Above all参考答案：A7. The wonderful time they have been looking forward to________finally arrived.A．had B．have C．has D．having参考答案：C解析考查动词。
上海市行知中学高一上学期期末考试英语试题(宝山区统考)高一英语试题参考答案及听力原文
高一英语试题参考答案及听力原文1—5BDAAD 6—10ADCBC 11---13 CAD14. concerned 15. tasks 16. near 17. Talk18.can 19. what 20. when 21. to get 22. was released 23. have been locked 24.the 25.simpler 26. it 27. who 28. which 29. because 30. where31. improving 32. By33.G. unemployment 34. D problem 35.I. leave 36. H. idea 37. B. especially 38. E. finding 39. C. abroad 40. A. decided 41. F. struggling41—45 ADBCA 46—50DCBAC52—54 CBB 55—57AAD 58--61BCDA62.PM2.5，carbon and other chemicals63.Financial encouragement and encouraging walking and cycling.64. Government’s involvement65. Young people enjoy/like following trends.66. Famous people/Celebrities have a great(er) influence on/influence students’ life.67. Both teachers and students have three weeks off school for the Spring Festival.68. You can have a lot of fun chatting in English with foreigners.You can/will find it a lot fun chatting…69. Many cartoons not only amuse people but also provide them with food for thought.70.Writing: (omitted)听力原文：Section ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations 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. M: How is your husband?W: Allen was sick last week, but now he feels better.Question: What do we learn about Allen?2. W: What do you do for a living?M: I work for a travel agency, taking tourists to a place and showing them around. Question: What does the man probably do?3. W: Excuse me, but have we met somewhere before?M: Sorry, I don’t think we have.Question: What do we learn from the conversation?4. W: I bought some shirts in the new department store. How about having a look at them?M: Some shirts? It seems you have bought all shirts in the store.Question: What does the man mean?5. W: Do you enjoy your life in Manchester?M: Yes, I do. I’m leaving for Chicago or Boston. Anyway, I’ve never regretted my earlier decision.Question: Where does the man live now?6. W: What do you consider your weakness?M: I’m not good at speaking in public. I feel uncomfortable when I speak in public. Question: What’s the character of the man?7. W:No mail for me today? They must have forgotten about me. I hope everything is all right athome.M: No news is good news. Remember many things are slow these days.Question: What do we learn from the conversation?8. W: Let's play tennis outdoors today.M: Sounds good. But we’ve played tennis three times this week, I am tired.Question: What does the man mean?9. W: Kim says he’s going to stay up all night studying for the exam tomorrow morning.M: Wouldn’t he be better off getting a good night’s sleep so he’ll feel fresh in the morning. Question: What does the man imply?10. M: How about this house? Three bedrooms, a large kitchen, high ceilings and a bigdrawing room.W: Not bad. But it takes one hour to get to the station.Question: What’s the woman’s attitude towards the house?Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear one short passage, and you will be asked three questions on the passage. The passage 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 heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.Whether you love it or hate it, work is a major part of most people’s lives in the world. Americans are no exception. Americans might complain about “blue Monday”when they have to go back to work after the weekend, but most of them put a lot of importance on their job, not only about money but also about social identity. In fact, when Americans are introduced to a new person, they almost always ask each other, “What do you do?”They are really asking, “What is your job or profession?”Today, however, we won’t look at work in terms of what work means socially or psychologically. We’re going to take a look at work in the United States today in three different ways. First, we’ll take a historical look at work in America. Uh, we’ll do that by looking at how things changed for the American worker from the year 1900 to the year of the latest 2010. That is, from the beginning of the twentieth century to recent times. Then we’ll look at how U.S. workers are doing today. And after that, we’ll take a look at some possible reasons for the current economic situation. And finally, we’ll look at what people say about what the government should manufacture in factories.(Now listen to it again, please.)11. What does the “blue Monday”mean?12. Why do Americans put a lot of importance on their jobs?13. Wha t’s the first point discussed in this passage?Section CDirections: In section C, you will hear a longer conversation. The conversation will be read twice. After you hear the conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Blanks 14 to 17 are based on the following conversation.Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.W: John, you look pale. What happened?M: I stayed up last night.W: Did you have something on your mind? You look so concerned! Maybe I can help you!M: Well, I'm under a lot of pressure. My manager assigned me two tasks. Now the deadlines are near but I have finished neither of them.W: Is there anything I can do for you?M: Well, I guess no one can help me but myself. For the moment, I just need someone to talk to so that I can relieve my stress.W: I know your feeling. Take it easy and say something to me if you like.M: Oh, you are so kind. Thank you!W: Not at all!(Now listen to it again, please.)。
2022年上海市宝山区第一中学高一英语期末试题含解析
2022年上海市宝山区第一中学高一英语期末试题含解析一、选择题1. The young lady pretended to be ____, but in fact, she was more than nervous when she was being questioned.A. quietB. calmC. silentD. upset 参考答案：B2. _______ you don’t have much experience in this field, why don’t you ask Professor Wang for advice?A. UnlessB. In caseC. Even ifD. Now that参考答案：9．D略3. While I was in the country, I was helped a lot by the villagers. Now I am rich and I often wonder what I can do______.A. in returnB. in reliefC. in peaceD. in addition参考答案：A略4. Who would you rather the report instead of you?A. have writeB. have to writeC. to have writeD. to have written参考答案：A5. It is the third time he_______ with her in a week.A. has quarreledB. quarreledC. had quarreledD. quarreling参考答案：A6. These plants are watered _______.A. every other dayB. each other dayC. each another dayD. every another day参考答案：A7. Joan hasn’t been seen for four days and there is growing _____ for her safety.A. powerB. itemC. concernD. series参考答案：C8. —Didn’t you enjoy the film?— Not at all. __________, I was disgusted (使厌恶) by the amount of violence in it.A. In additionB. On the contraryC. As a resultD. By accident参考答案：B9. The game has _______ meaning _______ you do your best to win.A．little; unless B．no; if C．a; until D．no; whether参考答案：A试题分析：句意：如果你不尽力去赢这次比赛就没有什么意义。
2025届上海市宝山区行知中学英语高三上期末教学质量检测模拟试题含解析
2025届上海市宝山区行知中学英语高三上期末教学质量检测模拟试题注意事项:1．答题前，考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号码填写清楚，将条形码准确粘贴在条形码区域内。
2．答题时请按要求用笔。
3．请按照题号顺序在答题卡各题目的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效；在草稿纸、试卷上答题无效。
4．作图可先使用铅笔画出，确定后必须用黑色字迹的签字笔描黑。
5．保持卡面清洁，不要折暴、不要弄破、弄皱，不准使用涂改液、修正带、刮纸刀。
第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．Some pre-school children go to a day care center, __________ they learn simple games and songs.A．then B．there C．while D．where2．The college examination is ________________ easier this year than I have expected. A．fairly B．quiteC．rather D．very3．With people paying attention to fitness, self-service mini-gyms, each covering about 5 square meters, ________ in China’s major cities these years.A．have sprung up B．sprang upC．had sprung up D．spring up4．The witness an important detail when describing the accident.A．brought out B．kept offC．left out D．ran into5．He would be in better health now _______ with too much work when young.A．had he not burdened himself B．if he was not burdenedC．were he not burdened D．had he not been burdened himself6．It is not like her to be so impolite; she you when you greeted her.A．might not have heard B．should not have heard C．mustn’t hear D．shouldn’t hear7．-Could you pass me the sugar, please?-OK, ____A．never mind B．sounds greatC．here you go D．there it is8．During each NBA season, basketball fans cheer on their favorite teams to make_______ through.A．it B．themC．that D．those9．---Kingsman: The Secret Service is a spy action comedy film. Wants to come with me? ---I’d love to, but my best friend is getting married, and I won’t _______ it for anything. A．overlook B．trade C．miss D．forget10．What impressed me most about the movie were the ________ filmed in New York. A．scenery B．scenesC．sights D．views11．Since the match is over, we can ____by travelling and stop thinking about basketball. A．dive in B．switch offC．pull out D．split up12．---Where is the plane？I can't see it.---It went off its ________________ to keep away from the sudden storm.A．course B．roadC．flight D．direction13．---I’m sure Andrew will win t he first prize in the final.---I think so. He _____ for it months.A．is preparing B．has been preparing C．was preparing D．had been preparing 14．The folks were delighted at the message of their relatives _______ that mine explosion.A．survived B．to survive C．were surviving D．surviving15．Daniel’s family ________ their holiday in Huangshan this time next week.A．are enjoying B．are to enjoy C．will enjoy D．will be enjoying16．— Don't look down upon Bob. He has his own advantages.—Oh, yes others are weak, he is strong.A．Before B．WhenC．Where D．Though17．for years of hard training, she would not be standing on the stage, receiving huge cheers and applause.A．It were not B．It had not beenC．Were it not D．Had it not been.18．I found my computer functioning much better, ________ a new operating system. A．to install B．installingC．having installed D．installed19．Every school into the competition will have a chance to win $2,000 ______ of computing equipment.A．price B．worth C．value D．cost20．It’s natural that I didn’t recognize her immediately I saw her. _______, it’s almost 5 years since we met last.A．After all B．In addition C．What’s more D．In particular第二部分阅读理解（满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
2024届上海市宝山区行知中学高三英语第一学期期末教学质量检测模拟试题含解析
2024届上海市宝山区行知中学高三英语第一学期期末教学质量检测模拟试题注意事项：1．答题前，考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写清楚，将条形码准确粘贴在考生信息条形码粘贴区。
2．选择题必须使用2B铅笔填涂；非选择题必须使用0．5毫米黑色字迹的签字笔书写，字体工整、笔迹清楚。
3．请按照题号顺序在各题目的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效；在草稿纸、试题卷上答题无效。
4．保持卡面清洁，不要折叠，不要弄破、弄皱，不准使用涂改液、修正带、刮纸刀。
第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．____________the fierce competition in job seeking, many university graduates have no choice but to reduce their own demand for the salary.A．Faced B．FacingC．To face D．Having faced2．The two birds _________ each other in shape and color. In other words, they_________ each other in shape and color.A．differ, are different from B．differ from, are different to C．resemble, are similar to D．resemble, are similar with3．Nine in ten parents said there were significant differences in their approach to educating their children compared with ________ of their parents.A．those B．one C．that D．it4．It is what you do rather than what you say __________ matters.A．that B．whatC．which D．this5．Your red coat looks so good. It stood out clearly ______ the snow.A．across B．againstC．through D．over6．— Which classical Chinese poem do you like best?—Don’t laugh if we lay drunken on the battleground; how many soldiers ever came back______.A．old and young B．up and down C．safe and sound D．right and wrong7．________ blood if you can and many lives will be saved.A．Giving B．GivenC．To give D．Give8．The party last month really gave me a lot of fun. So can we have thismonth,Mr.James?A．any B．one C．another D．the other9．Why does she always drive to work ____ she could easily take the train?A．unless B．untilC．before D．when10．"We can not afford limited progress. We need rapid progress," Ban said at the Third World Climate Conference in Geneva, by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).A．organized B．being organized C．organizing D．was organized11．Time is a precious ________ that is often taken for granted among the young people. A．commodity B．commission C．component D．constitution12．—Will Uncle Peterson come to my birthday party tomorrow?—Pity he ______ to Zimbabwe as a volunteer teacher.A．was sent B．has been sentC．had been sent D．would be sent13．The medicine should usually be kept out of the ________ of children at home. A．distance B．reachC．limit D．arrival14．-- Can you spare me a few minutes now?-- ______, but I’ll be free this afternoon.A．I’m afraid not B．I’m not sureC．Yes, with pleasure D．No, I won’t15．____ clear goals, we become strangely loyal to performing daily doings until we become slaves of them.A．On top of B．In the silence ofC．On account of D．In the absence of16．It suddenly occurred to him ____ he had left his keys in the office．A．that B．whatC．where D．which17．I________________ a flu when I was on a spring outing with my classmate. A．caught up B．picked upC．took up D．brought up18．My cousin insisted that she ______ to Australia for further study. But the company refused her application.A．sends B．will be sentC．be sent D．would be sent19．---Can you help me with my English homework? You're a genius.---__________, but I'll try to help you. What's your problem?A．Far from it B．Sounds goodC．By all means D．It's out of question20．We climbed up to the top of a hill,___________ we got a good view of the whole forest park.A．which B．whereC．when D．that第二部分阅读理解（满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
2021年上海市宝山区中考一模(上学期期末)英语试题
2021年上海市宝山区中考一模（上学期期末）英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、单选题1．John is good at English, so he rarely makes mistakes in English grammar. Which of the following is correct for the underlined word in the sentence?A．/’reɪlɪ/B．/’reəlɪ/C．/’ri:əlɪ/D．/’rɪleɪ/ 2．Please take the valuable vase there with great care. I don’t want it to be broken. A．a B．an C．the D．/3．The policeman gave us much on how to protect ourselves when we are in danger. A．example B．tip C．note D．advice 4．There was no one nearby who might see the thief trying to break the house. A．down B．out C．through D．into5．Mary chatted with a friend of on WeChat for a long time last night.A．she B．her C．hers D．herself 6．Mr. Robinson, we didn’t quite follow you. Would you please give us example? A．other B．another C．the other D．the others 7．unforgettable experience we had in Shanghai Disneyland last weekend!A．How B．What C．What a D．What an 8．During the competition, Eric’s responses to the s cience questions were in our class. A．more quickly B．the most quickly C．quicker D．the quickest 9．Jerry in an American high school for 3 years. Now he lives with his uncle in Shanghai. A．studied B．has studied C．studies D．had studied 10．Emily’s mother felt it necessary to let her daughter her own decision this time. A．to make B．makes C．make D．making 11．After being questioned by the police, he admitted lies about his real name. A．tells B．told C．to tell D．telling 12．Our class teacher said that we the 3D Printing Cultural Museum next Thursday. A．visit B．visited C．will visit D．would visit 13．the morning of April 1st, Tracy played a joke on her best friend by phone.A．In B．On C．At D．To14．To help people travel around the city more easily, more underground lines in the nextfew years in Shanghai.A．are built B．will build C．are building D．will be built 15．I know you have already tried your best, so you worry too much about the final exams. A．can’t B．needn’t C．mustn’t D．shouldn’t 16．Parents should keep an eye on little children all the time, they can easily get hurt. A．or B．and C．but D．so17．Dr. Smith will never leave his parents he is sure both of them are taken good care of. A．since B．unless C．if D．though 18．Look, the building over there is the landmark of our city. It is high.A．fifty - five metre B．fifty - five metres C．fifty - five - metre D．fifty five metres 19．-- -- That’s all right.A．I was awarded the Model Student in our school.B．I’m extremely sorry for bringing you so much trouble.C．Let’s take the underground to the Century Park.D．How are you feeling today?20．According to Arthur Conan Doyle, where did Sherlock Holmes live in London?A．In Windsor Castle. B．At 221B, Becker Street.C．At No. 10, Downing Street. D．In Buckingham Palace.二、用单词的正确形式完成短文There was once an owl who lived in a forest with her baby owlet（猫头鹰之子）. Owl was kind to everyone 21．the Snake who lived near her nest. Owl's friends had told her that all snakes were evil and 22．. So, she was cruel to Snake and chased him any whenever he came near.One night , Owl woke up to great panic（恐慌）in the forest. A blanket of smoke lay over the trees and all the animals were frightened. There was a 23．!Together, the animals began to run. But as Owl was about to leave, she realized Owlet was 24．in a hole inside their tree. The hole was so small that Owl couldn’t reach him. Owl screamed at the top of her voice and began to cry.“Please , Mr. Robin, just a minute!” she called out to her fleeing friends. “Miss Mouse, wait, I need your help!”But all her friends ignored her and left immediately. They were too 25．to stay and help. Only Snake listened to Owl’s shouts and paused to wriggle（蠕动）inside the tree. In a second he reappeared, carrying Owlet26．in his mouth. Together, they got out of the forest to safety.“Oh, thank you, Snake!” said Owl. “ That was so kind. I’m sorry, I was 27．to believe what my friends told me about you.” And from that day on, Owl never 28．others without knowing them first.三、用所给单词的正确形式填空Complete the sentences with the given words in their proper forms（用括号中所给单词的适当形式完成下列句子，每空格限填一词）29．Scientists are trying to establishing more______for their argument. (proof)30．Sue has already graduated from university in her early_____. (twenty)31．The twin sisters are only five years old, but they can take care of______. (they) 32．People speak different______of English in different parts of Britain. (vary) 33．“How are you?” is a very______question. It’s a question that often doesn’t need an answer. (usual)34．Studying abroad has made me much more______in many ways. (depend)35．If you really want to______, you will have to work very hard. (success)36．She didn’t stop mopping the floor until it became _______clean. (spot)四、句型转换Complete the following sentences as required （根据所给要求完成下列句子,每题空格限填一词）37．This model of the helicopter cost me 240 yuan.（改为否定句）This model of the helicopter__________me 240 yuan.38．Just a few minutes after his daughter left, the old man forgot her visit.（对划线部分提问）_______________the old man forget just a few minutes after his daughter left?39．The citizens must divide everyday waste into four different categories.（改为被动语态）Everyday waste must___________into four different categories by the citizens.40．Are there aliens in space? Could you tell me?（改为含宾语从句的主从复合句）Could you tell me_______there________aliens in space?41．Penny was very nervous. She couldn’t go on with the job interview（合并为一句）Penny was_________nervous________go on with the job interview.42．Excuse me, I’d like to make a complaint about this palmtop computer.（保持原句意思）Excuse me, I’d like to_____________this palmtop computer.43．essential, work properly, for, enough sleep, your memory, is, to（连词成句）___________________________________________五、阅读单选Choose the best answer （根据以下内容，选择最恰当的答案）It happens to all of us. It is the end of the semester and your teacher gives you your report card. You look at it and your heart stops because you realize that your parents are going to be very angry. This is the classic case of a bad report card! There is nothing you can do to change the past. So, what do you do now?A disappointing report card is something that almost all students will experience at least once in their lives. Grades are how most schools evaluate（评价）students and they are pretty important. The problem is that we do not always get good grades we (or our parents) want. After a bad report card, it is important to figure out what to do next.The first thing to do is talk to your teacher. Find out how your grades were calculated. Was the problem a bad test, lack of participation（参与）in class, or a failure to complete homework? Next, if the problem is something you can solve on your won (such as not doing your homework), make a promise to change your behaviour! However, if you have been studyinghard and still got a bad grade, you probably need some extra help with your classes. Talk to your teacher and explain your situation. He or she will tell you where you can receive the extra help you need. Then, make a detailed plan of how you will improve your grades. Write down the plan and have it ready when you take to your parents. That’s good way to make your parents less angry.While all parents want their children to get good grades, most understand that not every report card will be perfect. The important thing is that you show your parents you have a plan to improve your grade s for next time. Always remember, many of the world’s most successful people failed many times before they became successful. They learn ed from their failures, and you should too!44．What is the problem with the grades?A．Most schools evaluate students by using grades. B．It’s important to get good grades. C．We don’t always get good grades we want.D．Grades are sometimes incorrect. 45．Which of the following is not a cause of a bad report card?A．There was something wrong with the test itself. B．You studied hard enough for the test. C．You didn’t take part in enough group work in class.D．You failed to finish your homework.46．is a good way to make your parents less angry.A．Telling your parents the test was too difficult for youB．Understanding all parents want their children to get good gradesC．Showing your parents you have a detailed plan to improve your gradesD．Explaining why you couldn’t complete your homework on time47．The underlined work “your situation” in the text probably means “”.A．You had no idea about how your grades were calculated.B．You have made a promise to change some bad behaviour.C．You have been studying hard, but you still got bad grades.D．You have had a detailed plan to improve your grades.48．Why does the writer mention（提及）”successful people” in paragraph 4?A．to compare successful people with unsuccessful peopleB．to describe whether they had good grades or bad gradesC．to encourage students to become successful like those peopleD．to explain that even successful people fail from time to time49．The text above is written to .A．encourage students to get good grades B．make parents less angryC．share ways to deal with bad report cards D．find excuses for bad grades六、完型填空Choose the best answer and complete the passage （选择最恰当的选项完成短文）Would you like to be comfortable talking to other people? Holding conversations may help.Holding conversations may not seem like a skill. 50 , everyone talks to other people frequently（频繁地）.But talking to new people makes many people nervous.Here are some ways to make conversations more fun and less awkward（尴尬的）.Body languageAs strange as it may seem, much 51 happens without any words.The way you stand and act tells people a lot about you. When you’re talking with someone, stand up straight and look them in the eye. This shows that you’re confident. And if you’re nervous, acting like you’re confident can help you feel more confident. When you’re listening, look at the other perso n. Lean forward to show that you’re interested in what they’re saying.Back and forthA good conversation is not a 52 , which means that both people need to participate. If you’re doing all the talking , pause to give the other person time to speak. If they don’t say anything, try asking them a question.Questions can also help if you’re struggling（挣扎）to think of something to say. If you ask the other person a question, they’ll talk for a while. Maybe they’ll say something relate with and can reply to. People are generally 53 to find others with similar interests.When you ask questions, try to come up with open-ended ones. That means questions where the answer is more than just “yes” or “no.” Open - ended questions in English tend to start with who, what, when, where and why.Don’t fear 54 .Don’t panic if the conversation has quiet moments. Every conversation has some. Think of them as opportunities to change the subject to something you’re interested in. You could also comment on（评论）somethin g you’ve done recently. Or once again, you can ask a questionabout the other person.So if you’re shy, be brave, ask a question, and start a conversation. As with any skill, you will 55 on holding conversations with time.50．A．Above all B．In brief C．After all D．Even though 51．A．emotion B．communication C．information D．situation 52．A．dialogue B．game C．discussion D．speech 53．A．difficult B．faithful C．excited D．honest 54．A．conclusions B．questions C．conversations D．silence 55．A．increase B．improve C．better D．rise七、单词填空Read the passage and fill in the blanks with proper words.A local primary school is considering using tablet computers（平板电脑）in all classrooms from next year. The following text has been written by a teacher at the school.Should we use tablet computers in the classroom?The use of tablet computers（or simply“tablets”）in the classroom has become an increasingly popular choice in many primary schools across the country, including many in our local area. It is important that we consider this opportunity, but we must also be a 56．of the problems.On one hand, there are many a57．to use tablets in the classroom.Firstly, tablets could improve productivity（效率）during the school day. Because of their familiarity with computers and mobile phones, many of our students can type faster than they can write by hand. T58．, using tablets in the classroom could reduce the time it takes for them to complete tasks. Additionally, there are endless tablet functions（功能）which could provide interesting teaching a59．. For example, we could play computer games to teach Maths, or make simple flashes to show how magnets behave. Also, students could take photos outdoors and then use them for writing tasks.However, we must also consider the possible problems with introducing tablets to our classrooms. Some students may play with the tablets instead of f 60．on their work. Another problem is that, while many students can use tablets already, many of our teachers are not goodat it and would need to be trained. We may also have problems with the tablets breaking, which would be very expensive to r61． . This is in addition to the cost of buying the tablets in the first place.All in all, even though using tablets in the classroom may have many problems, it seems that it would be a wonderful opportunity for students and teachers at our school. There are a lot of costs indeed, but it would c62．prove to be a worthwhile investment（物有所值的投资）.八、回答问题Answer the questions.Dear Grandma and Grandpa,As you may have heard from my parents, I’m in China right now on a cultural exchange program. I’m enjoying my time here very much. I have made new friends here, many of whom are locals. Through my interaction（相互交流）with them, I’ve noticed some interesting cultural differences. One of the most obvious（明显的）cultural differences is the size of food portions in restaurants. Back home in America, the food portions are usually larger than those I’ve seen in China. We’re even used to seeing super-sized dishes in some restaurants.Howeve r, in Asia, food portions are generally not extremely large. I’m must encouraged to eat until I’m full and enjoy different kinds of food. Eating out in Asia is often a big social affair （社交活动）. People here eat out a lot. There are all kinds of restaurants. And there are food stands and food carts-even on the sidewalk（人行道）.Another interesting aspect of eating out is the way food is served. Back home in America, each diner orders their own meal. When people eat out in Asia, they usually order food to share. Nearly every time I eat out with friends in China, each of us has our own bowl of rice or noodles, and we share the rest of the dishes. This is an excellent way to try new foods! One thing that makes me confused is the way people pay for food at a restaurant.In the U.S. we often ask for separate（分开的）checks, so we each pay for our own meal. But here, if diners decide to pay separately, they typically don’t request separate checks. Instead, they give money to one person who pays the bill. People also don’t ti p the server. Instead, thereis often a service charge added to the bill.I hope you are doing well. I’ll write you again!Love, Margare63．Margaret has made many local friends during her cultural exchange program, hasn’t she? __________________________________________________64．What’s the culture difference in the size of food portions between China and America?____________________________________________________65．Why do people in Asia like eating out a lot?___________________________________________________66．What does Margaret think of the way food is served in China?____________________________________________67．How do people usually pay the bill in America?_________________________________________________68．Do you like the way of eating out in China or in America? Why?______________________________________________________九、书信作文69．Writing.write at least 60 words about the topic“A thank-you letter to ”.（以“给……的一封感谢信”为题写一篇不少于60 个词的短文。
上海市宝山区行知实验中学2025届英语高三上期末综合测试试题含解析
上海市宝山区行知实验中学2025届英语高三上期末综合测试试题注意事项1．考生要认真填写考场号和座位序号。
2．试题所有答案必须填涂或书写在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。
第一部分必须用2B 铅笔作答；第二部分必须用黑色字迹的签字笔作答。
3．考试结束后，考生须将试卷和答题卡放在桌面上，待监考员收回。
第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．— Can you do me a favour, Mr. Smith? My car ______ start.— No problem. Y ou can count on it.A．won’t B．mustn’tC．needn’t D．shouldn’t2．I admire my English teacher. I can remember very few occasions _____ she stopped working because of ill health.A．that B．whenC．where D．which3．The reason why he adapted to the new situations quickly is that he had a ________ attitude.A．changeable B．stable C．movable D．flexible4．The days are gone physical strength was all you needed to make a living．A．that B．whenC．where D．which5．The book ______ through the air to Aunt Dede and she began to read it aloud. A．got B．pushed C．sailed6．When you are absorbed in a book or simply trying to rest, it seems that the phone______ continuously, destroying your momentary peace.A．rings B．has been ringing C．rang D．is ringing7．The art historians tried to figure out how the temple __________ when built around 15 B．C．A．might look B．might have looked C．must look D．must have looked8．The expert points out the phenomenon that cream goes bad faster than butter______ its structure rather than its chemical composition.A．lives up to B．gets down toC．comes down to D．stands up to9．—I felt it very difficult to carry on the work all by myself.—I could have helped you, but you _____me to.A．hadn’t asked B．didn’t ask C．haven’t asked D．don’t ask10．It was so noisy that we hear ourselves speak.A．couldn’t B．shouldn’tC．mustn’t D．needn’t11．In the US, there are currently over 5,000 community schools _____, in addition to serving as educational institutions, function as community centers for the surrounding neighborhood.A．which B．whereC．whose D．as12．Someone is ringing the doorbell. Go and see ____.A．who is he B．who he isC．who is it D．who it is13．The boy the first prize, but he was so careless as to make a foolish mistake. A．must have gained B．need have gainedC．could have gained D．shall have gained14．I’m interested in a blue dress. Do you have any _______?A．convenient B．available C．possible D．personal15．Jane is not good at sports，but when it to cooking，she’s excellent．A．happens B．comes C．does D．occurs16．—Mum, do you mind if I invite some friends to my birthday party?—______. It will be more interesting.A．By no means B．Yes, of courseC．Don’t worry D．No doubt.17．Governments around the world increasingly ________ artificial intelligence to help promote economic growth.A．put out B．roll out C．make out D．reach out18．—Mr Johnson, I have something I would like to trouble you with.—________. Just tell me what I can do.A．You have my word B．Don't give me thatC．You can say that again D．Don't stand on ceremony19．I had hardly rung the bell ________ the door was opened suddenly, and my son rushed out to greet me.A．before B．untilC．as D．since20．They arrived at the border between Kenya and Tanzania at 2 pm, ______ lies a national nature reserve.A．what B．which C．where D．when第二部分阅读理解（满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
上海市行知高中-学年高一上学期12月月考英语试题（原卷版解析版）（无听力音频，无文字材料）
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
14. A. To use an app to order meals.
B. It can identify the customers through its cameras.
C. 3G technology enables it to find the customers’ houses.
D. It was built by a European online take-away food company.
5. A. They should give Jessica some on-the-job training.
B. They should offer Jessica some train tickets.
C. They shouldn’t have taken Jessica into account.
4. A. He can’t get a room at the hotel at this time.
B. He didn’t get the type of room he wanted.
C. He expected the room to be more expensive.
D. He thought he had already made a reservation.
1. A. By bike. B. By car. C. By bus. D. On foot.
2. A. The man’s violin. B. The man’s hobby.
上海市上海中学2023-2024学年高一上学期期末考试英语试题
上海市上海中学2023-2024学年高一上学期期末考试英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、单项选择1．The beach near the sea is a place ________ I have been familiar since childhood.A．in which B．on which C．with which D．to which2．________ embraces and respects the local customs will find it easier to fit in better with the local culture.A．Who B．Whom C．Anyone D．Whoever3．It remains uncertain at this point ________ the idea you proposed will be accepted.A．whether B．whether that C．that whether D．that4．The first time ________ she led small groups of people on guided hunts, she taught them how to kill the insect, ________ has spread to much of Florida.A．when; that B．/;who C．when; which D．/; which 5．When we arrived in ________ used to be a traditional British pub, all we could see were the time-worn walls which provided an atmospheric setting.A．where B．that C．what D．which6．________ 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．In high school, students will experience various emotions, challenges, and friendships,________ shape their memorable journey.A．all of that B．all of what C．all of which D．all8．It was unbelievable ________ he designed went beyond the expectations of everyone in the room.A．that B．that what C．what D．what that9．It was in 2014 ________ a team at the University of Kent showed ________ Christmas turkeys kept more of their original dinosaur DNA than any other birds, but the reasons remain unclear.A．when; that B．that; that C．when; why D．that; why10．Language learners are encouraged to do ________ they are instructed to do, ________ will enhance their understanding of the language.A．what; that B．all what; which C．all that; that D．what; which 11．Despite some opposing opinions, the committee insists that the volunteers ________an excellent job in community service and that the prize ________to these warm-hearted men and women.A．should do; be awarded B．have done; will be awardedC．should do; will be awarded D．have done; be awarded12．I will briefly explain to you the way ________ we use to simplify the communication process within the team.A．that B．in which C．through which D．by which 13．In many countries, primary education is free and ________ for children of 6 to 12 years, and it is illegal for parents to prevent their children from attending school.A．compulsory B．complicated C．conservative D．convenient 14．Sarah worked hard to ________ her colleagues of the benefits of adopting sustainable practices in the workplace.A．confirm B．control C．convince D．reward 15．He was entirely devoted to the affairs of his troop, and was ________ and kind to his men and officers.A．dominant B．deliberate C．enterprising D．considerate 16．When I returned home, I tried to ________the wonder of this machine to my partner.A．delay B．deliver C．convey D．declare 17．The language teacher will also have his or her own assessments to make sure each student is meeting ________in class.A．expectations B．disciplines C．conflicts D．coincidences 18．As India gained freedom and matured into herself, the British Empire began to ________, which signaled the end of colonial rule and the emergence of a new era in the country’s history.A．break in B．fall apart C．hold out D．take over 19．The young boy was ________ his favorite toy as his parents hurriedly left the store.A．concerned with B．engaged in C．committed to D．torn away from 20．The company wants to ________ a strong presence in the world market by working withpartners and creating new and innovative products.A．establish B．exploit C．expose D．exhaust21．A promotion served as a significant ________for his outstanding performance and positive impact on the team.A．award B．determination C．reward D．demand二、选词填空Directions: Fill in the blank with a proper word chosen from the box: Each word can be usedThe reason for the mysterious deaths of hundreds of elephants When hundreds of African savanna elephants dropped dead in Botswana’s Okavango Delta in 2020, conservationists were alarmed. As the death toll rose — from dozens in March to more thanendangered species died across the border in northwestern Zimbabwe in a three-week period, with one more found in November. “It was very quick,” says Chris Foggin, a vet who examined the elephant carcasses (尸体) in Zimbabwe. “That was so 24 .”African savanna elephants 25 to this area represent the majority of what’s left of that species. Around 350,000 African savanna elephants remain, and given the already significant 26 to their survival, a new disease could be what tips that last domino towards extinction.Now, new research published recently in Nature Communications points to a bacterium not 27 found in elephants of any species, called Bisgaard taxon 45, that causes a massive systemic blood infection called septicemia. “It’s a disease we know can kill a reasonable number of elephants in a short space of time,” says Foggin, co-leader of the study. And “it has the potential to kill a lot more given the right circumstances.” What those are, however, remains unknown — yet it’s pressing to find out. Aerial population surveys in KAZA in 2022 found a high number of new elephant carcasses. The examination 28 the elephants had enlarged livers and spleens, as well as internal bleeding in multiple organs— signs of septicemia (败血症).However, scientists still don’t know how widespread Bisgaard taxon 45 is, or if the bacteria 29 as a normal group of bacteria within elephants and other animals. “We’re assuming it’s probably present more 30 than we’ve known, without causing disease, but we don’t have proof of that,” Foggin says. It’s possible environmental stressors, such as heat and lack of food and water, may have led Bisgaard taxon 45 to multiply and cause the septicemia in the Zimbabwe elephants. With much of Africa predicted to get hotter and drier, the bacterium “could cause much worse mortalities down the line,” says Foggin. That’s why, he says, “it is important to 31 monitoring elephant deaths and see if it’s responsible.”三、完形填空The Pop-up IglooPolar bears are warm-blooded animals with heavy fat and fur that can survive in freezing Arctic temperatures. They have two types of fur—the long oily hairs and short thick hairs. By 32 the characteristics of these two hairs and their black skin underneath, the polar bears can keep themselves warm. 33 by polar bears, a team of students from the Royal Danish Academy designed a pop-up igloo(弹出式冰屋)—an emergency tent that might make survival in sub-zero areas much more manageable.Led by Henry Glogau, the team said that their design aims to 34 those lost or stranded in extreme conditions. With little visibility and no phone coverage, people may face severe 35 while waiting for rescue in cold polar areas. Rather than fight against the extreme conditions, the team looked to use them to its 36 . “Inspired by snow caves and the conventional winter-used tents, we treat snow as a(n) 37 material rather than a burden,” the team told Vigour Times website.The pop-up igloo adopts a mylar(聚酯薄膜) material, which works 38 to polar bears’ skin. Besides their thick fat and fur, polar bears have black skin underneath, which is ideal for absorbing rays from the Arctic sun to keep themselves warm. The mylar material gives 39 to its inhabitants in the same way by reflecting sunlight into the space inside the tent. The pop-up igloo also features an origami-like(像折纸的) design, which helps to 40 the snow and secure the tent. The origami pockets create areas where snow can41 on the outside. It prevents heat from escaping from the tent, while holding the tent to the ground. Researchers ensured that the tent could withstand the weight of a 70kg human standing on top to remain 42 in extreme conditions. This adds another 43 layer to everything inside.The team put the tent through 44 testing for one month in Alaska to see its capability. The results showed that at 11.8 to 15 inches of snow cover, a 37℃ 45 in temperature between inside and outside could be maintained on average. In the future, the pop-up igloos could be 46 along hiking routes in cold areas like the Arctic, where they could be set up in seconds when needed.32．A．gathering B．combining C．comparing D．distinguishing 33．A．Fascinated B．Encouraged C．Threatened D．Inspired 34．A．guide B．comfort C．shelter D．delight 35．A．danger B．boredom C．confusion D．damage 36．A．advantage B．challenge C．defence D．convenience 37．A．original B．novel C．creative D．building 38．A．efficiently B．closely C．similarly D．cleverly 39．A．rays B．light C．heat D．glow 40．A．estimate B．trap C．exclude D．dissolve 41．A．pile up B．melt down C．break down D．last out 42．A．concrete B．everlasting C．stable D．elegant 43．A．heavy B．protective C．external D．flexible 44．A．repetitive B．eventual C．general D．domestic 45．A．fall B．increase C．decline D．difference 46．A．exposed B．restored C．recycled D．placed四、阅读理解“It’s a windy day in Laguna San Ignacio, and the waves seem to come from all directions,” said Sara Clemence in Bloomberg Businessweek. My children and I are riding on an 18-foot boat—small enough that we can reach down into the water if a gray whale swims up alongside. And then we see what we’ve come for: a heart-shaped shower of water and a dark mass rushing below it. As instructed, we splash(溅泼) the water strongly to signal thehuge whale, which turns out to be a mother with her weeks-old baby. The baby soon swims beneath our boat, emerges to blow mist in my face, then “lies onto its side like a 2-ton puppy.” Leaning down, I touched its skin gently. “It feels electric. Also, a bit like petting a hard-boiled egg.”San Ignacio is one of very few places where a person can pet a whale. The whales come each year to the coast of Baja California to give birth and to mate. If you’re lucky, you can “shake hands with a leathery fin(鳍)” or even “plant a kiss on a cold, salty cheek.” I usually worry about such interactions, because wild creatures can become deeply stressed by human contact. But boat numbers are strictly limited in these protected waters. And any whale that approaches a boat does so on its own terms. Like that baby whale: “We see him a few times, and he seems to like being petted and splashed.”So we are two species, connecting through touch, but also through eye contact: “More than once, after nosing around our boat, a young gray whale turns on its side so one dark, baseball-size eye is looking up at us.” Whalers used to call gray whales “devil fish” because these magnificent creatures turn violent when threatened—“or, say, when their babies are harmed.” That makes it feel even more of a blessing when, on our third day there, a large mama whale approaches the boat. “I’m splashing when I feel her nose press up into my hand.” Though she’s “wiser and apparently more alert” than her child, “she still decides to trust us.”47．According to the passage, people can NOT interact with a whale by ________.A．splashing water to it B．gently touching its skinC．swimming alongside it D．looking at it in the eye48．The underlined phrase in paragraph 2 means that the whale ________.A．is mad with too many visitorsB．is willing to be petted by people on the boatC．can interact with people based on its likesD．can decide its preferred swimming route49．Why does the author consider it “a blessing” when a large mama whale approaches the boat?A．Because she is smarter than her child and better at interacting with people.B．Because she believes in people and will not turn violent if her baby is harmed.C．Because a whale as large as this one is rare to see.D．Because she trusts people despite her concerns about her child’s safety.50．What is the best title for this passage?Communicate Fluently Effectively in English“The Cities are My Classrooms!”Why spend your time in a classroom when you can invest your time studying during breakfast or dinner?And why stay inside in the afternoon when you can study by the beach or in a bar?That’s right. That’s the way we teach.‘Active Learning’ is the best way to learn, practice, and perfect your English.“Walk and Talk English Eat and Drink English!”51．Who might be the target audience for this advertisement?A．people who who’d like to learn English while travelling.B．Inland travelers who want to talk with the locals in England pubs.C．England students who want to improve their English to be admitted to Oxford.D．people who want to improve their English through virtual tourism. 52．Which learning experience is NOT provided by English 4 Professionals?A．An individualized learning experience which suits the learner’s schedule.B．An immersed learning experience where the learner studies in famous universities.C．A cultural learning experience where the learner experiences European cultures.D．A relaxing learning experience where the learner can have fun while learning.53．If you sign up for the program, you are most likely to be studying ________.A．on the MIT campus lawn B．in Windsor Castle in EnglandC．on La Concha Beach in Spain D．in an English pub near your houseIn spite of “endless talk of difference”, American society is an amazing machine forthe casualness and lack of respect seen in popular culture. People are absorbed into “a culture of consumption” launched by the 19th-century department stores that offered a wide range of goods in an elegant atmosphere. Instead of fancy shops catering to the upper-class, these were stores “anyone could enter, regardless of class or background.” This turned shopping into a public and democratic (民主的) act. The mass media, advertising and sports are other forces for homogenization.Immigrants are quickly adapting to this common culture, which may not be altogether elevating but is hardly poisonous. Writing for the National Immigration Forum, Gregory Rodriguez reports that today’s immigration is neither at remarkable levels nor resistant to assimilation (融合). In 1998 immigrants were 9.8 percent of population; in 1900, 13.6 percent. In the 10 years prior to 1990, 3.1 immigrants arrived for every 1,000 residents; in the 10 years prior to 1890, 9.2 for every 1,000. Now, consider three indicators of assimilation — language, home ownership and intermarriage.The 1990 Census revealed that “a majority of immigrants from each of the fifteen most common countries of origin spoke English ‘well’ or ‘very well’ after ten years of residence.” The children of immigrants tend to be bilingual (双语的) and good at English. “By the third generation, the original language is lost in the majority of immigrant families.” Hence, America is described as a “graveyard” for languages. By 1996 foreign-born immigrants who had arrived before 1970 had a home ownership rate of 75.6 percent, higher than the 69.8 percent rate among native-born Americans. Foreign-born Asians and Hispanics “have higher rates of intermarriage than do U.S.-born whites and blacks.” By the third generation, one third of Hispanic women are married to non-Hispanics, and 41 percent of Asian-American women are married to non-Asians.Rodriguez notes that children in remote villages around the world are fans of superstars like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Garth Brooks, yet “some Americans fear that immigrants living within the United States are not influenced by the nation’s assimilative power.”Are there divisive issues and anger in America? Indeed. It is big enough to have a bit of everything. But particularly when viewed against America’s troubled past, today’s social Indicators hardly suggest a dark and worsening social environment.54．The underlined phrase in paragraph 1 probably means ________.A．making people adapt to American consumption cultureB．encouraging people to embrace a democratic lifestyleC．encouraging people to stick to their own ideas and principlesD．making people behave more similarly in many aspects55．According to the passage, what can be inferred about the immigrants now in the U.S.?A．Their adaptation to the common culture is quick but harmful to the society.B．The scale of immigration is not big and the immigrants welcome American culture.C．Their children are good at both English and their original language.D．Hispanic and Asian-American women both prefer to marry native-born Americans. 56．The author mentions Arnold Schwarzenegger and Garth Brooks in paragraph 4 to________.A．provide examples of successful immigrantsB．suggest the weakness of America’s assimilative powerC．show the powerful influence of American cultureD．prove their popularity at home and abroad57．What is the author’s general attitude towards the cultural assimilation in American society?A．Optimistic.B．Concerned.C．Neutral.D．Negative.Do Lobsters Feel Pain?The traditional method for cooking a lobster — boiling it alive — raises the question of whether or not lobsters feel pain. 58 . Lobsters decay very quickly after they die, and eating a dead lobster increases the risk of food-borne illness and reduces the quality of its flavor. However, if lobsters are capable of feeling pain, these cooking methods raise ethical questions for chefs and lobster eaters alike.Until the 1980s, scientists were trained to ignore animal pain, based on the belief that the ability to feel pain was associated only with higher consciousness. However, today, scientists view humans as a species of animal. Still, scientists disagree over whether or not lobsters feel pain. Lobsters have a peripheral system (外围系统) like humans, but instead of a single brain, they possess segmented ganglia (分段神经节). Because of these differences, some researchers argue lobsters are too dissimilar to vertebrates (脊椎动物) to feel pain and that their reaction to negative stimuli is simply a reflex. 59 . Lobsters guard their injuries, learn to avoid dangerous situations, and respond to anesthetics (麻醉剂). For these reasons, most scientists believe that injuring a lobster (e. g. storing it on ice or boiling it alive) causes physical pain.60 . Currently, boiling lobsters alive is banned in Switzerland, New Zealand, and the Italian city Reggio Emilia. Even in locations where boiling lobsters remains legal, many restaurants choose more human e methods, both to calm customer concerns and because the chefs believe stress negatively affects the flavor of the meat.While we cannot know definitively whether or not lobsters feel pain, research indicates that it’s likely. So, if you want to enjoy a lobster dinner, how should you go about it? The most human e tool for cooking a lobster is the CrustaStun. This device kills a lobster by an electric shock, making it unconscious in less than half a second, after which it can be cut apart or boiled. In contrast, it takes about 2 minutes for a lobster to die from immersion in boiling water. 61 . Some restaurants place a lobster in a plastic bag and place it in the freezer for a couple of hours, during which time the lobster loses consciousness and dies.A．Nonetheless, lobsters do satisfy all of the criteria for a pain responseB．This cooking technique is used in many restaurants to improve humans’ dining experienceC．Due to growing evidence that the lobsters may feel pain, it is now becoming illegal to boil lobsters alive or keep them on iceD．This method is probably the most humane option for killing a lobster before cooking and eating itE．Evidence shows that many species like lobsters are capable of learning and possess some level of self-awarenessF．Unfortunately, this technique is too expensive for most restaurants to afford五、语法填空填空）63．you decide upon will not influence me, for I am not involved in your project. （用适当的词填空）64．Is this classroom you have your chemistry lessons the one you like the most? （用适当的词填空）65．I doubt the scientific breakthrough will have a profound impact on the field of medicine. （用适当的词填空）66．The police offer a reward to finds the missing luggage of this old lady.（用适当的词填空）67．do you think would be the best place to celebrate our anniversary, a restaurant or a bar? （用适当的词填空）68．The moment the first rays of sunlight painted the sky signaled the beginning of a new day. (用适当的词填空)69．What I want to know is you plan to dress in to attend the Christmas party. （用适当的词填空）70．HR demanded that all employees (familiarize) with the new software after the training session was completed. (所给词的适当形式填空)71．the two trains crashed into each other still remains unknown, but the police say that it could be due to the heavy snow. （用适当的词填空）六、翻译72．这个从不自省的男人不可能在事业上获得成功。
上海市宝山中学2021年高一英语期末试题含解析
上海市宝山中学2021年高一英语期末试题含解析一、选择题1. Two students in our school will_____ the sports meeting tomorrow.A. take awayB. take part inC. take outD. take off参考答案：B【详解】考查动词短语辨析。
句意：我们学校的两名学生将参加明天的运动会。
A. take away拿走；B. take part in参加；C. take out拿出、取出；D. take off起飞。
根据空后the sports meeting可知，此处表示“参加运动会”。
故选B。
2. ________ it is to go for a picnic on such a fine day!A. What a funB. What funC. How funD. How a fun参考答案：B3. --Why have you come to work on foot today?--Well, my bike ______ and I hate taking a crowded bus.A．has been repaired B．is repairing C．will be repaired D．is being repaired参考答案：D4. —What do you like better, tea or soda?-- .Green tea is good for my health.A.I prefer tea to soda.B.I’d like a cup of soda.C.Tea is too cheap.D.Soda is very tasty.参考答案：A5. —Sorry,I am late.My watch is slow!—That's all right.But don't forget to your watch.A. put awayB. put forwardC. put backD. put off参考答案：B6. Don’t leave her_____ outside in the rain.A. waitB. having waitedC. being waitedD. waiting参考答案：D7. The little girl ________ go out alone at night.A. dared notB. dares notC. dare not toD. don’t dare to参考答案：A8. Stop making so much _____. The children are sleeping.A. voiceB. noiseC. sound参考答案：B9. _________ you’ve got a chance, you might as well make full use of it.A. Now thatB. AfterC. AlthoughD. As soon as参考答案：A10. It’s based on the idea _____ all people are created equal, _____ is accepted by most people.A. that; whichB. which; whichC. which; whenD. that; that参考答案：A11. ______ is our belief that improvements in health care will lead to a stronger, more prosperous economy.A. WhichB. WhatC. ItD. As参考答案：C考查it的用法。
上海市2022-2021年高一上学期期末联考英语试题
第一学期期末联考高一英语试卷【完卷时间：120分钟；满分：150分】第Ⅰ卷（选择题共90分）第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节(共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分, 满分7.5 分)听下面 5 段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项, 并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后, 你都有10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What are the speakers doing?A. Buying sleeping bags.B. Preparing for camping.C. Cleaning up the car.2. What does the man advise the girl to do now?A. Watch cartoons.B. Go to the park.C. Have lunch.3. What can we infer about the man?A. He was in poor health.B. He didn’t give up drinking.C. He used to be a beer drinker.4. What will the speakers do?A. Cancel their flight.B. Take a trip.C. Listen to the weather report.5. How does the man feel?A. Tired.B. Excited.C. Nervous.第二节(共1 5 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。
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2014学年第一学期期末高一年级英语学科教学质量监测试卷考生注意：1.本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷和第Ⅱ卷两部分。
全卷共8页。
满分100分。
考试时间90分钟。
2.答第I卷前，考生务必在答题卡上用钢笔或水笔清楚填写学校、班级、姓名和准考证号，并用铅笔在答题卡上正确涂写准考证号。
3.第I卷（1—13小题，33 —61小题）由机器阅卷，答案必须全部涂写在答题卡上。
考生应将代表正确答案的小方格用铅笔涂黑。
注意试题题号和答题卡编号一一对应，不能错位。
答案需要更改时，必须将原选项用橡皮擦去，重新选择。
答案不能涂写在试卷上，涂写在试卷上一律不给分。
第I卷中的第14—17小题、18—32小题和第II卷的试题在电脑上阅卷，其答案用黑色或蓝色钢笔或水笔写在答题卡上，如用铅笔答题，或写在试卷上也一律不给分。
第I卷(共75分)I. Listening ComprehensionSection A (10%)Directions:In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations 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. Allen is still in bed. B. Allen fell ill last week.C. The woman is Allen’s sister.D. The man is Allen’s brother.2. A. He is a writer. B. He is a student.C. He is a worker.D. He is a tour guide.3. A. The woman doesn’t know the man.B. The woman and the man are friends.C. The man is very familiar with the women.D. The man often talks with women.4. A. The woman bought too many shirts.B. The woman bought all the shirts in the store.C. He wanted to see what the woman bought.D. He didn’t like the style of the shirts.5. A. In Chicago. B. In Boston. C. In Washington. D. In Manchester.6. A. He is very shy. B. He is open-minded.C. He is brave.D. He is modest.7. A. No news is good news. B. The man’s family has forgotten him.C. The woman works in the post office.D. The man expects to hear from his family.8. A. He wants to play tennis outdoors. B. He feels tired and sick.C. He doesn’t want to play tennis.D. He wants to play basketball instead.9. A. Kim should study up late for the exam.B. Kim should be well rested for the exam.C. Kim will get some fresh air in the morning.D. Kim will be the top student in the exam.10. A. The woman will rent the house.B. The woman likes the house very much.C. The woman is not satisfied with the house.D. The woman will buy the house.Section B(6%)Directions: In Section B, you will hear one short passage, and you will be asked three questions on the passages. The passage 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 heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. The second Monday of every month.B. The Monday when the sky is blue.C. The day when people have to stop weekend to work.D. The day that most of the people feel blue.12. A. Jobs make people get money and social identity.B. Jobs can only offer people a lot of money.C. Jobs make people be busy every day.D. Jobs let people know many other new friends.13. A. How American workers are doing today.B.The current economic situation.C. What people say about the government.D. The history of work in U.S.Section C (4%)Directions: In Section C, you will hear a longer conversation. The conversation will be read twice. After you hear the conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Blanks 17 to 20 are based on the following conversation.Relieve PressureHow is John He looks pale and __14__.The reason caused stress The manager assigned two __15__ to him.Present situation The deadlines are __16__.Solution Need someone to __17__to.Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.II. Grammar and VocabularySection A (15%)Directions: After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages 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.AWhat’s the frightening situation you can think of? For many people, it’s being shut somewhere they (18)____ not get out of.That’s exactly (19)____happened to an American tourist who said, “it feels good to be free” after he was locked inside a London bookstore for two hours.David Willis had been using the Internet inside the Waterstones store in Trafalgar Square, London, UK （20）____ he found that he had been shut inside, according to Sky News.He tried （21）____(get) out but failed, and it was only after posting messages on Twitter, a social network, that he （22）____( release).After he had spoken to the police but still not been released, he posted: “Hi Waterstones, I（23）____(lock) inside of your Trafalgar Square bookstore for two hours now. Please let me out.”It got the attention of thousands of Internet users. The police arrived at（24）____ store, and they finally let him out just after 11 pm on Thursday.After he was released, he posted another,（25）____(simple) message: “I’m free.”BGoogle has begun testing the electric car in MountainView, California. The car does not have all the normal carcontrols. Instead, it has a smartphone app that calls it andtells （26）_____the destination, and a STOP button betweenthe two seats in case the passengers need to override thecomputer.The company’s co-founder, Sergey Brin, says that they want to change the world for people(27)_____ do not find it easy to travel around. The cars have been built specially by a company in Detroit. Google will now test the cars, (28)______ are not yet for sale.There need to be detailed scans of the roads before the cars can drive on them, (29)______ they cannot collect and process enough information in real time.Chris Urmson, director of the driverless car project at Google, said: “The cars will be very basic. But they will t ake you (30)______ you want to go at the push of a button. And, that’s an important step towards (31)______(improve) road safety and helping millions of people travel around more easily.”So far, the driverless cars have driven 700,000 miles without an accident caused by the computer. The company says that thousands of people die each year on the roads and that about 80% of crashes are caused (32)______ human mistakes.Section B (9%)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.A. decidedB.especiallyC. abroadD.problemE.findingF. strugglingG. unemploymentH. ideaI. leaveJ.experienceGovernments in Europe dream of finding a magic solution to rising unemployment. But, in the poorest parts of the EU, __33__ continues to rise.Now, in Sardinia, Italy, a mayor thinks he has found an answer to his town’s unemployment__34__. Valter Piscedda, the mayor of Elmas, a sm all town near Sardinia’s capital, Cagliari,wants to pay residents to __35__. The town will pay for ten unemployed local people to take English lessons, get on a cheap flight and look for jobs in other parts of Europe.“This __36__ comes from common sense and experience,” he told the Guardian. “In the past year and a half – __37__ in the past few months – I have seen young people, almost every day, who have lost hope that they will find work. Some ask for help in __38__ work here. Others have tried everythi ng and, now, they want to go and gain work experience __39__; life experience, too.”So he __40__ to help people who want to gain experience abroad.Sardinia, and also much of southern and central Italy, is __41__ with high unemployment. Unemployment was at 17.7% in the second quarter of 2014, according to Italy’s National Institute of Statistics. More than 54% of people under 25 are out of work.III. Reading ComprehensionSection A (10%)Directions: For each blank in the following passage 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.There are about 50,000 mystery shopping trips every month in the UK. Mystery shoppers pretend to be a customer in a store but they are really__42__ information on the store and how good or bad its service is. The __43__ for mystery shoppers is growing because online shopping is becoming more popular.“Retailers (零售店) are becoming increasingly __44__ that shoppers who visit a physical store want a s ervice and an experience they can’t get __45__,” says Simon Boydell, spokesman for Marketforce, which has more than 300,000 mystery shoppers. “Our customers want to know how well their __46__ are delivering on that experience.”“We assign different store l ocations to each shopper and take turns so that they never __47__ to the same shop within three months,” says Jill Spencer of mystery shopping company ABa. “Each day, they spend up to eight hours __48__ five to ten stores, plus another hour or two writing detailed __49__ on every part of their visit.” For that, the mystery shoppers can earn up to £155 a day. Their expenses are also paid. Mystery shoppers who film their visits with a __50__ camera can earn even more – around £300 a day.Mystery shoppers are usually repaid any money they spend in the stores and may also be allowed to __51__ the products they buy.“I’m always given a specific task, such as buying something from a specific department or a new product range, but I can often buy whatever I want – a nd keep it.” says mystery shopper Laura.42. A. collecting B. checking C. deleting D. downloading43. A. foundation B. satisfaction C. decision D. demand44. A. popular B. aware C. detective D. imaginative45. A. home B. office C. online D. paid46. A. stores B. customers C. headquarters D. access47.A. round off B. pass on C. get over D. go back48.A. staring B. simplifying C. visiting D. predicting49.A. bills B. reports C. articles D. diaries50.A. hidden B. amused C. renewed D. displayed51.A. release B. benefit C. keep D. expandSection B (15%)Directions: 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.AAt the end of every British summer I find myself praying for a proper winter, one that will allow a bit of fun: sledging, snowballing, snowman-building. I’m not very demanding; I don’t need amazing downhill skiing and the Cresta Run. What I want is a few days out with the kids. And, much as I like blue skies and sun in summer, I’d swap it every time for frozen ponds, a hillside covered infresh snow and ice hanging off the houses. Maddy, 11, wants the same and so, instead of waiting and hoping, we are going to make sure. We are going to Sweden.Winter fun in Sweden is a bit more advanced than in most of the UK. They do snowshoeing, ice-fishing, snow house-building and so on. They also do lots of Father Christmas matter, which Maddy didn’t want: “I’m too old for that kind of nonsense, Dad.”Above all, what Maddy wanted was dogs with puppies. She’s not too old for that.We flew to Lulea, a city at the top of the finger of Baltic Sea that reaches out to the north between Sweden and Finland, almost touching the Arctic Circle, then transferred, with some other winter-hungry families, to woodland houses by the sea. There was plenty of snowand ice, but the guides were keeping a nervous eye on theinstrument for measuring temperature, which was dangerouslyclose to zero.“Normally, we are 10C below,”said Roger, our guide,who was also handing out our equipment for the days ahead: snowshoes, boots, gloves and so on. A holiday that provides all the necessary outfits will save you a fortune.52.“I find myself praying for a proper winter” because _________.A. winter is much more fun than summerB. I like playing exciting sports in winterC. I want a few days out with the kidsD. the activities in winter are more demanding53. What does the word “swap”mean in paragraph 1?A. offerB. exchangeC. waitD. reject54. Which best describes our trip to the city Lulea?A. We did not see any other people except the guidesB. The guides were nervous because of the low temperatureC. We had everything prepared so that we could have a good journeyD. The guides gave us the equipment in order to transfer quicklyBBRANDON Carter-Chan has the world at his feet.The Dannemora resident danced his way to victory in a number of individual performance groups at the Tauranga Festival of Performing Arts last month. It’s one of the major tap-dancing awards in New Zealand and offers $1000 in prize money to the winner.“I entered because the competition offers a lot of prize money, but also because it attracts a lot of really good dancers from around the country,”Brandon told the Times.“I really like competing."If I’m entering a tap-dancing contest, I want to beat good dancers so I can learn and get better.”Brandon, 16, trains under tutor Simon Watts at the Carter-Chan Dance Performance Centre in East Tamaki, run by his mother Brigid.Mrs Carter-Chan says her talented son wasn’t as prepared for the contest in Tauranga as they would have liked.“It was a real struggle in a way,”she says.“Brandon had worked so hard on his school studies all year and was also quite sick.“One of the dances he was doing, a tango, he had to make up the week of the competition.“It was a different style to what he’s used to and that put pressure on him for the senior tap award.“He was totally out of his comfort zone.”Brandon is having a highly successful 2014. Brandon has only been competing in tap-dancing for two years and is also a highly skilled singer. He earned the people’s choice award, voted on by the viewing audience, at the Xtreme Talent Quest stage performance competition for teenagers in Howick in 2012.The rising star regularly performs in public as a singer and dancer, including as a cast member of the annual Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park entertainment showcase.55.What is Tauranga Festival of Performing Arts probably?A. A competition held for tap-dancing lovers or dancers.B. A contest where dancers can get a lot of prize money as long as they join in.C.The dance centre owned by Brandon’s mom.D. A dancing game which only good dancers can sign up for.56. Which is probably Brandon’s Mom’s job?A. A managerB. A designerC. A judgeD. A school teacher.57.Which does not describe Brandon having the world under his feet?A.He was the winner at the Tauranga Festival of Performing Arts.B.He earned the people’s choice award.C.He performs the annual Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park entertainment showcase.D.He regularly performs in public as a singer and dancer.CThe Earth’s moon used to have a stronger magnetic field(磁场). During samples collected from the Apollo task, researchers claimed that the moon featured a magnetic field as strong as 70 microteslas(单位：微特斯拉). That’s compar ed to 50 microteslas here on Earth. At present, the moon does not have a global magnetic field.Benjamin Weiss, the co-author of the new study, says, “Earth’s magnetic field is currently 50 microteslas in strength. The early moon may have had a magnetic field that was bigger, maybe up to more than 70 microteslas.”Weiss and Sonia Tikoo, who had their study published in Journal Sciences, suggest that the magnetic field of the moon can be the result of the molten liquid core that our satellite had taken for research. They believe that planets and other bodies move electrically conducting fluids around themselves, thus producing magnetic fields through a process which they compared to a dynamo(发电机). They note that earlier scientists did not understand whether the moon produced the magnetic field itself or if it was due to the outside forces.The group of researchers spent the last six years using new and advanced search methods in order to find strong signals that the moon might have had a magnetic core of its own. They believe that if the moon had a similar inner dynamo, it would allow them to better understand its inside structure and solve a problem scientists have grappled with for years.After several conducting studies, they could not say why the moon actually stopped producing the magnetic field. Researchers are also still confused at how such a small core on the moon could have created the original strong magnetic field it is originally believed to have produced.58. The word " grappled" (paragraph 4) is closest in meaning to______.A. exchangedB. dealtC. connectedD. started59. We can infer from the conclusion of Weiss and Tikoo’s research that______.A. the magnetic fields of the moon can produce its electricity owing to the outside forces.B. only planets move electrically conducting fluids around themselves.C. the result of the molten liquid core leads to the magnetic field of the moonD. the moon might have had a magnetic core of its own.60. Which is true about the magnetic field of the moon?A. The moon did not have a global magnetic field in the past.B. The magnetic field of the moon is as strong as that on the earth.C. The satellite took it for finding strong signals.D. The moon could have created the original strong magnetic field due to its core.61. What is the best title of the passage?A. The secret of the magnetic field of the moonB. The result of the magnetic field of the moonC. The moon can produce the magnetic fieldD. The process of the magnetic field of the moonSection C (6%)Directions: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.There are about 29,000 deaths annually in the UK from air pollution. PM2.5, carbon and other chemicals are linked to heart and lung diseases as well as cancer. Some particle matter lies in the lungs, while the finest particles can enter the bloodstream, risking damage elsewhere in the body.There are nearly as many deaths now caused by air pollution as there are from smoking, so the main thing is we stop a new generation of children being exposed. It is said government has taken measures to make green air. Such as: Monitoring all over the country and predicting what result it will bring on time; A national plan for dealing with heavily polluting vehicles; Changes to fuel duty to encourage low nitrogen dioxide(二氧化氮) vehicles as well as low carbon dioxide(二氧化碳); Financial encouragement for other choices of fuels; Encourage walking and cycling, etc.Our dirty air will simply not clean itself, and this issue is one that will, without thegovernment's involvement, continue to impact on present and future generations. Enough is enough. The government must act on these pieces of advice quickly if we are to improve the quality of the air we breathe and protect the nation's heart health."A government spokesperson said there would be a full response to the report in the future, but added: "Clean air is important for people's health and, while air quality has improved greatly in recent decades, we are investing heavily in measures across government to continue this, spending £2 bn since 2011 in green transport."(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS)62. What harmful matters are connected to heart and lung diseases?63. Give two examples of the measures of making green air according to the passage.64. _________ is the key to improve air quality and impact on our current and future generations.第II卷（共25分）IV. Translation(15%)Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. Translation：65.年轻人喜欢赶时髦。