福建省厦门双十中学2020-2021学年高一上学期第一次月考英语试卷Word含解析
福建省厦门双十中学2024-2025学年高一上学期9月月考英语试题
福建省厦门双十中学2024-2025学年高一上学期9月月考英语试题一、阅读理解We welcome you to attend a campus visit of Harvard College. A campus visit consists of aone-hour information session with an admission (招生) officer and 1-2 current undergraduate students, followed by a one-hour campus tour led by a current undergraduate student. Please note that the visit schedule is typically posted one month prior to each term and you can select an available date from the calendar at the bottom of the page. There will be no on-campus information sessions and tours on Harvard College holidays, during other college closures (关闭)and on most school breaks .RegistrationRegistration for a campus visit is required. We recommend that you arrive 15-30 minutes before the scheduled visit time. You may cancel your registration at any time. We cannot receive you without registration.Group Visits/ToursVisiting parties are limited to groups of 5. For groups of 6 or more, please contact the Harvard University Visitor Center to arrange a visit.Important information for your visit● Please note that we require 21 days advance notice in order to secure ASL (American Sign Language) interpreters. We cannot provide interpreters for other languages at this current time. Those requesting the use of a wheelchair must leave a current driver’s license or state ID with our Visitor Center personnel (人事部门) until the chair is returned.● Most buildings are closed to the public. Public restrooms will be available in the Elizabeth Cary Agassiz House before / after the information session, and at the end of the tour at Smith Campus Center.● At this time, it is not possible to store luggage or other personal property during your visit. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.● Your registration and attendance have no connection with the admissions process if you decide to apply.1.What can make you fail to visit the campus?A.Visiting in a large group.B.Coming without your state ID.C.Walking in without registration.D.Requesting using a wheelchair.2.How might you deal with your luggage while visiting?A.Take it with you during the visit.B.Store it at Smith Campus Center.C.Ask the admissions officer to keep it.D.Leave it at Harvard Information Center. 3.Where can we probably find this text?A.In a travel journal.B.In an admission letter.C.On a university website.D.In a housing contract.Several years ago, I read about William Helmreich walking every street in New York City. I thought, “I can do that for Montreal.” With little hesitation, I devoted the next five years of my life to the project.I never walked through any shabby (破旧的) neighborhoods. From one end of my map to the other, all houses were well looked after. People went to great lengths to decorate their homes, and with this came one of the great pleasures of my walks: the different measures they took to decorate their frontage (正面). I discovered that pigs are a popular decorative element throughout the city. The type that is dressed up as humans, I mean. I saw pigs wearing dresses, shirts, and even swimming costumes.Every outing has its wonders. Never assume a neighborhood has little of interest to offer. You must be trained to seek out strange things. Otherwise, you might never spot the clothes on the sidewalks. If I stopped to collect everything I saw lying around abandoned, I could fit out a small country. Where did they come from? How did people lose their shoes while walking out ? A puzzle.As my project progressed, I felt like I owned the city. I could get off at any subway station and my feet remembered the route to the best shops. There was enough fun in my walks that I’d have a few laughs and feel more light-hearted than when I left.Anyone can get in on this walking game. I admit with some shame. I used to huddle (蜷缩) in my part of town, feeling isolated, but walking its streets has truly opened my eyes to Montreal’s full menu. Now I’m quite satisfied with what I obtain. So just head to a neighborhood to nose around. I can assure you that you’ll feel like a pioneer with the discoveries you bring back. 4.Why did the author decide to walk the streets of Montreal?A.She wanted to collect strange things.B.She wanted to do some research.C.She had to conduct a project.D.She drew inspiration from an article.5.What do we know about the neighborhoods in Montreal?A.The shabby houses are abandoned.B.People enjoy dressing up as pigs.C.People enjoy decorating their houses.D.All the houses are equal in length.6.What amazed the author during her trips?A.The houses in good condition.B.The clothes left on sidewalks.C.The routes of subway stations.D.The animals walking on the streets.7.How did the author feel on her walk?A.Cheerful and content.B.Excited and energetic.C.Relieved and grateful.D.Puzzled and upset.Jackdaws (寒鸦) are the smallest member of the crow family. They often live in a crowd. Indeed, when cold weather comes, they gather in the hundreds (and sometimes thousands) every evening so that they can sleep in the same place. If you’ve ever heard jackdaws during their evening gatherings and morning departures, you’ll know they are not quiet birds. Despite being fairly low-volume during the day, they are really loud on either side of their night-time get-togethers. Why might this be?A team of the Cornish Jackdaw Project set out to determine why jackdaws are so noisy before they depart from their sleeping spot. The team’s theory was that the morning calls might be a jackdaw version of“voting”. The researchers suspected that each individual’s call might count as an “I’m in!”. When a certain amount of “I’m in!”s are called —and so a certain volume of noise is reached -the group might then depart as a unit.To test this idea, the researchers artificially increased the level of calls during the jackdaws’natural morning calls. Their expectation was that, if jackdaws really are “voting with their voice” to decide when to depart the sleeping site, artificially adding calls would make them leave earlier than they naturally would have done. Subsequent experiments confirmed their expectation. The team therefore showed that jackdaws use their calls as a sort of voting system.You might wonder why this happens. The researchers suggest that individual jackdaws benefit from the voting system because they are less at risk of being killed and they can get more access to social information — such as where to find food.So the loud calls of jackdaws in the morning are therefore not the pure chaos it sounds like. If you are ever being driven mad by the sound in the morning, you can find comfort in the fact that the louder they get, the sooner they will leave you in peace.8.What aspect of jackdaws confused scientists?A.Their strong team spirit.B.Their preference for noisy habitats.C.Their collective sleeping habit.D.Their unusual calling behavior.9.What happened to the jackdaws when artificial calls were added?A.They stopped calling together.B.They left their sleeping spot earlier.C.They became noisier and more active.D.They changed their sleeping location. 10.What does the voting system mean to individual jackdaws?A.A signal of seeking food.B.A strategy for better survival.C.A way to attract potential partners.D.A method of displaying social skills. 11.What can be the best title for the text?A.Jackdaws are Noise Makers.B.Jackdaws Have a Complex V oting System.C.Jackdaws ‘Vote’ to Make a Group Decision.D.Jackdaws ‘V ote’ to Choose Their Group Leaders.It was extremely generous of the people of France to give the American people the Statue of Liberty, especially as the money was raised by donations from the public who recognized what the countries had in common. After all, both nations had fought revolutions to secure their nationhood.Nowadays, it seems as though the gift has been returned with interest with the foundation ofEuro Disney near Paris. Nevertheless, many French people feel it symbolizes a kind of “cultural colonialism (殖民主义)”. To tell the truth, I would not welcome the presence of such a theme park in the middle of England, for the same reason. Mind you, neither England nor France have ever been afraid to export their own culture and values.Anyway, it is not difficult to understand why they chose to build Euro Disney near Paris. It is a geographically logical site, in the center of continental Europe, right by the capital city with its own attractions and so on. All the same, was it a culturally logical decision? There is the issue of “cultural colonialism” which I have already mentioned. What’s more, do the French need Mickey Mouse when they have their own cartoon hero in the form of the brave little Gaul, Asterix? Euro Disney’s rival the Parc Asterix has proved a popular destination for families wanting a day out. By the way, Parc Asterix is an easy drive from Paris too. Millions of dollars have been poured into Euro Disney to provide a top-class attraction but the thing is, can visitors expect an authentic American welcome? The answer must surely be “no”! There again, Euro Disney is a cheaper option for most Europeans than going all the way to the States.All in all I would rather create theme parks which celebrated my own heroes than accept those from elsewhere. In a word, this is because it is not always possible to transport culture — like some wines they do not travel well. In the future I will take my family to Florida to Disney World and the Magic Kingdom.However, until that day arrives we won’t be going to Euro Disney. There is a time and place for everything.12.What is many French people’s attitude toward Euro Disney?A.They are unhappy with it.B.They show no interest in it.C.They warmly welcome it.D.They think it a reward for the Statue ofLiberty.13.Why did the Americans choose to build Euro Disney near Paris?A.It was a culturally logical decision.B.It symbolized the two countries’ friendship.C.There were no theme parks near Paris.D.The location had a geographical advantage. 14.What does the underlined word “rival” in paragraph 3 mean?A.Partner.B.Competitor.C.Neighbor.D.Customer. 15.Which of the following is the author’s opinion?A.Euro Disney can’t provide real American service.B.Parc Asterix is more expensive than Euro Disney.C.Theme parks should accept popular heroes.D.American culture isn’t popular around the world.Sometimes, it’s good to be bored“I am dying of boredom,” complains the young wife Yelena in Chekhov’s 1897 play Uncle Vanya. Of course, if Yelena were around today, we know what she would do: pull out her smartphone and find something fun. Today it is easy to get rid of boredom. 16 That is the finding of two fascinating recent studies. In one, researchers asked subjects to do something boring, like copying out numbers from a phone book, and then take tests of creative thinkings. The result? 17 In the second study, subjects gave more answers to a word test than a non-bored control group after being forced to watch a dull screensaver.“An restless mind hungers for stimulation, so boredom becomes a seeking state,” says Sandi Mann, the psychologist at the University of Central Lancashire. “ 18 ” Parents will tell you that kids with “nothing to do” will eventually invent some fun games to play — with a cardboard box, a light switch, whatever.The problem, the researchers worry, is that these days we don’t struggle to overcome these slow moments. “ 19 ” Mann says. “This might relieve us temporarily, but it shuts down the deeper thinking.” So here is an idea: Instead of always avoiding boredom, embrace and face it. Sometimes, anyway. Mann has found she gets some of her best thinking done when she is driving her car and therefore can’t be distracted by her phone.20 The good type inspires you to see what can come of it. The bad type, in contrast, tires you and makes you feel like you can’t be bothered to do anything. An important part of our modern task, then, is learning to evaluate these different types of boredom — to distinguish the useful kind from the harmful one.A.And there is, of course, bad boredom.B.Bored subjects came up with more creative ideas.C.But what if boredom is a meaningful experience?D.These moments are a lot more valuable than expected.E.Actually, tips on getting away from boredom are countless.F.We try to kill every moment of boredom with mobile devices.G.When not satisfied with your state, you’re seeking and engaged.二、完形填空On a June morning, Nicolo 21 working the whole night at a factory in Turin. He stopped by the “after work auction (拍卖)” 22 by the Italian police where things with no owners were sold to the highest bidder (竞拍者). There Nicolo spotted two paintings he thought would look 23 above his dining room table. Nicolo and another bidder 24 until Nicolo finally won the paintings for $32.When Nicolo retired and went to live in Sicily, he 25 the paintings with him. He hung them above the same table he had 26 from Turin. His son, age 15, who had taken an art appreciation class, thought that there was something 27 about the one with a young girl sitting on a garden chair. It was signed “Bonnato” or so he thought, but when he 28 it, he only found “Bonnard,” a French painter he had never heard of. He bought a book and was 29 to find a picture of the artist Pierre Bonnard sitting on the same chair in the same 30 as his father’s painting“That’s the garden in our picture.” Nicolo’s son told his father. They finally 31 that the painting was called “The Girl with Two Chairs.” They 32 the other painting and found that it was 33 Paul Gauguin’s “Still Life of Fruit on a Table with a Small Dog.” The 34 called the Italian Culture Ministry; the official confirmed that the paintings were 35 and worth as much as $50 million.21.A.finished B.enjoyed C.considered D.tried 22.A.attended B.reserved C.run D.charged 23.A.nice B.familiar C.useful D.real 24.A.battled B.debated C.discussed D.bargained 25.A.held B.left C.registered D.brought 26.A.chosen B.received C.ordered D.moved 27.A.illegal B.unusual C.unappealing D.natural28.A.appreciated B.touched C.researched D.witnessed 29.A.expected B.surprised C.anxious D.ready 30.A.room B.kitchen C.hall D.garden 31.A.observed B.remembered C.learned D.posted 32.A.collected B.cleaned C.framed D.studied 33.A.suitably B.actually C.rightly D.evidently 34.A.girl B.artist C.family D.police 35.A.copies B.originals C.models D.presents三、单项选择36.The company will continue to update its sales ________ to expand its overseas market.A.strategy B.experiment C.schedule D.challenge 37.Zheng Qinwen, who was a seemingly unlikely candidate (候选人) to win the ________, claimed China’s first Olympic singles gold medal with victory against Donna Vekić.A.debate B.seat C.title D.adventure38.By this time, Cai Huan Gong’s illness was too far ________ to be treated. Bian Que hurriedly avoided him from a long distance upon seeing his carriage.A.long-standing B.improved C.confusing D.advanced 39.You would never see my father and me walking hand in hand. ________, there was a wall separating us though I was eager for his love.A.Preferably B.Obviously C.Curiously D.Naturally 40.Because of breaking school rules, Barry was ________ by the headmaster in front of the whole school.A.frightened B.annoyed C.lectured D.impressed四、语法填空41.Although I think I’ve made much progress in Chinese, I still feel there is a lot(improve)on.(所给词的适当形式填空)42.My father recommended that I (quit) the job because I was under too much pressure.(所给词的适当形式填空)43.The project was completed as (schedule), much to the satisfaction of the organizers involved. (所给词的适当形式填空)44.Her clothing was an expression of her (adventure) personality. (所给词的适当形式填空)45.(attract) by the vibrant colors of the sunset, the young artist sat down to paint. (所给词的适当形式填空)46.She offered to exchange her lunch sandwich my fruit salad since she loves it. (用适当的词填空)47.Benedict returned from each journey with (impress) paintings, relics, books, and crafts. (所给词的适当形式填空)48.She decided to travel her own to explore the city more freely. (用适当的词填空) 49.Becoming fluent a language will take years, but learning to get by takes a lot less. (用适当的词填空)50.Students should be encouraged to develop good habits and better behave (they). (所给词的适当形式填空)51.Since his childhood, Jackson has displayed a strong (prefer) for architecture, rather than medicine. (所给词的适当形式填空)52.As far as I know the plan which is debate hasn’t passed yet. (用适当的词填空) 53.If one develops AIDs, his/her chances of (survive) are very small. (所给词的适当形式填空)54.difficult the task is, I will try my best to finish it.(用适当的词填空)55.The father found his children (revise) for the English exam in the study. (所给词的适当形式填空)阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
双十中学2021届高三上期中考试 英语
厦门双十中学2020—2021学年第一学期高一年期中考试英语试题注意事项:1.答卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2.请认真阅读答题卡上的注意事项,在答题卡上与题号相对应的答题区域内答题,写在试卷、草稿纸上或答题卡非题号对应答题区域的答案一律无效。
不得用规定以外的笔和纸答题,不得在答题卡上做任何标记。
3.回答选择题时,选出每小题答案后,用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
如需改动,用橡皮檫干净后,再选涂其他答案标号。
4.考试结束后,将答题卡交回。
第一节(共5小题;每题1.5分,满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What will the man do at 8:00?A. Work in the office.B. Have dinner with Mike.C. Go out with the woman.2. What does the woman dislike about the shirt?A. The color.B. The design.C. The price.3. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. Gary’s works.B. Gary’s application.C. Gary’s list of samples.4. What did the man plan to do on March 1st?A. Attend some classes.B. Call the travel agent.C. Go to the mountains.5. Why does Amy plan to go to Rome?A. To work.B. To travel.C. To study.第二节(共15小题;每题1.5分,满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。
福建省厦门双十中学2021届高三第一学期期中考试英语试题
厦门双十中学2020—2021学年第一学期高一年期中考试英语试题命题人:张璐审题人:金鑫注意事项:1.答卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2.请认真阅读答题卡上的注意事项,在答题卡上与题号相对应的答题区域内答题,写在试卷、草稿纸上或答题卡非题号对应答题区域的答案一律无效。
不得用规定以外的笔和纸答题,不得在答题卡上做任何标记。
3.回答选择题时,选出每小题答案后,用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
如需改动,用橡皮檫干净后,再选涂其他答案标号。
4.考试结束后,将答题卡交回。
第一节(共5小题;每题1.5分,满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What will the man do at8:00?A.Work in the office.B.Have dinner with Mike.C.Go out with the woman.2.What does the woman dislike about the shirt?A.The color.B.The design.C.The price.3.What are the speakers mainly talking about?A.Gary’s works.B.Gary’s application.C.Gary’s list of samples.4.What did the man plan to do on March1st?A.Attend some classes.B.Call the travel agent.C.Go to the mountains.5.Why does Amy plan to go to Rome?A.To work.B.To travel.C.To study.第二节(共15小题;每题1.5分,满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。
福建省厦门双十中学2021-2020学年高一英语上学期入学考试试题
福建省厦门双十中学2021-2020学年高一英语上学期入学考试试题福建省厦门双十中学2020-2021学年高一英语上学期入学考试试题考试时间:100 分钟满分:140 分考生注意:本试卷分为两大部分,第一部分(1-59 小题)为选择题,请考生将答案用 2B 铅笔填涂在答题卡上;第二部分为非选择题,情考生将答案用 0.5 毫米的黑色签字笔书写在答牌卡上。
一、单项选择:从每小题所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的正确答案(每小题 1 分, 满分 15 分)1.M y sister has collected maps for three years. She has maps of different countries.A.a littleB. plenty ofC. a few2.I'm surprised at his good of Chinese poems In the final test.A. messageB. informationC. knowledge3.Huawei Techonoiogies Company has developed its own operating system Harmony OS 鸿蒙can be used in its own smartphones when necessary.A. whoB.thatC. what4.V log is so amazing that people can themselves with lovely music and videos.A. exchangeB. expressC. examine5.—I hear Susan will go to Beijing by herself.—That's true her father her mother will go with her.A. both, andB. Either, orC. Neither, nor6.-- Do you find that FaceApp has become very recently?-Yes. lots of people upload their photos and change their faces to look older with the app then post them on the social media.A. popularB. positiveC. pleasant7.As is acknowledged, Taiwai and Hong Kong belong to China.A. speciallyB. especiallyC.widely 8. you keep trying, you will achieve yourdream in the futureA. As soon asB. As well asC. As longas 9.Small acts of kindness can make a big difference, if they by people with love.A. will rememberB. are rememberedC. remembered10.—1 can't give up smoking, doctor. —For your health, I'mafraid you .A. mayB. canC. have to11.I n the detective TV series The Longest Day in Chang'an, the whole story d uring 24 hours of the LanternFestival.A.takes placeB. takes offC. takesaway 12, Look! The children are having too much fun one anotherIn the playground.A.to run afterB. running afterC. run after13 - He really wants to be successful In the competition.-Yes, . He keeps practicing hard every day.A.So is heB. So he doesC. So does he14. Mila is really a big fan of the TV program The Big Band very much.Really? I wonder .A. what her favorite band isB. why does she like ItC. whether Is It free towatch 15 - Do you mind my taking this seat? 一. It's for Mr, Brown.A. Not at allB. Yes, pleaseC. Better not二、完形填空:从每小题所给的A、B、C 三个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳答案(每小题1.5 分,满分21 分)An old woman had two large pots — one on each end of a pole(扁担). She 16 the pole with the pots on her shoulder. One of the pots had a crack (裂缝)in it, while 17 pot was perfectand was always 18 of water. At the end of the long walk 19 the local well(井)to the woman's house, the cracked pot arrived only half-full.This happened daily for two years, with the woman bringing home 20 one and a half pots of water. Of course, the perfect pot was 21 . But the poor cracked pot was ashamed of its own imperfection.One day, the cracked pot spoke to the woman while they were at the well,"I am ashamed of myself 22 the crack in my side causes water to leak out all the way back to your house,"it said. The old woman smiled and said, "Did you 23 that there are flowers on your side of the path, but not on the other pot's side? That's because I have 24 known you were cracked. I 25 flower seeds on your side of the path. And every day while we walk back, you water 26 ."For two years, I have been able to 27 these beautiful flowers to decorate(装饰)my dining table.28 you being just the way you are, I would not have this beauty."Each of us has our own 29 . But it's these cracks that make our lives so interesting andmeaningful. 16.A.carried B.took C.brought17.A.other18.A.filled B.anotherB.fullC.the otherC.short19.A.from B.through C.of20.A.hardly B.only /doc/602ad3509c3143323968011ca300a6 c30d22f153.html pletely21.A.angry B.ashamed C.proud22.A.because B.so C.through23.A.hear B.watch C.notice24.A.always B.never C.ever25.performed B.planted C.then26.A.it B.him C.them27.A.put B.grow C.pick28.A.with B.without C.for29.A.cracks B.flowers C.beauties第三部分阅读理解第一节阅读以下 A、B、C、D、E 五篇短文,根据短文内容,从题中所给 A、B、C、D、E 四个选项中,选出最佳答案(每小题2 分,满分 50 分)ALester was walking in the street with two huge and heavy suitcases. A stranger walked up to him and asked, "Have you got the time?"Lester stopped, put down the suitcases and looked at his watch. "It's a quarter to six," he said."Hey, that’s a pretty cool watch!" said the stranger.Lester smile., "Yeah, it's not bad. Check this out." and heshowed him every time zone(时区)in the world, and also the time for the 86 largest cities in the world on this watch.Then he hit a few buttons(按钮) and a voice said"It is eleven to six."In English. Lester said,"I’ve put in languges for e ach city.""That's not all," He then pushed a few more buttons and a tiny but very map of New York City appeared on the watch. ""I want to buy this watch!" said the stranger."Oh, no, it’s not ready; I’m still workiong on the bugs(漏洞)""I’ve got to have this watch!""No, you don’t understand; It’s not ready.""I'll give you $1,000 for it!""Oh, no""I'll give you $ 5,000 for it!""But it’s just not…""I'll give you $ 5,000 for it!"Lester stopped to think. He’d spent $8 500 on the watch, and with $15,000 he could make another one. The stranger quickly took out the money." Wait a minute. "Lester pointed to the two huge suitcases and said, " Hey, wait a minute. Don't forget yourbatteries."30.The stranger asked Lester at .A .5:15 B.5:45 C.6:15 D.6:4531.If L ester hit the button for Tokyo, the watch spoke .A.EnglishB.FrenchC.JapaneseD.Chinese.32.lester’s watch couldn’t show .A.timeB.time zoneC.mapD.date 33.The stranger finally paid forthe watch.A. $1,000B. $ 5,000C. $8 500D. $15,000BWhat are your favorite emojis? What about your parents? People of different ages like using different emojis. Wechat did a report about this in January. Let’s have a look.Emojis are a kind of special language. Picture are used to put meaning across. They show what people think about, like and care about. They can be used to stand for different groups of people. Unicode Consortlum is in charge of choosing offical emojis faces with different skin tones(肤色)were added. In 2016, different jobs were added, such as doctor, police officer and paniter—akong with female versions of these jobs. This year, emojis of disabled people were added, including emojis of blind people and people in wheelchairs.But there is also more to emojis. They can also refer to pop culture.New emojis in 2019 have included several animals, such as sloths(树懒)and flamingos(火烈鸟). These animals are not very common, but are known to many people. For example, sloths have become popular thanks to the 2016 film Zootopia. Many fashion designers have included flamingos in their designs inrecent years. This animals makes people feel like they’re on a tropical(热带的)vacation.It seems that emojis are a mirror of the world we lived in. It will be interesting to see how they change and grow in the years to come.35.Picture refers to the emojis that people born in the 2000s like most.36.The underlined world "they" refers to .A.EmojisB.PicturesC.PeopleD.Jobs 37.In 2016, emojis of wereadded.A.skin tonesB.different jobsC.disabled peopleD.severalanimals 38. make people feel like they’re on a tropical vacation.A.SlothsB.FlamingosC.KoalasD.Pandas39.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A.In 2015, emojis of disaled people were added.B.Flamingos have become popular thanks to the filmZootopia. C.Emojis are a mirror of the world we livein.D.People born in the 1970s and 1990s like using the same emoji.CMany parents set rules for their children's online activity, such as limiting ( 限制 ) the mount of time they can spend online. But some children in the US and UK are saying that theyd like to makerules for parents, too. Their main complaint? That their parent share too many photos them online.In a 2016 study, it was found that parents in the US share an average of 116 photos of their kids after they are born. Most were taken before the child tumed 8 years old. Many of the photos showed kids in embarrassing situations, like having food all over their faces,Quartz reported.Parents do like to share their childs progress as he or she grows up. But their kids don't like it as much. In a survey of UK children between the ages of 12 and 16, 70 percent said they feltheir parents didn' t respect their online privacy( 隐私),Accroding to Digital Pareting magazine.In addition, many kids said that other students at school sometimes picks on (捉弄)them aftertheir parents post photos online, CBS News noted. In one case, a girl was bullied (欺负)by boys at school after they found her moms’s blogs,which had many family ph otos." Each time a photo or video is uploaded, it creates a digital footprint of a child, which can follow them into adult life , " a spokeswoman for a lea ding children’s charity in the UK said. "It's always important to ask children for their permission (允许)beforeposting photos or videos of them."What is sharenting?There’s a new word English to describe it when parents post pictures of their online –"shareting", or a combination of theworld "share" and "parenting".40.According to the first paragraph, what do kids in the US and UKcomplain about? A.Their parents setting rules fortheir online activity.B.Their parents limiting the amount of time they spend online.C.Their parents posting too many photos of them online.D.Their parents setting high expectations for theirschoolwork. 41.According to the 2016 study, many US parentslike to .A.share photos online after they get marriedB.post photos of their kids in embarrassing situationsC.take more photos of their children after they are 8 ,D.pick on their kids and make them feel embarrassed42.About 70 percent of UK teenagers think their parents .-A.care too much about their progress in schoolB.forget to set good examples for themC.don't care enough about their online safetyD.don't respect their onlineprivacy 43.What do we know fromthe story?A.Parents should ask kids for permission before sharingtheir photos. /doc/602ad3509c3143323968011ca300a6 c30d22f153.html kids don't mind that their photos are shared by their parents C.Sharing photos online helps kids live a better adult life.D.Kids don't get bullied at school when their photos are shared online. 44.You might see this article from the column in the newspaper.A.Nature TodayB.All about SpaceC.Society and CultureD. Philosophy for LifeDThe national college entrance exam, or gaokao, is an Important exam for Chinese students. In the past, students who performed well in the areas of sports or science would receive 20 bonus points(加分)on the test. But starting from this year, this bonus will no longer be available.On March 21, the Ministry of Education announced it will stop giving bonus points to talented student athletes, winners of academic Olympiads(学科奥林匹克竞赛),winners of science and technology competitions, "provincial excellent students" and those who have performed "righteous and courageous deeds"(思想政治品德突出事迹),the People's Daily reported. The alm of this change is to make gaokao fairer, said the Ministry of Education.The bonus point policy was created in 2000 to encourage students to develop both physical and mental talents. But some students were able to obtain the bonus dishonestly, China Youth Dally noted. For example, some students used fake certificates (假证书)to get the point.The bonus is also being cut to "reverse the trend of more Chinese students studying for Olympiads from an early age just to get the points" Xiong Bingqi, vice-president of the 21st Century Education Research Institute, told China Daily.However, this does not mean students with special talents will not be rewarded for their abilities. They can take part in independent college, admission (高校自主招生)processes. Some colleges use these processes to select talented students and give them bonus points if they apply at those colleges.Ninety universities are using independent admission processes this year, the Xinhua News Agency reported. Top schools like Peking University and Tsinghua University will give talented students up to 60 bonus points.45.According to the Ministry of Education, talented students will .A. receive less bonus points on the gaokaoB.not be allowed to take part in competitionsC.not get any bonus points on the gaokaoD. get bonus points on the gaokao if they wininternational competitions 46.Why was the bonus point policy created in 2000?A.To make the gaokao fairer for everyone.B.To develop students' physical andmental talents. C.To help students get into college more easily. D. To stop students from cheating on exams.47.What does the underlined word "obtain" in Paragraph3 mean?A. getB. give upC. reduceD. increase48.How else can students be rewarded for their special talents?A.Get bonus money from their schools.B.Receive some special certificates from certain universities.C.Take part in independent college admission processes.D. Get 60 bonus points from top universities.49. The main purpose of this article is to ./doc/602ad3509c3143323968011ca3 00a6c30d22f153.html ctaeB. InformC.discussD.entertainEWhat can drones (无人机) do ?Their many uses include taking pictures from sky,observing(观察) wild animals and delivering packages. Now these small flying robots are leading a new farming revolution (革命),according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.When equipped (装备)with cameras and other data-gathering devices, drones provide us with an eye in the sky. Here are a few of the farming-related jobs drones can do. Looking for sick cropsDrones can scan (扫描)crops using different kinds of light. Then, they produce multispectral Images (多谱图像)that can help us find sickly yellow plants within fields of green. Drones can also detect bacteria (检测细菌)that are harmful to crops in the air from a few kilometers away. Farmers can check the drones' air samples (样本)and try to find ways to protect their crops before the bacteria get to them. Counting cattle -When flying over cattle, drones can track the livestock and find out where fences need fixing. Peoplecan also equipd r o ne s w i t h t h e r m a cattle. M o s tf i e l d s not get water at all. Drones can scan the field and make a 3-D map. Using the map, farmers can figure out which parts of a field are dry or need improvement. Spraying pesticide (喷洒农药) Different parts of a field might be uneven or have different altitudes (高度). Drones can check for this when flying above the Jand. Then , they change their height and therefore spray the correct amountDrones can finish spraying a field up to five times faster than with traditional machinery, according to a study from MIT.50.What can drones do to help farmers with their farming?A.Take pictures.B. Look at wild animals.C. Deliver packages.D. Look for sick crops. 51.What do drones need to help guard cattleat night?A.Wooden fences.B. Air samples.C. Night-vision cameras.D. 3-D printers.52.What does the underlined word "uneven"probably mean?A.不肥沃的B.不相连的C.不平衡的D.不平坦的53.What do we know from the story?A.Drones can't detect bacteria unless crops are sick.B.Drones can fight dangerous animals.C.Drones can help farmers make sure fields are properly watered.D.Drones are better at spraying pesticide over flat land.54.Which of the following can be put in the ?A.Water watchB. Using the mapC. Scan the fieldD. Making a 3-D map第二节阅读下面短文,从短文后所给的五个选项中选出能填入短文空白处的最佳选项,使短文通顺、连贯,意思完整。
2021学年-有答案-福建省厦门市某校高一上学期第一次月考英语试题
福建省厦门市某校2020-2021学年高一上学期第一次月考英语试题一、阅读选择1.The city of San Francisco is a wonderful tourist attraction that offers many different things to see and do. The best way for a traveler to get a good look at the city is to take one of the many different tours there.Tour the City on FootWhen touring the city by walking, you aren't going to walk much. What's more, there are far more benefits. This kind of tour allows you to see as many buildings of the city as possible. A tour of the city on foot usually focuses on a more localized neighborhood level, which can be very interesting in a number of different ways.Hit the Waters of San Francisco BayThe waters of San Francisco Bay have played an important role in the city's development over the last century. Touring San Francisco from the water is a completely unique way for you to see this wonderful city.Take a Bus TourIf you want to see a wide variety of attractions from all over the city, one of the best things you could do is to book a tour through our company that offers services here. A bus tour of San Francisco is one of the most complete ways to experience the city.Tour San Francisco From the AirWhile it is one of the most expensive ways to see San Francisco, touring the city from the air is one of the most unique and thrilling ways to see the city. Seeing the city from high above allows you to get a full view of the city as tour guides paint out attractions from high above. If you do decide to tour San Francisco by air, you'll be creating memories that you won't forget forever.We are a travel agency providing high-quality services and discounts. For more information, please click here.(1)How should you tour San Francisco to appreciate its buildings?A. By air.B. On foot.C. By bus.D. By boat.(2)What can we learn about the Waters of San Francisco Bay?A. They have high quality sea water.B. They are explored on a localized level.C. They were not in use until the last century.D. They have helped the city to develop further.(3)What is the author's purpose in writing the text?A. To introduce San Francisco.B. To show what to do in San Francisco.C. To advertise for a travel agency.D. To persuade people to visit San Francisco.2. My wife and I went to this vegan(严格的素食主义的) restaurant to give it a try. As we were eating our pepper and salt tofu, a young lady named Debra walked in. She wasn't aware that the place is vegan and was looking for some meat. My wife and I talked up the place and invited her over to try some of our tofu. Debra tried it, nodded and went out.After a few minutes, she and her mother both walked back in. We were having the rest of our meal at that time, so we told her what we had ordered. Debra then asked the waitress to just repeat our order for them. Next , Debra said. "And we want to pay for their meal", pointing to my wife and me. We tried to say no, but Debra wouldn't listen.That was not the end ofit. Hugs were in order. Debra came over to our table and my wife got up to hug her. Debra hugged my wife and put﹩100 into her hand. My wife firmly said NO, but Debra insisted. Debra kept talking about our kindness, and we did the same about hers and her mother's.With tears in the eyes, the workers were blown away by this whole exchange between four strangers.I left the waiters and waitresses a tip that would cover all ofour meals and we were on our way.I've been witnessing so much kindness, especially over the last few years, as I began to pay more attention. We now have a new favorite restaurant and every time we go there my plan is to pay for someone else's meal.(1)Why did Debra go out after trying some tofu?________A. To bring her mother in.B. To look after her mother.C. To get away from the food.D. To Iook for another restaurant.(2)What did Debra insist on?________A. Hugging the author's wifeB. Ordering a meal for the authorC. Treating the author and his wifeD. Tipping the waiters and waitress.(3)How did the workers feel when seeing the exchange between four strangers?________A. CuriousB. FunnyC.SurprisedD. Touched.(4)What can we know about the author and Debra?________A. They've been friends.B. They were both veganC. They met forvthe first timeD. They once worked together.3. Too much eating. Too many unhealthy foods. Too many ads for food. Too few activities. Different reasons are given for America’s weight problem---a problem increasingly shared by other countries. Almost one-fifth of American children and teenagers are overweight.Schools have been asked to increase physical education, an important tool for public health. However, a recent study has shown an increase in the number of injuries in P.E. classes.Researchers say one possible reason for this is a decrease in the number of school nurses. Schools without a nurse on duty may be more likely to send an injured child to a hospital.Another possible reason for more injuries is a change in the traditional idea of physical education. Th is “New P.E.” expands the kinds of sports that are taught. But activities that some schools offer now, like rock climbing and skateboarding, can also increase the risks, says Cheryl Richardson, who is with the National Association for Sport and Physical Education(NASPE).She also says not all states require P.E. teachers to be specially trained. Untrained teachers could be less likely to recognize unsafe conditions.Cheryl Richardson points to one of the study’s findings –that injuries are often the result of contact with a person or a structure. This tells her that the teachers were not giving each student enough space to move around safely.Six activities produced seventy percent of all injuries: running, basketball, football, volleyball, rugby and gymnastics.The researchers say larger class sizes are another possible reason for the increase in injuries. Larger classes can mean less supervision(监督). The National Association for Sport and Physical Education says twenty to thirty students in a P.E. class should be the limit.(1)What does the passage mainly discuss?A.What leads to the weight problem in America.B.Whether students should have more P.E. classes.C.Why there have been more injuries in P.E. classes.D.What kinds of activities are safe for school students.(2)We can know from the third paragraph that__________.A.nurses are paid more in hospitals than in schools in America.B.many nurses in American schools don’t have good skills.C.fewer people choose to become a nurse in America.D.American schools need more school nurses at present.(3)Which of the following statements is TRUE?A.P.E. classes become more dangerous for students now in America.B.Fewer and fewer students are interested in P.E. classes in America.C.The number of P.E. teachers in schools must be increased now.D.P.E.classes follow the traditional ideas in physical education.(4)According to Cheryl Richardson,____________.A.students should do more exercise when they are at schoolB.teachers are partly responsible for injuries in P.E. classesC.the equipment for P.E. classes must be improved in all schools.D.P.E.teachers should give students more freedom in their classes4.Have you ever noticed what happens to an idea once you express it? Just talking about it or writing it down causes you to make it clear in your own mind. How can you use this to increase your brain power? Start writing.By putting thoughts into words, you are telling yourself the logic (逻辑) behind what you think, feel, or only partly understand. Often, explaining a thought is the process of understanding. In other words, you increase your brain power by exercising your "explaining power".Try this experiment. Explain how you'll increase your brain power, even if you have no idea how right now. Just start with anything, and create an explanation. For example, start with "I'll learn chess." or "I'II read an article on the mind every week." Explain how that will help. You'll be surprised to find it is a workable plan, and if you actually do this, you'll have a better understanding of your brain from now on.Another benefit of writing is that it helps you remember what you have learnt. Many, if not most, highly productive people are always taking notes. You can try keeping it all in your head, but if you keep a journal of your ideas the next time you're working on a big project, you'll probably have more success.Want to understand a topic? Write a book about it. That's an extreme example, but if you are learning something new, write a letter to a friend about it, and you will understand it better. Want to invent something? Write an explanation of the problem, why you want to solve it, and why it is worth solving, and you're halfway there.Writers don't always write because they clearly understand something beforehand. Often, they write about something because they want to understand it. You can do the same. Writing will help you to understand it. Give it a try.(1)What would be the best title for the text?A.Way on How to WriteB.Increase Your Brain Power through WritingC.Brain Power Helps Improve Your WritingD.How to Start Your Writing(2)According to the text, writing can help you a lot in the following ways EXCEPT ______.A.the increase of your brain powerB.the ability to rememberC.the development of your interest in studyD.the better understanding of a topic(3)If a writer writes something, it means that he or she ______.A.has understood it very wellB.needs to understand it betterC.wants to remember it in his or her mindD.is exercising his or her "explaining power"(4)What's the main purpose of the text?A.To advise readers to start their writing.B.To explain the importance of writing.C.To persuade readers to become writers.D.To increase readers' brain power.二、七选五The Grand Canyon(科罗拉多大峡谷) is a large river canyon in Arizona. It is over220milslong and over a mile deep in some place.(1). The canyon is considered one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.Over millions of years, the Colorado River cut through rocks as it passed through the area. (2). Now, the canyon is surrounded by high walls on either side, while the river continues to move at the bottom of the canyon.Besides its large size, the Grand Canyon is also known for its beautiful colors. The canyon is made of layers of rock (岩层), and each layer of rock has a different depth and color. Geologists(地质学家) have found almost40 different layers of rock.The Grand Canyon is home to different kinds of plants and animals. (3). Many types of animals live in the area, including the bald eagle, bobcats, bats and Gila monsters.American Indians have lived in the area for around 3000 year. Spanish explorers(探险家)first discovered the area in 1540. Later, other Spanish explorers returned in 1776. (4).Arizona became part of the United states in 1848, and the first geological studies were completed on the Grand Canyon in 1856. (5). About five million tourists visit the park each year.A.Its widest point is 18 miles wideB.It's not the deepest canyon in the worldC.Weather changes quickly at the Grand CanyonD.Slowly,the river made the way deeper and deeperE.There are over 1,700 known plants growing in the areaF.Today,the canyon is part of the Grand Canyon National ParkG.However,they didn't stay,as they found the canyon impossible to cross三、完形填空I had arrived at the airport about 30minutes before the check in. It had been a very _____________ three days for me with lots of meetings. So I was glad to have the _________ time to make my notes on what I needed to do the following day. But then_________the announcement (通知) that my flight had to be_________ because there was a problem with the plane.As I sat waiting for my _________ to be called, I reflected on my last meeting of the day. It was not a business meeting but rather a very enjoyable _________with an old business friend I had not seen for over 12 years. Our lunch was spent recalling (回忆) times gone by and filling each other in on what had happened in our lives over the last 12 years. We both laughed and smiled as we recalled the good times and the great experiences wehad___________together.It was great to have this additional time to replay in my ___________ all that we had talked about. I realized just how important it is to have regular ___________of the good times in your life. I was lucky enough to have had the chance to take a short ______________and reflect on (回顾) the good things that had happened in my life over12years.It was somewhat like looking at an old photo album ______________ in a cupboard in your house. There before your eyes are lots of wonderful ______________that take you back to times and places, and most importantly to those people who are in the ________________.My flight home was finally called three hours later. I smiled as I boarded the plane and realized that I was not at all ____________about the delay in the flight, as I had been able to spend the time ____________on the good times from days gone by.(1)A.importantB.busyC.quickeful(2)A.pleasantB.satisfyingC.happyD.extra(3)A.spokeB.wentC.cameD.made(4)A.waitedB.cancelled(取消)C.takenD.delayed(推迟)(5)A.flightB.turnD.order(6)A.performanceB.lunchC.partyD.discussion(7)A.spentB.metC.managedD.shared(8)A.mindB.spiritC.flightD.thought(9)A.timeB.plansC.reminders(提醒物)D.remains(剩余物)(10)A.wayB.cutC.methodD.break(11)A.stored awayB.put onC.set asideD.given out(12)A.celebrationsB.memoriesC.awardsD.presents(13)A.cupboardB.booksC.childhoodD.photos(14)A.upsetB.happyC.crazyD.surprised(15)A.takingB.seizing(抓住)C.reflectingD.bringing四、选用适当得单词或短语补全句子选择恰当的单词填空(其中两个是多余的), 把正确的选项的序号在答题卡涂黑。
福建省厦门市双十中学高三下学期第一次月考英语试题
2020届福建省厦门市双十中学高三下学期第一次月考英语试题学校:___________姓名:___________班级:___________考号:___________一、阅读选择A subscription to TIME for Kids includes the following:•Key articles available at two reading levels; select articles available at three reading levels;•Accessibility features available through the digital magazine including key articles with full Spanish translation, read-aloud, and embedded vocabulary support;•Lesson plans and teaching resources for each issue, including reading assessments.2018-2019 Half Year PricingPrices are per student for half the school year.Shipping & Handling included in pricing.Need a custom price quote?If you are ordering more than 750 subscriptions, we are here to help with a volume discount. Complete this form or contact customer service at 1-800-777-8600.Need to try it?Great news! TIME for Kids student access is free to subscribers! However, for ALL the great functionality of TIME for Kids, subscribe today for full access to new features as they are released.Need help with funding?If you are interested in purchasing a subscription to TIME for Kids for your students but are struggling with funding, the following resources may help you locate additional funding from government programs and grants.1.How much should you pay if you are ordering 500 subscriptions for a whole year ?A.$1600 B.$1780C.$3200 D.$ 35602.Subscribers of TIME for Kids will get the following EXCEPT______.A.key and select articles B.teachers' guidesC.digital materials D.school funds3.This passage is most likely intended for ___________.A.teachers B.parentsC.students D.childrenVegetable gardens may not be as visually pleasing as the variety of flowers, but Floridians looking to save some green by growing their own salad fixings can soon do so without fear. Gov. Ron DeSantis this week signed a law that bans local governments from carrying orders against homeowners from raising veggies in their yards.The law, which takes effect July 1, puts an end to that particular power of towns and cities across the state to prohibit vegetable gardens for “aesthetic(审美的)purposes”.The issue became a cause after a couple living in Miami Shores Village opposed the decision of a $ 50 a day fine for growing vegetables in their front yard, as they’d done for years.Hermine Ricketts and her husband Tom Carroll fought City Hall in a case that wound its way up the state’s court system, with judges consistently ruling against their money-saving and health-conscious project.After the Florida Supreme Court rule d in favor of Miami Shores’ right to control design and landscaping standards, the couple replaced their vegetables with pink flamingos (红鹳花) .Their cause was not lost, however. State lawmakers proposed and passed a law that effectively voids the court rulings, with Rob Bradley, who sponsored the bill, reportedly calling the village’s action a “vast overreach”.The lawmaker noted the difficulty that many families experience getting fresh and affordable food, calling bans against vegetable and fruit gardens ridiculous.About a third of all households in the U. S. grow some of their own food, according to the National Gardening Association. The group says a 600-square-foot garden that costs around $ 70 a year to keep can grow 300 pounds of fresh produce worth about $ 600 annually. 4.Why will some Floridians plant salad fixings?A.To protect the environment. B.To beautify their home.C.To build their own gardens. D.To cut daily expenses.5.What can be known about the couple from the passage?A.They started a public health-conscious campaign.B.They never gave in to the Miami Shores’ demand .C.They were fined $50 a day by Miami Shores Village.D.They were not backed by the Florida Supreme Court.6.What does the underlined word “voids” in paragraph 6 mean?A.Hides. B.Cancels.C.Prevents. D.Values.7.What does Rob Bradley think of the couple’s action probably?A.It’s sensible.B.It’s ridiculous.C.It’s ambitious.D.It’s costly.When Jeff Sparkman draws his cartoon superheroes, he often has to ask other people to tell him what color his characters turned out to be because he's color-blind. Now, a new smart phone application can help him figure out what colors he's using and how the picture looks to others.The DanKam app, available for iPhone and Android for $2.99, is an application that makes the vague colors that one percent of the population with color-blindness sees more like the "true" colors as everyone else sees them. In America, around 32 million color-blind Americans---95% are males---can soon have their life improved."DanKam takes the stream of data coming in through the phone's camera and changes the colors slightly so they fall within the range that people who are color-blind see," developer Dan Kaminsky told CNET. He came up with the idea after watching the film Star Trek with a color-blind friend.It was then that he got to know more about colorblindness like its varying types and degrees. A vast majority, for instance, have trouble seeing red or green due to a genetic defect(缺陷). Blue-yellow colorblindness, however, is rarer and develops later in life because of aging, illness or head injuries, etc.What the DanKam app attempts to do is to clean up the color space of the image signal so that colors can be seen to those suffering from viewing p roblems. “You can customize the app to fit your needs. There is a range and not everyone who is color-blind sees things the same.”Says Kaminsky.Sparkman, a copy editor at CNET, tried out the app and was pleased with the results. "It would be useful for d ressing for a job interview," he said. But using it for his art is “the most practical application." It worked well on LED and other lights on electronic devices, which means Sparkman can now identify the power light on his computer display as green. 8.According to passage, DanKam ___________.A.was developed by Jeff Sparkman. B.appeared in the movie Star Trek.C.is designed to help the blind. D.can be purchased with a fee9.It can be known from the passage that colorblindness __________.A.causes trouble in telling all colors B.occurs more commonly in females C.is not necessarily an inborn disease D.leaves people unable to see clearly 10.How does the DanKam app work?A.It makes vague colors become vivid ones. B.It operates in a fixed color model. C.It shows images with an adjusted color space. D.It puts LED lights on electronic devices. 11.Which of the following serves as the best title for the passage?A.Dankam: A New Treatment For Colorblindness.B.DanKam: Augmented(增强) Reality For Colorblindness.C.Dan Kaminsky: A Campaign Against Colorblindness.D..Jeff Sparkman: Satisfaction Guaranteed By DanKam.Being seen in a fancy sports car or enjoying a beach holiday in a five-star hotel were once signs of having “made it”. But a new study suggested that hav ing people think of you as constantly occupied and overworked is now a far better way to demonstrate social position.According to Harvard University in the US, people are increasingly leaning toward the phenomenon of “humblebragging”. This is when people make a seemingly modest statement that actually draws attention to something they want to show off.Phrases such as “I have no life” and “I desperately need a holiday” are now used to imply social standing, while ordering food and shopping online is the perfect way to prove to neighbors that you are simply too busy and important to go to the supermarket.“Movies, magazines, and popular TV shows often highlight the abundance of money and leisure time among the wealthy,” said Neeru Paharia, an assistant profe ssor at Harvard University. “In recent years, featuring wealthy people relaxing by the pool, playing tennis orskiing and hunting are being substituted with advertisements featuring busy individuals who work long hours and have very limited leisure time,” he said. “Displaying a lack of leisure time operates as a visible signal of status in the eyes of others.”The researchers pointed out that the Wall Street Journal’s 2016 advertising campaign featured celebrities complaining about their busy lives, with the slogan (标语), “People who don’t have time, make time to read the Wall Street Journal.”The report, which was published in the Journal of Consumer Research, also found that brands that marketed themselves as time saving were becoming increasingly high-status, because of their users.According to the authors, this trend of humblebragging is due to people’s shift of focus –they now value “the preciousness and scarcity of individuals” more than “the preciousness and scarcity of goods”. “Busy individuals poss ess desirable characteristics, leading them to be viewed as in demand,” the authors concluded.12.Which of the following statements can count as “humblebragging”?A.“Just ate 15 pieces of chocolate. Gotta control myself flying first class or they'll cancel my modeling contract!”B.“Everybody check this baby out---we just bought a castle! I mean literally!”C.“Guys, I'm screwed. I I've missed the final deadline for my essay again and my tutor is going to fail me !”D.“Wow, I can't believe a rubbishy article like yours got published in a national newspaper!”13.To indicate their social position, people today prefer to ______.A.share their passion for tennis or skiingB.show how fast-paced their work life isC.tell people about the wonderful holidays they takeD.show off their abundance of money and leisure time14.The Wall Street Journal’s 2016 adverting slogan is mentioned in para. 5 to prove ______. A.showing a lack of time suggests high social statusB.the Wall Street Journal is worth people’s timeC.busy individuals need to better manage their timeD.people of high social position are lacking in time15.The underlined word in the last paragraph “scarcity” probably means_____ A.quantity B.identityC.shortage D.qualification二、七选五Have you ever wondered how the trainers at Sea World get the 19,000-pound whale to jump 22 feet out of water and perform tricks? They get that whale to go over a rope farther out of the water than most of us can imagine. 16..So how do the trainers at Sea World do it? The first thing they do is reinforce(强化) the behavior that they want repeated --- in this case, to get the whale to go over the rope.17., in a position where the whale can’t help but do what’s expected of it. Every time the whale goes over the rope, it’s given positive reinforcement and gets fed with fish. But what happened when the whale goes under the rope? Nothing — no criticism, no warning and no feedback. 18..Positive reinforcement is the key of that simple principle that produces such splendid results. And as the whale begins to go over the rope more often than under, the trainers begin to raise the rope. It must be raised slowly enough so that the whale doesn’t starve.19.. Make a big deal out of the good and little stuff that we want consistently. Secondly, under-criticize. People know they need help when they mess up. 20., people will not forget the event and usually will not repeat it.So we need to set up the circumstances so that people can’t fail. Over-celebrate,under-criticize…and know how far to raise the rope.A.This is a great challengeB.And the whale stays right where it isC.If we figure out a way to motivate the whaleD.They start with the rope below the surface of the waterE.If we under-criticize, punish and discipline less than expectedF.Whales are taught that their negative behavior won’t be acknowledgedG.The simple lesson to be learned from the whale trainers is to over-celebrate三、单项选择21.People complain that decisions to approve or deny a permit are often ______ rather than based on fixed criteria.A.appropriate B.consciousC.arbitrary D.controversial22.Lack of sleep will cause an increase in stress levels, which will lead to you not liking your job. This_____ will also have a negative impact on your productivity.A.in turn B.in return C.in place D.in brief 23.The judge said that the fine would ________ a warning to other drivers.A.look into B.serve as C.watch over D.set up 24.Honesty is the best policy. If your account doesn’t _________ what the security cameras r ecorded, you’ll get punished.A.subscribe to B.attend to C.correspond to D.relate to 25.It’s difficult to ___ all tastes .One man’s meat is another man’s poison.A.adapt to B.cater to C.appeal to D.adjust to 26.We ____________ solving international dispute by negotiation, instead of appealing to arms.A.advocate B.admit C.assess D.approach 27.It is very important for English teachers to have a knowledge of the theories of language_______.A.fluency B.accuracy C.acquisition D.punctuation 28.While the kids were making their decisions, they were periodically shown TV _________, some for fast food outlets and some for non-food businesses.A.programs B.news C.movies D.commercials 29.You are being such a busybody. How I choose to conduct my private life is my own_______!A.experience B.agenda C.business D.problem30.I'm trying to ______ an interest in classical music in my children, which I think is good for their future development.A.foster B.clarify C.express D.discourage四、完形填空People live in the present. They plan for the future. History, 31 , is the study of the past. Given all the 32 and pressures that come from living in the present and 33 what is yet to come, why bother with what has been? Given all the available branches of knowledge, why insist - as most 34 systems do - on history? And why encourage many students to study even more history than they are 35 to?Any subject of study needs to be 36 : supporters must explain why it is worth37 . Like most widely accepted 38 , history attracts people who simply 39the information and modes of thought involved. But for people who are less interested in the subject and more 40 about why they should bother with it, a clearer explanation of its purpose is required.41 do not perform heart transplants, improve highway design, or arrest criminals. In a society that quite correctly expects education to serve 42 purposes, history’s functions can seem more 43 to determine than those of engineering or medicine. History is in fact very useful, actually 44 , but the products of historical study are often less 45 and immediate than those of other subjects.History helps us understand people, societies and how they 46 . For example, how can we 47 past wars (and future threats) without using historical materials? Unfortunately, major aspects of a society’s operation cannot be set up as precise experiments.48 , history must serve, however imperfectly, as our 49 , helping us understand who we are and why we do what we do. This, fundamentally, is why we cannot 50 history. 31.A.otherwise B.besides C.however D.therefore 32.A.causes B.demands C.choices D.orders 33.A.avoiding B.fearing C.celebrating D.expecting 34.A.financial B.social C.educational D.political 35.A.required B.invited C.forced D.permitted 36.A.introduced B.explored C.justified D.dropped 37.A.protection B.attention C.expectation D.mention 38.A.subjects B.concepts C.topics D.concerns 39.A.provide B.receive C.share D.like 40.A.doubtful B.worried C.thoughtful D.certain 41.A.Supporters B.Historians C.Audiences D.Teachers 42.A.public B.multiple C.different D.useful 43.A.difficult B.sensible C.secure D.beneficial 44.A.optional B.attractive C.accessible D.vital 45.A.valuable B.interesting C.obvious D.instructive 46.A.feel B.behave C.fight D.live 47.A.prevent B.remember C.evaluate D.declare 48.A.Consequently B.Alternatively C.Fortunately D.Admittedly49.A.library B.laboratory C.clinic D.museum 50.A.make up for B.give in to C.get close to D.stay away from五、用单词的适当形式完成句子单句语法填空51.Scientists have many theories about how the universe first came into __________(exist). 52.The _________(surround) villages have been absorbed by the growing city.53.Even so, she impressed the world _______ her courage and strong desire to succeed. 54.The car's quite full, but we could manage _________ (squeeze) another couple of people in. 55.Many patients have benefited a lot ______ the new treatment then.56.Many parents feel a sense of ________(lose) when their children leave home.57.The _________(puzzle) look on his face suggested that what the monitor said was beyond her understanding.58.People in the west make it a rule _______(buy) Christmas presents for their relatives and friends.59.They sold their house at the right time and made ____ fortune on it.60.Domestic coal supplies _________(run) out. The country will have to import it from abroad.六、用单词的适当形式完成短文语篇语法填空Technological changes brought dramatic new options to Americans 61.(live) in the 1990s. During this decade new forms of entertainment, commerce, research, and communication 62.(become) commonplace in the U. S. The driving force behind much of this change was an innovation popularly known as the Internet.The Internet was developed during the 1970s by the Department of Defense. In the case of an attack, military advisers suggested 63.advantage of being able to operate one computer from another terminal. In the early days, the Internet was used mainly by scientists to communicate with other scientists.One early problem faced by Internet users was speed. Phone 64.(line) could only transmit information at a limited rate. The development of fiber-optic(光纤) cables allowed billions of bits of information 65.(receive) every minute. Companies like Intel developed fastermicroprocessors, so personal computers could process the incoming signals more 66.(rapid).In the early 1990s, the World Wide Web was developed, in large part, 67.commercial purposes. Corporations created home pages 68.they could place text and graphics to sell products. Soon airline tickets, hotel reservations and even cars could be purchased online. Universities posted research data on the Internet, so students could find 69.(value) information without leaving their dormitories. Companies soon discovered that work could be done at home and submitted online, so a whole new class of telecommuters began to earn a living from home offices unshaven and 70.(wear) pajamas(睡衣).七、短文改错71.短文改错Last summer, I participated in the Secondary School Program in Harvard. I spent half of the day in my class and homework, and then I'd be free to do I wanted. Since my course was a 8-credit one, it was a lot faster than other summer school course. I had to learn how to keep up with it the pace of my class and study efficient. For me, taking notes were of great help. I also come to know many professors who were available for extra help whenever I needed it. The resources and opportunities combined with the environment here made me want to attending Harvard even more.八、提纲类作文72.假定你是李华,英国高中生Peter在中国研学时曾暂住你家。
福建省厦门双十中学2021-2022高一英语上学期入学考试试题
福建省厦门双十中学2021-2022高一英语上学期入学考试试题(满分:150分;考试时间:120分钟)第一卷选择题(共100分)第一部分语言知识运用(共三节满分60分)第一节单项选择(共20小题,每小题1分,满分20分)阅读下列各题,从各题所给的A、B、C、D项选出最佳选项。
1. With the development of economy, our income has increased _______ 10% in less than a year.A. byB. forC. onD. at2. The professor could tell by the ___________look in Maria’s eyes that she didn't understand a single word of his lectureA. coldB. blankC. innocentD. fresh3. Vehicle accidents have claimed many deaths in the past few years. _______ more action is taken, the problem will get dramatically worse.A. UnlessB. IfC. AfterD. When4. There must be _______ with the car, for it won’t start again!A. something wrong seriousB. something serious wrongC. something seriously wrongD. something wrong seriously5. A quick review of successes and failures at the end of year will help _______ your year ahead.A. shapeB. switchC.stretch D. sharpen6. I don't think he will come on time, _______?A. do IB. don't IC. doesn't heD. will he7. He had strong wills and he never stopped _______ a new way to success.A. findB. to findC. findingD. found8. She _______ in the school now but she _______ homesick when she was in Grade 1.A. was used to study, used to beB. is used to studying, is used to becomingC. used to study, is used to becomingD. is used to studying, used to be9. The clerk in the post office _______ the parcel and told the woman that it _______ 2 pounds.A. weighed, was weighedB. was weighed, weightC. weighed, weighedD. weight, weighed10. Since your _______ English is poor, you'd better practice _______ whenever possible.A. spoken, to speakB. spoken, speakingC. speaking, to speakD. speaking, speaking11. _______ me, the nurse has another three patients _______.A. Besides, to look afterB. Except, looked afterC. Besides, to be looked afterD. Except, to be looked after12. --- Do you know if Terry will go camping this weekend?--- Terry? Never! She _______ tents and fresh air!A. has hatedB. hatedC. will hateD. hates13.Our class held a fierce _______ as to whether to reduce the amount of homework or not.A. bargainB. competitionC. debateD. campaign14. Would you give me _______ how to learn chemistry well?A. some advice onB. any advices onC. some advices toD. an advice to15. The city government makes every effort not to have the housing price _______ too fast.A. to raiseB. raiseC. raisedD. to be raised16. The number of the students in the competition _______written down already.A. have beenB. has beenC. areD. is17. Working with the medical team in Africa has _______ the best in her as a doctor.A. held outB. brought outC. picked outD. given out18. E-libraries are more and more popular in that they give us access to books when we are unable to ______ get to a library.A. conventionallyB. accidentallyC. appropriatelyD. physically19. We choose this hotel because the price for a night here is down to $20, half of_______ it used to charge.A. thatB. whichC. whatD. how20. —Going to watch the Women’s Volleyball Match on Wednesda y?— _______! Will you go with me ?A. You thereB. You betC. You got meD. You know better第二节补全对话(共5小题,每小题2分,满分10分)根据对话内容,运用方框中所给的句子选项补全对话。
厦门双十中学2020届高三英语上学期月考1
厦门双十中学2020届高三下学期3月英语月考(考试时间:125分钟试卷满分:150分)第一部分听力(共两节, 满分20分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What is the man looking for?A. A book.B. His iPhone.C. A pay phone.2. Where is the woman going next?A. To a snack bar.B. To a movie theater.C. To the man’s friend Simon’s house.3. What will the man do next?A. Fill out another form.B. Correct his mistake on the form.C. Tell the woman his medical history.4. When will the man most likely get home?A. At 7:00.B. At about 7:30.C. After 8:00.5. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. On a farm.B. At a fruit market.C. At customs.听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。
6. What relation is the woman to George?A. His mother.B. His teammate.C. His coach.7. What does the woman think is more important?A. Winning the game.B. Being a team player.C. Impressing the parents.听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。
2020届厦门市双十中学高三英语月考试卷及参考答案
2020届厦门市双十中学高三英语月考试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AThere are different types of money-saving apps, such as JD Finance, Yu’E Bao, Ant Financial, and all of them work in different ways. Here are 3 of the best apps that can help you save much money.Capital One ShoppingCapital One Shopping can compare prices automatically as you shop online. As you add items to your cart at an online seller, this app will search the web for better deals and coupon codes(优惠码). You can follow the links to other sellers offering a better price and use the available codes tosave. You can even use this app while shopping at physical shops.ParibusThere’s nothing more upsetting than buying something and then seeing it for sale at a lower price a few days later. Wouldn’t it be nice to get that money back? Now you can. Paribus helps you get money back by tracking your purchases from major stores and discussing refunds. It also helps you get compensated (补偿) for late deliveries and makes sure you don’t leave it too late to return anything you bought.DigitIf you can’t figure out how much you can afford to save, Digit will analyze your spending habits and spare a certain amount to your savings. If the appknows you have spare money to save, then it will be moved automatically, and if you don’t, it will stop, so there’s no risk of being left with no cash for the basics. You can sign up for a free trial for a month, and after that, the monthly service charge is $5.1. If you want your money back, what app will you choose?A. Digit.B. Paribus.C. Yu’E Bao.D. Capital One Shopping.2. What can you do by using Digit?A. Offer the most favorable price.B. Track detailed information of goods.C. Analyze spending habits to save money.D. Compare prices of products while shopping.3. What is the purpose of the text?A. To introduce useful apps for saving money.B. To advertise various products online.C. To improve the power of spending.D. To help to manage spare money.BA maverick describes a person who thinks independently. A maverick refuses to follow the customs or rules of a group to which he or she belongs. In the US, a maverick is often admired for his or her free spirit, although others who belong to the maverick’s group may not like the maverick’s independent ways.But where did the word “maverick” come from?Early in the 1800s, a man named Samuel Augustus Maverick settled down in Texas, which was a place of wide-open land, rich soil, cattle ranches(牛场) and cowboys. As the years passed, Mr. Maverick increased his property(财产) in Texas. Before long, he owned huge pieces of land that were good for raising cattle. But he had no cattle. He wasn’t a rancher.One day, a man came to Samuel Maverick to pay him an old debt. But the man didn’t have enough money. So he offered Mr. Maverick 400 head of cattle. Mr. Maverick accepted them, but he didn’t really want them. He simply put the cattle on his land to eat and care for themselves.It was not long before the cows reproduced(繁殖). The calves grew and had more calves. Soon, hundreds of cows and calves moved freely across Samuel Maverick’s land. They also moved across the land of nearby ranch owners.It was a tradition among ranchers in the West to put a mark of ownership on newborn calves. They burned the name of their ranch into the animal’s skin with a hot iron. The iron made a clear mark called a “brand”. Brands allowed ranchers to easily see who owned which cattle.Samuel Maverick refused to brand his calves. “Why should I?” he asked. If all the other cattle owners branded theirs, then those without a brand belonged to him.And this is how the word “maverick” entered the American language. It meant a calf without a brand. As time passed, the word “maverick” took on a wider meaning. It came to mean a person who was too independent to follow even his or her own group.4. Why did the man give Samuel Maverick 400 head of cattle?A. To get some money.B. To return what he owed him.C. To buy some of his land.D. To ask him to raise them.5. How could the ranchers easily know who the cattle belonged to?A. Through the brand on the cattle.B. Through the name of the cattle.C. Through the appearance of the cattle.D. Through the land on which the cattle stayed.6. What can we learn about Samuel Augustus Maverick from the text?A. He was born in Texas.B. He took good care of all his cattle.C. He didn’t really want to accept the cattle.D. He followed the tradition of ranchers in the West.7. What is the text mainly about?A. How to become an independent thinker.B. “Maverick” means a calf without a brand.C. The life story of Samuel Augustus Maverick.D. How the word “maverick” got into American English.CChildren's average daily time spent watching television or using mobile device increased from 53 minutes at age 12 months to more than 150 minutes at 3 years, according toan analysis by researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). By age 8, children were more likely to log the highest amount of screen time if they had been in home-based children or were born to first-time mothers.“Our results indicate that screen habits begin early, ”said Edwina Yeung, an investigator in National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD).“This finding suggests that interventions(干涉) to reduce screen time could have a better chance of success if introduced early.”In the research, mothers of 4, 000 children responded to questions on their kids' media habits when they were 12, 18, 24, 30, and 36 months of age.TheAmericanAcademyof Pediatrics recommends avoiding digital media exposure for children under 18 months of age, introducing children 18 to 24 months of age to screen media slowly, and limiting screen time to an hour a day for children from 2 to 5 years of age. In the current study, researchers found that 87% of the children had screen time exceeding (超过) these recommendations. However, while screen time increased throughout toddlerhood, by age 7 and 8, screen time fell to under 1.5 hours per day. The researchers believe this decrease relates to time consumed by school-related activities.The study authors classified the children into two groups based on how much their average daily screen time increased from age 1 to age 3. The first group, 73% of the total had the lowest increase, from an average of nearly 51 minutes a day to nearly an hour and 47 minutes a day. The second group, 27% of the total, had the highest increase, from nearly 37 minutes of screen time a day to about 4 hours a day. Higher levels of parental educationwere associated with lower odds of inclusion in the second group.8. Who use mobile device longest according to the NIH's analysis?A. 10-year-old born to first-time mothers.B. 3-year-old children in low income families.C. 8-year-old children in home-based childcare.D. 1-year-old children with parents poorly educated.9. What does the research suggest according to Edwina?A. Parents should stop their children using media.B. Parents should limit the use of digital media themselves.C. Parents should reduce their children's screen time earlier.D. Parents should avoid their children using digital media at infancy (婴儿期).10. Why does children's screen time fall when they age 7 and 8?A. They are studying at school.B. They can control themselves.C. They are tired of using them.D. They are forbidden to use them.11. Which of the following may be the best title?A. Keep Away from MediaB. Screen Habits Begin EarlyC. Urgency of Parental EducationD. Harm of Home-based ChildcareDOne rainy afternoon, I was on a crosstown bus when ayoung woman jumped on. She had a child with her who must have been about 3 or 4 years old.The bus was full, bumpy, and it soon got noisy as her kid began crying because he couldn’t sit next to his mother. There were a couple of open seats, but they weren’t together. She wasflusteredand looked embarrassed.Then another woman, a little older, stood up and moved so that the mother and child could sit together. The mom smiled as a thank-you. And then three words came out of the older woman’s mouth that elevated the entire energy of that bus ride: “I’ve been there”.Simple, undramatic and honest. In that moment, it seemed to unite people. Why? Because almost all experiences are shared human experiences. We forget that, as we forge (前进) through life, focused onour own troubles and needs—which are actually less unique than we think. How can these three words create more connection in your life? Ask yourself: “Where am I holding back?One thing I know for sure is this: Healing others helps heal yourself. I noticed this recently with my friend,Tracy, who took a new friend who had suffered a miscarriage under her wing. Tracy had three of them before having her daughter two years ago. Our intellect needs a doctor to explain the medical side of things, yes. But our souls need human connection to help us along. No one can do that better than someone who has been exactly where you are.Can the essence of these three words help you make a small difference right now? It can be as simple as volunteering your seat, sharing some helpful advice or even lightening the mood with a joke when you notice that someone’s uncomfortable—because we’re all in this together.12. The underlined word “flustered” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to _______.A. angryB. anxiousC.scaredD. upset13. What does the woman mean by saying “ I’ve been there”in the third paragraph?A. The woman was on the bus and saw what had happened to the boy.B. The woman got to her destination and was ready to get off the bus.C. The woman once had the similar experience with that mother.D. The woman took the exact seat that the boy was on just now.14. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A. Everyone has his or her own unique problem that is difficult to solve.B. Doctors can help us get through when we have mental or physical problems.C. The author’s friend Tracy felt better after she was comforted by her new friend.D. One can indeed make a difference to those in need of help by doing simple things.15. The passage isintended to _______.A. show a harmonious world by telling some touching storiesB. praise those who are willing to help others in emergenciesC. appeal to readers to give timely help to those in needD. illustrate some ways of helping others in detail第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
福建省2020学年高一英语上学期第一次月考试题
高一英语上学期第一次月考试题考生注意:1、本试卷满分150分,考试用时120分钟。
2、请将各题答案填写在答题卡上。
第一部分:听力(共两节,满分30分)做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What does the man like to drink?A. Tea.B. Coffee.C. Water.2. What does the man usually do on Sunday afternoons?A. He goes shopping.B. He works in the garden.C. He reads the newspaper.3. When will the match begin, according to the man?A. At 2:30.B. At 3:00.C. At 4:00.4. What will the man do next?A. Go to the movies.B. Keep on studying.C. Check out some books.5. Who is the girl talking to?A. Her dentist.B. The police.C. A vet(兽医).第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
高一上10月月考英语试题
福建省厦门市科技中学2020-2021学年高一上10月月考英语试题学校:___________姓名:___________班级:___________考号:___________一、阅读选择If you know how to study a glass of wine, it can tell you about its history. Studying a wine involves using several senses, not just taste.First, pour the wine into a glass and look at it. Color can tell a lot about the kind of grapes where the wine is from and its age. Look at the clarity, thickness and color of the wine.A white wane might be almost colorless, or it could have a deep golden color. White wines go darker with age. White wine made from grapes grown in a cool climate is often paler, with a higher amount of acid (酸). A white wine from grapes grown in a warmer climate is often yellower, with less acid, though there are exceptions to this rule.The color of red wine can be purplish red to brick red. Red wines often become paler with age Red wines grown in warmer climates often have deeper color than those grown in cooler climates.Next, tum the glass so that the wine moves around inside. This brings air into the wine, so that it releases its smell. Smell the wine deeply. A wine’s smell is actually more telling than its taste.To use a wine term, what can you learn about the wine from its “nose”? Is the wine fruity? Does it smell like oak? Do you smell grass or maybe honey? Maybe the smell is like butter or a mineral. It may be complex or intense.Now it is time to taste the wine. Move it around in your mouth. You may recognize some tastes because you identify them while smelling the wine. You ca n also consider the wine’s sweetness and its sharpness, or acidity. You may note the taste of tannin. Tannins are chemicals that are found in the skin and seeds of grapes. They are also found in tea. Tannins taste bitter and seem to coat your mouth. To make a good wine requires a balance between sugar, acidity, tannin and alcohol.Many wine experts can identify the kind of wine without ever seeing the label on the bottle.This is because they know the qualities of the look, smell and taste of a wine. 1.According to the passage, a red wine with a lighter color might be the wine_______. A.that has a lower amount of acid. B.that is grown in cooler climates. C.that is not good wine D.that is grown in warmer climates.2.By looking at the color of the wine, experts______.A.can know whether the wine tastes good or not.B.can know whether the wine is made from grapes.C.can know whether the wine has a long or short history.D.can know whether the wine has a good color.3.Paragraph 5 suggests the followings except that______.A.wine can have different kinds of smells.B.A wine’s smell can’t give any meaningful information about the wineC.You can’t smell the wine properly if you don’t turn the glass.D.A wine might not smell like wine.4.In tasting wine, one needs to pay attention to______.A.how sweet it tastes. B.how sharp it tastes.C.how bitter it tastes. D.all of the above.5.How many senses are involved in studying a glass of wine according to the passage ? A.One B.Two C.Three D.FourAs you move around your home, take a good look at the things you have. It is likely that your living room will have a television set and a video,and your kitchen a washing machine and a microwave oven. Your bedroom drawers will be filled with almost three times as many clothes as you need. You almost certainly own a car and possibly a home computer, holiday abroad at least once a year and eat out at least once a week.Now, perhaps, more than ever before, people are wondering what life is all about, and what it is for. Getting material success is beginning to trouble large numbers of people around the world. They feel that the long-hours work culture to make more money to buy more things is eating up their lives, leaving them very little time or energy for family. Many are turning to other ways of living and downshifting is one of them.Six percent of workers in Britain took the decision to downshift last year. One couple who downshifted is Daniel and Liz. They used to work in central London. He was a newspaper reporter and she used to work for an international bank. They would go to work by train every day from their large house in the suburbs (郊区), leaving their two children with a nanny (保姆). Most evenings Daniel wouldn’t get home until eight or nine o’clock, and nearly twice a mon th he would have to fly to New York for meetings. They both earned a large amount of money butbegan to feel that life was passing them by.Nowadays, they run a farm in the mountains of Wales. “I always wanted to have a farm here,” says Daniel, “ and we took almost a year to make the decision to downshift. It’s taken some getting used to, but it’s been worth it. We have to think twice now about spending money on car repairs and we no longer have any holidays. However, I think it’s made us stronger as a family, and the children are a lot happier.Liz, However, is not quite sure. “I used to enjoy my job, even though it was hard work and long hours. I’m not really a country girl, but I suppose I’m gradually getting used to looking after the animals. One thing I do like, though, is being able to see more of my children. My advice for other people wanting to do the same is not to think about it too much or you might not do it at all”6.What do the first two paragraphs tell us?A.People seldom work long hours to make money.B.People hardly buy more things than necessary.C.People are sure everything they own is in the right place.D.People realize there is more to life than just making money.7.When Daniel was a reporter he________.A.lived in central London B.disliked his jobC.missed his children D.was well paid8.Daniel and Liz both agree that the move to the farm________.A.was easy to organize B.has improved family lifeC.was extremely expensive D.has been a total success9.The underlined word “downshifting” in the second paragraph means______. A.repairing your car by yourselfB.spending money carefullyC.moving out to the countryside. to live a simpler and better lifeD.living in a big house in the suburbs and dining out once a weekA year ago, I paid no attention to English idioms, though my teacher emphasized(强调)the importance again and again. But soon, the importance of English idioms was shown in an amusing experienceOne day, I happened to meet an Englishman on the road, and soon we began to talk. As I wastalking about how I was studying English, the foreigner seemed to be surprised . Gently shaking his head, shrugging his shoulders, he said, “You don’t say!” “You don’t say!” I was puzzled. I thought , perhaps this is not an prop er topic. “Well, I’d better change the topic. “ So I said to him, “Well, shall we talk about the Great Wall? By the way, have you ever been there?” “Certainly, everyone back home will laugh at me if I leave China without seeing it. It was wonderful.” He was deep in thought when I began to talk like a tourist guide. “The Great Wall is one of the wonders in the world. We are very proud of it.” Soon I was stopped again by his words: “You don’t say!” I couldn’t help asking, “Why do you ask me not to talk ab out it ?” “Well, I didn’t ask you to do so,” he answered, greatly surprised. I said, “Didn’t you say ‘you don’t say’?” Hearing this, the Englishman laughed to tears. He began to explain, ‘You don’t say.’actually means ‘really’! It is an expression of surp rise. Perhaps you don’t pay attention to English idioms.” Only then did I know how foolish I had been. Since then I have been more careful with idiomatic expressions. Remember: what the English teachers said is always right to us students.10.At first, on hearing “You don’t say”, I thought the foreigner meant____.A.He was not interested in the topicB.He was only interested in the Great WallC.I had talked too muchD.I had to stop talking11.The underlined word in the first paragraph probably means____.A.interesting B.importantC.terrible D.unlucky12.Which of the following is true according to the passage?A.The Englishman left China without seeing the Great Wall.B.The Englishman wanted to see the Great Wall after I talked about it.C.The Englishman wanted me to act as his guide.D.The Englishman visited the Great Wall and thought it worth (值得) visiting.13.After the Englishman explained the idiom, _____.A.I thought the Englishman had made me a fool.B.The Englishman became a real fool.C.I felt very foolishD.I became more careful in everything.EVENTSLong March exhibitionThe Shanghai History Museum is putting on an exhibition to mark the 60th anniversary of the Long March. On show are more than 220 photos and 40 items that explain with pictures how the communist Red Army drew back from its besieged(被围困的) bases in Jiangxi Province and fought its way to northern Shanxi Province in the mid-1930s Explanations are all in Chinese. The show will end on November 20.Time: 10: 00 am-4: 00 pmAddress: 1286 Hongqiao RoadAdmission: 8 yuan for Chinese /15 yuan for foreignersThai elephantsEight elephants from Thailand are entertaining visitors at Changfeng Park by riding bikes, playing basketball, balancing on a beam, dancing and blowing a mouthorgan. People are encouraged to have a tug-of-wa (拔河比赛) with the animals or lie on the ground and have the elephants walk over them. The elephants give three shows a day at: 9: 30 am, 3: 30 pm and 8:00 pm and there is an additional show at 1: 30 pm at weekends. The show will end on November 15.Address: 189 Daduhe RoadAdmission: 30-40 yuanDancing dolphinsDolphins jumping from the water to touch a ball, swaying their bodies to music, kissing people and doing math by tapping their tails have made the dolphinarium (海豚馆) in Peace Park an attraction for children. Seals and seal ions also perform.Hours: 10: 30 am, 4: 00 pm, and 7: 30 pmAdmission: 20 yuan for adults and 10 yuan for children14.If you go to visit the Long March exhibit with an Australian, how much will you pay altogether for the admission?A.16 yuan. B.23 yuan. C.30 yuan. D.20 yuan 15.The dolphinarium in Peace Park is a hall where you can see________.A.not only dolphins but also seals and sea lions performB.only dolphins performC.only seals and sea lions performD.only seals perform二、完形填空Last Tuesday I took my two daughters, aged five and seven, to town by car. It began to rain 16 so I decided I would leave the children in the car 17 I rushed into a shop.I warned the girls not to 18 anything and told them I would be 19 within a few minutes. Then I locked all the doors and left 20 happily looking out of the window.I returned to the car in less than five minutes but the girls had 21 ! I could hardly believe my 22 . The car doors were 23 locked, the windows tightly shut and on the back seat 24 only two coats. Being 25 , I ran to the corner of the street 26 there was no sign of them. I 27 up to an old lady nearby and asked 28 she had seen two small girls but she said ''No''.Feeling quite sick with fear, I sat on the driver’s seat, and 29 to stop trembling(发抖). Suddenly, I 30 a merry laugh 31 me. I got out of the car, ran round to open the boot(车尾行李箱) and 32 were two very red-face and 33 children. They had obviously pulled out the back seat, 34 behind it and then been unable to push the seat forward again. 35 tears in my eyes, I leaned forward and pulled their ears. 16.A.heavy B.hard C.big D.hardly 17.A.before B.since C.after D.which 18.A.talk B.reach C.hear D.touch 19.A.away B.out C.back D.along 20.A.them B.her C.herself D.themselves 21.A.discovered B.disappeared C.described D.delivered 22.A.ears B.words C.eyes D.heads 23.A.even B.again C.already D.still 24.A.have B.were C.had D.are 25.A.foolish B.proud C.frightened D.pleased 26.A.where B.which C.that D.when 27.A.arrived B.looked C.rushed D.left 28.A.what B.when C.whether D.how 29.A.tried B.had C.tired D.ought30.A.felt B.listened C.smelt D.heard 31.A.behind B.over C.before D.with 32.A.outside B.among C.inside D.between 33.A.worried B.excited C.surprised D.interested 34.A.climbed B.flew C.threw D.jumped 35.A.For B.About C.With D.Down三、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
2020-2021学年福建省厦门双十中学高一上学期 第一次月考 英语试卷 (解析版)
2020-2021 上学期第一次月考厦门双十中学高一一、阅读理解ADon't ignore the difference teenagers can make.Jonny Thomas, 14, FloridaWhen Jonny Michael Thomas decided to honor his friend and classmate Elizabeth Buckley, who died from cancer, he remembered how much she loved peacocks (孔雀).He wanted to build a life-sized peacock fountain in Elizabeth's favorite park in the city. He thought it could be a place for people to relax and be inspired.Jonny raised $52,000 to build the fountain.Barrett England, 13, UtahThe wheels began to turn for Barrett England when he heard about Karma Bike shop, a place where young people can earn a free bike by reading and performing community service.Barrett visited Karma's owner with his idea: He would collect and repair used bikes and donate them to the shop.He expected to get about 10 donated bikes. In the end, Barrett received 39.Zachary Blohm, 15, WisconsinThe 25-year-old playground at an elementary school near Milwaukee, Wis., was so small that only 70 of its 575 students could play on it at a time.That's when Zachary Blohm saved the day. He and some volunteers build a huge playground. To raise money, Zac planned T-shirt and bake sales (烤饼义卖), sold tickets and more. He held monthly money-raising events for more than a year. Overall, he collected $130,000--- enough to finish his project.Jack Zimmerman, 16, New JerseyFor some people, finding a meal is as simple as opening the refrigerator. For more than 366,000 hungry kids in New Jersey, it's not that easy.That fact didn't sit well with Jack Zimmerman, who organized a drive to reduce childhood hunger in his state. His goal: create 40,000 packaged meals that could be donated to those in need.On game day, Jack and his volunteers started their work. After the final count, the team had packaged 47,124 meals- -- well above Jack's goal.21. The peacock fountain was built in a park _.A. to encourage peopleB. for the love of animalsC.in memory of a teenager D.to cure a cancer sufferer22. What did Barrett do for Karma Bike shop?A. He helped it win customers.C. He donated bikes to it.B. He repaired bikes there.D. He offered a reading service there.24. What do the four people have in common?A. They care about others.B. They're top students.C. They like various public activities.D. They're money raisers for the poor.When I was six or seven, I could not understand the units. My parents got me a teacher, Jacky Ralfs, to give me private lessons.He started off trying the classic way of two plus two, but instead of shaking his head when I did not understand, he would try a different method. I remember him drawing little bags containing apples with three in one and four in another to explain. I understood when the sum was shown in practical terms.The other thing that impressed me was that Jacky was exciting and fun. I don't think teachers realize what an influence they have on children by their own personality. He dressed as he thought a teacher should look if he had been playing the part on stage. He was good company. As well as me in maths. I remembered him reading me books. The most important thing Jacky taught me was dogged determination. We had a swing ball in the garden and I was not very good at hitting the thing, but he encouraged me to keep on trying over and over again until I got the hang of it.In my last year at school, I decided I had better do some work. I had long since been banned(禁止)from the Afrikaans (one of the official languages of South Africa) class, but found I could not get my matric(大学入学考试) without passing Afrikaans and the other subjects I studied. Without Afrikaans, all the effort I put into everything else would have been nothing. I remember Jackie saying you will be surprised at what happens if you just keep going. So I told myself in the school library. The school was run by nuns, so we are not allowed any books for girls to read, but there were magazines about farming in the library and they had good stories in them. I learned Afrikaans from reading stories about the farmer's boy.We lost touch, but all through my career I have kept a photograph of him to remind me of his wise advice.24. How did Jacky behave when he taught the author math?A. He played games with the author.B. He bought the author some books.C. He did magic to help the author understand.D. He taught the author with the help of drawings.25. What was the most important thing Jacky taught the author?A. Always being friendly.B. How to attract others.C.How to dress up.D. Never giving up.26. Why did the author work hard on her Afrikaans?A. She needed to pass the entrance examination of university.B. She felt Afrikaans difficult than other subjects.C. She did well in her subjects except Afrikaans.D. She was interested in Afrikaans.27. Which of the following best describes Jacky Ralfs?A. Encouraging and determine.B. Dependent and friendly.C. Carry and strong.D. Unusual and fearless.A job is more than just a job, especially to the older generation. "It's not the money that matters, but the sense of self worth, " 56yearold Cheng Wonlan said. So, every day Ms Cheng carries a bag of parcels, letters and documents of all shapes and sizes and does her rounds in North Point. She's a courier(快递人员).Five years ago, Ms Cheng was a nurse at a private clinic.She had worked there for almost 30 years but was made jobless when the doctor migrated(移居). It was extremely difficult for her to find another job."People do not trust my ability when they learn how old I am, "she said. After two years of searching, the mother of two eventually found another nursing job.But then after two years, she quit.Why?"My colleagues were young and they didn't understand me because of my age.They often asked me, ‘You are so old;what are you working for?' I was very unhappy." she said.So while the rest of her family left for work, she was left to lonely boredom at home.The urge to work drove her to suffering.Then, one of Ms Cheng's neighbours told her about Employee's Retraining Board (ERB) offering retraining courses for older people on specific occupations, such as convenience store assistants, junior clerks and so on."I was interested in courier work. I didn't think my age was a barrier because I was fit and healthy. So I thought why not give it a try." she said.Upon graduation from the ERB, Ms Cheng was offered a job by the Speeding Shuttle Courier Service Company Limited.But then Ms Cheng was faced with a conflict: she was caught between honour and employment.It took Ms Cheng 24 hours to make up her mind and eventually came to the conclusion that there was nothing wrong or embarrassing about doing the job.So she took heart and went off to work as a courier.Ms Cheng's employer is delighted with her, "Ms Cheng has been working with us for two months and has shown a good responsible attitude to work."Anthony Chong, who runs the company, said.Currently, Mr Chong has 60 couriers working for his company:five of them are over fifty, four of whom have been through the ERB plan.Mr Chong said he hired older people because they were able and reliable."Age is not an important factor but attitude is.Many old people are more capable than the youngsters.They will not run from difficulties but the young ones will." he said."It is not easy to recruit (招募) young people since they shy away from hardship and challenges."28. Why was it difficult for Ms Cheng to find another nursing job?A. Nursing clinics were hard to find.B. People thought that old people couldn't be trusted.C. People thought she was too old to take on a new job.D. People didn't think she had enough working experience.29. Ms Cheng left her second nursing job because .A. the other staff made her feel uncomfortableB. it was too difficultC. she was too old to do the jobD. she was bored with changeless jobs30. Employee's Retraining Board is a plan for .A. finding jobs for older peopleB. teaching new skills to older peopleC. training older people to be couriersD. providing older people something to do in their spare time31. According to Anthony Chong, young people _.A. are able and reliableB. are more likely to give up than the older onesC. are fitter and stronger than the older onesD. are less experienced than the older onesResearchers in Australia, who studied 1,500 people and their lifestyle, have found that having good friends can help you live longer. An American study of 10,000 students, over a period of 35 years, also found that if you make more friends than the average person at school, you'll receive a higher salary in later life. People need good social skills at work to manage people and work in a team successfully. These are the same skills we use to make friends at school.On average, teenagers aged between 15 and 17 have 500 "friends" on their favourite social networking site. Adults have 130. So if you believe this research, you might live for a long time and be very rich.However, according to Professor Robin Dunbar from the University of Oxford, it probably won't make any difference. Dunbar studied the number of messages between users of a popular social networking website, each of whom had between 200 and 2,000 friends. He found that they always communicate with a maximum (最大量) of 150 people.Among these 150, Dunbar believes that around five people are close friends. You've mostly known them for a long time; they are probably old friends and you share all your good and bad experiences with them. Then there are ten more friends. Although they're close to you, you may not keep in touch with them every week. Next there are 35 people who you might spend time with because of a shared interest. You aren't close. And finally, there's a large group of 100. You see or speak to these people at least once a year, but you don't know them well. Beyond this number, Bunbar says, it's impossible to make any relationship meaningful.If you have a lot of online"friends", try this experiment: First take away anyone you haven't been in touch with for a year. Then remove people you can't remember and, finally, take away friends who you wouldn't mind losing touch with. How many do you have left? How many of these people are actually good friends? According to the research, these are the only people that really matter.32. What are the studies mentioned in the first paragraph mainly about?A. The number of friends you should have.B. The advantages of having a lot of friends.C. Some social skills you may need at work.D. Some useful advice on how to make friends.33. According to the American study, the most popular students at school .A. are likely to spend more money.B. may not be as popular at workC. seem to get better- paid jobs.D. will work harder in later years.34. What does the underlined part "this number" in paragraph 4 refer to?A. 10.B. 35.C. 100.D. 150.35. What does the text mainly want to show?A. You need to spend more time with your friends.B. Friends are sometimes more important than family.C.There is a lot of research on the influence of friends. D.It's more important to have good friends.七选五Culture shock isn't a clinical term or medical condition. It's simply a common way to describe the confusing and nervous feelings a person may have after leaving a familiar culture to live in a new and different culture. 36 That can be exciting, but it can also be overwhelming (不可抗拒的).Everyone feels the pressure to fit in at one time or another---whether they've lived in the area for days or years.37 All of your experiences before you came to your new home are part of you, and what makes you special.Here are a few tips for making sure your new culture doesn't overpower the old:Educate people about your culture. Just because you're the one entering the new culture doesn't mean you shouldbe the one doing all the learning. Take the opportunity to teach classmates and new friends about your culture; they may know little about it. 38 Invite them over for traditional dishes from your culture.Find a support group. Find kids in your class or neighborhood who recently moved, too. You can share experiences.Keep in touch with home. You probably left behind good friends and family when you moved. If it's going to be a long time until your next visit, keep in touch. You've not only left behind people, but also other things- like your favorite spot to hang out, 39Remember, the key to getting over your culture shock is understanding the new culture and finding a way to live comfortably within it while keeping true to the parts of your culture that you value.40__ Try not to force yourself to change too fast or to change too many things all at once. You will have your own pace of adjusting. Everyone goes through changes in their life, and it may seem that you are going through more changes than the average person----but as long as you hold on to what's important to you and find a good combination between old and new, you'll be fine.A. It's important to be yourself.B. Keep pictures around to remind you of home.C. But the good news is that culture shock is temporary.D. It will also help them to learn more about you in the process.E. When you move to a new place, you're bound to face a lot of changes.F. Making friends who aren't new to the culture may help you understand the culture better.G. But don't feel like you need to change everything about yourself so you can stand out less.二、完型填空My Teacher in the School of LifeI spent the opening day of school this year at DeMatha Catholic High School in much the same way I spent the first day of classes 41 30 years ago; I sat in Dr. Charles E. Offutt's British literature class, listening to him 42 what his seniors would learn and getting them excited about the journey they would 43 , I'm principal of the school now, but for a few minutes I was back in 1975, 44 what the future held.I have been learning from Dr. Offutt for 30 of the 51 years he has been teaching at DeMatha. He not only taught me to think, he 45 me, as much by example as by 46 , that it was my moral duty to do so and to 47 others.Neither of us could know how our 48 would develop over the years. When I first came back to DeMatha to teach English, I worked for Dr. Offutt, then department chair. After several years, I was 49 department chair, and our relationship changed 50 . I thought that it might be 51 chairing the department, since all of my former English teachers were still there, but Dr. Offutt 52 me throughout. He knew when to give me 53 about curriculum, texts and personnel, and when to let me design my own course.In 1997, I needed his advice about leaving DeMatha to become principal at another school. If he had asked me to stay at DeMatha, I might have. 54 , he encouraged me to seize the new 55 .Five years ago, I became 56 of DeMatha. Once again, Dr. Offutt was there for me, letting me know that I could 57 on him as I tried to fill such big shoes. I've learned from him that great teachers have a(n) 58 wealth of lessons to teach. 59 his students don't know it yet, I know how 60 they are; I'm still one of them.41: A. mostly B. exactly C. probably D. simply42: A. explain B. predict C. speak D. praise43: A. keep B. achieve C. choose D. take44: A. preparing B. discovering C. wondering D. realizing45: A. assisted B. reminded C. advised D. convinced46: A. words B. experiment C. research D. models47: A. please B. force C. serve D. teach48: A. relationship B. position C. situation D. condition49: A. pointed B. named C. given D. remembered50: A. already B. yet C. still D. again51: A. foolish B. surprising C. uncertain D. challenging52: A. promoted B. accepted C. supported D. welcomed53: A. advice B. information C. notice D. thought54: A. Otherwise B. Therefore C. Furthermore D. Instead55: A. choice B. opportunity C. occupation D. possibility56: A. teacher B. principal C. officer D. clerk57: A. live B. look C. depend D. take58: A. personal B. natural C. interesting D. endless59: A. Once B. Even if C. Unless D. Every time60: A. fortunate B. curious C. innocent D. satisfied三、课文填空During the recent vacation, I went to Peking University and Tsinghua University because I wanted to have1. close look at the two most famous campuses in China.I went to the university first working around Weiming Lake, which is in the North of the campus and surrounded by2. (path) and small gardens. I found that the lake was3. a mirror. As Peking University students said. "In Peking University, there are places to study and there are also places to travel."4. (leave) Peking University and walking into Tsinghua University, I was first attracted by a slogan ( 表语) in the yard. No sports, no Tsinghua. Tsinghua University has a5. (real) strong academic ( 学术的) atmosphere. And it is also strict about sports. Teachers and students can often6. (see) running to gather on the sports ground.What 7. (impress) me most is the school's educational philosophy(理念). As Shi Yigong, former Tsinghua University vice president emphasized(强调), "The school motor of Tsinghua is self-discipline and social commitment."Attending either Tsinghua University 8. Peking University, the two most important schools in China, 9. _(be) the dream of countless students, including me. I will aim high and work hard to make 10. (I) dream come true.四、单句填空71. Poetry written from the angle of the city youth tends to show their (anxious) over a lack of sense of belonging72. After several year s’ waiting, the day they had looked forward to (come) finally.73. Since his childhood, Jackson has displayed a strong (prefer) for architecture, rather than medicine.74. Zhong Wen's father was (extreme) proud of him since he followed his footsteps and became a doctor.75. What makes the adobe dwellings(土坯房) (admire) is their ability to "air condition" a house without using electric equip.76. Zhang Dingyu was recognized "people’s hero" in honor of his outstanding contributions and unbelievable determination in the fight against COVID-19.77. To attain a high level of (fluent) and accuracy in a foreign language, you need to be exposed to it constantly.78. The team is working hard day and night so that they can find the best solution the problem, which has been long puzzling the medical community.79. It has been (official) announced that Trump, president of the USA, has been tested positive for COVID-19, which came as breaking news on the second day of our national holiday.80. the request of our manager, we arrived at the office early and got well prepared for the conference to be held at 10: 00.五、翻译和写作(共两节,满分35 分)第一节翻译句子(每空1 分,共15 分)81. 我一直想成为一个啦啦队员, 昨天, 我去啦啦队试训了I've wanted to be a cheerleader. I the team.82. 刻苦学习并不总是很有趣, 但是我会为大学或者任何未来的事情做好充分的准备。
2021届厦门市双十中学高三英语月考试卷及答案
2021届厦门市双十中学高三英语月考试卷及答案第一部分阅读(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AFind Your Chicago Architecture TourChicago is known around the world for its architecture. Whether you tour downtown or a neighborhood, our guides will tell you the stories behind the buildings.Must-see ChicagoMust-see Chicago is a fast-paced, 90-minute tour to Chicago featuring(以…为特色) some of its most famous buildings, including the Wrigley Building, Tribune Tower and more! Get a brief overview of more than a dozen buildings—as well as Chicago landmarks like Millennium Park, the Loop and the Chicago River.Duration: 1.5 hoursPrice: $ 26 public, free for CAC membersArchitecture HighlightsDiscover the exciting diversity(多样性) of Chicago architecture, which traces the city’s development from its founding through present day. We cover about 30 miles of Chicago design, passing through the Loop and the Gold Coast, as well as Hyde Park and other areas of the South Side. We’ll see two university campuses and several parks.Duration: 3.5 hoursPrice: $ 55 public, free for CAC membersHistoric Treasures of Chicago’s Golden AgeLearn about the great architectural landmarks of Michigan Avenue and State Street, with views inside beautiful buildings from the 1890s〜1930s. The most memorable parts include the amazing interiors(内部) of the Palmer House Hotel and the Chicago Cultural Center.Duration: 2 hoursPrice: $ 26 public, free for CAC membersElevated Architecture: Downtown “L” TrainExplore Chicago’s amazing architecture from the unique view of elevated trains and station platforms. Learn the history behind the famous “L” system and hear how it has shaped the development of buildings within theLoop. The city’s first elevated train started making trips in 1892. Now considered one of Chicago’s most wonderful features, the “L” offers impressive views of downtown.Duration: 2 hoursPrice: $ 26 public, free for CAC members1.Which tour can you choose if you want to see Millennium Park?A.Must-see Chicago.B.Historic Treasures of Chicago’s Golden AgeC.Architecture Highlights.D.Elevated Architecture:Downtown “L” Train.2.When visiting Architecture Highlights, a couple should pay ______.A.$55B.$ 110C.$ 165D.$ 2203.What can you see on the third tour?A.The Chicago River.B.The Gold Coast.C.The elevated trains.D.The Palmer House Hotel.BThe Great Barrier Reef's outlook remains “very poor” despite coral (珊瑚) recovery over the past year, Australian government scientistssaid Monday, just days before a UNESCO ruling on the site's world heritage (遗产) status.The United Nations cultural agency recommended last month that the world's largest reef (珊瑚礁) system be placed on its endangered list because of damage to the corals largely caused by climate change.The Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) said the corals were now in a “recovery window” after a decade of harmful heat stress and cyclones (旋风). But such opportunities were becoming rarer due to the influence ofclimate change, the government agency, which has monitored the reef for 35 years, said in its annual report released today. “The increasing emergence of climate-related extreme weather events and starfish outbreaks is causing more severe and frequent pressures, giving the reef fewer opportunities like this to recover,”CEO Paul Hardisty said. The scientists surveyed 127 reef sites in 2021 and found hard coral cover had increased at 69 of the 81 locations surveyed in the past two years.Separate scientific research released last October found the 2, 300-kilometre (1, 400 miles) system had lost half its corals since 1995, with a series of ocean heatwaves causing mass coral death.Britta Schaffelke, research program director at AIMS, said the latest findings provided a slight hope that thereef still has the power of recovering. But she added that its future is still very poor because of the dangers of climate change and other factors that are affecting the reef.UNESCO has urged Australia to take urgent climate action but the government has long resisted calls to commit to net zero emissions (排放) by 2050. The government has said it hopes to meet the target “as soon as possible” without harming its economy, insisting dealing with climate change requires a global effort. The reef was worth about US $4. 8 billion a year in tourism for the Australian economy and there are fears that an “in danger” listing could weaken its tourist appeal.4. What is the major cause of the damage to the corals?A. The climate change.B. Lack of money.C. Over development.D. Too many tourists.5. What is mainly talked about in Paragraph 3?A. The result of the survey.B. The efforts AIMS has made.C. The slight chance of the recovery.D. The terrible situation of the climate.6. What is Britta Schaffelke's attitude towards the future of the reef?A. Unclear.B. Positive.C Intolerant. D. Anxious.7. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. Australia wants to put the reef on the endangered list.B. The Australian government has ignored UNESCO's demand.C. Australia hopes to keep a balance between emission target and its economy.D. The Australian government refuses to take its share of responsibility of climate change.CA nurse has fulfilled (实现) a promise she made to her patient four years ago to one day attend her daughter's graduation from nursing school.Edina Habibovic, 22, graduated from Chamberlain University's College of Nursing in 2020. Her mother, Sevala Habibovic, 46, died in2017 after a two year fight with breast cancer.“I thought the medical field wasn't for me. Then, my mom got sick and I had all the experience going in and out of the hospital, ” Edina toldGood MorningAmerica. “When my mom passed away, I thought, ‘I want todothis.’”she said.Sanja Josipovic, who at the time worked as a home health nurse with Northwestern Medicine in Winfield, Illinois, cared for Sevala inside her home. They often chatted and shared the latest news with each other over six months of care.“She was most worried about Edina because she was young and hadn't finished school yet, ” Sanja said. “We are like sisters; we care about and trust each other. She was a powerful and strong minded woman. She wasn't scared to die; she was just worried about her kids and husband.”Edina said her mother lived for being with her family and taking care of people. “When Sanja was working, my mom would still try to make her something to eat, no matter how sick she was, ” Edina added. When Sevala's life was coming to an end, she asked Sanja to take her place at her youngest daughter's nursing school graduation. “That was the only thing she was going to miss. Edina's graduation, ” said Sanja, who is a mother of three herself. She agreed.Due to COVID -19, there was no graduation or pinning ceremony. Edina's manager at Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital decided to host a pinning ceremony for her and have Sanja present the pin. “Sanja has fulfilled her promise, ” Edina said.Edina and Sanja are now caring for patients alongside one another as colleagues at Marianjoy.8. What does the underlined word “this” in paragraph 3 refer to?A. Leaving the hospitalB. Working as a nurseC. Facing death positivelyD. Caring for Edina's mother9. What can be learned about Sanja and Sevala?A. They enjoyed volunteeringB. They were cancer survivorsC. They had unhappy marriagesD. They developed a close bond10. What would be Sevala's regret?A. The loss of the chance to study medicineB. Her absence from Edina's school graduationC. Failing to keep the promise made to SanjaD. Never cooking a good meal for her husband11. How did Sanja fulfill her promise?A. By taking care of Edina and her familyB. By helping Edina enter her dream hospitalC. By attending a special ceremony for EdinaD. By managing to become Edina's colleagueDThe climate change is already eating into the output of the world's agricultural systems, with productivity much lower than it would have been if humans hadn't rapidly heated the planet, new research has found.Advances in technology, fertilizer (化肥)use and global trade have allowed food production to keep pace with an increasing global population since the 1960s. But rising temperatures in this time have acted as a handbrake (手刹) to farming productivity of crops, according to the new research, published in Nature Climate Change. Productivity has actuallyslumpedby 21% since 1961, compared to if the world hadn't been affected by global heating.With the global population set to rise to more than 9 billion by 205, the UN'S Food and Agriculture Organization has estimated that food production will have to increase by about 70%,with annual crop production increasing by almost 1 billion tons and meat production by more than200mtons a year by this point. Meanwhile, global temperatures are rising at a rate that scientists warn is extremely dangerous for human civilization.“The impact already is larger than I thought it would be,” said Ariel Ortiz-Bobea, an economist atCornellUniversitywho led the research. “It was a big surprise to me. The worry I have is that research and development in agriculture takes decades to translate into higher productivity. The projected temperature increase is so fast that I don't know if we are going to keep pace with that.”Weston Anderson, a researcher of food security (安全) and climate at Columbia University who didn't take part in the study, said the new research provides fresh insight into the importance of the impact upon agriculture.“The regions that this paper highlights as experiencing the largest reductions in agricultural productivity-CentralAmericaand theSahel- contain some of the least food secure countries in the world, which is a real concern,” he said.12. What does the underlined word “slumped” in paragraph 2 mean?A. Fallen.B. Gathered.C. Approached.D. Benefited.13. What is Ariel Ortiz-Bobea worried about?A. Fertilizer is used in food production.B. Population will rise to over 9 billion.C. Global temperatures are rising too fast.D. Agricultural research needs many years.14. What can we learn about Weston Anderson?A. He puts forward a different solution.B. He proposes carrying on with the research.C. He pays more attention to food insecure regions.D. He supports improving agricultural productivity.15. What is the best title for the text?A. The Impact of Growth in Farm ProductivityB. Productivity in Agriculture is GrowingC. Causes and Effects of Global HeatingD. Rapid Global Heating is Hurting Farm Productivity第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
福建省厦门双十中学2020-2021学年高一上学期10月月考英语试题
福建省厦门双十中学2020-2021学年高一上学期10月月考英语试题学校:___________姓名:___________班级:___________考号:___________一、阅读选择What Does the Length of Your Fingers Say About You?Are you the peace-loving type or the ambitious go-getter? Your finger length might be a clue. Take a look at your fingers. Would you believe me if I told you that the length of your fingers in relation to one another can predict your personality? I know that it sounds like one of those silly tests you see on Facebook, but I have to admit that it is exactly correct for me. Here's how it works.Look at your three middle fingers of your hand. Is your index finger longer than your ring finger? Is your ring finger longer than your index finger? Or are the two of the same length? Find the situation that best matches your hand and see if what follows is an accurate description of your personality.●Longer ring finger: The Sweet TalkerIf your ring finger is longer than your index finger, research shows that you're likely a charming type, and you can probably talk yourself out of any situation. Others often find this personality type irresistible and will go to great lengths to help you. You're more likely to take risks, and you're good at problem-solving. People in this category make great engineers, soldiers and crossword-puzzle solvers.●Longer index finger: The (Over) Confident OneIf your index finger is longer than your ring finger, chances are you are full of confidence—possibly even to the point of being over-confident and proud. You are not necessarily introverted(内向的),but you do enjoy time to yourself, especially when you're trying to complete a project. You are a dream pursuer who can make things happen, but youmay be shy when it comes to taking the first step in a relationship. You are also probably happy with what you have, but you're always wishing for more.●Index and ring finger are of the same length: The PeacemakerIf your index finger and ring finger are roughly of the same length, you are likely to avoid conflict at all costs and seek to keep the peace in your relationships. You are well-organized, faithful and sympathetic. But deep down under all of that caring and peace-loving, you also have a hot-tempered side that can appear unexpectedly when you're pushed too far. You will try your hardest to avoid a fight.How well do these descriptions match your personality? I was surprised at the accuracy in my case, but I'm not going to tell you which one it was!1.Which of the following hand could be an engineer's hand?A.B.C.D.2.What does the passage intend to tell us?A.How accurate the description of the test is.B.The length of fingers can reveal personality.C.Why your fingers are not of the same length.D.Personality is determined by your finger length.3.Where can you probably find the text?A.An official report.B.A biology textbook.C.A popular magazine.D.A public advertisement.I don’t remember the exact date I met Marty for the first time. Like a lot of people who want to get through a checkout line, I found my thoughts on speed, nothing more. The line I was standing in wasn’t moving as quickly as I wanted, and I glanced toward the cashier, who was receiving money from customers.He was an old man in his sixties. I thought, well, it probably took him a little longer to get the jobs done. For the next few minutes I watched him. He greeted every customer before he began scanning the goods they were purchasing. Sure, his words were the usual, “How’s it going?” But he did something different—he actually listened to people. Then he would respond to what they had said and talk with them briefly.I thought it was strange, but I guessed I had grown accustomed to people asking me how I was doing simply out of a conversation without thinking. Usually, after a while, you don’t giv e any thought to the question and just say something back quietly.This old cashier seemed sincere about wanting to know how people were feeling. Meanwhile, the high-tech cash register rang up their purchases and he announced what they owed. When customers handed money to him, he pushed the appropriate keys, the cash drawer popped open, and he counted out their change.Then magic happened.He placed the change in his left hand, walked around the counter to the customers, and extended his right hand in an act of friendship. As their hands met, the old cashier looked the customers in the eyes. “I want to thank you for shopping here today,” he told them. “You have a great day. Bye-bye.” The looks on the faces of the customers were priceless.Now it was my turn. I glanced down at the name tag on his red waistcoat, the kind experienced Wal-Mart cashier wore. It read, “Marty.”Marty told me how much I owed and I handed him some money. The next thing I knew he was standing beside me, offering his right hand and holding my change in his left hand. His kind eyes locked onto mine. Smiling, and with a firm handshake…4.While the author stood in the checkout line, she felt ______.A.impatient B.enthusiasticC.comfortable D.embarrassed5.In the opinion of the author, people tended to ______.A.talk about unimportant topics B.face communication problemsC.remain calm while having a talk D.develop a mindless conversation 6.The author thought Marty special because ______ .A.he expressed his sincerity while giving back the changeB.he spent as much time as possible serving customersC.he was patient with all the questions from customersD.he showed particular interest in customers’ personal life7.What can we infer from the passage?A.Marty was a talkative man.B.Marty cared a lot about what he did.C.The author failed to get along well with others.D.The author was dissatisfied with such a waste of time.In 1971, UN scholar Paolo Lugari started an eco-social experiment in Gaviotas, Colombia. Located in one of the most extreme climates, Gaviotas was described as a sustainable, self-sufficient village in an area that Lugari called 'just a big, wet desert'.'They always put social experiments in the easiest places,' Lugari said.' We wanted the hardest place. We figured if we could do it here, we could do it anywhere.''Lugari just thought that someday the world would become so crowded that humans would have to learn to live in the planet's least desirable areas,' wrote Alan Weisman, author of Gaviotas: A Village to Reinvent the World.Today, Gaviotas is an eco-village with about 200 people. They farm organically. They use wind and solar power. Since 2004, Gaviotas has been 100% fossil fuel independent. The residents also enjoy free housing, schooling, and community meals. Shockingly, there are no weapons, no police, no jail and no mayor. But though these elements would make any social experiment a success, perhaps the most remarkable accomplishment is the planting of 1.5 million pine trees and palm trees. The various results of this new tree growth have been incredible. The shade of the trees has inspired the return of many rainforest species that were once native to the region. Additionally, the residents of Gaviotas enjoy a sustainable source of income from the resin( 松香) harvested from the trees.The United Nations named Gaviotas a model of sustainable development. The Colombia novelist and Noble Prize winner Grabriel Marquez called Lugari the 'inventor of the world'.A new study by a team of researchers has found that 'nature's capacity to store carbon issteadily falling as the world's farmers expand croplands at the cost of the native ecosystem such as forests'.Considering this disturbing fact—and as the world population increases towards an estimated 9 billion by the year 2050 and global warming continues to increase the planet's surface temperature—Gaviotas stands as one shining example of how things could be different.8.Before the year 1971 ______.A.Lugari often visited GaviotasB.there was never any rain in GaviotasC.scientists did many social experiments in GaviotasD.Gaviotas was one of the hardest places to live on the planet9.Gaviotas has developed into a sustainable, self-sufficient village thanks to ______. A.people's organic farmingB.Lugari's great contributionC.the government's great supportD.the United Nations' research10.The fourth paragraph is intended to tell us ______.A.the income of people in GaviotasB.the public security situation of GaviotasC.the rainforest species in GaviotasD.the living conditions of people in Gaviotas11.What is the passage mainly about?A.A person who planted many trees.B.A village that reinvented the world.C.The importance of protecting the environment.D.How a small village turned into a business center.Over the years, cheerleading has taken two primary forms: game-time cheerleading and competitive cheerleading. Game-time cheerleaders’ main goal is to entertain the crowd and lead them with team cheers, which should not be considered a sport. However, competitive cheerleading is more than a form of entertainment. It is really a competitive sport.Competitive cheerleading includes lots of physical activity. The majority of the teams require a certain level of tumbling (翻腾运动) ability. It’s a very common thing for gymnasts, so it’ s easy for them to go into competitive cheerleading. Usually these cheerleaders integrate lots of their gymnastics experience including their jumps, tumbling, and overall energy. They also perform lifts and throws. This is where the “fliers” are thrown in the air, held by “bases” in different positions that require strength and working with other teammates.Competitive cheerleading is also an activity that is governed by rules under which a winner can be declared. It is awarded points for technique, creativity and sharpness. Usually the more difficult the action is, the better the score is. That’s why cheerleaders are trying to experience great difficulty in their performance.Besides, there is also a strict rule of time. The whole performance has to be completed in less than three minutes and fifteen seconds, during which the cheerleaders are required to stay within a certain area. Any performance beyond the limit of time is invalid.Another reason for the fact that competitive cheerleading is one of the hardest sports is that it has more reported injuries. According to some research, competitive cheerleading is the number one cause of serious sports injuries to women. Emergency room visits for it are five times the number than for any o ther sport, partially because cheerleaders don’t use protective equipment. Smiling cheerleaders are thrown into the air and move down into the arms of the teammates, which may easily cause injuries. Generally, these injuries affect all areas of the body, including wrists, shoulders, ankles, head, and neck.There can be no doubt that competitive cheerleading is a sport with professional skills. Hopefully, it will appear in the Olympics since cheerleaders are just as athletic and physically fit as those involved in the more accepted sports. It should be noted that it is a team sport and even the smallest mistake made by one teammate can bring the score of the entire team down. So without working together to achieve the goal, first place is out of reach.12.What is the main purpose of competitive cheerleading?A.To compare skills of participants.B.To make the audience feel amused.C.To attract more people to watch events.D.To cheer up the competitors on the court.13.The underlined word “integrate” in Paragraph 2 probably means “______”. A.examine B.identifyC.combine D.replace14.We can learn from the passage that competitive cheerleading ______.A.lacks necessary guidelines to followB.enjoys greater popularity than other sportsC.requires more designed actions than gymnasticsD.has a relatively high rate of damage to the body15.Which of the following shows the structure of the passage?I: Introduction P: Point Sp: Sub-point (次要点) C: ConclusionA.B.C.D.二、七选五Kids' health:Four steps for fighting stressEverybody gets stressed from time to time. 16.Some ways of dealing with stress — like screaming or hitting someone — don't solve (解决) much. But other ways, like talking to someone you trust, can lead you to solving your problem or at least feeling better.Try taking these four steps the next time you are stressed:(1)Get support. When you need help, reach out to the people who care about you. Talk to a trusted adult,such as a parent or other relatives. 17.They might have had similar problems,such as dealing with a test, or the death of a beloved pet.(2)Don't take it out on yourself. Sometimes when kids are stressed and upset they take it out on themselves. Oh, dear,that's not a good idea. Remember that there are always people to help you. Don't take it out on yourself. 18.(3)Try to solve the problem. After you're calm and you have support from adults and friends,it's time to get down to business. 19.Even if you can't solve all of it,you can solvea piece of it.(4)Be positive. Most stress is temporary (暂时的). Remember stress does go away,especially when you figure out the problem and start working on solving it.These steps aren't magic,but they do work. And if you can stay positive as you make your way through a tough time,you'll help yourself feel better even faster. 20.A.Ask for a helping hand to get you through the tough situation.B.Notice your friends' feelings and find a way to help them.C.Different people feel stress in different ways.D.Ah, it feels so good when the stress is gone.E.You need to figure out what the problem is.F.And don't forget about your friends.G.Then, find a way to calm down.三、完形填空Last year I went on holiday to Spain. But 21 , after two days in Madrid, I started to get severe 22 pain. I was in such suffering that I went to the local hospital for a(n) 23 .No sooner had I arrived than I was 24 to a small room, and I had not been waiting too long 25 a surgeon came to examine me. He didn’t speak English and I only spoke a few words of Spanish. He 26 that I had to remove my clothes and he gave me one of those funny hospital gowns( 罩衣)which hardly 27 anything.He then asked me in Spanish if I was embarrassed. “Si, unpoco (Yes, a little)”, I replied with my face turning red. You see, not only did I feel embarrassed at 28 my clothes in front of a stranger but also this 29 stranger was an extremely handsome man. He looked at me as though I was out of my 30 and then he quickly 31 down the passage.I was beginning to 32 what had happened to him when he suddenly reappeared, this time with a group of 33 students, and again asked the same question in Spanish. Now I was feeling 34 , and shouted in Engl ish, “Yes, I’m extremely embarrassed. I think you would 35 too if you had to talk to a crowd of strangers with almost no clothes on.” Then a female doctor in the group held my arm gently and 36 in perfect English, “I think I see the problem. My 37 wants to take a photograph of your back—an X-ray—so he wants to know if you are 38 a baby. You see, embarazada means pregnant in Spanish.”No sooner had she told me this than I realized the 39 of the misunderstanding. We all had a 40 , although I must admit that I felt rather stupid as well. 21.A.unbearably B.unfortunately C.unwillingly D.unusually 22.A.back B.arm C.muscle D.stomach 23.A.appointment B.examination C.operation D.instruction 24.A.invited B.carried C.shown D.welcomed 25.A.until B.since C.after D.before 26.A.urged B.said C.gestured D.inquired 27.A.cover B.hold C.find D.expose 28.A.tearing down B.putting on C.taking off D.throwing away 29.A.unique B.particular C.awkward D.perfect 30.A.mind B.idea C.heart D.sight 31.A.waved B.slid C.screamed D.disappeared 32.A.find B.know C.see D.wonder 33.A.medical B.physical C.experienced D.amateur 34.A.better B.strange C.upset D.dull 35.A.hide B.run C.cry D.mind 36.A.stated B.whispered C.shouted D.prayed 37.A.colleague B.staff C.patient D.student 38.A.delivering B.adopting C.tending D.expecting 39.A.result B.cause C.problem D.effect 40.A.cold B.meeting C.laugh D.job四、用单词的适当形式完成句子单句语法填空41.Add _____ all the numbers and tell me the total42.It was the second time that we _____ (see) her.43.After yesterday’s heave snow, many roads _____ (block).44.Believe it or not, there is no such thing _____ standard English.45.From this time on, the roses grew even larger and _____ (straight).46.It can take many years _____ (recover) from the death of a loved one.47.The village where he was born has changed beyond _____ (recognize).48.He had a _____ (surprise) expression on his face when he heard the news. 49.However, a plan can bear no fruit without being _____ (actual) carried out.50.I am only able to look at nature through dirty curtains _____ (hang) before very dusty windows.51.Another time five months ago, I happened _____ (be) upstairs at dusk when the window was open.52.I hope the government can come up _____ a good plan to stop the housing price increasing too fast.53.You will tell your friend that you _____ (concern) about him and you will meet after class and talk then.54.It’s no pleasure _____ (look) through these any longer because nature is one thing that really must be experienced.55.The research group produced two reports _____ (base) on the survey, but neither contained any useful suggestions.五、用单词的适当形式完成短文语法填空A 71-year-old female on Taobao has become a role model for many 56.(woman) in this country.Yang Guang began moving from Shanghai to Hangzhou in August 2015 57.she launched her modeling career 58.(success) on Taobao after her 59.(retire).Yang, who starts her journey at 6:30 a.m., tries more than 100 clothes and poses for photos 60.(advertise) these clothes for senior women until 7 p.m. each working day.She says she enjoys the process and feels delighted and 61.every day, even though she 62.(bother) by diseases such as high blood pressure and heart trouble sometimes.As the saying goes, “Opportunities are for those who are prepared.” Yang 63.(shoot) tens of movies and television dramas with many singers before she became a model on Taobao.64.is n ever too late to realize your dream and time can give everything you want,” says Yang, 65.has a special kind of beauty that comes from life experiences.六、提纲类作文66.假设你是李华,最近你的美国笔友Bob 打算练中文毛笔字,他来信向你请教如何练好毛笔字。
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2020-2021 上学期第一次月考厦门双十中学高一一、阅读理解ADon't ignore the difference teenagers can make.Jonny Thomas, 14, FloridaWhen Jonny Michael Thomas decided to honor his friend and classmate Elizabeth Buckley, who died from cancer, he remembered how much she loved peacocks (孔雀).He wanted to build a life-sized peacock fountain in Elizabeth's favorite park in the city. He thought it could be a place for people to relax and be inspired.Jonny raised $52,000 to build the fountain.Barrett England, 13, UtahThe wheels began to turn for Barrett England when he heard about Karma Bike shop, a place where young people can earn a free bike by reading and performing community service.Barrett visited Karma's owner with his idea: He would collect and repair used bikes and donate them to the shop.He expected to get about 10 donated bikes. In the end, Barrett received 39.Zachary Blohm, 15, WisconsinThe 25-year-old playground at an elementary school near Milwaukee, Wis., was so small that only 70 of its 575 students could play on it at a time.That's when Zachary Blohm saved the day. He and some volunteers build a huge playground. To raise money, Zac planned T-shirt and bake sales (烤饼义卖), sold tickets and more. He held monthly money-raising events for more than a year. Overall, he collected $130,000--- enough to finish his project.Jack Zimmerman, 16, New JerseyFor some people, finding a meal is as simple as opening the refrigerator. For more than 366,000 hungry kids in New Jersey, it's not that easy.That fact didn't sit well with Jack Zimmerman, who organized a drive to reduce childhood hunger in his state. His goal: create 40,000 packaged meals that could be donated to those in need.On game day, Jack and his volunteers started their work. After the final count, the team had packaged 47,124 meals- -- well above Jack's goal.21. The peacock fountain was built in a park _.A. to encourage peopleB. for the love of animalsC.in memory of a teenager D.to cure a cancer sufferer22. What did Barrett do for Karma Bike shop?A. He helped it win customers.C. He donated bikes to it.B. He repaired bikes there.D. He offered a reading service there.24. What do the four people have in common?A. They care about others.B. They're top students.C. They like various public activities.D. They're money raisers for the poor.When I was six or seven, I could not understand the units. My parents got me a teacher, Jacky Ralfs, to give me private lessons.He started off trying the classic way of two plus two, but instead of shaking his head when I did not understand, he would try a different method. I remember him drawing little bags containing apples with three in one and four in another to explain. I understood when the sum was shown in practical terms.The other thing that impressed me was that Jacky was exciting and fun. I don't think teachers realize what an influence they have on children by their own personality. He dressed as he thought a teacher should look if he had been playing the part on stage. He was good company. As well as me in maths. I remembered him reading me books. The most important thing Jacky taught me was dogged determination. We had a swing ball in the garden and I was not very good at hitting the thing, but he encouraged me to keep on trying over and over again until I got the hang of it.In my last year at school, I decided I had better do some work. I had long since been banned(禁止)from the Afrikaans (one of the official languages of South Africa) class, but found I could not get my matric(大学入学考试) without passing Afrikaans and the other subjects I studied. Without Afrikaans, all the effort I put into everything else would have been nothing. I remember Jackie saying you will be surprised at what happens if you just keep going. So I told myself in the school library. The school was run by nuns, so we are not allowed any books for girls to read, but there were magazines about farming in the library and they had good stories in them. I learned Afrikaans from reading stories about the farmer's boy.We lost touch, but all through my career I have kept a photograph of him to remind me of his wise advice.24. How did Jacky behave when he taught the author math?A. He played games with the author.B. He bought the author some books.C. He did magic to help the author understand.D. He taught the author with the help of drawings.25. What was the most important thing Jacky taught the author?A. Always being friendly.B. How to attract others.C.How to dress up.D. Never giving up.26. Why did the author work hard on her Afrikaans?A. She needed to pass the entrance examination of university.B. She felt Afrikaans difficult than other subjects.C. She did well in her subjects except Afrikaans.D. She was interested in Afrikaans.27. Which of the following best describes Jacky Ralfs?A. Encouraging and determine.B. Dependent and friendly.C. Carry and strong.D. Unusual and fearless.A job is more than just a job, especially to the older generation. "It's not the money that matters, but the sense of self worth, " 56yearold Cheng Wonlan said. So, every day Ms Cheng carries a bag of parcels, letters and documents of all shapes and sizes and does her rounds in North Point. She's a courier(快递人员).Five years ago, Ms Cheng was a nurse at a private clinic.She had worked there for almost 30 years but was made jobless when the doctor migrated(移居). It was extremely difficult for her to find another job."People do not trust my ability when they learn how old I am, "she said. After two years of searching, the mother of two eventually found another nursing job.But then after two years, she quit.Why?"My colleagues were young and they didn't understand me because of my age.They often asked me, ‘You are so old;what are you working for?' I was very unhappy." she said.So while the rest of her family left for work, she was left to lonely boredom at home.The urge to work drove her to suffering.Then, one of Ms Cheng's neighbours told her about Employee's Retraining Board (ERB) offering retraining courses for older people on specific occupations, such as convenience store assistants, junior clerks and so on."I was interested in courier work. I didn't think my age was a barrier because I was fit and healthy. So I thought why not give it a try." she said.Upon graduation from the ERB, Ms Cheng was offered a job by the Speeding Shuttle Courier Service Company Limited.But then Ms Cheng was faced with a conflict: she was caught between honour and employment.It took Ms Cheng 24 hours to make up her mind and eventually came to the conclusion that there was nothing wrong or embarrassing about doing the job.So she took heart and went off to work as a courier.Ms Cheng's employer is delighted with her, "Ms Cheng has been working with us for two months and has shown a good responsible attitude to work."Anthony Chong, who runs the company, said.Currently, Mr Chong has 60 couriers working for his company:five of them are over fifty, four of whom have been through the ERB plan.Mr Chong said he hired older people because they were able and reliable."Age is not an important factor but attitude is.Many old people are more capable than the youngsters.They will not run from difficulties but the young ones will." he said."It is not easy to recruit (招募) young people since they shy away from hardship and challenges."28. Why was it difficult for Ms Cheng to find another nursing job?A. Nursing clinics were hard to find.B. People thought that old people couldn't be trusted.C. People thought she was too old to take on a new job.D. People didn't think she had enough working experience.29. Ms Cheng left her second nursing job because .A. the other staff made her feel uncomfortableB. it was too difficultC. she was too old to do the jobD. she was bored with changeless jobs30. Employee's Retraining Board is a plan for .A. finding jobs for older peopleB. teaching new skills to older peopleC. training older people to be couriersD. providing older people something to do in their spare time31. According to Anthony Chong, young people _.A. are able and reliableB. are more likely to give up than the older onesC. are fitter and stronger than the older onesD. are less experienced than the older onesResearchers in Australia, who studied 1,500 people and their lifestyle, have found that having good friends can help you live longer. An American study of 10,000 students, over a period of 35 years, also found that if you make more friends than the average person at school, you'll receive a higher salary in later life. People need good social skills at work to manage people and work in a team successfully. These are the same skills we use to make friends at school.On average, teenagers aged between 15 and 17 have 500 "friends" on their favourite social networking site. Adults have 130. So if you believe this research, you might live for a long time and be very rich.However, according to Professor Robin Dunbar from the University of Oxford, it probably won't make any difference. Dunbar studied the number of messages between users of a popular social networking website, each of whom had between 200 and 2,000 friends. He found that they always communicate with a maximum (最大量) of 150 people.Among these 150, Dunbar believes that around five people are close friends. You've mostly known them for a long time; they are probably old friends and you share all your good and bad experiences with them. Then there are ten more friends. Although they're close to you, you may not keep in touch with them every week. Next there are 35 people who you might spend time with because of a shared interest. You aren't close. And finally, there's a large group of 100. You see or speak to these people at least once a year, but you don't know them well. Beyond this number, Bunbar says, it's impossible to make any relationship meaningful.If you have a lot of online"friends", try this experiment: First take away anyone you haven't been in touch with for a year. Then remove people you can't remember and, finally, take away friends who you wouldn't mind losing touch with. How many do you have left? How many of these people are actually good friends? According to the research, these are the only people that really matter.32. What are the studies mentioned in the first paragraph mainly about?A. The number of friends you should have.B. The advantages of having a lot of friends.C. Some social skills you may need at work.D. Some useful advice on how to make friends.33. According to the American study, the most popular students at school .A. are likely to spend more money.B. may not be as popular at workC. seem to get better- paid jobs.D. will work harder in later years.34. What does the underlined part "this number" in paragraph 4 refer to?A. 10.B. 35.C. 100.D. 150.35. What does the text mainly want to show?A. You need to spend more time with your friends.B. Friends are sometimes more important than family.C.There is a lot of research on the influence of friends. D.It's more important to have good friends.七选五Culture shock isn't a clinical term or medical condition. It's simply a common way to describe the confusing and nervous feelings a person may have after leaving a familiar culture to live in a new and different culture. 36 That can be exciting, but it can also be overwhelming (不可抗拒的).Everyone feels the pressure to fit in at one time or another---whether they've lived in the area for days or years.37 All of your experiences before you came to your new home are part of you, and what makes you special.Here are a few tips for making sure your new culture doesn't overpower the old:Educate people about your culture. Just because you're the one entering the new culture doesn't mean you shouldbe the one doing all the learning. Take the opportunity to teach classmates and new friends about your culture; they may know little about it. 38 Invite them over for traditional dishes from your culture.Find a support group. Find kids in your class or neighborhood who recently moved, too. You can share experiences.Keep in touch with home. You probably left behind good friends and family when you moved. If it's going to be a long time until your next visit, keep in touch. You've not only left behind people, but also other things- like your favorite spot to hang out, 39Remember, the key to getting over your culture shock is understanding the new culture and finding a way to live comfortably within it while keeping true to the parts of your culture that you value.40__ Try not to force yourself to change too fast or to change too many things all at once. You will have your own pace of adjusting. Everyone goes through changes in their life, and it may seem that you are going through more changes than the average person----but as long as you hold on to what's important to you and find a good combination between old and new, you'll be fine.A. It's important to be yourself.B. Keep pictures around to remind you of home.C. But the good news is that culture shock is temporary.D. It will also help them to learn more about you in the process.E. When you move to a new place, you're bound to face a lot of changes.F. Making friends who aren't new to the culture may help you understand the culture better.G. But don't feel like you need to change everything about yourself so you can stand out less.二、完型填空My Teacher in the School of LifeI spent the opening day of school this year at DeMatha Catholic High School in much the same way I spent the first day of classes 41 30 years ago; I sat in Dr. Charles E. Offutt's British literature class, listening to him 42 what his seniors would learn and getting them excited about the journey they would 43 , I'm principal of the school now, but for a few minutes I was back in 1975, 44 what the future held.I have been learning from Dr. Offutt for 30 of the 51 years he has been teaching at DeMatha. He not only taught me to think, he 45 me, as much by example as by 46 , that it was my moral duty to do so and to 47 others.Neither of us could know how our 48 would develop over the years. When I first came back to DeMatha to teach English, I worked for Dr. Offutt, then department chair. After several years, I was 49 department chair, and our relationship changed 50 . I thought that it might be 51 chairing the department, since all of my former English teachers were still there, but Dr. Offutt 52 me throughout. He knew when to give me 53 about curriculum, texts and personnel, and when to let me design my own course.In 1997, I needed his advice about leaving DeMatha to become principal at another school. If he had asked me to stay at DeMatha, I might have. 54 , he encouraged me to seize the new 55 .Five years ago, I became 56 of DeMatha. Once again, Dr. Offutt was there for me, letting me know that I could 57 on him as I tried to fill such big shoes. I've learned from him that great teachers have a(n) 58 wealth of lessons to teach. 59 his students don't know it yet, I know how 60 they are; I'm still one of them.41: A. mostly B. exactly C. probably D. simply42: A. explain B. predict C. speak D. praise43: A. keep B. achieve C. choose D. take44: A. preparing B. discovering C. wondering D. realizing45: A. assisted B. reminded C. advised D. convinced46: A. words B. experiment C. research D. models47: A. please B. force C. serve D. teach48: A. relationship B. position C. situation D. condition49: A. pointed B. named C. given D. remembered50: A. already B. yet C. still D. again51: A. foolish B. surprising C. uncertain D. challenging52: A. promoted B. accepted C. supported D. welcomed53: A. advice B. information C. notice D. thought54: A. Otherwise B. Therefore C. Furthermore D. Instead55: A. choice B. opportunity C. occupation D. possibility56: A. teacher B. principal C. officer D. clerk57: A. live B. look C. depend D. take58: A. personal B. natural C. interesting D. endless59: A. Once B. Even if C. Unless D. Every time60: A. fortunate B. curious C. innocent D. satisfied三、课文填空During the recent vacation, I went to Peking University and Tsinghua University because I wanted to have1. close look at the two most famous campuses in China.I went to the university first working around Weiming Lake, which is in the North of the campus and surrounded by2. (path) and small gardens. I found that the lake was3. a mirror. As Peking University students said. "In Peking University, there are places to study and there are also places to travel."4. (leave) Peking University and walking into Tsinghua University, I was first attracted by a slogan ( 表语) in the yard. No sports, no Tsinghua. Tsinghua University has a5. (real) strong academic ( 学术的) atmosphere. And it is also strict about sports. Teachers and students can often6. (see) running to gather on the sports ground.What 7. (impress) me most is the school's educational philosophy(理念). As Shi Yigong, former Tsinghua University vice president emphasized(强调), "The school motor of Tsinghua is self-discipline and social commitment."Attending either Tsinghua University 8. Peking University, the two most important schools in China, 9. _(be) the dream of countless students, including me. I will aim high and work hard to make 10. (I) dream come true.四、单句填空71. Poetry written from the angle of the city youth tends to show their (anxious) over a lack of sense of belonging72. After several year s’ waiting, the day they had looked forward to (come) finally.73. Since his childhood, Jackson has displayed a strong (prefer) for architecture, rather than medicine.74. Zhong Wen's father was (extreme) proud of him since he followed his footsteps and became a doctor.75. What makes the adobe dwellings(土坯房) (admire) is their ability to "air condition" a house without using electric equip.76. Zhang Dingyu was recognized "people’s hero" in honor of his outstanding contributions and unbelievable determination in the fight against COVID-19.77. To attain a high level of (fluent) and accuracy in a foreign language, you need to be exposed to it constantly.78. The team is working hard day and night so that they can find the best solution the problem, which has been long puzzling the medical community.79. It has been (official) announced that Trump, president of the USA, has been tested positive for COVID-19, which came as breaking news on the second day of our national holiday.80. the request of our manager, we arrived at the office early and got well prepared for the conference to be held at 10: 00.五、翻译和写作(共两节,满分35 分)第一节翻译句子(每空1 分,共15 分)81. 我一直想成为一个啦啦队员, 昨天, 我去啦啦队试训了I've wanted to be a cheerleader. I the team.82. 刻苦学习并不总是很有趣, 但是我会为大学或者任何未来的事情做好充分的准备。