I．听力 (共10题，每小题1.5分，满分15分)
听录音，将所听到的内容填入题号为1-10的空格处。听录音前,你将有10秒钟的阅题时间。录音播放两遍。
April 22 is Earth Day. Everyone on earth should care about and protect the earth!
The earth has warmed by about (1) __________________________ over the past 100 years, but why and how? Well, scientists are not quite sure. Maybe the earth gets warmer and warmer (2) _________________. But many scientists say that people are doing many things which make the earth warmer.
First, greenhouse effect is a very important reason for the change of the earth. People let out (3) ____________________ into the air eve ry year. It makes the earth warmer. Climate change is another important reason. Sometimes it becomes too hot and sometimes too cold. Sometimes there is too much rain and (4) ___________________ . The change of the climate makes the earth warmer. (5) ____________, the warmth of the earth changes the climate, too.
When the earth becomes warmer, there may be more rain and a rise (6) _________________. It will affect the (7) ____________________, animals and people. On (8)
_____________________, 100 people have to move to higher ground because the sea is rising. These people can no longer live (9 ) _______________________. Before that, two islands without people went underwater in 1999. Scientists say that the seas can rise by nearly one meter by 2100.
People can affect the earth's air, land and water. As for us, we can do many things to protect the earth. For example, we can (10) __________________________. We can tell more people about protecting the earth.
II. 语言知识及运用(共三节，满分55分)
第一节：单项选择（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）
11．_________ from his look, he must have enjoyed his meal.
A．Judged B．Judging C．Judge D．To judge
12．It was not until I came here ______ I realized this place was famous for not only its beauty but
also its weather.
A．when B．before C．that D．where
13．If you don’t give up the fight, you’ll have to suff er the ______ of your own action.
A．outcome B．consequence C．result D．cause
14．— Pity you missed the lecture on nuclear pollution.
— I ______ it, but I was busy preparing for the Model United Nations Conference.
A．attended B．had attended
C．would attend D．would have attended
15．No matter how bright a talker you are, there are times when it’s better ________ silent.
A．remain B．be remaining
C．having remained D．to remain
16．I don’t advice you to ope n a company now, because ________ will take a few years for this region to recover economically.
A．t hat B．this C．it D．one
17．—What will you do during the summer holiday?
—I don’t know, but it’s high time ________ something.
A．I’m deciding B．I’ll decide
C．I decide D．I decided
18．________ to work overtime that evening, I missed the wonderful film Life of Pi.
A．Being asked B．Having been asked
C．Having asked D．To be asked
19．________ tomorrow, he would get there by Friday.
A．Would he leave B．Was he leaving
C．If he leave D．Were he to leave
20．She thought it would be good for her son to ________ home and work in big cities.
A．keep away from B．get away from
C．get away with D．keep away with
第二节完形填空（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分）
I became a gardener when I was twelve. My early__21___ of gardening may not have originated from my love for nature. It was to ___22____ my parents.
At that time, we had a big yard in which a beautiful maple tree stood. But my mother often looked with __23___ at this work of natural art. Those golden leaves seemed like tons of rubbish to her, ―something else to clean up!‖ Seeing the neighbors busy with gardening, my father even thought it a waste of time.
At that age, I always did something ___24_____ to whatever my parents did! If gardening were something they found____25___ , I would plant a garden!
I planted some lily seeds in the yard. But they failed to come up. I continued to plant sunflower seeds and roses. Wild ____26_____ joy, I found the first rose bloom（开花）. One by one, the flowers bloomed their heads off. __27___ , I was touched by this land of wonder. However, my parents showed no interest in my garden. My father even ___28_____ at me because he found it was ___29____ to move around my garden to the driveway. To my mother’s ___30__ , I put in her vase my real roses which, in her eyes, were simply weeds rather than flowers.
Regardless of their ____31___ , I kept on planting my garden and ____32___ to enjoy the pleasure of gardening. Plants make such good companions: they breathe, they bloom,
they____33__ __ to care and love.
It has been many years since I made my first garden out of my desire to ____34___ my parents. Today I become known as Mrs. Greenthumbs, teaching gardening and hosting a gardening show which makes my parents feel very proud. And now I could say it is my affection for____35___ that makes me a real gardener.
21．A．memory B．dream C．intention D．design
22．A．please B．change C．help D．annoy
23．A．doubt B．appreciation C．surprise D．excitement 24．A．equal B．similar C．opposite D．superior 25．A．discouraging B．valuable C．interesting D．upsetting 26．A．to B．with C．in D．by
27．A．Luckily B．Cheerfully C．Regularly D．Eventually 28．A．shouted B．laughed C．glanced D．jumped 29．A．troublesome B．convenient C．enjoyable D．dangerous 30．A．sadness B．displeasure C．delight D．relief
31．A．dislike B．encouragement C．threat D．suggestion 32．A．decided B．stopped C．continued D．struggled 33．A．devote B．turn C．lead D．respond 34．A．defeat B．satisfy C．respect D．challenge 35．A．freedom B．nature C．growth D．life
第三节语法填空 (共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为36～45的相应位置上。
Cold weather can be hard on pets, just like it can be hard on people. Sometimes owners forget that their cats are just as used to the warm shelter (36) _______ they are. Some owners will leave their animals outside for a long period of time, (37) ___________ ( think ) that all animals are used to living outdoors. This can put their pets in danger of serious illness. There are things you can do to keep your animal warm (38) ______ safe.
Keep your pets inside as much as you can when the weather is bad. If you have to take them out, stay outside with them. When you’re cold enough to go inside, (39) ______ probably are too. If you (40) ____ leave them outside for a long time, make sure they have a warm, solid shelter (41) _________ the wind, thick bedding, and plenty of non-frozen water.
If (42) ________ ( leave ) alone outside, dogs and cats can be very smart in their search for warm shelter. They can dig into snow banks or hide somewhere. Watch them (43) ________ ( close ) when they are left outdoors, and provide them with shelter (44) _______ good quality. Keep an eye on your pet’s water. Sometimes owners don’t realize that a water bowl has frozen and their pet can’t get anything to drink. Animals that don’t have clean and unfrozen water may drink dirty water outside, (45) _________ may contain something unhealthy for them.
III. 阅读 (共两节，满分40分)
第—节阅读理解 (共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)
A
Few laws are so effective that you can see results just days after they take effect. But in the nine days since the federal cigarette tax more than doubled --- to $1.01 per pack --- smokers have jammed telephone ―quit lines‖ across the country seeking to kick the habit.
This is not a surprise to public health advocates. They’ve studied the effect of st ate tax increases for years, finding that smokers, especially teens, are price sensitive. Nor is it a shock to the industry, which fiercely fights every tax increase.
The only wonder is that so many states insist on closing their ears to the message. Tobacco taxes improve public health, they raise money and most particularly, they deter people from taking up the habit as teens, which is when nearly all smokers are addicted. Yet the rate of taxation varies widely.
In Manhattan, for instance, which has the highest tax in the nation, a pack of Marlboro Light Kings cost $10.06 at one drugstore Wednesday. In Charleston, S.C., where the 7-cent-a-pack tax is the lowest in the nation, the price was $4.78.
The influence is obvious.
In New York, high school smoking hit a new low in the latest surveys ---13.8%, far below the national average. By comparison, 26% of high school students smoke in Kentucky. Other low-tax states have similarly depre ssing teen-smoking records.
Hal Rogers, Representative from Kentucky, like those who are against high tobacco taxes, argues that the burden of the tax falls on low-income Americans ―who choose to smoke.‖
That’s true. But there is more reason in keeping future generations of low-income workers from getting hooked in the f irst pl ace. As for today’s adults, if the new tax drives them to quit, they will have more to spend on their families, cut their risk of cancer and heart disease and feel better.
46．The text is mainly about___________.
A．the price of cigarettes B．the rate of teen smoking
C．the differences in toba cco tax rate D．the effect of tobacco tax increase
47．What does the author think is a surprise?
A．Some states still keep the tobacco tax low.
B．Teen smokers are price sensitive.
C．Tobacco taxes improve public health.
D．Tobacco industry fiercely fights the tax rise.
48．The underlined word "deter" in Paragraph 3 most probably means .
A．benefit B．remove C．discourage D．free
49．Rogers’ attitude towards the low-income smokers might be that of .
A．tolerance B．sympathy C．doubt D．unconcern
50．What can we learn from the last paragraph?
A．The new tax will be beneficial in the long run.
B．Low-income Americans are more likely to fall ill.
C．Future generations will be hooked on smoking.
D．Adults will depend more on their families.
B
In a world with limited land, water and other natural resources, the harm from the traditional business model is on the rise. Actually, the past decade has seen more and more forests disappearing and the globe becoming increasingly warm. People now realize that this unhealthy situation must be changed, and that we must be able to develop in sustainable (可持续的) ways.
That means growth with low carbon or development of sustainable products. In other words, we should keep the earth healthy while using its supply of natural resources.
Today, sustainable development is a proper trend in many countries. According to a recent study, the global market for low-carbon energy will become three times bigger over the next decade. China, for example, has set its mind on leading that market, hoping to seize chances in the new round of the global energy revolution. It is now trying hard to make full use of wind and solar energy, and is spending a huge amount of money making electric cars and high-speed trains. In addition, we are also seeing great growth in the global markets for sustainable products such as palm oil (棕榈油)， which is produced without cutting down valuable rainforest. In recent years the markets for sustainable products have grown by more than 50%.
Governments can fully develop the potential of these new markets. First, they can set high targets for reducing carbon emissions (排放) and targets for saving and reusing energy. Besides, stronger arrangement of public resources like forests can also help to speed up the development. Finally, governments can avoid the huge expenses that are taking us in the wrong direction, and redirecting some of those expenses can accelerate the change from the traditional model to a sustainable one.
The major challenge of this century is to find ways to meet the needs of a growing population within the limits of this single planet. That is no small task, but it offers abundant new chances for sustainable product industries.
51．The traditional business model is harmful because of all the following EXCEPT that
______ .
A．it makes the world warmer B．it makes growth hard to continue
C．it brings severe damage to forests D．it consumes natural resources
52．What can we infer from Paragraph 2?
A．High-speed trains are a low-carbon development.
B．China is the leader of the low-carbon market.
C．China lacks wind and solar energy.
D．Palm oil is made at the cost of valuable forests.
53．To fully develop the low-carbon markets, government can ______ .
A．cut public expenses B．encourage energy conservation
C．develop public resources D．forbid carbon emission
54．We can learn from the last paragraph that businesses have many chances to ______ .
A．make full use of natural resources B．explore new natural resources
C．develop sustainable products D．deal with the major challenge
55．What is the main purpose of the passage ?
A．To introduce a new business model. B．To advocate sustainable development. C．To predict a change of the global market. D．To compare two business models.
C
Psychiatrists who work with older parents say that maturity (成熟) can be an asset（资产） in child rearing --- older parents are more thoughtful, use less physical discipline and spend more time with their children. But raising kids takes money and energy. Many older parents find themselves balancing their limited financial resources, declining energy and failing health against the growing demands of an active child. Dying and leaving young children is probably the older parents' biggest, and often unspoken, fear. Having late-life children, says an economics professor, often means parents, particularly fathers, ―end up retiring much later.‖ For many, retirement becomes an unobtainable dream.
Henry Metcalf, a 54-year-old journalist, knows it takes money to raise kids. But he's also worried that his energy will give out first. Sure, he can still ride bikes with his athletic fifth grader, but he's learned that young at heart doesn't mean young. Lately he's been taking afternoon naps to keep up his energy.―My body is aging,‖says Metcalf.―You can't get away from that.‖Often, older parents hear the ticking of another kind of biological clock. Therapists who work with middle-aged and older parents say fears about aging are nothing to laugh at.―They worry they'll be mistaken for grandparents, or that they'll need help getting up out of those little chairs in nursery school,‖says Joann Galst, a New York psychologist. But at the core of those little fears there is often a much bigger one:―that they won't be alive long en ough to support and protect their child,‖she says.
Many late-life paren ts, though, say their children came at just the right time. After marrying late and undergoing years of fertility (受孕) treatment, Marilyn Nolen and her husband Randy, had twins.―We both wanted children,‖says Marilyn, who was 55 when she gave birth. The twins have given the couple what they desired for years,―a sense of family.‖
Kids of older dads are often smarter, happier and more sociable because their fathers are more involved in their lives.―The dads are older, more mature,‖says Dr. Silber,―and more ready to focus on parenting.‖
56．Why do psychiatrists regard maturity as an asset in child rearing?
A．Older parents can better balance their resources against children's demands.
B．Older parents can take better care of their children.
C．Older parents are often better prepared financially.
D．Older parents are usually mo re experienced in bringing up their children.
57．What does the author mean by saying "For many, retirement becomes an unobtainable dream" in
paragraph 1?
A．They can't obtain the retirement benefits they have dreamed of.
B．They can't get full pension unless they work some extra years.
C．They have to go on working beyond their retirement age.
D．They are reluctant to retire when they reach their retirement age.
58．The author gives the example of Henry Metcalf to show that ____________.
A．many people are young in spirit despite their advanced age
B．taking afternoon naps is a good way to maintain energy
C．older parents should exercise more to keep up with their athletic children
D．older parents tend to be concerned ab out their aging bodies
59．What's the biggest fear of older parents according to New York psychologist Joann Galst? A．Being laughed at by other people. B．Being mistaken for grandparents. C．Slowing down of their pace of life. D．Approaching of death.
60．What do we learn about Marilyn and Randy Nolen?
A．Not until they had the twins did they feel they had formed a family.
B．They thought they were an example of successful fertility treatment.
C．They believed that children born of older parents would be smarter.
D．Not until they reached middle age did they think of having children.
第二节：信息匹配（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。
以下是一些风景名胜及古迹的简介：
A
Kaiping Diaolou and Villages is famous for the Diaolou, multi-storied defensive village houses in Kaiping, Guangdong Province, which shows a combination of Chinese and Western structural
and decorative forms. They reflect close links between overseas Kaiping and their ancestral homes.
B
Hongcun is unique among all Chinese villages for its water system. Water is the main characteristic in this village. Its two large ponds are connected to a series of flowing streams which pass by every house, providing water for washing, cooking, and bathing.
C
Xidi village is a very beautiful village lying near Huangshan Mountain in Anhui Province. It is the perfect place for visitors to see typical folk houses where villagers have lived as they have for centuries. It gives visitors the rare opportunity to explore China's ancient culture and arts.
D
Tangyue Village lies near the southern foot of Huangshan Mountain famous for its memorial archways (gates). More than 250 arches were constructed here during the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties. Over 80 of these magnificent arches are still in good condition. E
Tunxi Ancient Street is the major gateway to Huangshan. It has restaurants and many unique things to offer. The restored part of the Tunxi Ancient Street is particularly beautiful at night when the red lanterns lining the river are lit, and create a very festive atmosphere. Tunxi Ancient Street also has one of China's best antique markets.
F
The Old Summer Palace on the northwest of Beijing was rebuilt from ruins of Yuanmingyuan built in 1709. It was burned down by the British and French troops in 1860, partially rebuilt, and then destroyed again by the forces of eight foreign powers in 1900.
以下是一些风景名胜及古迹的照片，请匹配照片及与其对应的简介：
IV. 书面表达（共两节，满分40分）
第一节: 完成句子（共5小题，每小题1分，共5分）
根据下列句子及所给单词首字母填单词完成句子(每空限一词).
66．The competition was s ( 赞助) by British Airways, so the company’s logo can be seen everywhere.
67．Language is a social and cultural p ( 现象 ).
68．She liked to dance but felt a ( 局促不安的 ) if someone was watching her. 69．He got into a p ( 惊慌) when he couldn’t find his identity card.
70．Be careful with that porcelain vase –it’s very f ( 脆弱的, 易碎的 ).
第二节：句子翻译（每空限填一个词）（共5小题，每空0.5分，共10分）
71．很巧合，他们正前往同一个地方。
, they were to the same place.
72．爸爸认同出国读书对我的将来更有利，但妈妈反对。
My father the idea that studying abroad is better for my future, while my mother is it.
73．在过去的一周，广州的气温变化由7℃到24℃不等。
Within the last week, the temperature in Guangzhou 7℃24℃.
74．这些旅行者习惯于冒险，因为他们希望为生活注入激情。
The travellers are because they want to fill their lives with enthusiasm.
75．去东南亚度假的主意对我很有吸引力，我尤其想去马来西亚。
The idea of a vacation to South-east Asia me a lot, and I want to visit Malaysia .
第三节: 读写任务 (共1小题，满分25分)
阅读下面的短文，然后按照要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。
Being pushed off the platform and onto the tracks is a subway passenger’s worst nightmare. On Dec 3 a man lost his life in Manhattan, US, when this happened.
The man was pushed to his death by another passenger who was said to be emotionally unstable. He desperately tried to climb up as a train rushed toward him at high speed. But he
was not successful. His last moment of life was caught by photographer R. Umar Abbasi, and
the photo became the cover story of the New York Post newspaper the next day. ―Doomed,‖ the headline read. ―Pushed on the subway track, this man is about to die.‖
The photographer and the New York Post soon received harsh criticism from the public. Most of them questioned why he took the picture instead of trying to save the man.
R. Umar Abbasi explained he was too far away to reach the man, and that he tried to
alert the train driver with his camera’s flash. However, most people were still critical. They said that he did a good job as a photographer but failed as a human being.
【写作内容】
请阅读上述报道，然后按照以下要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文：
1．以约30个词概括以上短文内容；
2．然后以约120个词谈谈你的观点，并包括以下要点：
(1) 你阅读上述报道的感受；
(2) 你觉得应该是先救人还是先拍照？为什么？
(3) 假如你是那位摄影师，你会怎么做?
【写作要求】
1．在作文中可以使用自己亲身的经历或虚构的故事，也可以参照阅读材料的内容，但不得直接引用原文中的句子；
2．文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。
【评分标准】
概括准确，语言规范，内容合适，篇章连贯。
Test for Module 6 ( keys )
I．听力 (满分15分，每小题1.5分)
1. 1℉ / one degree Fahrenheit
2. on its own
3. too much energy
4. sometimes too little
5. In turn
6. in sea level
7. growth of plants 8. a Pacific island 9. on the coast 10. use fridges less
II. 语言知识及运用 (共三节，满分55分)
（11-20 每小题1分）B C B D D C D B D B
（21-35每小题2分）C D A C D B D A A B A C D D B
（36-45每小题1.5分）
36. as 37. thinking 38. and 39. they 40. must
41. against / from 42. left 43. closely 44. of 45. which
III. 阅读 (共两节，每小题2分，满分40分)
46—50 D A C B A 51-55 D A B C B 56—60 B C D D A 61—65 B C A F D
IV. 书面表达（共两节，满分40分）
66. sponsored 62. phenomenon 63. awkward 64. panic 65. fragile
71. By coincidence; making their way
72. subscribes to / agrees to / agrees with / approves of ; opposed to
73. varied from; to 74. accustomed / used to taking risks
75. appeals to; in particular
读写任务
A man was pushed off the platform and killed by the train in Manhattan, US on December 3. A photographer was busy taking photos instead of saving him, which has caused controversial discussions whether he should have rescued the man first.
I was shocke d at the news and the photo in particular. How could he, a photographer, bear to see a life disappear in front of him?
Before making any comments about the behavior of the photographer involved in this case, we should remind ourselves that we are human beings. We should act like a human with basic humanity before acting as professionals. Let’s put our own loved ones in the shoes of the victim. What would we expect the photographer to do then, reach out for his camera or for our endangered loved ones? Do we still think the photographer should record how our loved one died, instead of giving a helping hand in this live or death situatio n? Beside, I disagree with the interpretation that the photographer was merely trying to be professional at the moment. No, he was not thinking of being professional. The ―dollars‖ made him forget himself as a human being.
If I were the photographer, I would definitely have rescued the poor man first, giving him a hand and pulling him up onto the platform. Then the tragedy would have been avoided. It was a matter of life and death.
2018年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试 广东省英语模拟试卷(一) 第Ⅰ卷 第二部分阅读理解(共两节,满分40分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分) 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项 涂黑 A Nightlife Downtown Crested Butte is home to some fun adventure nightlife! With many different options for enjoying a night, you're sure to have a great time! Enjoy the free bus system between the mountain and town to get around Kids Night Out On vacation, kids and parents deserve a special night out. But sometimes, what's special for the kids isn't quite what you have in mind. We created Kids Night Out so you can all havet he night you're looking for. Our fun-loving kid’s instructors host your kids for a visit to the Adventure Park, followed by dinner and games while you head out of the town. Ages 8-12 are welcome,$75 per child. Kids' Night Out takes place nightly in the coldest days. Majestic Fun It is small and personal and it offers a wide range of movies, from new releases to classics, action etc. All natural snacks and alcoholic drinks are available. For movie show times and more information, call 970-349-8955 or visit our website. Princess Wine Bar Escape the ordinary and experience the Princess Wine Bar In downtown Crested Butte. Enjoy the coffeehouse featuring Belgian snacks, baked eggs, apple-wood smoked bacon, and coffee drinks. Live entertainment makes the Princess Wine Bar the perfect choice. Open daily from 8: 00 pm to midnight, but advance reservations are required. For more information you can call970-3490210. Talk of the Town If you are looking for a good time, the Talk offers football, pinball, video games,
2019年广州二模英语试题 A The country is India. A large dinner party is being given in an up-country station by a colonial official and his wife. The guests are army and government officers and their wives, and an American naturalist. At one side of the long table, a spirited discussion springs up between a young girl and an army officer. The girl insists women have long outgrown the jumping- on- a- chair -at-the-sight-of-a-mouse era, and that they are not as anxious as their grandmothers were. The officer says they are, arguing women haven't the actual nerve control of men. “A woman's reaction in any crisis, "the officer says, “is to scream. And while a man may feel like it, he has that ounce more of control than a woman has." The American scientist does not join in the argument but sits and watches the faces of the other guests. As he stares, he sees a slight, though strange look of anxiety come over the face of the hostess. With a small gesture she summons the servant standing behind her chair. She whispers to him. The servant's eyes widen. He turns quickly and leaves the room. No one else sees this, nor the servant when he puts a bowl of milk on the balcony outside the glass doors. The American understands. In India, milk in a bowl means only one thing. It is bait for a snake. He realizes there is a cobra in the room. The American's eyes move across the room but he sees nothing. He realizes the snake can only be in one place-under the table. His first reaction is to jump back and warn the others. But he knows any sudden movement will frighten the cobra and it will strike. He speaks quickly, the quality of his voice so arresting that it quietens everyone." I want to know just what control everyone at this table has. I will count three hundred-that's five minutes-and not one of you is to move a single muscle. Now! Ready!"
广东省广州市初二英语下册期末模拟考 TTA standardization office【TTA 5AB- TTAK 08- TTA 2C】
2018-2019年学年度第二学期期末模拟考 年级：八科目：英语 一、语法选择（共15题，每小题1分满分15分） 阅读下面短文，按照句子构造的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，从每题所给 的四个选项中选出最佳选项。 Monday morning is an important time at our of the students go to the playground 1 the national flag go Monday a boy gave the talk before the flag was 2 and proud! 3 brave he was!I wanted to have a try, 4 . Last week my teacher 5 to me, “Next Monday you can give the and write something ready 6 ’m sure you’ll do well.” “Thank you,” I was 7 for I got home,two passages 8 for the talk at once, Ipracticed 9 it again and again. 10 I read, I asked my parents to listen to morning came, I began to feel was my 11 time to give a talk to so many stood in front of opened my mouth,but I couldn’t say then,I looked down, I noticed about 500 people. 12 eyes were saying, “You can do it perfectly. Don’t be shy. Just talk aloud.” I took 13 deep breath. Then I began to talk. I didn’t know how I finished my talk. 14 I succeeded in finishing it. I showed everyone 15 I could do. 1. watch 2. 3. a a 4. well as 5. said 6.
2018 年广州市中考九年级英语科模拟题（一） 笔试部分（共110 分，120 分钟） 一、语法选择（共15 小题; 每小题 1 分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从1~15 各题所给的 A 、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 When Regis and the other villagers moved to a new place in southeastern Zimbabwe, Africa, they were happy to find a lake nearby. Now, they would ___1___ have to walk long distances looking for water. At last they had a source of water what they call __2 ___________ own. But several days later, two young boys saw ___3 ____ they had never seen before--- a huge animal standing at the edge of the lake, eating grass. When the animal saw the boys, __4___ walked into the lake and disappeared beneath the water. Regis looked into the big creature ___5 ___ disappeared into the lake. “ W closer look at the dung （粪便）,I realized that it was from a hippo（河马）,” he said. Twelve hippos were living in the lake. The villagers were ___6 __ . In the country of Zimbabwe, hippos attack people more often than lions do. The hippos would often stay on the village side of the lake all day. This meant that the villagers could not go near the lake 7 the hippos got out. It was a too long wait for the villagers, because they needed the water from the river ___8 . “This is __9__ only source of fresh water in the village said a villager. “There is no way we can avoid this lake. ” So the women 10_ in groups whenever they went to fetch water from the lake. Before collecting water, they made sure 11 ______________ no hippos were nearby. The men began fishing in pairs, ___ 12 ___ one man always looking out for hippos. It ___13___ time, but these days, the hippos and humans live side by side. The villagers say that when the hippos see people coming, they swim slowly to ___14 _____________ side of the lake and mind their own business. The villagers do not go into the part of the lake where the hippos usually stay. They have learned to share the lake they __15___ need to survive. 1. A. no longer B. not longer C. not any longer D. n o long 2. A. them B. their C. they D. t hemselves 3. A. something B. anything C. everything D. nothing 4. A. they B. he C. it D. s he
2016年广州市普通高中毕业班综合测试（二） 英语 第I卷 第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A The best of adventure and sport in NSW If you want adventure, then the state of New South Wales (NSW) in Australia is the place to go. No matter what the season, you can choose from a wide variety of landscapes, climates, activities and experiences all with easy access to tour operators and local guides. For snow lovers, there’s no better place than the Snowy Mountains. Skiers and snowboarders can hit the slopes for some downhill thrills in Kosciuszko National. Park. Non-skiing adventure-seekers will enjoy hiking or snowshoeing. If water sports are more your thing, there are plenty of places to go. Surfers you’re your surfboards and head to Byron Bay, Shellharbour, or Newcastle's Merewether Beach. To see spectacular sea life up close, visit Lord Howe Island, a world-famous destination for underwater diving. The oceans, lakes and rivers around NSW offer a lifetime’s worth of exciting fishing and boating challenges. Want more Experience the rush of whitewater rafting in Jindabyne and Penrith, or go barefoot waterskiing in Port Stephens. For adventure in NSW, the sky’s the limit! Book a hot-air-balloon or helicopter ride over the stunning vineyards of the Hunter Valley, go skydiving in Wollongong, or try hang-gliding in Stanwell Park. Get to know the State’s unique and tough landscapes on a caving, canoeing or rock climbing adventure. Four-wheel-driving and off-roading tours are popular in both Country NSW and Outback NSW. Or explore parts of the State on horseback ―you’Il find great horse riding options in Sydney and throughout NSW. 21. What is the purpose of this article A. To advertise a new holiday tour. B. To describe the geography of NSW. C. To promote NSW's tourist attractions. D. To encourage people to move to NSW.
八年级（下）复习之语法归纳与练习 【练一练】．单项选择。 ( ) 1. Our teacher gave us 10 minutes __________ about the question. A. thinks B. to think C. thinking D. thought ( ) 2. My father decided ________smoking. A. giving up B. to give up C. give up D. to giving up ( ) 3. You may take a horse to the river, but you can't make it________. A. to drink B. drank C. drink D. drinking ( ) 4. I didn't ask him ______to my party, but he came. A. to come B. come C. came D. coming ( ) 5. You can use a tool ________ a fire. A. make B. making C. to make D. to making 【练一练】I．单项选择。 ( ) 1. __________ the train means waiting for another hour. A. Miss B. Missed C. Missing D. To missing ( ) 2. After _______his homework he went on to write a letter to his parents. A. finishes B. finishing C. finished D. to finish ( ) 3. _________ may cause cancer. A. Smoking B. Smoked C. Smoke D. To smoking ( ) 4. As she is looking forward to __________ from me, please remember to send this letter to her as soon as possible. A. hear B. hearing C. heard D. be heard ( ) 5. Grandma said that she had a lot of trouble __________ your handwriting. A. to read B. read C. reading D. to reading ( ) 6. Writing stories and articles __________ what I enjoy most. A. is B. are C. was D. were II．用括号内所给动词的适当形式填空。 7. He came to the party without ________ (invite). 8. It took the workmen only two hours to finish ________ (repair) my car. 9. ________ (keep) your room clean is a way to stay away from disease. 10. He is very busy _______ (do) his homework. 11. Please stop _______ (talk), boys. I have something important to tell you. 12. Before ______ (buy) the house, you should get somebody to look it over. 13. ________ (sh ake) hands is a way of greeting. 14. My brother keeps ______ (help) me with my work. 15. We should often practise _______ (speak) English with each other. 【练一练】I．用被动语态改写下列句子。 1. The mother looked after the baby in the room. _____________________________________________________________ 2. My sister cleans the bedroom every day.
广州市2020年高三第二次模拟考试 英语 第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 WENQIANG A We can all think of times when people didn't make remembering easy. Directions given at machine-gun speed. New people introduced in a flood of names and handshakes. Whenever information is passed between people, it’s all too easy for it to go in one ear and straight out of the other. Thankfully, the opposite is also true. Look around you, and you’ll see parents who can get their children to rem ember exactly what they were told; advertisers who know how to imprint their sales messages on our brains. So, how do they do? Their secrets can be summed up in four simple words: focus, imagery, reasons and engagement. FOCUS means ensuring that the person you’re talking to can concentrate on learning. Choose your moment carefully. Check that they can properly hear or see the information. Communicate slowly and clearly enough for their memory to cope. IMAGERY helps information to stick. Do everything your can to make other people “see”the ideas you’re giving them. Add visual details to directions, and illustrate abstract concepts with metaphors. REASONS to remember help people to put in the mental effort. So, make it clear that your words are important, and be explicit about why. Maybe this information will save them time, protectthem from embarrassment, or let them enjoy a particular experience or event. EMGAGEMENT requires you to ask questions. Point out links between new concepts and things listeners already know. Activate their senses, spark their curiosity, get them doing something physical, or simply make them laugh. The next time you’ve got an important message to pass on, put some of these techniques to the test. You’ll discover that there are benefits on both sides when you know how to FIRE people’s memories into action. 21. What is the main purpose of the text? A.To report new research. B.To provide some advice. C.To explain a problem. D.To define some terms. 22. How can you do to help a listener “focus” on w hat you are saying? A.Select the appropriate time to raise the topic. B.Do something humorous to get their attention. C.Make sure the information provided is correct.
第I卷 第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。 A Many people would love to leave their jobs behind and have a life-changing adventure overseas. They imagine lying under palm trees as the sun goes down. However, life overseas is not always easy, and many are not prepared for the shock of living in an alien culture. The honeymoon period At first, for those who actually decide to move abroad, life is an exciting adventure. They enjoy exploring their new surroundings, and life seems like an extended holiday. They don’t mind trying the local cuisine and discovering the local culture. They can even afford to practice their foreign-language skills without fear of making mistakes. Trouble in paradise In many cases, when people consider moving to another country, they often fail to realize how different life will be. As time goes by, they become frustrated when language and cultural misunderstandings become a daily headache. In this stage, the visitors begin to withdraw from life in the host country and avoid spending time with local people in favor of mixing with others from their own cultural background. The road to recovery Gradually, most visitors realize they must accept the differences and not fight against them. This change encourages them to improve their language skills and slowly they manage to do the things they could easily do at home, such as opening a bank account. This new-found confidence enables them to see a side of life which very few tourists get to witness. Adjusting to life abroad can often be a real problem. The secret to overcoming it is to stop trying to change your host country: you will not succeed. If not, you risk losing your dream and having to return to the old life you wanted to leave behind. 21. Why do people moving abroad feel excited at first? A. They find foreign living much easier. B. They have the necessary language skills. C. They love the adventure and exploration. D. They enjoy meeting people from different cultures. 22. According to the author, what is the main problem many people moving abroad face? A. Homesickness. B. Culture shock C. Health problems. D. Lack of employment. 23. What would the author suggest people moving abroad do? A. Study the local language. B. Go on holidays frequently. C. Learn how to open a bank account. D. Seek out people from their home country. B Australia loves interesting money. In 1988, it was the first country to replace paper money with special plastic banknotes. Now it’s introduced a new five-dollar bill so technologically advanced that many experts are calling it the money of the future! At first glance, the new note looks much like the old one. It has the same pink colour and main pictures on the front and back. But look closer, and you will notice a clear window running down the middle, surrounded by images of the yellow Prickly Moses, a type of Australian plant. Tilt（使倾斜）the note a little and you will see the Eastern Spinebill, an Australian bird, beating its wings as if trying to fly away. Turn the bill from side to side, and you will notice the picture of a small building at the bottom of the note spins, and the image of “5” changes position. While these moveable features are impressive and entertaining, that was not the reason Australian government officials spent ten years developing them. Their primary purpose was to make it impossible for criminals to produce their own fake notes. The new five-dollar note also has something to help blind people easily identify the money. It has a raised bump alongside the top and bottom, enabling blind people to quickly determine its value. The credit for persuading the Australian government to add this all-important bump goes to 15-year-old Connor McLeod. The blind Sydney teenager came up with the idea in 2014 after being unable to tell how much money he had received for Christmas. Connor says he was so embarrassed at not being able to see the difference between notes that he only carried coins to pay for food at the school cafeteria. To
广州市新版教材八年级英语上册期中语法复习 Unit1 一、some与any的区别 1）some多用于肯定句，表示―一些，几个‖作形容词时，后面可以接①不可数名词+ 单数动词；②可数名词+复数动词。 Look! Some of the students are cleaning the library. . Some rice in the bag has been sold out. 2）any多用于疑问句、条件句和否定句中，表示―一些，任何‖用作形容词时，后面可 以接①不可数名词+单数动词；②可数名词+复数动词。 If you have any questions, please ask me. There isn't any orange in the bottle. Have you got any tea? 3）any和some也可以作代词用，表示―一些‖。any多用于疑问句或否定句中，some 多用于肯定句中。 How many people can you see in the picture? I can't see any. If you have no money, I'll lend you some. 二、复合不定代词 由some,every,no,any分别与one,thing和body组合即可得到以下复合不定代词： someone anyone no one everyone something anything nothing everything somebody anybody nobody everybody 1.一般来说，由some构成的复合不定代词往往用于肯定句中；而由any构成的复合不定代 词则往往用于否定句或疑问句中。 I heard someone singing when I was at work last night. Please give me something to read. (拓展）由some构成的复合不定代词有时也可用于疑问句中，用来表示请求、建议等语句。Would you like something to read? Why not buy something interesting? 2.复合不定代词作主语时，谓语动词用单数形式。 Somebody wants to see you. Is there anything I can do for you ? 3.形容词修饰复合不定代词something,anything,everything,nothing等时，要放在不定代词的后 面。 Do you have anything important to tell us? We need one more helper. Can you find anyone else? Unit 2 基数词与序数词 一、基数词的用法 基数词是表示数目多少的词
英语试题 I语言知识及应用（共两节，满分45分） 第一节完形填空（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从1～15各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 In order to reduce cost, local school board officials are discussing whether or not to continue providing money for after-school programs. 1 , there should be no discussion about whether or not to continue paying for them. After-school programs are 2 . In many cities, lots of 3 have jobs, and they work long hours. So who's taking care of the kids until Mom or Dad gets home? A major benefit of after-school programs is 4 . They keep children occupied, and 5 children usually stay out of trouble. Besides, after-school programs provide educational, cultural, and personal 6 . In terms of education, research has shown that students who participate in after-school programs have a better 7 , and as a result, they attend class regularly, get better grades, and have a(n) 8 chance of graduating from high school. Also, after-school programs can 9 field trips to concerts, museums, and places that show the history of our city for 10 purposes. In after-school programs, young people may find out what they're really 11 in and decide on a future career. While they're doing a science project or preparing for a dance performance, students can develop their creativity and 12 skills. Many programs give students the chance to work together on a team. Sure, after-school programs cost money, but they're worth every dollar. Besides, help is always 13 . Our school board can apply for funds（资金）from the government and ask for 14 from local business groups .There's no good reason to 15 programs that benefit our children. 1. A. Especially B. Hopefully C. Actually D. Similarly 2. A. fundamental B. useless C. convenient D. expensive 3. A. children B. officials C. students D. parents 4.A. knowledge B. money C. safety D. happiness 5.A.busy B. young C. lonely D .poor 6. A. backgrounds B advantages C. abilities D. views 7. A. attitude B. look C. future D. result 8.A. slight B. equal C. increased D. unique 9. A. suggest B. offer C. gain D. evaluate 10. A. musical B. historical C. professional D. cultural 11. A. interested B. involved C. stuck D. included 12. A. language B. research C. teamwork D. computer 13. A. valuable B. available C. necessary D. legal 14. A. permission B. employment C. information D. support 15. A. bring B. expect C. develop D. reduce 阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卷标号为16～25的相应位置上。 Orville and Wilbur Wright were the two American brothers that invented the first