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ABuying insurance (保险) is a way in which people can protect themselves against large losses. Protection against fire is one kind of insurance. Large numbers of people pay small sums of money to an insurance company. Although thousands of people have paid for fire insurance, only a few will lose their homes by fire. The insurance company will pay for these homes out of the small sums of money it has collected.The first modern fire insurance company was formed in London, England, in the 1760s. A great fire had just destroyed most of the city, and people wanted protection against further losses. The first company grew rapidly. Soon other companies were founded in other areas. Benjamin Franklin helped form the first fire insurance company in America in 1752, and then a new kind of insurance for farmers was suggested. The new insurance would provide protection against the loss of crops from storms.Later on another new insurance company was started in America. This company, which offered life insurance, collected small sums of money regularly from many different men. If a man died, his family was given a large sum of money.Over the years, insurance companies have offered new kinds of insurance protection. The new kinds of insurance cover losses from such accidents as car and plane crashes. Today, most people have some kind of insurance.1.Who helped set up the first company in America?A. Benjamin Franklin.B. Businessmen.C. The first insurance company in London.D. Farmers.2.Insurance means ________.A. Protection against the losses from the stormsB. protection against illnessC. Protection against accidentsD. all of the above3.The first modern insurance company offered ________.A. life insuranceB. fire insuranceC. a new kind of insuranceD. both A and B4.Why do most people buy some kind of insurance today?A. Insurance will keep their homes from burning.B. People can protect themselves against large losses.C. Insurance will pay for safety.D. The insurance companies grow rapidly.BLisa never had the chance to know her father. He and her mother divorced(离婚) when she was just a young child. Even though he didn’t move far, he never came to visit his children.Lisa often wondered about her father. What did he looked like and what he was doing. All she knew was his name: Jeff White.After Lisa grew up, she became a nurse at a hospital, where she would help provide medicine and comfort for patients in their final days. A few weeks ago, she received a new patient whose name was Jeff White.When Jeff came into his room, Lisa asked him if he had any children. Jeff told her that he had two daughters, Lisa and Elly. Lisa couldn’t hold her tears back. She told him, “I am Lisa, your daughter.”Jeff embraced her, saying that he was not a good father. And the daughter held his hand and kissed him. Then Jeff began to sing This Magic Moment.Jeff could have just weeks left to live, so Lisa wanted to make the most of the time she had with him. Lisa also brought her kids to the hospital to meet their grandfather. The kid made cards for him with the words, “I love you.” Forgiveness(宽恕) is also a kind of love.5. What did Lisa know about her father?A. Her father’s looksB. Her father’s nameC. Her father’s hobbyD. Her father’s jobCA student was one day taking a walk with his teacher. As they went along,they saw a pair of old shoes lying in the path. They were a poor farmer’s, who was working in the nearby field.The student turned to the teacher, saying: “we will hide his shoes, and hide ourselves behind those trees, and wait to see what he will do.”“My young friend,” answered the teacher, “we should never make fun of the poor. Why not put a coin in each shoe, and then we will hide ourselves and watch?” The student did so and they both hid themselves behind the trees. The poor man soon finished his work, and came across the field to the path where he had left his coat and shoes.After putting on his coat, he put his foot into one of his shoes, and felt something hard. Then he bent (弯腰) down to feel what it was, and found the coin. Surprised, he looked at the coin, turned it around and looked at it again. He then looked around, but no person was seen. He put the money into his pocket, and continued to put on the other shoe. His surprise was doubled on finding the other coin.He couldn’t control his f eelings and fell to his knees, looked up to the sky and expressed his thanks. Then he spoke of his wife, sick and helpless, and his children without bread. He said the help would save them from dying.The student stood there deeply moved, and his eyes fil led with tears. “Now,” said the teacher, “Are you not much happier than if you had hidden the shoes?”9. When the student saw the shoes, he wanted to _____.A. steal themB. find their ownerC. play a joke on the ownerD. give the owner some money10. According to the passage, the teacher is _____.A. quiet and honestB. kind and friendlyC. patient and cleverD. strict and careful11. When the farmer saw the second coin, he _____.A. was very excited and gratefulB. was worried and looked up at the skyC. was surprised and decided to find the ownerD. spoke of his difficulties and asked for more help12. What can we learn from the passage?A. It is never too late to learn.B. All good things come to an end.C. Where there is a will, there is a way.D. True happiness comes from helping others.DPerhaps you have heard a lot about the Internet, but what is it, do you know? The Internet is a network. It uses the telephone to join millions of computers together around the world.Maybe that doesn’t sound very interesting. But when you’ve joined to the Internet, there are lots and lots of things you can do. You can do with all kinds of information on the World Wide Web (WWW). You can use QQ to chat with your friends, and they will make responses in a few seconds. You can send E-mails to your friends, and they can get them in a few seconds. You can also go shopping by the Internet without going out.There are many different kinds of computers now. They all can be joined to the Internet. Most of them are small machines sitting on people’s desks at home, but there are still many others in schools, offices or large companies. These computers are owned by people and companies, but no one really owns the Internet itself.There are lots of places for you to go into the Internet. For example, your school may have the Internet. You can use it during lessons or free time. Libraries often have computers joined to the Internet. You are welcome to use it at your spare time.Thanks to the Internet, the world is becoming smaller and smaller. It is possible for you to work at home with a computer in front, getting and sending the information you need. It is also possible for you to discuss some projects or assign the work on the Internet instead of at a meeting. In addition, you can buy or sell whatever you want by the Internet. But do you know 98% of the information on the Internet is in English? So what will English be like tomorrow?13. What is the passage mainly about?A. Internet.B. Information.C. Computers.D. E-mails.14. Who is the owner of the Internet?A. The headmaster.B. The officer.C. The manager.D. No one.15. Which may be the most possible place for people to work in the future?A. In the office.B. At school.C. At home.D. In the company.第二节阅读填空（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填人空白处的最佳选项。

甘肃省高台县第一中学2024-2025学年高三上学期开学考试英语试卷一、阅读理解Craft Memorable CharactersIn this lively interactive course, you’ll learn:How to craft an emotionally engaging protagonist (主角)How to make your supporting characters original and multi-dimensionalHow to use conflicting motives to drive a more dynamic storyHow to keep all your character relationships fresh and unpredictableHow to use character relationships as your story engineThis two-week course is fast- paced and fun; it’s a mix of brief lectures from professional instructors followed by individual and team writing exercises where you get to apply the skills you’re learning right away. There’s no need to take notes, as each class includes materials you can keep for reference later.You will be able to participate in live class meetings via Zoom videoconference. To attend classes, you’ll need a phone, tablet or computer and access to the Internet. Before class, you’ll receive an email from The Writing Salon with more information about Zoom and your remote class. If you have any question about remote learning, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at ***********************.Cancellation Policy2 days or less before the start date for the course, the registrant will not receive a refund (退款).3-9 days before the start date for the course, the registrant will receive a refund minus (减去)a 30% fee.10 days or more before the start date for the course, the registrant will receive a refund minus a 20% fee.1．What are you expected to do in the course?A．Take notes carefully.B．Deliver some lectures.C．Play different characters.D．Practice writing in a team.2．What is a must for the classes?A．Answering some phone calls.B．Emailing The Writing Salon.C．Getting access to the Internet.D．Preparing three digital devices.3．How much will be given back to you if you cancel the course six days before it starts?A．A 20% fee.B．A 30% fee.C．A 70% fee.D．An 80% fee.While many of us have only become familiar with AI over the past year or so, artist Refik Anadol has been using the technology for years to create immersive installations (沉浸式装置). Now, his studio is releasing its most ambitious project yet: the Large Nature Model, the world’s first open- source generative AI model focusing on nature.Under development for DATALAND, Refik Anadol Studio’s future museum and Web3 platform devoted to data visualization and AI art, the Large Nature Model is trained on billions of open-source nature images. Interestingly, the model isn’t just for visuals; it can also produce sound and scent elements.“Blending art, technology, and nature, our model aims to raise awareness about environmental issues and inspire innovative solutions by finding connections among isolated archives (隔离档案),” shared Anadol. “By engaging people on multiple sensory levels, the outputs of the model make the abstract concept of environmental conservation easily acceptable, encouraging a collective responsibility to act.”Anadol presented the model at the NVIDIAGTC AI Conference, where he transformed a 65-foot by 131-foot wall into a live AI data sculpture. Fed with 2.5 million sourced nature images, the wall exploded with visuals that show the model’s endless creative possibilities, amazing people present at the conference.The conference is not the only place where the Large Nature Model is on display. At London’s Serpentine Gallery, Anadol’s Echoes of the Earth: Living Archive shows his years-long experimentation with data on coral reefs and rainforests. On view until April 7, the display deepened visitors’ love of nature.“Anadol’s artworks made me fully understand the unseen yet incredible role of data in our world,” shared art critic Hans Ulrich Obrist in an interview.“I felt enveloped by the data, therichness of information and the beauty found within nature.”“This project is not about coping or replacing nature; it’s about appreciating, loving and respecting nature. We’re not replacing nature; we’re preserving it,” said Anadol.4．What can the Large Nature Model do according to the text?A．Train a number of famous artists.B．Offer multi- sensory art experiences.C．Track global immersive installations.D．Identify outdated nature images quickly. 5．What is the Large Nature Model mainly designed for?A．Making art products available to the public.B．Inspiring more artists to get close to nature.C．Contributing to environmental conservation.D．Boosting the development of local museums.6．What’s the function of paragraphs 4-5 in the text?A．To prove the studio’s model is incredible.B．To tell the inspiration for Anadol’s dream.C．To show environmental issues are serious.D．To highlight the barrier to using the model. 7．What did Hans Ulrich Obrist see from Anadol’s works?A．The power of data.B．The key role of a gallery.C．The cooperation of humans.D．The trend of replacing nature.At a time when Americans consume more than half of their daily calories from ultra-processed (超加工的) foods, there is increasing evidence showing that eating too much of these foods can make us sick. A recent study published in the British Medical Journal finds people who consume high amounts of these foods have an increased risk of anxiety, depression, and certain cancers. The data come from more than 9 million people who participated in dozens of studies.Ultra-processed foods are ubiquitous in our food supply. Among the most common are highly refined breads, fast food, sugary drinks, cookies, and other packaged snacks. They are often high in salt, sugar, fat and calories and low in fiber and micro- nutrients such as vitamins.Although no evidence proves that consumption of ultra-processed foods can directly cause anxiety, cancer or other health conditions, a growing body of evidence shows that ultra-processed foods contribute to the development of these conditions.A study published last year found people in the habit of consuming high levels of ultra-processed foods were about three times more likely to develop cancer, compared to those who consumed the least. When it comes to mood and mental health conditions, a French study showed that adults who maintained an unhealthy diet had more depressive symptoms. “We saw a roughly 20 to 50% increased risk of depressive symptoms in people who had diets that were high in ultra-processed foods,” says Wolfgang Marx, a researcher.A panel of advisors is currently evaluating all the latest diet and nutrition studies as part of a process to update the country’s Dietary Guidelines. It is possible that they could recommend limits on ultra-processed foods. On the regulatory side, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is moving ahead to finalize a new definition of the term “healthy”. The FDA says a “healthy” claim on food labels could help consumers identify healthier choices with a quick look and may encourage food companies to improve their products.8．What does the underlined word “ubiquitous” in paragraph 2 probably mean?A．Nutritious.B．Widespread.C．Cheap.D．Profitable. 9．What are the studies in paragraph 4 mainly intended to show about ultra-processed foods?A．They are linked to some health problems.B．They become more popular among adults.C．They directly lead to depressive symptoms.D．They should be consumed in a proper way.10．What is the last paragraph mainly about?A．Food companies’ future plans.B．New guidelines for food sales.C．Limits on ultra- processed foods.D．Responses to ultra- processed foods. 11．Where does the text most probably appear?A．In a health magazine.B．In a biology textbook.C．In a medical guideline.D．In a food advertisement.Behind a large house, six tigers pace around inside an enclosure. It’s morning in northern Viet Nam’s hilly Thai Nguyen province. The strangers in the backyard — a team comprising animal experts from the Hanoi Wildlife Rescue Center, alongside representatives from the forest protection department — are here to move the tigers to their new home.It’s a sad moment for their owner. “For nearly 20 years, I have treated them as my ownchildren,” the middle-aged man said. “But I’m getting older, so our family has decided to voluntarily hand over the tigers to a trustworthy place.”That place is the Hanoi Wildlife Rescue Center. The state-run facility is one of the 23 animal rescue centers in Viet Nam and the only one equipped to offer a shelter to both surrendered (交出) tigers like these and those confiscated (没收) by authorities.Tigers are an endangered species, and it is illegal to hunt, keep or sell them in Viet Nam. Still, the tiger trade develops fast in some parts of Asia, driven by a demand that sees all parts of the tiger used, including bones that are used in traditional medicine to cure bone-related illnesses or to make glue that is mixed with wine for consumption, and teeth and skin that are prized as decorative items.When tigers are confiscated from the illegal trade or voluntarily surrendered by owners, they are transported to the Hanoi Wildlife Rescue Center where they are cared for, alongside other rescued animals. Since it opened its doors in 1996, the center has rescued and received more than 32,000 individuals comprising over 100 different species.“Rescued animals are usually not in a very healthy state,” says center director Luong Xuan Hong. So professionals give new arrivals a thorough check-up to detect any injuries or diseases, before coming up with a suitable program to help them recover.On a recent summer afternoon, a handful of tigers drank water from concrete pools, slept in large leaf-filled enclosures or patted bunches of leaves hanging from cage tops in the midst of quiet surroundings. Once their quarantine (隔离期) period is over, the six tigers from Thai Nguyen will join their fellow big cats.12．Why did the middle-aged man feel unhappy?A．He saw his tigers badly treated.B．He had no one but tigers to rely on.C．He had to say goodbye to his tigers.D．He was punished by an official agent. 13．What can be known about the Hanoi Wildlife Rescue Center?A．It only takes in unhealthy animals.B．It has seen the drop of tiger trades in Asia.C．It allows individuals to adopt rescued animals.D．It has made achievements in saving species.14．What can we learn about the six tigers from the last paragraph?A．They will be released into the wild very soon.B．They will live a comfortable life in thecenter.C．They will be quarantined for a longer period.D．They are living in harmony with other species.15．Which of the following is the best title of the text?A．A Rescue Center Is Taking Off B．Six Tigers Find a New HomeC．Many Tigers Are in Danger in Viet Nam D．New Arrivals Adapt Quickly in a ShelterAs a teenager, I read unpredictable science fiction books, insightful history books, interesting popular science books, and so on… 16 . When I enjoy books, they also bring me many benefits.Reading allows me to gain more knowledge. For example, in my Chinese class, I read the chapter called “Cicadas” in Book of Insects by French naturalist Jean-Henri Casimir Fabre. I wanted to learn more about cicadas’ stories, such as why they leave their holes, and other insects introduced in the book. To satisfy my growing curiosity, I read another book titled Encyclopedia (百科) of Insects. 17 .Another virtue of reading that I have realized is that it helps me perform better academically.18 , which are necessary for understanding a text’s meaning accurately and answering relevant questions quickly. That has directly led to higher grades in some exams. In order to comprehend a book with tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of words, I must gather my thoughts and concentrate on reading. 19 . As a result, I can get better scores at school.What matters most is that reading gives me a sense of spiritual contentment. I truly enjoy the novel The Miracles of the Namiya General Store. By reading this book, I understand that we should take care of people around us, and believe that there is always sincerity, goodness and beauty in the world. 20 . History books often tell me that life is full of ups and downs, while science fiction books often help me understand the principle of respecting nature and life. A．This book opened up the world of literature to meB．Being focused contributes a lot to efficient learningC．Reading a lengthy book requires more than attentionD．Most of my questions were answered after I read the bookE．All of them deeply attract me and make me fall in love with readingF．My love of reading helps me develop reading comprehension abilitiesG．In addition to novels, other types of books can also provide me with spiritual help二、完形填空I’ve been interested in diving. I wanted to experience it but was 21 by the fear of deep water. Last year, encouraged by a diving enthusiast, I decided to 22 my fear. I signed up for a diving course.After a few days of theory sessions, I surprisingly 23 all the theory exams. But then followed the biggest 24 . I was visibly 25 underwater. My instructor asked me to do a few more dives with him to 26 my confidence. However, I could see a huge 27 between what I thought I’d be doing and what the course 28 required.Over the next few weeks, I looked back on the past and thought about what I could have done differently to have had a more pleasant 29 . It was a 30 game! If I could win, I would be able to 31 this course.A week before the end of the diving course, I went to complete two dives with my instructor.I knew that if I didn’t give it another 32 , I would always carry the fear with me, and it would only get 33 with time. As I revised the 34 and put on my gear (装备), I thought to myself, “This is it!” I took a deep breath, held my mask in place with my fingers, and did a back roll into the sea.Three hours later, I became a 35 diver. I finally overcame my fear! 21．A．picked out B．settled down C．held back D．brought up 22．A．overcome B．hide C．ignore D．share 23．A．failed B．avoided C．cleared D．assessed 24．A．gift B．challenge C．promise D．surprise 25．A．terrified B．rude C．ashamed D．angry 26．A．show B．build C．shake D．cover 27．A．mismatch B．solution C．connection D．wonder 28．A．secretly B．accidentally C．directly D．actually 29．A．holiday B．discussion C．suggestion D．experience30．A．card B．mind C．health D．word 31．A．write down B．seek for C．sail through D．check on 32．A．item B．try C．name D．record 33．A．worse B．longer C．less D．darker 34．A．innovations B．comments C．fundamentals D．choices 35．A．highly-paid B．competitive C．well-known D．qualified三、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

2024年甘肃省高台一中英语高三第一学期期末复习检测试题注意事项:1．答题前，考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号码填写清楚，将条形码准确粘贴在条形码区域内。

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第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．The rising house price and the high income tax rate have become the biggest ______ of the ordinary people in China today．A. concernB. influenceC. involvementD. occupation 2．He is a bad-tempered fellow, but he ________ be quite charming when he wishes. A．shall B．shouldC．can D．must3．You can’t imagine how excited we were ________ that our schoolmates had won the first place in National Robot Competition.A．learning B．having learnedC．to be learning D．to learn4．worries the public that air pollution is becoming more and more serious these days.A．It B．That C．What D．This5．—I spend two weeks in Beijing last year.—Then you must have visited the Great Wall during your stay, ________ you? A．mustn’t B．didn’tC．haven’t D．hadn’t6．The health of garden plants depends on the soil _____ --the proper balance of mineral pieces, organic matter, air and water.A．construction B．conservationC．corporation D．composition.7．An international team of astronomers announced Wednesday that they ________ the first-ever image of a black hole.A．have captured B．were capturingC．had captured D．would capture8．Criticized as online games are, they never fail to ______ a large number of teenagers．A．appeal to B．object to C．refer to D．turn to9．— I am gaining weight. I need to see a doctor.— But I think you eat too much. ___________.A．Neglect of health is doctor’s wealth B．Laugh at your ills, and save doctors’ billsC．Diet cures more than the doctor D．An apple a day keeps the doctor away10．______ far in the contest, we are so disappointed.A．Not getting B．Not to getC．Not having got D．Not got11．We came to the station ________ all the way, only ________ the train had just left. A．running, told B．to run, tellingC．to run, to be told D．running, to be told12．Julia has got a pretty _ deal—she was laid off just for being late once! A．rough B．toughC．illegal D．mean13．—Do you know our town at all?—Surely, this is the third time I ________ here.A．came B．come C．have come D．am coming14．Although he did not do it___________, he definitely had some responsibility. A．instantly B．deliberatelyC．accidentally D．casually15．It is believed that many more popular terms ________ on the Internet this year. A．will be created B．have createdC．are created D．are creating16．— Can you tell me something about _________ science.— OK. _ Nobel Prize in Chemistry is usually awarded to Americans.A．the; The B．/; The C．a; / D．the; /17．Although the test ________ look like a simple one, great care is needed.A．may B．must C．should D．need18．Reporters asked him to ______ his position on welfare reform.A．clarify B．divide C．instruct19．I’m tired out．I stayed up the whole night, ______ for my midterm math exam．A．studying B．to study C．to be studying D．studied20．________ an increase in foreign legal conflicts，China is expected to see the number continue to rise．A．To witness B．Being witnessedC．Witnessed D．Having witnessed第二部分阅读理解（满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

甘肃省高台县第一中学-高二英语上学期9月月考试题第一部分：听力（共两节，每小题1.5分，满分18分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题．．．．．．．．．．，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍．．．．。

1. What can we know about the woman?A. She had to work overtime.B. She failed to see Henry.C. She had a traffic accident.2. What does the man mean?A. He wonders why the woman is here.B. He himself is Dr Johnson.C. The doctor will be here soon.3. What is the man?A. A reporter.B. A patient.C. A scientist.4. Where does the conversation take place?A. At a restaurant.B. In a classroom.C. In a shop.5. How will the two speakers go to London?A. By car.B. By air.C. By train.第二节（共7小题；每题1.5分，满分10.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话．．．．或独白后有几个小题．．．．．．．．．，从题中所给的A，B，C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍．．．。

听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后,你都有10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题.每段对话仅读一遍.( )1。

Where does the conversation most probably take place?A。

In a hospital。

B. In a restaurant。

C. In a shop。

( )2. How many children does the man’s sister have？A。

One. B. Two. C. Three.（)3。

What does the woman ask the man to do next？A. To do some homework. B。

To tidy his room. C。

To play football.（）4. How did the man get there?A. By train.B. By bus。

C. By plane.( )5。

Where are the two speakers going to meet？A. In a supermarket。

B. At a cinema. C。

At the school gate.第二节（共10小题)听下面3段对话。

每段对话后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话前，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。

每段对话读两遍。

听第6段材料,回答第6至8题。

( ）6。

What present does the man give the woman？A。

A basket. B。

A cell phone. C。

Some candies. (）7。

Where did the man get the present？A。

In Chong Qing。

甘肃高台第一中学高三英语9月月考试卷注意事项：1．答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息2．请将答案正确填写在答题卡上第I卷（选择题）请点击修改第I卷的文字说明一、单项选择（题型注释）二、完形填空（题型注释）Burglars are probably the most unpopular visitors to your house. But how do you knowif your home is an easy target for burglars(窃贼)? Around the holidays, many families don’t consider taking proper to prevent their homes from suffering holiday thefts. With just a few simple , you can better make sure of the of your home during all of the holiday celebrations. Here are a few tips for making it difficult to you are away from home.Either have a trusted neighbor your mail and newspapers, or tell your mailmanto hold your mail until you . Make sure says “Hey, we’re not home!” like when your post-box is filled with all kinds of mail and you have many different newspapers in your driveway. several different lights in your house on random timers. Do not leave your lights on all the time. , put your outside lightson timers to be on only during the . If an outdoor light on for days ata time, it means that nobody is home to turn it off.If you have pets that you are not taking with you on vacation, them with a friend, having someone coming into your house every day to take care of them. When burglars see a neighbor or friend 35 your house every day, they will know you are not home. Close all your when you leave town. This is effective to possible burglars,as no one can see what is in your house. If they don’t know what there is to take, then the is even greater for them to break in.This article just has suggested a few tips to help you keep your house safe while you are on . Nothing can truly protect your home unless you have it by a professional home security system.1．A. qualifications B. measures C. issues D. patterns2．A. steps B. paces C. words D. manners3．A. safety B. tidiness C. attraction D. structure4．A. say B. tell C. speak D. predict5．A. pull up B. take up C. pick up D. bring up6．A. exist B. escape C. disappear D. return7．A. everything B. something C. anything D. nothing8．A. Choose B. Give C. Set D. Make9．A. outdoor B. indoor C. inside D. kitchen10．A. Therefore B. However C. Instead D. Again11．A. days B. weekends C. weekdays D. nights12．A. repeats B. remains C. lasts D. happens13．A. find B. turn C. leave D. hold14．A. other than B. rather than C. or rather D. or else15．A. cleaning B. protecting C. evaluating D. entering16．A. windows B. doors C. curtains D. eyes17．A. improve B. discourage C. inspire D. frighten18．A. chance B. desire C. reward D. risk19．A. holiday B. board C. duty D. trip20．A. monitored B. guided C. strengthened D. collected【答案】1．B2．A3．A4．B5．C6．D7．D8．C9．A10．C11．D12．B13．C14．B15．D16．C17．B18．D19．A20．A【解析】试题分析：本文提到当你外出度假时如何保证家里的安全，当然这也只是建议，没有一个方法能真正的保证安全，除非你安装专业的监控设备。

第一部分词汇知识运用（共三节，满分55 分）第一节语音题（共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分）从A,B,C,D四个选项中找出其划线部分与所给单词划线部分读音相同的选项。

( )1 . replace A. admit B. happiness C. famous D. apart( )2. ahead A. death B. peace C. teach D. teammate ( )3. doubt A. trouble B. climb C. black D. table( )4. think A. thunder B. weather C. neither D. either( )5. technology A. watch B. chair C. machine D. school第二节单项选择（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑( )6.-Is that country still at _____ war?-Yes，but the people there just want to live in ______ peace.A. 不填；theB. 不填；不填C. the； theD. the； a( )7. ______ no doubt _____ the Amber Room is one of the wonders of the world.A. It is; thatB. It is; whetherC. There is; thatD. There is; whether( )8. The dragon, which is the symbol of China, ________ power in ancient Chinese culture.A. stood forB. stood upC. stood byD. stood out( )9. He wrote a lot of novels, none of ________ were popular.A. themB. whichC. thatD. whom( )10. Only after he took off his glasses ________ he was a famous film star.A. I realizedB. did I realizeC. I had realizedD. had I realized( )11. As is known to us all, the Huang Yan Island is an island ______ China.A. belongingB. belongedC. belonging toD. is belonged to ( )12. The little boy_______ the toy to see how it worked, but couldn’t put it together.A. took apartB. broken downC. burst intoD. gave up( )13. I would appreciate _____ if you could reply to my question as soon as possible.A. thisB. itC. thatD. 不填( )14.The Greens moved to a bigger city ____ the children could attend a better high school.A. even ifB. even thoughC. so thatD. as if( )15. The new stadium being built for the next Asian Games will be the presentone.A. as three times big asB. three times as big asC. as big as three timesD. as big three times as( )16. --- The window is dirty.--- I know. It _____ for weeks.A. hasn’t cleanedB. didn’t cleanC. wasn’t cleanedD. hasn’t been cleaned( )17.---Would you like to ________ us in celebrating John’s return from America tonight?--- I’d like to, but I have to _________ a meeting.A.join; attend B. attend; join C. take part in; attendD. join; join in( )18. As he had no ticket, he was refused entrance _____ the stadium.A. atB. forC. inD. to( )19. However busy he is, the young man will go to the country to see his granny _____.A. each few daysB. every a few daysC. every few daysD. each a few days( )20. She pretended _______ me when I passed by.A. not to seeB. not seeingC. to not seeD. having not seen ( )21. It was in 1949 _____ the People’s Republic of China was founded.A. whenB. in whichC. thatD. which( )22.The local government ______ great importance to the environment protection.A. attachesB. paysC. expressesD. applies( )23.Can you think of a situation _______ this sentence can be used?A. whichB. thatC. whatD. where( )24. Our government pays more attention ________ the wildlife.A. protectB. to protectC. to protectingD. protecting( )25. _____ time went by, Mary could finish all the math exercises in class. A. As B. With C. Since D. Because第三节：完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

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第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．If you are feeling so tired, perhaps a little sleep would____．A．act B．helpC．serve D．last2．It is difficult for any of us to eat better, exercise more, and sleep enough,______ we know we should.A．because B．even ifC．unless D．before3．I am a better reader this year than I was last year because I ________ to hundreds of new concepts and ideas.A．have exposed B．had been exposed C．have been exposed D．was exposed 4．I will give you some articles which you can when you write the report. A．refer to B．apply to C．lead to D．talk to5．A good suitcase is essential for someone who is ______ as much as Jackie is.A．on the rise B．on the lineC．on the spot D．on the run6．It is sometimes said that a society can be judged ____the way it cares ____its weakest members.A．on; about B．by; for C．under; with D．with; on7．It's great that all the visitors who on the island were saved. A．trapped B．have been trappedC．had trapped D．had been trapped8．— How can I wake up so early?—Set the alarm at 5:00 am., you will make it.A．and B．butC．or D．so9．It is widely acknowledged that students should be ____________ in terms of overall quality.A．supported B．matchedC．evaluated D．controlled10．Everything was placed exactly ________ he wanted it for the graduation ceremony. A．the place where B．whenC．where D．in which11．________ some teenagers don’t realize is ________ difficult life can be af ter they get addicted to drugs.A．That; how B．Which; what aC．What; what D．What; how12．I got more _____ about him from reading his books than from talking to him. A．insights B．memoriesC．resources D．experiences13．—Why can’t John land a__________job in ye ars?—Anyone with criminal records will be laid off first when it comes time to let staff go. A．rewarding B．demanding C．worthwhile D．stable14．The shocking news made me realize _____________ terrible problems we would face.A．that B．howC．why D．what15．Everyone had a form in his hand, but no one knew which office____．A．to send it to B．to sent it C．to be sent to D．to have it sent16．At that time, my mind was a complete _______ ; I couldn't think of a single answer. A．blank B．bonusC．blow D．bottom17．More subway lines______ to make travelling easy in Beijing in the coming years. A．will build B．will be builtC．build D．are built18．To be an expert, a beginner needs to go through a series of _____ stages. A．intermediate B．liberalC．overall D．demanding19．— BoB．could I use your computer this evening?—Sorry. I a report on it then.A．will be writing B．have been writingC．have written D．will have written20．Reporters asked him to ______ his position on welfare reform.A．clarify B．divide C．instruct第二部分阅读理解（满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

一、高中英语阅读理解1．阅读理解The Art Institute of ChicagoVisiting timeThe museum is open daily 10:30 am-5:00 pm. The museum and its shops are closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.Highlights of the Art InstituteAmerican ArtDiscover how artists have expressed the many aspects of the American experience through the rich variety of this collection. This tour might include the works of artists like Paul Revere, Winslow Homer, and Georgia O'Keeffe.Impressionism: Monet, Degas, Renoir and MoreLearn about the color and excitement of late 19th-century life as you view one of the most admired collections of French Impressionism in the world.Hidden HistoriesHear stories about artists and their artworks that may be overlooked or under-appreciated for one reason or another These could be very small or out-of-the-way works.For families with childrenWith free admission for kids under 14 and Chicago teens under 18, the Art Institute is the perfect place for a creative outing with the whole family.Visit the Family Room in the Ryan Education Center, and introduce your children to the museum's collections with a variety of activities. Assemble (组装)puzzles based on masterpieces in the museum, build architectural wonders with colorful blocks, and learn about art through stories and games. Food is available at an on-site cafe. (Outside food is not allowed to be brought in.)（1）What can visitors learn from Hidden Histories?A. The early stories of some famous artists.B. The artworks of some potential artists.C. Some stories about less-known artists.D. Some artworks by famous creators.（2）What can children do in the Family Room?A. Practice storytelling skills.B. Decorate some masterpieces.C. Enjoy their home-made food.D. Take part in various activities.【答案】（1）C（2）D【解析】【分析】本文是一篇应用文，介绍了芝加哥美术馆的参观时间、美术馆的亮点、隐藏的历史，同时还有针对有孩子的家庭的活动。

一、高中英语阅读理解1．阅读理解It was just before 8 a.m. on October 17, 2010.She'd checked the higher summits forecast posted by the Mount Washington Observatory before she left. Based on her experience, Bales knew that her hike was realistic. Besides, she had two plans and extra layers of clothing to better regulate her temperature as conditions changed.At 10:30 a.m., the weather was showing its teeth. Bales added even more layers, including a jacket to protect herself from the cold winds and heavy fog. She made her way across the snow—covered ridge toward Mount Washington and began to think about calling it a day. Then she noticed something: a single set of footprints in the snow ahead of her. She'd been following faint tracks all day and hadn't given them much thought, because so many people climbed Jewell Trail. But these, she realized, had been made by a pair of sneakers. She silently scolded the absent hiker for breaking normal safety rules and walked on.Now she felt genuinely alarmed. She was sure the hiker could not navigate(找到方向)in the low visibility and was heading straight toward the challenging trails of the Great Gulf Wilderness. Bales stood there, shocked. The temperature and clouds were in a race to find their lowest point, and darkness was mere hours away. If Bales continued to follow the tracks, she'd add risk and time to the route she'd already adjusted to manage both. But she could not let this go. She turned to the left and called out, "Hello!" into the frozen fog.Bales wouldn't get an answer until a week later, when the president of her rescue group received a letter in the mail. It read: "I hope this reaches the right group of rescuers. I want to remain anonymous(匿名的), but I was called John. On Sunday, October 17, I went up my favorite trail, Jewell, to end my life. Weather was to be bad. Thought no one else would be there. I was dressed to go quickly. Next thing I knew this lady was talking to me, changing my clothes, giving me food, making me warmer."（1）What does the underlined sentence mean?A.The weather began to get worse.B.Nobody controlled the weather.C.Weather could never be predicted.D.Weather was generally changeable.（2）Why did Bales feel really frightened?A.Because she lost her way completely.B.Because the terrible weather was on the way.C.Because she was blinded by the frozen fog.D.Because she was convinced that someone was in trouble.（3）What is the purpose of John's hiking?A.To challenge his limit.B.To go up his favorite trail.C.To donate some money to rescue group.D.To kill himself without being discovered.【答案】（1）A（2）D（3）D【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，贝尔斯在天气恶劣时去登山，无意发现一串往危险区域行进的脚印，她知道有人陷入了困境。