上海市行知中学高一英语上学期期末考试试卷(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。
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。
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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届高三英语一模】宝山区2023学年第一学期期末高三年级英语学科教学质量监测试卷及答案
2023学年第一学期期末高三年级英语学科教学质量监测试卷（本试卷满分140分，考试时间120分钟）2023.12 I.Listening comprehensionSection 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. $20. B. $40. C. $60. D. $80.2. A. In a language lab. B. In a health center. C. In a museum. D. In a bookstore.3. A. On the bed. B. In the wardrobe. C. Under the lamp. D. Near the map.4. A. Shop assistant and customer. B. Husband and wife.C. Colleagues.D. Neighbors.5. A. He agrees with the woman on school life. B.He has much change after going to college.C.He dislikes his life on campus.D.He has remained the same since last year.6. A. He is lining up. B.He is jumping the queue unknowingly.C.He is complaining of the long queue.D.He is standing behind the woman.7. A. Using core vocabulary. B.Having a general knowledge of grammar.C.Remembering more words.D.Concentrating on the key words.8. A. She has failed in the final exams. B.She should focus on her study.C.She should not have been anxious.D.She shouldn't take too many courses.9. A. Ask his mum to pay for his study. B.Do some part-time jobs.C.Transfer to another school next semester.D.Talk about it with his mum.10. A. It is full of nonsense. B.It can hardly arouse the woman's interest.C.It should be lent to more people.D.It is appealing to him.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 bespoken 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. A naturalist. B. A zoo specialist.C. A TV reporter.D. A nurse.12. A. They are gentle and shy. B. They are long-armed man-eatersC. They are good at smile from ear to ear.D. They are fierce animals.13. A. Many species in the world may die out. B. A good example can be followed to preserve wildlife.C.Women are encouraged to work for zoos.D.Our world is not safe today.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. Industrial management. B. Educational subjects.C. V ocational subjects.D. Computer-aided design.15. A. Admissions Tutors. B. Persons in the information office.C. Careers' tutors.D. Persons in the library.16. A. Foreign language. B. Work experience.C. Educational background.D. Students' talent.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. Because they usually set fires at a wedding ceremony.B.Because people who receive them will give the couple a red envelop with money.C.Because they look like small bombs in a red envelop.D.Because Chinese people love red color especially at their wedding ceremonies.18. A. They often refer to a gift registry from the bride and groom.B.They directly ask the bride and groom for some advice.C.They usually buy whatever they like themselves.D.They prefer to buy some special and expensive gifts.19. A. They have to promise to be responsible for their family.B.They often promise to take care of each other's parents.C.They usually promise to love and care for each other.D.They need promise to bring a happy life to the other.20. A. Chinese love alcohol while Americans prefer wine instead.B.Chinese toast with dishes but Americans toast with a cake.C.In China people toast after dancing but in U.S. people tend to toast before dancing.D.In China the bride and groom toast the guests while in U.S. guests toast the couple.II.Grammar and VocabularySection 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.When people need to make important decisions, one of their first steps is usually to collect information about the issue at hand. And the more crucial the decision is, the more information people or businesses and organizations usually want. (21) computers are capable of collecting and analyzing far more information than human beings, it makes sense that organizations would use them for this purpose. This use and analysis of large amounts of information is known as big data.To decide if data sets count as big data, they are evaluated using three standards, (22) (know) as "the three Vs." The first is volume: Big data involves large amounts of data, most of (23) comes without structure or organization. The second is velocity meaning speed: Big data is received quickly because it often reaches the programs that use it directly from the internet. Many of these programs (24) (design) to adapt to changes in the data quickly as well. Finally, big data offers (25) (great) variety than traditional data, including more unstructured data. Because of the three Vs, human analysts can only work with big data with the help of computer programs designed to manage it.Businesses can use big data to help understand their customers, either as a group or individually. For example, some (26) (stream) websites rely on big data to suggest music or television offerings tailored to the user's interests. Big data can also help companies decide how much inventory (库存) they need so that they don't waste money producing and storing products that customers (27) not buy.In healthcare, programmers (28) (develop) tools to help doctors and patients to make medical decisions using big data. This can process information about specific patients from at-home medical devices such as heart-rate monitors.Governments can use big data (29) (plan) efficient public transportation systems and identify roads that need maintenance. When used for this purpose, big data is not controversial. But some oppose other uses of big data by governments (30) they might impact on citizens' privacy in an attempt to control behavior.Big data can be a useful tool for many types of organizations that seek to use it to make better decisions to benefit people.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.People tend to think that productivity involves doing several things at once, but according to Cal Newport, the secret to success is the opposite of multitasking. Newport is the author of Deep Work, a book that describes the benefits of focusing on one thing and doing it with 31 .Newport defines deep work as "the ability to focus without 32 on a cognitively (认知地) demanding task." It's the opposite of shallow work, which is made up of simple tasks that are usually 33 while distracted. According to Newport, deep work is a(n) 34 skill in today's economy. It allows you to learn difficult things quickly and produce at a high level. Most people are distracted when they work, so you learn to work without distraction, that gives you 35 . Deep work enables you to produce to the best of your ability and acquire new skills quickly. Developing excellence in one's craft can be a deeply 36 try. But deep work itself is also a skill, which means the more time you spend at it, the easier it gets. Moreover, if you only work at a shallow level, your ability to do deep work decreases.So how do you conduct deep work into your work life or your studies? It's essentially important to 37 deep work into your day. Otherwise, it's easy to let your time fill up with shallow work. Newport recommends doing deep work as your first task of the day. That way you get it done before distractions build up. Shallow work does need to get done, but if you save it for later in the day, you can get your deep work done, too.Scheduling deep work sessions for the same time every day can turn them into a habit. This makes it easier to spend time on them.Because deep work is by definition cognitively demanding, you won't be able to do it all day. Beginners can usually only focus on deep work for 38 an hour, and even experts have trouble going more than four hours. So set 39 goals for yourself. If you really focus, you'll be surprised at how much you accomplish in a few hours.By focusing on 40 sessions of deep work, you can get more done in less time and feel more satisfied. III.Reading ComprehensionSection 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.Ideally, childhood is a time of growth and learning, preparing for adulthood and also having fun. But for many children around the world, this time is cut short when they are forced to work, sometimes in dangerous conditions.41 , the United Nations (U.N.), some national governments and other organizations 42 June 12 as the annual World Day Against Child Labor.As of 2020, around 160 million children worked as child laborers, which means that one child in 10 was a child laborer. 43 , child labor has decreased over the past 20 years, but in recent years, this progress has stopped. Child labor is 44 from ordinary housework, helping with a family business or (for older children) working to earn pocket money when not in school. Work done by children is 45 as child labor when it harms the child physically, mentally, socially or 46 , or when it prevents the child's education.About 79 million children are engaged in hazardous child labor. Sometimes this means the work itself is dangerous because of heavy machinery or exposure to 47 . Hazardous child labor can also involve harsh conditions, long hours, or 48 to various kinds of abuse.The primary goal of the World Day Against Child Labor is raising 49 of the issue and encouraging individuals, organizations and governments to 50 . Combating(打击) child labor is a complex task. It involves social workers who identify child laborers and take action to provide these children and their families with other 51 . But it also involves change in communities as a whole, 52 the social regulations that can lead adults to make their children work.Child labor and poverty often go hand in hand as parents feel removing their children from school is necessary to earn money for their survival. So, measures meant to fight 53 are also tied to preventing child labor. Ensuring that children have quality educational opportunities is also important. If more opportunities were 54 , more parents might give up the immediate benefit of a child's paycheck to give that child an education.Child labor is harmful to children and to communities, since it prevents children from growing into healthy, educated citizens who could make a(n) 55 in society. By highlighting the problem and offering a variety of solutions, the World Day Against Child Labor can make the situation a bit better.41. A. In addition B. As a result C. Above all D. After all42. A. recognize B. discover C. choose D. consider43. A. Nevertheless B. Therefore C. Overall D. Moreover44. A. distinguished B. transferred C. ranged D. evolved45. A. evaluated B. classified C. combined D. separated46. A. sincerely B. negatively C. positively D. morally47. A. chemicals B. lights C. wastes D. gases48. A. harm B. pollution C. exposure D. danger49. A. value B. awareness C. status D. significance50. A. take place B. take care C. take over D. take action51. A. options B. questions C. elements D. examples52. A. promoting B. urging C. challenging D. adjusting53. A. disease B. disaster C. survival D. poverty54. A. available B. sustainable C. accessible D. advisable55. A. choice B. difference C. effort D. decisionSection 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)During the Second World War, Dr. William Walsh served on a U.S. Navy ship in the South Pacific. While serving there, Walsh observed the poor health conditions in which the people of the South Pacific lived.After the war ended in 1945, Walsh founded an organization called Project Hope. Its goal was to bring health education and care to people in poor countries around the world. In 1958, Walsh convinced U.S. President Eisenhower to allow Project Hope to rent a U.S. Navy hospital ship for just one dollar a year. Many companies and ordinary people donated money to Project Hope. The organization used the funds to turn the navy ship into a civilian hospital ship called the SS Hope.During the next 14 years, the SS Hope traveled to every region of the world. Wherever it went, it provided health care for needy people and helped poor countries establish their own health care systems. In 1974, the SS Hope was retired from service, and Project Hope began to provide health care on land instead.The story of the SS Hope inspired Don and Deyon Stephens to buy a passenger ship in 1978 and transform it into another hospital ship. Since then, their organization, called Mercy Ships, has sent ships equipped with medicalsupplies and hospital beds around the world. Doctors volunteer to travel on these vessels or ships and perform free surgeries on people who need them. They can correct people's vision, straighten bent limbs, remove facial tumors (肿块) and more. Mercy Ships also provides medical equipment for local health clinics and builds medical facilities. In addition, it teaches local people how to farm their land more effectively and more sustainably.56.What happened to the SS Hope in 1974?A.It sank unexpectedly.B.It was fully repaired.C.It launched new services.D.It ceased operations.57.Who gave Walsh permission to use a ship for one dollar?A.An entertainer in America.B.Two American accountants.C.An America's top politician.D.Smart American investors.58.What does the article indicate about surgeries on Mercy Ships' vessels?A.They put physicians and nurses at risk.B.They're done at no charge to patients.C.They mainly benefit wealthy individuals.D.They've resulted in serious infections.59.According to this article, what do local people learn to do with the aid of Mercy Ships?A.Make a good living from tourism.B.Grow crops with greater success.C.Manufacture popular electronics.D.Establish education institutions.(B)From:BridgetPecolini<*************************>To:AnsonWong<*********************>Re: Questions about online math contest Date: June 18, 2023Dear Mr.Wong,Thank you for your email. We're so glad your children are signed up to participate in our math contest. I hope it will be a rewarding and enriching experience for them.You can access the training session and practice tests by logging into our website at . Once you're signed in, you will see several tabs on the left-hand side.One of them will say "Enrolled." If you click on the drop-down menu there, you'll find the names of the children you registered. If you click on each name, you'll be given the option of joining a training session or doing practice tests.I hope that answers your question!Please let me know if you need any further help. Sincerely,Bridget Pecolini60.What can Gary do at the beginning of August?A.H e can take a class to learn how to succeed.B.He can do the contests from two years ago.C.H e can contact the contest organizers.D.He can try the most recent practice contest.61.Why did Bridget contact Anson?A.S he was checking in on him.B.She was responding to his email.C.S he was looking for information.D.She was asking him to pay.62.When does the official contest take place?A.I t takes place on June 18.B. It takes place on August 7.C. It takes place on August 12.D. It takes place on August 14.(C)You constantly find yourself apologizing to a friend when you've done nothing wrong. You feel you must obey someone's demands, or they will be upset with you or even harm you or themselves. An unclear or specific threat is made that causes you to fear that someone will reveal a secret or weakness, so you do what that person wants. Or perhaps a relative is trying to make you feel obliged to do something by saying,"That's what friends or family do for each other." They arouse feelings of guilt in you for not meeting their needs.If you have had experience with any of these cases, then you are the victim of emotional blackmail (勒索). This style of handle controls you through your emotions. Fear, obligation and guilt - FOG - are used by an emotional blackmailer to get what they want from people.Anyone - a friend, colleague, parent, partner or other family members - could be that person. Their demands are intended to control their victim's behavior in unhealthy methods. Intentional or unintentional, if your needs are always brushed aside in favor of the other person's, things need to change.Dr. Susan Forward identifies six stages in emotional blackmail. Implied or obvious demands come first. "I don't think you should do things with that person. They're not good for you." After this kind of statement, the ball is in the victim's court, so stage two is resistance. The victim often avoids the blackmailer or suggests alternatives instead of saying no. Stage three is persistent pressure by the blackmailer: "If we were really friends, you'd do it." Stage four involves threats: "If you don't do this...then I will ..." The victim doesn't want the blackmailer to make good on their threats, so obedience, which is stage five, often leaves the victim feeling guilty or resentful. In stage six the blackmailer backs off until the next demand.What can you do? First, recognize if you are being pressured, threatened or controlled. Stay calm, and stop so you can consider other possibilities. Identify your triggers; don't be pressured into an immediate response. Offer a compromise (妥协). Tell the blackmailer how you feel, and give them a chance to acknowledge their behavior and change. If they won't, walk away from the relationship. Under no circumstances should you let your fears be used against you.63.According to the passage, emotional blackmail means .A. a kind of emotion that can be mailed to others onlineB. a kind of action to influence others by means of emotionC. a colour that can greatly influence others' emotionD. a situation where emotion can be stored and given out freely64.What is the purpose of using Dr. Susan Forward's six stages in emotional blackmail?A.To illustrate the process of emotional blackmail.B.To explain the origin of emotional blackmail.C.To prove the existence of emotional blackmail.D.To demonstrate the theory of emotional blackmail.65.The word resentful in the last paragraph but one most probably means .A.amazed frightened indifferent angry66.We can conclude from the passage that .A.wherever you are, it is impossible to avoid emotional blackmail in lifeB.whenever you're emotionally blackmailed, just let it be with no responseC.it's an advisable way to give a proper response when emotionally blackmailedD.it's a correct response to sincerely negotiate with emotional blackmailer thenSection 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.Have you ever wondered what you would look like as a cartoon character or a marvel superhero? With the power of artificial intelligence (AI) text-to-image generators, you can create images just like that - without any art skills.67How does it work?AI text-to-image generators are trained through a process called machine learning. In this process, the generator's "brain" is fed massive numbers of images and learns to distinguish what they are. But the generator doesn't just learn to tell the difference between a banana and a balloon.68 These pixel-level details are then stored in a mathematical space. When someone gives the generatora text passage such as "Doraemon riding a white horse," the program uses algorithms (算法) to "think." Moments later, the program will create an entirely unique image that you requested.Some artists worry that they are being replaced by this technology. But other artists like to cooperate with the generator, using its power for ideas and inspiration.This powerful tool is now available to anyone through generators like Stable Diffusion and DALL-E. You can use them to create all kinds of imaginative images. 69The dark sideGenerators like Stable Diffusion are trained using images that are gathered from all over the internet. But the training process doesn't exclude (排除) images that are violent or inappropriate, so the generators "learn" those as well. The DALL-E program comes with built-in filters that prevent it from generating perverse (变态的) images. But Stable Diffusion is an open-source technology, meaning that people can modify its code and remove the content filters. Despite this, Stable Diffusion's founder Emad Mostaque remains optimistic about how people will use his generator. He says, "The bad stuff that people create ... will be a very, very small percentage of the total use."For better or for worse，70 But don't generate anything you'd be ashamed to show your mother！IV.Summary Writing71.Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.Do you have a favorite podcast? That can be a difficult question to answer for some as there are so many options. That is because the world is full of interesting topics and thoughts about them. If you feel you have something engaging and valuable to share, start a podcast.A podcast is a series of audio episodes that cover a particular subject. The first step to creating a podcast is to find your topic. It's believed that the best topics are ones that you know a lot about and love.Another important step is to make sure you have the right equipment. While podcast equipment can be complex and expensive, it doesn't have to be. For your first podcast, you can simply rely on your phone and computer. You can record all of your audio on your phone. Then with your computer - and the right software - you can mix the audio. This is the process of putting your audio together into one perfect-sounding file.After you have your topic and equipment, you'll want to choose your format. Your podcast could be one person speaking, two people talking, or many people offering their opinions. Your podcast could also include more than one of these options.Once you've decided, you can start drafting your episodes. However, whatever format or formats you choose, maintain the same structure for each episode. The next step is to find a quiet place and do your recording.When you've completed your recording and audio mixing, you'll need to find a platform for your podcast. Luckily there are plenty of free and paid platform options on which to upload your podcast. Before uploading, make sure you have an interesting title and good tags for your show. Be sure to post about your show on social media. Get your podcast listed in a podcast directory, too. You want to get the word out about your podcast to grow your audience. Your podcast just might become someone's new favorite.V.TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the word given in the brackets.72.坦白说，你昨天在会上表达的观点还是有争议的。
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。
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。
2020-2021学年行知中学高一英语期末考试
行知中学2020学年第一学期高一年级英语期末试卷（考试时间：120分钟满分：140分）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 the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. At a bookstore. B. At a library. C. At an art gallery. D. At a travel agency.2. A. The man is allowed to pay his registration fees until Friday.B. If the man pays on Friday, he will pay a late fee.C. The man will not be fined for not paying on time.D. The man is allowed to pay after Friday for good reasons.3. A. She read it from cover to cover. B. She read it selectively.C. She read it chapter by chapter.D. She finished reading it overnight.4. A. She felt very sorry. B. She felt a bit annoyed.C. She felt shocked.D. She felt very excited.5. A. The furnished apartment was inexpensive.B. The man bought a furnished apartment.C. The furniture at the market is on sale every Sunday.D. The secondhand furniture he bought was very cheap.6. A. He feels guilty. B. He feels shameful.C. He is shameless.D. He is sensitive to outside criticism.7. A. He was in hospital for a long time.B. He was slightly injured in a traffic accident.C. He was seriously injured in a mine explosion.D. He was severely fined for speeding.8. A. Tony went skiing yesterday. B. Tony didn’t have much work to do.C. Tony doesn’t like watching sports.D. Tony likes watching sports better.9. A. They need more people to help them. B. They need some financial support.C. She has to leave soon.D. The idea is impractical.10. A. Jane was lucky enough not to be caught in the rain.B. Jane was caught in the rain because she walked home.C. Jane had to walk back home in spite of the heavy rain.D. It was raining hard when Jane came back on foot.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear several passages and longer conversations, after each passage or conversation, you will be asked several questions. The passages and the conversations 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. Staying on gum trees all day long. B. Having a daily diet of gum leaves.C. Looking for food in an extensive area.D. Storing its leafy diet in a large tube.12. A. Because it lives only in wet land. B. Because its body gets slightly wet.C. Because it sucks its mother’s milk.D. Because it rarely drinks water.13. A. It leaves its mother half a year after birth.B. It has been carried on its mother’s back since its birth.C. It is tended in its mother’s pouch (育儿袋) and then carried on her back.D. It stays in its mother’s pouch for a year after birth.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. Sell it at a local shop. B. Refuse the marriage gift.C. Just keep it for later use.D. Exchange it for something useful.15. A. Because he hopes to have as many as three children.B. Because he has to make a fortune for his wife’s family.C. Because he has no other gifts to exchange at marriage.D. Because it is a necessary part at a marriage ceremony.16. A. What the importance of bride service is.B. How marriage customs vary in different cultures.C. What a wedding ceremony is like in the USA.D. How we express good wishes to new couples.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. French food was the healthiest food in the world.B. French food was supposed to be the best in the world.C. French food was no better than British food.D. French food was delicious.18. A. By car. B. By coach. C. By train. D. By ship.19. A. Uncooked bacon and eggs. B. Fish and chips.C. A big French breakfast.D. Delicious English breakfast.20. A. The man’s parents are both teachers. B. The man is from Britain.C. The man has been to France many times.D. The man likes French food very much.II. Grammar and Vocabulary (20’)Section AWhat is healthy when it comes to food? That is a question many people struggle to answer on a daily basis. How much sugar, fat and salt our bodies need has been the topic of debate for, well, pretty much forever. And constantly shifting nutritional guidances are not making things any easier to understand.Calories are, of course, (21) __________(big) factor in how much weight a person loses or gains. However, how we get those calories can vary greatly from person to person. Now, a new study suggests that (22)__________(eat) “ultra-processed” foods（超加工食品）may be contributing to overeating.The study was published in Cell Metabolism. It focused on the eating habits of a group of volunteers who agreed (23)_________ (follow) specific eating guidances for two weeks. The subjects selected for the study were considered “weight-stable.” That means they had been maintaining their weight without any dramatic change. They (24) _______ (divide) into two groups randomly: One of them was given a diet of unprocessed foods; the other was given a diet of ultra- processed foods.The subjects were presented with three daily meals. The meals were designed to be well matched across thetwo diets when it came to nutrient intake, but differed widely (25)_________ the percentage of calories each group took in according to (26) _______ they were consuming ultra-processed or unprocessed foods. With no limitations (27)________ (place) on the intake of calories, the subjects ate as much as they wanted in an hour. Those in the ultra-processed diet group were given calorie-rich foods, (28) ________ the other group consumed foods that contained fewer calories.At the end of the test period, the difference was dramatic. On average, those (29)_________ were given the ultra-processed diet ate over 500 more calories per meal, and gained an average of two pounds during the two-week experiment. By comparison, the unprocessed food group (30) _________(lose) about the same amount. So think twice the next time you have the choice between a solid salad and a bag of chips.The white orbs (球体) the size of ping-pong balls that I am ____31____ in the sand are not flower bulbs, though. They are sea turtle eggs laid just a few hours ago.“You’re holding the eggs of one of the rarest reptiles (爬行动物) on Earth,” says Jeff George, executive director of Sea Turtle Inc., a non-profit organization on South Padre Island, Texas. They rescue injured sea turtles and work to protect the endangered creatures.Kemp’s ridley sea turtles lay their eggs here between April and August, and teams from Sea Turtle Inc. set out on foot to look for ____32____ mothers. They ____33_____ one this morning, and when she headed back out to the sea, they dug up her 98 eggs and loaded them gently into a special chest. At Sea Turtle Inc. headquarters, the eggs are ____34____ and recorded.Now, we have buried them inside a protected area on the beach, where eggs from 30 other turtle nests have been carefully ____35_____ away from the sharp teeth of the island’s resident badgers (貛) and coyotes (草原狼).Saving sea turtles, however, is just one _____36_____of our eco-themed trip to South Padre Island. At the southern tip of the island ____37_____ the humble Coastal Studies Laboratory, part of the University of Texas. There, I peered into a bank of aquariums holding native fish and invertebrates (无脊椎动物), and inspected a huge whale skull (头骨). Researchers at the laboratory track and study endangered species on the island. They also educate the public about keeping beaches ____38_______.Breakaway Cruises, in the meantime, allows visitors to South Padre Island to see all kinds of sea creatures up close and take pictures of them. During our trip, we saw lots of dolphins and they came so close to us that a friend of mine____39_____ dropped her cellphone overboard. According to William Zavala, a sailor, about 200 dolphins call South Padre Island home. “We’ve got a very healthy ecosystem,” he said. “That’s why the dolphins _____40______ around.”If you are expecting a trip that’s more about nature and conservation than beaches and ball games, South Padre Island is really a good choice for you!III. Reading Comprehension (45’)Section AMany people grow up hearing the advice that all you need to do in life is to “find your passion”. The implication is that if you “do what you love,” 41 — and probably happiness and money — would automatically follow. People like Apple’s Steve Jobs and Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg were long held up as 42 of this trend. 43 , no matter what age group you are in, or education level you have reached, this idealized (理想化的) view of the working world is the modern-day equivalent of the emperor’s new clothes myth.When you 44 the “do what you love” advice for your career, you immediately narrow yourvision of what a career can be. In doing this, you thus 45 your ability to be satisfied by your careers. You get the wrong idea that 46 you are doing the job that you “love,” you are not doing the right job. There’s a big chance that you will miss out on some of the 47 potential career decisions available to you. What’s more, you might be 48 your time chasing after a bachelor’s degree (学士学位) only to take a job where your degree is all but useless.Most people don’t grow up 49 to clean up after others or to work in a low-end (低端的) retail or fast food job. The reality is: we need bus drivers, cooks and doormen (门卫) __50____we need engineers, web developers and data scientists. Even though 51 may be taking some jobs away, there is a large number of jobs that are not going anywhere — and we ___52 them every day.So it’s important to stop putting too much 53 on yourself to “do what you love.” Start with focusing on what ___54 you have, what you can learn, and how you can translate them into a worthwhile job with upward mobility (社会和经济地位的向上流动性). Your love for what you do will come with the 55 _of a job well done.41. A. success B. fortune C. popularity D. advice42. A .evidence B. standard C. examples D. results43. A. likewise B. However C. Strangely D. Therefore44.A. stick to B. break down C .give up D.think about45. A. limit B. improve C. affect D. damage46. A .if B. unless C. since D. although47. A. simplest B. wisest C. commonest D. safest48. A. spending B enjoying C. wasting D. planning49. A. competing B. refusing C. needing D. wanting50. A. more than B. even though C. as much as D.no matter how51. A. foreigners B. machines C. competitors D .markets52. A .join in B. deal with C. live with D. depend upon53. A. importance B. blame C. pressure D. responsibility54. A. ideas B. skills C. risks D. goals55. A. satisfaction B. duty C. expectation D. promiseSection BDirections : Read the following three passage.Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)I could be a victim and feel sorry for myself or I could find the courage to persevere in the face of adversity (逆境), and succeed. Thankfully, I chose the latter.A doctor told me at a young age that I would probably never graduate from high school due to my severe hearing loss and my extremely slow speech and language development. I found the courage to work hard in school and be active in sports and other activities despite wearing hearing aids and living with a 70% hearing loss.By the time I was college-age, I started losing my night vision. I decided to go away to college 300 miles from home. I earned my bachelor’s degree and graduated with honors. Even though I had severe hearing loss and was beginning to lose my sight at night, I found the courage to begin a professional career.After earning my MBA degree, I accepted a position with Kellogg in the Corporate Affairs Department. When I was working on my MBA degree, I found the courage to ask someone who was successful despite facing similar challenges to guide me. He encouraged me to consider Kellogg as he knew the company was committed todiversity(多样性)and inclusion(包容). I nervously started my new career, because my vision loss had progressed significantly in the past few years. I am thankful to have a mentor(指导者)that encouraged me and I am thankful I found the courage to apply for a position with Kellogg.While Kellogg has a supportive, encouraging environment, it still takes courage for me to make sure that I am successful in my career. I need courage to speak up and ask for reasonable accommodations to do my job. I need courage to educate others on my disabilities and let them know how they can help me by simply speaking a little louder and enlarging their presentation so that I can see it better. I also have to ask for help navigating(航行)through unfamiliar areas. I have found that everyone at Kellogg is always more than willing to meet my requests.Even though I face daily challenges, I have so much to be grateful for. We often face difficulties we can not control, but we can be courageous in order to face adversity and accept challenges.56.When the author was in high school, she _________.A.was very talkativeB.was involved in sports activelyC.suffered a severe medical errorD.dropped out once for her hearing loss57.What inspired the author to apply for a job in Kellogg?A.Her aggressive personality.B.Someone’s encouragement.C.Her interest in a challenging job.D.The company’s support for the disabled.58.What is Paragraph 5 mainly about?A.She picked up many skills in this job.B.She has met with a lot of misunderstandings.C.She achieved great success during her career.D.She has to gain a lot of support for her career.59.What message does the passage convey?A.Love breaks down barriers.cation is the key to success.C.Ups and downs make one strong.D.Having courage can fight bad luck.(B)Britain is a popular tourist destination. However, tours of the country have its pros and cons.● Good newsFree museums. No charge for outstanding collections of art and antiquities.Pop music. Britain is the only country to match the United States on this score.Black cabs. London taxi drivers know where they are going even if there are never enough of them on weekends or at nighttime.Choice of food. Visitors can find every cuisine from Ethiopian to Swedish.Fashion. Not only do fashion followers deeply love and highly respect brand names such as Vivienne Westwood, Alexander McQueen; street styles are justly admired, too.● Bad newsPoor service. “It’s part of the image of the place. People can dine out on the rudeness they have experienced,” claims Professor Tony Seaton of Luton University’s International Tourism Research Center.Poor public transport. Trains and buses are guaranteed to defeat the keenest tourists, although the over-crowded London Tube is unbelievably popular.Lack of languages. Speaking slowly and clearly may not get many foreign visitors very far, even in the tourist traps.Rain. Still the number one complaint.No air-conditioning. So that even splendidly hot summers become as unbearable as the downpours. Overpriced hotels. The only European country with a higher tax rate on hotel rooms is Denmark.Licensing hours. Alcohol is in short supply after 11 p.m. even in “24-hour”cities.60. What is tourists’ biggest complaint about London?A. Weather.B. Poor service.C. Overpriced hotels.D. Poor public transport.61. What can we learn about pop music from the article?A. The pop music of Britain is better than that of the United States.B. The pop music of Britain is as good as that of the United States.C. The pop music of Britain is no better than that of the United States.D. The pop music of Britain is close to that of the United States in scores.62. According to the article, which of the following statements is true?A. Visitors have to pay to visit the museums of Britain.B. It is very convenient for visitors to travel by taxi in Britain.C. The public transport service in Britain needs improving.D. Visitors do not have access to authentic Chinese food in Britain.(C)The Moon hasn’t had it easy over the years. Since the dawn of the solar system 4.5 billion years ago, its gray and lifeless surface has been repeatedly hammered by incoming space rocks, leaving behind a pockmarked landscape dotted with rubble. Beneath this surface, however, hide the Moon’s most inviting secrets for human explorers, from possible reservoirs (储备) of ice for producing drinkable water and rocket fuel to hollow lava tubes (熔岩洞) that could be suitable for containing future habitats. More fundamentally, by mapping the Moon’s subsurface we can reveal the otherwise hidden story of the development of our solar system — as demonstrated by the new findings from a Chinese rover (巡视器) on the little-explored far side of the lunar body.In a paper published in the journal Science Advances, a collaboration of Chinese and European researchers describes the latest results from the Chang’e-4 mission, run by the China National Space Administration. Launched in December 2018 and reaching the Moon in early January 2019, the mission became the first to land on the far side of the natural satellite. “We see a very clear sequence of layers,” says Elena Pettinelli of Roma Tre University in Italy, one of the paper’s co-authors.It is not currently possible to definitely date the layers under Chang’e-4 so as to be able to assign them to the existence of nearby craters (火山坑). But they do provide some clues about the lunar history that can stretch back to about four billion years ago. Pettinelli notes that smaller rocks in the layers likely come from more distant craters, because they would have been able to travel farther across the Moon, while the larger rocks hint at closer impacts.While the Moon was the focus of the American Apollo and Soviet Lunar missions in the 1960s and 1970s, they mostly lacked the ground-penetrating-radar (透地雷达) capabilities of the Chang’e-4 mission — and of course, none of those earlier efforts ventured to the surface of the far side. As such, China’s latest rover has provided some of our first glimpses into the upper reaches of the Moon’s subsurface. Other missions — such as NASA’s twin GRAIL spacecraft, which orbited the Moon from 2011 to 2012 — have been able to peer muchdeeper beneath the surface but only in a limited way: Using lunar gravity data, they have provided relatively low-resolution (低分辨率的) glimpses of large features at depths of hundreds of kilometers.The rover is continuing to move across the surface, making regular stops to take measurements and to use its instruments. And as it does so, researchers are hoping that it might see the subsurface layers of debris (碎片) change in size, revealing more subtle details of the Moon’s vast, violent and ancient impact history. “We’re asking for the rover to go toward places where researchers can say the debris is changing in thickness,” says Pettinelli. “That’ll be important.”63. According to the article, ______ is NOT a fascinating mystery to human beings.A. the subsurface of the MoonB. the rocky landscape of the MoonC. a large collection of ice on the MoonD. the hollow space in lava tubes on the Moon64. The underlined word in Paragraph 3 probably means “______.”A. to define the type of somethingB. to count the number of somethingC. to recognize the size of somethingD. to find out when something formed65. What can we infer from the article?A. The Chang’e-4 mission is able to provide high-resolution pictures of the Moon’s center.B. NASA’s twin GRAIL spacecraft failed to take clear enough pictures of the Moon’s surface.C. The Chang’e-4 mission is not the only mission which has been able to look beneath the Moon’s surface.D. The ground-penetrating-radar played an important role in the American Apollo and Soviet Lunar missions.66. What’s the main idea of the article?A. The internal composition of the Moon.B. The great significance of China’s Chang’e-4 mission.C. The importance of debris change in determining the lunar history.D. The comparison between China and the Western countries in their lunar missions.Section CDirections: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given below. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.________67______. A survey conducted by the Royal Horticultural Society, found that 82% of people in the UK said that gardening makes them happier. It also found that 70% of them, given the choice, would prefer to spend their working day in the garden with just 9% opting for an office.For those with green fingers, the pleasure of gardening comes from getting out in the fresh air, in all weathers and communing with nature -- even if there are a few too many worms! It can also be seen as a sort of digital-detox -- time away from technology. ________68________.Dr Christopher Lowry, a neuroscientist at the University of Colorado, injected a bacterium commonly found in soil into mice to see what affection this would have on them. _______69________. When we dig in soil we absorb this bacterium through our lungs or cuts in our skin, so Dr Lowry concluded that since the mice seemed happier when treated with soil bacteria, it’s likely we would be, too.________70________. There’s evidence that recovering alcoholics who have been given the opportunity to plant, grow, and even sell their produce, have managed to stop their addictive habits. Scot Stephenson, for example, got dismissed from school and started a vocational qualification in gardening. He says, “I got my NVQ level 2 which is my first qualification and enjoyed it ever since.”Whatever the reason, there are many therapeutic benefits to getting your hands dirty, doing some physical hard work and then watching your garden grow. Does this sound like your idea of fun?IV. Summary Writing (10’)Directions：Read the following passage. Summarize in no more than 60 words the main idea of the passage and how it is illustrated. Use your own words as far as possible.You are reading a book or opening an envelope when, all of a sudden, there is a sharp pain on your finger. You see a little bit of blood and realize you have just gotten a paper cut, but you wonder why this little cut hurts so much.Dr. Hayley Goldbach, a resident dermatologist at UCLA Health, explained that paper cuts may hurt so much because of where they occur: primarily on one of our fingers. “We have nerve endings (神经末梢) all over the body,” she said. “In places where there is refined movement and sensation — like the lips or tips of the fingers —there are high densities of nerve endings.”Another reason why paper cuts hurt so much is that you are using your hands throughout the day, meaning that the wound is constantly getting reopened.“You often get paper cuts on the pad or the tips of the fingers, different from where you would get a knife cut,” said Dr. Goldbach. “It’s hard not to use your hands, so there’s consta nt pressure on the wound without a chance for it to heal.”The paper itself is another reason why these superficial cuts leave us in so much pain. Paper might look and seem smooth but, if you study it under a microscope, the edge is actually jagged (锯齿状的). “Paper is quite sharp, jagged —it has a bit of a serrated edge,” said Dr. Goldbach.“It cuts you pretty quickly before you have the chance to realize it.” This, in turn, leaves behind a cut that is jagged rather than smooth.Dr. Goldbach added that there are mental and emotional elements that cause paper cuts to hurt more than other cuts. “There’s the psychological element of surprise, where it happens so quickly that you don’t have time to withdraw your hand,” she said. “With some other injuries, you feel pressure so you have time to react.”She also added that because we don’t expect to hurt ourselves while working with paper, the surprise of cuts leaves us in further pain.“We tend to be careful with a knife —you’re being careful on purpose because you know there’s a danger,” said Dr. Goldbach.V. Translation (3’+3’+4’+5’)Directions:Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.71.如果你走在英国的乡村，沿路你时不时会发现成堆的石头。
上海市英语高一上册期末测试试卷及答案
上海市英语高一上册期末测试试卷班级：________________ 学号：________________ 姓名：______________一、听力题（每题3分）1.Question: Listen to the recording and choose the correct picture that matches thedescription.•Recording: A picture of a girl studying in a library, surrounded by books.Answer: Picture of a girl studying in a library.2.Question: Listen to the dialogue and select the correct answer.•Recording:Man: Where did you go for your vacation?Woman: I visited the Grand Canyon. It was amazing!Options:A. The woman visited a museum.B. The woman visited the Grand Canyon.C. The man visited the Grand Canyon.Answer: B3.Question: Listen to the news report and answer the question.•Recording: The local zoo is holding a special event to celebrate the arrival of a new baby panda.Question: What is the special event at the local zoo?Options:A. A birthday party for the pandas.B. A celebration for the arrival of a new baby panda.C. A fundraising event for the zoo.Answer: B4.Question: Listen to the instructions and choose the correct action.•Recording: Please hand in your homework to the teacher’s desk before leaving the classroom.Options:A. Leave the classroom without handing in homework.B. Hand in homework to the teacher’s desk.C. Ask the teacher for help with homework.Answer: B5.Question: Listen to the story and complete the missing word.•Recording: Once upon a time, there was a_______girl who loved to read books.Options:A. lazyB. braveC. curiousAnswer: C (The completed sentence would be: “Once upon a time, there was a curious girl who loved to read books.”)二、单选题（每题3分）Question 1:Which of the following sentences is correct in grammar?A. She likes play the piano.B. He doesn’t know what is the matter.C. I have finished to do my homework.D. They often go to the park on Sundays.Answer: DQuestion 2:The book is____interesting that I can’t put it down.A. soB. tooC. suchD. veryAnswer: AQuestion 3:— Where is your sister?— She____the library. She will be back soon.A. has gone toB. has been toC. went toD. goes toAnswer: AQuestion 4:—I’m sorry to keep you waiting.— Oh, not at all. I____here for only a few minutes.A. have beenB. have comeC. cameD. will comeAnswer: AQuestion 5:I don’t think the movie is worth _____.A. seeingB. to seeC. seeD. to be seenAnswer: A三、多选题（每题4分）Question 1: Which of the following statements are true about English learning? (Choose two.)A. Grammar is the most important aspect of language learning.B. Regular practice is crucial for improving speaking skills.C. Watching TV shows in English has no benefit for language learners.D. Reading English books can help expand vocabulary.E. Language learning should only be done in the classroom.Answers: B, DExplanation: Grammar is important, but not the most important aspect (A is false). Regular practice improves speaking skills (B is true). Watching TV shows in English is beneficial (C is false). Reading English books helps expand vocabulary (D is true). Language learning can occur both in and outside the classroom (E is false).Question 2: Which two places in Huaihua City are known for their scenic beauty?A. Shuangjiangkou Scenic AreaB. Central MarketC. Fenghuang Ancient TownD. Huaihua UniversityE. Tiansheng BridgeAnswers: A, CExplanation: Shuangjiangkou Scenic Area and Fenghuang Ancient Town are known for their scenic beauty (A and C are true). Central Market is known for shopping (B is false). Huaihua University is an educational institution (D is false). Tiansheng Bridge is a bridge (E is false).Question 3: What are the two main types of verbs in English?A. Action verbsB. Adjective verbsC. Linking verbsD. Adverb verbsE. Helping verbsAnswers: A, CExplanation: Action verbs and linking verbs are the two main types of verbs in English (A and C are true). There are no adjective verbs or adverb verbs (B and D are false). Helping verbs (e.g., “am,” “is,” “are”) are a subclass of verbs, not a main type (E is false).Question 4: Which two of the following are prepositions?A. UnderB. AroundC. BeautifulD. HappyE. OnAnswers: A, EExplanation: “Under” and “on” are prepositions that show the relationship between a noun or pronoun and another word in a sentence (A and E are true). “Beautiful” is an adjective (C is false). “Happy” is also an adjective (D is false). “Around” can be a preposition, but it is not listed as one of the choices in this question (B is not chosen as ananswer in this case).Question 5: Which two of the following are true about the English alphabet?A. It has 24 letters.B. It is used worldwide.C. All letters are pronounced the same in every word.D. It was invented by the English.E. It is the basis for the alphabets of many other languages.Answers: B, EExplanation: The English alphabet is used worldwide (B is true). It is the basis for the alphabets of many other languages (E is true). It has 26 letters, not 24 (A is false). Letters are not always pronounced the same in every word (C is false). The English alphabet evolved from earlier alphabets, not invented by the English (D is false).四、阅读理解（每题4分）Title: Exploring the Culture of HunanHunan, a province in central China, is renowned for its rich cultural heritage and diverse landscapes. From the ancient cities to the lush green mountains, Hunan offers a unique experience to travelers.The capital city, Changsha, is a bustling metropolis that combines traditional charm with modern amenities. The city’s history can be traced back thousands of years, and itsstreets are filled with ancient temples and beautiful parks. One of the most famousattractions is the Orange Island, a scenic spot famous for its orange groves and cultural activities.Hunan is also famous for its spicy cuisine. The province’s cuisine is renowned for its use of chili peppers and other spicy ingredients. Dishes like Mapo Tofu and Steamed Fish Head with Chili Sauce are staples in local restaurants.The province is also home to several ethnic minorities, including the Miao, Zhuang, and Yao. These groups have their own unique customs, traditions, and languages, adding to the cultural diversity of Hunan.One of the most interesting aspects of Hunan culture is its traditional arts and crafts. The province is renowned for its embroidery, pottery, and paper-cutting, which are still practiced today by local artisans.Questions:1.What is Hunan famous for? (4 points)Answer: Hunan is famous for its rich cultural heritage, diverse landscapes, spicy cuisine, and traditional arts and crafts.2.What is the capital city of Hunan? (4 points)Answer: Changsha is the capital city of Hunan.3.What is a famous attraction in Changsha? (4 points)Answer: Orange Island is a famous attraction in Changsha.4.What are two staples of Hunan cuisine? (4 points)Answer: Mapo Tofu and Steamed Fish Head with Chili Sauce are two staples of Hunan cuisine.5.What ethnic minorities are found in Hunan? (4 points)Answer: The Miao, Zhuang, and Yao are some of the ethnic minorities found in Hunan.五、作文（30分）Title: My Favorite Subject in High SchoolDirections: Write an essay of about 150 words on the topic “My Favorite Subject in High School.” You should state what subject it is, why you like it, and how it has influenced you.Example:My Favorite Subject in High SchoolAmong all the subjects I have studied in high school, English has always been my favorite. The reason I love English so much is its rich vocabulary and diverse cultural background. Through studying English, I have gaineda window to the world, allowing me to explore different cultures and broadenmy horizons.English has also helped me develop my critical thinking skills. Reading various texts has taught me how to analyze and interpret information, which has been invaluable in both academic and daily life. Moreover, learning English has given me the confidence to communicate with people fromdifferent countries, making me more open-minded and inclusive.In conclusion, English has not only enriched my knowledge but also shaped my personality. It has been a rewarding journey, and I am looking forwardto exploring more in this fascinating subject.。
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。
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上海市行知中学2014-2015学年高一英语上学期期末考试试卷（宝山区统考）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.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 companyin 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)______ theycannot collect and process enough information in real time.Chris Urmson, director of the driverless carproject at Google, said: “The cars will be very basic.But they will take you (30)______ you want to go atthe push of a button. And, that’s an importantstep towards (31)______(improve) road safety and helpingmillions of people travel around more easily.”So far, the driverless carshave driven 700,000 miles without an accidentcaused by the computer. The company says thatthousands of people die each year on the roadsand 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.Governments in Europe dream of finding a magicsolution to rising unemployment. But, in thepoorest parts of the EU, __33__ continuesto rise.Now, in Sardinia, Italy, a mayor thinks he hasfound an answer to his town’s unemployment__34__. Valter Piscedda, the mayor of Elmas,a small town near Sardinia’s capital, Cagliari,wants to pay residents to __35__. The town will payfor ten unemployed local people to take Englishlessons, get on a cheap flight and look for jobs inother parts of Europe.“This __36__ comes from common sense andexperience,” he told the Guardian. “In the pastyear and a half – __37__ in the past fewmonths – I have seen young people, almostevery day, who have lost hope that they will findwork. Some ask for help in __38__ work here.Others have tried everything and, now, theywant to go and gain work experience __39__; lifeexperience, too.”So he __40__ to help people who want to gainexperience abroad.Sardinia, and also much of southern and centralItaly, is __41__ with high unemployment.Unemployment was at 17.7% in the secondquarter of 2014, according to Italy’s NationalInstitute of Statistics. More than 54% of peopleunder 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 shopperspretend 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 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 theynever __47__ to the same shop w ithin 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 writingdetailed __49__ on every part of their visit.” For that, the mystery shoppers can ear n 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 beallowed 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. 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 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, whi ch 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, thentransferred, 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 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 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 becau se 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.“Bran don 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 magnet ic 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 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 smallcore 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 particlematter 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 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。